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Athens, Gra.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUG. 20, 1874.
Largest Circulation!
READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE.
TAXATION. but men to the Legislature to keep the peo-
Tho apologists of the preseat system of taxa- pie of Georgia from raining one another,
tioh exhibit inexcusable ignorance or Mae- Col. G. W. Adams said the remedy was to
thing much worse when they pretend that It is make all yon want and beep out of debt.. The
eqtal in Its operation. It Is rery true, that so 1 legislature can't legislate you eat of debt. The
at taxing frying-pans and coffee-pots Is old law was a subterfuge and hourly evaded.
[ concerned, the poor widows and capitalists all Originally taking usury was a penal offense,
alike pay an ad valorem tax—bat how mich of The usury law won't relieve you. It is not
the poor widow's property is exempt from worth an old chew of tobacco. He did not
I taxation t Not one dollar's worth. Is this care a snap for the present law, or the old one.
true of the rich capitalist t He may invest ten W. H. Reese offered his resolutions in lieu
or a hundred thousand dollars in manufactur- of the others, or as a substitute. He wanted
ing without paying a dime on it. This is a a committee appointed to adopt the best means
sample of the inequality complained of. to get out of trouble. In his speech he alln-
If the State is so hard run as to require a ded to Gen. Gordon, illustrious as a soldier,
tax levied on the scanty furniture of an bumble Ex-Gov. Brown as a financier and Gen. Col
cabin, we do not believe anything sight to quitt as a Governor in the futare. This met
bo exempted from taxation. Indeed, it is a with a hearty response,
mooted question whether, under our present Remarks were made by John C. Ragsdale
Constitution, the Legislature has power to ex- and Col. J. M. Mobley, in opposition to the
empt any speeies of property whatever from I resolutions.
.taxation. If any sicb right exists at all, it is W. H. Reese offered the following:
, not clearly set forth, but is derived from tbe I The great want or correct and reliable sta-
Declaration of Fuada- tistioal information of the cotton crop from
Industrial Expositions.
Tbe editor acknowledges the courtesy of an |27tb section of the
invitation to attend the Fifth Annul In- mental Principles,” where it is deolared that I year to year has resulted in great disaster and
dustrial Exposition at Cincinnati, beginning 1 '* Taxation on property shall be ad valorem attar rain to many, and it is believed that a
Wednesday, Sept. 2d, and ending 4th of Oc-I only, and uniform on all species of property correct collection and patting forth to tbe
tober. ■ | taxed.” It will thus be seen that if tbs right world in due time a statistical report will re-
De is also indebted to the officers for a like to exempt exists at all, it is by implication I suit in great good to the planting interest of
invitation to the Louisville Exposition, begin- merely, and not by express grant; I the South. And the late financial “ panic”
ning Sept. 1st, and ending 17th October. | The proceeding section (26) declaresJ which originated in the city of New York in
" Lawlessness I “ LaWB 8ha11 haTQ a general operation, and no the fall of 1873, occasioned a universal sus-
Tbe killing of Capt. nutlet, in Angusta, by U 6 ^^ affectin B P rivat0 ?gbts shall be pension and failure throughout the country,
a negro who was under the infinence of liquor, rai80d ' in P"ticular case, by special leg- resulting in perhaps the most rninons conse-
and without any adequate provocation, wu Nation, except with the free csnwnt. in wriJ queue, to a very large classrof the whole com
well calculated to stir up bitter feelings ^ ing. of all peiuns to be affected thereby; and munity, and especially embarross.ng to the
create intense excitement. We think it un- 00 P««nn nnder legal disability to contract is plantar, who of all others are the least respon
fortunate, however, that this fooling culmi-1 of such free consent.” slble for the failure
nated In the lawless killing of the negro. One , No "' when 8 P eci “ * f 18 f 8 * , A “ d "*>ereas the failure on the part of the
act of this kind excites a snirit of lawlessness c!srcd oxem P t from Uxat,0B ’ it not varying planters Mmeet their obligations has caused
in a community'andhenc^ wo do not wonder tbo 8«neral law, requiring uniformity of taxa- J the Legislature to repeal the law known as
that th™ Mayor has felt constrained to issuo a tion on all species of property t and does it the “Lien Law” section 1978 of the code,
proclamation Luring the community that the aot affect P™“> right, t which repealing law goes into effect Severn
laws shall be enforced Manifestly itdoes; for it is the right of every ber 1st, 1874, which repeal completely wipes
*- man taxed to require that all others bear their out the last summary legal security that ena
A Suggestion. j just proportion of the burthens of government, bles the planter to get money to raise his crops.
There being much dissatisfaction concerning I an a every dollar’s worth exempted adds to the I And it is evident that the usurious interest
tho manner in which the small countios man- j p 0r eentage levied on what is declared taxable, charged and expected of tbe plantar, has so
age to cheat tho largor ones in the basis of Any exemption, then, affects the private rights I burdened him with debt as to totally dlsquali-
representation in our District conventions, by 1 0 f every citizen taxed. I fy and incapacitate him for the payment of
allowing counties entitled to one represents- But the Constitution provides such laws may the debts, and it is clear to the minds or think
tsve in the Legitlature tbreo votes and those ^ passed—how f By “ the free co^nt, in ing men that the necessities of tbe plantar and
entitled to two representatives bat five, wo I writing, of all persons to bo affected thereby.” I the relief from bis present embarrassment fi-
wonld suggest a change which will do full I How many of the tax payers of this State have I nandally, can only be effected by offering to
justieo to all. Let the delegates from each I gi T6 n their “free eonsent, in writing," to ex- him facilities to secure cheaper money. There
of the oounties cast the full popular vote L m pt manufacturing stock, or any othor species I foro,
of that county in convention. For ex-1 0 f property, from taxation t Resolved, That a committee of three from
ample: Giro Clarke her 2000 popular vote It is contended that the last two words of each Congressional District be appointed to
and Pickens her 600, or whatever the number t jj 6 27th section, “ when taxed,” create, by im- take into consideration the feasibility of the
maybe. In this way no County wi'lbe cheated. I pUeatlon, tho right to exempt. If so, it is establishment of a Planter's Association, for
Wo know of no district except the Ninth very dear that under the plain and obvious the purpose of getting money on a cheaper ba
where there hns been any attempt to cheat meaning of tho 26tb section, no exemption can si 8 - And should said committee fix upon any
tho larger counties. Elsowhero, so far as wo L e grantC( j i ega iiy except with tho “ free con- plan whereby the great object sought to be
know, the rule laid down by the Executive L enti | n writing, of the persons affected there- attained, then said committee is authorized
CommiHee of allowing two votes for each mem-1 by "—that is, the tax-payers of the State—tbe and empowered to memorialize tho Legislature
ber of the lowor house of the Legislature, is amount of whose taxes are largely increased 1 10 incorporate said association and by appro-
adhered to. Tboagh apparently fair, this is by reason of exemptions. prista legislation to authorize by said act said
aot really so; bseauso a county with foar orl If this interpretation of the Constitution bo I association to negotiate loans and full and
five hundred voters is entitled to three votes, ] correct, it follows that no existing exemptions I complete power granted them to enforce all
while one with two thousand has but four. are i eg ^j t and that t h 0 y C an only be legalized lions taken by them
The three and five rule was “ conceived in by obtaining tho “ free consent, in writing, of Colonel Alston offered the following:
sin and brought forth in iniquity.” * We have the persons affected thereby." Resolved, That a committee of three bo ap-
bnd enough of it, and in the language of our But, whether legal or not, it is evidently not I pointed to investigate the effect of tbe repeal
old Dutch friend, “Best here cards does need on i y unwig0i but oppressive, to exempt from °fthe usury law,
rthooflin /" , . taxation, manufacturing and other stocks of On mation, all the resolutions on this aub-
We learn that the popular vole basis has wealthy capitalists, while taxing the coffee- ject were tabled by a large vote,
been adopted in North Carolina conventions pots an( j frying-pans, tbe broken forks and Although the convention laid tbe resolutions
and works well. Indeed, nobody can possi- pewter spoons of the poor widows who are on tbe table, the matter has not been finally
bly be cheated by it. Let us try it here. Three ccaroely able to procure a precarious 6ubtis- disposed of. Tbe people will demand tbe
and fire is a played out game. It will not bo tence for themselves and their little ones. Out restoration of the old, or the enactment of a
submitted to any longer.
Hon. Uaruclt McMillan’s Acceptance.
Cleveland, Ga., Aug. 20,1874.
lion. Qarnctt McMillan, Clarlesville :
Dkae Sie—The undersigned have been ap-
I upon all suoh legislation I The sooner it is | now and more stringent usury law.
repealed the better it will be for the credit of
I the State. Trno as Gospel.
Let all the property in tho State, of every j The Charlotte Observer never uttered a great-
description, be taxed equally, and tbeu the j or troth tlian tbe following:
pointed a committee, by the nominating Con-1 rate can be lowered, instead of by exemptions ‘Newspaper publishers whoattetapt to please
vootion of tho Ninth Congressional District, to oreating a favored class who do not bear their all parties, end in pleasing none,
inform yon of your ..n.nlm.u. nomination no proportion of tu* pabifc uurenens. ‘ No journal can pursue the Straight path of
tho Democratic eandidate for election to the Th i 8 is the proper remedy for existing evils, duty and patriotism without treading on some-
lower house in the next Congress. | and let thb people require their representatives | body’s toes. As well said by Chief Justice
Hoping that you will consent to become tho jin the next Legislature to apply it.
standard boarer of the party, and awaiting a 1
reply at your earliest convenience, we are very |
truly, W. J. Payne,
A. L. Mitchell,
T. H. S. Brobston.
« War of Races.”
Every where throughouWhe South persis-
I tent efforts are being made to get up strife be
tween the races, in order to make capital at
the North. Tbe villains engaged in this vile
To this letter Ca)>t. McMillan returned tho J work should be seized and made to suffer,
following reply: Let them be punished first.
Clahkesville, Ang. 21,1874. I The latest trouble is at Spring Ridge in
Messrs. W. J. Payne, A. L. Mitchell, and T. H. Edgefield county, S. C., on tho line of the An
S. Brobston. Committee: I mjata and Columbia railroad. Large bodies
Gentlemen :—I am presented at this mo- 0 f negroes, outnumbering the whites, were
meut with your official communication that 11 UD d er arma i ast w0a t and making threats
was nominated at Cleveland as tho Democratic j against tbe whites. Tbe latter sent to An
candidate in this district for the next Congress. 8U8 ta for arms and ammunition, which was
My appreciation tff the honor done mo is I promptly furnished, and also men to bear
equalled only by my profound sonso of the re- ar ms. The result was, that the negroes have
sponsibility of the trust reposed and tho zeal I cooled down—most of them having surrender-
with which I am inspired to meet the fall 0 d their arms and deolared for peace,
measure of tho distinguished confidence.
The supremacy, long existing and decided, I Congressional Nominations,
of our party in this district, which has been] In the second District, the Hon. W. E.
PiersoD, * you cannot make a straight road
through a forest without catting down some
trees.’ Bismarck, the great German Premier,
expresses the same idea in these trite words:
‘ You cannot make an omelet without breaking
some eggs.’
‘ A newspaper that has no enemies is a news
paper that has no character—no courage—no
boldness—no backbone, or ‘ spinality,’ as ele
gant writers say now-a-days. And its influ
ence is not a feather’s weight.
* * Woe unto you when all mon shall speak
well of you!’ is a warning that we pay heed
to. There is more good sense in the Scripture
than in all the other books of the world com
binod.’
How to Teach Lying.
1 Did you sse the old man out there t He
carries off bad children that cry. Did you see
that basket he carries children off in t When
a boy cries, a bird whistiee, and he comes and
Banks—P. M. Moss, W. M. Ash and W- A.
Quillian.
Clarke—A. L. Mitchell, J. C. Wilson, A. S.
Dorsey and B. H. Overby.
Dawson—John Hockenhull, 1 G. Em Porter
and D. E. Smith.
Fannin—W. A Morris, J. W. Adams.
Forsyth—James E. Mills andE. C. McAfee.
Franklin—S. H. Mosaly. \ :
Gilmer—J. C. Allen, G. H. Randall (by
proxy).
Gwinnett—W. E. Simmons, J. C. Jones and
Seaborn Reese.
Habersham—G. M. Netherland, W. M
Jones and J. C. Crow.
Jackson—J. G. McLester, J. D. Long. Wm.
Thurmond and W. I. Pike,
Lumpkin—B. H. Corban, J. E. Wood and
J. W. Woodward.
Madison—J. F. Kirk and L. D. Queen.
Morgan—Hon. Seaborn Reese, J. G. Bos
tick, Porter Barnett and H. S. Brobston.
Pickens—Wm. Tate.
Rabnn—J. M. Quillian and E. W. Beck.
Towns—S. Y. Jamison, J. B. West and J.
F. Crawford.
Union—T. J. Haralson, Jno. England and
W. H. Henry.
White—C. H. Kytle and W. J. Payne.
Hon. W. H. McAfee, of Lumpkin, was in
vited to a seat on the floor.
On motion of Hon. G. M. Netherland, of
Habersham, it was unanimously agreed that
the rules prescribed Jin Jefferson’s Manual
should govern tbe deliberations of this con
vention. '.i
Tbe following resolution by Mr. Jamison,
of Towns, was adopted:
Bcsolced, That tbe basis of Repreoentation
in this convention be, that those counties en
titled to more than one member in the most
numerous branch of the General Assembly
shall be entitled to five votes each, and the
others to three votes in accordance with the
rule of the Democratic party, which has here
tofore prevailed from time immemorial.
On motoin of A. L. Mitchell, of Clarke, it
was unanimously agreed that two-thirds of
the votes in the convention be required to
nominate a candidate.
On motion of G. M. Netherland, of Haber
sham, tbe following resolution was unanimous
ly adopted: , ,
Resolved, That the Democracy of tbe Ninth
Congressional District, by delegation in con
vention assembled, pledge tbeir unanimous
support to tbo nominee of the convention, and
will labor for bis successcordiallyandkeartily-
The name of Hon. Garnett McMillan, of
Habersham, was proposed to tbe convention
by S. Y. Jamison, of Towns, as a candidate,
also tbe name of tbe Hon. B. H. Hill was pro
posed as a candidate.
Tho convention then proceeded to ballot by
a call of tho counties for tho respective candi
dates, for forty-six consecutive ballots, after
which tho name of the Hon B. H. Hill,
was withdrawn from the convention, and
the Hon. Garnett McMillan was unanimously
nominated by acclamation as tbe candidate
to represent the Ninth Congressienal District
in Congress.
On motion, the thanks of tbe convention
were tendered to the Hon. W. E. Simmous
for tbe able and efficient manner in which be
discharged his duties as the chairman of this
convention.
On motion of W. J. Payne, of White, a com
mittee was appointed to inform the Hon. Gar
nett McMillan of his nomination and request
his acceptance.
On motion tbe thanks of tbe convention
were tendered to W. K. Williams and J. W.
Woodward for tbe efficient manner in which
they discharged their duties as secretaries.
On motion, Dr. John Hockenhull, of Daw
son, was unanimously elected chairman of tbe
Executive committee of the Ninth Congres
sional District.
The following named gentlemen were ap
pointed as members of the Executive com
mittee of their respective counties:
Banks, William M. Ash ; Clarke, S. M.
Hunter; Dawson, D.E. Smith, Fannin; Jno.
A. Jervis; Franklin, Jno. M. Freeman; For
sytb, J. D. Hockenhull; Gilmer, J. C. Allen ;
Gwinnett, J. S. Minn; Hall, D. H. McDonald;
Jackson, Jno.,S. Pike; Lumdkin, J. W. Wood
ward ; Morgan, T. H. S. Brobston ; Madison,
Jno. F. Kirk ; Pickens, William Tate ; Hab
ersham, W. S. Erwin ; Rabun, D. T. Duncan ;
Towns, S. Y. Jaminson; Union,' J. S. Fain ;
White, W. B. Bell, and ratified by the con
vention.
On motion of W. S. Erwin, of Habersham,
all the papers in the district, were requested
to publish tbe proceedings of this convention
A motion to adjourn prevailed, and tho con
vention adjourned sine die.
W. E. Simmons, Chairman
W. K. Williams,
J. W. Woodward,
Grand Jury Presentments;
Clarke Co*srr Sop. Court, Aug. Term, 1874.
tTTE, the J3rand Jury, ohoien, selected end sworn
VV for tho present term of thte Coart,beg leave molt
respectfully to make the following general present-
1 meats: ■ * . ■
Through our aommittees, we have examined the puh-
llo buildings of the county, the pnblie record! end the
Tax Receiver’! booki.
We find the coart house in good repair. Tho jail in
Wetkinsville, ai we learn from tho o fleers, ii in good
repair and in a safe condition to cot.fine prisoner!.
The Iron cage or prison under the court house ii very
badly ventilated, v and we learn that is la not usually
kept very eleanly. We found that it had imt been
eleaned out, but needs whitewashing. Strict attention
should be paid to keepiog ‘t well cleaned, and fresh
straw and bedding should be provided. We farther
recommend, that .all prisoners who have to be eonfined
any length of tima, be loot to the jail in Watkinsvllle,
aa they oan have no comfort whatever in tho prison
under the court house.
The records of the Superior Court, tho Court of Or
dinary and Tax Receiver*! booki are kept in n neat
and elegant atyle.
We have carefully examined tho hooka of the Trea-
snrer and. "find them kept with remarkable neatness,
and a trial balance proved their correctness. Annex
ed exhibit shows condition of the treasury.
The bond book of the Ordinary is all that conld ba
desirej.
The amount of county bonds outstanding it 120,300,
bearing-interest at seven per cent, payaole semi-an
nually in gold, and interest hat been and wilibe prompt
ly paid, and the bonds are now held at par, with no
sellers at this rate. There is only one other elaim of
about $200 unadjusted, wbieh Judge Jackson says he
Is ready, at .any moment to aettle upon an equitable
basis, and will issue bonds or pay the oath.
A portion ol tbe roads arei in good order, refleeting
credit un the officers haring the oversight thereof, bnt
other portions only in tolerable condition, and will
need more work before -winter. We are constrained
to eotnplaln of tbe following roads : Tbe road from
Prineeton Factory to the Paper Mill; the road lead
ing to tho Tallassee bridge; tho road from Horod’a to
Sheats* plantation, below Watkinivills; the road from
Herod’s to Hutcheson's plantation; the road leading
by Col. Billups* plantation to theeonnty line; porttoni
of the roads in Buck Branch district, between Athens
and Mrs. King's. The road from High Sboails Factory
to Watkineville is now being worked, and thoeommls-
sioners should see that it it put in good order. We
recommend that those in authority exeroise their au
thority over all subordinates, and not permit soma to
escape, while others do their doty without compulsion.
Furlovr’s bridge is un dergoing repairs, and tbe bridge
at Barnett's, which should have been completed long
ago, la not yet finished. We recommend that the pro-
por officer have said bridge finished immediately. The
bridgo at tbe Paper Mill needs some repairs.
We and no law authorising the G;rand Jury to give
extra pay to toy officers of tbe comity, (the law au
thorising it having been repealed,) and we hope no
application for extra pay will hereafter be made.
Resolved, by tbe Grand Jury, that our Representa
tives in tho General Assembly bo requested to use tbeir
efforts to secure a new eounty, to' b< cut off from tho
present eounty of Clarke, making Watkinsville the
county site of the new county.
To his Honor Judge Rice, and Solicitor General Em
ory Speer, we tender our approbation of their offioial
conduct and high appreciation of their ability, fidelity
and impartiality.
Resolved, That these presentments be published in
the Southern Watchman and the North-East Georgian.
JEFFERSON JENNINGS, Foreman.
SPLITS! NO WELTS 1
IEST SHOE BROUGHT TO THIS MARKET
I warrant mr«ry pair, aa they ate all made nnder my own supervision, cm! of stock of m T * •
I willcheerfally dnplieate any bill of oak-tenned shoes, no metier where bought. Every ,i
in *“>• Don't buy any bnt the “BRUMBY SHOE.” Ask yournearest a«
■ana He that they are atamped upon the bottoms nl sorting
“JNO. W. BRUMBY, ATHENS, GA.”
For (ale by the trade at ONE PRICE. None sold atthe works, filar BRING ME YOUR ninrn
Athens, Ang. 28th—tf. J NO. W. BRUMfiY.
FURNITURE AID COFFINS.
A. Grilleland cSs Oo.
KEEP ALWAYS ON HAND
METALIC BURIAL CASES & WOOD COFFINS,
' : At reasonable prices. We haveon hand a iargo and well arsefltd rteck of
FURNITURE
From the cheapest Poplar Bedstead to tho finest marblo-top Walnut Sri-
VERY LOW.
anglO
We will
W. A. OILIELAMD & cq.
8,000 CASKS
BOOTS AND SHOES,
We are now receiving, direct from the Manufacturers, a LARGE AND Y.’Ei.L SELECTED STOCK OP
BOOTS, SHOES AND TRUNKS,
Which will be sold as low as In any other market. All goods wiib enr It r Arid Warranted. Orders solicited
Merctab Visiii Weston are Met to Call aa! Emm air Stott
D. F, FXsEIttlWG & CO,,
No. 2 Hayne Street, Corner of Church Street.
and is the district’s peculiar glory, will prob-1 Smith, who was a member of tbe Confederate ii? 11 ^
ably bo contested with vigor, and by organized Congress, has beau nominated as the Demo- . ke ened, and he took him In
forces in the coming campaign. I accept the cratfc candidate. C «v Ire h
nomination; and will bear our standard with! In the fifth District, Hon. MUtco A. Candler, I c jL-.s-L after von > ’
my best front. The finally perfect unanimity of DeKalb, bus been nominated. His com- Th ^ <« what T . ,,,
of your body in its nomination is a guaranty petitors were Messrs. Glenn. Hammond, Stew- h8ard a lady to a Ut *
tbat wo will go on again with that solid tread art, Alston, and others. _ J . *
together, that to this hour has kept oor star In the sixth District, Col. Blount has been 8ho ™ f « r rad was a
Providence willing, I shall canvass tho dls-l In this (ninth) DIetriot, the Hon. Garnett |
trict entire, and speak to the people on the | McMillan, of Habersham, has been selected as
walking along the street on his knees,
When the little boy saw him come creeping
questions and principles with which they are the Democratic standard-bearer. The only I aloD ®’ h9 .^, ca “° 1 5 i ® hteaod ’ and int0 the
to deal, in November, at the polls. I name in opposition was that of tbe Hon. B. H. IZZZLJ"SaZL 'TZ’m'T'Z
Thanking yon, gentlemen, for the courteous Hill. Tho contest was a warm one, and the ^. ’ ld h T “ a , t ^ 8 try a f dmak ®
id kindly tenor of your note, and resolved to nomination was not effected until the Arty- ‘ 1 P ,tied little fellow, bat I
houBO. And this lady, taking advantage of
acd_. j „ , , rir -„, mT ,..„ luwm . 1I1ITII .
give every energy to tho work assigned me, 11 ninth ballot. As hero a nomination is eqniva- J .?° d ° Ubt » 8h ° ^ Ul 1)0
am, with high respect, your fellow-citizen,
Garnett McMillan.
lent to an election, we may safely annoonoej
| Capt, McMillan as Col. Bell’s successor.
Dr. Tusker Accepts the Chancellorship.
Atlanta, Ga., August 15th, 1874.: n’ .
greatly shocked when she can pat no depen
donoe in his word. Should this ever be tbe
case, she may blame herself for it, for she set
him the example.
Children expect the tratb, and if they find
Restoration ef the Unary Law.
. In tbo Atlanta Conffitution's report ef the.
Booed qn proceedings of the late Agriooltaral Ceavea- J themselves deceived, it not only shakes their
cAT l . J tion at Stone Mountain, we find the following 1 confidence in others, bat they, boing very opt
n nsi an had the honor to I ^ to ujjf restoration of the unuy I scholars, will soon learn to lie and deceive too.
recelve ftem you ^ oJtoUl communication in- j ^ God loves truth, and we should never, under
wanting the USURY law bestored. I any oircumstanoos, tell an antrath. The Apos-
u . T _ . ... . .1 Mr. B. W. Jones, of Whitfield, introduced a I tie Paul says we most bo ‘girt about with
y re urn 0 a ° recep resolution that this convention request the I troth.’ It Is an important part of a Christian’s
of your letter, and stated that I would prefer {to re-enact the wuiy law. armor,
not to signify my acceptance or non-acceptance Mf Jon ^ 8aatalQed hla resign In a laagthy
nf thn nneliinn tABfJara^ m« nntil offflr /inn. I ® * I T U P VP V PA QT i V f 4 «v
and earnest effort, contending that the repeal • POSTAL LAW.
Important to Sobecribers.
Rubert H. Edwards,
John L. Franklin,
Ansel L. Harper,
Frederick. W. Lucas,
James L. Middlebrooks,
William H. Morton,
John A. Nichols,
Alexander F. Pope,
James D. Pittard,
Barton C. Thrasher,
James F. Wilson.-
It is ordered, That these presentments be published
the Southern Watchman. GEO. D. RICE,
EMORY SPEER, Sol. Gon. Judge S. C.
S. 0. Rbesb. County Treasurer, DR.
To amount on hand Feb. torm, as per state
ment rendered $8,338.77
To amount received from Feb. to A'lg. 1st.... 8,413.80
Lewis Anderson,
William H. Aycock,
John W, Brumby,
William C. Colbert,
Francis A. Crow.
Alfred L. Gearing,
Milledgo L Durham,
Joel M. Dean,
Albert H. Edwards,
John G. Evaus,
James M. Veal,
$18,750.37
C R.
By am't paid for building court house, jails,
bridges and repairing tbe same $1,332.29
By amount paid for Sheriff, Jailors and oth
er officers 3,097.99
By amount paid for Jurors 2,499.45
By amount paid legal indebtedness. 1,048.45
By amount paid Bailiffs, stationery, Ac 578.89
By amount paid Coroner’s foes 14.28
By amount paid other lawful charges 482.72
By amount paid school fund 112.72
By cash on hand 7,805.58
$16,750.37
In addition to tho assets above enumerated, the pur
chase money for the court house and Clerk’s office in
Watkinsville, amounting to $1,335, is still due and un
paid, which amount should be collected and paid into
the county treasury. aug28
^ Seo’ys
Dead and Absconded.
Miss Pomeroy, tbe young lady seduced by
the Jersey City preacher is dead, and the Rev.
Glendenuing has ran away.
M
Free School. -
ISS E. E. WITHERSPOON’S Free Sdffool will
R S. ADAMS, M. D„
Surgeon, AccoucHEun inn PnrstciAN.
Office at residence. Mountain District, Walton ooun
ty, Georgia—offers his professional services to the
eitiions of the surrounding country. ang26—ly
FAIR WARNING.
A LL persons are hereby warned not to toll any goods
A or articles whatever, to any person or persons,
for Ocrneo Mills, nor to pay over any money- due us :
except to myself or order.
Athena, Ang. 26—2t F. U. McLEROY, Ag’t.
of the position tendered me, until after con
ference with the resident trustees who consti-,. .. .
tute, as I have «aoe learned, what is known as I “ d ^ * *** “ d ap ‘
tho prudential committee. . | Col.M. Ct Fulton introduced resolution. I Under the new postal law, postage on news-
By yonr kindness, and at my requnst that | that th0 ^0,,^ recommend the re-enact- P»P«»«» required to be paid by the pound at
oommlttee was convened on Wednesday last j thqt * committee of! the office of publication on and after the tint
and bavins bad a full and free consultation “ ” * » ouuiumwo uj 1 ^
-Dh «nA hwwinL w, ..ITkvTi! three be appointed to memorallzo tbe Lefts-1 of January next.
tatsre; and that the convention use their ef-1 Oor readers will at once perceive that wo
I forts eleetmemborsof the LegUlature fcror- J cannot afford to furnish a paper for nothing
should not aocept the proffered trust, and that a y 0 to Its ensetsaent. land prepay tho postage also. Conseqaently
^admtnis^ti^wm^iL^dJnht^^ Mr. Z. H. Clarke, of Oglethorpe, said that all those whose credits do not extend beyond
SfnSbyevSmeShiroSheBSofT™-' as was generally known he was .money lend- that time-let January, 1875-will be etruck
tees so long as It proves to be worthy of epp-er. H* refined to take more than 12* percent. j fromonr ^ Sendln, then, at once, and
port, I am now prepared to say that I accept interest. If gentlemen would make money I “ako the necessary payments,
tiie office * ChMgoto tf the University of cheap let them llT# u h0 me. Make yonr pro-1 w „ . 7*
Se cordial groaUBg with which I wa» honored! Coh AlBtonM!dth.remod,WMtogotlad^l Clevelaitd. Ga., Ang. 19.1874.
by every member of the Faculty present is pendent and don’t borrow money. Farmers J The convention met at 11 o’clock, in the
Athens during my late visit. . I should not borrow money, but rather have it I Court House, and ou motion of A. L. Mitchell,
Trusting not to mytelf, but hwklng to hta- Mcney oagh t to be regulated by law. of Clarke county, the Hon! W. E. Simmons, of
for tbe hS^^possibilities devolving upon I J- Y. Carmichael remarked that the repeal Gwinn*t was called to the chair and on me
mo, and hoping that when I retire from ' office of the usury law deceived both debtor and tion ° r M - Netherland, of Habersham, W.
I nmy leave a record honorable to myself, satis- creditor world without end.’ The creditor loot N. Williams, of White and J. W. Woodward,
factory to the friends of the University, and Ws MQ]| ^ tba bta j, one Sty. Send I °f Lumpldn. were elected Secretaries.
ftb I am a 8ir P ‘with the°hiKhes respect, yonr best men to tie Legialatare »nd malte Proceeded to the call of counties and the
Your ob’tcjrv’t, Henry H. Tucker. | Congressmen out of those left. Send yotir|following delegatee’ names enrolled:
NICE FAT BEEF,
Pork, Mutton, &c.
T HE andersigned will open bis BUTCHERING ES*
TABLI8HMENT on SATURDAY, and proposes
keeping all kinds of meats,
Butchered in the best style,
Asd famished to customers with the utmost prompti
tude. He solieit* the patronage of the publie. He is
located on the corner of Lumpkin and Market streets,
near Firemen’* Hall.
MeaU will ba delivered promptly In any portion of
the eity. aug20 W. E. DBMORE, Agent.
The Sor© Doctor
W ILL be at Athens, on the 30th, list, 22d and 23d
day* of eaeh month, for the purposo of meeting
one and all who are using his medieine for Sores, Pains
and Chrenie Ci
Sautter's. .Pal
•bant Stokes and bis wonderfnl discovery and sore
ear*. Come np with youroomplalntx, ‘and I will try
to Oaro won.
sag26 J. W. 8T0KB8, Social Clrole, Ga.
University of Georgia.
T HE 74th Annual Session opens Qot. 7th. Tuition
—to bo paid hereafter by Englneer^tndents, also
—la $75 per annum; payable, $35, OeL Tth—and $40
Mareh let; All students pay $5 Library Fee, upon
matriasl»tjon. Tuition in State College, $40 por an-
“nm. payable .emi-annually, in ad/afice. . Tbe State.
College receives, tSiUoff free, one stodent for each Re-=
presentatlve and. om for Wb geqatoy from their “
spective counties.
For Catalogues, Re., address,
WILLIAM HENRY WADPBLfc,
, a g26 See. Fae., Atbons, G»
MARTIN INSTITUTE
JEFFERSON. GA.
1 A THE Fall Term opens AUGUST 19th.
lOl Apply to J. W. GLENN, President,
J. E. RANDOLPH, Secretary Board of Trostees.
ang!2—fit
i GEORGIA, Madison county.
J Ordinary’s Office, August 3d, 1874.
Whereas, Harrison Bryant, late of said county, do-
ceased, diod intestate, having had while he lived a
considerable estate; and it has been represented tome
that there is danger of waste of said estate, for want
of doe and legal administration boing bad on said es-
' .te—
This is therefore to cite all concornod to be at mj
office, on the first Monday in October next, to show
by letters *f administration should not be granted F
i Bird, Clerk Superior Court, or tomb other lit and
proper persOii.
aug20 $4 G. C. DANIEL, Ord’y.
I GEORGIA, Franklin county.
JT Ordinary’* Office, Aug. Term, 1874.
Barton G Payne, administrator of Thomas F Strib-
ling, has applied to me for leave to sell the Real Estate
of said deceased—
This is therefore to notify all persons concerned to
file their objections, if any they hare, on or before the
first Monday In Ootober next, else leave to sell will be
granted. langM—$4 A..I. MORRIS, Ord’y
I n EORGIA, Clarke county.
VJl Whereas, James D Matthews applies to mo for
letters of administration on tbe estate of Mary E Mat
thews, late of said county, deceased—
These are therefore to eite and admonish alt concern
ed to show eause, if any they have, at my office, on or
before the first Monday in Ootober next, why said Let
ters should not he granted.
Given under my hand, at office, this 17th day of An
gust, 1874. aug25 ASA M. JACKSON, Ord’y.
DR. WHITTIER:
ftx 617 St Charles Street St Lords, Ha,
to tTMt alt MM Wf ettataeke to Burrlac*, bM
, •▼try ailment *r lirkren which rtsalu from
• «P laprudeaeo. with rmpualloM iwooooo.
•o irt. wmo founded and hu been -aubllihed to near*
•a?., certain and reliable relief. Being a graduate ef
•« feral medical colleges, and havVag tha experience ef a
long and auoceaaful life In hla eped Jtlea he bu perreotod
re nedlea that are effectual la all thrae cases. Bl$ paUanta
ar$ being treated bj mall or npeoi everywhere. Vo
mutter who failed, call or write. From the great num-
ber of applications he to enabhui to keep hla chargee
low. 36 pages, giving full ayspioma, for twe atampa.
MARRIAGE GUIDE,
*) • popnlmr book vblob .h,.uM bo t<U bj mrj.
b. brerrWi p.lr. or ponoai ooorem.UUo, ur-
n;... eaa Ant to do .ItbMt 11. Itcooulo, U.entaof
m.roie^ rn.rataro on thi. »obJ.*t. tt . rti.lu of Dr. W.'n
Jon« cxporlenoo; «Im Uu but tb.oibu tnm Un work,
to mmnpu mail Acuric. 8.m W.U4. wuU fwSOw.,
W ORKING PEOPLE—Male or Female. Employ
ment at homo, $30 per week warranted, no cap
ital required. Particulars and valuable samples sent
free. Address with 6 cent return stump, C. ROSS, Wil
liamsburg, N. Y.
FOR COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS,
AND ALL THROAT DISEASES, USE
Wells’ Carbolic Tablets,
PUT UP ONLY IN BLUE BOXES.
A TRIED AND SURE REMEDY.
Sold by Druggists.
EPISCOPAL FEMALE INSTITUTE.
Under chargs ofCIIRIST CHURCE, Winchester, Va.;
Rev J C Wii*at, A M, Principal, (formerly Vice-Prin
Va Fern Inst,) with oompetentassistants in tbe varioni
departments of English, Mathematics, Natural Science,
Languages, Musio, vocal and instrumental, Drawing
and Painting The session, of ten scholastic months,
bogins Sept 2,1874. Circulars of oou rse of study, terms,
Ac, sent on application to J. C. WHEAT, Winchester,
Va. Refbkknces: The Bishop and Clergy of the Prot
Epia Church of the Diocese of Virginia.
WILL BUY A
FIRST MORTGAGE PREMIUM BOND
OP TOE
$20
WILL BUT A
TGAGE PRES
IHDUSTRIU llBITlOH CO.
NEW YORK.
Authorised by tbe Legislature of the State of N. Y
First Premium Drawing, Kept. 7, 1874.
CAPITAL PREMIUM - - - $100,000.
Address for Bonds and full information,
MORGENTHAU, BRUNO & CO.
Finanoia! Agents, 23 PARK BOW, N. Y
P. O. Drawer 29. Application* for Agencies received
HAVE YOU TRIED
JURUBEBA?
ARE YOU
Weak, Nervous, or Debilitated P
Are yon so Languid that any exertion requires more
of an effort than yon feel capable of making f
Then try JURUBEBA, the wonderfnl tonio and in
vigorator, which aot* to beneficially on the secretive
T ans as to impart vigor to all thu vital forces,
t is no aleobolie appetiser, which stimulates for
short time, only to lot tbe sufferer full to a lower depth
of misery, but it is a vegetable tonio, acting directly
on the liverand spleen.
It regulates the Bowels, quiets ti e nerves, and gives
sneh a healthy tone to tho whoU system as to soon
make the invalid fael like a new person.
It* operation is not violent, but is obaraotorised by
great gentleness; the patient exp.rienees no sadden
change, no marked results, hut gradually his troubles
“ Fold their.tents, like the Arabs,
And silently steal away.’’
This is ho new and untried discovery, but ha* been
long used with wonderful remedial resnltf, and is pro*
He'can be found at or near R. R. dounood by the highest medical authorities, “ the most
tar’s. Parllos will make Inquiries of DlokBanlter powerful tonic and alterative known.”
it Stokes and bis wonderful discovery and euro Ask your druggist for it.
For salo by WM. P. KIDDBR A CO.. New York.
for
Her.
O.EOBGrA, Madison county,
VJl Whereas, Mary H Herring applies to me
letters of administration on tho.estate of Elijah I
ring, late of said eountv, deceased—
This is therefore to eft* all coneerped to shew eause,
If any they have, why said letter* should Pot be grout
ed, at tbo Ootober torm of tho Court of Ordinary for
laid ooonty. GB0. C. DANIBT.f
aug2S $4 Ordinary.
E0EGIA, Franklin county.
VjT Ordinary’* Office, Ang. Term, 1*74.
•William A’Roystcn, administrate r of Wm G Manley,
has applied for leave to'dell the Heal Estate of said
deceased— t
This le therefqre to notify qll persons concerned
file their objections,'if any they hare, on or before the
first Monday ip Octobrrpept, else leave to sell wil|ba
granted. ang26--f| A, J. MORRIS, Ord’y.
£~w.llauVi* T *R
DRILL fa> (oodfctxtorr. E BMP
TESTIMONIAL* riOH OOVERNOM
Or IOWA. ASKAR* t* ASD DAKOTA.
CrialoguM&N, W.aQLU,M.LnlaMe.
FOE FALL TRADE.
D. F. FLEMING.
SAMUEL A. NELSON,
aug!2—Im
JAMES M. WILSON
JAMES GlI.FIl.LtN.
The Brown Cotton Gin,
F0R SALE.
NOW offer my undivided half interest in my plan
tation, two sind a half to three miles from Athens.
This place contains about fivo hundred and eleven
aeres good bottom and upland, well improved. Terms,
one-half or three-fourths cash; balance on 12 months’
time, at 10 per cent, interest, I will take ploasnre in
showing said land to any one wishing to buy.
I also offer for sale my house and lot. The lot con
tains one and a half aores, and a two-story house, with
II rooms, barn, stable, smoke-house, carriage and
wagon house, all new and substantial. There is also
a fine spring and cistern on said lot Terms, one-half
or throe-fourths cash; balance on 12 months’ time,
with interest at 10 per cent. A bargain will be given
on the above property.
ang!9 . J.S. ENGLAND.
FOR SALE,
S EVERAL superior building lots, being a part of
tbe lot known as the Baxter plaee. Apply to
Dr. M. S. DURHAM, or
aug1«—tf ^
J. 8. WILLIFORD.
T HE attentiou of planters and others is again
to the above old and reliable make of Cotton Gins. *<i
They arc furaiahed this yonr greatly impenved, and
nothing which an experience of thirty years in tbeir J
anufaeturo could suggest has been left undona to*
make them tho most reliable and perfect Cotton Gil
in market. As the result of our efforts, we nesd only
refer to their established reputation and wide-spread
popularity. For Perfection of Workmanship, Strength:,
Durability, Light Runuing, and Uu^utity and Quality
of Liwt produced, we challenge competition. We art
prepnred to warrant, to any reasonable extent, perfect
satisfaction to every planter or operator. ThyGitij
aresold attho lowest possible prjees forgoodmr.ehinei,u
and on reasonable terms. Wo invite examinntion of
the samples in tho hands of our local ageutj, who will
give all desired information nnd furnish applicant!
with circulars and copies of eotumeudatory letter#
from parties using the Gin, in all pectiona of ‘liacot* {
ton planting country. Circulars, Price Lists and 1
other information, may be obtained of our agents, or
by addressing tho BROWN COTTON GIN CO.,
New London, Conn. 4
8UMMEY Jt NEWTON, Agents, Athens, Us.
inay20—6m
T. A. SALE,
33orx-tist,
H AVING permanently located in this place, offers.
his professional services to the citizen# of Athena
andvicinity. j
Office in the Gen. T. R. R. Cobb house, left wiofs <
Office hours, 9 A. AI. to 4 P. M. marll—tf.
D1ERTM
rPRUSTEE’S Postponed Sale,
JL Agreeably to an order of the Court of Ordinary
of Jaekson county, will bo sold, on tbo first Tuesday
in Ootober next, within the legal hours of sale, before
the oourt boose door in the town of Jefferson, the fol
lowing property, to-wit:
Four honored aeres ofland,
Oeonee river, adjoining lands o
more or less, on North
_ of Wm D Smith, John
M Hancock and others, ten miles north of Athens and
two miles west of the line of the Northeastern Railroad,
with oomfortable dwelling-house and out-buildings,
and a considerable amonnt of river and branch bottom
the place whereon John F Gober resided at the time
of bis death. Sold ae the property of John F Gober,
deceased,by an agreement of tho widow and heirs of
said deceased, for investment. Terms cash.
anglO ’ JAS. P. HUDSON, Trusteo.
Lucy Cobb Institute,
J ATHENS, GA.
MlS. A. E. WRIGHT, 1 Associatp Princinals
Eev. P. A. HEARD, ) Associate Principals.
\T7ILt open on theOth day of September, 1874, with
VV » fall corps of Teachers.
For eirculars, Ae. apply to the Principals, or to
JOHN H. NEWTON, Pres’t
LAMA & COBB, Sec. 4t Board of Trustees.
A CARD,
t’csss’h’X':'
until December 4th, 1874.
until
auglO
4t
Private Sehool for Boys, will
August Slst, and continue
LEE M. LYLE,
Corner Wray and LnmpkiqTsts.
For Sale or Renta
STORE-TlOUSE at Winterville, Oglethorpe do.,
. Ga. Thehdunlseo arranged that it may boused
as a dwelling by a siqall family, as well as a plaee of
businees. ’ Possession given the first October nexe.—
Terms reasonable.' Apply to
augI2 tf , „ JOHN WINTER, Winterville,Ga.
300 Pounds of
FRESH TURNIP SEED.
FLA.T DUTCH, RED TOP,
WHITE GLOBE, SEVEN-TOP,
LARGE NORFOLK,
SWEET HANOVER, YELLOW
RUTA BAGA, YELLOW GLOBE,
Besides “TURNER’S TURNIP.”
Last year A. G. Turner R Son sowed 2j aeres in
Turnips, from wbieh they sold $440 worth, ted their
stock-during the Winter, and in the Spring had ONE-
THOUSAND BUSHELS OF TURNIPS LEFT!—
These seed'I bare-’-for sale, at 50 cents per pound
They stand the Winter perfectly.
i WM. KING, Jr..,
july29—2t , At the V N*w Drag Store.”
Is the true criterion of MERIT, then the
SIRfilR SEWING MACHINE
Stands unrivaled. Its salos last year reached the
enormons number of
‘ i
COFFINS' "
And Burial Caskets :,
Furnished at as
LOW OR LOWER PRICES,
At our establishment, on Broad street, over Frtnklia
House, than they can be purchased tX
Any other Place in the City. r
When Buri&i Cases are furnished by us, we will
furnish,
WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CHARGE, "
Our handsome HEARSE, with horses and driver, for,
Funerals within tho city limits.
Athens. Juno 17, 1874. J. F. WILSCM 4 CO.
NEW SPRING AND SUMMER \
GOODS.
TTAKE pleasure in calling attention to the folhw
JL ing styles ot NEW GOODS, just received:
llnfant’s colored and black Morocco and Kid Booteei,
sites 1 to 5. .
Children's colored and black Morocco so. a* 4
Bootees, sir.es 1 to 5. M
Misses’ colored and blaclr Morocco and Kid Bootes,
sises5tolOJ. , '
Ladies’ foxed and plain lasting Gaiters, sires si*.
Misses’ KidGlippers, of various qualities, sues*
to 2, 1 _ ,,.
Ladies’ Kid Slippers and Newport’s Ties, now t*aj
very much instead of Slippers, sires 2 to 6.
Youth’s, Boy’s and Gentlemen’ 3,
Youth's sowed Calf Bootees and Strap Shots, ll* 44
Boy’s Oxford Ties and Strap Shoes, sites 1 ,
Gentlemen’/ OxfordTios and Strap Calf Sho«*<
Gcntlomen's Goat and Calf Prince Alberts, ***••
Geutiemen’s Goat and Calf Congress GsHsrl, •i* 44 ’
4 to 10. , . (I
Gcntlomqn’s Calf ExoelsiorGaite-s, »'* c * 5 ; ■ „
Gentlemen’s Goat and Calf pump-soled Roots,
5 to 10. U «
at “ Bish0Ii ’ a c Ti;”biuckhou8H. //
Being an increaso of 12,680 over the previous year,
(1.73) and -
113.354=
In excess of Its LABGE8T. COMPETITOR! '
Do not bny a Sewing Machine nntil yon have -seen,
and tested the " ’
|lEW FAMILY SINGER,
the WORLD’S FAVORITE.
Dlstribntlng office for Northeast Georgia, at corner
Broad and Jackson streets, Athens, Ga. July!
i Classical, Mathematical and Commercial
! ' SCHOOL.
T HE next term of 16 weeks will open Angcsf31st,
»uglV—2t A. M. SCUDDER, Principal
- Iido ilhov 0'ft MwM lidviib ititllu ai|
Agents Singer ManfgCo.:;
Atkkxs, Ga., July 13th,
T>IIE following named gentlemen are dul7S« *«W”
A Agents for the 3ale of the SiogerScwiug.
in the .counties opposite their respective na “ ’
they, and they only, arc authorised hy us to m
and collections fur oar account. Any ant a ^
are impostors, and payment* made to teem w
recognized by us, even though they may, WU
knowledge or consent, be in possession of no
inouriavqr: I
ofa’rMj 0 "”"ZG. E. Si and Wm. H. V*fVlJ
Elheft —T. E. Browu and J.
-T. B. Brown and Jno. D.
—T. B. Brown. “T.
—W. M. D. Lambert 4 Son. , j
—Hughey, Alexander 4 Co. (>
—John M. Ridgoway. *
—Hughey, Alexander 4 Co.
—8. F. Jackson.
Gglothorpo* —8. F. Jscksou.
Rabun —
Towns . j v .1.. ■ f
Union - “ —
Walton “ —Isaac C. Thrasher.
Whito « —W. M. D. Lambert 4 Son. I
■ Collecting Agent at Large—3. T. Osborn.
( TrfE SINGER MANOFG OJ 4 ;,
jnlylfi By G. H. HOPE, Manager Ath«nsJ^,.|(
fit
E'°o n r»“ !SS83gw*8S
as«'sr^ r i’g.*»ast
julyl—ly Bishop s Corner, A«P
U: :*s>