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W. D. BULLTFAN,} Edito " and Proprietors.
Wednesday August 21, 1872.
National Democratic Ticket.
FOR PRESIDENT:
HORACE GREELEY,
OF SEW YORK.
FOR VICE-PRESIDENT:
B. GRATZ BROWN,
OF MISSOURI.
Democratic Tlclfot.
FOR GOVERNOR:
HON JAMES M. SMITH,
OF MUSCOGEE.
A. MASS MEETING.
A Mm* Meeting of the Democratic Party of Me.
Duffle County is hereby called in Thomaon, on Fri
day the 23d met., for the purpose of transacting
important business, and general direction to the
Executive Committee upon the subject of nomina
tion* and Convention*, and for tho good and har
mony of the Party.
Hon. J. D. Mathews, of Lexington, Oglethorpe
County, will address tho pooplo on that day, and
other speakers are expected.
Come one—come all.
J. B. NEAL,
Chairma Executive Committee.
Public Mcetlntf In Warren
County.
General John B. Gordon will address the people
at Warrenton, on tho Ist Tuesday in September,
at which time there will be a nomination for the
Legislature by the Democratic party of Warren.
I full meeting is earnestly requested.
E. H. POTTLE,
Pres. Dom. Club, and Chairman Ex. Com.
The County Convention.
By reference to the above notice, it will be seen
that the Chairman of the Democratic Executive
Committee of tho county has made a call for a
Mass Mooting on next Friday, to determine wheth
er or not we shall have a nomination for a candi
date to represent us in tho next Legislature and also
to appoint delegates to the Congressional Conven
tion. Wo think tho Chairman has acted proporly
in calling the Meeting , as much dissatisfaction has
been manifested by tho j>ooplo in having any nom
ination for the Legislature, on tho grounds, that
there 1h no party differences existing in tho coun
ty, and the improbability of none other but a
democrat entering tho raoo as a candidate. We
believe in all oases, that Conventions are prefera
ble whan they can bo properly con
ducted, and fully represented by the people, as
they are always productive of harmony and unity.
Believing however, that tho voice of the peoplo
should govern In snoh matter*, wo hope there will
be n full representation from nil parts of the
county on noxt Friday, and that a free expression
may be hod upon tho suhject.
f Communicated, j
Mr. Editor :—I fully approve of
the recommendation of Alfred E.
Sturgis, as the next Democratic candi
date of McDuffie for tho Legislature
made by your correspondent “A Vo
ter.”
The sterling worth, energy, zeal and
ability, which Mr.- Sturgis has ever dis
played in the discharge of his public
and private duties, aro some of his
many qualifications which entitle him
not only to the candidacy, but to
the suffrages of the people for this im
portant position. He is a public spirit
ed, enterprising citizen, wide awake at
all times to the further advancement of
the material interests of his county. —
Thore is another consideration which
should entitle him to our support. He
is a practical and successful planter, and
therefore necessarily identified with the
farming interest of tho country. We
want men in the Legislature, who, from
personal experience, know what the
farmers’ interest is, and who will pro
vide for, and protect it. Amid tho
number of gentleman already suggested,
we hope that Mr. Sturgis will not bo
forgotten. Citizen.
[Communioated. ]
Mn. Editor :—I do not under
value the merits nor disparage the claims
of other gentlemen whose names have
been mentioned in connection with the
office of Representative in the next
General Assembly, when I suggest tho
name of Capt. J. T. Stovall,our present
popular and efficient Sheriff, as one
upon whom, in the present conflict of
opinion and choice, all can consistently
and heartily unite. Honest, generous,
brave and true, his character, at home
and in the battle-field, is without a
blemish. No bolder, braver arm carried
and upheld the banner of the “Lost
Cause” io the thickest of the fight, and
no .sadder heart saw it folded away
when the last battle was over. As he
was true to his country, so would he be
true to his constituents.
Modest and retiring, Ido not thiuk
that Capt. S. has much, if any aspiration
for office, but, ill the dark aud bloody
days of the Past, he never hesitated to
step to the front, promptly, at the word
of command, and Ido not believe he
will hesitate now, where so many friends
and comrades in arms are ready to fall
into line and follow where he leads.
Senex.
[Communicated. ]
Mr. Editor :—ln looking around for
a suitable person to represent us io the
next Legislature, we have come to the
conclusion that we could not do better
than to - announce the name of H. C.
Roney, Esq., as in every way fitted to
fill that responsible position. It was
desirable to find some gentleman out
side of Thomson District who would
allow the use of his name, and who was
acceptable to the voters of McDuffie
county, but failing to do so, the name of
Mr. Roney is presented, not to favor Mr.
Roney or the people of Thomson Dis
trict, but to favor all classes—whether
rich or poor, high or low—and no doubt
he would give general satisfaction, or
change very much from his former
course if he failed to do so. So think
Many Voters.
Lofc-IHUUui-o.
SEN ATE— Morning Session.
Friday, August 16, 1872.
To excempt ordained ministers from
jury duty. Passed.
To appropriate one-third of the net
proceeds of Agricultural Land Scrip to
the North Georgia Agricultural College
at Dahlonega.
Hon. J. C. Nicholls moved to table
the bill and amendments for the balance
of the session. Lost by yeas 9, nays 23.
George Wallace offered a substitute
to appropriate the scrip to Milledgevillo
to establish an Agricultural College
there. He favored half for Milledge
ville, but did not think it right to di
vide it. Milledgeville had made the
best oiler.
Hon. C. C. Kibbee moved to refer
the bill and substitute to the Judiciary
Committee.
T. G. Campbell offered an amend
ment to appropriate one-third to the
Atlanta University.
Hon. C. J. Welborn opposed refer
ence. Thetc might be legal doubts as to
the two-thirds, but none as to tho one
third thus appropriated.
Hon. George Hillyer moved to amend
the amendment of Senator Kibbee to
instruct the Judiciary Committee to re
port the bill back to-morrow morning
lluu. M. A. Candler favorred the re
ference. The claims of Milledgeville
was stronger than any other place.
Senator Ilillyer’s amendment lost.—
Motion to refer lost by yeas 12, nays 10.
Wounded Soldiers.
To relieve maimed soldiers and offi
cers, citizens of this State, who be
longed to mi'itury organizations of this
State, or of tho Confederate States. —
Tossed. The bill provides for furnish
ing artificial arms, legs and eyes at the
expense of the State.
SENATE— Afternoon Session.
August 16. —Senate met at 3J o’clock.
House bills were read the first and
second time.
The bill appropriating one third of
the net proceeds of the Agricultural Land
Scrip to the Atlanta (col) University
was amended and passed.
Notice of reconsideration was given.
Senate adjourned until 9, A. M., to
morrow.
HOUSE —Afternoon Session.
To confer additional power upon the
corporate authorities of Lincolnton.—
Passed.
Bills on Third Reading.
To authorize tho grand juries of tho
different counties in this State to ap
point any one or more of the citizens to
inspect and examine the officers’ papers,
records, etc., of the different offices in
the county. Passed.
Bills on Third Reading.
To regulate the distribution of arms
to volunteer companies of this State.—
Passed.
The bill allows the Governor to use
his discretion in distributing arms to
such companies.
Hard on the Dogs.
To require and compellall persons who
Aeep dogs in the counties of Brooks,
Hancock, Burke, Wilks, Lincoln, Ter
rell, Taylor, and Macon, to obtain a li
cense for the same. Passed os amended.
To relieve S. W. Baily and others of
Columbia county. Withdrawn.
Election Bill.
The Senate bill regulating the time
of elections in the State.
The bill provides for the election of
Governor and members of the Legisla
ture iu October, and county officers in
January.
Mr. Bacon could not perceive any
wisdom in separating the two State
elections.
Mr. Hudson said that it dispensed
with the temptation to sacrifice candi
-1 dates for Congress for couuty officers.
Mr. Richards called the previous
question, which call was sustained. The
bill was passed.
Mr. Cleghorne of Muscogee, gave notice
that he would move to reconsider for the
purpose of offering an amendmendment.
HOUSE.
August 17.—The following House
bill, which was passed and transmitted
to the Senate, and which was there
amended, was token up for the purpose
of acting on the amendments.
The bill prohibits the buying, selling,
delivering, or receiving of farm produce
specified, between the hours of sunset
aud sunrise, in the counties of Lincoln,
Brooks, Greene, Terrell. Henry, Baker,
Pulaski, Marion, Clay, Sumter. BurAe,
Newton, Lee, Dooley, Dougherty, Scriv
en, Crawford, Wilcox, Columbia, Jones,
Taliaferro, WilAes, McDuffie, Dodge,
Lowndes, Houston, Calhoun, Jasper,
Pike, Oglethorpe, without the permis
sion of the owner or employer of the
land on which the products are raised,
and to prescribe the punishment there
for.
The Senate amendments inserting
Early, Schley, Webster, Mclntosh,
Glynn, Camden, Talbot, Taylor, Upson,
Elbert and Monroe, were agreed to.—
The Senate amendment including Lib
erty county was not agree ! to.
Mr. Cumming introduced a resolution
reciting that,
Whereas, The Hon. Chas.’ J. JenAins,
when expelled by usurpers from the
office of Governor of this State, had the
firmness and the courage to save the
public treasure from the plunderers,
and applied it to the obligations of the
State, ami also removed the archives of
the State treasury, and saved from dese
cration the seal of the Executive De
partment ; and whereas, his efforts to
save the people of Georgia, relaxed not
with his hold upon the Executive office,
but in the midst of discouragement
were continued before the Supreme
Court of the United States as long as
there was any hope of success, and
whereas, preserving the archives and
the seal until in better times he might
restore them to his first rightful success
or, he has delivered them to his Excel
lency the Governor; and whereas, grati
tude to a great and good man, deference
to the feelings of the people of Georgia,
and the encouragement of patriotism
and virtue in the generations to come,
aliAe render it good that wo should
make and put in imperishable form a
recognition of his fidelity to his trust;
therefore
Be it resolved , That the Governor be
authorized and instructed to have pre
pared, and in the name .of tfce'p*Opl« of
Georgia, to present to Hon. Charles J.
Jsnkins a seal, to be the facsimile of the
one preserved aud restored by him, ex
cept that in additiou to the other devi
ces it shall bear this inscription,
Presented to
Charles J. Jenkins,
By the State of Georgia.
And this Legend:
“Jr arduis hdclis .”
Mr. Cumming moved the adoption of
the resolution. He deemed it unneces
sary to consume time io advocating the
resolution, ns he believed it would pass
almost unanimously ; if it did not, his
purpose iu introducing it would fail.
He introduced the resolution at this
time because there was upon the
Speaker’s desk a letter from ox-Governor
Jenkins which had been published some
time ago, and which would have been
Governor JenAins’ message totheLegis
ture if he had continued to be Governor.
This communication from Mr. Jenkins
to the Governor has been read by most of
us. You will recollect, Mr. Speaker, that
it narrates the circumstances under which
he was expelled from the position in
which he had been placed by the people
of Georgia, and contains a modest reci
tal of the great events of which he was
a great part. It does not state, I think,
tho faot which happens to be known to
myßelf—that having no public funds to
draw upon, he bore the expense of liti
gation iu behalf of this people in the
Supreme Court from his own private
purse.
Ho has not asked and never will ask
that this outlay shall be rufunded, the
State of Georgia will never be rich
enough to repay nor be poor enough to
receive this debt. He gave his money
as he gave time and talents in the same
spirit, to do good to his people, and for
nothing else. Neither has he asAed,
Mr. Speaker, nor does he Anow of this
simple recognition of his services which
I propose. Indeed, in the peace and
tranquility of his home, he is enjoying
that which States cannot give nor Prin
ces take away—the approval of his own
conscience—the retrospect of % well
spent life, an unsullied public career,
aud a stainless reputation. But he
would be less or more than human, and
would have a heart less callous than
that which beats in his bosom if he
failed to be gratfied by this spontaneous
demonstration of his fellow-citizens,
whom he loves so well. I know, sir,
that the resolution will be agreed to.
Mr. McMillan seconded the motion,
and in some brief remarks, paid an elo
quent and glowing tribute to the patri
otism aud services of Charles J. Jenkins,
He moved the adoption of the resolu
tions by a rising vote.
The resolutions were adopted with
only three dissenting votes, viz; Hillyer,
carpet-bagger, Putney, ditto, and Joiner,
negro, who were hissed. Other Repub
licans voted yes.
Good Idea. —The last Monroe Ad
vertiser advoocates a method for nomi
nating county officers and candidates for
the Legislature by the Democrats of
that county, which we think well of.
It has been tried at the Noith and West
and found to work admirably. It is
briefly stated, to open the pools after
ten days’ notice at every precinct in the
county, at a day at 10 a. m. AH voting
shall be by ballot—none but recognized
Democrats shall vote —no person shall
vote out of his precinct—and no person
shall be voted for who is not pledged to
abide the result and support the ticket.
At the close of the polls the managers—
one member of the county executive
committee and two citizens —shall
count the votes and certify to and seal
up the returns which shall, the next
day, be taken to the Court-house and
consolidated with the returns from other
precincts, and the person having the
majority of the votes shall be declared
the nominee of the party.
(StfromemalL
COBBECTED WEEKLY BY JOHN E. BENTON.
Cotton/ Ueport.
Thomson 10
Savannah 20}
Augusta 20
Charleston 20$
Atlanta 20
Thomson Prloos Current.
Com—Yellow, per Imshel $ & 90
White, “ “ (S> lOn
Barley, “ “ @ 150
Oats. “ “ @> none
Wheat—Prime White @ 1 65
Amber <§> 1 CO
Bed <S> 1 50
Bacon—Rides 12 <S> 13$
Shoulders 9$ @ 10
Dry Salt—Sides 11$ @ 12$
Shoulders 3$ ® 9
Flour—per barrel 7$ <S> 11$
Salt -Liverpool <S> 2 25
Bagging—Domestic ® 20
Gunny S? 18
Iron Ties @ 10
TV<» w Adrertlsomentsi.
• lust Arrived.
5,000 lb Bacon,
2,500 yds Bagging,
150 Bundles Arrow Ties,
Aug. 21tf JOHN E. BENTON.
i Git AH AM & BUTLER,
6diton Factors and Commission
M Est e m a ,
Will furnish the best bagging and tics
at the lowest market rates.
And they will sell cotton at one dollar
per bale, commission.
Augusta, Ga., Aug. 21 ml
SCHOOL NOTICE.
The Fall Term of The
Mill MJIIC FEMALE COLLEGE
Covington, Georgia.
OPENS 28th insi, with ample corps of Teach
ers. Spring Term 1873, Jan, 15. Board re
duced to 9lfi and $lB per month by Col. Harper.
For Circulars address,
ltev. J. N. BBADSHAW, President.
Citation.
GEORGIA— McDuffie County.
DAVID SILLS, having applied to
me for letters of administration on
the estate of William Watson, deceased,
said estate being the dower of Nancy
Watson, deceased, of said county, this
isto cite all persons concerned, to be
and appear at the term of the Court of
Ordinary to be held after the expiration
of thirty days from the first publication
of this notice, to show cause, if any
they can why David Sills should not
be appointed administrator of said es
tate.
Witness my official, signature.
A. B. THRASHER, Ordinary.
Aug. 21, 1572. 30d
JDTI. HOLX.^AJSriD.
lZ>entisst,
Can be found at his Operating Room
in Thomson, Ga., on the first Monday in
each month, where he will remain one
or two weeks, except in “cases of sick
ness.” August 7tf
Howe Sewing Machine.
THOMSON, GEORGIA
THE Celebrated Howe Sewing Ma
chine on Exhibition and for sale
at my store.
Aug. 14ml A. J. ADKINS.
Tobacco Tobacco.
'■TUST arrived Forty Boxes Manufac
tured Tobacco,
ASSORTED GRIDES,
which will be sold as low for cash as
can be bought in Augusta.
The Merchants are respectfully invited
to call and examine our stock.
ALSO
Fine Wines, Brandies, Whiskies, Cigars,
Smoking Tobacco and Confection
eries constantly on hand.
GIBSOiV, LEWIS) &. CO.
aug 14tf
Dissolution.
THE business heretofore conducted under the
name and style of Adkins & Hr german is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. Mr. Adking is
authorized to •ettle the bosineaa of the firm. This
August 3, 1872. Aug. 7d30
We are now prepared to Furnish
WOOD COFFINS, CASES
AND
CASKET 8 ,
Os our own make, and from the best
manufacturers, of all grades and styles.
We have, also, Fisk’s Celebrated Me
talic Cases and Caskets. We shall make
every effort to give satisfaction to onr
patrons in this our new line of business.
We have experienced attendants, and
hope to merit the attention of the
puolic.
Rodgers & DeGraaf,
141,143 145 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.
Augußt7m3
RODGERS & DEGRAAF,
Furniture Dealers,
141,143,145 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.
WE invite the attention of the pub
lic to our very complete stock of
FURNITURE,
which embraces all the articles usually
found in a first class establishment.
We have just received an assortment
of fine
CHAMBER SUITES.
NEW STYLES.
Call and examine our stock and judge
our prices. August 7m3
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS;
ARE you out of employment ? We
wish the address of every man and
woman out of employment. We have
work for them. Address (inclosing
stamp) GEORGE J. JOHNSI’ON,
P.0.80x 180 Montgomery, Ala.
August 7t4
"school notice.
rpHE exercises of my School will be resumed ou
1 Monday, Aug. 12th 1872. Boys and girls pre
pared for College.
Patronage solicited.
For terms apply to TIIOS. M. S TEKD,
july 24t3 Thomson, Ga.
1872- DRY GOODS- IS 72
Khan, Landram & Cos.,
Arc now receivings very large and attractive Stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER DRY GOODS.
Black Gross Grain Silks, from Si,so to 54.00.
Lyons Colored Gross Grain Silks, a beautiful line,
Striped and Plaid Silks, in all colors,
Japanese Silks, Japanese Cloths, Cballies,
Mozambiqes, Lenos, Iron Grenadines,
Plain, Black and Satin Striped French Organdies,
Colored Lawns, and all kinds Dress Goods, 12$ cts. to $1,50 per yd.
Lace Points, Lace Sacques, Summer Shawls and Scarfs,
Ladies’ Lawn Suits, $5 to S3O.
Lace Collars, Lace Sets, Dolly Varden Bows,
Embroiderigs in 'endless variety. &c., &c.
Our Domestic Departments
Are full of all the popular branches, which will be sold at the very lowest prices.
Extra Inducements offered Merchants.
Very Respectfully,
a P r3 »» 3 KEA.I, IAIDR 111 & CO.
MRS. LECKIE
TAKES Pleasure in informing her patrons and the Public Generally, that she
will have on Ehibition, Wednesday, April 3d, a Magnificent Assortment of
PATTERN BO3ST3JTT3TS AlsTlD HATS
Selected by herself in person from some of the leading Modistes in New York
city, and well worth the«nspection of every one wanting a Sping Bonnet or
Hat. r °
Real and Imitation Hair Goods A Speciality.
I have in Store, and will constantly recieving, a full line of this kind of
Goods, and intend, in the future, to make this branch of my business a Speciality.
Goods in this line ordered when desired, and guaranteed to give satisfaction, as
regards quantity and quality in every instance.
A small assortment of fine and medium quality of
Ladies’Dress Caps, Sash Ribbons Scarfs, &c.
PARASOLS. PARASOLS.
We are still keeping a full assortment of Parasols and Umbrellas, and res
pectfully call the attention of all wanting a fine and stylish Parasol or Umbrella
to call and examine our stock before making selections eleswhere, as we offer
superior inducements as regards Style, Quality and Workmanship, We still
keep the Shop for Repairing and Making Umbrellas and Parasols, and would be
pleased to see all our old customers, and as many new ones as will favor us with
a call.
LECKIE’S,
April 3m2 No. 171 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga,
O, B, HADLEY;
AGENT FOR
Peter Kalbfleisch,
Manufacturer and Dealer in
Mouldings, Odd Size Sashes, Door
Frames, and all necessary trim
mings used in the
Erection of Building’s.
All patterns of
PICMMT FBZtCiWG*
Also House Carpentering, Furni
ture Manufacturing, and Gene
ral Machine Repairing, done
at shortest notice.
I3F* Prompt attention to house Paint
ing. Call on
D. B. HADLEE
Thomson, Georgia,
OR TO
PETER KALBFLEISCH,
may22tjanlS73 Saw Dust, Georgia.
laRS. JTC. RICHARDS,
MILLINER,
’■rJFAS just received a fine assortment
■MI of Millinery goods, consisting, of
Ladies Dress Hats, Dolly Varden Styles
Elegant Trimmings, and everything in
the line of a first class Millinery Store.
Call and examine.
Worn scti^s!
Jn Thomson Georgia.
THE Store House and Lot occupied
by J. H. Montgomery, and also
one-half interest in the Store House oc
cupied by Messrs. Morgan & Scott-
Purchasers desiring will be allowed
three payments on property. For fur
ther terms apply to
GERALD & DILLON,
n2lm3 Thomson Ga.
Robert R. Lewis,
Boot & Shoe Maker,
Heavy plantation work a specialty, at
the sign of the Big Boot, opposite the
Greenway Hotel, Thomson, Ga.
July 3, m 6
FOR SALE
In Thomson, Georgia.
A DWELLING house and Lot convenietly loca
ted to the business portion of town. The house
cotains six rooms, and every convenience hi render
it comfortable. The lot is large, has on it all nec
essary out buildings, and a good well of water. —
On the lot is also an excellent store house, front
ing on Main street. The situation and conven
iences render it one of the most desirable lots iu
Thomson. Possession of the store house given im
mediately, and possession of the entire premises
given January Ist, 1873.
For particulars and to purchase apply to.
july24m2 Miss LIZZIE RICHARDS.