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Wednesday, May 8, 1872.
The Olucri mill 11 Nominations
We publish to-day the final proceedings of the
Cincinnati Convention which resulted in the nomi
nation of Horace Greeley, of New York, for Presi
dent and Gratz Brown, of Missouri, for Vice Pres
ident.
The platform is a mere lore. The extreme pro
tection plank has l»ecn entirely left out of the plat
form, yet the rabid notions of the “ white-hatted
philosopher” upon this point, m evidenced and
strongly advocated by the Tribune, is no doubt
relied upon to give Greely strength in the East.— j
The Amnesty plank is the bait that is expected to
catch the Southern gudgeon. The platform is re
ally nothing more than a glazed bundle of general
ities, to be regarded or disregarded m circumstan
ces make necessary.
In one thing the Liljerals, so-called, have faith
fully kept their plighted faith. They promised
to their adherents a candidate whose Republican
principles should not be doubted, and if the Radical
party were the host of fallen angels, the Cincin
nati Convention has placed their banner in the
hands of Satan
4 4 Than whom none higher sat.”
We do not now, however, propose to discusH
the platform, principles or policy of this faction of
the Radical party, but merely to make the announ
cement and to congratulate the great Democratic
party upon tho prospects before it. The nomina
tion of Greeley will most certainly have the effect,
first, to disintegrate the Radical party, and, second,
to cousoilidate the Democracy. Had the Cincin
nati Convention have nominated a candidate less
obnoxious to ilia Democracy, schisms might have
l>een formed that w ould have proved damaging to
the Democratic party, and rendered their defeat
almost certain. But with Horace Greely at tho
head of tho Liberal Republican party—a man who
has waged a bitter, life-long w arfare against Dem
ocracy and Democratic principles— the Democratic
party will present an unbroken front to the foes of
Ihe Constitution and Constitutional liberty.
We have not heretofore urged precipitate action
In nominating a Democratic candidate for Presi
dent. In fact, we considered the quiet policy
adopted by the Democratic leaders as judicious ;
but there can now be no good reason for further
■delay. We hope that a Convention will be call
ed immediately, and that the banner of Democracy
will be placed in hands true ami strong, and onco
more lead the Democratic hosts to battle in the
cause of Constitutional Liberty.
We extract the following account of tho effect
produced by the Cineiuuati Nominations in Wash
ini on, from a special telegram to the Savannah
News of the ild hist :
Tho Nominations made at Cincinnati to-duy are
t’.e absorbing topic of conversation in all circles
hero to-night, and the utmost variety of opinion is
expressed.
Democratic Congressmen and other Democratic
politicians are rather cautious in their comments,
and are evidently indisposed to commit themselves
liefore a careful survey of the field.
Borne are undoubtedly favorable to Greeley,
while others hint that he Is too full of “isms ;**
that yon can’t tell one day what, startling theory he
will promulgate the noxt. On the other hand it is
claimed that Greeley has ever Hince the close of the
war, advocated amnesty, and that within the lust
year, no one has been more out-spoken in denun
ciation of enrpet-lmg government of the South, and
in opposition to any further parti/an legislation.
It is conceded that he is very strong in New
England, in New York, and in the West, aud will
be acceptable to many in the South.
Tho Democrats admit that Brown’s nomination
is popular.
After a comparison of opinion, it cannot nGw
w ith cortainty bo predicted what action tho Democ
racy will take.
Many favor the nomination of a straight-out
Democratic ticket. Those favoring this course ar
gue that if Greeloy and Brown aro so popular,
(they will draw enough Republican votes to secure
the election of the Democratic nominees, provided
they are judicious selections.
The effect produced in Administration circles is
very depressing.
.The Republican Senators are ho much excited
over the matter that for an hour or two it was im
possible to proceed with the public business. In
tho House, the excitement was, if possible, even
greater. All business was suspended, and mem
bers gathered into groups and discuHsod tho nomi
nations.
The loudest Administration partisans admit that
matters wear a serious aspect for Grant Private
dispatches from Cincinnati give various colorings
to the effect produced there. It is generally conce
ded, however, to be a good selection. Dispatches
from other Western States, and from New York
■and the Eastern States, speak enthusiastically.
Superior Court.
Trial and Conviction of the Hamilton Ban
ditti, Startling Disclosures by the Con
fute rates,
Tho Superior Court for this county after a very
lain>rions session of the whole week, adjourned on
•Saturday morning fart.
Our citizens will perhaps never again witness a
Court in McDuffie county froughtwith so much in
terest. As wo mentioned in our fast, the criminal
d*>cket was reached on Tuesday morning, nearly
all the civil cases being continued by council.
The most important part of the criminal proced
ure during the week—that in which every citi
zen of the county felt more or less interested —was
the trial of the Hamilton Banditti, which clan it
will l»c remembered, did a short time sine# in the
still hour of the night, burglariously enter the
dwelling house of Jesse Evans, anoid and respect
able citizen of this county, and with threats of
violence, robbed the old man of all of his money,
amounting to three or four hundred dollars.
Hamilton, the bold leader of the bandditti, was
arraigned, and plead not guilty, but after a fair and
impartial trial the jury returned a verdict of guilty,
and he was sentenced to hard lalx>r in the peniten
tiary for the period of ten years.
Willis and Long plead guilty, and were sentenc
ed for the term of five years.
After conviction, Hamilton Long and Willis
v ere brought before the Court to hear their sen
tences pronouced, and as usual in such cases, were
allowed to make any statement they might desire.
Willis and Long made a full expose of the organi-
zation to which they belonged, and startling indeed
were these revelations. Willis’ contrition was
great as he related how the arch-fiend, Hamilton,
had induced him to join his brigands, his visits to
South Carolina with the clan, bow they there in
the darkness of night brutally maltreated and rob
l>ed an old man, his subsequent regret at belonging
to the organization, his resolve at times to expose
the same, but was deterred by Hamilton, who had
twice with a drawn pistol over him threatened his
life in case he should attempt such a tiling. He
alluded in a touching manner to his pious old
mother, who, he said, had endeavored to train
him aright, but who was now in her old age bowed
down with grief and sorrow by the erring of a der
elict son. During his statement the whole Court
was moved to tears, in sympathy for the poor, un
fortunate young man.
Long stated that the organization extended from
North Carolina to Alabama; and that the clan was
under a solemn oath, that the penalty of divulging
the secrets of the organization was death. He said
that the object of the organization was to steal
horses, rob and plunder, and to perpetrate any
crime no matter how diabolical in its nature for
illgotten gains. He related how a plan was con
cocted by Hamilton an 1 the clan at one time to
commit a crime upon two of our best citizens, Mr.
A. E. Sturgis and Mr. F. M. TJsry, men whom the
clan knew to possess considerable wealth. The
plan was to steal upon these gentlemen at some
unguarded hour, and to compell them to sign drafts
upon their factorsun Augusta to tho amount of
all their means, then to kill them and present
the drafts for payment before the public could
gain a knowledge of the crime.
Long also stated that a plan was laid by Hamil
ton for him to marry a lady of Hamilton's ac
quaintance in Edgefield county, South Carolina,
and to bring her to Georgia, have her life insured
for a largo amount, then to destroy her with
drugs, and collect the policy.
These and many other hellish schemes of similar
character, originated by Hamilton, were related,
that stamp tho man to be one with a heart as de
prave and black as that of the historic tyrant, the
Homan Emperor Nero.
Hamilton in his statement denounced the confes
sions of his confederates as false, and in a rambling
manner attempted to show his character to be that
of a gentleman. During his trial he maintained
anorvo and composure unequaled, perhaps, by
that of an ancient gladiator in the arenn, but when
his sentence was passed, and ho saw that further
hope was futile, the stern man, hardened in crime,
wept bitterly.
Well may our citizens be glad that tho law has
rid us of this desperate man before some dark deed
of blood had been perpetrated, that would have
brought life-long anguish to some fond heart, or
before he onticed any moro of our youths from tho
ways of rectitude by his specious promises of easy
gain; and wo sincerely hope that thofato that has
ovortakon those young men who wore too easily
led astray may bo hooded by all wherever it maybe
known.
Adolphus Ilonoy, a stripling who was deceived
and invciglod into tho Evans robbery, was permit
ted to give bail for his appearance at tho noxt
term of tho court.
Tho case of John Baker, for murder was tried,
rtnd tho defendant acquitted. Tho case of tho
State vs. Rivers for mu,dor, and also that of the
State vs. Scipio African us, for simple larceny, were
tried, and both found not guilty. The criminal
docket with the exception of a few cases was entire
ly cleared.
A nuinbor of true bills wore found by the Grand
•fury at this term for minor offenacs. Th# County
Court failing to receive tho recommendation of the
Grand Jury, our county will have no tribunal of
that nature.
A. ITnll Kxnitto.
When the Unite:l States Senate, on
Wednesday last, decided to admit Gen.
Ransom as a member of that body from
North Carolina, Mr. Thurman remarked
that for the first time since ISG3, all
the States are fully represented in Con
gress. Now that this much lias been
done, tardily and ungraciously, howev
er, the New York Evening Post says :
It would be well to take another
step towards reconciliation and peace.
The rule of the bayonet has been grad
ally giving way to law, although with
apparent reluctance. At most, the
proscription of the Southern leaders for
political offenses cannot continue thro’
another administration. It would be
an admirable sequel to’ this act com
pleting tho representation of the South
ern States, for Congress to adopt an
act sweeping away all disabilities.—
Universal amnesty is one of the demands
of the hour.
The New York Tribune, referring
approvingly to the action of tho Senate
comments as follows upon another pro
ceeding not ao commendable ;
It is not pleasant to be obliged to
note with this return of good feeling, a
bit of overdone sympathy on the part of
the Senate, which agreed to the report
of Senator Morton, to pay the mileage of
Mr. Abbott and a Senator’s pay from
March 4, 1871, to date. >o body has
ever pretended thut Mr. Abbott-repre
sented any constituency whatever. He
claimed to be Senator because lie lmd
several votes at an eleetibn at which Z.
B. Vance, who was politically disabled,
was chosen Senator. Os course, he got
no seat in the Senate ; hut as it by way
of salve to his disappointment, it has
been decided to give him pay and mile
age, just as though he had been a Sena
tor. Mr. Abbott’s claim was one ot
amazing impudence ; allowing him pay
now is simply making an appropriation
for the encouragement of contestants of
seats.
A Now York gentlemen broke off
his engagement with a lady recently
after the wedding cards had been print
ed because she would not follow bis
advice as to how the bridal party should
stand at the altar.
A little boy lisping his prayer with
his twin brother at his mother's knee;
when he came to “Give us this day our
daily bread,” he was astonished to hear
a fraternal whisper, “ask for ca£e, Johu
nv, ask for cake,”
Ciueinun ti Nominations.
Cincinnati, May 3. Cassius M. Clay
and Judge Matthews addressed the Con
vention last night. The proposition to
nominate caused confusion. Several
desire to speak and the Convention dis
regarded the gavel of the Chairman.
The Convention was divided, one party
desiring tfat the platform, and the other
that the candidate should have preced
ei ce. Parliamentary tactics prevented
business, an 1 after a vehement discus
sion, the convention adjourned to ten
o’clock to-day, Greeley's tariff plat
form, leaving the people to speak
through their representatives regarding
the tariff dominates.
Laler. —The platform was unanimous
ly adopted amid great cheering.
The resolutions declare the equality
of all men before the law ; the union of
the States and no re-ope Ding the ques
tions settled by the Thirteenth, Four
teenth and Fifteenth Amendments; the
removal of disabilities incurred in the
rebellion ; general amnesty ; local self
government ; the supremacy of the civ
il over the military authority; respect
for the writ of habeas Corpus ; a return
to the meibods of peace ; the mainten
ance of Constitutional limitations of
power; Civil Service Reform; single
term for the presidency; a system of
Federal taxation which shall not un
necessarily interfere with the industry
of the people, and as there are honest
but irreconcilable differences of opinion
as to the merits respectively of the
systems of protection and free trade,
that question be remitted to the people
in the Congressional Districts, (wild
cheering.) and the decision Congress
thereon to be whoily free of Executive
interference or dictation; the maintain
ance of public credit against repudiation
in every form ; a speedy return to specie
payments; recognition of the services
and sacrifices of the soldiers and sailors;
against further grants of lands to rail
roads or other corporations; in foreign
relations, friendship—demanding, jnoth
ing not right and subsmitting to noth-
ing wrong.
A voice: “Three cheers for the sec
ond Declaration of Independence!’’
There were great cries for the ques
tion, overwhelming tho few who tried
to get the floor to speak. Tho Chair
put the question, and the report was
adopted with loud and continued cheer
ing. The Chair announced the vote
to he unanimous.
The next in the order of business was
stated by the Chair to bo the nomina
tion of a candidate for the Presidency,
.without a formal presentation of candi
dates.
On the tixth ballot the Illinois Chair
man announced 27 for Adams, (cheers),
14 for Greely, 1 for TruuibfiH. Yin*
Chair declare! the result: Adams, 324;
Greeley, 333 ; Trumbull Iff; Davis, U ;
Chase, 33; Palmer, 1.
Before the vote was formally an
nounced, Minnesota changed ff from
Trumbull to Greeley. Various other
States changed their votes, but in a
scene of such confusion and noise it is
impossible for reporters to hear. Appa
rently Greeley is nominated.
McClure changed Pennsylvania to 50
for Greeley and 6 for Davis. (Great
cheers.) Indiana changed to 37 for
Adams. A stampede of changes to
Greeley here occurred, but noise and
confusion rendered it impossible to hear
in detail. Illinois changed solid to
Greeley, except one delegate who insist
ed on his vote for Trumbulf. The
Chair finally announced the whole vote
714; necessary to a choice, 355. Ad
"ams has 187 and Greeley is:!,
On the vole for Vice-President, Gratz
Brown was elected on tiie second ballot.
Brown 435; Julian. 175; Walker, 75;
Tipton, 3 ; Palmer, 1.
The Convention then adjourned sine
die.—Savannah Morning Act vs.
GrO V e V 11 O 1- s nr i t II !l 11 <1 t ll o
I.iiiKi Sjet-ip.
The following is a synopsis of the
Land Scirp business:
‘ln July, 1803, Congress passed an
act donating to each State 30,000 acres
of public land for each Senator and
Representative in Congress from said
State. i’he States were permitted to
sell said lands and invest the proceeds
in their own bonds, bearing not less
than seven per cent, interest. The in
terest accruing was to be donated to
the support of a College of Agricul
ture and Mechanic Arts. Not one dol
lar could be expended in the erection of
houses, nor more than ten per cent- of
the principle, could be consumed in
the purchase of suitable site, etc. Un
der this act Georgia was entitled to
370,000 acres of land. This land Gov
ernor Conley sold for $343,000, of
which amount $50,000 were paid in
cash, and the remainder will be due in
eighteen months after the date of said
sale. On the entire sum $17,000 of in
terest will annually accrue. There be
ing no College of Agriculture aud
Mechanic Arts in Georgia the Board of
Trustees ot the State University found
ed one on paper and applied to Gov
ernor Smith for the Congressional do
nation. The Governor gave it to them,
land for so doing has been sharply assail
ed.
Pressed bric&sell for twenty dollars
per thousand in Eufala.
A Few Faers About Fomlon.
This city stands forth pre-eminently as
the most populous, wealthy, and mag
nificent metropolis on the globe. Nor
has it ever been eclipsed by Babylon,
Thebes, Palmyra Nineveh, or any oth
er ancient city. Tacitus the renowned
Roman historian, asserts that, even at a
period as remote as the reign of Nero,
•‘London had become a place of consid
erable traffic.” Under the Romans it
was a fortified post surrounded with
strong walls. As early as the third cen
tury, it was regarded as the metropolis
of Britain. .Sebert, the King of the
East Saxons in the sixth century, made
it his capital, and is reputed to be the
founder of St. Pauls Church, and West
minister Abbey.
In 833, Egbert held here iris first
council, but the city never formally be
came tii3 capital of England until Alfred
wrested it from the Danes.
The celebrated “tower,” the scene of
some of the darkest and bloodiesy events
in English history, was built by William
the Conqueror. In 1005 no less than
one hundred thousand persons were
swept away by the plague. The fol
lowing year occurred that fire, whi.h
until tfie Chicago catastrophe, was re
garded as the most disastrous conflagra
tion known in history. It destroyed
400 streets, 13,000 hous-s and 89
churches. Sir Christopher Wrenn, the
renowned architect, devised a most ad
miral and comprehensive plan for the
rebuilding of the city, but it was only
partially adopted, tie erected the pres
ent Cathedral of St. Paul, however, and
most of the Parish churches in the
Grecian style. From this era also dates
the general substitution of brick and
stone for the former edifices of wood
and plaster. Asa commercial port the
the growth of London at first was by
no means rapid. In 1732 it owned
2,669 ships with a tonnage of 566,174
tons arid manned by 42,786 seamen.
The customs of that year amounted to
9,434,854 pounds sterling.
The docks of London are the most
extensive and costly in the world. A
single wine vault also underground, and
supported by massive arches, covers an
area of IS) acres, and can store 66,090
pipes of the generous fluid.
The Ban/r ol England, founded in
1694, is the great financial heart of
the empiie. As long ago as 1840, its
issues amounted to .i'20,000,000 sterl
ing and discount bills £3,000,000. —
Since then its business has increased
immensely, and the rate ot interest
charged by the ban/t, is regarded as the
truest indication of the national pulse,
upon all questions relating to finance
and the probabilities of peace or war.
. The late census of London shows
‘that it actual population of
3,254,060 'inhabitants, or more than
the thirteen colonies which, in the first
revolution, successfully defied the whole
power of the mother country. It is
hard to believe that in 1801 but 958,-
830 persons dwelt within its limits.
The present area covers 122 square
miles, or 73,030 acres. The mean den
sity of the population, by actual count,
is 42 persons per acre. Some districts,
however, as those of St. Andrews and
White Cross, number as high as 418
per acre.
It would require volumes to describe
the the public buildings, charity founda
tions, magnificent churches, royal pala
ces, works ol art, libraries, immense
manufactories commercial marine, wa
ter works, navy yards, and other nu
merous objects of interest in this ven
erable and illustrious city. The above
is just a passing glance at her past and
present history.
New Advert isemculs.
NEW GOODS,
Arriving and to arrivo this Week,
Ladies* Dress Good* and flat*,
Gentlemens tlolSiing, Hats*,
Hoot* and Shoes, iYcw style*.
maylt‘2 J. 11. STOCKTON.
Wanted Agents
-8100 to $250 per month—everywhere, Male and
Female, to introduce the genuine improved
Marshall Sewing Ma ch in e ,
This machine will stitch, hem, fell, tuck,
bind, braid, cord, quilt, and embroider
in a most superior manner. Price Slo
fully liceused aud warranted for five
years. We will pay SIOOO for any ma
chine, high price or low, that will sew
a stronger, more beautiful or more elas
tic seam than ours. It makes the elas
tic lock-stitch. Every second stitch
can be cut, and still the cloth can not
be pulled apart without tearing it. We
pay agents SIOO to 5250 per month,
and expenses, or a commiss on from
which twice that amountcau be made.
For oiroulars and terms apply to or
address,
8. MABSIIALL& 00.
No. 102 Nassau Street,
New York.
CAUTION. —Do not be imposed up
on by other parties traveling through
the country palming off worthless cast
iron machines under the same name or
otherwise. Ours is the only genuine
[aud really cheap machine manufactured.
YOU BEIT THAT
Christopher Cray <& Cos,,
OF AUGTJTA, GA.,
SELL THE CHEAPEST DR Y 0-0 OH) S
To be had in the city. And they Dot only Can, but they Do Sell in all cases as
cheap, aud some articles
MUCH CHEAPER THAN
They are sold by any other person in the trade. One of the members of the firm
lives all the
Year Round in the City of New York
Where lie buys {goods For Cash
And takes advantages of all bargains in the market. That’s the reason why.
So call in the Store (recently enlarged)
C 2 OH-THE JR. BROAD &c ZCv-UUSTTOSIrI STREETS
\\ here you will find every kind of Drv Goods and receivethe best attention from
a , rlol >' : 3 CHRISTOPHER GRAY & CO.
AUGUSTA CLOTHING EMPORIUM.
W. A, It A M Hm Y ,
Takes pleasure in calling attention to his Large and varied stock o‘
SPRING AND SUMMER READY-MADE CLOTHING,
Manufactured expressly for the Augusta market, by those celebrated Clothiers,
Jas. Wilde, )t. & Cos., Chas. B. Peet & Cos.
Having every facility to procure Goods from first hands, I will at all times
Keep the Best of Goods at lowest Prices. Aly stock of
FURNISHING GOODS,
is of the most elegant style and finish ever brought to this market, and of the
greatest variety. The smallest to the largest man can befitted.
Clothing Cat and Made to Order, at short Notice, in the
most Elegant style.
I have also a full stock of Fine and Ale,liuin Hats of the very latest styles also
Trunks aud Valises, and gents furnishing goods of every variety
W, A. RAMSEY,
Opposite National Exchange Bank Host door to Butt, Boyce &. Co
apr!om3 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia.
THE AUGUSTA
Hoot a \ii Shoe Emporium
FETER KEENAN,
TttJzljiYE Boor &SeqeMerckx. xt qf&ugvsth
PIN ENDERS his thanks to his McDuffie friends for past favors, and respect-
JL fully invites them to call and examine his large and
Well Assorted Stock of Boots and Shoes,
which he has recently purchased for the Spring and Summer trade.
THE ONE PRICE SYSTEM
is still adhered to, and a strict observance of the principles of honor and integrity.
He guarantees perfect satisfaction in every instance for articles purchased at his
store, and he holds himself personally responsible to make reclamations in all
cases when the articles sold fail to be as represented. He employs no Drummers,
and hence adds no percent, upon his shoes for fees of that nature. Call and exam
ine his elegant Stock, at No. 226 Broad Street, (at the store lately occupied by
James A. Gray & Cos.)
aprfOmS PETER ItIIKVW.
ISTE3-W GOODS FOR 1072.
—AT THE—
ONE PRICE HOUSE
H. I. A. BALK,
172 Broad Street, Augusta, CSa.
Great Bargains in Dress Goods!
Great Bargaius in Jeans and Woolens !
Great Bargains in Cassimere and Flannels!
Great Bargains in Linsey Woolsey, Bed Tick! &c.
H. L A. BALK,
Wholesale and llclail Dealer in Dry Goods,
172 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.
THE ONE PRICE HOUSE!
I am now receiving the latest styles of Dress Goods, which were carefully se
lected by me, for this market, at prices so low as to enable me to defy competi
tion ! Beginning with Plaids at 15 cts., Delaines at 20 cts., Poplins at only 25
cts., Handsome Colored Silks at only 75 cts.
Also, a large and full assortment of Cassimere, Jeans, Woolsey, &c., beginning
with Jeans at 20 cts., Jeaus (extra heavy) at 25 cts., all-wool Cassimeres at 60
cts., Linsey Woolsey at 15 cts., heavy Mattrass Tick at 15 cts., up to the best *
heavy Tick for holding feathers, together with a full line of Prints, Flannels,
Sheetings, Shirtings, Shawls, Cloaks, Boots, Shoes, and Ladies’ Trimmed Hats,
at prices that will please the most fastidious.
£5F“Cut out this card and be sure to find the One Pkick House, and you will
save time and money. H. L. A. BALK, 172 Broad Street,
jan3lm3 . Augusta, Ga.