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Saturday Morning, Jtily 14,1860.
whioh its advocates or apologists ore
advanced would be a betrayal of their
rights. We will never oonsent to it,
rad will denounce it as it deserves if i
should ever be entered into;.-'
1 'TOBTIOB,?RESIDENT.
Edward Everett of Mass,
—
Our Program**.
We have hoisted the naffies of Bell
and EVerett at pur masthead. We
have done so, because they are the nom
inees of the Constitutional Union Par
ty; Because tfe have the utmost confi
dence in their fidelity, ability and in
tegrity, anct because we believe that by
their election Republicanism and Squat
ter Sovereignty will be effectually van
quished, and the Government once
more administered with wisdom, hones
ty and purity. In order to bring about
a result so desirable, we will use all fair
and honorable means, holding up be
fore the people our leaders as men
worthy their admiration—as Statesmen
worthy the highest honOrs of their
countrymen, and as candidates worthy
the suffrages of the people. We will
exhort the honest voters of the land, by
the love which they have for their coun
try, to rally to their support, and by
electing them to the first offices in the
Government, once more restore our dis
tracted country to happiness and tran
quillity.
So much for ourselves. Now as to
' our opponents. For some years past
the opposition or Constitutional Union
Party in Georgia, have denounced
Squatter Sovereignty and opposod the
Democracy upon the ground that this
doctrine was contained in the Kansas
Bill, a measure which gave them
strength at the South and which con
tained thd principles of that party upon
the subject of Slavery. We charged
that this dangerous heresy was in thaji
Bill, and they denied it. In vain did
webring forward to sustain the charge
the speeches and letters of its strongest
friends at the North. The people be
lieved them in preference to us. The
truth, however, could not always be
smothered up. It at last became so ap
parent that even the most practiced
and expert demagogues could deeieve
the people no longer. Democratic leas
ders and presses denounced the danger-
. ous heresy in the bitterest terms, and
demanded of their Northern allies, a
fUll, fair and unequivocal declaration
of the truth as enunciated by the Su
preme Court. We sustained them in
their just demands and contended that
they should persist even to a disruption
of every tie that bound them to their
Northern friends. This they did, and
by it won our admiration. Almost the
entire opposition press in Georgia up
held them, and defended them against
their enemies in their own ranks. We
did,so with no sinister motive. We bet
lieved Ay were right, and honestly
told the people so.
But there was a portion of the Demo
cratic Party in the South who were wil
ling to hang on to the organization and
take Stephen A. Douglas as their nom
inee. At first, this faction was insignifi
cant in numbers and influence. Against
them we declared war and waged it to
the best of our ability. They are our
enemies. With them.we have no sym.
pathy and our wish has been, and still
it to see.them completely routed and
placed tinder the heel of popular indig
nation.
On the other hand are the Constitu
tional Democracy, fighting for princi-
pies against our common foe—the
Douglasites. So long as they stand up
to their principles manfully and faith
fully, and^’fight those who are opposed
to those principles, we have no quarrel
with them. If war is begun between
us, on our part it will be a war of de
fence. After urging them by every ar
gument which we could use, and incit
ing them by every motive of duty and
honor, we will not now turn our bat
teries upon them and give aid and com
fort to their enemies, and our enemies.
We would spurn such an act as dis
honorable. We do not intend to do all
in our power to build up the Douglas
party in Georgia. We do not intend
to dilligentiy scrape up every newspaper
item, encouraging to them and publish
It to the world. We cannot change
front so suddenly. We began the
fight upon principle, we intend to con
tinue the fight upon principle and con-
f quer or idl in its defence. No consid-
\ edition of mere party expediency can in-
• duce us to desert it, and go over to the
enemy. We have taken our position
V upon it and there we will stand for-
fever.
With th« JJWtbuuti# we have begun
Tribute of Hespect.
* Whilst gloom pervades all ranks and
callings of our city and surrounding
oountry on account of the sudden death
of our beloved companion, the Hon.
John H. Lumpkin, we too as the Royal
Arch dhaptsr, No. 26, of Free and Ac
cepted Masons have to .bewail and
mourn the irreparable loss that we have
sustained in the death of our Most Ex
cellent H. P., and one of the founders ot
the order at this place.
Be it therefore resolved that we deep
ly deplore the loss we have sustained.
That we mingle otar sorrows with the
legal Profession of whom he was a
bright ornament, . with the statesmen
among whom he has placed his name
high in the niche of Fame, and above
all with the common community, and
yeomanry of the country to whom he
was the most endeared.
Resolved, That we tender to the be
reaved family and relatives of our de
ceased companion our most heartfelt
sympathies for their irreparable loss.
Resolved, That the members of this
Chapter, as a'token of their lasting re
gard and brotherly love for their decea
sed companion wear the usual badge of
mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That a copy of this pream
ble and resolutions be sent to the fam
ily of our deofilsed companion and
that they be published in the city pa
pers.
JESSE LAMBEKTH,
WM. RAMEY, (com
WM. JOHNSON,
THOS. J. PERRY.
tion of Slavery in the Territories? I
think we ought not, and the object of
my Macon letter was to vindicate (hat
opinion." w *
Here Gov. Johnson prides himself on
the foot that for years—"as far back as
1848”—he advocated the right of the
South to demand, and the duty of Con
gress to extend, protection to persons
and property of every kind, (including
slavery) in the Territories, and jet, al
though Mr. Douglgs finds it difficult to
conceive how he can satisfy his con
science and his bath of fidelity to the
Constitution, Gov. Johnson thinks that
he ought not to demand protection for
the right of the constitutionality of
which he has no doubt, and which he
advocated with so muoh leal.
We leave the two standard-bearers of
The great Master of the universe in
I his wisdom has suddenly called our be-
I loved brother John H. Lumpkin, from
I our circle, and broken the mystic chain
with which we are enwrapped, thus ex-
I tinguishing a- blazing star in the firma-
|mcntot Masonry.
Therefore, Resolved, That we as masons
Ido deplore not only the death of broth
ler Lumpkin as a citizen, but most deep-
lly os a belo/ed mason stricken by death
(from our midst.
Resolved, That we sympathize with
Ihis afflicted family in their loss as-
Isuring them as our judgment he
|has been called to do -o nobler work
above.
Resolved, That the furniture of the
odge will be clothed in mourning for
Jthe space of thirty days, and a copy of
Ithcse resolutions bo furnished tho fam
ily of the deceased and the press of the
lity.
Resolved, That the usual badge of
nourning bo worn by the brethren and
. page of'the minutes of the Lodgo be
(left blank, sovo an inscription to his
|memory.
L. D. BUltWELV )
N. YARBROUGn, V Com.
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the Front street Theatre Democracy, to
Bettle this little matter of conscience and
the obligations of an oath between them
selves, and simply coniine ourselves to
pointing out for the information of the
people the remarkable 'discrepancy be
tween their positions on the question of
the day.— Washington Constitution,
Suspicion of Foul Play.—We learn
from a gentleman in this city that on
Tuesday last, (the 3d inst.,)' about 4}
o’clock in the afternoon a citizen of Sa
vannah stopped at a dwelling on the
Thunderbolt road, where he saw and
talked with a young lady, who at the
time appeared to be in good health.—
About an hour afterwards, on his re
turn from Thunderbolt, he stopped
again. In the road he saw a shoe be
longing to the young lady and on enter
ing the house found her in a state of
nudity, lying dead, her brother and one
other man being in the house at the
time. • There were several cuts upon
her person. She was brought to the ci
ty the same evening and buried the
next morning. The circumstances war
rant suspicion of foul play, and if the
facts are as they were Btated to us, we
are surprised that it has not heretofore
been brought to tho -notice ot the au
thorities.
We have respectable names in our
possession, and are prepared to furnish
them when called for.—Savannah Repub
lican.
W. B. TERHUNE,
A Royal Fiend.—The means in use by
the degraded Kjng of Naples for tortur
ing suspected persons among his'sub
jects, as described by the London Times,
is most revoltipg. One person, for mere
ly carrying a let ter in cypher, was placed
in a sack and kept beneath the water
until he had lost consciousness three
times. The thumb-screw was used to
extort confessions, and also an instru
ment called the tourniquet; which was
applied to the head, which makes the
eves start forth and almost drop. Fon-
tfllo, a lieutenant of Maniscular, invent
ed an arm afaair, in which the victim is
seated on a sort Of gridiron, under which
is a pan of coal. Another way was to
tie the head of the vidtirn between his
legs, and leave him in that position un
til ho confessed. Another instrument
Was the sbini, or ‘.’angelic instrument,”
in which, by .turning a screw, the limbs
of a victim are crushed. On one occa
sion a man was suspended in the air.his
arms being tied to one wall and his legs
to another, and in that position an offi-
cer.of the police jumped upon him and
beat him.
—.. _ _ sentation from each State havins one
. unrelenting uncompromising irarfkr* yote, and d^naftmty of the%tat«s
. until they are completely exterminated, being necessity to a choioe. The Sen-
> We wUlenSm? compromise
-, with them before the fiena&n>te for VJce-PresidentSSS^
-»Legislature. The voters ot Georgia al- Senator beingentitied to a rote,
most unanimously are oppose to Squat- and a majority of all the Senator* being
. •* Sovereignty, and any eoheme by necessary to a choice.
How Congress Elects the President
and Vice-President.
It may be useful, just about this time,
to re-produce the statement which the
approaoh of a Presidential election
makes opportune every four years. It
is thus succinctly given by a writer in
the New Yoru Daily Times:
The House of Representatives has
nothing whatever to do with the eleo-
tion of o Vice-President, nor the Sen
ate with the election of a President.—
The powers of each body are distinct
and entirely independent of the
other.
If no President be chosen by the
electors, the House of Representatives
may choose the President, their choioe
being restricted to the persons having
the highest numbers, not exceeding
three on the list of those voted for
President.
If no Vice-President be. chosen by
the eleotors, the Senate shall choose the
Vioe- President from the two highest
numbers on the list of those voted fot
Vice-President. *
li the House fails to elect a President
before the 4th of March next following,
then the Vice-President whether elect
ed by the eleotors or by the Senate,
shall oot as President.
The rule or manner of voting under
whioh the Senate chooses a Vice-Presi
dent, is exaotiy the reverse of that
which governs the House in choosing
a President—each being the reverse of
the general principle or basis upon
whioh the respective bodies are organi-
The House, representing the
Johnson Condemned by Douglas. -
In Lis famous article, published in
Harper’s Magazine, Mr. Douglgs made
the following observation In the first
column on the socond page of-that re
markable treatise on popular sovereign
ty:
“It is difficult to conceive how any
person who believes that the Constitu
tion confers the right of protection in
the Territories, regardless of the wishes
of the people ana ot the action of the
territorial legislature, can satisfy his con
science and his oath of fidelity to the Constitu
tion in withholding such Congressional legisla
tion as may be essential to the enjoyment of
such right under the Omstitution. Under
this view of the subject, it is impossible to
resist the coneluson that, if the Constitution
does establish slavery in the Territories
beyond the power of the people to con
trol it by law it is the imperative duty of
Congress to supply all the legislation
necessary to its protection.”
Mr Douglas clearly intimates in the
foregoing, that any man who believes
that the Constitution confers the right
to hold slaves in the Territories, does
violence to his conscience, and breaks
his oath of fidelity to the Constitution,
if he withholds s*oh congressional legis
lation os may.be; necessary to secure the
perfect eqjoyment of that right.
It seems from the following extract
from a letter written by Governor John
son on May 28th; I860, * year after hav
ing read Mr. Douglas’ article, and when
he had a foil knowledge of the Douglas
platform, that Gov. J.’s position on the
question is precisely that to whioh Mr.
Douglas’ charge of faithlessness to the
oath of fidelity to the Constitution ap
plies with full vigor and effect. The
following is the extract to which we re
fer:
“I believe that it is the right of the
South to demand, and the duty of Con
gress to extend, protection to persons
and property of every kind (inoluding
slavery) in the Territories during their
territorial state. This is no new opin
ion, I advocated the doctrine as far
boot as 1848, in the Senate of the Uni
ted States. If you have any curiosity to
see the argument, I refer you to my
speeoh on the Oregon bill, delivered 7th
July ol that year, and reported in the
Congressional Globe. How unjust,there
fore, are the insinuations with which
you intersperse and interlard your ed
itorial comments that all are in favor of
‘Squatter Sovereignty’ who happen not
to agree with the soceders from the
Charleston Convention I I repel the in
sinuation so far as itmay be intended to
apply to me, oome from what quarter it
mav, and plead my own record in vindi-
’’But this is not the question now be
fore the Democratic party of the South.
The question is not whether we have the
right to demand, but whether, under the
circumstances, we ought to demand Con
gressional intervention for the protec-
THURSDAY, July 19, I860
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At the People’s Saying Store,
Will commence his first scmi-iinnnat
REDUCTION
On Thursday, the 19th inst.; for the iiext 30 days.
And will give those a chance,
Who never chanced before,
And those who have chanced,
Will only chance the more.
The Store will be dosed on Wednesday, the 18th, in order to mark down the Goods. s
Tho Ladies of Rome and vicinity will bear in mind that there is No Humbug in what
I say- for 30 days I shall give the public the benefit of this sale at the very lowest prices.
Beautiful assortment of
H&E8S & wmoffi OOOD8,'
Embroideries and White deeds, ,
AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
I am bound to give Bargains*
To all who favor me with a call, Goods will be shown with
pleasure, and -it will be
Astonishing how cheap.
A. BAUM.
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.To all who may favor me with a call Goods will be show®
with pleasure Astonishing how cheap V
A_. BA.TJ3VE,
SELLS HIS
^eto $|db6lrti$eh)ef)te.
ATTENTION!
ROME LIGHT GUARDS!
A PPEAR at City Hall on this, Saturday,
14th inst., at 8 o'clock, P. M., in citizens
dress for drill. By order of the Captisn.
JuiylStriU. J. T. MOORE., 0. S.
Dr. B. M. STRICKLAND,
PRACTICING PHYSICIAN,
OFFICE at the Drug Store of Baker,
Echols A Strickland.
Room over McGuire A Pinson's store.
Rome, Ga., July 14, trily.
Wanted.
10 purchase or hire a No. 1 cook, washer
,>and ironer. Address, box 131, at P. 0.
julyMtriSt.
Geo. & Ala. Railroad.
STOCKHOLDERS TAKE NOTICE.
B Y resolution of the Board of Directors,
the Third Installment, being Ten
cent, upon the stock subscribed, is ca
for payable on or by the let of August next.
CHAS. H. SMITH, BecV A Tr.
julyll
FANCY SILKS,
Lace IPoints,
SHAWLS, MANTILLAS,
AND TRAVELING COVERINGS.
Hawing a large stock on hand he will soli them at prices never before known in Rome
Every one that wishes to tave money must buy at the People’s Saving Storo.
Sales commence positively on Thursday, July-the 19tb,
and continues for 30 days.
Parcels sent to all parts of the city free of charge.
Positively Terms Cash arid One Price only?
A. BAUM,
At the People's Saving Store, near Etowah House.
julyll-tu>3tw/f
nou & locrais,
GREAT CLEARING DlIT SALE.
$75,000.
nty and the
« hi
mHE Citizens of Floyd couni.
X Capitalists of this State, are hereby in
formed that bonds to the amount of Seventy
five Thousand Dollars hare been issued by
the Inferior Court of this County by virtue of
an act of tho Legislature, sustained by the
County,vote for the purpose of aiding in the
construction of the Geo. A Ala. Railroad, and
said bonds have been delivered to the Rail
road Company for sale.
Representing the county stock, we respect
fully call the attention of capitalists to this
investment, A we ask an investigation of tho
validity and ample security of said Bonds.
None better can be made by any state
corporation. They are redeemable in ten
years, bearing interest at the rate of soven
per ct. payable semi-annually at Rotne, Au
gusta, Savannah or New York as the purcha
ser may desire. The stock of the county in
said railroad stands pledged for their re-
bo ond<
demption. They will ~be endorsed by the
Company, and by the aot authorising the
issuing of said bonds the entire real estate of
this county whioh is returned at nine mfl-
litns of dollars and is snbjeet to semi-annual
taxation, to meet the interest and finally to
pay ths principal.
We prefer these Bonds shall find a Home
market when the said Company are known
and our oounty’s faith and honor an un
doubted.
We refer yon to the aot of the Legislature
found on the JSlst page of the Laws of I8S7.
For further information or negotiation apply
to C. H. Smith, a member of the Court, and
Treasorarof the Company.
CHAS. H. SMITH, ) Justices
L.D. BUR WELL, of the
BAM’L MOBLEY, f Inferior
w. McCullough, court ot
J. B. TOWERS, J Floyd County.
Augusta Chronicle, Rome Southerner,
and Savannah News, please copy 3 times,
and forward Mils. (triwswSw
In order to make room fbr our Fall and Winter Stock
We are offering all our Stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER
DRESS GOODS
AT NEW YORK COST.
All our printed Lawns and Jaconets,
All our Organdie Muslins,
All our Plaih and English Borages and Tisanes,
All our French Cambrics, Printed Ufilliantr, Ad,
All our Grenadine and Foulard Silks.
All our Laos Points, Mantillas, 8bonls, Dusters,
and Summer Coverings generally.
All our Parasols and Ladies’ Umbrellas,
AU our stock of Gentlemen's Summer Hats,
-m. u All our stock of Spring and Summer Clothing.
The above mentioned goode will all poeitiv.ly be sold atNi
goods at very reasonable prices. Give us an early call.
W SLOAN A
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ew York eost, and all other
HOOPERS.
Family
Supplies
JAS. W. LANGSTON,
No. 2 Choice Hotel,
BROAD STREET, ROME, GA.
fpHE Undersigned will keep a general as-
| sortment of Family Groceries consisting
FLOUR,
SUGAR,
SYR1
BACON,
LARD,
■■■*■’ CANDLES,.
(BUP, TOBACCO.
MOLASSES, 8EGAR8,
COFFEE, Cotton Yarns,
FISH, . DRIED AND FRESH
FRUIT8 IN THEIR 8EA80N, Ac.
No pretense is made to a WHOLESALE
business, but persona may be sure of getting
at least as Good Bargains here at RETAIL
>use In tho
Cancers can be Cored!
Dr. R. W. JANUARY
T ENDEBS his services for the treatment
of Cancerous Diseases, whether local or
Hli h tr^tmin!' , 7 ,<Wand Chronic Diseases.
“1? trestment is very mild, and perfectly
' ft n f 'j, w . he ^* r ‘*ken Internally or locally
JP* remedies are vegetable. AY
proof of his unrivalled success In the treat-
£•o/ Cancerous Diseases, he would refer'
*° »e following gentlemen:
n» Dr i . ,?'■ M’LemorsvlIls/ Tena.v
Dr. J. M. Fort, M. D., Keysburj' Ky>; Dr/
n ikjringtom jfiL Wt'rde?
Spindle, Esq., Frod„rloksbiy«> '*■! Hon;'
Joel Berry, Mississippi: Dr. M. D./
Port Royal, Ky.r Dr. BtyUr, W Rlploy/
Mo., Dr. Dillard, M. Chif«o. HI., pSteK
son Tanner, Athens, Kip *> H. Eaton;
LL.D., Murfreesboro', ®5 r l‘ J. R.
** ** * ny other Hou, e tb ° city.
*3TTerms—Cash only.
■■ JAS. W. LANGSTON.
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