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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 , ' An Evening with the Spirits BY MB. GEO. EVERETT, THE Renowned Materializing Medium. Spirit Bauds, Faces nnd Farms, are seen and recognized. Flowers ari* Ma terialized. The Great Iron Cage and Handcuff Test, Ac., Ac. See small hills. 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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Besides the 128 pages of reading matter, each number of the magazine contnins a Fine Steel Engraving—usuallv a portrait—executed in the most artistic manner. Terms: Single copies, 45cts; one copy one year, $5; two copies $9; five copies, S2O. Trial sub scriptions for three months, sl. The ECLECTIC and any $4 Magazine to one address. SB. Postage free, to all subscribers. Address, K. R. PELTOX, Publisher. decM It ’5 Bond Street. Mew Fork. 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. Real Estate & Insurance John Blackmar, BROKERAGE, REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE. 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