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ske jfflfjPnffie journal. D. ■oEreixj *■*•" Wednesday, May 15, 1872. The NotorioiiM ‘•Chup” TVor r>N Inoarcerattxl. On our first psge it will be seen, that tiif notori ooe “Cfcep'' Norris, tho Modern AUric to the eiti- Cens of Wsrren bss been recently arrested in Atlan ta *»d now repose* in the Warren jail under the charge of being accessory to tbe death of the brave Wkllice. After Norris’ arrest a certain Z B. Hargrove, of Atlanta, a person of Biate Road notoriety and a man who has never been in Warren county, nor knows anything of Ui< Sentiments of the citiiens there in reference to Norris, made affidavit that he had rea sons to believe that the life of Norris was in jeop rdy of moh and violence, aud upon his affidavit a M lita ry escort was sent with Norris to Warrenton and their to remain and act as a body guard to the no torious Scoundrel during his imprisonment. The citiiens of warren who have been so terribly econrged and mistreated by ibis corrupt mail, have never shown any intention to offer violence lo his pcrsoui nor Would they stoop nor degiede themselves rolow, no lo blacken their record with tbe blood of suoh a low and infamous character. Tbe Superior Court of that eoouty convenes on Monday next, and It ii confidently Imped that the law may mete out the pnniehmet to this man that he really deserves. We learn that so effort will be made on the pail of the defenduut to transfer hi* o an to the United States District Court, but we judge that the ciiizena of Warren will not uIUw such until all legal efforts «reexhausted to bring him to trial. The Batlnek whioh has so long shielded sind pardoned Uiia man from crimes has passed away, «n<l we are piaud that wa have a governn»int now dial in in favor of vi idioating the majesty of the law. We patiently await the result of his trial. M Choono you TliiM titty Whom you Will Nerve.” From the Atlanta Sun.] The great Armageddon contest in this country between Constitutionalism and Centralism —for and against the rights of the people and the rights of the States—is fairly opened. On the one tide of this issue, stand the Democracy; on the other stand tbe two wings of the Radical Dynasty. It is time that every recognized lead er and organ of public sentiment had taken position on one side or the other in this momentus conflict. Silence on the part of sentinels upon the watch tower, is no longer excusable or pardon able. The Democratic hosts of up wards of three million voters have been trifled with long enough by cries of "wait for the wagon “wait for the lights of the New Hampshire and Con necticut elections;’’ wait for tho Cin cinnatti Convention;” “wait for Mr. Belmont’s call of the Executive Com mittee.” It is very apparent now that all these cries of “ Wait /" “ Wait /” Wait /" were only to quiet the Democracy un til they could be betrayed by “trusted leaders,” and surrendered into the hands of the enemy. The rank and file should “wait” no longer upon leaders. They should de mand, in county meetings and State Conventions, that all who undertake to to guide public sentiment on the Dem ocratic side, should take position —fall iuto line, get out of the way, or join one wing or the other of the Lt&dical Dy nasty. “Those who are not for us nre against us," should now by the watch-word of the Democracy, if they would rescue our free institutions from the hands of usurpers in this hour of our country’s greatest peril. Enemies in disguise should no longer bo tolerated in their ranks. If any one heretofore imbued with Democratic principles desires Mr. Greo ley for President, let him openly avow his position. If any such think, it bet ter to take Mr. Greeley and not run a Democratic ticket, let him openly so declare. There is nothing dishonorable in this. Honest, honorable men will sometimes differ upon grave and great questions. We have perfect toleration for all such difference. What we insist upon, is what the people have a right to know, and that is, where their leaders and or gans stand upon this exceedingly vital question. Mr. Greeley is not only an able man, but a worthy representative of his Par ty ; indeed, he is one of the master spirits, if not the very master spirit, that brought it into existence, and rais ed it to Power. If any one, therefore, attached to the Democratic faith, for any reason what ever, is now disposed to take sides with this most distinguised chief of the Radi cal Dynasty, it is certainly his right to do so; but it is a duty be owes himself, as well as his former associates, that his position should be known. There are thousands, if not millions of Democrats, who do not take that view of the subject, and never intend to bow the knee to the Uaal of Radicalism un der the banner of Mr. Greeley or any body else. They do not intend to choose the chief tains now at the head of the Radical divisions. They intend to run a man of their own choice, and as their fight will be a manly one, they want to know who is for them and who against them in the conflict. To one and all of our heretofore Democratic cotemporaries, therefore, we say “choose" forthwith, and let us know on which side, in this contest, you will be found. A- H, S. Prom tho Hovlnj; CoAes pondrnt of tho Atlanta Hun. Interesting History of McDuffie County. Thomson, Ga., April 30, 1872. Dear Sun :—We left home by the Monday morning traio, with that gen tlemanly conductor, Capt. Hicks ; ar rived in Thomson on time. This town is the county site of Mc- Duffie, anew county created by the Legislature of 1871, and named by Col. JohnTt. Willson in honor of Gov. Mc- Duffie, of South Carolina, who was born within the limits of this county. After the county was organized, Col. Wilson was appointed to survey it, and mark the lines and lay off the districts, which he faithfully performed. He made a map of the same, which he put into a frame and covered with glass, and is now hanging in the Ordinary’s office, where we had the pleasure of inspect ing it. It contains all the public roads, churches, academies, post offices, prin cipal residences, mines, railroads, facto ries, etc., with the districts differntly colored. It contains also the act crea ting the county. The character ot the marks on the map along the lines, are designated ; and a line is drawn on the map showing where the oak and hickory are separated from the pine lands. The county contains, according to Col. Wilson’s survey, 289 square miles, or 191,000 acres of land. The court-house and jail are not yet built, but will soon be under con tract. This is a beautiful situation for a large town, sad to be one of the highest points on the Georgia Railroad, and no ted for health. Its surface is level with a sandy soil underlaid with clay, called mulatto lands, and is near the ridge of the dividing line of the oak and pine growths. We stopped with Mrs. A. Lallerstedt, who keeps a private and transient boarding house, whom we found to be a very intelligent, refined and pleasant hostess. She keeps an excellent house. There is ft fine hotil here, kept by Mr. A. W. Gerald [H. W. Gerald,] Rnd his good lady, which iitiS a good reputation. This town has two chuf'Cbes Meth odist and Baptist—both in a flourishing condition ; the former in charge of the Rev. Mr. Lowery, the latter, E. A. Steed—both gentlemen of finished edu cation and a high order of talent. The colored people also have a church.— There are two flourishing Sabbath schools, three mixed schools, and one select female school. One of tho most thriving Masonio lodges in the State ; also a thriving lodge of Good Templars are here. There are about twenty business houses, all in good condition, and seem to be doing a lively business. The fol lowing are some of the leading mer chants in the place viz : Adkins & Ila german, (our local agents for the Sun,) I. E. Benton, [J. E. Benton,] J. R. Neal, [J. B.Neal,] &Son, J.’H. Stockton, McCord & Hardaway, F. Usry, Gerald & Dillard, [Dillon,] J. Montgomery, Johnson & Arnold, [now, Arnold,] Scott, Morgan, & Cos., [Morgan & Scott,]; also a jewelry store, by J. S. Beach, [Jas. H. Burch.] drug store by Dr. A. Hill, three millinery establish ments, wagon and carriage shops, by I. M. Curtis, [J. M. Curtis,] and J. C. Smith & Son, shoe shops, and tin shop and cabinet shop. There are seven practicing physicians, seven lawyers, two dentists, and one artist. A large steam flour and saw mill was burned down a few nights since. There is here one of the best depots on the Georgia Railroad, where a large amount of freight arrives daily. From S.OOO 10,- 000 bales of cotton are shipped from here each season, and a business is done of $500,000 per annum. Last not least, the McDuffie Journal is published here by Messrs. Roney & Sullivan. It is well edited and equal in typography and general make-up to any paper in the State. Its circulation is rapidly increasing. It deserves pa tronage and success. Many thanks are due to its proprietors for favors shown us. There is another paper published here, the Thomson Advertiser —W. T. O’Neal, Esq., local editor. This paper is print ed at the office of tho Covington Enter prise, upon the co-operative plan. We learn from tho local editor that it is also doing well. Thomson has about 800 inhabitants. Its people nre full of energy, and the town is rapidly improving. There are sever ' gold mines in suc cessful operation in the northern part of the county. Copper is found in some localities. About four miles east of this place is Bonesville, established in 1863 and 1864 by Col. John R. Wilson for the purpose of manufacturing cotton cards, and is now being fitted up for a large shoe factory, with a capital stock of $50,000. There arc many large planters in this county, making from 50 to 300 bales of cotton—such as Rev. T. B. West, Rev. J. Hillman, Dr. Hamilton, [Col.] M. C. Fulton, Jas. R. Wilson, J. Printup, J. Norris, F. Usry, [F. M. Usry,] A. J. Story, J. E. Smith and many others.— j The planters generally in this conuty are in a flourishing condition. Society is good, churches and schools abound in the county. The Ciucinnatl Plutfonn in Full. We, the Liberal Republicans of the United States, in National Convention assembled at Cincinnati, proclaim the following principles as e sential to a just government. 1. We recognize tbe equality of all men before the law,and hold that it is the duty of tbe government in its dealings with tbe people to mete out equal and exact justice to all, of wifatever nativi-, ty, race, color or pereuaatoo, religious or political. 2. We pledge oureelves to maintain the union of these States, emancipation and enfranchisement, and to oppose any re-operimg of the questions settled by the 13th, 14th and I,sth amendments of the Constitution. 3. We demand the immediate and absolute removal of all disabilities im posed on account of tbe rebellion which was finally subdued^several years ago, believing that universal amnesty will re sult in complete pacificatiou in all sec tions of the country. 4. Social self-govef*ment with im partial suffrage will gu ird the rights of all citizens more secure'y than any cen tralized power. The oeople and the public welfare require we supremacy of the civil over the military authority, and freedom of protection under the habeas corpus. We demand Dr the indi vidual the largest liberty conrstent with public order, for the State self-govern ment, and for the nation a retain to the methods of peace and the constitutional limitations of power. 5. The civil service of the Sovern ment has become a mere instrument of partizan tyranny and personal ambi tion und an object of self-greed. It is a scandal and reproach upon free insti tutions, and breeds a demoralization dangerous to the perpetuity of republi can government. 6. We therefore regard thorough re form of tho civil service as one of the most pressing necessities of the hear; that honesty, capacity and fidelity “con stitute tho only valid elaims to public employment; that the offices of the Government cease to Rs a matter of ar bitrary favoritism and patronage, and that public station become again a post of honor. To this end itU imperatively required that no President shall be a candidate for ro-electioii* 7. We demand a system of Federal taxation which shall not unnecessarily interfere with the industry of tbe peo ple, aud which shall poviw the means necessary to pay the expenses of* the government, economically »doHDi»tered, the pensions, the interest oa tbe* public debt, and a moderate annual reduction of the principal thereof; an£ jreoogniz ing that there are in our midas honest, but irreconcilable re gard to the respective of pro tection and free trade, we remit the discussion of the subject to the per pb in their Congressional district*, and the decision of Congress thereon, free from Executive interference of dic tation. 8. The public credit must be se curely maintained, and we deno*nce repudiation in every form and guise 9. A speedy return to specie pay ments is demanded alike by the highest considerations of commercial morality aud honest government. 10. We remember with gratitude the heroism and sacrifices of the soltiers and sailors of the Republic, Rod no act of ours shall ever detract from tkeir justly earned fame or the full rewards ol their patriotims. 11. We are opposed to all further grants of lands to railroads or other corporations. The public domain should be held sacred to actual settlers. 12. We hold that it is the duty of the government in its intercourse with foreign nations to cultivate the friend ships of peace by treating with ail on fair and equal terms, regarding it alike dishonorable to demand what is not right or to submit to what is wrong. 13. For the protection and success of these vital principles, and the sup port of the candidates nominated by this Convention, we invite and cordial ly welcome the co-operation of all pa triotic citizens withouttP proyj;- ous political affiliations. HoRAfB White, Chairman of Committee on Resolutions. G. P. Th custom, Secretary. Dinah Ahead. —In the,city of Wash ington, where a few years ago colored women were bought ind sold under sanction of law, a woman of African de scent has been admired to practice at the bar of the Supreirwr Court of the District of Columbia. This court hav ing amended its rules by striking out from the qualifications for admission to the bar the word “male,” on Tuesday afternoon Miss Charlotte E. Ray made her appearance in the clerk’s office and presenting a diploma from the Law College of Howard University, request ed a certificate which would entitle her to practice. Her papers having passed examination, she was duly sworn, and furnished with the desired document. Miss Ray is a dusky mulatto, possessing quite an intelligent countenance. She has the honer of being the first lady lawyer in Washington.— New York Sun. Macon Pantetb after water works. The East Mississippian says : “We have in this place a firm of col ored merchants, one of the firm acting as book keeper. A customer going in a few days ago to settle a small account, was surprised to find it twice the amount he expected it would be, when the fol lowing colloquy took place: Customer—‘Why, Charley, you cer tainly have made a .v.istake in this bill; it is entirely too large.’ Charley—‘No sir, I reckon not; I •am mighty particular’bout my books; I keeps urn jes like Mr. Tyson, and I knows dat is right.’ Customer—‘Well bow does Mr. Ty son keep books V Charley,—(with pride and animation.) ‘By de double enty, saar, by de double entry; dat is if I sell you a box of oys ters for two bits, I jes double the entry and puts it down four—data what we mean.’ The next thing we expect to see, is an amendment of the constitution to cover the above ‘new idea.’ The son of Morgan, the disappearing Mason of oldeq time, lives in San Fran cisco. He says his father lived and en joyed himself for thirty years after his supposed death. At the time of his capture he was taken to Quebec, and at once sailed for England, whence he fi nally went to Van Dieman’s Land, and when there started a paper, the Adver tiser which is still published. There is near Lumberton, N. C., a while widow woman above seventy years old has during the past, winter by her own unaided labor, cleared and fenc ed anew ground containing eight or sen acres. With her own hands she cut rhe timber, grubbed the roots, split the tails and built the fence, having no as tistance except in heaping the logs. A Sunday school superintendent re viewing the lesson and talking of the verse reading, “Let your loins be gird ed and your lights burning,” asked the question, “Why are we commanded to gird our loins)'” one little sharp shaver sung out, “To keep our breeches up!” An Arkansas husband pursued his runaway wife nearly two hundred miles, and when he finally overtook the terri fied fugitive, it was found that he only wanted to hand her a set of false teeth, which in the excitement of flight she had forgotten to take with her. The legislature of lowa has abolished capital punishment. Persons convicted of murder in the first degree will be sent to the penitentiary for life. The gov ernor will have no pardoning power in such cases except on recommendation of the legislature. A white woman who is a native of Massachusetts, but is now resident of Mobile, has had one white husband and four black. Her intimate friends say that her fifth widowhood will also be terminated by another gentleman of col or. Sixty thousand dollars have been se cured for the location of the Baptist Theological Seminary at Nashville, Ten nessee. Look out for them. —Three dollar counterfeit bills on the Macon & Bruns wick Railroad Company. New AdvertiHements. WII4JAM I>. DAVIDSON. JOSEPH BKUMMEL. Davidson & Brummel, Hi-on cl St., Augusta, 6a. Rectifiers, Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Pure Foreign and Domestic LIQUORS BRANDIES, WINES, GIN, PORTER, ALE, ETC. TOBACCO AND SEGARSOF EVERY VARIETY. maylS nl9m4 CORN"! CORN ! O p* Rf BUSHELS prime white corn O-'ll 9 and corn meal and Fancy Brand Flour, For Sale at BONiimm ALSO, A large invoice of Spring and Summer wear, Ladies Hats and dress goods, may 15 Established in I84«5. T. H. MANLEY, —WITH— tr&Om Mqvdsqw <£• Sqjp» NURSERYMEN, HAVE FOR Sale a large assormknt of ORNAMENTAL TREES, EVERGREENS, & roses; Grape Vines and Small Fruits, DWARF AND STANDARD FRUIT TB3ES, Rochester, N. Y. Wanted. A good horse, one that will work well to a Buggy and goes well under the Saddle, or a good plantation mole with the above qualities. Parties hav ing such a one for sale may be able to find a purchaser by applying at this office. mavlswl YOU BET THAT Christopher Cjcrav & Cos. f OFAUGUTA, GA„ CAN SELL THE CHEAPEST DR Y O-OOIDS To be had in the city. And they not only Can, but they Do Sell in all cases as cheap, and some articles MUCH CHEAPER THAN They aresold 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 he 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) CORNER BROAD &c HVL’IISTTOSTL STREETS Where you will find every kind of Dry Goods and receive the best attention from aprlom3 CHHISTOPHER GRAY & CO. AUCUSTA CL9THINC EMPORIUM. W. A. B AMBBT, Takes pleasure in calling attention to his Large and varied stock of SPRING AND SUMMER READY-MADE CLOTHING, .Manufactured expressly for the Augusta market, by those celebrated Clothiers, Jas. Wilde, jr. & 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. My 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 be fitted. Clothing Cut and Made to Order, at short Notice, in the most Elegant style. I have also a full stock of Fine and Medium Hats of the very latest styles, also Trunks and Valises, and gents furnishing goods of every variety W, A. RAMSEY, Opposite National Exchangp Bank Next door to Butt, Boyce &. Co aprlom3 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia. THE AUGUSTA Boot ano 3soe Emporium PETER KEENAN, T&K *BqQV &SmOBMBMCM&WF OF TENDERS his thanks to his McDuffie friends for past favors, and respect 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.) aprlOiiiS PETER KEEMiY, NEW GOOD 3 FOR 1072. —AT THE— ONE PRICE HOUSE H. L. A. BALK, 1751 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. Great Bargains in Dress Goods! Great Bargains in Jeans and Woolens! Great Bargains in Cassimere and Flannels! Great Bargains in Linsey Woolsey, Bed Tick ! &c. H. L A. BALK, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, 172 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. THE ONE PRICE HOTJSE! 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., Jeans (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. £3F“Cut out this card and be sure to find the One Price House, and you will save time and money. H- L. A. BALK, 172 Broad Street, jan3lm3 Augusta, Ga.