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Official Organ of Sumter County
Official Organ of 8chley County.
Official Organ of Leo County.
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C. W. HANCOCK,
ASEBIl'll, OEOBOIA.
Official Organ of Webstar County.
FOR GOVERNOR;
ALEXANDERS STEPHENS
OF TALIAFERRO.
_ a A wSut.
»SrAt^GmCT«”OU^raRD ANDERSON
FOR CONGRESS Znl DISTRICT;
JUDGE C. F. CRISP,
OF SITMTER.
For State Senator 13th District:
J. D. FREDERICK,
OF MACON COUNTY.
For County Representatives:
WM. M. HAWKES,
1VM. A. WILSON.
For State Senator l'Zth District:
JAMES P, WALKER,
OF WEBSTER COUNTY.
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.
We are requested to state that Elder
T. K. Parsley, will preach at Lick
Skillet Academy, Schley county, on
next Sunday, the 10th inst., at four
o’clock, r. M.
“Not to vote for Stephens,” says the
Marietta Journal, ‘!is to give a half
vote to (Jartrell.”
A Ben HiW Monumental Association
has been formed in Atlanta for the pur
pose of erecting a monument to the late
Senator at some suitable point in the
capital city.
—It is stated that only twelve
United States senators have presidential
aspiration. Alas! has ambition de
parted from the American breast or
are all the other senatorial booms played
out.
i should be
ntliis campaign
time to lift the
out of the tilth
it upon high
Marietta Journal: Thi
as little mudslinging in t
as possible. It is tit
politics of the State
and mire, and place
grounds.
An exchange says: “When Cornell
became Governor, he owed more than
$100,000. After three years
office, he is reported to have paid off all
obligations and salted down about
$1,000,000. His salary is $10,000.”
The six North Carolina school girl
who started about a month ago to tramp
through that state, abandoned their
trip one day last week for the purpose
of entering school. They enjoyed
their long walk of 420 miles so much
that they declare it to be their
tion to make a similar trip next
All Boali.
In a paper published in this city is a
long-winded article signed by the in
dependent, republican, no party candid
ate, d. b. harrell, in which he professes
to have for his mission such purposes
„ the Democratic party has been labor-
ingfur years to accomplish. There is
single new idea in the article that
has any merit in it, and this man can-
deceive intelligent people by any
such twaddle. “Retrenchment and
Reform” have been for years the Demo-
watch-words and the record of
that party has proven that their pro
fessions were not mere pretenses. Op
position to monopolies and to the grant
of the public lands to private corpora-
been in all the Democratic
platforms since the war, even when d ,b.
harrell voted for Bullock and Grant,
and sustained their corrupt administra
tions. llis recent conversion cannot
save him. The advancement of educa
tion by giving public lamb
States on the basis of illiteracy, has
been advocated by the Democrats in
support ot the bills introduced by Mr,
Goode, Democratic Congressman from
Virginia, and Mr. Clements, of Georgia,
and the Democrats have supported out
sister State Railroad Commission in
supporting the bill of Mr. Reagin.Demo-
froni Texas. The good measures
alluded to are Democratic, and the bad
measures condemned are Republican.
Yet d. b. harrell's only hope is to se
cure Republican votes. Consistency
thou art indeed a jewel. The letter is
all bosh.
Republicans of Sumter County
in Convention.
Pursuant to call, the Republi
Sumter county met at FishPond Hall,
September 5tb, 1882.
Mr. George Andrews, Chairman of
the Executivo Committee, stated the
.bject of the meeting, which
elect delegate* to the Third Congres
sional district Convention, to assemble
the city of Americus Friday next,
the 8th inst.
The Convention was organized by
electing Geo. Andrews Chairman, and
G. W. F. Phillips, Secretary.
By motion of Col. Jack Brown, a
Committee of five was appointed to
select delegates for the Convention.
/ After a short absence the Committee
returned and reported the following
which were endorsed by the
on: Elbert Head, II. J. Mar-
Andrews, G. W. F. Phillips,
Alternates; Levi Daniels, D. A. Dud
ley, F. D. l.owery, Jackson Carter.
After adopting the following resolu-
ins. the Convention adjourned.
Resolved, That the Republicans of
Sumter county, in Convention assem
bled, in accordance with the proceed
ings of the Republican State Conven-
JUDGE CRISP.
atlfal Tribal*from Dr. Hinkle,
. candidate for Gov
ernor, Hon. L. J. Gartrell, and hereby
solicit a hearty support, in his behalf,
of all Republicans of this county.
Resolved further. That in order to
secure a free and independent use of our
elective franchise, all citizens should,
and are hereby advised to pay all taxes
that are required of them by the laws
of our State.
Gao. Andrews, Chairman.
G. W. F. Phillips, Secretary.
Hawkinsville Dispatch.
When the name of Judge Crisp was
put before the Convention at Eastman
on the 22nd inst., Dr. J. B. Hinkle, of
Americus, arose and seconded the nom
ination in classic and.appropriatestyle,
paying such a beautiful tribute to the
man that all were charmed by its de
livery. We were so pleased with the
remarks of Dr. Hinkle, and the picture
that he gave us of the party’s standard
bearer, that we present below the little
off-hand speech. Dr. Hinkle said:
Mr. President, l rise for the purpose
of adding my hearty endorsement to the
nomination made by the gentleman from
Montgomery. I am, sir, probably bet
ter acquainted Doth with the private
and public life and character of Judge
Charles F. Crisp than anyone present.
I have known him from his boyhood,
and for the last ten years he has been
my nearest neighbor and my most inti
mate fiieud. He is a uiau iJolized by
his family and loved by all of his inti
mate associates; a man of whom his
friends are justly proud, and of whom
his enemies can tind no fault. Modest
as a maid, yet with the courage of a
lion in bis adherence to right, strong in
intellect, pnre in heart, spotless in char
acter, and whose record as a brave and
gallant Confederate soldier, stands side
by side with that of the battle-scarred
11 chivalrous old hero. General Cook;
>1 here let uie say, sir, that though 1
have beeu somewhat persistent in my
opposition to General Cook, it has not
been from any unkind personal feeling
ards him, and I would not, if I
could, pluck one leaf from the laurel-
wreath which so justly adorns the brow
of the old veteran. When the dark
cloud of war rose over the northern hori
zon and spread its awful shadows ovei
our southern land, Charley Crisp, i
mere lad of Id years of age, was oue o:
those to first bare his brow to meet the
bursting of the storm; at the booming
of the first gun of Moultrie he enlisted
as a soldier, and for four long years did
bis whole duty, fighting in nearly all
the battles in which the army of North
ern Virginia was engaged. He had nol
then arrived at the age of which officers
of rank were made. He had n<
their comforts or conveniences,
was often ragged, hungry, footsore and
weary. He had nothing to shelter his
young head from the chilling bltstand
pitiless storm, yet midst the thunders
and lightnings of battle that tried the
strongest hearts.this boy soldier fought
on unmurmuring and uncomplaining
until that last final day at Appomatox
court house, when the sun, which had
nr dying nation in the
morning, in the eveing sent his last
crimson rays like an Angel’s pitying
glance, when it rests on scenes of hu
man woe, it cannot relieve, trembling
and cheerless, fading in sorrow over
hopes that had budded, almost blossom
ed and died; and then Charley Crisp
returned to his home, and he has never
thought of asking, nor does he dream
of asking now any reward for the ser
vice he so freely gave through motives
of the purest patriotism.
He began life then without money
and without influential friends, and un
aided save by his own force of charac
ter and God-given capacity of mind.
Judge Crisp has worked his own way,
step by step, until his name is now
known and honored throughout Geor
gia, and until the people of this district,
ippreciating his true worth and abili-
Georgla—Her Population—-Her
Voters—Tli© Negro.
Editor Morning Neics: We have
from the census returns a full and cor
rect statement as to the population of
Georgia and all the other 8tates. The
object of this article is to put on record
everything relating to Georgia.
The population of the State is
1,432,180; number of whites, 816,906;
colored, 725,271; majority of whites,
91,632.
Number of families, 303,060.
Number of dwellings, 289,474.
Persons to the square mile, 2615.
Families to the square mile, 5.14.
Acres to a family, 124.55.
Area, square miles, 58.980.
Number of voters, 321,438.
Voters in 1880. 155.651; only 52 per
cent, voting.
White and native born voters, 178,
044; foreign, 5,923 total white vote,
177,967.
Colored vote, 142,472; actual major
ity of white votes, 34,496.
Georgia, therefore, has nothing to
fear if the color line should be drawn,
which is simply an impossibility, for
the negro has learned by this time his
interests are with those among whom
he lives and who gives him work. All
have to do is to treat the negro
fairly that be may do right, and treat
him with justice, so that he may have
no excuse to do wrong. Be honest,
frank and candid with him, and he is
easily influenced and controlled.
The negro, in some respects, is akin
to the Indian in character. He has
large perceptive faculties and love of
home. When deceived or imposed up-
he never forgets or forgives; lose his
confidence, and you have lost his all.
The reason the Indian of to-da/ is as
because he has been lied to,
cheated, swindled, imposed upon and
insulted by those representing the gov
ernment and he sees the government
though its accredited representatives;
and it is anything but favorable
complimentary to us. The Indian has
wonderful observing powers, and one
act of justice or injustioe speaks loud
er than a week’s talk.
So with the negro, he is not a fool
by a long way; he uses his eyes, feels
and sees, and his mind, like the eastern
wind, is symthetical and not analytical.
That is the reason why the eastern and
western mind views religious and po
litical questions from different stand
points, aud is the canse of so much mis
understanding, disagreement and war.
If the negro is properly approached,
his perceptive facuties addressed and
convinced, he is a friend and supporter
of the land of his birth and the peo
ple among whom he lives.
Ti.e negro can appreciate the truth
lien properly presented; no matter if
is unpleasant or against him, he will
recognize it as such; but he cannot be
bamboozled, cajoled, or deceived for
any length of time without finding it
;. The carpetbaggers found that oi
LIST OF LETTERS
•sulalai: la lh* Fat Offic. Jkmmrm
lews, Ctu, nepu Slk. 188». ItRMiw
Ilvered la 30 tan will kw seat Is
The Savannah News says the op
ponents af the Georgia Democracy are
now divided into five factions. Gar
trell Democrats, Soreheads, Indepen
dents, Pledgei Republicans and Long-
atreet Farrow Republicans, Democrats
should bear in mind, however, that
they are all opposed to Hon. Alexander
H. Stephens, and will unite their forces
in solid phalanx against the Democra
tic standard bearer.
Hon. J. J. Clements of the Seventh
District has respectfully declined
divide time with Dr. Felton who has
invited him so to do. Mr. Clements
recalls to Dr. F. tho treatment received
at his hand two years ago and says he
does not care to have it repeated, and
furthermore that only strife would be
engendered by their joint discussions.
Dr. Felton's last defeat has made him
decidedly more respectful to his snperi-
Hon. Seaborn Rsese, of Hancock
was, on Thursday, nominated as the
Democratic candidate for Congress in
the Eighth Georgia District. The con
test waa a very close and sharp one be
tween him and J. C. C. Black, ot Rich
mond, E. ll. Pottle, of Warren, and
J. K. Hinea, of Washington
Reese was nominated on the 13th bal
loting. Judge Twiggs, of Richmond
has annftunced hirasel an Independent
candidate against him.
When d. b. harrell voted for Bullock
and sustained his administration, and
held high office thereunder, there were
no free schools worth talking about in
Georgia, and no economy or retrench
ment in the administration of public
affairs. Judging from his public record,
what faith can be put in his promises.
The Democrats have reduced our taxes,
reformed the civil service and given free
education to the people. They will be
retained in power and continue to do so.
Hon. A. H. Stephens.
All reports to the effect that the
Democratic nominee for Governor,
would be unable from ill health to
make the campaign, have been set at
rest, as the distinguished gentleman
„ opened the campaign ia Atlanta Thurs
day night, before an immense concourse
of people, many ladies being among
the assembled crowd. The Constitu
tion says the old commoner was never
in finer trim for making such a canvass
as will be necessary. His health ii
■good as it has been for years, and he is
now at his fighting weight. His
voice still retains its wonderful power,
and responsive to the remarkable in
tellect which still biases and burns in
the frail body,
Luther Benson, the celebrated tem
perance lecturer who visited Americus
last winter, has been nominated by
the Democrats of the Sixth Indiana
district for Congress. Benson telle
it in his sad experience with liquor
that he once before was tendered this
nomination, and celebrated it by
getting drunk. When he became
sober it was to find his name taken
down and another man nommat^
llis many friends in the Soutn nope
he will not have another “relapse, at
lead before he makes the race and is
elected.
Washington, D. C., Sept. 1.
Editor Sumter Republican: Rumor
reaches here that there is an effort
defeat Col. Jack Brown as the nominee
of tlie Republican Convention of the
3rd district. All those who know him
well, who know bow faithfully be served
bis State during the war, between the
States, wlio know how many and severe
wounds lie received during that time
whilst exposed to tbe dangers, which
many others avoided, regret to bear
this. Those acquainted with tbe in
fluence he has exerted here, always by
his quiet, gen’eel demeanor, bis not
blatant, bnt openly avowed Republican
principles, know full well that if tbe
Republicans are to elect a Congressman
from your district, your district and tbe
State generally, will be much benefitted
by its being Jack Brown.
No Georgian can say that be has not
always found the Colonel generous,
sympathetic, and ever ready to serve
any one who has called on him to do it.
He never considers what their color, but
the simple fact only as a Georgian, and
are you deserving of help and aid?
Whether questions are satisfactorily
answered, bis untiring energy is given
to their service, and rarely does it fail.
All meu like Jack, as far as appears
here. If there are any personal hostili
ties to him, you may rely upon it tbe
cause lies not in bira or any thing be
has done,
If he should be nominated and elect
ed the 3rd district will never be ashamed
of him as a Representative.* His fine
sense, his bearing as a gentleman,
bis modesty and his untiring energy
and devotion to duty will make bira
of Georgia’s best Congressmen;
and being in hearty accord with the
National Administration will render
him all the more an advantageous Rep
resentativc. Getroia.
ties, have expressed in umistakable
desire to have him represent
them in tbe next Federal Congress. I
take pleasure, then Mr. President,
seconding the motion to nominate
suitable candidate to represent this
District in the 48th Congress one of the
brightest stars now rising in the polit
ical firmament of Georgia, Judge C. F.
Crisp of Sumter.
Littell’H Living Age.
The number of the Living Age for
August 2Gth and September 2d con
tains tbe following articles: North
Borneo, Edinburgh; Natural Scenery,
Quarterly; Urbs Roma Vale, Black
wood; Soliloquium Fratris Rogeri Ba-
conis, and Three Trips to TaitaruB.
Fraser: The Muses in Tyrol, and Talk
and Talkers, Cornbill; The Art of Life,
and Reindeer, Spectator; The Emanci
pation of Woman from tl»g Piano, St.
James’ Gazette; with instalments of
'No New Thing,” and “The Ladies
Lindores,” sketches of “Lewellin Pen-
Seaman,” and “Will Stout, the
Parish Beadle,” and more than tbe
nal amount of Poetry.
For fifty-two nnmbers of sixty-four
large pages each (or more than 3,300
pages a year,) the subscription price
($8) is low; while for $10.50 the pub
lishers offer to send any one of the
American $4 monthlies or weeklies
with The Living Age for a year, both
postpaid. Littell A Co., Boston are
the publishers.
three years, and their influ-
tbing of the past. So with
the presens white wing of the Repnbli-
party in Georgia to-day—Long-
t vs. Pledger; Pledger va. Long-
t. The negro is now satisfied he
has been used as a tool by the design-
of the party; the white and
colored office holders.
Another peculiarity of the negro; he
is' indifferent, and he mast always have
an incentive to act, and hence his pres
ent indifference about voting. He will
never be much <'
cities and towns,
walk or ride five, ten or fifteen miles to
“drop a d—d little piece of white paper
in a box,” and hence we see’ there ii
only twenty-five percent, of voters vot
ing. We have nothing to fear from
the negro as to his -vote or his social
conduct, if he is but treated with
honesty and justice. In the lan
guage of Georgia’s greatest living
statesman, Hon. Charles J. Jenkins:
'He should be protected against tbe
crafty machinations of tbe designing,
is well as the fatal delusions of social
iqnality.” So spoke and advised that
cial refinement, unbounded credit and
commercial integrity. The people were
then, not foreignized, Yankeeized, and
vnlcanized into spasmotic lightning
speed. “Slow and sure” was th? motto
and reputation valued above all wealth.
Even m that fttriod the South contrib
uted two thirds to tbe national litera
ture while her statesmen conld sway
Senates and her generals lead to victory
and conquest. The masses were Jiappy
and contented. Murder and arson were
of rare occurrence and the Police News
would have been taken for a parody on
the lustful Turk or tbe vaporing of
“Bombastes Furioso.” Alas! crime is
too real and familiar now! Thirty years
ago in the county of M some ne
groes in the Christmas week assembled
at the quarters of a large plantation,
on Sunday evening, among them was a
superauuated old black from one of tbe
neighboring plantations. He had
deer akin parse, which be drew from
bis pocket and couuted twenty silver
half dollars, placing them in a row upon
bis thigb. About sundown the negroes
all dispersed,'aud the old man, uncle
Ulem in the twilight started home fol
lowing the path along the edge of the
swamp. A middle aged negro and a
boy sixteen years old way-laid and
killed him. They bnried his body ii
the swamp mnd, and next-proceeded ti
divide bis money, tbe oldest negro gave
tbe boy a half dollar, saying “dis yourn,
dis mine—dis yourn, dis mine,” until
tbe twenty were counted out, and
at tbe bottom of the purse be found a
dime and promised the boy when he
got it changed to give him five cents,
they separated. Their victim was very
old, inquiry was made and some search
and in a short time he was forgotten.
Tbe next August tbe boy approached
tbe other negro and demanded his five
cents. He enrsed him and told him he
“waa’nt qnine to pay dat five cents.”
The boy threatened to tell the overseer
all abont it if be didn’t pay him, The
other told him to tell and be d—d they
would stretch bis neck too. Tbe boy
told the overseer all the facts in the
case, showed where the body waa bur
ied. Both were arreBted,tried and
cuted two months thereafter. The
physicians made arrangement with
Flank W—, deputy sheriff and jailor.to
have tbe executed criminals bodies
taken to an old forsaken mill onEufauba
creek four miles distant that night.
After dark Frank took his uegro mac
Joe, and with a one horse wagon, pro
ceeded to the graveyard and exhumed
tbe bodies, beeing merely covered over
to save labor. It was a chilly star lit.
night in November. The moaning
winds in the pine trees—the white mar
ble oblesks towering upwards in solemn
and sileut isolation. The twinkling of
bell aud shrill chirping ot the
plarnp and hardy cricket mingled sight
and sound in dismal influences
grave robbers, Frank drew a quar
flask of whisky and took a long deep
draught, poor Joe counted every gloug
which vibrated in Franks throat. Af
ter Frank, Joe took a big one, tbe cof-
MM. FOB ADTEBniO LETTER,
A—Annlson, Julia.
B—Brown, F S; Bronson, Maliala.
C—Cullng, Wilson.
D—Demar, Hampton; Daniel, Oscar.
F—Flold, Bobt
G—Gamble, E M.
H—Holloway, W H; Hall, John; Harte,
Melton; Harris. 6 Y
' ' hnsonTklss:
J—Johnson, Miss Buddie: Johns, Swasher;
ackson, Louisa: Joyce, J P.
K—Killing, Miss C C; Knox, J.
-- *"'■ **’- lshid[Mo
M—McGlanery, Mias Ashid: Morgan, Gus;
MltchelL Tbos; Mitchell, J M;Mor land .Ann;
M £?-Ntbon. Same.
P—Pogel, Shade: Price, Sarah A; Prince,
arland: Price, W L.
R—Roberson, Bary; Bonder, Amelia;
T—Tteon, Miss Tiler.
W. A. BLACK, P. M.
§|nv §idmti«nuats.
Notice to Mechanics
There will be let to the lowest bidder, at
public outcry, before the Court bouse door,
In the town of Preston, Webster county, on
the first Tuesday, tbe 3rd day of October
next, between the hours of 11 o’clock a. m.,
and 1 o’clock r. x., the building of a Jail, In
said town of Preston. The undertaker will
be required to give bond and approved
security forjbe fai*"*-* —* * v, ‘
of his
faithful perfe
contract. Tbe Commissioners reserve the
right to refect any and all bids if in their
discretion the public Interest and economy
require It Said building to be completed by
tbe first Tuesday in December next Speci
fications of said building can be seen by r”
ing on J. W. Jossey, sr., at his office In
Court house.
W. W. SIMMONS, 1
J. B. NICHOLSON, > Corns.
D. E. PONDER, )
J. W. Jossey. Clerk.
September 5tn, 1882. sept8-w4w
Rosser & Gunnels.
loon in the new building of Hamll Bros.,
Cotton Avenue, where they have a »u
stock of pure
Brandies, Wines and Whiskies!
Also the National Drink,
ANHUESER BEER,
est in the land. The best Cigars an
—cco always on hand. . . .
Our Billiard Saloon is one of the best in
the city—everything new and good. We In
vite the public generally to give us a trial.
In a few days our RESTAURANT will be
opened, and we promise that it shall
with tho best and be surpassed jby
ROSSER & GUNNEL!
>tstf Americus,
To all whom it may Concern.
GEORGIA—Sumter Countt
Whereas, Mrs. N. A. Hooks has filed her
application in my office for letters of admin
of D. H. Hooks, late
teceased,
irefore to cite and admonish
ill parties interested, whether kindred or
irealtors, to show cause on or before the
said letters should not be granted to the
said petitioner *
Witness my 1
this the 7th day of September, 1
lifted out, the tops taken off
and then turned over and the bodies
rolled ont on the ground, just thpn
meter of extraordinary brilliancy pass-
~* them and for an instant lit np
great and pure man in his inaugural
address on the 14th of December, 1865.
Let the good men of the State see to it
that he is protected against the design-
* He should not be corrupted with
money or flattered for bis vote. They
who use the negro corruptly are them
selves corrupt. R. M. O.
trading lips elongated and the corners
of his mouth reached tbe base of his
ears like the points of two cresents.
When he recovered presence of mind
enough to speak he gabbered ont, “fc-a
God mass Frank de debil watchen boaf
ns and he’s qnine to git ns boaf afore
mornin.” Shut op, said Frank, “take
this knife aud cut that rope off the old
darkies neck.” With trembling hand
Joe obeyed, when he cut the rope the
compressed air in his lungs esca]
sighing moan came from his tl
Poor Joe, with a yell and a bound dis
appeared with tbe speed of thought and
left Frank to finish the job. After
many big drinks and hard tugs he
ceeded in getting the remains in
wagon and started tor the old mill. The
horse was blind in the left eye,
Frank jogged along and consulted his
bottle as an Oracle of profound wisdom.
The wind too increased and its agita
tion was followed by the dark approach
of a gathering storm. The tall, slender
pines swayed abont in the turbnlent
atmosphere. He gained the edge of the
plateau and began a long decent
nearly a mile. The road was sandy
and former torrents had washed deep
* in some places daDgerons grooves
both sides, Frank became drowsy
and indifferent to the approaching storm
When General Wilson made his raid
through Eastern Alabama, thieving
parties would diverge from the line of
mareh to rob the plantations and very
often to gratify an inate love of cruelty
and wanton oppression. Planters
would conceal their negroes and cattle
th, jangle, nod ewstnpa to secure A dim oa ,lin, of tire msterisT world
the lungs:—therefore use tho great
anti-scrofula, - or blood-purifier and
strength-restorer,—Dr. Pierce’s “Gol
den Medical Discovery.” Superior
to Cod liver oil as a nutritive, and
unsurpassed as a pectoral. For weak
lungs, spitting or blood, and kindred
affections, it has no equal. Sold by
druggists the world over. For Dr.
Pierce’s pamphlet on Consumption,
send two stamps to World’s Dispen
sary Medical Association, Buffalo,
New York.
Sparta Sunbeam: On Tuesday,
Bishop G. F. Pierce entered the pul
pit. With* mighty effort he shook
off the infirmities of age and with a
voice that wa9 born to command si
lence, be addressed tbe vast assembly
before him. The old time flaab of his
eye returned, while bit ringing voice
stilled tbe suffering of bis tbrote and
gave expression to thoughts that were
born ot inspiration.. The vast multi
tude before him listened with a bated
breath. It seemed as thought
supernatural power bad with a magic
touch withdrawn the infirmities of age
and suffering, and turned into lile again
tbe old time eloquence that once con
verted worldly assembles into shooting
multitudes. Tbe bishop’s theme waa
•auctification, aad the effort on that
occasion, will bloom in tbe memory of
those who beard him long after be baa
faded into eternity.
A Big Corn Crop.
Tbe corn crop for tbe State of Geor
gia ia estimated by tbe State' Agricul
tural Department to be in tbe neigh
borhood of thirty million bnshels,
which makes tbe yield abont equal
to that of 1859, which latter baa
long been regarded as probably the
largest com crop ever gathered in tbe
State.
A Good Moral Character.
There is nothing that adds so much
to the lieaoty and power of a man as a
good moral character. It is his wealth,
his iuflueuce, lii.s life. It dignifies him
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bnt knew how mnch a good character
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them against the thieving squads which
always disgraces the movements of
armies. Not far from Warrior Stand
there lives an old widow whose eyes
conld dart lightning and whoso tongne
conld scorch, blister and rattle amid a
thunder shower of expletives and vitu
perative expressions. The yankees
made a decent upon her premises.
Chickens, tnrkies, geese, pigs, in facl
everthing was speedily gobbled up.
Down in the stable yard was an old
male who had a head and eai
usual size. For twenty years he had
been ploughed, worked and fed by
colored woman,men be was unacquaint
ed with, and ten times mors stubborn
when approached by them. Two yanks
thought him sufficiently valuable to
steal. After putting on a bridle they
lead him out and commented
looks after this fashion, “I say Peel
he’s got tbe darndest ears I ever :
they’d make fine fins for a whale,
seems to me bis head got its growth
first, that’s what give him that power
ful backward motion, bold up your
head! I’m going to -make a good de
cent union mule out of yon. Then I’ll
eell you and convert the money into
whisky.” Monnt on him Jim ami let
me see his gait. Jim bounded on bis
back and clasped the spurs to his side
away darted tbe male down tbe road,af
ter running* hundred yards at lull speed
be humped bis back, stopped short and
tbe yankee shot a head like a bolt from
gun and landed on tbe hard ground
with a mashed nose and bruised body.
Tbe male tamed suddenly abont and
weal back to tbe stable, Jim recovered
went back and cussed tbe male, and
commenced flogging him with bis navy
pistol which in tbe excitement was dis
charged, tbe ball taking effect in Peels
lye killing him instantly, Jim ran to
be help of Peel. When be saw that
life was extinct be approached in tbe
rear of tbe male to shoot him, bnt co:
ing too close received bis twe feets
the pit of bis stomach and waa finihed
by a single blow. Three hundred dol
lars, five watcbei and some stolen jew
elry fonnd on these persons reimbursed
tbe widow for all her losses.
diminished as tbe storm incressed
power. His hands relaxed their grasp
npon the reins. A terrific thunderclap
made the horse dart the left, when wagon
and contents tamed over in the ravine.
The horse kicked loose from the shafts
and got ont upon tbe road again and
Now Is the time to plant fan Cabbage
von can get FRESH SEEDat
Dr. EldridgeQs Drug Store.
formation of Worms in children. No
remedy equals it.
s prayed foi.
my hand and sfficlal signature,
h day ot September, 1882.
T.H. Stewart, Ord'y.
OLD BUGG
COMES TO THE FRONT THIS SEASON
TH
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FIXED UP IN ANY STYLE FOP.
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OYSTERS, FISH AND GAME ON HAND
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MEALS
FIXED UP IN ANY STYLE AND AT
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BILLIARDS
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POOL
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Come one, come all, aud see if you don’t get
the best—nothing charged at these rates.
there waited to be re-hitched. The
body of one ot the negroes fell on Frank
who was still half unconscious. He
seemed to be dreaming of a poker gai
for disconnected expressions such
'only two aces”—a straight—no—
d—n that’s ace of spades—it juks the
filing out of my purse—Joe you d—d
scoundrel, where is my bottle, etc.
Tbe physicians became impatient
mounting their horses rode back
find tbe cause of the delay and arrived
time to save Frank from being drowned.
They saw the condition of thing*. The
wagon waa righted, the horse hitched
and Frank with the two bodies were
placed in tbe wagon and driven to
mill. The rising snn found all parties
their homes in bed, and poor
singing,
‘Hark from the tomb a doleful sound
Mine ears attend the cry.’’
Peter Cooper dispenses about
day in small change to men who
have seen better days and apply
to him regularly as he leaves bit
S lice of business. Tbe veteran phi-
inthropist says it does him
harm and does them a heap of good,
There are persons who do not know
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hence become the soourge of bnty
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OBITUARY.
Departed this life, August 36th, M82, little
Bertha Greer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
N. C. Greer, aged six years and five days.
While we know that tbe death of our dear
little friend was terribly distressing, and
feel that an Impenetrable gloom has been
east over us. yet we believe it to be Us will,
and bow in hnmble submission.
The bereaved ones have our tenderest
sympathy in their distress, and from c
Hence, we point them to Jesus to ft
solacing balm for their bleed lug hearts.
Acgtmta, Oa , May 361661.
W. H. Barrett, Droggis Augusta, G a-
Dear Sir—Having used your H. H. P.
liver Remedy,and being greatly benefited,
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— Yours truly,
W. C. Gaslaxd of Kentucky.
Sleep on, dear Bertha, calmly.peacefully
sleep. Deep thunders may reu and the
lightning’s lux Id flash may Ufa
broad expanse, but naught cl
sweet repoue save the vote of Him who —
tied thee through death’s gloom. Loved
ones may bow with anr’
pale Ups moan ia pain as —_
But father and mother, and
Weep not that her toils are over,
Weep aet that her race to run;
God grant that wo may rest as calmly,
When oar work Iikeher’s Is done.
Till then we will yield with sadness
Our Bertha to him to keep,
And rest to tbe sweet assurance,
* ones sleep.”
He glveth his loved o:
J.M.
SALOON.
BOTTLED LIQUORS
AUVATS OS HAND IN FRONT ROOM.
FOR SALE.
That valuable plantation of G. W. Cornell,
about \2'A miles from Americus, Ga. One
thousand, one hundred and sixty acres, in n
high state of cultivation, abont eight hun
dred acres cleared, a good proportion of “
fresh, lies well, preduees finely, fencing 1
ROCLAMATION No. 11 Mrs. H. T. Hu
Is Now-in New York
Buying, her goods for tho Fill
and Winter. She will have a
full line of
JOHN R- SHAW, Millinery and Fancy Hoads
Forsyth Street, - - Americus, Ga.,
ISSUES THIS, HIS
Fall Proclamation!
Hereby Inviting Everybody, and more Particularly
the Ladies, to call and see his
RAND DISPLAY OF NEW GOODS!!
Which have recently been added to his Stock,
IN THE LATEST STYLES.
They will noon be coming i„,
and she will be at home by the
1st of October.
Americus, Ga, Sept, o, 1882
septet!
To all whom it may Concern.
GEORGIA—Sumter Couxtv.
Whereas, G.W. Glover, Executor on the
itate of Epham Brake, deceased, applies to
ie for letters of dismission from the said
lecutorsliip,
Tnese are therefore to cite and admonish
all parties Interested, whether kindred or
creditors, to show cause on or liefore the
October term of said court, to be held on the
rst Monday in October next, whv said let
isrs should not be granted to the" said neti'
ioncr as prayed for. ‘
Witness my hand and official signature
his tbe 29th day of August, 188’. '
aug30-30d • T. 11. Stewart, Only.
Tc all whom it may Concern.
GEORGIA—Sumter Countt.
Whereas, Mrs. Johanna Easterlin and
unes B. Easterlin applies to me for letters
t administration on the estate of G W
Easterlin, deceased,
These are therefore t>
all parties interested, \
creditors, to show caus
October term of said court, to be held on tiie
first Monday In October next, why the said
letters should not be granted to the said
Detltloners as prayed for.
Witness my hand and official signature
mil admonish
. To Whom it May Concern
GEORGIA—Sumter Couktt.
Whereas, Jacob Smith having filedliisa.
plication in my office for lettersof guardian
ship of Robert, Amaretta, Ida and Her r
Jesse, minor children of Elizabeth Jesse, '
These are therefore to cite and adm
parties interested whether kindred or credi
tors to show cause on or before the October
term of said Court to be held the first Mon
day in October, 1882, why said letters should
not be granted to the said petitioner as pray-
Wltness my hand and official signature,
WITH A LARGE I.OT ON THE WAY!
WHICH, WHEN RECIEVED, WILL MAKE HIS
M iBiense, till
Administrator's Sale.
Will be sold before the court house door
in the city of Americus, on the first Tuesday
in October next, within the legal hours
sale, the following described
The Furlow Lawn property o
of Lee Street, containing s
of land and improvements tuereor
hares of stock of thu Bank of Amer
'nty-nlne shares ot Eagle an
Phcnix stock. All sold^by
mty. Terms cash.
S.
aug30-:J0d Admr.Est.J.
Court of Ordinary of Sumte
S.H. HAWKINS,
T. Furlow, dec
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
GEORGIA—Sumter County.
Those having claims against the
James W. Furlow, deceased, a~
‘ render in a ‘ 11
j forward and
, Hawkins,
r. Est. J. tV. Furlow, dec.
make payment
ugSO.tiw Adi
Application for Homestead.
GEORGIA—Sumter County.
Whereas, Wilkinson M. Clarke has applied
to me for exemption of personalty and setting
apart and valuation of homestead, and I will
pass upon the same at 2 o'clock on tbe 13th
day September, 1882. Given under my hand
ind official signature, this 24tli day of Au
gust, 1882. T. II. Stkwabt,
nugSOtd Ordinary.
“ LEGAL NOTICE.
D. L. Reeves, ) Divorce in Sumter Su-
vs. > perior Court and decree in
Anua C. Reeves 3 favor of Plaintiff.
April Term, 1874.
Notice is hereby given that the defendant,
Anna C. Reeves, has this day filed i* the
Clerk’s office of said Court, returnable ,A
the October Term. 1882, her petition "
to be relieved of the disabilities imp<
the verdict in above stated
iking
•s Atty.
iug!8toc
Variety UiiiaM!
jplendld gin bouse and screw, good
out houses, and cabins with shingle roof and
brick chimneys, and good water. If a man
nts to farm to Sumter county and make
>d corn, cotton, oats, wheat, etc., here is
_ j place, but few farms In Sumter equal to
it Also two hundred acres wood-land near
the above land. A quick purchaser will get
J. A. ANSLEY, Attorney.
Americas, Ga., August 30th, 1882. 30tf'
Copartnership Notice.
The undersigned have this day formed a
copartnership under tbe name of EVANS A
HARWELL, for the purpose of transacting
a Fancy and Family Grocery business at the
old stand of Hamil Bros., Forsyth St.
W. H. EVANS,
W. P. HARWELL.
Americus, Ga., Sept 1,1882. 3t
TO ee:CTT.
Any one wishing to rent a first-class four
room house, call on ELBERT HEAD. Lot
bounded south by Mr. Uamill’s lot and wesl
by Troup Street. aug30-3t
ELISOAR
CONDENSER.
THEFIRMHDHEDAl
Gall at once and oblige, yours truly,
JOHN R. SHAW,
DEALER IN
DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS,
Fancy Qoods,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Gaps, Umbrellas,
CLOTHING !
LADIES CLOAKS,
Bedsteads and Chairs, Roll Plate Jewelry,
Tutt’s Li\ er Pills. Etc., Etc.,
FORSYTH STREET. AMERICUS. GA.
GEORG IA—Lee Countt.
By virtue of an order of the Court o
Ordinary of Chatham county, I will sell
before tne Court house door, in the town oi
Leesburg, said county of Lee. within the
legal hours of sale, on the first Tuesday hi
''■‘■’■er next, the following lots of lanf,
i Nos. 188, 195, 196, 222 and 227,lathe
Istrict of originally Lee now buster
county; also Nos. 223 and 224 of the same
district lying In Lee county, the whole com-
g one tract containing 1417J4 *«**•
uumo or less, known as the Welter place,
the Improvements lying in lee county.
as tho property of Fannie A. Welter, late of
Chatham county deceased,for the purpose of
distribution among the heirs of said dec a.
International Colton Expoeition. pH|UQF|_pg|( p|
j.
aug23tds
Administrator’s Sale.
Will be sc Id biton the Court house door
In the town of KUaville, Schley county, on
the first Tuesday in October next, one hun
dred and seven acres of land, jot number,
in thetw»n:y-nlnthd»stnctof Schlw
belonging to the estate <h T. »■
Swanson, late of Schley county, deceased
and sold for the benefit of the said estate.
Terms made known on the d^^
Administrator de bonis non on estate of
T. R. Swanson. *l ltiMds .
Administrator’s S ale.
To Whom it May Concern.
GEORGIA—Schley Countt:
Whereas, Thos. J. Dozier and L L
Dozier, Executors on the estate ot &eai«nt
Dozier, deceased, liaving filed their
tion in my office for leave to sell all the re
estate belonging to the said estate, ,.
These are therefore to cite and admonW
all parties interested, whether kindred “
creditors, to show cause on or bythe regui
October term, of said Court to be
on the first Monday in October, J 8 *-: 1 *,i
said leave should not be granted to the s*
^Sitaeas mVhand*a£d official signature,
Administrators’ Sale.
GEORGIA—Schley Countt.
Will be sold before the Court hwsc door,
in the town of Ellaville, said county.®"
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GEORGIA—Webster County.
Whereas. A. C. Bell having apph**^
lettersof administration debonte non
testamento annexo, on the estate of
Bell, deceased, , adnK >msh
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