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Xlie Journal. I.KI'AIITUEN T I ’. j aV KSTOK, Local Editor. Imall-sho^ Stick in your Titer slips. Subscribe for the Journal. Early peaches are ripening. Vegetation is growing ; grass, too. Fluting scissors at h. J. Antho ny's g ee ndvertisement of Savannah Weekly News. Protection No. 1, is the name cf our tire company. spring chickens are in market and sell readily at cents each. \ J. Baldwin & Cos., have the iinest lot of embroidery in the city. Ouc of the oldest houses in I)a\v s,m was burned last Friday. The Ordinary has two important j notices in this issue, head them. j Preserving kettles at Ik J. An thony's. When a man lives merely for self j la' indeed becomes a pitiable object. : The rains of the past week have ken pretty general throughout the ! state. Kearlv everybody set out. potato 1 slips this week. It was certainly- ai very good time. Good Stoves from $lO and upward, at A- J. Baldwin & Co.’s. Lightning struck Col. I). 11. Mil ler’s stables, at Morgan, last week, and killed bis horse. Job Printing neatly executed at this office, and satisfaction guaran teed. Call and get pricccs. If the seasons continue favorable, an immense corn crop will be made in this section. The first watermelons of the sea son were brought in last Saturday.— They were small. I will pay the highest market price for beeswax, hides and tallow, in ex change for goods. 11. J Antuonc A good tailor is needed badly in Dawson A sober, industrious man could do well here. The Albany News says that 15. B. Loyless’ wheat patch, in Dawson, made bushels to the acre. The examination exercises of the South Ga, Male Institute wdl begin next Thursday morning at 8 o’clock. The Second quarterly conference for the Dawson and Smithville charge, was held at the latter place on last : Saturday. j C'apt, T 11. Pickett came up town j •m Saturday with a long smile upon 1 is pleasant face. It’s a boy and j reighs 11 £ lbs. Hex. 3 B Oheves will preach at the , Baptist church on next Sunday morn- 1 big, third instant. No services at | the Methodist church on that day. iVe notice that our friend, W. F. Simpson, of this county, has been eh;'sen one of the Sophomore speak- ; ers for the coming commencement exercises of the State University, at i Athens. Ourv, rtliy and efficient Ordinary, II S. Bell, in compliance with the recommendations of the grand jury, has i ad t!ie Court-houße property iu swed. A good idea. We heard a man say the other day ‘1 do wish it would rain,” and yester '] a y ') e heard the same man say “I 'jo wish it would not rain” Thus it 13 ; we are never satisfied. 1 hrec negro boys, liance Turner •Sim Simmons and Charles Gantly were arraigned before the council last Saturday morning and a fine of three dnllars was imposed on each, for dis orderly conduct. An exchange says the order of hangs has been reversed, yhe mer rmints used to sell dress patterns an, ‘ 'hrow in the trimmings—now it pays them the best to sell the trim m!il o s and throw in the dress. o ask the especial attention of our readers to to the commnnica tKm of Messrs. X. G. & J. K. Prince, ' ■ Amtricus, Ga., to be found in this ! uar. \\ o are personally acquaint , ,!t these gentlemen and can ful. ') l ‘adorse all they say in their letter, bou’t tail to read it. Goons.—Airs. M. M. Anthony • as just received anew lot of ladies’ ; es, hows, niching lace collars and \ hms, chatelaines, lace mitts, B'Oves, pearl buttons, vulencenes ,JU , fay corsets, coral setts, chip a’ 3 , straw and leghorn flats, bonnet frames, etc. guard came down on Sunday lst an, l carried George Knighton, Morgan Moye and Spencer Black off n morning. They were signed to Gordon’s farm, in Taylor ( uiity. r j | lt . ge negroes were sen l ’d at.'last .term of our court, and give the State 28 years of hard ’'■ 1 hey are all stout boys and <an lio lo'-s of work. Th ~ ( H con,lne ncement exercises of ° 0. Kelson Institute will close rpi , .. ° u - young ladies are pre ! *° entertain the audience with I’casing “Allegory” and an amus ing .n „ . J 'v> interspersed with music ' n -^ s a,, d instrumental. Adinis u. 2., cents; let all who can do so • i litre will be a social party at the T 1 " ,! lv , . ,ls,| tute on to-morrow (Fri ■l ' 'ght, to which all are respect lull-v invited. Personal. ( Mt'ssrs C. S. Simmons and J. A. Greer, two of Calhoun’s cleverest and handsomest lads, paid us a pleasant call on last Thursday. They were here on a pleasure trip. We are al " ■'} s glad to see them in our town Wu acknowledge a very pleasant call on Saturday last from Rev’s J. A. Ivey, pastor of the Baptist church here, and J. IJ. Chevcs, who has re cently returned from an extendedjaunt through Europe. Air. Chevcs J Poached to a large audience here on j Sunday, morning and night. j Messrs. J. A. Allison, 1). L. Brown, • B. H. Gamble, J. 0. Boon, W. E. ; Conley, A. T. Hall, J. P. Sawtell, I\ alter Hal!, Harris Powers, and J P. Phelps, members of the Cuthbert fire department, Were in our city on last b riday. 1 hey were here to wit ness the test of our new fire extin guisher and some of them took active part in the contest. Alossrs. Brown and Gamble had charge of the noz zels, and we unhesitatingly prononnee them the best firemen we ever saw at work. They are “good bricks.” Gentlemen, in behalf of Protection No. 1, xve return to you sincere thanks, and trust that we may meet again on some pleasant occasion, and when it ain’t raining. Hurrah for Georgia, and especially Dawson. One of our young ladies, Miss Elbe Rogers, daughter of Air. Harrison Rogers, who has, for sev eral months, been a student of Bris tol (Tenn) Female College, has com pleted her course and is now at home. We learn that Miss. Elbe’s examina tion was very creditable. She won the first honor of that college, which is a handsome twenty dollar badge. Out of the one hundred and fifty pupils in that institution she was the only representative from Georgia, and we are told that she is known in Bristol as the “Little Sunny South.” One of the accomplished instructors of Bristol Female College, Aliss Co rinne Janes, formerly of Dawson, ac companied Aliss Eilie home. We wish her a pleasant visit to our city, and trust that she can be induced to remain with us. All l>ay Singing. We are requested io announce that there will be an all day singing, at the Primitive Baptist church, lj miles East of Dawson, on Sunday, the 30th instant. Everybody who will go and behave themselves, are respectfully in vited. Those who have them, are requested to carry their Temple and Sacred Harps. Wheat. Our farmers are through cutting their wheat and many of them have thrashed—others are waiting for it to dry sufficiently. TLe crop is not as large as it was expected, owing mainly to rust; but as a large quan tity was sown, the agregate crop gathered will not be small. It' will be much more-than was fashionable three or four years ago. Notice to Trustees. The Trustees of the South Ga. Male Institute are requested to meet at the College building, in Dawson, Ga., on the 22nd instant, at 2 o clock, p. si., in the room where we have been accustomed to meet. Business of importance renders a fall attend ance desirable. L. C. lion., Pres. 11. S. Bell, Sec’y. Rain, Rain, Rain! It has been raining almost inces santly since last Sunday week. I liete have been only two days, we since that time free from showers, and on several of the days it lias poured down almost continuously. Working the crops is impossible un der the circumstances and, as a con sequence, they are getting very “foul.’ Work will be in demand as soon as the ground is dry enough. Snake Bitten. News reached this city last week to the effect that Mr. John S. Wimb erly, who lives in the 4th district of this county, had been bitten by a 20 year old rattlesnake which killed him instantly, in a corn field. At that time we could not gather the particulars, and desided to wait till this week to publish an account of his death, and give a nice little histo ry of his past life. On Friday last, we met Mr. Wimberly in our city, who positively denies that he is dead, and says that he was never bitten by a snake. Mr. Wimberly is one of Terrell s very best and most intelligent young farmers, and we j gladly withhold the publication of his obituary until anotbir time. SOUTH GEORGIA MALE IN STITUTE. Annual Examination Exercises. Thursday, June 27.—Examination of classes from 8 o’clock till 12 a. m., and from 2 till 4r. m. Declamation 8 p. M. Friday, June 28.—Examination jof classes from Ba. m. till 1 i\ si. At Bp. si. Original Plays. All of which tiie public, generally, are invited to attend. Ai.i.en & Lowrey, Associate Prin’s. Fine Irish Potatoes. Dr. C A. Cheatham, of our city, gave us an Irish potato lust Tliurs • day that weighed a pound and five ounces. On Saturday last, Air. James H. Eaton, of the 3rd district sent us several potatoes, one of which weighed one pound and six ounces. They were the finest speci mens we have yet seen. The Irish potato crop this year has been very good. Our citizens have dug their potatoes, and some will have enough to last them several months. Masonic Festival. At the last regular meeting of P. T. Schley Lodge, No. 228, F. A AL, it was resolved to have a festival at the Lodge room in Dawson, on Alon luy, the 24th instant. All the mem bers, with their wives and daughters, are earnestly invited to attend.— Dinner will be served in the hall at fhe usual hour, with such refresh ments as the committee may be able to procure. It is expected that all will bring their baskets. One of the committee will be at the Lodge by 9 o’clock to take charge of the provisions sent in. There will be a lecture in the Lodge room at 11 o’clock by Rev. J. AI. Potter, Exercises of the day will be gin at 9 o’clock, a. m. By order of Committee of Arrangements. Dawson, Ga., June 18, 1878. Just Now Arriving Our third stock of Spring Goods of all descriptions, from that well known Dry Goods Depot of E. S. J affray, of N. Y. We have a good variety of White and Figured London Cord Piques, Lawns, Grass Cloth and Dress Linen. A Large assortment of Hamburg Trimming, Plain and Fancy Hose. A great variety of Ladies Ties, Kid Gloves, Cottonades and Cassimersformen and boy’s suits. In short, we have a better variety of General Merchandise than we have had for three years. Corn and Meal by the car load, and all kinds of Groceries and Hardware. Prices and terms made to suit the times. We pay no house rent nor city tax, and, therefore, can offer inducements to purchasers. Call and price before you buy. Johnson & Hill, Brown Station, Ga. Letter from N. G. & J. K. Prince Amekicus, Ga., June 18, 1878. Editors Dawson Journal — Dawson, Ga.,—Gents: As some gentleman (?) jhi o and nibr. the wish was lather to ilie iioi.gm) has troubled binxelf to put it ci culatiou a lepon that we h id tailed in busi mss and further, that we had criminally fa lieu b< converting property o' others into mon*-) and using it, we deem it necessary to stamp the report (conceived in malice, delivered in enmity and nurtured in devilish hate) an un mitigated falsehood wortny of the feeble braiu that coined it, and the little soul that seut the bantling forth, with its blessing, oo its evil work. All claims against us a e worth one hundred cents on the dollar , as all men who deal, or have dealt with us will verify. We have ao unlimited credit with every one with whom we deal, or wish to to deal, o' have dealt, for the reason that we always meet our paper with greenbacks and not with bankrupt notices. We have lievei used a dollar that did not belong to us, and wo have made what we have by houest, earnest efforts, and have established a rep utation for integrity that we do not intend to have sacrificed upon the unholy aiatr ot another’s hate We value the good vrid o our many friends io your town and section, aud cannot remain quiet while the veuO' moaß serpent is crawling around, casting his poison ou our good name, invading our old come and approaching our best friends aud former most liberal patrous, with his hissing falsehoods in these days of fash> ionable failures. We wish to say to our friends, anil the public, that we are now comfortably fixed up in the elegant New Brick Stable, on Cotton A venae, Americus, Ga., where we propose to run a First-class Livery and Sale Stable, and we solicit and shall strive to merit their con tinued patronage. To those visiting our city by rail, we will 8;y, that our Bu3s meets every train. We will ship a lot of the cel ebrated Landis buggies to Dawson soon, and can sell them cheaper than ever. Very Respectfully, N. G. & J. K. PRINCE. Albany Wines please copy It Edisou’s phonograph can whoop sing, howl and jaw, but it can’t throw a stone at a yowling cat on the back fense, or kick a chrotno ageut off the front stoop. There is still lotsof room for improvement, | Closing Exercises—O. O. Nelson institute. The closing exercises of the above Duniod flourishing school are now in progtess The examinations have been as usual, meat thorough and seaiching on the part of the teacf era, and well met by the pupils, evinciug skill and efficiency, on the one hand, and industry and dose application on the other. It would require more space than we have at command to give full particulars. We wii! only say that the exercises of the p r esent wook have more fully con vinced us of the entire truth of what we have often said heretofore, —that this school, though not so pretentious as some, is oue of the best, both for the mental and physical training of young ladies and little girls, in the state. Misses Janes and Oir are very in dustrious and skillful teachers, and we are glad to see that our people are encouragingJthem|byJa*large attendance cn the exercises. We notice nov eral visitors from a distance. To night the exercises will close with an entertainment that, we are sure will be a rich treat to all who attend* Fire! Fire!! Fire!!! At last our city has a fire company —an organization long needed in Dawson. The engine —Great Ameri can No. 1, —purchased by our city council ariived here last week, and was tested on Friday. Notwithstand ing the heavy rain that fell nearly ah that day, a hrge number -sere out to witness tbo test. An old house, below the fair grounds, and, we be lieve the oloest house in DuWson— was purchased by the council for the purpose of filing and fully testing the merits of the extinguisher. Mr. Fitch, the gentlemanly agent ot this extinguisher for the South, was here to properly adjust the parts, and drill our firemen in its use and make the test of efficiency proposed in a former agreement with our Mayor and Coun ciimen. Promptly at 10 o’clock, a. m., the engine drawn to the build jng, which had been thoroughly sat urated with kerosene and lurpeutine, and in which rich lightwood nad been piled in either corner and straw seat te r ed promiscuously over the flqp and in the roof ol the house. A good portion of tne fire department of Cuth bert was hero to witness the test and assist the agent, who was quite unwell on this occasion. A number of the property owners was appointed by the Mayor to witness the contest, as well as to personally examine and see that the building wus properly pre pared and to give the signal for the engine to commence work. All things being ready, the match was applied at ill o’clock, when, in a very short time, the entire building was one solid sheet of fire, bursting through the roof, (Hit of the doors and windows, driving back the ppectitors many paces from their point. Messrs. Gam ble and Brown, two firemen from Cuthbert, held the noxzles, and stood patiently awaiting orders fiom the coinm tteo to commence the contest. Everybody becamo very much ex cited, and some wore hoard to oxcl.iitn —“Tho house will burn down before they are permitted to commence the fight” “that little thing will never sub-, tue that burning mass,” and many other similar expressions. At last, when the bujding was thoroughly ablaze, Mr. N. VV. Dozier, in behalf ' of the committee, gave the signal for the fight. As quick as thought young Gamble plunged into the lront door, amidst the flames, while Brown played on the east e 1 and of the house. Ail was intense excitement and anx iety by the multitude duriug this time, but, unfortunately the chemi cals gave out, and the flames contin ued ‘o leap into the air. During '.his time water was brought from a branch four hundred yards distant, and the chemicals from town. Having re charged, the gallant firemen began the fight with renewed energy, and this time the flames were subdued to the entire satisfaction of all present. A portion of tho house no tv stands in a blacked, charted, and partly burned condition, showing unmistakably the firceness of the fire, and the rapid'ty with which i f had been extinguished, j Considering the disadvantages under which the engine was tested, lack of wafer and inexpeiienre of rur firemen | —we unhesitatingly say that it came i fully up to the recommendations made by Mr. Fitch, and is unanimously eu ! doised hy our firemen, and was re ceived by our Mayor and Council without a dißending voice. Query:—“Why will men smoke common tobacco, when they can buy Marburg Bros ‘SW of Horlh Carlina, * at the s ime price ?” Correspondence. Grayir. llilf., Ga., June 17, 1878. Editors Dawson Journal —Gents : Some time ago I noticed in your paper a communication signed 4 W.’ from the 11th District, and have been waiting for other letters from the sa*me writer, but have tailed to see them, and now I have decided to seud you a tew dots myself, hoping they may be of interest to some of the readers of your largely circulated and valuable Journal, We have suffered to some extent for rain, uutil a few days ago, when it began to fall in gentle showers, and has continued to fall with but short intervals ever since. The ex cellent condition in which’ I find the crops generally, shaw very plainly that the ener getic farmers about here must have kept temselves in a good working mood, or the prospect for an abundant harvest would not have been so very flattering. The lands surrounding Gravel Hill are very productive and beautifully situated, dotted here and there with the homes of hard-working fa' mere, all striving to better their condition, and to be able (some who do not) to own their homes. If we had a decent govern ment that did dot skim the pan of all indus tries for the support of a worthless set of idle bond holders, I would be almost sure of their success. Citizens who have their homes paid for, seem really to erjiy them, although the country is not so full of money as it was a few years ag", when there was plenty of greenbacks in circulation, and a good price was paid far our products. Contraction is doing its infamous work all over the country, as the growing aristocracy of the East is paving the way to an entire ownership [to the Western and Southern homes and enterprises, if the working class do not, by organization and unity of action, prevent this wholesale robbery going on under the guise of financial legislation. I shall never object to taking gold atauy time for services rendered, or for anything that I wish to sell; but, at the same time, f would like to have a great deal more greenbacks than there is. There is some talk of organizing, in this settlement, a National Greenback Club, and I find most every min who becomes ac quainted with its inteniious, is encouraging its organization and is ready to become a member of the party ; and, Messrs. Editor*, I think, whet! or von change your political name or not, that you coula not engage in a nobler work for all humanity than to edit a brave, reliable Greenback paper, and do a'i you can to inform and educate the people to work and vote against this bond-holding aristocracy of the Kut, or where ever else it may be found. Youss truly, GREENBACKS. Tribute of Respect. Resolutions adopted by P. T. Schley, Lodge upon the death of Sterl ing G. Evans. Whereas, it hath pleased Almighty Go!, the Grand Master ef the universe, to c ill “trom labor to refreshment” brother Sterling G Evans, a member of our Lodge; and whereas, it is fitting that we, in a public wa, give expression to onr sorrow in the loss we have sustained ; therefore Resolved, That we do, and will at all times, acknowledge both the power and beneficence of the All-wise C'eator : and while we aie deeply pained at the loss of our brother, yet ve bow in humble submission to the sid providence, often mysterious, always just. Resolved, That in the death of brother Evans, P. T Schley Lodg- hag lost a worthv member ; society a guilllcsa and uprighi citizen, and his family a devoted husband and indi igent father. Resolved, That we tcndei to the bereaved family our hearlleU sympathy and condolence in this, (heir dark hour of affliciion. Resolved, That our Secretary be instru/i ed to furnish the family of our deceased brother a copy of thrse resolutions, and the Dawson Journal with one for publication. Resolved, That, as a farther testimonial of our respect and love for onr deceased brother, a blank page in our minutes be in scribed with his name, age and the date of his death, and that we wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. T. A. Chappell, ) C. li. Moore, v Com. T. M. Jones, j Dawson, G.t., May 17, 1878. The Laboratory of the System. The stomach is tholaboratory of the system, in whicn certain mysterious processes are constantly going on. — These result in tho production of that wonderful vivifying agent the blood which in a state of health rushes la den with the elements of vitality to the remotest parts of the system. — But when the stomach is semi-paral yzed by dyspepsi i, blood manufacture is carried on imperfectly, the circula tion grows thin and sluggish, and the system stiff rs in consequence. Moie over, indigestion reacts upon the liver and bowels, rendering the first slug gish and the latter constipated. The brain also suffers by sympathy, and sick headaches, sleeplessness and nerv ous symptoms are engendered. Hos tetter’s Stomach Bitters retotms this i state of things, gives permanent tone and regularity to the stomach and its associate organs, the bowels and liver, and ensuresconqilete nourish uient ind increased viger of tho system. It is the most popular as well as the most efficient anti-dyspeptic and tonic in America. . J 6,4 t. Notice to Bridge Builders. OX FRIDAY, THE sth DAY OF JULY, □ext, at )0 o'clock, A. M , the contract for budding bridges and tnrapikes acro' ; s Xotchaway Cieek, will be let out to the lowest bidder. Specifications of the work may be seen in mi offi ;e. jZO,3t 11. S. BELL, Ordinary T. C. A. GALL. r T'HB TAX-PAYERS OF TERRELL, who I. feel interested m the matter, are earn estly invited to meet at the Court House on the FIRST TUESDAY IN J'JLV, next, at 2 o'clock, p. M., to lake into consideration the building of a fire-proof house for the pre servation of the public records, as recom mended by the late grand jury. j20,3t H S. BELL, Udinarv. CITY TAX NOrics." ALL THE CITIZENS OF DAWSON sub ject *o Street Tax are required to pay the same immediately. Mr books are now open, and those owning property withia the Corporation, are required to give in the same by the FIRST of JULY, next. By order of the Council, 1 J. M. SIMMONS, Clerk. 1 3J 3, 1373 . 6 St. iNew MILLINERY Store .A. T DAWSON, - GEORGIA. MISS 13. SMI T H \\J OULD Respectfully anrounce to the Ladies of Dawson and surroundirr eoun ( rv that v v she has recently established a first class Miilinety Store at No. 2 Rogers & Janes Block, Dawson, Ga., where she wilt be pleased to have them call, EXAMINE & PRICE GOODS. On hand and to arrive a fine and carefully selected stock of General Millinery Goods, adapted to the season, and of the latest and most style , consistin'; in part of Fine Hats, R nnei°, Hosiery, Gloves, Cuff*, Scarfs, Ties, Ruffs, Hankerchief*, Corset?, Hamburg Edgings, Trimmings, and other articles too numerous to mention in tins edver** tiement. I shall kern no shoddy good* l , but propose to keep a good assortment of the VSR Y JiEST GOODS , and sell at the Lowest Possible Prices. Rpmember that al' who call are not expected to purchase, unices they are pcfeclly sui ted in price and quality. My business is to show goods, and I shall take especial pleasure in performing that du r v. I cordially invito all fo call on me, and by fair dealings and low prices, I hose to merit and r ceive a share of your patronage. apri!4 3m Most Respectfully, MISS A. B. SMITH. NEW SPUING Hillinery! MRS. M. M. ANTHONY INFORMS the Ladies of Dawson and su-rounding country that she hasjust received a Beautiful lot ol SPRING MILLINRRY GOODS. Among the putty styles for Sun Hals may be noticed the May Belle, Palisade, Ku“'.ic, May Queen, etc. I mso keep a lull line of Notions and White Goods. Anew lot of Ties, Bows. Ladies' Fancy Lice Setts, Fancy Back Oombs, Hamburg Em broidery, Cash Embroidery. Dress Trimmings, Dmss Furnishings, etc., etc. Mnnv ihanks io those who favored me wiih ih-ir pitrorage the past season. I hope, by FAIR DKA LINOS and LOW PRICKS, to merit a continuance of the same, and also, to add to my list many new customers. IDRESS-jyC-A-K'.XlNr C 3-- In the DRESS-MAKING Departmen' I have secured the efficient services of MRS. J M. POTITR. We cordially invite the ladies generally to bring in their spring goods and have them made up in the latest styles, at reasonable prices. DAWSOiTctfiRiAGEWeRKS! T. J. HART, Proprietor. Manufac tu res Goo A Material Used* AND ALL WORK WARRANTED. FARM AND WAGON REPAIRIXG. 110K534 SlfOEfiXO A SPECIALTY. REP AIRI^Q WILL BE WELL A NT) PROMPTLY DOME by skillful end reliable wotkmen who luv- been in his employ lor a number of veals. and examine his stock of vehicle o , a3 announced above. a2stf iec Here! IS® A if V 1U <D If MANUFACTURER OF Tin aiul Sheet Iron-Ware, DEALER IN ! Stoves, Hollow-Ware, Cutlery, Crockery, Glass-ware, MODEM, HOUSE-FURiItSHiHG GOODS, Etc, KEROSENE OiL ANDSLAMPS AUSPECIALTY. riipK ABOVE G rt)D4, i >c!s iin* various oth-r articles, will be sold ChraD for Ussh.— | Uive me a call and Du convinced. K J. 4.STHONY._j Oarriajre^f TCXP BTJG(tIES, no-top buggies, for on© & two horses*