UPSON COUNTY, GA - NEWSPAPERS 1858-1859 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Virginia Crilley varcsix@hot.rr.com The following Upson County Newspapers are on microfilm available from the University of Georgia, Athens 30601. All the microfilm are also in the Thomaston Archives in Thomaston. Abstracts from Upson Pilot *A fi fa is a judicial writ commanding the sheriff to collect from the goods or real estate of the defendant, the sum recovered in debt or damages. Comes from Latin "cause it to be done". If the amount was over $100 this was turned over to the Superior Court; otherwise it was handled by the Inferior Court. Dec 2, 1858 Thursday Thomaston GA Volume 1 #3 Editor: G.A. Miller, Esq. (formerly of the Columbus Enquirer) LEGAL ADVERTISING Sales of Lands and Negroes, by administrators, Executors and Guardians, are required by law to be held on the first Tuesday in the month between the hours of ten in the forenoon and three in the afternoon at the Court House in the county in which the property is situated. Notices of these sales must be given in a public gazette forty days previous to the day of sale. Notice for the sale of personal property must be gievn at least 10 days prvious to the day of sale. Notice to Debtors and Creditors of an Estate must be published forty days. Notice that application will be made to the Court of Ordinary for leave to sell Land or Negroes must be published weekly for two months. Citations for Letters of Administration must be published thirty days--for Dismission from Administration, monthly six months--for Dismission from Guardianship forty days. Rules for foreclosure of Mortgage must be published monthly for four months--for establishing lost papers for the full space of three months--for compelling titles from Executors or Administrators, where a bond has been given by the deceased the full space of three months. Levert College - 1858 Talbottom Institution now number 5 with about 62 students and the registration expenses per annum are from $130-150. Move for a new County We understand a petition to form a new county out of portions of Upson, Pike, and Monroe has been transmitted to the Legislature. A protest numerously signed has also gone on from this county and another is now open for signatures. We belive public sentiment here is unanimously against the movement. Our polite Assistant Postmaster, Charley Wilson, has placed upon our table the December number of the Lady's Book and Harper's Magazine. We have examined some inside painting executed by Mr. Francis Jordan, for Mr. Webb, of this place,and deem it but a just reward of merit, and for the information of those citizens of Upson who may need the services of a Painto, to say that we have never seen work done neater or better. Upson Caves In The potato we mentioned last week turns out to be "small potato" when compared to the one sent us through Peter E. Dennis, Esq from Joseph Brown, Esq of Talbotton. The potato sent us weighed 10 1/4 pounds, and Mr. Dennis writes it is the least of our which weighted 50 pounds. Editor of Milledgeville Recorder received one which weighed 14 pounds. On the potato question, Talbot can take our hat! Affectionately transcribed to my infant daughter Poem by "your affectionate father, Thos Cauthorn. Subscribers - $2 J.W. Elliott W.R. Jackson W.W. Gibson W.W. Heartfield A.C. Rogers Rev. J.M. Weaver James Goode W.G. Hardy Benj Walker, Sen T.W. Riviere Ed Trayler J.M. S. Green R.D. Sheptrine Simeon Roger J.W. Hightower Baswell Brown Joel Mathews Wm. A. Cobb Crawford Rogers S.T. Noel T.G. Andrews Wm G. Andrews Dr. C. Rogers S.T. Norris B.F. Mathews B.B. White R.B. Lisle A.J. Roberts A.J. Williams W.B. Trice, Sen A.G. Smith Thos Cauthorn P.W. Alexander James Andrews J.B. Brown G.W. Davis W.H. English Robert F. Bradley Leonida Richards J.F. Hightower Dr. James Anderson Dr. J.C. Chatham A.J. White F.F. Mathews R.A. Ford Jno R. Roberts R.M. Collier W. Whateley J. Colquitt Robert Colquitt John A. Laseter S. Grantland Dr. J.W. Townsen Drury Womble Z. Lawrence T.J. Nelson R.F. Patillo C.V. Collier, Jr. B.W. Reeves J.B. Castlen E.C. Frier W.B. Spain G.A. Miller, Jr. Z.T. Stevenson Geo. G. Cobb W.W. Owen G.H. Furguson Judge I. Cheney J.B. McCoy R.B. Woodall T.L. Patrick S. Thorenton Dr. E.R. Nelson N. Terry Dr. J.D. Owen W.H. McRorey G.W. Gresham W.W. Fisher W.A. Brand Mrs. M.A. Sullivan O.C. Gibson R.S. Holloway W.S. Middlebrooks Mrs. S.F. Pitts James Horsely J.E. Cobb S.E. Mills T.J. Holly G.L.F. Birdsong John B. Abercrombie The Flint River Factory will be sold at the Court House in Thomaston the first Tuesday in January next to the highest bidder, for approved paper, in three annual installments, payable at Christmas 1859, 1860 and 1861. The place includes 65 acres of land, comfortable dwellings for the help, a good storehouse (a prime stand for Dry Goods), a good ware house, a good grist mill and the factory building, machinery for manufacturing 1,000 bales of Cotton yearly, or more, machine shop --all in good running order. D and J.J. Grant and N. Respess - Proprietors Upson County Sheriff's Sale Will be sold on 1st Tuesday in Jan next before Court House door in Thomaston: 1 negro man slave named Bob of yellow color about 25 or 6 levied on as the property of James S. Walker to satify a fi fa from Upson Superior Court in favor of Wm. E. Castler vs. James S. Walker and Peter W. Alexander, endorser Also same time and place 300 acres of land, more or less being place lately occupied by Francis M. Richardson adjoining John M.S. Green and Wm H. Cox on the N; Abner Abercrombie on the E; H.B. Mabry on the S; H.B. Mabry and John M.S. Green on W; all in 16th district originally Houston now Upson. Levied on as property of Francis M. Richardson to satisfy a fi fa Upson Superior Court in favor of Jeremiah Mathews vs said F.M. Richardson for purchase money of said land. Also 1 sorrel horse about 5 years old levied on James M. Reed and Phillip Reedto satisfy Upson Court against James M. Reed, Phillip Reed and Jptha Reed both in favor of Jefferson Murphy. Nov 30, 1858 Also 1 lot of land #216 in 15th District formerly Monroe now Upson Co. containing 202 1/2 acres more or less adjoining Brdbury Smoot and others and known as Kirkpatrick lot. Levied on property of John Kennedy and now in possession of Thomas Kennedy to satisfy a fi fa issued in Upson Superior Court in favor of Daniel D. Davis pointed out by James W. Green, plantiff's attorney. Lot of land #149 in 15th District (orginally Monroe, now Upson) George W. Walker now in his possession to satisfy Upson Superior Court in favor of Butler B. Kays vs George W. Walker. One sorrel mare about 12 years old medium size levied aginst fi fa Upson Superior Court in favor of Swift and Ruggins Peter E. Butts transfer vs Greene T. Hancock, in possession of Hiram Thompson but found subject to above fi fa by verdict of a jury. J.R. Hutcherson, Deputy Sheriff Postponed sale: At same time and palce sold house and lot in extreme northern portion of Thomaston now occupied by John Bland, containing 1 acres more or less. Levied off John Bland to satisfy a fi fa by Justice Court for 561st GMD James W. Green and James M. Smith, assignees of Heartfield and Lewis vs John Bland. Levied made by John W. Beall, Constable and returned to me. J.R. Hutcherson, Deputy Sheriff. THOMASTON BARNESVILLE R R SCHEDULE The Thomaston Train leaves at 10am. daily (except Sundays) and arrives at Barnesville at 11:20am. Leaves Barnesville at 2:30pm and arrive Thomaston at 4:05pm. J.B. Mickie, Supt THOMASTON HOTEL This establishment has undergone some repairs...Horses, buggies, carriages, and hacks kept constantly ready for hire. Thos Cauthorn FOR RENT Two roms under the Hotel, one occupied as a Drug Store, the other used for the Post Office Also the Dwelling Houses ith all necessary out buildings, well, garden on Railroad Street. I will also rent the new two story Carriage Shop on the block east of the Hotel. Also two large work rooms in the shop east of ? Hamberger's present residence. THOMAS CAUTHORN All persona re hereby notified not to trade for a note made payable to Chatfield Shelton, for one hundred and two dollars and fifty cents, and signe J.B. Caslen and due the 25th of December next. J.B. Castlen TWO DWELLING HOUSES to RENT The one now occupied by J.b. Micie and the other occupied by J.H. Hays. Possession given the last day of Jan 1859 ================================================= Vol 1 #9 January 13, 1859 LUMPKIN PALLADIUM We congratulate Dr. J.C.C. Blackburn upon the enlarged and improved appearance fo the Palladium. The Doctor is now assisted in the literary department by Miss A.E. Blount (Jenny Woodine) and Mrs. J.B. Moore, both ladies of fine talents. THOMASTON & BARNESVILLE RAILROAD The annual election for a Board of Directors of this Road was held in the Couthouse here on last Tuesady. Judge Thos F. Bethel, tendered his resignation and Dr. C. Rogers was elected President of the Road. The follwoing gentlemen form the Board for the coming year, viz: Dr. J.C. Rogers, President and Treasurer; Col Jas M. Smith; Thos W. Riveire, Esq; Wm Lowe, Esq' Dr. John C. Drake; Isaac Cheney, Esq; Thomas F. Bethel, Esq A TOKEN OF RESPECT We learn that the ladies of this place have lately presented the Rev. W.G. Parks, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with an elegant set of chairs as a testimonial of their appreciation of his servides as a faithful Minister... FLINT RIVER ACADEMY This school is situated 6 miles west of Thomaston in a healthy and moral neighborhood, remote from dram shops * and other places of dissipation and vice. Pupils from a distance can procure Board in good families at cheap rates. No pains will be spared whatsoever to promote the interest of all pupils placed under the direction or charge of the Principal of this School. The Trustees have secure the services of Mr. W.S. Brown (who has had charge of the Academy for 2 yrs previous) for the ensuing year. Rates: 1st quarter commencing 2nd Mon, Jan 1859 2nd quarter commencing 3rd Mon, March 1859 3rd quarter commencing 5th Mon, May 1859 4th quarter commencing 2nd Mon, Aug 1859 Ending 16th oct 1859 Pupils will be charged from their entrance to the end of the quarter in which they enter. 1st class: Orthography, Reading, Writing, Geography 2nd class: English grammar, Arithmetic, Geography, Algebra, Latin, Geometry Trustees: Daniel Denham, B.F. Torbert, Geo Denham, Chas V. Collier, Lemuel Torbert, Geo W. Ray, E.H. Reeves R.F. Patillo, secretary [Note:*dram is a "shot glass" of liquor. Probably referred to Double Bridges (not Thomaston) which sold liquor in "dram shops".] OAK GROVE ACADEMY This school sits 3 miles east of Thomaston in a healthy, moral and religious neighborhood free from all places of dissipation and vice. Board can be procured in the best of families at low rates. No pains will be spared to promote the interest of all committed to the charge of the Principal of this school. We, the Trustees of this Academy, having had the services of J.L. Barker for 2.5 years previously... Course of study about the same as found in academies usually. School will begin 3rd Monday, Jan 1859. As we have employed him by salary, we say the more the lower the rates of tuition. No student taken for less time than one quarter. J.W. Hightower, James Trices, James M. Sullivan, John Trayler, N.G. Colquitt, Trustees All persons having demands against the estate of William W. Wood dec'd are hereby notified to hand them inproperly attested, and those indebeted to said estate to come forward and pay up without delay. Jan 13, 1859 Irby H. Trafler, Administrator THOMASTON MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMY. J. M. Green, propietor and principal, assisted by corp of teachers: J.M. Macon A.B.; Miss Mira Campbell, Mrs. J.M. Greene. Begins 2nd Mon Jan. Course of Study: Elementary - spelling, reading, writing, mental arithmetic $8.00 Academic - spelling, reading, writing, 1st lessons in geography, arithmetic, philosophy, English Grammar - $12.00 Scientific - English, Algebra, natural philosophy, arithemetic, geometry, geography of the heavens, chemistry, trignometry, bookkeeping, meterology, astronomy $16.00 Classical - Latin, Greek, French, Logic, Rhetoric $20.00 Commercial - Music $22 Drawing $10 Leisurework Embroidery $10 Wm. H. Smoot is still in town at his old stand, formerly occupied by R. & W.R. Smoot, where he is preparing to do all kinds of carriage repairing at short notice for cash or produce. All those wanting work well done and are willing to assist the needy, will do well to give him a call, as he is determined not to be excelled in prices or quality of work. River Plantation for sale on Flint River near the Double Bridges. 500 acres. D. Wombles Hut Travler has a few good horses for sale. Negroes wanted - T.W. Riveire New Millinery Store. Mrs. Lipman -- few doors down from Woodson & Bowdre's store John Thompson purchased interest of W.H. McCorey of late firm Thompson & McCorey. (Dry Goods) Thomaston Hotel This establishment has undergone some repairs and many of the rooms have been newly furnished. Thos Cauthorn Stray Mule Dark bay taken up by Judge Wm Lowe about 6 wks ago and transferred to the subscriber. The owner is requested to come forward, pay expenses, prove property and take it away. John Bland. McCrory's Leather and Shoe Emporium Dr. J. Thompson will fill all orders. Will take hides, tallow or Bark in exchange for Leather shoes--will py $6 a cord for one thousand cord of Bark. Bellevue, Talbot County ============================= Vol 1 # 17 Thursday Morning, Mar 10, 1859 Dr. John GOODE Respectfully offers his Professional services to the citizens of Thomaston and its vicinity. He can be found during the day at Dr. Heard's Office and at his father's residence at night. OUR MERCHANTS and NEW GOODS The Merchants here are now receiving their new goods. Take a peep at the advertisements of Louis Hamburger and Geo. W. Davis, if you desire cheap and fashionable goods and polite attention.... UPON COUNTY STILL AHEAD We saw a few days ago a common -- no! a very uncommon--blackberry brier grown on the lands of Thomas Goode, Esq near this town, which measured 25 ft and 9 inches. Tich land that to produce suah a brier. Tompared to other briers it was like the Indian compared with other men killed in the wars by an old firend of ours, who said the Old Chief meausred when dead six feet and 13 inches from stem to stern. Our old frine might have spread himself--we never do. SPRING AND SAND HILL CRANES The first flock we have seen of sand hill cranes--the noisy harbingers of Spring passed over our town on Saturday morning alst, bound we suppose for a roost on the North pole. We hope one or two dishes of icicles will still their clamorous tongues for no sound could possibly be more harsh except perhaps a Womans' Rights Convention in bull blast. Died - At the residence of his father near Thomaston, on Tuesday, the 8th inst, Edward P. Hightower, aged about 17 years. Edward was the son of James W. and Margaret Hightower and was highly promising and greatly beloved by his relatives and associates. Feb 28. Two months after date of application will be made to Court of Ordinary of Upson County for leave to sell a portion of land belonging to estate of John Barker, dec'd. Alla Barker, Admintrix Administrator sale will be sold before Courthouse Door in town of Thomaston, 1st Tues of April. LL#190 - 15th District formerly Monroe. Property of John Helms, dec'd for distribution among his heirs. Robert Newell, Admin Guardianship. Jacob Stillwell applied to me for Guardianship of property of Joseph T. Alexander, Mary Ann Alexander, Anna Alexander, Francis M, Eliza Alexander minors under age of 14, orphan children of M.M. Alexander deceased. Wm A. Cobb, Ordinary. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE Will be sold before the Court House door on the 1st Tuesday in April (Thomaston) a lot of land #190 lying in the 15th district of formerly Monroe now Upson County. Said land to be sold as the property of JOHN HELMS, cec'd for distribution among his heirs. ROBERT NEWEL, Admin. James M. Middlebrooks applies for ltrs of Administration on estate of Mrs. Ann Middlebrook, dec'd. Wm A. Cobb Ordinary ============================ March 24, 1859 Died - On the 6th inst near Troy, Pike County, Alabama, Naoma, wife of Isaac SAUNDERS, formerly resident of Upson County, GA, after a lingering illness of one hundred and twenty six days. She was a consistent member of the Baptist Chruch. In Preston, Webster County, on the 10th, Mr. George M. HYDE. He was thrown from his horse and was so injured that he died in about an hour afterwards. He leaves a wife and many friends to mourn his loss. UPSON SHERIFF'S SALE Will be sold before the Courthouse door in Thomaston on the first Tuesday in May next, within the legal hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Five negroes, Daniel a man about 47 years old; Diana, a woman about 45 years old; Sophy, a woman about 25 years old; Alice a girl 9 years old; and Dan, a boy about 20 years old. All negroes of yellow complexion and levied on as the property of Daniel Grant, to satisfy a fi fa from Upson Superior Cout in favor of Isaac Scott vs Benjamin Walker, principal and Daniel Grant security on the appeal, also six hundred and seven (607) acres of land more less in the 10th District formerly Monroe, now Upson County, now occupied by Benj Walker, and two negroes, Joe, a boy of yellow complexion about 19 years old, and George,a man of dark complexion about 25 years old, levied on as the property of Benj Walker to satisfy the above stated fi fa in favor of Isaac Scott. Also, one house and lot in the 10th district near The Rock, now occupied by Wm W. Fergurson levied on as his property to satisfy a fi fa from Upson Superior Court in favor of William H. BEALL vs William W. FERGURSON and Richard A. FORD. Also a grey horse ten or twelve years old, levied on as the property of Cuthbert S. COLLIER to satisfy a fi fa from Upson Sup Ct in favor of William ZORN vs Cuthbert S. Collier. Abner Abercrombie, Sheriff POSTPONED SALE. Will be sold at the same time and place, one lot and improvements in the town of Thomaston, adjoining Thomas Beall, and Xenophon Bowdre now occupied by Ausel T. Shackelford, levied on as the property of said Shcackelford to satisfy a fi fa from Upson Sup Ct in favor of Allent Richardson against Ansel T. Shackelford and Allen B. Mallory property pointed out by both defendants. Abner Abercrombie, Sheriff UPSON SHERIFF SALE. Will be sold at the same time and place, one house and lot in the town of Thomaston, on the west side of the railroad now occupied by Robert Smoot, adjoining the lot occupied by Thomas Hickman on the North, also one house and lot on the East of the Rail Road occupied by Philip Ballard adjoining lots of Thos Cauthorn and Daniel R. Beall, also one negro man named Phil about 45 years old, dark complexion all levied on as the property of Thomas L. Walker to satisfy a fifa from Upson Sup Ct in favor of Courtney, Tennant & Co, vs said Walker. J.S. Stamps, Deputy Sheriff ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE Lot of land 190 lying in the 15th Dist property of John Mathas ? (too dark to read clearly) for distribution to his heirs - Robert Kewell, Admin ======================== March 31, 1859 Thursday morning VISIT TO TALBOTTON Senator Iverson, looking hale and lively...his opposition Of the President's Army Bill and Squatter and Alien Suffrage. Peter E. Dennis, Esq of the Talbotton Hotel. ...After staying a week with such a landlord as Dennis, however mean you may be, you must feel like a scholar and a gentleman--for good entertainment is worth more than a thousand dull sermons to refine the charities and expand the benevolences of human nature... Judge H.G. Lamar, who was temporarily presiding won the universal love and respect of the people by his great legal abilities... Tablot Superior Court - March Term 1859 L.B. Smith Jack Brown E.W. Pou R.M. Willis A.F. Owen W.A. Little Marion Bethune Wm. D. Elam J.F. Willis A.S. Perryman G.A. Miller G.A. Hall R. Mill Dana L. Brown J.M. Mathis R.B. Hinton W.J. Rains Robt E. Dixon This is to forewarn all persons trading for any one of the following described notes as I am determined not to pay any one of them, nor any part of any one of them, unless compelled by Law to do so, as the consideration for which each of them was given has entirely failed. One note for $1,000, due Dec 25, 1859; one note for $650 due June 1, 1859: one note for $800 due Dec 25, 1860; each dated Nov 25, 1858 and made payable to T.H. Wilson and Brothers.....Urban C. Tigner ADVERTISEMENT The Rock New Goods at the Rock A.J. White Dry Goods, shoes, clothing, hats, hardware, cutlery, saddles and bridles. All persons having claims against the Estate of John M. HUTCHINSON, late of Upson County deceased, would do well to hand them in soon or they will not be paid. M.H. Sandwich, Atty RAILROAD MEETING Connection of the Muscogee and Thomaston and Barnesville Rail Roads Wed 23rd meeting in courthouse; Chair - G.A. Miller, Esq on motion of Judge Isaac Cheney of Talbot. Col. Jack Brown of Talbot and Col Mustian, President of Muscogee Railroad, then addressed the meeting... Col Mustian stated...cost about $200,000 dollards and that a guarantee of 7 or 8 per cent per annum would be executed to the stock holders, if the amount of the estimated cost could be subscribed. Motion by Col Brown - Committee of 5 appointed per county Muscogee - Dr. J.F. Bozman, L.T. Downing, Esq, E. Barnard, Esq, Wm Gray, Esq, Mayor F.G. Wilkins Talbot County - Judge Isaac Cheney, Col Jack Brown, Joseph H. Persons,Esq, T.A. Brown, Esq, Cyrus Robinson, Esq. Upson County - Judge T.F. Bethel, Nathan Respass,Esq; George P. Swift,Esq; A.J. White, Esq; T.W. Riviere, Esq. THOMASTON SAX HORN BAND There will be a meeting on Friday night 1st April in the Courthouse for the purpose of reorganizing the Thomaston Sax Horn Band [Note:The sax horn was one of at least two instruments invented by a 19th century Austrian named Sax (the other instrument was the saxaphone).] GRAND JURY PRESENTATION - Talbot County We, the grand jurors, selected and sworn for the March Term of Talbot Superior Court for 1859 Beg leave to make the following general presentments. In our County there is almost a total neglect in the execution of our road and patrol laws. We therefore call the attention of the proper authorities to a more rigid enforcement of said laws. We have by committees examined the books of the Superior and Inferior Courts and find them, as usual, neatly and correctly kept; and also the books of the county treasurer, and find them in like condition. He has received for the year 1859 $4,168.68 and paid out $3804.70 leaving a balance in his hands of $353.66. Public Building....necessity of some repairs to the blinds and steps to the Court House. The Jail is in good condition, but recommend the dungeon to be white-washed. Public Schools. Recommend Inferior Court appoint Commissioners to examine Teachers without delay. Recommend 12.5 per sent on the State Tax to secure the tuition of all poor children that may be placed on the list of poor children by the Justices of the Peace of the different districts. Teachers should be paid 7 cents/day for each poor child taught. .... Recommend next Legislature empower Grand Jury to regulate license for retailing spiritous liquors. Also prohibit betting on biliard tables, as well as all other games of chance not already prohibited. W.Drain, Foreman Marshall Adams, E. Giddings, H.L.B. Jones, Benj F. Fuller, Robert B. Woodall, John Adams, John T. McBryde, Henry H. McCrorey, Jas Beverly, W.C. Sanders, Thos B. Turner, Stephen Howel, Wm V. Collier, Benj B. Powell, Lewis A. Chamblee, Thomas A. Brown, Thomas N. Gibson, John H. Love, Goerge G. Cobb =========================================== Notice: I hereby give notice that I have sold the Flint River Factory to Geo P.Swift, John R, Respess, James C. Respass and Wm S. Respass, who will conduct the business hereafter under the name of Respass, Swift and Co. Nathan Repress NOTICE. The subscribers having disposed of their interest in Flint River Manufacturing Co are no longer responsible for any contracts made by said Co. Daniel Grant, John G. Grant Notice: Two months after date application will be made to the Honorable Court of Ordinary of Upson Co for leave to sell a portion of land belonging to the estate of John Barker, dec'd. Alla Barker, Amd'r POSTPONED SALE Will be sold at the same time and place, one lot and improvements in the town of Thomaston, adjoining Thomas Beall and Xenophon Bowdre now occupied by Ansel T. Shachelford, levied on as the property of said Shachelford to satisfy a fi fa from Upson Superior Court in favor of Allen Richards against Ansel T. Shackelford and Allen B. Ballory property pointed out by both defendants. Abner Abercrombie, Sheriff One Negro woman named Hulda about 36 yrs. Levied as property of L.J. Price to satisfy 14 fi fas from a Jusctice Court in and for the 561st district GM, in favor of James Harrell vs L.J. Price, John J. Moore and Henry Harrell. Levy made and reurned to me by John W. Beall, Constable. House and lot occuped by John Bland, bounded on the South by the public road and on the North and West by Wm Lowe's land. Levied on as the property of John Bland, to satisfy 3 fi fas from a Justice's Court in 561st Dist GM, in favor of George L.F. Birdsong vs John Bland and other fi fas in my hands served said Bland. John W. Beall, constable One Negro man named Phil, about 45. Levied on as the property of Thomas L. Walker to satisfy a fi fa from a Justice's Court in 561 GMD in favor of Hardwich & Cook vs T.L. & D.N. Walker. Property pointed out by P.W. Alexande, plantiff attorney. John W. Beall, constable Lot of land #87 in 15 Dist formerly Monroe. Levied on as property of James Scoggins to satisfy sundry fi fas from a Justice's Cour in and for the 561st dist, G.M. in favor of Wm Vaughn, Andrew Crawford, Joiner & Reed and Ferril & Maathews vs James Scoggins and JA D Smith vs Saban Scoggins and James Scoggins. Wm Jimmerson, Constable. 100 acres of land in the SW corner of land #114 in 15th Dist formerly Monroe. Property of Perry Coe . Justice's Court claim 537 GMD in favor of James F. Lewis, Perry Coe, G.W. Walker vs Perry Coe and George W. Ray vs Perry Coe and AH Brown, security. William Jemmerson, Constable. UPSON D. SHERIFF'S SALE Will be sold at the same time and place, one house and lot in the town of Thomaston, on the West side of the Railroad, now occupied by Robert Smoot adjoining the lot occupied by Phillip Ballard adjoining lost of Thos Cauthorn and Daniel R. Beall, also one negro man named Phil about 45 years of age, dark complexion, all levied on as the property of Thomas L. Walker to satisfy a fi fa from Upson Superior Court in favor of Courtney, Tennant & Co vs said Walker. J.S. Stamps, Dept Sh'ff Louis Hamburger's - Spring and Summer Goods. Ready made clothing men and women. Hardware and crockery. George W. Davis. Staple and Fancy Goods...latest styles. Liberal discount made for cash. COTTON PLANTERS Having purchased the right of Massey's Patent Iron Screw for the Pike and Upson Counties, I am prepared to furnish Screws that will do better packing and waste less cotton, and last, not only one man his life-time, but his children and children's children "even unto the 3rd and 4th generation". The screw can be put up inside the Lint Room and worked by hand. Three hands can pack 500 pounds with ease--5 can pack 1,000. Geo A. Cunningham ADS Wm. H. Smoot - Carriage repairs. Conant's Celebrated Violins in Thomaston Georgia. A.C. Moore, personally acquainted with Mr. Conant and agent for sale of his Violins. (The best violin maker in the United States) SADDLE and HARNESS SHOP C. M. Mitchell - Thomaston Family Groceries: Wm O. Sandwich The subscribers having disposed of their in Flint River Manufacturing Co no longer responsible for any contracts. Daniel Grant John G. Grant Woodson & Bowdre. Dry Goods and Groceries. THOMASTON HOTEL This establishment has undergone some repairs and many of the rooms have been newly furnished. The Proprietor begs leave to assure the travelling public that he is prepared to accommodate them with comfort. Thos Cauthorn ========================================== APRIL 7, 1859 Poem published. Written on death of Mrs. Rebecca E. Gatewood, only daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Robert Jackson of Upson County. Poem by Leola. April 28, 1858 New Advertisements. Mr. N.A Son . Purchased large stock . Mr. A.J. White wishes to sell Bacon and buy Corn. Doing business at The Rock. Mr. George W. Davis wishes you to call and examine his stock Col Horsley is an honest man and a good lawyer. We are pleased to notice a new Passenger Car on the Thomaston & Barnesville RR on Tues evening. Mad in Macon at the shops of the Macon & Western RR Co. Attempted Assassination Last Fri night 8 pm . A negro man, Phil, the property of Thomas L. Walker (absent in Texas) Went to residence of Dr. A.T. Shackleford. Dogs barked and Dr. Shackleford came out on portico with lighted candle. Informed that his son (who was attending a meeting of the Thomaston Sax Horn Band in the CH) wished his father to bring him an umbrella. The Dr. asked the Negro Phil to do this, but when he didn't, the Dr. started off. When he crossed a flight of stairs leading to CH Square, pistol fired, lodging in steps. Second shot struck left leg of the Dr, 4 inches above the knee. The Negro is now in jail awaiting trial. Married: In Putnam Co, GA on the 31st at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. John Corley, Mr Henry T. Jennings of Thomaston to Miss Sallie R, daughter of PH Dawson, Esq of Putnam. N.A. Son's Store. Bargains! Dry Goods, hardware, etc 20 percent less than other stores. A.J. White's store The Rock. Dry Goods, saddles, hardware C.R. Pringle. Barnesville. Spring and Summer goods. Latest styles. =============================== April 14, 1859 Dr, John Goode. Offers services to Thomaston. Can be found at office of Dr. Heard during day, and at his father's residence at night. Thomas Beall - Attorney P.W. Alexander - Attorney G.A. Miller - Attorney A.C. Moore - Dentist Office at my house, the late residence of Mrs. Hicks. Lady Manager for Upson County Miss Loula W. Kendall appointed by Mrs. Philocea E. Eve, the Vice Regent of GA for the Ladies' Mt. Vernon Assoc. J.W. Suggs, M.D.-Reform Physician & Surgeon Purchased residence and Drugs of Dr. Heldt, will practice the profession of Medicine in the strict keeping with the Reform principles. Practiced for 2 year with Dr. S.J. Austin To Let. The house with a good garden and corn patch of Thomas Walker, and now occuppied by N.A. Son, is offered to rent, cheap for the balance of this year. For futher particulars inquire at the NY Cheap Store. Cremona Mills The above Mills located at the Thomaston Factory, having been thoroughly repaired will be in full operation by the first of the ensuing week. Whereas Joel Mathews, Adm of the estate of Thomas NELSON, dec'd applies for rule ni si against the kindred and creditors of said dec'd to show cause on the first Mond of Oct term why he should not then be dismissed from said Admin and be dischared from all further liability. ============================ April 21, 1859 New Advertisers John W. Webb, is now prepared to accommodate either permanent or transient customers. We can confident recommend his House as one of the best in GA. Dr. Abbett is always ready to supply you with purifying pills and liver medicine. 3 miles s of Thomaston.."such as Chronicle and Acute Inflammation of Liver, Dyspepsia, Sick Head Aches, Sourness of Stomach loss of appetite, lowness of spirits, colic. Price $1 If you wish to purchase a valuable plantation see Mr. Barksdale advertisement, or if you have a claim against an estate of Cuthbert S. Collier call on R.F. Patilla, Admr. Mrs. Durand of Atlanta is ready to furnish you with millinery of all description. US Circuit Court True bills were found by the Grand Jury yesterday in the following cases: US vs. C.A. L. Lamar - holding an African negro called Corrie US vs C.A. L. Lamaar - holding 2 African negroes, called Cuffle and Gumbo """holding 36 African negroes - Telfair Co US vs John F. Tucker - holding African negroes US vs Randolph L. Mott - holding an African Negro boy After disposing of a number of civil suits, the Court adjourned, until Friday next. From Sue. Republican Valuable Plantation for sale in Upson Co The subscriber offers for sale his Plantation in Upson Co. distant from The Rock 3/4 mile Known as the Bunkley Plantation through which passes the Zebulon Road. 400 cleared and under cultivation all under good fence; 400 still in woods. Improvements: genteel dwelling with 5 rooms, together with all necessary out houses; Gin House and Screw; health of neighborhood unexceptionable; water inferior to none; society most desirable; with Church, School and Rail Road facilities all close at hand. Persons desiring to examine the premises and enquire as to terms, which will be liberal,enquire with Mr. McCreary , on the place or subscriber, near Talbotton. John E. Barksdale Completing extensive improvements to his already large residence in Thomaston, and proposes to receive and accommodate permanent boarders and transient travellers. Concert Hall over Dr. Thompson's store. Finely fitted for Lectures, Concerts, Social Parties, etc. A.C. Moore Returning to Medical practice after recovery of health....R. Harwell over W.A. Snell Drug Store Married: In Talbotton, GA on the 31st of March by the Rev. A.W. Wynn. M.R. Sparks to Miss Mary L. Smith both of the above place. In Talbotton on the 30th by the Rev. James W. Hinton, Mr. R.H. Leonard to Mrs. E.F. Collier. $500 reward My friends have requested and authorized me to offer the above reward of Five Hundred dollars, for the discovery of the white person who instigated the late murderous assault made upon me on Friday night the 1st, with proof sufficient to establish his guilt. A.T. Shackelford Adminstrator's Sale Court of Ordinary of Columbia County, will be sold at the courthouse in Thomaston, 1st Tues June, 1859, the lot of land adjoining the lands of Dr. Kendall P. Cunningham, and others and traded to Thomas N. Hamilton, late of Columbia Co, containing 202 1/1 acres 1st District formerly Houston. James S. Hamilton, Adm'r of Thomas N. Hamilton =========================================== April 28, 1859 A.S. Brooks Dealer in Family Groceries. Thomaston. Death of Hon James E. Bryce, late Senator from Crawford Co, died at his residence in that county on Monday the 18th. We hear from private information that there has been lately an unusual amount of sickness and mortality in Crawford principally from crysipelas. Arrests on a Charge of kidnapping a Negro On Friday last George Kennedy was brought before Justices Shuptrine and Greene, on a charge of kidnapping a negro boy, the property of Thos G. Andrews, Esq. The evidence was sufficient to justify the Justices in sending Kennedy to jail in default of bail, to answer before the Supreme Court. On Sat last, Charity Reed, a widow woman, was brought before Messrs. Shuptrine and Greene, as a principal in kidnapping and harboring the same negro. She gave bail. Mrs. R is said to be 74 years of age, and she now has 4 sons in the Georgia Penitentiary. "The way of the transgressor is hard" Mr. Andrews has not as yet obtained possession of his slave. Printers don't read this! The publisher of the Pilot, would return his sincere thanks to A.J. White, Esq of The Rock in this county for a couple of as fine Hams as we ever saw. Mr. White informs us that he has a large supply of the same quality for sale. "But why should not Printers read this?" inquires some friend. Because, we do not wish our brother chips to envy us and a Printer with a six pence in his pocket and a couple of such fine Hams in his house is to be envied by the craft. Died of disease of the heart, at the residence of her father in this place, on Sat the 23rd, Barbara Rebecca, daughter of John N. Webb, Esq, aged 11 years, 4 months 23 days.We knew Barbara well, and we never have known a milder, meeker spirit-a more affectionate sister, a more obedient daughter. Her beloved parents will be consoled by the reflection that her pure spirit has been only translated to another and holier existence before it became tarnished by the sins and embittered by the sorrow of this world. NOTE:Barbara Rebecca Webb- Glenwood Cemetery Daughter of John N. & Emily Webb 12/1/1847- 4/23/1859 Emily JACOBS Webb (Mother to Rebecca) 9/24/1815- 3/9/1854 Also Glenwood Cemetery John Nicholas Webb- Glenwood, 1/10/1812- 1/2/ 1899 Letter from Dr. Thomas F. Green Supt. (of the State Lunatic Asylum to Rev. J. Blakely Smith, Chairman f a Committee appointed to take up Contributions for the Asylum. (near Milledgeville) March 29, 1859 Your covering check for $101 has come safely to hand, as also the box of books, toys etc. Lot of land #87 in 15 Dist formerly Monroe. Levied on as property of James Scoggins to satisfy sundry fi fas from a Justice's Court in and for the 561st dist, G.M. in favor of Wm Vaughn, Andrew Crawford, Joiner & Reed and Ferril & Mathews vs James Scoggins and JA D Smith vs Saban Scoggins and James Scoggins. Wm Jimmerson, Constable. 100 acres of land in the SW corner of land #114 in 15th Dist formerly Monroe. Property of Perry Coe . Justice's Court claim 537 GMD in favor of James F. Lewis, Perry Coe, G.W. Walker vs Perry Coe and George W. Ray vs Perry Coe and AH Brown, security. William Jemmerson, Constable. Louis Hamburger's - Spring and Summer Goods. Ready made clothing men and women. Hardware and crockery. George W. Davis. Staple and Fancy Goods...latest styles. Liberal discount made for cash. Family Groceries: Wm O. Sandwich The subscribers having disposed of their in Flint River Manufacturing Co no longer responsible for any contracts. Daniel Grant John G. Grant Woodson & Bowdre. Dry Goods and Groceries. Returning to Medical practice after recovery of health....R. Harwell over W.A. Snell Drug Store Married: In Talbotton, GA on the 31st of March by the Rev. A.W. Wynn. M.R. Sparks to Miss Mary L. Smith both of the above place. In Talbotton on the 30th by the Rev. James W. Hinton, Mr. R.H. Leonard to Mrs. E.F. Collier. $500 reward My friends have requested and authorized me to offer the above reward of Five Hundred dollars, for the discovery of the white person who instigated the late murderous assault made upon me on Friday night the 1st, with proof sufficient to establish his guilt. A.T. Shackelford Adminstrator's Sale Court of Ordinary of Columbia County, will be sold at the courthouse in Thomaston, 1st Tues June, 1859, the lot of land adjoining the lands of Dr. Kendall P, Cunningham, and others and traded to Thomas N. Hamilton, late of Columbia Co, containing 202 1/1 acres 1st District formerly Houston. James S. Hamilton, Adm'r of Thomas N. Hamilton ======================= May 5, 1859 Married: On the 12th, at the residence of Rev. Thomas Legg, Mr. Thomas Black of Upson County and Miss Lucy A. Legg of Pike County Obit Departed this life at the residence of her husband in Upson County Mrs. Catharine E. Lyon, consort of Jordan Lyon, on the 6th April 1859. The subject of this notice had been a consistent member of the Baptist Church for twenty years. As a wife she was faithful and affectionate, as a mother she was truly a maternal guide. By the side of her children she would kneel and commend them to the care of a Savior who has promised wisdom to those who ask. In all the relations of life she was consistent and agreeable; thus by her death her family is robbed of an exemplary and pious guide and society one of its nobles ornaments. But whiltse we drop the ter of sorrow we mour not as those ho have no hope. Tough death came suddently upon her she was found prepared for the dread conflict. The day before her death she had given orders concerning her burial and whilst death was meeting its victim she was enable to trust in her Savior, sahing "All was clear--Jesus was her portion". And after entreating her husband and children to meet her in Heaven, when Speech failed, she wrote a test of Scripture for her funeral discourse, naming the Minister whom she wished to preach. Then with calmness she fell asleep in Jesus. May her husband and children follow her example in life, and in Eternity shape her righteous reward. [Note: Jordan Lyon (Mar 16, 1810 - June 30, 1892) is listed in The Early History of Upson County as being buried in the Lyon Family Cemetery near Yatesville on Barnesville Road. Catherine is not listed, but I would guess that she was also buried there. A son of Jordan, E.C. Lyon (Nov 28, 1813 - April 6, 1853) is listed.] Benjamin Bethel, applies for the Guardianship of the persons and property of Leonora W.C. Turnbull and Elizabeth B. Turnbull of said county, and minor children of Joseph R. Turnbull and Elizabeth A. Turnbull. May 2, 1859 ============================================== May 19, 1859 NOTICE TO TEACHERS In obedience to the Act of the Legislature "to provide for the education of the children of this State between certain ages" approved Dec 11,1858, the undersigned who have been appointed a Board of Examiners by the Inferior Court, hereby notify all teachers in the County of Upson that they will be ready to examine them, according to the provision of said Act on the 2nd Saturdays in May, June, July and Aug. T.A. D. Weaver Joel Mathews James Anderson W.G. Horsley P.W. Alexander Court of Ordinary - May Term 1959 James Shattles applies for dismission from the administration of the estate of George Shattles, deceased. Wm. A. Cobb, ordinary Application made for leave to sell the land belonging to the estate of James Gibson, Jr, deceased. James Trice, Exec. Application for leave to sell a negro woman belonging to the estate fo Rutha Black, late of this county deceased for the benefit of the legatees. Miless R. Meadows, exec. TO THE PUBLIC Jno N. Webb thanks the people of Thomaston for their patronage for a House of Entertainment during the past two weeks of Court. NOTICE All persons are hereby notified not to purchase a note given by the undersigned on the 24th last April to George Thomas for the sum of $30, due the 25th Dec 1859. The conditions for which said note was given having failed, I do not intend to pay the same. S.H. Barrett ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE Will be sold at the Courthouse in Zebulon, Pike county, on the 1st Tues in July next, 100 acres of land in west half of lot No 77 in the 8th District of originally Monroe, now Pike county belonging to the Estate of William Harp, dec'd to be sold for the benefit of heirs and creditors of said deceased. Thompson Graham Admin =================================== May 28, 1859 HOG CHOLERA CURED The Hog Cholera, which proved fatal in Tennessee, Kentucky and the West last year found its way into Georgie. Large numbers of hogs mostly young, died of the disease. We learn that Dr. James G. Whatley, of Upson County, lost 30 head last year and 77 this year, everyone that was taken, died. He concluded to try the effect of a dry lot. Accordingly, he penned his stock in a dry lot, 11 being sick at the time. He kept them there without water 3 weeks---the sick hogs recoverd, the disease was eradicated and has not troubled him any further. Several of his neighbors have since tried it with the same flattering results. UPSON SHERIFF'S SALE On the 1st Tues in July, one negro man named Randal, about 45 years of age of dark complexion, levied on as the property of Charity Reed, to satisfy a fi fa from Upson Inf Cout in favor of Price and Bigelow vs Charity Reed. Also one unfinished frame house situated near Brooks and Byron's Mill, levied on as the properyt of L.J. Price to satisfy a fi fa from Ups. Sup Ct in favor of James Flynn vs. L.J. Price and Bigelow makers and Asa W. Byron endorser. STOLEN From the Undersigned on the 15th inst out of the room immediately back of the Bar-room of the Thomaston Hotel, two gold Watches, one of them an open face English Lever, the other a ladies' Watch detached Lever, open face. A liberal reward will be given. W.E. GARNETT NOTICE All persons indebted to the undersigned will do well to call on E.A. Spivey, Esq who has the notes and accounts in his hand. T.L. WALKER =============================== June 4, 1859 (no new legal notices) =========================== JUNE 11, 1859 - Saturday morning HAIL STORM On Friday, the erd inst. about 12 o'clock M, there was a very destructive storm of wind, rain and hail, commencing about ten miles NE of this palce,a nd passing over the farms of F.F. Mathews, M. G. Howard, Mrs. Hightower, M. Middlebrooks, Duke Williams, and Dr. Kendall, of this county doing more or less damage to many others. It was the most destructive storm ever witnessed by many of the old settlers--literally beating down the corn and cotton and in deed everything in its course, and blowing down fences and timber and washing land to a most alarming extnet. Many person who have seen the disaster think that the crops in the heart of the storm are almost a total loss. It lasted about 20 or 30 minutes. many of the hail stones were the size of partridge eggs. F.F. Mathews, Esq (to whom we are indebted for these particulars) has exhibited to us several stalks of cotton which are literally bruised to pieces. RAILROAD MEETING June 7, 1859 According to adjournment, a large number of citizens of Upson met in the Courthouse today....consideration the connection of the Thomaston & Barnesville, with the Muscogee Rail Road. Chairman, Col. G.A. Miller, and Secretary Col W.G. Horlsey being absent, W.W. Hartsfield was appointed Secretary. 7 men appointed added to the committee: Nathaniel Walker, James W. Atwater, Davis Dawson, B.G. McKiney, Jesse B. Harrell, Dr. D. Kendall, and J.C. Respass. OPPOSITION MEETING At a meeting of the Opposition Party of Upson County....purpose of nomination of candidates for the Legislature. Col. A.G. Fambro called to chair; Joel Matthews appointed Secretary. T.S.Sharman, Esq moved for adjournment. MARRIED. On the 2nd inst by Rev. W.G. Parks, Mr. Wm H. B. Collier to Miss Susan J.A. Colquitt, daughter of N.J. Colquitt, Esq, all of Upson County ROSE HILL MILLS The subscriber has completed his new Mills on ten mile creek and they are now in successful operation. He would call the attention of Farmers and Wheat growers to the fact that he has the latest and most improved machinery, well put up and finished in every departmetn. It was put up to recommend itself and all that the proprietor asks is, that the community will call, see and judge.... J.W. Herring Application for leave to sell the Estate, both real and personal of Mrs. Ann Middlebrooks, late of said county deceased for the benefit of the heris and creditors of said deceased. Jas M. Middlebrooks SUPERIOR COURT The Superior Court for this county, after a laborious session of two weeks, adjourned on last Saturday. Phil, a negro boy, charged with an assault on the body of Dr. A.T. Shackelford with the intent to murder, was convicted and sentencesd to be whipped, and branded on the cheek. George Kenneday, charged with stealing a slave, was also convicted, but the presiding Judge believing the verdict not warranted by the testimony, granted the accused a new trial. JUNE 18, 1859 AMERICAN MEETING IN TAYLOR Agreeable to previous notice a large portion of the American party of Taylor County met at the Courthouse in Butler on the 7th, inst for the purpose of appointing Delgates to attend the Gubernatorial and Congressional Conventions soon to assemble. When on motion, Col Wm J.F. Mitchell was called to chair, and Wm P. Edwards requested to act as Secretary. The Chairman explained the object of the meeting. A motion was then made by W.W. Corbitt, Esq. that a committee of seven be appointed by the Chariman, one from each Militia District to prepare matter for the consideration of the meeting, which motion was carried. W.W. Corbit, Butler, Chairman; E.Hix, Reynolds; Dr. J.D. Bell, Panhandle; J.T. Gary, Carsonville; W.A. H. Royal, Cedar Creek; Willis Jinks, Howard; L.Q.C. McCrary, Davidson. The committe retired for a while and returned with their report. (Summary: Discussion of the two political parties "Black Republican" and "Democratic" and their platforms. The third party, "American", reaffirms the platform of 1850. Opposed to system of Internal Improvments by the Genearl Governement, and blieve in an equal distribution of the proceeds of the public lands among the States. In Favor of the financial affairs of the government being manged with economy.... Opposed to the present Adminsitration Support for Honorable Alfred Iverson, our Senator in Congress, for his stand. Support the State Convention and candidate for Governor Appoint delegates to Congressional convention to nominate a candidate for Congress in this District. First Tuesday in July - meet in Butler to nominate candidates Delegates to the Gubernatorial Convention: Wm.J.F. Mitchell, L.Q.C. McCrary, Elijah M. Hicks, Jeremiah Wilchar, C.F. Fickling, D.O. Smith, James Griffith, Y.H. Caldwell, Andrew McCants, Willis Jinks and W.W. Corbitt Delegated to Congressional Convention: Peter E. Riley, W.P. Edwards, and B.F. Reese Speech by W.W. Corbitt denounced "Squatter Sovereignty, Alien Suffrage, Internal Improvements by General Government. AMERICAN MEETING IN TALBOT Meeting at Talbotton on 1st Tuesday of June. Jno T. Blount, Esq, on motion of R.M. Willis, called to chair and on motion of Dr.W.R. Neal, T.H. Mahone was appointed secretary. Committee formed: J.M. Mathews, Jose Brown, W.B. Harris, W.b. Marshall, Dr. W.R. Neal, Cyrus Robinson, Dr. J.D. Brooks, Henry Seward and M.J. Mulkey to recommend delegates to Congressional and Gubnatorial Conventions. Committee choices: Gubanatorial Convention: Jno H. Walton, Dr. C.B. Leitner, james Z. Dismukes, Cyrus Robinson, R.M. Willis Congressional Convention: T.R. Lumsden, John J. Ray, H.G. Perryman, W.C. Wimberly. Representative Hon. R.P. Trippe is unwilling to be a candidate for re-election. OPPOSITION MEETING IN HARRIS According to previous notice, a large and enthusiastic meeting of the American and Opposition Party of Harris was held at the Court House in Hamilton on June 6, 1859. On motion of Joseph Miller, Esq, Dr. E.c. Hood was called to the Chair and Dr. J.F. Glass Secretary. On motion of Richard E. Kennon a committee of 5 appointed to draft resolutions. Resolved:1st The American and Opposition Party maintain that the Federal Government is one of limited powers... 2nd Opposed to doctrine of "Squatter Sovereignty", Alien Suffrage, Executive and Congressiona intervention--doctrines which have freesoiled Kansas.... 3rd Extravagance of the Administration in power has increased the public debt.... 4th Oppose the construction of the Pacific R.R. by the Federal Government...intended to defraud the States, the true owners, out of large amounts of public lands 5th Opposed to power being given to the President for treaty or war... 6th Convention to be held in Forsyth in July to nominate a candidate for Congress; appoint Dr. E.c. Hood, J.M. Moon, Wm F. Lee, Toliver Jones, B.H. White, J.J. Jerley, B.F. McDaniel, Munroe Davidson and Joseph Millen 7th Willing to unite with all Georgia to form the Opposition party. Committee to meet in Milledgeville: D.P. Hill, D.H. Zachery, Henry Kimbrough, John McCurry. Wm M. Griggs, Jefferson McCurry, James Biggers, E.C. Drummond, Hiram Williasm, A.G. Jones, John L. David, Milton Roberts and P.S. Weeks. AMERICAN MEETING IN PIKE American Party met at the Court House in Zebulon, June 14. On motion of F. Riviere, Rev. J.B. Hanson was called to chair, and J.J. Ford was requested to act as Secretary. A committee of nine appointed to selecte candidate to Congressional convention to be held in Forsyth and the Gubernatorial Convention in Milledgeville: Dr. H.H. Flint, A. Stafford, Thos A. Turner, J.T.G. Caldwell, J.W. Reid, J.R. Steger, Martin Cooper, Robert Allen and Thomas Barker. The committee selected: Congressional Convention: Alnis Stafford, G.B. M. Blount, G. Driver, J.C. Steger and J.T.G. Caldwell; Gubnatorial - Dr. G.M. McDowell, Jas B. Stafford, and S.R. Reaves. Resolved: Present Black Republican party has one object--question of slavery; Democratic North is unreliable and unworthy. Neither Congress nor a Territorial Government has the right to legislate on slavery; We ignore the whole doctrine of Alien Suffrage and Squatters Sovereignty. JUNE 18, 1859 MARRIED: In Thomaston on Thursday evening, the 16th inst at the residence of the Bride's Father, by Dr. B.L. Ross. Mr. Jon W. McDonald, Printer, to Miss Carrie L, daughter of M.H. Sandwich, Esq. DIED: In Upson County at the residence of Wm Stephens, Esq on the 12th inst, Mrs. Nancy Powell in the 67th year of her age. Court of Ordinary. Mrs. Irena R. Marcus applies for Letters of Dismission from her Administration of the estate of William E. Marcus, dec'd. ADMINISTRATOR Sale. To be sold propery of the estate of Hiram F. Smoot, dec'd library of standard law and misc books, bookcase, wardrobe, one gold watch, boxes used in the Post Office. Robert Smoot, Admn EXECTRIX SALE. 20 acres of land, lying in NE corner of Lot no 188 originally Houston, estate of Jno Barker. Alla Barker Court of Ordinary. June Term 1859 Washigton L. McFarlin, surviving Admin of estate of Thomas Howell, dec'd applies for letters of dismssion. Superior Court May Term 1959 Thomas W. Riveire, John S. Jackson, John Martin, Robert M. Jackson, Joel B. Pearce, Washington L. McFarlin, Calvin M. Mitchell, Davis T. Richardson, Sebastian C. Mauk, Duke Williams, Kindred Morgan, Wilson L. Owens, James W. Hightower, John H. Minter, Henry H. Hunt, William H. Castlen, John J. Moore, William T. Garland, Demsey Jordan, James Adams, George W. Ray, Hardy J. Wheelus, Green Ferguson. =========================== JUNE 25, 1859 FIRE. On the night of the 18th inst. at about half past eleven o'clock, the kitchen of Mrs. Holt, on Railroad Street was discovered to be on fire. The alarm being given, most of our citizens were soon the spot and by using wet blankets, etc prevented Mrs. H's dwelling and other houses from taking fire. We suggest to our citizens the propriety of a Hook and Ladder Company. The expense would be comparatively nothing when we take into consideration the amount of property that may be saved in case of fire. PAINFUL ACCIDENT. On Saturday afternoon last, by the accidental discharge of a gun which rell from the hands of a youth coming out of a store, Mr. E. Bond, President of the Manufacturer's Bank and Col Geo. Swift of Upson were painfully wounded. These gentlemen were in conversation at the store door at the moment the gun fell and exploded and the contents of two barrels were lodge in the calf of the legs of each. Mr. Bond's wounds are the most serious of the two, but we are glad to say taht on yesterday he was more comfortable. He is attned by Dr. J. Dickson Smith and Dr. Harrison. Col. Swift's is a flesh wound and not so painful. He left yesterday for his residence in Upson. (The Macon Telegraph 21 June) LETTERS OF ADMINS applied for by Jesse Stephens on the estate of Mrs. Nancy Powell, dec'd. ================== JULY 2, 1859 NEGRO DROWNED, CAUTION! We learn that a negro boy the property of Judge Worrill of Talbotton was accidentally drowned in Terry & Ragland's Mill Pon 6 miles from Talbotton, on last Saturday the 25 [June]. The boy was about 19 years old. He and several other boys were bathing when the accident occurred. EARLY COTTON BOLLS Talbot County June 18, 1859 Col Miller: I see in your paper that my neighbor, Samuel Mills, Esq has presented you some cotton blooms as an early production of June the 11th. Now I am not disposed to make light of friend Sam's cotton blooms, but truly they are quite a recommendtion to his soil, but just send you a few bolls from the plantation of J.R. Russel, Esq from blooms taht came in May in field of 50 acres. Mr. Russell is a neighbor of friend Sams' and one of the first settlers of the county, and has resided at his present location thirty years. I therefore would recommend brother Mills to ride over to Uncle Johnny's and take a look before sending further specimens. PLANTER SHOOTING AFFAIR IN BARNESVILLE June 29, 1859 Mr. Editor: Our usually quiet village was disturbed and our citizens shocked almost beyond belief last night about nine o'clock by the shooting of one Mr. Jas W. Ryan of Columbus, GA by V.M. Fambro, of this place. From what we can learn of the difficulty, it was unsought on the part of Ryan--the whole affair was commenced and carried on to a shooting point by Fambro. Mr. Ryan is a leader of the Brass band of Columbus and was in this place teaching a band. He seems to be doing very well this morning and is thought not to be in much danger, unless inflamation should take place. The ball entered his left breast just below his collar bone and is thought to be lodged in the ribs or shoulder-blade, the physician probed it about 3 inches, but could not extract the ball. Fambro has fled. OPPOSITION MEETING June 18, 1859 Citizens of Bibb County meeting to appoint Delegates to Oppostion Congressional and Gubernatorial Conventions, on motino of Lewis J. Groce, James H. R. Washington called as chair, W.S. Ballard, Secretary. Appointed committed of seven to select: L.F.W. Andrews, Robert F. ousley, Seth Cason, James v. Grier, Lewis J. Groce, H.H. Bostick and C. H. Rogers. GUBNATORIAL: J.H.R. Washington, W.R. Philips, Seth Cason, James B. Bailey, Thomas Dougherty, Thomas Bartlett, Washington Poe, James W. Myrick, Ovid G. Sparks, L.F. W. Andrews. CONGRESSIONAL; Thomas P. Stubbs, John B. Cumming, Walter S. Ballard, Lewis J. Groce, matt Hollingsworth, John T. Brown, Charles H. Rogers A METHODIST JOURNAL IN GEORGIA The Macon (GA) Citizen of the 21st instant, contains the prospectus of a new enterprise--the Southern Methodist, a weekly journal, to be devoted to news, literature, morality, temperance, religion, and the interests of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, and to be under the editorial management of Rev. Jas Stewart, D.D. assisted by an experienced corps of Southern writers. TAKE NOTICE The public are hereby notified not to purchase or trade for a NOTE for $800 payable to Simon Gurkenheimer and due the first of Jan 1860 and signed by me as the consideration for said note has failed Isaac Cheney CARRIAGE SHOP Manufacture all kinds of Buggies, Jersey and Hack Wagons, Rockaway, etc to order. He offers for sale at the shop on orders twice every week from Macon. James Carruthers MARRIED On Tuesday evening 21 ult at the residence fo Charles Findley, Esq by G.B. Rollins, Mr. F.J. Hinchliff of Talbot County and Miss mary Frances Findley of Meriwether County, GA ======================= JULY 16, 1959 WEBB HOUSE Thomaston Ga Completed extensive improvements to his already large residence in Thomaston and proposed to receive and accommodate permanent boarders and transient travellers. John. N. WEBB CARROLLTON MASONIC INSTITUTE The Exercises of the Carrollton Masonice Institute, under the Superintendence of Pres J.K. Leak, will be resumed on the first Wednesday in August next. The Institution is in a more flourishing condition than it has ever been, numbering about 120 pupils. We learn that the facilities for learning Music and the Modern Languages are not excelled by any similar Institution in the south. DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION The Convention to nominate a candidate for Congress in this District assembled in Macon on Tuesday last, and nominated Col A.M. Speer. No platform was adopted. The people would like to know if Col Speer, like James A. Nisbet thinks Stephen Arnold Douglas "the only man who can beat the Republicans in 1860". THOMAS HARDEMAN Before the citizens of the Third District, comes as a candidate for Congressional honors. TRIP TO FORSYTH AND MACON Col Miller: In the company with delegates from Talbot, Harrris and Upson, I took the cars of the Thomaston & Barnesville Railroad at Thomaston on the 5th to attend the Convention of the Opposition Party which assembled in Forsyth to nominate a suitable person. In Barnesville....dined with the Proprietor of the Hotel there, Gideon Barnes, Esq from whom the place derives its name. This is a small but neat town. It has a supply of Mechanics, Merchants, Druggists, Grocers and professional men. About half past two p.m. we took the train of the Macon & Western Road for Forsyth, where we soon arrived. Our compnay, which now numbered about 20, stopped at King's Hotel....Forsyth is a place of considerable business...Hon.R.P. Tripee, Jude Cabaniss, Col Cincinnatus Parker, and Col A.d. Hammon, Solicitor General elect of this Circuit...it has good schools and a newspaper -- the Educational Journal....Convention assembled at 10 a.m at Courthouse...address of Col L.T. Doyal, Spalding, President of Convention. Adopted resolutions of the Opposition Party...that the monstous proposition of James Buchanan to unite in himself the power to originate and carry on war ... the Democratic pary in Milledgeville had endorsed the slavery policy of J. Buchannan. Convention on 3rd ballot nominated Capt Thomas Hardeman, Bibb County, as candidate of the party for Congress HICKORY NUT VOLUNTEER COMPANY. A large number of citizens assembled in the Courth House to consider the propriety of trying to organize a Volunteer Military Company. On motion Irby H. Trayler, Esq. called to chair and Wm. G. Horsley- Secretary. Col G. A. Miller addressed the meeting. On motion, W.G. Horsley, Thomas S. Sharman, G.A. Miller, W.W. Hartsfield and Dr. E.A. Flewellen were appointed a committee to procure volunteers. Chairman of meeting [Irby H. Trayler] was made chairman of said committee. LETTER recommend Maj Washington Hartsfield as Legislator consideration. JOSEPH E. BROWN'S CLAIMS Opposition to his paying over $36,000 per month as the earnings of the State Road, which after all is only about 1/4 what the Central Road is now paying on its investment. The supply of wood which Gov. Johnson's administration had accummulated along the road is nearly exhausted. Gov Brown expects to "beat by 30,000 votes"."$40,000 is his watch word and his battle cry. President of the Central Railroad, Mr. Culer, makes that Road pay 16 per cent compared to Gov. Brown's State Road paying 4 per cent. ============ JULY 23 SATURDAY 1859 STATE OPPOSITION CONVENTION July 20, Wednesday, 1859 Motion by J.R. Sneed, Chatham for Zachariah H. Clarke, Esq, Oglethorpe, called to chair. Motion by J.J. Abercrombie, Muscogee, T.G. Holt, Jr., Bibb, T.B. Cabaniss, Monroe, to act as Secretaries: Roll call of counties: BIBB - J.H.R. Washington, O.G. Sparks, W.R. Phillips,J.B. Bailey, D.W. Hammond, LFW Andrews, Thos J. Bartlett, Jas Myrick, Thos Doughtery, W.H. Cason; BURKE - Dr. LJ Applewhite, E. Byrd; BUTTS - Alexander Jolly; CASS - J.P. Hambleton (proxy); CATOOSA - J.H. Grant (proxy); CHATHAM - J.R. Sneed; CHATTAHOOCHEE - John M. Sapp, D.C. Cody; CLARK - T.W. Walker; CLAY - Wm H. Shaw, John Edge; CLAYTON - J.B. Key; COBB - B.A. Grist; COWETA - W.f. Wright, J.R. Tolbert, G.B. Dennis, T.S. Martin; CRAWFORD - R. Parham, J.M. Danielly; DECATUR - M.P. Glass; DEKALB - B. f. Chamberlain, O Willingham, S.F. Alexander; DOUBHTERY - Lott Warren, H. Morgan, W.R. Smith, LDP Warren, G.J. Wright; EARLY - J.T. Crawford; ELBERT - UO Tate, R. Eberheart; EMANUEL - J.B. Prescott, J.H. Sherrod, W.J. Tucker, J.A. phillips, Jno B. Higden; FLOYD - JH McClung, JWP Ware, JG McNair, DF Booton, M Dwinnel, DB Hamilton, JW Turner, Jno H Walker; FULTON - A.w. Stone, OH Jones, JP Hambleton, C.R. Hanleiter, NJ Hammond, CA Whaley; GREENE - R.L. McWhorter; GORDON - J.D. Ingle; GWINNETT, S.J. Winn, J.C. Eunlap; HANCOCK - D.W. Lewis, E. Cain, J.N. Pinston, TJ Smith JOEL MATTHEWS announces he will declinae a re-election to office of Clerk of Superior Court...after 32 years residence and 20 years of service in various county offices. MOUNT VERNON ACADEMY Examination and Exhibition at Mount Vernon Academy Friday 1st, was the day of examination of the above named Academy. The students honorably acquitted themselves and reflected credit on their teacher, Mr. James K. Perdue; he has had several years experience in teaching and those who have heard his students examined can testify to his capacity as a teacher. I do not recollect ever hearing anything more interesting and pleasing from the little folk than a dialogue performed by a large class of them; and his advanced classes evinced satisfactory evidence of a thorough knowledge of various branches pursued by them. A barbecue was given by the patron's, with a great many other nice things for the large audience assembled on the occasion. The well loaded table stood beneath the far spreading branches of the mast oak..... The Misses Lyon and Hightower were the performers during the day at night they were joined by the string band from Barnesville, and also Misses Tyler and Pringle of the same place, who added greatly to the amusement and entertainment of all present... An address was delivered by John White on the subject of "Human Progress" which did honor to the youthful orator. The closing scene was the awarding of prizes to the best speakers and the best writer in composition; the latter was decided by the teacher in favor of M.C.I. Crawford, and the former by a committee. In the first class of speakers, Charlie White took the prize and in the second Joel T. Willis. This Academy is now in a very flourishing condition, and the zealous patrons will no doubt make great exertions to increase its facilities for learning and usefulness. If we would have our children grow up intelligent and well informed, we must support schools and newspapers. VISITOR HOMICIDE On Monday last, at the Flint River Factory in this county, a difficulty occurred between a man named John Campbell and one John Jones. Jones seized a cotton roller and struck Campbell over the head and fractured his skull so badly that we learn the latter died on Thursday evening. Jones has escaped, but the officers are close on his tracks. CORRECTION - next week's paper. Campbell still lives and will probably recover LARGE WATERMELON We received a watermelon this week weighing 23 pounds, accompanied with the following note. We can tell the kind giver that for fear of serious consequences in relation to such tempting fruit, we handed over the gift to a party of ladies to be disposed of "according to law". Col Miller: By the politeness of Mr. Collier I send you a watermelon. Be particular, Col -- you don't often get such watermelons as this in the town of Thomaston! Commence by taking small mouthfuls and as your appetite increases take larger ones. This one is only a small sample of my watermelons. So much Col, for having river land. D. Womble FINE GRAPES On Tuesday last we accompanied Edward Trayler, Esq to his residence a few miles from town, to inspect perhaps the largest and most prolific grape vine in the State. This vine is the produce of a single cutting of the common wild, Summer Grape, planted nine years ago and now yields a sufficiency of grapes and wine to supply the wants of Mr. Trayler's family and the guests that may visit his hospitable mansion. The wine resembles in flavor the best Madeira. Mr. Traylor attributes the exceeding fertility and luxuriance of this vine to the continued proximity of an "ash hopper" to the spot where the original cutting was planted. We noticed it was remarkably free from the ravages of worms and insects. REMARKABLE ESCAPE Last Tuesday Mrs. Tyus, wife of Mr. A. J. Tyus, who lives 3 miles from Thomaston, sent a negro girl about nine years old (the nurse of Mrs. Tyus' infant) to a well nearby on business. The girl, it is supposed, placed the infant carelessly on the top of the well near the aperture for the descent and ascent of the bucket. A moment after, the child tumbled over and fell through the hole to the bottom of the well---a distance fo thirty feet. The girl immediately gave the alarm when a negro man at once descended and brought up the infant and restored it once more to the arms of its mother. Strange to tell, the child escaped unhurt with the exception of a slight cut on its face. SPECIAL NOTICES To the Honorable Inferior Court of Upson: We the proprietors of the Flint River Factory, beg to offer to your honorable body our following petition: That the factory is a great public convenience, furnishing employment to a number of families who would otherwise be out of employment, or out of the County; that it is no inconsiderable market for the neighborhood in cotton, grain, pork, beef, poultry, wood etc and hence has enhanced the price of Lands, etc. to its most distant neighborhood are facts most cheerfully admitted by all. The whole public then has been benefitted by an increased amount of taxes, the taxes of the Factory, help, increased value of lands, etc. But we have a Public Bridge to keep up at our own private expense. This bridge is a great convenience to the neighborhood and to the County -- is used more probably than any bridge in the neighborhood; yet we have to keep it up. Now, then, your Honors, we wish you to right us in this matter,and put this Bridge upon the county or exempt us from taxation. The Bridge needs immediate attention, and we therefore suggest to your Honors, the prpriety of letting out the contract for a new one immediately. John R. Respass, Geo P. Swift, Jas C. Respass, Wm T. Respass JULY 30, 1859 Vol 1 #37 OAK GROVE ACADEMY Read the advertisement of J.L. Barker. We are pleased to learn that the Oak Grove Academy is in a flourishing condition, and that Mr. Barker's attention industry, education based on common sense and modest deportment has given general satisfaction to the patrons of the Academy. $500 and $1,000 Notice the advertisement of John A. Cameron, and you will see that the reward offered for the apprehension and delivery of Henry C. Worthy is changed from $300 to $500 and $1,000. FIRST BOLL OF COTTON J.R. Russell, Esq of Talbot county sends us a perfect boll of open cottne, the first we have seen this season. It was taken from the stalk July 20th. Him him again "Uncle Johnny!" LARGE CUCUMBER J.M. Hickman, Esq whose residence is seven miles South of this place has presented us with a cucumber grown this season whose weight is four pounds. If any one can beat this, they can talk it out, or forever hold their peace. NEW COACH We are pleased to see that Isaac Cheney, Esq, the Proprietor of the Chalybeate Springs, in Meriwether county, has recently commenced running a splendid new Coach from this place to the Springs. Mr. Cheney spares no expense and trouble to provide pleasant ways for visitors to reach the Springs... "THE HICKORY NUT" We are indebted to Maj Wm A Cobb for a copy of the "Hickory Nut" published here 26 years ago. A quarter of a century is of little account in the life of nations, but it makes sad havoc with the affairs and especially with the politics of men. The copy bears date April 23, 1834. VOLUNTEER MILITARY COMPANY Saturday July 23rd 1859 On motion of Dr. T.O. Heard, Col G. A. Miller, was called to the Chair, and Louis Hamburger acted as Secretary. On motion the company proceeded to elect some of the officers by ballot, which resulted as follows: Gen Thomas Beall, Captain; Col Wm G. Horsley, 1st lieut; Dr. T.O. Heard, 2nd lieut; A.C. Rogers, Orderly Sergeant; A.S. Brooks, Ensign; Louis Hamburger, Secretary- Treasurer. On motion the company adjourned until next Saturday at 2 o'clock p.m. MARRIED In Thomaston, GA on the 27th inst [July 1859] by Jas Shuprine, JP, Mr. Willis D. Shepherd to Miss Angeline Tucker. $500 Reward! The above reward will be given for the apprehension and delivery if within the limiots or $1,000 if out of the State, to the Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Upson County of HENRY C. WORTHY who stands charged with committing a homicide on Dr. Wm L. Nelson in Upson Co on the 4th July. [1859]. Worthy is about 6 ft high, very straight and moderately sized person and weighs about 140 or 150 pounds. His eyes are of a dark, piercing, wild grey color, and dark heavy eyebrows. He once had a heavy coat of black hair, which has much fallen out, and it now looks dead and redish. When in liquor he is quarrelsome; when sober is peaceable and gentlemanly in deportment. His complexion is browned by the sun and on the hwol ehe is a fine looking man. He is about 25 yrs old. John A. Cameron Pleasant Hill, Talbot County NOTICE. Two months after date application will be made to the Court of Ordinary of Upson county for leave to sell the real estate of David H. Starling, dec'd consisting in part of wild lands. Jno. W. Starling, Adm NOTE:David H. (1807-1881) and John Grigg Starling, Jr. (1805-1852) were brothers, sons of John Grigg Starling, Sr. Both David and John had sons named John W. Starling. However, this one would be John Wilson Starling, son of David. John G. Starling's son, John W. Starling, evidently died fairly young. Mike Day day317@charter.net POSTPONED SHERIFF SALE. On the first Tuesday in Sept [1859] will be sold one unfinished house, near Brroks and Byrons' Mills,. Said house levied on as the property of L.J. Price and D. Bigelow, makers and Asa W. Byron, endorser. Abmer Abercrombie, Sheriff =============================== AUGUST 6, 1859 Vol 1 #38 TAX RETURNS OF UPSON COUNTY No of polls, 924; No of professions, 27; Free Negros 2; No acres of land 229,746; no of slaves, 4,982; Capital in Manufactories $170,410, value of land $1,390,415; Town property $114,450; Slaves $3,435,347; Money and solvent debts $983,301; Merchandise $92,426; Furniture, $19,491; aggregate value of Taxable property $6,502, 890; average value of slaves $690. SAD AND FATAL ACCIDENT Mr. John Polhill, a very estimable young gentleman of this city, employed in the survey of the Macon and Brunswick Railroad, was fatally injured last week, while in discharge of his duties, by the falling of a tree which struck him on the helad. He was brought to this city and died at the residence of his brother, B.M. Polhill, Esq a few hours after. Macon Telegraph July 19, 1859 AUGUST 13, 1859 Vol 1 #39 TALBOT YOUNG GENTLEMEN AND CHALYBEATE SPRINGS A meeting of the Young men of Talbotton being called today, a large number assembled at the appointed hour. The meeting was organized by calling Jas H. Weeks to the Chair and the appointment of James Gardner as Secretary. The Chairman, after reading the communication from Chalybeate Springs, which appeared in the late issue of the Daily Enquirer.... In response to: that but one thing is lacking at the Chalybeate Springs, to make life sparkling and spicey," namely a greater supply of young gentlemen.... Send these delegates: A.P. Wimblery, J.W. Robbins, John H. Swearingen, M.w. Harvey, Augustus Little, R.L. Worril, Geo W. Stallings, T.B. Daniel, E.L. Callier.... COUNTY NOMINATIONS In Fulton, the Brown Democracy have nominated Col John Collier for Senator and Edw M. Taliaferro for Representative. The Democrats of Taylor have nominated Wm S. Wallace for Senator and J.C. McCants for Representative. In Talbot, the Opposition hve nominated Judge Josiah Matthews for the Senate and Johna B. McCrary and Thoms Lunsden for the House. DIED At the residence of his father, David Bryan, Esq in Talbot county on Saturday last, the 6th inst, Cadet Preston Bryan. Young Bryan was recently promoted to a Lieutenancy at the Marietta Military School. He was posses of an excellent mind, and a noble, kind disposition. He leaves an aged father and mother, brothers and sisters and numerous friends to mourn his early death and lament the loss of so much budding usefulness. May his spirit awake to life and immortality when the reveille beats at the resurrection morn. COURT OF ORDINARY, UPSON COUNTY Aug term 1859 Whereas William Arnold applies for letters of dismission from the guardianship of the person and property of Martha J. Smith, Caroline S. Smith, and Georgia Ann Smith, orphans of James O. Smith deceased. Whereas the estate of Dr. Thomas Holloway, late of said County deceased, is unrepresented in law, no person having applied for the administration thereof. Administrator's Sale. Will be sold on the first Tues of Oct next at the Courthouse in Thomaston, 127 acres of land in the 10th dist, formerly Monroe, now Upson, number not known) being the real estate of Hubbard Reynolds, late of said county of Upson deceased. J.M. Fleming, Adm [possibly Hubert H. 44 in 1850 census with wife Zilla] NOTICE. All persons having demans against William Jimmerson, late of said county deceased, are hereby notified to present them properly attested to me within the prescribed time...John Jimmerson, Exr Aug 6, 1859 ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE. Will be sold at the Courthouse in Thomaston, 1st Tues October, a negro woman by name of Mary, belonging to estate of Mrs. Rutha Black, late of said county deceased- -to be sold for benefit of heirs. Miles R. Meadows Admin. Aug 6, 1859 [2nd wife of Richardson Black, fomerly Mrs. Rutha Meadows] [Will in Tallapoosa County, AL. names daughter: Martha (wife of Stephen D. Lewis), Priscilla Fitzpatrick, Aley (wife of Thomas B. Stubbs; sons - Miles R. Meadows, Edward S. Meadows, Faitha Black. Dated Feb 12, 1857 Recorded Mar 7, 1859] August 20, 1859 Vol 1 #40 THOMASTON AND BARNESVILLE AND MUSCOGEE RAILROAD CONNECTION Important meeting to be held 1st Tuesday in September. MARRIED In Thomaston on the 16th inst by the Rev. Abel Ansley, Mr. T. Eugene Sullivan to Miss E.V. Shruptrine of this place. EXECUTOR'S SALE Sold on 1st Tues of Oct, Thomaston, 250 acres of land in the 16th Dist formerly Houston, now Upson LL50 and 51 being real estate of James Gibson, Jr. Deceased sold for the benefit of heirs. James Trice Exr. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE Will be sold at the late residence of William Jimmerson, deceased, on Thursday 25th Sept, perishable property of said deceased, consisting of cattle, hogs, household and kitchen furniture, plantation tools etc. John Jimmerson, Admr AUGUST 27,1859 VOL 1 #41 FATAL ACCIDENT We are pained to learn that Mr. J.L.T. Doyal, son of Col Leonard T. Doyal of this city, while out hunting on Tuesday last, slipped from a fence and stricking the hammer of his gun, it exploded, putting the entire charge in his side and killing him within five minutes. Mr. Doyal was an estimable youn man, universally respected by all who knew him. He leaves a young wife (the daughter of Mr. Charles Dupree of this county), a father and numerous relatives and friends, to mourn his untimely decease. Jay He who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb, console them under this sore affliction. Independent South, 18th FREE BARBECUE We are authorized to say that there will be a free barbecue given at the Thundering Springs on Tuesday 13 Sept, at which time the opposition candidate for Congress, in this District, Col Thos Hardeman willa ddress his fellow citizens. NOTICE Two months after date application will be made to the Honorable Court of Ordinary of Upson County, for leave to sell the lands and Negroes belonging to the Estate of Joshua H. Riggins, late of said county of Upson, deceased. James Riggins, Britain W. Riggins, Admin Two months after date, application made to sell Negroes belonging to the Estate of Lizzie E. Gardner, late of Baldwin County deceased. Thomas S. Sharm, Admr. Lovett Persons applies for Letters of Administration on the Estate of Mrs. Diana Persons, late of county deceased. NOTE: Diana Persons is listed in 1850 Census and also in membership of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church - Yatesville SEPTEMBER 3, 1859 Vol 1 - #42 MARRIED In Griffin Ga on the 28th inst, by John B. Pilsbury, Esq, Mr. James Maulden of Upson County and Miss Jane Mealer, of the former place. OBITUARY Departed this life in Upson County, on the 26th day of August, Mrs. Frances, consort of Mathias Mauk aged seventy-four years eight months and eleven days. NOTE: 1830 census - Upson 1850 census Mathias (Jackson) Mauk 72 Farmer born in VA Francis 65 born in NC Louisa 32 Sebastian C. 22 Mary T. 15 Daniel 7 Anyann 6 NEW COTTON HUZZA FOR TALBOT The two first bales of new cotton in our market were sold here Monday last to Judge Bethel at 12 1-4--quality strict middling; Weight 562 and 510. The cotton was grown on the plantation of our friend J.R. Russell, Esq of Talbot County. NEW ADVERTISEMENT Sixty days application made to sell Negroes belonging to the estate of Mrs. Nancy Powell, late of said county deceased. Jesse Stephens, dec'd Sixty days application made to sell all the undivided Negroes and real estate belonging to the estate of Mr. George Powell, late of said county deceased. Jesse Stephens, dec'd The legatees under the will of James Walker, deceased, are hereby notified that I am ready to pay over their legacies under said will. N.F. Walker, Exr. NOTICE OF COPARTNERSHIP Notice is hereby given that Wm D. Woodson and Thos J. Redding, have formed a copartnership under the name and style of Woodson & Redding and will do a general Merchandise business at the old stand of Woodson & Bowrie. SHERIFF'S SALE Will be sold at Courth House Door, October, the undivided halves of lots LL120, 154 in 15th Dis all levied on as the property of Levid D. Dickinson to satisfy a morgage fi fa issued from the Superior Court of Uposn in favor of Allison Spier vs Levi D. Dickenson. Also at same time, one lL 126 in 15th Dis levied on as the property of Stanmore B. Pitts to satisfy a fif a issued from the Justice Court of the 537 Dist GM in favor of Obediah Ward vs Stanmore B. Pitts. Levy made and returned ot me by William Jimmerson, Bailiff. Abner Abercrombie, Sheriff At the same time, 3 negroes to wit: a boy named Jim, about 12 years, dark complexion, a girl named Emma of yellow complexion about 8 years, a man named Allen of dark complexion about 30 years. Also the house and lot where Charles W. Moore now lives near the town of Thomaston, on the road leading there from to the double bridges, between the residence of Mathew Ingram and G.L.F. Birdsong, containing 26 acres. Also 33 acres lying norht of the residence of GLF Birdsong, and east of the residence of ThosS. Sharman, said lands being parts of LL226,227,250 lying in the 10th D.; all of which is levied on the property of Charles W. moore, to satisfy fifa issued by the Inferior Court in favor of Woodson & Bowdre and others against Charles W. Moore. NOTE: 1850 Census Charles W. Moore 40 Saddler Ann T. 45 or 14 ? Charles J. 13 Fran T 9 Margret 7 SEPTEMBER 10, 1859 Vol 1 #43 REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS (From Washington Constitution Aug 18, 1859) A few days since we published the names and ages of such revolutionary soldiers as were living and pensioners on the roll of the State of Georgia, and now give such leading incidents connected with their services as posses any interest. MICAJAH BROOKS, Sr. born in Chatham County, North Carolina. As an orphan boy was bound out to a widow. At the age of 14 years, while on an errand to Ransom's Mills, met with and was influenced to accompany twenty to thirty others, then on their way to Wilkes, now Warren County, Georgia. Was actively employed as a scout against the Tories, and on one occasion a body of 700 or 800 Tories was discovered. Although a much larger force, they were pursued and under cover of the night attacked by Col Elijah Clark and defeated at the junction of Kettle Creek and Little Rivers. He was also in South Carolina under General Greene; with Gen Picken's in his march through the Cherokee country, to and down the Tennessee river. At the siege of Augusta, then in possession of the British, commanded by Gen Greeson saw that officer shot in a balcony by Jas Alexander, a whig in disguise. He also states that when August a surrendered the British left the Tories in the hands of the whigs and were slaughtered by them without mercy. NOTES: 10. MICAJAH3 BROOKS (JOHN2, JOHN1) was born December 25, 1761 in Chatham County, N.C., and died June 15, 1850 in Paulding Co., Ga.. He married (1) MARY HUNTER Abt. 1785 in Chatham Co., NC, daughter of ELISHA HUNTER and MARGARET STUTE. She was born in poss. Chatham Co., N.C., and died Bef. 1839 in Ga.. He married (2) MARGARET T. CARTER June 27, 1839 in Paulding Co., Ga.. She was born 1809 in She was allowed a pension while living in Polk Co., Ga.. http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/a/l/Teresa-J-Faloon/GENE7087-0003.html?Welcome=1038001540 JOHN MCMILLION entered the service in 1777 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia and immediately marched to Guilford, North Carolina after the Tories. In 1781, under Gen Greene, was wounded in an engagement with the enemy at Guilford Court House commanded by Lord Cornwallis, and followed in pursuit of him almost to Wilmington; also at a subsequent period Lord C. and his forces in Virginia. NOTE: (1835 pension records) JOHN McMILLION ELBERT COUNTY PRIVATE VIRGINIA MILITIA $46.66 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE $139.98 AMOUNT RECEIVED SEPTEMBER 13, 1833 PENSION STARTED AGE 73 John Hames, Sr. born in Mecklenburg, VA entered the service in 1776, in Union District, S.C. was in several skirmishes and engagements with the Indians in Cherokee country -- at Blackstock, when General Sumpter was wounded in the shoulder by a bullet; at the siege of Fort Granby: at the battle of Entaw Springs under General Greene, at the Cowpens when Tarleton was defeated; under Gen Greene at Cambridge or Ninety-Six--leading a very active life, well suited to his roving and audactious disposition. Colonel Henderson was severely wounded at Eutaw Springs and Hames carried him on his back from the field to the camp. When on a scouting expedition, under C.J. Brandon of N.C. fell in with Gen Marion with his troops near Granby; unitedly followed and defeated a large body of Tories camped on the Pedee River, pursuing them down Broad River, which was to be crossed by a bridge. Previous to passing over, General Marion ordered the soldiers to spread their blankets on the bridge in order to prevent the Tories (who were supposed to be near) from hearing the tread of the horses. Before all had passed over, the Tories commenced an attack, but were repulsed, leaving behind several prisoners. NOTES: John Hames, the son of Charles and Catherine Krugg Hames, was born 29 Apr 1764 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia and died 9 Oct 1860 in Murray County, Georgia. He married 1. Charity Jasper abt 1781 in Union County, South Carolina, the daugther of John and Mary Herndon Jasper and 2. Martha Pearce 17 Aug 1826 in Hall County, Georgia. John was living with his son Thomas Henry when he died, in 1911 he was reburied in the National Military Cemetery at Marietta, Georgia. His grave is located in Section D, gravestone #10390, with his name, John Hames, Sr., S.C. on it. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/6370/hames.html ================================ CENSUS RETURNS OF UPSON COUNTY We have been politely furnished by Dr. Green Ferguson, the following official return of the Census of Upson County. Number of families 947 Males (6-16) 717 Males under 6 538 Males over 16 1284 Females (6-16) 695 Females under 6 524 Females over 16 1371 Deaf and dumb - Lunatics 3 Idiots 4 Total White Population 5133 Whole number of slaves 5035 Free persons of color 4 Total 10172 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 1859 Vol 1 #45 ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE Clinton, Jones County 130 acres adjoining the lands of Dr. Holland and Clarke Butler, Also will be sold in Thomaston, 4 negros viz a woman 30 yrs and child 4 yrs; a woamn 47; man 70 -- all dark complexion. Also at the same time and place, bed sted, bd and clothing, one trunk, one chest being the estate of Mrs. Ann Middlebrooks, late of Upson Co deceased. James M. Middlebrooks, Admr. UPSON WARM SPRINGS FOR SALE I offer for sale the Upson Warm Springs, situated 6 miles west of Thomaston at the foot of the pine mountain in a high and healthy region. Thre is a good new Hotel and out houses attached to the Springs and two of the best bathing houses in the State --one for ladies and one for gentlemen. Attached to the establishment is a lot of pine land containing 202.5 acres and an excellent saw mill on a never failing stream. My only reason for wishing to sell, is that I am not able to keep up such an establishment as it ought to be done. A.P. Jackson NEW ORLEANS CIRCUS Gaul Excelsior Band drawn by Forty Horses Admission 50 cents, children under 10 and servants 25 cents All under one tent! Forsyth Monday Sept 26; Barnesville Tuesday 27th; Thomaston Wed 28th October 1, 1859 Vol 1 #46 Last paper before coming Election! MARRIED On the 19th inst by the Rev. Wm C. Wilkes, President of Monroe Female University Col Leonard T. Doyal of Griffin and Mrs. Bettie BAttle of Monroe County. DIED In this place on the 27th ult, Lemuel Jacobs, Esq in the 56 year of his age, leaving a bereaved widow and seven children to mourn thier loss. Mr. Jacobs was a native of Alexandria Virginia. He was much respected here as a quiet, intelligent and good citizen. His afflictions here are past--May God protect the widow and the fatherless NOTE: Justice of Peace 1847 OBITUARY Mrs. Achsah A. Andrews, wife of James Andrews, and daughter of the late Capt Holloway, died in Upson County July 29 in the 37th year of her age. She had been a member of the Methodist Church for 22 years. From the time of her conversion until the close of her life, she had been distinguished for her uniform piety. In the relations of daughter, wife, mother, and mistress, religion was the controlling element of all her movements. Hers was no fitful piety, which today shines forth with the brillancy of the metoer and tomorrow all is dark and forbidding to the eye of the beholder. Retiring in nature she was uniformly calm in the felt presence and power of God. But the closing scene, full of hope and exultant joy, can never be described. Her last hour upon earth was one of glorious trimph. Addressing her husband she said, "I have tried to cheer and inspire you with the hope of my recovery. But I can do so no longer. The hour for my departure has come, but I am ready. Bring my children that they may receive a mother's blessing. My servants, farewell. My husband, farewll. Meet me in heaven". And with a shout of trimph, she passed away from earth, to join the angel throng in heaven. NOTE: daughter of Katherin Frances Andrews and Sinclair Holloway. 1850 Census James Andrews 31 Achsah 27 William E 10 James A 8 Frances 5 Virginia 3 Thomas 1/12 UPSON SHERIFF'S SALE To be sold 1st Tues November, one house and lot noth of the railroad depot and west of the railroad, now occupie by Robert Smoot as a residence, also one house and lot occupied by Phillip Ballard east of the railroad adjoining lot of Thomas Cauthorn and Daniel Beall, also the store house and lot in the North East Square of Thomaston occupied by Jeptha F. Walker Jr all levied on as the property of Thomas L. Walker to satisfy four fi fa from Upson Inferior Court in favor of Horse, Auteu & Co, E.B. Stoddard, John Ashurst and Edwin Bates & Co. all against Thomas L. Walker. Abner Abercrombie. Sheriff Sixty days after date application will be made to the Court of Ordinary of Upson County for leave to sell the Negroes belonging to the estate of Mrs. Nancy Powell, late of said county deceased. Jesse Stephens, Admr Two months after date application will be made to the Court of Ordinary for leave to sell the land belonging to the Estate of James Walker, deceased. N.F. Walker, EX Whereon J. Leroy Trayler, applies to me for letters of administration on the Estate of William J. Trayler, late of said county deceased. All claims should be filed. Wm A Cobb, Ordinary Whereas William C. Andrews applies for letters of administion Estate of Thomas W. Reviere, late of county dec'd. All claims should be filed. Wm A Cobb, Ordinary Whereas James Andrews applies for letters of administration de bonis non on Estate of Davenport Evans, late of county dec'd. All claims should be filed. Wm A Cobb, Ordinary Note: Davenport Evans was a practicing Attorny in Upson County from approx. 1825-1840. October 8, 1859 Vol 1 #47 DEATH OF JUDGE POWERS We deeply regret to announce the decease of Hon A.P. Powers, at his residence in Vineville, on Sunday morning last 4 o'clock. The sad event has taken the whole community by surprise, for although Judge Powers had been very ill for more than a week, he was generally understood to be past the crisis of his disorder and in a fair way to recovery. His body was interred at Rose Hill Cemetery Monday morning attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. As a citizen, lawyer, scholar and jurist, Judge Powers enjoyed a position in Middle Georgia which will enlist her ablest pens in honor to his memory. To them we leave a duty which we could not adequately perform. Notice: For the want of money, I am induced to offer my Storve house for sale. It is now occupied by A. Worrill & Co also the Pilot Office is upstairs and other smaller rooms suitable for Lawyers, Doctors, or bedrooms. Just examine the house and see old Wash. Wash Hartsfield Notice. There will be an election held at Thomaston and the different Precincts in Upson County on Tuesday, the 8th day of November next for two Justices of the Inferior Court for said county to fill the vacancies of Wm D. Woodson, resigned, and Thomas W. Reviere deceased. A.G. Fambro, James Trice, Eustace H. Reeves, Justt Inf'r Court Oct 15, 1859 #48 $10 Reward Ten dollars will be paid for the safe deliver of my Negro man, Peter to me, who has been harbored out the past month by some person. A.L. Acree M.D. Bellevue, Talbot Co. Adminst Sale. One wardrobe, one gold watch and a library of law and misc books as the property of Hiram F. Smoot, dec'd for the benefit of creditors. Robert Smoot Admin Two months after date of application, leave to sell the negroes belonging to the estate of Mrs. Diana Persons, late of said county. Lovett Persons Note: member of New Hope Baptist Church, Yatesville October 22, 1859 #49 CRAWFORD SUPERIOR COURT Remarks of Judge Henry G. Lamar, on deliverying the Sentence of the law upon James Revel convicted of Murder, and a verdict of Guilty pronounced by the court. ...The record of your trial presented by able, zealous and eloquent counsel to the Supreme Court has by thenm been reviewed and their judgement in affirming my own, leaves me less distrust as to the legality and justice of this hours' proceeding. Your almost miraculous recapture after your escape from Jail must now force you to the conviction of how little hope there lies between you and the grave; your life is indeed short.... The Hon. Court then sentenced Revel to be executed on Friday, 21s inst. Macon Telegraph 18th, inst. STATE FAIR We are authorized to say that persons who visit the State Fair on the 24th inst will be conveyed over the Thomaston & Barnesville R.R. at half price. The next Georgia State Fair will commence in Atlanta on the 24th and continue to the 28th. Messrs. Vining and Sullivan We call the special attention of our readers, to the new advertisment of Messrs. Vining & Sullivan. These young gentlemen have just commenced business on their own account, and if politeness, liberality, integrity and intelligence can command success, they certainly deserve and will receive a large patronage. Give them a call and if polite attention, fashional goods and low prices are inducements to purchase, we know you will not quit their Store without a trade satisfactory to all parties. NOTE: (Successors to Dr. Thompson occupying same location) $100 Reward Escaped from Custody on the night of the 17th inst a negro man slave by the name of Jack. Said negro being of dark complexion about six feet high, heavy build, weighing about 185 pounds, about 24-25 years of age. Property of Robert H. Howell of Arkansas, but was in possession of Stephen D. Kendrick, at the time I arrested him, by virtue of a warrant charging said boy Jack with having committed the crime of Rape. I will give the above reward for the apprehension and safe keeping os said boy, so that I can get him. Eleazar Stephens, L.C. Oct 29, 1859 #50 Conviction of Choice. Wm A. Choice, charged with the murder of Calvin Webb, in December last, has been tried and found guilty, and sentence by Judge Bull, to be hung on the 20th of December next. Letter from Washington City, D.C. October 20th, 1859 Col Miller: Washington for a few days past has been the scene of much excitement and wild speculation. Some of the citizens have been terribly frightened at the news of the insurrection on the 17th at Harper's Ferry. Some old women went so far as to declare that the city would be captured by the Negroes. In consequence thereof, the city was put under defense. The police were busy all Monday night, searching the darkies, as they would come in from the country. To give an idea how closely they were inspected, one old Sambo who thought he had been hauled over enough,while being felt of by a watcheman, said, "see look here massa, no use to search dis nigger, I's been suspected free times dis night". He was cautioned to get home immediately forthwith, if not sooner. The cause of the disturbance appears to be, that a certain Brown so notorious in Kansas some months since, instigated some negroes to rise and throw off the yoke of slavery. He was aided by a gang of Abolitionits. It was thought that he intended to commit robbery. The insurrection was soon suppressed by companies of artillery from various points, which ended with the loss of more than twenty lives. Fortunate however, there were about fifteen of the above named party killed by the Marines from Headquarters at Washington. The rest were taken, except several that escaped with slaves, and probably after their trial, that is (those that were made prisoners) they will have the pleasure of seeing themselves hung by a rope, kicking at the firma terra of the Unites States. The most interesting event in the city of Washington, took place on Sabbath last. It was the dedication of St. Aloysius Church by the distinguished Archbishop Hughes. The catherdral is a massive structure. The inside is finished off in the highest style of art. The paintings are very gorgeous and picturesque. It is not yet quite completed on the outside. It will doubtless be one of the finest buildings in Washingto. It is thought there were not less than 5,000 persons in attendance at the didication. Among those present were President Buchanan, Miss Lane, Lord Lyons and many other noted personages. The brilliant trageday -- the Toodles came off at the Washington Theater last night. It was finely acted by Mrs. Burton. Everything begins to put on a lively appearance. As the session of Congress draws near, the city will be more enlivened every day. Yours respectfully, J.B.G. Some Pumpkis in Talbot Co Georgia Dear Sir: I was today presented with a pumpkin by our Merchant Mr. James A Hanson which weighed 63 pounds, the vine has 4 more on it supposed to weigh as much and 5 of smaller dimentiosn; 10 in all. Any in Upson County to beat this? Respectfully, S.T. Viele, M.M. Lost! $10 Reward Lost by the subscriber a short time ago, a small calf skin Pocket Book containing $81 and a note of hand on A.S. Brooks, for $21.35 due 1st day of March last, payable to James Blaxton or bearer. The Bills as well as recollected are two $20, one on the Bank of Columbus, three $10 on the Bank of Middle Georgia, two $5 one on the Bank of Savannah. J.F. Walker CAUTION. All persons are hereby cautioned against trading for a note made by me for $850.00 payable to Jabez Gilbert or bearer, datedon or about 15th Oct 1859, and due 25th Dec 1860 as I am determined not to pay the same. John W. Page. NOTICE TO DEBTORS. All persons indebted to Thomas A. Holloway late of Upson deceased, are notified to make payment immediately. Peter Holloway, Adm. SHERIFF'S Sale. Will be sold before the Courthouse Thomason 1st Tues Dec, Lot of land (# not known) in the 15th Dist--being the place whereon Baldy Melton now lives levied on to satisfy a fi fa issued from Upson Inferior Court in favor of John Kennedy vs Baldy Melton. J.S. Stamps, Dep Sheriff NEGROES FOR SALE. By virtue of order of Court of Ordinary of Pike Co, we will seel in the town of Thomaston, Upson 1st Tues Jan the following negroes to wit: a boy named, Jacob 14 yrs; a girl named Nancy and one named Harriet, each 7 or 8 yr sold for distribution among the heirs of Daniel Hightower, late of Pike Co deceased. A.G. Fambro, Jas C. Hightower, C.C. Hightower, Guardi's of children. November 5, 1859 Vol #51 Harper's Ferry Outbreak Trial of Insurrectionists Married -- On 27th Sept by the Rev. A.M. Wynn, Mr. T. Turnbull of Monticello FL to Miss M.E. Corrisaram of Talbotton, GA. (next issue states this was a fraud) UPSON. Mrs. Mary Eliza Ivey, widow of William H. Ivey, son of Ephraim Evey, late of said county, dec'd -- applies for letters of Administration on estate of dec'd. William A. Cobb, Ordinary Administrator's Sale. Will be sold before the Court House door in Thomaston, 200 acres of land being parts of LL140 and 141 (less the widow's dower) 16th Dist, also one negro man named Emariale about 29 or 30, one negro girl, named Edney, about 3 yrs sold as property of Daniel H. Sterling, for the purpose of Distribution. John W. Starling, Admin NOVEMBER 12, 1859 No 52 Gov Brown's Message - alter penal code; suspension of specie payments by any Bank be evidence of fraud THE WORK OF INCENDIARIES During the last week there has been great destruction of property caused by fire in Talbot Valley and in this county, which was evidently the work of incendiaries. On Monday evening, Oct 30th the gin house and screw of Mrs. Womble was burnt with some ten or twelve bales of cotton --loss about $1800. On Wed morning afterwards, Mr. Allen Womble's gin house containing about 17 bales, was burnt, --lost about $1800. On Fri morning John Millen's Gin house was burnt with about 25 bales -- los about $2200. All under circumstances to prove that incendiaries were at work. What fiendish purpose can prompt to such vandalism, we are unable to divine. There is evidently a concerted scheme for the destruction of property among some evil disposed persons; for all the burning could not have been done by one person, unless he is empowered with ubiquity. The gin house of Mr. Fallen of this county was burnt on Thursday night last. We have been unable to learn the extent of loss. In view of recent occurrences at Harper's Ferry and those unaccountable fires in our very midst, it behooves the citizens to exercise vigilance and strictly enforcement the patrol laws of the State. The old maxim in regard to "vigilance being the price of liberty" may be aptly charnged and rendered thus: Eternal vigilance is the price of your property. Letter to Editor from Magnolia, Arkansas Oct 24, 1859 from former residence of Upson...signed only "J". Fire, Explosion and Loss of Life Our citizens were aroused about nine o'clock last night by an alarm of Fire which occurred in a wooden house on Alabama street, next door but one to this office. The building had sustained but little damage by the fire and but few persons had gathered, when some canisters of powder exploed shattering the side, blowing out the entire front of the building, and breaking the sash and glass in the next house belonging to E.M. Seago, Esq. The shock of the explosion was felt with more or less force all over the city. The engines were on the spot very soon after the alarm was given--very fortunately after the explosion, else the loss of life would have been terrifice. The fire was very quickly subdued and most of the damage sustained by the building was in the consequence of the explosion. It is, however, very nearly a complete wreck. The house was owned by Marcus A. Bell, Esq and was covered by an insurance of $1,600 in Aetna Insurance Company, Hartford. It was occupied by Mr. Gibson as a Family Grocery, who was insured to the amount of $1,500 and a small family, who escaped just in time to save their lives. The most deplorable circumstance connected with this event is the death of Mr. L.S. Blake, who was well known in the community as a worthy and estimable man of the strictes integrity and on whom a siser and widowed mother in Baltimore mainly depended for a support. He was among the first who reached the scene and is supposed to have been immediately in front of the door at the time of the explosion. When that occurred he was buried beneath the falling front in the middle of the street and was killed--probably instantaneously. Many others were hurt--some very badly--having been knocked down by the concussion and the scattered lumber. We append the names of as many of those who were injured as we have been able to ascertain: L.S. Blake, killed; O'Brien, badly hurt--recovery considered doubtful. Hurt but not seriously - Theo Harris, Dr. Pomeroy, Henry Kontz, Geo. Johnson, Sam Downs, Pat Daly and a Mr. Orr of Nenan. The origin of the fire, which led to the calamity is not certainly known. Various opinions are entertained. From an examination of the premises, and other circumstances we are led to believe that it occurred, through the instrumentality of rats, they ignited a box of matches near where the fire was first discovered. We trust that the City Authorities will immediately and rigidly enforce the Ordinance forbidding the storage or keeping of powder in stores and buildings, other than the Magazine in the city. The lives of our Firemen and other noble-hearted citizens, who incur so much risk to save our property should be guarded against needless jeopardy. National American The Thomaston Rail Road - Mr. Alexander We were favored yesterday with a call from Mr. Alexander of Upson and formerly of Savannah Republican, whose visit to our city at this time is prompted by his interest and that of the people he represents in the connection of Thomaston with the Muscogee Rail Road. As our citizens are well aware, there are two routes projected---one leading to La Grange and the other to Thomaston. Each has its particular advocates, and there are some who favor the building of both......they regard ours as a good cotton market and would considerabley swell our receipts of the staple during the season. Columbus Sun The Barnesville Connection. The proposed connection of the Muscogee and Macon and Western Railroads via Thomaston and Barnesville offer to our city another chance to secure the much need direct communication with the upcountry. We learn that the people of Upson and Talbot are in the spirit for building this road, and will handsomely do their part towards it....they prefer that the management of the enterprise--including the section of the road from Barnesville to Thomaston already completed--should be assumed by the other parties interested. Columbus Sun Execution of A.J. Lingo. The unfortunate individual whose name head this article, suffered the penalty of the law on Friday the 21st instant. A larger concourse of persons we never have seen assembled together in Marietta (Cobb). During Mr. Lingo's confinement in our county jail, much has been surmised, a great deal said, but very little known of the true, inate Nature and governing passions of this rash and thoughtless youth....He stood on the scaffold for something near an hour during which time he addressed the assembled multitide on various subjects....his aged father, etc. Patriot, 28th ult Married In this county on the evening of the 8th instant, by the Rev. Jacob King, Mr. James Jasper Smith and Miss Manda L. Martin. At the Method church in the city of Macon, by the Rev. Mr. Evans, on the 25th ult, E.C. Grier, Esq to Mrs. E.T. Dorsey. Wm A. Walker, Esq duly qualified as an Attorney at Law on last Tuesday Superior Court. The fall term of the Superior Court for the county, Judge Cabaniss presiding is now in session.... As we go to press the case of the State vs Samuel Flowers for arson is on trial. Cremona Mills Again. The subscriber has recently made some very important improvements to the machinery of the above named Mills and is now prepared to manufacture all qualities of Flour in the best style. C. Rogers Administrator's Sale Will be sold on 1st Tuesday in January Greenville, Meriwether county ..fraction No 255 containing 19 acres; fraction No 250 containing 100.25 acres; 194 and part of 193 containing 50 acres; 252 - 88acres; 251-1acre. All in the 9th District belonging to the estate of Joshua H. Riggins, deceased. Also in Thomaston, Upsoan all the lands lying in said county belonging to the said Joshua H. Riggins deceased. Sold for benefit of heirs. Jas Riggins and B.W. Riggins, Admin. Administrator's Sale Agreeable to an order Court of Ordinary Upson Co,. 13th Dec, late residence of Thomas W. Riviere dec'd all perisable property. W.M.C. Andrews, Francis Riviere, Admin. Administrator's Sale 22nd Dec all perishable good of late Joshua H. Riggins. Jas Riggins and B.W. Riggins, Admin. Executor's Sale. Sold at late residence of Francis Mauldin dec'd 29th Dec all perishable property. M.H. Sandwich, Executor Notice. All persons indebted to the Estate of Hiram F. Smoot dec'd notified to pay. Robert Smoot, Admin. Notice. The firm of Thompson & Sandwich in the Livery Stable Busines is this day dissolved and the business will hereafter be conduced by W.W. & Edward B. Thompson in the name of W.W. Thompson & Co. W.W.Thompson, J.T. Sandwich US Mail Lin Four Horse Post Coaches. Tri Weekly from Thomaston via Double Bridges, Pleasant Hill, Belleview and Talbotton to Geneva on Muscogee Rail Raod. Spain and Chapman Prop. Lands for Sale. To highest bidder, Jan 1860, Thomaston, 1770 acres of James Hightower, dec'd according to his will on which Elizabeth HIghtower lately deceased lived. On said lands is flouring Mill and in an excellent location for milling and below which Mill there is another shoal suitable for propelling other machinery also a large two story dwelling, gin house, screw and various other house. James W. Hightower, Exec November 19, 1859 No. 1 Vol 2 Samuel Flowers, whose trial fro Arson, lasted the whole of last Friday and Saturday was acquitted and the prisoner discharged on Saturday night. Talbot Again Ahead! John A. Cameron, Esq of Talbot county,has presented us with several radishes 13 inches long, and 10 inches in circumference, and also "some" turnips 14 inches in circumference. Talbot is some on big radishes and turnips -- corn, wehat, cotton and pretty women. A.D. Hammond, Esq. The new Solicitor General for this Judicial Circuit made his debut this week. Mr. Hammond is a young gentleman of ind talents and leag attainments and thus far has tiven general satisfaction. Whilest we welcome the coming, we extend our best wishes to the outgoing Solicitor, Jas R. Lyons, Esq and we know will hear with him in his retirement the consciousness of having done his duty as an Officer without "fear, favor, or affection". A convict of the Penitentiary Arrested A man who called himself W.J. Edwards, was arrested here on Wednesday under suspicious circumstances at Mr. Thompson's Livery Stable. He had a new suit of clothes which he had purchased here, and upon instituting a search, his old suit was found, among which was the State Stripes, he then acknowledged that his name was Ruel A. Turner, and that he left the Big Work Shop on Sunday last without leave. Mr. William Carruthers, one of our citizens who assisted in the arrest, started next morning with him to Milledgevilleand no doubt Gen McConnell will give attention to his case. We advise all rascals to give this section a wide berth, as they will find Upson as well as Jordan a hard road to travel. At residence of the bride's mother near Carsonville, on 10th inst by the Rev. U.C. Tigner, Mr. Jas O. Mangham to Miss Winefred A. Edwards, both Taylor County. Will be sold on the 15th Dec next at the residence of David H. Starling, late of Upson Co, deceased, the following property to wit: horses, cows, hogs, and sheep, wagon, cart, corn and fodder, plantation tools, household and kitchen furniture. John W. Starling, Admin. Note: John W. Starling, Sgt Co. C. Ga Res Cavalry, CSA buried in Hendricks Bapt Church Cemetery no dates. By 1850 Census David H. was 43 and John G 45. Notice: IN passing from Thomaston on the 17th inst the subscriber discovered a horse hitched in the woods near Mr. John Traylor's 3mile east of Thomaston in Upson co, with bridle and saddle. Said horse is a sorrel with both hind feet white, about 10-12 yrs. old--said horse at my house, the owner can have the horse by calling on the subscriber, proving the property and paying the expenses. John W. Hightower Notice: Will be sold before the Courthouse: Thomaston, 1st Tues in Jan: a negro woman named Mary, about 30 years old and her two children, Aggie about 11 yrs and an infant about 1 yr. Sold of the property of Lizzie E. Gardner, deceased, late of Baldwin Co for the benefit of heirs and creditors. Thos. S. Sharmon, Admin Notice: will be sold on 1st Tues Jan, Thoamston, one negro woman, Lucinda, about 16 yr of age, of dark complexion, belonging to estate of Mrs. Nancy Powell, deceased. Jesse Stephens, Admin. Executor's Sale: According to order of Ordinary Court of Upons, to be sold: 95 acres of land off the west side of LL28 and 5 acres off the NW corner of LL27. Also 3 Negros; Nepton, a man about 46 yr of age, of dark complexion, Harriet, a girl 28 yrs of age of dark complexion; Mark a boy 3 yrs of age of light complexion, belonging to estate of George Powell, dec'd. Macon Telegraph On Saturday morning, Sept 29th J.N. Taylor, Jr. a lad aged 16, left his father's residence, near Marshallville, GA, to shoot ducks in the pond near by. He was in the bateau with a companion; when, being in a proper distance for shooting, he seized his gun by the muzzle and drew it suddenly, when unfortunately the hammer struck the cross piece of the boad, discharging the contents of the gun into the left side of the chest, between the fifth and sixth ribs, tearing the hart and its appendages asunder. The blood gushed in the boat--he only had time to say "Oh me", when his spirit fled to God. He was buried next day with military honeors by the Governor's Guards of which company he had lately become a member. May the sad end of this high-toned and very intelligent youth be a warning to boys who are learning to shoot. W.J.S. Nov 26, 1859 #2 Grand Juror Presentations panel #1 Nov Term 1859 of Upson Superior Court find: Finds books in order, and bridges and public roads in fair condition and safe. Crowded state of docket. Recommended solution - total abolition of the Supreme Court under present organization, after 14 years experience, the Supreme Court has been the means to retard the administration of justice in producing almost endless litigation. Request our Senator and Representative to end; to defeat any new bill for formation of any new county or any act for State aid to railroads. From Harper's Ferry incident, law abiding citizens and slave holders should be vigilent in protection of ourselves and our slaves. Grand Jury: Allen G. Fambro, James F. Lewis, Thomas N. Willis, George W. Denham, Allen J. Williams, Feild F. Mathews, Morgan G. Howard, John Traylor, Robt S. Holloway, Hilliard B. Mabry, James Shuptrine, William Spivey, Ed B. Atwater, Curran Rogers, Jesse G. Butts, Thos S. Sharman, Joseph L. Barker, Levi Middlebrooks, Moses D. Johnson, James M. Sullivan, John C. Zorn, Julius C. Williams, Thos M. Haygood. Grand Juror Presentations Panel #2 Nov Term 1859 of Upson Superior Court find: Agree with Panel #1 that Supreme Court has failed to meet the approbation and expectation of the people, and we would ruger the total abolition of the same. ...agree with reduction of State Legislature. Believe the patrol laws have been neglected to the injury of both Master and Slave. Support the prompt putting down of Harper's Ferry riot. Dissent from Panel #1 in saying the bridges are in safe condition--we find the bridge over Potato Creek at the Thomaston Factory, unsafe from teh great accumulation of dirt on the west end, from the washing of the public road. We find the Bridge over the same creek at Brooks' and Byron's Mill need some repairs; bridge at same creek leading to Adam's Bridge need reparis; Bridge at Thompson's Mills is unsafe, this Bridge is kept up by Upson and Pike Counties. We call upon authorities to meet with Pike Co to get this repaired. Seats in Court House need replacing with comfortable ones. Honorable Judge Caginess thanked. Sol Gen A.D. Hammond, thanked. Grand Jury: James M. Barron, Elkana Williasm, John H. Lyon, Drury W. Womble, Alex S. Brooks, James Smoot, R.H.W. Dickinson, Irby H. Traylor, Bloomer W. Reeves, Ricahrd A. Ford, John F. White, Abel C. Parmalee, Anson Asbill, Wm H. Beall, Wm W. Hartsfield, james B. Torbert, J.M. Middlebrooks, G.A. Cunningham, Wm B. Cunningham, J.C. Zimmerman, James Zorn, James H. Stafford, Daneil Denham. Joel Mathews, C.S.C. From the "Sun" of 21 inst. The Muscogee and Thomaston Connection election Saturday did not come off, owing to the oversight in the appointment of managers. The City Council at its regular meeting tonight will reconsider the matter. Van Amburgh's Zoological and Equestrian Company. This celebrated compnay will exhibit at this place on Friday, December 2nd. Boys save your quarters; "wait for the wagon" and let us all take a ride. TOWN REGULATIONS. We think this is a suitable time to call again the attention of the citizens of our town to the condition of our police regulations. We want a Hook and Ladder Company organized, our side walks and streets need repairing and our patrol laws should be enforced strictly. THE LEGISLATURE. The fate of the Reduction question and the Supreme Court still remain in suspense. For the last week the time has been principally consumed in the Senate by a debate on the pardon of Choice, convicted at Atlanta for the murder of web. The bill has passed the Senate by 54 yeas against 53 nays. Dr. Flewellen, our Senator, voting in the affirmative. It is believed, it will not pass the house, but if it should, it will have to run the gauntlet of the Governor's veto. MARRIED. On 17th inst, at the residence of the bride's mother, by Robert F. Patillo Esq. Mr. Robert T. Collier to Miss Frances Anne Shattles. COMMERCIAL. Columbus Nov 23. Cotton. Receipts yesterday about 960 bales. We have no change to note in our market --still dull and inactive--but we do not change quotations 9 1-2 to 10 5-8 cents. COURT OF ORDINARY Nov term 1859. Peter P. Butts applies for dismission from the Guardianship of the persons and property of Franklin Whitman and Drayton Whitman. File objections. Jan Term will dismiss. Wm A Cobb COURT OF ORDINARY Nov term 1859. William A. Smith, Admin of estate of Mrs. Pricilla W. Smith, dec'd applies for letters of dismission. MARTHA E. CARAWAY vs JOHN P. CARAWAY. Libel for Divorce in Upson Superior Court, Nov 1859. Sheriff's return that defendant does not reside in this county or state. Defendant ordered to appear at next term of this court or case will be considered in default. Thomas Beall, Attn for libellant Note: Marriage records Oct 18, 1846 John P. Caraway to Martha E. Taylor. Wm Crawford M.G. FOR SALE On Wed Jan 4, 1860, at late residence of Elizabeth Hightower dec'd in Upson Co, all implement of farming, household furniture, etc. belonging to estate of James Hightower, dec'd. James W. Hightower, Exec ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE. Fri 23rd Dec at residence of undersignde, fine head of cattle, two shot guns, one rifle and a few articles of household furniture, property of estate of Wm J. Traylor, late dec'd. Jas L. Traylor, Admin UPSON SHERIFF'S SALE 1st Tues Jan. all the interest of Daniel Grant to the following lands and improvements, known as Flint River Factory vis; 55 acres part of LL202, 10 acres known as water privileges, and 100 acres known as Norman place all in 16th District, formerly Houston, now Upson. Also all the interest of said Daniel Grant in and to all the machinery and appurtenacnes of said Factory;said interest being 1/4 part of all above. Also 80 bales of cotton levied on as property of said Daniel Grant, and pointed out by Gibson and Greene plaintiff's Attor. to satisfy a fi fa from Upson Superior Court in favor of Isaac Scott against James S. Walker, principal and Daniel Grant and Benjamin Walker, securites on appeal. At same place: Five negroes to wit: Henry, a man about 50 yrs old of dark complexion; Bob, a man about 40 yrs of dark complexion; Eliza, a girl about 16 of dark color; Ellick, a boy about 14 yrs of dark color; Columbus a boy about 13 of dark color, levied on as the property of Benjamin Walker to satisfy a fi fa from Upson Superior Court in favor of Isaac Scott against James S. Walker, principal and Daniel Grant and Benjamin Walker securities. At same place the following property: 80 acres of land being part of Lot #114 in 15th Dist of originally Monroe, now Upson, levied on as the property of Perry Coe, to satisfy a fi fa from Justice Court for the 537th dist GM in favor of James F. Lewis against said Perry Coe. Said levy made by William Jimmerson, constable of said district and returned to me. A Abercrombie, Sheriff Postponed Sheriff's Sale 1st Tues Jan, 607 acres of Land numbers not known being the home place and now in the possession of Benjamin Walker, two miles southeast of Thomaston all in the 10th Dist of formerly Monroe, now Upson Co. and two negroes, Joe a boy about 27 of dark color, and George, a man about 25 yrs of dark color. Levied on as property of Benjamin Walker to satisfy a fi fa from Upson Superior Court in fi fa of Isaace Scott against Benjamin Walker and Daniel Grant. Two months after date of application will be made to the Court of Ordinary of Upson County for leave to sell the negroes belonging to the estate of William J. Traylor deceased, late of Upson Co. James L. Traylor, Adm'r. ============Dec 10, 1859 #4 =========== American Party - Thomaston Dec 6, 1829 Col G.a. Miller, called to chair, Joel Mathews as Secretary. Motion of P.W. Alexander, Esq. that all names of persons voting in nomination to be registered. Only those clearly identified as being with the party. Managers appointed: Wm A. Cobb, James M. Barron, James W. Hightower. Candidates: Sheriff: Jonathan S. Stamps, John W. Dorough, Owens C. Sharman Ordinary: Wm A. Cobb Clerk Superior Court: Mose D. Johnston, Robert F. Patillo, Wm W. Hartsfield, Charles Wilson Clerk Inferior Court: Ansel T. Shackelford Coroner: John B. Brown County Surveyor: F. M Mathews Tax Receiver: John F. Lewis, and Wm H. Brown Tax Collector: Robert G. McAfee, M.D.L. Walker, Robert Smoot and Noyal Goyen County Treasurer: Amos Worrill Accepted by Acclamation: Wm. A. Cobb - Ordinary; Ansel T. Shackelford, Clerk Inf Court; F.M. Mathews, Co Surveyor; John B. Brown, Coroner; Amos Worrill, Treasurer For Sheriff: Owen C. Sharman 217 votes Jonathan S. Stamps 123 John W. Dorough 13 Clerk - Superior Court Charles Wilson 117 Wm W. Hartsfield 102 Robert F. Patillo 89 Moses D. Johnston 47 Tax Receiver Wm H. Brown 164 John F. Lewis 149 Tax Collector Robert J. McAfee 106 Noyal Goyens 106 Robert Smoot 59 M.D. L. Walker 43 Robert J. McAfee and Noyal Goyens being tied, by consent and agreement - Robert J. McAfee named the candidate Our Washington City Correspondence - Dec 4, 1859 Col Miller: No doubt you are waiting anxiously to hear the fate of Possawottomie. He is gone--he is no more in the land of the living. He fell yesterday by some misfortune or other, froma a very elevated scaffold, doing him serious injury about the neck. He is now thought among his sympathisers, to be a saint in the blessed abodes of Heaver; but I for myself, have very serious scruples for it is my belief, that when he commenced falling he must have kept going down, well I don't know where-- until he reached that habitation Homer sung of so beautifully. All persons from the surrounding country were prohibited by a proclamation of Gov. Wise, to visit the place of execution, for which John Brown expressed deed regret as he would like to have made a good show of it, while he was going to amuse the people. He died calmly, and as his friends would have you believe, quite bravely, without making any speech whatever to incite the crowd. Great numbers of soldiers were stationed all around Chralestown to attck the enemy, in the event Brown's rescue was attempted. But no Northern foe appeared, consequently the brilliant hopes of the armies were all disapointed and the great victory that was expected to have been won, has not yet been achieved. the prisoner was allowed to visit his fellow prisoners before his death, who bit them all farewell and wished them a happy journey to the place where he was going. He gave them all a quarter of a dollar a piece, except Cook, whom he said had made false statements in telling him the slaves were prepared for an insurrection, when they were just the opposite. After his visit he bid them adieu, by encouraging them to die like men. His wife seemed very tenderly effected but consoled herself by thinking he had fought so nobly in the cause of freedom. His remains were conveyed, via Baltimore, to North Elba New York where he is expected to be buried with great ceremony. By his northern brethren he is called the martyr. Many churches, since his execution have offered up fervent prayer in his behalf. The illustrious Washington Irving has passed from the stage of action. His name will long be remembered with the tenderest emotions by his countrymen, as one deserving of a high place in the literary world. His talents, his fame, as a writer and patriot have won for him affection in the hearts of his people. The world has lost a great man, our country has lost an accomplished writer.... Great anxiety is expressed at the approaching session of Congress. The organization of the House, seems the all absorbing theme of conversation. Some say Bocock will be elected Speaker, others declare that Sherman will receive the larger vote, but it is not ascertained who will be as the election has not yet taken place. J.B. G. Thomaston Male Academy It will be seen by reference to our advertising columns that Oliver S. Porter of Madison GA, a gentleman who comes recommended as an excellent Mathematical and Classical Scholar will open a Male Academy here on the 9th Jan next. Thomaston possesses as many advantages for good Schools as any site in the state. We have churhes in our midst and are surrounded by a moral, liberal and intelligent population and our climate is rivalled for health. With these blessings we only need the proper Teacher and accerted action to lay the foundations.... Married: In Monticello Florida on the 1st inst by Rev. Mr. Blake, Mr. John W. Spivey attorney at Law of this town to Miss Fannie Choice. OBITUARY. Died at his residence near Thomaston on the 30th ult [Nov 30, 1859], Thomas W. Goode, aged 57 years and 19 days. The foregoing announcement will be received with pain and regret by a large circle of friends and acquaintances throughout the state. The deceased was a sone of John and Elizabeth Goode and was born in Hancock County in the year 1802. About the time he arrived at his majority, he removed to this county when the lot of land whereon Thomaston now stands, was an unbroken wilderness and soon thereafter entered upon the practice of the law. Though he had for some time in a measure withdrawn from the active exercise of his profession, in consequence of infirm health, yet from the time he first planted his youthful feet in Upson, down to the day he was stricken, his course was onward and upward. He was emphatically a disciple of the old school, both as a man and as a lawyer, and as such he did not believe that trickery of any kind was an essential ingredient in the composition of either or a necessary element of success. As a man, he was distinguished for sterling integrity, unflagging energy and simplicity of manners; as a lawyer, for excellent judgment, for honesty and candor in his intercourse with clients, for the correctness of his pleadings and conveyances, and for his devotion to the Common Law with the principles of which his mind was deeply imbued. Thus fortified and grounded, he ever enjoyed the confidence and respect of his fellow citizens, by whom he was repeatedly returned to the State Legislature in both branches of which he served for a series of years with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. One of the earliest residents in the country, he grew up with its growth and strengthened with its strength, always taking a leading though never an officious part in whatever related to the welfare of those among whom he lived and by whom he was honored. In addition to all this, his life was ___ off and completed by that without which the character can be perfect==the profession and practice of our pure and holy religion. The deceased has gone to rest with his fathers. To his country he leaves an interesting and promising family; to his children an ample estate--and what is far richer and nobler legacy--a worth example and an distinquished name. Male Academy for 1860 - Thomaston This institution will be opened for the reception of Pupils on Monday the 9th Jan next. In asking the patronage of the community, I hope to give satisfaction as a teacher in the Primary and more advanced branches of an English education, the Greek and Roman Classics and Classical Literature and all the branches of both mixed and pure Mathematics. Oliver Porter, Principle To Let: The house of J. Berry Walker, now occupied by Mr. Gunst, can be seen at any time. Apply at the store. N.A. Son Agreeable to an order of the Court of Ordinary of said county will be sold on the 1st Tues Feb before the court house door, the following Negroes: Peter, a man about 45 yrs; Matilda a woman about 35; George a man 25 yer; Tom a man 27 years; and 3 children: Peter, a boy 5 yrs; Milly a girl 3 yrs; Hannah a girl 10 mon old, Mariah a woman 35 yrs and six children: Joe, a boy 16, Deal, boy 8, Amanda girl 6, Bandis girl 4, Harriet girl 3, Bob an infant 3 mons; all belonging to the estate of Joshua H. riggins, late of said county deceased. Sold for the benefit of creditors and heirs. Also the lands belonging to dec'd. James R. Riggins, B.W. Riggins, Adms. Dec 10, 1859 ============Dec 17, 1859 #5 =========== Married On Tuesday evening Nov 22nd in St. Phillips Church, Mocksville, by the Rev. S.S. Barber. D.M. Furches, Attorney at Law, to Miss Eliza eldest daughter of L. Bingham, Esq. all of Mocksville. The young Bride is the niece of the Editor of the Pilot. In Tuskegee AL on the 8th inst. at the residence of the bride's mother, Edward W. Pou of Talbotton Ga to Miss Annie M. Smith. Administrator's Sale Will be sold in the town of Camila on the 1st Tues in Jan next, one lot of land in the 4th Dist of originally Baker, now Mitchell county. Number 274. Sold as property of David H. Starling, late of Upson Counyt dec'd John W. Starling, Admin ============Dec 24, 1859 #6 =========== Oak Grove Academy.....We most hardily endorse the commemdations of the Trustees as to the energy and qualifications of Mr. Barker, and sincerely hope Oak Grove Academy will take deeper root in the affectons of the public... Died. In this place on the 11th inst. Clara, daugher of Benjamin and M.K. Bethel, aged 3 years. ============Dec 10, 1859 #4 ===========