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IN THE CITY.
trIJ <mg of our m beerihen fail to naive their
pefer, they wiUyleam he kited 'tough to inform
m/Uu fmct immediately. %
Oolutn bu*. Oa..
WEDNESDAY APRID H. MTT.
WM. A. I-fTTUS.
Attoraey and CioHw at t.uw.
nrOtnunoret J. A. FruWt Hard wire Htorv.
feb4 tf
MARK K. SLAKDroKD. LOCI, t. OARRARD,
m.ANDromn a oakka ki,
Aiwrura and OwwaMsllar. at Uw.
(Mm orvr Wtttch A Ktoml’R.
Will practlo* In U> SUM and Federal OourU.
* wbM
-nan job rnmiM office.
' NEATNESS AND DISI’ATCH.
W ’nvlte everybody who need any de
scription oC Job PBiNTUio to call at Uie
Tnr Job Printing Office and *at
UieU work done In the latest style, with
neatness and dispatch. Bill Hoads, Let
ter Heads, Price Currents, Cards, Invita
tion Tickets, Posters, and Hand Bills a
spaelaltp.
**• Any qnantlt y of the beet quality of
taps for sale. tf
ILIIHEV COTTON MAKKKT.
Continues, a., April 18, 1877.
Daily Statement.
Btock on baud Aug. 81, 1878 ... 510
Received yesterday. ‘2C,
“ previously 71,208-71,229
71,739
Shipped yesterday 15
" previously 06,008 - 66,018
Stook on hand tills raornluif 5,721
J'rires.
Market quiet.
Inferior.j ,i •. 90$
Ordinary. 9^®%
Good O.dinary 9?i@lo
Dow Middlings loti
MlddUnifS 10%
Good Middlings
Warehouse sales 10
Receipt a.
Hy Wagon.. > 1
*• li.ltt.ll 1
“ River 0
- N.ARK.B 2
“ R.W.K.H 0
‘ W. K. R 22- 14
Shipment*
BrH.W. R. tt. 0
M.fto.jt. r : o
" W. R. R 0
Horae Consumption 15— 18
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New Advertlaemenla.
Chickens and Ducks—D. Averett.
Dealers In Oils—Francis Fontaine.
Springer Opera House—Tableaux and
Concert.
Fire Insurance—John Blackmar.
Ahead of Competition—Thornton A
Acee.
AIIKAIt OF AIX COMPETITION.
JUST RECEIVED:
Twentydor.cn fine Linen Bosom Shirts—
-2100 Linen',in Bosoms, Wamasutta Bodies,
all complete for one dollar each, the most
perfect fitting and best' to ado Shirt In the
city. Give It a trial.
aprlß tf Thornton A Acee.
150 Chickens, Ducks and Guineas just
received at D. Averktt’s
aprlß 2t Corner.
Church Mrrtlngs Ssrlr.g she Wtfk.
The Presbytery of Mueon will oonvene
this evening at the Presbyterian Church
In this city.
Rev. Mr. McKay, of Macon, will preach
the opening sermon.
During the remaining evenings of the
present week the Moderator of the last
Presbytery will conduct the services. The
public are invited to attend.
A Flower-Isivlng Thirl.
Someone entered Mr. 0. 0. Harrell’s
yard last night, and stole all his gerani
ums.
A Hospitable and Pleasant Entertain
iwenl.
A brilliant and elegant company assem
bled last night, at Mr. Peter l’reor's, at
the call of the Mites. “Long may they
wave,” If they give us as much real joy
every time we meet them ae they did last
evening. We Hked the pudding, if it was
of sawdust. We liked Us top drosslng—
the pretty, fresh, bright flowers. There
was only one thing present prettier.
The auctioneer was equal to Kills in ills
palmiest days. Ho develops quite a
talent. i
There are few more enjoyable things to
be met with than a gathering of theso
“Mites." It is inexpensive and seems ro
be a paying Institution.
Mash. Door. ana Blind Emporium.
3,000 Window Bash glazed.
1,000 pairs Blinds with Huffer’s im
proved Blind Hinge.
1,500 White Pine Doors.
50,000 feet White Pine Moulding.
All for salo cheap, by
Willingham & Cos.,
On Randolph St., opposite Oammel's old
stables. }al4 tf
Ladies' and Misses’ Buckle Newports
very handsome, at
aprl4 2t Wells ,t Curtis'.
Lank at Them!
Gents’ Brown Cloth-top, Button Ox
fords, at Wells * Curtis’.
aprl4 3t
A lot of Soaps, Gelatine and Flavoring
Extracts, for sale cheap at Mason’s Drug
Store. _ febll tf
HPEHAL OKDKK DEPARTMENT.
FULL LINE
SPRING AND SUMMER SAMPLES.
THOMAS A PRESCOTT
Are making suits to order at short notice
and low Their special order
Suits for make and lit CAN'T RE EX
CELLED.
mh4tt
NORTHERN *KK POTATO EM.
A CHOICE LOT or
Early Bose, Jackson Whites, and King
of Early.
For sale by
ja2l tf J. H. Hamilton.
Vmuan Mlltrt herd.
A few bushels fresh German Millet Seed
for sale by J. H. Hamilton.
aprlS dtf&wit
Ear Fancy Work.
Gold, Silver and White Perforated Card
Board, also a great variety of Peforated
Mottoes at J. Albert Kirven’s.
mh3s tf._ _____
For anything in Grooeries, Provisions
Grain, Ac., at "rock bottom," prices call
on J. H. Hamilton.
nov3 tf
Kerin* mad Ibavn.
Spring has Indeed oome. Its balmy
atmosphors surrounds us; its welcome
attendants, the nierry bird* and hum
ming Insects, sport: and summer's ripen
ing fruit oven how impel* the bursting
embryo.
Spring’s fleecy clouds sail slowly over,
and the verdant, tiilrsty trees call d<ywn
its blessing; every thing Is yielding to
nature's impulse, and joyous It springs to
tho ceaseless activity of opening life.
And why should not we, conscious of
nature's warmth, proportionate ourselves
to her quickened pace. We sit In our
sanctum, but not alone, for spring has
vlsltod us with a favoring broatb and we
revel In a dreary languor from the ex
panding essence of many flowors eut us
by one of Columbus' loveliest daugh
ters. Those steal our Senses and In
lotharglc bliss we roach the happy
banks of the sandalwooded Indies,
whose mirrowlng waters sweep o'er
golden sands; the balmy groves of
Cyprean aphrodite, whore wo stretch our
woary limbs In drowsy dellolousness; the
fragrant woods of hilly Arcadia, where
Diana with her faithful nymphs sport In
the yielding waters of tho shady lakes;
these, and more, we visit In our Hprtng
time dream, which the many colored
roses, geranium blossoms and the lovely
bunch of modest heartease, recall with all
the freshness of fancy's prlraatlve paint
ing. Kuch gifts are as Welcome as an
Olymphlc crown.
“Corners" Anionic Ur.
For a day or two past, while provisions
In tho West have been jumping up with a
bead-swimming steepness and sudden
ness, and the dealers there scarcoly know
ing what prices to put on, somo of our
local dealers have been amusing them
selves a little by putting "corners” on
each other by buying out the unsuspect
ing and selling back tho same goods to
them at an advance, after the oponing of
the eyes had taken place. Tills is a sort
of "Jacket swapping” game, tiie profita
bleness of which may depend on tlio con
tinuance of tho excitement In the West. All
well-informed merchants know there Is
no shortness of supply in the groat cen
tres of the provision trade, and that these
advances are merely In anticipation of a
demand that may not arise—a demand
created by tho apprehension of a great
war in Eurepe. But whales, must have
tubs thrown to thorn to occupy their at
tention sometimes, and perhaps these
little rumors are as innocent a* any other
that could be started, to make “margins”
and form “corners” on. The “party”
left with the stock oil hand, when the
market breaks down, Is the one on whom
the laugh will settle with most bitterness,
and he who sold out first and cleanest,
may in the end be really the luckiest
See how It will prove.
Heath of Mr. games W. fastens.
Mr. James W. Oastens, formerly of the
firm of Watt A Castens of this city, died
at his home in Russell county, Ala., on
Monday night, of heart disease. He was
sixty-two years of ago at the time of his
deat h. Ho was foi nierl y a member of the
Georgia Legislature from Talbot county,
and served in that capacity with honor
ami distinction. His last official position,
wo believe, was that of Senator in th
Legislature of Alabama. His remains
were carried on yesterday to Talbotton,
where they will be burled to-day.
Mr. Castens was a man of pure charac
ter, and was beloved by all who knew him.
He leaves a wife, and a son by his first
marriage.
$ ♦ 9 —-■
Plenty.
The Young Men’s Catholic Union intend
giving a picnic at Hatchechubbee, Thurs
day May 3d. Price of tickets will bo 75c.
and 50e.
City Ltslit UuardH.
At a meeting last night of the above
company, the following were elected to
(111 vacancies: Mao Sparks, 3d Bergeant;
Janies E. Deaton, Quartermaster.
T. J. Hunt and James It. England were
rocoived into the company as new mem
bers. Messrs. T. J. Pearce and James A.
Lewis were elected honorary members.
A committeo, consisting of the following
gontlemen, were selected to revise the
Constitution and By-Laws fur the govern
ment of the company: Captain Salisbury,
Lieutenants Williams and Blnford, Ser
geant Lay field, Corporal Locb and private
T. J. Appleyard.
At the next meeting of the company, tfeo
pio nic question will be discussed and de
cided upon, which they have under con
sideration.
Vhe Ciiorai llnluii.
At its regular rehearsal meeting last
Monday night, tho Choral Union admit
ted two new members. Miss Lila Howard
and Mr. J. Albert Kir veil.
Tho Treasurer reported sllO as the net
proceeds from the concert. Sixty dollars
was then voted to tho director and pian
ist, the director getting $35 ami the pian
ist $25.
Thero was not quite so large an atten
dance at the last meeting as usual, owing
to the interest taken in the show, to be
given next Tuesday night, for tho benefit
of the Columbus Guards, which was re
hearsed the same night.
Wo efi.ll attention to our larsro lot of
Custom made Middlesex and Yacht Flan
nel Suita. Thornton & Auer.
Grand Tableaux and Concert at * prin
ter's Opera House.
To-night the members of St. James M.
E. Church (col.) will give at the Opera
House a grand Tableaux and Concert
This entertainment is for tho benefit of
the church, and it is hopod a largo audi
ence will be present.
Dealers In Oils
are hereby notified that tho oil sold by
West & Cos., and the Columbus Oil Compa
ny, in this city, marked 110°, Farenheit
has boon condemned as being below the
standard required by law, as tested by
me. There is little perceptible difference
in the fire test of the two oils.
Francis Fontaine.
Inspector.
DUALITY TIIK TRUK TEST OF CHEAI
NCH,
l Tliomaß A Prescott, Clothiers, are now
daily receiving, fresh from their Manu
facturers, Spring and Summer Clothing
made to order in Fashionable Style ex
pressly for their trade. For Mako, Style
and Fit, it siieaks for itself, and they re
spectfully invite the attention of the pub
lic to its superiority over the Shoddy
Ready-Made Clothing, which is so abun
dant. Prioes lower than before the war.
They have exclusive sale of Keep’s cele
brated Dress Shirts (6 for $6) made of best
Wamsutta and Irish Linen 2100 fine
These Shirts have no equal in quality and
price, notwithstanding the wonderful
Shirt Tales of Shirt competitors.
s p!5 3t
FEItOMKNK WAR.
quaiillilr, of Oil Coutlviiinrd.
SEE WHAT YOU BUT UNTIL ALL IS DECIDED-
Probably but few of our readers are
aware, that for the last few days, a vigor
our analysis has been mode of the kero
sene oil offered for sale In this city, and
that several favorite brands heretofore
oonslde'rod safe, have lioen
OONDEMEI) AS UNSAFE
by Mr. Fontaine, tho Inspector for this
district.
We give tho news now, that our patrons
may know that bad oil is upon the mar
ket, and that they may protect them
selves, and not with a view of Injuring any
doaler, for wo bollova that the dealers do
not Intentionally intend to create an ex
plosion, or want any of their customers to
suffer.
Shortly after Mr. Fontaine was appoint
ed, he assumed the duties of the ofilce
and commenced to Inspect the oils used
n the city. He found that qnite a number
of retail merchants were (innocently) sell
ing oil
FAR BELOW THE TEST
required by the statute law of Georgia;
and to protect the people, and to carry
out the law, he ordered that no more of
the oil should be sold until a thorough test
could be made.
Yesterday, a committee, selected by the
different dealors, composed of Dr. George
Grimos, Dr. Thornton, Dr. C. J. Moffett
and Robert Carter, met to assist the In
spector in a test of oils, and decide what
was the oorrect test. Several tests wore
applied, but as yet no satisfactory one
hue been arrived at, and the experiments
will be continued to-day.
’ Of course, there are some oils upon the
market that are all right, but it yet re
mains to be seen whether ail of them are
up to the right standard. There are two
ways of determining whether oil is up to
the proper degree. The law of Georgia
quires that it shall be heated to 110 deg.
Farenheit, and If It ignites and burns from
a lighted taper passed over it, then it is
unsound.
THE OTHER TEST
is one practiced by the United States in
spectors. They condemn all oil that
burn* when the (Ire Is applied to It, after
beating It to 110 degrees.
This seems the most reasonable and
fairest test, though either will ensure
good oil to their customers. The inpec
tlon of oils Is a very Import int protection
to the people at largo. We can soarceiy
read a paper without seeing accounts of
horrible burnings from Jcerosene lamp
explosions, and os the people do not in
quire into the test of oils, we think it but
right that every gallon should undergo
a thorough test before it Is placed in tho
hands of the oonsumer.
We have no doubt, howovgr, that within
a few days, all the “under test” oil will be
withdrawn from the market, and that
this kerosene war will put all of our deal
ers on guard as to tho quality of oils they
will In future purchase. In tho mean
time, the consumers will learn the differ
ence from their respective merchants.
No matter whom the oondemned oil ef
fects, Mr. Fontaine deserves tho thanks of
tho consumers, for his efforts to see that
they buy in Columbus, only such oil as
will not blow up their houses,or burn their
families to death.
♦ ,
AniUNCinents.
Another troupe, the New Orleans or
Haverly’s Minstrels, has written to Mr.
Springer, that they will appear in Colum
bus. This, however, Mr. Springer does
not consider as an engagement of tho hall.
In course of next week will appear in
Columbus with its gorgeous scenery, the
Henry V. Combination.
This show is recommendod very highly
by the press.
A Handsome Dividend.
Mr. D. Averett received at his store on
Monday some fifty or more hens, ducks
and guineas, for sale. He put them in his
fowl yard, and the next morning he found
some three or four dozen fresh, newly
laid eggs, all ready for market. That
shows what returns may be got from
“good stock.” “Watering" does not work
a shrinkage of this class of stock—espe
cially the ducks.
Escaped and Recaptured.
While the chain-gang were at work tho
other day on the Glade road, one of the
negroes played off sick, and was allowed
to remain In camp. While there, however
he managed to slip off into tho woods and
hid himself in a wet ditch, having his head
only above the water. There he remained
until Mr. Hugh O'Pry, having missed
him, came up and pulled him out. He
will perhaps be sick in faot now, after his
mud bath.
Love Wilson s
Celebrated Belts will cure chills, correct
deranged nervous systems, strengthen
the appetite, and actively aid in restoring
mpaired health. For sale at
apr*) tf M. D. Hood A Co.’s.
■■♦ - ■
Fine Wines, Ac.
Bweet Catauba at $2.50 per gallon.
Port, Sherry, Sweet Malaga.
Cherry Brandy, Blackberry Brandy,
Imported and Domestic Brandies.
Just received by
febß tf J. H. Hamilton.
DRY HOODS
FOR THE MILLION!
~
TUE LOWEST PRICES ALWAYS!
STANDARD PRINTS COTS.!
Bleached Homespun 6%, 8, 9, 10, 11
cents.
Especial Bargains in 9-4 and 10-4 Sheet
ings.
Beautiful llgurod Muslins 12% cents.
Victoria Lawns Cheaper than ever
known.
A handsome lot of Tiee, Lace Bibs, Silk
and Lace Fichus, Handkerchiefs, Ac.
Black Alpacas and BrilliantiQOs bought
at such prices as to defy competition. You
are respectfully invited to inspect the
numbers at 40 and 50 cents'. Have a dou
ble-width Alpaca at 25 cents.
8-4 French Nainsook and Linen D’lnde
(entirely new) Fabrics for Ladies’ Suits.
Black Grenadines—all grades.
Striped and Checked Bilks. All grades
Black Silks. Tamise—a most desirable
article for Mourning.
Full line of Corsets, commencing at 35
cents.
All-Linen Hemstitched Handkerchiefs
at 10 cents.
London Cord, 9 cents.
This entire stock was selected by the
undersigned in person, and, being bought
at great advantage, will be placed at such
prices as will insure sale.
J. S. Jones.
Coi.MTirs, Ga., April 2,1877.
FRAGMENTS.
—Mr. Frank W. Loudenbor has a very
neat new sign before his cigar shop.
—A play upon words; Taking the dic
tionary for a euchre table.
—llow to make a good impression : Use
new type and clean Ink.
—A negress, ns she walked complacent
ly up Broad street yesterday, was envel
oped In furs.
—One of the bloods became quite nause
ated from the jolting h# rooelvod by his
horse on Broad street yesterday,
—Never help a married woman to take
care of her baby in the absence of her
husband.
—The chain gang is at present at work
on the Glade road, In Muscogee county.
—lt is proposed to fit up the Great East
ern for tho moat trade. She would carry
a hundred thousand beeves.
—lt Is affecting to hear an old maid sing
her poodle to sleep to the air, “If ever I
cease to love!”
-The Columbus Guards will at the
prlzarfrill, be called out by fours; those
standing best in each four, to be drilled as
those before by fours.
—Locomotives in this country consume
yearly as much wood as would grow on
three hundred and flfty acres of land in
twenty-five years.
—Tuesday night the Muscogee Rifles
turned out for drill on Broad street. Forty
ono muskets were out, three officers and
two markers. This was a very creditable
showing.
—There was quite a line gathering
around at the Mite meeting which was
held at Mr. Preer'e last night.
—The latest in letters, with the ladles,ls
tho use of white ink on very dark paper,
such as cardinal, mandarin, deep purple,
green, Ac. This, we suppose, is the kind
of ink that makes people believe white Is
black.
FUlioll All RIVAL*
AT
THE NEW YORK STORK.
Spanish Lace Scarfs.
“ Net and Laoes.
2,000 pairs KID GLOVES, of all grades,
lnoluiling Harris’, Prevost Bide cut, 7 but
ton Kid*, which can only be had of us in
this market.
Also Jugla’s embroidered back Kids, and
Harris’ seamless.
1,000 PARASOLS. The most complete
assortment in Columbus.
CORSETS of any grade and kjnd.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
Good check MUSLIN UNDER SHIRTS
at 75c.
Ladies UNDER VESTS.
500 MOSQUITO BARS.
Gordon A Cargill.
Rood Advice.
Now is the time of year for Pneumonia,
Lung Fever, Ac. Every family should
have a bottle of Boschee’s Gorman Syrup.
Don't allow for one moment that cough to
taka hold of your child, your family or
yourself. Consumption, Asthma, Pneu
monia, Croup, Hemorrhages, and other
fatal diseases may set in. Although tt Is
true German Syrup is curing thousands
of these dreaded disoases, yet it Is much
lietter to have it at hand when three do
ses will cure you. One bottle will last
your whole family a winter and keep you
safe from danger. If you are consump
tive, do not rest until you have tried this
remedy. Sample bottles 10 cents. Reg
ular size 75 cents. Sold by your Drug
gist.
mchlS dAwtf Gilbert A Thornton.
I am still giving bargains in Alpacas’
Bleached and Brown Cottons.
mh2s tf .J. Albert Kibven.
Bxlo Windows for 12%c per light glazed
and other sizes In proportion.
Four Panel Doors for $1.60 and up
wards.
jail tf Willingham A Cos.
_( Juxt Received.
A large stock of Flour, Bulk Meats, Fer
ris’ Sugar cured Hams and Shoulders,
Corn, Bran, Meal, Ac., Ac. at lowest prices
ja6 tf . J. H. Hamilton.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
SPRING £ STOCK COMPLETE
at
M. JOSEPH’S,
89 Broad street, Columbus, Ga.
Probably the largest Stock of Dry
Goods ever brought to the city; embrac
ing:
1,400 pieces Prints, including all styles
and prices.
10 cases Bleached Goods, great variety.
London Cord, a large line.
Piques, white and colored.
Linen Lawns, colored Dress Linens.
Solid and Striped Dress Silks.
Pongees, Poplins, Lustres, Ac.
Cottonades, of Southern and Northern
make.
Linen Drills, Cassimeres. Tweeds and
Coatings, for Gents and Boys's wear.
Ladies’ ready made Goods, in great va
riety.
Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Para
sols, Fans Ac.
Shoes, Shoes, Shoes, from New York
and Eastern markets for Ladies, Gents
and Children.
The Notion Department is vory full, in
cluding Buttons, Braiite, Combs, Bushes,
and indeed almost anything that can be
called for in that line.
The White Goods department is well
supplied with,
Irish Linens, Nainsooks, Mulls, Lawns.
Damasks, Towelings, Napkins, Doylies.
Embroideries, Hamburg Edgings Ac.
My Stock has been obtained from the
best markets at inside prices, and no
pains, or expense have been spared to of
fer to the wholesale and retail trade of
Columbus.
Such a Stock of Goods as would com
mend the patronage of an .appreciative
and generous public.
M. Joseph,
aprl tf 89 Broad St.
Syrup, syrup. Syrup.
A large lot of choice Florida Syrup, in
new cypress barrels far sale cheap, by
Feournoy A Epping,
aprlO eodtf Alston Warehouse.
A Tard.
To all who are suffering from the er
rors and indiscretions of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss of manhood,
Ac., I will send a receipe that will cure
you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by a missionary
in South America. Send a self-addressed
envelope to the Rev. Joseph T. Inman,
Station D, Bible House, New York City.
feb9 6ui | 3 fii '■ • t?"
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE OAILY TIMES.
MOV KY A Nil NTOf'KM.
LONDON. April 17.-Noon-F.rie Btf.
1:00 r. m,— Consols !>4tf.
1:80 9. li.—Conaola 94 11-16.
8:80 p. m .— Console 9*5 I*lo.
3:48 P. Consols 96tf.
4:09 p. ML—Consols 98 18-40
BERLIN, April 17.—Hpach- increased 6,800.000
mark*.
PARIS, April 17. —-Noon—Rentes 103f. and 40c.
4:00 p. M.—Routes 103f. and 70c.
NEW YORK. April 17.—Noon—Oold opened
107 tf.
NEW YORK. April 17.—Noon—Stock* active,
unsettled and lower; in'*n*y 3; gold*7tf; ex
change long, 4.87tf ; abort, 4.9tf; Governments
active, unsettled and tower; State bouda quiet
and dnil.
NEW YORK, April 17. Evening— Honey
eaay at 2@2tf; sterling ateady at 7tf ; gold closed
weoker at 6tf @7; Government* active and trifle
better—new 6 s lltf; Statea quiet and nominal.
COTTON.
LIVERPOOL, April 17.—Noon —Gotten dull and
easier, middling upland* 6d, Orleans otfd; sales
8.000, speculation and export IMOO, receipts
8,600; American 7*oo.
Futures l lfld cheaper, the market ia weak; up
lands, low middling clause, April and May deliv
ery, 8 lft-16d; May and Juue 8 31 82d, Jul* and
August 6 8-32(010‘hd; August and September 6
3-i6d. shipped March and April per sail 6 1-32.1,
May aud Juue deliverery 8 16-10d, June aud Jul)
6 l-32@6d, shipped July and August 6 1-lcd.
1:30 r. u.—Uplands, low middling clause,
April and May delivery 6 29-32d.
2:30 p. m —Uplands, low middling clause, June
and July delivery 6 l-32d.
3:30 p. m,— Uplands, low middling clause, May
aud Juue delivery, 8 31-324, July and August 6
3-32d.
Sales of American 4000.
NEW YORK, April 17. Noon—Cotton dull;
uplands lltf; Orhaus 11 s , ; saiea 172.
Futures opened easier, as follows: April 11.20®
.28; May 11.23®.25; June 11.82®.34; July 11.44.*
43; August 11.01@.56.
NEW YORK. April 17. - Evening— Cotton
dull; middling uplands lltf; Orleans lltf; sales
382; net receipts 39; gross 39.
Consolidated net receipts 10,100; exports to
Or eat Britain 19,677; to France—; to Continent
3682; to channel 1284.
Futures closed weak; sales 30,000; April 11.15
@.17; May 11.18; June 11.27@.28; Ju1y.11.37®.88;
August 11.48; September 11.38®.39; October 11.28
@.39; November 11.49@,21; December 11.29®.22;
January 11.29®.32.
GALVESTON, April 17.—Cotton quiet; mid
dling lOtf; net receipts—; gross 238; sales 747;
exports to Great Britain —; France —, to cnau
uel —; to continent —; coastwise 23.
NORFOLK, April 17. F.vanlng Cotton
doll; middlings ; net receipts 204: gross
—sales 69; spinners —, exports to Great Britain
3985; coastwise 174.
BALTIMORE. April 17.—Evsning —Cotton
dull; middling 11 tf; net receipts —; gross 220.
sales 195; spinners #O7; exports to Great Britain
—; coastwise 40.
BOSTON. April 17. Evening—Cotton quiet
and weag; middliug lltf; net receipts 610; gross
1874; sales —; exports to Great Britain —.
WILMINGTON, April 17.—Evening —Cotton
dull; middling lOtf; net receipts —; sales 26;
exports to Great Britain —, coastwise 13.
PHILADELPHIA, April 17.—Evening—Cotton
quiet; middling 11 tf ; net receipts —; gross 66,
sales to spinners 180, exports to Great Brit
ain —.
SAVANNAH, April 17. Evening Cotton
dull; middliug lOtf; net receipts 226; gross —;
sales 300; exports to Great Britain —; to conti
nent —; to channel —; coastwise —.
NEW ORLEANS. April .17. Evening-Cotton
quiet; middling lltf; low middling lOtf; good
ordinary 9tf; net receipts BUO gross 841; sales
8206, exports to Great Britain 1900; to France—;
to continent 1600; coastwise —.
MOBILE, April 17.—Cotton sasy; middlings
10tf@tf;net receipts 165; gross —; salSs 300;
exports to Great Britain —; to France —; to
continent —; to channel —; coastwise 176.
MEMPHIS, April 17. Evening— Cotton dull;
middling lOtf • receipts 829; shipments 198, sates
1300.
AUOUBTA, April 17.—Cotton dull and lower;
middling lOtf; receipts 60; sales 270.
CHARLESTON, April 17. Evening— Cotton
steady; middling lltf@tf; net receipts 178;
•ales 600; exports to Great Britain 1455; to
France —; to continent —; coastwise 60.
PROVISION!!, AC.
NEW YORE. April 17.—Noon- Flour quirt and
firm. Wheat quiet and firm. Corn dull, aud lu
lower. Pork firm, new mM sl6 25, Lard firm,
•team $10.30. Freights firm.
NEW YORK, April 17. Evening Flour
riulland heavy, ©ioaiug dull at )o@2sc lower to
•ell; superfine Weateru and Htate $6 66<£$7 00,
latter extreme; other grades unchanged, com
mon to fair, extra do., $8.65<£)510.25, good to
choice do., s7.Bo<§>s 10.1 K), Houtueru Hour heavy;
common to fair extra good to
choice do., $.66@ $10.26. Wueat unsettled,
l@2c lower, scarcely anything doiug, shippers
holding off, winter wheat, quiet and nominal;
No. ‘2, Milwaukee in store $1.60. Corn l(g)i%c
lower, much leas doing, ungraded Western mixed
63<§H>3%, steamer yellow 65<ja)6G, white Western
64, yellow Southern 63, white do., on dock 64,
old Western mixed, in store 6 >(q>66. oats %<g>lc
lower, and heavy; mixed Western and Htate
64. Coffee, Kio, quiet and steady—lß%<g>2o% for
gold cargoes, 16%(0122 for gold job lota. Hugar
strong and In lair demaud; 9% for fair to good
refining, prime Muscovado 8%($8%; refined
firm ua active, 10%(5% tor standard A, granu
lated and powuered 11%,- 11% for ciusbed. Mo*
lasses—refining ftock higher, in fair demand at
43<0i30, grocery grades etoady at 31M56 for New
Orleans. Rice stea moderately active with fair
inquiry—Carolina 6<&ti, Louisiana 4%@6%. Pork
lower; closing unsettled; new mess
$16.25, closing at $i6.00. Lard lower-prime
steam $10.20. Whiskey shade easier at 9.
Freights to Liverpool less active; cotton per
sail 6% per steam 6%, corn 6,wheat 0%.
BT. LOUIE, April 17. Evening Flour firm
and little doing; superfine fall $6.60® $6.00; extra
do., $6.60^556.75, double extra do. f $7 00@i57.25,
treble extra do., $6.85557.00. Wheht inootive—
No. 2. red fall $1.75%<#% bid, No. $, do., $1.72.
Corn active; No. 2, mixed, 44%@44%. Oats
firmer—No 2, 86%. Rye easier at 75% bid
Barley steady lor best qualities of Northern and
Canada, latter sold it $1.10@51.15. Whiskey
steady at 6. Pork inactive at $16.50. Lard firm
and inactive—steam 10 asked. BuU meats firm
er— 6% and 8%, for shoulders and clear rib sides.
Bacon firm—6%@%. 8%, and 9%, ror shoulders,
clear rib and clear sides.
CINCINNATI, April 17. —Evening Flour
steady and in good demand; family sß.oo@sß 25;
superfine fall $6 extra $6.76@56.15, double
extra do., $6.35@50, treble extra do., $5 60.
Wheat easier ; red $1.70@75. Corn dull at 47<549.
Oats quiet, but steady at 38@43. Rye easier Bo@
88. barley quiet; prime fall 75<g)80. Pork in
fair demand, and lower at $15.76. Lard quiet,
steam rendered $9 75aij$10 00, kettle
$ll.OO. Bulk meats—shoulders ss.6o. short-rib
sides SB.OO, short clear aides $8.26, Bacon quiet
and firm—6%# %. # V D() 9, lor shoulders, dear
rib and clear aides. Whiskey in good demand,
shade higher at 5. Butter dull and lower; cnoice
Western reserve 19(4120, Central Ohio 16<g>l8.
LOUJSVaLLE, April 17.—Flour firm; extra
$G 00(g)56,25. family $6.50@56.76. Wheat steady;
red $1.65, amber $1.76, whitesl.Bo. Corn firmer;
No. 1, white 42, mixed 43. Rye firmer at 80
Oats steady—No. 1, white 42. mixed 40. Pork
steady at $16,06. Bulk meats quiet—shoulders
5%, clear rib sides B<g)B%, clear sides 8%. Hscon
firm—s6.so, sß.76<^ t 9 00, aud $9.25®$ 9.37%,
for shoulders, clear rib. and clear sides. Sugar
cured bams quiet at 10%@11. Lard quiet and
firm; choieeleaf in tierce 11%, do., in kegs 12.
Whiskey steady at 104. Bagging nominal at 12%
@l3.
BALTIMORE, April 17.—Oats firm. Southern
prime 44@47 Rye nominal, 85. Provisions
strong and higher. Pork $ 16.OOuft f 16.25 Bacon
—shoulders 8%, clear rib 9%@9;£. Hams 12%
<§>l3%. Lard, refined 10%. offee quiet and
steady, jobsl6@2l. Whiskey higher at 10@10%.
Sugar active at 10%.
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
War Department, 1
Office of Chief Signal Officer, >
Washington, April 71, 1877. )
For South Atlantic States, increased
cloudiness, followed by local rains,
continued warm southeast to south
west winds, stationary or slowly fall
ing barometer.
A friend who has “searched the
Scriptures” asks : "Can any one re
call a pun found within the lids of
the Bible ? If not, did the ancients
understand that form of Per
haps it is the entire absence of such
wit that causes the Bible to be held
in such high esteem.
Lumber, Lumber, Lumber.
Call and see our Lumber.
jail tf Willingham A Cos.
Cali at once and see Kirven’s Spring
and Summer Stock. Goods cheerfully
shown and low prices given. mh2s tf.
Large stock of Summer Cassimeres,
suitable for boys wear 25, 55,50, 65, 75 and
SI.OO, at Kirven’s.
mh2s tf
MOBILE &GIRARDR.R.
COLUMBUS. OA„ March 9, 1877.
VT A MEETINO OF THE BOARD OF DIREC
TORS held this day, it was,
“RESOLVED. That the Stockholders of the
MOBILE A GIRARD RAILROAD COMPANY be
called to meet in Qlrard, Ai.a ,on Thursday,
the 19th day of April next, to take into consider
ation the acceptance of the act of the General As
sembly of the State of Alabama, approved Febru
ary Bth, 1877, entitled, “An act to author!** the
Mobile hi Girard Railroad Company to issue
Bonds aud execute mortgages or deeds of trust
te secure tbs same"; and also, to take such fur
ther action as shall then be deemed proper, as to
issnlng the bonds of thla Company under said
Act."
In pursuance of said resolution a called meet
ing of the 8 ockholders of the kjobile k Girard
Railroad Company will be held at the depot Gir
ard, Ala., on Thursday, April 19th at & o'clock a.
m. Stockholders with their families will bs
passed free on that day to and from the meeting.
By order of the Board.
J. M. FRAZER,
rnblO td Secretary.^
FOR SALE OR REM 1 .
The property in oolum- 1 l
BUS. known as the deGral- mh\- k 4, tf
fenried property ; for particular* J |lmii? J
apply to G. E. Thomas, Esq., Co-^^^TP" l
lambus; Marshall deOraflenried, Atiauia, or J. F.
Waddell, Seale, Ala.
fob 16 tf
NEW FURNITURE
JUST RECEIVE®.
I AM SOW IN RECEIPT OF A FULL STOCK
OF
FURNITUR E
Of all kinds in the line, consisting of
BED-BOOM SETS,
FINE and COMMON
PARLOR SUITES,
CHAIRS of all kinus,
BEADBTEADB in Great Variety. Ac., Ac., all of
the latest styles aud fresh, and will be gold low.
Fusllnre Repaired Promptly and
Cheaply.
L. ROONEY,
H3 aud Mi* Uroad St., Up Stairs.
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SPECIAL CIRCULAR.
To Tax Receivers of Muscogee Ga.:
THE (onioning Sections of the Code, to be found
on pages 2u nd 21 ot your Pamphlet of In
structions, sro so wry important thst I give them
in this special form lor your careful attention.
I will expect every Tax Receiver to do wbst the
law and his oath requires, and see that every tax
payer returns his or her property at its tiiuk
valve; not what said property would bring at
public out-cry, but what the property is worth.
It has beeu estimated that the property of
Georgia is uot returned at one-haif its true value
This is wrong and should not be allowed. The
honest men pay nearly aU the tax aud many pay
but little because they return but litUa of what
they have. Many men return only shout one
fourth or one-hfth of what they own. Make all
return their property at its true value and
then tho burden ol TAXATION will fall on all
equally,
FROM TUE CODE OF GEORGIA.
§8 .9 • (835.) In cate of f alse return, Tax Receiver
to attest value. Each return shall be scruti
nized carefully by the Tax Receiver, aud if in bis
judgment be shall find the property cmtnoced in
the return, or any portion of it, returned below
its value, be shall assess the value at oncer, or
within thirty days thereafter.
§B4O. (836.) Subsequentproceedings. If such as
sessment is not made by tne Receiver iustauter,
be shall give the tax payer notice of his assess
ment, and id either case it shall be the tax pay
er's privilege to have it left to three disinteres
ted persons, one of whom he shall seiect. the
other shall be selected by the Receiver ;au(i tlnse
two shall shim a third; it they disagree, a major
ity of whom shall fit the assessment.
§B4l. (837.) Property returned below itt value.
It is tlie privilege ui any tax payer of the county
where a return is made to complain to the Re
ceiver at any time oefore the Digest is eomplet. and
that auy return is below the true value of the
property; in which case he shall notify the person
who made the return complained of. if practica
ble, verbally tr by wriiiug-, giving him tne name
of complainant and the ground of complaint, and
shall proceed to have anew assessment in the
terms of the preceding section.
§842. (338.) Oath of assesors. Whenever such
assessors are called in, they shall take an oath
before the Receiver to do Justice between the
parties at variance, touching tne true assessment
of the tax return.
§843. (839.) Deiaulting tax payer, how relieved.
When a tax payer has been returned as a default
er and. doubts taxed, either by the Receiver or
Collector, the Ordinary iB authorized to relieve
the defaulter of the penalty for default at the time
said Ordinary allows the Collector his insolvent
lists: Provided, That said tax payer shows to
such Ordinary by satisfactory evidence, that
either providential orsotber cause he had
not an opportunity to make his return to the Re
ceiver of tax returns, and at the time ol such re
lease promptly pays bis proper tax. aud one dol
lar to the collector as hie fee, the Collector shall
promptly Inform the Comptroller General of such
release, and the amount o* taxes paid.
§844. (840.) Defaulters, how relieved from double
tax. All defaulter* may at any time, and f*r the
same eausesj before the Digest is made up and
ready to be sent to the Comptroller, save the
double tax by likewise giving in to the Ordinary,
and paying him one dollar, who shall give a copy
of such returns lnstanter to tne Receiver,aud he
shall enter itin the several Digests.
§845. (841.) Defaulter's o'ith. The Ordinary,
in the cases set forth m sections 843 and 844.
shall require the tax payer to swear to the cause
of his delay, and shall state the same in the cop
ies furnished the Uiinptroller or Receiver.
Hoping and beHeving yon will do your full
duty in this important matter.
1 am yours respectfully,
W.L. GOLDSMITH,
Comptroller General.
April sth. 1877. aprl3 d3t*wlt.
n A TP 11 TO obtained for mechanical de-
M A [ f* |u I \ vices, medical or other coin-
I rl I Lill I w pounds, ornamental designs,
trade-marks, and labels Caveats, Assignments,
Interferences, etc., premptly attended to
I.VVEXTIOXS THAT HAVE BEE.\
nr iPrtTr n b - v Patent Office may
UL IL I IL I Istill. in most be se
lIL.JLU I by us. Being op
posite the Patent Office, we can make closer
searches, and secure Patents more promptly and
with broader claims than those who are remote
irom Washington.
iiiif mTflno sen,i n9 a modei ° r
I N V r N I | I K V ketch of vour device;
111 V bill I Ullwwe make examinations
free of charge aud advise as to patentability. Ail
correspondence strictly cenfldetal. Prices I<>w.
AXD XO CHARGE UNLESS PATENT
IS sEtTREII.
We refer to officials in the Patent Office, and
to inventors in every State in the Union. Ad
dress. in :>erinan or English, C. A. BNOW A CO.,
Opposite Patent Office, Washington, D.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned having heretofore held stock
in the Merchants & Mechanics Bauk in the
city ofOolumbus.Ga., hereby gives notice that he
has sold his stock in said Company, and had the
same transferaed, and claims in conformity with
section 1496 of the Code of Georgia, that he is ex
empt from any liabilities of said Bank,
mhll lam6t a. ILLGES.
WM. SCHOBER.
Healer In Gnns and Ammunition.
Gnns. Looks, &c,, Repaired.
Scp3o-tf 39 Randolph Bt,, near Times office,
_ Railroads
WESTERN RAILROAD OF ALABAMA
Oouwatw, 0.., April. TANARUS, hot.
TItAINS LEAVS COLUMBUS AS FOLLOWS:
(xotrrBKHH MAIL.)
4:55 f m. ArrtVs t Montgoni7 :SJ r k
MobU 5:96 a M
N. w Orleana 11:95 a m
Sultna..l9:o6 a m
Atlanta 8 00 a a
(ATLANTA AND NoHTNKNN MAIL.)
6:60 AM. Arrive art Atlanta. S:o*tm
Whingtn . .11:56 r M
Baltimore .....* 3:10 am
New York I 9:30 a m
Alto by till, tr*in Arrive At Montgomery 3:45 r m
TRAINS ARRIVE AT COLUMBUS
From Montgomery And Southw.nt 11:10 a m
From Montgomery And Southwest 9:00 r m
From AtlAutA And Northwest 9:00 r M
6ST This trsln Arriving At Columbus 9:00
r. M.; Leaves Atlanta 1:30 PM-
E. P. ALEXANDER, President.
CHAS. PHILIFB, Agent. Jeß tf
R.
Columbus, Ga., November 26, 1876.
Double Daily Passenger Train
MAKING close connection at Union Bprings
with Montgomery A Eufauia Railroad trains
to and from Montgomery and points beyoud.
This is the only line making night and day con
nections at Montgomey for the Northwest.
Through coach with sleeping accommodations
between Columbus and Montgomery:
Passenger &
Mail Train Freight Train.
Leave Columbus 1:60 r. m. 7:36 p. m.
Arrives! Union Sp’gs. 5:30 p. m. 12:32 a. m.
“ “Troy 7:60p.m. 3:16 a. m.
“ “ Eufauia
“ Montgomery 7:40 P. M. 6:35 a. M.
•• “ Mobile .... 5:28a.M. 4:00 P. M.
“ “ New Orleans 11:28 A. M. 955 p.m.
“ “ NashvUle ... 8:0o a. m. 7:56p.m.
“ “ Louisville... 3:40 p. m. 3:30 a.m.
“ “Cincinnati.. 8:15p.m. 7:25a.m.
“ “ Bt. Louis.... 8:10 a.m. 7:38 p.m.
“ “ Philadelphia. 7:36 a. m. 3:30 p. m.
“ “ New York... .10:25 A. M. 6:45p.m.
Leave Trov 32:30 a. m.
Arrive at Union Sp'gs. 2:22 a. m.
" •* Colnmbus... 7:10a.m.
“ “ Opelika 8:45 a. m.
“ “ Atlanta... . 4:28p.m.
“ “ Macon 7:06 p.m.
“ “ Savannah....ll >45 a. m.
Passengers for the Northwest will save twelve
hours time by this route. j ili^
Trains arrive in Montgomery one hourvarller
than any other line.
W. L. CLARK, Bup’t.
D. E. WILLIAMS,
General Ticket Agent. aug3 tf
NOTICE!
U. S. Internal Revenue
SPECIAL TAXES,
MAY l.lfitt, to APRIL. 0, 1979.
Office of Internal Revenue,)
Washington, D. C., January 20th, 1877, }
rpHE REVISED STATUTES of the United
A *tat*s, sections 3232, 8237, 3288, and 3239,
requires every person engaged in any business,
avocation or employment which reders him lia
ble to a SPECIAL TAX,
TO PROCURE AXP PLACE COX.
SPICUOISLY IX HIM ESTAB
LISHMENT OR PLACEOF
BIS IM EM,
a STAMP denoting the payment of said SPECIAL
I'aX, for the Special-Tax Year beginning May 1,
1877, before commencing or continuing business
alter April 30 1b77.
a return, as prescribed on Form 11, is also re
quired by law of every person liable to Special
Tax Os above.
The Takes embraced within tho provisions of
the law auove quoted art) the following, viz:
Rect flers ...;.. S2OO
Deaiers, retai 1 liquors... 25
Dealers, wholesale liquors 100
Dealers m malt liquors, wholesale 50
Dealers in malt liquors, retail 20
Dealers in k*af tobacco 25
Retail dealers in leaf tobacco a....... 600
Aud on sales of over SI,OOO, fifty cents for
everydoliar in excess of SI,OOO.
Dealer siu manufactured tobacco $ 6
Manufactures of still 50
And lor each still manufactured 20
And for ea. h worm manufactured 20
Manufacturers of tobacco..... 10
Msnufag'vers oi cigars 10
Peddle^kJ^tobacco rBl class (more than
two horses or other animals) S6O
Peddlers of tobacco, second clans (two horses
or other animals) $ 25
Pedulers oftobocco, 3d class (1 hon e or other
animal 15
Peddlers of tobacco, fourth class foot or
pnblic conveyance). $ 10
Brewers of less than 500 barrels 60
Brewers of 500 barrels or more,... 100
Any person so liable, who shall fail to comply
with tne loregomg requirements, will be subject
to severe penalties.
Persons or firms liable to pay any of the Special
Taxes named above roust apply to Andrew Clark,
Collector of Internal Revenue at Atlanta, or to
the Deputy Collector of their Division, and pay
for ana procure the Hpecial Tax Stamp or Stamps
they need, prior to May the Ist, 1877, and
WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE
Spec al-Tax stamps will be transmitted by mail
only on receipt from the person or firm order
ing the same of specific directions so to do to
gether with the necessary postage stamps, or the
amount required to pay the postage. The post
age on one stamp is three cents aud on two stamps
six cents. If it is desired that they be transmit
ted by registered mail ten cents additional
should accompany the application.
GREEN R. BAUM,
aprl-3w 2taw Commissioner Int’l Revenue.
JOHN BLACKMAR,
Brolxorago,
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE,
St. Clair Street,
GEORGIA HOME BUILDING.
NEXT TO WEST HUN UNION TELE ft RATH ORTON.
LAND WARRANTS BOUGHT
BEFEB, BT WCMIKBieS,
To Banks of this city.
COFFINS, GASKETS,
—AND—
Metalic Burial Cases,
CRANE. BREED t CO.’s and the AMERICAN
BURIaL CASE COMPANIES’
SELF-SEALING, AIR-TIGHT
BURIAL CASES,
For Beauty of Design, Lightness nd durabili
ty, are acknowledged by the trade everywhere to
be the very best.
The Cincinnati Coffin Companies’ Buperb Im
itation Inlaid Work
WoodL Oofflns.
The Most Beautifhlly Finished Coffins now
manuftujtured.
I also keep the Aib- Tight, h'KLF-S fading Wood
Coffins regularly on hand, and my friends may
rely on finding any really meritorious new arti
cle in this line in my stock, as I keep fully up
with the times, and am th* leader in low prices.
T. T. EDHODS.
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