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TRI-WEEKLY SUMTER REPUBLICAN,
Vo! 2--3STO. 23.
tf-luAUtMii fljpitWiCitn.
PUBLISHED EVERY
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays,
AT
$2 for Three Months.
Rates oc Advertising.—Two Dollars a
square, of ten lines or less, for the first inser
tion, and One Dollar for each subsequent in
sertion
professional Carte.
wnyyilL
{Attorney at Law,
Amcvicus, ..Georgia,
in Masonic Hall.
Jan. 18 ts.
J®ilE[Fln] ~Ka 3
ATTOnHBIT AT S.-AVV,
AND
REAL ESTATE AGENT.
Amoricus, ...••• Georgia.
WILL give prompt attention to professional
'V 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.
J. w. J]@TOAINI M-,
REAL ESTATE AGENT,
Ameuicus ga.
T\7ILL be pleased to serve parties who wish to
11 purchase or sell Lands, Town or City prop,
erty iu South-Western Geoigia.
REFERENCES 1
Speer & Hooks, Furlow & Bio , IV. L. ’Wads
worth & Cos , Americas ; J. B. Ross & Son, Ma
con, Ga.; Aug. P. Wetter, Savannah, Ga.
July 3 Cm
COHIWEBCUt tGEHCT.
8 . M . MAWKBIKIB,
ATTORNEY & CDIiESPOT ,
Amcvicus, Georgia.
-PROPOSES to devote liimself mainly to eon-
I veyaucing and commercial practice. Mill
SuTcp dockets shewing progress of eases from
commencement of suits to settlement ot claims,
at all times subject to inspection of parties, and
nooks showing every business transaction. No
pains spared t-o make his office the first col
lecting office in the country. Liberal patron
age solicited. Office in t peer & Hook’s Build,
iug. Aug 2 ts.
OFFERS his professional services to the
citizens of Amerieus 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 rloor to the Post Office.
July 10L___
■ MEE)iI©AL
TYE,* J. T. LAMAR offers Ids profes
w J sional services to the citiscns of Bott-sford
and surrounding neighborhood. Can always
be found at his office, day or night, unless pro
Session ally absent. Oct 9 3m. -
iL a ¥ a
ii n o u si it,
fitommfaswtt
AND GENERAL
INSURANCE A GENT T
AMERICUS, GEORGIA.
LIBERAL advances made on Cotton shipped to
New York or Savannah.
Particular attention paid to the 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 Gin.
H. D. HARDWICKE. 1 S. B. HAWKINS
Medical Card—Co-Partnership.
DRS. HARDWICKE & HAWKINS, have as
sociated themselves in the practice of med
icine, and tender their services to the citizens of
Amerieus and Sumter County.
(£P Office Up Stairs in the Granberry build
•;.jn g_ sept 15-3 m
jf.B. HINKLE, M.B.
Physician and Surgeon,
OFFERS his Professional services to the
citizens -of Americas and surrounding
country. Can oe found at Dr. Eldridge’s Drug
Store, during the day, and the Hotel at night.
Nov 15 Cm*
HARDEMAN & SPARKS
RENEW the’ tender of their services to the
Planters of Georgia, and the Public gen
erally as
Miirdjonsc & Commission
M E R € II A A T §,
and are prepaaed to receive, store, and sell
Cotton, or other produce entrusted to their
ca.ie. We flatter ourselves, that an experience
of thirty years in tlie business, will enable us
to give entire satisfaction to those who entrust
their business into our bauds.
In the sale of Cotton, especially, our knowl
edge of the markets, and particularly of those
-whfi wish to purchase, and the quaiity and
grades of cotton desired by them, will enable
us to sell cotton on more advantageous terms
than the producer can—thus securing to him
the highest market price at the time of sale.
Our efforts will he to please those who pat
ronize us, aud our references is, 10 planters
s from every section of the State, whose interest
,we have for years Struggled to maintain and
Oct 10 3m
Amerieus, G-eorgia, Saturday, November 24* 1866.
AMERICAS ADVERTISEMENTS.
RARE CHANCE
roil
INVESTMENT!
VALUABLE CSTY PROPERTY
F o n SA_L E l
SIX
euEostucn
FOR
STORE ROOMS
IMMEDIATELY OH THE SQUARE:
I NOW OFFER FOR SALE THAT WELL
known and valuable property in the city
ol‘ Amerieus, known as the
Amerieus Hotel,
certainly the most, eligible and Prominent J
stand in the town for business hous*. ThenJ
are SIX LOTS, the corner one
feet front, and the remaining five 25 feet c;ljr.
and ail running back 100 feet. On
lot could be built a magnificent
so much needed in the city, and which would
pay a very high renti In the rear I offer 175
feet front on Ooilege Street, and running back
about 180 feet.
Now is the time to buy properly in Amerieus.
It is advancing rapidly, for the reason that it
is a capital place for business and one of the
most healthy places in South Western Georgia
And besides the society is proverbial for its in
telligence.
Apply to the undersigned.
c. W. CH AELTOH.
Amerieus, Ga., Sept 27, ifitiOtY
It. C. BLACK. | J. M. STANFORD.
BLACK & STANFORD
DEALER* IN
GROCERIES
AND
FINE LIQUORS I
r r TK urnLr ign< and would respect fully inform
1. the citizens of Sumter, that they have open
ed a Grocery establishment, in connection with
their Bar, next door to Dr. Bailey's Drug Store,
where they have ou hand everything usually
kept in a Grocery Store, which they are off ring
to the public as cheap as they can be puicbased
iu the place. They have cn hand
FLOUR,
MEAL,
BACON,
LAUD,
SUGAR,
COFEE,
TOBACCO,
SEGA IIS,
BAGGING,
Rope, Twine, Macon Sheeting, Augus
ta Shirting, Yarns, Osnaburgs, Mackerel,
| Powder, Shot, Cheese, Crackers, Liquors
in cases, assorted &c., &c., &c.
A large lot of TIN and WOODEN Waro
They respectfully ask the public to call and ex
amine their stock of PURS LIQUORS al ways on
hand.
BLACK & STANFORD.
P. Fi Parties from Sumter, Marion and ad l *
joining counties, bringing Cotton to this market
for sale, and not being able to dispose of it at
fair prices, can have it sold at fair prices by
leaving samples of the same at our store.
Dr. Black, who has been engaged in pur
chasing and soiling Cotton for a number of years,
will attend to the sale of it for planters at a
better price than they can get, free of charge.
Oct 20 ts.
VALUABLE PROPERTY
FOR SALE
fTIHE subscriber is obliged to sell his present
A residence, in order to meet some pecuniary
obligations for which hie honor is pledged His
premises are pleasantly situated, three miles
from Amerieus, near enough to the city for a
business man, if he keeps a horse and buggy.—.
The dwelling bouse 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 vinoyard), for
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
LESS THAN THE SAME IM
DJtO VEMENTS CAN BE MADE
NOW. i CHARGING NOTHING
EOli 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 tiie subscriber, at the
store oftPEER & HOOKS, Amerieus, Ga.
•J. .1 CISAVBEBRY.
July 5 ts
AMEBIItS ADVERTISEMENTS.
i hapt,
NORTH SIDE OF TIIE PUBLIC SQUARE,
Amca*ic«is, Georgia
DEALER IN
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
Keeps constantly on hand
CORN, MEAL, FLOUR, SUGAR,
SALT, COFFEE, TEA,
And all other articles in the line of
GROCERIES '
—AND—
Provi s i o n s •
Country Produce wanted.
July 26 ts.
~SPLKNTTI D AR RIV A L
of
MEW P3
AT
(N M. HAYS’, manufactured by WM.
X. KNABB & CO.; Baltimore, Md.
These instruments excel others in sweetness
of tone and volume, and possees many advan.
tages over all oilier Pianos, and one of them
will be on exhibition at the World’s Exposition
at Paris, the coming Spring.
Ladies, be sure to call at Mrs. Mapp’s aad
examine fer yourselves.
Terms reasonable. G. M. HAY.
oct 20 ts
J, 'i7a IPiSlI©[E (Hz* S1)
WAREHOUSE AND
f-mmsnssHa nliiut Is.
f AMERIOU3, GEORGIA.
YyE are now at tiie Ware**Eh ire formerly
] T owned by Dr. B. C. Black, on Codon street,
but will soon be at our old stand in the brick
Ware-House now being built by Mr, E. B. Loy
less
We are prepared to furnish Bugging and Rope
to Planters, make advances on cotton or other
produce in store, ship cotton to New Orleans,
Savannah, New Yoik or Liverpool, making
liberal advancements on cur shipments. We
can also insure cotton in our Ware-House, as
cheap as it can be done in any other house in
the city. Our ware-house is remote from any
other building. As our senior lias been in the
cotton business for the last fifteen years, and al
ways on the side of the Planter, we hope Jo
and» a reasonable share of the cotton business.
Cotton shipped to us from below this point ou
the 8. W. K R , will only be charged one (SI)
dollar per bale and no dray age at this place to
our Warehouse. Sept. 15*tf.
TO "THE PUBLIC!
dT AM happy to announce that lam prepare
A 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
FlflE filsW 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 L will not be undersold, and will
guarantee to duplicate any northern buggy cr
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
II e pa i i? i ri g*
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.
ESisf Old stand.
July 14 ts IVM. SIRRINE.
171 SE Wines aud Brandies for Medical use at
Dr. E. J. ELDRIDGE’S
sept 8 ts Diug Store.
f AMPS, Kerosene, and Cbiinnevs, at
L Dr. E. J. LLDRIDGE’S
sept 8 ts Drug Store.
PATENT MEDICINES, at
Dr. E. J. ELDRIDGE’S
sept 8 ts Drug Store.
TJINE SEGARS aud Tobacco, at
JJ Dr. E. J. ELDRIDGE’3
sept. 8 ts Drug Store,
PERFUMERIES and Toilet articles, at
Er. E. J. ELDRIDGE’S
sept 8 ts Drug Store.
PHYSICIAN’S orders fitted with reliable Drugs,
at Dr. E. J. ELDRIDGE’S
sept 8 ts Drug Store.
DOCK rUIASIi. at
l'„ Dr. E. J. ELDRIDGE’S
sept 3 Drug Store.
TJRESH AND PURE DRUGS at
j] Dr. E. J. EEDRIDGE’S
Drug Store, North corner rublic Square,
sept Blf
EVERYTHING iu the Drug line, at
lii Dr. E. J. ELDRIDGE’S
sept 8 ts Drug store.
n x <: ss a ft <« si
I'lOR l 0R SALE. Sight exchange on New York
. and Savannah, in sums to suit purchasers.
July 7 Gin. J- W. WHEATLEY.
metallic Usirini cases.
1 FINE ASSORTMENT, kept constantly
on hand. S. I’. BOONE, Ag’t.
July 24 ts
AMERICAS ADVERTISEMENTS.
SjINLE/,. 1NLE /,. , /«;’■?
\pjRE medTcinl#^
VEERF UM F.R'.esj
I \
' - / 'Yimts..oav\ x
fAM now occupying my large now store
room, in tire Granberry building, next
door to Adams, Speer & Cos., where I have now
on hand, the
LARGEST STOCK
OF
FRESH AND PURE
dEsffisossrass
EVER DROUGHT TO THIS MARKET.
Qisiiiine, Morphine, Castor Oil, IHsie
Mass, Calomel, Opium, Rhubarb,
Epsom Sails, Camphor,
mwmw mmmmm
Drake’s Plantation Bitters, Galiighan Pills,
Ayer’s Ague Cure, Indian (’oligougr,
Ayre’s Cherry Pectoral, A.yer’s Pills,
Wright’s Fills-, Strong’s Pills, Dr. Hoof
land’s German Bitters, Mustang Liniment,
Davis, Pain Killer, Soothing Syrup.
CARLING OIL,
ARABIAN LINIMENT.
DALEY’S TAIN EXTRACTOR,
HEBREW PLASTER.
PILE SALVE,
3?Alir*S Mm 3YSS,
Kerosene Oil,
Spts. Turpeittice,
Clue Stone,
Indigo,
Copperas,
Sulphur,
Saltpetre,
Alma,
Bi Car Soda,
Fine I'crfumery, Bnt.-Vus, Combs, Soups,
Flavoring’ Extracts, &c.
T am offering everything in tiie Drug line low
for CASH.
Physicians will make it to their interest to
call and examine my stock and prices before
I )urenusing clscwlicre.
ME ijlEMElffil,
At Macon and Augusta Prices!
As 11Hiv mvgooil.-s in very larjye quantities,
and i.xel u.-’ivi* iy Uv iii ■ Cash', Icua afford to soil
them as low as any house in the .South.
1 warrant evoiything I soil.
tear, a- s-A-11/e'S"-
X. B.—Pro uvi;)t ion accurately prepared at all
hours of the day and niylit, by Vv. A. Cooke,
who is an exporienot and aud scientific Apotheca
ry. [nov 15 <jm] 11. (J. li.
Wi W. HARLOW I WM HOOKS,
J. J. | MOSES SPEER,
A. A ADAMS.
nnilE ABOVE NAMED PARTIES—UN DEE
ADMS, SPEER & CO.,
have formed a Co-partnership, and propose to
do a general Mercantile business at the old
and favorite
Ci rxruM-riry Comer.
Our capita! is large and all paid in—lN
CASH. We intend to buj with the
O -A- S YE ,
Aim? So sell strictly S<u* the
© h 8 H,
and hope with small profits arid frequent
returns to show that “The, nimble six-pence
is better than the slow shilling.”
Our Major Speer has left for the North
ern Markets, arid we will soon have large
additions to our present stock.
We invite our many friends and the pub
lic generally in Sumter County, and al!
South-Western, Ga., to call upon us.
ADAMS, SPEER & CO.,
Amerieus, Oct 19th, 1800 ts.
House and Lot for Sale.
’rilE subscriber offers for sale a house and lot,
A iu the city of Americas, situated between
the residence of S. Cohen and the store of
Messrs. Furrow & Bro. The lot comprises one
acre ; tire house contains 4 rooms, and is a good
location for a business man.
Terms Cash. For further information, apply
to 8. COHEN,
oct 37 2tu Agent.
Furniture! 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. P. BOONE, Agt.
July 24 ts.
SWEEr OPOPONAX ! The only elegant
Perfume* Is found on all toilets, and nev-
Icr&tainsthe handkerchief. Sold at the Drug
1 store of [oct 9tf ] Dr. E. J. ELD RIDGE.
AMEIUIIS ABVERTISEMEUTS.
WOHTH KNHWIiNG
BY
EVERYBODY!
A LARGE and well selected stock of FALL
and-WINTER GOODS on Exhibition and
for Sale, at the new store of
R. T. EYED
ON LAMAR ST., NEXT TO “ OUR HOUSE ”
and Opposite to Smith, Hall cb
Haile p's Confectionery.
Our Stock consists in part of
'Ladies’ Dress Goods of every variety,
Hosiery and Gloves,
Plain and Emb’d Handkerchiefs,
Linen and Lace Collars and Cuffs,
Hoop Skirts and Ladies? Merino Tests,
Shawls and Mantillas,
Nubias, Breakfast Shawls, etc.
Prints of every kind—Bleached Goods
10-4 Bleached Sheeting,
Boots and Shoes of every kind and
quality.
A LARGE STOCK OF
CMung mul JutmsWag
GOOD S ,
CROCKERY,
TIM-WARE,
At less than Manufacturer’s Prices,
Cable aiA bo diet Cutlcn,
In short, almost anything that can be called
for. All of which will be soid at the very low
est market prices. Call and see for yourselves,
and you will always get the vrorth of your mon
ey.
sept. 16 3m. R. T. BYRD. "
F al! a ll d W i lite i*
GOODS l
U-.IE subscriber would respectfully notify the
A citizens of Sumter County, that his supply
of
FALL ADD WINTER GOODS
is now complete.
My st-ock is as larg’ as that of any establish
ment in the place, and I am offering poods as
“ Clicnp as the Cheapest-”
Among my stock may be.found
Alpaceas,
Merinos,
Delaines,
Poplins,
American,
English,
and French
Calicoes,
Also, Striped Poplins, Flannels, of all
colors, Plain and Embroidered Handker
chiefs, -atest styles of Ladies’ Basques,
Cloaks and Mantillas.
A large assortment of
WIHIDTE o©©Pi s
A large assortment of
YANKEE ftOUtSIftS,
Be©T§ aiid SSSOES
Ladies’ and Gents’ GLOVES of all kinds,
from the coarsest to the very finest.
Ready-Made Clothing
AND
GENTS’ AND BOYS’
FURNISHING GOODS.
Winter Clothing, suitable for Erecdmen,
Plain and Embroidered Linen Shirts and
Shirt bosoms.
A large assortment of
JEWELRY AND RIBBONS,
Gold and Silver Watches,
Hats and Caps,
Trunks and Valises,
Crockery of every description.
A heavy stock of Domestics,
Pocket and Table Cutlery.
Ladies Travelling Baskets,
Tin-Ware of all kinds.
I can show the largest Stock of Pieady-
Mado Clothing ever brought to this market.
Those who wish the first choice, would do
well to call early, as the most desirable
goods are always first to sell.
Without enumerating every article, I
would respectfully ask the public lo call and
examine my stock.
S. COHEAT, AseHf*
Got 4 ts
" billiaiid SALOON.
’T'EIE undersigned would inform the gentlemen
1. of pleasure that they have just re.-modeled
their tables, and furnished them nith anew sett
of balls, &c. Persons fond of playing the game
will find our tables equal to any in the State.—
Call and try them. COBB & ALLEN.
Jan 18 ts.
Whole JSTo. 184.
AMERIIIS ADVERTISEMENTS.
Furlow & Bro.,
|| AYE just received a lot of Ladies’
® **- Dress Goods, consisting of
MERINOS, (Magenta)
do. Mazarine,
do. Blue,
do. Purple,
DeLaines, Poplins, (very fine,)
Alexandras,
SontagS,
Nubias,
A beautiful assortment of each.
Ladies' Cloaks,
A large lot of
LADIES’ HATS,
Good, better, best.
IIOOD S, White and Colored,
Ladies’ Collars, Ildk’fs & Hosiery.
GLOVES, See.
Amerieus, Oct 25, ts
ariTyou iMjEedT
r THE undersigned is Agent for the following
I old, reliable and prompt INSURANCE COM
PANIES, aud is prepared to take risks at as low
rates as are equitable;
/Etna Ins Cos , Hartford Crun. $3,000,000
Phrcnix Ins. Cos.. Hartford C> nn. 1.000,000
Home Ins. 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 7, 500,000
Georgia Home Ins. Cos., Columbus, 250,000
Empire Srate Ins. Cos., Augusta, 200,000
The above Companies are represented with n
combined Cash Capital of nearly FIFTEEN
MILLIONS DOLLARS, and are unsurpassed in
their promptness in settling losses.
pr One Hundred Thousand Dollars taken up
on one risk. J. W. WHEATLEY,
General Insurauce Agent,
July 7 6m. Amerieus, Ga.
WnTi NO FAY! :
s. COKEN, MERCHANT TAILOR*
YVrOULD respectfully inform the citizens of
V/ t-umter that he is still engaged in the
Tailoring business, and ready to wait on all
who may desire anything in his line. He keeps
on hand an assortment of Ready-Made Clothing)
Bread Cloths and Fancy Cassimeres.
He is prepared to ctrt and make Coats, Vests
and Pantaloons, in the neatest style and at the
shortest notice. His motto is “No Fit, No Pay.’’
ey" Repairing and cleaning clothes done la
the neatest stvle and warranted to please.
Oct 4 ts.
A Sasanll Fams ior Sale.
ONE and a half miles from the Court House)
on the Oglethorpe road, containing nine- 1
t.y-five acres, about 50 acres cleared ; the bal
ance very well timbered. A comfortable dwell
ing, with 4 rooms and necessary outbuildings,
good water and healthy location.
Also, 14 acres timbered land within the ini
corpoi'n.tion, lying due cast of Mr. R. H. Dan
iel. It can be divided into lots to suitpurchas-'
ers, or I will sell the whole. There is not ft
handsomer or healthier locati n in the city of
Amerieus- [Oct. G, tf] S P. JONES.
FURNITURE STORE*
». tV LEWI
HAS on hand at his Store, under the Republic
Can office, a lot of Furniture, consisting of
CHAIRS, BEDSTEADS, BUREAUS, WASH
STaNDS, TABLES, WARDROBES, SAFfifc, and
all other kind of Furniture a person may want.
Can have made to order anything that be has
not on hand. Terms liberal,
aug 21 3m
BOOT & SHOE
MANUFACTORY.
THE undersigned is now prepared to make
to order, Gentlemen’s fine BOOTS and
SHOES, out of the finest and best Calf Skins.
Also", French Morocco Shoes for Ladies.
All work warranted to give satisfaction.
Bgfy, Repairing done at the shortest notice.
I have for sale, a splendid assortment of
Lasts, French, Calf and Carry-sole Kid Skins,
Sole Leather, Bindings, and a full lot of Shoe
findings, to which the attention of dealers is
particularly invited, which I am selling cheap
for cash. P. R. STANFIELD,
Oct 2 ts.
FOR LE-
A HOUSE and Lot in the town of Americus,
situated near the Female College. The
house contains four rooms, and the 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. COIIEN.
Deo 21 ts
House anti Lot l'or Sate,
A VERY Desirable House and Lot convenient
to the Square. House has six rooms and
lot eoutains 2 1-2 acres.
J. W. JORDAN Agt.
Oct. 2nd. 18G6.
PIANOS! PIANOS!
ON hand, a few extra Fianos, which are of
fered at low prices. S. P. BOONE,
July 24 ts. _ Agent.
W A NT E d7
1 AAA BUSHELS of DRIED FRUIT,
JL.UVU 1000 BUSHELS GROUND PEAS,
’ sept 18 ts G. M. HAY.
t*old Wanted.
WANTED One Thousand Dollars in Gold, fop
which the highest market pric • will ba
paid. [July 7 6m] J. W. WHEATLEY.
SEVERAL THOUSAND
FINE CIGARS.
Tustreceived by
Nov ltf FURLOW <fc BKO.