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1HETRUST UCCEPIED.
[Atlanta CouUUlUon.]
Tho following is lliu oil!elil corres
pondence between tho Committee of
the Into Deinocrntic Convention end his
Excellency Governor Colquitt; the
izembipt,, ,| l0 fullest extent of cxccu-
live HMlis;|i'
1 consWe r r tho duty of nil the pnt-
tiotic petau belonging to either* rnCe to
enconrni- . 'jyiinliiy and kindness be
tween tho pees. lL '* ei-pooinlly the
duty of the Write rnco, hHving tiro ml-
vanin.-c ninth they now pos-csn ... «du-
cation and in the p'»«-ss.on "M? P c *
ty.to neothtiWI and rmpMtml juslroe
U done to the colored race by every de-
pnrtim nt of the government.
1 will say farther, ihattho State gov
ernment should do all that call reason-
nl.ly he done promote popular edu
cation, am] if'it each race should parti
cipate eipnillY and fairly in tbo distri’ n-
lioi. of all public moneys raised fur that
Executive Committee• Attention.
Tho member® of the Democratic Kx-
ccntivo Committee of Burko county are
hereby requested to meet in Waynes
boro, on Thursdry* August 26th, 1880.
A full attendance is desired ns business
of importance will Iks transacted.
It a NDOLPn ItinoLEV, Cli’n.
J. II. Mackenzie, Scc'y.
Tho Senator ship of tho 17 th Dist.
Editors Burke County Herald:
A Convention is soon to assemble nt
Milica to nominato a Senator for this
District; and I am informed that the
people of Bullock claim the right to
have him chosen from that county.
This pretention, I presume, is founded
upon a rule adopted several years ago
at Scarboro, that these Senators should
be taken in rotation from tbc conntics
composing tbo District; and as Scriven
and Burko have each enjoyed this
honor since Bullock, it is now insisted
that the latter in in tho legitimate line
of succession. In tho first place, the
rule, an hcretoforo construed, is unequal
and unjast. If tbo populations of these
counties were equal, or approximately
so, tbero might bo somo justice and
fairness in this order of selection. But
both iu wealth and polls Burke county
nearly doubles the one and trebles the
other. I have nothing at hand later
than the Comptroller-General's Report
for 1870 ; but it may safely be assumed
that if these proportions have under
gone any material changes, they are
rather in favor than against Burke.
From this Report I take tho following
table:
Burke.
Taxable property : $2,018,560. Pulls,
n,l05.
BullOck.
Taxable property: $258,507. Polls,
1,108.
Seni vex.
Taxable property: $384,200. Pollr,
1,005.;
It will thus appear th.it in point of
•wealth the taxable property of Bnrke
exceeds both tbeso counties raoro limn
three-quarters of a million; and that
the voting population of Bullock and
8crivcu combined ia four hundred and
eigaty-two polls leas than that of Burke.
If, therefore, perfect eqnallity, justice
and fairness arc to govern in this mat
ter, Burko is entitled to the Senator two
terms to one each to Scriven and Bui
loch. But for another and unanswera
ble reason, Jiarke is entitled to the next
Senator from this District. When this
rotation rule was adopted the Senatorial
term was four years,- and Mr. Cone, of
Bullock, received -tho nomination and
was elected. Ho was succeeded by Mr.
Black, of Scriven, who likewUo held
four years. When Burke's time came,
the term had been reduced, and Judge
Perry was elected for only two years.
In common justice, therefore, and in
tho truo sonso and spirit of tho rule un
der which Bulloch claims, Judge Perry
shoutd be his own successor, or some
other citizen of Burke sent in his place.
In this way only is it po&aiblo to carry
out io good faith even tho rule vrhich
docs Iiarko such injustice ; nnd I pro-
sumo our gallant friends over the river
will cheerfully consent to this arrange
ment whon they >,ive the matter proper
reflection.
Fai* Pi.at.
committee notifying tho Governor of
his selection by tho Convention ho the
standard bearer of tho party and the
Governor’s accept an ce of the trust.
Tho letter of the Committee is a
►hort, ringing document and a model
of taste and loieeuca*. Tho response
of the Governor ij* a imo-lv, pow* ifnl
paper, 'nil of force mid eloquence, and ] p, lrp ^ L . iV'|', pi [notion
speak** with no unccrlnin sound tipoti : * *'*
•v m * *»f tin gravest public issues he :o;e
tli • people. It is a letter that will do
him good, that will do tho party good,
that wi I do tho Stale good. We corn
( mend it to the Democracy of Georgia
j ns nn utt. mnco worthy of tho lender
that will be overwhelmingly elected as
the next Governor of Georgia:
The Committee to the Governor.
Atlanta, Ga.. August 12, 18S0.—
Governor A. 11. Colquitt, Atlanta, Ga.—
Dear Sir; Tho Democratic Conven
tion of the State of Georgia, which as
sembled in this city on the 4th n etant,
by a largo majority selected you ns the
Democratic candidate for Governor at
the ensuing election in October next,
and the undersigned were appointed by
the Convention as a committee to notify
you of its action mid to request your
acceptance of the trust.
Iu tho performance of this pleasant
duty, permit us to congialulute you and
the Stnto of Georgia on tho happy
It, nnd to say tlint tho action
your selection
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■VVe nre now ngents for tbc following flrst-claM Gin»:
of the
Convention in your selection as the
standard-bearer is but the reiteration * f
the pronounced voice of the Democracy
of Georgia lawfully expressed at the
ballot box, iu the fullest pruuury elec
lion ever held in the Slate. >
Your administration, embracing a
peri (1 of fonr years, and complicated
with great financial qncstinus, ami the
formation of a new Constitution, and
dealing with economy, reform and na
tionality, has deinonhtrated your ability,
integrity nnd devotion to Goorgia and
evoked an overwhelming indorsement of
the people of our great Commonwealth.
We feel confident that the action ot the
Convention in giving a majority of 224 j
v#tes out of the 340J present is a cl
expression of the wishes of the people
and will be affirmed.
Hoping that you \vi!l,nt nn early day,
signify your acceptance, and with high
personal consideration, we remain,
Philip L. Cohen.
Randolph Ridqklev,
It. Jo.v:;h,
Willis A. IIawkinb,
F. M. Long lev,
Geo. M. Nolan,
Samuel IIall,
David Buckopzeii,
Tyler M. Peeples.
* Committee.
The Governors Response.
Atlanta, Ga., August 12.—Messrs.
Philip L. Cohen, Randolph Ridgoloy,
R. Jones, Willis A. Hawkins, b XI.
Longley, George M. Nolan, Samuel Hall,
David Buckofccr, Tyler M. Peeples,
Committee—Gentlemen: I have the
honor to acknowledge the receipt of
your letter notifying me that the State
Democratic Convention of Georgia has
selected inc by a large majority as the
Democratic candidate for Governor in
tho coming Suite election, and I hereby
signify my aecoptanco of the trust. For
the kind terms in which you have
couched your letter I beg to assure you
of my appicciation.
Entering upon the duties of tho ex
ecutive ofiico nearly four years ago in a
period of general depression, I was con
scious ot the unusual burden that I as
Mimed, and 1 brought to tho discharge
of duty an carneMdeniro that my ad-
mioibtruUoa might bring material re
sults of benefit to the people of our be
loved State, In every act I have per-
formed as n public servant since I bnvo
filled the post I occupv, the interest and
tho honor of Georgia Lave been my in
spiration, and not to the extent of -.,1,0
poor, scruple” have I betrayed or blept
over my ttiisl.
It lias been gratifying to mo to pee a
steady improvement in individual wcl-
faie, and 111 every plmso of the public
condition, und I am not insensible to
tbc compliment conveyed in your letter
that you accord to me credit for these
results to the full extent that an Execu
tive may pronerly claim in our scheme
of public polity. Among the valuable
results wrought in these years, are, an
elevated Shite ciodit, a diminished pub
lie debt, a decreased rate of luxation,
uulurgud ftonrccti of Income, exultation
of the StaU ’u dignity abroad, nnd nn
abatement of sectional strifo through
Georgia’s influence. To these may be
added kindlier relations between the
white and colored races, duo to a liberal
spirit in tho encouragement of popular
education and equal justice in ihc pro
tection of all races iu every right of cit-
t«» tbo number of
i-liiftln-n l.i-i.itiL’inp l " vncli, tllu
i[r,:s winch oulUle thorn to tho bom-fits
Ot •nltutnt inn at publie expense, ami pro-
vided by law
Lmay motion ns nn evidence of m-
ctohs. <f p lft p.- r iiy that if the returns
from the one hundred counties board
from by the Comptroller-General afford
n basis for j'b/gin". tho wealth of Geor
gia will shovv an increase of fully ten
millions of dollars this single year.
It may not bu inappropriate in this
connection for me to say something on
the suhji ct of our svstetn of transport a-
tion, as it is one that very materially
aff-cts the interests of oar fellow-citizens.
Much complaint having bccu made in
reference to the inequalities and dis
criminations io our railroad system, the
last General Assembly took up that
question, and after great deliberation
passed the act now upon our statute
book, a leading feature of which was the
establishment of a railroad commission.
It was not jabe expected that, tbc com
missioners cfuld in a short time so ad-
re ~ just Ilia whole railroad system in Geor
gia as to pnvent all discriminations and
do justice alike to all the people and to
the 1 ailioafi,companies, 1 am gratified
to learn, however, that voiy great prog
ress h«s been made toward a satisfacto
ry solution of this whole question. I
cannot don IQ that the able and intelli
grnl gentlemen who linvo the matter in
charge as commissioners, will, during
tlie coming year, be* able to harmonize
the different conflicting elements, and
to so systematize the whole business of
transportation by rail in the State as to
place it upon a jnst nnd equitable basis.
I trust t lint both the transportation
companies mid the people will be con
tent to wait developments for a reason
able time until the problem has been
fairly solved. The people ot the Stnto
have the rj^ht to demand that their
freights be carried at the lowest figure
that wiJf seenre to the stock-holders
who li/ve invested their money in rail
road enterprises reasonable and just divi
dend/ upon the investment.
While on this point I desire to remark
tin ther, that l am aware that considera
ble disquietude has been manifested by
our people in reference to our great
Stale property, the Western nnd Atlan
tic Railroad, growing out of the exton-
tensivc combinations and consolidations
of the railroad interests, and the rapid
changes which have been made iu the
ownership of the different lines connect
ing wish our Suto sys cm, and especial*
ly with the Western and Atlantic Rail
road.
1 have looked cnrcfnlly into tho lease
nnd to the act providing for the leaso
of the Western and Allnmic Uailiond,
and I find luat all discriminations against
persons or corporations in this Stale are
positively forbidden by that act. It
will be my purpose to see that this art i9
faithfully carried out in letter and spirit.
The Western and Atlantic Railroad
is a great public highway, connecting
tho transportation fines between the
const and the West, and it should be per
petually used as an opeu higbv ay over
which every person and every railroad
company should have nn equal right to
pas< upon terms of perfect equality. To
carry out this object, it will be very ira
portant that the State should retain at
all times Uic control of this great high
way in lieoown hands. I am, therefore,
opposed to the sale of the Western and
Atlantic Railroad, and should not hesi-
bilo to withh
Executive
Tiding for
disposition of it that puts it beyond tbc
TUE LUMNTTS GIN, corroN CI . 00 V GIN,
Til K GULLFTT STEEL BRUSH GIN,
Which ivc will sell very chenp nml guarantee satisfaction.
We can also furnish Feeders and Condenser.. Write for ptiees and terms.
SXKaSV, WHTZBSS <2i CO.,
a 1124-2m Cotton Factors, 847 Reynolds Street, Augusta, (.a.
BOSESET BOURBON TOKtC
T S air olefiant combination nt Iloncset and n l or (Inn Ionics with
1 n mireohl Kentucky Whisky, such as connalM' urs approve
nnd Invalids must Imvo. A most vsluahlo tonic, a rich, a hole joins
and UcUcluiu itlmnlcnt. ndnilrnl.lv adapted to such troubles it
nricceil man Dyspein-to- Mala. la. etc. tro'iealo women, u or.
tor tod dlorivmen anti physicians, wornom nurses, and the treble
pt c-v ciy^ijo and "lass will Ill,d It a ltrau-tul luvlfiuraiu.
CKAIVZBEJRS &. BS.OV8T?,
~T. uImvIUo liy.
Wholesale asp Retail nr
W. A. W'lI.KINS & CO.,
iim Ysnsnonn, oa.
Jy7-Ctil
CLARK’S MILLIMKRT STORE!
819 ISroud Street. Augusta, a.
£35”- STOCK nt all times well assorted.
’sef-New Goods received by Express and Steamer tri-weelily.
■tjot- Large Slock of Bonnets, lints, Flowers, Feathers, Laces, Nets, Ties, Best
Black Crape, Combs, Zephyr, Canvass, Ribbons, Velvet, Iusertings, Edgings,
Silks, Satins, itc., &c„ <fce.
■pif DKMOREST’S l'ETTERNS lead the World of Fashion.
»3rf”Mus. CLARK gives personal attention to orders.
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BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA. GA.
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iT5T Solo Agent for BAZAR GLOVE-FITTING PATTERNS.
LARGE nnd 3EAUTIFUL STOCK of MILLINERY now ready, compris
ing all tbo latest shapes in
FRENCH, ENGLISH and AMERICAN HATS and BONNETS 1
Largest stock ZEPHYR WORSTEDS south of tbc Potomac.
ROLLED- PLATE JEWELRY of all the latest designs.
SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES, OIL, SHUTTLES .and ATTACH
MENTS for all Machines.
Prompt attention to all orders.
J\.m «T. TWDEEXJT.
mcli.'n Ti 1 ) Bftv.d .Street, opposite Confederate Monument, Aujmiia, f*a.
(i'l
Having bud the GOOD LUCK to place largo CASH orders before tho rise
in values, we arc enabled to show our friends the largest and best selected stock of
CLOTHING, HATS AND GENT’S FURNISHING GOODS
• EVER OFFERED IN AUGUSTA,
AND AT PRICES THAT DEFY COMPETITION.
Onr Stock is large, various, siiperlrand complete. Our Prices Low. Call and See !
S’! a Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.
A» XT, BL'&KQB&affi,
mckai-vint
/'nr C. Lmllr.tr ,f- Cn.
*S BOOK STORE!
IS HBADQTJ/.BTER3
STANDARD BOOKS,
NEW NOVELS.
JUVENILE BOOKS.
RELIGIOUS BOOKS,
SUNDAY SCHOOL BOOKS,
BIBLES, TESTAMENTS,
HYMN BOOKS,
FINE STATIONERY,
BLANK BOOKS,
PASS BOOKS,
PICTURE FRAMES.
EASELS nnd PANELS,
CROQUET.
BASE BALLS and BATS.
T©S‘
And an endless variety of other articles too numerous to mention.
my-tf
power ot the State to keepil <»i»cn alike | i«S&rAS l W!lS
1 “ °—lal attention
AROIIS, pIOW-
t*4 Build and Uepalr Bu'/rU s Carrlnj-t h. wagona, |
. - * “* ‘ :. Tr*
tr* the nso of all coiporations and all I styliTami at reojnmaiiic prlm-i Hpeclai attention
i;. ! plv- n to uiakiii:: and rcpaiilns w.ijji
citizens upon terms of perfect equality
While these reninrks arc probably I
no .l elieil-d by ^our communication;
tliey relate to subjects of public interest
po moinnutons in. their cliaractci ** * 1
b'el I atn due no apology for
»nadu lljjg public fitatciiuut in rof«;i
to my position und policy ° a these vital
issues.
Foeline grateful for tho continued
manifestation of the respect and confi
dence* of tho people of Georgia, as shown
by their endorsement iu primary mect-
ingi*, and tho action of the Democratic
wo»i- t » , | lN n * ^ tM ^ u courage for the
work •
g|V .. „
stocks and plms.-c
vir it* rsf Mli(K*|iiq a specialty, amt by one of
tho u,st Miiltlui 111 toe country. «,|ve. me a trial.
AM1C8 ATTAWAY.
ih,n I i!* 1 l,elur <-- lno, nnd ns I fool
^ c " Iroo to tho interest of
i.Corgui j„ the past, I w
11... aitehn ’
Very
vant,
not falter in
:irg*i of only in the future,
respectfully, your obedient sor-
Alpuko n. Colquitt.
W*? MAR3L E WORKS,
Broad nt, near Lower Market,
. AUGUSTA, GA.
•ac ami UcHv 7? <, j r t fo ‘ h ,e * lrr '
_ notice. ** shortest
... t» «lrfl|*n« of ^Jjandreit new
, I style Of Monuments furnUhcil -vr 1 !! . mo:,t naatera
nnv r-nrirtcs m/vmikTr. nAATa over before In th».i market .and,,? Ji r l c< ' t,, *n
■UUl GOODS, (;LO IIIING, BOOTS, aian*lilp. similar to that of ii«?, work.
SHOES, HATS, HARNESS, awK" 1 rCC °“" y hy"*! v - t .'. ,n 'vlerot.
SADDUPS.
XIN, WOODEN, WILLOW AND IIARD WAKE
dtC.| Jjc., eke.,
At prices as low as the lowest.
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wmg,W.lsSitSisrn & Co.,' «lf
" DUALS 113 1S . '|
general groceries,
PTTRM ITUHH!
BAOOIKo A 1ST 3D TIES.
*r lllglic.i 1-rices Paid tor Cottuu.-t*
flu ot
acDlo-iv
A Good Storehouse to rent Iu a spjyndid local
Ity; best business place on tho Central Hallroad'
MorehouH cjln koimI condition. Terina reasonl
able. 1‘ossc.Hslon nlvcn Immediately, situated
at Milieu,Gx For further Information aoniv
J. T. COIIKN,
Cor. Ilroushton and Uaruord Streets,
fchlO-tf flAvannah. Oa.