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The Weekly Democrat,
JONES,
BEN E.
RUSSELL to
PROPRIETORS.
UK* E. KISSELL, till Editor.
THURSDAY, .JULY 18, 1872.
Liberal Republican Ticket Ex
doused at . Baltimore by the
National Democratic
Contention.
For President of the United States t
HORACE GREELEY.
OF NEW YORK.
For Vice-President i
BENJAMIN GUATZ BROWN.
OF MISSOURI.
Stbaightout Democratic Ticket
for Governor of Georgia :
Tbs noble old Bo man who now so ably fills
that position,
HON. JAMES MILTON SMITH,
Of Muscogee.
GRBSLEY AND BROWN—THE
DEMOCRAT’S POSITION, PAST
' AND PRESENT.
- from its Jncipiency, our <Caders
all know, we opposed Democratic
affiliation with the Liberal Republi
can movement which culminated at
Cincinnati in the nomination of
Greeley and Brown as Presidential
candidates.
It would be useless, however, for
ns at this time to reiterate oiir views
on the subject. Suffice it to say that
our opinions have undergone •no
change whatever. We stand now
precisely where "wc stood when Cin
cinnati proclaimed the .birth of
Libera} Republicanism.
We prelerred a straighfcout Dem
ocratic ticket, because the party was
entitled to it, and because it could
have .made a better fight under its
own tried and trusty leaders. Such
is our opinion now.
The endorsement of a Republican
platform and the nomination of Re
publican candidates by the Democ
racy, no matter how expedient its
friends may have argued it to be,
we deemed it inexpedient, impolitic,
and unwise, and which would result
in disaster to the great Democratic
party. To say that we think other
wise now would be false, yet wc
earnestly hope, we are error.
But Baltimore has spoken. The
assembled wisdom of the country has
seen fit to act contrary to the wishes
of thousands of as true Democrats
as ever cast a vote for constitutional
freedom. The National Democratic
Convention has endorsed the Cincin
nati platform in toto ; and has nom
inated Horace Greeley and Benja
min Gratz Brown—two as Simon
pure Republicans as ever breathed
the breath oflife—to the highest offi
ces in the Republic.
Baltimore’s decision came to us
like a flash of lightning upon a
Cloudless sky, although we had some
what anticipated it. The Democrats
in that Convention must have felt as
if they were literally passing through
the “valley and shadow ot death."
Are we proud of their action ? No.
Can we throw up our hat and shout
“hurrah for Greeley” ? Never. Can
we enter the campaign full of en
thusiasm, believing that the election
of Greeley will accomplish the won
derful results proclaimed lor him by
his partisans? We cannot.
But we abide Baltimore—we ac
cept Greeley—not as a Democrat,
(God save the mark!) but as any
thing on this wide earth to beat
Grant, now that a straight-out ticket
is out of the question. We take
Greeley to save the only remaining
privileges of freemen—the better
part ot his platform; while we hold
that a Democratic platform and can
didates would have given us all the
rights we ask.
We take Greeley as we would some
desperate medicine administered for
a terrible disease, which could have
been checked had not milder reme
dies been forgotten ere it was too
late.
We accept Greeley as the forlorn
hope of an army on the eve of de
feat, through the negligence of its
leaders. We accept him because his
opponent is meaner than the Devil
and in a position to do us more, harm
than even his Satanic Majesty.
We shall vote for Greeley in the
spirit of hnmiliation and prayer; hu
miliation that we should have been
forced to take such a step; and
prayer, that God may ordain it for
the best; if not, that He may forgive
as for the act.
We do not love Greeley; but com
pare him to Grant, in a moral light,
and you have a saint; in a political
light, and you have a statesman,
an honest man—a gentleman. We
thank God for the meanness of Grant,
else never could we swallow Horace
Greolc-
Some ot our enthusiastic admirers
of (he immaculate Horace may not
relish our plain way of talking; but
we cannot help it. We are a Dem
ocrat. Upon the success of that
party we have risked everything.
The principles lately advocated by
that party are as living and vital as
when they were inculcated into ha
man hearts by the Creator’s hand
They are the same that animated
the heroes of Bunker Hill, of the
war of 1812, of the Mexican war—
of the noble band who immolated
themselves within the historic walls
of the Alamo—and of the ragged
legions of the immortal Lee, The
Democratic party may die, but its
principles never will.
Some men have said they would
never vote for Greeley—if they have
not already done so, we advise them
to unsay it. We must all vote for
him and give him the wannest sup
port possible, for in so doing we are
opposing Grant—Grant the tyrant,
the bribe-taker, and the disgrace of
the Presidential chair.
Let ns stand by the Democratic
party and if it should go down,
which heaven forbid, let each man
be at his post. This is our position.
COL. JOHN SCREVEN AND DR.
WARING.
At the late stockholders meeting
of the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad,
that meddling, mischievous man and
miserable scalawag, Dr. Waring,
who laid so many grave charges at
the door of Col. John Screven, the
able President of the Road, was
brought face to face with that gen
tleman before the meeting. Waring
had been sighing for the chance
but alas I for poor Waring, he could
not sustain his charges—he collaps
ed. Screven, though he needed no
vindication, was triumphantly vindi
cated.
A list was started by some one to
obtain subscriptions for a present to
Waring for defending the “people’s
interests,” but not a cent was sub
scribed. This must have been “the
most unkindest cut of all," to this
Waring; then must have “bursted
his mighty heart.” Alas! how un
grateful were the people to the de
fender of their interests, this scala
wag, Waring.
We now advise “Doctor’-’ Waring
to go back to his pills and politics—
they suit him better, and let him re
member that
“Pigmies 'will-be pigmies still, thouglf
perched on Alps ;
Pyramids will be pyramids still, in vales. ”
THE
ACTION OF THE DECA
TUR DEMOCRACY.
Previous to the action of Balti
more the Democratic party of De
catur county assembled in Conven
tion and expressed a most decided
preference for a straight ticket; but
last Saturday they again met to
gether, ratified the action of their
national Convention and resolved to
support Horace Greeley and B.
Gratz Brown.
This meeting was not enthusias
tic, for how could it be ? but we
saw determination on every man's
face. Determination that spoke the
redemption of our county from scal-
lawaggery, and carpetbaggery and
Radicalism in November next.
We are glad, we rejoice, to see
onr immediate fellow citizens thus
failing into line with the Democracy
of onr common country; it shows
that we are determined to rid our
selves of .Grant and his attending
evils no matter how great the sac
rifice.
been suggested by the general ex
pression of the people. We hope,
however, that if nominated he will
accept.
Mr. Davis from the city, and Mr.
Powell from the country, would
make a strong ticket, which if elec
ted would represent old Decatur as
she deserves.
HON. JAMES M. SMITH.
The Democrat was the first news
paper in the State to place Mr.
Smith’s name at its mast-head for
re-election to the high position he
now occupies with so much credit
to himself and honor to his people.
We have advocated his renomina
tion, because he is one of Georgia’s
truest and noblest sons.
Because he did not seek the
office he now holds, bnt it sought
him.
Because his administration has
been altogether one of the best ouj
State has ever had.
Because the interests of Georgia
are his interests.
Because he deserves re-election,
is a faithful publio- servant, and such
are hard to find now-a-days.
Because he is not a stock-jobber,
a State Road plunderer, or a mem
ber of the Atlanta rings.
We think his nomination at the
Atlanta Convention will be uns
moos.
THOMASVILLE.
This city is now in a fair way to
rival all others in Southwestern
Georgia. Eight new brick stores
are now nearly completed—a large
fire-proof ware-house is just being
commenced—a new foundry will
soon be in operation—one of the
neatest city halls in the State is
another new feature—scores of tasty
residences are swelling its corpor
ate limits—a mammoth hotel is soon
to be built—also a cotton factory.
Besides all these improvements
Thomasville has some of the best and
most energetic citizens of any town
in the State. # .
Among other things Thomasville
has a dfflendid brass band that can’t
be beat anywhere—and this fall, the
Fair ef the South Georgia Agricul
tural Association, over which pre
sides Col. Arthur P. Wright, to be
held there, will be unrivalled. We
conclude by tossing up our hat three
times for Thomasville.
STE-
HON. KEDAR POWELL.
Since the opening of the present
political campaign, and die proba
ble prospect of a Democratic vic
tory, we have frequently called to
mi&d the many competent men we
have in Decatur, who would repre
sent us with credit in the State Leg
islature. Nor have we confined
ourself to onr individual opinion,
but have sought the better judg
ment of others in regard to the im
portant qaestion, and it strikes ns
that of all the men in car county, a
better one (if he will accept the
nomination) could not’be found to
represent us, or one who would give
more general satisfaction to his con
stituents than Hon. Kedar Powell.
Having served his fellow-citizens
in a legislative capacity, when office
was bestowed as .a reward of hon
esty, integrity and merit, to then-
entire satisfaction, it is a most
cogent reason why he should be
nominated now. Personally, there
is not a more popular man in the
county, and we believe he would
make a better ran than any one
else we could put in the field.
We do not believe that Mr. Pow
ell has the remotest idea of becom
ing a candidate, and our article has
DEATH OF HON, LINTON
. ' ‘PHENS.
This distinguished Georgian
breathed his last on the evening of
thb 15th inst, at bis residence in
Sparta.
Judge Stephens was but forty-
nine years of age, and hence has
been cut off in the very zenith of his
gl-eatnesss
The South had no better friend or
abler Advocate of her rights than he.
In the-death of Judge Stephens,
Georgia, the South and constitu
tional liberty have lost a friend
whose like never wi,ll be seen* again.
EDITORIAL RAIDS.
The Savannah Morning News is
the best newspaper in the State
even if it don’t support Greeley.
It is amusing to hear certain
Georgia newspapers that issue at
least a score of half-sheets during
the year, accuse their contempora
ries who took the Fourth of July of
laziness.
A good reason for supporting
Greeley: the most of the “scabies’
and c. baggers, are for Grant.
Is John H. James, Banker, a vfl--
lian and swindler because he as
pires to the Governorship? Some
of onr exchanges seem to think ,so.
Col. F. M. Harper, ofDhwson, is
willing to sacrifice himself and go to
Congress for the “deer peeple’’ of
the 2nd District.
The nomination of Greeley at
Baltimore has caused Pendleton of
the Yaldosta Times, exquisite hap
piness.
Country editors are now mostly
engaged in expanding their sides
with watermelons.
The Democrat lor the campaign
is one dollar in advance.
, . OF THE
BAINBEIDGE DEALERS
IN THE MARKET WITH TIIEIR SPLENDID STOCK OF
Spring Goods!
• THE STRAIGHTOUTS.
Some few of the straighont Demo
crats becoming disgusted" with the
action of the Baltimore Convention,
have decided-to call an indignation
meeting at Louisville, Ky., some
time in September. Such a step is
nothing more nor less than sheer
nonsense, which will result in neither
good for the bolters, the Democratic
party, or the country.
Should, however, the bolters make
the Louisville demonstration a suc
cess, the re-election of Grant is in
evitable.
H. F. S.
This gentleman, it will be obser
ved, is oat with a letter in to-day’s
Democrat in reply to Y. D. P.,
who wrote some time ago. We
think that the endorsement ot Gree
ley has made H. F. S. a little too
bold, and therefore he rather expos
es his flanks more than common pru
dence would dictate, which Y. D. F.
will not be slow to avail himself of
we judge.
The Liberal Platform.
The following are toe res lutious in full
adopted bj the Liberal Republican National
Convention at Cincinnati in May, and endors
ed by the Democratic Convention in July;
» We, the Liberal I epublicant of the United
States, in National Convention assembled at
Cincinnati, proclaimed the toll' wing principles
as essential to a just government:
First—We recognize Lbe equality of all men
before the law, and bold that it is the duly of
the government, in its dealings with tbe people,
to mete out equal and exact justice to all; of
whatever nativity, race, color, persuasion, re
ligious or political.
Second—We pledge ourselves to maintain
tbe uniun of these States, emancipation and
enfranchisement, and to oppose any reopening
of the questions settled by tbe Thirteenth,
Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments uf tbe
constitution,
Third—We demand the immediate and abso
lute removal of all disabilities imposed on ac
count of the rebellion, which was finally sub
dued seven years ago, believing that universal
amnesty will result in the complete pacification
of all sections of the country.
Fourth—Local self-government, with impar
tial suffr-ge, will guard tbe rights of all citizens
mure securely than any centralized power. Tbe
public welfare requires tbe supremacy of the
civil over th3 military authority, and the fiee
dom of persons under the protection of the ha
beas cm pus. JPe demand for the individual
tbe largest liberty consistent with public prder
/or tbe State?* tell-government, and for tbe
nation-a returi to the methods of peace and
the corstitutional limitations of power.
Filth—The civil service ol the government
has becom'e a mero instrument of partisan
tyranny and personal ambition, and an object
ol selfish greed. It is a scandal aud reproach
upon our tree restitutions, and breeds a demor
alization dangerous to tbe perpetuity of repub
licau ghterniueut. We therefore regatd. a
thorough reform of the civil service as one ot
the most pressing necessities uf tbe hour; th t
honesty, Vhpacity and fidelity constitute tbe
only valid claims to public employment; that
the offices of tbe government cease to he a-mat-
ter uf a bitrary favoritism and ptronage, and
that public stations become agai" posts ofbou-
To this end it is imperatively requited that
no President shall be a candidate fur ro-elac-
tion.
S'xth—We demand a system of federal taxa
tion which shall not uuuecessarily interfere
with the industry of rhe peopie, and which
shall provide uieuns necessary to pay the ex
penses of (be government, economically utiiui
isteied, pensions, the i teres' on the public
debt, and a moderate teduction, annually, o
the principal thereof, and recognizing tha
there are in onr midst honest, but irreconcila
ble differences of opinion wilh regard to the
respective systems ol protection and free trade,
we remit discussion ot tbe subject to tbe peo
ple in their congressional distiicts, aud to the
decision of Congress thereon, wboiiy free of
executive interference or dictation.
Seventh—The public credit must be sacredly
maintained, and we denounce repudiation ia
every formrend guise.
Eight—"speedy return to .specie payments
is demanded alikd by the highest considerations
of commeicial morality and honest government.
Ninth—We temember with gratitude tbe
heroism and sacrifice ot tbe soldiers and sailors
of the republic, and no act ot ours shall ever
detract from their justly earned fame or of the
full reward of their patriotism.
Tenth—We are opposed to »ll further grants
of lands y> railroads • r other corporations.
The public domain should be held sacred to
actual settlers.
Eleventh—We hold that it is the duty of the
government, in its intercourse with foreign na
tions, f- cultivate tbe triendship of peace by.
treating with all on fair and equal terms, re
garding it alike dishonorable either to demand
what is not right or to submit to what is wrong.
Twelfth—For tbe promotion and success of
these vital principles, and the suppert of the
dandidates nominated by this convention, we
invite and cordially welcome the cooperation
of all patriotic citizens, without rtgard to pre
vious political a liation.
SUBSTANTIAL il Eli
BOOTS AND SHOES '
£8!~ If yon want a nicely
shoe, and one that will do von Ja lw< »'
call «n ° &0<i
32. IN". HYATT 1
fashionable
- BOOT AND SHOE Maker
Who is prepared to do all kinds of x ''
shoe work with neatness, 'qnicknL' *
low rates. He always has on handa ^
leathers and findings, .and theief ^
nays warrant a good job—call !lL
xnet door to Robinson’s wood-shop
Bargains,llargai
PRICES LOW and
• EASY!!
terJ
&RO€EMI£^.
Hf* We are Dew offering oar usual FULL ASSORTMENT of GOODS, among which
are to be found
ORGANuIS, GRENADINES, CAMBRICS. WHITE PIQUE. LAWN, LINEN and
SEERSUCKER SUITS. BEACH PARASOLS, HAMBURG TRIMMINGS,
BLEACHED and BROWN SHEETINGS and SHIRTINGS,
COT TON A DBS, LINENS. DENIMS, CASSlMlSRES,
NEW STYLE HEAVY SHIRTINGS, UN
TRIMMED HATS for Ladies A Misses,
(in black, brown and white)
AI.PACCAS ft PRINTS,*
IN GREAT VARIETY AND AT LOW PRICES! -©a
SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
MoGUFFIE’S and GOODRICH'S READERS. DAVIES’ and.sMITH’S ARITH
METICS, MONTEITH’S GEOGRAPHIES, and ALL
theSehool Books usually used.
Also Billet, Bomrnen iai. Note. Lei ler. Foolscap and Legal Cap Papers.
JMC JE 'X 5 SS A]M11
HATS and SHOES of all styles, sizes aud prices, for the mil lion and the millionai e.
CROCKERY.
An assortment, in Granite and C. C.. of ELATES. DISHES, BAKERS. CUPS and
SAUCERS, ai^l other articles. Also JUGS CHURNS, JARS,
. LANTERNS for oil or candle.
The undersigned, having accents
fessorship in the Dawson AM,. HwhjiN
offers his School-building, together -1
the appurtenances thereunto beloBm* 0 *"
Also his neat little Residence, uui!?
Bainbridge, very low. Here i* a “ 1
dneement, offered to teachers Wan Jr "
manent and.profitnble school, fo ,
at once. Also to those who are pnvin!^
rents for dwelling houses in the ‘ti
ns we are closing up our former
those indebted for tuition will p| e
forward and settle without deuy *
or otherwise. W. H. AT.Tjfr*
Principal Male qud Female//,. ,
June 29th, 1872. 1
R. A. WALLACE,
Dealer Ik
Paper Envelopes, Ca
TAGS, TWINES,
INKk, PAPER STOCK. MOSS, WisJ
ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLER
Ol. BAY STREET,!
SAVANNa II, ga.
and Sample
Mch12 Ij
Room
op Sum
-I* i t
‘ • AND THE FAMOUS
“TOWN AND COUNTY -PREPARED PAINT,”
^©“Respecting which any information will be given upon application.
Dr. ffl. L Batik,
Iron. Steel, Nails, Farming and Gardening
(W To which special attention is asked
Bacon, Flour, &c.
fsr Ten Thousand pounds Bacon, 10D bbls. Flour,
15 bbls. Sugar (all grades), 10 sacks Coffee, 20 bbls.
Whisky,
• &~To all ofavhich. and a complete stock of other goods, we respectfully a«k the ,
attei.tiuu of Cash and prompt, paying buy ers. " („ 111 ly)
BABBIT & WARFIELD,
BAINBRIDGE, GA.
Office over Rockwell West’s, llroid.ttrwt,*
he can be found every day, except tbe fourth J
day i each mouth. When absent at other tj
previous notice will be given through Uie l]
CBAT, jjtt
II. L BmiTTii
WHOLESALE GROCER'
—AND—
Commission Merck.
170 BROAD ST.,
ANNOUNCEMENT.
We are authorized to announce the name of
W. 0. Thomas, aa a candidate for Tax Collector of
Decatur Comity, at th- ensuing election—subject to
tbe nomination of tbe Democratic Convention.
July ltith. 1872.
tdn.
Fnh Baker.
Baker Co., July 12, 1872.
Editor Democrat :
The caterpillar has made its ap
pearance on many plantations in this
county. This pest of the cotton,
together with the boll-worm, which
has already seriously injured the
crop, will cat the cotton crop short
in. this county from one-third to one
half.
The yield of corn will be consider
ably less than the average of the
past few years. Sugar-cane and
potatoes pretty good. .
Respectmlly,
Baker.
ORDINANCES.
s regular meeting of Council hold on Monday,
the lot, day of July, 1872* the following Ordinances
were passed snd began inforce:
Be it ordained by the Corporation of the city of
Bainbridge, that any bitch proud running on the
street while proud, that the Marshal] be required to
take her up and keep her confined in a secret place,
and tbe owner be brought before the Mayor, and
fined in a sum of not leas than five dollars, or more
than fifteen dollars. If no owner fouud within 24
hoars the Marshall is lequired to kill her or them.
Be it ordained by the Corporation of the city of
Bainbridge, that on and after the 15th, day of Sep
tember, 1572. until the 15th, day of Marclf, 1873, it
shall be unlawful for any person or persons to al
low their cow or cows, to ran at large on the streets
sdoj ining the Public Square of the City of Bain
bridge. The same penalty as is imposed for horses
running at large, to be applied to this ordinance.
July, 8th, 1872,
G. W. Pearce,
Clerk of Council.
THE OLD RELIABLE
WEST - STREET
COLUMBUS,
oct27 ly
M. BOLEY.
GFOiiil
F. X. BIVEl
M. BOLEYMi
Wholesale and Retail Dea!ets»|
PARLOR, DHAMBEBj
KITCHEN
*
OP
&
ami Broughton, opposite*
Andr.ws Hall,
SAVANNAH, t
p9r All the Intest styles key! <
Mattrass renovating and repairing c
tnre executed promptly and at
prices.
BOWER * BOWER.
ATTORNEYS A T 1|
BAINBRID0Z, GA.
Gffloeinthe OnprtHooM.
IS BEING
CONSTANTLY SUPPLIED WITH HEAVY INVOICE
OP
Spring & Summer
OO
Thomas Branch ft Co.,
Richmond, V*.
Branch,Son* ft Co.,
Augusta, Ga.
Braneh and Sons,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Savannah, ‘ Ga.
Market Prices Corrected Weekly by
BRANCH & SONS.
Corn Wh ite $1 OOal 02
Yellow from wharf 87,
from dare g0.
Oats. from store
B*fon C R Sides
Shoulders
X X Floor
Family
D S C R Sides
Shoulders
62.
S-8
7}s7 3-8
lOJall
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STILES AND PATTERNS.
TOGETHER WITH A
Very Large Stools, of
Staple Groceries!
ALSO,
HARDWARE, WOODWARE, WILLOWWARE, Ac-
In fact there is nothing wanted by the public that they cannot supply at most rea-
onable prices. Give its a call, examine oar goods and take advantage of onr inducements.
aprilft
PATTERSON & MCNAIR
j Genekal SnpEuntTEWEST s C
Atlantic and Gulf Biaw*' |
Savannah, June 15,
O N AND AFTER SUNDAY. ‘
Passenger Trains on this row
as follows : .
EXPRESS PASSENGER J
Leave Savannah tfefly aft.—
Arrive atLive Oak “•
Arrive at Bainbridge *•
Arrive at Albany “
Leave Albany
Leave Bainbridge “
Leave Live Oak “ — "
Arrive at Savannah “
i Connect at Live Oak with
I & M. R. R. for and from '
lfihassee, etc. ' * c.,
j No change of cars between
Albany. _ ^
I Close connection at Albany
South Western Railroad,
i accommodation
Leave Savannah Mondays,
and Fridays at ^
Arrive at Tebeauville Monday*
days and Fridays at
Leave Tebeauville, Tuesday.
j and Saturday
! Arrive at Valdosta Tuesday. ®
and Saturday
Quitman same days .11
Thomasville same days ■ ■ ■ • _ l
Leave Thomasville same dap-
Quitman same days
Arrive at Valdosta same
Lay over at
leave Valdosta Mondays, wean
Fridays at Y ' lj.
Arrive at Savannah same^ 8 o
I aaay l 2w General Su]
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