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The Watkinsville Advance. ” t»- „ t,,, silmvais, , ... tv , Editor, I ubllshcrA Job Printer, TERMS.-One Dollar per Year. Sixty Cent a for Bix Months. is publishf.d ON tvEKV Watkinsville, Ga,, August 17,1880. Kmcred at the iw at Watkimviiic Ge^,rgia XHE PEOPLE’S TICKET FOR PRESIDENT, GEN. W. S. HANCOCK. OF PENNSYLVANIA. FOR VICE-PRESIDENT, non. YI. II. ENGLISH. OF INDIANA. PI NOTES. The population of Pensacola, Florida, is 7,180. • •• Crop reportsfrohi Louisiana gen¬ erally, continue favorable. • • • Ooe-pound silver-skin onions are raised in Leon county, Florida. A physician in Fulton county, Kentucky, claims to have 500 patients. » •% The farmers in Kentucky are breaking up their ground lor wheat The ground is hard and dry. • •• M rs. Lelia Strain, of Johnson coun¬ ty, Arkansas, has been fined 8150 for splitting the tongueof a little or plian hay. Crops along the line the Vicksburg and Meridian railroad are said to he the finest ever raised in that part of the state. • • • A Mrs. Barfield, of Fulton county, Kentucky, aged 47 years, recently became the mother of twins. • • • Quite a large number of the children of Ashland, Kentucky, are devoting considerable attention to whooping cough and measles. Poker playing is a favorite femi¬ nine accomplishment this summer at Epperson springs, Tennessee One young lady boasted of having won a fine horse at the card table. A Nashville lean has entered suit in the circuit court against the mayor and citv council of that city for 825,001) damages alledged to have been sustained in a runaway, which he claims was caused by negligence of the citv officers. We learn of a shocking murder which occured near Flowery Branch yesterday, ol which the particulars seem to be about these : An Irish¬ man who has been working about the town some days, yesterday evening fell in with a negro who was a stranger in the place, and after drinking together some while they started t walk up the railroad. •Some one passing a short while afterwards discovered the Irishman lying insensible at the bottom of a trestle; the alarm was given and a physician called, hut the man died before the doctor arrived. The negro was pursued and caught, who stated that the white mail fell from the trestle; but the negro, when overtaken, was wearing the white man’s coat • -(.aUuviUf SvutJk r«n. A negro man in Pointe Oonpee Parish, La., pulled an old log out o the river the other day and found in it 1100 in old French coin, much blackened with age and exposure. A Leadville deacon ran a man three niitesupa hill and then rolled him back in a barrel, for tlie offense of culling a church a Joss house. They are in ia-adville. bound to have religion respected The average depth of the ocean is 13,000 teet, «nd the average eleva lion of the land is 1,000 feet; there fore the total volume of water in the sea is thirty-six times that ot the land above the sea. Mrs. Margaret Perry, of New Or¬ leans, gave birth to triplets, two boys and a girl, on the day on which tiie Cincinnati Convention reached a nomination, and called the trio Hancock. English and Victory. * „ |„ _ A well near Brandon, Vermont, forty-two feet deep, freezes solid in winter, and coutains ice the year rouud, while one hundred rods away, in a gravel pit, is a spot which never freexes, and which sometimes (sends up a cloud of steam. \ esuvms electrically illuminated appears of light now nightly of as Eastern the • moun am the fable, 1 he indescribable grandeur of the spectacle attracts to Naples thous lhe ulog 1 di ** U lt counUies of Europe and , Am ~ 1 o„ f^tLT nU) ,P r ^'f guilty of 8 * a l, '* oU ‘* r<1 »y- Sheelop- 64 !'£ rob ) w,lon * l ‘le lover the * iU V e V'M" 01 ier WM ’•usmeled ; and as the Latter was compelled to “P a ? r# * crack without **1 •way pursuit. HANCOCKS LUTTER I Ills view* on eeteral Impor j tain Topics. General Hancock, whom recent indisposition had temporarily se eluded from the crowds of ]>ushing politicians that throng the boat to Governor's Island, received the I writer last evening in his private j library at his visitor home. The remind special errand of was to the general of the criticisms be¬ stowed upon his letter of acceptance some Democratic as well an Repub¬ lican newspapers on account of its omission to deal with certain topics of paramount importance. “To what topics do they allude?” asked General Hancock, lighting a cigar and planting himself squarely in an armchair. “To free shijis and a revenue tariff.” . . “There must he some mistake. If you look at the letter you will observe that, in the first place, it distinctly accepts the ‘principles enunciated by the convention as those I have cherished in the past and shall endeavor to maintain in the future.’ Further on there is an express recommendation to en¬ courage the harmony and generous rivalry among our own industries, which will revive our languishing merchant marine, extend our com¬ merce with foreign nations, assist our merchants, manufacturers and producers to develop our vast natu¬ ral resources, and increase the prosperity and happiness of our people, “In so brief a letter," con¬ tinued the general, “it seemed to me that a full acceptance of the platform, together with a special emphasis upon the important points defined, was quite sufficient.” "Still it is urged that, a more definite and comprehensive state, irent of your personal views of these suhjects might lie of great value and advantage at that time.” “I do not think so,” responded General Hancock. “I have, it is true, vo'y definite views—clear to my own mind, at least—upon both the topics you submit and I trust upon others which cone rn the country’s welfare. It was not without serious delibe-ation that I concluded they had no prop« r place in the letter in which I ac¬ cepted the great honor conferred on me by a great party. Two con¬ siderations prevailed; 1. That a letter of acceptance was not the right medium through which to announce my final judg¬ ment upon any great question pend¬ ing for its solution upon future legislation and careful executive review. 2. That I had no right to ninr the present situation of the party by a set of expressions superfluous to its adopted platform of princi¬ ples, with which, as I said before, 1 am in full accord. The questions of tariff and free ships were so interesting to General Hancock that he did not refrain from a private discussion of them, which was intensely interesting and at (lie same time most tantalizing to his listener, wnom the general for¬ bade to record a word of it. "No,” said he, “I do not propose to supplement my letter of accep¬ tance by any addendum. It is enough that 1 am cordially in line with the party and the campaign,” "But, general, perhaps you are not aware if the importance that attaches to any expression of yours since the letter to General Sherman was published. When one achieves the requite of ail oracle he is not only privileged but expected to speak.” General Hancock smiled rather grimly at this pleasantry. At a later stage of the conversation j when it w.ar suggested to him that j in case of his election both congress and the country would expect him to take the initiative in respect to measures of precisely the same character which he now declined publicly to discuss, he modestly said that there would be weight in whatever recommendations might . “! raade , " . P***^ ., "' , inaugural . ^ H 1 - sjiecial . supported, j or message, as ^ * 8 I’*’ 1 oonvictions would lie, L»y Gw 1 judgment of Ins constitutional risers, j Dr. Tanner. TIi* starving doctor finished his 'o’clock. forty days’ fast last Saturday at 12 ID- was neartv none when the hour arrived, and the atten dants hustled him off to Dr. Gunn's residence, where he put himself around a part of a Georgia water ; melon, a glas, of milk and a little »««. His stomach hai puckered up M that it would not hold his first meal. He is now, however, eating beef steak, Bologna sausage and such like, which i« beginning to lake the wrinkles out of his shriveled yellow hide; and it i« thought that in a few days he will | book be able entitled to commence Forty writing Days’ his "A j Fast,”-he might SowlAvwa. sdd "By a fool." Heard county has gone for Cox. Col. W. H. Woods died in Floyd the 3d inst. died Miss Mattie 2d Lipford, of Macon the inst. Mr. Holoinon Page died in Lee county recently. Taliaferro Typhoid fever is reported in county. Wells are going dry in the vicin-; ity of Washington. Miss Mary It. Hell died in Daw- j son recently, aged 21. Mr. Thos. M. Campbell died in ' Gordon county recently. Mr. John Almond; an old citizen of Elbert, died recently. Miss Maggie Dolvin died in Greene county the 31st ult. The total value of all property in Greene county is 82,092,334 Judge Nathan Land died in Bar tow county recently, aged 78. Mrs. Ellie E. Carver died in Dawson the 29th ult, aged 18. Mrs. Winnie Dodd, of Forsyth county, died recently, aged about 70. Mr. John Carlisle, of LuGrange, is going to live in Lafayette, Ala¬ bama. The Meriwether Chalybeate Springs have a large number of visitors. O. V. Lamar was married to Miss Sallie Walker in Amcricus recently. Mr. G, W. J, DeRenne, of Savan¬ nah, died in Philadelphia a few days j. ago. F. Nutting of Marietta, broke his leg by a fall from the roof of his house. In Savannah, the 3d inst, Jnn. J. Reilly was married to Miss Mary Ann Connor. The dwelling White of Mr, Bennett Strozcr, near Plains, was burned recently. THIS BICKFORD AUTOMATIC FAMILY KNITTER FAMILY nock* m '7a ill i SIMPLE, is 6/ of jit I Lg 5* o ir Tj** BEST Irll se uS' r* -ipit Mo" ■ii-Al MB *r« JV Knits at! sires of work, narrows and wi¬ dens it; shapes all sir.es complete. Knits over 50 different garments, Socks, Stockings, Mittens, l.eggitis. Wristlets, (.loves, etc. It knits every possible variety of plain profit or in fancy manufacturing stitch. 75 knit, per cent, treble the value goods. Farmers can ol their wool, by converting it into knit goods. Agents wanted in every State, County, Citv and Town, to whom very low prices w ill he made. For full particulars and lowest send prices for the best Family Machine to U1CKFOKD KNITTING MACHINE CO., Hrattlehorro, Vt. nnr21,1880—ly 'll, II. rl lien's ITopsf‘ and AIul© MILLINERY STORE. Cor. L'laynn m d Jncksoii Sta., ATHENS, GA. I have in Store a good assortment of Sad¬ dles ami Harness, Bridles, Collars, Whips, Saddle Blankets, Horse Covers, \c. You will find that my harness is made of the best Western Leather, all hand made. 1 cut and fit horse collars and do all kinds of repairing at short notice. Buggy whips l make a specialty and a better assortment cannot lie found in the city. Saddles down at rook bottom. My harness cahnt. * be beat in prices and quality. honor When you visit the city please me with your presence. Thanking you for past f»vors, 1 hope a continuance in the future, apr.7,1880,6m t»« A. Late F I If of KM Sparta. A M , |~ UhW. I M lU'RIIAM. .ale of Maxcy», Drs. A. F* W. M. Durham, SPECIALISTS. and Surgery, Female, Chronic Diseases of Male and Venerial, Operate for Cross Eyes, Cataract, Stone in the Bladder, Harelip or Cleft Pal¬ ates, Ac. Will visit patients in any part of tin State, in consultation or to dress, perform with surgical operation*. Ad¬ stamp, Drs. A. F. A W. M. Durham, mar31.’80.tf Athens Ga. It. »ff. Jackson, Attorney ft Counselor atLaw and judge of the (9ioarr Cfiuntn if-ourt, Watkinsville, Ga. •sff* Will practice in all Courts except Jibe Con a tv Court Oconee County. mar!7,’80-ly (I. f. Thomas, ATTORNEY aT LaW, W AYKINSVILLK, Ga. marlO 9 . .«. White ,.«. 9 ., f RACTICIN P f HYSICIA J(, Watkinsville, Ga. 07“ Will he found at his office when •ot called tiff. mar 17,’80 tf Jjeri Walker, Cot* BARBER, Watkins vnxK, Ga. Can be found at hia Bliop next dwor to H. C. Durham's Con¬ ami fectionery, Sunday on Saturday evenings, oVkrk, mornings until 10 a. m. uiarlO'NOtf B. S. LANGFORD, Dealer ‘ 1:: ; GIGARS. 'I‘lllMllllll. '[IANI]Y, A General Confectionery, WATKINSYILLE. - (IICORGIA. www , ”159'; ‘4‘"‘HVLH3 ‘ w (‘i .7 vii 2: a ‘ " ' M p"? ,r A "‘ . \sf‘ t [I fit“:- E‘ ,Ehifik'iu ' § :5 we: ‘ ??Vfi 53*“ <— . $5“ When you come to town don’t forget to call and see me at my old stand where I keep on hand a choice line of Confectioneries ’ Candies, Crackers, Oysters, Sardines, Cigars, Tcbacco, Snuff, Meat, Meal, Sugar, Coffee, Blueing, Blacking, Ground Peass, Apples, and lemons, in fact anything in my line at close figures. J3oot ^ jS HOE JA AKING. After an experience of 25 years I am confident I can please you. Shoe work of any kino at prices to suit you for cash. Highest market price paid for clean cotton rags in cash or trade. Country produce taken in exchange for goods or work. Give me a call A. S. LANGFORD. A. B. Jackson, Keeps constantly on hand a supply of LUMBER AND SHINGLES ■ at his Steam Mill, near Shingles from 82 to 83.50 per r 1 : mav5.1880-3m.* James H. Lyle, AT fORNEY AT LAW. WATKINSVILI.E, Ga. Will practice in the of Oconee and adjoining counties. mar31,’80-ly ORDER YOUR Saw Mills, (wrist & Cane Mills. Plantation Machinery, Engines Boilers, Cotton Screws, Shafting, Pulleys, Hangers’ Journal Boxes, Mill Gearing, Gudeons, I urbine IN attr \\ heels, Gin Gearing cheap, Judson’s Governors, Diston’s Circular Saws m and Gummers and Files, Belting and Bab belt Metal and Brass Fitting, Globe and e/P}; Check Valves and Whistles, Guages, Etc., Iron and Brass Castings and Gin Bibs, from t ■Mf Geo. R. Lombard & Co,, I FOREST CITY FOUNDRY & MACHINE WORKS (Near Water Tower,) 1014 to 1024 Fenwick Street, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. i»a> Repairing promptly done at lowest prices. The Cheapest Crockery House in N. E. Georgi?. A Cordial invitation is extended by LYNCH & FLANI6EN, to their many Oconee county friends to 1 visit their Crockery and Glassware Store. Merchants and house-keepers can save money by buying from their Crockery, Glassware, Lamps, vtlery, Tinware, Woodenware, WHIPS & FANCY GOODS. Best Goods with Prices at the Lowest Point, Everything guaranteed to be ns represented. L\ NCH A FLANIGEN, Broad Street, Athens, Ga. mar24’80-3m W. B, LANGFORD, J Manufacturer and Dealer in <Z CARRIAGES, WAGONS J Buggies and Plautatiou Work A SPECIALTY. Have also in connection -A. BLACKSMITH SHOP. Patronize Home Enterprise IWHEN YOU WANT NEW WAGOJIS OR BUGGIES. W. B. LANGFORD, Watkinsville, - Georgia. John 3. dnder&on, ATTORNEY AT LAW, w— ^ 17“ Prompt attention given to all business entrusted to his care. Office in Court House. marl7,’80-ly r l. Jj. HVLL, Otiroker, ATHENS GEORGIA Will buy and sell on COMMISSION SECURITIES QF ALL KINDS. Office : At the Bank of the University REFERS TO Y. L. G. Harris. Feidinand Phinizy. Stevens may26,3iu NQWISYQUR CHANGE! — TO EXCHANGE — C0RN=MEAL I will keep at the store of J. 0. FODDRILL, CORN MKAL for SALE OR EXCHANGE 48 pounds of Meals for 56 pnunds of Corn. Persons coming TO TOWN, can bring their Corn and get their Meal Without Delay. Highest CASH orices naid FO GR/^TNT HENRY JENNINGS. marl7,1880-tf 58. 8. Thrasher, ATTORNEY aT LAW. WATKIN8VII.I.E, Ga. [UP* Will practice in the Courts of Oconee and adjoining counties. marl7,’80-ly For Sale, a Bargain. A 40 saw cotton gin, run one season, in perfect order. Apply to THIS OFFICE. Now is the time to subscribe to The Advance. Only 81 a year. More Popular than Ever! THE GENUINE SINGER NEW FAMILY SEWING MACHINE' iSTThe popular demand for the genuine Singer in 1879 exceeded that of any previous year during the quarter of a century in which this ‘Old Reliable” Machine has been before the public. In 1878 we sold 356,422 Machines. “ 1879 “ 431,167 “ 74,745 Machines. Excess over any previous year, Sewing Machines fi^rOur sales last year were at the rate of 1,400 a Day for every business day in the year. The H)ld Reliable” Singer Is THE STRONGEST, THE SIMPLEST, DURABLE THE MOST Sewing Machine ever yet Constructed. Dnmnmknr That every real Singer Sewing Machine has the “Trade nememugr Mark” cast into the Iron Stand and embedded in the Arm of the Machine. The Sieger Mant’g Co., PRINCIPAL OFFICE, M SAVAflUB, New York. DISTRIBUTING OFFICE, for Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Alabama, Atlanta, Ga. J- 6. TOOMER, Agent, Athens, Ga. 1,500 Subordinate Offices in the United States and Canadas and 3,000 Offices in the Old World and South America. julyI880 ly The Watkinsville Advance J The Largest, Best and Cheapest Of (Mill AI.WMPEIS, IN THE STATE. the We are prepared to do all kinds of JOB WORK at short notice on most reasonable terms, CARDS, LABELS, NOTES, Letter Heads Circulars 1 NOTE HEADS, ENVELOPES, ETC. -An I, in fact, we do—- " JOB WORK OF ALL KINDS. Executed in the best manner, ATCLO'EFIGlKESFOKTHeCitSU V» Now is the Time to Subscribe* ON LY J1 PerYear. 60c. for 6 Months. Its Circulation is Daily Increasing. IT IS THE BEST MEDIUM FOR DVFRTISERS, Do not fail to write us and get our MOST LIBERAL TERMS fall o l*s 3or dmjhinq in fur Line, Address, ff. li. SULLIVAN, ^ATKfNSVILLE, JUa ISITIOIVIEBS! ! STOVES! STOyEs! -AND- -AND ■* 1 BEST IN THE_MARKET! I C. WILKINS, niar24,1880-4tn Broad Street, Athene, Georgia.