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Hite fgcjPttffitf gotrtttaL 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.