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JEFFERSON BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
NEW MAIL SCHEDULE.
From Jefferson to Athens — William 11. Bird,
ontroctor.
Leave Jefferson, Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at 2 I*. M. Arrive at Athens by
rr.M.
Leave Athens, Monday, Wednesday and
Friday at 7 A. M. Arrive at Jefferson by 12 M.
From Jefferson to Gainesville — J. N. Twitty.
Contractor.
Leave Jefferson. Monday, Wednesday and
Friday at 1 I'. M. Arrive at Gainesville by
i T. M.
Leave Gainesville, Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at 7A. M. Arrive at Jefferson by
11*. M.
From Jefferson to Laicrenceville—William I\
Betts , Contractor.
Leave Jefferson Saturday at 1 I*. M. Ar
rive at. Lawrenccville Monday, by 12 M.
Leave Lawrenccville Friday at 1 I*. M. Ar
rive at Jefferson Saturday by 12 M.
Xrxwri'AL OFFICERS OF JEFFERS OX.
I. Pike, Mayor; J. I*. Williamson, Sr., G.
1 N. Wilson. I*. .J. Hancock, F. M. Hailey. Al
•loniien; T. 11. Nildack, Esq., Clerk & Treasur
er; W. F. llunter. Marshal.
PROFESSIONS.
I'hvsiciaxs... J. J. Doster, N. W. Carithers,
”• Hunt. C R Giles, W 11 Green wade. (Indian
Doctor.)
A tty's at Law... J. 11. Silman, AY. T. Pike,
' A. 11. Mahatl'ey, W. 0. Howard, M. M. Pitman,
!'• F. Hinton, 11. S. Howard.
MERCHANTS.
IVndergrass & Hancock, F. M. Bailey, Stanley
* Pinson.
MECHANICS.
t’.vui'KXTEßS...Joseph P. AVilliamson, Scn’r;
'• 1\ Williamson, dr.; AYarwick AVilson, Ed.
'Glson. Mitchell Few, (col.)
Ha.hxk.ss Maker... John G. Oakes.
Wagox Makers... AVm. Winburn, Monroe
Kv, (col.)
Makers...L. &A. J Gilleland.
Blacksmith... C. T. Story, James Montgomc-
Tixxkr... John H. Chapman.
1 axxers...J. E. it 11. J. Randolph, F S Smith.
Boot and Shoe-Makers. ..N. B. Stark, under
rorest News ollice; Seaborn M. Stark, J AV
Hoore, shops in the “ Billy Thompson” corner
'tore-house; Henry Evans, (col.)
FruxiTURE Makers... Warwick AVilson, A J
Gilleland.
HOTELS.
Baxnor.ru House, by Mrs. Randolph.
Vorth-Easterx Hotel, by John Simpkins.
Public Hoarding House, by Mrs. Elizabeth
"orsham.
Liquors, Sugars, itc...J. L. Bailey.
biusT axd Saw-Mill and Gin... Long &
Randolph.
Saw-Mill axd Gix...F. S. Smith.
COUNTY SCHOOL DIRECTORY.
Martin Institute. —J. AV. Glenn, Principal; S.
Drr, Assistant; Miss M. E. Orr, Assistant;
Ly Alvrtic McCarty, Music.
';at re Ilitl Academy. — A G Strain, Principal.
'•'"litre Academy. —Rev. P. F. Lamar, l’rin.
IforuioHi/ Grore Academy. —R. S. Cheney, Prin
cipal.
Mark Academy.—J. H. McCarty, Principal.
Ili'erft Creek Academy- —Mrs. A. C. P. Ridcn,
* nneipal.
■badeniy Church. —T. J. Mitchell, Principal.
/fee's Milt. —AV. P. Newman. Prin.
Thompson Academy, J. J. Boss, Principal.
J’lain and Ornamental Penmanship—Col. A. L.
‘Aror, Instructor.
j gH n per day at home. Samples
s)t) XO worth $1 free. Suxsox it
* 0.. Portland, Maine. marll
F. P. TALMADGE,
DEALER IN
AMERICAN AND IMPORTED WATCHES,
CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SILVER S' ELATED WARE,
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, GUNS, PISTOLS, CARTRIDGES, &C.
Batches, clocks and jewelry repaired
In a neat and workmanlike manner, and warranted to give entire satistactiou.
Ornamental ntl IMain I.ettfi* llngravins' a Speciality.
LOCATION—CoIIege Avenue, one door from the Bookstore Corner, ATHENS, GA.
April Ist, IS7G ly
I>U tlieii onli I’iilei's, Aih miieiiieiil in Education, Science, Agriculture and Southern Manufactures.
fWossiuiiril & business Cards.
J. A. B. MAHAFFEY. W. S. M’CARTY.
dVTAHAFFEY & McCARTY,
A T T 0 11NEYS AT LAW,
Jefferson, Jackson Cos. Ga.,
Will practice anywhere for money. Prompt at
tention given to all business entrusted to their
care. 1 atronage solicited. OctJO 1 y
DR. C. R. GILES
professional services to the citizens
of-Jefferson and vicinity. Can he found at
the office recently occupied by Col. Mahaffey.
Jan. 22, 1870—tf
B* • OI’I’OICSK, Attorney :t Luv,
• HOMER, HA AKS (Jo., Gu.
Will practice in all the ad mining Counties, and
give prompt attention to all business entrusted to
his care. JB©T Collecting claims a specialty.
June 19th, 1875. ]y
J. J. FLOYD, I j. b. SILMAN.
I Covington, Ga. | Jefferson, Ga,
7LOYD A SIfAIAA,
- ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW.
AV ill practice together in the Superior Courts oi
the counties of Jackson and AValton.
j unci 2—ly
WI. I*IKC, Attorney at Law,
• JEFFERSON, JACKSON CO., GA.
Practices in all the Courts, State and Federal.
Prompt and thorough attention given to all
kinds of legal business in Jackson and adjoining
coun ties. j une 12 , 1875
WILEY C. HOWARD. ROB’T S. HOWARD.
Howard a Howard,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Jefferson, Ga.
Will practice together in all the Courts of Jack
son and adjacent counties, except the Court of
Ordinary of Jackson county. Sept Ist 75
STANLEY & PINSON,
JEFFERSON, GA.,
DEALERS in Dry Goods and Family Groce
ries. New supplies constantly received.
Cheap for Cash. Call and examine their stock.
June 19 ly
Dlt. W. S. AMIYANDEK,
SURGEON DENTIST,
Harmony Grove, Jackson Cos., Ga.
July 10th, 1875. Cm
Medical Notice.
Dr. •¥. O. lirNT having located in Jeffer
son for the purpose of practicing Medicine,
respectfully tenders his services to the citizens of
the town and county in all the different branches
of the profession. After a flattering experience
of nineteen years, he feels justified in saying that
he is prepared to successfully treat any curable
disease incident to our climate. lie is, for the
present, hoarding with Judge John Simpkins, but
will move his family here soon.
Office with Col. J. A. 15. Mahaffey.
fS-sTTleferchce can be seen in the office of T. 11.
Niblack, Esq., C. S. C. octlfl
SPRING AND SUMMER
stock: oif
Millinery and Fancy Goods!
o
IIRXi, T. A. AIAJIS
4 NNOUNCES to the public that she is now re
iiL ceiving a large and varied stock of Ladies’
Bonnets, Hats. Laces. Ribbons. Trimmings, Ac.,
which she is offering at low prices. Call, exam
ine and he convinced. Next door to the Dank of
the University, Athens, Ga. April 15
BURKE’S B()OK-STORE,
ATHENS, GclK.
rF you want School Hooks, Miscellaneous Books,
Bibles and Hymn Books, Pens, Ink and Paper,
Gold Pens, Fine Pocket Knives, Picture Frames,
Blank Books, Hat Racks, Brackets, or anjdhing
kept in a tirst-class Book-store, call on
T. A. BURKE,
marts Bookseller and Stationer.
THE RE AS OK WHY
J. H. HUGGINS
Sells goods cheaper now, is because he
has adopted the
CASH SYSTEM!
The ready cash enables him to buy goods very
low, and consequently he is ottering to the public
every thing in his line, such as
All kinds of Crockery and. Glass-ware , Lamps ,
Chandeliers , Farmers ’ Lanterns , Kerosene
Oil , at wholesale and retail; Family and
Fancy Groceries. Dry Goods , Boots ,
Shoes , Hats , Saddles , Harness
and Leather.
And also a large stock of I.IVIE, both for build
ing and fertilizing purposes, all very low for the
CASH.
When you go to Athens, don’t fonret to call on
J. H. HUGGINS. If you want KEROSENE OIL, at
wholesale or retail, he will supply you at the low
est price. 1 f you want CROCKERY and GLASS
AVARE. there’s the place to get it. If you want
TOBACCO. FLOCIt. BACON. LARD , SU
GAR. COFFEE and MOLASSES, go there and
you will tind it. If you want LIME, for building
or composting with fertilizers, go to
J. 11. HUGGINS’,
No. 7, Broad St., Athens.
BSxT'Remembcr the place. marlS
City Barber Shop.
In the Old Matthews Corner. Up-Stairs , Broad
Street. Athens, Ga.
I') ElI) it HARRIS, Fashionable Barbers. Hair
X Cutting, Hair Dressing, Shaving, Shampoo
ing, etc., done in the latest and most improved
styles. julyl
si 1 a tin Vat home. Agents wanted. Outfit
mT IrZ and terms free. TRUE it CO., Augusta,
Maine. marll
JEFFERSON, JACKSON COUNTY, GA., SATURDAY. JULY 22, 1576.
POLITICAL.
JACKSON DEMOCRACY IN COUNCIL.
In response to the call of Col. W. I. Pike,
Chairman of the Dem. Ex. Committee of the
county of Jackson, a large number of citizens
from all sections of the county convened in
the Court House, at Jefferson, on Saturday,
15th inst.
Col. Pike called the meeting to order and
explained the object in view, namely, the
selection of delegates to the Gubernatorial
State Convention, to meet in Atlanta on the
2d of August next; when, on motion of W.
J. Colquitt, Esq., Capt. Rob't White was call
ed to the Chair, and on motion of Rev. W. F.
Stark, M. Stafford was requested to act as
Secretary.
Business now being in order, Col. Pike
moved that the meeting proceed bv primal
election, by ballot, to vote for the man of then
choice for Governor—the delegates then to
be selected in accordance with the wishes of
the meeting as manifested in said election.
After discussion, participated in by Rev.
AY. F. Stark, Cols. Pike, Silman and others,
the question was called for and carried.
On motion of Mr. Roberts, tellers were ap
pointed by the Chairman, to conduct the elec
tion : Messrs. J. J. McCulloch, J. S. Hunter
and W. A. Worsham being selected for that
purpose.
Nomination of candidates being called for,
Capt.T. C. Williams put in nomination the
name of Gen. A. IT. Colquitt, for Governor.
After sufficient time had elapsed for all to
vote—and after “proclamation” made to all
those within hearing to come up and cast
their ballots, the polls closed, the votes were
counted, and the result announced as follows :
Colquitt, - - - - 95
Johnson, .... 8
Hardeman, - -3
James, ----3
Moved by Col. Pike, that the meeting now
elect four delegates by acclamation. Adopt
ed. The following gentlemen were accord
ingly nominated and elected, separately—
each assenting to serve as lie was nominat
ed :
Hugh Hancock, Esq., Col. J. B. Silman,
Capt. D. A. Camp and Hon. J. M. Potts.
Moved and adopted, that the delegates be
authorized to select their own alternates,
should any necessity arise therefor.
W. C. Howard, Esq., then made some sug
gestive remarks as to a more perfect organi
zation of the Democratic party of the county.
Prof. Glenn also suggested that this would be
quite an opportune time for the Democrats
of the county to give some expression of their
sentiments and feelings as to the St. Louis
Convention and the nominations there made.
Col. Pike here took the floor, and after
some remarks explanatory of the “ situation”
as regarded the party organization of the
county, moved that the Chair appoint a com
mittee composed of one from each Militia
District, to name suitable persons as Wee-
Presidents of the County Executive Commit
tee ; each of whom, by virtue of their office,
will be chairman of their respective District
Committees; and that the committee ap
pointed by the chair as aforesaid, be author
ized to present suitable resolutions ratifying
the Democratic nominations at St. Louis, the
Platform adopted, &c.
This motion was adopted, whereupon the
Chair proceeded to appoint the committee, as
follows:
Town District —W. C. Howard, Esq.
House’s Dist. —James GufFm.
Harrisburg —Hon. J. M. Potts.
Newtown —A. Sailors.
Chandler’s —Capt. A. C. Thompson.
Clarkesborongh —R. 11. Boon.
Harmony Grove —Jasper N. Wood.
Cut Ojf —Adolphus Durham.
Cunningham’s —ll. C. Appleby.
Randolph's —Col. AV. I. Pike, (proxy.)
Miller's —Rev. AV. F. Stark.
Santa Fee —Rob’t Espy.
The committee then retired for consulta
tion, pending which, on motion of Capt. T.
C. AVilliams, the meeting adjourned to assem
ble again at the call of Sheriff Hunter.
At the call of 11 is Honor, the high Sheriff,
after a recess of some twenty or thirty min
utes, the meeting again convened and was
called to order by the Chairman, when the
committee above named, through their chair
man, AV. C. Howard, Esq., submitted the
names of the following gentlemen as Vice-
Presidents of the County Executive Commit
tee :
Miller s District —G. E. Deadwyler.
Cunningham's district —J. F. Harrison.
Newtown district —AAA AV. Jackson.
House's district —L. Y. Bradberry.
Wilson's district —D. L. Hancock.
Santa Fee district —S. G. Arnold.
Harmony Grove dis. —AV. B. J. Hardeman.
Jack Randolph dist.— J. 11. Rhinehardt.
Jefferson district —W. C. Howard.
Harrisburg district —AV. J. Colquitt.
Chandler s district —A. C. Thompson.
Clarkesboro’ district —R. H. Boon.
The following resolutions were also, at the
same time, submitted through Mr. Howard,
chairman of committee:
Resolved, By the Democracy of Jackson
county, in Convention assembled, that in the
election of the men nominated at St. Louis,
on the platform adopted, we recognize the
only hope of this country for political reform
and a return to the practice of political eeon-
omy in the administration and perpetuation
of the admirable system of Government be
queathed to us by the statesmen and heroes
of 177 G, and we hereby pledge our most hearty
support to Hon. Samuel J. Tilden for Presi
dent. and Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks for
\ ice-PresklenY., believing that if elected their
energies and influence will be exerted suc
cessfully to inaugurate and perfect that grand
system of Government reform demanded by
all true patriots throughout the land, and
which is so ably set fortli in the platform
adopted at St. Louis.
Resolved. That while the Democracy of
Jackson recognize the ability and patriotism
and appreciate the services rendered the conn
try by lion. 11. V. Johnson and Cot. Thomas
Hardeman, and also the sterling integrity,
financial iff and usefulness of Hon, J. 11.
James, still, it is the generally expressed de
sire of the people of this county that Gen. A.
H- Colquitt should he placed at the head of
onr State Government in the approaching
election, and believing as we do that lie is
eminently suited to the high trust and grave
responsibility of the Governor’s office by rea
son of his ability, probity of character, his
familiarity with the condition and wants of
the people in all sections of our State, and
his earnest labors in behalf of the agricultural
interests of the people, his Roman firmness
and undaunted courage, we hereby declare
this our illustrious fellow-citizen, to ho onr
choice for Governor, and instruct our dele
gates this day selected to represent us in the
Convention to meet August 2d, to nominate
a candidate for Governor, to support General
Colquitt in the Convention so long as there
is a reasonable hope for his nomination.
On motion, the report of the committee
was adopted unanimously. At this point,
Col. J. B. Silman was loudly called for. The
Col. in returning thanks for the compliment
paid him and in apologizing for his inability,
from several causes, to make a speech, on the
occasion, gave the meeting the benefit of
some pointed and forcible reflections. Held
up to view, in vivid colors, the various in
dictments now pending against the Republi
can party, and urged upon all to do their
whole duty at the ballot-box, in wresting
from these vile corruptionists the “reins” of
the Federal government. Col. S. closed his
cogent and well-directed remarks amid the
enthusiastic apjilause of his hearers, when
AY. C. Howard, Esq., was called for. The
Judge arose and stated that, though no poli-
tician, he felt bound to take up the “cudgel”
in defence of “.truth and right” before the
people, whenever called upon. ’Squire How
ard gave the meeting a short but most sensi
ble and timely “ talk” ; referring especially
to those who supinely fold their arms and
quietly say they do not feel disposed to
take any interest in the politics of the day.
He admonished all to goto work—to rally to
the old Democratic banner—and send up
such a “tidal wave” from Georgia next fall,
as would make her influence felt all over the
land, and entitle her indeed and in truth to
the proud distinction and appellation of the
“Empire State !” Mr. 11. took his seat
cheered and applauded by all present.
It was then moved and adopted, that the
proceedings of the meeting be published in
the county paper, and that the papers in
adjoining and neighboring counties be most
respectfully requested to copy.
On a motion to adjourn, the Chairman,
Capt. A\ r hite, begged the indulgence of the
meeting for a few minutes. He then, in a
happy, felicitous style, thanked his friends
for the honor conferred at their hands ; coun
selled a thorough organization of the party
in Jackson county ; reminded all present of
the interest and harmony prevailing, as man
ifested by the large meeting to-day, and dos
ed by urging the Executive Committee to
spare no means in bringing back to its pris
tine power and usefulness the “ Harmonious
Democracy of Jackson county.”
Adjourned. Rob't AViiite, Cli’m.
M. Stafford, Sec'}'.
For the Forest News.
A Song for the Members of the General As
sembly.
There is not in the wide world, a city so sweet,
As the city of Atlanta, where law-makers meet;
Oh, the last rays of feeling and life must depart.
Ere the days 1 have spent here shall fade from
my heart.
Yet, it is not that Owens serves finest of snacks,
Good ven'son, fresh oysters, and fat canvas-backs;
It is not the sweet nectar he gives us to swill;
Oh, no, it is something more exquisite still.
’Tis that Capitol rising in grandeur on high,
Where greenbacks by thousands bcwitchingly lie.
Gives a charm to the scene where we figure away.
To the sweetest of tunes, sirs—seven dollars a day.
Oh, this spot was so sacred our fathers loved it.
And they writ down enactments 'gainst serving
a tcrif.
So that Sheriffs, and other base limbs of the law.
Must not tap here our shoulders nor give us their
jaw.
Sweet city of Atlanta, how calm coidd I rest,
In the midst of thy mists, near the great public
chest,
AYhcre the cares which we feel in this hard world
are lost,
While we drink and carouse, sirs, at other men's
costs.
Then push round the bottle ? yc lovers of fun.
Never heed here that spectre of ill called a dun ;
Should he ask his “ small balance,” we’ll hid him
to wait
Till we've got all the balance of funds from the
State. B. L. A.
Gov. Vance made a speech, two hours and
a half long, in Raleigh, on the l ltli. An im
mense crowd listened to the address.
For th e Forest News.
POLLY TICKS INTERVIEWED.
Mr. Editor :—A'our correspondent had the
fortune lately, while perambulating over the
county, to meet that far-famed and highly re
nowned character, Polly Tic ks. Entertain
ing a profound regard for the sagacity, the
forecast and the eminently fascinating man
•J O
ncr of the venerable person into whose au
gust presence he had fallen, the correspond
ent proceeded to interview that celebrated in
dividual thusly:
Correspondent—“ AVill you please tell us
how you think the political campaign, which
has just opened upon ns, will terminate in its
effects upon the c dull fry ? ITow will parties
stand afterwards? AA’hich will win? AYill
times be any better ? Or will they be worse
after the election ?”
Polly—“ AYorse ; incomparably worse, if
the present incumbents of office or their party
should be continued in power. A'enality, vice,
corruption in a hundred forms lias crept into
high places, and now stalks abroad with such
unblushing boldness that it ceases to appear
hideous. So well marshalled—so thoroughly
disciplined arc its forced, that its abuses and
outraged, and its cruel oppressions are fast
becoming intolerable. Nothing can prevent
a dire catastrophe, unless it be an emphatic
rebuke at the ballot-box. To avert such
threatened calamity and secure such rebuke,
is no child's play. To successfully combat
so vast a corps of well-trained forces as 80,-
000 office-holders and their 210.000 more ad
herents, banded together by the cohesive pow
er of public plunder, and posted at every im
portant point in the country, from the Lakes
to the Gulf and from Ocean to Ocean —to de
feat an adversary possessing such advantages
would, but for that finer sense of right which
ever and anon assorts itself in every mind,
require a strategy superior to any ever yet
displayed in the history of the past. Still,
there is reason to hope. Even in the darkest
hour,
“ Hope springs eternal in the human breast.”
I have not lost confidence in the intelli
gence and patriotism of the “American peo
ple.” A sense of propriety—a returning
sense—will yet arouse them from lethargy,
and make them hurl from place the authors
of misfortune, and disappoint the expecta
tions of those who have already numbered the
days of free institutions in this country. I
am sanguine of the ultimate triumph of Dem
ocratic principles.”
Correspondent—“Do you think the Demo
cratic party exempt from these vices?”
Folly—“ Unfortunately, no. It is not, like
Cresar's wife, above suspicion. But the evils
under which the country writhes have attain
ed their present magnitude by concerted ac
tion—by organized villainy. And if the Dem
ocratic party were even as bad as their op.
ponents, the country would be relieved by
placing the power in its hands, and could
breat he freer while it, were disciplining to the
point to which the Republicans have been
sixteen years in arriving.”
Correspondent—“ AY ljat do you think of
State and county matters ?”
Folly—“I think much greater prominence
is given them than they now deserve. The
Legislature is now become practically almost
a useless institution. At a heavy expense to
the State, great waste of time and money by
candidates and their friends, and the most
flagrant evils to the country, it meets once a
year, and positively no good is accomplished
except a season of healthful recreation and
pleasant intercourse is afforded to members.
The greatest service that; could be rendered
to the people of the State by the Attorney
General, would be by his filing an Informa
tion calling upon the Legislature to show
cause at the next term of the Supreme Court,
at the State Capitol, why it should not be
abated as a public nuisance. Such a proceed
ing might —probably would —provoke strenu
ous opposition from men of first standing in
the country. But the times imperatively de
mand it. The body is regarded in an im
portant light by many of the best citizens.
And such men as Judge White, Capt. Ben
nett, Capt,. Williams, Ben Silrnan, Bose Duke,
Jim McLcster, Maj. Hudson, Dr. Sanders,
Mac Potts and Mr. Bradbcrry being mention
ed in connection with the place, shows that
it is considered a suitable place for the very
best. These men all possess brass sufficient
to do good service wherever forensic ability
is valuable, and they arc not without that
other commodity, brains; sometimes called
into requisition in legislation. But it is to
be feared that they will mistake the dictates
of patriotism if they yield to the solicitude
manifested and become candidates. The Le
gislature can— will —do no good. It is sug
gested that these gentlemen would act much
more patriotically if they would turn their at
tention in another direction. The country
has lately suffered —is now suffering from the
disastrous effects of severe freshets. Desola
tion and ruin are all that is left in places.—
Crops, soil, fences and bridges are all gone.
Starvation threatens many places. A remedy
is loudly called for. The Legislature can
not administer one. The Grangers possess
the only known means of relief. It is sug
gested that these gentlemen unite with the
s TERMS, $2.00 PER ANNUM.
/ SI.OO FOR SIX MONTHS.
Grangers, assemble in Grand Council and
repeal the freshet."
lour correspondent then had Jo separate
from his distinguished friemLon necou nt of
the press of persons who gathered around.
If T again have an opportunity to hear his
views, you shall be duly posted. .
Occasion a r,
Col. Hardeman Retires.
Editors Mvcon Ttdegraph Messenger: —-
It is evident from the returns of primary
meetings in different counties that I am not
the choice of a majority of the citizens of
Georgia (or Executive honors. Recognizing
this faet, though other counties yet to act
would add to my list of supporters, it would
not change tlie result. It would therefore be
folly in me to continue longer in the canvass,
thereby injuring 1113- friends and creating, un
necessarily, further division in the Demo
cratic party. Believing, as I do, that the
will of the majority should govern, I cannot
consent to remain longer in an attitude of
seeming opposition to that will, reiving upon
a contingency that might happen under the
operation of the two-thirds rule, to thwart it,
and thereby place in position someone who
is not the choice of the people. I cannot be
a part}’ to any such arrangement, for it is
against my sense of justice and of right, and
I therefore retire from the canvass, bowing
submissively to the verdict of the people. In
so doing 1 would not intimate to those friends,
who have been selected in my interest, how
the} 7 should act in the premises, for I am well
aware that their intelligence and patriotism
will guide them in that line of conduct which
will result in good to the party and benefit to
the people. In retiring, allow me to say to
those counties who have honored me as their
choice, I mean all that language will convey
when I say I heartily thank you for your gen
erous confidence. To the press I return my
grateful acknowledgments ; to some for their
disinterested support, toothers for the manly,
courteous and kind opposition they have given
me. True, a very small number have by their
personal allusions and unkind insinuations
in jured me, but in so doing they have not ele
vated the character of their journals or grown
in the esteem of a fair minded public. To
those Jr tends, who for months gave me en
couraging assurances of confidence and sup
port, then abandoned me and joined my op
ponents, I will only say I freely forgive you,
knowing as I do that human nature cannot
withstand the blandishments of position and
the allurements of office. To the Democratic
party I would speak 011 c word. Let not en
vies or jealousies enter your ranks and divide
your forces. The contest we arc about to
enter will require united efforts to ensure a
victory. In the past I have labored zealous
ly for harmony in our ranks, knowing it was
essential to success. For that harmony I
would sacrifice personal ambition to-day—
preferring party success to personal eleva
tion, at the expense of that party. I shall,
therefore, not cease my efforts in that direc
tion in the future, but, as a private in the
ranks, will still be found ever willing to strike
“with might and main'’ for Democratic unity
and victory. Respectfully,
Tubs. Hardeman, Ju.
Macon, Ga., July 13th, 187 G.
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NUMBER 7.