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THE SAVANNAH 1
Tuesday, January 14,4.879.
GEORGIA NEWS.
Dr. L. Pierce is ninety-four years of
age. He has not felt'sleepy at nigbt in
ten years, and for the last five years has
drank no water,
In the Rutland district, Bibb county,
at the residence of Mr. Richard Bar
field, the golden wedding of himself
and lady, Mrs. Epsy Barnett Barfield,
was celebrated.
Mr. William Davies Tinsley, of
Macon, died at the family residence on
Johnson street, after a lingering illness.
He was the son of the late Wm. B.
Tinsley, well known in Savannah.
The year has been a prosperous one
spiritually for Methodism in Georgia.
North Georgia conference reports 1,500
increase in membership, and South
Georgia, 7&1, making a total in the
State of 2,231.
Says the Hawkinsviile declining, Dispatch and bulk :—
(i Meats are still
sides are selling in the Hawkinsviile
market at 44 to 41 cents per pound. As
nice meat as any one conld wish for ia
selling at 44 downward. cents, and prices seem to
he tending
The present week says the Constitu¬
tion , it is the intention of Messrs.
Scoville, Selden & Co., to put to work
a force of hands upon the Kimball
for the purpose of making a this large already num¬
ber of improvements to
magnificent hotel. During the past
month or two there has been a large
increase in the business of this hotel,
and moie room is found to be necessary
to accommodate the guests of the house.
For some time past, Messrs. Scoville,
Selden & Co., have been refusing guests
simply because they had not the room
■ to store them away. They propose now
to fit up twenty extra rooms in first
class style. This will make a total of
about two hundred sleeping rooms in
the house.
Something Abeufc Very Old Coins.
' As nearly as numismatists can calcu¬
late it, silver and gold were in common
use as a circulating media—money—in
the earliest time, or certainly about
two thousand years before the Christian
era. The Bible mentions it, and the
sculpture paintings of Egypt passed show by it
clearly ; but this money
weight. The use of actual “coins”
passing by tale (counting), the weight
and purity of each piece being guaran¬
teed by the issuing State, city, etc , by
means of a public seal or stamp of a
sacred character was a later invention,
probably about 900 or 800 B. C. The
Lydians, Persians and Ionians are
titled to the credit of this important
invention. They coined the first gold
mo ney—staters and darics—but the
first silver was coined in the Island of
yEgina. The early history of coinage
is exceedingly interesting and instruc¬
tive. Nations disappeared, their works
of airt have been lost, the old record*
destroyed, but the coins, after the lapse
of centuries, are unmistakable brought to light again
and tell us in language of
nations gone long ago. But the coins
give not only a record of history ; they
are of equal use to further the study of
geography, archeology the and and mythology decline of
besides showing of rise
arts and manners the various nations
and countries.
Sleeping Positions. The food
passes from the stomach at the right
side, hence its passage is facilitated by
going to sleep on the right side. Water
and other fluids flow equally on a level,
and it requires less power upwards. to propel
them on a level than The
heart propels the blood to every part of
the body at each such successive beat,
and it is easy to see that if the body
is in a horizontal position the blood
will be sent to the various parts of the
system with greater ease, with less ex¬
penditure of power, and more perfectly
than co i!d possibly be done if one por¬
tion of the body were elevated above
a horizontal line.
On the other baud, if one portion of
the body is too low, the blood does not
return as easily as it is carried thither;
hence, there is an accumulation and
detention, and pain soon follows, It a
person goes to sleep with the head but,
very little lower than the body, he will
either soon wake up or he will die
with apoplexy before the morning, sim¬
ply because the blood could not get
back from the brain as fast as it was
carried to it. If a person laydown on
a level Hour to sleep, a portion of the
head, at least, is lower than the heart,
and discomfort is soon induced ; ’hence
very properly, the world over, the head
is elevated daring sleep.
Ex-Governor McCormick, United
States commissioner general to the
Palis exposition, who arrived at New
York Moiukiy la., .ays the American
machinery after un and- exhibition wag eagerly
.ought The brought good prioea
only Waive m the American
exhibit wen, to Italy, wi while the large
W bee lock engine not only pur
chased to remain in France, bat the
maker, sold the royalty for its manu
lecture in that country for a very large
mm. Extensive order, were taken by
a Philadelphia and bolts, lirnr and for col J-pressed !
nuts these came from
nearly every eonntrv ease'the in Europe. I,, I
alim every exhildtors of
K the rv are highly pleased with i
iuece ntrodnciug their goods I
ana u-l , they have re- j ,
..
€?ti a Let' branches of
A met n. .iy the exhibitoia wore
well r id for their troublv.
Wonderful Walking. pedes¬
In these days, feverish with
trian excitement, the following occurred state¬
ment of facts and feats, which
over one hundred years ago, are of
special interest. Foster Powell was an
Englishman, born in 1734. When 30
years of age he walked over to the Bath
road 50 miles in seven hours, running
the first 10 miles, This was better
time than has been made by either
O’Leary or Chamdana since the start of
their walk at one o’clock last night. In
1773, Powell walked from London to
York and back, a distance of 400
miles, in five days and 18 hours. In
1778, just 100 years ago, this man
attempted to run two miles in 10
minutes, but faded only by 30 seconds.
He was, at this time 44 years of age.
In 1786, he walked a match on the
Bath road, 100 miles in 24 hours. He
won in 23J hours.
In 1787 Powell walked from Canter¬
bury to London, 112 miles, in 24 hours.
In 1788 he again walked from London
to York and return, 400 miles in 5 days
and 20 hours, and in 1790 he walked
400 miles in 5 days and 18 hours. In
1792, when 58 yevrs of age, Powell
walked 400 miles in 5 days, 154 hours,
being the besttime in which he had ever
accomplished that distance. In the
same year he walked 6 miles in 554
minutes; also, in the same year, he
wagered to walk one mile and run the
next in 15 minutes. He walked the
mile in 9 minutes and 20 seconds, and
ran the other in 5 minutes and 23
seconds, thus winning in 17 seconds.
In person Powell was tall and thin,
being 5 feet 10 inches in height. He
was powerfully built in his hips and
legs, and was sallow in his complexion. hours each
He never slept but five
night This truly wonderful walker
died on the 15th of April, 1793, in the
fifty-ninth year of his age.
What an Inebriate Asylum Dis¬
closes.
Although the “Asylum at Walnut
Hill” is but a new and small affair as
yet, and has not yet been able to get
into its own domain at Walnut Hill,
but occupies temporary quarters in the
commodious and elegant building on
Collins and Woodland streets; it is evi¬
dently doing destined a good be and greatly needed enlarg work,
which is to
ed with the growing means and con¬
veniences of the institution. We have
just received annual a printed presented copy of the
fourth report, at the
annual meeting on the 9th of October,
1878.
We quote from the report:
“The number of cases in which ine¬
briety was clearly inherited from one
or both parents was eight. In three of
these cases the father was a hard
drinker; in two instances the mother
drank alone. Both parents dank in
three cases. In thirteen cases the in¬
heritance was traceable fiom the grand¬
parents. In most of these cases it was
manifiested in the second generation, in
consumption, epilepsy, eccentricity,
etc.”
Who would suppose, without infor¬
mation on the subject, that a drunk
ard’s appetite can be, and often is,
transmitted through temperate parents,
from intemperate grandparents ? Yet,
such appears to be the fact, according
to this report before us ; and it is a fact
which indicates unmistabably the
searching disease, reach and enduring power of
the in its tendency to alter the
very constitution of ils victim. It need
drunkard’s not, perhaps, be surprising that the
impulse is so transmissible,
since other traits, good or bad, natural
or acquired, are proved to be not less
so. But such facts as these may surely
set people thinking.
He was Sure of Heaven. —“Sure
of heaven ?” exclaimed Uncle Thorp,
in reverend reply to who an interrogation of a right
called to inquire as to
his soul’s welfare, and had remained to
tea to insure his own corporal body’s
always wellbeing; he had a peculiar way of
making his pastoral calls at such
.i time as would insure a good, square
meal. “Sure of heaven! Well, I think
I am. I ain’t none o’ your narrow
minded religious fanatics, thinking no
one’s going to heaven but me ; I ain’t
so Bible bigoted as that. Why, don’t the
say God loves all o’ us worms,
and don’t the Bible say, too, He made
us in His own image, an’ do ye suppose
He’s going to burn Himself everlast¬
he, ingly in effigy ? Sure o’ heaven,” said
as he balanced a dainty morsel of
meat on his fork in close proximity to
his mouth, while he finished his idea.
“Sure o’ heaven ? why, I’m just as
sure o’ goin’ there as I am ot eating
this meat!" Just at this juncture the
meat fell to the floor, and was quickly
eaten by the dog. The expression
which overspread Uncle Thorp's fea¬
tures would Lave made an excellent
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Iron Works and Machinist*
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PHOENIX IRON WORKS
JAMES MONAHAN,
IRON Till FOUNDER, mm
Cor. Broughton and Randolph streets,
East End Broughton street.. GEORGIA.
SAVANNAH,
MANUFACTURE OF
Sugar Mills and Pans a Specialty. One
My Mills and Pans guaranteed for year
MILLS: PANS:
12 inch. Mill...... .$25 00 30 gall. Pans $ 7 00
40 “ 8 00
14 “ “ ...... 35 00 50 10 00
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16 ... 46 00 so ..... 15 50
i 10 20 00
18 63 00
Mills and Pans being made of best material
are strong, durable and convenient. superior Experi¬
ence enables me to offer my patrons
inducements. Call and see me, or address me
by mail.
MANUFACTURER OF
IRON AND BRASS CASTINGS.
I manufacture at reasonable prices Archi¬
tectural Iron Work of all kinds and styles, for
Churches, Stores, and Dwellings. Cemetery
— . rden Railings. Send for circulars. f33
Wines and Liquors*
CORN- and ROCK!
RECOMMENDED BY THE MEDICAL
FACULTY FOR
Coughs, Colds and Affections of
the Throat and Lungs.
$4 PER GALLON i $1 PER BOTTLE.
PREPARED AND SOLD BY
WM. HONE & CO.,
oc!4tf Corner Bay and Bull streets.
P. J. RUCKERT,
Oob. St. Julian and Barnard Sts.
Calls special attention to his
TAUNUS NATURAL MINERAL WATER,
—Of tlie celebrated—
TAUNUS BRUNNEN, GROSSKARBEN,
Near Frankfort o. M., Germany.
Also dealer in all kinds of
Imported and Domestic Wines
OCt.l4-tf__
LEON RAMBAUD & CO • §
Importers of and dealers In
F oreign & lcrr«si:C 1 tit
Segars, Canned Goods, Relishes
And Delicacies.
In our sample room we sell Liquors, all also popular the
brands of French Wines and
America Champagne and Catawba Grape
Champagne at ten cents per glass; fine quality
Claret at $100 per gallon. hand the following
We keep constantly on which will sell
celebrated French Liquors, we
in French any quantity: Cassis (a splendid morning drink).
Liqueur de la Chartreuse, Marschino, Curacao,
Absinthe Anisette, Creme de Rose, ue Noyau,
de Vanille, etc.
IWA BROUGHTON STREET. 33r;zyb
Leather and Findings*
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
And Dealers in
HIDES, LEATHER AND FINDINGS,
100 BAY STBEET,
SAVANNAH, GEORGiA,
—o
H IGHEST Market Price paid for Hides,
Wool. Sheep Skins, Furs, Deer Skins,
Beeswax and Tallow.
A full supply of the best French and Ameri¬
can Tannages constantly kept on hand.
Liberal advances made on consignments.
No busin-ss transacted on Saturday.
Medicines*
DR. ULMER’S
Liver Corrector,
TRADE
OR <: FOR
sssia
Vegetable^ DISEASES
mm nil
VlARVC.
From a Disordered State of the
Liver,
Such as Dyspepsia, Obstructions of the Vis¬
cera, Stone in the Gall Bladder, Dropsy,
Jaundice Acid Stomach, Constipation of
the Bowels, Sick Headache, Diarrhoea, and
Dysentery.
Enlarged Spleen. Fever and Ague, Eruptive
and Cutaneous Diseases, such as St. Anthony’s
Fire, Erysipelas, Pimples, Pustules and Boils,
Female Weaknesses, Affections ot the Kid
teysand Bladder, Piles and many other dis¬
orders caused from derangement of the Liver.
This preparation, composed as It is of some
of the most valuable alteratives known, is in
valuable for restoration of the tore anJ
sknu#of strength our to the best system physicians debilitated who by familiar disease.
are
with the composition of this medicine attest
its vi rtues and prescribe it. It is a pleasant
cordial. Prepared by
B. F. ULMER,
SAVANNAH, GA.
Price One Dollar. For sale by Druggists
generally. ocl5eod-tf
NOTICE.
Orders will be promptly filled
For Hebrew Prayer and School Books,
Bible, - ,cw»n
T’nach, (Scriptures)
Forms ofi Prayers ) .D'-irra
for the Holidays. (
Daily Prayers, - ,m?£n
t&e., &c., &c.
With English or German Translation. *
Apply to, or address
J. bTERN, Savannah. Qo,
Advertisements*
Savamh Mar.
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Subscription: $5
per annum.
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It is the Paper
for the People.
It is the Paper
for the Merchant
to advertise in.
Advertise in it.
It is the .best ad¬
vertising reaching all medium,
classes
and that people, portion who ox
our
procure their sup¬
plies at home.
Cor. Bay & Barnard,
ENTRANCE ON BP STREET.
Furniture, Carpets and Oil Cloth*
Furniture, Carpets
Window Shades, &c.,
I desire on or anout to call the the FIRST attention OF (SEPTEMBER of my friends, REMOVE and the public TO MY generally, NEW STORE,, to the faotjtlial I will
WO. 169 BROUGHTON STREET,
Where In addition to a large and well selected Hock of f urniture, I will open a fine stock o t
CARPETS,
OIL CLOTHS,
MATTINGS,
WINDOW SHADES,
,&e. &c.
I have visited all the principal markets in the United States, and have taken great care
In the selection of my Stock at LOW CASH PRICES, which will allow me to sell very Cheap
My Stock is all of tlie NEWEST anil LATEST styles, both in
FUBNITURE and CARPETS.
I have now a fall stock of Furniture which I mi olferiii^ c^iea
rather than move it.
50 rolls of assorted Mattings] just receive I to-day.
Don’t buy until you have examined my stock.
D. G. ALLEN,
No. 165 BROUGHTON ST.
National Wire Mattress, the best in the market. Upholstering and Mattress
making. 31
Tobacco and Cigars*
1 “ •EEHE ^Shk%remhjm 4 Philadelphia.
HEALTH. LkJLLk
TRADE WARK \
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n.T.BLHCKWELIi & CO. DURHAM,N.C.
notions and Furnishing Goods*
AN EXTRAORDINARY CHANCE
To purchase Winter Dry Goods cheap, extraordinary
cheap* is herewith offered.
C HRISTMAS being over, we have concluded to close out our entire Winter stock at a
sacrifice, rather than be compelled to carry these goods over the summer. We mean
business, and every word we say are facts. VV e otter 100 CLOAKS at a red notion ot one-tund
their value. 500 pairs of WHITE BLANKETS, from $1 25 a pair and upwards, 300 single
and double SHAWLS at unheard of prices. Woolen Dress Goods, they Bi.'ok Alpacas, sell. Back
and (Jolored cashmeres, and all other Dres Goods at sueii prices that mud
A speciality we otter In a large line of
BLACK DRESS SILKS!
These goodB really deserve the special attention of the public as we have determined to c lose
them out at less than cost. In HOSIERY and UNDERWEAR we offer also inducem'ints
to ouyers Children’s fancy Stockings, which ire cheap at 10c. we h i ve reduced to c. per
pair, and others in proportion. CLOl’HS for Men’s and Boy’s wear, we oiler also ala
reduced price. *
5U pcs. Calicoes, reduced to 3 cents a yard.
350 pcs. Best Calico, warranted fast, at 5 cts. a yard.
As we anticipate an extraordinary rush, we would request an early call to avoid f’sap
pointment, for we cannot duplicate any article at the prices at which we have detorauacd
to sell off our winter stock.
DAVID WEISBEIN,
dec29 153 BROUGHTON STREET.
PREPARE FOR THE FALL!
GREAT REDUCTION in UNDERSHIRTS.
Gent’s Merino Undershirts, at 40c. former price 75 cents.
Gent’s Merino Undershirts, at 85c. former price $1 00.
Ladles’ Merino Vests, 25c, 50w and 7oc. WORTH DOUBLE.
MOHR BROTHERS,
mch!7 165 CONGRESS STREET.
DIRECT IMPORTATION.
y HAVE received the largest and finest stock of HAVELAND & CO’S.
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Such as Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Chamber Sets, and an endless variety of MOTTO CUPS AND
8AUCERS, of the finest kind. Vases, Toilet nets, Wine Sets, (Smoking Sets, suiiable for
Holday and Wedding Presents. Also a full Hue of the finest
SILVER AND SILVER-PLATED GOODS,
from the best manufacturers. Parties desiring 10 buy goods in the above line, are cordially
Invited to call and examine my goods before purchasing elsewhere.
THOMAS WEST,
decl3-tf COR, BROUGHTON & JEFFERSON STREETS.
CHEAP CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
350 pair VASES from 40c to $9 00 per pair.
250 TOILET SETS from 90c to $12 00 per set.
1000 CUPS and SAUCERS from 5c to $4 00.
1000 CHINA MUGS from 5c to $1 00.
1000 CHINA and WAX DOLLS from 3c to ?1 50.
A Complete Line of TEA, DINNER &.CHAMBER SETS,
of Plain. Cut, and Engraved Glassware, at the Crockery Stores of
Fine assortment
W. 9
165?5 and m BBOVGHTOX STREET,