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liiii Uiiiinu Fay 7
Jtpori’Pmiowlent of tho Rome Cou
rier writ'- tlio following sensible ar
ticle on Southern fanning :
I think >lio above proposition can
be truh answered in the negative.
Amlialthongh Hits is the opinion of a
largfcßiajonty of our termors, vet wo
continue to use guano and follow the
oomtetnnod system.
We buy guano ut from sixty to sev
enty'dollars. Thismauuiv woputon
our lands at a cost, everything indu
ced, tet about t7r or about ><’.so per
acre. This of itself is more than we
can rent our best lands at, on an aver
age, and is ns much as a groat deal of
it will sell for.
Now, unless wo Increase the bulk of
tho crop two hundred and twenty-live
Jiounds seed cotton per acre and sell
the lint for twelve cents iter pound,
we are actual losers. It will require
good cultivation with tine seasons, to
do this. Now, we can’t afford to buy
guano to increase our crops, which
Increases bur labor, and come out
even on it, because the ineivasoof tiie
whole orop of the country, by using
it, makes the supply so great that it
low ers the price.
And, sir. it frequently happens that
we use these fertilizers when they
prove to be entirely worthless, either
because they are put on t lie swindling
idea, or the season makes them so.
I have, myself, used them freely, and
have deliberately concluded that, out
side of their depressing the price, 1
have no doubt, whatever, that, taking
the whole Southern belt in the count,
the use of these foreign manures
probably increases the orop nearly
Ohio million bales, which brings till'
price down at least one-t bird, or about
the cost of the production.
I grant, sir, that when we got twen
ty cents per pound for our cotton, we
made money by using it, for then our
two hundred and twenty-five pounds
of seed cotton, that cost us $7 50.
would sell for twice that amount.
Hut we will sell our cotton now for
not mole than twelve cents. Then
why pursue a policy of this sort when
uinc-teiith- -d us admit that it is do
iuffuS, us individuals and as a great
community, mue.li harm?
Now I will say something about out
general system. We Southern funnel s
plant all the cotton we can get renters
or hired hands to cultivate, only a
few of us making our owu provisions.
We make about corn enough on an
average to do us four months, and
buy supplies for the remainder of the
year. This plan is almost universal
ly followed. So many acres are thus
planted in cotton, which being stim
iilated by fertilizers, swells our yield
to such an extent that we more than
supply the demand. Tho price, of:
course, goes down, and the rest of the
world prospers, while the fanner suf
tecs.
I do not claim these as original
ideas; they am foots that every far
mer aeknow ledges and fully under-,
stands. Each farmer seems to go
upon the idea that every other far
mer, being as fulls persuaded of our
present lolly as he himself is, will
change the rule plant more grain
and less cotton, thus leaving him to
reap a glorious harvest with his full
cotton crop. Tims the thing goes on
from year to year, and we, as a class,
growing poorer as we grow older.
Mr. Editor, we all see the errors in
to which we have fallen, and we all
know the remedy, although knowing
it, we fail to use it.
Lot us all determine that we will
use the lights that we have, and come
out of this darkness that is growing
tli hiker around us. lam sure that, il
every farmer of this section (I mean
the cotton country) would raise his
own supplies of every description,
and then all the cotton lie could use,
we would, in a few years from to-day.
he tlu: richest and t-he happiest peo
ple on the face of tho globe.
Lot our papers, and farmers, too, in
their Intercourse with each oilier,
encourage the people to this course.
A. oanesfcndcntof the Paris Fiyuni
thus descri In's some remarkable
Amerhpß customs which will be new
to most of.us. Ho Hays: "In winter
evenings, when thorn c .mes uj> one
of t|i||||tiiiK fog* wliitth are so com
mon ol®r in America, it is no uftusnal
thing to meet in the streets a man
carrying a lantern, which resemble
one 'of oar magic lattterns. He sc
loots a frequented spot, and when the
crowd becomes dense around him he
turns his lantern towards the 1 ■,err
ing clouds. At that instant, its if to
a miracle, the bystanders behold in
the midst of the heavens, which do
duty for a curtain, a gigantic adver-:
tisemeut recommending some dry
goods establishment or do thing store.
Tile second example is more simide,
but not less ingenious. One often
pusses on the street a citizen walking
rapidly, and treading witli all his
weight on the sidewalk. Yon draw
near, and on the asphalt, in the trace
left by the footprints of the person
age in question, yon read an adver-’
meat, printed in clear and elegant
characters, The man was a walking
advertisement, and he wore shoes
with raised letters on their soles."
The anecdote related of John Jacob
Astor, as follows, may be known to
many of our readers : In a public j
conveyance, on a certain occasion,
Mr. Astor overheard a young man ex
pressing the wish that ho could pos
sess "that old man’s wealth,” where
upon Mr. Astor turned to the speaker
and said to him: "Young man. I
sometimes feel weary, and would
gladly throw o(T my load. For what
will you take charge of iny business,
and take cart: of my property, watch
ing with over vigilant eyo that there
be no leak no mistake; anil ut the
end of each quarter rendering up a
clear and sure balance sheet?’ The .
young man opened wide his eves.
He knew not whut to say. Raid Mr.
Astor: ‘‘lf you are capable, and will |
do all this, I will pay your absolutely
necessary expenses of living.” As
may Ire supposed, the young man ex
pressed bis surprise in his looks, ob
serving which, the old merchant sim
ply added, “That is all I get.”
Ellis & Harrison,
Auctionoors,
CttmiiMmi Yleeelmiils mid
Real l.slole Vgenls
< OM JI HUH, OKOIUiIA.
Offer for Bale City ami Country
UEAI ESTATK,
CATOOSA LIME, (the beat iu Mark.*.
*EW HtCtIKM, of ail Patterns.
CiffOCEHIEM. HIM <;OOD, I'KOVIM
IOXM, Jfcr., Am*.
Will attend promptly i LEfiAE SATES in
the Country. janl-tf'
3. W. PItA.SK R * M - NOItMAN. :
A. n. .v \or.u tv.
,'y : f IrxOLK-Hi en Firm!. mrjH. is
Rooks and Stationery, Sheet Music and
Musical Instruments,
Piano*, Cfenr a and Parlor Organs, PlnoCbromos,
mHHuil' Picture Frames, Cord, Ac. Ac.
*7O Broad W„ Colmntm*, Ea.
janl-tr
To Bent
IsABOE t. r oo in house on Oglethorpe str* - !,
below Court Ho mm. pDRMMMion given February '
l*t. Apply at
ja29 tf JOSEPH A BKO.’fl.
Great Sacrifice in Dry Goods!
*
n AVI NO taken tho store recently occupied by F. O. JOHNSON A CO., and PEYTON, GORDON k
CO., No, 72 Broad street, I will from tlila dato offer to the citizens of Columbua aud the aur
rounding country, my WHOLE STOCK “f
Dry Goods, Notions, Linens and White Goods
At a Q-ront Saorifloe !
I have determined positively t 1 go out of tho Dry Gouda bunlnoaa, and clone up on the Arnt or
fifteenth of May. Thin i* a rare ehanee to save money.
In n few days 1 will add t“ my stock u lie ot Domcnt l<* (iomlN, which will be Bold VERY
LOW. e* All purchascH CASH.
A. M. PEYTON.
3XTErW“ FIR,3VC
AT THE
NEW YORK STORE.
i The undersigned have formed a COPARTNERSHIP under the Arm name of
GORDON & CARGILL,
For the Purpose of Transacting a
Cash. Dry Goods Business
And have leased the large and commodious store house known as tho NEW YORK NTORR, No.
H 2, Hroail Mtrrrt. Our stock In a tew days will be full and complete, and prices will be made to
| suit the times.
WINTER DRESS (iOODS, FURS,
Uu! many other goods will be sold AT ONE II lEF TUB NEW YORK FONT! Special bar ;
(Tains offered in
CORSETS AND ISLTTD GLOVES!
MIL J. A. KIRYF.N is with u and will be pleased to see hie friends.
VI. ’. I.OICIHIV
.1. U. 1VK1.11.1..
Columbus, Ga., Jan. ‘2oth, IkTo.-diwood tf
J. S. JONES’
Gash Dry Goods House,
Columtous, Georgitv.
'pill: l NnEBHIUfiKD. IN VIEW or KKUIVIMS MAM LINKS OK (IOODS, WILL OFFKH THEM
1 vi \nv iNTAurui s rnu i.s.
LARfyj LINE OF MEN’S AND WOMEN’S WINTER GLOVES.
LARGE and ATTRACTIVE SELECTION WINTER DRESS GOODS.
COLORED DRESS SILKS the best assortment in market.
A small but choice lot of IMPORTED CLOTHS AND OASHIMEHEB -
'best grade. JI’ST IN :
The following desirable additions to stock :
150 pieces CHOICE PRINTS.
.1 LANS AND MEDIUM CASK I MERES,
WHITE AND RED FLANNEL,
WHITE CANTON FLANNEL,
BLACK ALPACA.
• 100 dozen MEN’S, LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S HOSE.
Large lock CORSETS, from 50 cents to sfcl.OO.
TABLE LINENS, NAPKINS, TOWELS and liySH LINENS, in all
grades.
aoo dozen COATS’ THREA l> all of which are offered at low llgures.
j.ui pixitr j. a. jovks.
Notice to the Public.
For the next Ninety Days from this dato
OUR GOODS WILL BE SOLD
For the Cash and at Very Low Prices j!
OUR STOCK IS COMPLETE. WILL CONTINUE TO SELL OUR |
Dress Goods and all Fancy Articles, Trimmings, Ribbons, &c., &c.,|
TLoKarclloßs of Cost!
Our Staple Stork will be sold as Low as the Lowest, j
/'*'•' \\V invito all to call and be convinced.
Partin* ind<d>tl to mb f-'r (roods will plnaw* call and soll 10. W want money to moot
our promises. You iiaw bought our goods, and wc urge you to corno f< : ward
i and pay. Jlospoutfully,
•INO. MctiOUGH A CO.
Enquirer copy. Ijaul dawlm j
Williams’ Photograph Art Gallery!
(OVER CARTER'S DRUG STORK)
Colximtous, Georgia.
t)HOTOORAMI PORTRAITS FROM LIFE, OR COPIED FROM OLD PICTURES OF ANY KIND AND
Enlarged t.<> Cabinet or Life Size, and beautifully Colored in Ink, Pastel or Oil Colors.
Wc lias employed two Professors, CHAS. DkBEURIFF and J. L. DUFFIE, whose skill as correct
[Colorist lias no superior. We. are determined to furnish any kind, Size or stylo Pictures with as ,
I perfect finish as any taken North or South.
We .lrfy competition in prices, quality or artistic styles, regardless of cloudy weather.
We invite a call to examine specimens of Plain and Colored Photographs and Pictures of all j
kinds. Gallery up one stairs, over Carter’s Drug Store.
Frames and Fixtures, Moulding Glass, 4c., iu stock at lowest prices.
jai. IQ If "11.1.101S A IlltO.. IVopi-i.loi*.
J. E3 KT 3ST IS3 ,
Hardware, Steal,
Cutlery, {M§|lsj7'£f Rubber
Iron, ♦![ Belting.
AM) M VNT'FACTCRI’.H OF
HUBS, SPOKES, AXE HANDLES,
and many other things.
Begs leave to call special attention to reduced prices of articles of his own manufacture.
POST-OAK and ELM HUBS, 4 to 5x7 $1 00 per set
“ “ “ sxß 1 85
* “ “ 7x9 1 SO “
•• “ “ *Bxlo 1 75
BUGGY WHEELS, $8 to 112 per set. AXE AND OTHER HANDLES.
All other sizes in proportion. Any size Hub turned to order and furnished singly or by the set.
All wagon material guaranteed. Two-horse wagon wheels sls per set. Buggy wheels sl2 per set.
Wagon and buggy spokes, 1 to Ili inches, $3 per set; iy a to 2 inches, $3 25 per set.
Large lot <r genuine D. k. H. Scovill Hoes. Good stocks of Wagon and Buggy Axles and Springs
at low prices. Also. Patent Btlggy Wheels, something new and very durable.
A large lot of SWEDES’ and REFINED IRON AND NAILB, SMITH’B BELLOWS, ANVILS AND
VICES, low to the trade.
Kir Send for Price List. AGENT FOR BRINLEY PLOW AND MIAMI POWDER COMPANY.
tf (
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
DAILY TIMES.
The undersigned began the publi
cation of the Daily Tim is on t lie lirst
(lay of January, 1875, in t Ills city,
under the tlrm name of J. B.
WRIGHT & CO. II will be unneoes
| sary to state that this paper will be
I published in the interest of no indi
vidual or set of men, but solely in
; the interest of our city, our State,
j and the SOUTH.
Relieving the only true and safe
principles upon which a 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 he our ambition to supply
the people with a wide-awake, pro
gressive paper, containing all the
National, Foreign and Local News,
j the latest Market Reports, Ac., and
in furtherance of our efforts, ask the
people to give us a generous support.
WEEKLY TIMES.
The Weekly Times will be a hand
some thirty-two column sheet, lilted
with interesting reading matter, and
containing the Market Reports,
Local and General News, besides
arficles on Agriculture, suited to our
farming interests and section of
country.
Terms of Siibsrriptioii—< Hull.
Hally one jrar ... OH
Hally tferae mnnlka Z (HI
Hally one monlli 75
Weakly ana yar Z OO
We are compelled, on account of
the Postal Law, to require eash inva
riably in advance from tJwse sub
scribers to whom we have to mail
the paper.
Either of the undersigned is au
thorized to solicit and receipt for
advertising and subscriptions.
Respectfully,
CHAH. H. WILLIAMS,
JESSE B. WRIGHT,
CHAS. K. NELSON,
FRANCIS M. JETER,
AVM. C. TURNER.
Columbus, Ou., Jan. 3,1875,
| W. J. WATT. J. A. WALKEIL OKAS. 11. WATT
WATT & WALKER,
\V IIOJLIXALE ANI) It KTAIIj
Grocers and Commission Merchants
Cornor umlcr Uankin Hoiie
Have Hie Largest ami Best Neloeletl Stack of Groceries In the City of Columbus,
CONSIHTTNO or
BACON SIDES, BULK SIDES. BACON SHOULDERS, BULK SHOUL
DERS, BULK HAMS, BACON HAMS.
LARD in tierces, Lard in buckets and kegs.
FLOUR of all grades, including the celebrated SILVER LAKE brand,
the best in the world.
BAGGING, TIES, SALT, SUGAR, MACKEREL, SOAP, CHEESE,
COFFEE, OYSTERS, SARDINES, CRACKERS, POTASH, SODA,
STARCH. SHOES, BOOTS, and Staple Dry Goods, such as
OSNABURGS,SHEETING, SHIRTINGS, CHECKS, STRIPES, YARNS
and PANTS GOODS. Also, a well selected stock of
WHISKEY, from #1 per gallon to $5, and of any brand or per cent,
proof that may lie desired.
Our stock of SUGAR includes every grade and price, and our lot of
SYRUP cannot bo oqualod in this eitv. It, includes all grades of New Or
leans in barrels and half barrels ; also several hundred barrels of choice
FLORIDA SYRUP, which is superior to anything in tho market, and much
cheaper In price. It has a delightful flavor and rich, dear color, and select
ed expressly for our trade.
Cash customers can always save money by giving us atrial before pur
chasing elsewhere.
jant tf WATT Ik WAI.KKH,
J. H. HAMILTON,
Wholesale and Retail Grocer,
Junction Franklin, Warren and Oglethorpe Streets,
Coltimlous, On.
I beg leave to inform iny friends ami tin? public thHt I have on hand a large stock of
Groceries and Provisions
Consisting in part of FLOUR of all grades, at $0.50 to ♦9.00 T 3 bid.
Bacon and Bulk Meats, Lard, Sugar, Coffee,
Svi-iip and Molasses.
Salt, Oats, Corn, Meal, choice lot Planting
Potatoes, Liquors ami Wines, Shoos, Tin Ware, Ac., Ac.
From this date my tor ms will be strictly cash, except to prompt
paying customers, and prices to suit. No charge fordrayage. Respectfully,
jaul detkUwtf J. 11. HAMILTON.
HOOTS ANI> SHOES.
POPE & LONG,
DEALERS IN
Hr Hoop Uviiys on Hnntl
A FULL ASSORTMENT OF
Ail the Leading Styles and Qualities
OF
Boots and Shoes!
Such as the people want.
Kt, Our stock is all manufactured for OUR
OWN TRADE, and we warrant every pair to be
good.
Terms Cash, and Low Prices.
HOOTS AM) SHOES.
BOOTS AND SHOES
No. 104 Broad Street.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
>< > r ric no.
A RARE CHANCE!
TllO < >II lilwl 21
Saddle, Harness, Leather and Trunk Business
l < >lt sA 1 ill.
THE undersigned, wishing to retire from business, offers HIS ENTIRE STOCK AND GOOD WILL,
with all the fixtures and arrangements for carrying on the business.
The house was established in 1835, has a good reputation and a lair run of customers. Tho goods
am! materials were all bought for cash at the lowest prices.
i will rent the store to the persons that purchase the stock. For further information call on the
undersigned at 94 Broad street, Columbus, Ga.
H. MIDDLEBROOK.
X. B.—All goods in my line will lie sold ill lied,iced Price*, for Cash Only.
All persons indebted to me are requested t<> call and settle without further notice.
Columbus, Ga. January Btb, 1876. fd*w2m) 11. MIDDLEBROOK.
J. H. BRAMHALL,
Wuluhinnker nncl .TcMrlcr asdaokntfoti
99 Broad St,., Columbus, Ga. Hiutfei- Ncwiiqf Mucluiiq
SELLS TH E BEST SPECTACLES. Machine Oil, Needles. Ac., for all Machines.
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry Repaired. Hewing Machines Repaired.
If you would preserve your sight, call on Beamiiali, and get a pair of
his best Spectacles or Eye Glasses.
j„i t)
BEDE LL & CO.,
Liquor Dealers & Tobacco Agents,
AGI-TNTS FOII THIS
OLD CROW AND WOODBURN WHISKIES,
140 BROAD Street, COLUMBUS, GA.
Jan. 22-d3m
JR. FINDLAY SONS’
IRON WORKS,
MACON, - - ga.
(Patented February 21,1871, and Apri128,1874.)
GRAND GOLD MEDAL
Awarded tlm Ureat “ECLIPSE” Press over all
Competitors ut the Georgia State Fair at Macon
n 1878.
The Fastest, Most Durable, Lightest
Draught and Cheapest Cotton Screw
and Hay Press iu the World!!
PACKS THE BALE IN 12 BOUNDS.
| Two or Three Hands or One Light Mule
Packs in Two Minntes.
Bales of Cotton Packed by this Press rango
from 500 to 800 Pounds.
WE GUARANTEE
To make Good, FREE OF COST, (and pay expen
ses of transportation) any portion of tho iron
work of tho Eclipse that may provo defective
within three years after purchase, and warrant
against breakage without limit as to time.
The “ECLIPSE” can be furnished all complete,
or simply the irons, as parties may desire. Presses
arranged fur steam or water power when required.
We have Testimonials from many of the Largest
and best planters iu Georgia, (and all the other
Cotton {States) using this press, whose names are
’ as familiar as household words.” Planters visit;
iug Macon are earnestly advised not to purchase
a Cotton Press until they examine closely ami
thorougly the “ECLIPSE,” and Judge for them
selves. Bend for descriptive pamphlets contain
ing testimonials anil prices.
Though far superior heretofore, we have made
RECENT VALUABLE INLPBOYEMETB, 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
I M l 1 i FEOTION.
I
FIND LAYS’
Improved Power Press!
For Steam or Water Power,
FINDI.AYS' IMPROVED POWER PRESS, lor
steam or water power, possesses rare advantages
and conveniences. Screw pin is ten feet long;
gearing heavy and Btrong, and instead ot tho
doubtful and dangerous “clutch” arrangement,
tight and loose pulleys with “shippers” are ÜBed,
thus insuring safety, certainty and promptness ot
action. This press will be supplied with our new
patent Conical Rollers, a most valuable improve
ment, for the purpose of receiving the “end
thrnst,” and very materially lessening the fric
tion. This Press was also triumphant at the last
State Fair.
It. ITnillay Sons' Iron Works,
MACON, GA.
o
New Feature.
j
In addition to our regular 1 ‘Eclipse” Press, wo of
| for this season (guaranteed as above) a strictly
! “HAND ECLIPSE PRESS,”
With horizontal levers, lor working inside of gin
house. Will be from throe to four times as fast
ami lighter draught than any other hand screw
press ever offered.
STILL ANOTHER,
By positive right wc will also manufacture in all
its forms
Nisbet's Improved Wroughf-lron
Screw Cntton Press,
Using our “Eclipse” frame, and adding our new
“patent Conical Rollers,” to lessen friction, etc.
This press will be made for hand, horse, water or
steam power, and iu every instance the screw pin
will bo ten feet long and four inches In diameter,
of warranted material.
W<‘ will Ik- l*r<‘|i(U*c-<l to Supply
aii.v kind of Screw Press
Desired.
A r r AN EARLY BAY
We will introduce a NEW GIN GEARING, bound
to supersede all others, being simply the old fash
ioned Gin Gearing running on anti-friction rollers
and working on the ground, thus dispensing with
“king-posts” and “centre supports,” and tho
trouble and doubt of putting them up. Wo ad
vise parties not to order until they see this “new
movement” and hear our guarantee, etc.
i- Send for descriptive circular, containing
detailed illustrations of our presses, etc., and tes
timonials price, terms, etc.
i)‘ We are manufacturers also of Steam En
gines, Boilers, Saw and Grist Mills, Water Wheels,
and all kinds of Machinery and Castings, etc., etc.
K. FINDLAY’S SONS,
■ iiKlki.V Iron Works,
jnn tf Mocon, Cn.
BOOTS AND SHOES.