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Jfattthemiffattfonatt. Athens, Ga. WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 12, 1875. Election Retains. s Below wegivo such returns as bare come It Is a well settled bet that this it presents greater difficulties in jetton returns than any other one e, owing chiefly to a lack of railroad Largest Circulation! READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. Episcopal Convention. The fifty-third annual convention of the Dioccso of Georgia assembled in Atlanta on tbo 6th instant. There seemod to bo a full attendance of del egates. The two churches of this city were represented as follows: Emmanuel--C. P. Wilcox, H. C. White, T. A. Burke. St. Mary’s —U. L. Bloomfield, Green Blair, Rufus Riden The body adjourned sine die Sunday night Torch-Light Celebration. Mr. Hill's old friends and neighbors at La- Grange got up a torch light celebration Sat urday night in honor of bis election t« Con gress from the Ninth District. b ft ini loll |htl and telegraph focilities. In addition to this, what is everybody's business' is nobody’s business,” and, consequently, there is a failure to send forward returns by the first mails.— We regret that we cannot give the official vote of all the counties this week There is no doubt as to Mr. Hill’s election by a very decided majority, which settles the question that ho is the choice of the people Southern Baptist Convention. This ecclesiastical body met in Charleston on the Gth Inst. Many of the most distin guisbed members of the Southern church are iu attendance. The following gentlemen wore elected officers for the ensuing year: Rev. James P. Boyce President, Rev. P. H Mell, of Georgia, J. L. M. Curry, of Virginia, and Rev. E. T. Winkler, of Alabama, Vice- Presidents, and W. 0. Tuggle and G. R. Me Call Secretaries. The Convention represents a highly re spectable and very numerous constituency, as appears from the following estimate, mado up from the latest and most reliable statistics: Alabama, 75,600 ; Arkansas; 44,900; Dis trict of Columbia, 8,150; Florida, 17,000 Georgia, 170,000; Kentucky, 147,000 ; Louisi ana, 35,000; Maryland, 5,650; Mississippi, 88, 300; Missouri, 83,600; North Carolina, 116, 500; South Carolina, 94,000; Tennessee, 104, 300; To2:as, 54,000; Virginia, 146,600; mak iug a gr;.nd total of about 1,216,000 persons, of whom, perhaps, 800,000 are constituents of the Southern Baptist Convention. Kentucky. The Democratic Gubernatorial Convention adjourned on the 7th instant, after having nora inated Hon. Jos. B. McCreary for Governor, Jobu C. Underwood for Lieut. Governor, Tbos E. Moss for Attorney General, D. H. Smith for Auditor and J. W. Tate for Treasurer. It was thought that “ Cerro Gordo Williams' would get tbo nomination for Governor large majority of the delegates favoring his election ; but be could not command a two- thirds vote, and a combination was formed against him, which defeated him. Tho following report of the Committee on Resolutions was unanimously adopted: We bold it to bo absolutely essential to tbo preservation of tho liberties of the citizens, that tho several States shall he maintained all their rights, dignity and equality as such complete and inalienable, and that tho ad ministration of their own domestic concerns tho surest breastwork against anti-republican tendencies. Every attempt on tho part of tho Federal Government to exercise a power not delegated to it in tho Constitution, or to ex ereise delegated powers in a manner not there in prescribed, is an act of nsnrpation. demand ing the instant and unqualified condemnation of a people jealous of their liberties, and we hold that any unconstitutional interference hv the General Government with the local affairs of any State, to anv extent, on any pretence whatever, should he at once repudiated and condemned by all classes of everv section of the Union, as all snrh acts tend direcMv to the destruction of our Federal system and the eon solidation of all power in a centralized despot ism. The notable feature of the Convention was the active participation of the venerable Cas sius M. Clay, who pledged himself to canvass the State for the Democratic ticket. “Oil Korrect.” An Ex-President, (Hon. A. H. Stephens.) a leading editor (Col. J. Clisby,)and an eminent lawyer (Col. C. Peoples,) were marched out of a negro car on the Macon and Western Rail road a few days ago, by the conductor, and required to take scats elsewhere, as we learn from the Atlanta Herald of Saturday. It appears that the authorities of that road havo prepared a nico, clean first-class car for the colored people, and it is eminently right and proper that the whites should not bo al lowed tho privilege of occupying it. The complaint heretofore made by tho col ored people that they were compelled to pay first-class fare and accept second-class accom modation wob well founded, and we have several times called attention to this matter. Let all the railroads follow the example set by the Macon and Western road, and we shall hear no more complaints on this subject. Let the colored people be treated justly in all mat ters, and we shaH not be troubled about social equality and civn rights. The negroes have no business intruding in cars set apart for white people, nor have the whites any right to intrude upon the negroes. Clarke county, Ilill. 1005 Estes. 64 Price. 4 Ooonee, 209 35 0 Jackson, 794 152 7 Ranks, 110 210 14 Forsyth, 137 120 251 Rabun, 112 66 40 Hall, 543 497 134 Gwinnett, 1135 31 76 Morgan, 639 376 1 Madison, 291 164 I White, 79 383 9 Habersham, 290 238 40 Lumpkin, 93 24 351 Franklin, 373 152 19 5,908 2,510 947 This gives Hill a majority of 2,451 over both his competitors, as far as heard from. There being twenty counties in the District six are to hear from. It is not probable that they will vary the result materially. Settled. The Macon Telegraph <£ Messenger says the election of Mr. Hill now settles the fact that a gentleman may represent in Congress a Dis trict in which be does not live. Mr. Hill takes a different view of it. He says be knows where bis home is better than any body else does, and that Athens is his home. Although the law of Congress does not re quire a member to reside in the District he represents, the Code of Georgia does. The Governor is required, among other things, to give members elect certificates of election, and be is required alro to take an oath to adminis ter the office of Governor according to the con stitution and laws of Georgia. How, then, cculd be legally give a non-resident a certifi cate of election T Second Great Cyclone. We published last week some account of a second destructive cyclone which passed across the State on tbe 1st day of May. It entered our borders in Harris and Troup counties, and taking a northeast direction, passed through the State, going out through Lincoln, where it crossed over into South Carolina. It divided west of Covington H and one branch of it cross ed tbe Savannah a few miles above Augusta. Though not altogether so violent as tbe March cyclone, when tbe iniary to crops is considered, it is probable that tbe damage was greater. Tbe following is a summing up of the re ported casualties: Alabama—5 killed, 5 wounded. Harris oounty—5 killed, 20 wounded. Talbot—26 killed, 10 wounded. Houston-1 killed, 4 wounded. Maxeys—2 killed, 10 wounded. Burke—1 killed, 5 wounded. Henry—6 wounded. Troup—5 killed. Total—killed, 54; wounded, 63. Ar.i r leaving Georgia it continued its work of devastation iu South Carolina and North Tho Late Election. The People have spoken in a language not to be misunderstood, and proved at tho ballot box that Hon. B. H. Hill is their ehoioe for Congress. Two other gentlemen wore in the field, and if Mr. Hill bad not been acceptable to tho people, they would have elected ono of the other candidates, both of whom wore high ly esteemed and worthy citizens. After this authoritative expression of tho popular will wo hope there will bo no farther complaint, but that all good citizens will cheerfully ac quiesce, as is their duty, in tbe verdict of the poople. Mr. Hill has been “ the best abused man' in Georgia; be has had some of the bitterest ami most implacable enemies dogging his foot steps that evor worried any man of his worth and ability, and all this without a cause, save that euvy which sometimes lurks in otherwise noble minds. He has now triumphed over his enemies in the face of all obstacles thrown in bis way by them and injudicious friends. He will." make bis mark” in tbe councils of the nation, and we predict for him a brilliant cqreer. It will not be long before he will be invited to •* come up higher.” His proper sphere is in tbe Senate or Cabinet, and when a Democratic President comes in be will pro- bauly be called to one or tbe other. It was only a few day9 ago wo heard a gentleman of extensive political experience predict that ho wonld some day be President. Wo hope that no one will take offence when we givo it as our deliberate opinion that there would have been no opposition to Mr. Hill if outsiders had not intemperately pressed his claims upon the people of tbe Ninth District, and tbe pcoplo believod he was not a citizen —it being understood by all, that he had per manently located in Atlanta. It is claimed by outsiders wbo interfered that they had a right to do so. We shall not discuss this point. Admit it to be true— it was certainlv very imprudent to exercise that right before the people of the District had time to move in the mutter. As soon as the death of McMillan wa-< announced, and be fore our people had timo to pass tho usual res olutions of respect to his memory, numbers of well-meaning friends of Col. Hill outside of the District commenced urging our people to send him to Congress. Like all other people, they had an idea that they were capable of at tending to this matter without outside dicta tion, which they considered an insult to their understanding. Any one who knowsany thing of human nature knows that such interference will always be resented, whether such con duct is wiso or otherwise. Nor is this feeling confined to communities alone. Its outcrop pings are always visible whenever an outsider attempts to interfere in family broils. - This and the belief that Col. Hill waJs a non resident caused all, or nearly all the opposi tion that was -manifested to bis nomination and election. On the quostion of citizenship, Col. Hill claims that be himself onght to be tbe best jndge, and assured tbe people on tbe stump that be considers himself a citizen of tbe Ninth District. Col. Hill's compotitor in the convention, the Hon. H. P. Bell, our late Representative iu Congress, is a gentleman for whom we enter tain high regard, and the same ia true of bis competitors before tbe people, Messrs. Estes and Price—both of whom, so far as we have learned, bore themselves like gentlemen daring tbecanvass; and we hope the election has left no stiogs behind. Whatever differences existed among Democrats for tbe time being we hope to see healed at once. Let us have no heart-burnings or bickerings—nothing to mar tbe future harmony of the party. Its suc cess is wor'h more to the country than the succesu of any man. Greeley Movement. Ceitain sore-hoads—editors aod others— whobnllodlhoDotnqcratic nomination in 1872. and did all they could to defeat their own par ty, are now clamorously denouncing the Gree ley movement and those who favored it, be stowing upon them, contemptuous epithets and claiming themselves to be the only pare Democrats iff the land. Some of them even contemplate reading oat of the party all who voted the Greeley ticket in 1872! This is very modest on their part, when the fact is borne iu mind that the ir crowd was contemptible in numbers at first, and greatly reduced by de sertions to Radicalism. The philosophy of the Greeley movement is and was perfectly understood by all who took the trouble to think about it and who could rise above long-seated prejudice. There were not enough Democrats in tho country to defeat Grant. It was necessary to secure aid and co-operation. This conld be drawn only from tbe ranks of tbe Liberal Republicans. By adopting tbeir candidate, tbe Democratic Na tional Convention assembled at Baltimore, believed they could secure that aid. There was but one political question of any impor- £ince before the country—that, of local self- government, or State Rights. Mr. Greeley bad declared squarely iu favor of it, and no Southern Democrat was required to surrender this favorite dogma, which is tbe foundation stone of American liberty. Although the so-called “ Straights” were few in numbers, the fact that any portion of the Democratic party had bolted tbe nomina tion of tbo Natieual Convention had a power ful moral effect. It led to tbe belief that Greeley could not bo elected; and hence thou sands of Liberal Republicans and all that host of men who always strive to run with tbe win ning party deserted Greeloy, and those who did not go over to the enemy remained neu tral. This was tho philosophy of the defeat of Greeley. This brings ns to tho point we wish to make. Although Greeley was defeated, the Greeley movement has made success not only possible but certain, in 1876, unless political Marplots defeat tbe efforts of those who would save tbe country. Having acquiesced In the nomina tion made by the Liberal Republicans at the last election, thereby evincing to tho world oar magnanimity in supporting a man who, although then right on the 1 question of local self government, bad been one of our bitterest political enemies, we won the confidence and respect of thousands of Northern and Western people who could not have been reached oth orwiso. This led to the splendid Democratic victories within tbo past few months. Our acquiescence in tbe Liberal nomination of 1872 places us on this high * vantage gronnd now : we can present candidates and a plat form for the campaign of 1876. With a uni tod front, assisted by the Liberal Republicans, dissatisfied Radicals and tbe “ floating vote,” success will be inevitable, if we avoid all im prudent utterances—a success which cannot be achieved in any other manner. Now, this is all very plain to a man of com ■non sense. We refer to this matter, not for tbo purpose of saying harsh things about tho straights,” as they are in the habit of doing of those who, from the purest motives, acqui esced in the Greeley movement, but to admon ish them of the importance of united action and to suggest to tbeir consideration the fact that nine-tenths of the Democrats of this coun try are not going to stultify themselves by ac knowledging that they were wrong in the last Presidential election and that the one- tenth (many of whom have joined the Radi cals) were right. Let ns have peace! 1 ' Let the past go for what it ia worth, and let all now heartily nnite in an earnest effort to elect a Democratic Pres ident and Vice President on a sound platform next year. “ Unless appearances are very deceptive. General B. H. Hill will be tbe next Congress man from tbe Ninth Georgia District. Con tractors ahonld send in their bids for th e strong: iron screen to be placed between Genoral Hil and Mr. Alexander H. Stephens in tbe Honse of Representatives." Thns tbe New York Tribune, of Monday. There is no General B. H. Hill. His “ entitle' is Mr. B. H. Hill, which has the merit of being rarer than “ General” these days. Tho Tribune must also be mlstakeu about a need for the “ iron screen." We have heard that Mr. Ste phens favored Mr. Hill's election. Perhaps. And perhaps not. Tbe “ true inwardness” of some folks is bard to got at—particularly of politicians wbo have bad “ little differences. We think, however, Mr. Hill will turn bis at tention in Congress principally to making it hot for " Boss" Grant's folks; so he won' have any use for tbe screen.—Savannah News. The idea that Mr. Hill Isa General proba hly grows ont of a similarity of names. Gen D. H. Hill, of North Carolina, acquired fame as a military leader, aod oar Northern and Western'friends confound the names. We remember to have met a distinguished ex-member of Congress from Ohio in Cincinnati ti in 1872, on onr way to the Baltimore Con vehtioh, who remarked, •• Your Gen. B. Hill, whom I recently met at tbe Fifth Avenue conference, I look upon as the foremost man in America, intellectually, and I do not say this from party pre]odioe, for wo have always be longed to different parties.” We thanked him for tbe compliment to onr distinguished fellow-citizen, assuring him he was no Gener al. * He responded that he thought all men of any prominence in Georgia had some military title, and such a man as Ben. Hill ought to have tbe highest. . Joseph P. Bradley, Associate Judge in Savannah. .Dr. Mary Walker,” a Washington cor- re?;K>odent says, “looks like a missionary wife." Then wo aro mighty sorry for the mis siouary.—Courier journal Georgia Platform of 1870. Resolved. That the Democratic party of tho State of Georgia stands upon the principles of tbe Democratic party of the Union, bringine into special prominence, as applicable to the present extraordinary condition of the conn try. the unchangeable doctrine that this is Union of States; and tbe indestructibility of the States, and of their rights, and of their equality with each other, is an indispensable part of our political system. Resolved. That in the approachingState elec tions tho Democratic party cordially Invites everybody to co-operate with them in a deter mination to change, as far as the several elec tions to be held can do so, the present usurp ing and corrupt administration of the State government, by placing In power men who are true to the principles of Constitutional Gov ernment and to a faithful and economical ad ministration of public affaire. We observe that several of our State ex changes announce that the foregoing platform, on which the Democracy of Georgia won the splendid victory of 1870 and those of subse quent years, was tbe joint production of Judge Linton and Hon. A. H. Stephens. This is no doubt true, as far as it goes; but creates false impression, nevertheless. We obtain our facta from a gentleman who took an active part in tbe deliberations of the caucns, to which Judge Stephens submitted bis platform. . He assures us that, as originally presented, it would have occupied a column in an ordinary newspaper—containing, as it did, many whereases. resolves, &c. It wob pruned, foreshortened, cut dowu, clipped and abbreviated until the two resolutions above was all that was left. This work was not accomplished without ef fort. It required a long and persistent strag gle to ” lick it into shape" iu It now stands. The original platform presented too many is sues, and it was deemed important to con dense it into the two resolutions above quoted. ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO. The month of May, 1775, was an eventfnl poriod in the history of this country We copy from an exchang'o tbe following historical sketch of event« transpiring iu tho American colonies one hundred years ago; The “ Plan of Conciliation''* proposed and carried by Lord North’s Ministry in Parlia ment, in February, 1775, met no favo£ in the colonies. Lord North had said, “ if one colony coosent, the link is broken,” Tbe colonists understood that as woll as he. In the Penn sylvania Legislative session, which opened on the 1st of May, the Ministerial propositions were declined, on the express ground, very plainly taken, that Pennsylvania would stand by her sister colonies. In tbe same session, the military associations formed among the l>eople were approved, aod measures taken to pay such of the members as should be called into actual service. To the Committee ol Safety was given authority to call these troops into service and provide for tbeir support. Bills of credit were issued and appropriations passed for the use of tbe committee. On the 5lh of May, 1775, Dr. Franklin ar rived from England, and on the next day was elected by the Assembly to tbe Continental Congress, which convened on the 10th of the same month. He was also appointed on tbe Committee of Safety, a body which soon be came, by the forced iaaction of the Governor of tbe Province, the acting executive of Penn sylvania. Later in tbe year he was elected by Philadelphia to tbe Assembly. The Lexington and.Concord affair was more efficient than any proclamation could have been in reminding the members elect of tbe Provisional Congress of their duties. The whole country was alive. The members were met and escorted through New York by mill tary and other delegations, and, with members from New York, were escorted through New Jersey as on a triumphal march, and received as they neared Philadelphia by a cavalcade. Patrick Henry’s progress through Virginia was similar triumph. While official bodies and conventions preserved some appearance of de liberation, the popular sentiment, knowing no Parliamentary” restrictions, was outspoken everywhere. The occasion presented a style of “ lobbying” on a grander eeale, and with honeetor aims than has over been witnessed since. Peyton Randolph, of Virginia, President of the former Congress, occupied the chair at the openiDg of this. He was Speaker also of the Assembly iu his own Provides, and as there was a probability that the Royal Governor of Virginia would call a special session, that o vont was provided for by tbe appointmentof Thom as Jefferson as “ provisional” delegate. The apprehended vacancy occurred. Randolph was summoned to Virginia, Jefferson took bis place ou the delegation, and John Hancock was unanimously elected President of the Con tinental Congress. This unanimity was sig nificant. Harrison, of Virginia, who conduct ed the President elect to the chair, said : “We will show Britain how much we value her pro scriptions.” Samuel Adams and John Han cock had been excepted out of any terms of pardon. Reports were laid before the Congress of tbe recent events in Massachnsetts; a letter was received from tbe same colony, asking counsel as to what form of government should be adopt ed, and requesting the Continental Congress to asanrae the control of the forces assembled before Boston. Advice was desired from New York also, and various other communications were received and referred. In Committee o f the Wholo these various objects were care fully considered ; debate being Boraewhat enlivened by the intelligence which reached Philadelphiaon the 18th of May, that on the 10th of tbe month Ethan Allen and the • Green Monntain Boys" had surprised the British fortress at Tieonderoea. Another party of “ Sons of Liberty" seized Crown Point, and another Skeensboro. on the same day. Not a man was hart in these affairs, which were complete surprises. A British armed vessel was also captured soon after on Lake Cham plain. The action of Congress on these mat tere was an assent to the garrisoning of the fortress thus taken by tho Province of Con and Loss of Life, y 8—Intelligence of a shocking _ has just reached this city.-^. The Eagle Line steamer Schiller,. Captain __CHOMANCY, or SOUL-CHARMING.”— How either lei may fascinate and gain the lore andaffectionsof any person they choosoinstantiy. 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' SUPERINTENDENT’S OVFICE.1 Georoia Railroad, > Avgusta, Ga., May 2d, 1SI5. ) G eorgia railroad and banking com pany.—Stockholders and their families will be passed over tbe Georgia and Macon snd Augnsta Railroads to Augusta and returto attend tho Com pany’s Convention, which will meet at Augnsta on WEDNESDAY, May 12th, 1875. The Down Day Passenger Train, from Atlanta te Augnsta, on Tuesday, May 11th, will carry ears suf ficient to accommodate all Stockholders and their families wishing to attend the Convention. Stockholders will not be allowed the privilege of lion. Athens, _ GreenesDsro’ and Milledgevillo pnport wiU copy un til tho 13th. may!2 S. K. JOHNSON, Snp’t. a EORGlA, Madison connty. Whereas, Elba Collins applies to me for let ters of guardianship on the property of —— David and David, minors of P M David, Into of said connty, deceased— This is, thorefore, to cite all concerned to be and ap pear at my office, in Danielsville, on the first Monday in July next, and show cause, if any they oan. why said letters should not be granted. Witness my hand and seal. May 3d, 1875. may 12 GEO. C. DANIEL, Ord’y. n EORGIA. Jackson connty. VJT Whereas, W P Carter applies, in proper form, for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Obediah Carter, late of said county, deceased— Therefore, ail concerned are hereby notified end re quired to show cause, if any they can, on or before the first Monday In June next, why said letters should .t be grnnted as prayed for by applicant., Given under my official signature, this May 8.1875. mav12 W. C. HOWARD, Ord’y. | To which they invito the attention of tbe publie.md which will be sold A-Stonishingly Low! EORGIA, Franklin county. V3T* Whereas. William Owen and Nancy Pulliam! apply to me for letters of administratiooon the estate of George W Pulliam, late of said county, deceased— I These are, therefore, to eite and admonish all coo eerned, to be and appear at my office, within the time prescribed by law,*and show cause, if any they hare, why said letters should not bo granted to tbe appli cants. I Given under my hand, at office, this 8th day of May, 1875. mayl2 J. MORRIS, Ord’y. Take Warning! W E WILL positively prosecute mil persons tree-1 passing upon our lends. Those interested will pleeso take notice and govern themselves accordingly. T. N. LESTER, WM. PATMAN, Clarke connty. May 5th. 1875. Famished AS LOW OR LOWER tbau by any other estnfclish- ment in tho city. When furnished by us, ve will uls.. furnish, WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CHARGE.onrht.ndsr,me HEARSE, with horses and driver, for funerals within the eity. J. F. WILSON & CO. Athens. Ga. February 17, 1874. Iv Buffalo Gnats. And now cornea another plague upon the planters of the valley of the Mississippi. It Is countless myriads of insects known as “ Buffa lo gnats." They attack horses, males and nest cattle. Thousands of them settle upon an animal at once, covering it all over. Tbeir bite is poisonous, aod wherever they puncture tbe akin it swells up. It, requires but a few hours to kill a horse .or mule. Large numbers of them have been destroyed. It is said animal* may be protected from tbeir asaaulte by covering them with tar or ou. These little pasts never disturb the human race, as they do not appear to relish that kind of blood. W The storms of tbe past two months have been very destructive to country cbnrch build ings. We believe we have beard of eight in the countiea of Harris, Talbot and Stewart which have been ewept away. In Talbot Valley last Saturday, two that were standing close to each other—a missionary and aotl- missionary Baptist, wore scattered to tbe four winds. Tbe storm in Stewart county, en Monday, did not spare tbe charebes. Beulah Church (Baptist)—one of tbo best framed country churches in tbo section—was torn to pieces. It was built by Judge Allnms. One thing is evident, a storm is no respecter of arches.—Columbus Sun. necticut, but at the same time to direct that an inventory of the proparty captured should be drawn up, that, at tho close of the difficui ty, restitution might be made to tbe British Government. Other military operations dur ing tbe raontb of May, seldom referred to. bat important, took place in Boston harbor. The British forces were hemmed in at Boston Their landward supplies were entirely cut off. The Provincials discovered that the British were harvesting hay on an island in the har bor. A party of Americans drove them off and bnrned the hay. The other Islands, which the British had stocked with cattle and sbeep, were raided upon, and tbe stock do* stroyed or carried away. Tho lighthouse at the entrance of the harbor was bnrned by tbe Provincials. In one of these raids a protract ed skirmish took place. In which the British lost twenty killed and fifty wounded, while the Provincials bad only four wounded. A British schooner was captured and destroyed. To return to Congress. The first decisive apt of that body was to advise New York in relation to the anticipated arrival of a British force, not to oppose the landing, bat to resist any attempt at the erection of barracks and fortifications. While Congress was still in hesitancy, the New Jersey delegation made a move which produced something like positive action. On the 26tb of May they presented the vote of the Assembly of that colony refus ing to consider Lord North's proposition, and consigning tbe subject to tbe Continental Con- Tbe communication was referred to the Committee of tbe Whole. Thus, while the proposition was intended by tbe British Min ister to be acted on by the colonies separately, and, if possible, “ break a link” in the chain, and while the Ministry wonld recognize too each body as the Congress, the “ ohain” was Hveted by theaotion of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Continental Congress spoke for all the colonies. On tbe 27th tbe committee reported, and Congress resolved that hostili ties had been commenced by Great Britain. It was voted that tbe Colonies ongbt to be put in a state of defence against oppression, bnt tbe indention to throw off tbe allegiance of the Colonies to Great Britain was denied, and an anxion* desire for peace was express ed. A petition to tbe King was moved, de bated, aod carried, find an address issued to tbe oppressed inhabitants of Cauada. Such was tbe principal perfeeted business of Congress in tbe moath of May. The body was In a “ transition” state, and, in the next month, developed into a much more decisive attitude. Tbe leaven of resistance was work log among the people, and public meetings at various points, notably in Mecklenburg coun ty, North Carolina, in Westmoreland and Chester conntiee, Pennsylvania, Morris conn ty, New Jersey, and in Kentucky, then called Transylvania, bad passed resolves wbioh shadowed, if they did not anticipate, future independence. LOST MOTE. L OST or mitpUced. a note given by me to A. Brew er, Executor of Obed Hale, deceased, for $474— to be paid to tbe legatees, and no ono olso. Any in formation concerning said note will bo thankfully re ceived. may5—3t V. A. COOPER. ..Mr. J. M. Weaver, of Talbot county, whose house was blown down in tho late cy clone, bad $500 in gold. He has not heard of a cent since the blow. LAND PLASTER, YOR SALS BY 0RR & €0. May 5—3t PIU M HABIT CUBED. A CERTAIN AND SURE CUKE. It Costs Tou Nothing for a Trial! Describe case and tend for particulars. Box 978. Mrs. J. A. DROLLINGER, LmPorte, lad. ¥M. L. BRADLEY’S Standard Fertilizers, PRINTUP, BR0. & POULARD, (Formerly Pollard & Co.) Cotton Factors, General Agents, Augusta. Ga. Sea Fowl Guano, GUARANTEED EQUAL TO ANY Ever Sold. SEA-FOWL GUANO IN BAGS, 200 lbs. C. C. Coe’s Superphosphate in Bags, 200 lbs BRADLEY’S UMOIIATED DISSOLVED B01EII B&GS, 21 Royal Gnano Compound iu Bags, 200 lbs. A GREAT OFFER. SiSiSi A SONS, 481 Broadway, No* York, will diipoio of 100 PIANOS and ORGANS of firat-olau makera, in-1 j - eluding WATERS, at extremely low prleoi for caab, be »OUAL ?f iot SIIPHafoR *o ooV during ithia month, of part ea.b, and balane. in amali U . iT* 8UPBRI0R > *° monthly payment.. Tha MW* to let. ^ Forpr.oe.and term., apply to Tho above STANDARD FERTILIZERS having boon In u.a for tho pa«t .even yoov. ia^*• galled euece.i, aro again offered at price, that cannot fail to give aatilfaetlon, while tne .. . •- - - over .old. monthly payment*. Tbo lame to leu WATERS’ New Scale PIANOS ftro the best made; tho touch elastic, and a lino sing ing tone, powerful, pure and oron. WATERS’Conoerto ORGANS eannot bo excelled in tone or beauty; they defy com petition'. Tho Concerto Stop i» a fine imitation of the human voiee. Agent, wanted. A libera) di.epe.nttq teacher., mini.tor., charebes, school., lodges, into. Special inducements to the trad*. Illustrated oatalogne. mailed. , B. E. THRASHER, Agent, Athens, Ga. ETIWAN DISSOLVED BONK S4. PER CENT. SOLUBLE PHOSPHATE. ——$35 Cash, or $40 Time. ■ (Acktal Money Value, $41.87, by Analysis of Professor White.; lYf HEN buying Phosphates, inquire the per eontage of Soluble Phosphate, guaranteed—tn“'‘‘P'7' ^ tl: »V centage by $1.50, tho Chemist’, value per unit, and yon have tho actual valno of the Pnosp > 24 per eent. X by $1.50 make* $36.00, offered for $35. 18 “ “ “ 11 11 “ 27.00, told often at 35. atHerds V< “ « “ |U8°,« •* •* $*. English Farmers will not pnrehaao any Pbo.phaU under 24 par «ent. strength, as there 1* n ” p, '! ! !-^ t rtrf r« a pnrsrr Lv_ . . an, lower grade. I wish the mor* intelligent farmers to test the Etiwan this present seasonal g- 18 NOT A PHYSIC, but, by atimulating the oth „ b „ nd and UarD it< tIue worth , • Jgfe * edwabd ■AgfflHSfgk VEGETABLE TONIC WHEREVER IT HAS BEEN TRIED JURUBEBA hi. e.tablished it.olf a. n perfect regulator nnd son. MtwcDT for di.order. of th. ay item arising from im proper action of th* Liver and Bowala. IT IS NOT A PHYSIC, bat, by .t secretive organs, gently nnd gradually removes all impnritiea, and regulate# the entire ay.tern. IT IS NOT A DOCTORED BITTERS, but ii a Ahlch assists dige.tion, and thus .timnlatea the appe tite for food noooeeary to invigorate th* woakoaod or 4naetivo organs, and give, strength to nil the vital forcea. IT CARRIES ITS OWN RECOMMENDATION, at the large and rapidly ineraaatng aalea testify.— Price One Dollar n'bntti*. Ask year druggist lor it. JoqitiTOx.Holloway A Co. Phils, Pa, Wholeaale Agts. AGENTS WANTED beet! ECONOMY IS THE WATGIW0B1! THE GRANGERS INTRODUCED IT, AND THE PEOPLE MUST CARRY IT 0UT ! ehaapest, and fastest sailing Bible avar published.— | THAVE made arrangements to clerk for Moans. Center A Reave, this year, Send for onr extra term, to Agent*. I A peny’s .and to »«“>• r,ick,onC< ’‘' NATIONAL PUBLISHING CO. Philadelphia.Pa. . .Tbo city conncil of Macon bas passed an ordinance proteoting birds within tho corpo rate limits. Trustee’s Bankrupt Sale. i STILL bo sold,on the first Tneeday in Jan* next, V V xt th* oaurt house door in Athens, Clxrko conn- [ ty, Ga., between th* ninalhonra of sale, the undivided half interest of James S England, bankrupt, in nnd to 611 acres of land, lying in .aid oounty of Clark*, on Trail creek, adjoining lands of Dr Henry Hall, Dr Lee, MoCleekoy and others. Said land la well improved, nnd contains about 75 or 100 oorea of bottom. It has a good framed dwelling, ilx or seven negro cabins, a oorn crib, stables and gin home, a well and apring on tbaenmo. Said land ia soldjby virtue of an agree* * * .tbons, Athens Chemicals and Add Phosphate England <fc Orr have sold these Gnano. for’two year., and t’)*y hare given groat .atiif* 0 ’ 1011 ’ or mixing with stable manor* or cotton seed. Below are the terms, Ac.: PRICE OF THE ATHENS CHEMICALS: 3 sacks, Nov.-lst, with Cotton option at 15c. per pound , 8 jo 3 sacks, Cash::.... ACID PHOSPHATE 5 sacks, Nov. 1st, with Cotton option at 15c. per pound 5 sacks, Cash.... 3 sxoks of th* Chemicals, added to 1,400 lb. stable . • ----- - — M much cotton They*'* 18-3° ..$20.50 18.00 ■ „ qqo |be, ... . _ . - . . - . r i - —iu. uubuiiu.1.) huubu iu i,,vu iu.«,»hlo manure or ootton mod, mako. a 1®® *.y el * ■J? ta ® sack* of Acid Pho.phatedoes th* tame. A. ton of this Mixture make, as much ootton a» which hold, a mortgage on tho sum*, free from tho Qr.t-ola.1 Guanos, nnd doe. not ooat over one-tbird th* money. > for I »® incumbrance of .aid mortgage. The title, will be per- x inTito all aj old customer, and friend, to call on mo at Mwsrs. Center A Re»V.». » r 1 foetly good. Tcrma «a»h. _- , i. to their interest to do ac. - - . n’ HA ??l S U Tru , sl0 S , The freight is cash, and mnat be paid by the farmer. Of the estate of England A Orr and J S England and ° 1 J W C Orr, Bankrupts. mayh j Athens, Feb. 3, 1875. j, S. ENGLAND’