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tROI.ITIO'V OF PATENT LAWS.
To Ilia Mitor of Tlw hvrkl:
The question whether our lu\\s for
securing the benetlts of useful inven
tions to their authors, us they are at
present administered, are conducive
to real progress in the development
of inventive talent and securing its
rewards has become a matter of grave
doubt.
The abuses of the system us prac
ticed, unless they can be curtailed by
limiting the issues of patents to in
\ ventlous that are actually new and
| important, the results of real inven
tive ingenuity, are greater titan the
benefits. Nine-tenths of the patents
issued within the lust ten years are
really restrictions upon the exercise
of mechanical ingenuity, and tend to
retard rather than to advance the im
provements which the practical use
by the public of every important in
vention would inevitably make, as
experience and observation called for
them. To illustrate, take one of
many Instances say a machine for
mowing grass or grain. The princi
ple Invented was a series of cutting
knives arranged in a line near the
ground and made to vibrate horizon
tally by means of gearing operated
by the" revolution of the wheels on
which the machine is moved, against
the standing grain; these knives are
V shap'd with the point* forward,
and vibrate through slots in the
pointed Unger-bars, giving them the
effect of shears. This, 1 believe, is
the substantial base of till mowing
machines, and was invented and pat
ented about forty years ago. Within
tlte last twenty years several hundred
patents have been issued lor improve
ments in this machine, after it had
come into general use and become a
necessity to the farmer almost us
great as his wagon. Mowers and
reapers are manufactured by many
thousands, every year in establish
ments all over the country, varying
in detail as men’s minds or mechani
cal contrivances vary in respect to
one or another form of lever, or
wheel, or some slight means of pro
ducing tlie proper action. But ail
tire founded on the original machine
and unless except as applicable to or;
iu connection with it. l’atentoes
upon mowing-machines, sewing-ma-!
chiues, and other articles which have
come into common use and become
necessities, soon learn that their pat
ents are not worth what they cost,
and sell them for a tritte to some op-;
orator iu patent rights, who buys a
large number and then organizes a
■combination for t he purpose of send
ing about the country to discover in
fringements. A royalty is demanded
for the past as well as for future use.
The pains and penalties of the Patent
law are held forth.
The pateut laws have been looked
upon as benellcent, and to lie liberal
ly construed to sustain patents. Some
of the judges, however, have seen
them from another stand point, and
discovered monopoly features which
should not tie extended by construc
tion. It is well known among patent
lawyers that patentees have a decid
ed c’hoioe of districts in which to tiring
their suits for infringements, with
respect to the bias of the presiding
judge in regard t" patents. I'iiis,
though unfortunate in general, is
some security against extreme con
struction. Tile fact exists, and will
continue so long as special privileges
to encourage inventors is the feature
on one side and anti-monopoly on the i
other.
That there arc public benefits to be
derived from securing to inventors
the benefits of their labors, if these
ends could be gained without the
abuses into which the system has
been run, is not denied, but it is seen
on the other hand that the practical
benefit of the patent laws is iu most
all eases reaped by others than the
inventors themselves, and that the
public pays the tax, while the man of
ingenuity gains nothing. It is seen
that ninety-nine out of a hundred of
the patents within the lust fifteen
or twenty years have fallen dead, and
have not been worth the fees paid at
the Patent Office ; that extortions are
exacted under color of patents, and
demoralizing combinations and rings
are formed by favor and self-interest
to enforce monopolies against out
siders. The public use Of the best im
provements of the age is inhibited to I
all except those who are in the rings
or will pay tribute, not to the invent-,
ors but to the speculators in patent
rights. Hundreds of thousands of]
dollars are annually expended in liti |
gating patent eases. The enormousj
charges of patent lawyers forbid thin
defence of a lawsuit, and a com-!
promise is effected by payment of a
royalty or purchase of a local right. I
The whole inlloenee is demoraiiz- i
ing. What then? Shall inventors go :
unrewarded' 1 answer, do they get
the reward now?
The writer lately saw an advertise
ment of a recently patented farming;
implement with a wood cut repre
senting in every essential particular i
an article which he himself lias fuul
in use for lifteen years. Would h
defend a suit if brought for an in
fringement? No! He could not af
ford it. One of the most important
cases of abuse of the patent laws
wnicli the writer has ever known was
through a patent for a machine used ;
in tile working of lumber, covering a
principle which had long been in use, ;
and which by crafty specifications in 1
reissues, by perseverance anti by the
employment of aide and influential |
counsel at great expense, an I by
favor of an ill-conducted defence,
succeeded in being established by the j
decision of the (Joint. This once done
the entire country was held tinder:
contribution for many years. Many i
able lawyers examined the matter in
behalf of those who resisted I lie claim ,
from time to time, all agreed in the!
same conclusion, that a great public
and private wrong was perpetrate.l, :
but the Court had decided that tlioj
patent was valid. The law rnaxiin of i
Ktare ilec'uds lias been unfortunately
applied by the United Staten courts,
in patent cases with great severity
and in a very extended sense.
The system of reissuing, patents •
with new or amended specifications
divided into several distinct claims, j
and often in practice manipulated,
into several patents in place of the
original; the extension of patents I
alter tlie original term lias expired j
for another seven years; the applicu-;
tions to Congress for renewals after
both the original tesni and the ex
tended term with all its attendant
evils front legislating in favor of indi
viduals have expired, are each of
them subjects of great abuse, requir
ing an elaborate essay toexhihit t heir
bod influences mid effects. A.
* -*- •
fertilizer-.
From the Ist of Septeinper to the
31st of March, there have been for
warded over the Central Railroad and ;
branches, to point- in the interior.
4h,s;iS,B!ie pounds of fertilizers of vte
rioua kirnis.
By the steamer Rosa, to Augusta I
and" points on the Savannah river, >
there have iieen shipiied since tlie Gth ,
of January,the date of first shipment. '
to till; Till of April, her last trip, 4V,
toils.
By the. Steamer Katie, from Decem
ber lath, date of first shipment,-to
the bth of April, her last trip, 43:1 tons.
Total shipments by both steamers
889 tons of 2, 240 pounds—l,9ol,29o
pounds
Total by Central Railroad and river
steamers, 87,520,253 pounds. Suvttri
rtnh Aftrertiper.
W. J. WATT. 3. A. WALKER. CHAB, If. WATT.
WATT & WALKER,
WHOLESALE AND KETAIL
Grocers and Commission Merchants
Cornel 1 under Knnkln lionise.
Have the largest ami Best Selected Stock of Groceries in the City of Columbus,
CONSISTING OF
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 tlie celebrated SILVER LAKE brand,
the best in the world.
BAGGING, TIES, SALT, SUGAR, MACKEREL, SOAP, CHEESE.
COFFEE, OYSTERS, SABDINES, CRACKERS, POTASH. SODA,
STARCH. SHOES, BOOTS, and Staple Dry Goods, such ns
OSS ABU KGS.SHEETING, SHIRTINGS,'CHECKS. STRIPES, YARNS
and PANTS GOODS. Also, a well selected stock of
WHISKEY, from $1 per gallon to $3, and of any brand or per cent,
proof that may be desired.
Our stock of SUGAR includes every grade and price, and our lot of
SYIIUP cannot bo equaled In this city. It includes nil grades of New Or
leans in barrels and half barrels; also several hundred barrels of choice
FLORIDA SYIUJP, which is superior to anything in the market, and much
cheaper in price. It lias a delightful flavor and rich, clear color, and select
ed expressly for our trade.
Cash customers can always save money by giving us a trial before pur
chasing elsewhere.
; V* ATT A- W AI.HF.It.
J. H. HAMILTON,
Wholesale and Retail Grocer,
Junction Franklin, Warren and Oglethorpe Streets,
Oolumtous, Oa.
I HAVK IN STORE A I.AROK STOCK OF
Groceries and Provisions
which wvre bought at lowest OMh price* in car load lets and which I am selling at the very lowest
prices for t'ASH.
2Hi Imnvls Flour of all grados, including the Bilvor Lake brand at
Bi'.‘2i->8 i '.‘2i-> to $8.50 ]><t barrel.
Daeon and Hulk Moats of all kinds. Corn, Oats, Meal.
Lard Choice Loaf in tierces, Icon's and buckets.
Florida and New Orleans Syrups. Silver Drips and West India |
Molasses.
Sugars of every grade. Choice Teas.
Mackerel in packages of every size, one-half the price of bacon.
Domestic Dry Goods, including Shootings, Checks, Stripes,
Cotton Yarns, &c. Shoes. Wines and Li'piors.
Uag-Onyc, Tics. Salt. Tin Ware, &<*.
'* M\ stock will always If keot full and complete. Terms STRICTLY
CASH, except to PIIOMPT-PAY I\<l customers. No eharjro for drayago.
Respect fully,
ui.: (Uwu J. 11. ll %Mll,TO\.
BOOTS AMI SHOES.
POPE & LONG-,
DEALERS IN
lit It ITS \M> SHOES.
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BOOTS AND SHOES
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
BEDELL & CO.,
Liquor Dealers & Tobacco Agents,
AGL.NTS LOU IIS M
OLO GROW AND WOQDBURN WHISKIES,
140 BROAD Street. COLUMBUS, GA.
jsn. 22-d3rn
J. H. BKAMHALL.
Wntrhmukei' unci .l4*\vrlrr, j arh aukht vob
U< Uroail St., Columbus, On. WltijX**** Howing Mm-liim-H
SELLS THE 15EST SPECTACLES. ' Marhln.. Oil, 4... for all MurhtnrH.
Watclu-.t Clofks Mlfl Jtwolry R-pairert. | S.'Win? Machine* Repaired.
If you would preserve your night, '“ill oil Jlkammall and get. a pair of
bis best SpooUuiiefi or Lye Oiaswis.
■.’•■■’il :■’ ____ mmmm
Encourage Home Enterprise!
G. T. WILLIAMS & BRO
i-iisis iind I *liol ogmplM'rw !
Gallery Over CARTER’S Drug Store.
None bat First-class Pictures, all Sizes and 3tyles.
PLAIN 07} COIaOKEI), BT THE BEST ARTIST!
PHOTOGRAPHS, Ferreotypes, GLACE,
IVORY and PORCELAIN PICTURES!
4>itl i'icliinw 4 npi(iil, and by tin 1 combination of the Artist’s Brash,
! Prof. Ohas. Dp.Bcrikf.i they surpuss the original.
One visit will satisfy any one that No krtteh ITCTUBES, of a sir kind,
can be haii than those taken at this GALLERY, rcsai-dle** <!’ -l<>iul.\
**tf Ssc- 1- . S|)e<‘ial care taken to seenre PERFECT PfCTUItESof CHIT*
DREN. We defy competition in Prices and Style of Work.
Gallery Over Carter’s Drug Store.
r- FRAMES, GLASS, and FRAMING FIXTURES, of ull kinds und
sizes, on hund and made to order. rnli2o tf
William P. Turner’s Insurance Agency,
No, OX Broad. Street.
Farmers’ amf Drovers’ Insurance Company. Capital, .... $200,000.00
State ißsnrarn e Company of Nashville. “ ... 250,000.00
febll dam
E. E. YONGE,
nR4V F.ll IS
Hats, Gaps, Gents' Furnishing Goods, &c„ &c„
T\<>. HI lb'oiul Slroi't. ('oliinibiiN, <4si.
feb!7 tjyl
GILBERTS
;
PRINTING OFFICE
anp
Book Bindery,
. OpiMisltc New PoMlofflce Itu'.lilliiff,
COLCMHUK in V.,
I S WELL SUPPLIED WITH MATERIAL. AND
Experienced Workmcu employed In each I)e
--j i flirt meat.
Orders for work of un> ileaeription lllletl with
1 dispatch, and at most reasonable rates.
Georgia and Alabama Legal Blanks
Of every description ou hand, or printed to or
der nt Bhort notice.
lte<‘ci|>t liooks
FOR RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS
j Always iu atoek: also printed to order when de
sired.
sy'PvieoH and Specimens of Work furnished
on application.
THOM. GIMIKKT,
janl tf l-olumlnis, (•.
j EVERYBODY SUITED,
We are this Season in Receipt of a Large
Supply of all Sizes of Our
Celebrated
IvPAK ?
Fm* both Wood nit<l Coal.
Besides a lull assortment of other Popular
COOKING AND HEATING STOVES,
H H A I KS. <S,c.,
Aud fe.tfl justified in faying that wo an: SURE j
we can suit any and all elus, -■ of purelmwns both i
In quality and price.
Of other Goods in our line, we Rave a ’urge and
complete assortment, such as
TIN AND SHEET-IRON WARE
OK KVKUY DESeiUPTIOK,
HARDWARE. TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY,
CROCKERY, GLAHBWARE. COAI,
HODS, BUOVEIE. AC.
All of these articled we CAN and WILL well ut
VERY BOTTOM PIUCKN.
iaii 1 dtt W. H. ROBARTS A CO.
J. W. DENNIS. J. M. BENNETT.
Southern Stove Works,
COLIJMDU4,(iA.
\\r E KESPECTFTLLY CALL THE A’ITEN'TIGN
VV of niercliantH and others wanting any of the
following goodM:
COOKING AND HEATING STOVES,
Orates. Fire Dogs, Make Oyimik. Sjjidera. Dinner
and Wash Pots and Stove Hollow War**, all of
which wo make In thin city anti hi 11 at %*; holeaah*,
and guarantee our Rond* oa gond, and price* hh
low uh any inanuiuctory North or West. Sample
and aalo room at the Store of J. M. BENNETT,
143 Broad Btrn t,, whore you will also find a lare
Hlock of Tin Ware and House FurniHhinf' goods
at Wholemile anil Retail,
jan I dotid.Ywtf J. W. DENNIS A CO.
DANIEL R. BIZE,
DEALER IN
(j;m:iku, ami i am y
CkBLOCBRIXaS,
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC LIQUORS.
UJ ITM urie(|Maled advauuiges tor ohtaining
Country Produce I keep eoziHtantly iuatore
Butter, ChiekeiiH, Potatocn, Dried Fruit,
A-e, Also daily ailditiouM of FANffY GIUR’ERII-TS,
le.th fresh and attractive, and at loweat possible
CASH PRICKS. All are Invited to examine on
llryim K(., liefxveni (Afflethorpe l’,laclioii.
janl deotUwtf
T. S. SPEAR,
No. 101 Broad St„ Columbus, Ga.
Gold Watches, Jewelry and Oiamonds, ;
Silver and Plated Ware.
NrK4.T.tn,s a srrcMi/rv ;
Wlilch do not tire the Eye. and last many
years without change.
Watches, Jewelry and Clock* Repaired promptly
Ail orde. s will receive prompt attention.
Remington Sewing Machine D epof.
feblO tf
W. J. I'OCJLK, Den tint.
Over Wittich A Kinael’a Jewelry tStore, Broad
.lanß tf| Street.
BOOTS AM)-SHOES.
Collinswortli Institute and
Bowory Academy.
f 1 tilK public are hereby informed
1 that the undersigned hftvo united fi
us AHHoeiated Prinelyials, to teach an
Engliali, Mathenmtieal and ('tassienl X\gK/
School, nt. Collinsworth Institute, jPjag
Talbotton, (Jh.
J. G. Calhoun will teneh Mathomafelea and tho
Physical Science;', have ehnrge of thoatudy room,
and general supervision of the conduct of the
i students.
J. T. Melwanghlin will teneh English Literature.
Moral Science, and the Classics, and have ehttvgo
I of the business departments of the school and
! hoarding house. We earnestly solicit t<> co-opera
tion of our friends to secure a large uml liberal
I patronage.
TUITION AND lIOAUD.
! Tuition §•*, s:i, $4 and $5 per inonlli. Board at
I the Institution sl3 per month, r.vin in advanuk.
: Boarders must supply their own towels and bed
-1 clothing.
N. U. Board cun he had iu the villages on rea
sonable terms.
j. t. mclaughlin, a. m..
J. G. CALHOUN,
apt tf Associate Principals.
H F. AB ELLci CO.
—HAVK—
Jt'ST ItlJCttlVlai A NEW INVOICE or
St. Oroix Emu, Port Wine, Olaret Wine,
j Arrak, for Punch, Scotch Whiskey,
Boker's Bitters, Sherry Wine,
Heidsiok Ohampagno, Old Whiskies,
All of the fiuest quality and tor sale at low
prices, and we are daily receiving new and choice
Family Groceries of all varieties.
All floods Delivered.
ES. I’. 4SIE-:i.l. A 4 0.
a,.7 If
Prints Boariiing House,
.
j
i I r i,, .i,„t ;,i|. On. .Into I ;>l k„cp
V I'rbiili' Ibnti'ilin: tlusi‘
! \t the Museegi • lloio ■ Buildi’ig. i-orner St.
j rlair and Ggh thorpw I can accommo
date regular amt transient b und. rs.
Day Board per mouth
j March sth, tf
A SAFE INVESTMENT!
And One That Will Pay.
TIAIIE snliMcriher being compelled to remove his
I residence from Columbus within a limited
period, will dispose! of nil of his Columnus Real
Estat eat u low price and on liberal terms. He
particularly calls the attention of purchasers to
City Lot No. 7‘J, corner of Broad and Crawford
h tree Is, tho former situ of tho old “Columbus
Hotel,” hut now popularly known as the Jake
Burma corner. Tho lot fronts nearly lfo feet on
both Broad and Crawford streets, and could give
front on either street to six large and commodi
ous stores, with public halls, rooms, Ac., over
head. The most suitable time to erect buildings
fur occupancy next October is now at hand ; labor
and materials are cheap. The lot is the most
eligible for the purpose indicated in the city, and
to any one with suHleicnt nerve of brain and
pocket, the opportunity to realize a fortune is
offered. Apply to
inli2i codim JOSEPH E. WRBHTF.It.
Nilie of City Lots.
\\i ILL he sold ut public outcry, on Tuesday, j
V> April 20th. i>i front m Freer k fllg. V store.
THIIVILI N (/DARTER ACRE LOTH, Bring tho
whole block oit the Fjis.t Conunoim ujiou whicli !
the Colored Mi lhiiiii.st (,'hureli is sitmil> and, ex
cepting the tliree-quarter acre lots in southwest j
cornet’of the block, upon which the new colored
church Is now building. These lots are offered |
for sale under authority derived from tho Legis
lature, and are some of the most valuable ol all
the Commons—desirable from their location,
either for dwelling or business houses.
Terms—One-third cash, balance iu one and two I
years, with interest nt 7 per rent.
By order of the Commissioners of Commons. {
B. F. COLEMAN.
J NO. MefLHF.NNY,
(NO.PEABODY.
W. I>. HALIHBURY,
mli27 tv. Committee,
Cotton Factory for Sale.
/ VN TUESDAY, THE 20TH APRIL NEXT. AT
* / 12 o’clock, noon, we will sell at public out
cry, without reservation, in front of Ellis A Har
rison’s auction house, in the city of Columbns,
Georgia,
THE FACTORY BUILDING AND MACHINERY,
with the lot on which they stand,
KNOWN AS THE “STEAM COTTON MILLS,”
situated in the city of Columbus, Ga., on lot No.
, containing about acre. The location in
near the centre of business, the North und South
Railroad running in front of it.
The buildings consist of a wooden building for
oflleeand ]lacking room, and a two-story brlek-
Imilding, in which the machinery is placed.
Tho machinery has ull been purchased since
the war, and is in good order and repair, and is
now running successfully. It. consists of one (1)
•Steam Engine and Boiler (40 horse) in coinph te
order; twenty-two (22) “Kaco Water Power Cos.”
Helf-Htripping (lards; one thousand and nine
hundred (1,000) “Whiten” Spindles, and all nec
essary accompaniments to make all size Yarns,
from No. .7 H to No. 20s.
Tho Factory is now producing J,I(K) pounds
Yarns (Hh and 10s) dally, and has a good demand
for its productions.
Terms—One-third cash, one-third 12 mouths,
oil third 18 months.
A complete list of machinery and makers will
he given on application for same.
JOHN PEABODY,
W L. HALIBBUKY,
Assignees of John Kiug, Bankrupt.
feb24 dl wAeTtd
(heap Home.
4 MOhT lIKHIKABI.K CITY lII*UJKM K FOR
A
| sale. No musquitm sor dust In summer. Kxcel
[ ent water ami good. <'arden.
Apply to W. Jt. BLANCHARD,
fehlO eod-we lrasa-lm 123 Broad Ht.
At 50e. Per Dozen,
V'Fh.J.R, IIOWE, FLORENCE, WHEELER A
n
MJI.HON. HOME SHUTTLE. COMMON SENSE
NLKDI.IvS. all genr'm and warranted by the best
ouumlkcturi rH in the world,
i MACHINE OIL, at the It mingtou thxdilne
Depot, 101 Be' ml street.
mh2S tf T. M.
Groquet.
liave received a good assortment of Brad
* ley’s Patent Croquet, the best sets made,
which we offer at low prices :
Full Mt* for s pEvy. rs ut HI, Q&, Jh, H7,M
a Kel.
tiood sct lor 4 plnyern at $1.75 a urt.
Base Balls, iiats and all kinds of Games.
•i. w. ii:ask \ohti i.\,
Booksellers ami Stationers, Columbus, Georgia,
aprll tf
For Rent.
\ FOUR-ROOM dwelling bonus
ou lower Oglethorpo street,
with a good garden spot. _
well of water, etc. Apply at KfcL-L --‘Or***-'
rnhlD tf THIS <)!•’“<'K
GOVERNMENT OF GEORGIA.
Executive iiciiartlimit.
Jami:h M. Bmith, Ooverimr of the State.
P. W. Alexander, J. W. Warren. Boer e tar lea Kx
eeutlvo Department.
I Thomas 0. Howard, Samuel 0. Wllliama, Clerks
Executive Department.
J. B. Campbell, Warrant Clark.
W. H. Grigsby. Messenger and Recording
Clerk.
Mule House Ofllrer*.
N. (’. Barnett, Secretary of State.
I J. F. Jones, Clerk.
W. L. Goldsmith, Comptroller General.
J. W. Renfroe, J. W. Goldsmith, Clerks.
John Jones, Statu Treasurer.
Miller Grieve, Clerk.
Joel Branham, Librarian.
E. A. Flewellon, Superintend* nt of Public
Buildings, etc.
G. J. Orr. State School Commissioner.
Thomas V, Green, M. 1)., Huperintemleut of
Lunatic Asylum.
W. I, Williams, Superintomlent Academy of
the Blind.
W. (). Connor, Superintendent Deaf and Dumb
, Asylum.
Judicial l>c|MU*tmcut.
hui'ukmk counr.
j Hon. Hiram Warner, Chief Justice.
! lion. 11. K. McCay, Judge.
Hon. R. I*. Trippc. Judge.
N. J. Hammond, Attorm-y General.
! 1). Harrison, Clerk.
Henry Jackson, Reporter.
The Supreme Court sits nt the seat of govern
ment. beginning on the third Monday in January
! and the first Monday in July of eaeh year.
M'IMZRIOtt rOUHTH,
Albany Circuit,
ivtev J, Ktro/.lor, Judge,
j Byron li. Bower. Solicitor General.
! Baker—Third Mondays in May ami November, j
I Calhoun—'Third Mondays in March and Sep- j
temher.
Decatur—First and second Mondays in May
and November.
Dougherty—First, second ami third Mondays |
in April ami October.
Mitchell—Fourth Mondays in May and Novem
ber.
i Worth—Fourth Mondays in April and October.
Atlanta Circuit.
j John L. Hopkins, Judge.
! T. J. Glenn, Solicitor General.
DeKalb—Third Mondays in March and Septum- I
her.
Clayton—First Mondays iu March ami Septem
ber.
Fulton—Monday next after the fourth Mon
days iu March ami September.
Augusta Circuit.
William Gibson, Judge.
Davenport Jackson, Solictor General.
Burke—Third Mondays in May and November.
Columbia—Fourth Mondays in March and Sep
tember.
McDuffie—Third Mondays in Match and Sep
tember.
Richmond—'Third Mondays iu April and Octo
ber. I
Blue Ridge Circuit.
Noel B. Knight, Judge.
C. D. Phillips, Solicitor General.
Cherokee—Fourth Mondays iu February and
first Mondays in August.
Cobb—Second Mondays in March ci l Novem
ber.
Dawson—Third Mondays in April and second
Mondays in September.
Forsyth—First Mondays in April and fourth
Mondays in August.
Fannin—Third Mondays in May and October.
Gilmer—Second Mondays in May and October.
Milton—Fourth Monday iu March and third
Monday in August.
Pickens—Fourth Mondays in April amt Septum
i her.
Towns—Monday ult**r fourth Mondays in May 1
1 and October.
Union—Fourth Mondays iu May and October.
Ilcunswich■ Circuit.
John L. Harris, Judge.
Hindu W. Hitch, Solicitor General.
Appling--Third Mondays in March and Septem
ber.
Camden—Tuesday after the fourth M inlay in ;
April and October.
Charlton— Monday alter i.m leu Court.
Clinch— S.-cond Tuesdays in April und October.
Coffee—First Tuesdays in April and October.
Echols—Second Mondays iu April amt October. I
! Glynn-Third Tuesday after fourth Monday iu I
I May and November.
i Liberty--''Tuesday ufter th'* third Monday in j
• May and November.
; Pierce—First Mondays in March amt Septein
| her.
Ware—Fourth Mondays In March and Septem-
I her.
Wayne—Second Mondays in March and Septem
ber.
Chattahoochee Circuit.
\ James Johnson, Judge.
W. A. Little, Solicitor General.
| Chattahoochee—Fourth Mondays iu March and
i September.
Harris-Second Mondays in April and October.
Marion—Third Mondays in April and October.
I Muscogee—Second Mondays in May and Ne
! vember.
i Stewart—Fourth Monday s in April and Octo
j her.
Talbot—Second Mondays in March and Septem
ber.
Tnylor—First Mondays iu April and October.
Cherokee Circuit,
C. I>. McCuteh* a, Judge.
Albert T. Hackett. Solicitor General,
llavtow- -Third Mondays in March and Septem
ber.
Catoosa—Second Mondays in February and Au
gust.
Dade—Second Mondays in May and November.
Gordon—Third Mondays in February and Au-
I gust.
Murray—Third Mondays iu April and October,
Whitfield—Fourth Mondays iu April and Octo
ber.
Eastern Circuit
William Schley, Judge.
A. It. Lamar, Solicitor General.
Bryan— I Third Mondays iu April and November.
llulLck -Thursdays before the first Mondays
in April and November.
Chatham—Second Mondays in February, May
ami November.
Effingham- Second Mondays in April and No
vember.
Mclntosh—Tuesdays alter the last .Mondays iu
April and November.
Flint Circuit.
Julia I. Hall, Juil,'.
T. B. CabaniHß, Solicitor General.
Butts—Second Mondays in March and Septem
ber.
Henry—Third Mondays in February and Au
gust.
Newton—Third Mondays In March and Septem
ber.
Pike—Second Mondays in April and October.
Rockdale—Monday alter the fourth Mondays in
March and September.
Spalding—First Mondays in February and Au
gust.
Upson—First Mondays in May and November.
Macon Circuit.
Barnard Hill. Judge.
Clias. J. Harris, Solicitor General.
Bibb—Fourth Mondays in April and October.
Crawford—Fourth Mondays in March and Sep
tember. ,
Houston—Fourth Mondays in May and Novem
ber.
Tv iggs-Second Mondays In April and Oct-ober.
Middle Circuit.
Herscliel V. Johnson, Judge.
John W. Robinson, Solicitor General.
Emannel—Third Mondays in April and October.
Jefferson—Second Mondays in May and Novem
ber.
Johnson—Fourth Mondays in Mar* hand Sep
tember.
Screven—-First Mondays iu May and November.
Tutnall—Second Mondays In April and October.
Washington—Second Mondays in March and
September.
Northern Circuit.
(4. 11. Pottle, Judge.
Samuel Lumpkin. Solicitor General.
Elbert—Second Mondays iu March and Sep
tember.
Hancock—Second Mondays in April and Octo
ber.
Hart—Third Mondays in March and September.
Lincoln—Fourth Mondays in April and Octo
ber.
Mudisou --First Mondays iu March and Septem
ber. N
Oglethorpe—Third Mondays in April and Octo
ber.
Taliaferro—Fourth Mondays in February and
August.
Wafren—First Mondays in April and October.
Wilkes—First Mondays in May and November.
Glasscock--Third Mondays in February and Au
gust.
Omani f/'-c Circuit.
George F. Bartlett, Jrtdgc.
Joseph Preston. Solicitor General.
Baldwin—Fourth Mondays iu February and Au- j
gust.
Greene Second Mondays in March and Sep
tember.
Jasper—Second Mondays in February and Au
gust.
Jones—Third Mondays iu April and October.
Morgan—First Mondays In March and Septem
ber.
Putnam—Third Mondays iu March and Septem
ber.
Wilkinson—d'irst’ Mondays in March and Sep
tember.
Oconee Circuit.
A. (’. Pate, Judge.
Rollin A. Stanley, Solicitor General.
Dodge—Fourth Mondays in April and October.
Dooly—Third Mondays in March and Septem
ber.
Irwin -Friday after the fourth Mondays iu
March and September.
Laurens—Second Mondays in April and Octo
ber.
Montgomery—Thursday alter the first Mon
days in April and October.
Pulaski—First Mondays in May and November.
Telfair—Tuesday after tlie third Mondays iu
April and October.
Wilcox—Fourth Mondays in March and Sep
tember.
/‘utaula Circuit.
W. D. Kiddoo, Judge.
James T. Flewelleu, Solicitor General.
Clay—Fourth Mondays in March and Septem
ber.
Quitman—Third Mondays in May and Novem
ber.
Randolph—First Moudsys in May and Novem
ber.
Terrell—Fourth Mondays iu Mayaud November.
Rome Circuit.
Juo. W. U. Underwood, Judge.
Cicero T. Clement*, Solicitor General.
Chattooga—First Monday* in March and tf,| -
t ember.
Floyd—First Monday* in January and July.
Paulding • First Mondaya in February aud An-
I KUHt.
P*lk -Second Mondays in February and An
| gust.
Haralson—Fourth Mondays lu March aud Sep
tember.
Walker—Last Mondaya iu February ami Au
gust.
Southern Circuit.
August U. lluiiscll, Judge.
Robert G. Mitchell, Koltcitor Qcueral.
Berrien—Third Mondays iu March and Septem
ber.
Brooks—First Mondaya lu May and Novcnibor.
Colquitt— Wednesday after fourth Mondays in
March und September.
1 Lowndes—The first Mondaya in May and No
| vember, am! shall bo held two weeks if necessary.
Thomas—Third weeks in April and October.
Southwestern Circuit.
Janies M. Clarke, Judge.
Charles F. Crisp. Solicitor General,
Lee Fourth Monday iu March si.d second
Monday in November.
Macon—First Monday in December and third
Monday In July.
Scbl, v Second Mondays iu April and October.
Sumter- Third Moutlay s in April and October.
Wetwtcr Second Mondays in March *nd B*'p
j temher.
Coweta Cir< nit.
Hugh Buchanan, Judge.
Albert H. Cox, Solicitor General.
Carroll—First Mondays in April and October.
Campbell—Second Mondaya in February ami
August.
Coweta —First Msudaya iu March and Septum
her.
| Douglas* Third Mondays in April amt October.
1 Fayette—Fourth Mondaya in February and Au
! gust.
Heard-— I Third Mondays in March and Scptvm
her.
Meriwether—First Mondays in May and Nu
-1 vember.
Troup—Third Mondays in May and November.
Western Circuit.
■ George I). Rico, Judge.
Kiuery Speer, Solicitor General.
Banks—First Mondays iu April and October.
Clarke—First Mondays in February and second
Mondays August.
Frank—First Mondays lu February and second
Mondays in August.
Franklin—Second Mondays iu April and Octo
ber.
Gwinnett—First Mondays iti March and second
Mondays in September.
Habersham—Third Mondays in April and Octo
ber.
Hall—Third Mondays lu March aud September.
Jackson—Fourth Mondays in February and Au
gust.
Rabun—Fourth Mondays in April and October.
Walton—Third Mondays in April and August.
White—Monday after the fourth Mondays iu
April and October.
DIRECTORY OF THE CITY.
rhurohe**.
VIUB’I rUKhUYTtIIIIAN.
Corner <d Oglethorpe aud Bt. Clair street*—Rev.
J. 11. Nall, pastor. Services at 10‘j a. m. and 4 r
M. each Sunday. Sunday-school at DA. xt
KFIBCOI'AI. (TUINITX).
Oglethorpe street, between Randolph and St.
Clair Rv.W. C. Hunter rector. Services nt 11
a. xi. and 4 v. v. each Sunday. Sunday-school
at 3 r. M.
lloil \N CAIIiOJJC’.
St. Phillips aud St. .lauica (Catholic) —ou Ja< k
son street., between Baldwin und Few streets—
Father liundßon paster Ma**s at ID, aud 9 1 * a.
si. and vespeiflatS r. m. Cut*chiHl*; at 4p. v.
riltHT BAPTIST.
Randolph street, between Jackson and Troup
streets- Rt-v. C. A. Kendrick pastor. Ker\h.i*
every Sunday at 10 1 . \. m. aud 7C r. w. Sundav •
school at Da. m .
MKTHOIiIBT.
Sf. Luke—On Jackson street, between Randolph
aud St. Clair—Rev. It. J. Corb y pastor. Sei -
vices each Sunday nt 10,'j a. m. and 7‘j p. M. Huu
day school at 9 a. u.
Ht. Paul—Southeast corner of Franklin and
Troup streets—Rev. J. O. Branch paHtor. Ser
vices every Sunday at 10 a. m. und 7? r. w.
Sunday-school at 4 r. a.
Broad Street Methodist—On upper Broad street
Rev. 1L F. Breedlove pastor. Services evory Sun
day at 10S, a. m. and 7‘j P. m. Sunday school at
2 l u p. m. Class meeting ut 9a. m.
JEWISH SYNAOOOUK.
Corner of Crawford and Forsyth streets. Her
man Birkintbal rabbi. Services every Friday
evening at H o’clock, ami Saturday morning At 1
o’clock.
ontAni>.
Methodist—L. B. Payne pastor. Services first
Sunday at 10'_. a. m., and third Sunday ut 6 p. m.
Sunday-school 3 p. M.
Baptist—Rev. (1. I*arkcr. pastor. Services on
the first and third Sundays in each month.
Sunday-school at B>, a. m.
JIUOWNKVZXJLi’..
Baptist—Rev. J. F. Reeves, jaisfor. Servie s
second and third Sundays. Huuduy-iwhool at Ha.i;.
Trinity (Methodist)—Rev. L. B. Payne jswt
tor. B<*rvlces firat, second and third Sunday at 8
p. m., and 3rd Sunday at lU> 4 a. m. Alternate
Hundavs suppli* *1 both morning aud evening.
Sunday-school every Sunday at, 3 p. m.
CO no It KD.
Aslmry Chajs'l (Methodlat)—East Common—W.
J. Gaines paster. K- rvices every Sunday ut 10'.
a. M., 3r. M. and 7.N, at night. Monday -schsol a I
y a. m.
First Baptist—Corner Front and St. Clair
street (near river)—Green McArthur pastor. Ser
vices every Sunday at 10‘.J A. M. and hp. m. Sun
day-school at 9 a. m.
Ht. John (Methodist), Northeast Common - o.
B. Taylor pastor. Services wry Sunday at 10
a. m. and Hr. u.. Sunday-school at 9a. m.
Second Baptist efiarch (Northern liberties)—
Primus Stafford pastor. Sorvioea every Huiulay
at 10' ja. M. and Br. m. Sunday-school at 9a. w.
I. O. O. F.
Muscogee Lo<lg<) on Oglethorpo slreet, between
Ht. ('lair und Crawford streets. Regular mooting*
held every Monday eveniug at o’clock.
Chathoochee Encampineut meets 2d and 4th
Mondays iu each month.
Nasaak.
Columbian Lodge, No. 7—Meets 3d Tuesday
night in each month.
Darley Chapter, No. 7—Meets on Ist Friday
night in each month.
Hope Council, No. 4—Meets 3d Saturday night
in each month.
St. Aide mar Omnmndery.—Meets 2d Tuesday
night iu each month.
Lodge In Bnrrus’ building, corner Broad and
Randolph streets.
Berltli.
Lodge in Burrua’ building—Meetings held on
the Ist aud 3d Sundays in each month.
Public Uuildlntf".
Court Honso (in Court Square, centre of tfityl
between Oglethorpe and Jackaon and Craw fun l
ami Thomas streets.
Jail on East Common, foot of Crawford street.
Opera House northeast corner Crwwfond ami
Oglethorpe, streets.
Female Orphan Asylum, Runt Common, near
cemetery.
Post Office, corner Oglethorpe and Randolph
streets.
Hotels.
Rankin House, corner Broad and Crawford
streets.
Planters’ Heuse, Broad street (east side), Ire
tween Ht. Clair and Crawford.
Central Hotel, Broad street (east side), between
Ht. (’lair and Crawford streets.
Broad Street, House, oast aide Broad street, 1?-
tween Crawford and Thomas streets.
Public ftrliool*.
No. 1 (white male) northeast corner Jackson
and ( rawlord streets. No. '2 (white female) south
west corner St. Clair and Forsyth streets.
Temperance Hull (mixed colorea) Oglethops
stre< t, between Randolph and Bryan.
Jftinh-IftMl Uflvcrimicnt.
Mayor. John Mdlhonny; City Treasurer, John
N. Barnett; Clerk <i (Joumdi, M. M. Moors; city
Attorney, Charles Coleman; City Physician, W.
W. Flewelleu; City Sexton, Abraham Odom; Olty
Marshal, ; Deputy Marshal, W. L, Rot*
insoij Wharfinger, Jake Burrua.
POJ(4CK.
Chief - W. L. Robinson.
First Squad—W. L. Cash, captain: Robt. G.
Mitehe.il, Win. H. 11. Wood, ('harl s Brady, Whit.
Smith, James Robarts, Torn Mi’Eaehern.
S!cona Squad—John Koran, captain: John St.
('lair, Josh Roper, Zeno Pickett, Dan’l Dtrmau,
John Brady, John Feagau.
Roll of fnliimbus Fire Department.
Board of Control— XV. H. Williams, Chief En
gineer; G. W. Rosette, First Ass’t Engineer; C.
A. Ethridge, Second Ass't Engineer; CL R. Flour
noy, secretary.
EIRE (OMPAMIKS.
Columbus. No. 1— Rugine heuse on Broad strut L
above Bryan.
Young America, No. 6—Engine house on Ogle
thorpe street, between Crawford and Thomas.
Central Mechanics, No. 6—Engine house on Ran
dolph street, near Union Passenger Depot.
Hook and Ladder, No. I—Engine house next to
Springer’s Opera House.
Military.
City Light Guards—Armory in Rankin Bouse
Skating lUnk. Entrance ou Crawford street.
Columbus Guards- Armory in Guuby's build
ing, on St. Clair street, between Broad and Front
streets.
Muscogee Rifles -No armory yet.
W. F. TTIiNPJt, Dentist,
Randolph street, (opposite Strupper’a) Columbus
Janl ly] Georgia.