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(The >UcjPuffie §mwl H C. RONEY, 1 _... , _ W. D. SULLIVAN,)' Editors and Propnetors. Wednesday August 28, 1872. Mational Demooratto Ticket. FOR PRESIDENT: HORACE GREELEY, OF NEW YORK. FOR VICE-PRESIDENT: B. GRATZ BROWN, OF MISSOURI. Htatc Dtimoeriitic Tltiket. FOR GOVERNOR: HON JAMES M SMITH, OF MUSCOGEE. MASS MEETING. Nominiitiou ot Cnndidatosi to tlxo OoinffroMMlonnl Conven tion. Hpeeeii of’ lion. «J. IF. .Mnt.li esvM, of Loxlnffton, In pursuance to a oall by the Chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of Die county, a large number of the nomocracy aiwembled at the court house, on friday last and on motion, Dr. W. A. Dunn was called to the chair and H. C. Roney requested to act as secretary. Judge Jas. B. Neal Chairman of the Executive Committee, explained the object of the meeting to be, to determine whether or not tho county should have a nomina tion for a Representative to the next Legislature, and also to appoint delegates to the Congressional Convention to meet in Augusta on the 12th prox., to nominate a candidate for Congress. Paul C. Hudson, introduced the following resolutions which were unanimously adopted : Whereas, at a meeting of tho people hold the first day of Juno last, a Democratic Executive Commitoe oonaiding of five citizens, one from each Militia District, was eloctod to act for tho Democratic parly during the coming campaigns: And Whereas, Haiti Executive Committee, by virtne of authority in them veiled, has issued n oall for a Convention of tho party, to be held in Thomson, on the Tth day of September, for the purpose of nominating a candidate for tho Legisla ture ; And Whereas, There soems to exist through out the oonnty general prejudice and opposition to having any nomination, and especially strong op position to the plan the Executive Committee havo adopted for a Convention, viz. the plan of each District sending delegates to the Convention ac cording to tho number of doctors, (one dole gate for every ten voters): Therefore, bo it Resolved, That in ordor to meet tho wishes of the great body of tho pooplo. and for tho good and harmony of the party, es sential at all times to it* suoosaa, tha JJ«w«oea*to citizens of McDuffie, In general Convention now assembled, do express their decided wish that, os there is only oua party, and that the Democratic party, and as the election must necessarily result in the popular choice of a man in our own party ranks at tho polls, in the coming oampaign, to linvo no nomination, and to rest the whole matter ill the hands of tho peoplo from tho county at Urge. Resolved. That, the party will also nmko no nominations in the coming contest for county offi cers. Resolved. That tho present Executive Com mittee lie enlarged by adding one from each Dis trict, and three from tho county at largo, to bo elected by the Meeting now assembled, thereby in oreasing the number to fifteen. Resolved. That a committco of five bo appoint ed by the Chairman to nominate suitable men to fill tho Executive Committee. Resolved. That a copy of those resolutions be Rent to tho proprietors of the MoDutfie -foriiNet.. with a request to publish the same. The members of the Democratic Executive Committee of the County tendered their resigna tion and the following Committee was appointed: From County at largo— Jas B. Neal, L. P. Murray, Josephus Hillman, and Win Smith. Thomson District—Jas L. Hardaway, and E. B. Bacon. Dealing Diet. Joel INeal, A. E. Sturgis. Wrightsboro Dist, John H. Scott, Georgo T. MoCord. Mount Auburn Dist. Jas F. Montgomery, A. J. Story. Republican Dist. Dr W. A Dunn, E. A. Shields. On motion of Capt Wm Johnston, the meeting proceeded to tho election by ballot, for five dele gates to represent the County in the Congressional Convention. Jas U. Wilson, GW. Evans B. F. Ononl AE. Sturgis, and W. 8. Smith were elected delegates— There being no farther business, the meeting ad journed. Da W. A. Puss, Chairman. H. C. Rokky, Secretary. Pending the meeting Col J. D. Mathews, of Lexington, Ga, a candidate for nomination to Congress from this district, addressed the people on the political issues of the day. He opened his remarks by paying a beautiful tribute to Georgia, that he loved her in tho future as he had in the past- As to the present political condition of the country, ho considered it not an abandonment of principle, as some did to vote for Mr Greeley but a mere question of polioy. and that a difference of opinion did not necessitate a change of principle. He urged tho strait out democrat* to abandon prejudice, to join with their friends in the overthrow of the Grant Dynasty— and that they were not lieparting from Jeffersoni an doctrine by casting their votes for Greeley. As to Mr Greeley betraying the Democratic party, in case of his election, he argued the improbability of the same—by giving foraible illustrations to show that such would not occur and contending in an able manner that no President could conduct a Government without a party. Greeley he said, represented the Democratic party, Grant the old corrupt wing of the Republi cans, which party had by legislation reduoed our States to bankruptcy and were endeavoring to de stroy the Government Os our fathers. Mr Math ews speech was well received and was warmly ap plauded by our people. His reasons for support ing Greeley were the lieet we have heard and were no doubt instrumental in strengthening hie sup port in our midst. At the conclusion of hia speech Gen A. B. Wright was loudly called for but declined speak, ing, as he had on a former occasion appeared be fore them and expressed his views on the po litical situation. Meeting at Aiiplln^. Cavalrij Convention--Speeches—Barbecue ami Ball. On tbarsday morning last, Every horse, buggy, carriage and portable vehicle in I hornaon, common to the transportation of that specie of beings known aa tile genus homo, were brought into requisi ion and after being well packed, were soon rumbling away towarda Appling, Columbia County, a dis tance ot filteen miles from thin place. As it had become generally known that the cavalry Company of Columbia, had invited the Sabre Club of Augusta and the McDuffie Hussars of this County to be pres ent on that day ; that several speeches were to be delivered on the occasion ; a barbecue in the and y and a lively “hop" at night, we were not surprised on arriving, to find a large crowd in attendance. Be fore the exercises of the day commenced, the citizens of the county rnet at the court house lor the purpose of nominating a Representative to the Legislature, and Comity officers, also the appointing of delegates to the Congressional Convention of our distr ct, to be held in Augusta on lilt 12th of September next. Hon. Simeon Lampkin, the present Representa tive from the County was renominated to the Legis lature, and so far as we could learn, all of tho incumbents of the varioua County officers, were renominated, Mess. G. W. Gray, D. C. Moore, Jere Stni h and J. Edgeworth Eve were appointed delegates to the Convention. After the trans etion of business the crowd a-sembled to tho beautiful grove near the Academy wlicro seats were arranged (or their accom modation. Dr. 11. R. Casey, iii behalf of the Cavalry Compa ny of Columbia, in a clinato manner, delivered the weieoiniug address to the Sabre Club of Augusta and McDuffie llus ars, which was re-ponded to by Mr. Clark of the Sabre Club, and our townsman, J. 11. Casey, of the Hussars. Mr J. II Carey's remarks aswejeXpected, woreelo gant and suitable to the occasion, and brought from the audience much applause. Mr. W. D. Tutt, a promising young lawyer of L ncoln County, was next lutroduosd|to the audience and for thirty minutes administered Greeley iredi oine in a bold and fearless style. He thought the bnly sulvatlon ol llie South, was the election of Groeley. His rebuke to the “strait oil's” was by no moans mild, accusing them of Hying off at tangents from not being able to form a coalition with the “Liberals." They stood he said too much on party principles, which he ignored at such times as t teso, claiming that parties any way, always spring from necessity. His speeoii was a good one and well received. At the close of Ins remarks, dinner was annouced and all were soon helping themselves to refreshments and nice “cue." lu tho afternoon Gen’l D. M. Dußoso, our present Representative in Congress, by request, add eased the three Military Companies in a speech of some length paying a striking Eulogy to’such organizations, and illustra. ting from the various Governments of tho world necessity and power ; advocating that all were pow rrless without their aid. Gen'l A. R. Wright, of Augusta, the orator of the day, being loudly called for, followed Mr. Dußose in his usual able and logical style, in a discourse upon tho political issues of the day. We regret, that pace forbids, giving a synopsis of his address, but sutfioe to say it was truly foroiblo uiul convincing. HU remarks, olosing the O'ufeonS of the day, the au dienoe repaired a short distance abovo the Court house to witness a drill of the Columbia Company and Sabre Club together with tournament exercises of the Augusta boys. Tho day being far apetit the ex ercises were however short. Owing to the want of suitable ground and the training of horses the tilling was not as good as would otherwise have been. The ba’l came off in tho evening at the Academy, bulbeiug uiiubb (o attend, we are unprepared to do justice to the same in this notice. We loam,however, that it was a success, and that the young ladies uever appeared to more ad vantages. The b -autiful and accomplished Mi»s F. C. was orownod “Queen of Love," hercharming Sister M<as L—, tho lovely Miss ll—and the fair and graceful MissM. W. of our town, wore crowned “Maids of Honor.” Thus the day passed. All seemed to onjoy themselves. May the gener ous hospitality of the Columbians loug bo remem bered. SlpDufllo to Have no Iloji rcseutative. Tho laat news from the Capitol, brings tho intel ligence, that the Legislature, after a loug session has adjourned, without giving to tile four new counties, McDuffie, Dodge, Douglas and Rook dale, any representation in the Legislature. The Constitution of Georgia declares that the House of Representatives shall consist of One hundred and Seventy five Representative, apportioned as fol lows : from the largest Counties three Represents tives each, the next largest , two, and the smallest one. After the passage of these bills creating the now counties, it became necessary, in order to give them representation, that the Gen’l Assembly should pass an npportionmont bill. Such a bid was in troduced in the late Legislature, passed the Sen ate, was transmitted to the House and aßowed to receive no action by that body on the same, until a few days prior to adjournment, when it was called up and indefinitely postponed. This being done, Mr Snead of Richmond, introduced a resouiution in the House ;giving to Warren, Colum bia and McDuffie four Representatives. The reso lution being adopted went to the Senate, an amendment was offered and it was indefinitely postponed. The cause of the resolution being postponed in the Senate, arose from the fact, that it was unconstitutional, and that body properly re fused to entertain it Thus, four counties, recognized and taxed as counties, are denied a voice in the Legislature. We are not disposed to censure as wise a body of men as composed onr Gen’l Assembly, but can dor oonipells us to say that it is a seeming outrage, and injustice, that people shotud be taxed without representation. Much time was spent by the Leg islature, at a great cost to the State, in introduc ing and passing minor bills, such as inoorprating towns and Companies, dog laws Ac. while the ap portionment bill of far more importance, was laid aside until the eve of adjournment and was indefi- I nitaly postponed. From the card of Mr Hudson in this issue, we are glad to know that Judge Iteese, our present Senator, will favor us with a communication in the next number of the Jouenai., explaining his action in reference to the bill.— We censure no one in particular, as we do not yet know where the blame lies, for the seeming negli gence in failing to secure the passage of the bill, bnt the people of the county demand explanation, which we hope can be satisfactorily given. a lie North Carolinu Frauds. Raleigh, August 12.— The Conserv atives are preparing for the celebration of their victory, to come off on Friday night- Up to this time thg S/ctetary of State has only received the official vote from twenty counties. It is still though that Caldwell’s majority will not exceed 1,000. Evidences of fraud and intimidation still continue to increase. In one pre cinct in Brunswich eighty more votes were cast than registered. In Harnett township, New Hanover County, one or two negro companies with arms marched to the pi lls and were register ed after sundown, and on the day of election, the county having Radical Connty commissioners. The votes of these precincts were, of course, not thrown out. There is no doubt of frauds in Columbus and Bladen. They are beleived to be general throughout the whole Congressional District, and in fact throughout the. Martin County such illegal registration and fraudulent voting took place as to ob lige the Commissioners to cast out the entire vote of one of the precincts.— Jamesville township, in the same coun ty, will doubtless be thrown out for the same cause. In the City of Italeigh, despite the well organized system of watching the polls, inaugura ted by George 11. Snow and the Wake County Democratic executive Commit tee, many illegal votes were cast, for the most part by boys under age. I collate much evidence that thus far lias reached us. It may suffice to sai nt present that there are four kinds of influence that was frseley resorted to by the Radicals and with disastrous ef fect to as. First—The whisky and und tobacco influence was tfAYTteH most powerfully in the counties of Yadkin, Surry, Stokes, Wil/ces, Ashe, and Ire dull, and it is thought in the-e western counties alone 3,000 votes wire gained by this means for the Radictw ticket. — Second—The Ku-Klux bug»ar—hold ing the Force bill over the and frightening them into to Radical ascendancy. Thi^Eierrorism was chiefly confined to of Rutherford, Cleveland, Li ncoln, Catawba, Yancey, Moore, ami Chatham. quite 3,000 votes were thus Third —The importation of an other greater means In Brunswick, lVriptemans, Warren, Caswell, and Guilford this means very eflective. Fourth lavish ly scattered Madison, Chero&ee, and throughout the Fifth (Gen eral Leach’s), and in Fourth District, thousands of the Radical ticket were tlms^^Hincd. — When such vast otitis to he contended against, in trutJßn have done extraordinarily well. —New York IVorld. •A. IVo w Fleet ion Law. The following bill, which was intro duced into the Senate by ( Hou. Colum bus Heard, of the 19th Senfterhd Dis trict, has passed both house-., and lacks only tho signature ot the Governor to become a law. He will, no doubt ap prove it to-day : A BILL To be entitled, an Act to Regulate the Time of Holding Elections in the State of Georgia. Sec. 1. Be it enacted, &c., That all elections here after to be held in said State, under the constitution and laws thereof, except for members of Congress, Presidential eleetors, and county officers, shall bo held ou the first Wednesday in October of thff particu lar years in which, under the Constitu tion, elections are required to be held, at the places established by law, and under the election jfcw of the State. Sec. 2. That all elections for mem bers of Congress shall be held on Tues day after the first Monday ia November of the year 1572, and on the same day in every second year thereafter. Sec. 3. That all elections for county officers shall be held on the first Wed nesday in January of the years in which, under the Constitution and laws of said State, elections should be held to fill such offices, beginning on the first Wed nesday in January, 1573. llerschel V. Johnson. -—Governor Johnson does not refuse to be made a party to the bargain and sale at Balti more, for neither he, nor any sensible man, believes that any such bargaiuand sale was made. As between Greeley and Grant, our information "is that he favors the former, and as a choice of evils will give him his support. There is no more prospect of his leading the Republican ticket in the State than there is that the editor of the Chronicle will stick to the trutli during the cam paign in his assertions about his po j litic-al opponents,— Augusta Chronicle. Thu AH»any Prisoners. The telegram brings us the news that the President is about to pardon \out some eighteen of the unfortunate men who were consigned to the cells ol the Albany Penitentiary, by the packed juries of Judge Bond’s Courts. Whatever may be the influences which ha*e brought about this tardy exhibi tion of Executive clemency—justice is the right word —or the motives of the President, the announcement will carry light and joy to hearts and homes made desolate by an inhuman persecution i which had dragged from those homes the supporting arm of the father, and the light giving presence of the son, and left wife and mother and children to meet the terrible conflict with sor and waut, and the more dreadful con consciousness that their loved ones were pining in a distant felon’s cell. The history of these Ku-Klux trials is one of the dark pages of the long pe riod of oppression and wrong to which the people of the South have been sub jected. Let us thank God that any in fluence has been found strong enough to relieve the utter blackness of the closing pages of an act of humanity, or justice, whatever term may be applied, which redeems the character of our rul ers from the charge of that ‘utter inhu manity to man,’ which‘makes countless millions mourn.’ The report of the official, specially delegated to examine into the condition of these unfortunates, represents that they belong mainly to a class of men poor and unlearned, who, united with these associations designated as Ku- Klux, under the assurance that they were intended for self protection, but that they were deceived, and found out, too late, that they were political organ izations intended to oppose and drive out Republicans, &c. We who have seen these men undergoing the ordeal of the bitter and vindictive examination by the attorney and Judge, and know that many were induced to plead guilty contrary to the advice of their coun sel, by the deceptive assurance that such a plea would mitigate their pun ishment, are not surprised to hear these confessions repeated as a ground for the exercise of clemency toward them. We cannot, however, repress the convic tion, and we are pained to feel it, that the whole report discloses a spirit other than a purpose to havo mercy or do jus tice. It looks rather like a determina tion on the part of the reporter to fur nish out of the mouths of these convicts a plea in justification of the policy of hate which has been pursued in their prosecution to punishment.— South Car olinian. Andrew JuUukoii on tl>«- Stnmp nifiilu. Ex-President Johnsou spoke, by invi tation at Knoxville, Tenn., on the f Ith inst., to a good crowd, two hours and a quarter. He was introduced by Judge T. A. R. Nelson, who introduced him us the ‘People’s Man—plain Andy John son. Mr. Johnson said he was no candi date for any office. He said it was well, in times of popular upheaval, to take our bearings and see whither we are drifting. In recurring to first principles, he showed at length how the govern ment has been drifting from Constitu tional moorings, and had become the plaything of an irresponsible Congress, at the dictation of a usurping Execu tive. He reviewed Grant’s adminisiration with severity, but with moderation, and discussed official gift-taking and bribery, citing the case of Sir John Trevor, in England. He favored one term and the election of President by the direct vote of the people. The re-election of Grant, he said, would be a great national disaster. He accepted Greeley on the principle of universal pressure. Circumstances be yond human control have limited the choice to two men. Patriots connot hesitate to choose Greeley. It is no time to say this, or that, is or is not my party; but let us all unite in saying this is my country. The country must have reconciliation, restoration of civil rights to all citizens, confidence between sections, and a "reform in the civil service. He pleaded for a return of the ancient reverence for the Con stitution and official obligations. The speech was well recieved and generally applauded. Lease Controversy- Settled. —The great controversy about the lease of the State Road is now settled, and, as we think, wisely settled. The Senate voted to sustain the lease by 30 to 9, and the House by 106 to 44—showing a consolidated vote of 136 to 53—or S3 majority on joint ballot. Besides this, several of the nine minority in the Senate, who are set down as against the lease, were in favor of the lease, and on ly against the resolutions which passed in respect to certain of their proposi tions ; and a similar fact may be true of the House. We are heartily glad to be rid of this controversy, and hope to remit it now to those of our descendants who may be alive eighteen years hence, to con test the next lease, if one is ever made —for be sure whatever base is effected, there will be a heavy fight over it. T>i«ssolution. rpHE bu-iueaa heretofore conducted under the _L name aud style of Adkios & Hegerman u this day dissolved by mutual consent. Mr. Adkins is authorized to sett’e the business of the firm This August 3, 1872. Aug. 7d30 king* We are now prepared to Furnish WOOD COFFINS, CASES AND " CASKETS, Os our own make, and from the best manufacturers, of all grades and styles. ff e have, also, Fisk’s Celebrated Me talic Casesand Caskets, Me shall make every effort to give satisfaction to our patrons in this our new line of business. We have experienced attendants, and hope to merit the attention of the public. Rodgers & DeGraaf, 141, 143 145 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. August7m3 RODGERS' &DEGRAAF, Furniture Dealers, 111, 143, 145 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. WE invite the attention of the pub lic to our very complete stock of F l If \ I T URE, which embraces all the articles usually found in a first class establishment. We have just received an assortment of fine CHAMBER SUITES. MIW STYLES. Call and examine our stock and judge our prices. August. 7rn3 TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS! ARE you out of employment ? We w’ish the address of every man and woman out of employment. B e have work for them. Address (inclosing stamp) GEORGE J. JOHN’Si’ON, P. O. Box ISO Montgomery, Ala. August 7t4 SCHOOL NOTICE rptlE exercise* ,if my Sch«,.l will he resumed ou 1 Moo lay, Aug. 12th 1872. Bovs mi,i girl.-, ~r ep a red (or College. I’atrousige solicited. For terms apply to THOS. M. S rEEI), July ‘-Mtd Thomson, (sa. 1872. DRY GOODS- 1872 Khan, Landiiam & (jo,, Are now receivings very large and attractive Stock of SPRING AND SUMMER DRV GOODS. Black Gross Grain Silks, from Sl,oo to SI.OO. Lyons Colored Gross Grain Silks, a beautiful line, Striped and Plaid Silks, in all colors, Japanese Silks, Japanese Cloths, Challies, Mozambiqes, Lenos, Iron Grenadines, Plain, Black and Satin Striped French Organdies, Colored Lawns, and all kinds Dress Goods, 124 cts. to sl,-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., &r. . r QM. f . Domestic Departments Are full of all the popular branches, which will be sold at the very lowest prices. Extra Inducements offered to Country Merchants. • Very Respectfully, npr»"i:i KE 1.1, UMHtt ll A ( O fTf AKES Pleasure in informing her patrons and the Public Generally, that she ML will have on Eh.bition, Wednesday, April 3d, a Magnificent Assortment of p AT TJFUNT ZBOJXT xs .A. IST ID HAT3 Selected by herself in person from some of the leading Modistes in New York city, and well worth the inspection of every one wanting a Sping Bonnet or 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 Sash Ribbons Scarfs, Ac. 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, D. 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 Buildings. All patterns of Picked PE'Vcjtjvg, Also House Carpentering, Furni ture Manufacturing, and Gene ral Machine Repairing, done at shortest notice. IflT Prompt attention to house Paint ing. Call on D. B, HADLEY, Thomson, Geoigia, OR TO PETER KxALBFLEISCH, roay22tjanlS73 Saw Dust, Georgia. sins. j. c. mini ums, milliner, "■JT'AS just received a fine assortment MLMk of Millinery goods, consisting, cj Ladies Dress Hats, Dolly Varden Styles Elegant Trimmings, and everything in the line of a first class Millinery Store. Call and examine. MOIt SiilijgT lii 1 nomson Ge orgi a. TjHE Store House and Lot occupied by J. H. Montgomery, and also one-half interest in the Store House oc cupied hv 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. Lew is, Boot & Shoe Maker, Heavy plantation work a specialty, at the sign of the Big Boot, opposite the Green way Hotel, Thomson, Ga. July 3, inG FOR SALE In Thomson, Georgia. V DWELLING house and Lot couvenietly loca ted to the business portion of town. The house cotains six rooms, and every convenience to render it comfortable. The lot is large, ha.* on it all nec essary out buildings, and a good well of water. — On the lot is also an excellent shire house, front ing on Main street. The situation and conven iences render it one of the must desirable lots in Thomson. Possession of the store house given im mediately, and posses don of the entire premises* given January Ist. 1873. Tor particulars and to purchase apply to. july- *m2 Miss LIZZIE RICHARDS.