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A Wonderful PUtnm Hno.t—Nllllna. of
tkee Past Flyers la One Flock.
From the StoutUnd (Mo.) Hustle.J
Pigeons have come into this part
otthe country by tniilions. Of even
ings the sky is darkened with them
in the neighborhood of Dr. Dodson’s,
on the Auglaize, They have made
Dodson’s farm their headquarters,
and at nights, the trees and under
brush are loaded down with vast
multitudes of pigeons. As this roost
is but a short distance from our resi
dence, we havo had ample opportu
nity to watch their maueuvres, und
to hear the inoessant noise they
make. A little before sun-down
large armios of pigeons ore seen com
ing from different points of the com
pass, but each array passes onward,
as if they intended to change their
roosting-plaoe. After a while they
return and settle on the trees around
the roost, not many of them nearer
than a mile of the place. They make
sudden flights from these trees, and
the sound of their wings is like that
of a great storm. There is a constant
roaring in the air as myriads of these
birds fly to and fro. About dark
they fly towards the roost, and
for a long time they fly round
and round, and have the ap
pearance of dices swarming, al
though the vast number and the
tornado-liko roaring they make sur
passes anything in the power of man
to describe. After a while they alight
on the trees and bushes, and the
limbs are bent downward, often are
broken off. The pigeons keep up a
constant chattering with their mouths
which can be heard miles away. It
is a strtmge thing that they try to
roost. They are never still during
the night. So far as sleep is concern
ed, such a thing is out of the ques
tion with a pigeon. They are dis
turbed by themselves—such throngs
assembling in a spot that none can
be still for a moment, and the inces
sant discharge of firearms among
them causes them to change their lo
cation constantly. This roost is vis
ited every night by crowds of men,
some with guns and others with
poles, which they use in thrashing
the pigeons that happen to be at the
point struck. Hundreds are killed
every night; but when light again
appears, the vast armies again go
forth with apparently as much vigor
as ever. Pigeons have been kill
ed in New York with undiges
ted rice in their craws, which they
had evidently gathered in the rice
fields in the Carolinas. From these
and other circumstances it has been
estimated that a pigeon flies at the
rate of a mile a minute. Imagine
then, millions upon millions of these
birds all on the winf? at the same
time, over a scopo of country not
more than two miles square, and a
faint idea of the noise they make
may be obtained. But no one oan
ever fully imagine what a pigeon
roost is, or how much noise they
make, until one is seen and heard.
There is an abundance of mast here
now, and wo suppose the pigeons
will remain here until it is all gone.
One curious circumstance we almost
forgot to relate. In the neighbor
hood of this pigeon roost we never
see a pigeon from the time they leave
of mornings until they return of
evenings. They are not eating the
mast here at all, but somewhere they
are feasting luxuriantly, for they are
all fat.
The Pool or NI loam as It now stands'
The Atlantic for October.]
On our way to the Pool of Siloam we
Eassed the village of Siloam, which is iu
abited by about 1,000 Moslems—a nest
of stone huts and caves dining to the side
hill, and exactly the grey color of its stones.
The occupation of thejinliabitants appears
to be begging and hunting for old copper
coins, mites, and other pieces of Jewish
money. These relics they pressed upon
us with utmost urgency. It was easier
to satisfy the beggars that the traders,
who sailed out upon us like hungry wolves
from their caves. There is a great choice
of disagreeable places in the East, but I
can not now think of any that I should
not prefer as a residence to Siloam.
The Pool of Siloam, magnified in my
infant mind as “Siloam’s shady rill,” is an
unattractive sink-hole of dirty water, sur
rounded by modern masonry. The valley
here is very stony. Just below we came
to Siloam’* Garden, an arid spot, with
patches of stone walls, struggling to be a
vegetable garden, and somewhat green
with lettuce and Jerusalem artiehokca. I
have no doubt it was cjuite an other thing
when Solomon and some of his wives,
used to walk here in the cool of the day,
and even when Shullnm, the son of Col
hezcli, set up “the wall of the Pool of
Siloam.”
How the sioux right.
It awakens a very lively interest in
the topographical features of the
country, when you know that any
hill or ravive may conceal a party of
the enemy, There Is a little rear or
front in the usual Indian fight. In
fact, it is all front; they circulate on
all sides, and shoot from every point
which offers a j>lace of concealment.'
When the Sioux attacked Gen. Crook
in the valley of the Rusebud, just be
fore the Custer disaster, the fire
opened in the rear, front and flanks,
within five minutes of the time
the first shots were heard. There
are no non-combatants in such an
affair. One place is as safe or un
safe as another, and every man
who has a gun goes in to use it if he
wishes to save his scalp. It is en -
tirely a mistake, however, that, only
the cavalry are of use in Indian
fighting. The infantry carrying
rifles which shoot closer and further
than the cavalry carbine, have driven
the Indians from positions which
cavalry were unable to carry. These
savages understand the difference
between the infantry and cavalry
gun as well as the men who carry
them; but they will make a bold
stand against both. Artillery how
ever is the thing that demoralizes
them. Let a shell explode
among a lot of rocks in which
they have been making a stand
against the musketry, and there
will not an Indian remain a moment
longer than is sufficient for him to
jump and run. Brave as the Sioux
are, and they are the bravest of their
race, they will never stand against
field guns; but with small arms
alone.it is the opinion of officers here
who have fought them, that it re
quires man to man to thoroughly
thrash them. This may seem strange
to talk to people who have been ac
customed to believe that one white
man was equal to any three Indians,
but I give the opinion of gentlemen
of unquestioned courage who are
thoroughly acquainted with the
Sioux.— Cor. New York Tribune.
—A personal advertisement in a Cincin
nati paper says: “A young blonde widow
would like to correspond with a middle
aged coal merchant.” Evidently for the
purpose of making a coalition.
TAILORING.
The FALL FASHION PLATES dis
play many handsome STYLES, which I
am now making up to order. Merchants
dealing in CLOTHB and CASSIMERES
are now opening a handsome line of these
goods. Offering the best exertions, I ex
pect to please even the most fastidious- In
execution and in promptness.
CUTTING and REPAIRING will receive
strict attention.
C. H. Jones.
LAWYERS.
W. TLa. IiATHAM.
Attorney at Law, Hamilton, Qa.
XVT ILL practice iu the conn tics of the Cliatta-
YY hoochee Circuit. fob? ly
lIKESE CRAWFORD. J. M. McNEILL.
Crawford & McNeill,
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law,
12k lliuoil Nt,, ColuniliUN, (in.
GRIGSBY E, THOMAS,
Attorney at Law
Columbus, (■.
Office over 0. E, Hochstrasser’s.
janl2 tr
BAM'L B. HATCHED. R. H. OOXTCUIUt.
HATCHER & GOETCHIUS
Attorneys and Counsellors nt Law.
Practice in State and Federal Courts.
Ornci~67 Broad atieet, over Wittich Ac Kin*
Jftl'a Jewelry Store. [aepl ly__
I'EAIiOIIY A IIKA.WON,
Attorneys ut Lniv,
Have moved their Office to corner ol Broad and
Randolph streets, over Store of R. S. Crane,
Octl-dlm
Thomas J. Chappell,
Attoxmey at Law.
OFFICE OVEB 11 BBOAD BTBEET,
Columbus, Ga.
march!! tf
HINES DOZIER,
Attorney at Law,
Hamilton, bin.
WILL practice in the Chattahoochee Cir
"" or anywhere else.
Mr. G. A. B. Dozier will be found in my office
on and after October Ist, 1875, and will assist in
all collections and office work entrusted.
sep‘2s ly
CAKEY 1. THORNTON W u. V. WILLIAMS.
Thornton & Williams,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
AND
REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
OFFICE UPSTAIRS OVER THE STORE OF
C. E, HOCUBTRASSER, Broad street.
Will practice in the counties of Harris, Talbot,
Taylor, Marion, Chattahoochee and Stewart, and
in the Supreme Court of the State, District and
Circuit Courts of the United States; also iu the
counties of Lee and Russell, Ala.
Will also give special attention to the purchase
and sale of Real Estate, Examination of* Titles
and Conveyancing. Also, to Renting and Colloc
tion of Rents. novl4 tf
BaBOVI:I, V. LEVI, Jr.,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Commissioner of Deeds N. T. and other States.
Office over Georgia Fome Bank.
ESTATES.—SpeciaI attention to keeping accu
rate accounts, vouchers, Ac., and making an
nual returns for Guardians, Administrators
and Executors. sep29-ly_
R. .1. IWLOSES,
Attorney at nnv.
OFFICE over Georgia Home Insurance Com
pany.
Office hours from Ist October to Ist June, 10 to
m. sep!9 ly
Joseph P. Poll,
Attorney X Counsellor at Law.
OFFICE west side Broad street over store of
W. H. Roberts A Cos. Practices in State and
Federal Courts. Advice snd services tendered to
Administrators, Executors, Guardians, Ac. Spe
cialty made of Conveyancing, Examining Titles,
Ac., in Georgia, or anywhere in the United
States. All business promptly attended to.
feb7 dtf
THORNTON & GRIMES,
Attorneys at Ijuv.
OFFICE over Abell A Co.’s, corner of Broad
and St. Clair streets, olumbua, Ga.
Jnlfi ly .
J. D. Ram bo. W. W Mackall.
RAMBO & MACKALL,
Attorneys at Law,
Office in Burma* Building, Columbus, Ga.
mhl eod&wly
O. OALELOUKT,
ATTORNEY ATLAW,
Geneva, Ga.
WILL PRACTICE IN ALL THE COURTS OP
the Chattahoochee Circuit.
Special attention given to Collections. He is
Corresponding Agent for the Geneaal Collecting
Agencies of New York snd Savanuah. Therefore
his facilities for pursuing that branch of the pro
ession ia unsurpassed by any lawyer in the
State. oct2l tf
THE TIMES
JOB OFFICE,
Columbus, Ca.
Is prepared to execute in the
best manner and at short
notice, JOB PREVTIXtt
of every description,
such as
BILL HEADS,
LETTER HEADS,
NOTE HEADS,
MONTHLY STATEMENTS
BUSINESS CARDS.
VISITING CARDS,
POSTAL CARDS,
SHIPPING TAGS,
ENVELOPES,
CIRCULARS,
PARTY INVITATIONS,
WEDDING INVITATIONS,
BILLS LADING BOOKS,
R. R. RECEIPT BOOKS,
&c., &c., &c.
DRUGS, MEDICINE, &c.
M. D. HOOD & CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DRUGGISTS,
gk D3 Broad St., Columbus, Ga.,
jJ-y HAVK IN TOH:IUWI AMD OASKmI.LT
fresh Drags, Medicines, and Pure Chemicals,
with which they are prepared to eupply their former patrons, and the public
AT WHOLESALE OR RETAIL,
at prices that cannot flail to insure satisfaction.
Let no one wanting any artiole in our line buy elsewhere before seeing our goods
and knowing onr prices. All articles sold are guaranteed PURE.
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PAINTS! PAINTS!!
Wo have full stocks of
White Lead, Varnishes, Linseed Oils,
Spirits Turpentine,
And all the Colored Paints, both Dry and Ground
in Oil and at Bottom Prices.
_o
Window Glass and Putty at lowest prices.
Parties at a distance will bo furnished SASH when desired.
Home Made Fertilizers!
Early in thci Season wo will have on hand largo supplies of CHEMICALS
for Composting of Home Made Fertilizers, in which there is economy in
buying. Our experience in the purchase and uso of these Chemicals for
the past six yoars justifies us in saying wo are prepared to give valuable
information with regard to the Composting for the various crops grown in
this country.
M. D. HOOD & CO.
" ■■■■■■MU.. 1. ' JU'JLai 1 Jl'i 1 . 11 1 1 1 ■■
INSURANCE.
■ —.. .... ,■ ■— -4 ... '■■■■■ -
Petersburg* Savings & Insurance Cos.
OF PETERSBURG, VA.
SIO,OOO Deposited in State of Georgia for Benefit of Policy Holders.
ASSETTS $616,987.21.
All Losses sustained by this Comyany since its organization have been
Promptly Paid.
JOHN BLAGKMAR.
apl2 tf Agent.
INSURE YOUR PROPERTY WITH
THE GEORGIA HOME
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Oolvunlous, Q-a.
A HOME COMPANY, seeking the patronage of HOME PEOPtE!
FAVORABLE RATES MARE EOR
GIN HOUSES,
WITH LIBERAL ADJUSTMENTS AND PROMPT PAYMENT OF ALL LOSSES.
Warehouses, Cotton, Dwellings, Storehouses, Merchandise, and all
other Property Insured at the Lowest Rates consistent with indemnity.
Office inthe GEORGIA HOME BUILDING.
INSURE YOUR
GIN HOUSES
AND CONTENTS.
a
ATI my old Customers of Years Past
and all others who would feel Secure
against loss are notified that I am Pre
pared as usual to furnish
INDEMNITY AGAINST LOSS BY FIRE
on this Class of Property.
LOSSES ADJUSTED AND PAID AT MY OFFICE.
Apply for Insurance or Information to me Direct, or
through any of the Factors and Commission Merchants of
the City.
D. F. WILLCOX,
General Insurance Agent.
IMlrs. Xj. -A_. LEE,
108 Broad Street, Columbus, Ga.
Has now in Btore an extensive stock of
Millinery and Fancy Goods,
Which she is selling at
VERY LOW PRICES.
Also: Ladies’FlNE CLOTH CLOAKS and OVERSUITS, |
Ladies’, Misses’ and Infants’ MERINO and KNIT SACKS, HOODS, Ac.
Full lino HOSIERY, GLOVES and CORSETS.
Buyers will consult their own interests by examining the stock be
fore purchasing. [oct!s s.w&f&wSm
Hjtt
life mJ . i ' b|,f
COLUMBUB, GA.,
18 WELL SUPPLIED WITH MATERIAL, AND
Experienced Workmen employed in each De
partment.
Orders for work of any description filled with
dispatch, and at most reasonable rates.
6eorgla and Alabama Legal Blanks
Of every description on hand, or u ted to or
der at short notioe.
Receipt Rooks
FOB RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS
Always lu stock: alo printed to order when do
sired.
WRAPPING PAPER AND BAGS.
A large quantity of various sizes and weights
Manilla Wrapping Paper and Bags, suitable for
Merchants, now in stock, which I am eelling low
in any quantity desired, either printed or plain
4QT Prices and Specimens of Work furnishe
on application.
THOM. GIIJIKRT,
Randolph street, Columbus, Ga.
Janl tf
T. S. SPEAK,
No. 101 Broad Colurabus, Ga.
Watches, Jewelry and Clocks Repaired promptly
nil ordors will recoive prompt attention.
_ Remington Sewing Machine Deoot.
If. I. KIMBALL HOUSE,
ATLANTA, GA.
ON and after the 15th of this month,(May) rates
of this Hotel will be
THREE DOLLARS per DAY.
Single Meals, 75ets; For Couples, per
Month, $75.
Special rates for Families. No clxargo for Bag
gage to and from Dex>ot. 4r*“ Elevator runs at ail
hours. GEORGE M’GINLEY,
jdlt dm Proprietor.
11 1 TTIITO obtained in tUe United
M A | p |U l\ States,Canada, and Europe.
Ift I II I\J terms as low as those of any
other reliable house. Correspondence invited
in the English and foroign languages,with inven
tors, Attorneys at Law, and other Solicitors, es
pecially with those who have had their cases re
jected iu the hands of other attorneys. Iu re
jected cases our foes are reasonable, and no
charge is made unles wo aro successful.
INVFNTfIR^
111 I Lll I UIIOI sketch and a full de
scription of your invention. We will make an
examination at the Patent Office, and if we tHk
it patentable, will send you papers, and advice,
and prosecute your case. Our lee ’will be in or
dinary cases, $25.
A nil mr oral or written in all matters
fIUVIUt FRCC
ventions, I ||LL
References:—Hon. M. I). Leggett, Kx-Comrais
sioner of Patents, Cleveland, Ohio; O. H. Kelley,
esq., Beo'y National Grange, Louisville, Ky.;
Commodore Dan'l Ammon, U. 8. N., Washington,
D.C.
ggrßend Stamp for our “Guide for obtaining
Patents," a book of 60 pages.
Address: —BAGGEß & CO., Solici
tors of Patents.
nov2s tf Washington, D. C.
NO NAME!
14 Marietta, Atlanta, Ga.
gjun29 4m
XANTHINE
Never fails to restore Gray Hair to its original o
our in a few weeks. Pure, harmless, effective
Prepared by XANTHINE CO.. Richmond, "V
Sold by Purcell, Ladd k Co.,Richmond, Va., and
druggists and country merchants. Price $1 per
bottle.
This incomparable preparation for the Uair is
commended to the public on its own merits.
It prevents the Hair from falling off, producing
a rapid and healthy growth; eradicates scurf and
dandruff, and cures diseases of the scalp. Try it
and judge for yourself.
[From Rev. E. T. Baird, Sec’y of Publication of
Presbyterian Church South.]
Richmond. July 27,1874.
The Xanthine is the only hair dressing I have
ever used which has removed the dandruff from
the scalp and made ray hair soft and pliable. It
has also restored my hair to its natural color; and
by occasionally using it as a hair dressing, I have
no doubt it will preserve the color.
E. T. BAIRD.
[From Rev. Mr. Cameron, Minister of Presbyte
rian Church South.l
Mossy Creek. Tknn, Aug. 22, 1878.
Xanthin* Cos., Richmond, Va.:
I have used the Xanthine now for three years,
and have induced others to buy it, and have nev
er known it to fail in accomplishing all you
claim for it. It is an excellent tonic, a pleasant
dressing, removing and preventing dandruff and
all unpleasant itching, promoting and preserving
the natural growth and color of the hair, and ren
dering it glossy and pliable, I confidently,
cheerfully, knowingly recommend it.
WILLIAM CAMERON.
Sold by M. X>. HOOD & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
July 18 eod&w3m Columbus, Ga.
GROCERIES-
CENTENNIAL STORES
"W. A. SWIFT,
PROPIUETOU.
—; ;o:
NEW STORES ARE NOW OPEN AND FILLED WITH A
| FULL AND COMPLETE STOCK OF
Groceries# Domestic Dry Goods,
W'bicli will be Mold ut the l.oivent Cash Rates.
FLOUB, ud FINE LIQUORS A KPECIALTV. BAGOINO for ule at lOo.j TIBS at ftc.
Mr. T. J. HUNT (formerly of Harris) and Mn. SOULE REDD, of Columbus, will give their spe
cial attention to this department.
THE NEW CENTENNIAL WAGON YARD,
JUST COMPLETED, is also connected with the establishment. No expense Las boon spared
to make it attractive both iu comfort and security for the traveling public. Mr. ELIJAH
MULLINS, of Harris, has charge, and will do all in his power for the comfort of its patrons. I repect
fully ask from thoso visiting the city to a trial of the NEW WAGON YARD, and solicit the patron
age ef the trading community to my stock of GROCERIES.
W. A. SWIFT, Proprietor.
BPpfi-tf,
J. IT. HAMILTON,
Junction Franklin, Warren & Oglethorpe Sts.,
COLUMBUS, GA.
I AM NOW REPLENISHING MY STOCK OF UKOt FKIES, PRO
VISIONS and STAPLE GOODS,; For the FALL and WINTER
Trade, consisting in part of:
BAGGING, GOOD and HEAVY, 2 1-4 lbs., 10 to 16c.
IRON TIES, best patents, 5 to 7 l-2c.
BACON and BULK MEATS.
LARD, CHOICE LEAF, in Tcs. Kegs and Buckets.
SUGARS, all grades.
MOLASSES, SYRUPS, COFFEES and TEAS.
CORN, OATS, BRAN, MEAL.
SALT, SOAP, SARDINES, MACKEREL, OYTERS.
SHOES, STAPLE DRY GOODS.
LIQUORS OF ALL KINDS.
NEW CHEESE, received fresh every week.
Large stock of FLOUR always on hand from the best Mills in the United
States, and Every Barrel guaranteed.
Extra Choice Seed WHEAT, RYE, HARLEY and OATS.
you want GOOD CHEAP GOODS, call on me before purchasing,
and save monev.
#®~ROLLIN “JEFFERSON, CLAY FARLEY and Wh, P. HUNT will be
on hand to wait on you, and will take pleasure in showing the stock
whether you buy or not. Very respectfully,
J. H. HAMILTON.
aug22-eod&wtf.
I. JOSEPH.
WHOLESALE GROCERY
"W" £tr*elYOULse.
Telegraphic Price Current Received & Corrected Daily
CLOTHING.
REMOVAL I GRAND OPENING
FALL AND WINTER
CLOTHING,
THORNTON & ACEE,
NO. 83 JUSTy 85
Building, west side Broad St., Columbus, Ga.
o
KEBPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE THAT THEY HAVE FILLED UP THIS LARGE AND ELEGANT
Double Store, and will open on the 6th of October the Largest mod moat Complete Stock of
MENS’, BOYS’ and Children’* CLOThING. end GENTS’ Furnishing Goode, they have ever offered In
this market.
HAT STORE—NO. 85.
VXTlLLopen in same place onr New Stock of HATS end CAPS for Men. Boys and Children; alao, a
VV well assorted Stock of Trunks, Valiaca, Umbrella*, Walking Ctoea, Ac., at price* that will defy
FARM LAND.
Only Remedy for Hard Times.
CHANGE YOUR SURROUNDINGS.
ALL WANTING FRUIT FARMS. ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO THE GROWTH OF THE VINK,
WHERE IT IS AN ESTABLISHED SUCCESS AND PAYS LARGE PROFIT. THE LAND IS
ALSO ADAPTED TO THE GROWTH OF PEACHES, PEARS, APPLES AND SMALL
FRUITS; ALSO, GRAIN, GRASS AND VEGETABLES.
Many hundreds of excellent VINEYARDS, ORCHARDS and FARMS can now
be seen.
The Location is only 34 mile, aouth of Philadelphia, by railroad, in a mild, delightful climate, and
at the very doorß of the New York and Philadelphia markets. Another railroad runs direct to
Now York.
The place is already large, auocossful and prosperous. Churches, schools, and other privileges
are already established. Also, manufactories of Shoes, Clothing. Glass, Straw Goods, and other
things, at which different members ofa family can procure employment.
It has been a health resort for some years past for people suffering from pulmonary affections,
.Asthma, Catarrh, Ague and debility; many thousands have entirely recovered.
Anew brick Hotel has Just been completed, 100 feet front, with back buildings, four stories high,
including French roof, and all modern improvements for the accommodation of vlaltora.
Price of Farm Land $16.00 per Acre, payaDle by installments, within the period of four years. In
this climate, planted out to vines, 10 acre* of land will oount fully as much a* 100 acres further
Persons unacquainted with fruit growing, can become familiar with It In a abort time on account
onc Acre, and Town Luts, in the towns of LandisvlUe and Vineland, also for sale.
While visiting the Centennial Exhibition, Vineland can be visited at email expense.
A paper containing full information, will be sent upon application to
CIIAULEfi K. LANDIS, "Vineland, W. f M free of cost.
The following is an extract from a description, published in the New York Tribune, by the wel
known agriculturist, Solon Robinson: .. ..
All the farmers were of tho “well to do” sort, and some of them, who have turned their attention
to fruits and market gardening, have grown rich. The soil is loam, varying from sandy to clayey,
and surface gently undulating, intersected with small streams and occasional wet meadows, in
which deposits of peat or muck are stored, sufficient to fertilize the whole upland surface, after it
has been exhausted of its natural fertility. %
It is certainly one of the most extensive fertile tracts, in an almost level position, and suitable
condition for pleasant farming, that we know of this side of the Western prairies We found some
of the oldest farms apparently just as profitably productive as when first cleared of forest fifty or a
hundred years ago.
The geologist would soon discover the cause of this continued fertility. The whole country is a
marine deposit, and all through the soil we found evidences of calcareous substances, generally in
the form of indurated calcareous marl, showing many distinct forms of ancient shells, of the tertia
ry formation; and this marly substance is scattered all through the soil, in a very comminuted
form, and in the exact condition most easily assimilated by such plants as the former desires to
ltivate.l