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THE I'OI KTII OF MARCH. WHY GOV. TILDEN WILL NEVER BE INAU GURATED ON THAT DAY. Washington (D. 0.) Star.) “If Tlldea is elected to bo tho next President of tho Unltod States, I'll bet SIOO that he is not sworn in on the 4th of March.” This was the re mark dropped by a Republican in discussing Presidential probabilities with a Democrat, whereat the latter replied: “Great God, does your par ty mean revolution in addition to its other usurpations of law?” “Oh, no; not all. Tilden, if elected, will not bo inaugurated President on the 4th of March, and for the very good rea son that it falls on Sunday.” Such is the fact. Tho official term of Gen. Grant expires at 12 o’clock nocn on Sunday, the 4th day of March, and from that time until the day following, when either Gov. Hayes or Gov Tit den can take the oath, the acting Vice President, Senator T. W. Ferry, of Michigan, will be tho President of the United States. That the next President will not be sworn in on Sunday has already been settled by historcial precedent. The Constitu tion providesjthat President and Vico President of the U. States shall hold office during the term of four years, but no provision was made by the framers of that instrument when tho four year’s term should commence. By act of Congress, passed September 13, 178$—the Constitution at that time having been ratified by a sufficient number of States— the time set for the inauguration of the first President of the United States and the commencement of the working of the new constitution was the first Wednesday in March, 1783, that being the sth of March. In fact, however, the inauguration of Presi dent Washington did not tako place until Wednesday, April 30, eight weeks after the designated time. In more than one history it has been erroneously stated that the Constitu tion went Into effect and the inaura tlon took place on the 4th of March, that being neither the day appointed nor the actual day of either event. Before the second term of President Washington the day for commencing the term of office was changed The act of March 1, 1792, provided that the term of four years for which a President and Vico President shall be elected shall, in all cases, com mence the 4th day of March next succeeding the day on whiehithe votes of the electors shall have been given. The 4th of March, 1793, on which by law tho second term of President Washington commenced, fell on a Sunday. There is no record stating exactly tho day on which Washing ton took the oath of office, but from his known character, and from the course of after proceedings in similar cases, there is little doubt his second inauguration was on Monday, March 5. The next occurrence of the 4th of March in a Presidential year falling ♦ on a Sunday was in 1821, when Presi dent Monroe commenced his second term. The inauguration was on Mon day,the sth. The| National Intelligencer of March 6, describes the scene, and said the oath was administered by Chief Justice Marshall. The pro ceedings took place in the House of Representatives. The third occurr ence of this kind was in 1849, when President Taylor was inaugurated. In this instance, also, the ceremonies took place on Monday, the sth of March, instead of Sunday, the 4th. There is no special law bearing on the subject, but the proceedings fol low the general rule that for legal purposes Sunday is a dies non, and Saturday, the 3d of March, therefore only ends when Monday begins. This rule is followed in Congression al proceedings, where it has happen ed that Saturday’s sitting has been prolonged until Monday, the records showing no evidence of part of the groceedings haying taken place on unday. Every seventh Presidential term the 4th of March, on which the term should commence, falls upon Sunday. .Unless there should be a change in the duration of the term the coincidence will not again occur until the year 1905. The ThanksKiTlnff Proclamation. By the President of the United States of America—A Proclamation— From year to year we have been accus tomed to pause in our daily pursuits and set apart a time to offer thanks to Almigh ty God for the special blessings He has vouchsafed to us, with our prayers for a continuance therof. We have at tjiis time equal reason to be thankful for His con tinued protection, and for the many ma terial blessings which His bounty has be stowed. In addition to these favors acord ed to us as individuals, we have especial occasion to express our hearty thanks to Almighty God, that by His provi dence and guidance our Government, established a century ago, has been ena bled to fulfill the purpose of its founders, in offering an asylum to the people of every race “securing civil and religious liberty to all within its borders, and meting out to every individual alike just equality before the law. It is moreover especially our duty to offer our humble prayers to the Fatheriff all mercies fora continu uance of Efts divine favor to us as a nation and as individuals. By reason of all these considera tions, I, Ulysses S. Grant, President of Ihe United States, do recommend to the people of the United States to devote the thirtieth day of November next toaa expression of their thanks and prayers to Almighty God, and laying aside their daily avocations and ail secular occupations, to as semble in their respective places of worship and observe such day as a day of thanksgiving and rest. In witness whereof, I have here unto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the City of Washington, this the 25th day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and first. U. S. Grant. By the President: Hamilton Fish, Secretary of State. From a speech by B. B. Hilton in the Weekly Floridian. 1 Why Florida Will Give 1U Electoral Vote for TUUen. Now What are the facts as regards this county of lieon, in which is the capital of the State ? In 1860, on prop erty .appraised at $8,873,095, there were assessed, to meet the expenses of the State and county governments, $19,712.80. In 1875, on property re duced to $2,346,067 fsay two-thirds,), there were assessed for the same pur -558,658.69. With what result? To say nothing of the property sold to meet tax assessments, which its own ers could not pay, and bought by in dividuals, the records of the Comp troller’s office (from which the above figures were taken) show, as I am in formed, that more than 40,000 acres, comprising much of the finest land in the county or in the State, former ly valued at nearly a million dollars, have actually been confiscated by the taxing powers; and no buyer appear ing on the sale day to pay the taxes and take the lands, they are now held by the State. 1 .. _— . ♦ . HwUim roy’a Corset., New and oomplete line of Alpacas, Bril iiantines, Black Cashmeres and Bomba zines, at J. 8. Jones. Sep. LAWYERS. w ■ Xj. t Attorney at Law, Hamilton, Go. WILL practice In the conntiea of the Chatta hoochee Clreuit. fobs ly KEESE CRAWFORD. J. M. Mi NKILL. Crawford & McNeill, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law, 12M 12rood St., Columbus, <a. jail 15 tf _ GRIGSBY E, THOMAS, Attorney at Law Columbus, (>'. Office over 0. £. Hochstrasser’B. janl’J tf HAM'L B. HATCHER. R. U. OOXTCBIUB. HATCHEIt & GOETCHIUS Attorney! and Couuaellora at Law. Practice in State anil Federal Courts. Office —67 Broad itieet, over Wittich A Kin el's Jewelry Store. [aepl ly PEAIIOIIY’ A ItItAXXOX', Attorney s ut Law, Have moved their Office to corner ot Broad and Randolph streets, over Store of R, S. Crane. Octl-dlm Thomas J. Chappell, Attorney at Law, OFFICE OVER 119 BROAD STREET, Columbus, tin. niarch2 tf HINES DOZIER, Attorney at Law- Hamilton, tin. liriLL practice in tho Chattahoochee Cir or anywhere else. Mr. G. A. B. Dozier will lie found in my office on and after October Ist. 1875, and will ageist in all collections and office work entrusted. sep2s ly CAREY J. THORNTON Wm. F. WILLIAMS. Thornton & Williams, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, AND REAL ESTATE AGENTS. OFFICE FP STAIRS OVER THE STORE OF C. E. HOCHSTRASSEK, Broad street. Will practice in tho counties of Harris, Talbot, Taylor, Marion, Chattahoochee and Stewart, and in the Supremo Court of the State, District and Circuit Courts of the United States; also in the counties of Lee and Russell, Ala. Will also give special attention to the purchase and sale of Real Estato, Examination of Titles and Conveyancing. Also, to Renting and Collec tion of Rents. uovli tf LIONEL C. LEU , Jr., Attorney and Counsellor at I>H w. Commissioner of Deeds N. Y. and other States. Office over Georgia Tome Bank. ESTATES.—SpeciaI attention to keeping accu rate accounts, vouchers, kci., and making an nual returns for Guardians, Administrators and Executors. sep29-ly R. J. MOSES, Attorney at l.nvv. OFFICE over Georgia Home Insurance Com pany. Office hours from Ist October to Ist June, 10 to 4 r. m. sep!9 ly Joseph F. Pom, Attorney X Counsellor at Lnw. OFFICE west side Broad street over store of W. H. Kobarts Ai Cos. Practices in State and Federal Courts. Advice and services tendered to Administrators, Executors, Guardians, Ac. Spe cialty made of Conveyancing, Examining Titles, fcc„ in Georgia, or anywhere in the United States. All business promptly attended to. feb7 dtf THORNTON & GRIMES, Attorney* at Law. OFFICE over Abell & Co.’s, corner of Broad and St. Clair streets, plumbus, Ga. Jnl6 If J. D. Ram bo. W. W Mackall. RAMBO & MACKALL, Attorneys at Law, Office in Burras’ Building, Columbns, Ga. mhl oodAwly o. cALHOinsr, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 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 is unsurpassed by any lawyer in the State. oct2l tf THE TIMES JOB OFFICE, Columbus, Ca. Is prepared to execute in tlie best manner and at short notice, JOB PRINTING of every description, such ns BILL HEADS, LETTER HEADS, NOTE HEADS, MONTHLY STATEMENTS BUSINESS CARDS. VISITING CARDS, POSTAL CARDS, SHIPPING TAGS, ENVELOPES, CIRCULARS, PARTY INVITATIONS, WEDDING INVITATIONS, BIILS LADING BOOKS, R. R. RECEIPT BOOKS, &c., &c., &c. Great Reduction in Fine Photographs AT G T. WILLIAMS’ €TALI,LRY r (OVER CARTER’S DRUG STORE J All styles and sizes fink photographs reduced considerable from former TRICES; puttlUß ttuo hutihml PHOTOGRAPHS in tho reach of all. Call ami examlno NEW STYLES and TRICES, aud you will bo auro and havo your picture takan at tbis GALLERY. Taking Children and Copying Pictures a Specialty. One visit will satisfy any one that no better PICTURES can be had than at this OALLERY. Remember tho place is over Carter's Drug Btore. You are respectfully solicited to call. oc m tf INSURANCE. INSUBE YOUR PROPERTY WITH THE GEORGIA HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, Oolumtous, Ga. A HOME COMPANY, seeking the patronage ot HOME PEOPLE! "’"favorable rates made for 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. Offico lathe GEORGIA HOME BUILDING. INSURE YOUR GIF HOUSES AND CONTENTS.- • * All my old Customers of Years Past aud all others wlio 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. July 29 if d&w CLOTHING REMOVAL § GRAND OPENING FALL AND WINTER • CLOTHING, THORNTON <fc AGEE, NO. S3 JxJSY) S3 Rooneyj Building, west • side Broad St., Columbus, Ga. j o Respectfully announce that they have filled up this large and elegant Double Store, and will open on the 6th of October the Largest and most Complete Stock of MENS’, BOYS’ and Children's CLOThING, and GENTS’ Furnishing Goods, they have ever offered in this market. HAT STORE—NO. 85. WILT, open in same place our New Stock of HATS and CAPS for Men. Boys and Children; also, well assorted Stock of Trunks, Valises, Umbrellas, Walking Canes, Ac., at prices that will defy competition. Give uh a call. Octl-rihm M. and. hood & co.. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS, 03 Broad St., Columbus, Ga., /ieagffe 11AVK IK TOBE A I.AItaE AXD OAHKEULLY I Fresh Drugs, Medicines, and Pure Chemicals, with which they are prepared to supply their former patrons, and the public AT WHOLESALE OR RETAIL, at prices that cannot fail to insure satisfaction. Let no one wanting any article in our line buy elsewhere before seeing our goods and knowing our prices. All articles sold are guaranteed PUEE. ’ m PAINTS ! PAINTS !! We 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. Window Glass and Putty at lowest prices. Parties at a distance will be furnished SASH when desired. —* — -o— — . t 4 Home Made Fertilizers! Early in the Season we 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 use of these Chemicals for the past six years justifies us in saying we are prepared to give valuable information with regard to the Composting for the various crops grown in this country. M. D. HOOD & CO. ' "WeamPower PrlnTerT f COIitJHBUS, OA., 18 WELL SUPPLIED WITH MATERIAL, AND Experienced Workmen omployed in each De partment. Orders fo<r work of any description filled witb dispatch, and at most reasonable rates. 6eorgla and Alabama Legal Blanks Of every description on hand, or a ted to or der at short notice. Hoceipt BooltN FOR RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS Always in stock: aho printed to order when de sired. WRAPPING PAPER AND BAGS. A largo quantity of various sizes and weights Manilla Wrapping Paper and Bags, suitable for Merchants, now in stock, which lam selling low in any quantity desired, either printed or plain *ar Prices and Specimens of Work furnishe on application. TIION. GILBERT, Randol]l> street, ColiutihiiH, Ga. janl tf T. S. SPEAR, No. 10 1 Broad St.- Columhus, Ga. Watches, Jowelry and Clocks Repaired promptly All orders will receive prompt attention. _ Remington Sewing Machine Deoot. H. I. KIMBALL HOUSE, ATLANTA, GA. ON ami after the 15th of this month,(May) rates of this Hotel will be THREE DOLLARS per DAY. Single Meals, 7acts; For Couples, per Month, $75. Special rates for Families. No charge for Bag gage to and from Depot. 45T Elevator runs at all hours. GEORGE M’GINLEY, jri:i 4m Proprietor. 11 A TrilTO obtalned hl the United M ft 8 B" gw 8 \ States,Canada, and Europe. I cl I Lll 8 U terms as low as those of any other reliable house. Correspondence invited in the English and foreign languages, with inven tors, Attorneys at Law, and other Solicitors, es pecially with those who have had their cases re jected in the hands of other attorneys. In re jected cases our fees aro reasonable, and no charge is made unlee wo aro eucceeßl'ul. IAKII rElTtfinO If you want a Patent, BIU llr A8 I ||k\ Biud us a model or 811 V Lll I UllVl sketch and a full de scription of your imention. We will make an examination at the Patent Office, and if wo tH"* it patentable, will send you papers and advice, and prosecute your case. Our lee will be in or dinary cases, $25. A mrmr Oral or written in all matters AUVIbt FRFF volitions, I |ILL References:—Hon. M. D. Leggett, Ex-Commis sioner of Patents, Cleveland, Ohio;0. H. Kelley, esq., flec’y National Grange, Louisville, Ky.; Commodore Dan’l Amraen, U. 8. N. fc Washington, D. C. 4SrSend Stamp for our “Guido for obtaining Patents,’’ a book of 50 pagCß. Address:—lxOrtS BAGGER fc CO., Solici tors of Patents. nov2s tf Washington, D. C. NO NAME! j 14 Marietta, Atlanta,^Ga. gjun29 4m Santhini Never fails to restore Gray Ilair to its original o our in a few weeks. Pure, harmless, effective I’fuuared i>y XANTHINE CO.. Iticnmond. V Hold by Purcell, I/add k Co.,Richmond, Va., and druggists and country merchants. Price $ I per bottle. This incomparable preparation for the JTalr is commanded to the public on its OWII merits. It prevents the Hair from falling off, producing a rapid and healthy growth; eradicates scurf and dandruff, and cures diseases of tho 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 tho only hair dressing I have ever used which haa removed the dandruff from the scalp and made my 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 Itev. Mr. Cameron, Minister of Presbyte rian Church South.] Mossy Creek. Tekn, Aug. 22, 1876. Xanthine 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 cpnffdeatly, cheerfully, knowingly recommend it. WILLIAM CAMERON. Sold by M. I>. HOOD & CO„ Wholesale ana Retail Druggists, july!B eod&wSm Columbus, Ga. GROCERIES CENTENNIAL STORES •W. .A. SWIFT, PItOPIt IETO U. These new stores are now open and filled with a FULL AND COMPLETE STOCK OF Groceries#Domestic Dry Goods, Which will be sold at the Lowest < ash ltates. J.JACON, FLOUR, ami FINE LIQUORS A SPECIALTY. BAGGING for aal. at llto.; TIES at He. Mb. T. J. HUNT (formerly of Harrla) aud Mip SOULH REDD, of Columbut, will give their ape dal attention to this department. , , n. rr r THE HEW CENTENNIAL WAGON YARD, JUST COMPLETED, is also connootcd with the establishment. No expense has been spared to make it attractive both in comfort and security for the traveling public. Mr. ELIJAH MULLINS, of Harris, has charge, and will do all in his power for tho comfort of its patrons. I repect fully ask from those visiting the city to atrial of v.lo NEW WAGON YARD, and Bollcit the patron ago of the trading community to my stock of GROCERIES. W. A. SH IFT, Proprietor. BopS-tf. ; J. H. II Will,TuV Junction Franklin, Warren & Oglethorpe Sts., COLUMBUS, GA. I AM NOW REPLENISHING MV STOCK OF UMK Ullll*, FRO VISIONS nutl STAPLE LOOKS,: For the FALL and WINTER Trade, consisting iu part ot: BAGGING, GOOD and HEAVY, 2 1-4 lbs., 10 to 15c. IRON TIES, best patents, 5 to 7 l-20. BACON and BULK MEATS. LARD, CHOICE LEAF, in Tcs. Kegs and Buckets. SUGARS, all grades. MOLASSES, SYRUPS, COFFEES and TEAS. CORN, OAIB, 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 < lM>lo Wceil WHEAT, It YE, It A It LEY awl OATS. jsrTf you want GOOD CHEAP GOODS, call on mo before purchasing, and save monev. jSiO-ROLLIN ’JEFFERSON, CLAY FARLEY and W t m. P. HUNT will bo on hand to wait on you. and will tako pleasure in showing the stock whether you buy or not. Very respectfully, J. H. HAMILTON. aug22-eod&wtf. I. JOSEPH, WHOLESALE GROCERY Warehouse. Telegraphic Price Current Received & Corrected Daily FARM LAND- Only Remedy for Hard Times. CHANGE YOUR SURROUNDINGS. ALL WANTING FRUIT FARMS, ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO THE GROWTH OF THE VINE WHERE IT IS AN ESTABLISHED BUCCESS AND PAYS LARGE PROFIT. THE LAND IS ALSO ADAPTED TO THE GROWTH OF PEACHES, TEARS, 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 miles south of Philadelphia, by railroad, in a mild, delightful climate, and at the very doors of the New York and Philadelphia markets. Another railroad runs direct to New York. - - - ■ ’ The place is already large, successful 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,jyith back building*, four stories high, > including French roof, and aU modern improvements for tne accommodation of visitors. Price of Farm Land $25.00 per Acre, payable by installments, within the period of four years. In this climate, planted out to vines, 20 acres oiland will count fuUy as much as 100 acres further Persons unacquainted with fruit growing, can becomo familiar with it in a short time on account of surroundings. • '. , , . . , _ „ , Five Acre, One Aero, and Town Lots, in the towns of LandisviUo aud 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 CIIAItUES 04. I.A VIU*, Vineland, IV. J., free of cost. The following is an extract from a description, published in the New York Tribune, by the wol known agriculturist, Solon Robinson: : , ; I All the farmers wero of the “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 aud occasional wet meadows, in which deposits oi peat or muck are stored, sufficient to fertilize the whole upland surface, after it has beon exhausted of its natural fertility. It is certainly one of the most extensive fertile tracts, in an almost level position, and suitablo condition for pleasant farming, that we kriotv of this side of the Western prairies. Wo found some of the oldest farms apparently just as profitably productive as when first chiared of forest fifty or a hundred years ago. asp a Tho geologist would soon discover the cause of this continued fertility. The whole country is a marine deposit, and all thrpugh 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 tho exact condition most easily assimilated by such plants as ths farmer desires to cultivate. wiMPORTANT!- M. JOSEPH, [SUCCESSOR TO JOSEPH & BRO.] Wholesale and detail DEALER IN STAPLE & FANCY DRY GOODS, Hats, Notions, Shoes, &c. 89 BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS, GA. IS NOW OFFERING THE MOST EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT Of OHV GOODS ev.r shown in this City, which was bought CHEAP FOR CASH before the late advance; and which be proposes to sell at the very lowest figures. He respectfully solloftaa ckretol examination of his stock, feeling confident of hi" ability to please purchaser, wit), bis9WM *d, PBIOES. WHs has organised a regular LADIES' DEPARTMENT, in which will be found all kinds of LADIES’ BEADY-MADE DRESSES, especially to meet the wants bf the Ladles, and he asks for it a liberal patronage. Inthis Dpart meut he has LADY CLERKS to preside, ga*FACTORY GOODS in sJI their variety he keep, in LARGE QUANTITY, as cheap as the cheapest. v . . . . „ garlic now oocnpie. the store well known sa tho Redo A Jofiwsow stand. Hfifi-A. fh!l oorp of polite and attentive Clerks employed. In addition to bis former Clerks, he haa engaged of MR. O. J. PEACOCK, a merchant of taste and experience, who will always bo glad t frienda In his new quarters. 8 * u