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TNE WEEKLY SUN PUBLISHED Every Soit\trc3.si^r Official Journal 6f Decatur County. R. !». JOHISm,:: fclilor and Proprietor. SATtfrfUAY Moasnra Sept. 14th, 1872. National Deltiocratie Ticket FOR PRESIDENT: HORACE GBEELY. Or Kt.W TKBK. FOR VICE PRESIDENT. B. GRATZ BROWN. Os 5f IBBOURI. FOR GOVERNOR : • JAMFS MILTON SMITH, Or Mcscooeb Electors For the State at Large. W. T. WOfrORD. H. L. BENNTNO, Washington poe. j. Sartßldge, alternates : A. H. ROLQDirr, EDWARD WARNER, A- H. HANSEL, GRORGE D.IUCE. District Electors : Principles Alternates 1. H. G. Turner, 1- J- Rivers, 2. R. N. Ely, 2. A. L. Hawes, 3. \V. J. Hudson, 3. B. F. Smith, 4. J. M. Pace, 4. TANARUS, F, Newell, 5. N. R. Casey, 5. A M Rodgers 6. J. N. Dorsey, 6. L. F; Alfred, 7. E. D. Graham, 7. R. A, Alston/ Second Congressional District—For Congress : GEN. GIB. J* WRIGHT# Os DOUGHERTY. The Eighth Senatorial District—For State Senator : BOLIVAR H. GEE, OF MITCHELL, For Representatives : DR. J. A. BUTTS A J, L. B(TITLER- We call attention to the stifcyrfned no tice of Capt. B. B. BoWer, sub-elector for this county. We are authorized by him to say that he will, eithe* in pefStffc of by some competent proxy, be present ithef erer his services may be needed, either to organize clubs, make addresses or do any other work pertinent to hfe duties as sub-elector. In this connection dMfetfge ttpon District Clubs the necessity effect ing more thorough organization and can ▼assing their respective Districts. If speak- 1 era are needed, an application to the Comi ty Executive Comraitte of Capt. Bowes will secure one or more and, as a general rule, those whose services can be command ed would prefer that the preference of the club or district meeting should be des ignated at the time the request is forward ed. Fellow-Citizens of Decatur County : Having been appointed sub-elector for this county, in accordance with a resolu tion passed at the meeting of the State Democratic Executive Committee, held in .Atlanta on the inst. I shall under take the arduous duties assigned me with cheerfulness, believing that I shall have the hearty co-operation of all good citizens. I think it important that a conference be had with the Eiecmive Committee of the county and that of each district, aw early as practicable for the purpose" of con sidering plane for the organisation of the party and conducting the campaign'. My earnest desire is ibe success of the Demo cratic liberal Repufcßcan ticket and I will bend every energy to the accomplishment of that great end. I ecttfidehtfy believe that if we will do our whole' dtrty. that We will be rewarded by a large majority in this county, which has heretofore been carried by the other party only by the great exertions they put forth, combined With our apathy and inactivity. Very respectfully, BYRON B. BOWER. The Democrat does not claim to have " doc blr ” the circulation of any other journal published in Decatur county, but its circulation is larger than that of any •ther journal. If anybody meauiog busi ness doubts our statement, we are willing to compare Nsts with any other publisher. *—Democrat, 12tfl». As the proprietors of fete Siftr hafe been claiming the largest circulation, We will say to our worthy contem porary, that we mean busiite'ssoiot thtet tnwr We are surprised however, that he thinks us so blind as to con-' sent to compare lists just now. W T e will, however; ms&tethw proposition,- if the Democrat is anrioOte- about it. We will put up' a forfeit ho# 1 , and bet him forty" 4 subscribers that after ike October election our lists will largely exceed* if not double his in Decatur county subscribers, that is bona fide ones that be' and- we too can swear to, and that atee' cm the lists for as long as one month.- Ob, if he will allow us to count thfe' list of five Hundred names which we hate rettertetfc orders, from three men, for sentfibg' eur paper until after the election next monthj we are ready to compare now. Ah, Bteili that sort of stuff will’ do' fib 1 preach to the marines*, bn* we oh* Jbnd 5 forces have been'to miU.- lii :<Bply to *a request made of Hon: B'. H. Hill ttewddiem the people of Decatur, he writes: Atlanta, G\., Seft. 9th. 1872! H. G. Cbawford, Esq, — Dear Sir: Yours of the sth instant is at hand. I ■ball endeavor to deliver the address you leqaest sometime during the campaign, bat cannot possibly do so before October Ist- Very truly yours. Rrwj. H. Hill. THE [SENATORIAL QUES TION. We stated last week that we would have something further to say in re gard to the Senatorial question, and now we shall fulfill our promise. It is generally and truthfully un derstood in this city that We (R. M. J.) have been all the time ft Bruton man. We think that Major Bruton has made a good Senator, indeed we do not think we would be fat Wrong should we that he has proved him self the most active &nd energet ic Senator' that ever represented this District; Raving always an eye to the interest of his constituents, he conducted himself in such a manner ftS to merit the disapproval of no man. ’Tis true we were and have been in favor of seeing Maj. Brtttoii returned to the Senate. ’Tis also true that we worked hard and un ceasingly to secure to him the nomi nation of the Democratic party.- But, that party—the patty to whom we claim everlasting and firm allegiance —in its assembled wisdom, decided that Col. B. H. Gee was its choice, and right there ended our support of Maj. Bruton. However much we did prefer Bru ton, the Convention did not see fit to name him the standard bearer of the party, ftnd we cannot afford to place our judgment in the balance against that of thirty men, who, we doubt hot, Were selected with an eye to theif good sense, Wisdom and judg ment. Then we have this to say : Ist. We are a Democrat. 2d. The SuN is a Democratic jour nal/ 3d. We went iiito the nomination. 4th. We shall abide the decision of that Convention, though it had decided that old Nick should be the Candidate. This then Settles the question as to whether or not the Sun would “ bolt ” the nomination in favor of Bruton, aS many predicted it would. It would have been settled last week but for unavoidable and good rea sons. Then a word about Col. Gee and We are done. He is a man well wor thy and eminently capable of the position to which his friends are Working to elect him. Col. Gee is a good man, ft true and honest upright gentleman, and We think that the United Democracy Should, in solid phalanx, move forward and trium phantly place him in the Senatorial chair fieM October. We can do so. Let it be done.- We will say in Conclusion that otfr remarks have not been intended as ft thrust at any one, but simply as giving forth to the public the' senti ments that flow from deep down in our heart, ftnd being such, we throw ofir' hat three times in the air for Col. Bolivar H. Gee, and call on the Democracy of DecfttUr, Mitchell and Miller to roll up for him ft handsome majority in October next. 'the Bainbridge Sun, one of our best ex changes, h«i!8 fatfled to reach Us for the past few weeks What fhe' matter, Rienzi ? Are you in Otfr sad condition, “ fove-sick,” or have you acted like a.bad boy, and been tackling with a chill ? Do let Us hear from you before We visit Bainbridge this win —TalbOttoU Standard. We are at a loss to know wliy yon do riot get tlie Sun regularly. It starts from here once every week, bound for yorir burg, and w© don’t know Why it don’t reach there, un less if stops ori‘ the way to make a Greeley speech. Its always up £o some such trick Ss thsft. No, Eddie dear, we are’ riot “ love sicfc.” A mixture in which “ kick ” Was the predominant ingredient, We afe happy to say, effected an entire and radical cure. Nor have we been disputing l&y sidewalk with a chill, but wo had billious fever for dinner one day—eat too much and be came indisposed Wi’ll be glad to see you this win ter, Edward, and hope you will bring along that little girl who' so much relishes the' smell of dish Water .- Josife’ fUYnituYe has been sold at auction in New York, and many of the articles brought att extremely high price. We clip the above from an* ex change. Lo What low depths of degradation have the American pfecr ple fallen, When the old rubbish of a common bawd are bought at & premium. Our feelings* can be but those of disgust, when we see bom 1 - age paid fx> one who has, by her acts, forfeited her right to the n&fne of Woman, and whose [notoriety was gahied by her cfespicable connection With* w crime, the greatest known to’ w. The Columbia, Si C., ChesS- Club 1 has sent a ectenranication to the chess club’ of Augusta, inquiring Whether the latter would accept a challenge for a match game between the two clubs. An affirmative an swer has been returned, and the game will probably be commenced sometime during the present week. Correspondence. Baixbridge, Ga. Sep. 5, 1872. Gen. G. J. Wright Albany, Ga. Dear Sir:—As a committee ap pointed for the purpose by the Demo cratic Convention for the 2nd Con gressional District held in Albany, Ga. on 4th inst, we beg to inform you that by the action of that Con vention you were unanimously, and by acclamation selected as the nomi nee of the party to represent the 2nd District in the next (43d) United States Congress. Hating already notified you in formally, we now, in deference to an established nsage formally advise you in writing, of the action Os the Convention, arid ftsk of you the ac ceptation of the honor conferred and trust reposed by the nomination. The lateness of the hour at which the Convention adjourned has neces sarily delayed this communication. Very Respectifully, and Truly Your Friends. C. J. MuNNEftLYSr, C. G. Campbell, W. A. Harris. Albany, Ga. Sep. 6, 1872. Hon. Chas. J. Munnerlyn, Capt. Chets G. Campbell, Hon. Wm. A. Harris. Gentlemen : — By vour letter of the f>tb ihst. lam formally notified of my nomination by the Congres sional ConveritiOti which met at Al bany Oil the 4tli ihst., to elect a can didate for the Democratic patty, to represent the 2nd Congressional District irt the 43rd Congress of the' United States.- In formally accepting the hone# thus conferred, permit rae through your committee to say that I feel deeply gratefrtl to that able and pa triotic body of my fellow-citizens lot such a distinguished mark of public favor, and nothing shall be wanting that my limited abilities can offer, to secure a triumph of the gheat princi ples of our party in the present can vass.- And I call upon every Souths ern man in the District to disregard all personal preferences and wishes, and commence at onco boldly to work afid win freedom from misnfle and degrading oppression, now being heaped upon us by the National par ty iri pOWer. Much indeed is at Stake alid I trust all Will work fo# deliverance. Again, gentlemen, through you 1 tender to the Convention and the people of the District whose repre sentatives you are, my grateful ac* knowledgements for this manifesta tion of their confidence and esteem. And to each member of this com mittee, my warmest regards ahd thanks for the very flattering terms embraced in your letter. Very Respectfully, and truly Yours, G. J. Wright. EDiTOKiAL The local of the Talbatton Stanch i ard says that a yoifng lady of his accjtiaiutariOe loves to sit in the parlor arid play on the piano, while her mother is in the dining-room cleaning off the table.” E. F. Kirksev, Mayor of Lump kin, had his leg broken the other day. Julius Kaufman, a constable in Savannah, hsS hefen arrested for a violation of the enforcement act, having prevented and stopped arr election for Justice of the Peace. Col. James It. Sneed, late editor of the Savannah Republican, has been’ proposed for Congress from the First District, The Macofi Enterprise is soon to be enlarged. We are glad to note’ the' prosperity of thaft rapidly grow ing journal. The Atlanta Sun and Constitution are discussing the difference between' Greeley and Grant. The former for Grant and ruin, the latter for - Gree ley and prosperity. Horace Greeley was assaulted, kissed ari*d hugged by a young wo man up in Rhode Island. Wonder if she would treat a small candidate’ that way, if so, we extend to her a hearty invitation to visit Bainbridge. Hie New York Tiibune of the 22d says there is nothing in the arinals of Erie tc? compare with the recent State Road complications in Geor gia under Bullock, Kimball & Cos. A lady in Pensacola, Fla.,has &> very large and remarkably intelli gent parrot, which “ hurrahs for Greeley ” wifffc? a will. Lumpkin is having a great deal of sickness. So says the Independent. Hie hast session of the Georgia Legislature passed four hundred ants six acts arid thirty-four resolutiens. Andy Johnson is an independent candidate for Congress in Tenner see. Hope he’ll be elected. There was a council of the crowns in Berlin on the 7th inst., Czar Alex ander, of Russia, Emperor Francis Joseph,-of Austria, being present to receive with Emperor William, of Germany the grand ovations of Prus shl- The rice crqp’in the lower Geor gia counties is reported in fine con dition by the Savannah Advertiser. The Baltimorean, published week ly at Baltimore, Md., is one of the very best papers that comes to our office Mr. Jas. C. Martin. Os Randolph county, will make this year two hundred gallons of excellent grape wine.—Savannah News. It has been our pleasure to visit the vineyards of this gentleman, once an esteemed citizen of our town. The vineyards, then, in their infahey, covered [twelve acres. Mr. Martin, who had given the subject thorough investigation, froth all ’available sources in North Carolina, afld from Longworth of Ohio, then estimated the scuppernong grape as Worth $3,000 per acre on matured vine yards. He was readily selling every gallon he could make at from $4 tu $5 per gallan and he expressed the opinion that the’ supply would not, in years, eqdal the demafid.- We add, that in OUr opinion atid in that of others more expert, Mr. M. furnishes a wine far suipassing anything we have ever known man ufactured here, as it does anythiiig which can be from the cellars of our merchants. For me dicinal purposes, it is Worth more than it sells for. In various sections of our county, the scuppernong grows as if indige nous. Although we know of one or two who utilize its berries, yet with how much indifference, is this really valuable vine regarded. Even grant ing that it requires the same amount of labor as a crop of cotton, yet one crop—and it never fails we believe — is worth 30 to 40 crops of cotton and yet it requires scarcely any cul ture. Will our people ever see the ne cessity or policy of diversifying tbeir crops or tlieir pursuits. We find in the Savannah News the following report of a very curious Democratic meeting held at Black- Shear, Pierce coUnty. Col. Nicliols could not, under any circumstances, be prevailed on to' rifn for Congress, ho' not he : Cditor Morning Mews: The con vention to nominate a Representa tive for this county met to'-day, and Mr. B. H. Patterson, a resident of Appling county, called Hon. J. C. Nichols to the chair, and the" people assembled asked Mr. Remshart to act as Secretary. Mr. Nichols, upon taking the stand, made a speech in which he reviewed his course in the Legislature, and spoke of the losses he had sustained by serving in the Behate. He is not a candidate for Congress ; cannot afford it; blit if the people should insist upon his going to Washington he Would go, though it would be a great sacrifice for him to be absefit from his home for two years. After the business of the meeting Was- over, it was moved and seconded to adjourn, which mo tion the-cliair refused to put, saying fee was" not willing to break up the meeting in any such way. A reso lution was then hfthded to tlie Sec retary, Who-' handed it to Mr. Wm. Davis, who read it, endorsing th£ chairman for Congress. The reso lution was passed, but more than* half the people had left the house before it was offered. VOX PoPULL Anonnneements. For; Tax Collector*- We are authorized to announce the name of Mr. M. F. PERRY, as a candi date for the office of Ta’x Collector ’at the ensuing election—subject to the Demo eratic Nominating Convention. For Treasurer. The many friends of Mr. Williafh C. Dfckiuson authorize us to announce hfsr ftame as a candidate for the office of Treas urer of Decatur county—subject to ttee Democratic nomination. For Tat Collector. Editor Sun : Please announce the name of Josephus Avriett, as a candidate for the uffice of Tax Collector of Decatur County at the ensu ing January election —subject tU’fh'enom *natkm of the Democratic party. Many Citizens,- For Sheriff’ We are authorized to anhouhee tfi’e name of Samuel G. O'Neal as a caYA didate for Sheriff of Decatur county at the election in, January next —subject to the action of the Nominating convention of the DeiSibcratic Party. For TaW Assessor. We aYe authorized to announce the’ rifsine' of Mr. Robert E. Ledwith as a can didate for tfcte office of Tai£ Assessor of Decatur County at the enSurng January election —subject to the Uomiftation of the Democratic’party. For SefoatdV. ISRAEL MAPLES of Mitchell coiihn ty An-nounces himself as a Democratic Candidate for Senator for the Bth- Sena torial District. For Tax Assessor We are’ Authorized to announce the Uame of D.J. G. McNair as a candidate foi T»2 Assessor of Decatur county, at the ensuing * election —subject to the nomination, provided the nomination is a fair one. For Tax Assessor. I announce myself as a candidate for Tax Assessor of the county of Decatur—subject to the Democratic nomination’. W. J. BRENNAN. Fionr Slier iff: The name of James M. Cost'in is suggested as a suitable candidate for the office of Sheriff of Decatur county—sub ject to the Democratic Nominating Con vention, in the approaching election. His well know energy and business qualifica tions indicate him as in every way well qualified to fill the office in the event of his election, and his nomination would be hailed with general satisfaction by his J&any Friends, For Senator. BENJAMIN F. BRUTON announces himself as a Candidate for re-election to the Senate; July 20th, 1872. For Ordinary. We are authorized to announce the name of Col. Charles J. Munnerlyn as a candi date for the office of Ordinary of Decatur County, in the ensuing election —subject to the nomination of the Democratic party, bv Many Citizens. New AdvertiSefnCnts. Public Speaking. Albany, Ga., Sept. 9, 1872. Mr. Editor : We will address the peo ple of the 2iid Congressional District at the following times and place's: Moultrie, Colquitt certtuty, Saturday, 14th September. Quitman, Brooks county, Monday, 16th September. Lime Sink, DecatUr County, Tuesday, 17th September. Bainbridge, Decatur county, Wednesday, 18th September. Colquitt, Miller county, Thutsddy, 19th September. Fort Gaines, Clay county, Monday, 23d, September; Blakely, Early fcotlnty, TUesday, 24th September. Cuthberf, Randolph County, Wednes day, 25tli September. Georgetown, Quitman county, Thursday, 26th September. Dawson, Terrell county, Friday, 27th September. Morgan, Calhoun county, Saturday, 28th September. Nashville, Berrien coUnty, Tuesday, Ist October. Camilla, Mitchell county, Friday, 4th October. Newton, Baker county, Saturday, sth’ October. Valdortft, Lowndes county, Saturday, 19th October, . Isabella, Worth county, Tuesday, 29tK October. . Thamasville, Thomas county, during the’ Fair. G. J. WRIGHT; R. N. ELY. • GE ORGIA —Decatnr Coiiri ty—M rs. Amey E. Cox has applied for exemp tion and setting apart and valuation of Homestead and I will pass upon the same on the 18tn day of Sept. 1872 at 10 o'clock. J del Johnson, Ord'y De. Sept. sth 1975. Georgia — Decatur county. Mrs. Elizabeth by her next friend S. J. Smith, has applied for exemption, of personality and setting apart and valua tion of reality, and I will pass upon the same on the 19th day r of September, inst, at 10 o’clock, at my office in Bainbridge. JOEL JOHNSON, Ord'y. Sept, j 14,1872. 13—2 t C- G- fcAMFW-LL ATTORNEY AT LAW BAINBRIDGE. GA. All business entrusted t6’ their care, promptly at ended to. Office in the Sanfeond Building [July 13, ly W. O. FLEMING. J. C. RUTHERFORD Fleming & Rutherford. ATTORNEY'S AT LAW, BAINBRIDGE, GA. R'ay'Office over T. B. Hunewell A Oo\3 store. june 29-7-2-ti. IN THil FRONT RANK!!? pit m stiiis! j IN THE LINE With an Inexhaustible Stock Fifty* thousand h* DRY GOODS, <*&e<2iaiEg, Hardware, Boots and Shoes* Hats, Caps, &c. 1 WOULD SAX' TO TUH P'EOTLE OF Decatur aud surroun.liug counties that I have in store aud aas daily receiving A LARGE SUPPLY Os Any G66d» Os any and dv&ry style and variety aeed-sd by tn 6 city or country pedple. My stock of LADIES' DKESS GOODS cannot be surpassed in thVcity, as regards qualiiy and prices. I would also call spe cial attention to rav stock of EMBROIDER KIES and TRIMMINGS. BAGGING AND TIES be sold at Savannah prices. A PROCLAMATION TO THE PEOPLE OF DECAtUR COUNTY, BY MESSRS STEININGER & ENGEL, Two of the Very Largest Stocks ©ml §ffg»§oofe <150,000 WORTH OR Dry Goods! GROCERIES, MOTIONS fah€y mms 11 Our &tock for the Fall and Winter Trade is 1 ftotoptetP iri all department# and fully prepared to meet the demands of everybody. Eight first-class Salesmen employed to wait on our customers. HoT Come and inspect our stock before you purchase elsewhere. Vti cau make it to your interest to do so, by giving bargains/ «L» mHLyMfcil raL'' JB DJt W uWI W the largest and best Stock OR ST _ dOORSj GROCERIES, We have’ now in Store our usinf supply of Fall and Wfnter goods to vrhich We e»f the attention of close buyer; Contesting of etery thing ustr.ily kept m'a A FIRST CLASS DRY-0001)9 WE IHYIIE EVERYBODY To call and examine before making their purchases WATCHES, JEWELRY, DIAMONDS, SILVER WARE, MUSICAE INSRUMENTS SPECTACLES, W ALONG CANES, tOYS. FANCY GOODS, PIPES, &C., and afnll line of Fancy Goodd, siiitablefor Holiday and Bridal Presents. For sale by W. C. SUBERS, Next Door to Butts and Peabody, Broad Stieet. BAINBRIDGE. GEO, ffT“Watche6, Clocks, and Jewelsy re ailed apd-warranted* jnch 2 ly. OF TiiE NOTEIi EVER BROUGHT TO BAINBRiDCB AND INSPECT —OF— --And Ever Brought to Bainbridge. AND GROCERY HOUSE. BABBIT & WABFIEIB- LIVERY. —AND— SALE STABLE ¥• E. RUTHERFORD. P»P'" My stable is situated in the ycnipnt portion of the city, 1 he Sharon House. FINE TEAMS Oan always be procured both D '* b dH ßoard can be procured and *'°6 le falnishedi COUNTRY PEOPLE Who wish tber Stock WELL TAB^ £V ' Would do well “J Special attention give® dation ot drovers" Sept M 1872-tl.' ETC,