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. j> .*r; ,v vA"-', ’’ ■) gpgj THE LUBLIN POST. DUBLIN GA., AUGUST 28. 1878. Terms, $1.50 n year in advance. RATES OF ADVERTISING. *0110 square, first insertion .$1*00 •Each subsequent insertion...- 50 •Local notices, per line 10 One column one year 120.00 “• “ six months 70.00. w Ten line's make a square. LEGAL, ADVERTISE M ENTS Will be inserted at the following rates?" $3 50 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 2 00 -Sheriff sales, each levy, ■‘Sheriffs’ mortgage sales’, Application for.letter of admin’tion, guar’sliip. Dismission from administration, Dismission from guardianship, . For leave to sell land, Application for homestead, *Sales of real estate by administrators, executors and guardians, per-3quaro,4 00 *Sales of perishable property 10 diy^r—i 75 Estray notices, 80 days, 8 00 Divorces—rule to perfect service, 8 00 •Notice to Debtors and Creditors, 4 CO ‘Obituary and marriage notices not ex ceeding ten lines, solicited for publi cation.—All over that amount charged 10 cts. per line. Tub Post is tub Official Organ of Laurens Countv, — Circulation over ;000. Laurens Co. Lirectory. . John T. Diuican, Ordinary—office in the ‘Court House. Mercer Ilayncs, Judge County Court— ■ofilce in the Court House. Hardy Smith, Clerk Superior Court— -‘office in the Court House. •Dennis McLendon, Sheriff—office in the 'Court House. > M. L. Jones, County Treasurer. L. R. Linder, County Surveyor. 11. T. Dorniny, Tax Collector. A. J. llilbun, Tax Receiver. W. It. Hester, Coroner. ■ ■justices of THE Peace and Notaries PciiLic. Dublin District.—E. J. Tiwpley, J P.. j Smith’s District—W. W..-Smith, J. P.—) •J. S. Drew, N. P. Buck Eye District—II. ©. Montford, J.: P.—D. S. Blaeksliear. N. P. Bailey’s District—J. B. Perry, J. P.— •J. I. C. Stanley, N. P. Burgamy’s District—C. C. Stokes, J. P. '—J. C. Register, N. P. ;; Harvard’s District—Win. Gilbert, J. P. ’ Hampton’s Mill District—D. J. Darscy, < ■J. P.—G. P. Stubbs, N. P. ; Pine Tuckoy District—R. A. Reding-" •field, J. P.-W. E. Duncan, N. P. ROAD COMMISSIONERS. Dublin District—Daniel Anderson, W ■M. Scarborough, II. P. Howard. , . Smith’s District—Ira II. llilbun, ,T. S D>ew,. J. F. Fuller. / ' Bucjf Ey'^lifi-rict-^TI. D. TUuitford,, ■Jus. Morgan, II. F. Jones. “ ■'“ Bailey’s District—J. I. C. Stanley, J. T. .'Coney, A. J. Hobbs. Burgamy’s District—C. C. Stokes, W. II.'Ashley, H. R. Hogan. • Harvard’s District—W. A. Gainey, J. M. White, J. F. Moore. Hampton’s Mill District—A. B. Clarke, Wm. Allen, W. S. Bryan Pine Tuckey District—W. E. Duncan., E. Gay, N. F. Gay. Local Afl'airs. Cotton is coming in rapidly. Mr. Frank Daniel lias captured a young A little son of Mr. Jas. Daniel died last week. Master Bob Mills has three youns squirrels. eat The Soldiers’ meet ini a good one. last Saturday was JTlic Mayor of Dublin is doing a fine hut mess now. The nights are cool, but the sun is still blistering hot. The rains continue the weather modernto nnd no objections. Mr. B. Saudford ‘killed a Jiorncd snake last week seven feet long. The barbecue in October next is a fixture and we nntkiimtc no failure. Wc learn that Mr, J. T. Flanders is very ill, hope he will recover soon. Wc learn from tlic Times that Eastman is to have a Methodist church. Capt. Thomas Williams of Montgomery county was in town a day or two ago. Mr. J. II. Bolton of Tatnall county fa vored us with a call ou last Saturday. Stonewall.—Sec advertisement of this fine blooded auiinal in another column. Read Mr. .T, L. Martin’s advertisement. He is offering some very fine land for sale We were glad to see Dr. J. W. Flanders, of Wrightsville, in our sanctum last Mon day. Our merchants e.rc paying as good prices for cotton as any in the State, all things considered. There was a goodly crowd at the soldiers’ meeting last Saturday and much interest manifested. MASONIC. Laurens Lodge, No. 75,: John T. Rogers, Master. I. L. Lj[i(rVille, ’Secretary. Sleeting, 4tli Saturday in each month, *at It) o’clock, A. M. MAILS. Leaves Dublin for Toombsbnro at 7 a. m. •on Mondays, Wednesdays, -and Fridays. 5, Arrives at Dublin from Toombsbnro at ■5 p. m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and -Sni-I •lirdays. . Leaves Dublin for CcTcJiran at 7 a. m. on ^Mondays and Thursdays. ‘Arrives at Dublin from "Cochran at 5 ip. m. on-Tuesdays and Fridays. Arrives at Dublin from Eastman at 5 \i. in. on Fridays. Leaves Dublin for Enstman at 8 a. m. •on Saturdays. Leaves Dublin for Wrightsville at 0 a. m. <on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; •and returns to Dublin at 7 p. in. ou the •same days. TOWN DIRECTORY. James J. Conner, Mayor. T. P. Sarohelt, J. E. Perry, E. J. Tarp- :cy, J.B. Wolfe and Robt. Annul, Coun- lili ‘oilmen. Isaac T. Keen, Recorder and Treasurer. James W. Wright, Marshal. Regular meeting, 1st and 4th Monday levelling in each month. Johnson Co. Lirectory. W. W. Mixon, Ordinaiy—office in the Court House. M. II. Mason, Clerk Superior Com!— •office in the Court House- Mi A. Outlaw, Sheriff—office in the Court House. W. J. M. Smith, County Treasurer, W. B. Snell, County Surveyor. Jordan Norris, Tax Collector; Wm. Page, Tax Receiver. George 8cliwall% Coroner. Justices of the Peace and notaries Public, 1201st District, (Wrightsville,)—W. A. 'Tompkins, N. P.—David Rawls, J. P. 1203d District (Buckeye)—W. B. Wlikl- tlon, N. P.—Z. .Prescot, "J. P. 1301st • District (New District) — J. J. Parker, J, P. 1200th District (Smith's)—J. C. Gay, N. P.—J. C. Smith. J. P. 50th District (Pullen)^—Henry Meeks, N. P.—Samuel Williams, J. P. 55th District (Tanley’s)—G. W. Tnplcy, N. P.—John F. WiJUums, J. ]\ 1203d District (Ivey’s)-S. M, Norris, J.P. MASONIC. J. W. Flanders, Master. Meeting 3d Saturday in each month, 10 o’clock, A. M. MAILS. Leaves Wrightsville on Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdays at 0 o’clock a. m. for Tennlllc, nnd returns on same days at 0 •o’clock p. m. Arrives at Wrightsville from Dublin at 12 in. pu Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri days, and leaves Wrightsville for Dublin the same days at 1 p. m. J. E. Hicks Esq. of Jit. Vernon was in town last week and says but little sickness in Montgomery. The work on Mrs. Beaclianfi’s new buil ding is going on rapidly. The house will: soon be fit for use. Mrs. Robt. J, Hightower and Miss Mol lie Hightower of Johnson county were in town a few days ago. Cotton is opening rapidly, and an excuse for not bringing round Unit subscription would be hard to find. Mrs. Mary McLendon and Miss Fannie Herman, of Eastman, are visiting friends and relatives pf this place. The Editor of the Post left Dublin on lust Sunday morning for Johnson county, to Ijg absent three otj Tour days.. ^ Since the Ferry bus been made free, par ties from Johnson and Montgomery coun ties are in town almost every day. The reunion will surely prove a grand success. No move ever had the coopera tion of her entire people so heartily. Let every body who hasn’t already done so put up a pig immediately for the barbe cue and basket dinner in November. Mr. Scarborough’s-new cottage is receiv ing a coat of paint. Our new painter, Mr, Poland, is doing.the work in fine style. Prof, G. A. Harrison of Eastman stopped over a few days! in Dublin on bis return from the District meeting in Swuins’joro. Mr. A. P. Smith, nil enterprising turpen tine distiller, we regret to learn is now suf fering from.a serious attack of billions fe ver. Died on the 24th inst. Nealy Flanders sonofMr. J. T Flanders in the town of Dub lin our heart felt sympathies witli the be reaved family. If we can rend Mr. -I. T. Keen’s writing well, wc understand that our city tax is to bo paid soo’n. He has been round making the assessment. Master Tom Hicks of this county, has lately procured a pair of tliorough-bred merino sheep, and -also a pair of Pennsyl vania hounds. Wc learn from the Dispnteh that the next convention of the Btato Agricultural con vention will be hold in -Ilawkiusville in February next. TJic editor of the Ilawkiusville D input eh wants a thorough-bred Cur pup, and offers a year’s subscription to his paper in pay ment for the same. The Daily Constitution can he obtained for the rest, of the Congressional campaign for $2.50. The Constitution is one of the livest and most progressive papers in the South, nnd is particularly and especially desirable to parties wishing to keep thor oughly posted in the fall campaign. Warning to sports;—When you go hunting,' be careful which way you go, do not stop under two miles, and don’t shoot too loud, or you are a gono coon; in other words you will be u-r-r-e-st-e-d, and brought before Ins Honor, the Mayor, for shooting on the streets or the public square. Attention is directed to'announcement of new candidates in this issue; also to what the Ordinary "lias to say about taxes. On account of the shrinkage in the value of property, a larger per cent will have to lie collected in order to meet the usual coun ty expenses. Wc regret to chronicle the death of little Willie S. Daniel, son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Daniel, whose funeral was preached during the series of meetings held at Blue Water church. I to w-as-a sweet little fellow, and his parents have the fullest-Sympathy of the eiltlrc community in their great be- reavment. The Public Bridges and Flats on the tilth lust, were bid off as follows: Flat for Dublin ferry—J. T. Orr, at $08. “ “ Blueksliear’s “—S. Jones “ $110. Whitehead bridge—J. Sheffield “ $1.10 per foot, Telfair bridge—J. J. F. Blaeksliear “ $1.07 per foot. The District Meeting for the Dublin District convened in Swaiusboro on the 15th inst., nnd continued in session four days. Wc notice in the Swaiusboro Her ald the names of the following ministers and delegates: Dublin Circuit.—Rev. C. A. Moore, trnl cdmmitoo'by'call may desire. Sec. 8.—There shall bo an annual festival at such time nnd place as the association may direct. Sec. 9.—We desire the cooperation ot every citizen of tlto county and io that etui invito .thorn to sit with us in rmr ‘deliberation's ail'd par ticipate in the same. 1VC., Wesley flea, Hardy Smith, J.P. Several members discussed the pro priety of continuing the Central Cnnl- mittce, but the matter was declared out of order by the Cluiir. The election of OlHcers was as fol lows: Col. C. S. Guyton was nofn'iUhtCd for President. David J. Moorman, f ir Buck-eye; Eli M. Keen, for Smith's; Capt. Hardy Smith, for Dublin; Lewis Mettz, for Bailey’s; Dr. J. T. Chappell; for Burgamy’s; J. lv. Sheppord, for .Mulls’; Wm. T. Haskins, for Ilurvard’s, and Wm. R, Duncan, 'for Pine Tuckoy Districts^ for Vice Presidents, and pa motion were elected by acelhvmilion. R. L. Hicks for Treasurer, and •Rollin Stanley for Secretary, upon, motion were elected to the respective offices. The report, of the Sub Committee was called for, when all of them re ported in favor pf a basket dinner on the 3d. On motion of Capt. Tillery, the following resolution was unani mously adopted: Resolved: That we have : n Barbe tte on the 3d of October next, and n connection therewith, thu-t avo in- if Maddox. Laurens Mission.—Rev. J. Langston, P. (!., W. P. Duncan. Wrightsville Circuit.-Rov. J. B. Purvis, P. C., Rev. F. W. Flanders, Ste phen Sumner, S. J. Moorman, W. T. Flan ders. Mt. Vernon Circuit.'—Rev! W. J Flniulers, P. O., J. E. llicks, E. E. McAl lister, J. S. Elliott Come on candidates and advertise, for il is said by one of experience in that bus iness: “To do a good day’s work, start early in the morning.”—Mary. Such of our friends ns have copies of (lie Post of August the 14th Avhich they have no further use for, will confer u very yrcat favor by returning thorn to us. AY. B. Jones & Bro. have just received a lnrgc lot of the justly celebrated ■FFurmer’s Friend Plow.” Farmers should cull and examine these fine plows at once. We learn also that a steam mill is to be erected near tlie residence of James Shep herd in the “Mill" district, which will sup ply a want long felt in that section. . Wc learn from the Southerner & Appeal that Wilkinson count ; sends d .'legates to Milledgeville instructed to vote for Blount —which proves that our good neighbors to he a mighty level-headed people. AYe have received the “Premium List of the North Georgia Stock and Fair Associa tion,” which is gotten up in Atlanta’s usu ally excellent style. From what the press says, the Fair will undoubtedly lx* n grand success. THAT REUNION. Below avo give the proceedings of the last meeting bold on last Satur day, in Dublin: Dublin, Auct. 24Lh, 1878. The Association ..m“t -as per ad journment, and Joint T. Rogers, Chairman of the Central Committee, was, on motion of Capt. Tillery, culled to preside. On motion of Mr. Conner, Capt. Stanley avus requested to act as Sec retary. The report of the committee pro viously appointed, avus, on 1 ho call of Capt. Tillery, read by'a member of bo committee — Col. Guyton, the Chairman, being absent—and being read, avus taken up by sections. It was as follows-- Constitution. AVo, the survivors of the late War between the States, of the county of Laurens, desirous of perpetrating the names of the heroes avJio perished in that, strife; to keep fresh in oar memories the scenes and incidents of the Four Ydafs War, and for the purpose of renewing the friendships then formed, associate ourselves together in this organization. Section 1.—This organization hall be knoivn as the Laurens Coun ty Association of Soldiers in the War between the States from 1801 to 1805. Sec. 2.—This association shall be composed of all persons who were ’egubirly on listed in the service of the State of Georgia and the Confed erate States.. Sec. 3.—The officers shall be one President, eight vice Presidents, (one from each Militia District' in the county,) a Secretary and Treasurer. Sec. 4.—The President si ml I .preside at all the meetings, and in bis ab sence, one of the Vice ‘Presidents shall fill bis place. In addition to the duties of presiding .over the meetings of the association in the absence of the President, the Vico Presidents, together ivith the Pres ident, shall be a Central Committee through ivhom all the business of the association shall be transacted. Sec. 5.—The Secretary sbull keep u record of all the proceedings of the association; and, in addition thereto, shall enroll the names of all enlisted men from this county, and. those front other counties, who enlisted with them, and*'the names of the members of this association-. Sec. 0.—'The Treasurer shall keep all the finances of the association, and pay them out only upon the au thority of the Central Committee. Sec. 7.—Tito regular meetings shall be on the 4th Saturday in August an nually; and called meetings may bo bad often as the President and Ccn- Aito all persons, desiring so to do, to assist in bringing their baskets AVit.b supplies cooked for the occasion. Adjourned. R. A. Stanley, ’’i'iv Sec’l. Hope anti attempted Rape 1n Johnson County. One day last week, (wofailed to- ascertain the exact date,) .David Bush and Daniel Neal, t wo Avlrite tenants Avorking on Dr. II. Hicks’ plitco near Wrightsville, each assaul ted a negro girl (“Blind Heunry’s”. little sister) twelve ‘or fourteen years! of age, and afterwards lied the conn-' ty—each one taking with him .a mule) bought on time arid not paid for. They went in the direction of ttan- dersv.i.Uo, making, .as they told spine one, forTchhcsoe'. W<; keard pursuit. About the sumo time a negro man on Mrs. Jenkins’ place live miles above Wrightsville attempted a sim ilar assault on a ten year old mulatto girl, but was frightened elf by (lie girl’s crying to Mr. Evan Jenkins who avus Avorking in a field near by. The negro "hii-d bis face covered ho. that the girl could not recognize, him. For Tax Collector. Ed. Post: Please announce Air. AY. AY. O’neal as a candidate for Tax Collector, lie is a Avorlhy citizen, and eminently qualified to fill that office Avith eVefilt to himself and satisfaction to the Public. Aug. 28-tf Many Citizens. :ra- For Tax Receiver. Believing that the Rev. J. L, AYliite aa'ill. if elected, discharge the duties of the office to the satisfaction of the Public, avc hereby announce the name of that gentle- 1 man as a candidate for Receiver «f Tux- Returns of Laurens county. Aug. 28-tf Many Voters, Application for tlon a Laurens Court of Ordinary, At Chambers, July 28,,1878. Whereas, Mrs. Fannie M. Robinsoh has filed her application for letters of Ad- . ministration on the estate of J. F. Robin son. late of said county, deceased. These arc therefore to cite ami admon ish all and singular, the kindred and cred itors to show causey if any they have, why letters of Administration should .not bo For Tax Collector;, A\ r ith many thanks to the citizens for past patronage, Ac,, 1 again announce mv name for Tax Collector of Laurens county, subject to..the Avill of-tho people. Respectfully, &c„ II. T. Hominy,* 'Pax Col. Laurens Co. granted the applicant on the first Monday in September next. G iven Under my Official signature, 'John T. Duncnn, nugl lnt Ordinary. For Sheriff. Iq recognition of Die efficient and highly satisfactory manner in - which, for several years, he lias discharged the difficult duties 1 ' of ibis Important office’, avc hereby suggest as a candidate for Sheriff, the name of Mr. Dennis McLendon, subject to Democratic nomination,...if one is held, Many Voters. Application for Administra tion. Georgia, Laurents Coitnty. Whereas, Henry B. Wyatt has filed his Application for letters of Administration on1.be estatu of William Adams, late of saiil county, deceased. ‘ * , j* These arc to cite and admonish all and singuke, the. kindred an d creditors of said deceased, to show cause, if any they have, Avliy letters of Administration should not lie granted to the ^applicant ou the first Monday In September rtext. Given under my Official signature, 1 July 21), 1878. John T. Duncait, aug t int Ordinaiy. For Tax Collector. Boliovlng.lhnt the office of Tax Collector^ was nevot’ tilled more faithfully, or Avitlq more general satisfaction to tax payers than by Mr, B, B, Liiider for many years, avc hereby suggest him as a candidate for that office, subject to Democratic nomination if one is held, Many Vutkuh. ■ NOTICE. All of my Notes and Accounts are in the hands of Henry D. Mpntford, for eollee- lion. If not settled they Will he sued im mediately aftw-the 151 li of October, aue; 12 If K. J. Blaeksliear. Application for Administra tion. Georgia, Lnurofis County. Whereas, Wm. L. Strickland has filed his Application for letters of Administra tion on the estate of John Strickland de ceased. These are fo eKe afitl admonish nil and singular,-the kindred aud,.oreditors of said deceased, to show oniiHc, If any.thoyhave, why letters of Administration should not 1m granted to the applicant ou the first Monday in September next. Gi ven under my official signature, July 80,1878. John T, Dttncun,. aug. 1 it Ordinary. NOTICE. All pjji^flfPmdebled to the estate of John Perry, Jr., late of Laurens county, deceas ed, are hereby notified to come forward at onee and make payment, of 1 ho same; all parties bolding demands against, said -estate are required to present, them in terms of, the law, ,1. J. Bowen, Admlnist rator. Georgia, Laurens County, Four Weeks after date, Application avIII bo made to the Court of Ordinary .of said county for leave to sell nil the real eBtitle belonging to the ("flute of G. B. II. Ttlffitr, late of said County, deceased. Job’ 1878. Bonnet Ken Ailm’t'r., aug 1 lm G. II. U. Turner. SPECIAL NOTICE. r pii« public is hereby notified that, any 1 person crossing I ho rlveral Blaeksliear s Ferry will do so at, bis own risk—as the County will -not be responsible for any damages until a new tint is built’. aug 8 If John T. Duncan, ItellglouH. During the present lnonlli, very interesting meetings ivero held‘at “Bluo Water” church, Rev. N. F. Guy pastor. 'Services avovcheld j’rbni day to 'day ifor the -entire Aveek. Eleven Avcre added to (lie member ship. Also tit Mt. Zion church, Rev. Daniel Thompson pastor. A very deep interest avus manifested through out the entire community, congre gations largo and attentive. Ten Avero added to the church avo learn, though wc art- not positive as to the lmmliCT. Also at Mount Carmel church, Rev. G. B. Smith pastor, the mdst inter esting meeting avo have had the pleas ure, to-attend. The weather was ex tremely hot hut the interest never for h single service fagged though the moot ing, continued for nine days; sixteen Avcre added to the church, and the lust service avus a,3 full of interest as any meeting held. The chiu*eh.and community will remember that series of meetings fora long while. Laurens Court, of OWliimiV, A ugust AdjOur’d Term 1878, WhcratH, Alfred Burch, Guardian for C, O. Burch, has filed ids application for letters-of Dismission from bis Guardian- ship. Those are therefore to cite and admon ish nil persons concerned, lo show cause, if any they have, why tellers of Dismission should not lie granted (lie applicant on the first Monday in October next, mcr Given under my Official signtitiire .John T. Difnci Aug. 28-41, an, Ordinary. “My trade is dull!” the merchant cries- ’Tis true, no doubt, but advertise! Those wlio’d succeed should not despise To fight hard times uud ucivertisf! If you hud notions, goods, supplies Of any kind, ivliy, advertise! The man who enterprise decries Is he who will not advertise, But those who live by enterprise Are those avIio freely advertise Tite men, indeed, deserve io rise Who push their trade and advertise. But avIio laments witch tied one dies Who wouldn’t push or advertise? Slcze time O merchant, as it Hies— Build up your business—ailv'ertisel Whatever mortal sells or buys It sure la meet to advertise It matters not its kind or size— The “ad” is read—-so advertise. It may bo truth, U inny be lies— It matters not—but advertise! l/juis Journal. St. Dismission. Laurens Court of Ordinary, July Term, 1878. Whereas, John T. Bryan, Administra tor outlie estate of John P, Byyiui, de ceased, lias filed IiIh application for idlers of Dismission from said Administration, These are therefore to cite and ad monish all persons concerned, to show- cause, if any they have, why letters of Dismission.should not lie granted the appj). canton the first Monday in November next. Given under my Official signature, John T, Duncan, nug 1 Sin Ordinary Fiiio Land For Sale, Lots 331, 327, 31.5 and 304 .in the lfth Band Dlst,, lying south of Turkey Creek, near its mouth, are for sMe. Lot 381 is mostly sAvamp land, heavily timbered with oalc sulliYIjl'f- hVr st,#Vh8, &c, [riie OtlieT lots are finely limbered -with phie. . Alt Ui|b land is near the Oconee River and Turkey Greek, and is conveniently situated for rafting. Th<f soil Is produetlvo, some of ft ■■ ■ ■'OnHyifv-^imvlng produced 80 bidhok of corn‘p ~7 " * ; - ; r™7- acre; For terms, &o., address Diamission. J;. L. Martin, ' OisoMi, Ga. nine 21 ftt tin: market; Haa'annah, AuousT 20,187ft -. Cotton—-.Middling, 11 1-8; low mid dling, 10J; good ordinary, ,10if; or dinary, t)j. • - liACON-Cleai' rlh sides, 71608'. shoulders, i’fc.; dry salted dear rib sides, 7J; long dear, shoulders, (Jc.; luunFf, 14. FiiOitit—HiiperlJjnc $5,25(^5.50; extra., $5, 7liM.lf.2B; fancy, $7.©7./TO'; family, $(J-.25(/(i 0.75. Cohn—10(^72.10. for Avjiite; oats; 44(@ 47c., Wholesale, and 50 @52jc, retail, II1UKH-—flint, lie,; simea, 7@0c.; avoo); 24(®25c,; burry wool, lOfr/iHJe.; InlloAV, 7cj avux, 25c.; dour skins, 14© l5c,; otter skins, 25c(r(!$3;0O; salt, 05c, DARIEN TIMBER MARKET. Darien," Ga., August 1(1, 1878. Dismissfon. liunrens Court of Ordinary, July Term, 1878. WIIKUBAS, W. T. and L, T. Haskins, Administrators on the estate of Wm. Has kins, deceased, have filed their application for Idlers of Dismilsio/i from raid Admin istratioii. These are therefore to die and admon ish all persons concerned, lo show cause if any they have, Avliy letters of Dismission should not he grimfed tips applicants on the first Monday in November next, Given under my Official signature, John T, ‘Duncan, aug 1 3m Ordinary. HqiMKiv. .700 A verage .'.... 800 “ " - 000 “ 1,000 “ 1,100 “ 1,200 “ HC A il, JtOO Average 400 " 000 “ 000 “ 5 00<gj5 50 5 50©ft no .... .7 00@800 Botkrdtoo 8 5(k(/10 0() 1) 00&10 00 .....5 00© 5 50 .... .0 00© (1 50 <1 50© 7 50 .....8 00© 0 00 Laurens Court of Ordinary, For County Purposes, August 21, 1878. Ordered that the Tax Collector of Lau- feus county levy. 11 rid collect the following Taxes lor the year 1878: For Jurors and Court expenses, 45 per dent on the Btato Tux; for 1'unpegs, JO per cent; for building Bridges and Flats, 30 per cent; for keeping up Ferries, 15 percent; for Jail fees, 5 per cent; for pay of County Officers, 10 per bout ; for general purpose*, 45 per cent, on the State Tax.. Making in the aggregate, 80 cents on tlie one hundred Dollars’ worth of Taxable properly, and that all insolvent Tax, and commissions for-sollcetlng and paying out be paid out of the General Tax, The decrease hi val uation of taxable property since 1870, has been $130,080, therefore the per cent has to lie higher to raise the sanfe amount a true extract from the minutes. John T. Duncan, aug 21 T. Ordinary. THE CELEBRATED ARABIAN STALLION “STONEWALL” WIll visit this FOLLOW!NO NAMED PLACES ON TJtU DAYS SPECIFIED, Preparatory - for the IF 1 Sill Season: Wrightsville,,. Monday, Sept. 2. Holmes’ Cross Hoads,... .Tuds. “ 3. Dublin Wedn’s’y. “ 4. Thomas W. Moore’s,—Laurens (ounty— Thursday. ! Jcrcm’ah M-. Lowery’s... .Fri’y. John Miller'a-.Moiit punery-Kat. John Glllis’ j Bendy's Mills... Parties elirons of knowing Pcdigroos of said llorso, upon liis Keeper. Joseph C. Smith; Johnson Co. Chi., j Aug. 20, J 8i'8* 3-fc 'A ... .Tues.