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OUH. HARBOR. REPORT OF U. S. COMMISSION ERS UPON ITS ADVANTAGES. Best South of Norfolk ! In 1836, Commodores Woolsey, Claxton and Sbnbriok, Commissioners to “survey and examine ports sooth of the Chesapeake, with a view to their comparative facilities and advan tages for the establishment of a navy yard,” submitted an exhaustive re port of the different harbors, in which they affirm that Bfbnswick “is the most southern frigate barbor on the Atlantic seaboard," as will be seen by reference to the report as published below. After declaring tbeir utter disregard for "all prejudice of a local or sectional nature” and their “strict regard of the public good,” the Com missioners announce the points of ex cellence by which they were infln onced in making up tbeir report, as follows: 1. Sufficient depth of water to per mit froe access at any state of the tide, for the heaviest class of ships-of- war. 2. Defence by land and water. 3. Resources and supplies of every kind for the speedy equipment of fleets. 4. Salubrity at every senson of the year. 5. Ample supply of fresh water. 6. Facility of wharfing and dockiug, (Here follows the description of the different ports, with a statement of the advantages and disadvantages of each, which we do not deem necessa ry to print, and therefore proceed at once to their report on the harbor of Brunswick:) The waters forming the port of Brunswick are generally designated as Turtle river, but, properly speak ing, it is an arm of the soa, which, en tering between the islands of Jekyl and Sk Simons, flows into the interi or for upwards of twenty miles, form ing a wide, deep uud swift column.— As no fresh water river empties into this basin, it is always salt, free from freshets and alluvial deposits, and bence, from an early period of time, no change whatever has been percep tible in the soundings or general character of the port. From the large islands of St. Simons and Jekyl— which are distant from each other about two miles—and running sen- ward for about six miles, are found jutting two extensive sand-spits. At low water portions of them nre laid bare, and unless the sea is unusually smooth, they form, in neurly their whole extent, lines of continuous breakers. Between tbese lines of eurf lies .the channel, which is three- fourths of a mile wide in the spit- bends, nnd which enlarges to a milo soou after entering. Between the spit-bends we found twenty-two feet at low water. Proceeding towards the land, by traversing the whole breadth of the channel, the soundings gradually shoaled to eighteen feet, which is the lenst draught of water *found in the channel-way. About one mile within the spit-beads is the “Middle Ground," which is a bank of 6tyid resting on the southern or Jek yl spit, nud jutting into the channel ■* way some two hundred fathoms, but leaving a sufficiently wide eighteen- foot passage towards the St. Simons or northern spit for a large ship, even with an adverse wind. The “middle ground” has but fourteen feet nt low water. Entering still further up, the soundings gradually grow deeper, so that when between the islands, it has obtained n depth of twelve fathoms. The vessel is now in safety. On the right is St. Simons Sound, which, to gether with similar water-courses still further north, affords a safe internal navigation to steamboats and cruft to Savannah and Charleston. To the left is the ariu of the sea (called the Turtle river), from which, by Jekyl «ud Cumberland sounds, is a'south ern internal navigation us far as St. Marys. Tlie course from the sea to the moatb of the harbor is nearly west-north west, keeping the north ern breakers on bonrd. The channel then runs sonth nnd south-westerly, Sind making a short torn to the north-) west, we arrive at the town of Bruns- I wick—insignificant at pres-ut, but! destined, we believe, through her | railroad and canal, to future ' to be the most eligible. It contains some hundred acres, covered with timber, and every way convenient for wharves, docks, Ac., and for a nurse ry of the live-oak. It is distant from Bmnswiek two miles nnd has bold water to witbin a few fathoms of the shore. There is no doubt that the jort may be strongly -fortified. Tbe elands of St. Simons and Jekyl pre sent suitable positions for extensive works, and a sand-shoal two miles witbin and in tbe centre of tbe river (dry at low water) affords a third ba sis for powerful defence, and steam- batteries will complete tbe whole.— Tbe average fiee of tbe tide is six feet, which gives, at high water, on tbe bar twenty-fonr feet, sufficient for n frigate. It is deemed healthy, and tbe absence of a fresh-water riv er or fresh-water swamps seems to jnatify tbe opinion. THE COMPARISON, The undersigned, in obedience to a resolution of tbe Senate, have arrived at a point where they are directed to report on “tbe comparative advanta ges and facilities of ports south of tbe Chesapeake for the establishment of a navy yard.” Depth of water and easy access being objects of the first con sideration, they are of tbe opinion that tbe ports of Charleston, Darien and St. Marys, being deficient depth of water to permit tbe entrance than a sloop-of-war, of a larger ship are unfit to compete with the frigate harbors of Beaufort, Savannah and Brunswick. Tbe preference is narrowed down to one of tbese, nnd, having weighed tbeir relative pretensions, we have no hesitation in preferring Brunswick.— Boanfort mast yield to her in tbe es sential points of depth of water, easy access and capability of defense. Sa vannah must give wny, for her easier access and greater depth of water on tbe bar cannot be carried up tbe river to a site safe from tbe sea and an en emy, and applicable to the establish ment of a navy yard. If a frigate could but reach Cock- spur Island, the opinion in favor of Brunswick might be recalled. Bruns wick IS THE MOST SOUTHERN FRIGATE HARBOR ON THE ATLANTIC SEABOARD.— Placed near tbe great outlet of tbe commerce of the West Indies nnd Gulf of Mexico, her position in a state of mnritimo warfare would be invalu able, since tbe navigating interests of our enemy mast pass by her door. All of which is respectfully submit ted. M. T. Woolsey, Alexander Claxton, Dec. 20,1836. E. R. Shubrick. Auousta, Ga., Feb., 24, 1879. Mr. W. H. Barrett, Augusta, Ga.: Dear Sir.—It gives me great pleas ure to testify as to tbe merits of your celebrated GILDER’S PILLS. Tboy have done more for mo than any oth er medieino I hnvo ever taken. I have tried, without success, the medicinal virtues of several noted Springs, hut they failed to relieve and cure me as GILDER'S PILLS have done. I un hesitatingly pronounce them tbe best VEGETABLE LIVER PILL ever made. Vory respectfully, W. D. Ramsey PHARMACIST, Nelson House,., ■ Brunswick, Ga. Tb« attention of the ladlee la reepectfuHy Invited to nij select stock of toilet azsticu cd -m' nsmr " ——* SUCH AS Dressing and Fine-Tooth Combs, Hair, Tooth and Nail Brushes, Toilet Soaps all Grades, Ladies’ Dressing Cases, Select stock of stationery in boxes, Per umery, Canary Bird Seed, Whitman’s Candies, Gelatine, Bath Sponges and Towels, / Chamois Skins, Mineral Waters, AND ALL THE LEADING- - Pure and Fresh Drugs and Chemicals. PRESOBIJPTION9 Compounded with Care nt all lion re a# III© Day or Nfglit* After business hours can be found at reaidence ot Mias Busan Armstrong. d24*ly Brunswick & Albany,Kailr’d time table. Takes Effect Monday, October 3d, 1S81. TRAINS GOING WEST. FREIGHT NO. 3. L. 5:00 AN L. 6:00 L. 6:37 L. 7:10 L. 8:10 L. 8:37 L. 9:60 L. 10:23 L. 11:12 L. 12:10 L. 12:27 pm L. 1:10 2:14 L. 2:50 L. 3:35 L. 3:52 4:21 L. 4:50 L. 5:37 L. 6:20 A. 7:00 PASSEN GER NO. 1 LEAVE. STATIONS. TRAINS GOING EAST. (MAD UPWARD..) 9:00 am BRUNSWICK. 9:50 16 JAMAICA. 10:22 25 WAYNESWILLE.. 10:46 32 LULATON 11:26 45 11:41 50 12:20pm 60 12:41 67 1:14* 78 2:10 J 90 2:20 93 2:47 101 3:23 112 3:56 122 4:21 130 4:35 133 4:53 139 5:12 145 5:35 TF 151 6:01 161 A. 6:30 >171 LULATON.. HOBOKEN. SCHLAT’RVILLE.. WAY CROSS WARESBOUO MILLWOOD PEARSON KIRKLAND WILLICOOCHEE.. ALAPPAHA BROOKFIELD. TIFTON RIVERSIDE TYTY ALFORD ISABELLA DAVIS EAST ALBANY. PASSEN GER NO. 1. LEAVE. A. 6:45 6:00 5:32 5:06 || 4:29 4:13 3:43 3:15 2:43 2:101 1:35 1:10 § 12:32 pm 11:52 11:27 11:16 10:53 10:34 10:15 9:35 9:00 am No. 4. A. 7:15 L. 6:20 L. 5:43 L. 5:10 L. 4:10 L. 3:50 L. 3:05 L.~2:00 Ll:14 L. 12:10 L. 11:48 L. 11:06 L. 10:15 L. 9:22 '8:40 8:15 7:44 ISmiMH, Fluid! m Westehi hm, AFTER SOTfDAT, 4 ^*^’ % on this Rood trill run u FAST MAIL. ’ Leave Savannah daily at...., „ Leave,Temp * ‘Mop,, leaveWaycmsa IMPr Arrive at Callahan ?«Plt Arrive at Jacksonville ..7.7. I't 5 , £ « Laava Jacksonville d.liv .t 9-30 P u Leave Callahan.....^; „ " A 3 Arrive at Waycroaa 777777 &"■* « Arrive aft Jeaup. •••••11.69 a it Arrive at Savannah pMiHr a wick 8.60 p, tu. Ick AtMsUem., »rji T . t>7 tbl. train c.®,,*.,,, in Macon at Iiior.” Leave Callahan dailv aL (■•aye Tobcavlllo dally at'Y".!7 Arrivo Jeaup drily .|„. Arty, at Savannah dally at. “2Mnatopaonly at Johnaton-e.Jem, w . Folia Pm, Callahan and Jeokeonvllto Pl "* J ' JACKSONVILLE EXPRESS Leave Savannah dailv at ,. .. _ Leave Jeaup .7 " U-OOPM Leave Tebeanrille « Arrive at Callahan •• i ; «*M *”}*• •* Jacksonville - ;;;;;;; Arrive et Lire Oak daily feroeut SnnAUV *,, K A * Ueve Live Oak drily (eLj.pt"Sn^) d * y) ' M’S p « &SK5TS!* «“f .. ..7;......Vc'.«)p 5 ...7:10PM • ••0:55PM ..11:40PM Palace aleeoing cars on "this Irrin’dYliv' “ np% D si;;^“ f 2 r M SiX mc0Dn Passengers for DerlrnUko toll beta * “ d,lljr ' tM2l D nTriv»„»^n ,Wfck BrUn,Wick 9 '-°0 P «r!ve In lo^STd&^tr^Tu. 5 ' 0 " 11 " 1 - ALBANY EXPRESS, Leave Savannah drily at Leave Jet up daily at * leave Tebeanrille drily et LeaveDupont daily at Arrive atThomaaville dally at... Arrive at Brinbridge drily at Leave Albany dally at!. Leave Brinbridge drily at...!’.’” Leave Thomaaville daily at Arrive et Dupont dally at.. etTebeeu— .4:36 p iq .7:30 pm 10:10 pm 1:16 • m •6:45 e m .0:30ft m 11:00am .4:40 p m .4:80 p m .8:30 pm • 1:15 • m .4:00 ft m ft in 9.05 • m 6:20 5:35 5:00 am , , R- D. MEADER. Superintendent. Approved: CHARLES L. SCHLATTER, Gen’l Manager. P Arrive et TebeenriUe ’dally at.’7 a m Arrive et Jeaup drily at. „ Arrive at Savannah drily at .77 „ . m roping care run through to end from' 8>v»n*Jh TbomseviUedally without change™ ““ Connect at Albany with Pasaenoer train. ways on Southweatern RailroadtoancHronHM. 11 oon, Enfaula, Montgomery, MoWL Ne^OrTe.":' John, river. Eate, * ,rI «> sn >> •« laodIng. g 0 „ gt’. Trrin.on B.M4 A. R. K.leave Junction, drift oicepTfilunday* 11 ^ '° r i- Through Tickets sold and Sleeping Car Bertha ae T1 , c , k<11 No. MBo?l afreet, .nd at Savannah. Florida and Wm*— ii.n .. Depot. J. 8, TAoh, Matter Trent. Jaa. L.Tatlob, Oen'l P’nger Ag't. R. O. FLEMING, Snpt, B. F. MACINTIRE. O. W. SEYFORTH- B. F. MACINTIRE & 00., MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CIGrARS, BRUNSWICK, GA. A. V. PUTNAM, DEALER IN STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES PROVISIONS, Saddles, Bridles, MARTINGALES, WHIPS, Saddlery, Harness BUGGY CUSHIONS, IT. L. HARRIS! t ONLV HAND-,71ADIS WOIIK. tirwf r * *^ z0 * made to order, wlthauy brand.lt. Factory aud wareronma In Wena's building, op. poalte Cuatom Ilonae, Bay atreet. Jy37-ly AND A FINE LOT OF SHOES, Notice. SOUTHERN EXPRESS GO. OFFIGE HOURS: O to 10 A. .71. nud 4 la T P, M. J. C. VALENTINO, Agent. ,v.bo«ioiPASHIONIBBBARUBIL SHOP. Jewelry and Clocks l A. E. HEINS, Baker & Confectioner. -ALSO DEALER IN- SILVERWARE, In Grreat Variety* Etc. Victor Sewing Machines! Needles and Attachments. Fancy italics TOBACCO, CIGARS and FRUITS. Ice-Cold Soda Water ALWAYS ON HAND. Tobacco and Cigars A SPECIALTY. .vi^ n uiT, e g , ^r p r.r,Vo , : , ;. i,,,ljry u witu ,,y GOODS DJiLt r. Uhl) FKKb aud below the town, on wliich but! twelve feet can be found at Intv water,! seeing lo indicate Mime other point in I CHARLEY GREEN a, , . r —I Will open. AugURt 55th, IStJ. ft FIIISI-CLASS tliO harbor US a more 8uitnb?e posi- ' SHOP, where he will execute haircut- tion for il imvv vurri Wa IkdaliAWA ! uh* toJ ehftmpooinR in the mosft approved Si it ti * ' ar ^* >>e be,ieVe ?!?*'•• °m B*y ttreftt. n « r iy oppoftlte Pcwt iMytue iHiatui, od tbe opposite shore, I im° cu * tom * r » wmbe«erveu. F*re Insuranceij boston&brunswick - Packet Line. J. M. DEXTER. IN8UBANI EAND REAL ESTATE AGENT. REPRESENTS THE SOUTH HUTU! INS. CO., OF ATHENS, OA.. ASD a OTHER FIRST-CLASS ' . lO.UPANIEM. In.urao-con dwellings at very low rates in town j orcuun ' r f- let 17m aog5-tr LITTLEFIELD k TISON, Agcutu, B ru rn wick, Ga. Glre me a call, at Ht.ier n* tor- on Nftwcaatle street, wher -uyeell or i be happy to serve you. Feb*i6 ly ^ # j. # I0TICE OF MTENTIBII TO CHMSE NIK GEORGIA Glynn County. All persona interested are herbay notified that I ■hail apply to the next Superior Court, to b<* bebl In and (hr ftskrcounty oo the first Mondhy in De cember, 1883. for the purpose of having my oerne end the name of my wife sad fire minor cblldreu. chanced from that of EUaa A.Clubb. Julie V. Clubb. EUfta B. Clubb, llenry ... Clubb, Evrrctt M. Clubb, 4. Blain Clubb and Ethelbert Clubb, by which name we have been heretofore known, to that .of Eliaa C. Pee non. Julia V. Peer* on, EUaa B. Pee r * eon. Henry C. Peeraon. Everitt M. Peera«m, J. BUln 1 peeraou and IftUelbert Peeraon. Thia, July 6tu. 1^- 1 hUAS A. CLUBB.