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Co«*ni She Weekly Republican. HANCOCK, GRAHAM A REILLY PSOl’SIITOItf • C. W. HANCOCK, EDITOR■ AMERICUS. GEORGIA: Friday Homing. October 21,1870. . FOB CONGRESS—2o DiwTimct, HON. NELSON TIFT, OF DOUGHERTY. OaT - The member of tlx© State Demo cratic Executive Committee are request ed to meet at Atlanta on Saturday, the 22d day of October, at 10 o’clock a. m. They will be informed at the office of Col. Alston of the place of meeting. CnirroKr* Axdsrsos, Chairman, Democratic papers please copy. Wliat is Being Done 1 Wo very much fear the Democratic par ty is going to be found asleep on the day of clectioh. There is too little being man ifested— too little workfbeing done.— While the Radicals are busily organizing r.nd getting their forces in trim, wo aro setting supinely by looking on. We ven ture the assertion that those gentlemen who were appointed, by the meeting, held in this city, in September, to select two others, in their respective district, all of whom were to constitute an Execnlive, have not thonght of their appointment twice since it was made, much less of se lecting two others to act with them. Now can wc expect success while in the bonds of such lethargy. Can such indifference compete with the nctivity of the Radi- cals. Surely not. This is no trifling, idle, matter. It is u thing that interests all, and work should be commenced. It is no easy task bo- fore ns, and if the Radicals aro defeated it must bo accomplished by hard blows and earnest, continued work. So let up and be doing, and let every man pat bis shoulder to the wheel. Don’t expect your neighbor to lead ofT, commence yourself: low, the one now reading this article, as wo are speaking directly to you. 1860—1870. Time works wonders, and it is not al ways well that the past should be brought up to tho present, for, by this very awk ward inconsistencies often appear. But, were wo to state that tho Demo cratic party in now contending, among other things, for just what the Republi can party incorporated in their platform in*tbe Presidential contest of 1860, there are some who would inclino to discredit the statement But that wo may show what a change has come o’er the spirit of tlicir .dreams, since that date, we print the resolution, as wo find it in tho De troit Free Press: Resolved, That tho maintenance invio late of the rights of the States, and espe cially the right of each State to control t— .1 its own domestic institutions, to that balance of power on which the perfection and holnnco of political fabric depend; and we dononnee the lawless In vasion by armed force of any State or Ter ritory, no matter under what pretext, as the gravest of crimes. Now compare the strong doctrine of States’rights taught by this resolution with tho action of the Congress, and tho vote of the Republican party sustaining nation, on tho subject of Reconstruction and a scoro of other things that might bo mentioned. To say tho least of it there issomo littio inconsistency. The plat form of 1860 would not answer for 1870. Ten years have wrought a vast change. In the various Radical Conven tions throughout the State the Tumble bugs are being slighted—thrown off.— This is not right, for when tho Radical party in Georgia wanted white material, tlrcy left thoir homes (?)intho East and came hither to teach tho darkies the in fallibility of Radicalism, and the necessi ty of hating their best friends—the South ern whites. Alas ! tumble-bogs, we fear your [sulxstanco has departed and you have fallen into deep rats only to be ernshad! Dentli of General It E. Lw. Tho noblest Roman Ol them all, has fallen. TUe beloved R. E. Leg, tho sol dier, the patriot, and the Christian, is no more. The brightest and purea* spirit of this ago, has left the world and been gathered to his fathers. To-day a nation, mourn* the loss of its brightest chieftain. For more than thirty years General Robert II Leb was actively engaged as a soldier in tho servico of his country, always serving with honor to himself and credit to the land of his birth. Ho was graduate of the Military Academy of the United States at West Point- At the head of his class ho left that Institution in tho year 1829; from that day forward he has taken an active and honorable part in all the military affairs of his country—serving with distinguished gal lantry through tho Mexican war, where ho was repeatedly promoted for gallant and meritorious conduct, and complimcn- cd for his genius and daring. In 1832, he was married to Miss Custis, a grand daughter of Mrs. Martha Washington, who was the wife of the Father of his country. At the commencement of our late Gen. Lee, (then Col. in the United States Army) was stationed with his regiment the frontiers cf Texas. Under a strong sense of duty to his native State, ho re signed liis commission in the United States Army, and tendered his sword to Virginia. She gladly accepted it and honored him with tho rank of Major General, and assigned him to tho com mand of nil the forces in Virginia in April 1861. His record as a General and a patriot throughout tho entire war presents unbroken chain of honor, patriotism, goodness and greatness of mind and soul, seldom equalled, never excelled. Pare, incormptable, exalted and glorious, his name. In all the relations of life, father, husband, friend, tho same great and noble traits of character are portray ed. At the dose of tho war with a hero' chaplet upon his modest brow he laied down his sword and accepted calmly the situation.” He was soon called to pre side over the Washington College at Lexington Virginia as its President, he accepted the coll, and in doing so he said, ho “recognized it to be the duty of all men to do all they could to restore the country to peace and prosperity, and that the young should be educated to re spect “Law and Authority.” Ho carried with him to bis new duties all his great worth, and ia no position has his glorious and exalted merit shone out with more conspicuous brilliancy than it has on the education of the young. From August 1865 to tho 11th of October, 1870, he has been the towering genius of this Institution, giving to it a success and a name with all it* advantages it had never before at tained. But hero we aro brought to a solemn pause. Our blood chills. Our eyes are filled to overflowing with tears of deep anguish. Our brain reels, and our hand almost refuses to perforate its office. The whole heart is sick—it is hard to realize it. Yet it is true. We will endeavor to pen tho poinfal tribute, though it is done even in letters of our dearest blood. Lee is dead ! Yes, our beloved General Lee is dead ! At half-past Nine o’clock, r. u. on tho 11th day of October, 1870, at Lex ington Virginia, in the Gitli year of his age, the immortal soul of Gen. It. E. Lee took its flight from earth to Heaven, to sit down in counsel with Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and to meet the thousands of his veteran followers and comrades in onus, who have preceded him there. Thongh he is dead, yet he still lives. He lives in the hearts of liis bereaved countrymen. His noble spirit hovers over ns. We loved him life. Wc will honor him in his death. We will revere and cherish his memory, and try to omulato his exalted virtues. Now take thy rest noble warrior—thy warfare is o’er. Thou hast fought the good fight, thou art more than conquer or. Thy fame is eternal—may thy rest be infinite. Shall We held an Election In November} There is more in tbk question than is comprehended nt^gWce. - Considering the future in connection with the past, an- tieipati n g th^ designs and intentions of the party in. power, and recognizing the in famous dntrageousneas of the provisions of the election bill, we at once' sec a grave question is presented for answer. Wc must, in looking at this subject, not lose sight of tho important fact that tho first desire of those in power has been and still is to prolong their term of office. This is their prime object, and may it not have been the solo cause of the enact ment of the recent law. If they had been assured of their re-election would the law have been passed ? tfe think not. Then what was their object ? Why should they have sought to have overridden the Con stitution and adopted the military plan of three days election, had they hot had an important object in view ? There are lawyers among them who know the law stand the Jest of the Courts, and had they not desired to prolong their own term of office surely such a useless folly would not have been engaged in. Then it becomes a serious question for the Democratic party to determine wheth- an election shall be held in No vember. If wo hold an election then we hove this advantage: wc can bring the law to the test of tho Courts. But if do not hold an election, then can we this 1 Wo might, but where would bo the benefit of it ? If no election is held November, and the new election laws, upon a cose made, should be dec constitutional and void, what could be done t The Governor would refuso to order an election, the Legislature would do the same, and the present incumbents would hold over. May it not be that that is their object. But, on the other hand, suppose should hold au election iu November, those elected could soon make the ques tion and bring about (a decision, and if the new law was held good our loss would be nothing, for we could participate in the December eleetion. The more this question is examined the more serious it becomes and the more magnitude it takes We hope the Executive Committee, which is to meet on the 22d, will thor oughly examine into this question and lay out a line covering the surest and safest plan. If there is no nso in having election iu November, why do not have it, but let us be sure we are safe in the risk. We have wily fellows to deal uith and wo must bo cautious. I0- Aro the colored Radicals of Sum ter going to vote for Whitely when he ia proposing to sell them out. He says if the white people will vote for him, he will mako the colored Radicals vote for nil Democratic connty officers. If he is willing to sell yon out in one thing, will he not in another/ Yon had best look into this a Utile* We understand Whitelylhas found liis three WHITE men to manage the ne groes in this county. One is an Irish* man—one ia called a Doctor—and the oth er is—well, an official. If they can man ege the darkies tho Lord pity them. t&u In one of the recent fights a Prus sian Jager found a moment to pluck rose: and after coming with liis regi ment ont of tho toil and peril of the day, he sent the flower to tho Central Com mittee in Berlin, asking that it might be given that lady who had done most to help the wonnded. The rose and the let ter have been received, and very elegant ly framed for preservation by Qneen Augusta. 19* The Democratic (?) Solicitor Gen eral of a neighboring circuit says he can’t vote for Tift, but can for Whitely. The Governor has probably lain an embargo on tho gentleman’s right to vote as he pleases. A little offiee is a wonderons thing! L. The negroes appear to be leaving North Carolina in large numbers. Tho Wilson Plaindealer says some eight hun dred negroes from that State hava ap plied for passage to Liberia, in an expe dition to be sent out by the American Colonization Society on the 1st of No vember next It is reported that a ne gro recently returned to South Carolina and expressed himself greatly dissatisfied with Liberia, but tho great body of the negroes who go to that country appear to ike it. We understand the Governor is going to appoint none but' high-toned, honorable gentlemen, election managers in this section—better managers titan we have had for years. A Radical told this, so we^U withhold our thanks tilTwe sco how much truth it contains. More Ssrrwaw. — The Greensboro Herald learns that fivo Minnesto fanners arrived in Morgan last week, and have settled down on farms near Madison, and will go into business of sheep-raising and wool-growing. Mr. Cox, near Rutledge, lias also sold his plapo to a Northern set tler. We hopo this work of dividing and settling np the lands will go on until Georgia shall teem with small, produc tive and beautiful ] farms, and school houses and eliurch houses be multiplied, jr:—. "4*—rit—• An Irishman, writing a sketch of his life, aaya that he early ran away from his father, because ho discovered he was his uncle. If you wish to purohase a good baggy* wagon, -or anything in that line, remember that Sirrine k Son liar©- the bent, manufactured by themselves, ami each portion ol tlio work thoroughly tent ed bafoM.it i» pot together, and that their in ..hove bean reduced, flee «hw- Electuixs Next Month,—In Novem ber there will bo elections in fifteen States, namely: November 7 (being the first Monday of the month)—Arkansas and Louisiana. November 8th (being the first Tues day after the first Monday)—Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Mas sachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mis souri, Nevada, New York, New Jersey, Wisconsin. PimjfisxpniA.— The Enxcnox Somo of the beauties of Radicalism are brought brilliantly and prominently to vies by the manner in which tho recent election in Philadelphia was controlled and the returns counted. The judges of the election, in the first place, would not, allow even a Democratic;clerk to assist them, and the President of the body pur posely read the ward returns so rapidly that they could not be transcribed by the derks with anything like accuracy, and when several protests were made, the gentle Radical simply “smiled pityingly” tho person making them. To crown A Monument to Lee. The Atlanta Constitution says that dty is a veiy appropriate place for a mono ment to the memory of Gen. Robert E. Lee. ” e see no use iu erecting a monument there to tho memory of the great Cap tain. Lot but a single one be erected and let that be in Virginia—the entire South, and the lovers of tho brave and true rywliere, joining in the good work. Again, would it not bo more becoming and proper to erect, instead of a monu ment, a magnificent Hall at Lexingtou. Vo., to be usod by Washington College and to l»o known ns tho Lee Hall. In this building could bo collected historical and other relics and souvenirs of tho Lost Cause, as well os documents and other thiugs immediately connected with tho life and acts of the illustrious Chief tain. A magnificent building in which should be collected tho thousands of hal lowed lelics of our cause that aro now lying hid and wasting throughout the South would, indeed, be a monument listing and honorable to the mem ory of our hero, and the cause that ho so nobly and heroically defended than all tho shafts of brass rr marble in Christen dom. Suppose, for instance, such a Hall should be erected at a good cost, and in it should l>e collected the tattered and bloody battle flags of Confederate Regi ments, that waved high in triumph over hard contested fields ; the swords of the braves who fell in defense of the right; tho official reports and records of bat tles and the war ; the bloody uniforms of dead heroes, and a thousand other things testifying of and proclaiming the heroism and love of right of our people, as well any and all otlxer mementoes of the brave Lee. Would not such a Hall, indeed, be Mecca to which the down-trodden and oppressed ol every clime could journey and there learn of the acts and deeds o! the knightliest of all the knightly ones and those who followed liis lead. To us it seems tliat such would be an offering acceptable to his memory. This certainly would be more prefera ble, more valuable and more expressive, than sculptured stone or monumental shaft, though its top should pierce the clouds of heaven. And more, such a building would surely preserve the true records of our cause and contest, and en able tho.*’) who are to come after ns to do our undertaking full justice. But oould a building suitable bo erect ed ? With the greatest case. Who is there go poor in all the South who would not contribute their mite ? How many men, women and children ate there who would not give one dollar ? Are there not two, three, four millions? -Tho ne cessary funds is not a question. Get the undertaking' undertaken and placed in proper hands and the building will be erected. Who will start it ? What town, dty, conn y or State? Let us see. Will not the ladies of Americus more in the matter ? Georgia gave Lee troops, will sho not givo his memory tribute? Tho above idea was suggested to us by a paragraph first appearing inihi Macon Telegraph <9 Messenger, therefore', whatever of credit there is In It belongs to that journal. Senatorial District Courts. Our State Constitution nndfer the fourth section of its fifth Article provides in these words for a minor Court for each Senatorial District of Georgia; to wit: - Until the General Assembly shall other wise direct, tkcTe>hall bo a District Judge and a District Attorney for each Senato rial District in this State. _ The District Jndge shall have jurisdic tion to bear and determine all offences not punishable with death or imprison ment in the Penitentiary; and it shall be the duty of tho District Attorney to rep resent the State in all cases before the Distriot Jndge. The District Judge shall sit at stated times, not lees than onoe in each month, in each county ia bis District, fori** trial of offences, and at such otlxer til as the General Assembly may direct. Offences shall bo tried before tho Dis trict Judge on a written accusation founded on affidavit; said accusation shall plainly set forth the oflfenoe charged, and snail contain tho namo er, and be signed by the There shall be no jury I District Jadgo except wl by the accused, in which shall consist of seven. Such civil jurisdiction may bo confer- <1 on the District Judges as the General Assembly may direct The District Judges and Attorneys ehall hold their offices for a period of four years, and sliall receive for their services such stated compensation, in thoir re spective Districts, aa may bo provided by law, but in no event shall their compen sation bo ia auywise dependent on fines, forfeitures, or costs. * The good judgment of the Legislate.; has hitherto neglected the organization of that part of our judicial sjfetcm provi ded by this section, and only recently has a Bill originated in the Senate and called the attention of our Legislators and of the people bo the utility and desirableness of, and public necessity for, these minor tribunals. In fact, perhaps it may truth fully be stated that the wants of our citizens and the inadequacy of our courts, as proven by the fair practical test given the last two years, suggested and re vived this remedy which had been lying dormant in tho Constitution. Our Superior Courts have become un der the now regime so plethoric with causes that their utmost efforts have fail ed to give in hundreds of instances any, much less speedy and impartial, justice to litigants. Thus iuju dice has been toler ated, fraud lias been countenanced, and crime gone unpunished,—nay more, too often unnoticed. The abrogation of the Connty Courts transferred their dockets to the Superior Courts, and the abolition of the Inferior Courts further increased tho weight and multiplicity of business demanded of the same higher tribunals. Tims each Superior Court and its Grand Jurors are burdened with all causes and matters arising in each county, outside of the Courts of Ordinary and of the Jus tices of tho Pcaco. The mere statement of tho situation is enough to convince any attentive reasoner that relief for the pco- pel iu the bearing and determining of their matters of difference was uot ouly needed but was imperatively demanded of the General Assembly. The organi zation of these District Courts meets the issue and affords tho remedy. It seems to bo the theory of the Con stitution to clevato our Superior Courts the nature of their causes, aud reliev ing them at ouce of all miuor civil litiga tions aud lesser criminal matters, to estab lish the Superior Courts of our State as the free and unembarrassed tribunals for the adjudication of heavy Common Law and Chancery suits ana for the trial of the highest grade of penal offences; and in providing for this, it was tho first thought of the projectors of our Judi ciary to arrange that theso Courts should be, in the good judgment of the Legislature, left with such time and op portunity for the disposal of these grave and serious causes as their solemnity and importance unquestionably demand. The administration of justice is a grave and solemn duty, requiring all the dignified consideration of judges and juries and does not admit of hurry, bustle, impatience, and anything of haste and slight. As the law is administered, so will it be regarded; and if it ba dishonored in its administra tion before the people by slight consid eration, it is vain to expect them to honor it in their lives and transactions. So we welcome, in common with every good citizen and all members of the bar, PaUished by request. Address oi Pit. Dtsenbergec before the Israelites of America* oa the Eve of Atonement. Worthy Friends: The days intervening between Bosh Hashono nod Join Kippo rim are days that we, as Israelites, should devote to a rigorous repentance of our past life, so as to be prepared to stand be fore the bar of God with a pare heart and a clear conscience. On this tho 10th day of the 7th mouth forgiveness is vouchsafed to ata who come before the Lord with truly a repentant heart and with a firm determination to amend for their evil days. My friends, it is not said that we should come to hear tho sweet strains pealing forth from an organ, or to sit here with pallid lips which are mov ing bnt with au empty recital of which the hearts knows nothing. Now friends, it is the heart that mnst be touched, the mind should be awakened, oar conscience should be aroused, wo should convey to our minds the bickerings and the hate which rule ns ia onr common life; they axe the inheritance of all that is perish able. Dear friends, are we not liable to be called away from this realm of mortal ity—that we may suddenly appear before Him who gave us life, who endowed us with spirit of His spirit. According to the sublime conceptions of Judaism, religion and morality alone givo us its true worth, and the whole aim aud scope of its system is to elevate and sanctify man. According to our theory lie approaches God 1 heart is ever open to on the person making tuem. io crown the whole affair, a crowd of demoniac and drunken upholders of the “best, govern ment” that Mr. Grant’s grand-mother over saw, burst into the toomu and the whole affair broke op in a regular knock- down-aad drag-out melee, in which - one nan. was shot, and several others braised an extent that “know* no healing.”— —„ because lying and cheating, — roguery, and ruffianism, aided by negro . votes, are soooesB'-' tSf" We understand 'Whiteley is willing to throw his influence in favor of Demo cratic candidates for County officer*, if the whites will vote for him for Congress. It is said Calhoun connty has accepted bi3 offer. The Radical majority in Iowa is re- dneed to the vicinity of 80,000. In 1868, the Radical majority, was 46,859; in 186H (election forjudge of the Supreme Coart,) it was 40,803. ^^Prescriptions carefully compound ed day and night aft Da. Eldbidge’h Popular Drag Store. the coming of an enactment which will forward these good results. Americas 19th Oct. 1.0. OFG.T. meeting of tile Grand Lodge at Hopkinsville—Delegates in At tendance—Hospitality of the Citizens- [Correspondence of the Courier-Journal] Hopkinsville, El, October 11. The Grand Lodge of Good Templars opened its seventh annual session here this morning. About two hundred dele- presented their credentials. A 0 _ number will arrive to-day. It is expected that the session will l>e atten ded by about four hundred delegates. The assembling of such a largo num ber of strangers from all parts of the State is quite an event in the history of this pleasant little city. The usual accommo dations for the entertainment of visitors aro more than overcrowded. They are inadequate to the requirements of hall the number. In this dilemma the citi zens have shown that hospitality for which Kentucky is celebrated. Tho houses of private citizens are thrown open, and every on© receives- oordiaUy all that he has room for. Oi course this a considerable harden npon the citi- ns of Hopkinsville, but one wonld think, from the reception which the visi tors meet, that the people were welcom ing old friends, and that the obligation was on the entertainers instead of on the entertained- The Good Templars of Kentucky will carry away with them a lively remembrance of their pleasant visit here ; and other localitiesthat may have, hereafter, the honor of witnessing future sessions of the Grand Lodge in their midst, will find it impossible to outdo this place, away off on the verge of the State, in cordial and unpretentious hos pitality. The morning session was occupied id examining the credentials of delegates, who trill be admitted to the Grand Lodge degree this afternoon. The regular bosi- n/m of the session will then be entered into, of which I shall give yon due reports though tltearrangement of tho mails ren ders it very inconvenient to get letters through im good season. There is considerable discussion the G. W. 0 T. ship, bnt it is almost cer tain that the present office* will.be re elected. His fitness for the post, and his previous sacrifices for tho order, it is generally conceded entitle (him,. more than say other candidate, to the position for tte ensuing term. The question of continuing the publi- - - * * 1 also the Fathefr win receive His children, even though they i in the remotest parti of the globe. T Him do we.open our souls, unto Him do we pour forth onr innermost feelings, cer tain of His mercy and goodness. Unto Him do wo confess our transgressions and our shortcomings, aud to-day we are as sembled, oh, God, to invoke of Theo Thy Almighty blessing. Forgive ns as we would forgive ourselves. Well may wo ask of Thee in tho words of Josiah—Pts- chu schorbn gan zodak, sheumer unionim. “ Open wide Thy gates that Thy right- —nation may enter. ” 0 are, Ob, God, at Thy footstool as Thy children aud ask of Thee au uncon ditional leniency, especially unto onr fam- ilea from whom there are many of us non for away. Grant them, Oh, God, Tbino ever bountiful blessing, and let us not es- tray from the path that Thon hast marked out for us. Adrosh ivaalacho esieado go- dol hejeli’ulo tt/jisroal neitdo nmacJtomon, rachmacho lo sunuchtun. Unto Tlieo do I repent-, npon Theo do I cast myself, for Thon art great in Judah, loud praised in Israel, and well dost Than look through us and know that wo are sinners. We must acknowedge thatwc are sinners, and with all Thy enmity Thou hast not cost us aside. Unto Thee do we raise our bands and exclaim: Leschiosho kivisi Adonia—Upon Thy salvation, Oh, God, do we trust. Let us, dear hearers, remember the cov enant made unto ns for the Lord has said : I shall make unto you a covenant, unto Jacob, onto this my covenant with Isaac, and unto Abraham, so that tho lAnd may remember me. And how truly must I say wo remember Thy words and how well hast Thou led thy fiock, Oh, Lord, with thy shepherd’s swiff. Oh, Lord our God, let us not pass Thee by, besichron tov lefanncho tliat wo might think of nought bnt Thy goodness, for over tho sphere of Thy wisdom Thou hast built Thy throne of splendor. Grand is Thy splendor, aud Thy secrets are Thy foun dation. Almighty art Thon alone, and Thy seconds thero is none. Oh how for- f etfnl are we in our mission oa earth.— low have we transgressed Thy law, walk ed ont from the path of truth and relig ions care, unto tho dark chasm that is be fore us—can we not place our hopes for the future in Theo ; if not, who is there that is to care for us ? Oh may we please Thee with the words from onr lips to-night and with our hearts thoughts. Praised be Thy name from tho rising to tho set ting of tho sun. Thus my friends let us remember our Almighty Creator and lot us bow in sup- pliance for the blessings received, aud may our new year stand like u bright bea con in the evening, and light ns on onr path. Let us not walk in that apathy which lias led so many of our friends from this earthly bliss. Do not forget to count tho days of your life, that you may use them well, for the Lord will reward thee with goodness. Oh, God, unto thee we look with fer vent prayers and humbly bow to Thy om nipotence, so that wo may eater tho por tals of heaven. We have commenced life, wc consecrate it to you and your holy name. I now lift up my hands unto Theo behalf of onr fiock gathered here, to ask Thy blessing, for the new year we have dedicated unto Theo, and for our future biding on earth. Oh Father, hear the prayer of Thy children that have gather ed here to worship thee. Look down with mercy on ns all, who need Thy care, wipo away the tears of the widow and or phan, send Thy healing unto the sick. Almighty Father hear and answer the supplications of all who may ask of Theo. Be merciful unto us for wo are Thy child ren. Shower Thy blessings from this oousecrated spot in all directions without, and may theso words wherewith I make this supplication before the Lord, lie nigh unto our God day and night, in order that all the nations of earth may know tho Lord is tho true God, and I'.ouo else. My good hearers, let tho Bible which has been set before us be onr guide, for it doth say and it shall come to pass: “ If ye hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord, to observe and do His com mandments which I command this day, that tho Lord thy God will set theo on high above all tho nations of the earth. Blessed be thou when thou oomctli in and blessed shall thon be when thou goeth ont. Thy Lord shall command His blessing upon theo in thy store houses, and in all thou settest thy hands upon, and he shall bless thee in tho land whero- ever thou shalt go. ” So you will jjer* ceive, friends, how truly Scripture has portrayed, in glowing colors, what should become of onr people, and how truly have we realized that tho Lord has es tablished ns as His holy people. To-day Israel stands in point, pre-eminent, not in multitude—like the countless stars— bnt as n strong fortress, whoso strong arms stretch from shore to shore from east to west Oh, then, let us unit© and let ns in our future efforts act with jnstie© aud truth, so that it may be said with ncaise,' Oh, Israel, thou hast thy adorers who n;o thy equals. May we well know how to cherish thy goodness and thy everlasting mercy, for it is Thon alone that sits npon Thy throne of grace and holds ont the sceptre and directs our ways with wisdom and greatness, therefore, Oh, Lord, I pray nnto Tlieo as a son of Israel let Thy Pillar of Light Thougavest to the Children of Israel as the left bond age, and that guarded them by night and day from harm and danger, bo ■the same, that it may lead ns through onr future. Send down Thy blessing up on na here as Israelites nnto onr neigh bors, so that wo may live ia peace and prosperity. INMEMOMAM. ' " - Ellayille, Oct. 14th, 1870. At a meeting of the citizens of EUavillo } aud vicinity—hastily called together in tte Baptist Church, -and eager to givo somo expression to, their great grief at the death of <leneral Robert E. Lee, Capt: 'R. Burton was called lo;i££ Chair, and R. J. Redding to the Scwftf*’ ’s desk. After a suitable hymn and prayer, Mr. C. B. Hudson, by request, delivered an appropriate and eloquent tribute to the virtues and greatness of ‘ tho departed hero. R. J. Redding, W. J. Sears, and J. C. Lasse ter, were appointed to prepare for publication suitable resolutions, as fol lows : Whereas, The monrnfal news of the death of Gen. Robert E. Lee, has spread like a pall over the country, Resolced, That when we attempt to spetik our sorrow, heart chokes utterance, and tho pen, (thongh said to be mightier than the sword,) in our feeble bands, fails to render justice to his greatness, and goodness or to express our keen appreci ation of this great calamity. We bow to the stroke of Providence, feeling how inexpressibly weakfand help less u>e ore, when the great and good, the brave and gentle, the noble old Christian hero has surrendered to Death 1 Aye, Death! more powerful than conquering armies combined—he conquers all at last! In the character of Gen. Lee, we have a realization of true greatness, for whilst he was a mighty warrior, he was an hum ble Christian. Whilst' supreme in com mand of armies, with thousands ready and eager to obey his slightest command, yet he could forget hfmself and his glory in sympathy with the hardship of his soldiers. Whilst anxious to secure the honor aud safety of his country, ne was not ambitious of honors for himself.— Ever ready to bear his shard of the blame of failure, ho was equally ready in gener ous praiso of bis subordinates for their aid iu tho hour of success. Admirable man ! Who does not love his memory! A greater than Bonaparte was he—for whilst his equal as a General, he was like out own Jtrsf Washington, “first in War, first in Peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen, Resolved, That soldiers of the “lost cause” and other citizens will w< usual badgo of mourning thirty days, and V PESKY DAVIS’ PAIN KILLED Hasbeoome an article of commerce—which i modidne ever became before. It la as much an Ilea in every bill of goods sent to country mer chants as tea, coflfee or sugar. This speaks vol umes in its favor.—Glens’ Falls Messenger. Bev. II. L. Vanmeter, Barm ah, writes, “The Pain Killer has become an almost indispensable article ia my family." Hundreds of missit mouy of its virtues. Hundreds of missionaries give similar testi fier. Jab ex L. Swan aaya, “I have used it for yean in my family, and consider it an invalua ble remedy.” Bev. M. H. Bixby writes, *‘I have had occa sion to use the Pain Killer very frequently dur- dence in Burr ‘* “ * v — *— 1 ** ill medicine.” Sold by all druggists. “Barrett’s" Hair Beetoraiivo “Barrett V achieves wonders. Avoid mischiefuac “.Barrett’s.” Who received tho medal? “Barrett." “Barret’s” a personal charm. 300,000 Good Hard Brick F OR SALK, within one-half milo of (he city of Americus. Persona desiring Brick work and Plastering dono will do well to call on the undersigned. All ordors for either Brick or work left at Cobb & Allen's Saloon will receive prompt at tention. oct 20 lm It. L. COBB. that the Bench of Justice, nnd the pulpits of tho respective churches be draped with the same insignia for that i>eriod. On motion tho meeting adjourned. R. BURTON, Chairman. H. J. Redding, Secretary. Dissolution. T HE Arm Ot PIL8BUBV & BROWN is severed _ from tlds date, as per agreement. Tho Auction i bo carried I jml Commission business w ill in future by SIMONS A PILS- BURY. Mr. Simons is a stranger to tho conunnnity. Ho comes well reoommended. Wo ask tho pat ronage of the public. Oar motto is “quick sales aud prompt rcinit- • o om a AMERICUS COTTON Ajntmccs, October lath, irv I ■ COTTON—Market advancing. We, tilings at 13J rente. Macon October 18, evening.—Cotton • the ketctOMd Sm will, ..Iron, dem.n,l J? | for middlings. I 8ayak*au, October lS—Cottonqoirtbnt ^ I Livespuol, October 13. nooi,._c„,,„ n active; nphmda8i ; Orleans 8J. AMERICUS MARKET. Corrected expressly for tho Republic^ nr atoxTooxxBT a suaw. Alnouccs, G.V., October I9:h in CORN—Whito II40 » bushel. ’ ‘ MEAL-11 60 # buahd. OATS—1 15 per bushel. BACON—Clear Sides 21o Shoulders lSc MOLASSES—65@$1 00. SYRUPS—90®« 60 SUGARS—18&20. TOB*CCO-7a,4jl M BUTTER—Goaben 60c. Country 40. ANUQUNCEMENTS. For Representative. At the solicitation of many voters, l< 8 white and colored, we are authorized' announce the name of STERLING I GLOVER as a candidate to represent the county of Sumter in tho next 1*^ I laturc. Vote* oct 201* G EORGIA—La* Oouxtt. Mrs. Sarah J. Herring having applied to for exemption of personalty and valuation and setting apart or Homestead, I will pare upon the same at my office on the 1st day of November, 1U7C. r w uriTvcnunw e«l-« oct 20-2G2 J. W. WILKKRSON, Ord y. To the Viters of the 13th Sea. Dhtria I At tho request ot many voters, ton I “■Mto end oolored, irrespective of pan, [ ! in the Counties of Sumter, Schley | Macon, I hereby announce myseli „ I Independant candidate for the Sir.' R. C. BLACK. oct 15 td. Ihe Late Elections. turns from tho late elections Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska and Iowa are incomplete. Wo give tlio following summary heard, from the Knoxville (Tennessee) Press and Herald of tho 15th : Iudiana? which, in 1868, gave 9,572 Republican majority, was expected to increase that majority to 20,009, by the addition of the negro vote. So that the Democrats carrying the State by 2,000 majority, have overcome the 9,572 ma jority of 1858, and also the entire addi tional negro vote, besides adding 2,000 of a majority, realty making a gain of about 22,000. Ohio, iu 1863, gave 41,617 Republican majority. The additional negro vote ia estimated at 12,000. But instead of 53, 000 Republican majority, the highest estimates claim only 15,000, and the in dications aro it will fall considerably be low these figures, showing 38,000 votes less than the Republicaus hoped for, from the operations of tho Fifteenth Amendment. In Pennsylvania the additional negro vote is about 23,000. In 1868 the State gave 28,898 Republican majority. As tho result of last Tuesday’s election, the Republicans claim about 5,000 majority, a loss on their expectations of over 45, 000 votes. Philadelphia contains 12,000 negro voters. In 1868 the Republican major ity was 5,353. Last Tuesday, with the additional 12,000 to work on, the Repub lican majority was 4,961. These figures and facts are significant They show that the operation of tho Fifteenth Amendment has not been fa vorably to the Repnblicau party. The Administration counted upon the solid votes of tho newly enfranchised to tain it in the popular confidence. Bnt the people were not Winded. The Republican party has lost; losing power. The Administration does not possess the confidence of the peoplo. The Fifteenth Amendment lias proved but a sorry and a broken reed. Tho New York Tribune (Radical) of the 13th, says: Our returns of Tuesday’s election still far from complete. Onr State ticket in Ohio is elected by about 15,000 ma jority, and we have lost two, possibly three, and gaiued two members of Con- S ress. Tho Indiana State ticket is in oubt, with the chances in favor of the Republicans by a small majority;and we have lost one member of Congress, and possibly two. Tho Legislature is in doubt. From Iowa our returns are meagre, but the Repnblican majority is estimated at 40,000. The New York World (Democratic) of the 14tli says: Indiana has l>een redeemed by jority which will be seen to be mow„ w - couraging with the greater completeness of tho return*. Senator Morton has tele graphed to Washington that the State ia lost, nnd it is expected that he will de cline the English mission. Tho Demo cratic party has nearly doubled its mem bers of Congress iu tlio three States. In the present House wo have six members from Pennsylvania, four from Indiana, and fivo from Ohio, making an aggre gate of fifteen. In the next Congress we shall have fourteen from Pennsylvania, seven from Indiana, and seven from Ohio —nu aggregate of Uventu-eighL The same average of gain throughout© tho whole country would increase tho Democratic strength iu the House from 79, our present number, to 147, which wonld be a powerful working majority. In some of the close districts the result is not yet known with absolute certainty and only tho official figures can clear it of all doubt; but tho revised lists printed elsewhere are substantially correct. G EORGIA—Lei Comm, Whereas, Mrs. E. A. Green applies to me for Letters of Administration, on the estate of Wm. H. Green, late of said county,deceased. These aro therefore to cite and admonish, all and singular, the kindred and creditors of said deceased to be and appear at my offioo within the time prescribed by law, and file their objec tions, if any they have, otherwise letters of ad ministration will be granted said applicant- Given under my hand and official signature, this 19th*day of October, 1870. oct l'J Im J. W. WILKERSON Ordinary. FOR SALE. O NE of the finest DWELLINGS, and lot of 2 acre* in the city, with all necessary out buildings, and an excellent well of water. —' * * — ’ *or some good I G. W. THOM1S. Mitchell County Lands. Thursday, Nor. I9th, 1870. OD LOTS, of 258 acres each, in the 10th Dis- <60 trict Mitcholl ccnuty-341, 342, 84;}, 544, 3J4, 335, 337, 338, 330, 340, 301, 803, 804, 305, 306. 307, 293, 294, 296, 29U, 298, 264, 265, 2G6, ““ “13, Tho Albany and TUomasville Rail Road passes through six lots, viz: 293, 294, 295, 296, Htncoxors Dialogues. —Wo have re ceived from Messrs. Dick k Fitzjerralfl, publishers, a little' volamn entitled “Frost’s Humorous Exhibition Dia logues,” containing a series of humorous dialogues for yoting folks. Ikis just the thing for school anil neighborhood ex hibitions, and is' richly worth tho price asked for it—SO cents by mail,Address publishers, New York. ~ {V Mill Site, Ac., Ac., about one milo from R. R. 3,"or , Esq., of Thomaaville, or Mr. _ . r Camilla, will tarnish any forth- - information desired. J. O. MATHEW80N, Surviving Partner of McLaughlin A Co. • A FIRST CLASS Family Paper, TO BE rCBUSUES WEEKLY IN THE CITY OF AMERICUS, —Devoted to— For Representative. At the solicitation of many friend*.lob I whito and black, I announce mvselfaiif candidate to represent tho county of Sun, I ter in tho next Legislature. oct 13 te* J. R. G. HORNE For Congress. I announce myself as a Republic jj candidate for Congress for the Seeotl Congressional District, oct 1 td* W. B. JONES For Tax Receiver. Wo are authorized to announce T. E. I GLOVER ns a candidate fer Receiver of 1 Tax Returns of Sumter county, at the I ongHingelgction. oct 12 td Important Notice to Planters. I W E aro prepared to insure your Gin Hoo*. and contents on reaaonablo terms uvi v ' FIR8T-CLAS.S Ixscillxce Compasil-s. Also Insurance on Dwellings aud Ik anduce at low rates. J. W. WHEATLEY & CO., ”* 1 lla - Apon COAL! COAL! COAL'i “ECONOMY IS WEALTH! fHHEN look to your interest and use A instead of Wood. It is rlw.nnr •> much more convenient. Cheap for* Cash! OUR STOCK PERFECT!! W Established by order or the Grand Lodge Independent Order of Good Templara of the State of Georgia. C. W. HANCOCK. Editor. rftUE beat and loading author* of tho day will X contribute to its columns. The first No. will bo issued about the first or November. Specimen copies will l>o sent to every Lodge in tho State. Tcaxs— 1 Two Dollars, per annum, in advance. Sf9" AU letters on business must be addressed ** Good Templars Advocate," Americus, Ga. oct 12 Exchanges will confer a favor by giving the above a few insertions. NEW STABLE. I HAVE opened a new stablo on Cotton Aven ue, where I will ho glad to see my friends and the public generally—feed their stock and sell them what they may need in my line. I shall givo my business my personal attention and do my best to giro satisfaction. I will also keep a wagon yard with roomy lota and shelters for man and lieast. J. W. JORDAN, Jr. DRY GOODS M-ILLINERI COTTON PRICES! an I Minot jour eONfflOT;u( HATS. Orders Solicited. MRS. LAZARON FRENCH MILLINER. Cheap for Cash! INTERESTING EVERYBODY! OBIT U ARY. Died of congcation of the brain on tbs 5tbof September 1870, Little Jonaie. aged aba jeere and two monthe.aoaofDr. John M. H. IVeatbrook. Bo me enddenly called mj flen tins world of thorne, thieUea and briara.amltnnaplaniedtn Uie beastibtl floavy fields of eternal Uiaa, vbera bit mother and little eieter hadgono before. He now forma one of ths family trio, chanting the preieceor Sod and tho Lamb hmr. lima ■<><* np henrbnMcken Esther, theidolofponr keart-tbe hope of future rears hw beep croon ed Sixl robed in white, with a (Olden beep is bin band be Blende ont opes the bettlemente of Eternal Olory-and ridn ,ow eeam. Tbenwby •bonld yon mourn for-your, noble, generous hearted Utile Jocnie, who is only (one n few dsr. before ta ba-ooe of the membrrs tf your rettemfot already rommeneedinthat Heavenly Len.lt "Thero. f ayrant Downs immortal bloom, . ■2sasr«i—■ Appears ths dawn of heareu-” A»I intend changing iny business I am now offering my entire Slock of DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS & SHOES, KT©w Yorlx. Cost! Amaiico* <3*., OcL 20th, lin H. T. BYRD- THOM AS M. EDEN U> eaBthoattraUonof ths? ma 1NGI Sp ortitig A.rtics.1©®,