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MfUitlln- tomiitlttee* ol i lir -mule. The fellowinK staudiiiK Ctmimil tecs were announced to-wit; On Judiciary Jno. W. Wofford, Chalrmon ; Lester, Hudson, Winn, McDaniel. Cain, Dußose, Black, Blanco, Wilson, Payne, l’eavy, Har ris Howell, Hester, and Kibbo. 16. On finance Charles C. Kibbce,! Chairman ; McDaniel. Belton, lb-esc, Hester, Do Bose, Deadwylcr, W. I. Hudson, Pony, K. C. McAfee, Winn, Gilmore, Crawford, Butherford, Mc- Donald Mid Harris, in. On Internal Improvements W H. Payne, Chairman ; Arnow, Chastain, Freeman, reave, Graham and Black, 7. On the State of the Republic Itu fue E. Lester, Clmirman; Hester, Felton, E. C. McAfee, McDaniel, Gilmore and AVinn, 7. On Enrollment .1, M. 1 reuman, Chairman; ferry, Graham. Blanee, Nlautfhter, Rutherford, ami Dond wyler, 7. On Privileges and Elections \\. V Harris, Chairman; J. W. Hudson, W. I. Hudson, Brimborry, Wilcox, Wilson and Mathews, 7. On Petitions ,1. S'. Oilmore, chair- i man; liuliiusou, Mattox, Fewburn. Cannon, Chastain aiul W. 11. Me A fee —7. Lunatic Asylum ,T. W. Hudson, chairman; Harris, Carter, O’Daniel, Gilmore, Slaughter and Payne ", On Penitentiary E. P. Howell, chairman; Reese, lvibbee, K. C. Mc- Afee, Black, Berry and Graham 7. On Public Buildings ,T. M. Arnow, chairman; Knight, Hoops, Mattox. .McDonald, Robinson and Cunnon 7. On MUitary B. K. Wilson, chair man; Crawford, Mattox, Wilcox, KuiyliL, Mathew* und Rutherford—7. On Printing—H. D. Ah Daniel, 1 ehatrmati; Howell. Carter, Cain. Kih liee, Slaughter and Lester 7. Deaf and Dumb Asylum J. 1). Stance, chairman; Wofford, New hern, Deadwylcr. Wilcox and K. C McAfee 7. On Institution fu the Blind \\ .T. Hudson, chairman : o’Daiiiel. Carter. Graham, Freeman, Cannon mid Me Donald -7, On 'Mnmtfaefim G. E. Dead - \ wyier, chairman: W. H. McAfee,' Chastain, Briinbe.n Hopps, W. I ! Hudson and Newton 7. On Agriculture 1.. M, Felton. ( Chairman; W. 1. Hudson. Freeman. Rutherford, o’l>nniel, Robinson anil Hopps 7. Ua AaiUlio- Uuuiow. L. Cuavy, Chairman; Is Slaughter, Gru ham, Blanee, Wilson and Perry 7. On Engrossing ,C. S. Dull"'- Chairman : Crawford, Carter, Brim berry. Cain, Heavy and Arnow 7 Oti State Library William O Dan iel, Ohauxnan ; Felton, Hopps, Mr Donald. W. H. McAfc, Alattox mid J. AV. Hudson -7. On New Counties and County Line • -Robert Hester, Chairman; Muth iUvs, Payne, Kniglit, Newburn, Wil cox and Robinson 7. On Journal- T. ,T. Perry. Clmir man; Cannon, Brimborry. Mathews, Knight, Arnow and Hopps. 7. 'Hie Chairman deems It a duty he owes to the Senator from the zmli, the Hon. William M. Reese, and to himself, to say that t lie Senator at hi own request had not been made chair man of any committee; and had boon placed only on such committees as the honorable Senator expre.-sed a willingness to serve with. ill RAT TO 111. nil ON A\ UTAH! A UEACI'Ii'UJ, XOt’N’O WOMAN HACBIFIir.* REUSE!,F A HI) MARKS OPT It KH CRAVE. Honesdai.B. Pa.. .lan. U. Cri-sv Honker, a religious fanatic, Imriied herself to death at NVhit. Valley, ill this County, yesterday. She \vn- a yodngand ttucomidished woman, the dautflitor of William iloeker, a wealthy farmer of the above place. She had for ttve or six years labored at intervals under the hallucination thatsnehad committed a grevtoiis sin against what she termed “her Immanuel,” and was in the Imbit of building altars in her father’s Holds, amtaaerinoinc lambs as u burnt of fering to*pp<‘ac the wrath of her of fended deity. Yesterday, Air. Hooker went to Carbondalc after a load of coal. His daughter having muuil'-.-.tod sign.- "f a roettrrenoe of her insanity, he left a hired man to look after her, her mother being dead The man went away at noon, and diil led return to the Bouse. Sir. Hooker came back about two o’clock in the afternoon. Entering 1 the kitchen nf bis house, he was hoi rilled to find t lie body of his daugh tar lying on the coals and ashes, of what had once been one of her altars, and burned to a crisp Her face and the upper part of her body alone had escaped. Bin- had constructed the altar of pyre out. of a sot of quilting' frames. She had torn up a portion of the carpet and laid it. on the altar, and made a pillow for her head. She reclined oa her right side, and her cheek was resting on her right hand. Notwithstanding the intense ago nv she giust have endured, her face Wore a calm and peaceful expression, and there was a smile on her lips. In the family Bible, which was found lying on tne parlor table, open at tho Book of Job. was,the follown g note address. I to hhr father; Dear Fathf.k; My Immanuel a; - lieared to we to-day. He reveals to me that f'have committed the Un liardonable Sin ; which I eau only ob tain forgiveness for by passing through the cleansing of Fire. I will intercede for you, my dear fath er. You will Had my purified body in the northeast corner of the house. I wish to have my ashes buried in my Immanuel ground at the north west corner of the bouse. Good bye. Meet me in the Eternal Ground. Crishky. Mr. Hooker went to the comer of the house indicated in the note as t la spot where the remains were to he buried, and found that tiis daughter had staked out a space for her grave. Alartin Prentiso, Justie.- of the Peace, stfiftmoned a jury and held an inquestnver the remains. The jury returned a. verdict in accordance with^^fqets. Dividend Notice. 'PH E Director of the FA OLE k PHENIX MAN l UFAiSCyjanyja it hv‘this day * 'jSeari 11 ’tiviacßd* upon the capital payable on an after April Ist. 1875. Dividend of 8"f cent. payahN , (T1 and after N Ydmber Ist, 1875. G. GUNDY JORDAN, janl 2 dSm &st '•■ * Trean’r. Fine Aldemay Bull, JJUSO3* THOMAS FITCH, of New London, Cffhi,, dealer In thoroughbred Ald< rnays. These their irtaefc, will find him at GtUii'd'u atahh Term*. fro. 4rtL-JL> JnlO dim ■ • For Sale on Easy Terms. ATION owned by th< lat< W K. X Bank*,’’lying two mile* cant < f Hurtrill'', Russell .'icy, Ala., containing 960 aereg, 500 balance in the wood* ami heavily fSHHHu IroprovementH the best in the coun try, Ixttilidinif four-room frame building, first class gin hot.- p, nt&lde*. kc. Stoek^pmu;.-. Cotton Seed, kc., to go with the place. For.pariieulitra, apply to E. SIMMS RANKS, E. E. YONGE, janld lw Goluinbus, Ga. IIOLSTEAI) & CO„ STANDAXED Bone Manures and Chemical Supplies FOR FARMERS MAKING THEIR OWN FERTILIZERS. 0 Specialties s Cur ries* Flour of Raw Bone, Ammoniated Dissolved Bone, Superphosphate of Lime, Charleston Acid Phosphate, Pure Nova Scotia Laud Plaster, Sulphate Ammonia, Muriate Potash, Nitrate Soda. CHEAP AGRICULTURAL T.IME. Formulas for Mixing Sent Free. ■ e- Send for Prices of Seeds and Farming Implements. HOLSTEAD & CO„ Agricultural Depot, jiini lm Columlaxis, Ga. Williams’ Photograph Art Gallery! (OVER CARTER’S DItCCI STORE) Colviixitous, Goorsin. I )UoTlXil{,VPl! PORTRAITS FROM LIFE. OR COPIED FROM OLD PICTURES OF ANY KIND AND | Enlnrgctl t> Cabinet or Life Size, and beautifully Colored in Ink. Pastel or Oil Colors. We have employed two Profi nsors, CITAS. IHRKURIFF and J. L. DUFFIE, whose Hkill as corroet Colorist lias no superior. \V<. are determined to furnish any kind, hI/.o or ntylo Ptcturea with as perfect finish hn any taken North or South. We defy competition in prices, quality or artistic styles, regardless of cloudy weather. W.j invite a t ail to examine sju eiim-ns of Plain and Colored Photographs and Pictures of all kinds. Gallery up one stairs, ovt r Carter's Drug Store. Frames aud Fixtures. Moulding Glass, &t\, in stock at lowest prices. janlittf AX 11.1.1 tUS A ItltO.. r<>|n-lep>r*. J. H. jBRAMHALL. Wnl idimnlici 1 and .Icwclcr, and ages r i-oit til) Broad St., C'dluilihus, Gu. Sing<-rWewlng AI n <*liliii>k SELLS Til K m :ST SI’KCT \( ' Ll’S. ! Hest Machine Oil, Needles. Au\, for all Mm-hines. Watches, Clocks and Jewt lry Repaired. Sewtlig Machinos RfphtrEd'. If you would preserve your call on Buamiiali. and a pair of his Lest KpeoUieles or Eye Ohissrs. inltf J. ENNIS, Ilcfilcr In I, j v/jdCljS^g^'* o* i Hardware, s,eel ' VM) UAMT’VCn libit <O' HUBS, SPOKES, AXE HANDLES ilia! ninny other things. j|e.*e 1 a x(. pi can npeelal attention to reduced prices of articles of his own luanu fact lire. POST-d.\K and ELM lit Its 4 to fj? P pr (i BPI •• •• “ 7xV. .. } M “ - “ Bxlo * 75 IIEGGY WUKELH, $8 to sl‘J per set. AXE AND OTUEK HANDLES. All other sizes in proportion. Any size. Hub turned to order and furnished singly or by tlie set. All Wilson material guaranteed. Two-horse waivn wheels per set. Doggy wheels jliperset. Wagon and buggy si>okeg, 1 to 1 1 . inches, #8 per Bet: 1 ‘j to ‘i inches, f:i 2"> per set. I dirge lot Of genuine I). A if. Scovill Hoes. Good stocks of Wagon and Ituggy Axles and Springs at low prices. Also, patent Ituggy Wheels, something new and very durable. u A large lot of .SWEDES' and REFINED UloN AND NAILH. SMITIIH HI-XLOWH. ANVILS AND VJ< 1 fiend* for* list. AGENT FOR BRIN LEY PLOW AND MIAMI POWDER COMPANY. jiini tl HARDWARE, IRON & STEEL. O - PLOWS: U ntl’s One mill 'l’no-llorse. Iti-inley’s I iiivorMil, IlniniiiiiN I iilvcrsnl. .loliiwoiiN I'nivrrsiil, Hvci-lnim'. —ALSO - IKON A. STEEL PLOWS, HOES, Ac., Ac., Low for Casli! W >l. It EACH A CO. Foiß, S-A-HiE, BV ESTES & SON, IiEESE’S PLOWS. BEST, easiest adjusted, combining more advanlagcs for MWB MONEY, than-any Plow I cv.-r o ire red to the public. An examination will convince any planter of all the *dvautug<-* above stat*4 Ht jcks will bw sold with or without th l Plows, which Hto< k- are well adapted to ** Y */ 1 * ’ in us-. Also th, PLOW, a good and cheap Turning Plow. Wcollcr also tie FAIt.HIJIN ITtll'lMk < oiriUining nil and more, advantages than the Watt Plow. And every variety ot ilov/ Irons inado In tie best style. Backhands. Ham. s. Collars, Plow Lines and a general stock of Hard ware. Cutlery, (iuns, Pistols. Powder, Shot, Game Dags, Powder Flasks, Shot |PonchoH, Cartridges, Percusioii Caps, ami all the goods usually kept in our Tine. janl-‘2aw,:iw The VIRGINIA Store, No. si) Broad Street, Columbus, Ga., Kf-rp.s a B,urn,* Slack ol' !>*> Goods oS ICvorj liind. and Sells Cheap lor Cash. NEW PRINTS receive' 1 ever-, week, iri the ehoieest Kt,yle.. FACTORY CHECKS, SHEETING, KENTUCKY JEANS and other Domestics, at lowest, prices. Yard-wide Soft-Finish BLEACHED COTTONS, 121 c-onts worth 15 cents anywhere. 25 pieces BLACK ALPACA just received. Other DRESS GOODS at cost. Larue stock SHOES made to order arid warranted not to rip. Larue stock CARPETS, cheapest in the market. CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, and GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS. jnnl9 tf 11. T. CltlCil.lClt. W. J. WATT. J. A. WALKER. C'lfAH. 11. WATT. WAIT & WA LKER, WIIOLKSALIO AND HKTAIL Grocers and Commission Merchants Cornor under Kiinkln llouho. Hi, ve the I .unrest ami Best Selected Stock of (IrocerlM In Hie City of Coliinilms, CONSISTING OF B ICON SIDES. BI’EK SIDES, BACON SHOULDERS, BULK SHOUL DERS. BULK HAMS, BACON H AMS. LARD in tierces, Lard in buckets nnil kegs. FLOUR of all ytriules, Including the celebrated SILVER LAKE brand, "" il'uuGNG.'ti'es, SALT, SUGAR. M ACKEREL, SOAP, CHEESE, COFFEE, OYSTERS, HA KOINES, CRACKERS, POTASH, SODA, ST A ECU. SHOES, ROOTS, ami Staiile Dry Goods, such us OSN A BURGS, Sll EETINt i, SHI RTINGS, CH ECIxS, STRIPES, YARNS and PAN TS GOODS. Also, n. well selected stock of WHISKEY, from $1 per gallon to $5, and ol any brand or per cent, proof that may bo desired. Our stock of SUGAR includes every trade and price, and our lot of SYRUP cannot bo equaled in this city. It includes all arades of New Or leans in barrels and half barrels; also several hundred barrels of choice FLORIDA SYRUP, which is superior to anythin!? in the market, and much cheaper in price. It has a delightful flavor and rich, clear color, and select ed expressly for our trade. Cash customers cun always save money by giving us a trial before pur chasing elsewhere. janl , f w ITT K WAl.lii:n. J. S. JONES’ Cash Dry Goods House, Columtous, Goorgia. rnnn rNDEiisuiNun, in vmw of beducinu many links of goods, wiu.offmii them I AT A lIVAN I’AGKOUS l'ltlCLS. LARGE LINE OF MEN’S AND WOMEN'S WINTER GLOVES. T,A Ht iE and ATTRACT! VE SELIMTION WINTER DRESS GOODS. COLORED DRESS SILKS the best assortment in market. A small but choice lot of IMPORTED CLOTHS AND CASSTMERES best grade. JUST IN : The following desirable additions to stock ; inn pieces ('HOTCE PRINTS. ,) EANS AND MEDIUM CASS I ME RES, WHITE AND RED FLANNEL, WHITE CANTON FLANNEL, BLACK ALPACA. inti dozen MEN’S, LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S HOSE. Large stock CORSETS, from 50 cents to $3.00. TABLE LINENS, NAPKINS, TOWELS and IRISH LINENS, in all grades. 3110 dozen COATS’ THREAD all of which are offered at low figures. junl I iiiltf J. a Notice to the Public. For the next Ninety Days from this date OUR GOODS WILL BE SOLD For 1 lie Cash and at Very Low Prices ! OUlt STOCK IS COMPLETE. WILL CONTINUE TO SELL OUR Dress Goods and all Fancy Articles, Trimmings, Ribbons, &c,, &c., ncgarclloss of Cost! Our Stupie Stock will he sold sis Low as the Lowest. / \\o invite all to call and he convinced. Purlieu indebted to ub for (tends will please call and settle. We want money to moot our promises. You have bought our goods, and we urge you h> come forward and pay. Kespeetfully, JNO. MrUOUGH iV- €O. ■ I.'-, J. H HAMILTON. Wholesale and Retail Grocer, Junction Franklin, Warren and Oglethorpe Streets, Columl ju h, Ga. 1 hrg li-uvp to inform my friends and the public that I Uavo on land u large Htock of Groceries and Provisions Consisting in part of I’IjOUK of all gra<les, at $(5.50 to s9.(to hbl. Bacon and Bulk Meals, Lard, Sugar, Coffee, 1 Syrup sml i^loluwsps. Salt, Oats, Corn, Meal, choice lot Planting Piitatw-s, Liquors and Wines, Shoes, Tin Ware, Ac., Ac. , rt- From this date my terms will be strictly cash, except to prompt paying customers, ami prices to suit. No charge fordrayage. Respectfully, J„l demUivtf • .1. H. HAWII TOX. E. E. Yonge, 91 Broad St., / , m s NOTICE THAT, NOTWITHSTANDING TIIE ‘ HUN UI’ON" HIM DURING THE CHItIST ( I MAS HOI.IDAYS, HIS STOCK OF Xlzvtfci is Still Complete! and !h ju*t now in receipt of a lot of Late and Fancy HtylcH. Ilia Htock of UNDERWEAR. Embraces Everything in that Line, and respectfully calls attention of the public to —’'l ’'!<' ><*w York City Shirt,” with which there I* nothing in this market that will compare. janl tf T. S. SPEAR, Agent, WATCHMAKER & JEWELER, 10l BROAD WREET. janl tf PROSPECTUS OF THE DAILY TIMES. The undersigned began the publi cation of the Daily Timf-s on tho first day of January, 1875, in this city, under the firm name of J. B. WRIGHT & CO. It will be unneces sary to state tlmt this paper will bo published in tho interest of no indi vidual or set of men, but solely in the interest of our city, our State, and tho SOUTH. Believing the only true and safe principles upon which n Republican Government can be successfully maintained to be those found in the platform of the Democratic party, this journal will adhere to that faith. It will lie our ambition to supply the people with a wide-awake, pro gressive paper, containing all the National, Foreign and Local News, the latest Market Reports, &c., and in furtherance of our efforts, ask the people to give us a generous support. WEEKLY TIMES. The Whekly Times will be a hand some thirty-two column sheet, filled with interesting reading matter, and containing the Market Reports, Local and General News, besides articles on Agriculture, suited to our farming interests and section of country. 'lVrniM of SiibH<’i-i|lioii —< asli. Ilafly mie year UN (Ml Hally Hirer iiiohllim 2 OO Daily one monlli 75 Weekly ane year a Dll We are compelled, on account of the Postal Law, to require cash inva riably in advance from those sub scribers to whom we have to mail lie paper. Either of the undersigned is au thorized to solicit and receipt for advertising and subscriptions. Respectfully, (.TIAH. H. WILLIAMS, JESSE B. WRIGHT, CHAS. K. NELSON, FRANCIS M. JETER, WM. C. TURNER. Columbus, Ga., Jam 3, 1875. R. FINDLAYSONS’ IRON WORKS, MACON, - - Ci A.. (Pftteutoil February 21,1871, ami April 28.1874.) GRAND GOLD MEDAL Awarded the Great “ECLIPSE" Proas over all Competitor* at tho Goorgia State Fair at Maouu u 1873. Tlio Fastest, Most Durable, Lightest Draught anil Cheapest Cotton Screw and Hay Press in the World 1! PACKS THE BALE IN 12 BOUNDS. Two or Three Hands or One Light Mule Packs in Two Minutes. Halo* of Cotton Packed by thin Press rango from SOU to 800 Pounds. WE GUAII AN TEE To make Good, FREE OF COST, (and pay expen ses of transportation) anv portion of the iron work of the Eclipse that may prove defective within three years alter purchase, ami warrant against breakago without limit as to time. The “ECLIPSE” can be furnished all complete, or simply tho irons, aa parties uiay desire. Presses arranged for steam or water power when required. We have Testimonials from many of the larpeßt and best planters in Georgia, (ami all the other Cotton Htatos) using this press, whose names are •as familiar us household words." Planters visit* ing Macon are earnestly advised not to purchase a Cotton Press until they examine closely and thorougly the “ECLIPSE,” and judge for them selves. Send for descriptive pamphlets contain ing testimonials and prices. Though far superior heretofore, we have made RECENT VALUABLE IMPROVEMENTS, giving all parts increased strength, and affording still light er draught, and dispensing with what was known as the “inner sleeve." The “ECLIPSE" is now perfection. FIND LAYS’ Improved Power Press! For Steam or Water Power. FINDLAYS* IMPROVED POWER PRESS, for steam or water power, possesses rare advantages and conveniences. Screw pin in ten feat long; gearing heavy ami strong, and instead of the doubtful and dangerous “dutch" arrangement, tight and loose pulleys with "shippers" are used, thus insuring safety, certainty ami promptness of action. This press will b* supplied with our new patent Conical Rollers, a most valuable improve ment. for the purposo of receiving the “end thrust,” and very materially lessening the fric tion. Thi* Press was also triumphant at tho lu6t .State Fair. R. l inti lay Non*’ Iron Work*, MACON, GA. New Feature. In addition to our regular “Eclipse" Press, wc of fer this season (guaranteed as above) a strictly “HAND ECLIPSE PRESS,” With horizontal levers, lor working inside of gin house. Will be from three to four tines as last and lighter draught than any other hand screw press ever offered. NTILL ANOTHER. Ry positive right we will also manufacture in all its forms Nisbet’s Improved Wrought-lron Screw Cotton Press, Using our “Eclipse” frame, and adding our new “patent Conical Rollers,” to lessen friction, etc. 'Fills press will be mado for hand, horse, water or steam power, and in every instance the screw pin will be ten feet long and four inches in diameter, of warruutod material. Wc ay ill lx- l > rc|nri-l lo Kii|>|,l y miy kiml ofScrcn l’rcss Ih'iiml. AT ax eaulv day Wo will introduce a NEW GIN GEARING, bound to supersede all others, being simply the old fash ioned Gin Gearing running on auti-friction rollers ami working on the ground, thus dispensing with “king-posts” and “centre supports,” and the trouble ami doubt of putting them up. We ad vise parties not to order until they see this “new movement” and hear our guarantee, etc. SHC Bond for descriptive circular, containing detailed illustrations of our presses, etc., and tes timonials price, terms, etc. Mir We are manufacturers also of Steam F.u gines, Boilers, Haw and Grist Mills, Water Wheels, and all kinds of Machinery and Castings, etc., etc. It. I IYOLIV S SO.YH, I’imliii.v Iron Works, jau tf Vlacon, Ga,