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COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. Under tho above heading appears a lengthy letter concerning our city, to the Baltimore Herald. We make the follow ing extracts from It. It was written doubtlessly by some traveling correspon dents: Columbus, Muscogee county, Georgia, Is situated on tho east bank of the Chat tahoochee river, the boundary line be tween Oeorgta and Alabama, and Is one of the principal cities In the State. It was a trading post In 1827. Two years later It assumed the dignity and Importance of an Incorporated town. A stranger visiting Columbus, and look ing upon its level streets, located in an amphitheatre surrounded by hills crowned with handsome suburban resi dences, closing In upon the river ono fourth of a mile above, mile or two below the city, would esteem it pretty; but rather tame, from tho flatness of the location, relieved, however, by shade trees growing In the centre and on both sides of the stroet. There are many pri vate residences, spacious and beautiful, surrounded with shrubbery, trees, and dowors of the most exquisite and varie gated hues. Before tho war Columbus was distin guished for tho wealth and refinement of its inhabitants, and its extensive indus tries. In 1860 Its population embraced a total of 9,039 souls, 3,365 of whom wore ne groes. Its wealth was computed, includ ing the county, at $13,687,486. Its present population Is said to contain 15,000 souls. $7,270,145 is the value of real and personal pstate in county and city; of which i mount $7,181,570 Is owned by the whites, §588,575 by the negroes. ; Since 1865, Columbus has been steadily ’ rid rapidly regaining its losses ecca- Kjtmed by the late war. It may now boast ox five distinct cotton and woolen facto ries, running 796 looms and 28,190 spin dles, consuming 560 bales of cotton per month, and 25,000 pounds of wool per month, employing 1180 operatives at an expense of $19,400 per mouth. Capital in vested $1,500,000. There are other indus tries in successful operation—an oil refin sry, dye establishments, Iron works. The first ice machine imported into Cuba was constructed at tho foundry of this place. Three flour and grist mills, one stove factory, gas works, and within the last few months a bagging factory has been started, under the competent manage ment and proprietorship of a gentleman from Ohio, who for many years has been engaged in the manufacturing of jute. The raw material is convoyed from Calcutta. Jute may be naturalized in tho South with as much ease as the cotton plant; both are exotics, indigenous to the same country—lndia. The latter was conveyed from the Eastern countries to Europe; having been sent to the Bahama Islands, some of the seed were thence convoyed to Georgia and planted in 1786; these wore the parents of all the great cotton crops since produced in the United States. For purposes of trade Columbus is most favorably situated, being near the centre ef the cotton belt, and at the intersection of an air line from one of the best ports on the Gulf, St. Marks, to Cleveland on the Lakes, with tho Central R. R. from Savannah, upon the Atlantic, extending westward to Monroe and Shreveport, La., where it unites with tho Southern Pacific. In addition to these are the M. i G., the U. & S., which with its continued projec tion will open up the extensive coal and iron fields of North Alabama and Georgia, giving their iuexhaustiblo supplies of both coal and iron. These roads, in conjunction with the river, traversing the best cotton regions, will enable the easy procure ment of all needed material, should the usual supply at Columbus, now one of tho best interior cotton markets South, not meet the demand. The forest growth of the country abounds in all varieties of lumber required for manufacturing. The soil varies in its nature from the richest vegetable mould to the poorest sand. Should the stranger follow up the river, he will soon come upon vistas which will strike him as exceedingly grand in scenery satisfied, the struggling waters of the river, loudly proclaiming power readily and easily available, forcibly suggest manufacturing capabilities, now tumb ling with deafening sounds over opposing shoals, now gliding with arrow-like rapid ity between the main shore and islands, which latter adding to the plcturesquo ef fect of the scenery by wonderful parallel ism to the main shore, would greatly aid in controlling water power. A mile above the city is the romantic locale, a rugged cliff terminating in an ascending knoll of dark rocks boldly projecting into the river, Itermed as the “Lovers’ Leap.” Some day these huge granite holders will be hewn down by the industry of man, and upon their base will rise the structures of his genus. Closely upon this follows the property of the Colum bus Manufactory’s Cotton Mill, two and a half miles above Columbus. The fall within the limits of the company's prop erty, a mile, is about forty-three leet, with capacity which can be cheaply util ized to run a half million spindles. The Federal troops under Gen. Wilson, Invad ing Columbus in July, 1864, reduced its magnificent and extensive industries to ashes and smouldering ruins. What a sad, lamentable sight for those, who, after long years of patient Industry, to witness the wealth and grandeur of years swept away In a single day by the ruinous hand of war! Columbus was not alone in her sorrow and destitution; ruin and devasta tion spread throughout the entire South. How truly sublime are the efforts of a country, its industries reduced to ashes, its commerce swept away, the magnifi cent opulence and boasted chivalry of its inhabitants sacrificed to the inevitable of war; and, alter having passed through the throes of a long and destructive civil war, to recover from its terrible and de vastating effects, and to regain that proud and eminent position it formerly occupied, and which was its glorious and honored privilege to enjoy. Scarcity l Money, There is no doubt but the present condi tion of all kinds of business and industry is fearfully depressed, and it behooves every family to look carefully to their ex penses. Winter is coming on when chil dren are liable to Croup, Whooping Cough, etc. Coughs and Colds will pre vail everywhere, and Consumption, with other throat and lung diseases, will carry off many.—These diseases should not be neglected. Doctor’s bills are expensive, and would advise our people to use Bos chee’s German Syrup. It never has failed. One bottle at 75 cents 'will keep your whole family well during the winter. Two doses will relieve any case. Sold in all towns in the United States, and by your Druggists dec-18 d<twtf Gilbert & Thornton. Winter Toor Cow*. I am prepred to take care of Cows for the winter, on a good cane Pasture, and plenty of Hay. Aprly at Times office. nov3o tf G. M. Bryan. Railroads MOBILE & GIRARD R.fi. SSSmMagmi- Columhuh, Ga., November 26, 1876. Double Daily Passenger Train MAKING close connection at Union Spring* with Montgomery A Kufaula Railroad train* to and from Montgomery and point* beyond. Thi* i* the only line making night and day con* nectlona at Montgomey for tho Northwest. Through coach with sleeping accommodation* between Colutubus and Montgomery: Passenger St Mail Train Freight Train. Leave Columbus 1:60 t.u. 7:36 p. m. Arrive at IJuion Sp’gs. 5:30 r. m. 12:32 A. m. “ “Troy 7:50 i\ m. 8:16 a. m, " “ Enfouta 6:30 a.m. •' “ Montgomery 7:40 p. m. 6:35 a. M. *' “ Mobile 5:25 a.m. 4:00 r. M. “ •• New Orleans 11:25 a. m, 0.65 p.m. “ “Nashville... 8:00 a.m. 7:55 r. m. •* “ Louisville... 8:40 p. m. 3:30 a.m. “ “Cincinnati.. 8:15p.m. 7:25a.m. “ “ Bt. Louia.,.. 8:10 a. m. 7:88p.m. “ “Philadelphia. 7:35a.m. 8:30p.m. “ “ New York... .10:25 a. m. 6:45p.m. Leave Troy 12:80 a. m. 8:00 a. m. Arrive at Union Sp’gs. 2:22 a. m. 9:67 a. m. “ “ Columbus... 7:10 a. m. 3:30 p.m. " “ Opelika 0:20a.m. “ “ Atlanta 2:60p.m. a “ “ Mat'on 7:05 p. M. “ “ Savannah.. ..11:45 a. m. Passengers for the Northwest will save twelve bourn time by this route. Trains arrlvcrin Montgomery one hour earlier than any other lino. W. L. CLARK. Rup’t. D. E. WILLIAMS, General Ticket Agent. sngß tf WESTERN RAILROAD OF ALABAMA Columbus, Qa., Dec., 10th, 1876. TRAINS LEAVE COLUMBUS DAILY, AS FOL LOWS: (SOUTHE&N MAIL.) 2:00 p m. Arrive at Montgomery 7:34 P M Mobile 6:00 am New Orleans 11:30 am Nashville 8:00 Am Louisville 3:4opm Memphis 3;oopm (ATLANTA AND NORTHERN MAIL.) 7:00 am. Arrive at Atlanta 4:23 r m Washington 11:55 p m Baltimore 3,10 am New York 9:30 A M Also by this train arrive at Montgomery 1-.15 p m Selma 4:40 pm Vicksburg 10:00 a m TRAINS ARRIVE AT COLUMBUS From Montgomery and Southwest.. . .12:48 noon From Montgomery and Southwest 7:15 pm From Atlanta and Northwest 7:15 r m VjT This train arriving at Columbus 7:15 p. m.; Leaves Atlanta 11am. E. P. ALEXANDER, President. CIIAS. PHILIPS, Agent. Jeß tf Wells & Curtis OFFER A STOCK OF BOOTS <fc SHOES Unequaled in Variety—Unsurpassed in ELEGANCE, COMFORT AND ECONOMY. Notice this List: LADIES’ LACE AND CONGRESS GAITERS, at $1.25, $1.50 and upwards. LADIES' SLIPPERS, at 85c. SI,OO, $1.25 and higher. LADIES' BUTTON BOOTS, $1.75 and $2.00 to $3.60 and $4.00 —A Pine Assortment. MISSES' * BOVS’ SCHOOL SHOES— Best to be found. BROGANS and FLO W SHOES, and full Stock of STAPLE GOODS IN OUR LINE AT PRICES UNPRECEDENTEDLY LOW. TTUE HAVE ENLARGED OUR STOCK AND Tf Reduced Prices en SOLE. UPPPER, and HARNESS LEATHER, and Solicit Inspection of Goods and Prices, and can guarantee Satisfac tion. WELLS & CURTIS, 73 BROAD STREET. Sign of the Big Boot. EVERYBODY SUITED. We are this Season in Receipt of a Large Supply of ail Sizes of Our Celebrated ijlliSP ITor Doth Wood and Coal Besides a full assortment of other Popular COOKING AND HEATING STOVES GBATEB, ate., And feel justified in saying that we are SURE we can suit any and all classes of purchasers, both in quality and price. Of other Goods in our line, we have a large and complete assortment, such as TIN AND SHEET-IRON WARE OF EYEBT DESCRIPTION, HARDWARE, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, COAL HODS, SHOVELS, AC. All of these articles we CAN and WILL sell a VERY BOTTOM PRICES. lan 1 dtf W. H. ROPART6 St 00. “THE OLD RELIABLE.” ‘vNirE MAKE OUR AN- - (oJ VV nual bow to tbe LfcJr public, aud beg to nounce that we are again prepared to offer the best WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, at wholesale and retail, at the lowest cash price. In addition to LIQUOR*, we have SMOKERS' MATERIAL of every discription, and at prices to suit the times. RESTAURANT. The Restaurant Department of our house will be kept to the usual standard, and with that our friend, have heretofore been satisfied. JST-Birds, Fish, Oysters, and all game of the season kept on baud. oesfi eodtf CB4. IIETWikt CO. Choice Seed and Feed Oats @6sc. Best Country Meal @7sc. Choice Brands of Flour at nov2 tf Hamilton’s. ■ GROCERIES. NEW GROCERY STORE, NO. 12d BROAD STREET. o MY STOCK OF STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES J 8 NOW mix AND COMPLETE IN EVERT PARTICULAR, AND EMBRACES IN PART: BACON AND BULK SIDES, IIAMS, SHOULDERS .ml LARD. FLOUR of EVERY GRADE an PRICE. OATMEAL, SALT, BAGGING, TIES ami TWINE. OBKEBE, MACKEREL, SYRUP, WINKS aud LIQUOR of EVERY SORT and PRICE. TOBACCO, Every Grade, SUGAR, COFFEE Slid TEAS ttf SUIT ANY TASTE, BOAP, STARCH, BLUEING, SODA, BAKING POWDERS, and SEA FOAM. BLACKING. MATCHES, SHOT, POWDER will CAPS. COX’S GELATINE, ITA. r IAN MACARONI. PICKLES of EVERY KIND. LEA fc PERRINS' WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE, PEPPER SAUCE Mid FRENCH MUSTARD. TURNER'S LEMON and SPICE DESERT SAUCE. CANNED GOODS of EVERY DESCRIPTION -AU. NEW AND FRESH, t PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. GIVE ME A CALL. M. J. CRAWFORD, Jr. CENTENNIAL STORES ■W. A. SWIFT, PROPRIETOR. These new stokes are now open and filled with a FULL AND COMPLETE STOCK OF Groceries ©Domestic Dry Goods, VI liiuli will lit* sold at the Lowest ( anil Kales. FLOUR, and FINE LIQUORS A SPECIALTY. BAOOING for sslcatlOo.; TIES at So. Mn. T. J. HUNT (formerly of Ilarria) and Ma. SOUEE REDD, of Oohunbus, will give their epo eial attention to this department. „ o THE NEW CENTENNIAL WAGON YARD, JUST COMPLETED, is also connected with the establishment. No expense lias been spared to make it attractive both in comfort and security for tho traveling public. Mr. ELIJAH MULLINS, of Harris, has charge, aud will do all in his power for the comfort of its patrons. I repcct fully ask from those visiting the city to a trial of tlih NEW WAGON YARD, aud solicit the patron age ef the trading community to my stock of GROCERIES. U. A. SHUT, Proprietor. _ _ INSURANCE. THE OLDEST! STRONGEST! BEST! WILLCOX’S Insurance Agency Experienced ! Time-tried!! Fire-tested!! o Deals Carefully, Adjusts Fairly, Pays Promptly. No Doubtful Companies Represented! READ THE LIST; iEtna Insurance Cos., of Hartford, Cosli Assets, COLD, - - - $7,878,127 14 KTortlißritislicfcMorcaritilc Ins Cos. (lash Assets, t.01.P, - $15,887,*02 SO Hartford Piro Insurnnco Comp’y, Cawh Assets, GOLD, - - - $5,*50,000 Continental Insurance Company, New York, Cash Assets, GOLD, - - - $9,000 000 Insurance Company of North America, Cash Assets. (.OLD; - $0,500,000 Now York Underwriters' Afjeney, Cash Assets, COLD, - $3,000,000 Union Marine and Fire Ins. Cos., of Galveston, Cash Assets, GOLD, .... $750,000 j&a-SIXTEEN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS were paid out of these Com panies without delay to Chicago and Boston sufferers in 1871 and 1872. For Secure Insurance apply to D. F. WILLCOX, dee22-tf Gron’l Insurance Agt. Great Reduction in Fine Photographs AT G. F. WILLIAMS* GIALLBRY (OVER CARTER’S DRUG STOREJ Allstyles and sizes fine photographs keduced considerable from former PRICES; putting hue finished PHOTOGBAPHS in the reach of all, Cali and examloe NEW STYLES and PRICES, aud yon will bn sure and have your picture taken at this GALLERY. Taking Children and Copying Pictures a Specialty. One visit will satisfy any one that no better PICTURED can be had than at this GALLERY. Remomber the place is over Carter's Drug Store. You are respectfully solicited to call. oct26 tf _____ M. D. HOOD & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS, 93 Broad St., Columbus, Ga., HAVE IN STORK A LABXjjE AND CABRVV ULI Fresh Drugs, Medicines, and Pure Chemicals, with which they are prepared to supply their former patrons, and the public AT WHOLESALE OH RETAIL, at prices that cannot foil to insure satisfaction. Let no one wanting any article in our line bay elsewhere before seeing our goods and knowing our prices. All articles sold are guaranteed PURE. ■ 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. o Window Glass and Putty at lowest price* Parties at a distance will be furnished SASH when desired. o 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 grow n i this country. M. D. HOOD & CO. COLUMBUH, GA.., IS WELL SUPPLIED WITH MATERIAL, AND Experienced Workmen employed in each De partment. Orders for work of any description flUod with dispatch, aud at woßt reasonable rates. Georgia and Alabama Legal Blanks Of every description on hand, or uled to or der at short notice. V Receipt UooliH FOR RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS Always in stock: sW) printed to ordor when de sired. WRAPPING PAPER ANII RAG*. A large quantity of various sires and woighta Manilla Wrapping Paper and Bags, suitable for Merchants, now in stock, which I am selling low in any quantity desired, either printed or plain Prices and Specimens of Work furnishe on application. THOft. GILBERT, Randolph Street, Columbus, Ga. Janl tf T. S. SPEAR, No. 10! Broad St., Columbus, Qa. Watches, Jewelry and Clocks Repaired promptly All orders will receive prompt attention. Remington Sewing Machine Deoot. VICTORY! VICTORY!! THE "SINGER” ALWAYS AHEAD! KEAD THE SPECIAL DISPATCH FROM THE Centennial Exhibition to the New York Hun: Philadelphia, September 27, 1876. “Thovery highest honors which could be con ferred on any exhibitor—TWO MEDaLH OF HONOR and TWO DIPLOMAS OF MERIT— Lave been awarded the Winger Manufacturing Company lor Sewing Machines.” 2,000,000 IN USE Sales in Excess of all Others! 0 The Singer Manufacturing Company, 99 Broad Street, COLUMBUS, GA. WANTED. G 1 OOD SALESMAN TO SELL THE NEW K Light Running SINGER SEWING MA CHINES in the Counties connected with the Co lumbus Office. Apply to the Singer Manufactur ing Company, OH AS. S. HOLT, Oct7-4m Agent COFFINS, GASES AND CASKETS For Sale Cheap. I NOW HAVE IN STORE A FULL ASSORT MENT OF WOODEN AND METALIC COFFINS, CASES AND CASKETS at prises lower than heretofore offered. L. ROOXEV, S3 anil .”> Itroad St., up stairs. nov26 co<l&wtilljau’77 GRAND OPENING. WE WILL ON THURSDAY NEXT, OPEN OUB Fall and Winter stock of MILLINERY, Ac., Embracing all tho paraphernalia of a la dy’s wardrobe. Having considera bly increased our store-room wo have a larger and more com plete stock than ever before. MRS. COLVIN A MISS. DONNELLY. octrt-eod3m 100 Broad Street. ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE. S i EORGIA, MUSCOGEE COUNTY—ALL PER \JT RONS having demands against JONATHAN H. JENKINS, late of said county, deceased, are required to present them to me properly made out within the time prescribed by law, bo as to show their character and amount, and all per sons indebted to said deceased, are hereby Re quired to make immediate payment. LIONEL C. LEVY, JR., Administrator ol Estate of J. H. Jenkins. November 9. 1876. novll lawfw Administrator’s Sale. ON THE FIRST TUESDAY IN JANUARY NEXT, at the corner of Broad and St. Clair streets, during the usual hours of sale, I will sell at pub lic outcry >4 acre, more or less, of Laud, in tbe Bass survey, between the East commons and the foot of Wyunton Hill, as the property of Ellen Edwards, deceased, being tbe lot on which she lived, haying on the same a two room House and Kitchen. Sold by order of the Ordinary of Mus cogee county, to pay debts and legacy. K. J. MOSES, Administrator, TERMB • ASH. with will annexed. nov29 lawtds PHOMINENT INCIDENTS —IN THE— History of Columbus, Ga., FROM its first settlement in 1827, to the Wil son Raid in 1865, with a chapter on Colum bus as it now is. Compiled by JOHN H. MAR TIN. Part 11, a volume of 200 pages, and the con cluding portion of the work, just issued from the press. Subscribers to tho publication will be furnished to-dsy. Those desiring copies of either volume, who have not subscribed, can obtain them at tbe of fice of the publisher, 42 Randolph street. Prioe, SI.OO each. THOS. GILBERT. j)23 tf COUNT IIVC IE IIsT VV IICN YOYJ WANT DRY GOODS AT LOW PRICES. o T AM NOW RECEIVING MY SECOND FALL AND WINTER STOCK OF DRESS A GOODS and OTIIEB WOOLENS. The oholoMt Block of I)ItSS GOODS at Jso. in the city. Colored Alpacas, 20c.; Hops for Wrappers in Cardinal figures, only 20c. Black Cashmeres, from 65c. to $1.50; Good Woven Corsets, 500. Ladles’ and Childrens’extra-long Colored Hose, 25c. Ladies’ Gaiters, $1,25; Whole-stock Brogans, $1.25. 10- 4 Sheeting, ; yard-wide Bleached Cotton, 80e. Largest stock of Ribbons, Scarfs, Collars and Cuffs in the city. ll* you witiil llargalus call on me, Xo trouble to show CoojJ*. J. ALBERT KIRVEN, oetr>iieod&w \o. wmitoiD sri{i:i.T, NEW LUMBER YARD. WILLINGHAM & CO., DEALERS TIV Sash, Doors and Blinds, LUMBER and all kinds of Builders’ Supplies. _.is4 r- Office and yard on Randolph St., between Oglethorpe aud Jackson. _______ _____________________ TILDFN & HENDRICKS A.RE FOR BEFOBM. AND Wilhelm & Herrington, ARE IN COLUMBUS TO PAINT & PAPER YOUR HOUSES and make them leok as good as new. TO our friends and tho citizens of Columbus and vicinity, wo would say please give us a trial. We will do your work Dirt Cheap and Gurrantoe to all Satisfaction in "every instance. Wo make a specialty of PAPER HANGING and FRESCOING in Plain and Fancy Colors. We do Kalsomining and Wall Tinting; making old walls and ceilings to look as good as new. Also: GRAINING, in Oak, Ash, Walnut. Rosewood and Mahogony. ENAMELING and GLAZING. Old Furnture made to look as good as now, with WILHELM’S PATENT FURNITURE POLISH. *r We are also prepared to do SIGN PAINTING in tho most modern styles and finish. We shall keep on hand all kinds of Painters’Material, Mixed Paints of any color; Linseed Oil, Turpentine, White Lead, Varnish, Glass, Ac., Ac. Cur shop is on Oglethorpe street, next to Murdoch Me,Deed’s old bar, where we will be happy to seo all our friends and take contracts to Paint anything. N. B.—County work Promptly attended to. None but the best workmen employed. WILHELM & HERRINGTON. <lee2 eodt.f FARM LAND- Only Remedy for Hard Times. :o: CHANGE YOUR SURROUNDINGS. ALL WANTING FIiUIT FARMS, ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO THE GHOWTH OF THE VINE WHEBE IT 18 AN ESTABLISHED SUCCESS AND PAYS LARGE PROFIT. THE LAND IS ALSO ADAPTED TO THE GROWTH OF PF.ACIIES, PEARS, APPLES AND SMALL FRUITS; ALSO, GRAIN, GRASS AND VEGETABLES. Many hundreds of excellent VINEYARDS, ORCHARDS and FARMS can now bo seen. The Location is only 34 milts south of Philadelphia, by railroad, in a mild, delightful climate, aud at tho 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, sohools, and other privileges are already established. Also, manufactories of Shoes, Clothing, Glass, Straw Goods, aud other things, at which different members ofa fomily 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 foet front, with back buildings, four stories high, including French roof, and all modern improvements lor the accommodation of visitors. Price of Farm Land $26.0U per Acre, payable by installments, within the period of four years. In this climate, planted out to vines, 20 acres ol laud will count fully as much as 100 acres further north. Persons unacquainted with fruit growing, can become familiar with it in a short time on account of surroundings. Five Acre, One Aero, aud Town Lots, in tho towns of Landisvillo aud Vineland, also for sale. While visiting tho Centennial Exhibition, Vineland can be visited at small expense. A paper containing full information, will be sent upon application to CHAItUES K. I.AXOIS, Vineland, IV. J., 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 tbe farmers were of the “well to do” sort, aud some of them, who have turned their attention to fruits and market gardening, have grown rich. Tbe soil is loam, varying from Bandy to clayey, and surface gently undulating, intersected with small streams and occasional wet meadows, in which deposits of peat or muck arc stored, sufficient (o 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 farmer desires to cultivate. ___ GRAND OPPORTUNITY TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS! 1,000 Extras. 7,000 Rrailm. ON THE 15TH OF DECEMBER NEXT, THE proprietor will begin to issue 1,000 extra copios of tbe BUENA VISTA ARGUN, every week for seven weeks, to be distributed free, throughout the counties ol Talbot, Marion, Taylor, Macon, Schley, Chattahoochee, btewart and Webster. Seven lists will be prepared each containing 1,000 reliable names—one list to be used each week until the ARGUS has been ad dressed to seven thousand persons. The pro prietor will bo in Columbus, Friday and Satur day, to receive advertisements. A, M. C. BUSSELL. Proprietor of the Argus, liuena Vista, Ga., Nov. 30, 1876. nov3o tf _ XANTHINE Never fails to restore Gray Hair to its original o our iu a few weeks. I’nre, harmless, effective Prepared hv XANTHINE CO.. Richmond. V Sold by Purcell, Ladd ft Co.,Richmond, Va„ and drugglata and ooantry merchant!. Price $1 per bottle. , This incomparable preparation for tbe Hair Is commended to the jptbllc on itß own merits. It prevents the Hair from falling off. producing a rapid aud healthy growth; eradicates ecurf aud daudruff, aud cores diseaaes of the scalp. Try it andjudge for ycrbrself. [From Rev. E. T. Baird, Rec’y of Publication of Presbyterian Church Bouth.) Richwonu, July 27,1874. Tho Xanthine la the only hair dreasing I have ever ueed which has removed the dandruff from the scalp and made my hair soft and pliable. It haa also restored my hair to Its natural color; and by occasionally ueing it as a hair dressing, I have no doubt it will preserve the color. E. T. BAIRD. [From Rev. Mr.Csmeron, Minister of Presbyte rian Charch South. 1 Mossy Cheek. Ten*, Aug. 22,1876. Xanthine Cos,, Richmond, Va.: I have ueed 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, remeving and preventing dandruff and all unpleasant itching, promoting and preserving the natural growth and color of the hair, and ren dering it, gloßty aud pliable. I confidently, cheerfully, knowingly recommend it. WILLIAM CAMERON. Bold by M. I>. HOOD & CO., Wholesale and Retail Druggists, julylSeodiiwSm Oolnmbna, G _ W. F. TIKNER, Dentist, Randolph street, (opposite Strapper s) Colombo isnl lyl Georgts. pi A TTMTO obtained in the United r A ! T N I \ Staten,Canada, and Europe. I H I Lll I Q 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 are reasonable, and no charge is made unleg we are successful. INVENTORY ZTZVism 111 V Lll I UHOI sketch and a full de scription of your iuvention. We will make an examination at the Patent Office, and if we tHfc it patentable, will send you papers and advice, and prosecute your case. Our lee will be in or dinary cases, $25. a nwmr Oral or written in all matters ADVICE tocp ventiens, I illnlH References j—Hon. M. D. Leggett, Kx-Commis sioner of Patents, Cleveland, OhiojO. H. Kelley, esq., Sec’y National Grange, Louisville, Ky.; Commodore Dan'l Amraen, U. H. N., Washington, D. C. j*yßend Stamp for our “Guido for obtaining Patents,” a book of 50 pages. Address:—LOUlS BAGGER A CO., Solici tors of Patents. nov26 tf Washington, D. O. Colonists, Emigrants and Travelers Westward. JTIOIt map circulars, condensed time tables and 1 general information in regard to transpor tation facilities to all points in Tennessee, Ar kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Colorado, Kansas Texas, lowa, New Mexico, Utah and California, apply to or address ALBERT B. WRENN, Gen eral Railroad Agent, Atlanta, Ga. No one should go West without first getting in communication with the General Railroad Agent, and become informed as to superior ad vantages, cheap and quick transportation of Ant illes, household goods, stock and farming imple ments generally. All information cbeejufully given. W. L. DANLEX, seplfi tf _ O. P, A T. A. Third and Last Call to Tax- Payers. TAX COLLECTOR’S BOOKS UNDER INSTRUC TIONS from the COMPTROLLER GENERAL, will soon be closed. Tax payers will save Execu tions and Costs, by settling at once. No further notice will be given. D. A. 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