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AN IMMENSE V. It O LITE A OIIEAT BALL OF FIIIE FALLS WITH A HISSING NOISE INTO SEA. From the Sail Frauci.co Chronicle.) The laige number of meteors late ly observed in the sky has attracted considerable attention, especially among scientific men, who are of the opinion that the earth is passing through a belt of mrolites. There is some diversity of opinion regarding the nature anti origin of these atones, of which it is calculated at least 6,000 fall upon the earth’s surface yearly. The theory most widely accepted is that they are bodies of our planetary system that come near enough to be acted upon by the orbits. A great many rorolites have been found, and nearly every scientific institution in the world is possessed of one or more. The largest of which there is uny au thentic record was found by a Sweedish arctic expedition in 1870 on the west coast of Greenland. It weighs twenty-five tons, and is now in the Royal Academy at Stockholm. An mrolite of probably much great er size was seen last Friday night by a reporter, who was belated on the Ocean House road. At aboutl2:4s he noticed a peculiar light on the sand and sea around him, and upon look ing upward discovered what appeared to be an immense ball of lire de scending toward the earth. Its course was so rapid that before he had recovered from his astonishment the ma3s fell into the sea, apparently about half a mile from the snore. A loud, hissing noise, followed by an explosion, accompanied the fall, aud so frightened the horse which the re porter was drivng that his whole ex ertion for the next five minutes was directed to the unruly animal; but he noticed that the tail of the me teor, as it is called, or, more proper ly, the combustion occasioned by the immense velocity with which the stone traveled through our atmos phere, remained visible for about two minutes. From the brilliancy and area of fire surrounding the falling stone, and the splash occasioned by its sudden immersion, it is certain that the mrolite must have been of immense size, although, of course, no estimate could be made with any accuracy during the few seconds the mrolite was visible. Male and Female Clerk* In l-uris). From the San Francisco Call. There is a subdued agitation going ou respecting the employment of male iustead of female assistants in drapery. &e., establishments. It is no secret that ladies themselves would prefer to be served by the plainest of young men rather than the most polished young woman. The head man milliner of Paris, Worth, tries on the dresses of his aristocratic clients, and conveys the unfinished toilets often in his own private carriage for that purpose. When a lady is served by her own sex, she knows she has to run the gauntlet of criticism of perhaps a score of her sisters, as she passes from one rayon to another, and there are looks and nods as to her toilet. Oc casionally many sly rubs are admin istered beneath a sugared grin, that one of her shoulders is lower than the other, &c. No man would ever think of such ungallautry. It may not be generally known that the ladylike shop assistants of Paris, with their exquisitely cut black toilets aud faultless coiffures, are got up by the establishments. As at the theatre, the play over, they ail go home in their old clothes. Corr<-'poirtenre will* n Corpir. Virginia City (Nev.) Chronicle.] Some weeks ago a young scape grace in this city who hail left liis parental roof in New York under a cloud in 18G5, concluded to put up a job on the old gentleman and make a raise. He accordingly telegraphed to his father in New York : Mr. : Your sou Walter was killed in the Con. Virginiatbis morn ing by a falling cage. What shall we do with tile remains? M. L. lUukeh. Almost immediately a telegraphic order came for $l5O aud the laconic reply: "Bury them.” The fictitious M. L. Barker froze to the $l5O and went on a royal spree, and a few weeks afterwards wrote to his father over his real name as follows : Dear Father: I have just learned that an infamous scoundrel named Barker sent you a fictitious account of my death and swindled you out of $150.’ He also borrowed SBS from me and left the country. I write to in form you that I am yet alive, and long to see the old parental roof again. I am in somewhat reduced circumstances, the accumulation of tlie last five years having been lost - a disastrous stock operation—and if you would spare me S2OO I will be ever thankful for your favor. Give my love to all. Your affectionate Walter. A few days later the young man received the following: My Dear Son : I have buried you once, and that’s an end of it. I de cline having any more transactions with a corpse. Yours in the flesh, Father. DR.C.E. ESTES Office up Staire over A. M. Brannen's Drug Store. decS c©d3m SI A TPIITf* obtained in the United r A I rN I \ States,Canada, And Europe. I I LbII I O terms uh low as those of any ether reliable house. Correspondence invited in the English and foreign languages,with inven tors, Attorneys at Law, and other Solicitors, es pecially with those who hare had their cases re jected in the hands of other attorneys. In re jected cases our fees are reasonable, and no charge is made unles we are successful. ! SH 111 V Lll I UROI Sketch and a full de scription of your invention. We will make an examination at the Patent Office, and if we tb*"k it patentable, will send you papers and advice, and prosecute your case. Our lee will be in or dinary cases, $25. 1 niimr Oral or written in all matters ADVICE Ess&'sr&im veutiens, 1 References:—Hon. M. D. Leggett. Kx-Commis sioner of Patents, Cleveland, Ohio; G. H. Kelley, esq., Sec’y National Orange, Louisville, Ky.; Commodore l>an’l Ammen, U. 8. N., Washington, D. C. jtGg-gend Stamp for our “Guide for obtaining Patents," a book of 50 pages. Address:—LOUlS BAGGER Si CO., Solici tors of Patents. BortStf Washington, To the Voters of Muscogee. I RESPECTFULLY beg leave to withdraw my name as a candidate for Tax Receiver: and thanking my friends for their kindness, I solicit their votes for Mr. B. M. Gray. dee27 to THOB. C. REES. WM. MJhIYMR, RANDOLPH STREET, Hoot and Shoe Maker. ORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY. FULL STOCK of Men’s and Boy’s work constantly on hand, which I will sell at very reasonable prices. Also; Leather and findings, at the lowest price. novl2 3m Railroads MOBILE&6IRARDR.R. fi&sasss Columbus, Ga., November 20, 1870. Double Daily Passenger Train MAKING close connection at Union Springs with Montgomery A Eufsuls Railroad trains to and from Montgomery and points beyond. This is the only line making night aud day con* nections at Moutgomey for the Northwest. Through coach with sleeping aceommodstions between Columbus sud Montgomery: Psssonger A Msil Trsin Freight Train. Leave Columbus 1:50 p.m. 7:35 p.m. Arrive st Union Sp'ge. S:SO p. m. 12:32 a m. •• “ Troy 7:6‘Jp. m. 3:10 a. m. “ “ Eufsu la— 6:30a.M. Montgomery 7:40 p. m. 0:36a. M. •* “ Mobile 5:25 a.m. 4:00 r. M. “ “.New Orleans 11:25 a. m. 0.55 p.m. “ “Nashville... 8:00a.m. 7:55p.m. “ “ Louisville.. 3:40 P. M, 3:30a.m. “ “ Cincinnati .. 8:15 r. m. 7:25a.m. “ “ St. Louis.... 8:10 a. M. 7:33p.m. “ “Philadelphia. 7:33a.m. 3:30p.m. “ “ New Y0rk....10:25 a. M. 6:46p.m. Leave Troy 12:30 a. m 1:00 a. m. Arrive at Union Sp’gs. 2:22 a.m. 9:67 a.m. “ “ Columbus... 7:10 a. m. 3:30p.m. “ “ Opelika 9:20 a. m. “ “ Atlanta 2:50r. M. “ “ Macon 7:05 p. m. “ “ Savauuah.. ..11:45 a. M. Passengers for the Northwest will save twelve hours time by this route. Trains arrive in Montgomery one hour earlier than any other line. W. L. CLARK, Sup’t. D. E. WILLIAMS, Geuural Ticket Agent. augS tf WESTERN RAILROAD OF ALABAMA fSFjpT i Oolumbus, Ga., Dec., 24th, 1876. TRAINS LEAVE COLUMBUS DAILY, AS FOL LOWS: (southern mail.) 2:10 pm. Arrive at .Montgomery 7:83 pm Mobile 6:00 am New Orleans 11:30 a m Nashville 8:00 Am Louisville 3:40 pm Memphis 3:00 p m (ATLANTA AND NORTHERN MAIL.) 4:50 a m. Arrive at Atlanta 4:23 p m Washington 11:55 r M Baltimore 8;10 a m New York 9:30 a m Also by this trsin arrive st Moutgomeryll :08 a m Seims 3:14 p m Vicksburg 10:00 a m TRAINS ARRIVE AT COLUMBrS From Montgomery and Southwest 12:65im From Montgomery and Southwest 7:60 r m From Atlanta aud Northwest 7:50 r m CW" This train arriving at Columbus 7:60 p. m. ; Leaves Atlanta 11am. E. P. ALEXANDER, President. CHAS. PHILIPS, Agent. jeß tf Wells & Curtis OFFER A STOCK OF BOOTS & SHOES Uneqnaled In Variety—Unsurpassed In j ELEGANCE, COMFORT AND ECONOMY, Notice this List: LADIES' LACE AS D COSO HESS O A ITERS, at $1.25, $1.50 and upwards. LADIES' SLIPPERS, at 85c sl,fo, $1.25 ami higher. LADIES' HUTTOS BOOTS, $1.76 and $2.00 to $3.50 aud $4.00 —A Fine Assortment. BISSES' (f BOYS' SCHOOL SHOES—Rut to le found. BROGA SS and PLO W SHOES, and full Stock vj STAPLE GOODS IN OUR LINE AT PRICES UNPRECEDENTEDLY LOW. TE HAVE ENLARGED OUR BTOCK AND \\ Reduced Prices on SOLE, UI’PPER, aud 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 Larg:e Supply of all Sizes of Our Celebrated For both Wood and Coal Besides a full assortment of other Popular COOKING AND HEATING STOVES GRATES, &c., And feel justified in saying that we are SURE we can suit any aud all classes of purchasers, both in quality and price. Of other Goods in onr line, we have a large and complete assortment, such as TIN AND SHEET-IRON WARE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, HARDWARE, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, COAL HODS, SHOVELS, AC. All of these articles we CAN and WILL sell s VERY BOTTOM PRICEB. ian 1 dtf W. H. BOBARTB A CO. “THE OLI) RELIABLE.” rvW E MAKE °UR AN ' dSWs VV nual bow to the JBg public, and beg to an nounce that we are again prepared to offer ths best WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, at wholesale and retail, at the lowest cash price. In addition! to LIQUOR*, we have SMOKERS’ MATERIAL of every diseription, and at prices to suit the times. RESTAURANT. The Restaurant Department ofoar hocße will be kept to the usual standard, and with that oar friend, hare heretofore been satisfied. Kf-Birds, Fish, Oysters, and all game of the season kept on hand. eodtf ents. n El W A _NJk CO. Choice Seed and Feed Oats ©6sc. Best Country,Meal @7sc. Choice Brands of Flour at nov2 tf Hamilton’s. THE CO LIMBUS DAILY TIMES c> 33 PRINTING OFFICE, I 3 Columbus, Ga. Being* Supplied with Modern im provements and the Latest STYLES OF TYPE, Presses, &c. IS PREPARED TO FILL ORDERS FOR JOB PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, At Short Notice and at Reasonable Rates* Including : BILL HEADS, CIRCULARS, LETTER HEADS, ENVELOPES, NOTE HEADS. SHIPPING TAGS, R. R. RECEIPT BOOKS, MONTHLY STATEMENTS, BUSINESS CARDS. WEDDING INVITATIONS, VISITING CARDS, PARTY INVITATIONS, POSTAL CARDS, BIILS LADING BOOKS, HAND BILLS, POSTERS, BALL AND PARTY PROGRAMS. * And in lad AMTIIIVG IX llie JOB PRINTING LINE. o £W“Order* from a distance solicited and filled promptly, at short notice. Samples and prices sent on application. WYNNE, DeWOLF & CO. COLUMBUS, GA., 18 WELL SUPPLIED WITH MATERIAL, AND Experienced Workmen employed in each De partment. Order* for work of any description filled with dispatch, and at most reasonable rates. Georgia and Alabama Legal Blanks Of overy description on hand, or a ted to or der at short uotloe. Receipt Books FOR RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS Always in stock: aWo printed to order when da sired. WRAPPING PAPER AND DAG*. A largo quantity of various sizes and weights Manilla Wrapping Paper and Bags, suitable for Merchants, now in stuck, which I am selling low In any quantity desired, either printed or plain MiT* Prices and Specimens of Work furnishe on application. TIIOS. GILBERT, Randolph Street, Columbian, Ga. Janl tf T. S. SPEAR, Ho. 101 Broad St., Columbus, Ga. Watches, Jewelry and Clocks Repaired promptly all orders will receive prompt attention. Remington Sewing Machine Deoot. VICTORY! VICTORY!! THE “SINGER” ALWAYS AHEAD! Read the special dispatch from THE Centennial Exhibition to tho New York Sun: Philadelpaia, September 27, 1876. “The very highest honors which could bo con ferred ou any exhibitor—TWO MEDALS OF HONOR aud TWO DIPLOMAS OF MERIT— Lave been awarded the Singer Manufacturing Company for Sewiug Machines.” 2,000,000 IN USE Sales in Excess of all Others! The Singer Manufacturing Company, 99 Broad Street, COIiUMHUH. GA. WANTED. ri OOD SALESMAN TO SELL THE NEW VX tight thinning SINGER SEWING MA CHINES in the Conn tie, connected with the Co lninhua Office. Aiiply to the Singer Manofactnr tug Company, CHAS. 8. HOLT, Oct7-4in Agent Collinsworth Institute, FOR ROYS AND GIRLS, Talbotton, Ga. mHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE TA -1 ken charge of this well known Inetitue with the determination make it a School noted for its thor oughness and cheapness. The school s pleasantly situated, one mile from CE&Jr Talbotton and six miles from Geneva. The build ings are ample aud admirably situated iu a beau tiful grove. The “Geneva Lamp,” a weekly newspaper, is published at the Institute, the typo for which is net by the pupils of the school, each pupil being required to devote five hours a week to type Bet ting, under the instruction of a practical printer. This is not to make printers, but to give practical lessons in the construction of our language. BOARD AND TUITION: Board, Including lights, fuel, Ac., per month $lO 00 Tuition, for tho entire session of four months 2 60 Information and circulars furnished on appli cation. Address, J. L. kP- E. DENNIS. THIS PAPER IS ON PILE WITH Wherw Advertising Contracts can be mode, PROMINENT INCIBENTB —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 Ihe publication will be furnished to-day. Those desiring copies of either volume, who have not subscribed, can obtain them at tho of fico of the publisher, 42 Randolph street. Price, SI.OO each. THO*. GILBERT. Jms22 tf _ COFFINS, CASES AND CASKETS For Sale Cheap. I NOW HATE IN STORE A FULL ASSORT MENT OF WOODEN AND METALIC COFFINS, CASES AND GASKETS at prices lower than heretofore offered. L. KOOYIIV, tin nnit ms It road At., up stair*. Uov36 noil A wtiMjau’77 MILLINERY. Bargains! Bargains!! CLEARING OUT SAXE OF Millinery and Fancy Goods, T WILL offer for tho next thirty days my entire stock of MILLINERY and FANQY GOODS, which is complete in eTery Department at such prioes as must insure ready sales. is no humbug, as I am determined to sell. To the Ladies.l would say, call nnd bo your own judges. L. A. LEE, 108 Broad Street, Columbus, Ga. J. J. Whittle. Qeo. M. Yarbrough. Jno. T. McLeod J. J. Whittle & Cos. HAVE OI’F.NEI) A NEW WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERY HOUSE, Undor Oorttx-a.l Hotel, WHERE WE WILL KEEP* CONSTANTLY ON HANI> A LARGE AND COMPLETE STOCK OF STAPLE nnd FANCY GROCERIES, Con.i*ting in part or Boots, Shoes and Staple Dry Goods, Bacon, Lard, Su gar, Coffee, Cheese, Flour, Syrup, Bagging & Tics, TOBACCO, WHIBKEY, BRANDY and WINES, of all grades, SALT, CORN, TEAS of all Brands, MAKEREL and SOAP; together with a full lins of all other goods kept In a first-class Grocery House. MyOUR GOODS are all NEW and FRESH, and were bought for the CASH, and we will bsable to SELL THEM AS LOW AS THE LOWEST, jfg- We solicit the patronage of the City and surrounding country, J. J. WHITTLE & CO. oct22-eodAwtf CL OTHIN G! I HOFFLIN & BRO., No. 88 Broad St., Columbus, Ga. O Mens’ and Boys’ Clothing, Gents’ Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Valises, Umbrellas, &c. QUICK SALES, SMALL PROFITS, OUR MOTTO. Clothing Made to Order decS eu wAf ■■■■■■■■—■■.MM ■IHIIIJIIW NEW LUMBER YARD. WILLINGHAM & CO., DEALERS IIS Sash, Doors and Blinds, LUMBER and all kinds of Builders’ Supplies. Office and yard on Randolph St., between Oglethorpe and Jackson. 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 ESTABLISHES SUCCESS AND PAYS LARGE PROFIT. THE LAND IS ALSO ADAPTED TO THE GROWTH OP PEACHES, PEARS, APPLES AND SMALL FRUITS; ALSO, GRAIN, GRABS AND VEGETABLES. Many hundreds of exoellent 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 Nsw York aud Philadelphia markets. Another railroad runs direct la 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 Cools, aud 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 aud debility; many thousands have entirely recovered. Anew brick Hotel has just bean completed, 100 feet front, with back buildings, four stories high, including French roof, sud all modern improvements for the accommodation of visitors. Prico of Farm Land $25.0u per Acre, payable by installments, within th period of four yoars. In this climate, planted out to viues, 20 acres el laud will coant folly as much as 100 acres further north. Persons unacquainted with fruit growing, can become familiar with it in a short time on aeeonnt of surroundings. Five Acre, One Aero, and Town Lots, in the towns of Landisville sud Vineland, also for sals. While visiting the Centennial Exhibition, Vineland can be visited at small expense. A paper containing full information, will be sent upon application to CHARLES It. LAX IMS, Vineland, X. J., free of cost. The following is an extract from a description, published in the New York Tribute, by ths wsl known agriculturist, Solon Robinson: All the farmers were 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, aud surface gently undulating, intersected with small streams and occasional wet meadows, in which deposits of peat or muck are stored, sufficient to fertilize the whole upland surface, after it has been exhausted of its natural fertilitv. 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 sulo of the Western prairies. We found some of the oldest farms apparently just as profitably productive as when first cleared ef foreat 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 tho soil we found evidences of calcareous substances, generally in the form of indurated calcareous marl, showing many distinct forms ofaneient shells, of the tertia ry formation; and this marly substance is scattered all through the soil, iu a very comminuted form, and in the exact condition most easily assimilated by such plants as the fanner desires to cultivate. ' XANTHINI Never fails to restore (fray Hair to its original o our in a few weeks. Pure, harmless, offectire Prepared by XANTHINE CO.. Richmond. V Bold by Purcell, Ladd k Co.,Richmond, Va., and druggists and country merchants. Price $1 per bottle. This incomparable preparation for the Hair is commended to the public on its own merits. It prevents the Hair from fslling off, producing a rapid and healthy growth scurf and dandruff, and cures diseases of tho scalp. Try It aud judge for yourself. [From Rev. E. T. Baird, Sec’y of Publication of Presbyterian Church South.J Richmond, July 27, 1874. The Xanthine is the only hair dressing I have ever used which has removed the dandruff from the scalp and made 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 hare no doubt it will preserve the color. K. T. BAIRD. [From Rev. Mr. Cameron, Minister of Presbyte rian Church South.l Mossy Ckjekx. Turn, 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 yon 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 oolor of the hair, and ren dering it glossy and pliable. I confidently, cheerfully, knowingly recommend it. WILLIAM CAMERON. Sold by M. I>. HOOD fc CO„ Wholesale and Retail Druggists, julylß eoQ&w3m Columbus, G WM. SCHOBER. Dealer In Gnne nnd Ammunltlnn, Guns, Locks, Ac,, Repaired. Bcp3o-tf 39 Randolph Bt., near Times office. CRAND OPPORTUNITY TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS! 1,000 Extras. T.OOO Readers. ON THE 15TH OF DECEMBER NEXT, THE proprietor will begin to issue 1,006 extra copies of the BLEXA VISTA ARGUS, every week for seven weeks, to be distributed free, throughout the counties of Tslbot, Msrion, Taylor. Macon, Schley, Chattahooehee, Stewart and Webster. Seven lists will be prepared each containing 1,660 reliable nemes—one list to be tthed each week until the ARGUS has been sd dreused to seven thousand persons. The pro prietor will be in Columbus, Friday and Satur day, to receive advertisements. A. M. C. RUSSELL, Proprietor of the Argus. Bnena Vista, Ga., Not. 90, 1870. nov3o tf Colonists, Emigrants and Travelers Westward. FOR map circulars, condensed time tables and general information in regard to transpor tation facilities to sir points In Tennessee, Ar kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Colorado, Kansas Texes, lows, New Mexico, Utah and Californiu, apply to or address ALBERT B. WRENN, Gen eral Railroad Agent, Atlanta, Ga, No one should go West without first getting iu communication with the General Railroad Agent, and become informed ae to superior ad vantages, cheep end quick transportation of am ities, household goods,, stock and terming imple ments generally. ALL INFORMATION CHXXHFUIXY oitin. W. L. DANLEY, eeplß tf G. P. It TANARUS, A, W. F. TH2NER, Dentist, Randolph street, (opposite Strnpper el Cotumba lenl ly) Georgia,