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v The Weekly Democrat, BEN E. RUSSELL. A JONES, PROPRIETORS. BEN E. RUSSELL, i t , • Editor. THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1872. Decatur Democratic G’onven- tion. BaIKBBIDge, Ga., May 27, 1872. A Convention of the Democratic party of Decatur county is hereby called to assemble at the Court House, in Bain- bridge, on TUESDAY, the 4th of June next. The object of the Convention is to appoint Delegates to the State Dem ocratic Convention, which meets in Atlanta, Ga., on the 26th of June, to appoint Delegates to the National Dem ocratic Convention, to be held at Bal timore on the 9th of July next, for the purpose of nominating a Democratic Jicket for President and Vice-President of the United States. Hardy G. Crawford. Lex M. Gbif- Bxn, W«. O. Fleming, Executive Com- miitee of Decatur County. Sun please copy. B«n Russell’s Chunk to be Put Out. BtnmaniGK, Ga., May 19th, 1872. Bm( Russeja— You had’better mind how you ridichl^nr Republican friends in the columns of your d—d copper-head newspaper or you might 1 get a bullet through your infernal head. The Judicata from Tom Hampton, up are a d—d night better than you or any ot the subsoxib- 'dWto your d- d Democrat,. -. - E very JbqmLuum and colored man in De catur county would be glad to see your chunk put out and I wouldnt be surprised to hear of it at any time. I simply warn you for you are spotted. . —Z'- Radical. * The-above specimen of Radical nuhligoity and cowardice was recived bytii3 last week, but owing to more ^important matters, was left over until this. The letter is evidently intended to intimidate the editor of The Democrat, and to make him a little sparing with * the unwelcome truths he hurls from time to time in the face of the contemptible Radical crew that now curses our county. The letter not only reveals its au thor to be a sneaking, cowardly scalawag skunk of the lowest flung species,, but it tells how Radicalism ‘ is beginning to wince under the well- directed blows of the Democrat. No . matter, how lost sensi bility, reason, and respectability these inglorious wretches are, they fear the influence of an untrammel led newspaper. jlfj as the writer of the above epis tle .says, the editor of the Democrat is “spotted;" he is glad of it, and wishes that every man in the county who professes to be a Democrat was “spotted” in the same way. If such was the case, Decatur would soon be relieved of the men who through her misfortunes have been elevated to rule over her. must be sent back to his cotton patch, Adam Bruton to his black smith forge, Tom Hampton to his land agency, Joel Johnson to his pulpit, and the balance of the crew to their several legitimate places of business. These worthies should be stowed away as relics of our past humilia tion; as mementoes of the time when bayonet rule was rife in Georgia ns illustrations of what men will do lor money. We must bury them in that political grave prepared for the filthy remains of Georgia-Radical putrefaction, and only remember them as hungry wolves who devour ed the substance of our impoverished people when the heel of tyranny was crushing them to the earth. The Democrats of Decatur have a noble work before them, and with energy, perseverance and patriot ism they are bound to be successful. H. F. S.—We refer special atten tion to the two anti-Greeley letters in this issue of The Democrat, in re ply to onr correspondent H. F. S. It will be seen that they handle him without gloves, which is the only way to deal with Democrats on that line; . To tlie Democracy of Decatur. Democrats of Decatur, the politi cal campaign is now fairiy opened. The so-called Liberal Republican ticket under the leadership of Hor- , ace Greeley and Gratz Brown his been in the Held some weeks, and 800n the* Grant Republicans', and the Democrats will put their candi dates before the country. The wily movement ef the Liberals has natur ally caused the Democracy, and es- .pecially the Southern Dcmociacy, to pause and reflect, because of its being supported by influential men and journals of the Democratic par ty. Time, however, has fully shown this Liberal movement to be nothing less than an ignusfatuus, planned by scheming men to destroy for ever the only Constitutional political or ganization—therefore we call upon .the Democrats of Decatur to de nounce said movement by resolution in their meetiug to be held in this city on the first Tuesday in June nest. At this meeting delegates to the State Democratic Convention arc to be chosen, who are to proceed to Atlanta tod there vote for delegates to the National Convention, which assembles in Baltimore on the 9th of July to nominate Presidential candi dates. Decatut’s delegates should not be in sympathy with the Greeley movement, and thfey should be in structed to do all in their power to prevent Georgia’s sending any man to Baltimore who has the least sym pathy for this new-fangled political hnmbug. We expect, in this meeting to get the true feeling of our people in re gard to the present political crisis, and we believe their united senti ment will be as truly Democratic as it was four years ago when Decatur voted a large majority for Seymour and Blair. We have a great wort before ns; we must do our share toward elec ting a Democratic President, a Dem ocratic Governor, a Democratic Con gressman—and above all things we most, through the ballot-box, drag from Our county offices, the scala wags who now so defiantly save pos- Joha D. Williams, A New Paper.—Thomaston, Ga., Is to have a newspaper, the “Upson County News.” In politics it will be Democratic; but we hope it will be printed outside of a Radical negro- loving office like that of Swayze. W. C. Cabaniss is proprietor of the new paper. A Wager.—The proprietors of The Democrat are willing to wager $1,000 that the Baltimore Conven tion will not endorse Horace Greeley but will nominate a straight Demo cratic ticket; and another $1,000 that if the Convention does support Greeley, Grant will be re-elected. Come down with your stamps, gen tlemen ! Query.—Will the Quincy (Fla.) Journal inform its readers why the main evidence in the late trial of Roberts for the murder of young Kyle lias been concealed from the public eye.. The murder was a most unprovoked and cold-blooded one, and the acquittal of the accused rather extraordinary. Will the Journal enlighten us on the dark subject ? The Southwest Georgian.—This is the name of a Grant paper pub lished at Fort Yalley. It is a bur lesque on typography and a satire on editorial ability. In fact we never in our lives saw just such a newspa per. It looks as if jerked from a mud-puddle by a whirl-wind and then struck by lightning. This delecta ble supporter of Grant is edited by a firm of quadrupeds known as Joel R. Griffin & Co. Here is a specimen editorial from its columns: A traveler on Thursday last drove up to the Byington Hotel, notwith standing his horse took a fright, throwing him out of the buggy to run a few squares to haul up at a stable for something to eat. Dr. H. S. Jones.—The Albany Central City in speaking of Dr. H.S. Jones says: We have heard that the Dr. will probably be the Democratic candi date for Senator of that District, at the approaching election. Should he be the nominee, we do not know of any one who could beat him in the race; and he could fill the posi tion, if elected, with dignity and ef ficiency. The Central City utters our senti ments precisely. There is no man in our District who, we believe, would be more acceptable to the people. Dr. Jones is a gentleman of refinement and ability, and with al as sound a Democrat as the coun try affords; and should he be nomi nated, The Democrat will labor un ceasingly for his election. Bainbridgc Enterprise. Editor Democrat: As a citizen of your lovely little city and as one who feels an interest in its welfare and prosperity, allow me through your valuable paper to say one word in behalf of an enter prise which certainly should con cern every good citizen. ’Tis true,— alas, too true, that there has ever been so little public spirit among our people. We want an extension of our Railroad. We want a free bridge. We want a Park. And in deed our wants are innumerable. And it does seem that we have been lying upon -our oars long enough waiting for something to turn up so that these wishes may be gratified. While all these, would doubtless do much for Bainbridge, allow an bumble citizen to suggest an enter prise in comparison with which, Ex tension * ' r, -L , r~Free Bridge. Parks and even Factories are insig nificant. I allude to a system of Public Graded Schools. There are two hundred white children within the corporate limits of our town; of that number only about 80 attend the different schools of the place. Where are the one hundred and twenty! Now from the statistics of other cities, where these graded schools are in operation, and by like management of an efficient Board, the two hundred can be sent to school annually, at a much less cost than the eighty now promise to pay. Besides these two hundred there are many others who would avail themselves of these public schools. It would bring in many other good citizens among us, and in deed we can conceive of no interesi which would not be promoted by the enterprise. The time has come when our children must be educated (if educated at all) by means of Public Schools. Re cent developements in our midst prove most clearly that many of onr citizens are either too pjjfV, oyj-we nnwiliing to sustain pxirari^—hacJs, tftficE, we will not lay' out in either case, public schools alone can sup ply this disideratum. Will our citi zens think of this matter. It will be a good investment for all, regard less of occupation or profession, and will certainly do more for our city than any thing we can contrive. Citizen. The Phrenological Journal for June Is an admirable number to close the Fifty-fourth volume of that most excellent family maga zine. Conspicuous among its contents are, William Orton, President Western Telegraph Company; What is the Tariff Question? by Horace Greeley; Steal or Starve ! Sir Fran cis Crossley, M.P,; Slonticello, Famous as the Home of Jefferson; Expression; The Chinese in the Philippines; Preachers and Preaching; Boys’ Library; Carbon and its Different Forms; Paul dn Chaillu, the fam ous Traveler; Life Insurance; A Bad Pen, etc. With numerous fine illustrations and lortraits. A new volume begins with the uly number. A good time to subscribe;fine premiums offered. Terms $3 a year. 30cts. a No. 6. R. Wells, Publisher, New York. Eclectic'Magazine.—The June number of the Eclectic contains as the continuation of the series of men eminent in American lipblic life, a fine portrait in steel of Senator Carl Schurz. This is perhaps the best por trait of Mr. Schurz that has been published, and taken in connection with the other por traits that have already appeared, or which are yet to come, will make the current vol ume of the Magazine especially valuable. Publised by E. R. Pelton, 108 Fulton Street, New-York. Terms, $5,00 a year; two copies, $9,00. Single number, 45 cents. Democrats Will not Support Greeley and Brown. Editor Democrat : Your correspondent H. f*. S. counsels the support of Horace Greeley by the Southern Democracy on the plearof expediency. We must differ with the writer both as regards policy and principle. In onr opinion the endorsement of the Cincinnati nominee would be a virtual abandonment of the funda mental principles upon which rest the rights of the States and the lib erties of the people. The abrogation of the only Constitutional party would result in political anarchy and demoralization, with the proba ble loss pf our State and local gov ernments. Our salvation is in the preserva tion of our party organization, disrupt it, and you create a political rabble at the South; '“a house divided against itself.” Many true men will eschew the polls, and the fragments will be divided between Grant and Greeley. The quasi attitnde of the party has already told fearfully on the morale of the South. Many disappointed and disaffected politi cians. devoid of honesty or fixedness of principle, who have patiently awaited a favorable opportunity to desert to the enemy, have safely crossed over the Greeley pontoon bridge and have been received in the Radical camp. Our safety is surely in the nomination of a straight Democratic ticket. Ear better for the Southern people to suffer a defeat under a party leader with the prom ise of perpetuating their home gov ernment, than to be successful with Greeley at the cost of all that has been achieved by the party since the reconstruction of the States. J. Bainbridge, May 27,1872. Mr. H. F. S., Your Correspon dent. Editor Democrat: ■ In-your issue of last week a Mr. H- F. S. has a communication, in which he endeavors to bring about a reconciliation between the Demo cratic party and Horace Greeley, the Cincinnati nominee for Presi dent. I would like to give you,' Mr. Editin', the opinion of a young Dem ocratic farmer on the matter, If yon can spare me the space in your paper. Evidently H. F. S. is one who ‘has been there himself’ so far as concerns an elegant style of compo sition, a fine selection of words, good grammar and so on; but he has not read the newspapers as attentively as a man ought to who writes for them. I doubt if be is not about the only mati in this section who gives the subjects ot “slavery” and “eman- cipatiocf fa thought. It is true the Hon. B:fc. Bruton, of your district, did during the last session of the Legislative agitate the question ol “emancipation” a little; but he is an old worn-out Radico-Democratic politician who had gotten his head under water, and only stirred the matter to bring himself into notice again. * H. F. Slants “all Democrats to throw out.of their minds altogether “Dead Issues” and “support to a man the^Biberals;” says “we are compelled to make this present sac rifice in order that we may be sure of our future preservatiOh.” How can we liyScside these “deSd issues” when th#jfcfere the very principles which the Democratic party is taking “issne” to maintain?—hoij^ean wp. C, a man the fctberair” ’ whose leader is the champion among the villifiers of the men whom we recognize as our leaders, and who has been more instrumental than any other man in "originating and putting in force these damnable and almost nnparalleled measures which it is the mission of the Democ racy to oppose ?—and the while maintain our party organization and our self-respect. The sacrifice which H. F. S. advocates is too great! It means a sacrifice of the principles Jefferson was so proud of; of a party that if the Liberals are sincere in their bolt will lease the “White House” for the next Presidential term. In speaking of “conspirators,” let H. F. S. know that Horace Greeley is himself one among them. He was the “master spirit" in placing “the oppressor’s heel” upon “our necks” and “the manacles” on “our hands.” Little of “the sweet air of liberty” we’ll “breathe” tied to the political coat-tail of a man who has done more than any one living to overthrow the governments of ten of the United States and to build upon their ruins a military despotism which Grant is so effectively carrying on to his and Greeley’s eternal shame. He not only exerted every energy of his ex traordinary powers in putting through the Enforcement Act and in obtaining the passage of the infamous Ku-Klux Act, but he at this time favors them both—and a bitter pill to swallow is this latter. H. F. S. remarks that the Liberals propose not to “array the white and black races against each other, but to harmonize them.” Their leader proposes to perform this wonderful work by advocating and recommend ing to Congress to put into full force Charles Sumner’s Civil Rights Bill, of which Greeley is an ardent sup porter. Away with such harmony 1 H. F. S. offers us a proposition to meditate upon and to console our weary and tried spirits with, that Mr. Greeley “will dispense justice to man and man alike; protect our rights,” etc. Can we expect justice from a man who in the time of onr greatest need offered us injustice and irisiTlt ?—who heaped upon us wrongs without number ? Can we hope for “peace” from a man who has labor ed for a quarter of a century in bringing on the contention and strife which H. F. S. says Greeley will re move? Warm the old political ser pent to life, 1 and he will inflict a wound that -“will rdnkle to the death” of Democracy I What Democrat can have the least regard for principle and sup port or affiliate, with the man who has evqr denounced Democrats, whoever and from wherever they are, as thieves and', liars ? What communion cot the protective fanat ic have with free-traders ? What concord can there be between the illustrious advocate of the bayonet election law and its opposers? or “what part has a centralizationalist with Democrats ?” Let Mr. Greeley renounce his’ protection fanaticism; the bayonet election law; the kn- klux act; Sumner’s civil rights bill; and retract the vifiia nous slander heaped upon GoV. Seymour and other Christian and patriotic states men during the last Presidential cainpaigo—repent of a life devoted to the dirtiest political work of any man in his party—then Democrats can think about recognizing his corporal’s-gnard of a faction as a political party. Let me tell Mr. H. F. S. that very mnch of this “hearty reception” given the pews of Mr. Greeley’s nomination is bosh. One or two persons in a town or city will indorse and blow upon it and immediately the news is flashed over the wires that the “nomination is favorably received,” etc. Y. D. F. AttapulguSf Ga. OF THE BAINBRIDGE DEALERS IN THE MARKET WITH T HEIR SPLENDID STOCK OF Spring Goods! BAINBRIDGE (W We are new offering our usual FULL ASSORTMENT of GOODS, among w are to be found * ORGANDlS, GRENADINES, CAMBRICS. WHITE PIQUE, I AWN, LINEN and ^ SEERSUCKEIL8U1TS. BEACH*PAR/sOLS, HAMBURG TRIMMINGS, -BLEADl»„^" and BROWN'SHEETINGS an<T"SHIRTINGS, , COTTON a DES, LINENS. DENIMS. CASSIMeRES, NEW STYLE HEAVY SHIRTINGS, UN TRIMMED HATS for Ladies A Mieees, (In black, brown and white) AI.PACCAS A PRINTS j®“ IN GREAT VARIETY AND AT LOW PRICES! hieb SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY. MoGUFFIE’S and GOODRICH’S READERS. DAVIES’ and SMITH’S ARITH METICS, MONTEITH’S GEOGRAPHIES, and ALL thpr-chool Books usually used. BT Also Billet, Bommercia), Note, Letter, Foolscap and- Legal Cap Papers. ■ gl ($f HATS and SHOES of all style*. sizes and prices, for the millioo and the millionaire. CROCKERY. w An aseortment. in Granite and C. C-. of PLATES. DISHES. BAKERS. CUPS and SAUCFRS. and «lher articles. Also JUGS CHURNS, JARS, l.ANTVRNs for oil or can,Me. SOUTHERN-MADE CLOTHING. NOEL-GAINEY ft ft, —FEELING— . - t Tluvt luilceo tR- Tndwetriel Pnmoita mat] be sustained the country could never be trnlj prosperous, have determined to manufactsn their ENTIRE STOCK, in Rainbridge. *8- THEY WAIUUXT THEIR GOOD, CHEAPER AND BETTER THAI THE EASTERN HAKE. And challenge comparison in Quality, and Price. They also keep the best quality of SHIRTS AND GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS, «rA LINE OF SHOkS AND HATI.-^ Appealing to the people of Decatur, w« say achieve your independence by bnildin. ud your own institutions. mch7 lj S1XTV-MK FIRST FRIZKIKDALS AWAKDU THE GRSA* -JL ^ Oiln, XiestdL, AND THE FAMOUS “TOWN AND COUNTY PREPARED PAINT,” ^©“Respecting which any information will be given upon application.-®! Iron. Steel, Nails, Farming and Gardening XIMPXiEII'lElir’VN, er To wbicli special attention is asked Bacon, Flour, &c. §933 SOUTHERN PIANO >IANCFACTOBT t Ten Thousand pounds Bacon, 101 bbls. Flour, 15' bbls. Sugar (all grades), 10 sacks Coffee, 20 bbls Whisky, • To all,of which, and a comolfrte stock of other goods, we respectfully the attention of Crt6h and prompt paying buyers. (a 111 jyj BABBIT & WARFIELD. TUI 0LB RELIABLE WEST - STREET OF k IS BEING CONSTANTLY SUPPLIED WITH OF HE AVY„ INVOICES Spring 1 & Summer dOODi LATEST STYLES AMD PATTERNS. TOGETHER WITH A Very Liarge Stools, of Staple Groceries! ALSO, HARDWARE, WOODWARE, WILLOWWARE, &c. In fact there is nothing wanted by the public that they cannot supply at most rea sonable prices. Give us a call, examine ddr goods and take advantage of ottr inducement* apritt PATTERSON 4b MCNAIR William Knabe & Co, MANUFACTURERS OF Grand, Square & Upright PIANO FORTES. BALCIMORF, MD. These Instruments have been before the public for nearly thirty years, and npom their excellence alone attained and impor- chnscd pre-eminence, which pronounce* them unequaled, in Tone, Touch, Workmanship and Dura bility. All our -QUAKE Pianos hare our New In- 5 roved Overstrung -cale and 'the Agraffe reble. We would call special attention to onr late Patented Improvements in Grind Pianos and square Grands, found .in no oth er piano, which bring the piano nearer per fection than has yet been attained! R very Piano Fully Warramtcd far Niva Yean. We are by spefcial arrangement enabled to furnish Parlor Organs and Melodeons of tho most celebrated makers, wholesale and ratiil at lowest factory prices. Illustrated cata logues and price listspromptly furnished oa application, to WM. KNABE A CO., liALTIUOKE. M».. Or any of our regular-established ageusia. •erlMa M. BOLEY. F. X. BINGEL. M. BOLEY ft CO, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in PARLOR, UHAMBEB i KITCHEN Ad BOWER * BOWER. ATTORNEYS AT LAW BAINBRIDGE, GA. Office In the Chart House. icblto BL ACKSMITHI NG HORSE-SHOEING, R. H- MCGOLDRXCK Respectfully informs the public that he^ now prepared to do all kinds of work pf* tainihg to the Blacksmithing business. ■** is carrying on the work at the Camage .. L- Reach: Plantation All warhwartanh*- York a speciality. jan5.tf uu. WM.Z. cmawiuva SIMS <k CRAWFORD, ATTORN F. Y-S AT hhff B AIRBRIDGE, G A, | Q&ce ia the evt Basse- ISO BROUGHTON ST., Center Jefferses ' Bad Breeghiea, eypeelte St. Andrews Hen, SAVANNAH, .......... GEORGIA. pm All' the latest styles kept on hand Matt rase renovating and repairing of furni ture executed promptly and at reasonable prices. mchQlly Adjournment of the Superior Court- Dkcatub Sermon Covnr. April Term Wi lt it ordered that this Coart beand is here by adjourned to the fourth Monday ia July next, that the Grand and Petit Jurors saa- mooed for the second week of tbit term ipput hero on said day and thoee summoned for the presept week will appear o the Monday fol lowing said fourth Monday in July next- done in Term time. Pxn* J> Staonan, Judge S. C-, A. c - A true extract from the minutes of the Bt- parior Coast, April Term, 1872. T. F- Hampton Clerk. April 30, 187$