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Newspaper Page TextUATEW OF SUnSOTUPTION. Dim copy of tho Pnper <>nn yonr fn no Dno Copy of tlm Vapor nix mmitliH 1 00 Duo Copy of tho l’npor throo montliH 1 00 iluglo copy of tho l’npor 10 Club Ttfitow. Two Coplon of the Taper one yoar $ 6 00 Ton Copies of Urn l’npor one yonr 20 00 HU- All Rubnoriptlonn must ho pnld Invariably In nil* vaneo. No dlscrlmitintlon In favor of anybody. fly Tim paper Will bo atnppnil, In all Inntnncce, at the Umo pnld for, unload subscription! nro provlounly renewed. itRr Addroaa all orders to .... JON KB At WILLINGHAM. Attorneys. xv. o. Tuaai.ic, A TTO ltXHY AT I. A W , T.n Grunge, Ocm-Rln ALBERT II. COX, ATTORNEY AT I, A w, LaGrnnge, Georgia. W IITJ. praotlco In nil tho Courts of tho Tnllnponni Circuits. marchlP oi \ mi v, rooi.i , son. MABRY, TOOLF. k SON. Wo hope by close application to ho entrusted to us, friends and oiiontn. La Orange, On.. Jan. ldt, 1870.—Jnn7-tf h c. ff.iuiki.i., I n. j. HAMMopn, I R. w. hammond, LaUrango, On. | Atlanta, On. | LnGrango, On. FRIUIELL, HAMMOND * HIIO., ATTORNEYS AT LAW, La Grange, .Georgia, W ILL praetieo In Troup county. AH business ontrust- ed to their earn will rocolvo personal, prompt and careful attention. , , . , N. J. HAMMOND still remnlns a member of tho firm or A. W. Hammond k Son, of Atlanta, except us to Troup county. Dentistry. B. B. ALFRED, SURGEON DENTIST, i Grange, Georgia. OFFICE—Northwest corner Public Square, In Thornton's Roeli Building. mary 8th, 1800. J. T. DOBBINS, SURGEON DENTIST, HAVING located nt LaGrange. respectfully itendors his professional services to tho citizens “of tho place and surrounding country. All work douo nt Ills oIBcoshnll be ne itly and substantially executed and warranted to give satisfaction, nt reasonable charges. , , _ , _ For reference apply to Cnl. Hugh Buchanan, Col. . r. Wright, Dr. Calhoun. Dr. Wellborn. Nownan, Go.; and Dr. Stanley and Dr. Wimbish, LaGrange, Ga. Office up stairs over Pullen k Cox’s old stnud. Northwest corner of Public Bqttaro. jauH Medical. MEDICAL NOTICE ! D R. It. A. T. RIDLEY, having associated with himself. his son, Dr. CHARLES B. RIDLEY, a recent gradu ate of Urn New Orleans School of Medicine, would offer their services in tho various branches of tlm Medical Pro fession, to tho citizens of LaGrange and surrounding country. A residence of thirty years in LaGrange, and an exten sive practice during that time, by tlm senior member of the firm, is a sufficient guarantee to tho people that all cases, either from the town or country, will be promptly and faithfully nttondod to. *3- Office one door North of Pullen k Cox’s old staiyl. and three doors South of tlm Post ofib--. VOLUME XXVI. LA ORANGE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 21, 1870. NUMBER 3. Dry Goods, Groceries &c. e w c o o d s iron A STRONG LETTER. A Radical Rcpublli Governor Roughly—A i Committee lays Bare j—A Tomperate Radical ,f tho Outrages that have Marked the Organ ization of tlio Georgia Legislature. j Handles th of the State Republic! tho Iniquity ol Bullock’s Coj Htatomci * ' Miscellaneous. NOTICE THIS! j TIIE SUBSCRIBER, thankful f»r past fav [ by a pronwt attenti in to business, hopes for u L uance of the same Cutting and Work Done Prompt!; I! A'o IForfc dc FRANCIS A. VHOST, R A N K E R , (Office West 'Side Square, next door to Wise La Gi nge,. **«■« f'i OT.D : ' T York« at Atlanta rates. fliir’Speciai uiriti <n given to Coll actions, TIT 1.0 UNRIVALED HB <> C It BdL no fas and durable work in the nil Sh Inl and where he invites the public at large and his old putu tual customers to call on him and favor him with tlml measure, money, good will and patronage generally. jan7-tf E IIGLLE. TH* GEORGIA MARBLE WORKS A RE now prepared to till all orders for MARBLE, uml :o furnish Monuments, Blabs, Tombs, &c., finished in the best style, and at LOWER PRICES the same work can be done with Northern Marble. Marble is equal to the BEST AMERICAN. A. LEVI & CO., STAPLE DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS, HATS, BOOTH AND SHOES, CliOWCXIV Oj TTFE Invito tho citizens of LaGrange. and Troup and V? surrounding counties, to call uud examine our ex tensive and well selected stock—all fresh and new. AVc shall Sell as Cheap as the Cheapest FOR CASH. AIT?-. W. A.. PULLEN, PRINCIPAL SALESMAN, will gladly welcome his friends to Messrs. I,KVI k CO.’S New Store. Northeast Corner Public* Square, next door to Wimbish k Co.. LaGrnnge, Georgia. novcmbcrl'J AMOSS & WHITFIELD, DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS, HATS, BOOTS AND SHOES, e? lotp O UR STOCK is now complete and wo are determined to sell at much LESS THAN O'JR USUAL PROFITS. TRY US, IF YOU WANT GOODS AT LOW FIG-kSa URES. WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD.' TO THE CENTLEWlEfI: I lot of PIECE GOODS, for m tr«,VERY CHEAP.'SY i. ¥. GRIGGS and WALTER T. FORBES bo pleased to wait on all customers. Georgia Leoihlatche, HOUBE OF IlKPltESENTATIVEB, Atlanta, Ga., January 13, 1870. lion. A. Bingham, Washington, J). C.: Dear Sir : In order to explain more fully the dispatch I sent yon to-day at noon, as well as tho ono sent you by a number of Republican mem bers of tho House of Representatives, last night, I will writo an account of what appears to me to bo the real causes of tho difficulty in tho way of organizing immediately. On Saturday, tho 8th inst., two days before tho timo appointed lor convening the members, Gov. liullock addressed a noto to Col. Farrow, Attor ney General of tho State of Georgia, inviting his opinion of the soopo of the oath pro vided for the members of the Provisional Legis lature, by tho last Reconstruction Acts. J here with enclose to you the opinion of Col. Furrow, in which you may hoc the great number of causes for which Governor liullocK wishes to have mem bers deemed ineligible. Tho Governor pro ceeded also to appoint a clerk pro torn., a Mr. A. L. Harris, to organize tho House of Repre sentatives. It does not appear that the Governor is authorized by the act under which weave con vened, to interfere in any manner with the or ganization of either House, but simply to sum mon the members, by proclamation, to appear at Atlanta on some certain day to be named in the proclamation. When this was done, lie had nothing mo Vo to do with tho organization, ac cording to the act of Congress, unless it should become necessary f«»r him at any time to call on tho President of the United States to furnish such military or naval forces as might be deemed necessary to enforce and execute the provisions of the not. Hu has no authority from tho act itself to call upon any person to construe the scope of tho oath or oaths to be administered, and such construction as that contained in the opinion of Mr. Farrow has no more weight or authority than the opinion of any private indi vidual, and somo Republican members of the House regard tho publication of such an opinion at the time, and with somo show of authority, as intended to intimidate and prevent a certain number of persons from taking tho oath who feel that they can conscientiously do so. At the same timo there appeared some advertisements in the newspapers of this city, notifying mem bers that if they should take the oath, and be msidered disqualified by tho law, as thus con strued, they would immediately be arrested and prosecuted for perjury. The effect of this opinion, or the threats coupled with it, or both together, was such that sopio mombers who conscientiously believe that they are eligible, have refrained from taking the oath, not wishing to place themselves in conflict with tho expressed opinions of the authorities, nor to be harassed with exponsivo criminal pros ecutions. I will mention tho case of Hon. Mr. Hudson, of Harris county. IIo honestly be lieves that ho can take tho oath, and that ho is entitled to his scat, but he will not place himself in opposition to the published opinion of the au thorities, though it may be wholly without au thority of law. He was a staunch Union man through the whole war, absolutely refusing to take any part in the rebellion, until tho the House, according to tho act of Congress and tho provisions of the Code. The motion was carried, and, accompanied by Mr. Bryant, I approached tho Speaker's desk, and while ascending the steps, was met by the Sergeant-at-Arms, who threatened to arrest luo, and Mr. Hureis also threatened to have me ar rested. I declined to act as Speaker, pro tom., whereupon Mr. Scott nominated Mr. Bryant for Speaker, pro torn., which motion was put and carried, and then requested that no member leave the House. He then appointed a commit tee of three, consisting of Messrs. Scott, Osgood and Holden, to wait on Gen. Terry, and inquire, of him if tho House was being properly organ ized. Gen. Terry recognized the committee so far as to stato that the receiving of protest by Mr. Harris and reading of correspondence be tween Farrow and the Governor, wero improper. Mr. Scott, as Chairman of the* committee, asked permission to state Gen. Terry's opinion, but Mr. Harris would not permit him to bo heard. At tho request of Gen. Terry, tho members consented for Mr. Harris to proceed with tho or ganization. Sinccthcu no member has objected to anything he has done. Ho adjourns tho House whenever ho pleases, without a motion from any member. He did so on the 11th inst., when, if ho had proceeded as had been ex pected, he could easily have completed tho or ganization. Ho did so again on tho 12th—ad journing at 11:45, a. m., till to-day at noon. As lie is acting in strict conformity to tho Governor's instructions, it is evidently the de sign of tho latter to delay tho organization for somo purpose as long as ho can. Some think it is for the purpose of getting more power from Congress than tho present law gives him. He sees there aro fewer persons excluded by tho act than ho had led Congress to suppose that there would he, and ho seems determined to get a cer tain number of persons out of I heir seats, right or wrong, or, if he cannot, to defeat tho organ ization. If he will allow the organization to proceed, there will he a clear Republican major ity in both Houses, and tho 15th articlo will be adopted at once. No one will interfere with the rights of colored members. Wo shall ho able to pass such laws as will he sufficient to pro tect all classes of citizens, and secure the gen eral welfare of the country. In short it is not a political question—not any questions of race or color, or tho rights of any class of persons as such,that now divides and distracts the House but purely one of moral right and wrong, in volving our consciences as honest men, sworn to protect the interests of our State against tho corruption of individuals who seek to entrench themselves in positions, where, if successful, they will injure the credit of our State, if they do not reduce it to bankruptcy. Being well ac quainted with tho status ol many members who have be< n qualified, I verily bolievo that thero is not one of them who has not taken the oath conscientiously and in the fear of God. Nothing that has transpired in our body should be construed into opposition to the act of Con gress, under which the members have been sum moned to re-organize the Legislature. Our Court settled the right of colored citizens to hold office before the; been no factions or oppositi to that decision, nor to the act itself. The color ed members have been reseated by the act and are now in their places; nor has any one mani fested or hinted in the slightest degree a dispo- - | sition or desire to interfere with them, but, ou script law was passed, when being menac direct physical force, he took refuge fro operation of that law in some small office. Some Republican members regard tho , - . . .. , . , . , , „ pursued by Gov. Bullock us intended to intimi- I P>° tem., took the chair and proceeded, us on lute, and thereby •'hinder” or ••interrupt "somo Jbe three preceding duys, to qnulily the mem- person or persons from Inking the oath, who j bore .calling the names usi they appear m the cun conscientiously do so. and to prevent them alphabetical list of counties, beg uumg where from rmrtieinalinir in tie* proceedings of the l«it off yesterday. Before the list was com- House Tins conviction was strengthened by I pleted, an order from Governor Bullock, approv- the violent and forcible manner in which an at- by Gen. Ierr.>, vas read bj duectiou ot tho t.-nipt was made to cniorce tho opinion of Mr. | Chair, requiring that, as soon as tho calling of Farrow in the House. They cannot discolor from whence the Gov- , >«£*» until Monday next at^ H o’clock For auy Information or designs address GEORGIA MARBLE WORKS. Jasper, 1’iokeuH co., Ga. tnr W. II. SIMS is tho Agent at LaGrange. sopl7-ly H. P. SHACKLEFORD, WITH OHAS. H. MYERS & BRO„ IMUOUTKU8 OF BRANDIES, WINES, GINS, RUM, SCOTCH ALE, BItOWN STOUT, SALAD OIL, CASTILE SOAP, Ac. —Constantly on hand— CHOICE OLD RYE AND BOURBON WHISKEY, No. 72 Excliango Place, novCfl-Cm BALTIMORE- N. E. SOLOMON, WHOLESALE GROCER & COMMISSION MERCHANT, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, OFFEItS FOR SALK, AT LOW PRICES, “S» MACKEREL, In Parrels, Half Barrels, and Kits; GOSIIEN BUTTER, PACTOBY CHEESE, Stato and Skim Cheese; VINDGAR. &o. ootltf Hnp17-lV A MOSS 1VHIT FT FLD. NEW VARIETY STORE LA GRANGE, TOMMK, ...GEORGIA. derived his authority to appoint Mr. liar Clerk pro. tern., and empower him to organize the House. The Act of Congress simply author izes and directs him to summon the members on a certain day at Atlanta. This he had done, and the Representatives appeared in their hall at 12 o’clock m., on Monday, January 10, 1870, according to the Governor’s proclamation. Mr. , . , ... Harris, acting under the appointment ol the with notices to appear bolero a military coin- Governor, took the Speaker's desk and presided | mission and answer tho charges that may he ns Clerk pro. torn. All tins was a new and tin- »S» mst , t , 1 ‘ em - '^tho'it questioning the expected proceeding to the members, nothing [ right ot the military authorities to do ns they nr appearing in the act of Congress to authorize it. The act expressly say CLAOHORN, HERRING A GO,, COTTON COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 7 Warrou Mock, Augusta, Georgia ; Corner Vendue Range and Accommodation Wharf, Charleston, South Carolina; 120 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. L IBERAL CASH ADVANCES inado at all ttmos ou con- Bignmonta of COTTON. flar JOSEPH s. BEAN, of LaGrange, Georgia, in our Agent, and will give prompt attention to shipment* and cul- eancift. wopll-tf NEW FURNITURE STORE. COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE. I WOULD respectfully announce, to tho eitlzonB of La Grange, and Troup and surrounding counties, that I am receiving and opening one of tho largest stocks of Ever brought to this market—consisting of Parlor and Chamber Setts, Wardrobes. Murblotop Bureaus and Wash- stands, from the commonest to tho boat Bedsteads, Exten sion Tables, Oak or Walnut Crib Rockers, Rooking Chnira, and a lot of Chairs, front tho cheapest to the best, and many other things too tedious to mention—ull of which I am offorlng AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. I feel assured that I can sell lower than tho lowest, as I have purchased from tho largest manufactories in the West —FOB CASH. Persons ueeding anything In ray line will find It to their interest to examine my stook before purchasing elsewhere. The ladies arc especially invited to call, gale and Sample Room under the 81ms House. «T. II. LILE. LaGrongp, Ga., October 20tli, 1809.—tf■ X public genor'aUyThat I have just received and opened a large lot of CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES, TOYS, FRUITS, &o., All of which I am determined to sell CHEAP AS THE CHEAPEST. My Stock consists of FLOUR, (all grade.**,) MEAL, BACON, COFFEE, SUGAR, (all grades,) N. O. SYRUPS, MOLASSES, AND ALL OTHER CHOICE FAMILY SUPPLIES. I have also on hand and for salo a good lot of HATS, BOOTS, SHOES, FINE LIQUORS and CIGARS, (all lcinds,) TOYS, (In abundance to please tho little ones,) CANDIES, NUTS, FRUITS, of all descriptions and choice quality. FRESn MOBILE OYSTERS, LOBSTERS & SARDINES 8orvcd in all styles to satisfy the appetite. FORTUNIO PRIZE BAGS & CASKETS, 5, 10, and 25 Cents Each. AST CALL AND SEE MY 8TOCK. oct22- *,{coitf R. R. TOM ME. xuo uwv vA.y.wo-n.. .V. v „ . The General , bly, when convened, shall proceed to perfect its j proceeding* . No hindrance 01 organization in conformity to tho Constitution been thiown m the way of any and laws of the United Stales.” If any particu lar in t he matter of organizing had been omitted in the act, the deficiency was supplied in our Code, which makes it tho duty oi each Clerk of the preceding session to organize the House. Mr. Scott, of Floyd, stated to the Chair (Mr. Harris), that before proceeding to qualify mem bers he wished respectfully to ask a few questions for information: First: Was not the oath prescribed by Con gress an additional or supplementary oath to tho one in the Constitution of Georgia and, if so, if the last mentioned oath was not the para mount one in reference to tho organization ?— He said that the Constitution of Georgia, which the members would be sworn to support, adopt ed Irwin’s Code ns the law of the State. Ho then read from tho Code as follows: “Sec. 169. E\eh branch shall be organized by the Clerk and Secretary thereof respectively, who aro ex-qfficio presiding officers, until such aro elected. * No questions shall be entertained by them but ono relating to the organization, and in deciding such questions, they are to bo governed, as far as practicable, by the standing rules of the house over which they preside. In the absence of said officer, their assistants may officiate. In the absence of both, tho body may appoint a chairman, whoso powers and duties are the same.” . . Instead of complying with this section, the Governor appointed A. L. Harris, one of his em ployees on the State lload, to organize the House. The Georgia Bill Violated-The House adjourned by Bui- lock to binder Hworn Members from taking their seats. SENATE. Atlanta, Jan. 13. Senate called to order by President Conley. Prayer by Eov. Wesley Prettyman. Journal of yesterday reud. T. G. Campbell moved that the Senate ad journ until to-morrow, 10 o’clock, a. m. A vote was taken, and the President announced that tho Senate was adjourned. Several colored members oi tbe House occu pied seals ou tho floor ol the fSouate for a short time, but left in response to a communication from the Governor. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Thursday, Jan. 13, 1870. The House met at 12 m., to-day, and was called to order by A. L. Harris, Speaker and Clerk, pro. tem. Prayer by Rev. Culling of tho roll continued at tho county of Twiggs. Members appeared and wero qualfiedas follows: Twiggs Towns—George W. Johnson. Uniou Upson Walker—W. B. Gray. Here the Hon. Dunlap Scott asked the Chair if members who were not here when their names wore called, and who had since arrived, would he allowed to appear and qualify. Harris said ho would not determine this question at this timo, nor until after tho roll was called through. Tliis means? Walton—J. B. Sorrels. Warren—John Neal, S. Gardner, (c.) [While Gardner was being qualified, Foster Blodgett, Jr., appeared upon tho scene, and whispered words of instruction, perhaps from Autocratic Headquarters, into the earol Harris, the Satrap. Sweetly and McWhorter called into tho council.] Ware—Joseph D. Smith. Washington—W. G. Brown. Wayne—G. W. Rurnpb. Harris announced that the Clerk would read an order from the Provisional Governor and the endorsement of the General Commanding. [copy.] Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 13, 1870. That an investigation may bo made into the right of certain persons to hold seats in the House ot Representatives under tho Reconstruc tion Act: Jt is ordered, That the Clerk pro. tem.. as soon as the calling of the roll shall have been completed, will declare a recess until Monday next, at 12 o’clock, m. Rufus B. Bullock, Provisional Governor. Headq’rs, Military Dlstrict, Ga., I Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 13, 1870. | In order tlxit time may be given in inquiring into tho qualifications of certain persons who are ' - **,"•'* alleged to be ineligible to seats in the House, was pas - i, a d the as un( j er e reconstruction acts, I approve of the opposition in either House foregoillg ora „. Ai-frld H. Tebiiv, Bv’t Maj.-Gen. Commanding. Webster—G. R. Rosser. White—C. H. Kytlo. Whitfield—J. E. Shumate. Wilcox . Wilkes—-Richard Bradford and E. Belcher, (colored.) Worth . Hon. D. Scott here announced that Hall, of Glynn, and others, were here, ready to take the oath, having been delayed by Providential caus es, from sooner appearing. Harris refused to allow them to be sworn. Scott asked him if he had not allowed others to he sworn in after their counties were passed ? Harris said “ No.” [How about John A. Madden, of Burke?] [In accordance with militarry order,Harris, tho satrap, announced a recess till 12 m., Monday.] From tho Intelligencer.] Friday, Jan. 14, 1870. SENATE Met pursuant to adjournment. The roll was called and journal of preceding day read and approved. A communication was received from Governor Bullock, which is is as follows: Atlanta Ga., Jan. 14, 1870. J. (~r. IF. Mills. Esq., Secretary pro. tem.: Hon. J. J. Collier, oi the county of Dooly, lias made application to withdraw liis oath taken on the 10th mst., from the Secretary of State’s of fice, the oath having been taken by him under a misapprehension. As all good citizens unile with the authorities in the desire, that in the language of Gen. Grant, “ when reconstruction is effected no loop-hole is left open to give trouble and embarrassment her caller,” and as the objection made by Con gress to our former attempt at organizing the Legislature, is founded upon the fact that dis qualified persons were allowed to participate in 1 by ; the contrary, tho people seem to acquit* i the the situation as a fact accomplished, and as ono | from which there is no prospect of change. To-day at 12 o’clock, m., Mr. Harris, as Clerk the roll should he completed, a recess should This was done in order llmt “ time may be given for an inquiry into the qualifications of certain persons who are alleged to be ineligible to seats in tho House under the Reconstruction acts.” This is to bo dime under a military inquisition to-morrow. Several members of both Houses, who have taken the oath, have been served doing, I look into the law under which we are summoned in vain for any authority lor such No hindrance or impediment has man’s taking the oath, or participating in the proceedings of ei ther branch of the Legislature, except such only as the Governor him self lias instituted, and why the military should be called upon to inter fere I am unable to understand. The law ex pressly says that the inembers who qualify by taking the necessary oath or oaths shall proceed to organize by the election and qualification of Groceries, &c. JUST RECEIVED 1 1,000 bushels CHOICE WHITE OATS; 1 ear PRIME WHITE CORN; *400 barrels FRESH GROUND FLOUR; 10 •• 1HIH11 POTATOES, for table; 40 tons AA GUANO; 80 •• GEORGIA COTTON COMPOUND, (Dixon Mixture.) WIMBISII k OO. WIMBISH & CO., MERCHANTS AND Tit AIDERS, (North East Corner Public Square,) La Orange, Georgia before offered lu tills place—conslstiug la part of GROCERIES, HARDWARE, PROVISIONS, HEAVY BOOTS AND SHOES, SADDLERY, BUGGY AND WAGON MATERIALS, STOVES, AC., AC. STEWART’S, and other approvod brands, CRUSHED, POWDERED, A. Band C SUGARS; YELLOW CLARI FIED, DEMARARA A ORLEANS COFFEE SUGARS. SUGAR HOUSE, BEE HIVE, aud GOLDEN SYRUPS, NEW ORLEANS aud CUBA MOLASSES, CHOICE RIO, LAGUAYRA and JAVA COFFEES, GUNNY, BORNEO BLANKET. FLAX and DOUBLE AN CHOR BAGGING, (very wide aud heavy,) GREEN LEAF ROPE and ARROW TIES, (best in use,) AXLES, HUBS, RIMS and SPOKES, (buggy and wagon) BUGGY AND CARRIAGE^TRIMMINGS, GUNS, PISTOLS, CARTRIDGES, CAPS k GUN TACKLE, PLANTATION aud MECHANIC’S, TOOLS, LOCKS, BUTTS and SCREWS, SADDLES, BRIDLES, BUGGY and WAGON HARNESS, CALF AND KIP SKINS, SOLE, UPPER AND HARNESS LEATHER, NAILS, (Iron, Swedes and Refined,) STEEL, (Cast and plow,) CHEWING and SMOKING TOBACCO, BACON, BULK SIDES, and LARD, SUPERFINE, EXTRA and CHOICE FAMILY FLOUR, NO. 1 SHORE and BAY MACKEREL and WHITE FISH, STOVES—(The celebrated Capltola and Plantor,) RUBBER BELTING, (for gin bands,) VIRGINIA SALT, BRASS AND IRON BOUND WOODEN WARE, HOLLOW CASTINGS, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, IVORY HANDLE TABLE KNIVEf FORKS and SPOONS, BEST WHITE WINE VINEGAR. MILL, CROSS-CUT, HAND AND TENANT SAWS TROUP FACTORY YARNS aud OSNABURGS, HEAVY STRIPES and SHIRTINGS. Ac.. Ac. Will keep constantly on band OBER’S (Kittlewcll’s) AA. GUANO. Thankful for tho large patronage received, it will be oui aim to increase it by fair aud liberal dealing. Aug27 VnMBISH A CO- RATES OF ADVERTISING*. l W.ii W.iiJ WijFTTTJ IT 1 w*a w. j3 W.il MTiSMT fl 50 |2 2fi |3 00 $3 fJO |5 50 2 75 4 00 5 50 0 25! 0 25 3 75 5 25! 7 00 8 00 12 <Jo 4 75 0 50! 8 BO! 0 75 15 00 . G 75 7 75 10 0011 50 18 00'l 0 75 9 00 11 C0 13 95:21 00 5 7 75,10 2518 00 15 00,24 00 5 13 00 17 25 21 75 2G 50 41 50 f 10 50 28 25 28 75 34 25 55 60 ( 18 25 26 76 34 00 41 25 65 00 t , Double column iQlverOeementi wili bn charged 26 p!r cent, on the above rat *i juartorl^jjiuui^ Groceries, &e. CORN!—1870—CORN ! ruary. will find it to their Interest we have made arrangements for a largo lot, which nell at low prices. oc29 FROST, HALL A OO FROST, HALL & CO, HAVE IN STORE, AND TO ARRIVB, THE FOLLOWING*« 11 CaH * 8 ^ ,acon » £? Tierces Hams, O 2^ Keg* Lard, 2^ Barrel* Flour, 200 Coilt Rope, J ^ Baloe Bagging, 5000 50 BarrelH Sugar, 2 5 Barrels Syrup, 20* ^ blB Mock ^0 Mackerel, 10 Boxes Cheese, 20 Sackn Coffee, ■f /"v Barrels Whisky Barreln French 25000 cap *’ 5Q Pistol., -Q KegsNslls. ^ Ton*-lro«^ 1 A Ko«" Horsa k ±U Mule Shoes, 300 fta8,kd iron *» 3 00 *. D° g .. ioo ’sans Locks, Closet Locks, Pad Locks, Chest Locks, Trunk Locks, Knives A Forks, Pocket Knives, Carving Knives, Augurs, Chisels. Files, Axel, Hatchets. Ham mere, Hand Haws, Locks, Bolts, Bridle Bitts, Blacking; 30 Hocks Shot, 10 Ko 8 8 Fowder, the proper officers. If any man has stvorn (l" 1 ' 11 ” 1 * 1 persons were allowed to participate in falsely, the law provides a remedy, but that rein- “*e proceedings. I have promptly granted the ../I-,? in Hof Ko ittiUofi Kti ill.. /in« fnrmu an,i nvn. application of the liou. Mr. Collier. See. 170. The oaths of office may be admin istered to the members of tho General Assem bly, by any Judge of tho Supremo or Superior Courts, to bo procured by the person organizing each branch.” . , Instead of complying with this provision, a registrar in bankruptcy was employed to swear in tho members. . Mr. Scott contended that tho manner in which the Legislature should bo organized,, and the person who should administer the oath, were plainly provided for by tho law which tho mem ber in taking the very oaths prescribed, bound himself to obey. He desired, therefore, to know if thero was anything improper in tho House proceeding to organize according to the law which the members wore sworn to support. Hr. Harris refused to givo the desired informa tion, and ordered the gentlemen to take his seat. Mr. Scott wished to know further if mombers who has become disqualified under the Stato Constitution, by reason of resignation, removal from tho county or State, or by accepting anoth er office, wero eligible to scats on the floor. Mr. Harris again without giving tho information, ordered Mr. Scott to take his seat, saying that nothing would be entertained until the House was organized. M. Scott stated that his ennuiries related to the manner of organizing, and asked if he could enter a protest against the manner of proceed ing. Ho was told that he could not, and again ordered to take his seat, which ho did. • Alter this, tho tirRt member was sworn in, and Peter dy must be applied by the due forms and pro cesses of law. The trial of a member, or even inquiry into auy alleged ineligibility by a military commission, is wholly unauthorized by the law. l>ut as Gen. Terry is acting under in structions from superior authority, I mean nothing I have written to bo understood as a re flection upon, or even a complaint against him; and knowing as much as I do of the whole af fair, I have not the slightest doubt that those who have given such instructions to Gen. Terry have been misled by false representations. To-day when the roll was being called, the at tention of Mr. Harris was called to the fact that somo members embraced in General Meade’s proclamation, of June 25, 1868, had arrived since their counties were called, and he desired to know if they might then present themselves and be sworn in, or would they be required to wait until all the counties were called. Mr. Harris said be would decide by the time the roll finished. At tbe conclusion Mr. Scott called his attention to Mr. Hall, of Glynn, who had been detained at home by providential causes, and moved that be be permitted lo take tbe path. Mr. Hall presented himself, but Mr. Harris ab solutely refused to entertain tho motion, or allow the member to qualify, but instantly adjourned the House until next Monday at noon, witnout a motion from any member. I have thus given you a full and comprehen sive statement of the causes of delay, and ask in behalf of those Republican members who bo- lieve with me that tho proceedings have been arbitrary, violent and contrary to the very terms of the law, that in case au appeal should be made to Congress for additional legislation, you cause this communication to be read at tho-desk of the House of Representatives, in order that the members of your body may know something of tbe character of the proceedings here. You are likewise at liberty to give such other pub licity to it, as in your judgment, may seem prop- er. Believe me, dear sir, your most obedient ser vant. J. H. CALDWELL. Member of tbe House of Representatives, and of the National llepubUcan Executive Com mittee. 3 10 10 Brandy, Barrels Peach Brandy, Port Wine, Ma-| deirn Wine , Sweet Wine, Sherry Wine, Jamaica Ruin. QTIRRUPS, Whips, Mar* Holland Gin; jO tin^ales, EAYY Woolen and Got- 30 1 25 K Saddles k Bri- pr Dozen Bitters, B° fr Planter’s Tonic, i /“1HOICE Queenaware— o iv^ ALL OF WHICH WE OFFER CHEAP FOR GASH. ROPE PREFERABLE TO TIES. There la not a cotton buyor In LaGrange, or any other place, but what will advise planters to buy Hope every time in the place of Ties. There aro many reasons why * Rope In Btiperior to Tics, a few of which wo wUl mention, viz: One or two Tins hurst off of nearly every bale that ia shippod from this place; then Rope must bo put in their place, and, of course, it comes out of tho buyor. When they burst off, tboy arc perfectly worthless. Every bun dle of Ties you buy baa already in it from two to six Ties worthless. Rope don’t givo you this trouble or oxpenso; it is ob heavy and as cheap, and 24 per cent, more ecrvico* able than Ties. FROST. HALL A OO. SAVE YOUR MONEY! JBC W 4ir o .■» m T dry goods, Consisting, In part, of a full line ot Ladies’ dress goods, cloaks, shawls, hosiery, and an endless variety of ■h/vtst/wtc} AND DRESS TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY, latest styles, a vory heavy stock of CENTS’ CLOTHING & PIECE GOODS, grade and price of BLEACHED DOMES’ TINGS AND BED id complete stock of ATLANTA NURSERIES, Atlanta, On. HARDEN, COLE & CO., Praprifftora. W E havo for sale this season a superior stock of Fruit TreoH, Grape Vines, Small Fruits, Roses, Ornamental TrooB, Shrubbery, &c. All of which havo beou tested in tho‘Botlth, and are adapted to tho climate. Catalog nose nl free on application^ ^Adore*« Dccl0-3m Grant is going to take a fleet with bin). Last summer it was only tbo Tallapoosa ; now it is to nn >, n /1vnn Tlinf it! nmrrrnsH im be ft whole squadron. Tbpt is progress, indeed, Will tbe great Borie command? Will Robeson be of tbe party ? Perhaps Sumner and Butler may be invited, who knows? And then if heav en should send tbe winds and the t waves, and , . .. bear them all safely to some “sweet little isle in O’Neal, ot Baldwin, presented a protest against a ^ ue summe r ocean, far off and alone," some bis taking bis seat. Mr. Harris permitted the sequestered and undiscovered Juan Fernandez, protest to bo received and read. an d turn them all into Robinson Crusoes, that Mr. Bryant, of Richmond, objected saying wou ifl bo nice. It would bo heavenly.—Xouis- tlmfc the chairman refused to receive a protest | v m e Courier-Journal. from tho gentleman from Floyd. Mr. Bell, of Banks, then called for tbe read ing of the opinion of Col. Farrow, with tbo cor respondence connected with it. Mr. Harris permitted it to be read, several members objec- tiug. Mr. Bryant objected lo the further reading, saying that it was intended to intimidate and prevent some persons from taking tbo oath, in violation of section flvo of the Act. Mr. Harris permitted the reading to oontinue, and ordered Mr. Bryant to take bis seat, whereupon that gentleman declared that be was a member of the House, elected by a constituency ; that he was a loyal Union soiluer who bad perilled bis life for bis country, that be bad a right to speak, and MEN’S booto’anu ’brS■!? LADIES’ ttaiit Mr. Hums had no light to preside over or to AND MISSES' SHOES, tile THE BEST STOCK IN THE CITY. FULL STOCK HARDWARE AND CROCKERY. I also keep full lino of 8UGAR, COFFEE, TEA. PEPPER, SPICES, SYRUPS, kc. 3is very largo sure that you SATISFACTORY PRICES. sepl7-6m organize tbe House. Mr. Harris ordered tbo Sergeant-at-Arms to urreBt Mr. Bryant. Tbe Sergeant-at-Arms ap proached Mr Bryant in a menacing manner, when meeting with fcesistenco from that gentle man, be drew a/pistol. A scene of confusion and uproar ensu*d,^during which several pis- tolu were drawcwBflffi^t Mr. Bryant. At length be maqo a motion and put it him- ... • -- ~ of Troup, take tbe chair , and proceed to organize Low Prices for Land.—In tbe list of January sales, reported by the Columbia South Carolina Phoenix, we find tbe following: A highly improved tract, in tbo fork, contain ing 1,280, $5,60 per acre—part cash. A 620 acre tract, in tbo fork, $3.20 per acre. 260 acres, in Orangeburg, $4 per acre—part cash. 1,855 acres,' on Tenable and Spear Creeks, 50 cents per acre. Two one acre lots on Blossom street, $121 aud $115. Tk% “Cook Tract,” in Richland andKerskaw, 50 acres, at 50 cents per aero. 125 acre tract, at Kingville, $11 por acre. Tbo necrology of tbe past year embraces the names of tbe following statesmen, politicians and diplomatists of America: Juan Nepomuceuo Almonte, Edward Bates, John Bell, Nathaniel S. Benton, John Minor Botts, James Trophum Brady, William Pitt Fessenden, Beniamin Fitz patrick, George Folsom, James Guthrie, Amos Kendall, Edson B. Olds, Franois W. Pickens, Franklin Pierce, Thomas G. Pratt, John A. Raw lins, Henry J. Raymond, Joseph Rither, Lovell H. Rosseau, Lorenzo Sherwood, Edwin M. Stan ton, Frederick A. Tallmadge, Isaac Touooy, Rob ert J. Walker, and Charles A. Wickliffo. application The presentation of the name of Judge Col lier to the board of officers will be withdrawn. Very respectfully, Rufus B. Bullockt Provisional Gov. On motion of Mr. Merrell, tbe name of J. J. Collier was dropped from the roll of the Senate. An official communication from Maj. Good- fellow, containing General Order No. 3, was re ceived and read, which is as follows: Heauq'us Military District of Georgia. 1 Atlanta, Ga., January 18, 1870. f General Orders No. 3. In pursuance to instructions received from tho Headquarters of the Army, a board is here by appointed to enquire iuto the eligibility of W. T. Winn, of Cobb county; John J. Collier, of Dooly county; A. W. Holcomb, of Milton county; W. J. Anderson, of Houston county; B. B. Hinton, of Marion county, and C. J. Welborn, of Union county, to seats in tbe Legislature of Georgia, under the Reconstruction Acts. The board will meet and organize at once, aud will have power to administer oaths and send for persons aud papers. They will permit the per sons whose eligibility is in question to appear before them either in person or by attorney, and will also permit the appearance before them of persons who deny tbe eligibility of said W. T. Winn, J. J. Collier, A. W: Holcomb, W. J. An derson, B. B. Hinton and C. J. Welborn. The board will keep a complete and accurate record of the proceedings and of all testimony which may be given before them and will trans mit the same to these headquarters with its re port. DETAIL FOR THE DOARD. Brevet Major General T. H. Ruger, U. S. Army. Brevet Brigadier General T. J. Haines, U. 8. A. Major H. Goodfellow, Judge Advocate, U. S. A. Mu order of Brevet Maj. Gen. Terry: J. H. Taylor, Assistant Ajutant General. Official:] R. P. Hainer, A. A. A. G. Headquarters Department of the South, 1 Office Judge Advocate, J Atlanta, Georgia, January 14th, 1870. ) To the President of the Senate, Atlanta, Ga.: Sir—Tho Board of officers appointed in Gen eral Orders No. 3, Headquarters Department of the South, Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 13, 1870, a copy of which order is herewith enclosed, directs me to inform you that tbe Board will assemble and S roceed to business, at tho office of Brovet- irigadier General T. S. Harris, at these Head quarters, to-morrow morning, tbo 14th inst., at 11 o’clock. I have tbo honor to be yonr ob’t s’vt, Henry Goodfellow, Maj. & J. A., U. S. A. Headquaheters Military District, of Georgia, ) Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 15,1870. j General Order, No. 4. The Board of officers convened by General Oaders No. 6, current series from the Headquar ters, is hereby dirrectet' in addition to the duty assigued to them by that order, to enquire into tho eligibility under the Reconstruction Acts ot tbe following named members elect of tbe House of Representatives, viz: Isbam lladdish, of Appling connty; R. W. Phillips, of Echols county; E. M. Taliaferro, of Fulton county; J. H. Nunn, of Glasscock connty; R. A. Donaldson, of Gordon county ; W. P. Price, of Lumpkin county; J. N. Harris, of Murray county; L. H. Walthall, of Polk county; L. 0. A. Warren, of Quitman county; Tbos. F. Rainey, of Schley county; C. C. Humber, of Stewtirfc county; Frank Wilcbar, of Taylor county; John B. Sorrells, of Walton county; J. D. Smith, of Ware county. By order of Brevet Major General Terry. J. H. Taylor, A. A. G. Official: R. P. Hughes, A. A. A. G. Women now regularly attend tbo medical lec tures in tbe University of Edinburgh; The male students, with tbe true Scotch oourage, say that if the women can stand tbe arragement, they .think they can without experiencing uncommon difficulty. JOHN N. COOPER, COTTON WAREHOUSE, GROCER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, (West Side of tho Public Square,) La Grange, Georgia, FRESH ARRIVALS. 30,000 lbs. Bacon, Sides and Shoulders. 1 Car Load Fresh Flour, from Marietta Mills. 2 Tubs Nice Goshen Butter. 10 Boxes New York State Cheese. 40BbIs. Sugar, all grades, ao « New Orleans Syrup. 5 Sacks Lagutra Coffee. 10 “ Rio “ 10 quarter Bbls. Mackerel, ao Kits “ 10 Bbls/Flne Old Bourbon Whisky. 10 “ “ Tennessee Corn “ 40 Boxen Tobacco, all grades. Bagging Rope Si Ties, (a largo lot.) 1 Car Load Corn. 4 “ “ Virginia Salt. ALSO OSNABURGS, SHIRTINGS, COTTON YARNS AND everything USUALLY KEPT IN A WELL REGULATED GROCERY 8TORE. Sept U. EVANS & RACLAND, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, (East Side Public Square,) i Grange, Georgia. 4 Large supply fine assorted LIQUORS at A. EVANS k RAGLAND. I F vou want henw BOOTS and SHOES rail EV * ' ,a *■ T Cl HOT-GUNS, PISTOLS and CAPS O by EVANS k RAGLAND. l find ■ EVANS k RAGLAND. rpiIE finest Rio COFFEE for sale by EVANS k RAGLAND. EVANS & RAGLAND. S UGARS, A, B and C, can be had at EVA] D O you smoke fine CIGARS? If so, v, * rvivo -^JOLASSES and 8URUP c P ICKLES, SAUCES, OYSTERS and CRACKERS kept by EVANS k RAGLAND. D RIED BEEF (finest quality) at EVAN 8 & RAGLAND. WILLIAM A. BEAT. C. C. MABCHMAN. C. C. MARCHMAN A CO., GROCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, (East Side Public Square,) La Grange,. .Georgia, J£EEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND: (Every grade,) (Groat variety,) BAGONTs [Clear 8ides, Cloar Ribbed Sides, Hams, and Shoulders,) BVXiK mkatm, (Sides and Shoulders,) s-tro-jaLRB m (All grades,) CJOWJBINI jmJBKTM* OPMS (Rio and Java Coffee; Green end Black Tee, JiX<|170aMi» (Tho beet of all kinds.) MOLASSES, SYRUP, RICE, CANDLES, Sic. TO THE PUBLIC: B EING determined to kefcp e good etook of groceries, and to bOU them as obeap < as the^can^be sold in this NOTIOK. T HEREBY notify all persons the* mj wile, I X Allen, bee deserted end abeadaned flee Just or reasonable cause, end in ~ section 1 forewarn aRpereon* ‘ account, or lotting her havo ai

Georgia Historic Newspapers

The La Grange reporter. (La Grange, Ga.) 184?-193?, January 21, 1870, Image 1