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rh ;,‘£Y v-ri-i ®W[ Jerald and ^deertiBen. Newnan. Ga., Friday, August 12tn, 1887. WEEKLY CIRCULATION, 1,750. accomplishes precisely what the bill now pending in the Legislature seeks to do. In view of Judge Speer’s decision, dy, which occurred near Macon last Saturday morning. For brutality and abject horribleness the crime has no dear there seem* to be no necessity for spe- parallel in modem history. The whole JAR. E. BROWN. Editor. % Against the Foreign Loan Companies. Among the hundreds of bills that have been introduced in the Legislature since the present session convened, few ire more important than the measure recently passed by the Senate, which lias for its object the restriction of in- f . v restfees on money loans to the stan dard legal rate prescribed by the Code, and to specify the manner in which said law shall be observed. In brief, the 'till provides “that it shall be unlawful for any corporation, company, firm or individual engaged in the business of 1 nding or advancing money upon real •'■state, upon a deed of bargain and sale in secure the same, or upon a deed and h< uni for title back to the borrower, up on the payment of the same, as provid ed in section 1909 of the Code of the State, to reserve, charge or take for such loan or advance of money, any rates of interest or other charges, such as bonus money, brokerage, commission or other compensation to agents effecting such loans, for searching titles, making ab -tracts and other services greater than eight per centum per annum of the net amount advanced to and actually re .•fired by the borrower, either directly by way of interest to the lender, or in f ir. ctly by way of bonus money, com mission for advances, discount or ex- clr.i.ige, or by way of brokerage, com mission or other compensation to agents negotiating such loans, or by any con tract or device whatever. All deeds to real estate executed by the borrower to secure loans or advances of money where greater rates or charges than oiglit per cent, per annum are reserved HuiVged or taken, directly or indirectly, by way of bonus money, brokerage, commission, or other compensation or charges," for agents negotiating and ef fecting such loans, (whether such agents act in the matter as the agent of the lender or borrower, or both,) shall be absolutely void and of no effect, even in the hands of innocent third parties." The plain intent of the bill is to curb t he operations of foreign loan compa- nies\now doing business in this State, or that may hereafter engage in such business. The plan upon which these companies have been negotiating loans since they commenced operating in the State has been to exact from the bor rower, in addition to the legal rate of interest allowed by law, a commission or fee of 12 per cent, as compensation to their local or general agents for ex amining records, preparing abstracts of titles, etc. For example, a borrower makes application for a loan of $1,000 on what is known as the three-year plan. After executing a mortgage on land worth twice or thrice the sum specified, the borrower receives only $S00—the legal rate of interest (S per cent, per annum, or $80 on the $1,000,) and 12 per cent, agent’s commission, ($120,) being deducted from the princi pal. The borrower continues to pay S per cent, on $1,000, however, while lie lias at no time had the use of more than $800. At the expiration of three years he will have paid for the use of $S00 the sum of $300. Or if the loan be for five years—which is a very popular plan in i his State—he will have paid in interest and agent’s commissions the sum of $520. ^He actually receives from the company $800, and at the end of five years has paid in liquidation of the debt $1,520, or a sum nearly double that originally obtained. The most seductive feature of this business appears to be the long time allowed borrowers in which to repay the loan; and many an impecunious wretch, deluded with the hope that he will be thus enabled not only to meet a pressing emergency but have ample time in which to provide for the final payment, is lured to bankruptcy. Fore- closures are being made every day in the Federal Courts, and these instances are becoming so frequent as to call for legislative action, as above stated. The effect of the bill, if it becomes a law, will be to drive these foreign loan asso ciations out of the State. They cannot conduct their operations successfully except through local agents, and if pro hibited from charging or accepting fees or commissioms as compensation for the services of their agents in negotiat ing loans, examining records, preparing abstracts, etc., they will be forced to abandon the business; because the low rate of interest now allowed by law will not warrant them in employing such agents at a stipulated salary. In this connection it may be of inter est to note that the legality of the op erations of these land loan companies is being assailed in some portions of the State. A test case was made recently in the United States Circuit Court at Macon, in which the defendant to an action brought by a foreign loan com pany to foreclose mortgage on land, pleaded usury on the contract made cial legislation on the subject, unless it be to furnish a favorable opportunity for some of the numerous aspiring dem agogues of the Legislature to air their oratory as champions of the “dear peo ple.” This opportunity they will not neglect to improve, and, animated bj the same desire for notoriety calculated to win the applause of exacting consti tuencies, less obtrusive members not skilled in oratory will give their hearty upport to the measure and it aa ill be come a law. Such are the methods of modern leg islation !—such the motives that inspire legislation ! Alas and alas ! country is amazed and shocked at the enormity of the act. A more atrocious, diabolical deed would lie difficult to conceive. None but the veriest mon ster could have committed it. Tom Woolfolk, the suspected murderer, lias been removed to Fulton county jail for safe-keeping, where he is now in con finement. He still protests his inno cence, but the proof against him is too damning for doubt or disbelief, and it will be a miracle if he escapes. Hang ing would be too good for the wretch. of a Faithful Well-Merited Praise Pastor. Rev. J. B. S. Davis, of this city, re cently closed a three-weeks’ meeting at the Baptist church in Madison, of which he is the pastor, and it is spoken of as one of the most successful revivals ever enjoyed in that town. A v> ritei in the Ch ristian Index of last week gives more pointed expression to this opinion, and takes occasion to speak in terms of strong approbation of the character of work Bro. Davis has been doing since he was called to the pastorate of the •hurcli at Madison. The writer refer red to is Rev. Wm. H. Cooper, of Car- tersville, who was present during the progress of the meeting and “knows whereof lie speaks.” The letter is as follows; “I have heard and read of Madison ever since I was a boy, but never saw it until recently. Bro. J- B. K. Davis, pastor of the church there, invited me to help him in a meeting and thus 1 visited a town I had long been so inter ested in. Madison is really a beautiful place. Its residences were mainly built before the war, when there was great wealth in the land, and still remain to illustrate the glory of a generation now nearly gone. Its large number ot flow er gardens are an interesting feature, showing exquisite taste in many instan ces, and giving a general appearance of comeliness and beauty, not surpassed in any Georgia town I know.. The peo ple are large-hearted, cultured, hospit able. , , , “It was my privilege while there to circulate among some that I think are apart of the salt of the earth. For manv years, the cause of religion has not flourished to any considerable ex tent. There have been occasional ad ditions to the churches, but hardly enough to keep up the old number. Recently, the good Lord lias been giv- in<r evidences of His favor that encour age His people to look for better tilings. Some time in the spring, the Methodist brethren enjoyed a successful meeting that did much to lift things out of the old ruts, awakening Christians ot all denominations, and bringing a goodly number into their fold. More recently, the meeting at the Baptist church lias already proved to be a great blessing. While the number added to the church was not large, those who came m will be of present great value, while the membership has been greatly quicken ed Formerly manv were dispirited, and felt little like work, because it seemed that work would do so little <r 0 od, but now nearly all have taken hold with fresh heart and hope, and have started out with renewed zeal in the Master’s cause. Besides those who came in during the meeting, Bro. Davis has been baptizing occasionally before the meeting men and women of power and influence in the community, so that it may be said that the church is strong er, more hopeful, more aggressive than for many years. “Bro. Davis has done a truly valuable work in Madison. Residing in Xewnan, more than a hundred miles away, preaches here every Sabbath, o-l L. onrl A bill has been introduced in the Legislature to change the offense of carrying concealed weapons from a mis demeanor to a felony, and make the crime punishable by imprisonment in the penitentiary for not less than one nor more than five years. The pistol habit is a crying evil and the State au thorities should adopt immediate and extreme measures for its suppression This can only be done by raising tlie grade of the offense and denying the option of settling such cases in Court- by the payment of a nominal fine. The bill referred to would have this ef fect, and we hope it will become a law. The cowards who make a practice of carrying concealed weapons should he disarmed. The scenes enacted in the House of Representatives on Wednesday and yesterday were simply disgraceful. For coarseness, blackguardism and general filthiness, there is no parallel in the colloquial records of the State. Neither the member from Bartow nor the member from Sumter has any cause for seemly felicitation. Both have disgraced themselves in the eyes' of order-loving, decorous people, and they have reflected no credit upon the State. If an attempt is made by these worthies to re-enact the scenes of this week they should be debarred the privileges of the floor. The people of Georgia have some sense of pride if they have not. A frightful accident occurred on the Toledo, Peoria and Western Rail road, three miles east of Chatsford, Ill., yesterday. An excursion train bearing nine hundred and sixty passengers fell through a burning bridge. One hun dred and eighteen persons were killed outright and four times that numbei injured. __________ ganization, as well as the cause so to every true Southern heart. TV hen she had concluded there was a general manifestation among the “old vets” in favor of adopting her as the “daughter of the regiment,” and had such a sug gestion been made in open meeting it would have been unanimously adopted. Then followed a sort of love feast, during which brief speeches were made by several memliers of the Company. War experiences were related, anec dotes retold, etc., and a good time gen erally was enjoyed. Mr. R. X. Carmical made perhaps the most telling speech. Said he was no speaker; had never been blessed with the gift of oratory; that his paternal ancestor (‘Uncle Jim mie”) monopolized the family talent in that line, and he would not attempt to compete with him. He made a good talk, though, and held the attention of his audience in a manner that would have been immensely flattering to his venerable ancestor. Speeches were .al so made by Messrs. J. L. Bailey, M . P. Bryant, Dr. A. C. North, Dr. R. W. North and others. Hon. J. B. Good- wyn, of Company A, 1st Georgia Regi ment, was present, who paid eloquent tribute to the old flag of Company- A, 7th Georgia Regiment, which was ex hibited as one of the priceless souve nirs of the Company. NOON. The hour of noon having arrived the president appointed a committee of ar rangements, composed of ladies, to pre pare dinner. The committee was con stituted as follows: Mrs. Dr. A. C. North, Mrs. Col. Geo. H. Carmical, Mrs. P. M. Waltom, Mrs. Henry Dom inick, Mrs. John L. Bailey and Mrs. John L. Bean. Dinner being announced, the mem bers of the Company marched to the table and took position in military or der. They were followed by the ladies and all invited guests, who were soon mingling in a heated discussion of the delicious qualities of the spread and the merits of the occasion in general. There were thirty-one barbecued car casses and over two hundred well-filled baskets. From this abundant store it can be safely assumed that every one present was provided with the material necessary for interior comfort, and the looks of intense satisfaction that beam ed from the faces of the happy reunion ists lent a color of positiveness to this assumption that could not have been mistaken. Such a dinner one rarely lias*the opportunity of enjoying. Such a round of social pleasures; such a gal axy of youth and beauty; such an ag gregation of wit and wisdom—all con There being no further business meeting then adjourned, to meet m Newnan in reunion with the 7tli G»or- gia Regiment on the 31st of July, 1888. A. C. North, Pres’L J. R. McCollum, Sec’y. Essay Read by Miss Lou Camp. To the Heroic Bead of Company A, ith Georgia liegimtnt: “How Sleep the brnve who sink to rest With «U their country s honor- ble-t. American Enterprise. 1-v h:«- conferred more K hm.*eho!<l economy a Or y - than ^ MW . of a benefit on u,u Tl for V m-riran skill »■><* ingenuity fottK»acl.me of any pracfi- cal value, In the bright galaxy which fame re serves for her tried and trusted sons, glorv unwreathes with unfold in.-. lands the names of those lustrated Southern home and .southern chivalry on the field of battle. The splendid cenotaph, the loft> and imposing monumental shaft, exaggera ted eulogy and the pomp and cn- cumstance of memorial display, nia> indeed arrest the gaze of the thought less multitude and redeem from speedj. oblivion the proud devotees ot -Mam mon. The man. is forgotten and the monument only is remembered, -tlint • effacing finger blots out forever their name. The year, the date, the solid granite itself crumbles from the attri tion of centuries, anti the ploughshare runs unheeding over the spot where its foundation rested. How fleeting and unsubstantial the proudest memorial reared by affection and consecrated to ambition ! inothei^!i? ve v i t, e ( ! , JtoSSv” the Jesuit ot which Km’ Iy perfect as it is possible to mate oil* ‘For simplicity, durability, ease oi nianagenieSt and capacig for work, the “Light-Running New Home has no rival, and the happy POweMOJ the may rest assured that lie oi ^lie has t “Can storied urn or animated bust. Back to its mansion cail the fleetins breath Can honor’s voice provoke the silent dust, Or soothe the dull, cold ear of death . verv best the world affords. See ad vertisement ON ANOTHER 1 AGE OY THIS PAl’EK. Hen? etbuertisements. L. M. During the fiscal year ending June „ ... 30, 1887, the total collections from all | spired to make jt an occasion that will sources of internal revenue amounted ’ ’’ ‘ to $118,835,757, an increase of $1,932,S8S over the receipts for the previous year. The cost of collecting the same was $4,075,000. Georgia contributed $330,- 702 during the period mentioned. The Inter-State Farmers’ Conven tion will meet in Atlanta next Tues day’. Hon. J. B. Goodwyn, the dele gate from Coweta, is loaded and pruned for a speech on that occasion, and if op portunity offers we are well assured of his ability to do the subject justice. he „ - visit* 5 their sick, and gives direction to the work in general. His work has been very successful when all the disadvan tages of the situation are considered. For it must be remembered that Mad ison is the stronghold in Georgia ot skepticism, agnosticism, and general opposition to the simple truths ol God s word. A number of the influential people of this town have fallen under the power of these wiles of the adver sary, and are active and aggressive m their efforts to propagate their unbelief. “These opposers of the gospel are people of wealth and culture, and high social position, and the difficulty of the situation can be readily understood by all who have had to contend with simi lar influences in their work. But, thank God, the day is breaking, and some who have served the evil one ear nestly', are now devoted friends of Jesus. “I am glad Bro. Davis is pastor at Madison. I came very near being call ed there myself, and nothing but a question with the Eatonton brethren as to the place of my residence hinder ed the call. I do not know that I could have gone, but I am glad I did not, for Bro. Davis has proved the man for the place, and the people there feel it, and are greatlv attached to him, and show their appreciation in many ways. .And, like a true pastor, his heart is in his work, and his love for these people is deep and sincere. With him I join m the request, ‘Brethren, pray for Bro. Davis and for Madison.’ ” The State Agricultural Convention, now in session at Canton, passed a res olution Wednesday strongly opposing the passage of the Brady guano hill. The prohibition amendment was de feated in Texas last week by a majority of 100,000. * THIRD ANNUAL REUNION Of -Company A, 7th Georgia Regiment, at Bailey’s Spring. with the company’s agent. In deliver ing his opinion Judge Speer sustained this plea, holding that the company was chargeable for the usurious contracts of its agents, and in awarding judgment restricted the plaintiff to the rate of in terest allowed by the laws of Georgia. If this case has been correctly reported, and we presume it has, the principle of law established by Judge Speer will be the State, a recognized precedent for the future ; guidance choses in action of A difficulty occurred in Atlanta last Sunday night, in one of the rooms of the Kimball House, between S. H. Venable, a well-known man of that city, and A. B. F. Veal, of Stone Moun tain. Friends interfered and endeavor ed to separate the combatants. C. D. Horn caught Venable about the waist and attempted to draw* him away. Veal drew his pistol and shot at Vena ble, but the ball missed its object and killed Horn. The tragedy created great excitement in Atlanta, and occur ring so soon after the Macon horror on ly adds to the intensity of public feel ing. Horn yvas a member of the firm of Miles & Horn, to whom was awarded the contract for building the new State Capitol, and was a prominent and use ful citizen. Veal is in jail. It was a wretched affair, viewed in any aspect, and is generally lamented throughout The third annual reunion of the sur viving members of Company A, 7th Georgia Regiment, Avas held at Bai ley’s Spring, seven miles south of town, on Thursday, 4th inst. The meeting was called to order hv II. W. Camp, president. Prayer Avas offered by Rev. J. L. Hemphill. The president then requested the secretary to call the roll, when the fol lowing members ansAvered to their namest Col. Geo. H. Carmical, Dr. R W. North, Dr. A. C. North, Dr. L. S. Young, W. G. Camp, H. W. Camp, J. L. Bailey, W. T. ArnalL L. W. Bowers, W. P. Bryant, P. M. Waltom, J. L. Bean, Henry Dominick, James Dunn, Henry Gilbert, Milton F. Johnson, J R, McCollum, J. B. Walker, R, N. Carmical, T. H. Arnold, J. M. Haynes, J. W/ Benton. The minutes of last annual meeting were read and confirmed. A letter from Hon. Jefferson Da vis, addressed to Company A, was read. It was full of love and sympa thy and made a deep impression upon all who heard it. Letters were also read from a number of absent mem bers, Avho were unable to be present- some of whom now reside in distant States. This constituted one of the most pleasing features of the day. A brief address Avas mad% by the president, appropriate to the occasion ReA*. J; B. Hunuicutt, the orator of the day, being unavoidably absent, Mr. W. T. Amall was requested to fill the appointment, which he did with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of all present. It was a fervent and patriotic speech and elicited hearty applause. An original essay by Miss Lou Camp was then read, dedicated to “the heroic dead of Company A, 7th Georgia Regi ment.” It was a most admirable pro- i duction and delivered in a style that admiration for and full , - . ; n aduistm or • Wf present to our readers this week j bespoke her twrcharacteVandjthe full details of the Woolfolk trege-! sympathy the objects of the or. be memorable for years to come, AFTERNOON. Dinner over, the Company reassem bled. The next business in order being the election of officers, Dr. A. C. North Avas -chosen president, W. T. Arnall vice-president, and J. R. McCollum secretary. The follOAving resolution was offered by W. T. Arnall: Resolved, That a committee be ap pointed to iiwite Gen. Jos. E. Johnston and Gen. James Longstreet to meet us upon the occasion of the next annual reunion of the 7th Georgia Regiment at Newnan, July 21st, 1S88. In accordance Avith the foregoing res olution, the president appointed the follOAving committee: Col. Geo. H. Carmical, J. L. Bailey and II. W. Camp. On motion of W. G. Camp, thirty- four honorary members from the fami lies of surviving and deceased members were inA’ited to unite AA r ith the Com pany, for the purpose of perpetuating its organization, The motion Avas adopted, and in pursu ance of the suggestion therein made the following honorary members Avere elect ed : R. E. Arnall, H. H. North, W. O. Ar nold, O. H. Waltom, N. B. Camp, J. R Walker, Edgar Dominick, R. A. Car mical, J. P. Camp, A. L. Young, J. II Brvant, J. S. Johnson, A. G. North, J. C. Bean, T. O. Dunn, Emmett Bailey, Luther Gilbert, J. W. Bowers, Clyde Carmical, S. S; McCollum, A. J. Pin son, A. II. Benton, Elisha Haynes, Turner Upshaw, O. T. Upshaw, A. J. Persons, J. Young, J. F.Hindsman, W C. Russell, J. C. Hunter, J. Egbert North, J. W. Parks, Jr., Hatton Ar nall. J. C. Carmical, who enlisted Avith Com pany C, 3d South Carolina Regiment, but who is now a resident of this countv, Aras also admitted to honorary member ship. On motion the follOAving committees were then appointed, to act in con junc tion with the Executive Committee of thfe 7th Georgia Regiment at the next annual reunion of the Regiment Executive Committee—W. G. Camp, chairman; John L. Bailey, A. C. North Committee of Arrangements—Geo. H Carmical, chairman; R. N. Carmical J. B. Walker, W. T. Amall, P. M. Wal tom, R. W. North, Henry Dominick, Henry Gilbert and John L. Bean. The following resolution was offered by W. G. Camp: Resolved, That Ave tender heartfelt thanks to the committee of citizens, and to the citizens of the community generally, for their hearty co-operation and assistance in supplying us with such a delightful repast; also, to Mr Win. Bailey for her kindness in permit ting us to occupy her beautiful grounds; also, to the audience for their excellent behavior. On motion of J. B. Walker it was re quested that the essay-of Miss Lou Camp he furnished for publication as a part of these proceedings, and that the whole be published in The Xeay- nan Herald and Advertiser. Fame, that proud and commanding pre-eminence which rests on noble deeds nobly performed, needs no bla zonry of amis, no gorgeous panorama to perpetuate the glory of its heroes. It stands upon the everlasting and nev er-wasting granite of human affection and deiotion. The memory of men •‘who knoAV their rights, and, knoAvmg, dare maintain them,” will live lorever in song and story, and in the hearts ot all the good of earth. History keeps a bright page, on which the hiving liandot posterity will inscribe every name and shed its siveetest and holiest benedic tions. The goddess of history aviII break the cerements of the tomb and proclaim the glorious resurrection ot the dead soldier’s deeds. No pen ot malice, no base and ignoble slander, no vindictive epithet of hate, no poAvernor vengeance of conquering arms, no irony of history, can stifle the voice of truth or hush the applause of coming genera tions. In the distance Ave even now catch the jubilant shouts of the on-com ing multitude Avho shall crowd the sun ny land, and high above the curses and S roans of the enemy that host lifts its ecision—‘‘Well (lone, good and faith- ful servant.” The battle, indeed, was Avon against us. Physical force tri umphed by an unchangeable law of na- ture, and amid the smoke and dust ot strife the Southern Cross sank slowly hut grandly to the horizon. But it left a stream of glory in its track Avliicli caught the eyes and fixed the gaze ot freeborn millions throughout the earth Southern blood, the purest and best ol Norman and of Saxon, has given a neAV groAvth to the tree of liberty in Amer ica. Southern arms have snatched con stitutional liberty from the dagger of the assassin and furnished an example ol patriotic devotion to principle unnaral- eled in the history of the Avorld. In that list of heroes which fate keeps for immortal names, Coweta looks to the catalogue of her dead with more than a mother’s holy pride. To the cause ot country she gaA’e her spotless A'ictinis, her brightest and her best, in the bap tism of blood. FARMER, Attorney at Law, NeAvnan, Ga. (Officeover First National Bank.) Will pracMce In all the Courts of Coweta Circuit. All Justice Courts attended. jar-Mnney to loan on real estate at s per cent, per annum. Interest paid at end ol the year. if 1 Farm For Sale! Containing 205 acres, more or less, tjrfngln Grantville district, on Grantville and Luth- ersville road. A good four-mule farm open nnti ;n high state of cultivation. Four-room dwelling, all necessary out buildings, three tenant houses. Also, all larm implements, mules, wagon, buggy, household and kitchen furniture. Titles perfect- qra rfllogg For further par; icuiars apply to M. P. KELLOGG on the place, or address mm at Puckett Station, Coweta county, Ga. J uly 22d — lm. CARRIAGE AND WAGON REPAIR SHOP! We are prepared to do any kind of woik in the Carriage, Buggy or Wagon line that may be desired and in the best and most work manlike manner. We use nothing but the best seasoned material, and guarantee all work done. Old Buggies and Wagons over hauled and made new. New Buggies and AVagoDs made to order. Prices reasonable. Tires shrunk and wheels guaranteed. Give us a trial. FOLDS & POTTS. Newnan. February 11. 1887. FOR 30 DAYS! All honor now and forevermore to CoAveta’s cliivalric dead. Every drop of blood will crystalize into a gem for the crown of the Goddess, of Liberty. Furl that flag,” hut keep it holy, keep it evermore. Let the eyfes of children look up to it and bless God for such an ancestry. Prouder than hereditary title, proud as any name on the scroll of immortality, is the name of a Coweta Confederate soldier. What shall I say of the dead heroes of Company A, 7th Georgia Regiment i I can onlv exclaim: “They sleep the sleep of‘the brave.” We know their names by heart, and Avhile the bright sun shines, while the flowers of the tropics pay their tribute to the spring, the names missing from the muster roll of Company A shall live foreA’er. “Their graves are scattered far and wide, By mount and stream and sea.” During the next thirty days I will sell, at reduced prices, two Fine Organs, one Piano, ten Sewing Machines, a full line of Needles for all Ma chines, Nye’s Oil, Sewing Ma chine Attachments, Lai la Rookh Dress Charts, Tape Lines, Tracing Wheels, etc. Money saved by buying before the i st of September. MRS. E. J. ORR. A.P. JONES. JONES & J. E. TOOLE. TOOLE, Regular Monthly Meeting of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners met at the usual hour on Wednesday last. Present—J. A. Hunter, chairman, P. O. Collinsworth, J. D. Simms, J. X. Sewell and W. W. Sasser. The following- business Avas trans acted: '■ ■ J. T. Arnall Avas appointed a road +Vn- tlir> Sivtli flLtru-t ill CARRIAGE BUILDERS AND DEALERS IN HARDWARE, LaGRANGE, ga. Manufacture all kinds of Carriages, Buggies, Carts and Wagons. Repairing neatly and promptly done at reason able prices. We sell the Peer less Engine and Machinery. < commissioner for the Sixtli district, in place of G. P. Smith, resigned. In the matter of P. D. Sims and others, application for new road in Grantville district, final order granted. In the matter of A. B. Brown and others, application to discontinue road in Fourth district leading from the old Wilkinson Ferry to Thomas’ gin-house. Citation ordered published. In the matters of John Nixon and others, application for neAV road in the First district, beginning at H. II. Nixon’s and ending at Bridges’ old mill; G. W. Smith and others, application for neAV road in Sixth district, from H. S. Reese’s to Ellis Smith’s; F. E. Hinds- man and others, application for new road in Second district, from T. H. Gilbert’s to the State road—revieAvers were appointed. . . . In the matter of the application of J. T. McCoy, Sr., and others, application for new road in Fourth district, the re viewers reporting unfavorably, the pe tition was denied. . In the matter of the application of W,D. Meriwether and others, to change the Newnan and Franklin road around the “Buchanan hill,” action Avas sus pended until next meeting. On motion the tax for county pur- poses for 1887 was placed at twenty-five cents on the hundred dollars, and notice of same ordered published as required bv law. . The following accounts Avere exam ined, found correct and ordered paid: C B. Kilgore, hire ot horse and waiting on*®rand jury rt-00 A. J .Sewell, me 1 for poor farm 12.w G ‘ ji OarmieRl, jail and eourt tees O.lo Thompson Bros., coffins for paupers 10.00 Spence &■ Farmer, goods tor paupers 54.1o Newton Spraberry, picks and work on bridge .....11.35 AV H 'Gearreld, team to earrv commit tee of grand jury to the poor farm C T Sewell, for three months’ services as e uperlntendent of Poor Fa> m .60.00 Mrs Sallv Jackson, one month’s salary (lue V. T. Jackson, deceased, ex-sn- perintendent of poor farm 20.00 CHANGE OF FIRM! I expect my father (also a jeweler) here soon, to form with me a copartnership. I MUST CLOSE OUT my present stock BY SEP TEMBER, and from this date will sell my stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Spectacles, Eye-Glasses and Novelties at GREAT L\ REDUCED PRICES and regardless of cost. BIGGER BARGAINS than auction sales will be offered, and every person will do well to come and see, even if they don’t want anything. Respectfully, W. E. AVERY. lm . I MU