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TRI-WEEKLY SUMTER REPUBLICAN.
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PUBLISHED EVERY
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
AT
$2 for Three Months.
Rates ot Advertising.—Two Dollars a
square, of ten lines or less, for the first inser
tion. and One Dollar for each subsequent in
sertion
frofesiairal Carta.
il®iE[FKl^ o AIKI® LIE Y*
ATTORNS? AT LAW,
AND
REAL ESTATE AGENT.
Americus, ..•••• Georgia.
WILL give prompt attention to professional
business in Sumter, Schley, Webster, Lee,
and Terrell counties, except cases in the Coun
ty Court of Sumter County.
Office in the Court House. June 9 ts.
JAMES J. SCARBOROUGH, CHARLES T OOODE.
Law Partnership.
SCARBOROUGH & GOODE,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Americus, Georgia
HAVE associated themselves in the practice of
Law, and will attend the courts in the fol
lowing counties: Snrnter, Macon, Schley, Web
ster, Terrell, Lee, Dougherty, Houston and Doo
ly, and will give prompt attention to all busi
ness confided to their care.
Office in the Masonic Building.
Nov. 23 -ts
WUILILD® HAWK J IN© 8
Attorney at Law,
Aruericus, Georgia.
£3?" Office in Masonic Hall.
Jan. 18 ts.
©@&€lE^
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Dawvson, Georgia.
WILL practice in the Pataula and South.
Western Circuits. ap 17 ts
Wo © .
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
AMERICUS, GA.,
aug 9 3m
J). W- M;
REAL ESTATE AG NT,
AMERICUS GA.
WILL l»e pleased to serve parties who wish to
purchase ot sell Lands, Town or City prop*
etiy iu South-Western Georgia
REFERENCES I
Speer & Hooks, Furlow & Bro , W L. Wads
worth &Cos , Americus ; J. B. Ross & Son, Ma
con, Ga.; Ang. P. Wetter, Savaunah, Ga.
July 3 6m
CO!YIWERC[ALAGENCY.
© O IHIa IMI^WGCQ^ip
ATTORNEY TOR.
Americus, Georgia.
PROPOSES to devote himself mainly to con
veyaucing and commercial practice. Will
keep dockets shewing progress of cases from
commencement of suits to settlement of claims,
at all times subject to inspection of parties, and
books showing every business transaction. No
pains spared to make his office the first col
lecting office in the country. Liberal patron
«ge solicited. Office in tipcer & Hook’s Build,
jug. Aug 2 ts.
M. A 0 ® a IBGWDIE
OFFERS his professional services to the
citizens of Americus and surrounding
country. Thankful for patronage heretofore
given him, he hopes by unremitting attention
to business to merit a continuance of the same.
Office next door to the Post Office.
July 14 ts.
SAMUEL P. DELL. | GEORGE W. WYLLY.
HENRY R. CHRISTIAN.
BELI, \WYLLY & CHRISTIAN,
COTTON FACTORS,
GENERAL COMMISSION
AND
Forwarding Merchants,
BAY STREET,
SA YANK AIT, GA.
SPECIAL attention given to orders for purchase
of all description of Produce and Merchandise,
and liberal advances made on Consignments of
Cotton to our address, or friends in Boston, New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Liverpool,
sept 15 lm 0
G AIN E S CO.,
MACON, GA.,
WILL MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES UP
on shipments of Cotton and other produce
to BEARDEN & CO, 20 Beaver St., New York.
July 31 ts
Vs. PATRICK & C 0„
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Dealers in
WVEWSPAPERB, Magazines, Light Litera
ti tore and Stationery, Triangular Block,
oierry Street, Macon, G*.
Pet 17 7tw&wt,f.
3Mnmttis 3ii)lmlismcnts.
TO THE PUBLIC !
I AM happy to announce that lam prepar
ed to manufacture any kind of
BUGGY OR HARNESS
that may be called for, at, short notice, and
have now on hand a stock of
FINE NEW BUGGIES.
at my Carriage Repository.
To those acquainted with my work, I need
hardly state that they are of my own manufac
ture, and as my long experience in the business
enables me to compete with any market North
or South I will not be UNDERSOLD, and will
guarantee to duplicate any northern buggy or
harness brought to this market, for less money
than such work cost, laid down at this place.
I am also prepared to do all kinds of
Repairing
at short notice, and shall keep on hand a good
stock of Carriages of all descriptions, and
would call the attention of Carriage and Har
ness makers to my fine stock of materials now
on hand at my new sale room, and to which I
expect to make such additions as necessary.
I will order from other markets any kind of
vehicle that may be required, at a very small
compensation.
Old stand.
July 14 ts WM. SIRRINE.
I. IST HA.ET,
NORTH SIDE OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE,
Americus, Georgia
DEALER IN
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
Keeps constantly on hand
CORN, MEAL, FLOUR, SUGAR,
SALT, COFFEE.
And till other of
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J? i* o v i\;, iV;"
©a)’“ Country Produce wa^Hß
\ E W F I It ML
AMERICUS, G A.
Dealers in groceries, pure liquors
CIGARS. TOBACCO, &c, &c.
In connection with the establishment is a
Billiard room where gentlemen can spend an
hour or two very pleasantly. Give us a call
Our [iquors and cigars are the best in the ruar-
COBB& ALLEN.
Nov 7-twtf.
•SPUtREM ED 8 G t N tjjf
&R,FUMERig|
jfeiNT s jvvyyL
v r ,C u
BUY LOW and sell low. Quick sales and
small profits. Do justice to all and our
selves too.
WARRANT EVERYHING WE SELL.
We arc now receiving the largest stock of
Medicines, &c.,
that has been brought to Americus since the
war. They were bought from the best of
Houses, and at the lowest price for Cash, and
as we don’t intend to be undersold by any one,
we offer them to you at a small profit, and be
lieve we can give satisfaction both in quality
and price.
Thankful to our customers for the liberal
patronage in past years, and for the good busi
ness we are now doing. We promise to get a
larger and a better house—buy more goods—
sell more goods, and do better generally. Be*
lieving that the way to get along ourselves is
to help others along.
ap 10 ts H. C. BAILEY & CO.,
VALUABLE PROPERTY
FOR SALE
THE subscriber is obliged to sell hla present
residence, in order to meet some pecuniary
obligations for which hie honor is pledged His
premises are pleasantly situated, three miles
from Americus, near enough to the city for a
business man, if be keeps a horse and buggy
The dwelling house is a comfortable one for a
small family, and the out houses are good, the
whole of the buildings having been put up in
the winter and spring of 1863. The water is as
good as can be found in South-Western Georgia.
I will sell the buildings, with twenty acres of
land, (on which are some choice fruit trees, and
a fine little vineyard), for
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
LESS THAN THE SAME IM
PRO VEMENTS CAN REMADE
NOW, CHARGING NOTHING
FOR THE LAND !
Besides, I will sell, if the purchaser desires it
from 100 to 400 acres of good farming land, ad
joining the premises, at a very low price. I wil
also sell the growing crop, a pair of fine young
mules, cows, hogs, wagon, buggv, &c. For fur.
ther particulars call on the subscriber, at the
store of SPEER & HOOKS, Americus. Ga.
J. J. dRMBLRBY,
July 5 ts
Americus, G-eorgia, Tuesday, October 9, 1866.
gaitericns ■
forsVle.
A HOUSE and Lot in the town of Americus,
situated near (he Female College. The
house contains four rooms, and tho lot two acres
of ground, more or less. A good kitchen and
smoke house, together with all necessary out
buildings are on the premises ; also an excel
lent well of water. For further information,
apply to the undersigned. S. COHEN.
Dee 21 ts
U- Wa
BROK E 11,
tfmmfairifltt fgmtomt,
AND GENERAL
INSITRANE AGENT.
AMERICUS, GEORGIA.
LIBERAL advances mado on Cotton shipped to
New York or Savannah.
Particular attention paid to tho purchase, sale
and shipment of Cotton and other produce
Collections made and promptly remitted for.
Refers to Wm Byrce &Cos , New York ;
J W. Latiirop & Cos, Savannah ; Seymour,
Johnston &Cos., Macon. July 7 Oru.
Furniture t Furniture!
I AM just receiving direct from New York,
at the New Brick Store, above S. Waxel
baum & Bro., a fine stock of Furniture, all
qualities, from fine Walnut Mahogany and
Rosewood to common, which are offered at as
low prices as the times will allow. Call and
examine. S. I\ BOONE, Agt.
July 24 ts.
Metallic Durial Cases.
A FINE ASSORTMENT, kept constantly
I\- on hand. S. P. BOONE, Ag’t.
July 24 ts.
JtLLLIARD SALOON.
HfcVciH'd would inform the gentlemen
they have just re-modeled
fu> u ishci IHu m with anew sett
;Bs*rsons fond of playing the game
jji'H equal to any in the State. —
COBB & ALLEN.
BHNE Wines aud Brandies for Medical use at
X Dr. E J. ELD RIDGE'S
sept 8 ts Drug Btote.
T AMPB, Kerosene, and Chimneys, at
1J Dr. E. J. ELDRIDGE'S
Bfpt Btf Drug Store.
' I ) ES. at
1 Dr. E. J. ELDRIDGE'S
sept 8 ts Drug Store.
FINE SEGARS and Tobacco, at
Dr. E. J. ELDRIDGE’S
sept. 8 ts Drug Store,
PERFUMERIES and Toilet articles, at
Dr. E. J. ELDRIDGE’S
sept 8 ts Drug Store.
PHYSICIAN'S orders filled with reliable Drugs,
at Dr. E. J. ELDRIDGE’S
sept 8 ts Drug Store.
DOCK POTASH, at
ll Dr. E. J. ELDRIDGE’S
sept 8 Drug Store.
EVERYTHING iu the Drug line, at
ih Dr. E. J. ELDRIDGE S
sept 8 ts Drug Store.
r Pt!E Great Hair Restorative, at
1 Dr. E. J. ELDRIDGE’S
sept 8 ts Drug Store.
ROCK POTASH-
For sale bv
FURLOW & BRO.
July 31-ts.
[RICE! RICE!!
For sale by
FURLOW & BRO.
July 31-ts.
““WHITE WINE VINEGAR.
CIDER
For sale by
FURLOW & BRO.
July 31-ts
Tannery and Shoe Shop.
IMIE subscriber would respectfully inform the
. citizens of Sumter, that he is still engaged in
the manufacture of Leather, at his old stand,
near the Plains of Dura. lie keeps constantly
on hand, Upper, Sole and Harness Leather,
which can be purchased on reasonable terms.
He is also prepared tu manufacture Shoes and
Boots in the veiy best and durable style Hav.
ing the very best of workmen, he flatters him
self that Irs work will give satisfaction. Thank
ful for past favors, he hopes by strict adherence
to business, to meiit a continuance of the same
Persons in want of Leather or shoe 6, will find it
to their interest to give me a call,
aug 4 ts J. H. BLACK.
COUNTV CURRENCY.
I STILL continue to take County and City
money, at par, for all goods Bold at my
store. No difference made as to price of goods
for County money or Greenbacks,
eept 18 ts. G. M. HAY.
RAGS WANTED?
10,000 Pounds
CLEAN COTTON AND LINEN
R A G- S ,
wanted at this office, for which the Cash will
be paid.
Rags taken in payment of subscription
to paper. June 9 ts,
grants JUbertismmts.
New Tin Shop
| AND
Family Grocery Store
THE subscribers would respectfully inform
the citizens of Americus and Sumter coun
ty, that they have opened a Tin Shop in this
place, next to G. M Hay’s store, where they
will keop always on hand a general assortment
of tin ware manufactured in the very best, and
most, durable manner.
Repairing of all kinds done at shortest notice.
Roofing and Guttering done in the very best
style. This department ot business will be un
der the personal supervision of Mr. J. W.
Remely, who has had charge of the Tin Shop
of Messrs. Wadsworth & Cos., during tho pres
ent year.
IN CONNECTION
with the Tin Shop, there is a FAMILY GRO
CERY, where Flour, Sugar, Coffee Meal, Ba
con, Lard, and all other family supplies can
be had on as reasonable terms _s they can be
bought at any other establishment, in the place.
Give us a call. W M. MIZE,
aug 18 ts J. W. REMLEY.
FUR NI JURE STORE.
S9. U. LEWIS
nAS on hand at his Store, under the Republic
can office, a lot of Furniture, consisting of
CHAIRS, BEDSTEADS, BUREAUS, WASH
STANDS, TABLES, WARDROBES, SAFES, and
all other kind of Furniture a person may want.
Cau have made to order anything that he has
noton hand. Terms liberal,
aug 21 3m
Mare Chance!
THE subscriber is offering for sale, his
House and Lot in Americus, and One Hun
dred acres of excellent land, near the Railroad,
in the corporate limits of the place. A bargain
can be had in this property, oy immediate ap
plication.
June2l ts. PETER CROGIIAN.
Uuid Wauled.
WANTED One Thousand Dollars in Gold, for
which the highest market price will be
paid. [July 7 6m] J. W. WHEATLEY.
LXCII A A ii JE _
FOR SALE. Sight exchange on New York
and Savannah, in sums to suit purchasers.
July 7 6m. J. W. WHEATLEY.
ARE YOU IXSLRED f
r PHE undersigned is Agent, for the following
JL old, reliable and prompt INSURANCE COM
PANIES, and is prepared to take risks at as low
rates as are equitable
AStna Ins Cos , Hartford Conn. $3,000,000
Phcenix Ins. Cos.. Hartford Conn. 1,000,000
Home las. Cos , New York, 2 000,000
Continental Ins. Cos., New York, 1,000 000
Lorrillard Ins. Cos., New York, 1.000,000
Metropolitan Ins. Cos.. New York, 1,000,000
North American Ins Cos.. N Y., 500,000
Georgia Home Ins. Cos., Columbus, 250.000
Empire Srate Ins. Cos., Augusta, 200,000
The above Companies are represented with a
combined Cash Capital of nearly FIFTEEN
MILLIONS DOLLARS and are unsurpassed in
their promptness in settling losses.
Oue Hundred Thousand Dollars taken up
on one risk. J. W WHEATLEY,
General Insurauce AgeDt,
July 7 6m. Americus, Ga.
“PIANOS! PIANOS!
ON hand, a few extra Pianos, which are of
fered at low prices. S. P. BOONE,
July 24 ts. Agent.
TALLtyJLM ®AL©@INr
Wi E are now prepared to furnish Cake, for
T T Weddings and other parties, to order,
richly ornamented. Also all kinds of Sweet
Meats, ’’reserves. Jellies, Fine French Candies,
Ice Cream, Lemonades, Ac., &c.
We are also prepared to furnish families
with fine LOAF BREAD, at low prices, daily,
fresh from the Bakery,
sept 4tf J. 11. KING & CO.
WANTE BY”
1 AAA BUSHELS of DRIED FRUIT,
I.WU 1000 BUSHELS GROUND PEAR,
sept 18 ts G. M. HAY.
Lunquest & Mallory’s
63 © I DM ss
PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY,
Arcade Building — Cotton Avenue ,
MACON, GEORGIA.
Cheapest Gallery in the City !
Strangers visi'ing Macon are invited to call
and examine our elegant Carte de Visites, softly
toned Ivohytypes defecate) y tinted Porcelains,
and those pretty little Gem Photographs, the
latter only $-',50 per dozen.
Strangers visiting the City can have Photo
graphs Furnished in time for the evening trains
by calling at the Gallery at any time before 11
o’clock A. M;
J. M LUNQUEST. LEE MALLORY.
Sept. 15-3 m.
W. J. LAWTON, R. T. LAWTON.
J. L. EDMONDSON.
Lawton, Lawton 8z Cos.,
BROWN HOUSE STREET.
MACON, GEORGIA.
WHOLESALE dealers in Baaging, Rope, Corn,
Hay, Oats, Bacon, Flour, Sugar, Coffee,
Leather. Mackerel, &c , &c ,
Having removed to our new and commodious
Brick 6tore on Fourth Street and having ample
storage room we have concluded to accept
consignments of Cotton, Bacon, Fiour, &c,
&c.. on bulk -
Cash orders for anything in our line promptly
filled. LAWTON LAW I ON. & CO.
Sept. 15 - 3m.
“RUBBER BELTING.
6 0 7 INCHES BELTING,
0 L I Just Received and for sale by
Aug 30 ts FURLOW & BRO.
Ulatoit JUlmlismrais.
ARRIVAL
OF
FALL & WINTER
GOODS!
Important to the Trade,
WE ARE JUST RECEIVING AND OPENING
OUR STOCK OF
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
Embracing everything usually found In a
first-class House. The attention of Merchants
and Planters is directed to our well-selected
stock. Our lino of
DRESS GOODS
Is everything that could be desired, and we
intend to keep the stooK up to irs present stand
ard Me have not space to specify, but believe
we can fill all orders complete. Our
HOSIERY, GLOVE
AND
YANKEE NOTION DEPARTM’MT
Is amply supplied. We have also a splendid
stock of
ENGLISH, FRENCH & AMERICAN
CASSIMERES & BROADCLOTHS.
Also, a fine line of
7-8, 1-2 and 10-4
ELEA CHED D OMESTICS.
We have also ft splendid assortment of
CLOTHING
Well adapted to our Country trade. Our stock
of
BOOTS AND SHOES
Is unsurpassed by any House south of BaltL
more, embracing about 400 cases Men’s, Wo
men’s and Children’s Boots and fchoes in every
variety. Also a fine lot of
Men’s and Boys’ Hats,
Indeed, we might say that we have almost ev
erything
GROCERIES*
With exceeding large additions to our Gro
cery Department, we can now compete with any
section. We have:
100 bales India Bagging,
800 coils Rope,
10,000 lbs Arrow Tie,
6 bales Bagging Twine,
150 bbls. Flour, ssorted brands,
75 bales Maqon Sheeting,
10 bales Augusta Shirting,
20 bales Yarns,
40 bales Osnaburgs,
250,000 lbs. Iron and Steel,
200 kegs Nails, assorted,
150 casks Mackerel in bbls,, half bbls., qr.
bbls and kits,
100 bbls. Blue Fish,
150 bbls. Sugars, assorted,
500 boxes Tobacco, all grades and quali
ties.
75 ags Coffee,
75 kegs Soda,
75 boxes Soda,
600 bags Shot,
75 kegs—J, 4 and whole kegs of Powder,
300 M Gun Caps,
23 kegs 5,6, 7,8, 10. 12, 14 and 20 In.
Rubber Belting,
40 boxes Cheese,
20 boxes Herrings,
40 doz. Selves,
50 doz. Brooms,
Schnapps, Pickles, 1-4, 1.2, and gallon
jars,
Candy, Sardines, Starch, Soaps, Teas,
Crackers, Pine Apples in case,
Raisins, Indigo, Madder,
Castor Oil in eases,
Cases Liquors, assorted,
Russ’ Preparations, assorted,
&e., &c., &0,, &c.,
Dealers are respectfully requested to give us
a call, and we feel confident we can make it to
their interest to examine our goods and prices
J. IS. ROSS & SOS, .
Wholesale Grocery and Dry Goods Dealers,
55 Second and 96 Cherry Streets,
sept 6—3 m MACON, GA-
Whole TsTo. 159.
Josii Billings on the Mule.—Tho
mule is half boss, and has Jackass, and
then kums to a full stop, natur diskovered
her mistake. Tha weigh more, akordin tu
their heft, than enny other kreeter, except
a crowbar. Tha kant hear enny quicker
nor further than the hoss, yet thwir ears aro
big enough for snow ahoes. You kas trust
them with enny one whose life aiut worth
enny more than the mule. The only wa tu
keep them into a medder tincing, and let
them jump out. Tha arc reddy for use,
just as soon as they will du tu absure. Tha
haint got enny friends, and will live on
huckel berry bush, with an occasional
chanse at Kanaba thissels. Tha are a mod
ern invenshun, i dont think the Bible de
ludes tu themattall. Tha sel for rooro
money than enny other domestik ani mils
Yu kant tell tluir age by looking into their
moutb, enny snore than yu could a Mexican
cannon. Tha never hav no disease that a
good club wont heal. If tha ever die tha
must kom rite tu life agin, for I never
heard nobody sa “ded mule.” Tha are like
sum men. very korrupt at harte ; ive known
tl em tube good mu es for 0 months, just
to get a cnanse to kick sumbody. I never
owned one, and never mean to, unless there
is a United Sta'es law passed requiring it.
The only reason why tha are pashunt, is
bekause tha are ashamed of themself. I
have seen eddi-kated mules in asirkus. Tha
kould kick, and bite, temenjis. I wonld
not sa what I am forced tu sa agin the mule
if hits birth want an outrag", and man want
tu blame lor it.
Enny man who is willing to drive a mule,
ought to be exempt by law from running for
the legislature. Tha are the strongest cree
turs on earth and, heaviest, ackording tu
their sice; I herd tell ov one who fell oph
from the tow path, an the Eri kanawl, and
sunk as soon as ho touohen bottom, hut he
kept rite on towing tho boat tu the nex st:«
shun, breathing thru his ears, which stuck
out ov the water about 2 feet 6 inches ; I
didn’t see this did, but an auctioneer told
me ov it, and I never knew an auctioneer tu
lie unless it was absolute convenient.
Tiie New Tax Bill.—Somebody pro
poses the following new amendments to the
tax bill.
For kissing a pretty girl one dollar.
For kissing a homely oi.e two dollars ;
the exlra amount being added for the man’s
folly.
For Isdics kissing one another in the
street two dollars. effort to break up
the habit, it being ragarded as an absurdity.
For each and every flirtation, ten cents.
Every young man, who has more than
one sw :etheart, is to be taxed five dollars
ft r each.
For courting in the kitchen, twenty-five
ccn's.
Courting in the siting room, fifty cents.
Courting in the parlor, with a light, one
dollar.
Courting in tomanfic places, first offence,
five dollars, and fifty cents for each subse
quent.
Seeing a lady home from church, 25
cents.
For a lady who paints, fifty cents.
For wearing a low-necked dress, one dol
lar.
For each curl on a lady’s head five cents
For any unfair deceive for entrapping
young men into matrimony, such as patent
palpitators false calves, extension hoods,
etc., five dollars.
For wearing hoops larger than five feet
diameter, eight cents for each hoop.
Old beachelors over thirty arc taxed ten
dollars, over forty, fifty dollars, over fifty,
sixty dollars, and sentenced to banishment
in Utah.
Each pretty lady to bo taxed from twen
ty-five cents to twenty-five dollars, she to fix
estimate to her own beauty. It is though
a large amount will be realized.
For each boy baby, fifty cents.
For each girl baby, ten cents.
Families having more than eight babies
are not to be taxed, and for twins, a premi
um of forty dollars will be paid out of the
fund aecuring from the tax on old bache
lors.
Each Sunday loafer on the street corners,
or about church doors, to be taxed at his
full value, which is about two cents.
Too Smart by a Good Deal.—"We are
told rather a rich story regarding a certain
landlord and his wife, residing down in
Clayton county. It appears that the wife’s
peace of mind was sadly affected with that
green-eyed monster—jealousy. The hus
band usually stayed out until a late hour of
night, and was suspected of being on too in
timate terms with the hired girl. The wife
determined to test the matter, requested the
girl to change rooms with her for the even
ing, hut it took considerable persuasion and
even threats to induce the girl to consent to
the change. The girl’s evident reluctance
to make the exchange strengthened still
more the jealous surmises of the wife. She
accordingly provided herself with a dark
lantern, and at bed time repaired to the hir
ed girl’s room, and after extinguishing the
lights she retired to bed, placing the dark
lantern where it could be ready for immedi
ate use. She did not wait long ’ere the
door softly opened, and a man entered who
proceeded to undress and get into bed.
The wife in the meantime kept perfectly
qniet, and when she got ready for the de
nouement, she caught the supposed hus
band around Jihe neck and threw a full
blaze of her dark lantern upon his faoo, ex
claiming, meantime, “Mow I’ve got you just
where I want you 1” When, lo and be
hold 1 she saw not her husband, but the hir
ed man 1 A scene followed which it is
needless for us to describe. —Layette (Io
wa) Record.