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Q§#«n;jg&t attEt Smtcmtl & 31f es^sttg**:. GEORGIA PRESS. Is the city of Ahgusta theyTaape an in ztitulion they .call “Tlio Widow’s Home,” for the poor and indigent. Every Christinas it if tba wont of the good ladies of the community to contribute something to the comfort of these unfortunate wom en. They are preparing now for a don* tlon of this kind, and on to-morrow morn ing jpany hearts will be mado glad_by some benefaction. This is most praise worthy. ~ 5l Even"aj*ye~<Hd'll unto ono.or the least of these, ye' have done_ it unto me,” said the world’s Redeemer. TnlaTY-FiVK thousand dollars more were invested in the Augusta and Knox ville rallroad^Mt iast-Wednesday.- Mbs,E»:W. ClUASSKLt^ a lady from Central America, has arrived in Marietta and will make that city her future home, n ,• , .\rrt Tub Albany News and Advertiser warns the citizens against pickpockets, who follow the crowd attendant upon the races. * r* ~ '■ ' On last Sunday the store of Mr. F. T. King, at Couch’s Mills, Baker comity, was destroyed by fire. -Loss, over $3,000; in surance $1,100. David E. Caldwell, Esq., editor of the Atlanta Post-Appeal, is in Albany at tending the races. Waterman, of the Athens Banner, devotes two columns to a dog trial, and says that the legal fraternity is much aroused over this case, and that it is said a certain honorable will Introduce a bill in ths July session of the Legislature to allow the personal property of dog own ers to be subject to the penalties for dog offenses. Sid Lewis, of the Sparta IshmaelUe, has no eye fur the “beautiful.” He says: “It tried hard to snow on Monday and failed. Such failure fills us with grati tude. ‘The beautiful snow’ is a fraud. It is too cold for comfort, and it gets too easily stained to be remarkable either for beauty or constancy.” Tub Savannah Weirs of the 22d, an nounces the death of Aaron Champion, Esq., one of Savannah’s most venerable and respected citizens, which occurred at bis residence * in that city on Monday morning about 10 o’clock, in the eighty- ninth year of his.age. Tiie United States Senate has confirmed Tom F. Johnson, son of the late Judge H. V. Johnson, as collector of the port of Savannah. Mr. Johnson will make good officer. The Borne Tribune rises to say: Yes terday it was impossible to get a load of coal In Rome. Can our people stand this and do they intend to sit down and quiet ly permit this state cf affairs to exist with the possibility of an occurrence any day? Is there no remedy for this, is the ques tion, and will our people wait until the cheerless and cold firesides, stopped man ufacturin'; establishments and the silent wheels of the steamboats and the printing presses shall too strongly impress them with the fact that they are powerless to help tbemseives and that they are com pletely at the mercy of the coal specula tors and the railroad authorities who have been appealed to in vain for cars to haul a sufficiency of coal to Rome ?” Our lo- cal coal dealers arc not to blame for this State of affairs, but a stem impossibility rests somewhere. .Wbo is to blame and is there no remedy for the trouble ? Atlanta Post-Appeal: As the Presi dent is looking .arqutid quite sharply for Ohio men to appoint to office before he re tires,we would respectfully call his atten tion to two such in tills Slate who need the benefit of official,, patronage. He can ap point Col. A. L. Harris (sometimes called Phat T. Harris), ot.this city, United States marshal, aud Col..-Wm. T. Thompson, of Savaunah, as collector of that port. Both are Ohio men and old newspaper editors of more than local reputation. We are not borders of our State aud beeu overlooked by him. Athens Watchman: We were shown yesterday, by Capt. Henry Beusse, our new mayor, a “California slug,” or S30 gold piece, which, being the first we ever saw, was quite a curiosity. It is an octa gon shaped coin, blank on one side and with the imprint on the other of the “United States of America," “50 D,” “SS7 Thousandth,” aud the dato of the coinage “1852,” the only year in which they were made. It is made of pure California gold, with veiy little alloy in it. Capt. Beusse tells us that on account of the amount ot gold iu it, there being more than $50 worth, the coins were quickly bought up by the speculators. There are very few in existence now. The Griffin News presents the follow ing Christmas appeal to the good ladies of that city. There aie no doubt similar cases in Macon. Let the ladies ask their pastors or physicians, and they will be as- tonished at the amount of suffering aud want within the city limits: In one of the' out-houses on Mrs. Couch’s place, on Solomon street, in a room where the lack of furniture and painful bareness makes the cold seem colder, and the want more wretched,upon a lowly bed, is an aged, bed-ridden lady, upon whosesunkenand wrinkled face is written the swift coming of a peaceful rest. For months she has lain upon this peaceful bed, uncomplaining, patient and hopeful. She is without friends or fami ly, and until death comes must be depen dent upon the charity of good people. Not, indeed, 1 without friend . A few of God’s people have found out her distress, aud ministered to her wants. They have furnished fuel and lights, food, medicine and medical attendance, have read to her from the good 'Word, and knelt by her bedside in prayer. While thus much has been done, wc feel impelled to give the case to the good ladies of Griffin. The sick lady, gray and wrin kled with age and suffering, has been a pious, good womau, and we have no fear that the good women of this city will see her want. It is in their power to make her last days comfortable; at any rate, free of want, and we shall be sadly mis taken if they do it not. We know of nothing in Griffin that appeals so strongly for reliet. Will not our ladies seek oat this poor woman, see that she has atten tion, fuel, food? She has but few days more, and how pleasant to think liiat when she Is taken home to the Master, He may say of many of our good people, “As you have done unto this poor, sick, help less, homeless one, even so have you done unto Me.” Albany Neies and Advertiser: It seems that the Eufaula train has missed connection with the Albany train at Smlthvllle for two days in succession, very much to the annoyance of parties who were en route to .this city with their horses for the races. A telegram was re ceived by the secretary of the jockey club last evening requesting him to enter two horses, which bad missed connection, for to-day’s races. The railroad did the “square thing” by a theatrical troupe and a number of passengers on Monday even ing, however, sending them through on a special train. Louisville Courier: James B. New ton, of Scriveu county, was sentenced last Monday to be hauged on Friday the 4th of February, for murder in the second de gree ot Nathan Cornwell, at Bartow, the 27th of February, 1877. The evidence proves that Wash McDauniel confessed to Detective Montmulleu that he (McDan- nleljkilledOomwell with a hatchet. Obe- d'ata Rnas confessed to Dr. Curry that he was with McDanniel in Cornwell’s store when ilie murder was committed. The coufesduns to other parties are corrobora ted by other evidence. Judge Carswellsen- tenced Mr. Newton with appropriate re- marka. which were received with unusual .almncsJ. Th; Judge refused au applica tion for a new trial for the reason that the defeudant had been fairly tried and con uemned. Cotut adjourned till the regu iar term in May, when the o her defend ants in this case will be tried, viz: John Sykes, McDaniel, Ross and John New- Columbus Enquirer: Last right negro named Dave Broadnax, who had imbibed too freely of the beverage that in- toxicates, got Into a difficulty lo the lower part of the city which ended rather seri ously. lie was at the store of Charley Loyd, and was very boisterous. When lie remonstrated lie got angry and want ed to fight. Mr. Arnold, who was present, took up tho quarrel, and in the disturb ance the negro drew a pistol and fired and threw the weapon at Mr. Arnold, who.wos.wounded in the lip, and on the temple. The negro made his escape, and going home went to bed. - While he was in bed officers White and Graves made a jail on him and put him in the guard house. A warrant was taken out for Ills arrest, and the trial will probably take pl acc to-day. • Sparta Ismaelile: There was a diffi culty on last Saturday night at a house on the place of Mr. W. T. Knowles between two white men, Liint Jackson and Jack McCook,on ouo side, and somo negroes on the other. Our information is ta the ef fect that a negro ball was under way in the house, and the men mentioned above started into the house with their knives drawn in pursuit of a negro with whom they had previously had a difficulty. As soon as tlicir design was known, one or more of the negroes began to fire on them. Jackson was fatally wonnded and died on Sunday night. McCook was painfully, but not dangerously wounded. These are the facts reported to us. It is not known, wo believe, who did the shooting, though some additional information may be elic ited by the coroner’s inquest, which has not bean held at the time of tills writing. The affair will, of course, undergo judicial investigation, if the parties who did the shooting should be found out and arrested. Savannah News: Quite an interest ing and pleasant affair occurred yesterday at the office of Mr. D. D. Arden, master machinist of the Cential railroad. It will bo remembered that at the recent Catho lic fair a handsome gold-headed cane was voted to the most popular master machinist, and Mr. Arden's fi lends de cided the contest in his favor. The lady managers requested Mr. D. J. Kennedy, a competent machinist at the shops, to pre sent the cane, and yesterday was the time selected. The employes working in the department under Mr. Arden assembled after dinner aud were invited into Ills of fice, when Mr. Kennedy, in a very appro priate impromptu speech, handed the cane to his superior officer. Mr. Arden was greatly affected, but expressed his thanks hi a feeling manner. During his remarks Mr. Kennedy referred to the fact that, al though Mr. At den was not a Catholic, his Catholic friends desired to prove to him their kindly feelings, and show that where worth is considered Catholics are not swayed by sectarian feelings. The men were all dressed in their working clothes ami the sight presented was novel and In teresting. " Mr. Kennedy proved himself an eloquent speaker, aud even surprised his friends. Dn. J. D. Hoyl, who has conducted the Dawson Journal with so much ability for several years past, has sold out to Messrs. J. G. Parks, W. L. Weston and T. H. Ticket, who will hereafter run the estab lishment. What the Doctor intends doing he has not told us, but it must be mighty lonely for an old bachelor, without a pa per or something else to love. Mb. E. A. McHan and Mr. A. McIIan havo sold the Walker County Messenger to Captain N. C. Napier, who will be edi tor and proprietor of the Messenger. A number of the Irish citizens of At lanta have formed themselves into a Laud League club under the name of the “Irish National Land League Club of Atlanta.” The following officers were elected: Jo seph McGuire, president; Thomas B. Downing, vice president; Philip McMa hon, secretary, and Dan McGuire, treas urer. The Columbia Advertiser is the latest caudidate for public favor in the news paper line. It is published at Harlem, Columbia county, with John A. Shivers, proprietor, and J. W. Veronee, editor and publisher. We hope tho venture will prove abundantly successful. In the close vote for sheriff of Houston connty, when In Major T. M. Butner and Mr. J. B. Duncan were a tie, when the votes were consolidated, they were- in fa vor of the latter. Dawson Journal: A little negro child was burned to death on Mr. G. Willis’ place, in this county, on last Monday. As usual, the mother had gone off and locked the child up in the house. Augusta News: The memorial of citi zens to Congress for an appropriation to clean out the Savaunah river was en dorsed by council yesterday evening, and will be forwarded immediately. The memorial sets forth at large the necessity, and benefit of improving our river, and with Col. Fremont’s report will have great weight with the congressional com mittee of appropriations. The Gainesville Southron ot Wednes day, says: Last night at dark Mr. John B. Hanie was upon our streets, seemingly as well as usual. He went home early, and alter being there a little while he suddenly put his hand to his bead and ex claimed “I am gone,” and died two or three hours afteward, of congestion of the brain. John was a good, quiet, industrious citizen, and leaves a wife and several children to mourn Ills unexpected death. We deeply sympathize with them in this great affliction. Hawkinsyille Dispatch: Mr. Shade Smith died in Dodge county on Friday morning, December 17,1880, aged about 105 years. Mr. Smith was considered one of the oldest men in Dodge county, and it is scarcely probablo that his age was less than 105. He is well remembered by the older citizens, who say that he was a very old man in their early yean. Among others who knew him In their boyhood days are Hon. Nicholas Rawlins, the pres ent Representative of Dodge county, and Mr. William Phillips. Mr. Itawlins states that, in his early life, he knew the de ceased, and he was at that period regarded as a very old man. Mr. Phillips knew him about tweuty-slx yeaia ago, and at that time Mr. Smith was considered one of the oldest men in the country. The deceased became blind and helpless some years ago, and with the failure of tbe physical system, his mind alsogrew weak. There is but little doubt that be had at tained the remarkable age of over 100 years. He was atone times citizen of Laurens county, and belonged to tbe Rocky Creek Church. Talbottox Standard: We learn from Capt. S. W. Thornton, President of the Talboiton Railroad Company, that the iron, rolling stock aud all necessary equip ments for the road have been purchased, the laying of tbe track will commence within the next ten days, unless unavoid able prevented, and tbe road will be pushed steadily forward to completion. Thus it will be seen that the shriek of tbe engine will be beard on our stree'a while tbe new year is yet in its infancy. We commend tbe indomitable ene'rgy of Pres ident Thornton in tbe construction of this road. He is one of the few men In Tal bot county who would have achieved suc cess under similar circumstances. Savaxxah Am: Coroner Sheflall yesterday was ea led upon to bold ati in quest upon tbe body ol Miss V. M. Archer, wbo died very suddenly about half past ten o’clock, at her residence, corner of Huntington and East Broad streets, Sin* had arisen shortly after seven, and whilst dressing, was compelled on account of sudden pain, to rest. Whilst sitting on her bed she suddenly fell to tbe floor and expired. Tbe jury, after heating these facta, rendered a verdict of death from heart disease. The deceased was from Scrirea county, and was about thirty years of age. Her remains were carried to No. 44 on the Central Railroad yester day afternoon. Gaurrix News: Christmas with Ua numerous festivities is rapidly approach- i PENNSYLVANIA GAS WELLS. ing. All are leokiug forward to “lots of! ■ — fun.” Just at this time we would warn ' Towus Lighted Heated by Hatn- oar young men to beware lest wantonly i . they bring 30r f°' v ‘r cnun^rew ! Bradford and neighboring places are upon tlieir loved ones. We of course re- 3 T t ,q-* fer to indulging iu the flowing bowl. Let! lighted and heated by natural gas. In 1875 them remember wliose nativity we com memorate, whoso birth we honor. Our Redeemers birthday, while it should be a season of rejoicing, ought to be kept' free from crime aud carousal. Just think of this and act accordingly. Then, -and then only will every young man enjoy a .truly merry Christmas. 1 ■ « . Rome Tribune: The contemplated Im provements or tho Coosa, river wjll; bene fit the merchants .and., citizens.nf.Koine, hut will be a still greater blessing to the planters on the river, as the deepening of the "channel and removal of tho obstruc tions will increase the rapidity of the cur rent and prevent to a great extent The freshets to which the lands are so liable. Bill Moore make the following mel ancholy wall In his Augusta News: All ot the good men are going fast; Carlyle is breaking down, Herbert Spencer is in poor health, Garibaldi isbuta bundle of infirm ities, Harry Edwards is going to marry, Mr.' Stephens has the dyspepsia, Joel Harris tbe rheumatism, Charlie Willing ham the gout, and Sam Small is threat ened with apoplexy. Hawkinsville Dispatch: Hon. John Wilcox, the late representative of Telfair county, died at his home near Temper ance, in that couuty, on the lfith inst, in the sixty-seventh yearof hisage. During the recent session of the Legislature Mr. Wilcox, while iu Atlanta, contracted pneu monia, but so far recovered as to be able to return home, when a relapse occurred, and he died after a few days’ illness. Mr. Wilcox was elected to the Legislature at the fiist election after the constitutional convention, and was reflected in October last. Savannah Penny Local: Rev. R. J. Corley left the city for Columbus, Ga.. on Monday night last, from whence ho will go to Marianna, Fla., where ho will re main for several months. We learn that Col. Wm. Wadlej has given Mr. Corley a permit to pas3 over tbe Central free dur ing his disability. McDuffie Journal: On Wednesday night last Jack Scott and Gus Hillman, both colored, who live on Rev. F-. P. Brown’s place, about three miles above Thomson, got into a difficulty. Bill Van interferred and tried to part them, when they turned on him and commenced cut ting him with their pocket-knives, inflict ing wounds from which he died on Fri day morning last. The case will come up for judicial investigation, so we will not give the particulars. Athens Banner: There is a black smith shop in Jackson county, whose pro prietor has a very effectual way of giving publicity to those people who take the homestead on htm. Whenever one of his debtors sends him a notice of homestead, be slicks the notice upon a bulletin board which he has put in a conspicuous place for that purpose. He says he does it for two reasons; one is to help the home steader to give it publicity, and tbe other Is be wants to put it ou record so that he won’t credit that man any more. ■ Augusta Chronicle: It appears that there arc some determined robbers in Augusta, who have resorted to stopping peoplo on the streets in order to get their money. A few nights since, as Mr. Henry Tanner was walking along on Greene street, he wa3 approached by a man wbo put his hand on his collar. Mr. Tanner asked him what he wanted, and about that time some one else was seen coining up. 'The stranger therefore took his hand off Mr. Tanner aud disappeared. As Mr. Tanuer Is a one-legged man, the unknown man evidently intended to rob hhn, think ing that lie would be unable to defend himself. Tuesday night, Mr. Joseph Mor ris, of Columbia county, was robbed, be tween Greene aud Broad streets, of his watch and money by an unknown party. Sleeping Car Burned.—Eufaula Bulletin: An exciting and rather singular incident occurred yesterday morning on the Montgomery and Euiaula railroad, between Pike Road and Matthews’ station. A fine sleeping car, No. II of tho Sav'an- nah, Florida and Western line, took fire from the stove, while the porter was out, in a front car of . tbe passenger and mail train, aud while the train was moving at about thirty miles per hour. No one was In the sleeper at the time; but a negro, who was probably stealing a ride on the rear cud of the sleeper, discovered that the car was on fire, and he ' climbed upon it to attract the engineer’s attention, but fail ing to dn so, he turned ou the brakes. This the engineer felt and the train was stopped. As there was no water conven ient to put out the fire, it was determined to run on to a water tank five miles ahead m that direction. Of course the rapid speed of the train fanned tbe flames, aud it produced great uneasiness among the passengers, wbo feared that the burning car would begin to fall to pieces on the track and throw the train off. Under this fear, ' some one jerked down the danger signal, which put on tbe air brakes and the train was stopped. The burning sleeper was then uncoupled aud left to its fate. It was a fine car, worth about $15,000. Young Mr. J. F. Dasher was the conductor on tbe train, and he did all he could to save tho sleeper and subdue the excitement among his passengers. Mr. R. J. -Woods, of this city, was on the train, and speaks in very complimentary terms of tho coolness and deportment of Mr. Dasher. The porter on the sleeper is the only one to whein any blame can attach for the accident. He probably should not have left bis car. an oil company was sinking a well ou a high hill west.of-Bradford. At the depth of several hundred feet they struck a vein of gas. No oil was found. The force of- the gas was such that when it was ignited a pillar of fire more than fifty feet high was formed. The roar of the gas could be heariifor a mile and morel This burned for months. The heat was such that'tlfograssand foliage grewlft the' depth of winter as luxuriant iy for bun dled! of feet, around as it aid in the sum mer. Strawberries ripened near this well iu February. The well had been burning for a long timo before the feasibility of utilizing it was thought of. A belt of dry territory, but yielding vast volumes of gas, was subsequently found to exist in the vicinity of the original gas well. A corn- nersllip and individual effects.' They de pany was formed to.carry the gas into the ■ •" Science never conferred a greater boon on man than Fond’s Extract. Those ac quainted with its remarkable soothing and healing power, are never without it, for the reason they regard it as essential to their health and comfort. It has done much good. It is constantly doing good —steadily working its way into promi nence. The grandest curative agent dis covered. No family should be without it. It can be applied to tbe most delicate or ganism of adult or child without tho least danger of injury. Beware of Imitations. All druggists keep Pond’s Extract. dec2l lw. Long indulgence in over eating or drinking produces a disorganized liver,and all the evils attendant upon such derange ment; depression of spirits, hsbitual cos tive ness, nervous exhaustion, indigestion; pain tbe bead, with nausea; fullness of the stomach after meals, dullness, general debility and ianquor. Seek relief from Simmons’ Liver Regulator. “It is a very valuable remedy for dys pepsia, sick headache, torpid liver and such like diseases. W. S. Holt, “President of S. TC. R. Co. ot Ga.” When you visit or leave New York city, top at the Grand Union Hotel, op posite lire Grand Central Depot. Euro pean plan. Rooms reduced to $1.00 and upwards. Restaurant unsurpassed at moderate prices. Street cars, stages and elevated railroad to all parts of the city May ll.-e.o.d., I vr. Tib autumn, ana tbe leaves are ory and rustle on the ground, and chilly winds come whistling by with low ixa pensive sound. To guard against coi gtis and colds you should go to Lamar, Run- kin to Lamar’s drug store and get a b y.tle of Coussen’s Honey of Tar. Frier '/0c. White’s Cream White Vermifuge a tbe best worm killer. octl2tf Dr. Wllbor’a Cod-Uvsr Oil sad Lint. Invalids need no longer dread to take that great specitic for consumption, asth ma, and threatening coughs, Cod-Liver Oil and Lime. As prepared by Dr. Wil- bor it is robbed of tbe nauseating taste, and also embodies a preparation ot the Phosphate ot Lime, giving nature the very article required to aid the healing qnalities of the Oil, and: to re-create where disease has destroyed. It also forms a remarkable tonic, and wilt cause weak and debilitated persons to become strong and rob'ut. It should be kept in every family for Instant use on the first appear ance of coughs OF Irritation of the lungs. Manufactured cnlv by A. B. Wilbor, Chemist, Boston. Sold by all druggists. lw city. It is now distributed all over the place by pipes. A gas pipe, with jets attached, is run into parlor aud cooking stoves. The supply of gas is controlled by a stop cock on the pipe When a fire is wanted a lighted match is thrown into the stove aud the gas turned on. >Tbe tire is started at once. Tho gas possesses great heating qualities, and apartments are warmed as quickly aud os well by it as coal. Gas for illuminating purposes is conducted into the houses the same as artibcial gas Is taken in. first- the light was not brilliant and steady, owing to impurities. Processes for refining it were invented, and now the natural illuminator is unsur passed by the finest manufactured gas. It is so cheap that people seldom turn out their lights. It bums day aud night in stores, hotels, private houses and streets. Cousumeis pay by the month, instead of by the thousand. Gas wells have coma to be more val uable than oil wells, aud the sudden and phenomenal appearance of oil in some of the principal wells in the ga3 belt has created consternation among owners and consumers. For years the gas lias flowed from the wells iu unremitting volume. That oil was uot to be found there it was thought had beeu conclusively settled. A few days ago one of tbe wells ceased in !U gas supply. It was found to be half full of oil. Fifteen barrels of excellent crude oil were pumped out, and the gas flowed again. One or two of the other gas wells exhibited the same phenomen on. It is necessary to pump the oil out daily before tho gas will flow. This sud den appearance of oil in a territory that was considered dry lias not yet been satis factorily explained.—New York Sun. WELCH * BACON. The Failure Hot ho Bad aa Supposed - AaoeU Nearly Double Liabilities. We learn from the best authority that the failure of Welch & Bacon, in Albany, announced In yesterday’s Telegraph and Messenger, whilo correctlyrcport- cd, was not as disastrous as the history of such failures'might be has lead us to fear. The liabilities of the firm are about $250,- 000, but comparatively a small .portion of which is due, while the assets root up to more than $400,000. -^AOUUifi-ilfitlUaiiitedjyjUi the warehouse business can readily understand the failure when it is stated,that it was caused by tho lateness ofjtlie .crop, .which prevented fanners' fronf meeting tliblrdrafts accepted by the firm. These drafts are good, and* in addition to these the firm have given up everything in their possession, both part- Never too Late to Learn. Socrates, at au extreme old age, learned to plavon musical instruments. Cato, at eighty years of age, learned tho Greek language. Plutarch, when between seventy and eighty years of age, began tho study of Latin. Bocacclowas thirty-five years of ago when ho commenced bis studies in light literature, yet he became one of the great est masters of the Tuscan dialect, Danto and Plutarch being the other two. Sir Henry Spelimau neglected the sciences ia his youth, but commenced the study of them when ho was between fifty and sixty years of age. After this he be came a most learned autlquariau and lawyer. Dr. Johnson applied himself to the Dutch language but a few years before his death. Ludovico Monaldesco, at the great age of one hundred and fifteen, wrote the memoirs of his own times. Ogilby, tho translator of Homer and Virgil, was unacquainted with Latin and Greek till he was past fifty. Dryden, in his sixty-eighth year, com menced the translation of the Iliad, his most pleasing production. We could go on and cite thousands of examples of men who commenced a new study, either for livelihood or amusement, at au advanced age. But every one fa miliar with the biography of distinguished men will recollect individual cases enough to convince them that none but the sick or indolent will eaer say, “I am too old to learn.” cline tq take advantage of homestead or exemption, and cast into the assets every cent of property. We were informed by a prominent business man that the firm would probably continue their business under a settlement. Tho high character and standing of both members of the firm lead u? to believe that but little loss will fall upon creditors. . * From the News and Advertiser vie learn that the firm made an assignment with Nelson Tift as assignee, and that the firms of L. E. & H. E. Welch, druggists, and Welch & Mitchell, booksellers and jewel ers, are not affected by tho failure. It says: Welch & Bacon have always met promptly every paper, as it fell due, and even after tho rumor of the assignment had spread throughout the city yesterday, money whs offered the firm to afford them opportunities for avoiding the disastrous result. They figured closely, iiowever, and were convinced that it would be un safe to accept accommodations, and yield ed up, thus saving their friends, at a terri ble cost UT themselves. Their failure to collect from planters this season, and the heavy amounts carried over by them from ’70 and previous, was owing to tho plant- eis’ inability to pay. Tho corn crop of last year was a failure, and the amouut purchased upou the credit of this firm was too much for the cotton crop to protect—hence the fail ure. Nothing is held back in this transaction. It Is au open aud honest acknowledgment of inability to meet liabilities which would necessarily have continurd to in crease. Messrs. Welch & Bacon are the losers themselves. No one else save the business community in general whicli re ceives a shock of disappointment and re gret that a firm whicli has been so enter prising, so liberal with patrons, so honor ific in all its dealings, and such an impor tant part of tho business of Albany should -.thus suddenly close. • • • • This failure is uot regarded by the creditors of the firm as at all disastrous to themselves. They have the utmost confidence in tho moral worth of Messrs. Welch & Bacon, and express no discomfort among them selves, save a deep felt sympathy for Mr. Welch and Major Bacon, who stand high in the estimation of all our people. Christmas Tree at Christ Cbarcli. Last evening service was held In Christ Chnrcli, after which tho congrega tion and children met in the new chapel, when another entertainment had been provided. In pne corner of tho room stood a large Christmas tree—a more beautiful one wo have never seen—upou the limbs of which were hung a present for every scholar. Tho little ones enjoyed their presents hugely, and tbe older folks were vastly entertained in watching them. Tbe Lucky Number That will draw the silver service at Hall’s drag store will be announced in these col- urns on Tuesday next. The envelope con taining the wiuning number will be open ed at 12 m. tli's day in the presence of as many ticket-holders as choose to bo pres ent. Mr. Hall has only eighteen tickets left; they will be disposed of before that hour. All interested in his raffle will bear in mind that it takes place at eleven o’clock. Theatrical. The theatrical attractions for next week are as follows; Tuesday and Wednesday we have “The Revelers;” Thursday, “Pat Rooney’s Combination;” and on Friday and Saturday “Pathfinders.” Robson & Crane will be in Macon on January 26th in “Our Bachelors.” One of the most pleasant entertainments of the season will ho the cantata Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian church. Monday week brings us tbe Mondelssolin Quartette, than which no better combina tion travels. Pat Rooney’s Combination is to visit Macon next week. Sunday School Anniversary by tbe Colored Children. Rev. W. J. Gaines, pastor of tbe Cotton Avenue A. M. E. Church, extends to tho public generally, a cordial Invitation to attend the Sunday school entertainment op the evening of the 20th instant. Quite an extensive programme has been prepar ed, which includes recitations, invocations and readings, all interspersed with vocal and instrumental music. A largo portion of the exercises consist of vocal music, and all who are familiar with the colored people know that this is a pleasing special ty with them. The entertainment is given under the auspices of Rev. W. J. Gaines, pastor, S. A. Lockhart, superintendent, and'Hrs. S. E. Brooks, organist. M. John’s Christmas Tree. The Christmas exercises at St. John’s Chapel, East Macon, will take place this evening at 7:30 o’clock. This mission’s celebrations of the days observed by the Episcopsi Church hare been so very cred- tabie that they have always called forth the praises of all who have rtteuded them. No doubt on this occasion, as on others, the singing will be the special fea ture, and we think we can safely promise a delightful evening to the friends of the chapel. We remember with pleasure the appearance last year of tbe three kings, bearing gifts from afar to tbe children of the school. Little ones, wo wish you a merry, Joyous and happy Christinas. ISAM Aptsnt’s Prolt per Week. Will prove it or forfeit $500. $4 outfit free. E. G. Rideout to Co., 218 Fulton feet, New York. oct28 THE CITY A» IT U. Tlio Central City Upon a Christmas Boom—Ladles, Children, Country* men and Honey Afloat Yesterday was a field day for Macon and her merchants. From early morn till dewy eve throngs of natives aud stran gers blocked up the sidewalks and took possession of stores, each on business bent. The ladles were out in full force, their showy dresses, bright faces, rainbow rib bons and happy smiles lending beauty to the scene, and hundreds of children add ing merry voices. The streets themselves were crowded with wagons. At one time on Third street, in the space between Poplar and Mulberry streets, two squares, were 101 vehicles, most of them couutry wagons. In addition to tho farm produce of eggs, chickens, turkeys, ducks, etc., there were brought into the city five hundred and sixty-uino hales of cotton, and thus a large sum of money was put afloat. Neatly everybody seemed happy, and tho cry of hard times, which occa sionally fell fronj a croaker’s lips, found no echo. At night tho city was wrapped up in amusements. Mont de Bales, Cen tral High School, lectures, Martha Wash ington reception and raffles without end, filled up the moments happily and all went merry as a marriage bell. We agree in toto with the youth, whogazingaround him yesterday, remarked earnestly: “What a pity it is there are not 365 Chris- mases in the year.” Tbo Christmas Tree. So far the young ladies of Mount de Sales have had a decided success with their fair in miniature; and we heartily wish them a continuance of their good luck the coming few days. Every suc ceeding night has brought with it new sights, new scenes and new faces, with a variety of other novelties. Tho clerk of the weather has beeu more than propitious to the “fair ones,” and the young men, what shall we say of them? They are ladies’ men all over. Not content with taking chances by the double, they, in many instances, helped their favorites to canvass. When tho young man does tho talking and the young lady banging ou his arm does the smiling, what can resist, it? Certainly^not a thinly covered pocket purse. ■ ■ The past few nights witnessed many new feces among the crowd, and last night there was a notable display of fash ion. Seal-skins, lace head-dresses and Gainsboroughs were at a premium. The promenading was lively, the talk was brisk and the smiles were plenteous. Many of the articles were disposed of on Wednesday uignt, and the handsome cameo ring and sliver berry dish were among last night's winnings. The people of Macon are a discriminat ing and proverbially generous people; aud on occasions when tho appeal had an as pect of far less merit than the present they were found well to the front. Tbe festival will be kept open till the middle of next week, and we reiterate the wish that the Christmas tree may be surround ed by at least a gentle pressure tho re maining few nights. Iu our cursory mention of many of tbe more prominent young ladies, we om.tled Miss E. C., on whose table Santa Claus seems to have deposited a goodly share ot really inviting articles; Miss M. C., who has charge of the doll department; Miss M. D., whom nobody is at liberty to re fuse a second chance; Miss McK., wbo smiles you out of “another chanceaud Miss M., who is as sweet as the sugar plums she offers you. Wo wish the young . ladles a merry Christmas in their merry efforts to make it merry to everybody. Boltons Knocked Oat. There are a few handsome holiday goods left over at Massenburg’s drugstore, aud as be says be has knocked out the bot tom of the price list, an early callertkis morning can secure a valuable prize for a little money. A CHRISTMAS REVERIE. For tbe Little Folks. •’vtf. T.lcgraph snd Jfr ttttijtr. ’ 01*1 winter Is here, In his vestments drear, But Santa is near, And will bring good cheer To juvenile hearts on the morrow. His knapsack lie tills, As oft as 1m wills, And sweeps o’er the hills I — And leaps o'er Hie hills With never a thought of sorrow. Up steep mountuin sides His dun deer he guides, * ' And suddenly chides, As-downward lie glides— Without one vestige ot fear. He leaps over logs, And wakes up the frogs — - /That sleep irulic bogs, 'rrr And frighten the hogs, „ - That lie in fens aud marshes near. He reins up his deeds, They trample on weeds, And scatter their seeds, ’Mid rushes and weeds, That grew on banks of streamlets there. , . They cross each river, v j Their goods to deliver, They shake and shiver, And quake and quiver, And toss their antlers high in air. . . By tlio “lone seashore,” As smooth as a floor, Whore the “wild waves roar,” He adds to to his storey (By twinkling stars, or pale lrooulight) ’Mid dingling of bells, With effort that tells, He rakes up the shells Witii silvery cells, Aud rose-tints that gladden the sight. . With a sudden hound, ' 1 Then, lie wheels around, And no more is found On th’ enchanted ground, Rut is lost in tlm forest near. The country bo scours, Thro’ meadows and bow’rs, By turrets and tow’rs, Til! the “wee small hours,” All this is done to bring good cheer. In city and town, He gains much renown, Aud never a frown, But rather a crown, For Santa is king with the young. He opens no door, But lays down ids store, In piles on the floor, Which none will ignore, Aud well may his praises be sung. When urchins are sleeping, A pleasure he’s reaping, By quietly creeping, And silently peeping— Bat often they dream lie is there. As quick as a quack, He opens his sack, And takes out a pack, Thenleaps to the stack, Inhaliug the cold, chilly air. And then to his car, That came from afar Ana looks like spar In tlm light of each star, And mounts It with joyous glee. “They say” he is prope To travel alone Thro’ every zone, Each year, from his own Bright homo beyond the deep, blue sea. Macon, Dec. 23,1880. S. S. A*.* “Under tho l’nlms” This is the name of a beautiful oiatono- cantata, for the Sunday school, which the Presbyterian Sunday school aud choir of our city have been practicing several weeks, with tlm assistance of some other friends. It is quite au elaborate musical illustration of the Jewish Feast of Taber nacles, after the Captivity, and will be sung by our Presbyterian friends at tho Christmas entertainment iu Masonic Uali next week, all the choir and some adult singing friends taking part, while the children sing tho choruses. There are about twenty choruses and they are really beautiful, and those who atteud will hear some really fine music, Urn different parts being sung by some of the best male and female singers in the city. This will be one of the dioicest aud most enjoyable musical treats ever given in our city, and tho trio and quartette singing will be splendid. It will be simply a free, public Christmas entertainment of the Pre3byteriau Sunday school for the enjoy ment ot the scholars, to whom a supper will be giren in tlm rear rooms after the oratorio-cantata has been sung, in the hail. PLENTY OF CHRISTMAS. Onr W1 regraM Friend* Will Cele brate. Yesterday morning’s express on the Ma con aud Brunswick railroad carried out from this city three hundred and ninety- seven separate packages of liquors, most of it being in jugs and demijohns. Mr. L. W. Rasdal, our energetic Third street dealer, alone sold two hundred and fifteen jugs anil demijohns of whisky during the day. Indications are that “the day we celebrate” will be observed in some sec tions. Passenger Conch on Fire. Yesterday morning, while the South western railroad train was awaiting at the depot tho timo for its departure, the roof of tho passenger car caught fire from a stove pipe, but the flames were promptly extinguished. On tlm day previous a fine sleeper was destroyed by a similar acci dent. CAMP. Another Installment of German Fish for Onr Water. We are are requested by Mr. Henry J. Peter to state that anothSr supply of carp would reach Macon onthc29lh inst. They were secured by our energetic Represen tative, Col. J. H. Blount, and any one having ponds they wish to stock, can ob tain fish by leaving orders for them at Mr. Peter’s office. Tbe Christmas Tree at Mount De Males. The young ladies of ( Mount de Sales may well congratulate themselves on the success attending their efforts so far. Ev erything has been in favor of their “tree.” The weather has beeu wouderfully propi tious; the days havo been lovely aud truly typical of Christmas; the nights, though, they have been somewhat moonless, have beeu nevertheless all that could be desired for a pleasant stroll. Each succeeding night has brought with it iresh novelties, and tlm past two nights havo been exceptionally lovely. A good many of the article* were raffled last night aud the night before, among them being a handsome cameo ring and a mag nificent gold watch. The past few days and nights have brought a goodly share of new . faces to swell the crowd, and last night especially there was a big array of fashion. Owing to the eucouragemeut given, the youug la dies purpose keeping the fair open as far as the middle of the coming week. We are glad of this, as that time will be speci ally appropriate, aud we heartily wish them a continuance and even an increase of the good luck attending their interest ing efforts tbe past few nights. The \ oltaic Belt Company, Marshall Michigan, will send their celebrated Electro-voltaic BciU to the afflicted upon thirty days'rial. Speedy cures guaran teed. They mean what they say. Write to them without delay. aW > ' Pen Pictures For Christina*. Darkness lay over Jerusalem, but in the temple and in the myriad dwellings burned bright the lights of a great multitude gathered withiu her gates. The sentinel upon her walls paced to and fro gazing oft, in si'ent reverie, out Into the blackness which lay like a pall upon tiie hills aud over the far stretching plains. Men passed to aud fro within, and their voices mingled «iu tlm deep hum which rose around him—the slowly lessening murmur., of. ji.city. falling asleep. .Not a soul within that vast throngdraimed that -*-navioi»Vfate slept within Um shadows which since creation had drooped and deepened on those hills. The sentinel turns his eyo unlo the east and hack again over tlm city, and through ihe night ho hears the watchman’s voice witbiii proclaim the city safe. Far off beyond the hills, like jewels flashing in an ebon throne, a cluster of lights nestle in the darknes^-tiie lights of Bethlehem; and further still, within the solitude of a voiceless plain—watchful, sleepless—a group ot shepherds lie by their sheep awaiting the dawn. From their midst there rises the soft reed notes of one whose heart is tuned to melody—the voiceful poetry which the hills and vales and gurgling brooks have taught his rude im agiuation. Another rests his lmnd upon his pillowed head, and o’er the hills, on strong, bright wings, his spirit speeds, to hover o’er a home that sleeps' in beauty beyond their rugged steep. And still an other, standing far apart, rests calmly on lfis planted crook, with pale, passive face uplifted, gazing among tho myriad stars that shine above. Into his dreams there comes the promise which, through age«, had lived in the future of his race—the promise of a heaven-bom King, whoso feet upon those hills should press and lead the hosts to victory. And with it came tho story of the boy who from the plains had risen to the throne—the epic poem of the shepherd King. ■ • Tlius watched the shepherds, and by them kneeled and slept their flocks. And as they watched, lo! on the brow of him who stood apart a wondrous radiance siioim, and backward fell his 'lengthened shadow across the dreamer and the play er. The murmuring reeds grew silent, and springing to his feet, half wondering if the sun had riseD, the player hurried with the other where blinded and abashed the ga zer on the stars all trembling stood. And behold tlm'n'gbt had fled, and with them stood a radiant angel, whose glorious face grew godlike as tho dimness lifted from their blinded eyes. No sound fell from their lips, but to them trem the radiant presence there came tiie golden words: “Fear not; for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy whicli shah be unto all people. For unto yon is bora this day, in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” The lips grew motion less, but as the shepberds gazed and won dered, far off within tho heavens above, a thousand voices sang in tones whose every note wa3 rapture. Aud about, tbe angel tbore descended a host whose numbers were as the sands qf tho sea, and from whose lips there rolled a. chorus that broke aud rippled far off about the Throne of God; rose up on wings of melody and encircled the earth with a rapture such os never in the dreams of mortal yet lutd lived. Aud when the vision had fled, and left the shepherds thrilled into dumbness there backward came, and dwelt within their knowledge, aye, in their eternal dreams, these words: “Glory to God iu the Highest, and on Earth Peace and Goodwill Toward Men.” Silently they turned them from ths never wakened flocks and journeyed to ward that Godlike babe, around whose wondrous brow the halo of God’spresence shono in Bethlehem. And far off in Persia, Hindostan—wc know not where— amid the shadows of ignorance and idol atry, amid the biackuess ol crime and cruelty, there broke the echoes of those angel-uttered words—” Unto all men”— words which, starlike, shone amid the darknes. and led tho wise to journey where tho infant slept, there to pour their treasures forth. UNCLE DAN’L. A Messenger From Jarvis Section. At Ralstou's Hall Mr. B. Macauley ap peared last night in his great specialty, “Uncle Dan’l—A Messenger from Jarvis Section,” before a delighted audience.* Roars of laughter and occasionally a tear greeted the honest old farmer, tbe “Deputy Sheriff of Jarvis Section.” Mr. Macauley is well suited to the role he as sumes, and we do not wonder that he lias made himself famous in it. There is a naturalness, an earnest honesty about him that takes with the audience as if by magic. His face is wonderfully expressive; one almost fancies he sees the thought itself as the eye and features change obedient to the influence withiu. There has been no performance in Macon presenting a more finished aspect iu many years. Mr. Jo seph Dowling, as Sandy Mitchell, was a most accomplished villain, lacking a lit tle, perhaps, in force, but good withal. Mr. Alfred Johusou asKeppler was a little too German to be natural, but Miss Vic tory Creese as “Clip” wai all we could have asked of her. The other characters were well sustained. The same piece will be giren for a mat inee this afternoon, and we know no play better adapted to amuse a Christmas au dience. Wo hope to see a crowded house. Mendelssohn Quintette Club. We append tbe following notice of this distinguished musical organization, taken from the Denver News. They appear in Macon tbe 3d of January n«xt: The true musician enters into the holy of holies when he sits down to listen to a siring quartette. It is the perfection of music, because tiie greatest masters devote tbeir choicest thoughts ia this form. With nearly perfect unanimity of tone, yet each with its perfect quality,.it can express all of tbe broad field of musical thought. It is a musical micro cotin, and bears the same relation to the symphony that a vignette does to an oil painting; or, to make the simile closer, what a picture by Messonnier is compared to a cartoon by Raphael. Haydn is the model quartette writer, as far as form is concerned, but Beethoven took it into the untrodden re gions, where none have ever dared to fol low. With Its great compass and quality of tone, there is something massive and complete about the string quartette that no other form of music can present. But how seldom can we hear it. Tbe nearest approach we have in this country to the string quartette s the playing of tbe weli- known Mendelssohn Club, whicli opened at the Opera House last evening. They are consummate artists, and tbeir work is done so well that ft leaves but little room for criticism. Exlbltlon at Central Utgt, ftchool. On the evening of the 2Sd iuu.the Cen tra) High School of this city, under the superintendency of Prof, Charles Lane and Miss Merrill, assistant, gave a most delightful and enjoyable entertainment. The programme consisted of speaking, reading, recitations and music. The pro ficiency of the pupils displayed in tho pieces rendered gavo unmistakable evi dence of thorough culture and careful training. Prof. Lane has been unremit ting in his efforts to develop a high order of scholarship among his pupils, and to inspire them with* an honorable anjbition to excel in those aits and ac complishments which give grace aud effi ciency to culture. The exercises of tho evening demonstrated that his labors havo not been fruitless, and that aft tbe pupils committed to his charge have made nota- ble and satisfactory progress, Tlio audi ence were delighted, and their attention never flagged during the whole of the ex ercises. The programme, near its close, was interrupted by a pleasant little * epi sode. Superintendent B.M.Zettleraroso unexpectedly and stated that he desired to present, on the part of the pupils of the A and B classes, some tokens of thoir esteem and affection for their teachers, Professor Laue and Mi-if Merrill. Whereupon lie displayed a beautiful double inkstand, msunted on bronze, and surmountedby asmall French clock, and presented it in an appropriate speech, as a present from the A class to Professor Lane. Turning to Miss Merrill he presented to her, from tiie same class, a beautiful cut glass card receiver on a sil ver pedestal. Nor did ho stop here; the B class, determining not to bo outdone in the mailer of appreciation, offered as their gift to Professor Lane a Russia leather cigar case and a splendid gold pen, and to Miss Merrill a handsome copy of Scott’s poems. This interpolation in the programme was a complete surprise, but Prof. Lane, with tho ready tact so char acteristic of him, responded in behalf of Miss Merrill and himself in one of the happiest impromptu speeches it has ever been our lot tc hear. His eloquent utter ances, aglow with sentiments of the ten- derest appreciation, gave evidence that his heart was deeply touched by this manifes tation of regard. Thus ended one of thp most pleasant entertainments of the season. In Brief. —The dove shooting Jiarty slew about 300. —The toy pistol finds but little favor in Macon. —The eggnog has the flow, but wo rise to a question of privilege. - Tho finder of a right-hand dog-skin fur-bound glove will be rewarded upon leaving it at the police barracks. —The juveniles awoke last evening t® the full realization that Christmas had arrived and fired a salute accordingly. —Held for postageA letter for Miss Bottle Loud, Willlston, S. C.; also, ono for Miss EmmaL. Ross, Haddocks, Ga. —The decorations of Christ Church aro very bcautitul. Much paius havo been taken to put tho church iu Christmas dress and success has attended the effort made. On Sunday morning a beautiful scene will creel tbe congregation. —Mr. Julian Price sang, with a choir in Boston, a very sweet venite,'or Tc Dcurn. After the service was ended he wa3 accosted by a gentle tan who remarked that he heard the same piece sung at a church in Macon, Ga., and was much im pressed with the sweet voices of the two ladies who rendered It. The church, ho said, in which he heard it sung was iu tba rear of the hotel where he boarded. —“The Revellers” is the name of a fine company of musical artists that peiform in Macon on the 2Sth and 29tU instant. Tbe programme Is made up of a fine se lection of vocal and instrumental music linked together by a plot distinct enough to make the connection visible and Inter esting . The singers are pronounced by onr exchanges as good, and as this is tho style of performance in which Macon au diences do most delight, we expect to sea crowded houses. Bnrnett’u Cocoalne. 37le Best Hair Dressing in the World. Burnett’s Cocoaine allays irritation, re moves all tendency to dandruff, invigor ates the action of the capillaries in tha highest degree, and has earned a deserved reputation for promoting the tsth and preserving the beauty of the human Bair Ladies dressing their hair elaborately fo the evening will fiud that it imparts a healthy natural gloss to the Lair, aud will cause it to retain its shape for hours. Burnett’s Flavoring Extracts are used and endorsed by the best Hotels, Conteo- tioners and Grocers throughout the coua- ry. They are perfectly pure. tfs. Fireworks, Fireworks. Cannon crackeis, Roman candles, sky rockets, torpedoes, mines, serpents, tri angles, blue lights, etc. Parties desiring firewoiks will please call at my store, 123 Cherry street. Open on Christmas day. It. Charles C. Smith. Pesl-Ofiee Honrs. Sunday hours will be observed at tha post-office to-day. The general and car riers’ delivery will be open from S:30 to 10 a. m., but no money order business will be transacted. Tho carriers will make the early morning collection, hut no delivery will be made except at tha post-office. ■^250, Bam si saw f Haro you crr.ght scold? VwCsCXU SY I Are jocnn.ibio coral** Ibe ptucemi' Have yon an oppr.-.lon on tbo kings otUi short breath? Do you have a fit ol coaching on lying down? A sharp pain now and then in the region of the h eat t and shoul ders? A chilly *en»ation down the hack? If so, delay Is dssfsross. “ might colds/ 1 if ncglsrtcd, often result in consumption, when the remedy. If applied promptly, would bay* averted all danger. Far twenty-flye cents you can get the remedy which the test of twenty^rears has proved to be the nesst raV _ ever (Recovered. *TUTT'8 EXPECTORANT Win enable you to rates tho phlegm, cant* pleasant sleep and you will wake In tho morning, cough gone, lungs working freely, and breathing easy. 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