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shc HJcPuffic gontual H. a RONEY, > vrt _ lt> W D SULLIVAN , Editors anrl Proprietors, 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.