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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
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EoRGIA, CHATHAM CoUxrY.-To ~ -
~ rabie the Superior Court Of az .aaorO
The petition of PETER HOUSTON
AMBER dARRISS, CHARLES n, FP6SS ALEX.
MUND BRANHAM, ALEX AMBER D ~. Re- Ed.
"a 9ES Z. MONROE, A. NJ. MONROE Tar
DIeA .; K. 81. HARD IN, L. j. PETTiIcSDgSHiG
6ehaIf % w .LL-lA1, and +. H. COKFRN v,
oehalI OF themselves and others VIII ~ o.
may hereafter become members of thoale On
claIlOh nereln named. respectfully sbo1S aSS0'
That your petitioners, in connscties
otner parties, all of them citizens of tbea. With
ana state aforesaid, have entered inro ~ UNITY
ISOLATION under the name OF THE NITf an As
ELEEMOSYNARYA ASSOCIATIONS ~ N y ~ LUAL
NAH, GEORGIA" VI oAFAS.
That the object of the Association is..
Tor the sick and INDECENT members tbesascy, care
the distribution to the families IN deeool,and
members OF monies paid into the treasT.ese
the Association from fines, dues. donafioG-ssy Of
other sources. and for the purpose of r and
ing and investing such monies. aud sls6P tteser'
all moral and material sid in its noqce, 70 give
members and those depending on then 70 70 rs
such rules, regulations and bylaws Under
may see tit to adopt. a. 'ney
Your petitioners further show tbot.
tai stock TO be employed by them shall ~ ~ csp
Thousand (Sl ,OUO) Dollars, of which 80 - Ohe
cent. is actually paid in, and thev 5aS yGn Per
privilege Of increasing the same ia n. g, the
sauu DOndTSs lnaU SAID corporation is 70 49,
Gated at Savannah, county and Sfate a Se 10
said, and they desire to be incorporatad s a.oSe
space Of twenty Years under the mama sDs 70. sne
the purpose aforesaid, with the ris6t ~ lOf
and hold real estate and property of .r Usa
kind necessary in iegitimately carving oS T'siy
purposes aforesaid, or for securing dsb ~ sl5
TO the corporation with a capital stool ~ 0 que
Thousand Dollars, with the privilege ., V ile
creasing the same to Ten Thousand ron..u
and with power to elect Board Of Trnstss.a,eS'a
manage the affairs Of the Association s ~ 70
hold theii offices for such time and with '' a,I
power as the bylaws which said corno,s SgCl
have the right to make may prescribe az ~
provide by bylaws for the election Of AI a,t 70
board to fill vacancies after the er9 oiCa
ton of the term OF the first board a. ',
that they may have conferred p1 nua
them all the rights, privileges 'P ~
franchises incident to corporations creata5 ' ~
the courts, as provided by the Statutes NJ ~
State Of Georgia; and your petitioners v sIS
ever pray, ETC. }. j. ABRAMS
Attorney for Petitioners
49,, Petition for incorporation fla 4.
I SEAL. Office and recorded this DIST dsv ~ !.
49, October, 1881. VI
JAMES K P. CARR
Deputy Clerk 5. {. &C
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
PaIufaIAeeIdent.

George Love, a white boy, about fifteen
years Of age, employed at the Central Rail-
road yard, while helping some Workmen
yesterday received ssevere confusion on the
head from piece Of seantliDg, which fell
upon him. The blood flowed profusely, and
the injured boy was taken 10 the City Dis
pensary. Here he tainted twice from loss
OF blood, but Mr.. Lewis Cass bandaged bis
wound and turned the case over TO DR.. CHS
holm for attention. The wound IL very
painful, but is not considered necessarily
dangerous
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
The -, r. d w. R'y Exhibit In At

A letter has been received at this Office
from Mr.. II. II. Sanford, agent Of the sa-
vAnnah, Florida and Western Railway ex-
hIbit at the Atlanta Exposition, stating that
It is desirable that his department keep up =
fresh supply Of vegetables during the month
OF December, so as TO give our shivering
Northern visitors practical illustration Of
what can be accomplished in the Sunny
South. To this end he requests US TO urge
upon those possessing gardens in and about
this city 70 send forward such small lots OF
vegetables ss they can spare as frequently
as possible. They might do this AZ slight
cost 70 themselves, and at the same time
keep themselves before the public as truck
growers, etc, for small packages OF not
over i've pounds will be transported free OF
charge By express, II sent to Mr.. sAnford's
address
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

At the Independent Presbyterian Church
this morning at IL O'Clock united service
will be held by the ministers Of various
denominations of the city, in compliance
with the requests OF the President. Cover
nor aud Mayor, to return thanks to God for
the blessings Of the closi gyear. Rev. j. o..
Branch will preach the sermon. Our city Is
enjoying great material prosperity and IN
surpassed health. For these, and many
other reasons, there ought to be a good at
tendance at the churches where services are
held to-dav
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
Grain Futurea.

Wheat for December opened Yesterday at
125E and declined to 124s<, and advanced
TO aud closed at 1853. January opened at
126H and declined TO 1853, and advanced
again to 125JI, at which figures it closed.
Receipts 65,O91 bushels; shipments 24,5l9
bushels.
Corn for December opened at 5sss and
closed At IS. January opened at 5s,deelined
20 5SJ<, and closed at 5osS. Receipts ~, >
O54 bushels. Shipments WA bushels
Receipts Of hogs, 5000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
rain Ahonr the weather.

Yesterday afternoon an Oldfsshioned
dnzzler set IN, which soon turned into a
steady driving rain, speedily converting the
streets into ponds and mud, and seriously
interfering with the comforts Of pedestri-
ans. All the isVorite street corner loafng
places were deserted, and many wayward
Benedlets who probably have not been at
home before midnight since the memorable
cyclone Of August last, eagerly sought
refuge under their roofs at an early hour,
and once more spent an evening In the
bOsOms Of their families.
This bad weather is probably caused BY
the thaWing Of q southwark bound snow
storm, and at this writing (midnight) 1t
looks as II lt would last several days.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
PoIonius and Laertes.

1.-THE fashion
Doth wear out more apparel than the man.
And these few precepts put thee
Down in thy memory
And I'll come around next week
And cash them-if am flush.
Look thou to stylel Give thy fancy
No expression. save in choosing becomingly.
Be not too familiar with thy money
Lest it despise and leave thee
Beware of him who would fool thee
With an out-ofstyle overcoat
Nor despise a nickel with hole in it.
Grid thyself with wooden underwear;
Then get myself into a nice shirt
Surmounted by an Earl & Wilson collar;
Then with business or dress suit
Deck thyself-And all these things are at
Simon Mitchell's, Lyons Block, "a Whitaker
Street -AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
RRmOKaL.

Mr.. q. G. Houston, the well-known mil
liner, has temporarily removed opposite his
old quarters on Congress street, whilst i'm
provements are in progress at his new estab-
lishment on Broughton street. Preparatory
to the change to Broughton street, his
entire stock will be offered at and below
New York cost. The stock embraces the
handsomest goods in the city in his line
Special attention is directed to the assort'
ment of Black Goods, Silks, plain and bro
caded, at special bargain, Hosiery, Gloves
Corsets, Ladies' and Gents Neck Wear,
This is the last week for my Kid Gloves
Ladies, call and get q supply.-AdO.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
What the state of Georgia wants.

We want immigration and capital, come
from whatever source it may. 1t will bene-
ft all classes. Just think what good the
Famous" New York Clothing House has
done by coming to the State. Did you ever
hear of a good Cashmere Suit being sold
for $40, or a youths suit Of the same goods
for IS; a good, strong. boys suit for 50, or
the best unlaundried Shirt made for $lf
Encourage immigration and benefit your
self by patronizing the Famous New York
Clothing House, l4O Congress street, savan-
nah Ga-Adg
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

Savannah Morning News, Shadow of the
Sword, Seaside Library, Kith and Kin, Sea-
side Library, Irish American, N. Y. Ledger.
Chimney Corner, Saturday Night, New
York Weekly, Fireside Companion, Family
Story Paper, Saturday Journal, Boston
Herald, Boston Advertiser, Chicago Tri-
bune, Cincinnati Enquirer, New York sun
Herald, World, Times. Tribune, Graphic,
Philadelphia Times, Baltimore Sun.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

Hrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is the
only thing that mothers can rely upon for
their children. It corrects aciditY OF the
stomach, cures wind collie, regulates the
bowels, and gives rest, health and comfort
70 mother and child. During the process
OF teething fits value is incalculable. 1t soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation, and
allsys ali pain, thereby giving rest to the
child and comfort to the mother. Twenty
I've cents s bottle
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

GEORGIA, CHATHAM CoUxTY.-To IT, ;
" rable the Superior Court Of I C ID ono
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
ARRIVALS NOVEMBER os.

Fleming. Liberty county; DIR G L Mason,
Masons Villa; CIV Thompson, g T Brown,
Nashville. Tenn; ] s Jauran, New York; r
Sheridan, @ r R; W A Young. Reading, Pa; w
Howard. Columbia, S G; ] E Woodward, Bluff
ton, G.; Henry Rich. New York; r l. Barnes.
Live Oak; Jackson, Rochester. N Y; 7 F
KimbaII Macon
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

Indications for the South Atlantic States
today: Rain, followed BY partly cloudy
weather, winds mostly from northeast to
northwest, stationary or lower temperature,
and falling followed by rising barometer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
ThRnkagIVIng Rail.

We have received an invitation to be
present tomorrow evening at ball to be
given by the Werner Hook and Ladder
Company at Fireman's Hall. 1t will no
doubt be largely attended, and prove as en-
given by this popular organization always
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
Races TODAY,

Mr.. W. l. Bureh has accepted the chAl-
lenge Of Mr.. N. ]. Doyle to trot "smiih
o,Brien" against any horse In the city at
the Thunderbolt race course today ana no
re- named bis horse, "Charlie Devlin," as
ne Connection. The race is announced 20
falle pIsee al 3 O'Clock this afternoon, and
vii doubtless be very exciting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
MARSHALL HOUSE.

This house has the most delight.
full sleeping apartments zen suite"
table par excellence well stocked
sample room, finest billiard, pool
and residing ParIOrs attached. One
OF the most elegant hair dressing
saIOons in the entire country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
T6e SUNDAY Ordfnnnce.

We are glad to see determination evinced
by our city authorities to rigidly enforce the
ordinance regarding the closing Of business
rlsces On Sunday. Four delinquents in this
seSnect have this week received from the
Nayor $40 or thirty days Imprisonment
each for this offense. Il VIII be well Tor
Others to take warning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

Rather soon, but owing to the extreme
late season and the large stock Of overcoats
of all grades and styles, l come to the con-
clusion to make a reduction of Is per cent.
in order to sell them off. Call and see me be-
fore buying. B II. Levy, 191 and 1913 Con-
gress street.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
Look out for COunterfeiG Quarters
How 10 Detect Them.

Our city has been visited by gang who
deal in the queer" and have filed the
market with counterfeit silver quarters.
The best plan of detecting them is, If they
are genuine they will be taken at any drug
store for Kieffer's Peruvian Cure; otherwise
they will not Kieffer's Peruvian Cure is
warranted to cure all forms Of malaria, and
is for sale by all druggists and country
dealers at twenty-five cents q bottle.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
LIBERTY SUPERIOR COURT.

Countrywide ThFOnQs-John Doe aud
Richard hoe Tender Hearted
Talesmen-The Peacock Murder
Price In the Dock-Lfnks In the
Chain OF GuIlt-A Very Serious
DOubs-Pleadfng for a Life-Hun-
cry UNDERWRITING for the YER
diet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

ssBy reason Of q severely sprained ankle,
one Of my horses began to 60 very lAme'
writes Mr.. R. Arnold, 2l9 Meeting street,
Charleston. s. G. "a thorough application
Of 81. Jacobs Oh entirely cured the horse.
1 heartily indcrse It as an excellent remedy
for stock" Every one should use u.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
geaaI SaIes.
NOTICE.

WILL be sold at public outery, at Mupb4,.
w Ign, Burke county, Ga, on MONDAY
December 5th, 1881. the same TO continue from
day to day until finally disposed Of. an the
stock in trade, and all personal property If
every kind and description in and at the for.
ner store Of J. T. & J. NJ CRAWFORD. or in
the vicinity thereof in said county of Burke
This sale being pursuant to terms Of and an.
thority in the deed of assignment from said
firm to me dated November Z, 1881, and now of
file with the Clerk of the Superior Court n
Burke county for record. All debtors 10 ssB
firm are hereby notified to make payment n
me alone, or to S. B. HARGROVE, nv duly
appointed agent in charge of said store as tbe
notes and chooses in action due TO said firm with
all their property, real and personal have
been by said deed conveyed to me for the pur.
pose Of making distribution among the cred.
tors in accordance with the terms Of The sail
deed.
NOVEMBER 10, 1881.
JOSEPH HULL
Assignee
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
@. HI. @.

The hop OF the sc. H. c." club, which
comes of tonight, promises to be one Of
the most enjoyable Of the season. The
committee of arrangements have done all
IN their power TO make 1t a success in every
respect, aud IL the hop given by the club
last season is any criterion, their expecta-
lions on this occasion will be fully realized.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
:fanEraI gnrItaItuus.

FIELDS.-The friends and acquaintance Of
Mr.. and Mrs w. r. Fields. and of Mrs. Nanny
Dudley, are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral OF the youngest daughter of the for
of Jackson and McAlister streets, THIS MORN
ING at 10 O'Clock
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
The @loruing 4eTs~
index 10 New Advertisement.

Meeting OF Zerubbsbel Lodge.
Heeiinz OF HaUps Lodge.
Catholic Knights OF America.
A. Hirschman, the Boss Grocer.
Two lots for sale.
Purses At StrOng's Drug Store.
Oranges-P. H Ward & Co.
Mince pies at CUNTS.
Eastern hay-daywoOd, Gage & Co.
Rhine wine-Nicholss Lang & Bro.
Good cooks wanted.
Situation wanted by q white girl.
Two furnished rooms to rent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

HARNETT HOUSE.

This FavOrite Family Hotel, Under
It's New Management, Is Recon-
mended for the Excellence OF It's
Cuisine, HOmelike COmfOrtss
Prompt Attention and Moderate
Rates. Harnett & George, Pro-
pFfetOra.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

The latest styles in stiff and soft hats at
reasonable prices at Levy's, 19l and 1873 Con-
gress street, corner Jeterson.-Ad0.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

For nice chndren's suits at low prices, go
to Levy's.-AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

Spring bottom pants in large variety at
LEWIS, 191 and 1913 Congress street.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

Premature Loss Of the Hair
May be entirely prevented by the use OF
Burnett's Cocaine.
The superiority of Burnett's Flavoring
Extracts consists in their perfect purity and
strength.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

The cheapest clothing in town can be
bought al LevY's.-AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

Haupt Lodge No. SO, 1. o. o. F.
The regular meeting of the Lodge viii be held
THIS Thursday EVENING, 24th inst, at s
O'Clock.
on candidates
Brothers Of sister Lodges are cordially In
vited to meet with u.s.
By order OF THE LODGE,
GEO G. LEWIS Sac'v
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
Baldwin. the New Jersey Bank De-
fauIteF.

Yves a religious man-it is nothing against
religion because he professed TIA eoun-
terfeit bill or coin is no argument against
the general currency. He professed relig-
ion and practiced something else. His ex-
travagance commenced by having his
clothing made to order and paying just lOO
per cent. more than II he had purchased OF
the Famous New York Clothing House, 40
Congress street, Savannah, Georgia.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
MISCELLANEOUS.

A communication was received from the
Board OF Sanitary Commissioners relative to
the Barnard street sewer leading from the
Market TO Bay street. Referred to Com
mittee on Streets and Lanes.
There being further business Council ad-
iourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

Novelties in scarfs and pins. sink hand
kerchiefs at LevY's.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
MRcttngs.
ZerubbabeI L,

ZerubbabeI Lodge No. Is, f. A. NJ
A regular meeting of this Lodge will a
be held in Masonic Temple THIS EVEN "a
ING at 7:30 o'clock. Xxx
The Z. A. Degree will be conferred. wv
Visiting brethren fraternally invited to at
tend.
JOSEPH PHILLIPS, w. M.
]. f. LAFAR Sec'V
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
Proceedings OF Council.

Council met at o'clock last evening.
Present-His Honor, the Mayor; Aldermen
schwarz, Abrams, Byck, Guerard, Roberts,
Doyle, Aylesworth and Freeman.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and confirmed.
Accounts amounting to 1885 90 were
passed for payment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

Canton flannel drawers cheap at Levy's.-Ad
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24

The defense sought to break this chain Of
evidence in the cross-examination OF the wit
nesses which brought out the fact that the
had been purchased over a year ago. had been
made ND at one place, remade at another, and
that scraps from it might have easily fallen
into other hands for the same purpose, even
acknowledging that the wad was from that
dress and had been taken from the wound that
caused the death of the deceased. They also
developed singular proceeding, which fell as
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-24
He SPENT THE DAY OF TIE MURDER.

81 don't recollect threatening even directly
or indirectly, my uncles life. II said any
such thing have forgotten it, and am certain
did not. / heard that Richard 5. Peacock,
my half uncle had told people went to his
house on Sunday, when his folks were away,
and that he had seen the prints OF my crutch
under the arbor, where had been taking his
grapes. L was incensed, and may have said
something at the time, but never threatened
his life On the day of the murder / went
down to the Sullivan Rice Mill crossing the
Vinsang swamp and passing by Peacock, to
hunt for turkeys, having killed some there be-
FORE remained there some time and came
back the same way, and went up 20 within a
short distance of Moody's house, where / sat
down on a log to watch for others. A strong
wind was blowing and limbs were falling from
the trees. so concluded to go up to the house.
/ was not feeling well and went in and laid
down on the bed. While I was in the woods
heard ten or twelve reports in different direc-
tions, there being a number Of people out hunt
ing. AS for the scrap Of cloth, did ask Mrs.
Moody for some wadding, but afterwards found
some waste paper, which preferred for that
purpose, and when she brought me the cloth
told her didn't want it; don't think had 1t in
my hands at all; and the prisoner then gave an
account of what occurred at the house when
the girls came in and reported the finding or
the body; said he afterwards rode up to the
place and sent his nephew TO gather neighbors
and remained by the body until II O'Clock at
night; that he knew not who had shot the de-
ceased"
After this statement was made the State
reopened to introduce Il. 9. Parker, VINO SAID
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-19

One Of fine most eccentric old ladies in
Europe died the other day at her resld-
encc, in the Stralauer Strasse, Berlin,
where she had lived in all but absolute
reclusiou for nearly half a century,
solitary female servant having been the
only human being with whom she had
held any personal communication LOT
more than thirty years. She was well
off, and denied herself no luxury III the
way of eating and drinking; but would
never permit her apartments to be
swept, or her furniture to be cleansed,
50 that. upon entering her dwelling after
| her death, the police authorities found
everything within them, except the
kitchen utensils, covered with layers OF
venerable dust, from two to tour inches
thick. For many years she had worn
no linen or any other body garment but
:, mans dufcl dressing gown. 1t was
her custom to wear Il Htot vi ott' t'"'
, and a shoe on the other and she never
took off her gloves, day or night, eS-
cept to change them for new ones, wien
fairly worn ont. She always passed the
daylight hours in bed, rising late in the
evening aud occupying her nights witt
. cooking sumptrons meals for herself an'
II her companion, making a point OF nm
:, isling her ropast before dawn Sh'
Il kept great many dogs. cats ana blrds
and caused every new work on zooloS.
j. to be purchased tor her as soon as |
i, came ont. In this strange fashion SD
- lived to the age OF eighty-two. He
whole property, with the exception OF
. handsome legacy to her faithful old sci
want. is left to a grand.niece, resident
England, to revert. after her decease,
te AN asylum for dogs. An early disal
au pointment in love and the subsequei
OF suicide of a husband whom she espouse
at to please her parents, are believed
cy have been the original causes ofthe mi
81 anthropical resolve which prompted h
H. TO seclude herself from the world Il
nearly three.tOnrths of her long eXl
IL tence.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-19

Rouge shall not form a centre for the
establishment Of stores which might
do injury to the trade ofthis city; and
lastly, they aid in furnishing a rail
Transportation to the State Capital, to
the people of Northern and southern
Louisiana. They also establish a
competition with the river steamers
whereby our citizens will have trav-
cling facilities at greatly reduced
rate.
These are a few of the advantages
and considerations which prompted
the comforting citizens to act prompt
| ly, relying upon the public spirit and
good Judgment Of the community TO
sustain and share the obligations OF
the agreement.
We doubt not that every one OF our
merchants and property holders, VIII
view the matter in its proper light
and subscribe literally to make good
the obligation assumed.
From this moment, the positive III
formation goes out to the world thai
Baton Rouge will soon be placed II
rail communication with New Orleans
on ONE side and with North Louisiana
Texas, thence with st, Louis and the
entire railway system of the tnltet
States.
We sincerely believe that an era o
great prosperity is dawning at las
upon our community, which require
but the liberality and enterprlsln!
spirit of it's members to make Batol
Rouge, within q few years, an lnlan'
city, which in point ofbeauty OF loca
ton, thrift and wealth, will have bu
l., few rivals in the Southern country.