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Cljpfnn MILLEDGEVIIaLE TUESDAY. JULY 9, 1872. The Next Governor. The adherents of Mayor John H. James may labor with even increas ed diligence to divide the people of Georgia in the Gubernatorial Con venticn; great names may be pa- as the science and raded in different sections to arouse i ——, efl„rt on ihe line ol local and special ^ ^ mi RqmlV J, ei ._ preferences; the deservedly high a j-,j e aru { unanswerable speech popular estimate of the ability and of Judge Stephens, delivered in the A Philosopher, indeed. “The only way I can swallow j Greeley is by looking at Grant, says the philosopher. Since it. is evident that Georgia Democrats will be called to vote for Greeley, isn’t it the part of sound sense and candor, to ‘look at Grant,’ or do anything else in reason, that may reconcile them to the duly. Yet we see papers striving still to make it as odious as possible. Is that sen sible? Is it honest? Do they really profess support of Greeley, under popular pressure, with the reserved purpose to get up a ‘bolt,’ insidious ly, if possible ? Or do they take de light in begetting discontin the minds of men, for the sheer enjoy ment of human unhappiness? Per haps that is their way of promoting ‘unity.’ Verily, some ‘unity’-mong- ers in Georgia seem to regard unity theory of No. 1. virtues of such men as C. J. Jenkins, Colquitt, Hartridge, Wright, Harde man, Benning, Fielder, a..d many others, worthy of any trust, may be adtoitly used—and all, to divide and weaken their rival, with the hope of thrusting in the “Atlanta man,” through the broken squadrons of the people. Misguided pressmen, adverse to James, may weakly take the bait, and indirectly and uninten tionally promote the Banker’s pro jects. But in good lime the “trick” will be patent, the folly exposed, and the patriots, who unselfishly and thankfully rejoice in the past deliv- erauceofour Slate, will rally to the support of their chosen leader, chief agent in that happy deliverance. And as it is in all Middle, South and North east Georgia, so iL is in Bald win county. From Baldwin county came the first suggestion of James M. Smith for Governor. Baldwin connty sent instructed delegates to the Conven tion to vote for him. Baldwin coun ty gave him the largest vote accord ing to population. Baldwin county is in full sympathy with Gov. Smith upon evenj point of peculiar, or gen eral interest to our people. The Baldwin Demnrrary ic 5" f..U palhy with all the State, in condemn ing the political iniquities that clus ter about Atlanta, and in cherishing the memory of honest Government, in the days ?nte bellum, and in the indulgence of fond hopes for the speedy return of the ‘good old times.’ Il is idle to name another name for Governor here, however high, pure and beloved. “Well done thou good and faithful servant,” is the general sentiment, and James M Smith is the first and only choice of Baldwin county for next Governor Hall of the House of Representa tives, in this city, on the evening of the 13th June, has been more exten sively published and read than any thing else during the present cam paign. The demand for it has been very great—so great, indeed, that a tithe of it could not be supplied. We now have a single order from west ern New York for 1000 copies! The above suggestive rnorceau wc clip from the Atlanta Sun of the 2d inst. A query or two, brother Sun, and please answer categorically: 1. Were those “thousand copies” for the reading of one man, or lor distribution by one party club? 2. If the latter, then was that a Greeley club or a Grant club ? As the New York Democracy has declared for Greele}', and Stephens’ speech is bitterly anli-Greely, of course they do not wish the docu* ments. Therefore, 3. Is the Atlanta Sun furnishing (‘at $2 per 100') ammunition to the open enemies of the Georgia De mocracy ? Let us understand these things, that we may know our friends. Show your ‘chalk marks.’ Is it Democratic? The Democratic Parly of Geor gia, of the South, of the Union, through its organized Conventions, its official mouth pieces, has pro claimed indisputably, that “the sup port of the Cincinnati nominees will involve no surrender of principle”; that it is a question of expediency on ly. A very large majority of that Parly has advised the endorsement of Cincinnati, as eminently politic. Now, in view of these facts, we sub mit, soberly, is it right for papers, yrojcssedly Democratic, to strain their energies to produce disaffection in our ranks—to turn the hearts of in dividual Democrats against the ac tion of their duly selected delegates ? Is il not treasonable to the Parly and to the Southern people, for these acowed Democratic papers, to strive to beget discord and acrimony in our counsels and so weaken our hands ? They spare no effort to bring odium upon the large, able and patriotic Convention lately held in Atlanta. They vilify leading members of the Party. They proclaim whatever will please our Grant adversaries. They denounce the instructed action of the National Democratic Conven tion. They prate of political prin ciple, (?) showing utter disregard of moral principle, and they call them selves Democratic. Some of them loudly denounce the New York World as a ‘traitor within our camp,’ whilst wielding the ‘olade of Joab’ with a vim that the World never knew. For shame! Georgians, spot these fellows, and bear them on your minds. They will want profit and plunder, through your support ere long. The Southern Cultivator for July is excellent. Subscribe for it. Ad dress W. & W. L. Jones, Athens, Ga. Terms, $2 per year. Extremes Meet. Why? Why do the Bourbons and Granl- iles emulate enrU *1.0;. an nunciations of Liberalism and their anxiety for the Democratic Parly ? Do similar motives prompt similar conduct? Every blab-mouthed Rad ical orator or organ wants to know if the‘Jeffersonian Democracy will trail its ancient battle-scarred ban ner in the dust’ ? Be swallowed by a little gang of deserters ! How co sily these fellows bunk together! A wise adage says, ‘Take not counsel from an enemy.’ For our part, the sooner these extremists get into the same bed and cease to bore mode rate people the better for the coun ty- The Macon Telegraph says, H. V. Redfield, the roving correspondent of the Cincinnati Commercial (Rad.) has traveled a good deal in this State with his eyes well open, and he knows the thing called Georgia Radicalism to the hollow. So he takes this picture ol it for the Com mercial’s album. It’- fidelity to na ture and fact, all will at once recog nize. Says the correspondent: “The Republican party of Geor gia is of no account. It is nine parts ignorance and one part rascal ity. There is not intelligence enough in the parly of the whole Stale to support a respectable local newspa per. The New Era. of Atlanta, died as soon as the Stale passed into Democratic hands, and the official pap was withdrawn. The plain truth is there is not enough intelligence in the Republi can party in the State to rule with common decency, even if in power. Il has been given a fair test and failed miserably. The parly here is so weighed down with ignorance, stupidity and rascality, that it ought never to have been in power, and now that it is out the interests of the State will be best served by keep ing it «ut. It is a sad commentary on Southern Republican rule that after a three years’ trial in Georgia, the most notable achievement was the stealing of three millions of dol lars.” A Collapse.—A correspondent of the New York Express says a sweet young creature, elegantly dressed and pacing the street just before him, suddenly collapsed, and left behind her three Heralds, one Sun, the Christian Observer and a fragment of paper muslin, all lied together by an old black shoe-string* A negro named Minott, a member of the City Council of Columbia, S C., is reported to have won $27,000 recently from Gen. W. J. Whipper, also a negro, at faro. The papers comment mournfully upon the fact, as the loss is considered certain to fall only upon the tax-payers of the State. From the Marietta Journal. A SCRIP OF HISTORY. The old aphorism that “Republics are ungrateful” and that “mankind generally are envious of the good names of their fellows” especially when won by meritorious action, have been instanced in the beggary of Belisarius and the ostracism of Aristides: The approbation of good men is greatly to be desired, but is evanescent, while the approval of ones own conscience, tor the proper performance of duty, is a consola tion that he carries with him to the grave. This is ever present and sustains one under the reverses of fortune and the frowns of fate, the other passes away from the memo ry of men and however imperious the duty, or perilous the performance the occasion loses its importance, and the action grows dimmer and more dim until the mention of it may be thought irksome, and its performer an immodest egotist if he mention the matter or claim a merit for the doing of it. _ These thoughts occurred to me last winter on hearing a member of the Legislature, a native Georgian, and a Democrat, suggest that the State of Georgia and particularly the Democratic Paity, owed a debt of gratitude to Dr. Angier for doing his duly (which by the way would have been criminal in hitn to have neglected) in protecting the interest of the State, in exposing the rob beries of Bullock and his gang, and that he ought to be re-elected to his present position if he desired it. I tried to ask myself as to the extra merit a public officer could claim for the performance of that which he has taken a solemn oath to do? And further, what risks has he run or danger dared in the doing of it ? True the hand ling of a large amount of money is very tempting to an avaricious, unprincipled man, but to one who has sought the office, and contracted with the State to serve her for a settled salary, if the temp tation suggests itself it is waived away without an effort or even a re gret. No man however, not soured with envy, will withhold the meed of honest praise to him who passes through the danger of these temp tations without having some of the dust of office sticking to his clothes Small sums claimed by him over and above the stinted salary allow ed by the State to her public ser vants, in the shape of interest on deposits or rather a bonus from the Banks for the use of the public money, or extra pay for signing Bonds authorized by law, notwith Standing iflR warning nf hi« i-nn science that the signing of those not at the time proper or authorized by law. But to return to the main proposition. “That the State would be guilty of ingratitude if the pres ent incumbent was not re-elected if he desired it.” Now, while I would accord to him every commendation a grateful people could Jjestow, I must ask are there no others in the State, native and “to the manner born” to whom Georgians should feel grateful and bestow favors or if you please rewards for faithful per formance of duty ? I have a re collection of a scene which occur red in my presence in the “old Cap itol at Milledgeville a little over four years ago. The Convention then sitting in Atlanta, after passing an ordinance to raise a tax for pay of its members, discovered that the money would be tardy in coming in and ordered, by Resolution that one of its members, whom it had made financial agent should go to Mil- ledgevilleand drawForty Thousand Dollars to find themselves in vict uals, clothing and refreshments un til the tax could be collected; and to make the matter sure they got Gen. Pope to endorse the Resolution with his order to the Treasurer to pay the money. The Financial Agent, who by the way is the present Treasurer, pro ceeded to Milledgeville and presen ted the Resolution with its military endorsement at the Treasury. 1 happened to be present, and I wish you could have seen the quiet smile and poliLe manner of the old Treas urer when he handed back the pa per and informed its bearer, that he had no money in the Treasury ap propriated for that purpose and that he could not pay it. The Finan cial Agent seemed rather sat back and to think that he might not be believed when he went back and told the Convention that the Treas urer had dared to disregard their Resolution and disobey Gen. Pope’s Order, so he requested and the Treasurer gave him in writing, his refusal in these words, as near as I can remember, seeing them in print in the papers at the time, “The laws of Georgia, the oath of office I have taken to support them, and good faith to my Securities prevent my obeying your order to pay money from this Treasury under Resolu tion of the Convention now silting in Atlanta. Very Respectfully, &c. Well, sir, I was also present when, Gen. Pope being removed. General Meade took command in Georgia, and on the refusal of Gov. Jenkins to draw a warrant for the payment of the Convention, issued an order removing him and Treas- rer Jones from office. I saw Gen. Ruger and Capt. Rockwell when they were introduced by Mayor Williams, and the Treasurer rise to receive them. At hia request the officers took seats. The General presented the order of removal. The Treasurer received, read il and re marked, ‘Having no power to re sist you, sir, I have nothing to say but that here is the office and its furniture, the vault key is in the door.’ ‘How much money is in the vault V asked General Ruger. ‘None,’ was the reply.—‘Where is it then?’ ‘That I can’t tell?’ Don’t you know ?’ ‘Yes, sir.* ‘Then you won’t tell?’—‘That is it, if you oblige tne to say so.’ ‘We can find means [>erhap3 to make you tell.’ ‘You rave the power, sir, to use those means, but having determined on my duty in this matter, I can give you no other answer.’ ‘Well, sir, says Ruger, ‘I shall hold this matter under advisement, meanwhile Capt. Rockwell will relieve you from further duty in this office.’ Capt. Rockwell inquired what clerks were necessary in the office and request ed to ba shown how the Books of the Treasury were kept. Col. Jones asked his clerk to open Capt. R. a set of books of two or thee years back on a desk in the front office. Old Books! ’ said Ruger. ‘Where are the Books of this year?’ ‘Pardon me, General,’ said the Treasurer, until I make my settlement with the Stale of Georgia as required by law, the Books of this office are my property, and upon their proper preservation depends my reputation and perhaps the fortunes of my se curities and of course I must refuse to deliver, or exhibit them, except to those who put me here.’ Again a hasty threat burst forth and was answered in the same firm, quiet manner as before. For several mo ments not a word was spoken, eve ry thing still. I scarcely breathed; at length a bright manly smile pass ed over Ruger’s face and with genial frankness turning to the Treasurer he said, ‘How much money have you under your control?’ and was answered in the same spirit—‘A- bout Four Hundred Thousand Dol lars.’ ‘What are you going to do with it?’ ‘It was appropriated to pay the interest on the public debt and take up a few State Bonds ma turing this year.’ ‘Will it require that amount to do it?’—‘Yes.’ ‘Are you sure it will be devoted to that purpose?’ ‘I am, unless its deposito ry is discovered and a seizure made.’ ‘Well, go on,’ said Ruger, ‘I see no reason to disturb its desti nation, L am here as temporary or Provisional Governor, don’t know how long I shall remain, but your State shall suffer nothing in public or private by any act of mine.’ The two then walked out of the Treasu ry together and I could see that each had inspired the other with that sin- vcio icspoetihat true gentlemer. al ways entertain for those who prove their gentility by their bearing. A few weeks thereafter, Col. Jones was arrested by order of Gen. Meade and parolled by Gen. Ruger to the limits of the Slate.—He remained in arrest until the session of the Legis lature in July, 1868, when the pres ent Treasurer was elected by the ‘Piebald Assemblage* of that year. And now, Mr. Editor, let me ask when we lack of gratitude for offi cial duty faithfully performed; where is there better occasion for its exer cise, than rewarding the brave man who risked imprisonment and prob ably his life in saving the money and credit of the State, even when urg ed by good friends that he could not suffer in person or reputation by yielding to arbitrary power. Sup pose for the sake of the argument that each, had done the same duty and braved the same dangers. I hold that the meed of praise or (if you think it due) gratitude should be bestowed first, on the first sufferer for duty’s sake. The former Treas urer was removed, deprived of his office to which his fellow citizens for the fourth time had elected him as a tried, capable and faithful officer, to make way for the present incum bent, elected by the ‘Carpet Bag gers,’ scallawags and negroes, for whom great merit is claimed and gratitude is invoked because he did not help Bullcck, Blodgett.’ Kimball &Co., to steal what remains of our poor old Georgia. Mr. Editor, there is said to be reason in all things.— The present Treasurer has held his office almost four years, has drawn the salary allowed him by law S2000.00 per annum; according to the report of the Comptroller General, last winter h« drew on Conley’s warrant $7415.26 interest on depos its of public funds. Prof. Orr says on the School fund, which he appro priates to his own use under Resolu tion of the last Session, ‘that the Treasurer should not be held ac countable for interest on deposits, and he has (according to Gaskill) re ceived remuneration from private parties for singing Bonds which he seemed to think it improper to sign, all which extra pickings brings his pay for services to over four thou sand dollars per annum. Finally 1 would ask did the present Treasurer lose by the war? If any thing, I have never heard of it. Col. Jones* dwell ing and out houses were burned, bis stock driven off, his furniture des troyed and his plantation devasta ted, while he in obedience to the or der of the Legislature had taken the Treasury of Georgia to a place of safety out of the reach of Sherman and his maruders, and which he brought safely back to Milledgeville without the loss of a dollar. But what is the use of talking? What 1 write is to be read by South ern Men, Georgians, Democrats and ponderered on. Right is right and wrongs no one. Fiat Jumyu, NEJf Advertisements NEW YORK STORE ♦ “V FOBEST CITY FOUNDRY, FENWICK STREET, NEAR GEORGIA R. R., AUGUSTA, GA., JOSEPH NEAL, Geifl Supt.. GEO. R. LOMBARD, Prop’j. MANUFACTURER OF PORTABLE & STATIONERY STEAM ENGINE AND BOILERS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. LOCOMOTIVES FOR WOOD TRACKS, SAWMILLS, WITH IMPROVED RATCHET HEAD BLOCKS AND All Kinds of Plantation and Mill Works. Portable Grist Mills, SHAFTINGS, PULLEYS, HANGERS, Gearing, Gin Gearing, Mill Spindles, Hoisting Screws, I Rattle Staffs, and Lighter Screws, IRON RAILING FOR CEMETERY LOTS A BALCONIES CAST IRON LINTELS aND SILLS, IRON FRONTS FOR BUILDINGS, Castings of every kind, in Iron or Brass, and FORGINGS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Grand Clearance Sale! BIG BARGAINS! BIG BARGAINS ! BIG BARGAINS Immense Redaction on onr Whole Stock, THE LARGEST STOCK IN Tgo CITY LOWEST PRICES. Greatest Inducements Ever Offered S. WAXELBAUM & BRO Have determined to tell their inimtnie i?««k of DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, ete. At close figures, and have ac.jrdinplTmark ed down everything iu their stock. We M |i CHINESE CLOTH for suits at u FRENCH LAWNS at DRESS GOODS at I5«, worth DRESS GOODS at 20c, worth DRESS GOODS at 25r, worth 31* DRESS GOODS at 30e, worth 4v t We hare made the following redaehon osnr BLACK SILKS: Formerly Selling at 91 50 now |1 li Foraaerly Selling at 9) 75 now |1 Formeuly Selling at 9^ 00 bow $1 7. Formerly Selling at $2 25 new a, Formerly Selling at 9^ 50 new $2 £ Formerly Selling at $2 75 now $2 Ui AND SPECIAL ATTENTION TO REPAIRING BOILERS IN THE COUNTRY, Wrought Iron, Steam Pipe, Brass Yalves, Cocks, Fittings AND QAITGES, WHISTLE3S, dbC-, On Hand and Furnished to Order! CIRCULAR SAWS, BELTING, SAW GUMMERS, Steam Pumps, Babet Mettle, and all kind of Mill Findings Furnished to order at Manufacturers’ Prices! I GUARANTEE TO FURNISH WORK OF AS GOOD A QUALI TY, AND AT AS LOW RATES As can be had iir New York, Philadelphia, OR BALTIMORE. AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED ECLIPSE DOUBLE TURBINE WATER WHEEL, Another lot of those beaatifai JACONET EDGINGS At 25 cents a yard. AND "Di nlrAT» , i n n»*c« nnTTAwvi svm t WHITE PIQUES at 25*, worth WHITE PIQUES at 30e worth *• WHITS PIQUES at 35e, worth ^ A full line of Satin Striped Victoria Lawn* Elegant Black Lama Lace Point.. Elegant Black Lama Lace Sacqaea. Elegant White Lama Lace Points. Elegant White Lama LaceSacque*. At astonishingly low prices- Dolly Varden Calicoes, Dolly Vardan Percales. Dolly Varden Catnbriei, Dolly Varden Cretosei, Dolly Vardan Cbinti, Dolly Varden Lawn?, Dolly Varden Batiste, Dolly Varden Mnslins, Dolly Varden Jaeonet Lawns, Dolly Varden Organdiea, Dolly Varden Japanese, Dolly Varden Grenadines. Dolly Varden Silks- A beautiful and fall line of WALDKGF8TICK AND TOURIST PAiCSCLS Jnst received. Black and Gilded Fais, And a fall variety of other sty!** 1 'PLAITED SWISS RUFFLING* Handsome line of SASH RIBBON*. A new lot of JPiquie Embroidery All at exceedingly low figures. This is positively a rare °PP ort ““S and everybody should avail the* of this chance. DON’T TAIL, BUT COME AND BUY GOODS A 1 S. WAIELBAF* * ..J *7 R*«nnd street, Triasf*