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THE FARMER'S BEST FRIEND! . A: PACIFIC SUAHQ COMPANY’S SOLUBLE PACIFIC OTAKO! ** ill! *OO ' Ml | < ft «< Ih A. . . * « » *T Ten Reasons Wliy Every Planter StLOuXd.^Use Itr. 1-T. They were the first to «f!ow the Planter the option of 15 cent* tor Cotton. 2d They were the first not to exact of the Planter freight tn advance. 31 Tiiey were the fitst to <-**«hh»h their price at s<»o pounds Cotton per ton. when other pun ifaelm-prs wee* asking 560 pounds and 570 pounds. 4tb. They held themselves perfectly aloof from nil combination or pools, in fixing price for the turn non on FertiliZ'' r s. sth. Thee have alw ivs »oid n Standard Fertilizer for ilv least nionev possible. A*h Their Ferlltzcr bae always giv<n as general satisfaction nr others, proving to be a profitable investment to the Planter. 7th They have been manufacturing Fertilizers and selling in Georgia since 1865. and have too much capital in their tin iness, and too grout a reputation, to mntre a spurious article. Bth. They se'l more than any other manufacturer in the State of Georgia, and their Fertilizer has been more thoroughly tesed bv the Slate Agricultural Department, and shows better results. 9h. In 1865 they manufactured *nd sold only 754 ton ; in 1878 they manufactured and sold 35 284 tons, which speaks tor ibe growing popularity of the Fertilizer. 10th. Tiiey have their Guano sold ott their own account, and do not sell to jobbers oj speculators, but deal directly with the Planter, hence it it to their interest to maiulato the high character of their F«rti|izer. FOR SALE BY SCHAFER & ADAIR, HAMPTON, GA., AND BY G. E. WISE, LOVEJOY, GA. HENRY COUNTY WEEKLY HAMPTON, GA-., FKB 28, 1879 MARkKT REPORT. RRODL’CZ. Corrected weekly by Z T. Man son, Dealer in Dry Goods and Groce lies. Flour $5 50 to 7 00 Magnolia Hams 10 Clear Rib Sides 6 }4 Lard 9 Molasses 30 New Orleans Syrup 40 to 60 New Orleans Sugar 9 to 11 Coflee 16% to 20 Meal 75 Chickens 15 to 20 Eggs 10 Butter 15 to 18 Wheat Bran 1 10 Oat* 50 to 65 COTTON RTATSMKNT. Corrected weekly by George Schafer, Cotton Factor. New York 9 13 16 Atlanta 8% Hampton 8^ Receipts to date, 10 956 DAILY iTaCK LINE. loaves McDonough - - 7:00 a. m Arrives at Hampton, - - 10:00 am. I.eaves //nmpton, - - - 3:30 p. m. Arrives at McDonough, • - 6:00 p. n. Fare. SI 00. J. W. Vaxwkli.. Around Town. Lint. Last day of February. Our streets were thronged lust Saturday. Prof. G. L. Low*y is farming this year. Services at the M. P. Church next Sab bath. Porte Spkir fcae a fine school near Locnst Grove. Jim Wyatt received a fresh drove of mules this week. Two of our prominent residences are con ■ected by teleplione. Bro. Buchanan, ol the Jonesboro Newt, Smiled on us this week. Saturday w;.g Washington’s birth-day. We forgot to mention it last week. Thr “boss ’ ten cent cigar in town is the “Critic.” Ben Thompson has them. Mk. J. W. Turnipseed makes an article of wine equal to the best California vintage. Pkopi.e born on the 29ih of February will not celebrate tbeii birtb-day this year. Prof. Spkir is preparing to extend his acbool-house by the additioo of another room. T*x S'ar Saloon bijliard room.is in full blast dow, and the knights of the cue are bappy. Mr. G. P Bivins lias been confined to bis room for several days with a severe at tack of fever. W. W. Harper agent for the “Centen nial” gin, is arranging to make an extended tour next Summer. Wahted —A lady of intelligence and ex perience to assist in a school. Address J. P. S., Hampton. George Wolfe will have fresh fish and oysters to-morrov.. Better leave your orders With him to-duy. Mb. N. F. Cox has leased the new brick building on James street, and will occupy it in a few days as a saloon. Col. T. H. Stallworth keeps up the Sandy Ridge end of Henry county. He is one of the progressive farmers of the day. Misses Lula Edwards and Katie Herrick and Master Wiley James bore off the honors in the recent spelliug contest's at Prof. Sptir’s school. Ramsey's store, at Sunny Side, was bur giant' d last Tdesday night. Loss about twenty-five or thirty dollars. This thing is beeomiDg monotonous. Thr McDonough road is so bad as to be ' almost impassable in places. A little j di eioas working just now would be ia good seasou. as Court is not far off. We have heard of several new dwellings that are to be erected some time next sum mer—one on KpriDg Ptreet, one oo James street, and others in mfiereot parts of town. Marbifp.— On the 23d inst.. at tbe resi dence of Mrs. E'iljbeth Akin 0 , Elder W S. Fears (fficiating, Mr. B. F. Martin. of Clayton county, to Mn A. J. King, of Harpfe*. Sincb his store was broken open the other night Dr. Wynn has been sleeping with one eye open. Somebody will get the contents of a four-barrelli d shot-gun yet if they keep fooling around bis premises. Thk vicinity of Peeksville is well blessed with schools this yeur. At New Hope Miss Alice Lo 'man teaches a flourishing school ; Miss Hattie McMillan at Mt. Bethel, and Mrs. Blalock at her residence. It has been said by some one tbai nsture required a great many quills to make ere goose; but that a man can take one quill aod make a goose of himself in a few min utes. Alas! toe true! That’s why we never write with a quill. We always use a pencil. We call attention to the advertisement of G. E Wise, in another column. Mr. Wise is a merchant ol considerable experience, and a clever gentleman, and we bespeak for him a liberal share of the public patronage. Mr. S. P Lovvorn is with him, and would be happy to serve his friend* at aoy time. Ik the City Council would erect a number of bitching-posts on the vacant lot in the rear of Mansoo’s store it will do a good thing. Such a convenience would be greatly appreciated by our country friends. As it is there are not more than a dozen hitching— posts in iowd —not as mauy by filty as we should have Oxk of our most energetic guano dealrrs approached a hardy son of the soil this week ami endeavored to sell him a ton or so of a favorite brand, assuring him that it was the best in the market, etc. The old gentleman didn’t seem much inclined to trade, though, »Dd as an inducement the agent offered to throw in a gu.iuo born. But the old gent was immovable ; said he was ufraid he might come out at (be little eod of it, and pot be able to pay in tbe Full. Th« Reading Ciob had a delightful meet ing last T uesday evening. Tbe exercises . consisted of readings, recitations, original essays, etc., plentifully interspersed with music, and were unusuullv itrereating. Tbe most decided hit ol the evening, though, was un original essay, by a piouiineut young lady member, on the subject of “Natural History : The Modern Young Mae”—in which thut interesting biped whs treated both from a moral and scientific standpoint. The next meeting of the Club will be held at the residence of Mr. W. P. Moate. I.abt evening, at tbe resideuce of the bride’s father, Miss Florence Mitchell was united in wedlock to Mr. W. D. Humphries, un estimable devotee of tbe art typographic. The Rev Mr Quilliao officiated, and tbe ceremony was witnessed by many mutual friends. I'de bride and groom, we under stand, left lust oight upon a bridal toar, car ryiug with them the bapoiest wishes of their friends.— Constitution, 21th inst. Mr. Homphries arrived here yesterday afternoon with bis bride, and will spend sev eral days in the vicinity. A vary pleasant receplion wss tendeied them at the residence of his mother last evening, where they met and received the congratulations of a number of friends. For some time past Mr. W. L. Kimball ha 9 been missing corn from bis crib, and tbe annoyance finally became so great he set to work to catch the thief. With this object in view he made a circuit of bis premises last Saturday night, and daring his peregri nations accidentally stumbled across a sack of peas that had been secreted in a fence corner near by. Returning to the house for his gun, be took a stand near the place where be bad found tbe peas and patiently awaited developments. He was Dot Jong in this position before a negro mao got over the fence, shouldered tbe sack of peas and stalled off. Mr K. then stepped out. presented his gun and commanded a halt, which so fright ened the rascal that be hrok and ran, where upon Mr. K. promptly discharged his fowl ing-piece, lodging the entire contents in the negro ’s leg and thigh. He was doing very well at last accounts—at least, as well us could be expected, considering that he is harboring about a pound and a half of bird shot in bis ’ermis. McDonough Locals. T C. NOLAN, EDITOR. Mrs. J. Q Nolan returned this week from a visit to Baruesville. Col. W. T. Dioxin has been id town most of tbe week oo professional business. Uncle Billy Grrrn has been very ill for a few days past, bat is reported to be soma little betur. Miss Carkib Rogbks returns to her home in Tbomaston this week, much to the regret of her many friends. Thr corporate limits of town have been laid off “in due and ancient form” by ©or efficient Surveyor, Mr. Robt. Saodifer. Tbk committee of young ladies met on Wednesday evepiug for the purpose of ar ranging their plans and programme for the coming concert. , Qcitk a mania for rnnaway matches lias been develcped among our y.icmg people of late, and several couples have seized upon an opportune moment to elope. A. W. Bebsr. the Washington corres pondent of the ’Jelegraph and Messenger, says that Representative Maxey resembles David Knott, of Henry county. Mr. Barbke, of Jonesbore, is going through the county exhibiting his patent plow, which, to all appearances; will prove to be a profitable investment for the farmer Messrs H. W. Garmichawl and L. M. Turner arc investing in wire fencing. They have purchased farm rights of the patentees, and propose to enclose their premises with a substantial fence before long Hknry county favors the extension of the State Road to Macon, to connect with the Brunswick Road Representative Smith, of Butts county, proposes to put a bill before tbe next Legislature for that purpose. Our citizens will generally support tbe measure. Some ruthless wietcb attempted on last Saturday night to assassinate our town Marshal, Mr. Westbrooks, while on his way home. Fortunately tbe auo missed fire, and Mr. Wcstbrookß putting in a few volleys from a revolver earned a hasty retreat on tbe part of tbe villian. A labor funeral procession of friends aod acquaintances followed tbe body of Mr. Jno. Wolfe to its last resting place. He had been a citizen of tbe county for'twenty five years, during which time lie became widely knowo and respected. Tbe entire community mourn bis loss Cyclopedia of Literature.—The new eight volnme Acme Edition of Chamber’s Cvclooedia of English Literature is meeting with tbe lurge-t sale which has probably ever been given to a work having only high literary merit and nothing of the sensational. A second edition of fi.ooo copips of to In me 1 issnnounecd as nearlv all sold within one month alter issue of the first edition. Volume 2, just ready, gives the history and epitome of our literature, from the “golden age” of Queen El zaheth to 1700, giving in its 416 b“autilul pages biograph ies nf and choice select ion* from the writings ftf all noted authors ot that period, among which are Lord Huron, Sir Walter Raleigh, Burton. Bishop Hall, John Knox, Milton, Dryden. Jeremy Taylor, and others. The work ia of such well-known excellence that every person of literary taste possesses or desires to possess some edition of it. This edition is complete in eight bandy volames, excellent it typography, paper and binding, revised to date, and sold at prices so low, that a common question which the psblisherg have to answer is, ‘'whether the price is for each volume or for (be entire work?” It is sold only to subscribers direct, the large dis count usually given to dealers and agents being allowed to the eub.-criber instead. The publishers make special inducements to early purchasers, tbe e g'tt volumes complete be ing sent prepaid, to ‘hose who subscribe before March 15th, in paper, for 92 50, in clot ft, $3 50, or in half merocco, gilt top, 85. Specimen pages are sent free on te quest, or a specimen volnme for examina tion, with privilege of purchase of the re mainder for nominal prices: in p»per, 20 ceots ; cloth, 35 cents : half morocco, gift top 50 cents. American Book Exchange, Publishers. 55 Beekman Street, New York. A specimen volume in doth can be seen at the office of this paper. Postponed Sheriffs Sale. GEORGIA Henßt Oounty : W til be said before the Coort-hou°e door in the town of McDonough. Gu ,on the first Tuesday in April next, within the legal hours of sale, by virtue of a fi. fa. from Henry Hnperior Oourt in favor of Q R. No lan vs. J. J. Walker, trns’ee of Vlary E Dod-on and her children, (J J. Walker, now transferee of said fi fa ) the following prop erty. to-wit : Lot of land number one hun dred and twenty-tight, (128) in twelfth (12) district ol said county Said property levied on by J. II Bryans, former Sheriff of said county, and now advertised as tlie property of said Mary K, Dodson und her children. Party in possession notified. February 27, 1879. WM. A.BELLAH, Deputy Sheriff. business you can engage in. 85 to 820 per day made by any worker ot either sex. right in tbeir own lo calities. Particulars and samples worth 85 free. Improve your spars time at this busi ness. Address Stinson & Co., Portland, Halo*. SHERIFF’S SALES FOR APRIL. Georgia —hknrt gountv : Will be sold before the Court-house dour, in the town of McDonough, Ga., on the (feet Tuesday in April next, within the legal hours of sale ttie following property, to wit : £ Lot No 82 ; also sixtv-lwo acres of lot -|Nn 111, bounded by a line beginning at the Fayetteville toad and running -north to lot No 82, thfflice west to eonvr of lot No 82, thence south to tbe Fayetteville road, thence along said road ’a beginning cornet, all in the sixth district of said county, coutaining 62 acres, nore or le-s, and known as the Abigail and James Creddilie place : also one hundred acres, more or less, of lot No 112. In tbe seventh district of said couniv, bounded us follows: on the south by Fayetteville road, on tbe east by Elijah Phillips, on the north by Tucker Jackson, on the west by Mrs. G. Cieddille. Levied on as the prop erty of K M Jackson, deceased, by virtue of and to satisfy one fi fa from Henry Sujieiior Gourt in Gvor of A W Turner vs the said K M Jackson. Property pointed out by plaintiff in fi fa Tenant in pos essiau noti fied this 28th February, 1879. Also, at the lame time and place, eighteen acres, more or less, of northeast cornet of lot of land No 213, in the seventh disirict of said county. Levied on us the property ol Jobu V and Pleasant Evans by virtue ol and to satisfy one Justice Gourt fi la in favor of 1» B Bivins, adui’r of William Bivins, de ceased, vs. the said John V and Pleasant Evans. Truant in possession notified this 28th day of Febiuary, 1879. WILLIS GOODWIN, Sheriff. Resolutions for the New Year All persons indebted lo me are earnestly requested to oome forward and settle, els« their accounts will be placed in an officer’s bauds lor immedialu collection. Tbe money must positively accompany all future orders, and no ciedit will hereafter be extended to even the most sincere friend. Please take particular notice of the above aod govern yourselves accordingly. B P THOMPSON. Hampton, Ga., January 10,1878;3ra C'f EORGIA— Henry Countt : J J A C Wynn, administrator on the estate of Nathan Phillips, deceased, petitions for letters of dismission. These are therefore to cite and admonish all parties concerned to he and appear at my office within the time prescribed by hiw and show eau*e, if any they have, why said letters should no* be grafted said petitioner. Given under mv hand and official signa ture this January 2d, 1879. A A LEMON, jan3ss Ordinary GEORGIA— Henry County: S. M Oglesby, guardian of Nett Calla way, colored, petitions for letters of dismis '■ion. These are therefore to cite and admonish nil parties concerned to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law and show cause, if any they have, why said letters should not be granted said petitioner Given nnder my hand and official stgm turC this November 28th, 1878. nov29s4 X A LEVION, Ord’y. Georgia — henry Countt : Sarah R llambrick petitions for letters of administration on the estate of Joseph M Ilaia brick. I’bese are therefore to cite and admonish all parties concerned to tie and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law and show cause, if any they have, why said letters should not be granted said petitioner. Given nnder my band and official signa ture this 29th day of January. 1879. jan3lß4 A A LEMON, Ord’y. GEORGIA Hbnky County: Eugene R James petitions for letters of gourdian<bip of Emily Eugenia Renry and Tomer Vance Henry, minor children of A T Henry, deceased. Three are therefore to cite and admonish all parties concerned to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law and show cause, if any there be, why sakl letters aboard net be granted said petitioner Given under my hand and official signature this January 2d, 1879. A A LEMON, jan3s4 Ordinary. Georgia —Hbnky County : George W. Hand, ganrdiao of Tboe. Usvis. petitions for letters of dismission. These are therefore to cite and admonish all parties concerned to be end appear at my office within the time prescribed by law and show cause, if any they haye, why said letters should not he granted said petitioner. Given under my hand and official signa ture this Sd day of December, 1878. dec6ss A. A. LEMON, Ord'y. GEORG lA H bnkt Owntt ~ Barbara George, administratrix of David George, petitions lor letters of dis mission. These ere therefore to cite and admonish all parties concerned to be at.d appear at my office within the time prescribed by law and show cause, if any they have, why sakl letters should uot be grunted said petitioner. Given under my hand and official signa« tn>e ibis February 13th, 1879. fcbl3?s A. A LEMON, Ord'y. Hcbsoxibb for Tax Weekly—M 50 per UNn, PROVISIONS ON TIME For Gilt-Edge Paper 1 % 1 BOUT the 10th of Fehruary I will open a GROCERY AND PROVISION ** STORE, and ahull keep a choice stock of choice Staple Groceries, coasiatiug in part of CORN, BACON. LARD, FLOUR, MEAL, MOLASSES, SYRUP, SUGAR, COFFEE, AND TOBACCO, Which I propose lo sell at the lowest time figures for GOOD PAPER ! J. M. Williams will have charge of the business and would be pleased to have all his old customers call on him. and many new oik's. • GEO. SCII^BFER. Hampton Ga., January 31 ;6m Ten Good. Reasons WHY THE STUDEBAKER WAGON IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD! Ist. It is made of the best selected Indiana timber, the same being cut at the prooer season of the year, piled under sheds, properly dated, and allowed;to remain there front 3to 5 year*. 2d. Phe wood work, thoroughly seasoned, is shaped bv the latest improved machin ery, and pnt together by the boot Wagon Mechanics in the world. 3d Our Patent Bevel Edged P ejecting Tire saves the paint on the felloe, and con seqaently saves the felloe from wearing, when running in a froa-n rut. or on a rockv road. 4th. Tbe Thimble-Skeins are made of select iron and weigh trom 4 to 25 pounds (ter set more thao any others made, and therefore do not break. stb, I’t e Skeins are set by a patent skein setter, which takes exact pattern of tbe inside of the skein to which tbe axle is to be fitted, tberaoy making a true fit, and a perfect running wagon. 6'V It is the only wagon in which fhe Slope-Shoulder Spoke is used, henev they have the best wheel, which is actually the foundation of the wagon, and should be carets fly examined by persons purchasing 7*h The hubs are all borer! true, then the Skein boxes are turned to fit oa an iron lathe, and are then pressed into the hub by hydraulic pressure, thereby insuring a perfect sod tirfht fit, preventing tbe box from ever working loose, or showing oil or water to soak In betweeu tbe box ar.d the bub, as is the case in most makes ef wagons where the boxing is wedged in. Bth. It took tbe highest award of m»tft and tbe Grand Medal at tbe Centennial Ex position for excellence of material and saperiof*workinan*hip in competit ion with tbe world 9th. The Htudebaker Brmlters are practical workmen, attend to their besinew per socially, and do not intrust it tv tbe foreman, as is generally the ease in large factories, hence tbe superiority of tbeir work over all others. 10th. Ft ie the Best wagon when New. and G9bd when Old. Farmers and Team sters will tell you so! Dealer* who have sold them will tel! you so ! Mercantile success has demonstrated that more money has been made bv handling Good Goods at High Price*, than by handling Inferior Good* at Low-Price*. For sale by A. Hendorson, 21 novlfi;smlt Hampton, Gn.,_ 0 I- C Why Everybody Goes to D. B. BIVINS’ To Get Dry (roods, Groceries, BOOTS AID SHOES, HATS And Gaps, Notions, Clotlilngy CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, Plantation Supplies, Furni ture, Etc., Etc. It is because they can get better bargains at his store. A word to the wise is suffi cient. sept 2*-o,u CO-PARTN EKSII IP NOTICE. We have this day said a half interest in oar stock of merchandise to McDowell ft Brook*. The books of the firm of J B. McDamvl ft Co will be in the bands of J. A Morris for collection, and we now warn every one in debits! to as, either by note or account, to eowte forward mod make sat arrange, merits, or we shall pr< coed at once to force collections. J. B McDaniel ft Co, The style of the new Brm will be McDan iel, Brooks ft Go., and we respectfully solicit a continuance of the patronage extended to the old firm, and that of as many new cuh« tomera as wish to get their purenases at the lowest figures They have on bund, and will continue to keep, all lin. s of goods suitable lor the gtoeral trade. We invite all to call and examine before purchasing. McDaniel. Bbooks ft Co. Hampton. «a , February 18tb, m 2 Notice. GEOnGlA—tltmy County: All person* irt hereby ootified that feur weeks alter date application wjll be made to the Court of Ordinary of Henry county for leave to sell certain mill property, to-wit ; 1-ce’a mill, situate, lying and being in the or giual 12'b dts'rict of said county, ftha same being a portion of the lot of land in said district upon which now resides obs James Gilbert J belong ng to ibe esta'e of .Samuel Lee, late of Mid county, deceased. January 29, WH. O BETTS, Adm’r Jc Wo is non of riam’l Lee, dec’d, j.<n314w84 Job \Vor|g solicited and ejewu-ed Wfijg' neataasa*