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THE UNION & RECORDER,
Old “Southern Recorder” and “Federal Union”
[consolidated.]
MILLED SEVILLE, QA :
Tuesday, November 30, 1875.
TIJE TWO-THIRDS RULE.
The Truth of History.
The two-thirds rule was adopted
by the democratic State Convention
of 1S57. We make the following ex
tract from tho proceedings of the
Convention:
The Committee of one from eaoh Congression
al District “report as a basis of representation
in this Convention, that those counties iu the
State entitled to a Senator and two Representa
tives in the General Assembly, be authorized to
cast five votes, and the remaining counties
three votes in this Convention, and further.
Recommend the Rules oftlie House ofRep-
resentatives at its last session, be adopted as the
Rules governing the deliberations of this body.
James A. Nisoit of Bibb, moved to amend by
an adoption of the two thirds rule in the nomi
nation.
Col. Fielder of Polk, moved to amend further,
allowing each county to cast its full vote, whether
the delegation is full or not.
D. B, Harrell of Webster, moved the adop
tion of the viva voce system of voting, which
was lost.
The Report of the Committee, as ameuded,
was then adopted-
Tho first ballot was as follows: J.
H. Lumpkin 112, H. G. Lamar 97,
Jas. Gardner 100, H. Warner 53, Wm.
H. Stiles 35, whole number of votes
397. After the 18th ballot E. H.
Pottle of Warren offered a resolution
that the two-third rule be abandoned,
which was voted down. After tho
20th ballot on motion of Mr. Hull of
Clarke, a committee of three from
each congressional district was ap
pointed to report a mode in which
the convention can be harmonious
and a nomination mado.
That committee unanimously se
lected Joseph E. Brown.
The highest vote given to any one
of the candidates was on the 15th
Ballot, for J. H. Lumpkin who res
ceived 183 votes.
Col. Jas. Gardner received his high
est vote on the 9th ballot, which was
172 votes. On the 13th ballot he
received 151 votes and was withs
drawn.
SHALL WE l^VE $ W^R WIT1J SPAIN?
It is reported that the officers of
the Navy believe a war with Spain
is probable. There is no doubt that
orders have been issued from the
Navy department for getting all of
our disposable navy ready for ser
vice, but there seems to be no ade
quate cause for a war with Spain.—
There are several reasons why such
a report may have been put forth
without any serious intention of a
war. Secretary Bobeson, no doubt,
intends to ask for heavy appropria
tions for his department and the
rumor of a war with Spain would
help him to get large sums of money
from Congress, which would be for
the benefit of himself and his friends.
A war rumor might help Gen. Grant’s
chances for tho presidency again.—■
The prospect of war with Spain
would raise the price of Cuban bonds,
a large amount of which are said to
be owned about Washington. Any,
and all of these reasons may have
given rise to the rumor of a war with
Spain. But let the rumor come
from what cause it may, it will cost
the country many millions of dollars.
In this manner the people are taxed
for the benefit of Secretary Bobeson
and his friends and for the specula
tors in Cuban bonds and presiden
tial stock. This Sjianish war rumor
may do the country some good. It
will probably show tho country that
notwithstanding the vast amount of
money appropriated in the last ten
years for the support of the Navy,
it is now in a deplorable state of di
lapidation and demoralization
OUR NEW YORK LETTER.
Farewell to Autumn,—Moody and
Sankey.
[From Our Special Correspondent.]
New York, Nov. 25 1875,
To the Editor of the Union & Re
corder.—Judging by the weather
reports of the country generally,
New York has been so far this Fall
the most favorite 6pot in all this
latitude. But everything must have
an end, and we must at length, I
fear, bid a reluctant farewell to the
beautiful autumnal sunshine which
has lingered with us till now, and
so endeared itself that we feel unus
ually loth to part with it. The over
coats which, for a month past, have
mostly been carried on the arm for
looks sake, are assuming their in
tended place, while dull, chill skies
and November winds that eddy cold
little dust-clouds into shrinking eyes,
and put cheeks and noses to the
blush, would themselves be sufficient
indication of the advancing season
without the occasional spits of snow
that old winter is beginning to let
drop, apparently from an ominoust*
ly ‘Tull hand.” And yet while the
ermine-robed season is not generally
popular for his own sake, it must be
said for him that he is not an un
mitigated evil With his approach
are commencing, on all sides, pre
parations for the annual round of
amusements and festivities which,
in fact, have already begun, several
“occasions” of some social impor
tance having recently taken place.
But, tho great event of the past week,
to those at least who have any mus
ic in their souls, has been the open
ing of the new Chickering Hall, by
Hans Yon Bulow, who has there his
first four concerts in New York.
The inaugural of one of these series
possessing the double attraction of
being tho opening of tho above-nam
ed imposing structure, and the de
but in New York, of this world-re
nowned artist, was a most brilliant
and interesting affair. The hall,
which is spacious, well-arranged,
and elegantly furnished, besides
being probably the best lighted
room in the country, was early filled
to overtlowing with the musical and
social elite of city. Eagerly and
expectantly the brilliant assemblage
listened through the very appropri
ate opening number (Beethoven’s
“Dedication of the House,” by full
oichestra), and at its close all eyes
were directed to the door of the lit
tle ante-room which contained the
hero of the evening. Hardly had
the lost tones died away when this
door swung open and the great ar
tist, carrying hat and gloves, as is
European custom, stepped briskly
out and walked firmly and undaunt*,
ed into the storm of applause for
which his appearance was the signal.
Stopping a few moments to deliver
a series of rapid, soldier like bows,
directed to every corner of both aud
itorium anti stage, he took his place
at the piano, and raised his hands
to the keyes. Instantly tho tumult
was hushed as though by enchant
ment, and without any preliminary
flourish, he struck the opening
chords of the great Beethoven con
certo.
I regret exceedingly that the ne
cessity of confining my letter within
reasonable limits prevents my giving
an extended description of this tru
ly wonderful performance. As it is,
I can only convey some idea of its
quality by the effect produced upon !
the large and critical audience. The
expectations of all had been previ
ously raised to a very high pitch by
tho great reputation of Von Bulow,
but so far had all expectation been
exceeded, that when he flushed,
suddenly, as though tho closing
chords had been a lightning flash,
there broke from the breathless j
house a thunder clap of applause j
that rolled from end to end, and j
from floor to ceding filling the whole
building so full that it seemed as tho’
one more pair of hands or one more
“Bravo” must inevitably burst the
walls a under. And from that mo*>
ment the concert was one great
ovation. Such a success as was
achieved that night is of rare occur
rence, even with great artists, and in
From the Journal of Commerce.
What Congress Should Do to the
Army and Navy. —Somebody has star
ted a rumor that the Democrats in
the next session of Congress will try
to pass a bill reducing the army
roll by 10,000 men. The country,
we think, would be glad to see this
done. In his forthcoming report
the Secretary of War, as in duty
bound, will descant upon the great
utility and activity of the army; he
will boast over the incalculable ser
vices rendered by that small but gal
lant body of men in the Indian coun
try, in the Southern States and on
the Mexican border. If he does not
ask for an increase of numbers, he
may be expected to protest against
cutting them down. We do not
blame Gen. Belknap for standing
up for his old army comrades and
present proteges, and letting his
fondness exaggerate the real value
of the existing force. Those of us
whose judgement is not thus warped
cannot see that the army has done
enough to earn its salt the past year.
The Indians have given it no trouble,
though Gen. Custar’s command, ac
ting under orders from Washington,
took pains to provoke a quarrel with
the Sioux by a clear violation of the
last treaty with the tribe. At the
South the regulars have had noth
ing whatever to do. With one or
two exceptions of civil disturbance,
easily suppressed by the militia, the
Southern States have been profound
ly quiet so far this year. The last
Federal soldier might be withdrawn
from those States not only without
prejudice to the peace of the section,
but with positive advantage. The
people there would keep themselves
better prepared to enforce law and
order if they knew there w r as not a
single Government bayonet within
call. On the Texan border the reg
ulars have^one a little as auxiliaries
of the local troops, but the hard
fighting generally falls to the lattei. j dent, Gen. W. Preston, of Kentucky;
ST LOUIS CONVENTION.
St. Louis, November 23.—Col.
Brodhead, chairman of the Executive
Committee, called the convention to
order. Dr. W. G. Elliott prayed,
when Col. Brodhead read the call,
and stated in detail the objects of
the convention.
The delegates were from twenty-
seven States, and thoroughly repre
sented the various interests of their
respective communities.
A bill granting a charter to the
Texas Pacific road was read, and
some statistics were given of the
working parts of the road already
finished. The country through
which the proposed read will run
was described, and a comparison with
the northern route drawn, which was
quite favorable to the Texas Pacific.
Mayor Britton then welcomed the
convention to St. Louis. Gen. An
derson, of Richmond, was elected
temporary chairman, and L. L. WaJ-
bridge and D. H. Macadams, of St.
Louis, Secretaries.
At this point Gen. Jos. E. John
ston, in response to general request,
took a seat on the platform, and was
greeted cordially by Gen. Sherman,
who advanced and shook hands with
him *very heartily amidst the greatest
applause from all parts of the house.
Gen. Beauregard ,vas then called up
and was received in tho same warm
and friendly manner.
Mr- Davis was also invited for
ward, but declined.
The convention then adjourned
for an hour.
St. Louis, November 23.—The
Committee on Credentials reported
delegates present from twenty States
and Territories. The report was
adopted.
The committee on permanent or
ganization reported the following
officers: President, Judge Stanley
Matthews, of Cincinnati; Vice Presi
des
Recent reports indicate a likelihood
of greater troubles to come, and if
the Government force ought to be
augmented at any point, the Rio
Grande is the place for it. And this
could be done by thinning out the or
namental regiments of the territories
and recalling the last man from the
South, while the operation of reduc
ing the army to the proposed extent
could bo performed by Congress,
and still leave more than enough for
every good practical purpose. The
uavy also needs curtailment. Secre
tary Robeson will be put to his wit’s
end this time to defend the navy
from the charge of uselessness. All
our war vessels that will float have
been cruising about in foreign wat
ers, exchanging salutes with tho flags
of other nations, dropping anchor off
every pretty principality, and nobly
upholding the American name by a
series of balls and dinners on board,
which were duly responded to by
like festivities ashore. American na
val officers are proverbially brave,
well bred and handsome, and we are
proud to have them represent this
country anywhere. But it must be
said that they are considerably more
ornamental than useful, and that a
prosaic and rigid economy would j
not hesitate to strike half of them
off tbe list and lay up the ships they 1
command. Perhaps this senseless |
Cuban flurry, which is such a puzzle
to the knowing ones, has its best ex
planation in the desire of the Navy
Department to be stirring about and
doing something so as to head oft' a
possible raid on the service in Con
gress. It seems now as if Spain
would grant us every demand made
upon her, and Secretary Robeson
will cause it to be understood that
this triumph could not have been
gained but for the excellent fighting
trim of our little navy and for the I
wonderful energy he displayed in
hurraing forward and fitting out new
vessels at the yards. This brag-
gadocio should not deceive Con
gress. There has been no difficulty
whatever between the United States
and Spain which peaceful diplomacy j
could not remove without resort to .
a bullying exhibition of naval
strength. It is evident that, for some
object without provocation of war,
President Grant has allowed great
Secretary, Col. John M. Howell, of
Arkansas; official reporter, L. L.
Walbridge, of St. Louis; Sergeant
at-arms, Maj. G. E. D. Coaslin, of
St. Louis.
A supplemental report was made
naming five gentlemen from each
State us Vice Presidents and one as
assistant secretary. Both reports
were adopted.
Both Judge Matthews and Gener
al Preston, upon taking their respec
live seats, made strong and eloquent
speeches in favor of the object of the
convention and construction of the
proposed Southern Trans-Continen
tal road, which were received with
hearty applause.
A committee of ten from each
State was appointed on business and
resolutions, and, on motion, it was
agreed that all resolutions offered
should be referred to that committee
without debate.
Resolutions were then introduced
from the California, Tennessee,
Kansas and South Carolina delegas
tions, which were referred under the
rule, and the convention adjourned
until to morrow.
ty yean, so that the entire liability
assumed shall not on any acount ex
ceed $25,000 per mile per annum,
nor the interest on actual cost of said
line and branches, such liability to
be secured by the first mortgageupon
tho railroad property and franchises,
and upon the lands granted by the
United States; and any deficiency in
the earnings of the said line or of
any of branches to meet the interest
maturing on the bonds, which road
is in construction, and to be met by
the deposit in the United States
treasury of one eighth of the whole
authorized sum, and the sale of the
same if it becomes necessary, after
applying all net earning and proceeds
of laws and the sums due for Gov*,
eminent transportation mail and tel
egraph service, to meet the interest
so maturing as aforesaid so that
there shall bo no outlay by the Gov
ernment, these bonds to be issued
onlj- to the actual amount of cash
expended on the road and its branch
es, and upon a certificate of the same,
the Commission appointed by the
Government to supervise the build
ing of the line and branches, and
their redemption at maturity to be
assured to the purchasers and hold
ers by providing a sinking fund out
of the road’s revenues to be paid by
the company into the treasury of the
United States out of such amount as
will pay off and discharge the entire
bonded obligation of the company,
on which the Government has been
guaranteed the interest.
7. That a committee of fifteen and
the President of tho Convention pre
pare an address setting these things
forth, and present the same to the
President of the United States, to
Congress and to all parties represen
ted in this body.
Resolutions adopted, congratula>
tory speeches by distinguished mem
bers followed, and the Convention ad
journed sine die.
Report of Committee on Resolutions.
the hall, and the magnificent piano,
for both of which the Messrs. Chick
ering are to be thanked. For many
years the Chickering piano has been
too little heard in New York concert
rooms, and this has been due, in
great measure, to the lack of a first-
class hall not in some way control-
THE ARtyY AND N^VY OF Tf^E UNITED
STATES.
Every one who has examined the
yearly appropriations made by Con
gress since the close of (he civil war
have been struck with the vast j
amount appropriated for the sup- j
port of the army and navy, and re- !
fleeting men frequently ask, what
use have the American people for led by rival houses. The Messrs
such an expensive army in time of Chickering have now removed that
peace ? We think it would puzzle difficulty by the construction of this
any one to tell what advantage our elegantly-appointed auditorium in
expensive standing army has been to ’ connection with their mammoth
the country. It has not prevented ware-rooms on Fifth Avenue, and we
Mexican cattle**stealers from cross- may now expect a more frequent i
ing the Rio Grande and plundering public hearing of their noble instru-
the Texans. It has not prevented meats. Nothing could be more ap-
the Indians from making raids upon parently perfect than the manner in
our frontier settlements. For both ! which the one in use on this occas-
of these services a few companies of ] 0 u fulfilled the exacting and ever-
volunteers would bemore serviceable, varying demands of the great pianist-
The principal service of the army of and it is not to be wondered at that
late has been to help the negroes and Herr Yon Bulow, after becoming ac-
carpet-baggers to oppress the white ’
citizens of tho Southern States and
to carry Southern elections. Standing
the present instance was doubtless ant ^ use ^ ess expenses to be incurred
partially due to favoring circumstan- in uaval preparations within a month
cos, prominent among which were P a ^* these we demand an in-
the unrivalled accoustic qualities of next Congress should
lose not a day in requiring an expla
nation of these mysterious and dan
gerous movements from the Presi
dent. There must be no secrecy in
an affair so threatening to the pros
perity of the country as embarkation
in a foreign war, toward which catas
trophe all these menaces point—un
less, indeed, they are an empty im
posture, designed only to keep Con
gressional hands off the navy, or,
worse still, part of a stockjobbing
scheme in which some friends of the
Administration are said to have been
engaged. A new session of Congress
i is not always a welcome event, but
now we are thankful that it opens as
early as December 6, in time to stop
the mischief brewing at the White
House.
quainted with the capabilities of the
Chickering piano during his three
_ months of preparatory practice be-
armies are the tools of tyrants f they j f ore coming to our shores, now in-
are generally used to oppress the
people and keep tyrants in power.
Wo hope tho Democrats in the next
Congress will greatly reduce the
standing army. The people have no
use for it. We hope the time has pas.*
sed when troops can be sent to carry
a state election. If Gen. Sherman
and Lieut, Gen. Sheridan must be
supported at the public expense, let
them have pensions.
BIENNIAL SESSIONS.
TljE ATLANTA RING VICTORIOUS.
sists upon using it at all his concerts
in this country. And I hardly know
who is to be more congratulated—
the Chickerings on this latest tri
umph of their instruments, or Herr
Von Bulow on having so admirable
a medium for his wonderful inter
pretations.
Messrs. Moody and Sankey have
continued in Brooklyn all the week,
working with unabated energy, and
carrying all before them. From the
accounts that were sent to us dur
ing their work in London, it seems
As was generally expected the in- j as though the scenes of those days
fluence of the Atlanta Ring has pre~ being repeated here. At first
Tailed, and Capt. .Jones has been re- '“ die, ’ Ce ’
’ ,, „ . _ , boon it overflowed, and to aecommo-
moved from the office of Treasurer date ah, its seating capacity was
of Georgia, and one of the ring will increased t® 6,000. Within a day
or so the building was again inade
quate. Then the system of giving
admission tickets was adopted to ex
clude the merely curious, but still
no doubt be ajipointed Treasurer.
This is what the ring has long want
ed. Above all things they want an
easy access to the Treasury of the
State such as they had to the Treas
ury of the State road under Blodgett’s
administration. This Ring (the At
lanta Ring) proposes to do some big
things. They intend to run the Leg
islature, to manage the Governor, to
nominate Congressmen in several of
the districts adjoining Atlanta, and
last but greatest of all they intend
to manipulate and divide the money
in the Treasury among themselves
and their friends. Whilst Capt,
Jones was Treasurer they could not
do that- In appointing a successor
to Capt. Jones Gov. Smith has a
dangerous duty to perform. If he
appoints an honest man the ring will
persecute him. If be appoints one
the press increased, till toward the
last, the overflow at every service
was sufficient to fill the several neigh
boring churches, which were thrown
open for its reception, and where res
vival services were carried on.
Though still at the height of their
success, these gentlemen leave this
week to work for a while in neigh
boring fields, but I understand will
shortly return to hold a series of
meetings in this city, where the Hip
podrome (lately Gilmore’s Concert
Garden) is to be floored over and
prepared for their use. Radix.
Tho Hon. John W 7 . Woofford, in
his letter to his constituents, giving
his reasons for resigning his seat in
the State senate, takes occasion to
give his views in regard to tli6 fre
quent sessions of the Legislature un
der the present law. The Senator
is in favor of biennial sessions and
gives brief but pertinent reasons for
his position. We have heretofore,
on more than one occasion, advoca
ted such a change in our organic law,
as will allow us to hold biennial ses
sions only, and time only strengths
ens us in this conviction.
[.Neicnan Herald.
Treasurer Joijes
Fails to
Boijd.
tyake a New
Appointment.—John L. Conley
has been appointed Collector of Ir-
of the Ring the people will hold him ternal Revenue for the Fourth Dis-
accountable. If the members of the trict of Georgia.
Ring thrust their hands too vigor-
ously into the Treasury they may Win. B. Astor died in New York on (lie 24th
knock the bottom out and then the | inst, oged 84, ile was probably the richest
governor may suffer. j man iu America.
Atlanta, November 26.—Ten days
ago the Governor required State
Treasurer Jones to make a new
bond. The time expired last night,
and Jones having failed to file
new bond the office became vacant
by the operation of law. The Gov
ernor reserves the appointment of a
successor till a future day. The
Treasury business will be done
through the Comptroller’s office till
an appointment is made,
Business Cramps,
New York, November 26.—E.
Waitzfelder & Co., dry goods and
cotton commission merchants, have
failed.
John Surratt married a Virginia
lady last year and is now teaching
school at a village in Maryland. Miss
Surratt married a Treasury clerk,
but immediately after the nuptails
he was dismissed from the depart**
ment.
It is reported that Miss Maggie
Davis, daughter of Jefferson, Davis,
is about to marry A. J. Hayes, Jr.,
cashier of the Memphis National
Bank.
The preamble sets forth the Con->
i vention is composed of 569 Dele
gates, representing all sections and
' interests of the Union, and there*-
fore they petition Congress for aid
| on these grounds:
1. Because of its uniting tho two
j parts of the country in close bonds
and interests. This has been recog-
■ nized already by the government as
! sound policy and wise statesman*,
ship in making grants to other com
panies. Private capital is unable to
do the work without g vemment
aid.
2d. As a means of National do-
fence, having a line open to the Pa
cific at all seasons of the year for
prompt transportation of troops
and supplies.
31 As a means of local self defence,
to protect the people against depre
dations of hostile Indians.
4- On the grounds of economy,
saving eight or ten millions annual
ly of appropriations to maintain ne
cessary military force, and affording
cheaper and better methods to pro
vide for the Indians under the care
of the Government.
5. As a commercial necessity to
twelve millions of people inhabiting
a portion of the country from four
to seven hundred miles in width
who cannot share in the benefits of
the other trans-continental road.
6. Asa benefit to the whole country,
being a competing line with impor
tant trans-ocear ic connections and
outlets, and argued against a mo
nopoly in which thirty-five' million
of public funds has been invested,
and which shows signs every day
of defying all interests save its own.
7. Because the large and lucrative
trade of Mexico would be trapped
and tinned to us.
8. Because the government owes
it to the people resident in this new
country, and induced to emigrate
thither to afford them protection and
advantages.
9. As a proper act to encourage
the South which has received but
19 million dollars against 274 mil
lion to the North, to develop the
agricultural and mineral wealth of
Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, and
to afford employment in furnaces,
mills and machines for employees on
the road.
In view of these things.
Resolved, 1st. That such a road
to the Pacific should be built from
Shreveport, via El Paso, to San Die
go.
2. That there should be construct
ed to an extension from the most
eligible points of the Taxes Pacific,
to New Orleans, Memphis, Vicks
burg, and from points near the 103d
Meridian to Vinitia to reach the
Mississippi. The road to connect
with every road, and harbor on the
east of the Rocky Mountains.
3. For protection, such regulations
should be passed as will maintain it
from Shreveport to the Pacific, as an
open highway, and as a railroad to
be used on equal terms by all con
necting roads.
4. That it shall be built at the
lowest possible cost, as a protection
against undue charges, and secured
in its use at lowest possible rates
required to protect the comparative
ly small capital, a matter which can
be greatly aided, by its construction
at the present time when material
is cheap, and that Congress shall re
serve the power to protect the peo
pie against speculation iu its use.
5. That the building of the main
line should proceed, under such reg
ulations as will insure the construc
tion of good, continuously, from the
? oint of its present completion in
'exas, to San Diego, in California,
or until it meets an extension of the
same line from SaD Diego.
6. That the construction of such
lines and branches can be best secur
ed by the extension of Government
aid to the line and branches hereto
fore mentioned in these resolutions,
in favor of a guarantee of interest
not preempted on a limited amount
of five percent bonds, payable in fif-,
GEORGIA NEWS.
Tlie denlli of R. R. Goetehins, nn old nnd
greatly esteemed citizen of Columbus, on last
Saturday, id announced by the Enquirer-Sun.
He bad lived in that city since 183", and for many
years was tbe proprietor of the steam planing
mills, which he established-
Jordan Chambers,
county, was brutally murdered last
r.igiit by unknown parties. The Sanderavilie
Herald says he “was one of the State’s witnesses
in the late insurrection trials, and circumstances,
not best here to state, point strongly to parti s
deeply implicated in the attempted insurrection
as the perpetrators of the foul murder.”
The Lumpkin Independent says the prettiest
girl in that place “can kick off a number two
shoe without unlaciugit.” That’s a big size far
our pretty girls.
Mr Iverson L. Hunter has sold the Milledge-
villo Spirit of the South, to Mr. J. C. McClen
don.
The Ci.ronicle and Sentinelsays the following
securities were sold at the Augusta Exchange
on Wednesday:
Twenty shares of Georgia railroad stock at
80 1-2; four shares Bank of Augusta stock at $91;
ten shares Bath Paper Mill stock at $21; ten
shares same at $21 50.
Tiie Atlanta Evening Commonweal h has
been sold to Messrs. Craig and W It. Har.leiter,
of that city. Sawyer, late proprietor, goes to
Rome to edit the Courier, vice Willingham, who
has carpet-bagged to Cartersville to make mat
ters lively through the columns of the Express
and. Standard.
Dr Robt. B, Ridley and Miss Emma L* la
Hill,daughter ot Hon. B. II. Hill, were married !
at Atlanta Tuesday night.
Judge Pottle was in Sparta last week hear- j
ing motions for new trials. He granted a new
trial to Anderson Winu convicted of the mur
der of John Bruice.
Simmons’ Liver Regulator.
For all diseases of thaLirer, 8tomach and Spleen)
MALARIOUS FEVERS, BOWEL COM
PLAINTS, DYSPEPSIA, MENTAL DEPRESS
SION, RESTLESSNESS. JAUNDICE, NAU
SEA, SICK HEADACHE, COLIC. CON
STIPATION and BILIOUSNESS
It is eminently a Family Medicine,
and by being kept ready for immediate
resort, will save many as hour of suffer
ing and many a dollar in time ; and doc
tor's bills.
After Forty Years trial it is still re
ceiving the moat unqualified testimo
nials of its virtnes, from persons of
the highest character and responsibil
ity. Eminent physicians commend it
as the most
srrscyvA£ specific.
for Constipation, Headache, Pain in the slioul-
ders, Dizziness, Soar Stomach, bad taste in the
mouth, bilious attacks, Palpitation of the Heart,
Pain in tbe region of the Kidneys, despondency,
gloom and forebodings of evil, all of which are
the offspring of a diseased Liver.
The Liver, the largest organ in the
body' is generally tke seat of the di
sease, ana if not Rcgulated in time,
great suffering, wretchedness, and
DEATH will insae.
IF you feel Dull, Drowst, De
bilitated, have frequent Headache,
Mouth Tastes badly, poor Appe-
tite and Tongue Coated; you are
sufferingg from Torpid Liver or Bil
iousness, and nothing will cure so
speedily and permanently.
“I have never seen or tiied such a simple,
efficacious, satisfactory and pleasant remedy iu
my life,”—H. Hainer, St. Louis, Mo.
Hon. Alex II. Stephens.
‘ I occasionally use, when condition requires
it. Dr Simmons' Liver Regulator, with good
effect.”—How. Alee H. Stephens.
Governor of Alabama.
“Your Regulator has been in nee in my fami
ly fur some time, aDd I am persuaded it is a valua
ble addition to the medical science.'’—Gov. J.
Gill Shorter, Ala.
“I have used the Regulator in my family for
the past seventeen years. I can safely recom
mend it to tbe world as the best medicine I have
evei used for that class of diseases it purports to
cure.”—H. F. Thigpen.
President of City Bank.
“Simmons’ Liver Regulator has pioved a
good and efficacious medicine.” —C. A Nut
ting,
Druggists.
“We have been acquainted with Dr. Sim-
raous’ Liver Medicine for more than twenty
years, and know it to be the beat Liver Regu
lator offered to the public.”—M. K. Lton and
H. L. Lton, Bellefoutaiue Ga.
“I was cured by Simmons’ Liver Regulator,
after having suffered several yeais witli Chills
and Fever.”—K. F. Anderson.
The Clergy.
“My wife and seif have used the Regulator
for years, and testify to its great vktnos.’’—
Rev. J R. Felder, Perry, Ga.
Ladies Endorsement.
“I have given your medicine a thorough trial,
Revolution in
PRICES!
AT THE
TN CONSEQUENCE OF TIIE DECLINE IN COTTON, We have this day
REDUCED OUR PRICES
SO
gnoraott 1
the city.
per ccut. on our Entire
STOCK !!
is Large and Complete. We do business on the SMALL PROFIT SYSTEM, and
» give you greater inducements to buy your goods from ns, than any other House in
negro, of Washington and in no case has it failed to give full satisfac-
»t Thursday 1 tiou.”—Ellen Meacham, Chattahoochee, Fla.
Professional.
“From actual experience in the use of this
medicine in my practice, I have been, and am,
satisfied to use and prescribe it as a purgative
medicine.”—Dr. J. W. Mason.
-Sf. E. Florida Conference.
“I have used Dr. Simmons’ Liver Regulator
in my family for Dyspepsia and Sick ^Head
ache, and regard it an invaluable remedy. It
has not failed to give relief in any instance.’’—
Rev. W. F. Easterling.
President Ogltthotpe College.
“Simmons’ Liver Reguiator is certainly a
specific for that class of complaints which it
claims to cure.—dry. David Wills.
No Instance of a Failure on Record.
When Simmons' Liver Regulator has been
properly Uken.
J. H. ZEILIN 4c CO., Proprietors.
October 12, 1875. 12 1 y.
Central and Southwestern Rail
roads.
Savannah, Ga., September 19, 1875.
O N AND AFTER Sunday, September 19,
passenger trains on the Central and South
western Railroads and branched will run as
follows t
TRAIN NO. 1, GOING NORTH AND WEST.
Leave Savannah 9.15 AM
Leave Augusta 9 05 A M j
Arrive m Augusta 4.00 P M
Arrive in Macon 6 45 P M !
Leave Macon for Columbus 810 P M
Leave Macon for Atlanta 9.10 P M
Leave Macon for Eufatila and Albany 8.45 P M ;
Arrive at Columbus 1.45 A M
Arrive at Atlanta..... 5.02 AM
Arrive at Entaula 1042 A M
Arrive at Albany 7.45 A M
Making c'ose connections at Columbus with
Western Railroad for Montgomery, Mobile, New i
Judge James Jackson, of the Supreme Court | Ma< ™ I
and Ex-Judge W. F. Wright, are leaders in the | Hnfl
religious revival now progressing in Atlanta.
Aiilledgeville, Nov. 2, 1ST5
jsrussBAuaa,
&. co.
net. 19, Id 3m
Plate
S. JOHME
DEALER IN
liemftj-ntade Clothing,
U1TS, CAPS AND FIRJUSHIBIG GOODS,
UNDER CENTRAL HOTEL, ^
238 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA.
October 5, 1875 113m
1875. Fall Trade! 1875.
Telegrapn wires have been extended to Ea-
tonton ana an office opened iu that city.
Dr J. A. Etheredge has sold out his entire
interests in Eatonton and will leave for Texas
just so soon as he can wind np his business there.
Col. E. W. Crocker a well known young law
yer and formor Solicitor General of "Macon Cir
cuit died at Fort Valley on the 23d inst.
Eliin Cbnreh which was destroyed by the tor
nado of the 20th of March, has been rebuilt
DEALER IN
Dry <;<> oils, Clothing, Boots,
SHOES, HATS, CAPS, NOTIONS, TRUNKS AND VALISES.
Still A lie ad of Competition ! !
Rex is making grand preparations for his pro
cession and ball in Atlanta, on Twelfth Night,
January 6th. Railroads will carry parties who
desire to attend tbe celebration, to Atluuta for
half fare.
NEGRO KUKLUX.
Tlieicis a colored man in Wilkinson county
named Rack Bell, who is regarded by his race
ns too Iriendly with the whites, and they there
fore look upon him with suspicion. On several
occasions, when they have been discovered in
thieving or other rascality, they have accused
him of playing the spy and informing against
them. Whether Rack did the things of which he
is accused we are not advised, but it is certain j - , . .-
that he incurred the enmity of the other negroes, j “ IfJ 1 a /in,urn
and. last night, they seemed to have determined i TRAIN NO. J—GOING
that the better plan would be to put him out of
the way.
About three o’clock yesterday morning a party
of eleven, consisting of ten negtoes and one
white man, went to Rack's house for the purpose
of making a summary disposition of him They
got possession of him, gagged him, bound his
hands behind him. tied a wheelbarrow wheel and
some plow irons, weighing altogether about thir
ty pounds, around his neck and then took hi n to
Atlantic, and Atlanta and Richmond Air Line
fur all points North and Northwest.
Trains on this schedule to Eufaula daily ex
cept Saturdays; to Albany Sunday, Monday.
Wednesday and Thursday.
COMING SOUTH AND EAST.
Leave Atlanta...... 10,40 p jj
Leave Eufaula 4.00 p jj
Leave Albany 8.20 p jj
Airive at Macon fm Eufaula 4c Albany 5.20 A jj
Arrive at Macon from Atlanta 5.45 A
Leave Macon 7 oo \ and convince yourself.
Leave Augasta 9 05 a 31 1
Arrive in Milledgeville 9.44 A
Arrive in Eatonton 11.30 a M
Arrive at Augusta 4 (JO p
Arrive at Savannah 505 p jj
Trains on this schedule from Eufaula daily
except Sunday ; from Albany Monday, Thurs-
H living just returned from New York and always fully np to the times, I now offer the fiue-t and
best se.ec.ted St..; k of Goods ever brought to this Market, and am fully prepared to fill any bill in
my line of Goods, as my Stock is complete iu all its branches.
No Trouble to Show Goods,
and will be happy to post any one. who wants to save money, and keep all at home possible.
NEW YORK STORE.
Milledgeville, Ga., Sept. 28tli, 1875.
H. ADLER.
10 3m.
NORTH AND WEST
■ Leave Savannah ' 30 P m'
j Leave Augusta 8.05 p jg
i Arrive in Augusta 6 00 , ..
j Arrive at Milledgeville 9.44 A jj
Arrive at Eatonton 11-30 A M
I Arrive in Maooo 8.00 a ^
Leaves Macon for Columbus 9.25a M
Leave Macon for Eufaula 9 pj A jj
Leaves Mucoii for Albany 9.05 ^ M
Leave Macon tor Atlanta g qq A jj
Arrives in Columbus ...
a bridge over a neighboring creek. When they 1 Arrives in c.oiumous .......... 7.15 PM !
arrived upon the b:idge one of tiie negroes drew j Arrives in Eufaula 5.38 PM
a pistol and attempted to shoot him through the i Arrives in Albany 3 p jy]
bead. Fortunately for Rack, the ball missed Arrives in Atlanta 2.00 P M
him. He had the presence of mind, however, j Train on this schedule for Eufaula Atlanta and
todrop as if he had beeu shot, and his assailants, Albany daily. For Columbus daily excent Sun
imagining Lini to be dead rolled him eW a. I j a y_ j oun-
imagining him to be dead, rolled him off the
bridge into the water, which was about ten
feet deep. By a miracle almost, bound, gagged
and loaded down as he was, Rack managed to
get astride of a sleepet, which saved him from
being drowned. The gang ot ruffians fled as
soon as they tumbled him inte the water, as they
believed him to have been murdered by the
shot which was aimed at him. Gagged as he
was, Rack could give no alarm, and his hands
being securely bound bellied him, he was unable
to relieve his neck of the load they had fasten
ed there ; but by a slow and steady endeavor he
managed to work his way to the bank of the
stream, and 1 lien made his way to the nearest
house, which he reached about five o’clock v. s
terday morning, and was released from the "un
comfortable situation in which the outlaws
had left him.
Rack identifiedal! the paities who were en
gaged in this outrage. He went to Irwinton and
reported the names of the ten negroes, but stead
fastly refused to reveal the name of the white
man who took part in the kukiux outrage. Up
to noon yesterday eight of tbe ten negroes had
been arrested and lodged in jail at Irwinton, and
there wasevrry reason to believe that tiie other
two would be arrested before night. We hope
the white man will share the same, or even a
worse fate than the negroes. He certainly de
serves worse at the hands of the law.— Telc-
gi aph Sf Messenger, 2 ith.
“Facts are Stubborn Things.”
Thousands of human beings are yearly borne
ob the swift current of disease down to the grave
just because they do not possess a sufficient
knowledge of themselves. A man meet* his
neighbor, and the first suiutation is, “How are
you!” or “How is your health?” The reply
frequently is, “Oh, I am well, with the excep
tion of a cold.” Most persons lightly regard
a cold. Reader, do you know that a cold is one
of the most dangerous maladies ? A cold not
only clogs up the pores of the entire system,
ana retards circulation, but it is productive of
Catarrh, which is quite apt to lend to Consump
tion. “Oh,’’you say “it isnothing but a cold in
my head.” True; but that cold is really a mild
form of Catarrh, and if not arrested in its course
will become chronic. Catarrh is one oftlie most
di.*agreeable, offensive affections in tbe cata
logue of diseases. The passage to tbe nose is
obstructed, the sense of smeil impaired, and
there is a disagreeable sensation of pressure in
the head. In the more advanced stages, there
discharge having an offensive odor. If the
disease be allowed to continue iu its course,
thick, hard incrustations will lorm in the head,
the bones ef which sometimes become softened
and break away in pieces. Why will persous
continue te suffer from such an annoying, dis
gusting disease, when they can just as well be
cured of it? Dr. Sage's Catairh Remedy will
cure the worst forms of Catarrh; in fact, it is the
only sure and safe remedy which has yet been
offered to the public. Many harsh, irritating
preparations may, for a time, relieve the urgency
of the symptoms, but they do not cure the dis
ease Dr. Sage’s Catarrh Remedy is soothiDg
and healing in its effects, and when used with
Dr Pierce’s NaepJ Douche, according to direc
tions, does not fail to effect a cure. Sold by all
Druggists.
The Centennial of 1876.
Albany Tiain connects with Atlantic and Gulf
Railroad trains at Albany, and will run through
to Arlington on Blakely Extension daily.
Trains for Eufaula connect with the Fort
Gaines train at Cuthbert for Fort Gaines daily
except Sunday.
COMING SOUTH AND EAST.
Leave Atlanta j 29 p jj
Leave Columbus 130 p jj
Leave Eufaula 8.20 A M
Leave Albany ....10.35 A M
Arrive in Macoa from Atlanta 6.40 P M
Arrive in Macon from Columbns 6 55 p M
Arrive iu Macon fm Eufaula & Albany 4 52 P M
Leave Macon 7 35PM
Leave Augusta 8.05 P M
Arrive in Augusta 6.00 A M
Arrive in Savannah 7.15 AM
Passengers for Milledgeville and Eatontou
will take train No. 2 from Savannah and Augus
ta and train No. 1 from points on the Southwest
ern Railroad, Atlanta and Macon.
The Milledgeville and Eatonton train runs
daily, Mondays excepted.
WM. ROGERS,
General Supt Central Railroad, Savannah.
VIRGIL POWERS,
Eng. and Supt. Southwestern Railroad, Macon.
November 9, 1875.
New UJoocls ! New Prices !
€. V. WALKER,
Auction and Commission Merchant and Wholesale and Retail
FURNITURE DEALER!!
317, 319 and 321 Broad Street, - - AUGUSTA, GA.,
(Few Doors above Planter’s Hcftel.)
I MMENSE stock of New Furniture of all styles, including Parlor, Chamber, Library and Office
Furniture, Goods Warranted of best make and finish, and
Prices as Low as aoy House South.
Give me a call before you make your purchases.
Oct. 5th, 1875.
C. V. WALKER.
11 3m.
Prices Reduced !!
ROBERT XX. MATT & CO.,
Manufacturers of and Dealers in
Carriages, Buggies and Plantation Wagons of all Kinds!
This highly favored country is about to cele
brate its hundredthrbdhday. Under its favored
privileges its citizens have been happy; wor
shiping God according to the dictates of their
own consciences ; pursuing their chosee avoca
tions unmolested , growing rich and prosperous.
Some have attained the most exalted positions
from the smallest beginnings. This ij pailicu-
Iarly applicable to Dr. Tuti’s Liver Pills. Ten
years ago theyhad but a limited local reputa
tion, but in this time, aided by scientific re
search and conscientious business direction, they
have attained such a celebrity that there is not a
country on tlie gl.be that they are not known
and used. Wherever disease prevai's, especial
ly such as result from torpid liver, dyspepsia
coativeness, sick headache, fever and ague, and j
they are eagerly sought for. ~ j
Zt is found at last
Something New Under the Sun.—A now-
era is dawuiug upon the life 6f woman. Hither
to she has been called upon to suffer the ills of
mankind and her own besides. Tiie frequent
and distressing irregularities peculiar to her sex
have long been to her the “direful spring of
woes unnumbered.” In the mansion of the rich
and in the hovel of poverty alike woman has
been the constant yet patient victim of a thou
sand ills udknown to man—and these without
a remedy. “Oh Lord, how long!” in the agony
of her soul, hath she cried. But now the hour
of her redemption is come. She will suffer no
more, tor Dr. J. Bradfield’s Female Regulator
—Woman’s Best Friend—is for sale by all re
spectable Druggists throughout the land at
$150 per bottle. In another column of this
newspaper will be found some interesting par
ticulars concerning the Female Regulator and
other information highly important to women
Near Marietta, Gx., March 21, 1870.
Messrs. Wm. Root J- Sons:—About one
year ago I bought a bottle of Bradfield’s
Female Regulator from you, for one of my
daughters who had been suffering with suppress
ed menses for some time. I have had several
physicians attending, but met with no success
until I was persuaded to buy a bottle of the
Regulator, and it is the very thing for which it
is recommended She is now in perfect health.
I hope all suffering females will at least try one
bottle and have health again.
Very respectfully, D. DOBBINS.
For sale iu Milledgeville, Ga,, by B. R. Herty,
Druggist. . 15 lm
Indelible marking Paper.
For Marking Clothing without a Preparation.
Directions.—Lay the Indelible Paper upon the
article to be marked and place over it a piece
of thin writing paper, npoo whicli write with a
common lead pencil or any smooth point. If
the marking is pressed witn a hot fiat iron or in
any way heated for a few seconds it can be
washed immediately with hot water and soap as
usual. Warranted not to fade or spread in the
cloth. A package sent post paid on receipt of
35 eonts—two for 60 cents. Address B. Alex
ander ta C6., sole U. S. Agents, 8th St. opposite
Cooper Institute. New York. Agents wanted
Sena for Unas. Please quote this paper. [106m
The right name of the late Vice.
President was Jeremiah Jones Col-
bath. He became Henry Wilson by
an act of the Legislature.
Small grain is being put into the ground in
great abundance. We are glad to know that
our fanners are doting upon it- So says tbe
Talbotton Standard.
Have now in stock a large .assortment of the above articles and arc con
stantly receiving New and Desirable Styles of Vehicles, that have been
got up with great care, and specially adapted to our country and city use
that we are now offering at 4 ’
Oreafiy Ifexlueed Prices,
Together with a large stock of CARRIAGE HARNESS, BUGGY HAR
NESS, AY AGON and PLOW HARNESS, SADDLES, BRIDLES
TRUNKS, BAGS, WHIPS, UMBRELLAS, HORSE ’
COVERS, LAP ROBES OF ALL GRADES,
Carriage Nlaterials, 8adtilerv
HARDWARE, SHOE FINDINGS, FRENCH *
AND AMERICAN CALF SKINS, LEATHER AND
RURBER BELTING of all sizes constantly on hand of best Manufacture
MILBURN & STUDEBAKER’S Pantation Wagons for 2 Horses Tmn
For 2 Horses, Thimble Skein, 80 00. ’ ° U
Axles, 885 00.
All Goods Warranted as Represented.
Orders solicited and prompt attention given to same. Send for Cata-
Repository and Sale? Rooms,
508 Broad Street,
AUGUSTA, GA.
logue and Price List.
ROBT- H. MAY, j
A. R. GOODYEAR, |
JAS. T. MAY, (
S. S. PARMELEE. |
Sept 14, 1875.
8 3m.
G. T. WIEDENMAN,
Is still at his old stand, next to W. T. Conn, where ho
keeps constantly on hand a fine assortment of
Watches, Jewelry, Clocks, Silrer and Plated Ware,
and many other articles too numerous to mention, all of
which he offers very cheap. Call and examine his stodk and you will bo
sure to find something you want.
SPEOTAOLBS.
iMmSSnaffflSjiSa &M ’ cdebr * tai perfec ted spec
Repairing Watches and Jewelry.
On that he would state that he still is attending to ALT, 0 f his work
himself, which enables him to do the finest Watch work—-as well as any
lme —* n ***** Workmanlike manner and at the
Milledgeville, September 7th,*_1875- 7 ^