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THE BUTLER HERALD. W. N. BENNS I «I \ MKS 1>. HUMS, ) Editors, *»WBsOKimoN Prick $1.50. Pun Annum. .UE8P4Y SEPTEMBER 23rd 18V9. Our Next Governor. Tht Democratic party in Geor gia, we are sorry to say is threat- med with serious trouble in the early future; and we greatly fear, that unless wise and prudent coun sels prevail, the Autumn of 1880 will fiad it in this State io the same trouble that now environs the New York Democracy. As to who is responsible for this state of at* fairs we shall not now discuss; tor, we do not wish to fan the flames ot strife with crimination and re crimination, but rather to do our bumble part in putting down dis cord and in restoring peace and harmony to the party. We wish it distinctly under stood in the outset that we have the fullest confidence in the pa triotism and honesty of Governor ('olquitt. But the governor of a great State must possess other qualities in addition to these— qualities which up to this date Governor Colquitt has not shown himself to possess. It is a lameutable fact that re cent investigations have shown great derelictions of duty and vio lations ot law by the state-house officers in Atlanta. Money has been taken in open violation of law by these officers whose styl* of living, and layish expenditures, made it necessary for them to re sort to other means than their sal aries to keep up these extravagan cies, All this has been going on as it were under the very nose of the Governor; and yet, it was left fur the General Assembly to dis cover all these delinquincies. Thou sands ot people while believing in the integrity of the Governor, do not hesitate to say that his high office should be filled by one ot sufficient vigilance and ability to see what, every intelligent man iu Atlanta had for months past sus- picioned. For these, and other reasons not uecessary to mention, we are satisfied that it Governor Colquitt shall be nominated as his own successor, there will he au in dependent candidate to oppose him with a strong probability ot suc cess. This will cause a split in the Democratic party in this State which it will require many years to heal. All this evil we think cun he avoided by the nomination of the right man for Governor; that man we think iB, beyond all dispute Hon. Martin J. Crawford of Co lumbus. Of eminent ability, he has achieved success as a lawyer, tame as a jurist and renown as a legislator. True as steel to his section, loving Georgia first, his views and principles are neverthe less sufficiently broad aud liberal views to embrace a continent and to enable him to render justice to ell alike. With an nxperience in public affairs of years;—a mem ber of the Federal Congrrss, and niter wards ot the Confederate Con gress,—minister from the Confed erate to the United Stat»s in 1861, he has discharged every trust re posed in him with fidelity to his constituents and honor to lumsell. A statesman of tried and approved ability;—a gentleman ot the old school of integrity, there has never been heard, even in the bitterest political warfare, a breath ot sus picion against the houesty ot hi- r.hrracter or the purity of his lile. tie would scorn to do a mean or little thing, and dishonest officers would find his society so uuconge ni&l that they would speedily go in search of an atmosphere more to their liking and taste. Men of the character of Judge Crawford are not so oommou as that we can afford to pass them by in the hour of need. His name would be a tower of strength aud would unite the party from the mountains to the seabird, aud wherever else ability is sought aud honssty of character und purity ot purpose is honored aud loved, Foi these reasons we are for Judge Crawford for Governor first, last and fell the time. The Telegraph and Messenger thinks our article with reference to Presiden tial candidates somewhat premature. We trust our article on Gubernational candidates will not meet with the same criticism. That journal is so ably con ducted, and so seldom wrong with ref erence to matters of this sort, that we would be inclined to plead guilty to any charge of a similar character which our respected ootomporary might bring against us. Still, the evil which threat ens our party seems to us probable, that we are anxious to do all in our power te avert it. The Democratic party has made so many blunders of late th*i we don’t think it can afford to make a serious one next fall in Georgia. The State Treasurer. Now that the State Trcasui-er has !>•*«*» im|toadied, wh see no necessity for wasting much of the time of the General Assembly or auy great amount of the people’s money. Taking the Treasurer’s owu statement we think he is guilty, and that such will be the judgement of the high court before which he is being tried. It may he necessary to examine Messrs. Tommay, Wilson, Murphey, aud one or two oth ers, to ascertain how much money went into the Treasurer’s hands as interest on the State’s deposits. Upon tho conviction ot the Treas urer we think Murphey should be turn ed out of office, aud that the Governor be directed to havo the Attorney Gons era! or some competeut attorney to commence suit against these two per sons to recover back the State’s mon ey which has beeu wrongfully paid over into their hands. SOME RICH MEMORIES. Of The Last Days of Lec*s Army. A Few Anecdotes and Remisis- knces Called Out by the Gordon Nar rative—The Men Who Led the One Hundred— Capeain English and the Flag cp Truce. The narrative of General Gordon of the last days of Lee’s fighting in Vir ginia, which appeared in the Constitus tion of lest Sunday, has been the sub ject of general comment. There arc many men in this city who went through those fearful scenes and in whose breaRt the fervid words of the narrative, wnk aned memories that have for years been smothered by the bustle and hum of the world. Capt. James English, of this oity, is the man who reoeived the first note of th* correspondence between Gen. Grant and General Lee that resulted in the surrender. It came out on the of 7th of April, Capt. English was command • ing a company in the Second Georgia battalion, in Wrght’s Georgia brigade. This brigndo had been engaged nil the afternoon in a heavy fight with Miles’ division, and had captured about 1,200 prisoners. The men were feeling pret ty good over it. Their lineB were rest ing near High Bridge in Virginia., At night a courier dashed up to the lines and asked for a truce stating that he desired to send a note from Gen. Grant, to Gen. Lee. Capt. English, in whose front he had halted, went forward and told bin that he would communicate his wishes to the brigade headquarters. At length the permission was granted and the sealed message was sent for ward. While it was gone, the courier who had bronght the message began talking. “Do you know what that message is 9 ” ho said to Capt. English who had just been joined by State Sen ator Perry who was adjutanNgeneral of the brigade. “No I don’t!” was the reply, “it’s a demand for the snr- enrier of Lee’s army!” We are not permitted to chronicle the exact nature of the reply made by Capt. English and Adjutant Perry to this information. A PATHETIC 8TOBY. A gentleman in this city writes us the following account of a most pathet ic incident that occurred on the night attack on Fort Steadman. It gives the name of the lender of the 100 men who took the fort. A more touching or heroic incident is not to be found in the annals of the war. Atlanta, Ga., September 1—H. W. Grady, Dear Sir—Your interesting account of a recent interview with Gen. Gordou regarding the closing scenes of the late war in yesterday’s Constitution, brings to the mind of the writer an in citlont that I think worthy of note as illustrating the lion-hearted determi nation of the humbler actors in that bloody drama. The officer who com manded the hundred riflemen whose task was to capture Fort Steadman, was Captain Joseph P, Carson, Co. 14th Ga. Kegt Phil. Cook’s brigade, who now resides on his plantation near Reynolds, Taylor county, Georgia. A younger brother of Cuptain Carson, only about nineteen years old at the time and acting as courb r for GenCook followed his brother unawares into the fight, and was probably the first man killed, ns immediately after daylight. Captain C , found his body lying on the edge of the fort with head to the enemy. Captain Carson kept the body near him, moving it from point to point during the fight, aud when the order was given to retire,took the dead broth er on his shoulders, still commanding his men, and brought it aud the survi vors of his men into the Confederate lines, and siuce the surrender the body to bis home in Georgia where it now rests. As no official account of these names has been kept as au act of jus tice to the living and these dead, I beg to bear testimony to the facts, having been un eye witness. Yours very res pectfully, W. T. Wilson, Lieutenant Fourth Georgia Regiment. The fever at Memphis if still raging and will doubtless contin ue till frost. The people have called for help. Two new eases reported on the 9th, USE THIS BRAND. ARM WITH HAMMER WIND. 99} CHEMICALLY PURE. BEST IN THE WORLD BETTER TIMS AM' SUMS. Oue teaspoonful of this Soda used wil milk equals Four teaspoonwfuls ot of the best Baking Powder, 9 saving Twenty Times its cost. Bee package tor valuable infor mation. If the teaspoon fill is too large and does not produce good results at tirsr, use less nttowards. eb.4tf. AGENTS M50 LOW PRICED aud FAST SELLING BOOKS, TESTAMENTS and BIBLES are uinst completed represented iu our uew GUAND COMBINATION PROSPECTUt* BOOK, by Riimrle pages. hindiugH, iUustra (rations, etc. A great variety and sure sue- cess far Canva*»ere. All actually wishing EMPLOYMENT, address lor terms, Stand ard Pub. Oo. Ft. Louis, Mo, We pay a 1 freight, $25 SAVED BV LWESTM’fi 25 CTS. mend Your Wares I For mending broken dishes, tumblers, china-ware, furniture, walking-ernes, um brella-handles, aud iu fact, cvervthiug ex cepting iron, get a bottle of Herald Com pound, which Ik the best Cement ever invent ed. For wife by ail drug houses, or if your druggists, hare not got it, nnd wont send for it, send 25 cents to J. T. PATRICK, Sole Manufacturer, Mudcsboro, N. C. $3001 will start you Men, wotr.et MONTH gnnr- idteed $12 a day UeinditbirioiiK. Cap- required ;w« iys and girls make uiouey ranker at work for us th.iu at any thing else. 'I he work rs light and pleas ant. and such as anyone can go right at. Those who are wise who see this notice will scud us their address at once aud see for themselves. Costly -Outfit aud terms free. Now is the time. Theso already at worn are laying op urge Iannis of money. AiUnss, TRUE & OO., Augusta, Maine. GEORGI A - Tvylob County :" Wher^ is E. B. Waters has applied for Let ters ot ddmimsimtion on the Estate of II. 0. Holbrook L.I - of said county dtcinsi-d (said applicant being a ci editor of mid d.c'd) These are tL refer* to cite and admonish all and singular the creditors and next ot kiu to show cause if auy they cun ut the next Term of tuo Oi.urt ol Ordinary to be hold in mnl for mid county on the First Monday iu Oc tober next why Administration should not be granted said applicant, Given under my hand and official signa ture. This 1st Sept., 1879. J. D. RUSS, sept, w-4-w Ordinary. GEORGIA—Taylob County : Whereas Jordan L, W debar, Executor on the estate of Jeremiah Wiichur, late of said county deceased, upplies for leave to sell al< the really belonging to said estate: To so are therefore to cite ull parties concerned, creditors and next of kid. to show cause if any they can, ut the Court of Ordinary to be tn-ld iu nnd tor said countv, on the first Monday ii* October next, then au-1 there to show cause il any they can, why said Execu tor should not be permitted to sell mid land UK prayed. Given trader my hand and Official Signa ture. This 28th August 1879. JAMES D. RUSS. sept.2-w4w.Ordinary. GEORGIA—Tayloii County : Whereas Wm A. H. Royal Iiuh applied for ndidnbtruiion on the Estate of June Gossett late of mid county deceased. These are therefore to cite all parlies concerned, creditors nnd next of kin, to show cause 11 any they can, ou or before the drst Monday m October next why Letters of AdminiMru. tion on mid Estate should not be granted said applicant. Given under my hard and official signa ture. This August 25th, 1879. JkMES D. RUSS, w.4-w Ordinary. GEORGIA—TAYLOIt COUNT! : Whereas Mrs. A A Montfort, has applied for letters of Guardianship of the person and property of William E., orphan minor o! *Vm. it. Montfort, deceased: These art therefore to cite and admonish nil pen-ous concerned to show cause il any they cun at the next court ot Ordiuniy, to be held iu and for 8uid county, ou the first Monday iu Octo ber, why said guardianship should not be grunted said applicant. Gi» en under my hand and Official Signa ture. This beptembtr tet J879 JAMES. D. KUNA sept9-v4w. Ordinary. VEEK in your own town no capital risked. You cuu the business a trial without expense. The best opportunity ever offered tor those willing to work. You should try uoihmg else until you see tor yourself what you can do at the business we offer. No room to explain hem St ou can devote ull your time or only your spare time to the business »Dd make grmt pay for every hour that yon work. Women make ns much ns men. Send for special private terms and purticulurs. which we will mail free $5 Outfit free. Don’t complain of hard times while yon nave such a chance. Address, H.HALLEFT & CO., Portland, Maine. [Junel7-ly. NEW PIANOS $125 Each and all styles, including Grand Square and Upright, all strictly first* class, sold at the lowest net Cush whole sale factory prices, direct to tne purchas er. 'Ih'-fte Pianos made one of the finest displays at the Centennial Exhibition, and were unanimously recommended for the HiGiitisT Honor—over 12 000 in use. Reg- ulnrly inootpornted Manufacturing Co.— Factory established ever 30 years.. The Square Grands contain Mathnsliek’s now patent Duplex Overstrung Seale, the great, est improvement in »he history of Piano making. Tho Uprights are the finest In America. Pianos sent on trial. Don’t foil to write for Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of 48 pages—mailed free MENDELSSOHN PIANO CO., 21 East 15th Street, N-. Y. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. THE ^reat |^eorgia ^tatej^air AT MACON OCTOBER 27TH TO NOVEMERB 1ST 3-879. THE MOST MAGNIFICENT AND BE8T APPOINTED GROUNDS IN AMERICA. LIBERAL GASH PREMIUMS IN AU GLASSES, aud the largest offered by any Fair in the United States. TROTTING and RUNNING RACES EVERY DAY, by some of the most noted HORSES on the Turf! Music will be furnished by a cele brated MILITARY BAND. Many of the prominent Statesmen, now be fore the pub ic, will attend tha State Fair as visitors, and several will make addresses, GREATLY REDUCED RATES for Frieght and pas senger a, on all the Railroads in the State. A cordial invitation is ex tended to you to be an Exhibitor, and you are requested to write to the Secietnry at Macon for a Premium List and other information. TfiOS. HARDEMAN, JR., President; L. G. LIVINGSTON, Gen’l. Superintendent; M A LOOM JOHNSTON^ Secretary. MRS. A. S WQ0DRUFF, COTTON AVENUE, (Next to Mix & Finland,) MACON, GA. DEALER IN Millinery; Feathers; Flowers. Laces; Bib- , boss; Ornaments; Etc. Fatten Good*, JVotions Zephrg JWors ted canvas, Etc. HEADQUARTERS FOR STAMPING. Agent for E. BUTTEHICK'S Celebrated Patterns for Ladies and Children. PHEONIX JEWELRY STORE T. S. SPIAR, No. 101 Broad Street, — — — • COLUMBUS, GA. Odd Watches, Jewelry and Diamonds. SILVER AND PLATED-WARE. SPECTACLES A SPECIALITY. which do not tire the eye,and last for many years without change. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry HER AIRED by Competent "Work men ami warranted. sept.lG-ly. «D BROTHERS NO. 22, 24, AND 26 THIRD STREET. MACON GA. MANUFACTURERS OF AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN SADDELRY, HARNESS, COLLARS, ETC. We continue to manufacture, and have on hand in great variety “Gilt,’ -Rubber,” Culluloin,” Silver.” and the cheaiier gradea of Double aud Single CARRIAGE, PHAETON and BUGGY HARNESS: ALSO FOR WAGONS, DRAYS, STAGE and CARTS Wool-Faced Draught, Carriage and Buggy Collars. LADIES, GENTS, AND BOYS’A DOLES AND BRIDLES. WHIPS, FLY NET8, HORSE CGYER3. SADDLE BL/4NKET&, La PROBES, SATCHELS, TRUNKS and SHAWL STRAPS. HARNES and ROLF. LEATHER,CALF and KIP 8KIN8 UPPER LEATHER LININGS. ETC., HOG and CALF BEATINGS HE BUT HIDES,SKINS, FINISHED and ROUGH LEATHER Upper and Lace Lea'hef. French and American Calf Skins, Patent and Enameled Leuth- r, Fancty Colored aud Black Enameled (Both, and a general stock of Saddles, Harness, Makers' Shoe Makers aud Tauners* material und tools. Sept.2nd. if. C, D. ANDERSON. — — J. H. ANDERSON. C. D. ANDERSON & SON. WAREHOUSE •/nr/ Commission, Merchants. Fourth Street, Macon, Ca. LIBERAL ADVANCES MADE ON COTTON IN STORE, (House lately occupied by B. L. WILLINGHAM & SON.) Bagging and Ties Furnished at THE LOWEST MARKET PRICE. WAGON YARD AND SLEEPING QUARTERS FREE TO CUSTOMERS. A WGMA H Who has once ip=ed the PEOPLE’S MACHINE tvi'l prefer it over all others.mid AGENTS selling it find it just wlmt tho PEOPLE want. It make* the Shuttle Look ttitch, mu. easily, doe. the wideat range ol wnrk, nnd winda the bobbin, witbnut running the works of the machine. Write for deacriptive circulars and full par ticulars. HULA. SEWING MACHINE CO. 1301 & 1303 BUTTONWOOD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Carhart 4 Curd. IMPORTERS & JOBBER? OF FOREIGN & DOMESTIC HARDWARE, CUTLERY. RUNS, &C AOHIOULTOKAL XAfFX-XAffEXTT S. Iron, Still, and Carriage Makers Material- Agent For Fairbamk Standard Scales. Also Agent for O. W. Masesy Excelsior and Grswould Cotton giD. CHERRY STREET, — — — MACON, GA 8TDV AT J. M. W. CHRISTIA N’S BAR AND RESTAURANT, NO. 68 CHERRY STEET, VALENTINO S OLD STAND. MACON CA. Where yon can he accommodated in the beat of style, with fine Liquors, Wines and Cigars, and indeed everything uaualiy kept in a first-class establishment of the kind. Meals at all hours day sad night, with polite and attentive attendants and waiters to serve you. You will also find the proprietor on hand who will spare no pains in giving satisfaction to any and all who may favor him with their pat ronage. JM~BEDS FREE. TRY CHRISTIAN’S PURE CABINET and MALT RYE WHIS KIES. J. M.W. CHRISTIAN. COTTON FACTORS -AND— COMMISSION JtMERcHdtJVl S WAREHOUSE CORNER OF POPLAR AND SECOND STS. GREET Their patrons with the announcement that their large aud comtnodiouH W-tra house has been entirely rebuilt in Brick for their better accommodation of COTTON consigned to them, and are confident thut their facilities for handling the next crop c m- uot he surpassed by auy house in the State. Their office and Salesroom have beeu real ranged with a viow to improve light on Samples and the comfort of visitors, and a cordial invitation is extended to all to oaii aud see them. Thankrag their friend tor the liberal patronage extended them in the past, they ask a continuance of the some, nnd promise renewed efforts to please. Orders for Bagging and Ties wdt receive prompt attention, Advances on Cotton in Store made when desired, at lowest Bank rate*. Kept.2tf. T. B. ARTOPE, DEALDRIN MARBLE AND GRANITE WORK MONUMENTS, HEAD STONES, BOX TOMBS, Vow,Iron Boiling,Copings,Building Worh,&c. AGENT FOR THE CELEBRATED STONE BORDERING AND VES- ES FOR GRAVES. SECOND STREET. NEAR CAMPBELL 4 JONES’ WAREHOUSE MACON, — — — _ GXORGIIA. Post Offlce Box, No. 425. Sept.2ad ly. HOUSE FURN.SHING EMPORIUM. GIG. 92 CSSRfiT Street. MACOIT, CA. —WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN— Crockery, China, Glass Ware, Chan deliers, "Ball Eights, Eamps, etc. TABLE CUTLERY. POCKET CUTLERY,KITCHEN KNIVES TIN-WARE, AGATE-IRON WARE, JAPANNED TIN WARE, WOODEN WARE, BASKETS, WILLOW-WARE. AND STOVES OF ALL KINDL. Agent for EXCELSIOR HOT BLAST • (JOOK STOVES. Send in your orders. Ca l and see me. Special inducements offered to Merchants. WILLINGHAM'S WAREHOUSE. 0:0 I take pleasure in informing my friends and patrons that I am better prepared to HANDLE COiTON this season than ever before. I am now located on Second Street, the 'finest stand in Macon for the cotton business. 1 have made arrange, ments to get money at a very low rate of interest, on Cotton in St-re. My scalesmap, Mr, Hugh M. Willet, a son .of Prof Will-t, is accurate and reliable, Mr. C. B. Willngham still has charge of the finances grid books, and is always ready to serve my patrons. I have for iyi'y customers, free of charge, a 1 ot and wagon yard- als i sleeping apartments for teamsters. Very truly, B. L. WILLINGHAM. MACON — — — •>' — — GA.