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©h* §u*na Elista A.. 7s/ E. C, RUSSELL, Editor & Proprietor. Buen i Vi Kin, ftla C u -' ■WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 28, 1877. —The recmt cold spell did not kill tho blossoms and buds of the fruit trees around Buena Vista. —We flight, the devil with fire and the devil didn’t like ii. On the contrary, he said “Alphabet” at us—and run. —Messrs. Lowe. John R. Rush- In and E. M. Butt are opposed to calling a Convention. —Prof, Kennedy, Col. B. B. Hiuion and Maj. Miller are in fa vor of calling a Convertion. —Under the Hayes usurpation, •honesty will be treason and truth, open rebellion. We have for sale, on approved pa per, the celebrated “Carolina Perth liver.” Siiumpert. Pickett & King. Americus, Ga. —lt is probably not out of place to mention the fact that Messrs. McMichaei & Stevens are erect ing a substantial new stable in the rear of their Store. NOTICE TO FARMERS. “Rhodes Ammoniatcd Super Phos phate,' 1 for sale on time at $67,50, or Middling cotton at 15cts per pound. Freight, $4,50. Siiumpert, Pickett & King. Americus, Ga. y —Col. E. M. Butt has beautified his place, by planting a number of /Sycamore trees in his yard and in front of his residence. 50 Tons of Lorentz & Rittlcrs cel ebrated Acid Phosphate, to arrive the 24th inst. 325 pounds middling cotton. Freight $4,60, /Shumpert, Picket & King. Americus, Ga. DIED. Tho many friends of Rev. G. T. Embry and lady, will be grieved io learn of the death of their br ght lit, tie boy, George I’ietce Embry, which occurred on Sunday night last from membranous croup. lie was about four and a half years old. The re mains were interred in the Buena Vista Methodist Cemetery on Mon day evening last, attended by a large concourse of the friends of the fam ily. Rev. J. P. Wardlaw performed the funeral ceremony. —Our subscribers at Friendship did not gel their papers on Saturday last, but it was not owing to any fault on our part. The mail was put. in the office time enough to roach them. MARRIED, At the residence of the bride’s mother, in Butler, Ga., on the 21st inst., by Rev. A. P. Ashurst, Col. W. B. Hinton, of Buena Vista, to Miss Elba Carson, of Butler, Ga. Joy and prosperity attend the tal ented and popular bridegroom, and his beautiful and accomplished bride through life, and may their matrimo nial pathway, from its beginning to its close, boa bright happy buena vista. The printer’s fee O. K. and deli cious. BURNED TO DE 4.TH. On Tuesday last a negro girl about seven or eight years old, was acci dcntily burned so severely, on the plantation of Noah Butt, six miles from town, that death ensued. The parents of the child had gone to work in the field, leaving the little negro at home, in care of the house. It is supposed her dress caught at the hearth. She ran to a spring, some distance off, and back, while the flames were consuming her cloth ing, Her screams brought Mrs. Butts to the rescue, who smothered the fire with a blanket, but too late to save the life of the unfortunate negro. The Legislature voted itself four more days over tho forty allowed by law, to wind up tho business of the session in. They are a set of fathomless economizeis, but we forgive them, inasmuch as they have consented to permit the pco pie to say whether they will have anew Constitution or not. WITTKN FOR TUB BUENA VISTA ARGUS. CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION QUESTION. Mr. Editor: You have kindly offered yopr col umns as a medium through w'hich the Convention question may be discuss ed, and believing it to be a subject worthy of mature consideration, I have concluded to give a few reasons why it should be called by the voice of the people, to whom it has been submitted. The constitution or the fundamental law of a State is the standard by which all legislative en actments must be measured, and, it follows that no statute passed in pur suance of tho Constitution can be wiser than the standard by which it is regulah and. An imbecile constitu tion must necessarlv produce imper fect and inefficient laws. A funda mental law which fosters extrava gance, and creates expenditures, can not be other than oppressive to the people. If we can show that our present Constitution is properly chargable with either, then we will have shown good and sufficient grounds for its correction, and an argument which the voice of the peo ple ought not to slide by an unwise expression at the polls. We will not discuss this grave question as many have done, by saying it is not the creature of our making, therefore, it ought to be abolished. If no better plea can be had, the Constitution un der which we now live ought to con tinue, and the expenses of a Conven tion avoided. We base our objecuon upon higher grounds. We assume, and think we will be able to show conclusively that it fosters evtrava gance which are unnecessary and burdensome, Sect'oa 3rd, Art. 3 1 of the Constitution provides that tho Legislatuie shall “meet annually.’ This, being a part of the Constitu tion, necessarily causes an expendi ture of a very large amount of mon ey, a low estimate being one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Tnis amount may seem fabulous to those unacquainted with legislating, but a refiereree to the comptroller’s report will show that this estimate is large ly under actual cost. The next ques tion which very naturally suggests itself to the mind is, is this a neccs sary or unnecessary outlay ? If the former, then the fault is not with the constitution, but if the latter, then it is properly chargable to that instru ment. We do not hesitate to say that il is unnecessary, and it any one will take the trouble to look over the acts of tho Legislature, we think act of looking will furnish an argu ment, in support of our assumption, incontrovertable. Nineteen-twenties! of the work of that body will be found to be of a local nature, in which no one, except a few individuals, have the slightest interest. Measures of a general nature are so rare that a very small pamphlet would contain the acts of a half dozen assemblings of that body. Now we want to know upon what principle of law, or of jus tice, ought the masses of the people be taxed heavily for the relief of one or a lew individuals ? We have only to state the proposition, in order to convince the thinking. Assuming that wo have established the fact that it is an unnecessary expendi ture, the next step is to suggest the remedy. The very first one would naturally be “do not meet so often.” But this though, although so reason able, is met with tho imperative de mand of the Constitution “shall meet annually,” and, before you can give utterance to it, you are estopped. Relief cannot be found in that direc tion. Tho next best remody, you say, can bo foun I in iho reduction of members, but ngi w turn to arti cle 3, section, 2, and wo i ni that thero •al be forty four Senatoiial Districts in this State. And in sec tion three of said article, you find the following : “The House of Repre sentatives shall consist of one hun dred and seveutv- livo Representa tives.’’ Thus it will be %een that we have forty-four Senators and one hundred and seventy-five representatives, n ceiving $7,00 each, per day, for for ty days in every year. The number of members ami time of meeting, are unavoidable, because demanded by the Constiiiiticrßß. The question of pay being left to ttio paities immedi ately interested. Tho next and only chance to reduce, under the Consti tution, is (o be found in a reduction of the pay of its members and the length of time consumed in doing ihe work of the session. Let us look at t his in the light of the pas', Forty days are the constitutional limits, no Legislature lias fallen short of the time since the adoption of the consti tution, and nearly every one has gone beyond. And as.the members get much or little for their services, in proportion as the per diem is large or small, it is asking rather more of human nature than is consistent with personal interest to expect them to cut off their own supplies. The Leg islature which has just closed its first session, was pledged to retrench ment, yet, every member received his $7,00, and the session was held three days over the constitutional limits. We do not doubt the patriot ism of that body. They were good men who composed it; choosen by the people because they advocated reform; if they failed, how can wc ex pert a future Legislature to do bet ter, either in the pay of its members, or the length of time required to hold its session. Then we cannot hope to avoid this expense in this way. Sti 1 it is an unnecessary waste of money and must be remedied. It can only be done qy a change of the Constitu tion. This can be done in one of two ways: Ist, By a Convention of the people. 2d, By a two-third vote of two consecutive Legislatures and a confirmation by a vote of the people. We think the former the better plan, for the following reasons : It would cost less money to call a Convention than it would to change according to the latter method. It would enable all the errors of the present Consti tution to be corrected at once, in stead of by piece-meals. But it may be thought that when wo siy it would cost less money, we are mis taken. Let us see : The discussion of the Convention Bill at the last scs sion consumed not less than four days, at a cost of $3,000,00 per day, or an aggregate of of $12,000,00 ; half enough to defray the expenses of a Convention, now if the proposi to call a Convention cost the State $12,000,00, what would be the cost of a proposition to ameyd or change the constitution? It is not reasonable to suppose that a ehang, a ould elicit loss discussion than a bill to call a Convention. Then this discussion must not only bo thorough by the Legislature passing it, but there must be a rediscussion by the suc ceeding Legislature. Say that each proposition to change completed con sumo four days each Legislature, you have an aggregate of eight days to each amendment, at a cost cf S3OOO a day, or a grand aggregate of $24,000,00. Now as there are manj changes necessary, it would re quire a very superficial knowledge of figures to convince any one that to corrcct the evils by legislation would cost a vast deal more than a Conven tion. Now that we have seen a change is necessary, and that it can only bo accomplished in one of two ways, and that the Convention plan is the more effective and less expen sive, can any one doubt the wisdom of calling one. iVe have just glimps ed at one of the many errors to be found in tho present Constitution, and the roinody for its correction. Wc will in our next, notice tho “Cap itol” question, and ono other error, and, perhaps, before wo aro dono, may point out many defects not now thought of by the masses. Very Respectfully, CITIZEN. Rato* and Rules for Legal Adver tising. lioriff Sales, each levy • •••$ 4.Of' Ucrfgugo fl la Rules, each levy tf.Ofi I’ax Collector's sales, each levy 4.0f itation for Letters of Adiuim*.,-.. Uou autl Gunrdiausbip 4.00 Xppli cation for dismission from Administration Guimlinnshinand Exoentorlit)>.. 7.00 \i'l'!ieuiion for leave io sell land for one sq’r.. 6.00 Notice to debtors and creditors 4.00 Land Rales, h t square, $4, each additional... 3.00 -tales of perishable property, per square 2.60 Lstray notice. 00 days 7.00 Notice to perfect service 7.00 .:iilcs ni si to foroelose mortgages per sq’r.... 8.50 ules to establish lost papers, per square.... 3.60 dules compelling titles t 8.60 •biles to perfect services in divorso cases.... 10.0'• application lor Homestead 2.01; All Legal Advertisements must bo paid for in ad id vance. Bales of land. &c'., by Administrators, Executors or Guardians, are required by law to be held on the First Tuesday in the month, between the hours of fen in tho forenoon and three in the afternoon, at the Oourt House in the county in which tho property is situated. Notices of those, sales must bo given in a public ga zette in the county where tho laud lies, if thero bo my, and if there is no paper published in tho county lien in tho nearest gazette, or tho ono having the irgest general circulation in said county, do days previous to the day of sale. Notices for the sale of personal property must be, in like manner ten days previous to sale day. Notice to the debtors of creditors and an estate must also be published 40 days. Notice that application will be mado to the Court of ordinary for Leave io Sell land, &c., must be publish 'd once a week for 4 weeks. Citations for Letters of Administration, Guardian ship, etc., must be published 30 days—for Dismission fi oin Administration, Guardianship and Executorship io days. /biles of Foreclosure of Mortgage must bo publish ed monthly for four months—for establishing lost papers for tne full space of three mouths—for com pelling titles from Executors or Administrators, where bond lias been given by the deceased, tho lull -pace of three months. Application for Homestead must be published twice. Publications will always be continued according to these, the legal requirements, unless otherwise or dered. MARION SHERIFF SALE 4. GEORGIA—Marion County. Will be sold before the court house door in the town of Buena Vista, on the Ist Tues day in April next, under and by virtue of three Fi. Fas., issued from tha County Court in favor of W. 1). Haynes C, W. & John W. Epps, the following property, to-wit: One olack maie, levied on as the property of John W. Epps. ALSO, At the same time and place, tho following property, to-wit: 2(>2J acres of lot of land number 242. 2021 acres of lot . umber 241, and 50 acres off the East side of lot number 239. All i the sth District of said county. Also one hundred bushe's of corn more or less. All sold un der and by virtue ot a Fi, /-a. issued from the Superior Court of said county, in favor of Susan I Clements v. Thos. 1 Clements and John VV. Clements and Sarah B. Clements, Executors. Property sold as the property of John W. Clements, Executor of I. A. Clem ents, deceased, there being no property of said estate upon which to !evi\ ALSO At the same time and j laee, tha following property, to-wit: One boring machine aud fixtures, as the property of John Carpenter to satisfy a cost ii. fa. in favor of the officers of Marion Supe rior Court vs. John B. Carpeut. r. Also, at tho same time and place one pump and fixt ures, as tho properly of the Southern Pump and Pipe Company, to satisfy a cost fi. ia. in favor of the officers of Marion County Court vs. Southern l'urnp and Pipe Compa ny. AldO, At the same time and place, the following property, to-wit: 140 acres of land, more or less, adjourning the lands of John F. llo'li.s on all sides as the property of eoel F Bushin, Sr., and J. F. Bushin, Jr., to satisfy a fi. fa. in favor of J. C. Andrews <fc Cos., vs. Joel F. llushin Sr., and J. F. Bushin, Jr. Said property pointed out by plaintiffs’ attorney. 7cmint in possession notified. i> A. MADDUX, Feb. 27, ’77. Dept, Sheriff. F. L. WISDOM, jI. D. BUENA VISTA, GA. 4@“Calls may be left at my rcsi lence at a hours of the day or : light. “®p DR. E. T. MATHIS, Buona Vista, Ga] C ills left at my office or residence promptly ittended. Dec24-ly . B. ISisitun & W. H. ISiiiton, - A'TOiSNEYS AT LAW, BUENA VISTA. GrA \V ill'practice in the Courts of this {Statee and the District and Circuit Courts of th. United States, mchSl-ly, dT. x*. o. liorr, ATTORNEY AT LAW, IHIffiNA VISTA, GEOROIA. Mareh 10, 1876-1 yr e. m.:b€w, VT J OItNKY AT LAW, BUEVA VISTA, GA. SIMMONS & SIMMONS, ATTORNEY AT LAW, AMKIIICUS, GEORGIA. AiuruU 10-1 yi\ 'k iX Li <fcO!rt*' er da y at Lome. Sain;>les worth $1 IU lree. ftinhon & Cos., Portland, Maim; END sc. to G. P. IiOWELL & OO. f New York • Pamphlet of 100 pages, containing lists ol GOOD utrtvspapers aud estimates allowing cost of adycr.ising Ilf?) !$•& tilf Ik iUHi) 101 Broad St, Columbus, Ga., Gold Watches, Jewelry and Diamonds, Giver AH® PEATED WARE, (A Spec ! alty) which do not tiro tho Eyo, and last many years without change ENGRAVING NEATLY DONE. Watches, Jewelry and Clocks repaired promptly. All orders will receive piompt attention BLANCHARD k®T 133 Broad sroot Oolumtous, Ga. The friends of MR. JOHN E. BOOTH will find him with this House. F, 7—M. 4. BIT3DNA VISTA, OA. DEALERS IN STAPLE DRYCOODS, NOTIONS, CLOTHINC, HATS, BOOTS AND SHOES, Ilnrdwaro Family and. patent Medicines. FANCY AND FAMILY GROCERIES CROCKERY, TUT,’ WARE,! ETC, Thankfull for Past Favors, We Solicit your Trade for the coming year, 'Respectfully, McNI€IIAEL & STEVEXS. Wilcox, Gibb & co.’s au^nsro. TIIO’S B. LUMPKIN is beady to take your orders for the same. CERTIFICATES FROM PARTIES IN THIS COUN TY WHO USED IT LAST YEAR. The best I have ever used. Jas. L. Baker. Wilcox, Gibbs & Co.’s Guano increased my crop ol cotton fully one-thir or more last year. Henry G. Jackson. I used Wilcox, Gibbs & Co.’s Guano last year with very decided benefit. Thos. L. Rogers. I used 1000 pounds of Wilcox, Gibbs & Co:’s Guano last year on 5 I 2 acres of poor pine land, which I am confident would not have made 250 pounds ol lint cotton (the 5 1-2 acres) without the Guano, and I gathered 1085 pounds of lint cotton. G. W. Pool. AMERICBS PRICES CURRENT. CORRECTED WEEKLY BY D. C. N. BURKH ALTER, OR THE BUENA VISTA ARGUS. Americus, Ga., Feb. 20,1877 Bacon—C R Sides, per ®> ~ 10|@10| Shoulders 9c Bulk—C It Sides 9J@lO Hams—per lb 15@16 Coffee— C hoice 28@ Java 35 Corn —per bushel 75@80 Fiour —perbbl $9,10@ 10,50 Lard—per lb ; 14@15c Potatoes—lrish, per bush $2,50 Sweet .50c Rice—per lb 10c; per 100 lbs 8c Field Peas —per bush 80o@l s OO Eggs—per dozen 12J&15o Chickens—apiece lSe@2sc Butter—Country, 25 Goshen, 40c. Hides— Dry 9c Green.... 5o Meal —per bushel 85@90 Syrup Country ...... 6S@7sc Sugar —per lb 12J@15 per bbl 11@12 J COTTON—GoodOrdinary, 8J Low Md Rings ..9c M ddlingUplands sic Good Mddlicgs 10jc August Flower. The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from Dys pepsia a nfd Liver Complaint. More than seventy-five per cent of the people in the United States are afflicted with these two diseases and haeir effects; such as Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, .Habitual Costiveness, IVpitation 0 f the Heart, Heart-Bum, Water-brash, gnawing aDd burning pains at the pit of theStomaeb, Yeflow Skin, Coated Tongue and disagre able taste in the mouth, coming up of food after eatmg, low spirits, <fco. Go to McMichael A Stevens and get a 75 cents Bottle of August Flower or a Sample Bottle for 10 cents. Try it Two-doses will relieve you. .Fit E^€.Sl' IEO (public square,) AMERICUS, GA. J. S_ EASON, - - Prop ritor. First Class accommodations, Tivo Dollars per Bay C.S'rNo efforts will be spared to make the “Fjslnch House” the popular hotel ofAmer ieus. The best fure that tho market affords, polite and attentive servants and comfortable sleeping accommodations will always be found at this House. It is conveniently situ ated to the business portion of the city, tho post office and the depot.