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WUI give prompt attention to all business entrusted to his e-tre. ■«' '. ;- ' , N d—i SHtfißfiOi'lS & COlh£R| attcrneys at law, o.iir'so.r, - - fiJEonwf^ a. y. Simmons, febuti l.v w. n! t kkr JAMES SPENCE, Attorney at Law, H./U’Sf>vr, georgi.i. v-fp Office at the Court House, fob 23 ly dr. C. a. CHEATHAM, DAWSON, UEOKGI l, Office, South West corner Public square. /'CONTINUES the practice of Alediciue in all its branches. Ua pays s{j§*csal attentfon to tbe treatment of all chronic uffetions of either sex ; and to the treat- ment of all seciet diseases. lie may bo consulted by letter, describing age, sex, occupation, and habits ; and givn.g an accurate description of all the symptoms, duration of sickness, etc., etc., And cnclos 3in Ten iMOllars. By return mail he forward all of the neecssarry medicines with full directions. and iy. D Ro _ D» H. FARMER, til late Resilience of Col* ?rwi. Si . Stiles, near ikmvtton, i*a. 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SHACKELFORD, ATTORNEY AT LAW, CAI HIU, MUclicll Cos., Cia., for purchase and sale of ‘ j u ne 1, 1866. VoL I. A BANQUET WITH THE DEAD. That we are continually turrenmled by myriads pf spiritual beings, both good and evil, who exert on us, accord ing as we yield to their sway, contend ing and contrary influences, there cun rom in but little doubt in a thinking mind, on sober reflection. Shall wo therefore, because unable to elucidate every phenomenon of causes and cffec's taking place amti id us, throwto the winds ns woilhless chaff, the testimo nies of many of the groat men who have lived? Persons, who. from theii own experience, have made unpredju diced and dispassionate statements which however marvelous they may seem to our comprehension, wo, as we cannot disprove, have no right to call delu sions, much less frauds. The following occurrences, making due allowance for the probable omis sion of some minute detail which may have melted from the relator’s memory, and also tor some slight additions by the writer, are strictly true. Wonder ful they are certainly, and impossible to be accounted for. Tne Rev Mr. E—, once travelling on a ministerial tour throng!' the south of Ireland, found, uear the close of an autumn day that it would be impossible to roach his intended destination, which was yet at the distance, of many miles before the coming on of night, which already announced its rapid approach by its Knuber herald twilight. During the day his ride had been rather dull, as the portion of the country t rough which he traveled, although one of the most picturesque in the kingdom, both ! on account of its grandeur and the and - versiGoation of its scenery, was but thin |ly inhabited. Tie had passed deserted cottages and crumbling homesteads, the : histories of many of which were rife : with scenes of vio'enccand bloodshed, | and bad, with toil aud uiiSaulity, guii i cd his weary steed through not a few of i those deep rugged glens aud natural i fastnesses ukh which Ireland abounds ; Rut the landscape was net exclusively of this wild character, f r many, many lovely spots, bearing yet in their loveli ness, the pris.ina impress of the Al mighty finger which created them, glad dened lis visit n, Yes’! lowly spots; pp'ls of unsurpassed beauty and sub limity; for not in the wide wo-ld, is there a country transcending lain fur variety of scenery. What other land can b rest a lata like Laugn Erne, a magnificent sheet of water, over whrse polished bosom is seatterel like emeralds gemming silver, three hundred and sixty-six green is lands, being one a peice for each day in the year, one over ? Not in the cour-e of h's whole day’s ride, does Dan Phor lua light on sweeter mirror tvl erein to gaze on his ntl -efed brightness, Oo ono of these islos, is situa'cil the,large and influential town ts E Lkfllen, and cn many.of the leaser ones, splendid mansions rear their princely heads, and more modest cottage-homes nestle snug ly opatt from the busy and crowded world, embowered by honey suckles aud the mere c!as*ieal ivy. Not a few of theso verdent spots are hallowed by the inoss-covered ruins of oiel cos tics ( once most famous iu story, but now grey and tottering with age, andj some of the finest timber iu th j country grows thereon, and mauy is tho stout, clever sbillalah owing its birth to that locali ty' lath curlier part of his i )tirnoy, a few comfortable farm-house) had b.*en visiible t) Mr.E , but as tbs day wore on, glimpses tis tbe “human 'aec divine,” became more and moro rare, and the road iueroasiogly gloomy and dieheartfcirg. At last lie Lothonght him to stop and rcconoiter. Not far off stood a ven erable castle, tellig of Ludal times ; around it were, clustered trees of itnensa size, whose thick trunks, gnarled and over hanging tranches aud sornbar fo liage, accniod as if anxious to keep out the gaze of prying stragglers, and to preserve inviolable secresy. A slop ing lawn ran down to a deep silent lake, so still and ciltn that not a tipple dis turbed its surface. Beyond were piled a ledge of mountains, opposing their summits iu bold relief to the mur ky lowering sky, and adding additional wildness to tho already gloomy wild landscape. Altogether, the aspect of the place, was so repclliug and cheer less, that in its lonlincss, that he un hesitatingly turned away, to seek other shelter from the fury ts the st rm which announced itself iu preperatieja by hoarse mutteriugs of thunder, that mighty sub-bas of nature; and lurid gleams of fire. But in vaiu were his hopes of friend ly entertainment until morniDg, for no other habitation was ia view, but that of a person whom he well knew, Lad made himself notorius by his implacable hatred of religion and opposition to its ministers DAWSON, CIA.., FRIDAY, DECII’MBET? 7, I«<HL For a length of time, he hesitated, I but at last determined to try, whether the voice of hospitality might not j l ad his cause, and obtain for him, at lead 1 , admission under a roof, whatever might bo his subsequent treatment; anything s'emod preferable iw, that moment, to his prasont unprotected situation. His horse also began to exhibit eyrnp toms of disatisfaction at tiro existing sta f e of etfairs, plainly intimating on his part, a strong disposition to estab lish hirns’lf iu better quarters, by impa tient stamping and noighing. So having collected all his courage, Mr. K , rodo up to the door of tbe house and knocked. The master himself made his appearance, to whom ho at once stated his profession, m iking many apologies for his unseasonable and una voidable infruieon, and requested the fa vor of a night’s lodging! The tpod-mnn loikod surprised, but replied that he should with pleasure accomodate him with supper, and find room in the stable for his horso, but ’hat owing to the crowded state ot his house, which was thronged with visi tors, be regrct'el bis inability to pro vide him with a chamber. “But are y,u a coward f” be ask ed somewhat abrup’ly, Mr. PZ , re; lied that he believed not. “ decausc if you are not, there is a ca-tleyonder of which I am agon*.; at present it is entirely unoccupied, as the family are travelling on the continent. I will not however disguise the fact from you, tnat strange talcs have boon bruited about of its beiug haunted by evil spirits, which was in fact, the prin cipal reason for its abandonment by the earl’s family. Now if you are not a coward, and feel willing to incur the risk of midnight visitants, you are weleo ne to room there.” Mr. Pi—— accepted the off r with thankfulues-, and remarked, that al though he should prefer society to such u tiro seclusion, yet by virtue ofhissa ered office, ho bad little reason for Tear j irg ,evsn the powers of darkacsj, should th"y league against him. ‘•Very well theu,” said the host, who W 8 shall designate Mr, Dors ay, with a sinister smiie, “Ijwill imm dirt ily send servants over to the castle, to prepare u room and kiadle a fire, and lest you should in any way be dubious av to the sincerity of joy intentions, I will attend you there myself, and nssi.-t you in searching out any mystery which you may imagiui to ex'st around the piem -1-68.” After su;p?r, having ascertained that liis horso had due attention bestow ed upon him, Mr. E announced his readiness to accompany his host to his destined quarters, as ho was very tired and needed repose. The rain had not yet commenced, but vivid flashss of lightning, au 1 roars of the wind through the stately oaks and elms, pressa gd its immeuiale descent in tor rents. Mr. E- thought of tho fitness’ of such a nign.as this, for a died of crime, and he shuddered as they tra versed the gloomy park that iaterven and between tho house and castle, and ma ny a tale of murdered travellers, which he had heard in iuftney and boyhood flashed befi. rj his mind. To the best of men, death has an awful aspect, bu under sneii circumstances ai those, alone and unpitied, apart from friends and home, and ail that ho lovod, it seem ed terrible. Then again he would, smile at bis terrhrs which his busy fan' cy had conjured up. As they drew near ths castle, its now doubly desola'e appearance was not much calculated to rcasare him or cheer his drooping spirits. Mr. 1) srsay carried a lantern in his hand, whose faint glimmering light fell on the grass-growiEwalks and old grey stones, which paved the courtyard. The noise of human foot steps and voices, sounds long unusual in that des olate place, disturbed a congregation of owls, bats and rooks, the time-honored iuhabi ants of the turrets, who startled and frightened from their accustomed placidity, flow wildly about, flapping their wings, aud uttering dismal cries, a such an uuwoQtal invasion of their rights. Mr.E felt chilled. 11.,w he longed even for the friendly neighbor hood of his horso, the company of a dog would have boon invaluable, but not widiiag to excite the suspicions of his sarcastic companion he remained silent They reached the big door, which as it opened, grated harshly on its hinges and a lush of damp night-winds moaned dismally as they entered. As they as cended the marble staircase, dim shad dows seemed to gather and troup.around them with fantaslio gestures beekomug onward, a thousaud spirit-oyes peered inquisitively from out the arched ceil ; ing, snatches of faint song echoed I through the corridor; ho had glimpses of half formed faces, flitting about in every-corner, and whispers and drop sighs, disturbed and laded the air. Again Mr. E vailed at his own chimerical imaginings, and making a great mental effort, shook off all ner vous apprehension-', and assisted his host in 1 ’oking through the castle Maty and varied were the apartments through which they passed, but thu most splendid of all, was tho one jhe pnred for him ; this was the banquet ti> g hall, an apartment of magnl icent, dimension o , carvel aed guilded iu the old style. At last, the examination being com pleted, his companion after repeating hi« assurances that no one was concealed in the castle, and inviting him to break fast with him, bade him good-night ami retired. Mr. E attended hi j to tho door, double locked and chained it se curely, and then returned to his own room which he also locked. lie was certaiuly situated very pleas antly. The rain descended iu torrents, and the tremendous peals of thunder rol ling above, with oceationally bright flashes of lightuing forcincr their way through the heavily fringed curlains, so much enhanced the vrlno of his pres ent oomfert, that Lis feelings were those of unmingled thankfulness. A bright fire blazed eherrily on the old fashioned hearth, besi le which stood a beautiful India stand, supporting two lighted wax candles. Taking cut his pocket Bible, be read until all tiaces of his recent perturba tion had vani bed, an 1 a sweet, sacred calm again posessed his sprit. fcsudlcnly lis attention was aroused by a mighty commotian in tho hall be low ; heavy tables were dragged about, doors slammed, chairs viobntly pushed arouud, dishes and glasses rattled, aud in short every noise ksucdfnm thence, preparatory to a great supper. This uproar continued for alcng time iutermingied with loud voices, whin, iu an instant, all became silent and hushed as tho grave. Ascending now, stair af ter stair, ho heard a slow, heavy foot, Gould bis host have deceived him? Strong doubts began to take posts-ion of Lis mind. The slow step continued to ascend; nearer it drew, and yet near er, uutil it paused *t tho. door, and .then were three sullen knocks. Mr. E wait.J a moment, and then demanded ; “Who’s there ?” A bellow voice replied : 1 The raasier wants ytn down to sop per.” “I thank you, but do not wish for any.” Tho dull, hoavy step descendel with tho fame mca ur„d tread, and entered tho room below. Mr. E now conjectured that perhaps a band ol outlaws or smugglers had male the place theirs, in the ab sence of other oecupints, and wero en deavoring to inveigle him into theii power, liis sensations were becoming uncotnforlable; but the pauso was short, for again bo heard tho step ascend ing, and again throe sullen knocks were given. “What is your wisL?” “Tho muster wants you down to sup per.” j “I have already supped, and prefer remaining where I am,” said Mr. E. ann'vad and alarm,*! at their pertinaci ty- The step rcircated as bef're, and soon tho sound of loud and angry voices, in dispute below reached his car3 Ware their designs hostile, and ho could not hope to the contrary, Low could ho think to escape ? Egress unperceivd, was impossible, ho was entirely in tho power of tbo3s arcund him, whether foes ot not. The third time he heard the dreaded step ascending, so weighty every footUl! now, that it smute on his ear like a death-lure'.!, and again three sullen knocks wero given. “What do you want, that you per sist in disturbing me in this manner ?” exclaimed Mr E , impatiently. “The master wants you down to supper. “I come, seeing there remains no peace for mo without,” said Mr. E tection of Heaven against all vio’ence, he placed his Bible in his bosom, and, taking a candlo iu nis hand, opened tho door. A tall, masked figure, habited in black form head to foot, stood there, motioning him Lo tollow his lead down to the supper room. Tho door was thrown open by bis guide, and he was ushered in. The master of revels received him wi li a silent, cerimonious bow, and conducted him to the head of tho ta -1 ble, which was laid ou' with a magnif icent banquet, and closely surrounded by guests, with the exception of the seat reserved or him. Tho irnmenso hull, so hit ly silent and dark was notv i4eph»ftdent with light and brfllifcmjo almost dazzling, 110 took his place, and, as he slid io, a burst of hideous laughter arose, and then fifed away in tbe distance. 11c glanced at tho company ; they were all robed in deep black ; their countenan ces were ol a livid hue, for they had ttnina ked on his arrival, and their hol low eyes shot forth gloomy flushes of fire as they glared upon him. All Was silence—deep siFnce ! It was appall ing: he almost felt the blood curdling in his veins. The host noislessly helped him first, ami then tho others ; demoniac grins wreathed their thin lips as they watch ed t j see him eat. lint he uo longer doubted as to tho nature of ttocumpu ny ; a dead weight hung upon the at mosphere, well nigh crushing him; dense sulphurious vapors floated about them, and their lowering brows knit into deeper and moro malignant scow Is as they burst iuto another fit of Me phistcphles-like mirth. A time of peculiar tiial occurs in the life of every man, and Mr E felt that his had come, and a fearful ordeal it was—a personal contact with tho powers of darkness. Tho host signed him to commerce. With a great effort, f rhe well knew that every glaring eye was livited up on him, mid his spirit was sinking within him, ho replied : “I have never been in the habit of eating without first having invoked a ble.-sing from above and, taking his Bible from his breast, ho bowed his head upon it, saying, aloud : “OLord, thou hast often fed me with the bread of Heaven ; suffer ino not notv to feast with devils 1” Feaiful shrieks, and a peal of thun der that shook tho castle to its deepest foundations, succeeded, and the clergy man was alone; company, batipuet and lights bad all disappeared, leaving but his sulitary candle, which he had plac ed beside birr, on the table when ho on toped. For several minutes lie was stunned, overpowered, but recovering his self poßse.-siolf, he retraced the way back to i : e room, where, asmay bo imagin ed, he slept rot i that night was one prologged vigil; it effected on him tho work of years. fit the rrorn'ng, nsstiming ns much calmness as was possible, he left the oustlo and proceeded to the house ot Mr. Dor pay, who received him with much seeming cordiality, inquiring so licitously how he had rested, and whether he had suffered any molesta tion from nocturnal visitors. But Mr. E contrived to elude his scrutiny, answering him in a man ner which, although it satisfied him, had not the most dltant reference to the events of tho night Not to oxeite suspicion by an abrupt departure, he awaited broukfast, and, thanking Mr. Doisav for.his courtesy, asked for his horse, w hich, meanwhile,had been well attended to, and rodo away. Irmne diately on reaching his own hom ehe was taken seiious y ill, and diod in a few wooks; Ire never raised his head again, or overcame (ho boirois of tba* scene. Brick Poiiiery on the great HSU-- tooric Hail Storm. My head will n t bo visible lor a week. I rend In tho a’rnanaes tbnton tho 13tli of November, A. I) , 1866, there was to bi a grand sbow r of meat or meteors from way up there way down bero, commencing at 3 o’clock in tho early part of the A. M Tho papers all said so, too. The wives widows, children, cooks, cham bermaids, pretty girls and unpretty girls all said so. What a meteor was, 1 knew not. As the shower was com ing from tho Lit le Bear, thought it was a sausage shower, which I could bear. Thought, it was a sausage storm, sages foresaw, or the fuur sages saw it. Tho’t I could meet it with platonic ©malic n. Titian 1 found it was not meat, but a shower of stones in a liquid form. Os courso they were precious stones. Bo said tho cook, the chambermaid, and everybody. I wanted some, so resolved to be on build. Midnight came. The subscriber steeped rnt. Like Joseph, ho slept not because he was n t sleepy. I dosed till 2 o’clock in the A M., mid in the bed, or words to that effect. I wres tled with the ghost of five dozen n.w oysters, four dozen pigs feet, a head o cabbage, two Lotties of catsup and ten mugs of ale. It was a severe wrestle, and breathed the free air of rny native hills as it went marching on I arose at 2. It was tiie first rose of Autumn at that hour. 1 1 uked atmy watch. It was three. I thanked tho Giver of I al* good that I was not iu New Yuri:, ivo. i - —. . - - - - when the brave, beautiful Hufler, witfl bis sec nd band ey ts was there,' or tny watch would have run down to'Low jull! Tho Meteor show was a free show. Reserved scats for thelidies, I wanted a Jhont seat, and arose nt once! 1 manufactured my toilet ala General Washburn ns he tore out of Memphis like a phantom flag of trnce, I would have made a good ballet girl for the lilacs (’rook, but my wat rfall was not con-tructed right for the wear auu tear of the stage. Vide Smyth 1. I went upward like Daniel in the lion in stitute, or like Elijah with his skating park head. I arose through the .sky light to the dignity of the roof. The morning was in the dim duitaucu— very match that wav. The twilight was collie: than the skylight, uud I trfyd thmi ho' h. My o« era glass was at rny uncles—had boon to three bails and didn’t return ! Must have glass es Took one along in sections. Ti.o right hand barrel came to a focus on rye! The ’.eft hand barrel acted on cognac! To look through tbs stylo of upper a-glass shut both eyes and open the month. Through a dark glass things are seen—at times. With this style of glass we had a skylight view. J sat on the roof. It was a ‘ roof ” place to retd on N t like oorno rest in this bosom to which we a-spi-rol of us. Tho air was foreign ll was chili! But we w re not a north or south a tnerrv cuss fi r al that! Who could be a merry cuss, sit ting on a co’d roof, dressed as I was waiting for soinatning to turn up? 1 dangled fret over Uie ledge. I saw stars overhead. 1 looked up fur ouco in my life, you bet. My neck ached. Theu I triad the glusscs—first one bui rel and theu two Above us was stars I saw stars in the street. 'I hey hud blue coats on. Tho stars overhead winked at roe when I raised “tho cry.” Tho stars below mo didn’t wii.k. ’J hey snored. The* stars overhead vvere.in thu milky way. The stars below me wore not in that way, lut in broad way. They were not tho milky way stylo of stars! I saw dimly ; my opera glass was too strong It made mo nervous I looked about mad saw much ghosts on the roof. Felt quite grave. Felt like coughin'! Many ghosts. Didn’t tee Ihe meteors Saw many heads out of windows below mo. l’leasant morn ing—No ruin. No waterfulis at that hour on Broadway ! How I winked 1 Was looking f.r meteors. At least thry winked 1 I was very cold. Used the opera glass ofton. Ono barrel at a time warmed me in wardly, but the boat lodged iu rny thorax. Like political sermons, it didn't warm tho hack part of thu audience My dress was like that of Gen Yv ash burn when be left all {unneuts but ono and fled thiougb Memphis. lie was a modest man, so ho ran. Perhaps he wanted cxerci o. Tho meteors didn’t me t.. S) I thought to run over the roof, ltun against a ghost. It spoke tome. It screamed, “Oil, my daring child 1 ’ Bays I: “Are you my moth er—-have you a strawberry or a tduck berry mink ? ' Says tne ghost : ‘‘You've knocked mo down—you’ve killed my babe I held in my arms “Oh, dear, I offered to get another!” Said she; “You blundering biute ! l‘Mv name is not Butler !” quoth Ito her. The ghost was a marned one At least there was circumstaucial evi dence pointing that way. She was takin tiie morning air ; and slide tak ing it she lost her morning heir. Bays l to the ghost: “Lend mo a garment ?’> i ‘Ynd go without ? ’said eho: “Shift le«8 female,” said I. “You are anoth er,” spoke she. I tried tho opera glass again. Said sho : “Oh, you ain’t a naughty, naughty man, then after all ? “Why so?” Hand mo ycur nursing bottle ? Mistaken ghost. Then I knew sho was from the spirit land. The moon began to strength n, but it came not to a focus. The gentle ze pher.-Oephered like tho devil—or words to that noanlng I felt a colduess creeping over me. No meteors yet.— The ghosts ehatterod all about mo I felt rheumatism. The opera glass grow lighter —both barrels. I found a chimney top It felt generous It gave out a subdued warmth. It was a brick chimney, therefore I sat on it. No meteors yet. The stars began fall ing back like Sigel. I thought it, was strategy to inlu o tho meteors to ad vance. Tbe chimney felt a little warm. I emptied the bottles rnd threw the corks at a red headed ghost without a waterfall. I slung the bottles over the battlements that a city editor below might see stars. i remembered that tho Fire Com mission jrs were to ring a bell ten times !o wako me up whenbnetoor died, and like a ship on a billow, a child in a batlr-tub;or a Butler takinghisspools, r slept like a babe across its grand mother* knee, getting warmth where I needed it. No meteors yet. I slept, but not long. 1 smelt some thing. It a voko me. Thought it was a meteor. Snys TANARUS, “bully for sciflnoo I’ Tho smell increased. I grew nervous, hut could not tell where 1 I was in a hoy. A meteor hhd struck—l knew it. Things were burning, and I had no scchb nt policy. Tire world was on tiro ! Tho smoko was all about me —its ghosts sat therein smoko and white cotten frills. Ah, ba t Friend of the lower re gions, But I have thee, I arose quickly. Guises on the man who in vented sleep. Confound tho cook who ■ hath the fire at the other end of tho chimney? When I arose a oottou cinder, fourteen inohej long by four inches wide floutoff off" like au array balloon, bleep is not good. Opera glasses are not good, if unloaded too rap dly. I didn't see the moieor, but the doctors saw it ; it was inflamed — red hot. I think I shall not sit on a otihunuy, dr on (mything else, for mar.v days. No more ruetetors lor me. It was a s- tisasi'on-—darned mean ono at that. The papers know bettor. It was a Coppcnfqnd lie.'”t‘dndorly thin* &o• Ba cu Fomproy.” Mrs. Snyder says Suydcr’s oxcu.se for being out all Dight, was, tlmf ho was waiting on the Common to ico the meteoric shower, would bo mere plaua ib'e if bis clothes didn’t smell so strong of cigar smoke, and ho wasn’t troubled with hiccough. A Sun lay school teacher, doploring the lack of attendants upou his minis trations, appealed to the few present —“Wiiat can 1 do,” said he, “to got the boys and girls here? “I know," said one ol the urchins. “\V hut ii it?” “Give ’em all fivojraats apiece.” 01111, BROWN Jc CO. .lonian! HiiiSding, Depot St.) DAWSON, GEO. Are now openiag a splendid stock o DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES, FRESII FROM NEW YORK.. Mr. Orr, having sold Goods forSpany years in this market, has selected sack a stuck as he thinks will suit everybody, fnnic and See Us. We will try to da ycu justice both i GOODS AND PRICES I’crsons buying goods from us vary rest assured that they will got uone but the very best articles. H e have no Imitation Goods I Eememlier, We expect to keep everything usual ly kept in any store in this section of country. Septa 6, 1866. LBYLESS k GRIM, WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS DAWSON GA., War,louse in rear of Laylcss block ) Arc flow ready to recieve ai»4 store cot ton. Liberal advances made on cotton in store. We have or hand a large stipply of BACON, FLOUR, BAGGING, ROBE, CORN, and all kind of plantation goods. Wo respectfully solicit tho patronage of out old irirudfl and customers, act! 2 1809 3m. WMIfOT, WILSQNy &GO.. CEUEKAL COTTOH FACTORS, AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS Agents for ths purchase ami sale of all kinds of COTTON DOM ESTT CS, Liberal .Hade on Consign merits. Offi«*«*, Wo 3. Stmlilard’, Cove. «>r Kimgc, liny ft., SAY A N NAII, GA U. B. Wilkinson of Newman Geo., B. J. Wfhoo, formerly of Okeefuskee Cotton Mills, Ala. I’. 11. Wood, of tho late firm J. W. Rabun A (h. t ‘favannah, Goo. Oct 12 3a 3 ' C. L, MARTIN, GENERAL IN - IRASfE AGEKT AYR EXCHANGE DEJTLEB, ll'.l IX.I : : .llabama• Represents a paid Capital in A No. 1 Companies, of $22,000.000. Takes hire, Inland, River, Marine, Life, and Acei ; dent risks. Losses promptly adjusted and S ponL ‘ anr 27-It. J. B. JENNINGS. M. J. WICKS. J. W. WICK3, JENNINGS, VfICKS & BRO., COTTON FACTORS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS. Ae«. w,tf .Vnr Orleans, La. DLL S, G. KOBE KSON, SURGEON DENTIST, May 4 Cuthbcrt, Gcofejig,