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THE DAILY TIMES.
OolUintMlM. Gin
TUESDAY DECEMBEII 21, 1875
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MI.AKDPOKD A OARBIBII,
Atmrnry. Mild C.awllen At Uw,
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VIEW IV MLIMBM.
CUIiCMBCt, Ga.i DCC. 21, 1875,
MONETARY.
Tbo money In the Bank# In now lioing
mw.l to move the cotton. Tlio riuanttty
on hand la not no groat as It wan, though
plenty to moot tbo demand# upon
(food collateral.
Ezcluingo—The hank# are Helling on
New York at % promlum. All other point#
X premium.
riolfi but little offered.
Sliver—No demand -no quotation#.
COTTON.
wn# hi good demand for all grad<<#.
The market gonorally seomod Hteady.
Daily Statement.
Stock on hand Aug. 31,1875 . 485
Received yesterday 386
“ previously. 33,351 -33,730
31,221
Shipped yestorday 137
previously 24,8*4-25,281
Stock on hand this morning 8,040
Pries*.
Ordinary 9®lo
Good Ordinary .10%
Low Middling#. 11%
Middling# U%mVl
Good Middling# 12@12%
Warehouse sale# 0
Receipt*.
mTIo. K 218
“ River 0
“ N. A S. R. K 8
*' 8. W.lt.R 73
“ W. R. R 1-385
Shipment *.
By 8. W. R. R 825
Home Consumption 112—437
riamr D.ty Dost Year in Cohimbu*.
Bale# 137
Receipt# 656
Shipment# 198
8300 k 13,819
Total Receipt# 43,186
Price for Middling 13%c
Receipt* at all United Slate* I‘ort*.
1874. 1875
Saturday 28,559 28,200
Sunday and Monday 34,688 47,899
Tuesday 31,884
Wednesday 21,532
Thursday 25,394
Friday 20,209
Various 850
Total 182,894 70,099
Showing an Increase of 12,877 bale#, com
pared with corresponding days of last
yonr.
BACON,
Bacon Is quiet and the supply largo
14%a., which is loss than it has
boon sold for. Bulk meats here at 11%.
Louisville and St. Louis are llrm as far as
Bacon 1# concerned, because it Is scare#!,
though enough for the demand. Bulk
meat# are down and are quoted in St.
Louts 10 and Louisville 10%.
A plenty of new meat and hams on
the market.
CHAIN
Demand for corn very light Indeed, and
everybody sooms to havo either raised
their coni or will do without it; for eholce
white. In small lots, 90c. is asked; mixed
80c., with a good prospect for lower fig
ures ; as each day shows a larger grain
crop raised and fewer consumers.
There is considerable and Increasing
demand for Georgia and Alabama rust
proof oats at 81 25; food oats 60 to 70c.;
choice Western white oats 80 to 85c.
DRY HOODS.
Trade In dry goods was very dull,though
thore was a llttlo doing In some of the
stores. Calico, 6%c,, Factory Cheeks, lie
Calico 1# retailing at 7c.
TRADE GENERALLY
was very good
——
Tojs'rir. Work*
Bread, Cakes, Candy, Cocoanuts, l’eauuts,
Apples and a line lot of Cuba Orange . I
will keep a splendid lot of all kinds of
Cakes during the holidays, and if you
want Uie beet that Is made in the city,
Layflold's Is the place to get It, near the
Court Houso. • dec 12-d2w.
Madnme K*y’ Corsets,
New and complete linn of Alpaca#, liril
ltnntincs, Black Cashmeres and Bomba
zines, at J. 8. Jones.
Sep.lo-tf
A beautiful line of Hamburg Edgings
and Jnsertlngs, at prices to suit the pur
shaser, at
sop 22 d*wtf J. J. WnrmiK’B.
Cloth Sacques,Shawls and another lot of
those beautiful Black Silks and Black Al
pacas and Mohairs, Just receivod at the
Virginia Store. oct22
-
Only 9e. per yard for good soft finish
Bleached Domestic. Other grades equal
ly choap. Also wide Shooting and Pil
low Cottons, at the Virginia Store.
00t22
HAHUAINM! BARSAm:
■curing Out Mule of MllUaerj- and
ll’ancy Guo,l>'
Mrs. LEE will, on and after to-morrow,
offer her enriro stock of I-allies', Misses,
and Children's Hats, Shawls, Furs, Ac., at
less than cost for Cash.
Also, Hosiery, Gloves and Corsets; Real
Hair Switches and Curls; Jot Jewelry and
other fashionable goods, which must be
sold regardless of Cost.
Call early and get the flrst choice.
Those indebted to mo will please call
and settle, as I need the money,
dec 12 tf
MAKE WAV FOK THE OLD KKI.IA.
HLE.
Ujrittin, FUh nd Onme.
Our Restaurant is now open for the soa
sog, supplied with the best the market af
fords. Bar stocked with best liquors and
Cigars.
octl7 Crab. Hetman A Cos.
1,008 Pure I-lnon Hemstitched Handker
chiefs at 12%0. 200 pairs Kid Gloves 75c.,
worth *I.OO. Corsets from 500. to finest
Table Damask, Towels and other white
goods cheap at the Virginia Store.
oot?2
New flkkfth Ribbons,
New Collars and Cuffs, fresh line of
Hamburg's Edging, oholco Prints, Felt
Skirts and Flannels, at
J. S. Jones',
Sep. 10 tf Columbus, Ga.
An entire new stock of Jewelry. The i
latest styles Just received at
oetio Wrmcu A Kinski/s.
Jewelry repaired and made to order
Engraving and Watch Repairing done at
WrmcH A Kinsel’b.
At leu Thau Coat tu Clua Out.
Fine Cloths and Casslmeres, and Gents’
Furnishing Good#. Do not lose the op
portunity. H.T. Ckioler.
Sept. 28 tf
Xew AdvertlKaead.
Chango of Schedule-Western Railroad.
Flro Works. Be Careful—M. M. Moore,
Clerk.
Columbian Lodge Meet To-Night—H. F.
Everett, Secretary.
Dressed Turkeys Bradford A Cargill.
Lost, Two Cotton Receipts—W. L. T.
Mules at Auction—Rosette, Ellis A Cos.
A Choice lot of dressed Turkeys at
Bradford A Caroild's.
Ftwwl.
The Atlanta Herald says: “D. P. Ellis,
Esq., an old business man and a promi
nent citizen of Columbus, is in the city
arranging to transfer his business to our
city. Come along, gentlemen; there Is
room for many more. It Is already aaid
that when a man is miseod at Columbus,
and ho Is not dead, he is certain to turn
up in Atlanta. Wo are willing to have the
town move up in toto, tor Atlanta has no
better citizens than her additions from
Columbus,”
Dr. Lovick Pierce.— This reverend and
venerable apostle of Christ appeared In
the Conference room on Friday morning.
Every eye was cast upon him as he slowly
approached the Bishop's chair. At the
close of the morning session Bishop Dog
get.t addressed him as Father, and asked
him to address the Conference, but he de
clined, stating that his volco was insuffi
cient. This octogenarian theologian has
yet sufficient strength to sanction by his
preseneo that which ho has so long and so
eloquently sustained by his voice. Full of
years and ministerial honors, It can be
truly said of this Father In Israel that
he is ready at any time to obey the sum
mons, “Como up higner.” Sumter Rep.
The Memorial Frrtlrnl.
We happened at the Perry House yes
terday morning, and found the ladles
hard at work arranging for their festival
to-night. The hall is being beautifully
decorated, and the ladies arranging their
tables.
Wo loarned that the ladles desired to
get a more central location, and would
have availed themselves of tho offer of tho
City Light Guards' Armory, but there was
no placo to heat the coffee and cook the
oysters, and only one lire place to warm
the room.' Tho stores on Broad street
they made an effort to secure, but failed.
Tho Perry House 1# tho most suitable,
place, as there Is a convenient kitchen,
plenty of room, four fire places and dress
ing rooms adjacent to the hall, for the
convenience of guests.
The festival opens this evening at 4
o’clock and promises to be the grandest
affair ever seen in Columbus. Oo each
night and patronize them. The proceeds
go to build a monument to the memory of
the men who fought and died for our
rights. Go and buy from them, those lit
tle things you need for Christmas.
The Mother Superior and her assistant*
will have a table at the festival. These
noblo Catholic Sisters, always In tho front
rank in aid of suffering, as well
os all noble efforts,wo learn havo foregone
their usual festival,and give their support
to this cause.
Thow Ncrcutfera.
That excellent troupe of seronaders
who honored a number of people with
their delightful music a few evenings
since, aro respectfully discountenanced.
Those whom they honored with a call
hath failed to develop a lovo for tin horns
and pans, and ns a consequence wine and
cake did not come forth at tho touch
of tho tin pan.- The next time they make
up their mind to annoy tho people, they
will let a few of us know,and we will make
it convenient not to be at home. Wo are
sorry to note that they have gotten no
farthoron in the science of music than
beating a tin pan, and that their Ideas of
fun is confined to blowing a tin horn.
May-be by earnest endeavors they will
learn to blow a comb and whistle, which
will prove a grand innovation on this pre
sent musical abilities.
The Browßevllle Baptist Chareh.
Sunday, December 19, 1875, was a brigh
ami hlossed day for the Brownevllle Bap
tist Church. There was a full attendance
at the Sabbath School at 9a. m. Exercis
es were unusually Interesting. Preach
ing by the pastor at 11 A. m. Subjoct: God
knocking at tho heart. Text, Rev. ill. 20.
Administered tho ordinance of Baptism to
Mr. Ed Holley and Mr. William Johnson
in tho river, in the presence of a large
concourse of people, at 3r. m. Service sol
emn and imposing.
Joined in tho holy bonds of matrimony,
Mr. W. E. Jarrell and Miss Martha E.
Howard, in tho church at 7 p. m.
After which the pastor concluded the
discourse introduced in the morning, on
tho above named subject, to a largo and
attentive congregation; whon tho ser
vices wero conculdcd by extending tho
hand of church fellowship to four new
members, and the celebration of tho Lord's
Supper.
Altogether a day not soon to be forgot
ten by the Browneville Baptist Church.
Out Drummlßf,
The colored Baptist church will have a
grand festival Thursday night In aid of
their church. We hope they will meet with
success, but we think they mado a mistake
In appointing as many drummers as they
now havo out. Yestorday we learned they
had issued authority to seventy-two peo
ple to solicit aid. We came in contact
with seventy-one and by great ingenuity
dodged the seventy-second.
No Mecllu of Count'll.
The City Council had no meeting last
night, for tho lack of a quorum. Mayor
Cleghorn and Alderman Durkin were
present, and adjourned until Wednesday
night, 7% o'clock.
Tho best Wool Jeans ever brought to
this market at 25, 37, 50 and 02 cents, at
J. J. Whittle's. sept. 29-tf
Toilet and Laudry Soap on had and dally
arriving. Starch, Bluing, Potash, Sal Soda,
Washing Fluids Ac., at prises ts suit the
times.
Brooks A Thornton, Druggists,
150 Broad St.
Dec i2 lw
At the Cikfth Dry Good* House,
The best lot of Kid Gloves In the city.
Walking Shades in two buttons at sl,
$1.50 and $2.50. Evening and Opera
Shades in * and 6 buttons—best grade.
Pique Kids—black stitched, with colors to
match the now suitings.
tf J. 8. Jones.
The best assortment and cheapest Silk
Ties, at F. C. Johnson's. oct24 deod6w.
Those wishing a bargain in Table Dam
ask, Napkins, Towois, Ac., will do well to
call at
sep22 diwtf J. J. Whittls's.
The largest and prettiest lot of Ladies’
Silk Ties in the market. Also, Ruffs at 10
cents apiece, at J. J. Whittle's.
Solid Silver and Silver plated-wore at
New York prices at
oetia WrmcH A K inset. 's.
DIE TIMES: TUESDAY HORNING,, DECEMBER 21, m.
MP.MOKIAI. CONCERT EAST NIGHT
GRATIFYING SUCCESS OF OUR AMATEURS.
Last night Springer's Opera House was
crowded to witness tho amateur perform
ance of Rodgers' sad and thrilling poem
of “Ginerva.” It has been set to music,
and Is known a# the “Mlstletoo Bough.”
The story was enacted in pantomime by a
troupe oomposing our most beautiful and
attractive young ladles, and the flrst young
men of the city.
It would be useless to enumerate tho va
rious characters that wero well sustained,
as all of them acted their parts with re
markable aptness, especially when It is re
membered thoy havo had but a few days In
which to rehearse.
Tho opening, In the hall of the Baron’s
castle, was well executed. Tho Baron and
all the guests presented a rare and pleas
ing spectacle. The Baron, represented by
a well known banker, was well suswined,
while a lovely maiden acted tho part of
the Baroness. The bride, in the person of
one of the greatest beautiesand most pop
ular young ladies, was a perfect represen
tation. The groom, sustained by a popu
lar young gentlonmn, was perhaps the
best acting of the evening. Tho bridal
party was a beautiful scene, composed of
the beauty of tho city. Their rare charms
reflected oven greater loveliness as they
stood upon the stage aiding a noble cause.
After a lapse of fifty years the bride
groom returns, while the merry village
children are dancing the May pole. The
dancing was very good, and the tableau
splendid when the bridegroom recognized
a likeness to his bride In one of the chil
dren. The closing scene In the “lumber
room” was particularly flue.
The music was extra good, while the vo
cal part was rendered by two of tho swoet
est and most exquisite voices in tho city.
Tho comic song, “Young Widow,” was
splendidly sung by a charming young
Miss from Troy.
Masters Stonewall Jackson and Lee
Kurnlker accompanied Madame Baillnl on
the piano.
We regret tho very late hour at which
the entertainment closed, prevents a more
extended notice of the splendid entertain
ment and of tho untiring efforts of the dif
ferent ladles and gentlemen who took
part to make it a success.
To Mrs. Tyng and Mr. G. Gunby Jordan
we believe is due tho credit of planning the
entertainment and arranging everything
for it* faithful performance. They, as well
os others, exerted every effort to make tho
entertainment a success, and by that
means' aid the' Memorial Association In
building a monument to our dead heroes.
The gross amount taken in was aliout
$206. This will net tho monument over
s2oo, as there was little or no expense out
side of tho hall rent.
Flnnegun Mick.
On account of Peter Finnegan I wing sick,
Judge Crawford did not pass sentence
upon him, but deferred it to tho eighth
day of January. We learned various
rumors concerned his illness, Ac., but
could llnd out nothing definite until we
talked with Dr. Pitts, tho county physi
cian. He says he was railed to see Finne
gan Sunday evening, and when he got
there found him in convulsions. He says
it was rather a singular case, as there
was liking somo of tho necessary ingredi
ents. His faco ho says was rod instead of
pale, and that ho exerted himself to get up,
perspiring very freely. Dr. Pitts attrib
utes most of it to some liquor that was
given him, and thinks he will be all right
In a day or two.
Almost a Futul Accident.
Mr. King, living In Wynnton, came very
near meeting with a fatal accident last
night. Ho had attended tho concert, and
with his sister was returning homo in his
buggy, when the vehicle run off the street
bridge just below the opera house and up
set them both. They escaped with a few
bruises. Mr. King had an elegant now
buggy and a line horse. The buggy was
smashed up generally.
Convalescing.
We aro glad to note that Col. W. S.
Shepherd, who has recently been quite ill,
Is recovering, though not as rapidly as his
physicians would like.
Call at J. J. Whittlo’s and get some oi
the Eureka Spool Silk. It is the smooth
est, strongest and cheapest silk In use.
sep22
Wllhoft’s To—nluA Mule, Mure and Nclln
(lflc Care.
The unprecedented sale of this world
renowned medicine proves incontostibly
that no remedy has superseded the use of
this reliablo Tonle. No spleen has been
found so hard as not to yield to its soft
ening influence, and no liver so hypertro
phied as not to give up Its long-retained
bilious secretions, and no Chill or Fever
has yet refused to fall into line. Whee
lock, Finlay A Cos., Proprietors, New Or
leans. For sale by all druggists.
A large assortment of Linen Collars and
Cuffs of the latest stylos just received at
sep22 J. J. WHITTLE'S.
Large lot best standard prints offered
to-day at only 7%c. Such as Allen's,
Sprague’s and others. Call at once and
get a bargain, Virginia -tore. nov2 tf
The largest assortment of line Gold and
Silver Watches la to be found at
Octl9 WITTICH A KiNSF.L'B.
GREAT IN DEC EM ENTS,
OFFERED AT THE
VIRGINIA STORE!
WILD CONTINUE MY
CLOSING OUT SALE
for a short time.
PRICES LOWER THAN EVER KNOWN
IN COLUMBUS.
LARGE STOCK YET ON HAND,
CANNOT KNUMERATE PRICES.
GOODS MUST BE SOLD.
•**Call early and save money.
H. T. CRIGI.F.K.
dee 11 eodAwtf
Anew lot of 10-4 Sheeting and Pillow
Case Homespun just hi and for sale
cheaper than ever known before, at
scp22 J. J. Whittle’#.
We see that J. Rhodes Browne fs having
his factory painted with Brewer’s cele
brated Rubber Paint
Grand Jury Presentment ,
NO VIM It EH THUN, IMIS.
We, tho Grand Jurors, chosen and
sworn for the November Term ui tho Nu
porlor Court 1*75, Musoo#eo County,
inuko those, our General Presentments.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS—COUNTY JAIL.
We llnd this building to bo in ns good
condition us can bo under the circum
stances, and the officer in charge is doing
his win do duty. We Hud tho capacity of
the cisterns insufficient to supply the ne
cessities of tho jail and recomiiiond that
another bo constructed. We also recom
mend that tho water closet sinks be cov
ered ami rendered air tight, with ventila
ting pipes of sufficient capacity and height
to relievo the vicinity of offensive odors.
COURT HOUSE.
We find the court bouse in good condi
tion with tiie exception or the water
closets. These arc offensive, either
from defective drainage in an insufficient
supply of water, i hey aro not properly
ctcanstMi, and unless the difficulty can be
remedied, we recommend that the closest
tie located n the yard.
ordinary's books.
We And the books of the Ordinary
plaiuly and neatly kept and his vouchers
correct.
clerk’s books.
We report tnis officers’* books correct
and neatly kept, ana ins deputy is to be
commended lor the faithful discharge oi
his duties.
sheriff's books.
We report thin officer's docket neath
kept; but we llnd a great many cases of
which no disposition bus been made an
yet, and we hope he will see the propriety
of bringing up this docket as it should be.
magistrates' books.
An examination of the hooks of magis
trates in county iinds them all correct.
TAX RECEIVER’S BOOKS.
We have examined the lax Receiver's
books and lind that the returns of taxable
property for the present year are $434,761
less than in 1874, being about 5% per cent,
decrease. Taking the inaikei. value ol
real estate as a basis, we think the returns
fully up to the value of the property re
turned. The books are well kept, and Mr.
M. W. Thweat, the Tax Receiver, is enti
tle to and receives the commendation of
this body.
TREASURER.
An examination of the books of the
Treasurer shows a gratifying condition of
the county’s finances. On the Bth day of
tins mojiih, (Dec.) there was a balance in
the hands ol the Treasurer of $7,455.04,
an*i not a dollar owing by the county, be
yond tho unpaid balance of the expense of
the present session ol the Superior Court. A
portion only of the taxes of the present
year have 6. on paid into the treasury,
and a very considerable sum will i<c se
cured from this source hereafter, it gives
us pleasure to state the vouchers of the
Treasurer, Mr. T. Markham, are found
correct, and the books admirably kept.
We commend him as an efficient and
faithful public officer.
Poor house.
An investigation of tho management of
the county jK>or house, shows a satisfac
tory condition of affairs. The officers in
charge seem to have discharged their du
ties with lidelity to their trusts, and in a
manner both humane and economical, as
circumstances.would permit.
According to statement of the
Treasurer, Mr. J. J. Bradford,
the amount expended for this
account is $2,090.57. Amount
received from the Count y Treas
urer $2,883.70, showing a i)r.
balance of $106.87
To which add Treas’ coin’s s i 3o.7t>
Making a total deficit of $246.63
due to Treasurer.
Camplaints have been made to this
grand jury that supplies were furnished
to'"parties outside of the asylum, which
was irregular and which led to impositions
on the county. After a full ami careful
examination o' the subject by a committee
of this body, we llnd nothing to disprove
in the matter complained of. Without
going into particulars, as to the circum
stances, wo will state that the evidence in
our possession was such as to satisfy us
that-the action of the officers in extend
ing aid outside of the as\ lum was a meas
ure both of economy and humanity, ami
that, while impositions may occasionally
result from this plan of relief, it is be
lieved that they will be very few—(‘spe
cially under the present efficient manage
ment.
The attention of this body has been
called to the fact that there are two coun
ty physicians, one for the asylum and one
for the county at large, and that the du
ties of both could and should Ixs perform
ed by one. In the absence of sufficient in
formation upon this point to act advised
ly, but recognizing the duty of the strict
est economy in the administration of the
affairs of the county, we recommend to
the County Commissioners that they give
tho matter their attention, and if found
practicable to consolidate the offices with
out interfering with the efficiency of the
present plan of operations, to make the
change, provided it can be done with a
saving to the county.
COUNTY SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.
Tho report of the County School Com
missioner, Mr. N. G. Oatis, shows that he
has received during tho year from all
sources $2,571 7*2
Paid out to the various schools.. 1,810 47
Balance on hand 76125
Of this sum $653 70 has been paid to tho
Public Schools in the city. The amount
oil hand is apportioned to i he Bth Dist rict,
from the teachers of which returns- have
not th en received.
Th number of children in attendance
on the Public Schools (between the ages of
6 and 18 years and Confederate soldiers
under 30 years of age) is 2,459 in the coun
ty and 2,455 in the city.
From our investigations we think Mr.
Oatis, the School Commissioner, has dis
charged the duties of his trust with intel
ligence and fidelity.
DISTRICT LINES.
A proposition to change the boundaries
of some of the militia districts in this coun
ty was submitted to this grand jury for
their consideration and action. It was
found upon investigation that tho public
interests would be subserved, and we have
accordingly recommended the change to
Ixs made, according to anew map and a
paper describing the now boundaries de
posited in the office of Judge Brooks, the
Ordinary.
The principal changes made were in re
storing that portion of the 773d District
lying in the Coweta Reserve between the
city commons and Bull creek to the dis
tricts from which it was originally taken,
and adding the Northern Liberties, also ill
773d District, to tho Bth District.
PUBLIC ROADS.
The Road Commissioners report the
roads in their respective districts in good
order, with the exeeptiion of a portion of
the Talbotton road from Linds ty's creek
to the district line. No complaints have
been made of any of the county bridges.
The Commissioners of the 774th District
report the cross line of the road connect
ing the road to Hamilton with the road
leading to Cu&seta as the longest line of
public road in the district; and as if is
never used as a market road, and seldom
list'd at all, ask that it be closed as a coun
ty road. They also ask that a short road,
some two miles long, known as the county
line road between Harris and Muscogee
counties, and now kept up by Harris coun
ty, and giving the people of the a 1 joining
portion of Harris county a roadway to the
Talbotton road in this county, be opened
and kept up as a county road. We recom
mend to the County Commissioners the
adoption ot these suggestions.
Complaint by some of the road commis
sioners is made of the want of proper tools
with which to work tne roads. Hoping
that the recommendations made by this
body to the County Commissioners' that
the public roads be works*i hereafter by
the chain-gang, will meet with their ap
proval, we deem it unnecessary to take
action on this complaint. Otherwise it
would receive our attention.
MAGISTRATES.
The law requires Magistrates to hold
their regular courts at a place as nearly
central in their Districts as possible. Coin
pla.ntis made to this Grand Jury that this
requirement of the law Is not generally ob
served, and that much lnconvemei ce to
the public is the consequence. Ii is sug
gested that the cause of this irregularity
is the want of suitable buildings in which
to hold the courts. We therefore suggest
to the County Commissioners that they
look into tnis matter, and that if they find
that the public interests require it, that
they have suitable buildings provided for
the purpose.
VAGRANCY.
While both the city and country are
overrun with a "lass of people which prop
erly come under the bead ol vagrants, we
find it Impossible, under the prtont laws,
to secure conviction, notwithstanding our
cai nest efforts to do so. The law regard
ing vagrancy makes it tho duty of magis
trates and bailiffs to notice this class as
well as other violators of law. We call at
tention of these officers to this evil, and
earnestly recommend that they use all
diillgence in the discharge of this duty,
and that tho Magistrates report to each
Grand Jury while in session the number,
iiaaiiM Htid disposition of all cases of va
grancy in their respective Districts. We
also request all good citizens to aid the
authorities in ridding the county ol this
evil by reporting and aiding in the convic
tion of all cases that come under their ob
servation.
PURCHASE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
It has been brought to the notice of this
body that U*e law nowin force In some
count ies oi this State, making it a misde
meanor to purchase seed cotton and other
agricultural products between the hours
o sunset and sunrise, has had a very ben
eficial effect in these counties. Wethereforc
recommend to our Representatives in the
next Legislature to use their efforts to
have this eouu-y incorporated or included
in the act referred to.
HORSES, CATTLE, HOGS, JBTC.
We also roeomm*iui to our Representa
tive that they have passed, at the next
meeting of the General Assembly, a law
compelling all buyers of cattle, hogs,
horses and other domestic animals,
whether for slaughter or other purpose, to
keep a book of record showing the kind oi
animal purchased, name and residence oi
the party from whom purchased, and the
marks aud description of the animals; al
so a law requiring all buyers of seed or
loose Cotton to Keep a book of record,
showing the quantity bought, together,
with the name, residence and color of the
person purchased from. Said books ot
record to ho open for inspection to the
public, at all times.
CONCEALED WEAPONS.
The practice of carrying concealed weap
ons, by the city police and other civil offi
cers, we utterly condemn. They as well
as ail others should be prosecuted when
found with them.
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Complaint has boon made to this Grand
Jury, of nkort weighth in many articles of
t rade, especially in the sale of corn meal.
We call attention of the proper authorities
to I his complaint, and if found to be true,
request that the penalties which the law
inflicts for its violation, be enforced.
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.
Under the present laws, regulating the
State school fund, there is a school com
missioner for each county, appointed l>*
the Stab; authentic.-). This is a salaried
office, and is paid from the school funds ol
the Stab*. In our judgment, too large a
portion of the school funds are paid for
salaries, it being, according to the best
information we can get, upwards of $36,-
oou per annum. We therefore, recom
mend that the present school law l>e so
altered or amended as to abolish the office
of County School Commissioner and ap
point instead a District Commissioner
whose District shall be at least, equal in
>ize to the Congressional Districts of th**
Sbib*. A liberal compensation will secure
the services of good officers. The Dis
trict being sufficiently large to require
the giving of his whole time b> the duties
of the office, .we think they would be more
satisfactorily discharged than under the
present plan, and at same time save $lB,-
UdO or $‘2O,OlXl to the school fund.
LARCENY.
The prevalence of this crime is so great
as to become a matter of serious consider
ation. Tho losses of citizens of the
county, especially those living in
the vicinity of Columbus, have, in
some cos's, been of a character
u> produce not merely in convenience b>
the parties depredated upon, but actual
distress; and unices this evil can be ar
rested. the alt mpt to keep cows, hogs
and other kinds of stock, as well as to
cultivate the land, will have to bo aban
doned.
The facility with which sb>len property
can he disposed of, renders detection ex
ceedingly difficult, and is another reason
for additional legislation.
We, therefore, recommend to our Rep
resentatives in the next Legislature to us**
their efforts to secure the passage of a
law which shall make the penalty tor this
grade of crime much more severe than
the present law inflicts; and we further
recommend that, among other penalties,
the law shall embrace a provision to this
effect, viz.: That whenever any person
has been sentenced U> the chain-gang for
the crime ot petty larceny, grand larceny
and incendiarism, they shall bo disfran
chised and ever after be debarred from
exercising the privilege of a voter in this
county.
TRACK DOGS.
Among the various suggestions made to
this body as aids in the detection of
thieves, the use of frock dog* seems to he
the most effective. The alarming extent
to which larceny and incendiarism is now
carried imposes the necessity on the com
munity thus affOcted of using every means
in their power to bring these violators of
law to speed? punishment. We thorefo e
recommend to tho County Commissioners
that they require the keeper of tho county
jail, and at least one magistrate in each
district, to keep not less than two good
and well-trained track dogs for this pur
pose; the expense at tend iug this recom
mendation b> be a charge upon the c >Unty,
to bo returned, as far as practicable, from
f***B arising from the use of the dogs—
which fees are b> lx; regulated by tho
County Commissioners. We believe that
the carrying out of this recommendation
will insure the detection of nine-tenths of
tho thieves aud incendiaries in the county.
CHAIN-GANG.
We recommend that a change in tho
working of the chain-gang bemadeusear-
I y as nracticable. Heretofore their < >pera
tions nave been confined to the city and
roads in the immediate vicinity of the city.
Their continement in tho county jail at
night, as now practiced, renders it im
practicable for them to work far from the
city: hence, a portion only ot the county
iveoives the benefit of their labor, which
should be equally distributed.
We, therefore, advise that Uie County
Commissioners provide camp equipage
and transportation sufficient for the num
ber embraced in the chain-gang and placed
in charge of a competent man, with direc
tions to work ail the public roads in tho
county as they may direct. With the
present, or even with a considerably in
< roased force, one wagon and four mules
\v<uld afford sufficient t ransportution, and,
at the same time, do the necessary work
of ploughing and scraping on the roads.
This plan has been successfully carried
out in other counties of this St I te, ami we
believe if it was adopted here, that within
three years ail the public roads iu the
county will be turnpike*), and at a trilling
cost. Another advantage which will ac
crue bo the county by sending the ch&in
gang into the country, will be the saving
of the expense of building further accom
modations at the jail, which we under
stand the County Commissioners now have
under advisement.
It is proper to state in this connection
that there are serious objections to quar
tering the chain-gang in the jail, both on
moral and sanitary grounds. We, there
fore recommend their speedy removal.
The chain-gang might be profitably em
ployed, both for the benefit of the county
and city, by quarrx ing stone in bad weath
er under shelter on the river bank, provid
ed the city authorities would properly ar
range therefor. We, therefore, recommend
Commissioners to so arrange with the
proper authority, should the city so de
sire,
sriRITTOUS LIQUORS.
We recommend that a more stringent
law regulating the sale of spirituous li
quors be passed for the benefit of this
county. From the investigations made
by this body, the fact is demonstrated be
yond a doubt, that most of the disorders
and viilations of law which occur in the
county can be traced either directly or in
directly to the use of intoxicating drinks.
It is also painfully evident that the obli
gation of an oath rests so lightly upon so
many whose testimony is necessary to con
vict, that it is almost impossible to obtain
evidence sufficient ts secure conviction,
even when the violations of the law regu
lating the sale of spirituous liquors are
of notorious and of every day occurrence.
It h’ts been brought to the attention of
this grand jury that many merchants in
this city sell whiskey, and perhaps other
liquor, in less quantities than a gallon,
who have not taken out a State license.
Also allowing parties to keep bottles of
liquor at their stores, from which they
can drink at will; and further, that it is a
common practice to keep “free whiskey”
for the use of customers. This is, in effect,
retailing it, and it is believed that as much
it not more harm results from this prac
tice than from tho business of tho licensed
retailor. We, therefore, recommend that
whatever moans may bo adopted to cur
tail this evil shall embrace tho wholesale
as well as the retail dealers. It is be
lieved that a large majority of tho mer
chants would bo glad if a law were passed
prohibiting this practice, a~* f hey use this
means as a measure of defense against
their more unscrupulous competitors,
who introduced tho practice to in 11 nonce
trade.
It is also In evidence before this body
that outside the limits of this city, license
to sell spirituous liquors is looked u;k>u
with disapprobation by a large majority
of the best citizens and tax payers in the
county, and these “dead falls”—as th
bar rooms or groceries are sometimes very
properly called, are, with perhaps occa
sional exceptions, but the receptacles of
stolen property, and tho source from
which flows most of the crime committed
iu the vicinity of their Ux*ation.
Our attention has also been called to the
fact that the repeal bv the last Legislature
of the law, known as Watt’s liquor law,
which prohibited, outside the limits of a
corporate city, the sale of spirituous
liquors within three mihs of any church
or school house, was ill-advised ami up
poeed to the wishes ot those for whose
protection it was passed; we therefore
recommend Its re-enactment at the next
seslon of tin; Legislature.
Under the charge of His Honor, Judge
Crawford, this Grand Jury have felt it
their duty to give especial attention to
this subject, ami tho facts elicited in the
investigation conclusively show that th
sale and use of spirituous liquors as a bev
erage is an unmLred evil, and in magni
tude far outweighs all other causa's oi the
violation of both the moral and the civil
laws, and that the welfare of the commu
nity imperatively demands the enactment
and the enforcement of laws governing
Its sale, that violations of the law can be
punished by a more certain and summary
process than the laws now in force se
cure.
In view, therefore, of all the facts and
for the reasons before stilted, w* earnestly
recommend to our Representatives in the
Legislature the pass ge of a law f r the
benefit of thiscoun y, which shall embrace
iho following provisions, viz:
First—That each niaiitia district in the
county be allowed th*; privilege of decid
ing by ballot whether spiritous liquors
shall or shall not ts* sold in the district.
Second— That all license to sell spirit us
liquors in the county shall be live hundred
dollars (ssdo.
Third—That ingress and egress from
the premises shall lx; proof of the keeping
an open tippling house on the Sabbath
day.
Fourth—That the penalty for a violation
o; either of the provisions of this law snail
be twelve(l2) months on the chain-gang
and a fine of not less than five hundred
dollars ($5)0).
Fifth— hat all parties taking out license
unde* this law sh ill give a good and suffi
cient bond to t‘*e Ordinary in the sum of
five thousand dollars(ss,o/0) fora faithful
compliance with the . equipments of th**
law, and further that neither any city or
corporation within th * county shall have
the power to issue a license for a lees sum
or to receive a bond less binding.
REDUCTION OF COUNTIES.
We heartily concur in the views of many
of our leading citizens, and with those ex
pressed in an article of a recent issue of
the Enquirer- >un, opposing the formation
of additional counties in the State, and of
reducing tho number already in existence
We also favor biennial sessions of the
Legislature and reduction in the number
of Representatives. We trust that legis
lation looking to this end wiil be had
during the approaching session.
This body also bog hereby to manifest
their high appreciation of our County
Commissioners, believing that our good
financial condition, to a great extent, is
the result of their administration.
We beg to return our sincere thanks to
their Honors, Judge Crawford and Judge
Buchanan, for their courtesvand accom
modations extended to this body; also to
our Solicitor, W. A. Little, Esq., and to F.
M. Brooks, t he Ordinary, for their prompt
and kind attention in furnishing us infor
mation.
Thomas K. Wynne, Foreman.
W. 11. Avorctt, C. W.'Munro,
A. M. Allen, 1). McCoy,
George W. Briggs, W. It. Moore,
W. G. Clemons, I. L. Pollard,
i. W. Dennis. I. H. Patrick.
T. T. Edmunds, J. M. Patrick,
John Fitzgibbons, W. T. Robinson.
J. F. Howard, A. G. Redd,
W. C. Huff, T. L. Thomason,
Isaac Joseph.
Ordered by the Court that these pre
sentments be published as requested.
Wm. A. Little,
Solicitor General.
Aofnit Flower.
Tho most miserable b*sings in the world
are those suffering from Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint.
More than seventy-five per cent, of the
people in the United States are afflicted
with these two diseases and their effects,
such as Sour Stomach, Sick Headache,
Habitual Costiveness, Palpitation of the
Heart, Heart-burn, Water-brash, gnaw-
Stomach, Yellow Skin, G*ated Tongue and
disagreeable taste in the mouth, coming
up of food after eating, low spirits, (fee. Go
to your druggists, Brooks A Thronton,lso
Broad street, and get a 75 cent bottle, or
a Sample Bottle for 10 cents. Try it. Two
doses will relieve you. octl tf
Why Will You Fine Aw;y f
WITHOUT A PARALLEL.
Tho demand for Dr. J. Bradfiold’s Fe
male Regulator is beyond precedent in
the annals of popular remedies. Orders
come in so thick and last that the Propri
etor has. heretofore been unable to 1111
them all. He is happy to state that ar
rangements are now complete by which
he is prepared to manufacture Female
Regulator on a scale equal to tho emer
gency, and the public may feel assured
that their wants may now lie supplied.
Physicians of tiigh repute are using this
great remedy, In daily practice, all over
Georgia. Hereafter no woman need suf
fer from suppressed, suspended or Irreg
ular menstruation. This valuable medi
cine is prepared by L. H. Bmdfleld, Drug
gist, Atlanta, Ga., and soid at $1.50 per
bottle by druggists throughout America
HE Aim' BtiOOKTNO WU)OW.
Marietta, Ga„ March 9, 1870.
Mexxrs. Breutfield it - Cb.,:
Gentlemen—You will please ship us an
other supply of your invaluable Female
Regulator, and forward bill by mail. We
are happy to state that this remedy gives
better satisfaction than any article we
sell. We have been selling it since 1888,
and witnessed many remarkable cures by
it. Among others, there was a lady
friend of ours who was sallow and sickly
until she was twenty-six years old, when
she was married. Her husband lived two
years and died. She continued in bad
health; In Tact, she hits never been what
a woman ought to be. A few months
after the death of her husband she saw
your advertisement, and came to our
store and bought a bottle of your Regula
tor from us, mid took it according to di
rections. It has cured her sound and
well, brought her regular monthly peri
ods on, and to-day she is a hearty, bloom
ing widow-with the use of but two bot
tles of vour Regulator, costing her only
three dollars, when she had ill'll several
physicians and spent a great deal of
money without any benefit. Wishing you
great success with your valuable reme
dies, we are. respectfully yours, etc.,
w. Root A s.
ap23 1 y
A Tresh lot of Bleached Homespun, yard
wide, at 10,12% aud iic per yard—the best
goods in the market at the price, at
sep22 dftwtf •!..!. Whittue's.
The largest and prettiest selection of
Transfer Flowers in the city, is at
febl4 d&wtf J. J. WHrrrnE’s.
Juki Arrived,
If you want Ladies’ or Misses’ Hose, in'
medium or extra length, very cheap, *ro to
sep22 d&wtf J. J. Whittle’s.
New Dress Goods, embracing beautiiul
effects in Plaids, also Gray Siik Poplins,
especially adapted to immediate wear
at . J. S. Jones’.
Sep. 10-tf
NCRAPN.
This is Christmas weeek. Save a
littlo money for the children.
The ‘‘Bin foot” has arrived, and can
be seen any day hung to Jake Bur
rus.
The ladies of the memorial associa
tion report that every grocery mer
chant in Columbus responded to their
call for a pound of sugar or coffee,
except three.
Don’t forget to-night, the grand
festival of the memorial association
takes place at the Perry house.
A party of three-card monte men
have arrived in the city, and com
menced operations upon the credu
lous African.
The memorial concert last night
was a grand success. Every -body
was present, and all enjoyed the oc
casion.
Church sociables are entertain
ments where everybody sits quiet,
waiting for somebody else to say
something.
Now is the time fathers are telling
their little ones that Santa Claus is
dead. He has tried long enough to
be dead,but he is yet alive.
The Superior Court has adjourned
until the eighth day of January, and
the standing juror’s occupation has
gone.
Notice the advertisment in relation
to tire works, and you will learn
when, where and how you can pop
crackers.
The American Grocer says the de
line on Rio coffee is fully two cents
in gold, since the Grocer exploded
the short crop theory. Still the cof
fee ring is not discouraged, but asks
Congress to put a heavy tariff on cof
fee, in order to add to its profits.
The other day, an old darkey was
heard preaching divinity to his less
informed brethren. He said: “Look
hayr, when a pusson goes under the
water by hisself, you can believe de
sperit of de Lord is upon him. Jess
go way wid dem niggers who you hub
to pull under!”
They have a spriug in Texas which
yields water resembling lemonade in
taste, which is very pleasant and
healthful. It does seem as if Nature
is doing all she cun to discourage
whiskey drinking in that State.
Young men, in over-heated and
poorly ventilated theatres, ought not
to flourish their horribly perfumed
handkerchiefs so constantly, even if
they are of cohired siik. What does
Cowper say: “I cannot talk with
civit in the room, a tine puss gentle
man that's ail perfume.”
Bridal Presents of Solid Silver and
Silver-Plated Ware. Anew assortment
.ust received at
V’ittich A Kinsel’s.
Call at J. J. Whittle’s and see his beauti
ful selection of Plaid Calico at 10 cents.
sept. 29-tf
If you want a Black Lace Point at New
York cost call at J. J. Whittle’s.
sep22 tf
OO TO TIIE VfUGIMA. STOKE
TO GET BARGAINS
IN DRY GOODS.
THEY ARE GOING
AT LESS THAN
COST,
In order to
CLOSE OUT BUSINESS.
dec 11 eod tf
Office Macon and BbcnhwicK R. R. I
Macon. Ga,, December 14, 1875- J
Tho nnderftigned Board of Directors, eppoint
ed by His Excellency, Jam< h M. Smith, Gov
ernor of Georgia, by virtue of the authority given
iu the art approved March 6th. 1876. invites
sealed bids up to 12 o’clock meridian of Tuesday,
January 25,1876. for the lease or purchase of the
Macuii and Brunswick Railroad, extending from
tbeciiy of Macon to Brunswick, in Glynn county,
Georgia—a distance of one hundred and eighty
six mil* s, witn the branch road extending from
Cochran to Hawkinsville, a distance of ten miles,
and about five miles of side track on the main
line of the road, aud about two miles of extension
in the said city of Brunswick, together with tho
franchises, equipments, and other property of
said Kailrodd. (which was sold on the flrst Tues
day in June Us tas the property of the Macon
and Brunswick Railroad Company,) consisting
of its road-bed superstructure, right of way, mo
tive power, rooliing stock, depots, freight and
section houses, machine shops, carpenter shops,
grounds, furniture, maebintry, tools aud mate
rials csnuected therewith.
Also, the following property of said Company,
to-wit: Tracts or parcels of land Nos. 1,3 and 4
in District Twenty, and Nos. 124, 126, 127, 144
145, 146, 151. 155, 156 and 157, In District Twenty
one, &.1 lying and being in Puiaski county, Geor
gia, aud containing each two hundred and two
and a half (202 S) acres.
Also, a certain tract or parcel of land in the
city of Brunswick, known as the wharf property
of the Macon and Brunswick Railroad Company.
Also, one-half (undivided) of lots Nos. 3 and 4
of block 37, in the city of Macon, known in the
locality as the Guard House property.
Also, city lots Nos. 1, 2 and a portion of No. 3,
in square No. 65, in the city of Macon.
Also, a tract or parcel of laud in said city of
Macon, there known as “Camp Oglethorpe,” con
taining ten acres more or less.
Also, city lots Nos. 1 and 7. in block No. 10, in
southwest Macon.
Also, city lots Nos. 3 and 5, in square No. 13,
in said city of Macon, with the building there
on.
Also, tractor parcel of land No. 217, in District
Three. Wayne county, Georgia.
Also, four hundred and forty shares of stock in
the Southern and Atlantic Telegraph Company,
certificate 1,009.
Tho foregoing property is offered for ca*h, for
bonds of the State of Georgia, or for tho fir*>t
mortgage bonds of the Macon and Brunswick
Railroad Company, endorsed in behalf of tho
State under authority of the act approved Decem
ber 3d. 1860—all or a part of either.
Bids involving time payments, or installments,
not exceeding seventy-five per cent, of the
amount will be entertained.
By the conditions of the 3d Section of the first
above-named act, no sale or lease can be binding
without the written approval of the Governor, as
is th-rein required. Should any bid be accepted
by the undersigned, and approved by the Gov
ernor, notice thereof will be given as soon as pos
sible to the party interested, and fifteen days
fr-m date thereof will be allowed to arrange for
compliance. If not promptly done the Directors
reserve the right of accepting the next best bid.
They also reserve the right of rejecting any and
all bids.
Any special information concerning the prop
erty will be furnished on application.
E. A. FLEWELLEN,
W. A. LOFTON,
G. S. JONES,
Directors Macon and Brunswick Railroad.
declT l*w4w