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OCT. 4th 1881.
The State Hoad Lease.
4 Wi‘ regret exceedingly that the
t General Assembly of this State at
^its lat’e session Mt called upon to
.pass a redhlutiou of a character that
I am nuts almost to au attack upon
that are not foiced
imperative sens* 1
e assure them that
so far as our knowledge extends,
the people of this State are unwil
ling to have the lessees iuterferred
with except for just and sufficient
cause, neither of which at present
exists.
Written for the Hkrald.
The Newspaper ami Its Mission.
, - The just claims of the newspaper
the present lessees o< the State docs not ha , e thilt hold „ „ b .
Uond. It was altogether right and , ic att( , ntion as might, appear at
pro, er that the Legislature should the fir8t glallce . Thtfre manyi
ascertain, whether or not the lessees not 8llb , C ribe,s; others to a limited
were so using the road as to dis
criminate against any of the rail
roads of this State; and also the
condition of the road os compared
to what it was when turned over to
the Wsees.
Upon these two points the In
vestigating Committee was entire
ly satisfied; for it appears that all
the Ronds having business relations
w ith them, were treated fairly by
the lessees, while the Road is in
far better condition than it was
when they received it from the
State. But it seems thnt the Com
mittee was determined to find fault
with the management of the Road
and hence the resolution to which
we have referred.
All that the- people of this State
demand is, that the lessees shall
not discriminate against any rail
road having relations with their
road,—that they shall keep their
road in good running order, and
6hull pay the rental promptly as
it tails due. Nobody pretends that
these demands are not fully met
and complied with. Moreover, we
do not believe that there is any
well-informed man in this State,
who lor a moment believes that
the lesse-s will at any time fall
behind with the rental or allow the
condition of the Road to fall be
low what it is at preBant.
Besides, it would in our judge
ment be rank injustice to endeavor
t o abrogate the lease of the Road
here be good and sufficient
cause upon which to base snch ac
tion. To attempt to take the
road from the lessees upon purely
technical grounds—as for example
that a majority of the lessees re-
pole without the State—will in our
judgement be sternly rebuked by
the people. For three or four years
the lessees appropriated all the
earnings of the road to putting it
in good running order and equip
ping it with rolling stock, and in
•hurt making it in all respects a
first class roud. For a year or
two past we presume the lessees
have received what may be consid
ered fair dividends on their invest
ment; but if ever men were justly
entitled to good fortune we think
the lessees of the State Road should
be ranked in that class. A few
avaricious railroad magnates may
envy the lessees their good fortune;
but our people generally rejoice at
it, and so long as the lessees con
tinue to manage the road as at
present, we do not believe that
public sentiment will permit them
to bo seriously annoyed.
In addition to the foregoing,
I attempt to interfere with the rights
of the lessees would involve the
State in long and costly legislation;
and this fact may in part account
for the passage of the resolution
referred to in the beginning of this
article. We trust however that it
Gov. Colquitt shall feel that he is
bound to make au effort to get pos
session of the road,that he will not
employ any lawyer who is a mem
ber of the present General Assem-
| ty.
Suppose however the State were
td succeed in getting possession of
the road, what would she do with
jt P Would she attempt to run
jt P We presume not; for the ex
perience we have had in this line
should satisfy ns for all time
come. Would she lease it out
. again P If so, then there can be
but little doubt that the road would
pass, nominally into the bands of
sitizens of this State but really in
to the hands of some railroad syn
dioate whose management would in
all probability fail to give Lalf the
latisfooticn that is rendered by the
present lessees,
Wp had intended to say some
thing of the bearing of the Cole
charter upon this question and its
pWbable effects on the dividends of
of the lessees;—bat we mast defer
that with other matter to a sub-
sequmt article. In the meantime,
we tryst that the Governor and
Attorney General will take no stepi
extent and indifferent to the pro(K-r
estimation of value, which should
be placed on the choicest opportu
nity to obtain general and useful
information.
If from a high sense of appreciation,
the people would extend a hearty
and undivided patronage to the
newspaper, it would take rank in
efficiency side by aide with the very
first agencies ef the times in pro
moting the common weal. Under
such shadow of support, it is pe
culiarly fitted to be the unflinohing
defender of all that is right, and
its utterances are in behalt of the
many against deception, fraud and
wrong in every form, from whatso
ever source, they may originate. He
who goes to another in need, with
proffered aid, must meet with con
firmation and confidence, else the
(wwer and will ti*affird relief is
greatly embarrassed and may be,
completely, pnralized; and the prin
iple is apt in illustration of the
nature and fate of the relation
the newspaper and people.
Every family should have access
to the columns of one, two, three
more papers, according to circum
stances and pecuniary means, and
no intelligent community ought to
deprive itself of the great advanta-
ges and comparative necessity ol a
standard local paper.
A factory, a grain mill, n shop
for the manufacturing of articles or'
need, and no kind ot enterprise,, an
be made subservient to the general
good, unless sustained by a remu
nerative patronage. When public
feeling flows in harmony in the
same channel, becomes sufficiently
unitized, tor the attainment of a
specific end, success brightens up a
prominent feature of certainty.
Many undertakings founded on the
public want, and directed with the
best skill, and managed honestly
to accomplish intended purposes,
come to grief, solely from the ab
sence of the essential feeling and
support above mentioned.
The spirit of fault-finding, wheth
er it be a part of the natural man
or not, to Bay the least of it, is very
prevalent and easily cultivated,and
when we stop to examine how of
ten it is the case that, the ground
of our alleged dissatisfaction was
laid by our aid. Consequently,
while we are pouring a noxious del
uge upon the heads of innocent par
ties, we effect our escape through
a safety valve as the work of dem
olition goes on.
The individual, who closes his
eyes to the light around him, re
fuses to make an advance, gives
up the peiformance of duties, in
which,he should take an equal res
ponsibility, empales himself ioside
the strong walls of prejudice, sim
ply because he finds less means at
control to win in the race of life,
makes a terrible mistake, for he is
doing violence to common sense, to
manhood, his happiness and high
est interests. Many have liberal
opportunities,and wretchedly abuse
them; while some of very restricted
privileges in early life, have by
their own unaided efforts, risen to
the highest of famejso in the hum
bler spheres,scores of this class hare
been the chosen and tried leaders
in communities.
The newspaper is the best general
educator for the matured mass,and
for the growing generation, the
most of whom, will be confined to
stem restrictions, it is equally forc
ible in preparing them for the
struggles and conflicts in tho times
of their maturity and ripened years,
And then its cheapness is a guar
antee that, it can and ought to go
to the humblest cottage and be
read under the shade of the tent.
It is conceded that the people
are honest and are not inclined to
make unreasonable demands, and
only do so (if at all) through mis
taken views. Then how pertinent
it is for them to go to the columns
of the newspaper for that, they
may be fully informed of the nature
and extend of their rights, Np
bettor medium, end tone of such
easy tones end toady aco as, as tho
well-established newspaper. It
pays its weekly visits, is constantly
on hand, and all through the sea
sons, is the liberal and effective
lender, at intervals in the hours ot
daily business. This is nno of the
grandest incidents of modem civil
ization, that useful information
upon every matter of public and
private concern is distributed
throughout a large portion of the
world, and wherever, in untrodden
and wild districts, the evidences be
gin to multiply that, the muscle
and train of man are at the work of
reclamation, the newspaper flaunts
its banners “to the battle and the
breeze,” and no more prom nent
actor is in the scene. Its field of
labor is over the wide surface of
the globe, and while it aids in the
fight, it is also the faithful chroni
cler of victory.
Many a roBe, in the lonely, seclu
ded and neglected hamlet, blooms
to wither and die for the want ot
culture. Beneath the dark shades
of the thick forests of the gloomy
mountains are imbedded in the
earth the precious metals, rough
j 'wels, bright gems and diamonds
if the purest water, awaiting the
miner’s touch. Those who have
passed on from the hopeful and
bright scenes of youth, and taken
their (daces in rank, have lived to
seethe day when our proud galaxy
of States, under a common flag,
have r,ached a pleasing compara
tive eiuiueuce among the greut na
tions of earth, und their Sun of
greatness is ns-euding higher und
higher from the plain of the horri-
zon,nml no eclipse can over obscu:e
its brightness.
To take part in the vast respon
sibilities of the future, we want
statesmen, divines, expounders of
the law. farmers, mechanics, edu
cators, scientists, etc.; then let the
newspaper, (especially the home
papers) be appreciated and read
diligently, and in after years, not
far ahead, rueu und women will be
gin to appear upon the lively stage
of life,who may date their awaken*
iug to a thirst of iufounation and
a knowledge of their powers from
the reading ot papers as a part o*
their traiuiug oud education.
Elwoo l>.
THE FIHES IN THE NORTH WEST.
Tlrriule Destruction of Farm.
Dwelunos,akd Human Life.
Detroit, September 9.— The
loss nf life anil property is immense
aud dead bodies have been brought
in from all directions It is estima
ted that 500 human beings lmve
perished and 5,000 homeless and
in want of immediate assistance.
The details c intinue to come in
relative to the destruction by for
est fires. Huron and iSnnila " coun
ties have been the princijile theater
of tho greatest destruction and suf
fering. A it eye witness slates that
darkness and a copper colored sky
preceded the approach of the fi
later tho sky changed to deep red.
and .n Monday uf'eruoon it be
came so dark that lanters were nec
essary for people to find their way.
This condition of affairs continued
until about 8 o’clock on VVendes-
day morning, when the wind shift
ed from the weNt to the uoiah, cool
ing the air an l bringing a slight
relief. In the woods were many
scorched and charred bodies, which
presented a revo'ting uppearunce.
The high winds that prevailed cut
off neatly every avenue of escape,
and large burning masses would be
lilted up bodily and borne along
for a gieat distance. In many in
stances these burning masses start
ed fires in fresh places. The skill
aud courage of man seemed impo
tent to combat with such flames,
and flying people were caught in
firotrnps and roasted.
One farmer who was plowing
with his oxen a few miles from
Band Beach,porceived the apprach-
ing darkness and started for his
house. On reaching the Iiuubc he
found that his wife had gone to a
neighbor’s. He then took two of
his children, his eldest daughter
taking three others. Before going
many rods they found themselves
cut off by flames. The fanner then
turned in another direstion and es
caped with two children. His
daughter and the other three chib
dren were found next day all in a
heap charred beyo»4 recognition
Up to Wednesday flight 45 bod
ies ha4 been fpuetj within » mile.
In Paris township many are miss
ing, most of them Poles. The
whole settlement, builutugs, fences,
shops, eto., were swept clean.
In Deleware township there is
hardly anything left, not one house
to the square mile. They were
new settlers who had small olean-
ings, anti the fire swept them like
a hurricane. They lost all they
had, and many of Ahem fled to the
lake. The shore lino has been
crowded with human beings, enttle
and everything that could get to
the water.
Eye witnesses from Forestvillo
say the utmost confusion prevails.
Many could not see. One man who
had lost his all was both blind and
ernzy, and had to he led to the
lake north of Sanilac.
North of Sanilac the fire on Mon
day was terrible, sweeping away al
most everything, but it seemed to
leave houses. Tho people here did
not know any fire was near until it
was upon them and hnd to run for
the lake, aud being but a short dis
tance away, all reaoh-d it snfely.
A large party ol men have gone to
bury the dead bodies in the foresis.
In some townships maitynre so blind
that they have to be lead,and many
are without food A number of
parties have already gone with
food, clothing,shoes, and medicine.
More help utu t come quick, as
much suffering will ensue. They
have no flour uor provisions.
George Fugusou,of White Roek,
who has been on the road since
Monday, reports that he has seen
116 burned b dies at one place. He
saw four wagons bearing eight cof-
fius, with one man walking behind
alone; it was his family.
PK0F1TM.
The Georgia Legislature is cost
ing the people ofi Georgia about
twelve hundred dollars per day, to
say nothing of the extraordinary
expenses arising from the session.
Oue instance will suffice to show
how the extraordinary or incidental
expenses ol our law givers run up
to ubtrming figures : The writer
heard a number of the House make
an hopest confession to a crowd the
other day. BuiJ he, “I was up-
poiuted on a committee to go to
VliUedgeville toinspect the Lunatic
Asylum. I left Atlanta with two
silver dollars, and thut war every
cent I bail. I had free passes un
the railroads and traveling expens
es were therefore nothing. I mnde
the entire trip and returned to At
lanta with one dollar and seventy-
five cents of my two dollars— being
out of pocket only a quarter of a
dollar, which amount I expended
tor cigars. Tile morning after I re
turned to Atlanta I drew twenty
seven dollars of the State's money
us reim-burBement for what 1 was
supp iseil to have expended, 1 felt
just like I had stolen that nr ney.'
l'his was an honest confession
w hich may or may not have hi on
guod lor that legislator’s soul,—Ex
TO Writ -
Georgia i\
Wheivrtr. \t .1
we fur Leti 1 is Vti.
the estate ,.f . .i .!
said count .1 • » i
fore to require u. |*'Twi
jeotions—cmlitura ninl
show cause if h'.v thi ■
Ootober term of the (J<
ry to bo held in anil fi
why 8aid iq>|>liount should not lie
granted administration on said estate
i prayed.
Given under my hand and official
signature. This 3rd day of August,
1881. JAMES D. RUSS,
sept.6w4w. Ordinary.
It is a Foolish Mistake to con-
.riini a remedy of merit with the
quack medicines now so common
We have used Parker’s Ginger
Tonic with the happiest results fir
Rheumatism and Dyspepsir, and
when worn out by overwork, and
know it to be a sterling health resto
rative. Times Bee ntfv.
BIG PAY.
AGENTS
WANTED!
WE WANT A LIMITED num
ber of active energetic canvassers to
engage in a pleasant and profitable
business. Good men will fiud this
a rare chance
TO MAKE MOJSJE-3T.
Buch will please answer this ad
vertisement by letter, enclosing
stamp f r reply, stating what bus
iness they have been engaged in
None but those who mean business
n ed apply. Address,
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PAIR,
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BEGINNING MONDAY, OOT.,
17th, CONTINUING ONE
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Large PurseB for Trotting and
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e/nVO. If®. DOZIER, President.
Buti.bk, Ga., Aug , 16th 1881.
Exercises of the Fall Session of Butler Female College and Male
Institute will be resumed Monday, AuguRt29ih.
By authority of a recent act of the Legislature of Georgia, the
town ot Butler has appropriated certain money annually accruing from
various sources to the Institution; thus so greatly reducing the rates
ot tuition as to make it comparatively a Free School. The rates ure
as follows :
Primary Class, $1.00 per month.
Academic or Intermediate Class $1.25 “ "
Collegiate or Advanced Class “ “
French and German (extra) $1.00.
ISP"".Tuition must be paid in advance for the Term; from this rule
there will be no deviation in any case,.except in protracted sickness
for not less than a month.
Tuition in Music and Art Departments is required monthly in ad
vance. All pupils making application for admittance will bo examin
ed by the teachers and assigned their proper classes, and will then
pay to the Treasurer of the City Council, the tuition fee according to
grade; for which each will be given a receipt.
Board in good families can he had from $8 00 to $10.00 per month.
For further information send tor Catalogue or apply to
JNO. W. DOZIER, President,
or JAME8 D. RUSS, Secretary. Butler, Ga.
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i. At the next
rt of Ordina-
Raid county,
MAUK & THOMPSON,
PROPRIETORS OF
LIVERY and SALE STABLE.
HORSES AND MULES KEPT ON SALE AT ALL TIMES.
ALSO DEALERS IN
Buggies and Harness of all Styles and Prices.
We are aleo prepared to famish COFFINS and CASKETS of
all grades and prioeB. Coffins at $115 and upward. We will deliver
at any point within 30 miles of this town Free of oharge. We ure
mred to accommodate the rich and the poor; a neat coffin at $2.50.
Je have also an elegant new HEARSE which will be sent out
at the shortest notice wh> never desired. apr,12tf.
Butler, Ga., April 1st, 1881.
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Outfit soul fie» to those who wish
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profitable business known. Every
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\Ve will furnUh you everything. $10
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No rink whatever. Many now worker)
wanted at ouce. Many ure making fort
unes at the business. Ladies make as
much as men,and young boys und girls
make great pay No one who is willing
to work fails to make more money ev
ery day than can be uiude in a week ni
any oriiiuary employment. Those who
engage at once will find a short road
to fortune. Address H. HALLETT &.
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ing poverty from your door.
Those who always take advantage
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thy, while those who do not improve
such chances remain in poverty. We
want many men,women,boys and girls,
to work for us right in their own local-
ites. The business will pay more than
ten times ordinary wages. We furnish
an expensive outfit and all that you need
free, o oue who engages fails to make
money very rapidly. You can devote
your whole time to the work, or oply
iare moments. Full information
Last your spare moments, t ull lntormqfton
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g, E, GRIER, Sec’y. 1 STINSON A CO., Portland, Main*
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STATE OF GEORGIA, TAYLOR COUNTY.
Butler, Ga., Ang., 2nd 188).
Ir. compliance with the duty enjoined by the Public School Law,
the Board has prescribed the following Text-Books and books of ref
erence, for use in the common schools of this county to-wit:
New Graded (American Educational) Readers. Cat heart’s Liter
ary Reader. Swinton’s Word Primer. Swinton’s Word Book of
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A. M. RHODES, County School Commissioner,
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