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THETHOMASTONHERALD. J. C. Mi'MK IIAISL Ai M. C. CABAMSS, KPIToka I’ItOPRIETORS. THOMASTON~ GA., JULY la, 1871, The THOMASm HERALD haikUrgc Clrcvlatlou In lTp*io«t, Pike, M»rlW*thfcl*i Talhot, Hpaldlng, Monroe, Bibb, ?!rt»rogce *nd Unit*. Political Vannla ge of the South. The Louisville Ledger, the ablest advocate of Constitutional liberty in Kentucky, and of necessity the out* spoken opponent of the “new depart ure,” in an article under the forego* ing caption, says : There is an errone ous opinion among Southern Demo* crats that the lower they prostrate themselves the fewer kicks they will receive; and so deep has their humil* iation become that they not only cringe before and compromise with Radicalism, but they will insist on occupying an inferior position in the Democratic household. Humility is a Christian virture, it is true, but it is questionable about its being any in dication of political excellence. In the religious world Holy Writ teaches that when a man takes a low seat he shall be invited to a higher one ; but no such rule applies in the world of politics. Here it is quite different; and he that takes a low seat is much more likely to be thrust still lower than he is to be invited to a higher position ; and when he asks but little, he may feel quite sure of receiving much less than even that which he asks. These thoughts have occurred to us when we were shaping our rule of political action, and heretofore we have protested against the manifest disposition of Southern Democrats to yield everything to those of the North. By this compromising, yielding poli cy the Democracy of the South acknowledge themselves unworthy of a voice in the councils of the party, and they give currency to the impu tation that whatever principle is pro* mulgated by them is necessarily tainted with treason, and therefore odious to the American people. Among us there are those who clamor that we shall remain in the back ground and leave all to the direction of our friends in the North, and we have followed this advice until, in the absence of our protests, our Northern allies are moulding the ancient Dem ocratic faith into a platform which bears a striking resemblance to that of the Radicals. As we yield to the Northern Democracy, they in their turn make concessions to Radicalism, hoping to get into office by a renun ciation of all those principles which have in the past been the distinguish ing features of the party. We are not, nor have we ever been, disposed to make an impracticable and futile resistence to accomplished facts, and we try to inculcate obedi ence to the Constitution as it is, and the laws made in pursuance thereof. But we maintain, in common, with what the “New Departure” people profess to believe, that the recent amendments to the Constitution were foisted upon the country by force and fraud, and we do not propose to en courage future usurpations by approv ing those of the past, simply because it is out of our power to successfully resist them. If a highwayman attack us, we will yield him our purse for fear of a greater evil coming upon us, but then it does not follow that we should, unsolicited by him, also give him a certificate that he is an honest man. One of the amendments in which we are asked to acquiese, shack les and disqualifies from holding office many of the purest patriots and most distinguished statesmen of the South, and no word or act of ours shall ever have the semblance of justifying the legislation which was. intended to render them infamous. Yet the de mand is made upon the Democracy of the South that they shall do so, and this concession, to be followed by others in the future, fixes our politi cal vassalage. The franchise was conferred upon the negroes that they might vote with the Northern Radicals and at their dictation, and now, if the white Dem* ocrats of the South are willing to assume the same relation to the Northern Democrats, then the seat of political power is permanently es tablished north of Mason and Dixon’s line. Under such an arrangement there will be no check upon tariff monopolies, and the bond holders will have it all their own way. A. c * L • , Editorial Correspondence of tike Herald. Macon. July lOih, IS7I. A? our merry little party of seven in number mounted the “iron horse” and rolled off from the depot, the imagination summoned before it the beauties and pleasures that we were soon to enjoy. With bright faces and serene smiles, and perhaps a diminu tive sigh occasionally, for someone behind, the tete-a-tete was kept up uninterrupted 'till we came to The Rock, where we observed for a mo ment the improvements going on and the peach trees laden with beautiful and luscious fruit. Nothing unusual transpired to mar the pleasures of the party except a considerable quantity of dust. Having arrived at Macon and enjoyed one of those superior dinners prepared by Messrs Brown, we moved out to see what was going on in the city. The day having ex pired, the Chapel of the Wesleyan Female College was the chief place of collocation. The appearance of the Chapel, filled with the gay and the grave, the intelligent and the beautiful, the fond father and the anxious mother can better be imagined than described. The exhibition, in select reading by the Sophomore class, constituted the exercises of the evening. The pieces were well aelect* ad, and the pupils did cridit to them selves and their instructors. The dawn of the 11th was bright, clear, rather warm and dusty. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. Though the dust and the heat ren dered the occasion more unpleasant than it might have been, the large and intelligent audience was conelu sive evidence of the interest felt in Commencement exercises. We have no fears of being charged with adula tion when we say that a lovlier and more attractive procession was never seen than the graduating class, as they marched in. The graduating class numbered thirty-two and we learn the largest class that ever grad uated since the Institution was found ed. The compositions were generally so good that it is difficult to discrimi nate, but we were particularly pleased with the calm, composed and elegant .ri.; v u m IUU OtAII MIV liogero, of Thomaston, Miss Erons, of Sav annah, Miss Howes, of Macon, and Miss Goodall, of Macon, rendered theirs. The music was well selected and the sweet voices and thorough training evinced by the fair vocalists, did credit to Prof. Whitney and to themselves. After the composition exercises were over, the Endowment Associa tion made a report, and short addres ses were delivered by the President, Dr. Key and by Dr. Hicks. The claims of the College were then pre sented by Bishop Pierce. The Concert in the evening was largely attended, and if we are allowed to judge of the appreciation of the audience by the amount and magni tude of applause, it was highly ap preciated. The small class displayed superior training in the execution of Johnnie, the Spokesman. For sweet ness and melody, Miss M. L. Renfroe. of Sandersville, can scarcely be sur* passed, and for strength and thrilling powers Miss Wright is hard to equal. Would that we had known them long and well. We had the pleasure of seeing the graduating class march in again on the second day, the 12th insfc. We are thoroughly convinced that it was .Almighty nice” scene to behold, and to be candid it would not take per suasion to bring about our recapitu lation to some constituent part. Our comment on the compositions and music of the second day is in sub stance the same as that of the first days exercises. Among the many well composed and excellently read compositions, all of which reflected credit on the readers. We hope no one will be offended if we say, that Miss Carrie E. Bnrkhalter, of Mariet ta, who read the Salutatory in French, was quite successful In dealing out French. We don’t know whether the audience at large followed her through or not, as for ourselves we are not too familliar with the French language and hence we are willing to let others criticise for themselves. M iss Carrie shares the second honor with Mis3 Lon C. Reese, of Newnan, Ga. Miss SafTie R. Huston and Miss H. F. Lane, both of Macon, share the first honor. After the exercises of the young ladies were over the audience was very handsomely entertained by ati address, on the “Dignity of Labor/ 1 from Rev. H. 11. Tucker. We gazed for a few moments at the and display of “Harness” and wished it could last longer. Macon is rearing several new build, ings, to be used as stores and for other good purposes. The Brown House is having a pretty marble floor put in it. By the courtesy of Capt. White, we had the pleasure of seeing and examining the extensive works of the Macon and Western Railroad. We were shown two new passenger cars which the Capt. says he will put into use in a very short time. In point of beauty, comfort and neat outfit we have seen none to surpass them. Thomaiton Baptist Beacvolcat Society. 9 ' 5 , 5; ?” v According to an announcement made by the pastor at the Baptist church, on Sunday, the 2d of July, the ladies of said church and commu nity assembled this the 3d of July, for the purpose of organizing a Be nevolent Society. The following are the constitution and by- laws adopted by the Society under the direction of Rev. W. J. Morcock: We whose names are hereunto annexed, agree to unite together un der the name of the Thomaston Baptist Female Benevolent Society. Our purpose is the promotion of social religious intercourse in the communi ty, the assistance of the needy, the benefit of the distressed, the welfare of the suffering and the advancement of the Redeemer’s kingdom in every way that God in his providence may open for our special aid. For the perpetuity of our existence as a Society, and the conduct of our business in proper order, we agree to elect annually from our own number the following officers: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treas urer. The duties of the President shall be to preside at all our meetings, open with prayer, appoint committees and exercise a general superintend ence over the interests of the sociey. The duties of the Vice-President shall be similar to those of the Presi dent, and to be discharged only in the absence of the President. The duties of the Secretary shall be to keep a correct record of all the proceedings of the Society and con duct all necessary correspondence. The duties of the Treasurer shall be to take care of all the funds of the Society and make a monthly report of the condition of its finances, what has been received and what paid out. For the more faithful discharge of our duties, we deem the appointment of the following committees by the President to he advisable: A committee of three members, whose duty it shall be to cut and prepare work to be performed by the other members whilst in session or at their homes. A committee of one member, of good taste and prudence, to purchase whatever may be needed either for the Society or any one whom they may desire to benefit, A visiting committee to consist of five, who shall visit all strangers at their earliest opportunity after.their arrival, any one of the members or others who may be sick, and alFwlio m».y need material or spiritual aid. The meeting shall be opened with prayer by the President or someone invited to perform the office. After the reading of the minutes of the last meeting by the Secretary, we will listen to the report of the Chair inair of each committee. We will then proceed to engage in sewing or whatever may bo thought will most promote the interest of oar Society. The following are the officers as elected: President. Mrs. Julia F. Kendall; Vice-President, Mrs. Mary C. Perryman ; Secretary, Miss A. E. Hartsfield ; Treasurer, Miss F. Hick man. The Society according to appoint ment, by the President, will meet on Tuesday next at 4 o’clock p. m., at the residence of Mrs. F. Perryman. We earnestly desire others to meet with us and aid *8 in our efforts. - Mies, A, X, HAMirau, 8ee f j Who Pays the Billet The W ashington Patriot sajns that the Radicals expended some thirty or forty thousand dollars in the last Congress, under pretence of making an investigation into the condition of the South. Their committee sat in Washington and summoned ruffians and vagabonds like Kirk, Bergen, and Ilolden, and negroes of same stripe, who had served as their ready instruments, to calumniate the people of North Carolina, whom they had ribbed and outraged in every possible way. The result of that profligate waste of the people's money was, a volume of suborned testimony, such as has perhaps never disgraced any country before. The vilest miscre ants, and the very dregs of society, were raked in to swear away, as far as they could, the lives and property of the best and most honored citizens. That iniquity was mainly concocted by John Pool, who occupies a seat in the Senate of the United States, and who had previously instigated a plan whereby the lives of leading men in the State were to be sacrificed by a hired gang of Radical assassins. These conspirators are now repeat ing the which they played last winter. They obtained an appropri* ation of $40,000 for an inquiry into the condition of the South, upon the assurance that the committee would go there personally, and examine the alleged outrages on the spot of their pretended occurrence. They never had any such intention. One-fourth of this sum at least has been already spent, and if this sub-committee should continue in session for another month, the fund would be nearly ex* hausted in September, when the full committee will meet, to determine further action. It is estimated that each witness costs the country about $250 and many ©f them much more. So that the temptation to visit the Capital at the public cost, is sufficient for wandering carpet-baggers, vicious negroes, or low scalawags, who form the staple of tl;ose called there on the Radical side from the South. A tax-burdened people, fast being im poverished by Radical stealings and mismanagement, pay the hill« f©j* these radical luxuries. At the recent session of the Board of Trustees of Mercer University at Ma?on, Rev. 11. H Tucker, the President, resigned his office, and Hon. J. L. M. Curry, L. L D., of Richmond, Va., was elected in his stead. —i*——— A post office has been established at Sunny Side, on the Macon k Western Railroad, the post master qualified, and they are now ready for the mails. Rev. C. W. Thomas, late Rector of St. Phillips’ Church, Atlanta, has removed to his farm near Griffin. Row in Kcw York. A terrible and very disastrous row occur red in New York on the 12th instant. The Orangemen formed a procession and march* ed through the streets, when they were as sailed by m. citizen mob. Gov. Hoffman issued his proclamation forbidding any in terference with the procession, and offer ing troops to the Orangemen for the pur pose of suppressing the row. The mob made an attack on the procession, and the troors were ordeftd to fire on the mob. The mob and the troops fought for some time. Fifteen persons were killed and twenty wounded. Among the woonded is the famous Jini Fisk. This was rather-m --large Ku Klox outbreak for the civilized city of New York. Had such a thing oc* oured in Georgia a howl ofKu Klux, K© K!ux, would have gone np from every quarter of tb« N»rth The Hon Asa Packer, ot Pensylvania, in 1866, gave $500,000 to found the Lehigh University of Bethlehem. He now proposes to pot it under charge of the Episcopal cnurch and make tuition free. As soon as .the trustees raise $125,C00 he will give $250,000. and when they raise a second $125,000, he wijl give $250,000. Until the first sum is raised, he will contribute $20,- 000 per annum towards defraying incident al expenses. Stacnr'h’h Railroad still tw a Mrn- M.l.— The Montgomery Advertiser of Sun day, eays: The Meridian Mercury of the Ist says th« strike of the employees there seems to he firmly established. A train which came through on Sunday afternoon was not allow ed to go back. Captain Early, recently appointed Assistant Superintendent, has exerted his influence to get the men to dis solve the strike, giving the assurances of his confidence that money to pay off will be here by Saturday, but without any effect. He does n.*t purpose, to urge the men any farther, nor to seek the aid of the law. That last he will leave hr. Staunton to do himself. _ A trai» this way. which should have arrived by this time, is said to have been stopped at York. Rumored that Sel ma traina will alao be. lapped. GBKERAb PRESESTWEJfTS OF THE OR4ND JURY, *» WEEK, MAY AD JOVBTEO TERM, 1971- We, the Wrar.d Jurors, for the 2d week of the May adjoo rned Teem of the Superior j Court of the Ovunty of Upson, would offer the following presentment*: We, through committees appointed from our body, have examined the public budd ings, records and roads of the county. W* find the public roads, with very few except ions, in a bad condition, and dangerous in many p’«c*s We have examinied irto the cause and findL in many cases, that the Commissioners were appointed alter the crops were planted, and on ace<*unt of the heavy rains washing the roads that had been well worked, into ruts and boles. Also, the farmers felt that if their farms were neglected to make good the roads they would loose their crops. This fact has excited tbesvmpatby of the Commissioners. We have reluctantly concluded to pass over the matter at this time, upon the earnest as surance of the Commissioners that the roads should at once he made good and safe. We recommend t h at the bridges at An drews* mill, Cunningham’s mill, and the one near George Davis* be made ssfe. Also, a bridge built on Swift Creek, near Henry Prator*s, as the ford is dangerous and at times impassable As to the public buildings we find the county jail unsafe and insecure, but have been assured by the Ordinarymhat this matter shall receive immediate arention and such repairs made as shall render it secure. We have examined, as far a* our time permit ted, the books of the Clerk of the Superior Court, and find them correctly kept. We have not been able to enter upon an investigation of the financial affairs of the county, for want of time. We have beard complaints in regard to the incomplete and unsatisfactory manner in which the Grand Jury of the first week examined the books and vouchers of the late Treawurer, but we are satisfied that the securities of the late Treasurer are perftctly solvent and able to supply any deficit that may be between the books and the actual exhibit of the funds. We fully concur m the recommendation of His Honor in reference to the establish ment of a P->or House, believing it to be a wise and economical means for the distri bution of tbechaiities of rnecounty, but tee! aggrieved at the manner in wh ch the Ordinary has treated the recommendations of former Grand Juries in reference to the matter. We respectfully urge him to act at once in this matter. But if our recom mendations do not recieve a respectful consideration, we hope the future may afford an opportunity of having this enter prise carried into effect. We respectfully urg onr Representative to use his efforts to abolish that “fifth whe* 1.” known in our Judicial system, as the Senrtorml Dis f rict C>urt. In taking leave of His Honor, Judge Greene, we would return our heart-felt thanks <or the kindness he has extended to this lM*ly, and congratulate the people of this Circuit in having one at the head of the Judiciary who is ao earnest and zealous in vindicating the law, and extending justice and merev t«* all. And also to the Solicitor General, Dismuke. we w.*uld extend nur thanks for his ever readiness to aid os in the discharge of our duty and faithfuluess with which he has served us. Robert F. Tatillo, Foreman. Galen G. Burkett, Isaac L. Dickinson, J*-S*ee Shephard, J hn F Lewis, T P. H«dlowav, John T B ; *lock, rb miltH O. Pearoc, Jacob S. King, J S. Stamps, Green H. Perdue, James Smoot, John Gibson. T. G. Andrews, James M M. Farlin, A. J Stilwell, Allen J. Shephard, William P Smith, Jessee B Howell, Geo D Wflmot, Henrv W. Prator. Jes-e R. Mallory, Benjamin F. Snipes. On motion it is ordered by the Court, that these Presentments be published ip the it kihst, M m mis tub best is so hia ESTABLISHED TJS l»sa. THE MOORE COTTON GIN. FORMERLY DOUBLE WELLS. ALSO, A GENUINE PATTERN OF THE GRISWOLD GIN. THE un<?rnris’T»«L Lavingr r**nmp(i tl»e mnrnf«e*nre of the above Gin. pr«|>oae-♦« It what ft wss before tbe war—THK FA TO RITE OF THE SOUTH. Onr work stand-* npon It* merits. *»< we think this a sufficient guarantee. We have secured the services of some of the best m chanieal talent is the Northern ohops, in addition to some oi the best work men from the shop of the late SA M (TEL G Ul* W« »LD. In calling the attention ©t onr Cotton Gins, w« desk* that they should not.ee the improvement that w# effete which are substantially as follows: A PORTABLE ROLL BOX, For obtaining any inclination of the Gin Rib or Grate, is used; the object of which is to improve in the quantity ginned, or lessen the quwntity and improve the quality of lint. Also, to gin damp or wet cotton ;to sift «• picking or separating the lint from the seed— either to take more lint off or less lint from the seed se eire*®* stances r* qnire. W e ure both the common Roll Box and Swinging Front. Tbe latter is arranged to let autalt the seeds and balls in a moment and is very easily managed. .'THE GIN'BRUSH' Wa make .cannot e excelled by any hstr brash need. The bristles ate drawn in hy a cord and the timber h •II selected from the best lumber, well seasoned ; ami every Brush is made perfectly Are and rat proof. CYLINDER AND BRUSH BOXES Ate both ocillatlng sad plain. Can tarnish either, as may be ordered. We Ms them with the hast babbit »•*!- GIN SAWS. We make all tha ’saws that we use from the best English r '»st Steel, and es any she that may ha deslmd ** employ, to snperintend and mannfurtnre onr Raws, one of the best saw-makers in the Sooth; and our o/achiasry for the manufacture of Gina Saws cannot be excelled. COTTON SEED CRUSHING MILL W * i" “"ft S* *"»Pwtont ant Qaatal Invention—the Ottos «ta, with »bs C-V ton Seed Crushing Mil! attached. It will hardly be necessary hare to atlnde to the fmmeme saving cal use of eraahirg cotton seed, •• a manure. We received a gold medal, as a premium, from the Fair or iw t ottou Planting Convention, held in Macon. On., !f*o,f..r the beat Cotton Heed Crashers attached to 'he Stand, to crash the seed as taut as it escapes from the 8011. Wa refer to some of the many eertitcates war hire on the subject. TRIAL OF THE GINS. We keep constantly on hand seed cotton, and every Gin It tried before it ieuvm the shop-elder M* •* 4 *' REPAIR OF OLD GINS. *«»*»»«»*"♦ «* tb« ▼fry beat Cotton Gin Machinery in tbo eonntry, and stake ref*JjJ*J,, old Gina a specialty. Planters will do well to send in their .*1 Gins, ami hare them made as good se *•*» mnch less c-et than anew Gin c nhe taught for. Send on yor.r orders ad old Gtns early. ... w hj M *** n F I I , Nf,L AT’SSOUS to receive orders for FISULaT ACSAlGW Bcrsrw ss sawr** SAWYER A MOORE, FINDLAY’S IRON WORK*. ■»*»*. «*®** u ' To m A«TOtf Her ald and MiddU . ot Gnthu, Q«, By the Court. o Di«ltiti SoL Oeo’l /V* A true-extinct -from the. Mimjic.T' C«r.. H. T. A Wrodin© Rise Di-c vrrcd •» STOMACH or A Copnsn in Naw F..u* Bl T "* iDRvTiriKD BT AN EnqL!*H FaM| LT * * Kkw.ri. TBa Fimpm.-A f,„ ago, n story was current in the New V J? journals to the effect that a *i Kn€t V** bearing the monogram “P. 8./» b»«l discovered by a fi-herm*n in the ,„„!**.* of a c dfi.h caught in Trinity Bny a*'! 1 The fisherman, John Putter, kept the**.- in his possession utrtil the 12th in»r JL’ 1 * he was requested in a letrer fr.. m th« e m-cremr, to ~n.| ~r brio* n £ St. John s as he had received letter* family named Burnam. in P. o!e. Eoriard* saying tb' t they had reason to t*el c ? r / a 9 that the ring once belonged to p 4au |i“ l Burnam, who was one of the several |, dred passengers of the Allen ste^si, \l Anglo Saxon which was wrecked, ffCh»ia .. Cove, (N i )in 186!, the said Paulite Burnam being a relative of theirs. The fisherman in whose possession th* ring was brought it to St Jobr/s and pre sented it at the colonial secretary’s He was requested to take a and wait a while. Alter about half an hour'* the man *>f-fi*h was introduced to an elrgunt ly dressed gentleman, a Mr Burnaiot whom the colonial secr-tarjr had sent for on ike fisherman’s arrival. The ring was immediately identified by Mr. Burnam. who called it hie mother's wedding-ring which ahe had always w „ rn since her marriage in Huddersfield, Eng land, in the year 1846. ’ r The ring was accordingly given op t 0 Mr. Burnam, who rewarded the fisherman with bank notes amounting to £.'>o s:erliog A Beautiful mcntimknt —’Let the wo man y*m look upon be wise, vain, beautiful nr bomtly, rich or po->r, she has hut out thing she can really git* or refuse— her heart. Her beauty, her wit, her accoinp j*h* ments she may sell you—bur her love is the treasure without money and without price. She only-asks in return, that when you Im.k upon her, your eyes shall t*ll a mute devo tion ; that when you address her, y«>ur voice shall be gentle, loving and kind Thai you shall not despise her because she can not understand at once all your yigoroaa and ambitious plans, for when mielortun* and evil have defeated your greatest purpos es, her love remains to console you. Li look upon the tree t«»r s’reugth and grand eur ; do not despise the flowers because their fragrance is ell C?ey have to gi*r. Remember, love is a*l that w->man can five —but it is the only e rthly thing God yvr* mits us to carrv beyond the grave. JNtew Advertisements. * STATE OF GEORGIA. DEPA KT.M EN rOFST t TK, Atlanta, July 6,1811. ORDERED: Hr his Kscellency, the Governor, that hl» Proelsms • tlon of June itta, offering a reward of One Tli>w»s# Dollars. f«>r the a|iprebeidon and delivery of Maths* llarria, with evidepcelo convict, to the Sheriff of Jack son connty, be, an J the miiis is hereby revoked, and that the Secretary of State give public notice thersof. Given under my hand and seal of otle*. , jj• •, DAVID «: COTTING, >ulylD-*t Beeretnry of State. forTsale TN the betintifui town of a lot contninfrg twelve aerea, n GoDwelling with rooms uiwl fear fire phiees, a eood stove r<«>ro asd kitchen « large barn and stables, with other out build* intrs. a m»ut well <tf writer in the yard, aim* a ipeal ••prisf of running water on the lot. Apply to julyS if JOHN GIBSON.