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Southern W il mss.
Mohroe, March 23, 1871.
'N wspajper Decisions.
1. Aliy person who lakes a paper regular
ly from the post-office—whether directed
to his name or another, or whether lie lids
Subscribed or not—is responsible for the
i«y
2. If any pcfsolii orders bis paper discon
tinued, lie taittst pay all arrearages, or'tlic
publisher may continue to send it-uirtil pay
ment istokde, and collect the whole amount,
whether it is taken front theofflee or not.
3. The courts have decided that refusing
to take newspapers and periodicals from ili'C
post-oiliee, or removing and leaving them
uncalled for, is puiua facie evidence of in
tentional fraud.
Superior Court.—Tlie Superior Court
is now in session at Eatontou. Judge
Reese and Col. Biuuurs, of this place,
have,gone down.
We call the attention to the card of
Mr. W. 11. Colj.ikr, which appears in
dir present issue. lie i% a prompt,
and ruHtilile geiAleiueig and deserves
the support of Our coinmunity. All
orders in his line will meet with pro
per attention.
At Greene Superior Court List week,
three total divorces were granted, and
three negro Criminals convicted oh
the respective •Charges of assault tvith
attempt to mnwler, attempted burgla
ry and vagrancy. SeS etal other priso
ners were_ti'ie<i Col. J.
A. Billups, in 'an able, earnest and gra
tuitous effort, successfully defertded a
negro boy who was charged %it h rape
Vtpoti a negro woman-.
W. B. R. —There will be found in
our present issue a WiVihiunlcition
signed W. It. 11. on the religious situ
htioil. Oiir columns are opened to
the discussion of all questions of pub
lic, interest, and we cheerfully give
place to tills lommuideation as wo
will 'trho to aiiy thing in reply—but
we disclaim all connection whatever
with Hie controversy.
Burglars.—Wc lniVc for some time
known that our community, like most
others at lids tiin'e, is infested by a
band of either organized of uuorgan
ized thieves.
Their petty deprcd.-itioiiS hnVc been
numerous. ail j ipijoying, arid of late
are growing more serious. On hist
Saturday night, the residence of I)r.
Oglesby was entered and a Well filled
trunk belonging to Mr. Harris, carried
away; his chicken house was also bro
ken open and sundry representatives
ot the feathered tribe, including two
setting iieus, removed to some other
locality. A sack of flolir was also tak
en, blit for some cause-, abandoned in
an ally heal' l\v, where it Was found
next morning.— Madison Appeal-,
Press Convention.—ifeartily endors
ing the foi'Ulvondhg Pl‘ess Convention,
we arc iii faVor of holding it this time
in Augusta. Atlanta, it is true, is the
most central and accessible, and would
Certainly do full justice to the occasion,
but as so many affairs of this kind are
held there, It will not envy Augusta in
the pleasure of enteftaiug the knights
of the quill tnis time. Besides the
concurance of two other conventions
at the same time and Gen.* Toombs’
lecture oil Magna Charter, will make
it oarticulitrly desirable to be there at
that time.
Skating Rink.—We arc happy to
learn that a company of enterprising
young men have purchased the right
to establish a Skating Rink at this
place and that ohr city will soon be
enlivened with this popular and most
delightful amusement.- Madison Ap.
Newton SbbEßion Court. — The
March Term Newton Superior Court
commences its session, in Covington,
oil Monday last.
Gov. Bullock has appointed lion.
W. F. Wright, of Ncwnan,- to fill the
vacancy caused by the election of J. S.
Bigby, to Congress; in the Tallapoosa
Circuit.
Provisions are, cheaper in this mar
ket, says the Greensboro’ Herald, Ilian
at this time last jear; this may be
attributed to the low price of cotton.
It js reported, says the Savannah
Republican, we know not how truly,
that since the establishment of the
bind and water route from Satannall
to Jacksonville, via Brunswick and
Feinandina,thc Florida railroad threat
ens to send no train from Jacksonville
to connect with the Allaultic and Gulf
id Lire Oak.
Three Macon women were up a few
days ago for being drunk.
A professional dignosis of Dalton
reveals the chicken-pox and mump9.
The pickle market is dull.
The Augusta bar hvis invited Gene
ral Toombs to deliver Lie .great lecture
on Magna Chufta in that city.
From present indications, says the
Greensboro’ iterald, the coming crop
of small grain In this country will be
short, wheat especially.
“ The oat crop,” says the Sparta
Times and Planter, “though quite
young, is very fine and much larger
’than we expected 'to sec planted.”
A Novel Pint Measure.— Perkins
will get tight occasionally,intich to the
astonishment of hiinsdf ami friends.—
“For years,” says he,*it was umacount
able to I never did drink bul a'
mouthful or two,and .the cause never'
did strike me until I measured my
mouth, and found that it held a pint.”
During a steam-voyage, on a sudden
stoppage of the machinery, considera
hie alarm took place, especially among
the female passengers. “What is the
matter? Wliat is the matter? For Heav
en’s sake tell me the worst?” 'exclaim
ed one more anxious tliaft the rest.—
After a short pause, a hoarse Voice re
plied,“Nothing, tnadame, nothing; only'
the bottom of the vessel and the top
of the earth ar stuck together.”
SPECIAL NOTICES.
v ‘Stimter Ritters”produce such good
'digestion abd quiet rest as Bryant describes
in the following; “Like one who wraps tlie
drapery ot liis couch around him and lie
down to pleasant dreams.”
Marietta, Ga.-, Aug. 9, IS7O.
Messrs. Bradfield & Co.—Gentleinvn:
You will please ship us another supply ol
your invaluable Female Regulator, and for
ward bill per mail.
We are happy to state that this remedy
gives better satisfactiontldm any article we
tell. Wc have bce’n selling it since IS6B,
and witnessed Vnany remarkable cures by
it. Among others, there was a truly friend
ofoitvs who was sallow and sickly wbtilsh?
Was tYVenty-six years old, at which age slie
married; her husband lived two years and
died'; she continued in bad health; in fact,
she Has novel been what a Woman ought to
be.. A few months after tlie death of her
Intel)and, she Saw your advertisement and
came <» (Air store and bought a bottle of
yettr Regulator from us, and took it accord
ing to directions. It has cured her sound
and well, brought her regular monthly pe
riods on, and to-day she is a hearty, bloom
ing widow, with the use of but two bottles
of your Regulator, coasting her only three
dollars* when she had tried several physi
cian? anil spent a great deaf of money with
out any hem-lit. •
Wishing you great SttecCss with joiif
valuable remedies, wC lift! respectltillyi
yours, etc. IV. ROOT & MO AS.
32-ttX
PKOCLAM AT I ONi
GEORGIA:
I!y Rlfu3 15, Bullock, Governor of
said Stale,
Whereas, Official information lias liecii
received at this Department that a murder
was committed in the county of Bibb, oil
the I3lh day of November last, upon the
body of Gus Redding, by one Henry Love,
as is alleged, and that said Love, a person of
color-, lias ffed from justice:
I have thought proper, therefore; to issntf
tills, my proelaiiiation, hereby offering it
reward of five hundred for the ap
prehension and delivery of the said Henry
Love, together with proof suffleieht, to coti
viet, to thd Sheriff Os said eoitiity Arid State,
iii order that lie may be brought to trial lbr
the offense with which he stands charged.
Given under my hand and the greatscalof
the State, at the Capitol, in Atlanta, this
lath day of March, in the. year of our
Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sereiity-oiic,
and t>f the independence of the Uiiited
Slates of Ahicriea the ninety, fifth.
RUFUS B. BULLOCK.
By the Governor:
David G Cutting, Secretary of State,
mar 23 ‘ 84t
A Lectiire to Young ffleii.
Just published, in a sealed envelop: Price
six cents.
A LECTURE on the nature; that intent,
and radical cure o f Spei'inatorrhoea, of
Seminal Weakness, Involuntary Emission,
Sexual Debility, and impediments to Mar
riage generally: Nervousness, Consump
tion, Epilepsy, and Fits; Mental andPhvs
ieal Incapacity, resulting from Self-Abin’e,
We.—B,v: RO.bi.RT J. CULVER WELL, M.
I).; Author of tlie “Green Book," &e.
The world-renowned author, in this nd
hiitable Lecture, clearly proves from his
own experience that the awful consequence
of Self-Abuse may be effectually removed
without medicines, hull without dangerous
surgical operations, ■ bougies, instruments,
rings or cordials, pointing out a mode bf
cure at once certain and effectual by-which
every sufferer, no matter what his condition
may be,‘may cure himselfohoaply, private
ly, and radieallv. THIS LECTURE WILL
PROVE A BOON TO THOUSANDS AND
THOUSANDS.
Sent under seal, to any address, in a plain
envelope; on the receipt of six een(S) of two
postage stamps. . Also. Dr. OUvcrweU’s
“Marriage Guide,” price 25 cents. Address
tlie Pirblislrrts.
CHAM. J. C. KLIN E & CO.,
127 Rtiwory, New York,
mar. 23, ts. Post Office Box 4,580.
FALL GOODS
LUNCEFORD & WHITE,
UaVc just filled their house with tlie
UATest Style*
O F
—FAjNcY DRESS GOODS—
Splendid aftteies, tfeat rich aVid durable.
Hats, Bonnets, Hibboiis, Laces,
And the most Fashionable Trimmings.
A large lot of Toilet Goods, Perfumery of
the best brands, Pomades, Soaps,
Bifehes, Etc., Etc.
A large ussortiVieiit of Stripes, and Checks
for every body's ware.
MENS’ GOODS,
READY MADE CLOTHING,
C-ASSI MERES & SATINETTS,
In great variety.
Hats oil tlie Latest Fashion.
Boots and Shoes of Best Quality.
HOME AND PLANTATION goods.
A large abd Well selected stock bf
Family
Oroceriei.
All of which we will sell as cheap asany
body.
Call and ho supplied. ~gT
G. 0. LUNCEFORD & W. W. WHITE,
_ _ MOiyftbg, GXi
IMPORT El3
VanJanscns Royal
Schiedam Schnaps
Fin- sale by
JAS. M. SHEPARD.
AT.SO
THE LARGEST STOCK OF FOREIGN
AND
Domestic Wines ancl Liquors,
Os every kiud, ever offered for sale in
Monroe. Every article warrented as rep
resented. No article put on the market
until pr'oprriy and scientifically tested-.
£2T' The best LiquonS forMedioibal pur
poses eOiretahtly on hand Alia Vvarrented
plife. I-ts.
REST EASY!
CG. NO WELL has .just received a lot
. ts
Dine Bedsteads,
which lie is offering at very low prices.
Don’t complain that your slumbers are dis
turbed by an old rickety bedstead, buteblne
to Nowklls and get anew one.
Monroe, Ga., Feb. 21. . 5-t’f.
Mil! Gearing,Shafting Fullc3
r 'ISSND FORA CIRCULARISE'
I -341.
I’KOCLYMATION:
GEORGIA:
15y Rufus B: Ihiuock, Governor o!
Said State.
\\ hereai, Official information has been
received at this Department that a murder
wits eonnnitted in the county of Cobb, on of
about the 11th df December last, upon the
liody of Wiliiahl Edwards, by one Howell
C. Shut-icy, as is alleged; and that said
Shutley has lied from’justice:
I have thought proper, therefore, so is
sue tills; my PiTK-Idfffatioh; he'ftby Offering
a raw aid of One Thousatid Dollars ftif tl e
apprehension and delivery of the staid ftintl
lcy; with proof sulfieieiit to cohviet, to tile
Sheriff'of said eonitty aiid State.
And I do moreover charge and require all
officers Mi this State, civil and military, to
be vigilatlt in endeavoring to apprehend tliß
Said Shutley; in order that lie may lie
brought to trial for the ofl'ense k ith which
he stands charged;
Given tihder toy hand ahd the groat seal of
the State, at the eapitol in Atlanta, this
14th day of January, in the year of our
Lord Eighteen Hundred and Seventy
one, and of the Independence of the Uni
ted States Os America, the Ninety-liilli.
KlTl S li. BI'LLOCK.
By the Governor:
David G. Conixu, See. of Stale,
fell iS-5-4t.
LOOK HERE!
%
Something New!!
C. XL. NOWELL,
MONROE, GEORGIA.
Having j fist returned from market, re
speetfufly calls tlie attention of the public
to the, fact that lie luff no tv’on hand a well
s&edftd s tCH*k &
FALL AND YVINTER GOODS
which lm.- been jnin-hased since Tfc, recent
decline iii prices and will be offered exceed
ingly loft'.
STAPLE AND FANCY GOODS
IN GREAT VARIETY.
A large assortment of Dress Goods, in
solid colors. Plaids and Stripes, lower than
ever. OinsUtibg "of Poplins, French Mire
noig, Delaines', French Chi ne, Alpaca’s,
OpcfY Funnel, Linseys of all colors,
prints,Shawis, Nubias, Hoods, Cloaks, Bal
tooiais. BlCe'-hing, Brilliants, Chignons,
Switches and “ Shoo Flys.”
LADIES AND MISSES IIATS,
In great variety.
Ribboev, Trimmiiigs, ftnd Fancy Ar
tidest etc.,
Ladies’, Misses’ and Gliildren’s
BOOTS AND GAITERS,
A Fine Assortment at I’opidnr PncVs.
Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps,
lii fihieSWYk for MYlq Boys and Children.
A superbifotdf
READY MADE CLOTHING
At prices that defy competition.
' A splendid lot of
Eieoe Goods,
For Men and Boys' wear, from 25 els. Up.
Consisting of Cashimefes, JeanCs; Sittinetts
mid etc., etc.;
Guns and cutlery,
- And a General Stock of
HARDWARE.
Bagging,
I’ies,
Powder,
Shot;
Saddles,
Bridles,
Buggy (Villa'--,'
Harness,
Trace Chains, Whip.-, Shovels, Spade-;
Haines, Etc., Etc.
BE D STEA DS,
Bed Blankets, Coverlets, Trunks, Valievs,
isatchcls; Clocks, Looking Glasses,
L’lithrellas, Etc.; Etc.
A fitie lot of
tIiOCKERY AND GLASSWARE,
In Good As'-yrlhicnt.
Always on hand a Good Assortment ol
Toilet Goods, Soaps, Cohu lit"; Pomades,
Perfumery, CourSfc and Fine Coinlis,
I’aiiei; Pell.-; ink. Linen Cuff's
and Collars, Cuff' Buttons
Jewelry, Etc., Etc.
A large assortment ot
SCHOOL tJOOK!S.
Family Groceries,
BACON, LARD, FLOUR, CORN,!
MEAL, SUGAR, COFFEE; j
RICE, SALT, Eu.
MOLASSES AND SYIIUP, j
Cheese always on hand at the Lowest j
Cash prices.
If j'ou want goiil Bargains.don't fail
so call and examine thi- new stift-k IjWbre
hureha-ing elsewhere. I-tl.
Torbcrt, Brown & Cos,,
*
DEALERS IN
FANCY CONFECTIONERIES, FRUITS,
TOYS, cfcO., tfco.
At the stand formerly occupied by the Baltimore Boot and Shoe Store,
ttAiLROAD STREET, MADISON, GEORGIA,
To tlic Citizens of Madison %
And. Surrounding' Country:
We beg to inform yctu that \vc are now opening a first-class Confectionery, Fruit
aiulToV Establishment, and will keep at all times a superior assortment of Plain and
Fancy Candies, Nuts of all kinds, Fanned Goods of eVery description, such as Oysters,
Sardines, Lobster?, Salmon, .Mackerel, Tomatoes, Peaches, Green Corn, Strintyßeans,
Peas, Strawberries, Pine Apples, and a full line of Plain and Mixed Pickles',’ tapper
Sauce, Catsup, Jellies, Preserves, Brandy Peaches, Brandy Cherries, Maecaroni, Cur-
Tants, Citron, Raisins, Prunes, Figs, Oranges, Apples, Lemons, etc., etc., during the sea
son. Tobaccos of the beTH brands, Cigars, Pipes, ete., etc. A1 o an 'elegant lot of Toys
of every description.
Tlie Ladies are respectfully invited to give us a call.
Our aim is to keep everything of the best, and by doing so, we hope to merit a fair
share of patronage.
We would invite our friends, the little beys and girls, to come and look at our stock
before they purchase elsewhere. We know we have just wliat they want, at prices to
suit their little wallets.
All we ask Ls for you to give us a call —w e know von will call again.
TORBEftT, BROWfI fc CO.,
X. B. —Don't forget the place, Railroad street. tSiftES ts.
TO PLANNERS!!
Ouano for Cotton.
AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
“EUREK.A”
Anuiioniated Bone Superphosphate ftf
Lime,
PRICE IX STORE, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, $.33 CASH, PER TON Os
2,000 pounds.
For Warehouse or Factor’s acceptance playable Ist November next, $65 per
ton, without interest;
Jov Planter’s note, secured by lien On crops, payable Ist November nexl,
$73 per ton, without interest.
Tor low middling cotton delivered at a Railroad Station by Ist Novembei*,
15 cents per pound will be allowed, and $65 per ton fchafged for “ EpftßU.’’
For lower grades of Cotton the ostial difference will be expected.An settlement
Approved acceptances on four months'time taken as cash; This Fertilizer
is wc'l and widely known, and lias given entire satisfaction for the last, five
years to all who have used it. Tarlies wishing this well known Fertilizer
would do w ; ell to send in their orders at once.
T W. SIMS & CO., Cotton Factors, Savannah, Ga., Gen. Agents.
beaix, spears & CO.,
feb2i-tf. Cotton Factors, An trust a. Ga.. Atrehls.
EXECUTIVE NOTICE.
PROCLAMATION.
GEORGIA:
By Rufus B. Bulllock, Governor of
said State.
Whereas, it has been made known to me
from reliable Sources, that one William
Hood, alias George- Wilson, a hotorioe*
character, has of bite committed many dep
hidntioiis upon tli* goo<l and law-abiding
citizens of Hall county, iu that he, the said
Hood alias Wilson, has.for some time l>eei),
and, as is alleged, is now. engaged in steal
ing, carrying off and killing cattle and
other live stock from the farms of the in
habitants of said county of Hull; and
Whereas, it is the paramount duty of the
Government to insure protection to the
property of its citizens, and it being the
desire Os the Executive to encourage all
good citizens in endeavoring to suppress:
and prevent any fiiHhl'r iJcetirfcnbc bf htr
fccuies such as those lierelhbeforc recited:
Xow, therefore, I, Unfits B. Bullock,
Governor of tbb State, do hereby issue this,
tuy proclamation; offering a reward of live
hundred dollars for the apprehension and
delivery of the said William Hood alias
George Wilson, to the Sheriff' of Ilall
County.
Given under mv baud and the great seal of
the tstjjto, at the Capitol, in Atlanta, this
2-1 day of March, in the year of our Lord
Eighteen Hundred and Seventy-one, and
of the independence of tin United States
of America the hitict Y-liiUi.
RUFUS B. BULLOCK.
By the Governor:
I): G. CoTTixd, Sec. of State;
Description :
ThefciM William Hood aii.il <leoige Wil
son, is about 5 feet tt ibelies high, weighs
from 120 to 123 Jknfinls, has dark hair, slight
fuzzy beard, dark eves, ear* pierced for
rings' and is about -V years of age.
mar.S 4t.
WAYNE,
MITCHELL,
RECK «Y t <>., :
Would respect fully in form their old cus
tomers. and the public generally, that they
fire >till carrying on the Carriage Making,
pfaek-iuithing and Carpenter Work, in all
their brauc.hr.', at tinvir Old Stand, Mou
rn', Georgia.
Walton Sheriff Sale.
WILL be sold before the court house
door in the towh of Stonroe, in said
county of Waltoh, on the first Tuesday in
March next, within the legal hours of sale,
thirty acres of land, more or less, lying in.
the north-east corner of land lot not 77 in
the third district of said county, it being
the remainder of 55 acres, lc’viwj on. by
James S. Bullock, former deputy i o r
said county, as the property; of i lVtii7lS'-
Nowell, deceased, by Virtue of one fi: fa.
issued front Waltoh IhfeHor Court in
favor of Stcphet) Ftffker vs. Win, L.
Michael principal, and Wm. W. Nowell
security'; J. M. AMMONS,
2- tds. Sheriff.
PROCLAMATION;
GEORGIA:
By Rtf us B. Bullock, Governor bf said
Suite.
Whereas, OlVieial infoftfialion has beeff
received at this Depart iikiht flint a murder
was committed in the county of Doiigher
ty, on or about the lith day of May, 1870,
upon the body ofCMtster DonnallyJ eiflored;
by one James Browh, colored! as Is alleged;
and that ?a!fl B?owh has fled from justice:
l have thought proper, therefogef to issue
this; my proclamation, hereby offering a re
ward of live huntlrcd dollars fol tlie dp'prc
liensidh anil delivery' b'f the snibrt Brown,
with proof sufficient to convict, to the
Sheriff'of said county and State.
And I do moreover charge arid require all
officers in this State, civil ami military, to
be vigilant in endeavoring to apprehend
the said Brown, in order that he may be
brought to trial fob the bfibnse with which
he stands charged.
Given tioder toy hand and the Great Seal of
the State, at tile Capitol in Atlanta, this
first day ol March, in the year of our
Lord Eighteen hundred and Seventy-one,
and of the Independence of the United
States of America the Ninety-fifty.
RUFUS B. BULLOCK,
Gorerndr:
By the Governor:
David G.* Cottlxg, See. of State.
DESCRIPTION:
The said James Brown is of a bright,
black color; about 5 feet 11 inches high and
weighs about 100 pounds. mar. 8,4 1.