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Augusta Letter, AUGUSTA, GA., > April 8tli, 1887.) Editors Union Rkiohdkr: Augusta lias juG about awakened to the fact that .-lie in at 'l' 1 ' naviga ble head of a river that could be made of immense value to her com merce, and make her practically m- dependent of the Hull roods. Since ^jje Avar the Savannah has almost fallen into disuse, having but one, and occasionally two boats plying between Augusta arid Savannah. 1 hese boats were used mostly for the purpose of carrying passengers aud freight from one landing to another. Our mer chants have recently beoome alive to the importance of this water eourse, and are determined to utilize it to the utmost of their power. For this purpose a company was yesterday organized and in a short time will have a number of boats Railing up and down the stream of the beautiful Savannah. The following gentlemen were elected Directors, and their names are enough to guarantee suc cess*. /. McCord. F. K. Schneider, H. Ji. King, Clias. Estes, Jas. Tobiu, Jas. \. Lofiin, B. H. Smith, Jr., J. 11. Day and J. J. Dicks. Immediately after tiie meeting the Board of Directors elected Mr. B. H. Smith, Jr., Presi dent. Treasurer and Manager. A few evenings ago I was greatly entertained by listening to one of our merchant s glowing prophecy of Au gusta's future, lie predicts that Port Royal will become the great seaport of the South, and Augusta the .•oal depot of the world. In course of time, within the next half century, a mammoth canal into which the wa ters of the Savannah will be turned, will connect the two cities. This canal will be large enough to admit of the passage of ocean steamers, which will deposit at the Augusta wharves the products of many climes, and receive thereat car-loads of coal from the mines of North Georgia and Tennes see and transport it to different parts n the world. This is indeed a glow- »g prophecy, and one that no true Augustan will object* to. We would like to know what Savannah thinks about it. On the night of the 81st of August last the writer feared that there were strong probabilities of Augusta’s becoming a seaport, but he little dreamed that it would become -o by means of a canal. We are a great people for canals. We send you the first invitation for a sail over ’he Port Royal and Augusta Canal. But, seriously, Augusta missed her ipportunity when she let the Port Royal Railroad slip through her lin gers. The city owned a large part of the -lock, if 1 mistake not, and could have bought the rond with little or no trouble. The road could have been operated solely in Augusta’s interests, uid this would virtually have made her a seaport. Vessels could have come right up to the wharves at Port Royal, unload into the cars along -ide, and in a very few hours after have their cargoes deposited in Au gusta. But it is now too late. How .pplicable are the words of the poet: *** )f all sad words of tongue or pen, Th** saddest are these; it might have been.' 1 __ _""All ii» »»."■* or citizens were represented at H u/./.ir Hall, and many were the speeches made against the Coercion ..Artaud the words of sympathy wafted •-cross the waters to Gladstone anil Parnell. Hon. George T. Barnes lea capital speech, and Hon. J. C, * . Black fairly took the audience by J rm. and made the building shake w ith their shouts of approval. Con- spl -nous among the speakers, was the v. Lansing Burrows, D. D., pastor of the 1st Baptist Church, whose burning eloquence touched the heart ci every son of Erin. Augusta is heart and soul with the Irish in their strug gle iur liberty. Th- boom in hotel building hag just commenced. Mr. Coskery having ?j)**i with considerable encourage ment from Council lias decided to put up an elegant hotel, anil Contractor Sanford is hard at work so as to have it ouipleted by the first of August. In addition to this, the company own ing the Planters’ have decided to en large it, and put on a line mansard roof. The old Planters’ is quite pop ular. A company of young men have pur-bused the lot on the corner of Si*e"ne and 9th Streets, and will soon begin tue erection of an Opera House. Thi> building is to be linished in tim- for tlie Theatrical season, anil will be in charge of that very able Manager, Col. Sanford Cohen of the Augusta Chronicle. Let the building boom go on. i have before referred to Dr. Lans ing Burrows, as a man of diversified talents. 1 iis. reputation as a pulpit orator is national. His heartfelt words and burning eloquence have turned many from a course of sin to that of righteousness. His contribu tion- u> the press show him to be one of the ablest of writers. All this is known by the people among whom he lives, but only a few are aware of the fact that the poetic tire burns within his soul, and occasionally rlows from ‘his pen. Below I give you his latest hymn which was sung with much sweetness by the Choir of the Gt Baptist church on last Sab bat! .: SECOND. Jesus, only thou canst save From my sin's o’erwbelming wave; From its swift engulphing roll Oniy thou canst save my soul. Jesus, only thou canst quell These dark fears that in me dwell; I am calm and strong alone When thy blood pleads at the throne. Jesus, only thou canst shine Light in this dark soul of mine; When a wandering way I tread Gloom enfolds with doubtings dread. Jest:*, only thou canst give. That sweet food on which I live; Without thee, 1 starve and die, With thee, toil triumphantly. Jesus, only thou canst wakp, When thy Judgment-day shall break, In thine image—sinless, free, “ •— My poor soul that trusts in Thee, . —Lansing Burrows. Good Friday is being solemnly oh served by the Catholic and piscopal Churches. The schools have been poorly at tended on this account, and some were closed in honor of the day. It strikes me that all sects of Chris- tuins should observe good Friday and Easter, There is as much ground for the observance of these days as there is for Christmas. Houghton. Let Our Hopes Spring Like May Flowers. Nwo Spring gives us renewed hopes for the future—so as it has been, so it will be—lot us learn by experience. The 202d Grand Monthly Drawing of The Louisiana State Lottery occurred at New Or leans, La., under the entire supervis ion of Gen’ls. G. T. Beauregard, of La., and Jubal A. Early of Va., on Tuesday, March 15th, 1887. $535,000 was sent ilying everywhere In sums of from $150,000 to $50 a single ticket. No. (10,551 drew the FirstPrize of$150,- 000. It was sold in tenths costing each $1, sent to M. A. Dauphin, New Orleans, La., onu-tenth to Jos. H. Ludwig, 400 William St., Buffalo, N. T.; one to Win. Moeser, Topeka, Kas.; one to Joe Rosenfield, Houston, Texas; one to H. Taylor, New York City, collected through Adams Ex press (,o.; one to P. M. Vermaas of Chicago, III.; one paid through Lon don, Paris and American Hank. Limi ted, of San Francisco, Cal.; one to Wells, Fargo & Co’s Hank, also of San Francisco, Cal.;onetoD. P. Hawes, De- corah, Iowa; one to Thos. Falvey, Wright.sville, Pa., anil one to H. J. Warner, Stratford, Ontario. No. 66,- 844, drew the Socond Prize of $50,000, sold in fractions: One-balf to Hon. B. D. Houghton, the Democratic candi date for Mayor of Oswego, N. Y., one- tenth to Frank Brock, 518 Potter St., East Saginaw, Mich.; one to T. J. Weaver, Trabue, Fla., others to par ties in Central City, Dak.; and Pem broke, Ontario, Canada, etc., etc. No. 45,733 drew the Third Prize of $20,000, also sold in tenths at $1 each; one to E. B. Kimball, of Portland, Me.; one paid through The City National Bank of Dallas, Texas; one to Oliver & Griggs, Bankers, also at Dallas, Texas; two to Union National Bank of Kansas City, Mo.; one to J. E. Harrigau, No. 128 W. Canton St., Bos ton, Mass.; one paid through Adams Express Co. toChas. H. Horner, New ark, N. J. Nos. 62,229 and 65,615 drew the Fourth two prizes of $10,000, sold everywhere, etc., etc. The same thing will he done again on Tuesday, May 10th, and any information can be had on application to M. A. Dauphin, New Orleans, Ln. Now let our hopes spring like May llowers. Council Proceedings. Council cii amhkk, j April 5th., i*87.i ltKm i.Ai: Mkiuino. l’rcseut Ills Honor, S.| Walker, Mayor. Al- dcrincu Carr, Ilcll, Whihlen. Case ami Hen- ,1 ii\. Ahseut, Ahlormuu Hines. Tlio minutes of the last meetinji were 'run■ I nml continued. The petition of II. II. Harrison askine* Cimu- • Mv HmvwittK mis trmtt MlLLEimUVII.I.K, April 2, 1S.S7 Mr. <i. W. Oirakor, city Clerk, and Conn ell— Dear Sir : Your communication of this date asking our opinion an to the authority of tlniCoumiii to impose amt colled a tax on wine rooms has been received and conshlured. liv the city (dull ter it seems Hint (he LugUlittinc never granted authoiity to the Coun cil to do more Ilian tolicenso retail dealers. The Slate Code shows that where the charter contained such authority the authority of (lie county ceased. Code 11’’. Thesaluof wines in quantities less than otto quart makes the dealer a retailer. Codo 1424 The local option act of 1885, See. 8, prohibits the retailing of domestic wine everywhere, aud there is no authority granted to any ollleer, municipal government or other court to license or tax the retail ing of wine. We are of the opinion, therefore, that the Mayor and Council have no power or authority ’*to impose and collect a lax on wine rooms.’’ A tax such ns is levied on dealers in dry goods, groceries and other similar pursuits can be imposed aud col lected legally. Respectfully, WiiiTKiELii * Allen*, City Attorneys. Alderman Hines came in and took his seat, Tue following accounts were passed and ordered paid : W. S. McComb, #50; A. Dunn, *50: W. J . Owens,$50 ; Whitfield A Allen, $73 ; K. Shaw, •4 7? * "^ c8 *' uri * Union Telegraph Company, The Clerk’s report wns examined and found correct, and on motion ivas approved and passed. On motion Council adjourned. U. IV. Cakaker,Clerk. mas Capital Prize^ SI 50,000, “We do hereby certify that we supervise the arrangements for nil the Monthly amt Semi- Annual Drawings of The Louisiana State Lotte ry Company, and ln person manage aud control the Drawings themselves, and tliut the same aro conducted with honesty, fairness, and tn good faith toward all parties, and we authorize the Company to use UilBcerMItcatc, with fac-slmiles of our signatures attached, In its advertise ments. 1 ’ PIANOS ORGANS A Of all makes direct tn customers from head quarters, at wholesale prices. All goods guar anteed. Notnoneyasked till Instruments aro re ceived and fully tested. Wrlto us before pur chasing. An Investment of 2 cents tuny save you from SBO.OO to SIOO.OO. Address JESSE FRENCH, NASHVILLE, - TENNE88EE. Wholesale DMrilmtina TJeji’f for the South. SHOW-CASES Commissioner*. We the undersigned Hanks and Hankers will pay all Prizes drawn ln the Louisiana State Enterics which may be presented at our coun ters. •T. II. OGLES11Y, Pies. Louisiana Nat’llik. I’lI.KRE LANAIIX, Pres. State Nat’l Ilk. A. 1IAL.DW1N, Pres. New Orleans Nat'l Ilk. CARI. KOHK, Pres. Colon National think- UNPRECEDENTED ATTRACTION! w O vor Half a Mil lion Distributed. Louisiana State Lottery Coipai}. Incorporated in 1868 for 25 years by the Login- I Inturu for Educational and Charitable purposes —with a capital of $1,000,000—to which a re-1 serve fund or over $550. oou baasiuce been ail,led. ! Hy an overwhelming popular vote its franchise i was made a part of the present State Constitu-J Uon adopted Deocmberdd, A. I).. 18,9. The ouiy Lotterycver voted on aud endorsed by tiie people of any State. It never scales or postpones. Its Urand Single Number Drawings take place monthly, and the Hetnl-Annual Drawings regularly every six months (Jane and Deeember.f A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A FORTUNE. FIFTH GRAND DRAWING, CLASS K., IN THE ACADEHV OF MUSIC. NEW ORLEANS, TUESDAY, May 10th, 1867—804th Monthly Drawing. CAPITAL PRIZE, $150,000. 4V*Notlce.—Ticket* are Ten Dollar* only • Halve*, 85. Fifth*, 8*1. Tenth*, 81. LIST or rKfZRS 1 CAPITAL 1’RIZK OF $150,000....$’.50,000 OFFICE & BASK FI HAITI RE & FIXTURES. Ask for Illustrated Pamphlet. TERRY SHOW CASE CO., Nashville, Tenn. Mar. *22, IHS7. 37 Iv IC-t ibli-bell 1 K I 1 GRAND PRIZE OF 1 GRAND PRIZE OF 2 LARGE PRIZES OF 4 LARGE PHIZES OF 20 PHIZES OF 50.000. ... 20.000. ... 10.000 5,000 t,000 500.. .. 300.. .. 200.. .. 100.... 50.... A PI* KOXI MAT JON PRIZES, ion Approximation Prizes of $300.... 100 “ “ 200.... 100 “ “ 100 100 200 500 l.oeo 50,060 2o,qjio 20,000 20,000 20,000 25.000 30.000 40.000 60.000 60,000 $30,000 20,000 10,000 2,179 Prizes, amounting to $535,000 Application for rates to clubs should be made only to the ofllee of the Company in New Orleans. For furtherlntormatlon write clearly, giving full address. POSTAL NOTES, Kxpress Mou- ey Orders or New York Exchange ln ordinary letter. Currency hy Express (at onr expense,) addressed M. A. DAUPHIN, New Orleans, La., or M. A. DAUPHIN, Washington, I). C. Address Registered Letters to NEW ORLEANS “ * J ~’ '* M * DCMCMDCD Tlmt ,,in presence of Generals IIL. 171LIII DC II Henuregard and Early, who are in charge of the drawings, is a guaran tee of absolute fairness and integrity, that tlie dinners are all equal, and that no one can possi bly divine what numbers will draw a Prize. ItE31 EM 111-:u that Four National Ranks guarani< c tin-pavment of Prizes, an I that al! Tickets bear tiie signature of tin-President or an Institution, whose franchise is recognized in 1 lie highosl Courts: therefore, beware of uni im itations or aimonymous schemes. April 12th, ink;! to 4t W. & J. SLOANE, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in CARPETINGS, FLOOR CLOTHS, RUGS, MATTINGS, MATS andt UPHOLSTERY COODS. GREAT NOVELTIES AT VERY LOW PRICES. SAMPLES SEAT IF DESIRED. rOKIIK'PONDEV'E INVITED. Broadway. 18th 19th Streets NEW YORK AND 1)41 to 647 MARKET ST., SAX FRANCISCO. March 1, 1887. 34 2tn. 3?. JP. KZ. FDR CLEANING- GOLD, SILVER AND OTHER METALS! Every bottle warranted to do oil rh,lined for it J, N, SMYTh, rngaiu, MANUFACTURER, i2i Pulliam Street., Atlanta, Ga. DIPLOMA AT GEORGIA STATE FAIR, 1885. Agents wanted in even* County ami Suite* l'VI>. 1. 1SS7. ' 80 1v ■ - \\ . ( arakor, clerk, in account with the city Council. Receipt* and disbursements from March 15tli to Avril 4th. inclusive. *.887. March do do do do do do do do April do CASH. 15. To cash on hand from last report $1,204 20 I W, A. Massey and wife, , . tax 5 00 It., It. C. Smith, tax to."! K. Neal, copying and en larging pictures ono year 5 00 Mrs. J. 15. Campbell, lot in county 10 00 ,18. L. Carrington, insurance tax 4 55 22. \V. 11. Armstrong, tax.... 4 25 25. llurtoy Davis, land rent 5 00 21. E. S. Vinson, forsnloof gu ano for ouc year from lutlt 25 00 is. L. Carrington, insurance tax 1 33 30. W. Jh J. Carakcr, sales 52 ill 1. B. W. Trapp, tax 00 Joe Ferrell, contractor one yeajifrom April 1st. tax. T. Windsor, insurance V. Ilantt, billiard undone pool table...., tv. H. Hall, Jr., sales II an ft 44 Whelan, sales GO 00 11 54 10 00 2 58 182 40 $1,386 60 18S7. March 15. do do do do cash. lly amount paid for five... quires paper... T. J. Fatrllelil ao’t passed <j, Key, work in cemetery do do j. Caraltor, manager in election artesian well April 1. J. J,. Ivey in full do 1. s. Walker, Mayor, in full to March 8 do u* W. Carakcr, ac't salary 68 40 5 (HI 5 00 no 00 64 40 $402 ash on band to balance 3*4 05 $1,380 60 Approved April 5th, 1887. (to. D. Case,Chin’n. Fin Com. S. Walkek, Mayor Executions by Electricity. Harrisburg, Pa., April G A bill was passed by the senate today providing tbat punishment for murder in ths first degree may be death by the use of olootriclty. '< Over 9,000,000 worn during the past six years. This marvelous success is due— 1st.—To the superiority of Coraline over all other materials, as a stiffener for Corsets. 2nd.—To tho superior quality, shape and workmanship of our Corsets, combined with their low prices. Avoid cheap imitation^ made of various kinds of cord. None are genuine unless *‘DR. WARNER’S CORALINE” I* printod on Inside of steel cover. FOR SALE BY ALL LEADING MERCHANTS. WARNER BROTHERS, 309 Broadway, New York City. TEE ONLY TRUE 5 IRON TONIC VUl purify the BLOC Jan. 18, 1887. 28 11 A CA 3D. To all who are suffering from the errors and Indiscretions of youth, nervous woakness, early docay, lossof manhood. Ac., I will send a roelpo that will euro you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remody was discovered by a missionary in South America. Send a self-addre3scd envelope to tho REV. JOSEPH T. ISM AN, Station l), -Ytw York City. September 3rd, 1886., giy Croquet Sets for sale hy C. L. Case. Only a few more of those cheap Stoves left. 32 lm. J. Staley. treogth and Tired Feeling ab solutely oared: Bone*, mae- “lee end nerve* receive new force. Enlirent the mind u —» * n< l anppliea Brain Power. ■ a Buffering from complaint*pecn- 1 AniFiS Her to their eex will find in DR. HARTER'S IRON TONIC a safe, epeedr cure. Gives a clear, healthy complexion. All attempts at counterfeiting only adds to ltspopa- laritj. Do not experiment—get Ohiqinal akdBut /cure ConetlpatTo^Liv• r’complaintSfnd Sick jk ■ Headache. Sample Dose and Dream Bookl 1 mailed on receipt of two cents in postage, f THE DR, HARTER MEDICINE CO.. ST. LOUIS, MO. Tutf s Pills atlmnlatcn tho torpid liver, strength, on* thedlgcNtlve organa, regalutes tho bowels, and are nnequaled as an ANTI-BILIOUS MEDICINE. In malarial districts their vtrtnes aro widely recognised, as they possess pso- nllar properties iu freeing the system from that poison, flegantly sugar coated. Dose small. 1‘rTeo, 23eta. Sold Everywhere. Office, 44 Murray St., New York, Feb 30 ly CAM FACTORY | BAKERY! A HOME WANT SUPPLIED. 1 have established tnMtllcdgcville, aFlrst-Class Candy Factory aud Bakery on the corner of ltau- coukand Wilkinson Sts,, near the Court House, where I am prepared to supply the public dally with excellent FRESH BREAD OF ALL KINDS. Also pure Candies, ln quantities to suit pur chasers. Alsotlne Franch Candles. Orders for Wedding Cakes, Suppers, Banquets .etc., prompt ly Ailed. Country Merchants will And It to their Interest to apply to mo for Candles and Light Brea*!. A liberal patronage from the city and surrounding country, solicited and satisfaction guaranteed. F. SCHEIDEMANN. ffVtat to f'ook for Dinner? Is the question that puzzles tho housekeeper. We admit it i s hard question, and harder still to answer it differently every day a We beg to suggest that you come to our store and examine our large and varied stock of UfeLvjj and lot us counsel together. Wo can surely please you in oualitJ and price. Respectfully, y L. H. WOOD & CO., No. 30, S. Waynk St. March 29, 1887. •Millkdokvillk, Ga j 31 ly 1856. JOHN M. CLARK’S 1887. XDRTJO- STORE. An established business, of over thirty consecutive years standing, Is justly entitGl to the confidence and patronage of the public. It has always be>cn, and is now, our aim to keep a stock in the drug fine suited tn the wants of this place and the surrounding country, and if the utmost courtesy to patrons, no pains spared to supply their needs and goods sold at as small a margin o‘ profit as business will warrant, are any inducements for your trade, wo guarantee tho same to each and every customer who favors us with his patronage. OUR STOCK EMBRACES Shoo Bruahes, Cloth Brushos, Soaps, Pencils, Machinery Oils, White Lead, Linseed Oil, Oolore, (in oil) Croquet Setts, School Books, Satchels, Sponges, Slates, White Wash Brushes, Spices, Paint Brushes, Fli Laundry Soap, Picture Cards, Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes, Lanterns, Blank Books, Colors, (ready made) Ledgers, Library Lamps, Day Books, Ball Lamps, Blacking, Baeo Balls, English Soda, Bats, Starch, avorlng Essences Cattle Powder, Vinegaf, Kerosene Oil, Playing Cards, Varnishes, Patent Medicines. Brushes, Combs, Toilet powders, Perfumery,' Cigars, Tobacco, Snuff, Writing paper, Envelopes, Inks, Lamps, Chimneys, „ Wicks, While we aro selling White Lead and Linseed Oil ln any quantity, we at the sarno time call the attention of parties about to paint houses and fenees, to the fact that wi are sole agents here for LONGMAN & MARTINEZ PREPARED PAINTS A bona fide gurrantee goes with every gallon of this paint and wo are responsible for th# guarantee. All shades and colors to be had, or any color desired, made to order. John M. Clark's Drug Store has besides the retail department a JOBBING DEPARTMENT, . Lauda- ,. u ^, - you give u# a call arter inquiring elsewhere, PRESCRIPTIONS. We have always taken especial pains to conduct our Prescription Department no as to bo ready for any medicines tho physicians may need. \V» keep up with tiie ptogrw of medical science and now remedios and are continually adding these to out stock. This department of our buslnoss is under tho personal supervision of our Manager, Geo. D. Case, and every prescription coming to tho store is placed in his hands. W. G. Perry and W. It. Lamar, Clerks, are well known throughout tbls vicinity a# straight-forword, industrious, steady young men and are over ready ho please ull cu«- turners who favor us with their patronage. — — GEO. D. CASE, Manager. Milledgevllle, March 22,1887. ®Uy. MiUeilgcvillc, Ga., Mat*. 1st, HS7. 34 lj. FITS: All Fits.stopped free by Dr Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer. No Fits after first day’s use Marvelous cures. Treatise and $2.00 trial bottle free to Fit cases. Send to DivKiine, 931 Arch St.Phila., Pa. 23 ly Harrison’s Combined Writing and Copy ing Fluid for sale at this office. OA.VJU Us/TOILTIE3TI BY BUYING YOUR Furniture, Buggies, Wagons, Harness, Saddles, Harnes; Leather, Children Carriages, Wall Paper, Window Shades, Mixed Paints, White Lead, Linseed Oil, Etc., from Us! We need money and for the CASH wo will duplicate prices of rtny house in Goorgia. Also, COFFINS AND CASKETS, All Styles and Pi*ices. fW. &c CT. CARAKER, 32 South Wayne Street, Milledgeville, Ga. March 1, 1887. ^4 4 in . Millinery, Notions, Ac, At Greatly Reduced Prices, FOR THE JYEXT 60 JDjIYS! Bargain* Guaranteed Mrs. S. D. W00TTEN. MilodgeviUo, Ga., ,Tan. 11th, 1887. 12 ly* CROCKETT’S IRON WORKS. BUILD and repair ENGINES for Steamboats, Locomotives acd - Stationary,—for SAW, Grist, Stavo and Lathe Mills, also Toltiiig Machinery, Piping and its Fittings, Shaftings, Boxes, Pullejs and Gearing, am prepared to do any job the country calls for. Mako ) best Water Wheel, call on or send for price list ! E ’ cRoc m T &. April, 5th, 1887. [WlL tho