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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.