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THE DAILY TIMES.
JOHN 11. H4BTIX, ... Mtltr.
Ooiuiubn*< On.,
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20.1876.
LARGEST CIRCULATION
In (hf GowMlca .l(!|p#t to and Trading
at ('ulumbtn,
A Washington letter to the Springfield
Republican says that Blaine’s investiga
tion must surely go on, nnd that In the
end Blaine will have to succomb. The
writer continues: "His chickens are
coming homo to roost, rapidly, and just
os soon ns the ice is once broken, the men
who know him will flock into the witness
box from all quarters. He lias conic back
to Washington terribly worried, having
failed in Boston to pledge Warren Fisher
to silence. I look for nothing less than
ids expulsion from the Senate and his de
feat In the Maine Legislature.”
Indiana U Ucd-1101.
That wasa sentiment with the right
ring to it uttered by George W. Ju
lian at the meet ing of the Democratic
State Central Committee on Wednes
day last at Indianapolis. "I want, to
have no affiliation with Democrats,”
said he, “if they ureeo pusillanimous
as to allow their victory to be wrest
ed from them.” This grand old In
dianan’s heart was cheered by such
an assurance as could not bo mistak
en. The Democrats of Indiana have
asserted their position, and they in
tend to stand by it with their lives.—
Evansville Courier.
[Julian was formerly a bitter abo
litionist, but with the abolition of
slavery he considered that the work
of his paity was ended, and he has of
late acted with the Democrats in op
position to the usurpations and cor
ruptions of the Radical party.]
Houth Cakolina.—The Democrats
of South Carolina are proceeding in
an orderly and peaceable manner to
establish their right to tho State gov
ernment. Having made their claim
in due form and presented their case
in its strength, they can afford to
await the judgment of tho country.
They will provoke no conflict, but
there is reason to apprehend that
Chamberlain, conscious that his
cause cannot stand f lic test of time
and investigation, will precipitate a
conflict, relying on his fast friend at
Washington to sustain him with the
military power of tho United States.
We And tho following, on this point,
in a special dispatch of the 18th from
Columbia to tho New York Herald:
“It Is understood that ns soon as the
bill to prevent and punish persons at
tempting to set up a State government in
opposition to tho legal Slim; government
is passed by the Mackey House and Sen
ate, Chamberlain will issue a proclama
tion requiring such persons to disperse
within lure© days. If the provisions of
proclamation are not complied with, he,
will then order liis special constabulary
to arrest sucli persons and have them com
mitted for trial. Of course the first man
to he arrested would be Hampton. Cham
berlain knows Ids arrest would be resisted
and a conflict inaugurated which would
bring iu the interposition of tho Federal
troops, ostensibly to preserve peace, but
really to protect his negro special consta
bles in enforcing order and making ar
rests. In this way it is expected that a
serious riot or conflict, in which blood
will l.e sited und lives lost, would result,
and the iWixt move will then be a decla
ration of martial law by the President
and tho appointment of Chamberlain as
Military Governor.”
Who (.evernor (. cover I*.
Chicago Time*.]
Lafayette orover, Governor of Ore
gon, is a native of Oxford county,
Maine, graduated at Bowdoin Col
lege was admitted to the bar iu 18D0,
and soon alter removed to Oregon,
where he lias resided ever since. In
the Pacific States ho is a man of
mark, having served the public long
and faithfully. Governor and United
States Senator-elect, tie has served
in the local Legislature, lias been
Prosecuting Attorney und Auditor of
Accounts, was a Commissioner to ad
just the claims of citizens of Oregon
against the United Slates,a Commis
sioner to estimate Indian war claims
against the United States, an active
member of the Convention to form a
Constitution for Oregon, aud'was its
first Representative in Congress. An
Eastern editor with full knowledge
of the man thus writes: “He has al
ways been a Democrat of tho old
stamp), us was his father Dr. Grover,
who was one of the most prominent
and useful men of the early history
of Maine. Trained in the school of
strict constructionists, who believe
that public questions involving Con
stitutional interpretation are to be
decided not by whim or caprice, or
to gratify personal or party friends,
lie is a man who would go to the
stake of matyrdom before swerving
from the plain [milt of duty. With
such a record, and with such repeat
ed indorsements of his ability and
ohraoter, his opinions are entitled to
tho highest respect.”
Copied by request from tho Macon Telegraph. \
Tho Columbus Enquirer scores
Gov. Smith roundly for re-appoint
ing Col. R. L. Mott, of thfit city,
"one of the four Trustees of the
Stato Lunatic Asylum,” at Milledge
ville, on the ground that Mott is a
loading Radical. Wo learn that, with
a few abnormal exceptions, it has
ever been tho practice to have both
political parties represented In the
management of this Asylum, which
consists of five—tile appointing par
ty, of course, reserving a controlling
majority to itself.
An appointment of this character
is in the nature of a committee of a
Legislative body where the uniform
practice is to give the minority a rep
resentation. This practice is founded
equally in justice and sound public
policy, and we trust will always be
respected by Democrats.
The Enquirer denounces all such
appointments as a sort of moral trea
son to Democracy. Now, wo under
stand the great business of the
Democracy is to establish and main
tain a sound, honest and benellcient
government, on well established prin
ciples of public administration. Not
one of these principles calls for the
proscription of political opponents
trom all interest, care and concern
in the public administration. It is
Democratic duty not only to do right,
but to make reasonable provisions to
satisfy the opposition that all is right.
A universal and merciless proscrip
tion from all influence or direction
in public affairs, would be as ill
judged as tyrannical.
KSome of our cotemporaries, in giving
utterance to their indignation at Grant's
maudlin confidences witli the agents of
the Associated Press, temper their disgust
with a degree of deference for his high
position. Grant has sunk the President
in the partisan, nnd is entitled to no such
forbearance.
HON. B. H. HIM,.
Several of our Georgia ootompora
ries are hastily, and we hope unnec
essarily, excited by eouio remarks
attributed to Hon. Benj. 11. Hill in a
reported interview with a represent
ative of the New York Herald. Allu
sion, unfavorable to Mr. Hill, is
made to this interview in a Wash
ington dispatch to tho New Y’ork
World, which wo copy elsewhere.
When we bear in mind the fact t hat
there are very few such reports of
interviews witli distinguished men
on important political topics, of
which they do not deny the correct
ness of a portion when published,
wo will perceive the injustice of
hastily condemning Mr, Hill in this
instance. The sensational journalis
tic interviewer generally puts any
peculiar or startling views which the
elicits in the very strongest light,
and frequently grossly overdoes his
work. Wo are convinced that when
Mr. Iliil himself speaks in un unmis
takable manner, it will be found
that he is one of the very strongest
champions of the right of Gov. Tildeu
to the Presidential chair in the
Union, and probably the most out
spoken champion from the South.
Wo surmise thatit will be found that
he only expressed a preference for
Huyes over Grant, in the event of the
Northern Democracy acting in so
pusillanimous a manner as to per
mit Tilden to bo defeated by force
employed by tho administration.
We are strengthened in this belief
by a special dispatch from Washing
ton to tho Savannah News, which
says that “Mr. Bon Hill is announced
fora speech on Tuesday, in which he
will define his position and correct
any erroneous impressions created
by recent publications.” We also
And presumptive evidence to the
samo effect in the very remark to
which our contemporaries take
strongest exception, viz: that "lie
regards tho election of Hayes as a
victory over the ultraism of the Re
publican party.” Substitute nomina
tion for “election” in this sentence,
and wo think that Mr. IMll was near
ly correct. Were not his supporters
more moderate Republicans than
those who supported Blaine and
Morton, his chief opponents? Who
would not now, if forced to the alter
native, prefer Hayes to Morton or
Blaine? And in the alternative
which Mr. Hill was doubtless con
templating-a choice between Hayes
and Grant a choice imposed upon
us, if presented at all, by the re
creancy of Northern Democrats
which Mr. Hill contemns -is a repre
sentative Southern man to be blamed
because he prefers Hayes ? Are we
so much in love with military despo
tism which Grant enforces over the
Southern States upon every occasion
—even making occasions when lie
wants them - that we prefer a con
tinuance of his rule,-or another ad
ministration controlled by counsel
lors such as his, to that of anew
man who owed his nomination chief
ly to tho more moderate portion of
his party?—who, if he gets thd posi
tion ot all, will get it under such cir
cumstances and in the face of such
opposition and excitement that lie
will ho oompelled to abandon the
worst portion of Grant’s policy ?
We confess that we did, a few weeks
ago, feel such indignation over the
frauds by which it was sought to
count in Hayes, that we thought it
might be better even to let Grant
take the position by force. But lie
had not then so clearly revealed his
purpose to defy Congress and the
people and make himself complete
master of the situation. Ho had not
concentrated troops at Washington
and announced iris purpose to
employ many more, even to call
upon [the State militia, if necessary,
to enforce his will iu the matter.
This is nothing else than a
military despotism, and whether it
aims to install Hayes or prevent the
installation oT both Hayes and Til
den and thus open the way for a pro
longation of Giantism, the result will
be brought about directly by the mil
itary authority in contempt of law
and the popular will. From a mili
tary despot grasping power by such
means, the South could have nothing
to hope.
CONDENSKD CEftltlUA NIiHS.
—Col. A. S. Cutts was elected Mayor of
Amerlous on Wednesday Jast. Tho vote
stood—Cutts 319, J. B Fildor 288.
—At the late Methodist Conference, re
ports were road to the effect that Weely
oan Female College at Maoon, and Emory
at Oxford, were both in a flourishing con
dition.
—Capt. W. W. Paine lias boom nomina
ted by tho Democrats of Chatham county
as their candidate for Representative to
fill tlio vacancy occasioned by tho resigna
tion of Dr. Lawton.
—The Democrats of Randolph county
havo made tho following nominations:
Sheriff, L. A. Smith; Tax Collector, T. A.
Goodrum; Clerk of the Superior Court,
M. 0. Parkerson; County Treasurer, Jno.
F. Kiddoo; Ordinary, John F. Redding;
Surveyor, N. T. Crozier; Coroner, James
Coleman.
—The Savannah JVetrs reports tho sud
den death in that city of two cows, within
two hours after eating straw from a mat
tress. It was at first Informed that the
Straw was from a mattress removed from
tlio city hospital, but afterwards learned
that this was incorrect.
—Cotton seed sell at only forty cents a
hundred pounds—which we believe is
about ten cents a bushel—at Thomasville.
There ought to bo mills for making cot
ton seed oil and cake iu every county of
southern and middle Georgia. They
would treble the value of the cotton seed.
—The West Point Press is informed that
a freedman and his wife living on tho
place of Mr. E. W. Hudson, near Long
Cane, on returning from their work the
other day, found two of their children,
aged nine and three years, respectively,
dead—one with throat out, the other
having been knocked on the head. A
iwgro boy about If years of age, was seen
to issue from the woods about the time
the parents came home, and was arrested
on suspicion. If guilty, he deserves the
severest penalty of the law.
TIIK KAUH'AIi BIU NCAItK.
Thtty Fiir that tho People Will Meet
Force with Force.
Washington Special to Cincinnati Commercial
(Republican).]
Advices from all parts of the North
and West establish, beyond question,
the exlstenoe of a secret political
society, composed exclusively of
Democrats, and having for its pur
pose the inauguration of Tilden
peacefully if possible, by force if
necessary. The administration was
evidently first apprised of this start
ling fact yesterduy morning, and a
conference was at once called ut the
White House, at which the President,
Secretary Cameron, J. I. Davenport,
of New York, and others whose
names do not appear, were present.
Later in the duy Senator Morton was
sent for and joined the conference.
So far the evidence of the existence
of this organization shows that, it is
in its greatest strength iu Indiana,
New York and Ohio, and that
it is spreading rapidly ttirougti
uil the Northern States. Demo
cratic Congressmen are daily
iu receipt of letters from
tlit-ir constituents breathing the
most, determined spirit of resistance
to Hayes’ inauguration, and asserting
that tlio Democrats of the North are
ready to respond to any summons
that may be made to sustain Tilden’s
claim to t.he Presidency. Letters
have also been received here from
leading Democrats of the North, men
of national reputation, assuring the
leaders in Congress that the rank and
Hie of the party are terribly in earn
est and will fight to the bitter end to
secure the fruits of the victory ttiey
claim to have gained at tho Novem
ber election. Some of these letters
deelare that, if ueoessary, Washingto
will be filled and surrounded at the
time of the canvass of the Electoral
vote in February with armed Demo
crats. It is deelured by those best
informed in the matter, that 500,000
men, armed and equipped, can be
ready at ten days’ notice to insure
the success of tho Tilden party.
The Ohio delegation in Congress
held meetings last night and to-day,
to discuss the situation, at which let
ters from their people, referring to
the supreme duty of Democrats in
the present crisis—namely, to secure
Tilden’s inauguration at any cost
were read and referred. Each Con
gressman present had received one
or more such letters. The result of
the conference was a recommendation
that the Democrats of Ohio hold a
mass convention on the Bth of Janu
ary next, to give voice to their wishes
in tho emergency.
John G. Thompson lias been in tel
egraphic communication with the
members of tlio Slate Central Com
mittee this evening. He is quoted as
saying that the meeting will be held,
and that it will be attended by one
hundred thousand people. The Dem
ocrats in Congress have noticeably
altered in their behavior witlrin the
last twenty-four hours. They recame
quite unostentatious when they found
that tiie Southerners were not dis
posed to go to extremes, and their
present swagger is accounted for by
the unexpected assurances lately re
ceived that the Northern Democrats
aro getting ready for tho light, if
necessary to secure Tildeu's inaugu
ral,ion.
It is said that Senator Morton re
ceived a dispatch yesterday from
Lieut. Gov. Sexton, stating that'the
Democrats of Indiana were organiz
ing to secure the inauguration of Til
den by forcible means, if it should
not bo quietly acquiesced in by the
Republicans. The Democrats have
to admit that their party is organiz
ing, but they say there is nothing
secret about it that it is" merely the
“uprising of a free people,” who will
not consent to be defrauded of their
rights. They seem anxious to take
from the movement all the appear
ance of a dark-lantern conspiracy.
Indeed, they urge that tho Republi
cans are the conspirators, who, if
they are permitted to inaugurate
Hayes, will have taken the first step
toward tlio overthrow of our free
Government.
The Southern Democrats still re
fuse to be influenced l>y the inflam
matory talk and bravado of their
Northern brethren. They will not
permit themselves to be drawn into
anything looking toward war. Mr.
Lamar, of Mississippi, says that lie
has every confidence that the two
Houses will agree upon the manner
in which the votes shall be counted,
and that the people will promptly,
quietly and peacefully acquiesce in
tlio announced result.
It begins to look as though Mor
ton’s proposition, that the assent of
the two houses shall be required to
throw out the vote of a State, will be
adopted.
Tire Administration has received
evidence showing that there is a
great deal of excitement in tho West
over tlio Presidential election, and
that with reference to the threaten
ing attempts of the Democrats to uso
force to carry out their purposes, as
surances have been received demon
strating amply that the patriotic
spirit of the people is aroused, and
that tiie Administration will bo fully
sustained and protected by the peo
ple in its determination to use every
means available to accomplish the
inauguratioh of the successful candi
date, whoever he may be. There is
undoubted assurance that tho people
will not sustain the Democrats in
their claim of success, based as it is
on the Oregon trick.
There is no excitement in Wash
ington, although the points of this
dispatch are discussed to some extent
in certain circles. It is shrewdly
suspected that the conspiracy sensa
tion is the last grand effort, of the
Democrats to frighten somebody.
THE CANVASSING COWER.
From ihe Albany Argus, Dec. 14.]
In a special message to tho Senate,
February Bth, 1865, President Lincoln
said: “The two Houses of Congress,
convened uudorthe twelfth article of
the Constitution, havo complete pow
er to exclude from counting all elec
toral votes deemed by them to be il
legal.” This is expounded by the
Evening Journal as follows :
Of course Mr. Lincoln held, as
everybody else did, that Congress
had power to determine that such
States were not in the Union with
their full functions, and that any
vote purporting to come from any
one of them could be thrown out.
Nobody pretends to deny that Con
gress can determine whether a State
is fully in the Union or uot. Bat
that is a very different thing from
assuming to say when it is that its
vote shall not be counted.
President Lincoln’s broad proposi
tion is that tiie two Houses have the
power to exclude illegal votes, from
whatever cause such illegality may
arise. If the vote of the Democratic
Elector who has the certificate of the
Governor of Oregon is excluded it
must be on the ground that, such vote
is illegal. If the vote of the Demo
cratic candidate for Elector in Ver
mont who claims the right to vote
notwithstanding he has no certifi
cate, is excluded, it must be on the
ground that said vote is illegal. If
the vote of the Electors from Louisi
ana who were chosen by a majority
of the votes is excluded it must be ou
the ground that their vote is illegal,
and that the Electors appointed by
j the Returning Board are the legal
Electors of the Htate.
The power to exclude illegal votes
unquestionably exist somewhere.
Tiie question is, in whose hands is
that power lodged. The martyr-Pres
ident, who is alone named by all Re
publicans witli respect- for many of
thorn have no rtuqieot whatever for
Grant- says that power resides in
“the two. Houses of Congress.”
Votes may be illegal, because
“States were not in the Union with
full functions.” Votes may be ille
gal, also, for many other reasons.
Surely, illegal votes have been cast
forFloridu, Louisiana, Oregon, Houth
Catollnaand Vermount. The ques
tion is: “Where is the power lodged
tol determine what votes are
legal und whut votes are illegal?
President Lincoln says in “tho two
houses of Congress.” And so
says every honest man.
The power to count tiie vote is a
ministerial function. The power to
determine what votes shall be count
ed and what votes not counted is a
judicial function. Except in the. States
of Florida, South Carolina and Louis
iana -if those States he exceptions—
this judicial function has never been
lodged in a board or an executive of
ficer, or u presiding officer. It is a
power which from its very nature al
ways belongs either to a legislative
or to a judicial body.
No one claims that the vote of the
State shall not be counted. What is
claimed is, that neither the Senate
nor its presiding officer lias tho pow
er to decide what is tiie vote of a
State.
In the ease under consideration,
President Lincoln savs this power be
longs to "the two Houses of Con
gress.” If Vice President, Ferry shall
usurp that power he will deserve to
be impeached.
—Two hundred Georgia lawyers are
applying for about fourteen solicctor
ships.
IT IS NO SECRET.
I HAVE arrived with a fine lot of
Kentucky HORSES and MULSfc. 1
intend to sell them, so call at Gammei’B iJLJLI
Stables and take your choice.
decQQ II JIM HOY!)
Springer’s Opera House.
Thursilay Hveiiiug, Bee, 21.
in' t ,
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An Evening with the Spirits
BY
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Spirit Bauds, Faces nnd Farms, are
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terialized. The Great Iron Cage and
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SCALE OF PRICES:
Parquet and Dress Circle 75c,
Gallery 50c.
extra charge for reserved Seats; to be
had at chalftu’s Book Store.
decSO 2t
FIREWORKS PROHIBITED.
rpHE following ordinance© is published for in
formation of all concerned, to-wit;
"The setting off of any Sky Rockets, Roman
Candles, large Fire Crackers or Torpedoes, or
Bvlloous, at any places within the corporate lim
its of the city, excei*! north of Franklin street
and south of Thomas street, is hereby prohibit
ed duriug the Christmas Holidays,under penalty
of fine or imprisonment, atjthe discretion of the
Mayor; aud the Police are specially instructed to
enfores this prohibition.”
Done by order of Council.
M. M. MOORE,
dec2o tiljanl Clerk of Council.
1877.
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Announcements
FOR ORDINARY.
I RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE MYSELF AS A
candidate tor ra-eleetton to the office of Or
dinary of Muscogee county, at the ensuing Jan
uary election, promising if elected to discharge
the duties of the office iu tho future, as I have
endeavored to do in the past,
December 3d. 187 fl. F. M. BROOKS.
dec3 to*
TO THE CITIZENS & VOTERS
OF
MTSCOO E E C O HIT Y.)
X ANNOUNCE MYSELF A CANDIDATE FOR
the office of Clerk of the Superior Court, at
the election third of January, 1877.
decs to WM. A. BARDEN.
For Clerk of the Superior
Court.
T RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE MYSELF AS
a Candidate lor the ofllca or CLERK OFTHE
SUPERIOR COURT. Election flrat Tueaday In
January. GEORGE Y. POND,
novas te
To the Voters of Muscogee
County.
VT THE REQUEST OF SEVERAL OF MY FEL
LOW citizens, I announce myself a candi
date for the office of Tax Collector at the ensuing
election, first Wednesday in January, 1877.
declO d&wte SLAB. W. McMICHAEL._
For Coroner.
I ANNOUNCE MYSELF A CANDIDATE FOR
re-election to the office of Coroner of Musco
gee county, at the ensuing election.
decl2dfewte* 8. O. LLOYD.
For County Treasurer.
I ANNOUNCE MYSELF A CANDIDATE FOR
re-election to the office of County Treasurer.
Election first Wednesday iu January, next.
nov24 d<fewto T. MARKHAM.
For County Surveyor.
I ANNOUNCE MYSELF A CANDIDATE FOR
County Surveyor, at the election in January.
< diwte BOBTJf. HOWAM) ‘
For Tax Receiver.
I RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE MYSELF AS A
candidate for Tax Receiver of Muscogee coun
ty, at the election in January, 1877.
novll d&wte THQB. C. BEES.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
IN ANNOUNCING MYSELF ASA CAVDIDATE
for RE-ELECTION to the office cf Tax Collec
tor, Prefer my friends, aud the public, to the
manner in which my duties have been performed
heretofore, aud ask of them the same cordial sup
port accorded me in the past; at the ensuing
election to be held on first Wednesday in Janua
ry, 1877. DAVIS A. ANDREWS,
decc te
For Sheriff,
I MOST RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE MY
SELF a candidate for re-election for the office
of Sheriff of Muscogee County. Election first
Wednesday in January, next.
J.G. BURRUS.
nov29 te
TO TIIE
Tax Payers and Citizens of
Muscogee County.
THE IRREPRESSIBLE CONFLICT HAS AT
L last arrived ; I again announce myself a can
didate for your suffrage for Receiver of Tax Re
turns lor this couuty. Election Wednesday,
January 3d, 1877.
I hope my many frieuds and numerous
nephews will rally around the "Old Hero,” and
protect him against this avalanche of office seek
ers. Bovr to the Rescue.
novl4 te M. W. THWEATT.
For Tax Receiver.
TITE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE TIIE
M name of Richard M. Gray as a candidate
for TAX RECEIVER of Muscogee County. Elec
tion in January, 1876. oct29-te
To the Voters of Muscogee.
I ANNOUNCE MYSELF AS A CANDIDATE FOR
TAX RECEIVER of Muscogee couuty, and re
spectfully solicit your suffrages.
novl2 tde JNO. M. PATTRICK.
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St. Clair Street, Georgia Home Building,
next to Western Union Tele
graph Office.
Land Warrants Bought.
REFER, BY REMISSION,
To Banks of this city.
feb26 tf
Insurance and Real Estate Agency.
Office No. 5, Crawford street, with
DR. E. .J. KIRKBCEY.
IAM PREPAREED TO INSURE YOUR LIFE
or property. Giu Houses aud Contents In
sured with safe companies.
Also: Real Estate iu all its branches promptly
attended to.
W. P. TURNER,
octlS 3m Insurance and Real Estate Agt.
By G. S. HARRISON, Auctioneer.
AT 11 O’CLOCK ON WEDNESDAY THE 20TH
instant. I will sell at Abbott & Newsom’s
corner, for distribution among the heirs of N. B.
Long, deceased:
JOO Shares EAGLE k PHENIX FACTORY
STOCK. G. W. LONG,
Executor.
ALSO:
One fine Harness MARE, young and sound.
One large MARE, very gentlo and works kind
ly in any harness.
One MORGAN COLT, three years old, works
well.
4SF*Sale positive, regardless of the weather.
Columbus, Ga., Dec. 17, 1876. decl7 td
CHRISTMAS TRIX
FOR EVERYBODY AT
lAYFIELD’S
y LARGE STOCK OF
TOYS and FIREWORKS, FRUITS
CONFECTIONERY, BREAD,
CAKES, &e. Ac.
If you would make the little folks happy, buy
your ClllllsT.n.4'* TKIX OF LAYFIELD
My stock of TOYS were purchased at the very
lowest figures and will be sold the same way.
J. M. LAYFIILI).
Lay-field’s Corner. dec 16 9t
GRAND OPENING.
WE WILL ON THURSDAY NEXT, OPEN OUR
Fall and Winter stock of MILLINERY, &e.,
Embracing all the paraphernalia of a la
dy’s wardrobe. Having considera
bly increased our store-room we
have a larger and more com
plete stock than ever
before.
MRS. COLVIN & MISS. DONNELLY.
octß-eodSm 100 Broad Street.
STORES to RENT,
Nos. 78 & 80,
T. J. NUCKOLLS.
Or to JOHN BLACKMAR,
F.el Estate Agent.
amgl7-tf. :
Canned Goods.
Peaches, Pine Apples, Tomatoes, Green
Corn, Oysters, Salmon, Ac., at
nov2 tf Hamilton's.
HOLIDAY GOODS!
\ITK OFFER K FINEtLINE OF GOODB SUITABLE for CIJftISTMAS ami NEW YEAIIS' FKEH.
VV ENTS, at very ttrcuvß prict*. Among tlio auuiy arttolea cun bn touud,
Flue riiromo* imml Ensraviiiss.
French, Liemimn X American Writing; lirskN, (Plain and Inlaid.)
Work liovi'n, Pearl t'ardCnaea. lironze Inkslunilv Gold Pen
cils. Uolil Pm* in Pearl Holders*
Fine Eilitimis of the Poets, from $1.50 to 810.
JLVFMI.F nnd TOY KOOK* in great variety, many new *ind
Beautiful kinds. ’ \
Family mid Shimll ltihlcH.il.> inn itookn. Prayer Hooka, lMiolif-
Krapli, Autograph and Me rap Albums. i
t.anicH, Pir/./,lex. Itiiihliiig and Alphabet Works, Toys, Too.l
I'licnlx, Ten Pinx, \c„ ,Ve. \
is invited to call and look over our fine display.
.I. W. PEASE Ac NORMAN,
Booltsollors tfc Stationers,
dPol3(lftw2w COLUMBUKGA.
GROCERIES
W. J. WATT. J. A. WALKEK. CHAB. H. WATT
WATT & WALKER,
WIIOJLEWALE AND RETAIL \
Grocers and Commission Merchant
Comer under Baukln Bouse.
Hava the largest and Best Selected Stock of Groceries in tho City ot Columbus.
CONSISTING OF
BACON SIDES, BULK SIDES, BACON SHOULDERS, BULK SHOUL
DEBS, BULK HAMS, BACON HAMS.
LARD in tierces, Lard in buckets and kegs.
FLOUR of all grades, including the celebrated SILVER LAKE brand,
the best in the world.
BAGGING. TIES, SALT, SUGAR, MACKEREL, SOAP, CHEESE,
COFFEE, OYSTERS, SARDINES, CRACKERS, POTASH, SODA,
STARCH. SHOES, BOOTS and Staple Dry Goods, such as
OSNABURGS, SHEETING, SHIRTINGS, CHECKS, STRIPES, YARNS
and PANTS GOODS. Also, a well selected stock of
WHISKEY, from $1 per gallon to $5, and of any brand or per cent
proof that may be desired.
Our stock of SUGAR includes every grade and price, and our lot of
SYRUP cannot be equaled in this city. It includes all grades of New Or
leans in barrels and half barrels; also several hundred barrels of choice
FLORIDA SYRUP, which is superior to anything in the market, and much
cheaper in price. It has a deligntful flavor and rich, clear color, and select
ed expressly for our trade.
Cash customers can always save money by giving us a trial before pur
chasing elsewhere.
Uni tf WATT fc WAI.Kr.H.
DRY GOODS.
Dry Goods! Dry Goods!
CHEAPER THAN EVER,
M. JOSEPH,
SUCCESSOR TO JOSEPH & BKO.,
HAS JUST RECEIVED:
500 PIECES BEST STANDARD PRINTS @6 1-2.
LARGE LOT OF CORSETS @soc. each.
SHEETINGS, SHIRTINGS, CHECKS, OSNABURGS and FACTORY JEANS
of ail makes at. FACTORY PRICES.
CARPETING from 30c. a yard and upwards.
SHOES, HATS, SEA ISLAND BLEACHINOS, in large quantities at BOT
TOM PRICES.
I BUY ANI) SELL FOR CASH AND AM PREPARED TO
OFFER BARGAINS.
M. JOSEPH.
sep24
COUNT IvAE 11ST
'WHEA YOU WANT
DRY GOODS AT LOW PRICES.
o
T AM NOW RECEIVING MY SECOND FALL AND WINTER STOCK OF DRESS
A GOODS and OTHER WOOLENS.
Tho choicest stock of I)RSS GOODS at 25c. in tho city.
Colored Alpacas, 20c.; Reps for Wrappers in Cardinal figures, only 20c.
Black Cashmeres, from 65c. to $1.50; Good Woven Corsets, 50c.
Ladies' and Childrens’extra-tong Colored Hose, 25c.
Ladies’ Gaiters, 51.25; Whole-stock Brogans, $1.25.
10 4 Sheeting. 22G.C.: yard-wide Bleached Cotton, 80c.
Largest stock of Ribbons, Scarfs, Collars and Cuffs in the city.
If you want Bargains call on me. Xo trouble to show Goods.
J. ALBERT KIRVEN,
octs deod&w YO. Q<> KKOAW STREET.
MILLINERY.
Bargains! Bargains!!
CLEARING OUT SALE OF
Millinery and Fancy Goods,
I WILL offer for the next thirty days my entire stock of MILLINERY and
FANCY GOODS, which is complete in every Department at such prices
as must insure ready sales.
is no humbug, as I am determined to sell. To the Ladies.l would
say, call and be your own judges.
L. A. LEE,
108 Broad Street, Columbus, Ga.
[octir>3,w&f£w3m [
CLOTHING.
EXCSLSIOR ! !
CLOTHING,
■AJSTD
XXext Store
Thornton & Acee,
NO. (S3 Jte So BRONZE FRONT.
Rooney Building, Broad St,, Columbus, Ga.
DEAI.ERW IN
Men’s Clotliing,
Boys’ C i otliing,
CllildLrcii’s Clotliing.
Men’s Hats, Boys’ Flats, Children’s Hats.
If EN’S AND BOYS’ FURNISHING GOODS, TRUNKS. VALIBEB, UMBRELLAS and WALKING
1 CANEB. U®“We arc constantly receiving new goods of all kinds, and will sell as low as an
Market the State. Give ns a calf. octl-dSra