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i"he Fort Valley Mirror ansa Terms, - - $2.00. S. S. BUBB. Editor and Proprietor. FRIDAY... JUNE 4. 1880. WucTTorTiiTpRicL CAMPAIGN PAPES. Witla a view of increttcing our sub¬ scription list during the campaign, and for the purpose of trying the experiment of low price and largo circulation, we have -determined to reduce our price for the present— Therefore ONE DOLLAR in advance will secure out- paper for one year, until,farther notice.— In all cases the money must paid in advance and when it is not done $2, as usual, will be collected. Mass Meeting. The democratic voters of Crawford county arc requested to meet at the Court house in Knoxville on the 3d Saturday iu June.next, in mass meeting, for the purpose of appointing delegates to the Guber¬ natorial and Congressional Conven¬ tions and for other purposes. By order of the Democratic Ex¬ ecutive Committee. J. P. Br.AsiXG.uiE, R. D. Smith. Secretary. Chairman. Chicago Convention. The convention mot Wednesday for the purpose of nominating the Republican candidate for Presi¬ dent. Tho first day was occupied in Filibustering ami examining cre¬ dentials, and it appearing that mat¬ ters were not in shape for the man agers, it was adjourned, until 11 o'clock Thursday. We shall hard¬ ly bo able to report the result this issue, as considerable skirmishing must take place before the result is arrived a t. C.u-t. J. 1’. Carsoh, of Taylor county, is prominently spoken of as the next Senator from this diss trict in the Georgia Legislature.— Capt. Carson made a close race for the position in the last nomination, and Houston county, so far as we have heard, is now ready to ac knowledge Taylor’s claim, and sup port Capt. Carson, or any gentle¬ man who may come as her choice for the position. Pub. Decs.—Hon. Thos. Ewing, of Ohio, hae our thanks for a speech delivered before the House on the Biil to appropriate money for mil¬ itary, providing a rider that no funds shall bo applied to the use of troops at the polls. It is a very interesting document and can be seen on our table. Tho Taylor county Convention was held at Butler. Col, Wallace, of Butler, and Capt. J. P. Carson, of Reynolds, were chosen delegates to the Fincinnnf i convention. Both anti Tiklen. Tho county is strong against Tiiden, and pretty equally divided between Colquitt and Hardeman for Governor. The citito gubernatorial conven¬ tion do. j not meet until August 4th. The convention which meets next week T wiIl simply elect dele¬ gates to tlye Cincinnati national democratic convention. General Walker, Superintendent of the Census, has decided that in filling their schedules the enumer¬ ators must make their entries in standard black ink, and the use of automatic pencils, aniline inks or copying inks will not be permit¬ ted. fir’eci'ct.'.iy Sherman received sev eral dispatches Sunday urging him not to consent to take second place on the ticket. He replied that he had no intention of consenting, and would take the first cr noth ting, The Indian troubles in New Mex¬ ico have assumed a rather serious aspect. Two infantry and three cavalry companies have been sent to reinforce G encral Hatch. . Concerning the third term plot, the New York Herald, whose sails are suddenly flapping in the wind of-the lea ther lunged Logan’s bel¬ lows, now says: “This great question has assumed such a magnitude that it is impor tant that the American people de-, • cide it, and tho inevitable nomina¬ tion of General Grant will furnish them tho occasion. He is quite certain t# be nominated, and his defeat, if he should be defeated, will fake the question of a third term, out of American politics for all timo to come. A formal amend¬ ment to the Constitution could not bp more effective anil controll¬ ing.'' That would be good a reason why every patriotic American should vote against the lrad plot l.nd its Lrilfisy nominee. Hon- Thos- Hardeman This gentleman will speak to the people of Taylor county to-morrow at Reynolds. A number will go down from hero to hoar him. Wo* hope he can make it convenient to meet our people shortly. Col. Har¬ deman has many friends in this section who think he ought to re¬ ceive the nomination for Governor this term, and who also think Col¬ quitt ought to make way for him, as lie did for Colquitt on the last election. While there are several aspirants for the position wo think Hardeman entitled to it by reason of his abilities, his past service, and for his patience in waiting for a position so eminently his due.— In this connection we foel safe in saying that Hardeman, nor Harde¬ man’s friends, are not making war, or fomenting the disaffection, against Colquitt. Many of his warmest friends are the old sup¬ porters of Colquitt, and desire to show their appreciation of hi& mag¬ nanimity in quitting the field in Colquitt’s favor before. They now think his forbearanco needs a re¬ ward, and while making no war on Colquitt, prefer Hardeman. »*■ Persecution. The enemies of Colquitt, who aro using his recent appointment of Brown and his predilection for Sunday School festivities and camp meeting occasions, as an argument against him, are doing Colquit good. There are many fair minded men who oppese persecution of any per¬ son for his opinions sake, and when applied to the chief executive of our State they do not like it. For ourself, we agree with Colquitt in the Brown appointment, and we so far approve his attendance on church and Sunday School occas ions that w-e honestly think his tal ent lies more in that line than the executive, and think he should quit politics, which is doing him an in¬ jury. and dovote his entire time to the good of his race in the pulpit. We honor him for his Christian vir tues, but we think his force of char¬ acter is not sufficient to mantain them unsullied in the intricacies, the intrigues, and we may say, the rogueries of politics. His very ex¬ cellence of character make him a prey of designing followers. Gov- Colquitt Delivered a speech iu Atlanta last Friday-night, in which he reviewed Ills administration, and answered the charges made against him in regard to the appointment of Sen* ator Brown. The speech, while it was good in some points, as f,n electioneering document, failed to satisfy those who think tho Gov¬ ernor has committed errors in his administration. The question of the Northeastern bonds, in which Murphy was paid a $10,000 fee to secure the Governors’ signature, was not explained to the satisfac tion of those who read the evidence in the case. He claims that the Legislature had completely vindi¬ cated his motives in that particular Whereas the Legislature in voting upon the question stood 92 yeas to 68 nays, on a test vote r.3 to his non-complicity in tho transaction.— However, we did - not intend to re¬ view the speech. We only say that while it was not very lucid in vindicating his administration, it was extremely pathetic, abound¬ ing in sentiment and carrying a tone of injured innocence, which is the role now being played by our Gov must. In our reference to Gov. Colquitt and his administration, we wish it remembered that we attach no blame to him forappo’nting Brown Senator. We think that appoint¬ ment wise and proper, and it is one of the greatest mistakes of his opponents, to use that as an argu¬ ment against him. It only strength¬ ens him with the people. While we are not convinced ho was not gov¬ erned by motives of policy, [(he says in his speech he was induced to appoint him because Brown gave him encouragement when the Legislature was condemning him) we are willing to admit that all public men are- so governed, and we look upon the Governor as be¬ ing equally as weak as others. As a campaign speech, it was a suc¬ cess, as a vindication of his admin¬ istration the speech was ’a failure. It is very unfortunate for the country that every official who once gets a taste of public emoluments thinks it necessary that he should have subsequent terms to vindicate the preceding otto. The St. Louis Post Dispatch says ‘‘tlio idolatrous Republicans will meet in Chicago, and after setting up a red- faced calf, will proceed to worship it." Delegatas to Cincinnati. For the state at large, as dolega tes to the National Democratic Con¬ vention at Cincinnati, the fo'lowing names are proposed: Genl. A. It. Lawton of RaVanuah, Mr. G. T. Barnes, of Augusta, ex-Q >v. Smith of Columbus and Col. F. I*. How of Atlanta. We do net think we could suggest any bolter men for ihsjpbsiiion than these. They are able, conservative, sagacious and prudent. It is Lest, perhaps, that the Georgia deleeaiion should go uninstrueted, and if they do, men of wisdom and political sagacity should be assgined the responsible task of casting the vote of the Empire State in the National Convention.— The men meniioned aro eminently qualified and we presume will elected without much opposition. For delegates from the fifth -dis tried, Mr, R. L. Barry, of Col. Stewart of Griffin, C- C. Dim can and A. L. Miller, of Houston, and Robt. Smith, of Crawford county, proposed, all excellent men. Only two are lo bo chosen from each trict. . Depression in tho iron trade, caused by the over-importation of Englisn iron, has had tho effect of throwing- fourteen hundred iron workers out of employment in Phil¬ adelphia, and will probably have similar results elsewhere, The persons controlling the iron market were warned in time, but persisted in- forcing up prices until purchas¬ ers were forced to go abroad, with the result of swamping the market. Another time, perhaps, they will hesitate before killing tho goose that laid the golden egg. The “silent man’’ is at present the fraudulent Vice President, William A. Wheeler. Some attribute his rilenee to a hope cfthereby increas¬ ing his chanceet of becoming the winning “dark horse” at Chicago.— It is possible that he is grooming himself for a startling outbreak next winter. In the event of a close_Presielenlial election and the defeat of the Eenubliciin candidate by a small electoral majority, Mr. Wheeler’s party may cal 1 upon him to usurp the counting of the votes and throw out enough Democratic rules lo defeat the popular will.— The only absolutely certain way of averting all chance of trouble is to pile up such a Democratic electoral majority that Mr. Wheeler will not dare to attempt to usurp the Con¬ gressional duty of counting the votes. Senator Brown in Congress On Tuesday, the Senate being on appropriation bill for improving rivers and barbers: Mr. Brown moved' to increase the appropriation for the improve¬ ment of the Savannah harbor, from $65,000 to $103,030. He spoke of the advantage of that harbor to the whole country, as affording a new outlet for Western produce, and appealed to Senators from all sec¬ tions to join in the off >ri3 of Geor¬ gia to build up nourishing commer¬ cial, manufacturing, agricultural and mining industries. Mr. Brown’s fir.it speech frits listened to with marked attention. Mr. Elaine sail the Senator from Georgia had con vine .-d him of the justice of his amendment, and he should vote fc r if. Mr. Book spoke against the bill as a whole, saying the Democrats were making a goor showing for ■ economy by appropriating between $9,000,003 and $10,030,000 when the department only estimated for $5,509,030. He favored iinBroving great harbors, and might voto Mr. Brown’-a amendment, but tit bill in other directions was cssenti-. ally bad and invited corruption, After considerable debate, Mr. Brown’s amendment was rejected .—yeas 1G, nays 28. It was genet ally admitted that the amendment was a just, proper and necessU^ one, but it was feared that if it should be agreed to, ether amen 7 meiits vyould also have to bo pass¬ ed, and the.bill would be so loaded down that it would fail entirely. General Walthall, of Mississippi, who was recently a candidate for the United States Senate, was in Wasli ingtofl’on Friday. He says that the majority of the Missis.-i;pi delega¬ tion to Cincinnati will vote lor Sen¬ ator Bayard on the first ballot.— There is a favorable reuiiment in tie state for Hancock, but Bayard is tha greatest favorite. Not more than live of the Mississippi delegates will vote for Mr. Til den >U any¬ time. All tho Democratic Stale convene tions yet held have opposed the rescinding of the two-thirds rule.— New Jersey and Virginia instruct' oil in favor of its maintenance, * * *1 F. W.iTART, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN { * White Pine Sash, Doors and Blinds? GLAZED SASII, Moulding, Stair Railing, Newel Posts, Balusters, Window Glass, Build¬ er’s Hardware, Nc, 80 South Broad Street, ATLANTA, GA. 1SS Second S t reet. 126 Second Street. ? ’inship & Callaway, NOTHING -1 TBLM f "**1 3 A ’ • •......:■ O -v.-n-an. Medium atsd Fit.,- in’’'.a ' j > 0 * - to suit everybody. Sou ls, I ink-i-we-ar, Nock wear, Umbrellas, etc, If von wish to save money give us a call before you purchase. PIT1' BALDWIN is with this house WINSHIP & CALLAWAY, 126 2nd Street, MACON, STBIGTLT Mdm-MdBE WORK. jW*. kzedstt 3 Manufacturer of and Dealer in all kinds of Saddles, harness, bridles, Vollars , Whips , Bits , BLANKETS, ROBES, MATS, OILS, LEATHER & SHOE FINDINGS, BUGGIES, WAGONS, Buggy and Wagon Materials, &o , &■. New work made to order, Repair¬ refer ing done, good, neat and cheap. I respectfully ihcso who arc in want of anything in my tine, to the numerous parties in Houston, Crawford, Bibb and surrounding counties who have purchased my goods. ] guar an ter satisfaction in every respect. W. R. KENT, Poplar S».. Blake's Block, MACON, GA. CASH WINS! ' Vv hen yon visit ATLANTA, don't go home until you have seen CHEAPEST and BEST stock of Which tv ill be found at thoV.orc-roouis of ;:xjgsgssa Og 'g w ~ r j" y .. JOT, 85 Whitehall and vasrazr.: ~Ny)I. W .2 7 '- 92 Between Broad St., Hunter Atlana. and Mitchell. '•Walnut Bed room Suits at. $25 to $200, "Wool 1‘avlor Suits, $40; Sills Cotalinc and Raw Silk Parlor Suits $100 to $200. Lounges m il B.-d-L'nngCs, Side Boards, Book-Cases, Wardrobes, bles, -Chairs. Mattresses, &e., of every variety, purchased before the advance, at bottom pr-c< s, for Cash. Call :v s how end po t yourself on low price. It will save yeti money. The Largest Music Store Rooms in Georgia. PHILLIPS & CREW, 9 .-; r PIANOS -■arisviasiai From jk^rl; K*;,-: ■ :■ .. -vj7 '-.a Tijjlp ■*’ : U ORGANS "ail. m l From $59 to $109. WM. KNABK & Oa.’S World Renowned Pianos. O. D. I’EASE & Cl)., the Best M id-rate Prieed Piano, PARLOR ORGANS,CUURCII ORGANS. only. S 11 First Class Pianos and Organs Sheet Mus’c, Music Books, Sunday School Libraries and reward Sunday Singing Books S3 60 | < r dizen. The New Life, Welcome mgs, Heavenly Best, Carols, Heavc-mvard, Gospel Hymn*, l, 2, 3, Gospel Brightest and Pure Gold, Pure Diamonds, The Gem, The ranth, Every Sabbath, Fresh Laurels, Mriody of Praise, Wreath of or any of the Singing Book--, used for Choir, qr Sunday School. SMALL INSTRUMENT DEPARTMENT. Guitars, Banjos,. Accordeons, Guitar Strings, Violins, Flutes, Concertinas, Flageolets, Brass Instruments, Onstamt*, Cornets, Drums, Fifes, Music paper, Tamborines, Violin B * Harmonicas, Metronomes, we, Double Basse 8 ,. Music Desks, Trimmings, Vinlonc-llos, • Drum Trimmings, Music Boxes, Violin Cast’s, Base J3rums, Music Pens, Piano Wire, Guitar Cases, Pitch Pipes, . ,Tlining Forks, Musical Albums, ' Triangles, C aronets, Bones, .Silver Cornets, Snare Drams, Piccolos, Zithers, Rosin, Violin Strings, Music Folios, David’s Harps, Piauo Rests, Organ Stools, Pin-.o Covers l'iano Stools, Goods sent by Express, anywhoro in the South, C. O. I). on receipt of v.-meo Express charges one way, with privilege of examination given, co rtq-icslttk PHILLIPS & CREW, T1 )U Georgia Mus'c House, Atlanta, Ga. B. SCHALL & BKO., Manufacturers of and Dealers in BOOTS, SHOES,- LEATHER, •' ’ FINDINGS, &G, Ml hinds of repair ivorh done and guaranteed’. 71 Cherry Street, Macon, Ga. The people of Houston, Crawford and surrounding coun’ics will find it. to their advautago to give ns a call. Oar trade in thatsectiou is largo and' wo always give satislaelion. -*r ARE YOU GOING TO PAINT ? ' THEN USE NEW YORK ENAMEL PAINT! Ready for. two in-white and over one hundred different colors, made of strictly pure White Lead, Zine and Linseed Oil chemically comtined, warranted much handsomer and cheaper, and lo last TWICE AS LONG as any other Paint. It lias taken the first premium at twenty of the State Fairs of the Union, and is on many thousand of the finest houses iu the country. >■’. TVIor r rg. Tn., .Tan. 15th, 1877. Nov.- Yrr' V 11 :s of your T • u * mwu!c •toy' . .. . :■ - j i-t as you UUprust.tiv. 1, Thrive can bo-no U ;; - i ; 4HI i’>u <:.vpO.>ur^t.6 heat bur -r : iV>r referenda. using it oncc will hu roly do so i.gai . Vou l»;ivc privilugu to liriu niiru-'6 5-iuspu<hlulIy, C HALF ANT & GWAFF. Address, KEW YOi*& fettA'MEL PASNT CO*. 178 Prince Street Card Sent Free. Mew York* FOR Hammocks 1 Croquet, BASE BALLS, BATS, and all seasonable goods for sport, as well as headquarters for Pianos, Organs, SHEET MUSIC, VIOLINS, GUITAR STRINGS, ETC. Artists’ Materials, Wax Flower Materials, STATIONERY, MAGAZINES. ’ Faslii Pifficimis, Call on or aillreSS L. W! SMITH & CO., May 7, l:n MACON, . GEORGIA. GEORGIA, Houston CouXtv: Sheriff’s Sales. •aifflLL Vw be sold before the the court house door, in town of Perry, Houston County, Georgia, within the legal hours o£ sale, on the 1st Tuesday in Juno. 1883, the' following property, to .wit: the Fort Valley and Uawkinsville Rail¬ road to wit, the tho right extending of way of from said Railroad same Perry to Fort Valley in said coun ¬ ty. being a distance of about twelve miles the length of said Road and being 340 yards wide, also rails, on the road bed and all iron ties, stringers, bridges, wafer tanks, pumps and all other fixtures be¬ longing to and appertaining to said Road, also the.depot; in Per¬ ry in said county, also on tho dwell inghouse and out houses on the right of way of said 'Railroad about 6 miles from Perry nbw occupied by R. R. -Hurst, - together right with all improvements on said of way of said Railroad. All ievied on and s.i’d as, the property of tho Fort Valley - and Hawkinsville Railroad to satisfy four Executions in favor of the State or said Fort Valley and Ilawkinsvitle Railroad for taxes and penalties duo by said Railroads to the State for the years 1874. 1875,'1876 and 1877. said Exocn tioni: ' uving 1. -a iv... v bv 'V. L O-Mri-rMiKC lltv * • . the S’ ' best in the world > H i W-MS $ ■ ! i: itassl mm __fgVi Impure Bi-Cnrb Sodn. is of a slightly dirty white odor. It may appear white, brand will show the difference. See that yenr baking Soda is white and pare, asshouKl be all similar substances ^Housekeepers with will who prefer bread made make yeast, it rise better improve and its quality, prevent it from souring, llhureli by adding one-half teaspooufu! of A Co’s Soda or Saler.-itns.-~ Be mire and not use too much. The use of this with sour milk in preference to Bilking Powder, saves twenty times Us cost. . • « See one pound pant;age for valuable information and read carefully, SHOW THIS TO YOU (W. May 7 Dm. GEORG 1A, Crawford County : Mrs. Josephine B. Lowe applies to me for letters of administration on the Estate of John W. Lowe late of said county deceas d. '1 his is therefore to cite all per*, concerned to show cause if any they have, within the time prescrib¬ ed by law, why said application should not be granted. Witness. the Honorable R. D. Smith, Judge of Ordinal y, . May 1st, 1880. V. S. HOLTON, 0. O. Ordinary. Again tlis Scene Changes! Wo cannot smg'fcha Old Songs In tho old place no longer. Ita too Not lmtf largo enoa 2 h for our family, therefore household go-kU and trade,. we shall break camp July 1, - and establish nasv musical head quarters in tho lnmdsoin-j Store «*■=-- - - - sctsbobsbi Lor. Oougr833 & Whitaker Sts. When vre shall linj' tha largest amt finest M.isit-il W.u-eroora in tho entire 8oufi. lijfcu we so, ■« must, to savo heavy v’twe expense au.l 1 .bar of removal* oat cur entire stuck of Pianos and no v pa 'n vl u | t > arrive prior to I uty 1. To do till > ive steeli inaugurate, fort'uwii.h a GRAND Mil flit SALE Coirim-3:ici:ig during May I > and eniing July l v wM-.-T -ims ive shall sell at llau nfactnrav’s tt'lnDilo Hites. Si J b " ria# ; Ii. i .ivorite Pianos. 27 Chickering Pianos 21 Lighte & On. Pianos. ' 'Ik.uu.-':. k Pianos. ’ 'Juliet & D ivis Pianos. Southern Gem Pianos. ." Gu ld, Churc-h & Co. Pianos. •i t Sterling Co. Organs. lOUPeloubet & Co. Organs. HO Mason & Hamlin Organs. All nmv aii<l Jut from Factory. Also 100Second Hand Pianos and Organs.-— Most all of them used only from one to six months a:ul precisely as good a» n av. «SfflSra^SSE3SaSBECTS! Don’t miss this Chance To secure ;i me i ifitrmncmfc -'awful” Oifci.ijirs chea-, 'Write’for Pried Clearing Out Sales and I.ists and be quick about it. 'The sale ends July X, posi¬ tively. Address LUDDF.N & BATES. V/holesilo Sivannih, Ga, Diana & Organ Dealers. PlAMnQS3.VSsi.af fj 8 M U OonQ ite? i"" tNS n Book) 8 act KneeSwctls, Stool, only $88. ^ Wltlustiated Catalo*neSree. WasWn « to »« "'"Chroiuos, •Dl Lovely Bequet. Gold, and Silver :is,.i:rtcd styles, with name, • U)e. Kasauv Card Co., Kas»au, N. Y. 4w WATERS’ P1AS0S AMi ORGANS!! Beat made; Warranted Six Years.— New Pianos. Stool', and Cover, $100, re¬ ward. Now llbislialod Organs, $40 S'.O, 800, $73, upward- Hand Gatatoguo Bei-naln free.— H.-cond Inal I'ucuj'.its »t ' •• ’’ ( lire \:t„