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% gamier Republican. Written for the Republican. A Whisky Bottle in the Ascend ant at the Ballot Box and in the Jury Room, and Result. I have before me a petition intended to be presented to the next Legislature, praying that a law be passed regulating the liquor traffic within the corporate limits of cities, towns, etc. I know not who sent it, but the reception of it has suggested to my mind a few thoughts in regard to the lights and duty of a State to legislate upon the subject of the traffic in liquor. This question 1 conceive t > be the grand problem of the age. The ques tion has its origin in the prevalence of an evil that threatens to undermind the government and with it the moral and religious institutions of the Christian era. This is a bold assertion, but the thought is not original with me, for the wisdom ut our ie<J iaii-.e l> .dies have long siuee anticipated me, and as a check upon this growing evil enacted a liw ignoring the right to hold high official positions where the claimants election is secured bv the use of brandy. Nothing can be more certain to corrupt or change a government than a body of legislators put in power by a drunken populace, and surely there can be no compatibility between the moral and religious institutions of the nineteenth century, and a legislative body bound under the strong partisan ties to carty crtit the will of a constituency who voted while under the influence of alcohol. 1 hope the reader will pardon the sugges tion when I say that the evil has be come so prevalent in the political world that the phrase, an available candidate, has grown to be synonomous with the phrase, an expert in the use of a cork screw in the American vernacular. The question then have we the right to legislate upon the traffic and use of brandy as a means of governmental protection, is settled by precedent from the highest authority. The only ques tion before us is how far can we legis late for individual protection from the evil of the liquor traffic? In reply I say that every citizen of a commonwealth, regardless of age or sex, is justly en titled to the benefit of the protecting power of the State in which they live. The justness of this claim is tlieorati cally admitted by the exacting demands upon each citizen for labor and taxes, and by the law enacted for the protec tion of minors, while it is for some cause unexplained to us, practically ignored except so far as may he necessary for our protection frem violence and as saults as physical beings. If a citizen is wronged out of his money or personal effects, the protecting arm of the com monwealth, if asked for and well paid for, is extended just so far as a jury of twelve men, some of whom may be un der the baneful influence of whisky, may be inclined to allow, and no further. I have intimated that the Legislature of Georgia has made a blundering effort to give the minors the benefit of her protection by the enactment of a law forbidding the bar-keepers to give them a dram, but in her superior wisdom she has so managed in the framing of the bill to make the law a dead letter, for no person is ptactically responsible for any damage that might arise from a violation of the law. No bond is re quired or security given, while we all know that as a general thing the par ties licensed to traffic in liquors are ut terly irresponsible in a pecuniary point of view, thus theoretically admitting the right to protection but practically denying it. This we call wisdom, but if the same course was taken in regard to Railroad Companies we would call it folly. The time has been when the majori ty of the men engaged in the retail business were responsible for all dam ages arising therefrom, but not now. We live in a different age with new surroundings. Anew and dangerous element, numbering near five millions of people, possessed of all the passions and appetites of their race, without knowledge, refinement or the mental capacity for self-protection far below the Anglo saxon minor whom we admit is justly entitled to legislative protec tion from the evils of our retail system in the liquor traffic. Is nothing to be done for their protection? Are they not entitled to our sympathy and protec tion? Self-preservation is said to be the first law of nature, and for the last six teen years every riot that lias taken place in the South had its origin in poor legislation or the uncertain execu tion of such laws as have been enacted for the regulation of the liquor traffic. We should remember that this new element in onr midst has been impro vised by a single dash of a Northern pen and vested with all the rights and privileges of voters, legislators, jurors and officials of the highest grade in the American government, while they as a people are at least .one thousand years behind the Anglo saxon race. Is there nothing suggestive in this significant fact? Is no change of the laws suggest ed? The new and formidable element ever pouring into Northern cities with all the passions and aspirations of a newly created citizen of a grand and progressive Republic, has suggested to the National legislators a centralized power as the only means to save the Republic. This idea is an anomily or in other words a change of the govern ment to save the Republic. Here allow me to suggest that what the emigrant population is to the North our newly created citizens are to the South. Evidently a change is neces sary for protection. In the North the new element is ungovernably swayed by passion and potent for evil, and a strong centralized power may be neces sary, but it is not so here; our newly created citizens are naturally,harmless, submissive and quiet in a normal state, and it is only when inflamed by alcohol that they are riotous and ungovernable. What we want then is wise legislation to protect, them as minors who are men tally incapable of self-protection from the evils arising from the use of brandy. Let us demand bond and security from the retailer ot alcohol, and nono hut responsible parties will open a bar room. The responsibility will prove too great for wisdom or capital; There is nothing unfair in this measure. Every citizen in our Republic can do as he pdeascs with his time, his money or his influence, but must take the con sequences of his actions. The sale of a single bottle of brandy may produce a riot, and the responsibility should be located by law. A basket of cham pagne sent into a jury room may cost a criminal bis life, and under the law as it now stands, the operation of a single drinking saloon, under the slirewd man agement of a party, may change the result of a State or National election for the Chief Magistrate of the Union. The facts stated in the last paragraph brings to the flout anew and delicate political problem. In this paragraph 1 have stated that a single bottle of whisky may produce a riot, or the in troduction of a basket of champagne into a juiy room may change a verdict or condemn to the penalty of death an innocent man. If this be s", is an an under the influence of brandy a legally qualified juror according to the spirit of the law as it now reads? If I am told he is, should the law not he so changed as to constitute a protection? Let the salons of the age answer, lint 1 have farther said that the operations of a single drinking saloon may change the result of a National election. If so, is an habitual dr ink rd,under the law as it now reads, entitled to the high privi lege of a voter in our elections? This last suggestion when considered in con nection with the crude state of our new ly errata! citizens becomes a problem of such magnitude as to require the highest effort of Southern intellect to solve. While lam free to admit that every citizen has the right to drink when, and as much as he choose, he should not have the right to rule this country, or hang a man, or take his property from him, by a verdict result ing from a mind rendered impotent by the use of alcohol. Lacon. Miss K ATE KING Invites the attention of the Ladies toiler SELECT STOCK OF Millinery and Fancy Seeds NOTIONS, Etc., ALL 1)1 THE LATEST STYLES. Which she keeps on hand at all times, and at the LOWEST GASH PRICES! NEW GOODS ARRIVINC DAILY. JSgTDon’t fail to Call and Examine her took before purchasing elsewhere. Miss KATE KING, PUBLIC SQUARE, AMERICUS, mar3ltf few Gotten Warehouse 1 I HAVE RENTED THE Sirrine Brick Building, ON EAST SIDE OF PUBLIC SQUARE, AMERICUS, GA., Which I will repair and have ready to store cotton in during the .coming season. My friends and the public are asked to patron ize me. All produce left in my care by friends and others, will receive prompt at tention and sold at best prices offered. J. h. PRICE. Amf.ricuS, Ga., May 19, 18S2. tf The Agonies op Bilious Colic, the in diseribable pangs of Chronic Indigestion, tlie debility and mental stupor resulting from a costive habit, may he certainly avoid ed by regulating the system with that agree able and refreshing Standard Preparation, Tarrant's Seltuer Aperient. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS DR. STRONG’S PILLS! The Old, Well-Tried. Wouderful Health F enewing Kemedies. Strong’s Pectoral Pills insure hearty appetite, good digestion, regularity of the bowels. A sure remedy for Colds and Rheu matism. A precious boon to delicate females, soothing and bracing the nervous system, and giving vigor and health in every fibre of the body. Strong’s Sanative Pills for the Liver. A speedy cure for the Liver Complaint, Regulating the Bowels, Purifying the Blood, Cleansing from Malarial Taint. A perfect cure for Sick Headache, Constipation and Dyspepsia. Sold by leading druggists. For circulars and almanacs, with full par ticulars, address Box 630, New York City. m to suoo In legitimate judicious speculation in Giain, Provisions and Stocks on our perfected pian, yields sure monthly profits to large and small investors. Address, for full particulars, R. E. KENDALL & CO., Commission Mer chants, 177 <fc 179 I,a Salle St., Chicago, 111. MEDICAL TUDENTB. For announcements and full information address the Dean of the American Medical College, St. Louis. Geo. C. Pitzer, M. D., 1110 Chambers Street, St. Louis, Mo. Kenmore University High School. H. A. STRODE (Math. Medalist U. V.), Principal. Preparatory to University of Va. Charges moderate. Session liegins Sept. 7. For particulars address Principal, Amherst, Virginia. ADVERTISERS ! Send for our Select List of laical Newspa pers, Geo. P. Rowell & Cos,. 10 Spruce St.', New York. Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store. LIGHT. LIGHT. LIGHT! LIGHT. LIGHT. Lamps in all Varieties. HALL LAMPS ! STORE LAMPS ! LANTERNS! Etc., Etc. * NON-EXPLOSIVE KEROSENE OIL. DRUGS AND MEDICINES Of All Kinds anand Americus, Ga., Sept. 9, 1882, Dr. Eldridge’s Drugstore. PROCLAMATION No. 11 JOHN R. SHAW, < Forsyth Street, - - Americus, Ga., ISSUES THIS, HIS Fall Proclamation! Hereby Inviting Everybody, and more Particularly the Ladies, to call and see his GRAND DISPLAY OF NEW GOODS!! Which have recently been added to his Stock, WITH A LARGE LOT ON THE WAY! WHICH, WHEN RECIEVED, WILL MAKE HIS M liib, vi Shies lipi, Quality Dnrpei, Prices Upcetentet aai Variety Mai I Call at once and oblige yours truly, JOHN R. SHAW, DEALER IN DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS, FsooLG-y Qoods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, CLOTHING ! L .A. ID IIE S CLOAKS, Bedsteads and Chairs, Roll Plate Jewelry, Tutt’b Li\ er Pills, Etc., Etc,, FORSYTH STREET. AMERICUS, GA. septStt J SEVEN DEPAHTMEHTS Davis & Callaway, AMERICUS, GA. I Dry Goods, 2 Clothing, Boots and Shoes, 2|i Hats, , Carpets, 6 Sewing Machines, 7 Trunks, &e. Americus, Ga., September 13, 1882. tf ZMCOiNTIELr TO LOAN! WE ARE NOW PREPARED TO NEGOTIATE LOANS FOR PLANTERS IN THE COUNTIES OF SUMTER, LEE, TERRELL AND WEBSTER, ON IMPROVED LANDS ON FIVE YEARS TIME. NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO PAY OFF OLD DEBTS AND HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO WORK OUT THE NEW ONE. WE ARE READY TO FURNISH ON SHORT NOTICE COOPER’S CELEBRATED mm mis, tons run ins: ON WHEELS OR SKIDS, MILL ENGINES AND SAW MILLS OF ANY DIMENSIONS TO ORDER! WE CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO THE FACT THAT WE REPRESENT SOME OF THE BEST AND MOST LIBERAL Life and Fire Insurance Companies, AND SHALL BE PLEASED TO INSURE EITHER YOUR LIFE OR YOUR PROP ERTY AT LOWEST RATES. Call and see us, we will do you good. )■■„ R T BYR]) & CQ, Planters’ Warehouse! C. W. FELDER, Proprietor, LAMAS STREET, ; ; AMERICUS, GA. I RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE TO MY FARMER CUSTOMERS, AND THE Planters of this section generally, that I have again leased this Warehouse and will he prepared the coming season, with unusual facilities, to advance the interests of mv patrons. A long experience in the business, aided by an earnest desire to please, si I think, a sufficient guarantee that satisfaction will be given. I will have an able corps’ of assistants, chief among thorn, 1 MAJ. T. M. FURLOW, who has given the planters such satisfaction as Scaiesman for the past two seasons by ids fair dealing and courtesy. [juyl9-2m] C. W. FELDER. TO THE CITIZENS OF AMERICUS AND VICINITY I M Knowing the needs of this city to have a FIRST-CLASS Tailoring Establishment! where Making, Cutting and mending of garments can be done in the best and most approved style, I have, therefore, decided to resume my former occupation, iynd have opened a shop in the rear of my store, where work of every kind appertaining to gentlemen’s wear will he alterJng^lothes®* ven to cleAning > repairing AND I will leave for New Yorkin afew weeks, and while buying a well selected stock of imported and domestic piece goods, and other tailors’ ; —. goods and trimmings there, 1 will devote some of my time in taking lessons again in the cutting of clothes in the latest and most approved style, and bring a first-class tailor back with me then I know I can and will please, and hope that all will give me their work and a trial. Respectfully, _ „ . . . , 8. COHEN, Jr., Americus, Ga. Remember the place, next door to First National Bank —Hamil building. may24*3 Americus Variety Worts and Planing Mills, JACKSON STREET AMERICUS, GA wf t°„ I)res f and Match Lumber with accuracy and dispatch: Scroll Work, paired pattern done to order, onshortest notice. ROUGIi to contract for constantly on hand. Having superior facilities we are prepared BUILDING AND REPAIRING! Alwavson hSn.pS. MA m T . LEi ?I BUILI >EKS’ SUPPLIES AND LUMBER dpriaKnwhiehi.PanmlP pr , etor w l’ ? a J ?, ase , s ’ glTe 11181 B P ecial attention to work un nh mill ..m a su ® ci * l it guarantee hat all who favor him will get good,honest work, full line of PIPE FITTERS' TOOLS and MATERIALS. ’ on mB .t !s° keep S B°°d ■wortment of Bedsteads, Safes and Coffins of my on manufacture, at my store on Forsvth Street, under T. Wheatlev’s drv Hoods storn which I will sell Cheap for the CASIf. (maybtf) C.V WHEATLEY? jCprietor.