The Georgia enterprise. (Covington, Ga.) 1865-1905, November 09, 1865, Image 2

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#pnrgin €*%rk. —i -- —■ W. L. BEEBE, Editor. COVINGTON, OA,, . . . . . l NOV. 9, 1865^ salutatory! Whcr> a now applicant presents his claims tor public patronage, it is expected that an out line of his intentions should be presented. In declaring our objects and designs, it is impos sible to enumerate in detail all the particulars In which it is expected that we shall bo called to take position on the various subjects which may be presented for the consideration of the public. On all those questions of public policy which continually arise in the administration of our government, Stato and National, we reserve tho right of advocating such measures as in our judgment will tend to promote tho greatest good of tho whole people. This is our under standing of tho true object of civil government, and we hold that there is a radical error in the popular sentiment which many have receivcdi unquestioned, of “ The greatest good of the greatest number.’’ This principle might he strictly observed, and still the result would be the grossest oppression and injustice toward tho minority. Vet it is a fundamental principle jn the structure of our government that the rights of the minority arc not to be infringed. Indeed, sineo no man or body of men can have a natural right to infringe the equnl rights of others, it has been well remarked by an emi nent public writer that the rights of any on# man aregrod against the world. While this principle, politically, will be our polar star, it will always afford us satisfaction to lay before our patrons tho contributions of our fiiends who may be kind cnongh to favor us with their correspondence, on all sulrjects of public inter est, whether in accordance with our own views, or in opposition to then). As there arc several Literary Institutions in nur vicinity, we invite their assistance in en riching the columns ,of our “ Enterprise” with tho gems of Lit.ornry Wealth and Beauty which such institutions arc expected to contribute, nnd which so beautifully illustrate tho genius and cultivation of an enlightened community. The interests of Agriculture witl claim a largo portion of our attention nnd space, ns this is one of the most extensive interests in which our people are engaged, Indeed, in one view of the case, it is the basis on which rest all oilier interests ; nnd it is certain that no branch of industry could prosper without the support derived from the prosperity of those who 'll the soil. The great revolution in our domestic institutions will, doubtless, involve a grent change in our system of farming, and it vs hivpcd that the known capacities of our ener getic people will convert the effects of the late desolating war into ultimate benefit by improv ing our system of agricultural labor, nnd giving n more durable character to our institutions.— Certainly tho spirit cf our people is not crushed by their failure to accomplish their separate nationality for which they struggled so energet ically. It would ho folly to assert that they were not depressed by defeat, but that vitality which is characteristic of our free profile is not more fully exhibited in any part of our great country, than in our own dear Sunny South. Ilcnco, in a few short years the only marks of tho desolating strife, from which we have just emerged, will bo found in the monuments of nur patriotic dead, and in the hearts that will never cease to mourn them. The busy energies of our people will soon rebuild our ruined cities, and restore our dcsolntcd fields to their former fertility ; and the intelligent people of this country will not fail to cultivate the intellectual powers of tho rising generation, nnd encourage tho dissemination of intelligence among tho whole people. Therefore, notwithstanding the exhaustion of our country nt present, we arc confident that our Kxtt.ri’Rise will receive that encouragement which wo are determined to deserve. And while we arc devotedly seeking the public good, and advocating those measures which promise the restoration of prosperity to our country, we acknowledge that our primary and principal object is to carnan honest living. Disappointment. —lt is tho common lot of humanity to meet with disappointments. Burns says : “The best laid schemes of mice and men, Gang oft aglce.” Such is our disappointment at present. The paper which wo had ordered for the Enterprise, was too small to receive the 24 columns we promised in our Prospectus, and ns it was re ceived too late to order anew lot for this num ber, wo are compelled to issue it as it is, prom ising to add the other four columns as soon as we can get papeT of the proper sixe, which will probably bo our next issue, ns we shall be de layed to move our office, nnd by other business incidental to the commencement of our publi cation, about two week*. In the meantime we hope our friends will vie with each other in procuring subscribers, and forwarding them to us. Atlanta Advertisement*.— Wcrespectfully call the attention of our renders to the numer ous Atlanta advertisements to be fuund in our columns 10-day. Among them will be found the names of llaslett A Jones, wholesale and retail grocers. They are both courteous, ener getic business men, nnd wc take this method of returning onr thanks for their assistance in procuring advertising patronage. Want of •pare prevents us from speaking more in detail of the Atlanta merchants. In our next we will give each of tbom a more extensive notice. THE CONVEHTION. Never, since the organization of our State, has any body of citizens been convened to perform such an important civil duty as that which devolved upon those who were entrusted with the great work of re-organizing the State, with a view to resuming her place in that glo rious old confederation, from which nothing short of the honest conviction of duty could ever have induced her to withdraw. Although the inexorable decisioa of arms has rendered it our duty to roturn tc tho old government to when administered according to the Constitution of our fathers, even when leaving it, our at tachments wero strongly allied, wo wish to roturn to that Union as a conquered, but not a dishonored State. The question on which the war wiis based, is as old as the formation of the Federal Union ; and now that tho military power of the combined Union has succeeded in estab lishing the authority of the central government at Washington as superior to that of tho States sevcrolly, it is our duty, as good citizens, to submit peaceably to the authority of that govern ment, and conform our State policy to the requirements of the grenter ( power. This can be done without any sacrifice of self-respect.— It is the common lot of nations. Every war must finally be closed by the relinquishment of some of the cluims of one or both parties; and this could ns well be done without the shedding of blood, as by the desolation of a continent. But the rc-organizntion of a State after it had been shattered by discord and civil war, required the exercise of no ordinary degree of statesmanship. Considering tho vast nmount of work required to be performed, and the immense responsibility involved in the action of the Convention, the members are entitled to the gratitude of their fellow citizens, for their speedy and judicious action. May the future action of our State authorities be characterized by the same spirit of wisdom and sound states manship which marked our Convention, nnd a brighter day will dawn upon our State. We shall hereafter present a synopsis of their proceedings, of which the following are among the most important: The Convention met on the 25th of October, and organized by the election of Hon. llerscicei. V. Johnson, President, and Col. J. S. Waddei.l, Secretary. The business which has come up for consideration, has been rapidly nnd ably transacted. The Ordinance of Secession, and that adopting the Constitution of the Confed erate States, were repealed. The institution of Slavery was abolished, and the Constitution so amended that it shall never again exist in the Stato. Although this action was unquestiona bly adopted under tho forco of compulsory power, yet the honor of our State requires that it should be ns strictly complied with as any voluntary action of our State government. ' The Ordinaries and Justices of tho Peace were nu- Ithorized to adjudicate al| differences arising fhetween tho frfedmctrttTAtlieir cmifloycrs. A memorial to the President, asking clemency on the behalf of Jefferson Davis, aud othor priso ners. charged with treason, was adopted ; the State was rc-npportiuncd into Congressional Districts; our own District remaining un changed. The 15th inst. is appointed for an election for Governor, members of Congress, and State Senators, and members of the Leg islature, the most important election held for many years, as mueh legislation will be needed to conform our State to our present relations with the general government, and the new condition of the negroes, as well as other im portant matters. Let every man vote for the ablest nnd best men for all offices. IVF. send this number of our paper to many of our friends who have not yet sent in their names as subscribers. Those wishing the pnper sent to them rogularly, will please notify us of the fact immediately, so that we may know how many to print of our next issue. Remember our club rates—six copies for fifteen dollars and send on your names. Wc hope our friends will lend us their influence to aid us in extend ing our circulation. Read all tho advertisements in this paper. A glance at our columns will suffice to show what the Covington merchants have to sell. In our next we will give each n separate notice.. The proprietors of the Atlanta Daily Xew Era and Intelligencer, have jointly agreed upon tho following rates of subscription : Daily, twelvemonths, §l2 00 Daily, six months, 7 00 Daily, three months, 4 00 Daily, one month, 1 50 Single copies at tho counter, 10 The Intelligencer is one of the oldest dailies in tho State, and is edited by Major John 11. hTEBi.E. Ihe New Era is published by Messrs. Phillips & Prather, both courteous nnd ener getic business men, and from the appearance of their columns, it will be seen that they arc meeting with that success which they so justlv merit. They are both excellent pnpers, and wo take great pleasure in commending them to tho busi ness public. The Newnax Herald—ls tho name of a pnper published at Newnan, Ga., and edited by our old friend, J. C. Wootten, Esq., formerly of Carrollton. We wish you much success in your new undertaking, friend “Jesse,” nnd beg you to please “X.” Election Tickets.— We arc prepared to print and furnish Election Tickets at short notice, in any quantity that may bo desired. Send in your orders early. Correspondents say that it is n very common occurrence in Charleston nnd Beaufort for white officers to marry colored women, neither paying any regard to color or character when the bride owns property. Ufilliiurg! MBS. R. W. BAOBY, Mias CONNER,) Has just received a Lot of New and Fashionable HATS AND BONNETS. The arc Respectfully invited U> cal' and Examine for themselves. Rooms Qjer Murrell’s Brick Building. Covington, On , Nov. 4, 1865. McALLEN PACE, &1F IL&Wh CqviNGTON GEORGIA., Offers hie Professional Services to ihe Public. Office, «Ext door below Post Office. 4 V- WOODSON! COVINGTON, GEORGIA. Refers to >!. G. Cabaniss, Forsyth, Qa., A. Reese, Madison, (*a., M. R. Stansell, Americus, Ga., J. J. W. W. Clark, Covington, Ga., JOHN S. CARROLL, DENTIST. ,au_w Teeth Filled, or New Teeth Inserted, in ttiQMrthe bestgtyle, nnd on Reasonable Terms Office Near King’s Old Stand, Covington, Ga. Xovember 4, 1805. MASONIC FEMALE COLLEGE! riMIE Friends of this Institution will, no doubt _|_be pleased to learn that Scholastic Exercises \ve:e sucesssful’y resumed on the 4th inst, under th« direction of President J. C. Jones, who has hern so long connected with the College, and wkose ability needs no endorsement by the Board, since he is well and favorably known by the pub lic of Georgia. The Board of Instruction is, nnd will he ample for all demands of a thorough course. Terms—s2o to SSO per annum, ns formerly. Board, $lB per month. Pupils received at any time. The chnractcr of this Institution is too well established, to require more to be said in this connection. C. D. PACK. Secretary of Board. Covington, On , Sept. 2d. 1865. 300 BUSHELS BOYD'S EXTRA PROLIFIC COTTON SEED, For Sale by FRANKLIN WRIGHT. On Yellow River, 8 Miles South of Covington. Newton County , Ga., Nov. 8, 1865. —Cw ~oiihlstT 7 . LIVtRY STABLE IN THE CITY OF COVINGTON. Livery Stable is Large and Commodious, has a Carriage Bouse and Office attached. Adjoining l.ot to tho Hotel Possession given immediately. Apply to Also a Hack For Sale. Nov. 4, 1865. J. D. McCAY. K. W. BAGBY, DEALER IN FANCY AND FAMILY Groceries. (lit Door Above Post Office.) COVINGTON, : ; : : : GEORGIA. Ivjeps constantly on hanj Flour, Sugar, Ci (Tee, Corn, Meal, Starch, Candlea, Soap, Cheese, Crackers, Sardines, Oi*ters, Pickles, M ac k e r • 1 Fine Havana Cigars, alwnya on hand. Soda, __ Blacking, Matches, Factory Yarns, Pulv. Sulphur. NOTIONS, STATIONERY, &c. Highest Cash Prices paid for COUNTRY PRODUCE. November 9, 18C5. S. -DEWALD At his Old Stand, COVINGTON : : i : : : GEORGIA WOULD respectfully inform his Old Friends that he is also in the Market with a Stock of Goods, Selected expressly to suit this commu nity. W ill always keep a well selected Stock of DRY GOODS, Orooe r 1 e s , BOOTS A SHOES , CROCKESY WARE, NOTIONS, And many other necessary Articles which I will take pleasure in showing all who favor me with a Call. November 9, 1865. BROADWAY FASHIONS.' JOHN S. CARROLL has tjje Broad wav Styles, and will Cut Clothing Fashionably and on reasonable Terms. Office near King’s old Stand. Corimgtoh, Not* 4. 1865. C. D. PACE. B. H. WOOD. O. T. ROGERS PACE, WOOD, & ROGERS, (At C. D. Pace's Old Stand,) COVINGTON, GEORGIA. HAVE on lian.l and are Constantly receiving a Large and well Selected Stock of DRY GOODS, COXBIBTIXG IS PART OF LADIES' DRESS GOODS, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, Gents’Furnishing Goods, READY-MADE CLOTHING Gests’ Ladies’ and Misses, BOOTS & SHOES, IIATS, CAPS, AND HOSIERY. HOOP SKIRTS- oNfotlorts-, And First Class DIIY GOODS of every Description. STATIONERY, DYE STUFFS of all kinds, Crockery-ware, t Glass-ware, Hardware, Cutlery, &0., &c. And a great variety of other things not enumerated here. We invite all in want of a First Class Article of Goods to Give us a Call, as | \vc keep none but the Best. November U, 1805. MI RRELL & RESPECTFULLY infotm their old friends and patrons, nn<l the citizen* generally, that thev h«Yc just opened, and are constantly receiving a NEW AND BEAUTIEUL STOCK OF DRY GOODS, At their Old Stand, COVINGTON, : : : ; GEORGIA Consisting in part of EVERY DESCRIPTION OF LADIES' DRESS GOODS, Gents’ Furnishing Goads, RAEPY MADE CLOTHING Ladies’ Gents’ and Misses, Boots & Shoes, HATS, CAPS, HOSIERY, HOOP SKIRTS, NOTIONS, TOILET ARTICLES, STATIONERY, &c„ DYE STUFFS of all Kinds, Crockery Ware, Glass Ware, Hardware, Cutlery, Patent Medicines, Concentrated Lye, And numerous other things which can he seen by giving us a Call. Nortmbvr !>, 186-5. I WHITE & KING, First Dooi Below the Court House. COVINGTON, GEORGIA* DEALERS IN LADIES' Dress Goods, O' every Description. GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS, Ready Made Clothing. Gents’ Ladies’ and Mieses, BOOTS* SHOES. HATS, CAFS, HOSIERY, HOOP SKIRTS NOTIONS, TOILET ARTICLES, STATIONERY. FAEiaiL't? STiDSIiEOSSe Dye S uff«, Crockery Ware, Glass Ware, Tin Ware, Hard ware. Cutlery, And a great many other things which can be seen by Giving us a Call. WILL BUT Cotton, Corn, M.al, Oats. Pea*. l>ri«-d Fruit, Butter, Egg*. Poultry, O and Cotton Waste, Cotton Rags, lor which the lTglust Maiket Prices will he Paid. Kueemhtr 9, 1865. W. F. Dorset!, North west Corner of the Public Sqnare, < ovlngton, :::::: i :: i Georgia. DEALER IS TAMIL Y GROCERIES, Consisting of FLOUR, BACON, LARD. MEAL, SALT, CHEESE, TOBACCO, SNUFF, NAILS, BUCKETS, TUBS, POTASH, itt’ BAGGING & ROPE’ BYE STUFFS. KEROSINE OIL- Which i will sell at the Lowest Cash Price*. WILL BUY Remnants of Cotton, Colton Rags, Elg», Butter, Peas, Meal, And all Kinds of Country Produce, for which the Highest Market Price will be Patti. Xorembm- 9, 1865.