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•£|ji' Jinumm Maalir. NEWNAN, GEORGIA. Saturday J^orning, July 13, 18C7. Another Step. j The dominant party of this nation is em- j phatically a party of progress, but theirs, un- ! fortunately, like the sinner's, is in the wrong i direction. They have violated the Constitut ion J so often that soon its very forms will be ignor- j ed. Trial by jury, writ of halms carpus, and ; other time-honored rights have been denied us | of the ten excluded States. Not yet satisfied, ! as in the case of the Kentucky members of j Congress elect, the Rump Congress has estab- ! lished the rule that in future the voters must ,.o «,*»of .he Report of this gentleman on j t mem whose political principlesaccor.l with Honduras. The Colonel was nppomted last j ‘ >'** «f the liuhcal party other.,se the elect, the representatives, so-called, will not be per mitted to take their seats. This vecall anoth lio.v B. II. Hill.—This gentleman will ad dress his fellow-citizens in Atlanta on the lGth. Let* everybody, who can, go and hear him. Col. Watkins' Report.—We have »eccived March a commissioner to proceed to that Re- j public, and since his return he has published, ; . , , , f , .. rt« no™ er step in progress. Heretofore it was corisid- iu pamphlet form, his observations. ltspeiu-j 1 [ ° , , r . , . , . . , ered sufficient for a member elect to present a pal will not fail to interest and place the read- 1 c . ..«■ cirrf ir.fr„iimn certificateof his election and possess the qual er in possession of a vast store ot lntorrnation i 1 n concerning that country. Price 50 cents. For sale by Phillips & Crews. Atlanta, Ca. Tiie Atlanta Radical Convention. The Convention of Georgia Radicals assem bled in Atlanta on the 4th, and such a hotly of men, we opine, never assembled before. If correctly informed, the complexion of the con cern was very dark. An exchange says that the delegates from sixty-nine counties num bered one hundred and sixty. In this connec tion we will state that two gentlemen, whose names were recorded us delegates from Newton, have, in a published curd, denied that they were members of the concern, or had any sym pathy with its objects. The name of — — of , appears among those of the committee of fifteen whose duty it was to report a platform. We are glad, however, to state that lie had no connection with the meet ing, and did not authorize the use of his name. The Georgia plotters must have been hard run for members, and we doubt not every man with a white skin who was one of them, from his heart loathed the work he was performing.— Deny they may, but we will believe it still. The resolutions published declare that these Georgia Radicals are in full alliance with the Radical party Ncrth, endorse the action of Congress, and in favor of free schools. These resolutions were published, but what became of-those on the subject of confiscation? Why were they not published also? Gentlemen, let jflFth'c citizens of the State be informed on the subject.* Were not such resolutions referred to -the committee of fifteen ? What fate did they meet? Who was the author of them? Out with them, for the subject is too important to be discussed and disposed of by so few. Mexico, Mexico’s standing among the nations of the earth, for at least a half a century, has been anything but enviable. The bad faith of gov ernment and citizens—disregard for the voice of humanity and Christianity—absence of pro tection to lives and property of natives and foreigners, have caused all men everywhere, who make any professions of civilization, to shudder at the very mention of the name of Mexico. Her history has been written in blood - innocent blood, and her governments are as unstable as the shifting sands of the desert.— l’o-day she exalts, to-morrow she pulls down ; to-day she honors, to-morrow she exiles ; to day she obeys, to-morrow she slays—in short, she has favored everything except what is good, and opposed everything that is not evil. Witli such u record, It. was long a matter of aston ishment that enlightened governments permit ted her to curse earth with her existence. Ac tuated by these sentiments, Napoleon III. sent her, backed by French troops, but not without the solicitations of many Mexicans, for a ruler, a prince of royal blood, honored for his virtues and skilled in the science of governing. Max imilian ascended the throne and at once com menced the work of Mexico’s regeneration.— He bid fair to succeed, and was giving entire satisfaction to all well-disposed Mexicans ; none but a few disappointed officials complained and kept up a show of opposition. These malcon tents received, at various periods of our late conflict, comforting and inspiring assurances of future aid from the Northern Government.— The Southern people had no lot or share in it. Thus cheered, Juarez and his followers kept the field until the close of our civil war. As soon as Lee surrendered, the Northern Government, began to work upon the French Emperor to induce him to withdraw his troops from Mexi co. These efforts were finally successful, and Maximilian was left alone with his Mexican friends, who were greatly disheartened by the desertion of the French. The mongrels of that nation, true to their instincts of love for the strong side, believing Maximilian weak and Juarez strong and backed by the United States, flocked by thousands to the standard of the so-called Pn sideut. Finally, this foreign prince, who had given portions of Mexico a good gov ernment, and was working earnest!}' and dis interestedly for the regeneration of this man- cursed but God-favored land, was captured, and after a mockery of a trial, was pronounced guilty of treason, we suppose, and mercilessly shot. This net, so disgraceful to Mexico, a reproach to the Northern Government for abetting, and other enlightened nations for permitting, should satisfy Christendom that Mexico’s exis tence should cease. Such cruelty and butchery as her government perpetrates are heathenish, out of place at this day. and merit the severest punishment. Uct the words be sounded: Mex ico was—Mexico is absorbed. The Northern Government should at once take military occu pation, and by the strong hand of power force the Mexicans to submit to American laws. By no other course can Christendom be rid of a nuisance aud standing reproach, and the Amer icans of twenty-four States cease to be respon sible for the outrages daily perpetrated upon Mexican seal. ification required by the Constitution, and no one dared further question his right to a seat. No one demanded of him to take a test oath. No one doubted the light of his constituents to choose him, it mattered not what political views he at any previous period entertained ; for those who voted for him were known to enjoy the privilege of voting for the candidate whose views coincided with theirs. Otherwise the right of representation would have been a mere farce. Now, the Southern people would do well to reflect on this action of the Rump Congress.— If it means anything, it means that, although we comply with every requirement ot the Re construction acts, and Congress declares us entitled to representation, it will be denied us unless we elect those who will misrepresent us— who will vote with our enemies and aid them in rivetting upon us yet tighter the chains of slavery. If these conspirators will deny to Kentucky the right to elect whomsoever the voters of that State choose, will they not make a similar denial to Georgia? What, then, will we gain by a full compliance with the harsh terms of the Reconstruction measures ? The poor privilege of aiding and strengthening the ranks of our hellish oppressors. The Row at Franklin, Tennessee. Last Saturday there was a very serious out break at Franklin Tennessee. On that day the Radicals were addressed in the forenoon by Trimble, Radical candidate for Congress, and others. The League was out in full force.— There was no disturbance in the morning. In the evening Joe Williams, the great Conserva tive colored orator, entered Franklin on his return from Spring Hill, where lie had been addressing the negroes. He intended to con tinue his journey to Nashville, but his horse being jaded, returned to Franklin, after having passed through that place. He was invited by the Conservatives and many blacks of the League to speak to them. He consented. The black Leaguers were receiving wholesome ad vice, Bliss, a white Radical, fearing the effect of William’s speech upon the blacks, ordered the musicians in service of the League that day, to beat the long roll, and the Leaguers then left Williams and began marching around town. Very soon the blacks of the League, for the other blacks took no part, were armed by the Radical whites. Bliss, who had had a diffi culty in the morning with a Mr. House, a Conservative, was still enraged against him.— Threats to kill House were freely made.— House's friends armed and went to his store to protect him. Ere long the Leaguers inarched to a position opposite House’s store, halted and faced towards tiie building. Almost in stantly some of the Leaguers fired at the store, aud shot a Mr. Cody, who was in there, through the heart. The firing then became general.— Finally House’s party charged the blacks and their adherents and chased them out of town. The Radicals chased Williams out of Franklin, firing at him while in range. Result.—Killed, 1 white ; wounded—whites 5, colored 35. It is thought all the wounded will recover. Radicalism is bearing its true fruits—discord and bloodshed. Radicalism is poisonous to peace. How Maximilian, Miramcn and Mejia met their Death. New Orleans, July 9.—The Times has a spe cial dispatch from Houston, Texas, which gives a detailed account of the execution of Maxi milian, Mi ram on and Mejia. Neither of them were bared, blindfolded, or any indignity of-* fered, as has been reported. Maximilian, before being shot, recapitulated the causes | which brought him to Mexico, and denied the authority of the court which sentenced him.— He expressed the hope that his blood would stop the effusion of blood in Mexico. Miramon spoke from a paper—the only regret he felt in dying was, that should the Liberals remain in power, his children would be pointed at as the children of a traitor. Mejia made no address. Maximilian called the sergeant of the guard, gave him a handful of gold, aud requested the favor that the aim should be directed at his heart. Five balls entered his heart, which not killing him instantly, two soldiers were called out to shoot him in the side. Much dissatis faction was expressed and grief manifested.— Maximilian’s sword was presented to Juarez by Escobedo in the government palace. Important Order rx relation to Registration. V e find the following in the Savannah Repub lican of the 4th. It will be seen that all are permitted to register k-ho trill take the prescribed oath: Editor Savannah Republican; Permit me to use your paper to state that the Board of Registra tion for this city has received instructions from headquarters to register all persons who will take the prescribed oath. Will those gentle men who called at our office on Saturday last with their pardons, please call again, if they wish to register under the above regulation ?— It they will uame a suitable hour, we will be glad to give them prompt attention. Respectfully, Henry S. Wetmore, o , President of the Board. Savannah, July 3, 1867. Belshazzar in Paris.—Alluding to the grand ceremonies of the Paris Exposition, on the oc casion of the Emperor’s distribution of prizes, the New' York Tribune says.: “ One curious incident that occurred just at this moment the cable, doubtless for fear of injuring the harmony of the narrative, omits to mention. When Mr. Hughes, the inventor of the printing telegraph, was called up to re ceive liis prize, the Emperor took his hand, making lrim an exception to all the other re cipients of medals. Mr. Hughes, as he touched the Imperial finger, slippe-d into the august palm of his serene Highness a littie bit of pa per containing the last message received by the cable, and printed by the machine for which he was just being decorated. It contained these woids: • Maximilian has been shot. His last words were, ‘ Poor Carlotta!’ ’ His Royal Se renity read the telegram, and immediately gave evidence of a fearful agitation. His cheek blanched, his hand trembled, and the diamonds on the Imperial garments quivered so in the sunlight that a shout arose from the admiring multitude. What the Emperor thought is, of course, not to be exactly known. But we may conjecture that he heard, over all the shouts and music—above the booming of guns and the salvos of artillery—the single shot that was death to his insane ambition as to his de luded dupe—the single cry as of a woman, young, beautiful and good, answering to the last cry of her young husband: ‘ Poor Carlotia!’ ‘Poor Maximilian!’ c ° c That shot he shall forever hear, and that cry. His judg ment day is come, and all the pomp and splen dor that he can gather about him shall not avail to hide him from himself.” Kinfolks.—Napoleon and the Sultan are dis- j taut cousins. The Emperor’s mother was a j daughter of Josephine by her first husband, | while the Sultan’s grandmother was a cousin ; of Josephine, having been captured by an Al- Passed. — Both Houses of Congress have ! S erin . e 0018811 and »».* to the Seraglio at Con- passed an explanatory bill, i his issue of the Herald. It is published in stantinople. Ex-Governor King of New York is dead. Hews in Brief- Ex-Governor Lazarus Powell, of Kentucky, died on the 3d inst. Gen. Thomas Francis Meagher was drowned at Fort Benton on the 1st inst. The frigate Susquehana has sailed with sealed orders to Mexico. The Imperial Courts of Paris and Vienna have gone into mourning for Maximilian. The negroes of Richmond intend running a negro candidate for Mayor, and 2 whites and 3 blacks for Council. The malignant Radicals of Rutledge, East Tennessee, recently hung President Johnson in effigy. The city of New Orleans refuses to pay the i board, carriage and cab hire of those travelling ! emissaries, Wilson and Kelley. Amount of | bill presented $302 08. The city did not in- i vite them. j The dry goods store house of Chamberlin, ! Cole and Boynton, of Atlanta, was broken into ! by a negro on last Sunday. A package of ! clothing, belonging to one of the clerks, and $G ; or $S was taken. The burglar was captured. j Rev. J. R. Thomas, President of Emory Col- ! lege. Ga., has been tendered the Presidency of * ... | a similar institution in California, and it is thought he will accept. Spurgeon, the great English preacher, has the gout, and is compelled to preach standing on one leg. The P.lack Crook gyrated before the insatia ble New Yorkers for the three hundredth time on Saturday. General Order, No. 85, from Gen. Sheridan, orders the Board of Registration at once closed. Suitable persons to act as commissioners of elections have been selected. Two days will be given for voting. The Boards of Registra tion are ordered to proceed at once to make up their poll books. Masses for Maximilian arc said in the several principal churches in New Orleans. The revenue on the crop of cotton of 1866 yielded to the U. S. Government nearly $18,- 500,000. The Kentucky members consider their ad mission during the present session hopeless. Elia.S White, the Lion King, after entering the cage of lions, while exhibiting at Roches ter, N. Y., was floored by a ferocious beast.— He was rescued, but was severely injured. Five hundred C’ongos, Africans, have been re cently lauded in Cuba. The whole number registered in Chattooga county is 894—of these 675 are whites and 180 blacks—the remaining 44 undetermined. The statistics at Milledgeville show that there arc 70,000 paupers in the State. Alarming. The Macon Messenger says Gen. Toombs has not been pardoned. Prentice, of the Louisville Journal, thus takes off the fins of some small fry editorial minnow that lias been very active of late in nibbling at Hon. B. H. Hill : A Radical editor in Georgia attacks the Hon. B. H. Hill’s very able articles. The editor’s intellect is “small potatoes.” Fifty such wouldn’t make a Hill. Surratt’s attorney in opening his case to the jury stated that he would prove that Surratt was 4G0 miles from Washington on the night of the assassination. In conclusion he said he would produce the original agreement between the assassins and that neither the names of Mrs. Surratt nor John H. Surratt was there. There have been 30,000 deaths from fever in Mauritius since 10th of February. Gen. Sickles will not begin registration un til Congress settles the question—who is dis franchised ? Mrs. Hill, widow of Judge E. Y. Hill, of I*a- Grange, has written aud published a “Cook Book.” Santa Anna has not been shot as reported. A United States war vessel left Fortress Mon roe a few days since, hound for Mexico, it is supposed for the purpose of demanding the re lease of Santa Anna, On the night of the 3d July, Mr. Robert Stratton, the miller at the Gainesville, Ala., Steam Mills, was murdered while asleep, by some person unknown. The Union League Council at Mt. Hope, Ala. has been dissolved, and the books and papers burned. The health cf John Bell is failing. His mind is clear hut not as v'gorous as formerly. The registration in Dougherty county sums up 2,104 blacks, and 352 whites. The majority of negro voters registered in Richmond, Ya. is 1700. On the 4th inst a rape was committed in Schley county, on a Mrs. Jones, aged 52, by a white lad. Mrs. J. was severely beaten, and the lad has not been arrested. Bailie Peyton, ofTenn., has been nominated for Congress by the Conservatives. On Friday of last week, in Congress, Schenck moved to suspend the rules to iutroduee a res olution endorsing the murder of Maximilian. It was no go. - Two hundred negroes at Petersburg rescued from the Sheriff' of Newsems county, a negro convict on his way to the Virginia Penitenti ary. The convict was again arrested and carried to the Penitentiary. Albon Chase, of Athens, is dead. Bishop Quinffird is lying at Rome, Ga. dan gerously ill of gastric fever. The King of Abyssinia, with indomitable ob- j stinaey, holds on to the Englishmen whom he ! put in prison when Queen Victoria refused to marry him! He is determined to carry his point or hold the Englishmen. The British ministry have sent earnest remonstrances against this proceeding and urging the imme diate release of the prisoners, .is an induce ment to the African King they sent some cap tivating presents and a number of artisans— the presents to he bailed over and the artisans to visit the country the moment tire moment the prisoners were set free. Nothing has been heard from this last proposition. Earl Derby who made this explanation, said it was not pru dent to state what further measures the Govern meet intended to adopt, though a cable tele gram lias since announced the departure of troops to bring the refractory King to his senses. 1 From the Galveston News, 1st. Shooting of Maximilian, Miramon and Mejia. Dispatches Passed between the Prussian Minis ter and Juarez—Juarez Refuses to Spate ins i Victims—The Execution—Official Announce- j ment by Escobedo—The Bloody Job Minis ter Magnus to Juarez. ■ [Telegram from Querela ro to San Luis loiosi, received 9 p. m. June 18, 1S07-] I His Excellency Sebastian Lerdo de Tejada:— Having arrived at Qncretaro to-day, I i ea £p* i ed the three prisoners condemned on the 14ni, died morally on Sunday last, and all the world \ considers it so, tor all their preparations tor death having been made, they expected every ■ instant during a whole hour to he carried to the place in which they should receive death, before the order to suspend execution could be . communicated to them by means of the telc- graph. The humane customs of our age do not allow that, after having suffered that ter rible agony, they should be made to die a sec ond time. In the name then of humanity, and of hcav- i en, I conjure you that you order that their lives be not taken ; and 1 again repeat to you that I am certain that my sovereign, It. M. the J King of Prussia, and all the monarchs of Eu rope, united by the bonds of blood with the prisoner, namely : his brother, the Emperor of i Austria, his cousin the Queen of the British Empire, his brother-in-law, the King of Italy • and Sweden, will readily agree to give his Ex- ■ cellency, Benito Juarez, full security that none of the prisoners will ever again stand on Mexi can soil. A V. MAGNUS. juarez’s reply. San Luis Potost, [ June 18, 1867. j Baron A. V. Magnus, Queretaro : I am sorry to say to you, in answer to the I telegram you have been pleased to direct tome ; to-night, that as I expressed to you the day ! before yesterday in this city, the President of I the Republic docs not believe it possible^ to grant the pardon of the Archduke Maximilian, I lor the gravest considerations of justice, and ot ' assuring the peace of the Republic. I am, Baron, vour respectful and obedient servant, Lerdo de Tejada. escodedo’s official announcement. Queretaro, June 19, 67- Citizen Minister of War : On the I4tli inst. at eleven o’clock at night, the Council of War condemned Maximilian of Hapsburg, Miguel Miramon, and Thomas Me jia, to sutler the death penalty. The sentence having been confirmed by this headquarters on the loth, the 10th was named for the execution, which was suspended until to-day by order of i’ne supreme government. It Is now seven in the morning, at which hour the aforesaid Maximilian. Miramon and Mejia have just been shot. Please communicate to the citizen President of the Republic. M. E8COBEDO. The foregoing news arrived at Matamoras on Wednesday, and was duly celebrated in Mexi can fashion, by cannon and musketry, by mili tary parades, and the ringing of bells for two hours. What was most disgusting in this cel ebration was the drunken vociferations of all classes, particularly of the pelados, and the for mer sycophants of Mejia and the Emperor. So it is with these people—they must have their feasts of blood and their war dance—no matter what party furnishes their victims. SURRENDER OF TIIF, CAPITAL. Matamoras, June 28, 1S67. A courier from San Luis Potosi, where the Liberal government has its seat, arrived in this city yesterday morning with the following dis patches, which were published in a San Luis paper : [1st Telegram.] Tacubaya, June 20, 1868. Citizen Mejia, Minister of War, General Leonardo Marquez was deposed yes terday in Mexico. Don Ramon Tavern succeed ed him. At 3 p. m. the latter demanded an interview. The interview took place this mor ning. Tavcra demands guarantees of life and property, which I cannot nor ought to concede, but his anxiety is such that I ordered the ces sation of hostilities until your answer. P. DIAZ. [2d Telegram.] San Luis Potosi, June 20. Citizen P. Diaz, Tacubaya : Your telegram of this (late, relative to the demand of Ramon Tavcra, is received. The citizen President of the Republic replies that you be guided by the circular issued vn the 4th of March last, which does not admit of rebels in arms to make conditions of surrender to the legitimate government. [Signed] MEJIA. [3d Telegram.] Tacubaya, June 21. Citizen Mejia, Minister of War : | I have the honor to inform you that the j city of Mexico has surrendered, and that its de- I fenders are now as prisoners of war at the dis- : pc sal of the supreme government. | I leave this moment for the capital, with ! the object to dictate convenient orders to iu- i sure public security and tranquility. Please j inform the President of the above, in order j that he may dictate his orders relative to the | prisoners. j I would respectfully suggest that the seat of the government be at once removed to the I capital. P- DIAZ. [4th Telegram ] San Luis Potosi, June 21. Citizen Gen. P. Diaz, Mexico : The President received with satisfaction your telegram announcing the surrender of the Cit}' of Mexico, and begs you and your worthy com- mmand to accept his compliments. The government will take into consideration your suggestions relative to the prisoners, mil tary and civil. As for the troops of Mexican origin you can dispose of them as you think fit setting them at liberty or enlisting them in your command. Those of foreign origin you will keep prisoners, subject to the orders of the supreme government, and furnish a list of all these members, with their antecedents, and all explanations you may have. The government will consider your suggestions relative to the removal of the seat of the government. Mejia, Minister of War. Northern Congress—Extra Session. Washington, July 8.—House.—A large num ber of bills were introduced and referred with out debate. The Committee on Elections reported that no person who had given aid and comfort to the rebellion shonld be allowed to swear in, but disloyalty of constituents or illegality of elections should not prevent a member holding a certificate from swearing in. The report was laid on the table and ordered to lie printed. Resolutions calling for the proceedings of the Cabinet on Reconstruction were passed 103 to 26. Mr. Butler moved that a special committee of five, with power to send for papers, be ap pointed to investigate the assassination of Mr. Lincoln, and that the committee promise the protection of the House to accomplices who had not been tried or sentenced who may give valuable evidence. 1 he rules were suspended and the resolution passed. Mr. Stevens from the Committee of Niue, in troduced the following bill : Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of Ameri ca, in Congress assembled. That it is hereby declared to have been the true intent and meaning of the Act of the 2d day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-seven, en titled “An act to piovide for the more efficient government of the rebel States,” and of the act supplementary thereto, passed on the 23d day of March, 1867, that the governments then existing in the rebel States of Virginia and North Carolina. Georgia. Mississippi. Alabama, Louisiana. Florida, Texas and Arkansas, were illegal aud void, and that thereat ter said gov ernments. if continued, were to be continued subject in all respects to the military comman ders of the respective districts and the authori ty of Congress. ‘ Section 2. That the said acts, to which tins ! is a supplement, shall be construed to author ize the* officer assigned to the command of any military district under said acts, whenever he ; shall deem it necessary to the due performance : of his duties under said acts, to remove or sus- i pend from office any municipal or State officer or person exercising authority under or by virtue of any so called State government exist ing in his district ; and the said officer so as signed to tommand as aforesaid, is hereby em powered to appoint another person in the stead 1 of the officer or person so removed if he shall deem it proper so to do ; and whenever he may deem it necessary as aforesaid, to prohibit, sus pend, or set aside any act or proceeding of any such State or municipal government, or any act or thing done under or by virtue of its au thority, and all acts heretofore done by any j such officer in accordance herewith, shall be i deemed valid, and any person appointed to of- : flee by District Commander may be removed i by him. j Section 3. That the Boards of Registration of j the several Military Districts established by the 1 acts to which this a supplementary, shall ad- ' mit to registration only such persons as they : deem entitled to be registered by the acts afore said. This shall not regard the taking ot the ; oath presented in the act of March 23d, 1867, conclusive evidence of the right of the person i the person taking it to be registered, but prima ! facie only, and may receive such evidence un- ! der oath ’•elating thereto, as they may deem : proper, either from the person applying to be j registered or others ; and either of the mem- | hers of said Boards is hereby authorized to ad- I minister oaths or affirmations and examine I witnesses touchng the right of any person to be ■ registered. Said Boards ot Registration may | strike from the list of voters the name of any | one already registered who, in their judgment, j improperly took the oath prescribed in the • acts, to which this is supplementary, or was I not entitled by said acts to he registered. Ee- | cord evidence shall not be required by said ! Boards to prove participation in the rebellion, j but parole euidence shall be sufficient to es- i tablish the fact of such participation ; and said Boards of Registration shall not he bound or governed in their action by any opinion of any officer of the U. S. Government-. Section 4. That no civil court of the United States, or of any State shall have jurisdiction of any action or proceeding, civil or criminal, against any such District Commander, or any officer or person acting by his authority, fur or on account of the discharge of the duties im posed upon him by this act, or the acts of which it is supplementary. Section 5. That no District Commander shall be relieved from the command assigned to him under the aforesaid acts, unless the Sen ate shall have firstadvised and consented there to, or unless by sentence of court martial he shall be cashiered or dismissed from the army, or in ai rest punishable by dismissal from the army, or disqualified by sickness from the per formance oi'lris duties. Section 6. At the time for the completion of the registration of persons properly qualified to vote, it may he extended by orders of the said several District Commanders, to any day prior to the first day of October. Anno” Domino 1867- Mr. Stevens accepted the following as an ad ditional section : Section 7. Any person who shall attempt to prevent the execution of this act shall be guil ty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction liable to a fine of five thousand dollars or imprison ment one year. The right of any person to be registered as a legal voter shall in no respect be changed or affected by the President’s par don for participation in rebellion. Mr. Stevens movfcd the previous question, and the House votes to-morrow at 1 p. m. July 9.—The bill passed yeas 119, nays 31, viz :—Adams, Archer, Barnes, Eldridge, Getz, Grossbrede, Holman, Hotchkiss, Marshall, Mc Cullough, Morgan, Morrissey, Mungon, Niblack Noel, Phelps, Randall, Robinson. Ross, Bit- greaves, Stewart, Stone, Taber, Van Auken, Van Trump, Vv'ood. Adjourned. Letter from Mr. Toombs. j A Democratic paper in the West publishes the | following : Washington, Ga., June 19, 1867. My Dear Sir—Your letter of the 6th inst., was duly received, and would have been before replied to but for my absence from home.— Having but recently arrived in the United ; States I knew nothing of your proposed organ ization—what it was for, or who were in it— when I wrote my reply to yours of the 9th ult. After the reception of your s of the 6th inst., i with the proceedings of the Cincinnati Conven tion, I accept with the greatest pleasure the position to which I have been assigned, and will cheerfully give my utmost efforts to pro mote, establish and vitalize those principles.— The first Kentucky resolution contains the prin- ! ciples of my whole political life. I have stood by them from my youth to the present hour. 11 have maintained them in peace and in war, in power aud out of power, in prosperity and j adversity ; and I am as ready to-day as 1 was thirty years ago. when I entered public life as j a nuilifier, "to spend and be spent” in the sa- ! cred cause ; and if my sacrifices of all sorts had 5 been a thousand times more than they havQ j been, l should consider them well spent “for a lost cause,” rather than accept any other in terpretation of the American Constitution. 1, therefore, accept any man as a brother, in peace or war, who will honestly stand by and defend them. I will be with him as long as the weakness of humanity will enable me to stand by the truth to my own hurt Therefore, "sink or swim, survive or perish,” 1 am witli the West and South for the maintenance of the Constitutional Platform of April 13. 1 will take immediate measures to organize | the State of Georgia on that basis, and will j urge the true men of the so called ten rebel | States to "fall into line.” You can fully count i on them—I have tried them. I leave home to-morrow with the view of beginning the or ganization in Georgia, and enlarging your sub scription, as the means of propagating true constitutional ideas, and I will endeavor to send you subscriptions from time to time, ns the organization is enlarged. I regret nothing in the past but the dead and the failure, and I am today ready to use the best means I can command to establish the principles for which I fought. & a a v a o a R. TOOMBS. W. M. Corry, Corresponding Secaetary Demo- oeratic Central Committee. THE ‘LI \ E DHL{x STfj p I. Corner Whitehall and Alab-nj- s - ,r 6Ct; JE invite the special attention 0 f „ gists and Merchants in the surr : ' country to our large stock of 0l!ri - )0( Comm u nicated. Meeting to Return Thanks. The citizens of Carroll county, Georgia, con vened in the Court House at Carrollton, on Tuesday the 2d inst., for the purpose of expres sing their gratitude for the timely relief that has been afforded them through the Relief So cieties of the Northwestern States. On motion, W. W. Merrell, Esq., was called to the Chair, and J. M. Blalock requested to act as Secretary. The Chairman having explained the object of the meeting, the following committee was ap pointed to prepare resolutions expressive of the feelings and sentiments of our people, viz: B. D. Thomasson, Esq., J. W. Stewart, Dr. W. W. Fitts, W. B. Bracewell aud Dr. J. J. Davis. The Committee having retired, in a few mo ments returned and submitted the following preamble aud resolutions: Whereas, the people of our county were in great distress, by reason of war and failure of crops, and great suffering must have inevitably fallen upon us but for the timely assistance afforded through the following named Relief Societies and individuals, to-wit: Relief Com mittee of Nashville, Tenn ; S. 4V. Relief Com mission, of Louisville, Ky.; Ladies Southern Relief Association of Kentucky ; Southern Re lief Commission of Cincinnati, Ohio ; Southern Relief Society of Chillicothe, Ohio; Rev. Dr. McAnnally, St. Louis, Missouri; Rev. Dr. El liott, “Church of the Messiah,” St. Louis, Mis souri ; Mrs. Church, Mrs. Col. Mason, Mrs. Trowbridge and other ladies of Chicago, Ill.; the citizens of Peoria, Ill., and also the citizens of Jerseyville, Ill. Resolved, That we are wanting in language sufficient to express our thanks and heart-felt gratitude for the great relief that has been afforded our suffering and starving people by the above named Societies and individuals ; but can only say that you have the prayers of a grateful people, many of whom, but for your timely benevolence, must have perished. May you be rewarded in Heaven. Resolved, That the thanks of our people are due to the Louisville & Nashville and other Railroad Companies, for the liberality manifes ted by them in transporting for our people free of charge the benevolent donations of the So cieties and people above named. Resolved, That our “thanks are due to the Rev. W. C. Dunlap, our authorized agent, for his untiring energy in behalf of our suffering poor. Resolved, That the proceedings of this meet ing be published in the Newnan Herald and Nashville Christian Advocate, with a request that the Louisville Courier, St. Louis Democrat, St. Louis Christian Advocate, Chicago Times, First National Democrat, Peoria, Ill., Cincin nati Tjmes and Cfiilicothe Enquirer copy. On motion, the above preamble and resolu tions were unanimously adopted. The meeting then adjourned. W. W. Mebeell, Chairman. J. M. Blalock, Secretary. The famous Tredegar Iron works, near Rich mond, Ya., are in full blast, and employ near ly 400 hands. The cholera prevails in many localities ih Mississippi and Texas. Notice to Stockholders. Savannah, Griffin & North Ala. R, R., \ Office Griffin, July 10, 1867. J T HE Convention of Stockholders, adjourned to meet in Newnan on the 20th July, (in stant) is postponed until SATURDAY, the 27th JULY (instant.) Contractors who may not have their proper credits, are requested to cull at this office and have their account with the Company adjusted. ROBT. A. CRAWFORD, Pres’t. Wji. M. Cline. Treas’ry. [July l3-2t. COTTON AiND flAV SCREW. W RIGHT’S PATENT IRON COTTON AND HAY SCREW, with recent im provements, is now being manufactured in At lanta. All uecessary information furnished ou application. Send iu your orders immediately that your Screws may be ready by first of the season. TOMMEY & STEWART, Ag’ts, Hardware Merchants, Atlanta, Ga. July 13-1 in. BAHEEUPTCY. rpiIE REGISTER IN BANKRUPTCY for the -L Third Congressional District, Ga., is now prepared to enter upon the discharge of his duties. Official communications addressed, for the present, to Newnan, Ga, Those requiring an answer should be accompanied with stamp ed envelopes. Applications will be forwarded by the Register, until further notice, to the Clerk of Court for seal and signature. Thi3 plan will expedite business, and is proposed by authority of the Judge. C.'G. McKI.NLEY, July 13-lt Reg’r in B’k’cy 3d Con. Dist. Foreign & American Go Buying in large quantities, directly f r . porters, Manufacturers anil Paekfn t? ' we are able to offer inducements not ? ; 0 G passed in New Tork,to merchants who r . less capital and buy in smaller quant - ^ We are daily receiving large supplied Drugs and Medicines, Oils and Paints, Window Glass and Puttv Machine Oils of every kind ;i>, quality, Varnishes, Dyestuffs, Patent Medicines, Importedar American, Fancy and Toilet Goods. And all articles kept in a First r,. Store. '• On hand also, Landreth’s New Crop Turnip Seed And the highly recommended Spear’s Patent Fruit-Preservip ©OXjTTTJOIXJ. One box preserves 128 pounds Fruit, r;- Expressive Sealing or Air-Tight TT* Cull and examine our stock and drink F- the famous “Arctic” Soda Fount:: REBWiNE & FOX, Corner Whitehall and Alabamastr.. July 13-tf. ATLANTA, GEORGIA WHEAT! WHEAT! 1 f k fTOFi BUSHELS Prime Wheat ws JL Y/}vyOw ted, for Cash only. For pi Oculars inquire at my 3tore. G. M. HAN v El Newnan, Ga. July 6-tf. SPECIAL THROUGH RATES ON WHEAT Ter Bushel, From West Point, and Stations on Atlanta i West-Point Rail Road, T O Macon, Ga Savannah, Ga.. New York .43 BOOTS AND SHOES. I WOULD respectfully an nounce to the citizens of Newnan and vicinity that I have ( secured the services of 3VC2T. JNT. 3F2.. 3F5L333SSiE3» a most accomplished workman. I invite ail, therefore, to call, assuring them they can now have their Boots and Shoes made ia the most fashionable style. All I ask ,to convince, is a fair trial. J3$35“*Repairing neatly and promptly done. BiggUOffice on East side of Public Square, Newnan, Ga. [July 13-tf.] W. FLOYD. The vacancy on the Supreme Bench, caused by the death of Associate Justice Wayne, can not he filled under an act of Congress of last session, which provides that no appointments for the Supreme Bench shall be made until the number ol Judges is reduced to six. The death of Judge Wayne leaves eight on the Bench, in cluding the Chief Justice. HERE’S WHATYO0 WANT! An article to restore Gray and Faded Hair to ITS ORIGINAL COLOR, SOFTNESS AND YOUTHFUL DEAUTY. Which is free from Sulphur, and other obnox ious ingredients, and at the same time safe, certain, and pleasant to use. All these desirable qualities are found only in the Celebrated Catalytic Hair Restorer! The Elite who have used and tested the merits of this article pronounce and recommend it as the BEST HAIR RESTORER IN USE. The greatest and most scientific discovery of the present age is claimed by the Proprie tors, for this Hair Tonic, in its containing an ingredient not found in any other Hair Re storer. It has been compared by use and analysis with all the best Hair Restorers on this CQntinent, and pronounced by competent judges and scientific Ohciui§tg SUPERIOR TO THEM ALL, In proof of thi3 assertion we will pay ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS * For a better article. The superior qualities claimed for the Cata lytic are 1st. It is not a Dye—but will positively re store gray ha:r to its original color, by causing the hair follicles and sebaceous glands to se crete the natural oil and coloring matter of the hair. 1st. It is free from Sulphur, and is the most perfect Hair Dressing in the world, for both old and young. It quickly cures all humors of the scalp, scurf, dandruff, itching, burn ing, Ac. 3d. It is a sure preventative against the hair falling off’ or turning gray. It is far superior to the pomatums, oils, and alcoholic prepara tions now in the market. 4th. Its odor is delightful, being delicately perfumed with distilled essence of sweetest Southern flowers. “The beautiful hair that Maggie wears Is hers—who would have thought i{.! She swears ’tis hers, and true she swears, For I know she has used the Catalytic.” And says she would not have any other as a gift. Price $1 per bottle. Samples to Clergymen gratis. For sale iu Newnan by J. S. HENRY, Safe Ar/ent. J. S. PEMBERTON & CO., July l3-2t. Proprietors, Columbus, Ga. XJSfCars go through from Atlanta and 3k: gomery to Savannah, without traunfor. Fk class side wheel Steamers leave Savannah ever- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, for New Yorl No delay at Savannah. No charge for wharfip or drayage, in Savannah, on Wheat going thro 1 : New York. Any further information relating to shinier &e. can be had on application to L. I’. Grant,| lanta A West Point R. K., Atlanta, Ga.; E.i Walker, Supt M. & W. fi. R., Macon, Ga.; J.1 Selkirk, Master Transportation G. B. B. feu: nab, Ga.; David Waldhauer, Forwarding Age C. It. R. Savannah, Ga. ; or to G. J. FOREACRE, Gen I. Agt. Atlanta, Gi. June 22 -ot. JAS.E. JONES. R. S. BURCH I JONES & BURCH, DROCERS and FRODl'U JVI ei*ch ants. AT THEIR OLD STAND, TTEWKAN, GA, We have on hand at our C’OMMOPl 1 ' i STORE, and daily arriving— CORN, BACON, FLOUR, meal, COFFEE, SUGAR, SYRUP, RICE, LARD, | buttel. s 2PI2CB1MI2S: GUANO' ] ’ V f- - i And all other articles in our line, h] Wl K . invite the attention of the purchasing P u " February 16-23-tf. lliiiOlilfn H AVING established a reliable Repos:-: I in Empire Block, Whitehall Streu ATLANTA, I will keep constantly on hand a fu!! Cy piste assortment of Coaches, Carriages, Rock aways, (For one and two Horses,) • Spring Y ag" 1 Buggies L As agent of several first-class North-f^ ; Western Houses, I am enabled to persons with anything they may wlc 1 Baby Carcing 6 TO A Coach, ancl F° ni> at Manufacturers’ prices, with freight a I am also Agent for the sale ot - brated Woodruff Concord Buggies aijd I which have given such universal *' f (’ c3 !i at : J The Ladies are especially invited make arrangements for riding. .. r ° ANDREW Dp*' Empire Block, W hio ® Atlanta, Geq& .g f iff*
