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iltc Jerald &
THURSDAY MORNING, SEP. 9. 1875.
The Trial hr Cordj Harris
Resulted in a virdict of “not guilty.” This
did uot take our people greatly by surprise.
TLv? Jury was composed of some of the best
citizens of the county—gentlemen of intelli
gence who understood the oath of Jurors and
strictly, rendered their virdict according
ly. That Cordy Harris is guilty of the crime
charged but very few doubt; yet it was not
sufficiently proven from testimony admissi
ble under the rules of evidence to authorize
a virdict of guilty. Fortunately for Harris
the plot was discovered too soon for proof
positive to be obtained. No ore ever had a
more impartial trial. If there was leaning
at all, it was on the side of mercy.. He goes
free and unmolested to-day, and these facts
should forever silence the slanderous tongues
tliat, for political purposes, Lave proclaimed
to the world that the colored man could not
have a fair trial in the courts of the South.
Commenting upon the trial, Mr. Herbert,
who was present, in a letter to the Savannah
News writes thus of “what the evidence has
disclosed”:
The prosecution has succeeded in proving
that there did existamoug the negroes of Lau
rens, Johnson and other counties (and to
some extent in this county), a feeling of op
position and hatred to the whites. Under
the teachings and load of Joe Morris, a bad
and worthless fellow, the negroes had been
made to feel that the road laws, the tenure of
Linds aud their exchxsion from the jury box
were oppressive aiul unjust to them. Mor
ris Murkerson, and otliemf who were am
bitions for military titles, took advantage of
this state of things to inflame the passions of
their race, and in this way organize them in
to military companies, oath-bound and se
cret in their operations, with a view to se
curing high military positions for themselves.
The great mass of negroes who were drawn
into the movement were ignorant and stupid
plantation hands, but it has been fully
shown that the leaders and many of the sub
ordinate officers were possessed of some in
telligence, and that they exhibited a great
deaFof energy and used considerable decep
tion in their efforts to organize and control
the colored population of this section of the
State. These leaders, as has been amply
shown by reliable testimony, did make
threats of destruction against the white pop
ulace, and proposed to bum the Court-house
in this city. Unfortunately these threats
were made in adjoining counties, aud the
negroes who made them have fled from jus
tice. Cordy Harris is reported to have lis
tened, without protest, to^tiiese threats, and
one witness testifies that Cordy even made a
threat himself; but it was done at Buckeye
Church, which is not in this county. That
he was the leader in this.section, cannot be
denied; and that he was using his influence
to mass the negroes together for some” pur
pose, secret in itself and fatal in its^couse-
quences to the whites, is too ^evident to be
laughed at as a mere “scare.” The threats
referred to were,made at different times and
in places widely separated, showing that
Morris was making an effort, by his own ap
peals and incendiary threats, as well as thro
his subordinate officers, to consolidate in this
movement the entire negro population of the
nineteen counties over which he proposed to
exercise his authority as ‘Brigetary Gineral.'
Nothing li^is been called out by the trial of
Harris which goes to disprove the sworn con
fession^™already published in my previous
and maintain relations of lia-mony nd good
will with all, of e^ery color, race and condi
tion. Be sore you do not cherish the spirit
of enmity and revenge against those of. the
opposite race.
To my colored friends, let me say that I do
not believe that there is any hostility on the
pirt of the white people towards you. I do
believe that it is possible for yon to live in
harmony with the white people., The very
trial which has just taken place here shows
that whatever prejudices may have been in
existence a colored man in this country may
have and has bad a fair and impartial trial
and should satisfy you that no enmity ex
ists against you as a people. When you feel
convinced that any law of the land is oppres
sive,is wrong, try to get a rectification through
the ballot box and a change by lawful means
of such laws as are not to your satisfaction.
Never, never, never band yourselves together
to subvert the law or attempt to incite any
one to join in any combined resistance to the
Liwful authority of the State. Never, never
conceive any such horrid and demoniac pur
pose as to murder at night those who are
sleeping in their beds. Tnere may be some
white people who have done harm to you
or to some of you, but you cannot say that
all wnite people are guilty of injustice or
oppression to all colored people. That is as
unjust as it is to say that, because a few
black people are bad, all are bad. Try to
do right. Try to entertain feelings of peace v
of love, towards all mankind. The man
who has just been tried is a preacher of the
Gospel. I would admonish him that that
Gospel teaches us all to love one another—to
love our enemies. “Love your enemies,” it
says, “bless them that curse you, do good
to them that hate you.” That is the Gospel
it is his province to preach. If he has been
a participator in this alleged scheme of in
surrection he has belied the professions he
makes in th^ pulpit and has disgraced the
clothes he wears ns a minister of the Gospel
of Love and Peace!
My friends and fellow-citizens, we are as
counsel has said in the trial, all in the same
boat. Both colors are here. It is our inter
est to live together in harmony. On the one
hand you my colored friends, can furnish the
labor. Yon are compelled to labor for a liv
ing. as well as the white people are. The
white people need your labor and have means
to pay you for it. Capital and labor should
work together in harmony, parallel with
each other, and make the best of their con
dition. W r e should all be controlled by these
principles and be guided in our conduct by
these considerations. Let all men, white and
black, feel that we are under the law and
under government. Odt of that our liber
ties are secured. If that law is not enforced
liberty is a myth; and it is the duty of the
government to enforce the law.
Fellow-citizens,let us feel our responsibility
as citizens, and iook not for present good omy
but for the benefit also of those who are
to come after ns; for if there is anything
which should be most dear to us all it is
that we may leave to onr children the herit
age of wise laws and a wholesome govern
ment.
■■!«■■ ——
FORSYTH.
Monroe Female College.
It was our good fortune to spend Tuesday
of last week in the above charming town. It
had been many years since we were there,
except to pass through on the railroad. The
improvement since 1870 has been very great.
A large number of handsome residences, fine
business houses, etc., have been erected, and
tbe business of the place has improved in
like proportion. Among the thriving mer
chants of the town we found our long time
friend and former fellow-citizen, Dr. John
B. Turner. The Doctor has not entirely
Sunday School Celebration.
Emanuel County, Ga. , Sept 6, 1875.
Etlilor Herald <t Georgian:—There was
grand Sunday School Celebration at Bethel
church, in this county, on the 2nd insk
was at the church by eight o’clock, and by
nine the crowd began to assemble. The
people were to be seen coming from all di
rections, in buggies, on horse-back and on
foot By half past ten about six hundred
people were on the ground.
The next thing in order was for the School
to meet about'two hundred yards from the
Church, form procession and march in. At
the head of the column marched two sweet lit
tle girls, dressed in white and each carrying
a banner. On one of the banners was inscrib
ed, “This is the Way.” On the other, “God
is Love.” The procession marched into the
Church singing that sweet old song—
“I want to be an angel.”
- Having assembled in the Church, prayer
was offered by Rev. G. W. Smith. After which
a speech was delivered by Master W. M. R.
Flanders. The young orator (for he is quite
young) acquitted himself very handsomly in
deed, and if he continues to improve will
some day be heard from among the eloquent
men of the country.
We next had a sonl-stiring address from
Rev. L. B. Bouchelle. Then an able address
from Rev. C. A. Moore, delivered in his usual
fine style. Aft<>r singing one or two songs,
dinner was announced and all repaired to
the table to partake of the bounteous feast
that had been spread. The long tables were
covered with all fhat apetite could crave.—
I think not only the “fatted calf’ had been
slain for this occasion, but tbe fatted pigs,
turkeys, chickens, and everything else that
this big-hearted people could concieve of
that would add to the pleasures of the feast,
had been brought. But I tell you, Mr. Edit
or, this is a land of plenty any way. Not
much use for Western corn or bacon in this
country. But I can’t leave that dinner just
yet. It was a feast for kings and princes, and
we did ample justice to it
Dinner over, we had a fine address from
Rev. Geo. W. Smith, and a few remarks from
Rev. Jourdau Flanders, a venerable and
much beloved Father in Israel, and the old
est man in the neighborhood.
The subject is not near exhausted, but lest
I weary you I will close. More anon.
Yours Truly, C. ”H. M.
letters. It has Deeu shown that a feeling oi: abandoned his profession, bnt from choice is
hostility to the white race existe !l ;doing so gradually aud giving his attention
certain class ot negroes, and that roese ne- . ° ,
groes were the leaders in the proposed move-! mainly to the more pleasant occupation of a
men t. ■ merchant, in which he is having fine suc-
There is no doubt of the anilityof the, cess . It seems but yesterday since he was a
State to convict ‘‘General” Joseph Morris! .... __ r , . , , , ,
and “Captain” Francis Murkerson, as tbeir , lading physician in Washington county; but
declarations were most emphatic ns to the! when in las happy home we looked upon his
bloody and insurrectionary purposes of tbe; children now budding into womanhood and
secret military movement. j manhood, we realized that time had sped on j ££ e “natural" sce"nery 7s" grand
We have clipped the above fair statement j its rapid wing since they all bid us good-bye
from our excellent neighbor in lien of writing! for their new home in Forsyth,
something of onr own. It expresses the; Here, too. we met Mr. and"Mrs. J. C. Keys,
opinion, we presume, of all who are familiar - who left us at the same time. The name of
with the facts. Court adjourned on Friday: Mrs. K. will long be remembered in love by
morning. Jerry Simmons and one or two j many in this community, some of whom
other prisoners are in Jail awaiting trial at the were once her happy pupils. Mr. Keys was
regular Term. Those in -Johnson county nre
being tried this week.
On Friday morning, after Col. Smith, Fore
man of the ( Grand Jury, had read the Present
ments of that body, (which will be found in
another column,) Gov. Johnson delivered in
his peculiarly impressive manner, the ad
dress found below. While listening to bis
finishing the wood work of the Baptist
church which he has remoddled and made
very handsome. He is just ns “jolly” as ever.
Passing the street in his buggy we recog
nized Dr. B. F. Rudisill, once and for many
years a citizen of Sandersville. We spent
pleasant hour with the Doctor, and only re
gret that time would not permit us to visit
Visit to Fllenton.
Editor Herald & Georgian :—Last Tuesday
morning ere the stars had quit their silent
vigils we were hurriedly completing our toi
lets, preparatory to bidding adieu to the ma
jestic Savannah, and the loved ones at home
for a few days.
Ellenton on the Port Royal Railroad was
to be the terminus of onr travels, but in con
templating our pleasant ride, and pleasanter
luncheon, we were almost oblivions fora time
of anything better in view.
As the first rays of the rising sun lit up
the calm, fair sky; we were several miles
from home, and nearing the once beautiful
neighborhood of Erwinton. How changed
the scene ! Where in antebellum days the
lovely enclosures assured us that just up the
avenue stood a princely mansion, we now
find only piles of brick, constant, lasting re
minders of that raid in tbe winter of ’64. H e
were delighted, however, to find the fertile
lands surrounding these places so finely cul
tivated. The former owneis have most of
them left their native State, but the tenantry
have as tine crops as we havo ever seen any
where, hundreds of acres of cotton several
feet high, lapped in the rows, and corn strip
ped of its burden of fodder bending beneath
the load of two huge ears per stalk. The
crops on the entire trip with lew exceptions
were good. Higher up in the neighborhood
of Steel creek we saw some very handsome
dwellings, and the churches scattered along
the road every few miles, white and colored,
show that God is here praised for his many
blessing, for truly Carolina, ’though at pres
ent under the oppression of aD obnoxious
government is a nice little State.
Arrived at our destination just this side of
the depot, we were filled with admiration.
‘ ‘ Stretching
out in front was a vast extent of nicely cul
tivated land shaded at the far side at a dis
tance of four miles by the dark-green foliage
of the Savannah river swamp, and still be
yond, rising one above another as far as the
eye can see, are Georgian hills bestuded with
diminutive white spots, which upon inquiry
we learn are the dwelling places of friends
beyond the river.
A Fatal Mistake.
Pottstille, Pa., September 4.—Two young
men, driving a bnggy, were accosted by two
special police whom they mistook for outlaws,
and one of tbe young men fired, wounding
a policeman. The police returned the fire,
killing one, and the other escaped into the
woods. A vigilance committee is being or
ganized to suppress outlaws.
The election in California has resulted in
the choice of a Democratic Governor, mem
bers of Congress, State Legislature and May
or of San Francisco.
MARRIED,
August 15th, 1875, by D. H. Smith, J. P.,
Mr. Josiah Davis, of Emanuel county, Ga.,
and Miss Emma At.t.mqnd. of the same coun
ty, at the residence of the Brides’ father.
New Advertisemets.
Grand Jury Presentments.
"VT^E the Grand Jurors of the county of
VY Washington, selected, chosen and
sworn for this a special Term, ordered by his
Honor Judge Herschell V. Johnson for the
investigation and trial of such cases as are
charged with an attempt to incite an Insur
rection.
Through the dispensation of a kind and
merciful Providence, the eyes of our people
were opened in time to stay the thieatened
demon’s bloody hand, and thanks many and
loud, should be raised to high Heaven in
praise of that good Lord who has saved us
from so bloody a scence as was seriously ap
prehended.
We entered upon the discharge of the du
ties imposed upon us with great care, with
great solemnity, knowing full well its weighty
responsibilities. Notwithstanding the atro
ciousness of the crime charged, we succeed
ed well, we think and trust, in dispelling all
selfishness, all prejudices, all bitterness, that
such conduct is so well calculated to incite
in our weak nature. Knowing well our ac
tions would be severely criticised, notwith
standing all the precautions we could possess
ourselves of, we entered fearless of conse
quences upon the discharge of the important
trust and have the happy conscientiousness
of having done our full duty. In the Present
ments of the March Term of this Court we
congratulated onr people upon the improved
morals, the prosperity, peace and quiet that
reigned among ns. We in term.-, earnest and
as strong as we had language to command,
complimented his Honor for the improved
status of our county’, brought about by his
rigid administration of the law, not the least
anticipating such a diabolical outrage in
in our midst as has called this special session
of the Court Some of us, but a few Courts
past, served upon a Grand Jury of this coun
ty which congratulated our people’upon the
good feeling that prevailed between the races,
and cautioned our colored people against
those seeking to stir up strife and arraign the
races in antagonism to each other. How sad
to-day the seeming change! how uufoytunate
for both races that the colored people have
seemingly allowed wicked and designing men
to inflame their passions to such an extent
that some have been inspired by the wicked
one to take the lives of not oalytiur men but
innocent aud unsuspecting women and chil
dren. Sad indeed to contemplate, if true.
In our investigations we found tbe major
portion of the cases, charged with an attempt
to incite an insurrection, where the testimony
was most decided as to their guilt, from the
counties of Laurens and Johnson. The It r-
ger portion arranged in this county’, we are
of opinion, were duped into these nefarious
John J. Brown,
William J. Archer,
Hne L. Peacock,
Thomas D. Cullen,
John E. Harrison,
Alexander Archer,
Henry Tavlor,
William Waller,
Francis M. Brantley,
David S. Barnes.
A true extract from the Minutes.
S. M. NORTHINTON, Cl’k.
sept 9, 1975—It
Note Lost.
O N or about the first of August last, I lost
one promissory note for $75.00, signed
by S. Prince, dated some time in March, 1875,
made payable to J. C. Pace, Jr., or bearer,
and due the 1st of November, 1875. All per
sons are hereby fofgwamed against trading
for said note, and the maker against paying
the same to any one but myself.
J. C. PACE, Jb.
seDt 9. 1875—3t
W. W. CARTER,
GENERAL PRODUCE
COTTON COMMISSION MERCHANT,
ALSO
GENERAL AGENT FOR
Fire and Life Insurance Companies,
Savannah, Georgia.
All Business will have his Personal Attention,
sept 9, 1875—tf
'Application for Leave to Sell.
T HIRTY days after date application will be
made to the Court of Ordinary of Wash
ington county, for leave to sell all the real es
tate of Miss Jane Warthen late of said coun
ty, deceased.
GEO. D. WARTHEN, Adm’r.
sept 9, 1875—lm
O.EORGIA—Bulloch County.
VT By Neil Buie, Oed’y.
Whereas, Joshua Everett has filed his pe
tition for letters of Gnardianship of Ida T.
Everett and Sallie E. Everett minors of Jehu
Everett, late of said county, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all persons concerned to be and appear atmy
office within the time prescribed by law,
and show cause, if any they have, why
said lettera should not be granted.
Given under my hand at office this Sep
tember 1st, 1875.
NEIL BUIE, Ordy.
sept 9, 1875—30d
Administrator’s Sale.
W ILL be sold before the Court-house
door in Sandersville,Washington coun
ty on the first Tuesday in October next, with
in the legal hours of sale one-half interest in
water gin in said county, situated on wbat is
known as the Armstrong mill seat, adjoining
lands of Mrs. Nancy Walker and others, one
half being owned by Mrs. (Calker, and con
tains one and one-lialf (1£) acres of land, and
one-half interest in gin, gin house, screw and
all the appurtenances thereof. To be sold as
the property of John D. Brown, deceased,
for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of
said deceased. Terms cash.
JOHN J. BROWN, Adm’r.
sept 9, 1875—tds
Postponed Washington Sheriff’s Sale.
W ILL be sold before the Court-house door
in Sandersville, Washington county
on the first Tuesday in October next, the
following property, to-wit:
One tract of land containing three hun-
W. A. HUFF.
WHOLESALE
PRODUCE MERCHANT
MACON, GA
Coro,
Meal,
Bagging,
Coffee,
Salt,
Bacon,
Hay,
Ties,
Syrup,
Rice,
Tobacco, etc.
Flour,
Oats,
Sugar,
Lard,
Lime,
etc., etc.
TIEIELIMIS CASH!
W. A. HBFP.
aug 19, 1875—lm
E. TAYLOR.
THOS. WILLINGHAM & CO
REMOVED.
We have removed our
Grrange "Warehouse
To Poplar Street opposite Blake’s Block,
Where we have increased facilities for the sale and storage of cotton and other produce.
We thank our Grange friends and customers for their liberal patronage during the past
season and again tender them our services. We keep always on hand a large supply of
BAGGING AND TIES.
aug 19, 1875—2m
TAI LOR, WILLINbllAM & CO.
, , . . dred acres more or less, in said county, ad-
plots by a few wicked demons suen as the ;joining i ands 0 f estate of Samuel Robison,
so-called Gen. Rivers of South Carolina,. jjjs Irwin and Richard Hodges, known as the
Gen. Moms, of Burke county, and a lew oth- steward place, levied on as the property of A.
W. Robison to satisfy two Justice Court fi fas
in favor of H. T. Crigler vs A. W. Robison.
Levy made and returned to me bv a Consta
ble. . R. MAYO, Sh’ff.
sept 9, 1875—tds
era in this and adjoining counties.
Believing this, we recommended the dis
charge of those that were so deceived and
misguided, believing the severe lesson taught
would be regarded as a warning, and in fu
ture would give a deaf ear to such abominable
wickedness and cooperate with all good citi
zens in suppressing crime, for without peace
und prosperity among us, no happiness can
exist. Can we not cherish the hope, believ
ing tbe larger portion of our colored people
knew nothing of the plot, that in the future
our relations will be undisturbed. Let this
be the earnest desire and effort of every’!
good citizen, not only of Washington county j
but of this section of couutry.
The indiscriminate arrest by our officials,
though actuated by the best of motives is ex-| Supplies purchased at the lowest cash prices,
ceedingly unfortunate and to be regretted; for; Liberal advances made on consignments,
so large a debt saddled upon Washington! Ag<nts for Massey’s Gins and_Findlay’s
county at times so trying, financially, is in-1 Presses. sept 2, 1875—3m
A. S. HARTRIDGE,
COTTON FACTOB
AND
COMMISSION MEBCHANT.
108 Bay Street,
SAVANNAH, > GA.
words of wisdom we felt that the Great God j his pleasant fireside. His many friend
had spared him and kept him here especially j this county will be glad to hear of his pros
to guide us through these dark and for-jperity. Since first he commenced the prac
boding times. While be spake the iissem
bled multitude listened with bated breath, to
catch every word; and when he closed, in the
Court-room though it was, one iroited ap
plause shook the Court-house to its very
foundations. Gov. Johnson said—
3Jv. Foreman and Gentleman of the Grand Jary:
With great interest I have listened to th-
conmiuuication you have just presented. I
de.-dre to say a few words in response to mat
ters suggested in it. and I address myself to
the citizens present generally, as well as to
yourselves.
You have passed through a trying ordeal.
Whether justly or unjustly, the white peo
ple of this county believed that on the part
of the black people there has been .an inten
tion to commit acts oi violence and deprive
white citizens, indiscriminately, of their
li ves —(.bat wholesale assassination was con
templated. That belief was calculated to
excite indignation and arouse feeling of re
venge in the minds of the white citizens. It
is highly credible to tbe white people of this
and other counties involved that no acts of
violence were committed, but that the de
termination prevaded generally that it would
be better to appeal to the forms and princi
pals of the law. That has been done. One
case has been tried and all the facts oonnect-
ed—connected under the rules of law—have
been brought before the country. Many of
you heard the testimony. The jury who
tried the case heard the testimony: they heard
the argument of counsel for the State and ac
cused. The Judge presented the law m his
charge as he understood it. The Jury have
returned a verdict of Dot guilty as to the one
against whom most evidence was supposed
to exist. . .
Now, gentlemen—fellow citizens—it is very
probable that there may be some persons in
the country who are impatient; who are dis
posed to feel that it is necessary that some
body should be punished; who are not satis
fied* with the termination of the case that
has been tried. To all such let me say, as
tbe result of years of experience and of a
profund study of the relations of mankind to
each other, and the duties they owe to the
l aw —let me say, as your friend and fellow
citizen; as a true-hearted Georgian, who nev
or had an impulse disloyal to her interests
a s on of your state, whose ancestors sleep
in Georgian earth; in whose bosom he ex
pects before many days to sleep;let me say,
whataver may be your feelings of discontent,
arising from .the rest of this investigation
whatever may have been your apprehensions
ai to wbat is past, or are your apprehensions
a s to wbat is yet to come, let me admonish you
not to violate the laws of the land. That law
ii your protection whilst you are in the peace
of the State and in fear of God; that law is
tice of medicine, for which nature seems to
have especially fitted him, scccess has at
tended him. He puts his whole soul jnto
it, and has risen rapidly to eminence.
MONROE FEMALE COLLEGE.
Our business to Forsyth was to accompany
to the above excellent college three young
ladies, who go thither to finish their educa
tion. They were Misses Lula Youngblood
Ella Skinner and Maggie E.. our eldest
daughter. We spent several hours most
pleasantly in the college. The Fall Term has
opened very llatteringly. This excellent in
stitution of learning for youug ladies has a
faculty of able and accomplished teachers.
Mr. Asl>ury, the President, is an accomplish
ed gentleman aud one of the finest educators
in the land. Dr. S. G. Hillver is perhaps
unsurpassed in all the land. The lady teach
ers, whose names wo have not before us and
do not now remember, are just such as any
parent would desire for the mental training
of a beloved daughter.
It was our first visit to tbe college, and we
confess all tbe arrangements far surpassed
our expectations. The building is commodi
ous, splendidly arranged, with one of the
finest Chapels in the State, well ventillated
and situated on a handsome eminence, sur
rounded by thirty acres of land, affording
ample room for out door exercise. Added to
this, the health of the college and communi
ty is unsurpassed anywhere. A3 we are-re
liably informed there has not been a death
among the pupils of ttt college in six years
At the meeting of the Baptist Convention
in Milledgeville in April last, it was resolved
to establish in Georgia a Female Seminary in
keeping in every respect with Mercer Uni
versity. A committee was appointed to se
lect a location for said Seminary. That com
mittee is to meet in Macon on the night of
21st of October, during the State Fair. We
understand that it is believed Forsyth will
be the place selected. From our observation
and knowledge of the State we do not believe
a better place could be selected. It is of
easy access by railroad, centrally situated,
with good buildings and a flourishing College
to begin with, in the midst of a town of re
fined, intelligent people, and for health not
surpassed anywhere.
We are under many obligations to Presi-
oi me ouiw iiLiv*. m
Uie protcit 01 of every man of every class,
whilst confirmed, submitted to, but is arm dentAsbury, Dr. Hilly er'and their excellent
ed with vengeance against tho se who violate families for many plei3ures enjoved while
its m mdates. Whilst I sit on this bench, the tQore
man who violates the Jaw and is convicted
shall feel its vengeance. L therefore, im-. Mr w . M . Bates, of the firm of Bates &
in^stLitTonhasibeen made, to coincide Comer, Savannah, died at Griflin on Tuesday
in the result and' to endeavor to establish last.
The meeting we found in progress at the| deed burthensome upon our people now all
academy was blessed with the conversion of; °P r C? es ??, d 1D , ^ E “? C0R . .. . , .
seven youug persons, most of them members i PAe liberal policy ptusued in bolding those -
of the sabbath school held at the same plane. I charged with an attempt .to incite insurrec-!
After enjoying the sumptuous fare, and deli-
J. T. TAPPER,
cious fruits friends had gottou together for ! do ^ lUSOU i was suicidal and hasty
our benefit. We on Friday morning turned i ' vere not wUhm the jurisdiction ot
our horses heads homeward, each feeling that
the visit had been pleasant beyond our
brightest anticipation.
Barnwell, Aug. 21st.
THE CELEBRATED
Georgia Baptist Female College.
The committee appointed at Milledgeville
to select a suitable place for the location of i them under such trying circumstances.' Not
the Georgia Baptist Female College, met at I a gun fired or a drop of blood spilt. Whilst
that time and place, adjourned over to Macon! we were so much exasperated, we have wise
ly submitted our grievance to the proper tri
bunal, believing justice would be meted out
to all. Wo cannot but repeat our congratu
lations at our people withholding violent
hands and allowing wisdom, moderation and
justice to prevail.
We were deeply impressed with the charge
of his Honor Judge Johnson, for the whole
some advice given, and expounding the laws
to us, also for the wisdom displayed in hav
ing this charge in such shape as not to be
misconstrued, for as stated, the responsibili
ty involved in these trials are momentous in
importance not only to the county but to the
whole country. The legal ability as well as
the weight of character so richly possessed
tion from other counties of Laurens and
they |
jurisdiction of this Court, j
and should have been imprisoned and tried !
in the counties where the crimes were com
mitted; and we commend his honor
Johnson for giving such direction,
doubt they will be dealt with as such gross
offenders of the law so richly deserve. 11Y/TANUFACTURES and Repairs all kinds
We cannot too highly commend t>ur people -i-V-L of Agricultural Implements, Wagons,
for the wisdom and discretion displaced liy ■ Carts, Buggies, and all kinds of repairing
■’ ’ ' ‘ ‘ ** " done with neatness and dispatch, and Horses
carefully shod. Also Plantation and Shop
:c com-
M PLOW -MAKER,
during Commencement week. Al the Macon
meeting the committe thought best to postpone
until thorough notice could be given to every
Baptist community in the State, hence no ac
tion was taken ; but another meeting was ap
pointed for Dalton on the 10th of August.
At Dalton the matter was thoroughly can
vassed by the Committee, and final action
postponed until the evening of the 21st Oc
tober, in the lecture room of the First Bap
tist Church at Macon. We say, then, let not
one single community that desires this Col
lege in its midst be unrepresented at Macon
on the day above named. The Committee
are determined these and then to fix a per
manent location for the Georgia Baptist Fe
male College. D. E. BUTLER,
JAS. S. LAWTON.
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L. J. GUILMARTIN. | JOHN FLANNERY. *
L. J. GUILMARTIN & CO., !
Cotton Factors •
AND I
COMMISSION MERCHANTS, *
BAY STREET, SAVANNAH, GA. ;
Agents for Bradley’s Phosphate. ;
jewell’s mills yabns, etc. ;
Bagging and. Ties for sale at lowest I
market rates. ;
Prompt and careful attention given to ;
all business entrusted to us.
Liberal Cash Advances made on con- I
; signments of Cotton, either lor immediate j
; sale or to be held for a stated time, etc. ;
l aug 19, 1875—4m 1
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PROMPT AND CAREFUL ATTENTION GUARANTEED TO
ALL BUSINESS.
ROBT. WAYNE. ROBT. G. HYMAN.
ROBT. WAYNE & CO.
COTTO* FACTORS
-AND-
—AND—
Proprietors of the Grange WareHonse.
BAY STREET,
Ga.
Bagging and Iron Ties advanced at low
rates cn crops. Liberal Cash Advances made
on consignments of Cotton. Cotton sold on j
arrival, and proceeds returned by Express,
when so instructed by owners. Liberal De
ductions made to Grangers. For any infor
mation apply to
ROBT. L. RODGERS, Sandersville,
W. H. HARRISON,
GEO. W. FULGHUM, Riddleville,
E. C. ROBISON, Oconee,
Agents for Grange W T are House.
Grange llagging and Ties
Sold at S. B. JONES, Sandersville, Ga.
aug 19, 1875—3m Sandersville, Ga.
G. W. H. Whitaker,
DENTIST,
Sandersville, Ga.
H AS resumed the practice of his Profes
sion.
TERMS CASH.
Office at his residence on Harris Street
Nov. 28, 1873—tf
E. A. SULLIVAN,
Notary Public & Ex. Officio J. F
Sandersville, Ga.,
S PECIAL attention given to the collectiot
of Claims,
apr 9, 1875—ly
MEDICAL!
^oratio N. gallificlWftB.
Sandersville, Georgia.
OFFICE AT HIS RESIDENCE,
Where he may at all times be fonnd when
not professionally engaged. may 15—6m
JOSIAH HOLLAND.
Attorney at Law,
Swainsboro, Ga.
ALL business intrusted to him will receiu
prompt attention [june 6, 1875 ly
Negro Biot in Mississippi.
A disturbance occurred between the whites
and blacks at Clinton, Miss., a few'days ago,
resulting in the killing and wounding of a
number of both imrtics. All quiet at last
accounts.
Since writing the above the following tele
gram has come to hand, indicating a much
more serious affair than we supposed:
Clinton, Sep. 6.—About forty negroes have
been killed and many wounded. The whites
hold possession of the town and the negroes
have scattered in all directions. The leaders
are said to be in Jackson. The Governor has
called on Gen. George, Chairman of the Dem
ocratic Executive Committee, to assist in re
storing order. All quiet at present—10, p. m.
Affairs in England.
The Chattanooga Times says that Gen.
Wilder, of that city, who has recently return
ed frbm Europe, says that the condition oi
affairs in England is far worse than it is in
this country, as they have only just begun to
feel tbe stringency which is nearly over with
us. He says that the iron business there is
particularly depressed, and that many furna
ces have gone oat of blast and more are go
ing which will never be lighted again. Men
are withdrawing their capital from iron in
vestments in England, and he thinks that a
good deal of it will find its way to this coun
try.
Rights for this county for sale for Cooper.
Celebrated Plows, and Rhode’s Patent Excel
sior CottoD and Guano Drill. Prices reason
able. Terms cash. Country produce taken
Call and see me at Bailey’s old stand.
J. T. TAPPER.
Sandersville, apr 23, 1875. —tf
Mrs. Bayne & Co.
H AVE just received their Spring &
Summer Coods. In addition to
tfieir usual line of Millinery and Fancy Goods,
they have a nice lot of
Dress Goods
consisting of Piques, Lawns, Nansooks and
by his Honor, makes it indeed gratifying to j MusiS, tfef^fsh
us that'such trials are under his charge, for!
A dispatch from San Francisco under date
of the 7th, says an extensive Indian outbreak
is reported iu Eastern Nevada and Western
Utah. A number of settlers and miners have
been killed. Women uni children are being
killed. Troops and volunteers are going to
the scene. The military commander of this Lawson Kelley,
city hus been asked for arms and ammuni- J j ' ^ dam8 >
tion. Orders have been issued for infantryjcLrles D. ffiwibk, J^hnR. WiS
and cavalry to proceed ut once from this city, i William J. Jordan, William &. Bmlay,
no one will dare impugn the motives aud acts
of so great, so good, and so wise a man.
We offer as a proof of our appreciation of
his Honor’s charge, the result of our labors
in laying hands on the leaders of so nefarious
aud wicked a plot aud recommend the dis
charge of the following parties:
Mack Dorch, George Usher, Currington
Kelsey, Jesse Dernas, Tom Kelsey, James Ses
sions, Wm. Smith, Erwin Shephard, Jesse
Kittrel, Calvin Shephard, Simon Daniel,
Richard Edwards, Fed Snell, Virgil Walker,
Mitchell Harris, John Harris, John Roberts,
Dan Smith, Alexander Taylor, March Fitz
patrick, Edd Jackson, Mose Peacock, Howard
Dillard, Jack Hall, Robert Robison, Ned Pea
cock, Adam Spinks, Arter Hunter, Willis
Duggan.
Believing they were misguided, deceived,
and duped into these mischievous and wick
ed plans by tbe parties named, and that the
general good will be subserved by such
action.
I taking leave of his Honor Judge Herschel
V. Johuson, we would be doing violence to
our feelings and great injustice to his Honor’s
merits were we not to tender our heartfelt
thanks for his courtesis to this body, and for
bis wise administration of the laws, making
crime odious to evil doers. We assure his
Honor his acts, his memory will ever find an
abiding place deep in the hearts of all of our
people.
To the Attorney General, Col. N. J. Ham
mond, we also tender our sincere and earnest
thanks for his presence with us in so severe
and trying an occasion, also for the courtesies
extended us and the impartiality displayed
in the management of the prosecution of the
cases put upon trial. Also to Ihe Solicitor
General, John W. Roberson, not only tor the
many courtesies extended this body, but also
for the facilities offered us in dispatching the j
business before us.
Ordered that these Presentments be pub
lished in the Herald & Georgian.
THEOPHELUS J. SMITH, Foreman,
George W. Kelley, James Barron,
Lafayett W. Watkins,
Doctor F. Chambers,
Benj. S. Jordan,
attention ot their patrons and the public gen
erally. Sandersville, apr 23, 1875—tf
Drake’s Magic Liniment.
O NE of the finest medical preparations cl
the age. Two or three tablespoonsfnlc
given in water, will cure Colic in horse
mule, in a few minutes. It is used internal
ly, or externally. One of the best remedic
for Dysentery, Colic in men, Neuralgic
Sprains, Bruises, and all kinds of pains ai
sores.
Sold by Habman Brothers, Tennille, Db,
A. Mathis and Dr. J. B. Roberts, Sanders
ville. Call at all country stores for it, o.
send $1.00 to Wm. C. Hauser, Bartow, Jeffei
son, County Georgia.
Aug. 5, 1872.—tf
Chemicals.
F OR Home mode Fertilizer. Formula pre
pared by Dr. MEANS. For sale in
quantities to suit purchasers. The best thing
out, ready mixed; try it on gardens and field
cro P 8 - C. R. PRINGLE,
apr 9, 1875—tf
Wheat Bran
BUSHELS Wheat Bran at $1.75 per
tlv/l/ 100 lbs. by C. R. PRINGLE
FLOUR, FLOUR.
A NOTHER Car load expected to-morrow
which makes over three car loads of this
flour, received since 1st April. What does
this prove? Call and see.
may 27, 1875—tf C. R. PRINGLE.
Magnolia Hams.
F IVE Tierces of thoge superb Magnolia
Hams. If you want them at 16c retail
you must buy in a few days,
may 27, 1875—tf C. B. PRINGLE.
“Sea Fowl Guana”
| Have a few tons of tnis old renableGuano
JL on hand that can be bought upon the usu
al terms. . . C. R. PRINGLE,
apr 9,1875—tf
TO WHOM
IT MAY CONCERN.
O WING to unavoidable circumstances I
am compelled to do an exclusive
Cash Business
the present year, and persons having to buy
on time can save themselves the time and my
self the annoyance by reading this notice.
I furthermore give notice that strict atten
tion will in future be given to my
THOMAS EASON,
-ALtouney ax La^r,
MOUNT VERNON,
Montgomery County.
WILL practice in the Oconee, Middle mi
Brunswick Circuits.
Oct 3, 1873—ly
E. S. JORDAN,
Manufacturer aud Dealer in
Tin Ware, Stores, etc,
Sandersville,
feb 12, 1875—tf
J. B. ROBERTS, IP :
M AY be consulted at his office in the D--|
Store on the S. E. corner of Harris as
Haynes’ streets, or at his residence corner “
Harris and Church streets.
Sept. 4, 1874—ly*^
For Bent.
1
desira^
Wholesale Department
of BACON, AND MEATS
of all kinds.
LARD,
SUGAR,
COFFEE, CORN,
OATS, FLOUR, MEAL,
SALT, PEAS, BAGGING,
TIES, IRON, NAILS, TOBACCO,
SHIRTING, SHEETING,
YARNS, Ac.,
into the exclusive wholesale trade of which 1
expect soon to change my business.
— v 10 ^ O. B. PRINGLE.
n»roh 19,1875—tf
A Dwelling house situated in - ^
portion of the city, convenient to
square, churches, school, etc. The d#^-’
contains six good rooms, all necessary ‘-*
buildings, with good stables, ets., on thep
raises. Apply to J. B. ROBERTS-
aug 5, 1875—tf .
50,000 Shingles
F rom perkins & Wallace’s ^
lor sale at No. 13 C. R. R- 8t «£Sr
thousand, by W. C. MATTHEW
July 29, 1875—tf
Miss Mary W. Perry
B EGS to annonnee to her friends J 1 1,
rons that she now has in store a® -
uxive, her stock of SPltl.Vti X »
NEB GOODS, which she will be P
ed to exhibit. Call and see thein bew ^
assortment is broken. apr 23, loie^
^ BSOLUTE DIVORCES
ibtainecl
Courts of different States desertii®. ^
So publicity required. No charge nn
vorce granted v (.
M. HOUSE, Attorney, 194 Broad
inne3,
june 3,
B. HIGGS
A.
Swainsboro, Ga.
Manufacturer and
T tN and SHEET IRON V
Roofing, Guttering, etc.
style in any part of the country,
receive prompt attention,
aug 5, 1875—Cm
done m
Orders* 1 "
Miss Mary W.
"J1AKES pleasure in informing be ;
120,000 Good Hard Brick.
I OFFER for sale as good hard brick a> u « 01
can be made in this section of the Stat. of the very latest styles, which
at $10 per M. c. B. PRINGLE. Jd to sell on the most reasonable t«m>
muy 187, 1875-tf I Sanadrsville, Oct 0, 1874-tf
LJVXjO piCMUtU iU iu*v***** D
_ and patrons that she is now JL
epntifnl assortment of Fall ana ”
MILLINERY G°° V ^