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the soctii in tub national
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
John Forsyth writes from
Washington as follows:
The universal wish and expec
tation of the Democracy of the
United States is that the whites
of the South shall be represented
by delegates in the National Con
vention. 1 have taken a good
deal of pains to learn what are
the sentiments of leading Demo •
crats, as the action of the party,
should it win the administration in
the November contest, in reference
to Federal policy towards the
South. It was a question of the
largest practical interest, whether,
should the Democracy come into
power, it would leave the whites
of the South to struggle as best
they could out of the mire of Rad
ical reconstruction, or whether it
would at at once life them out by
the strong hand ofFedeial power.
I gotbut one answer to the in
quiry, and that is, the Democracy
will be swift to sweep from the
statute book the whole system of
military and African reconstruc
tion as utterly null and void and of
no effect, ana at once to recognise
the existing white constitutions of
the Southern States, and readmit
the latter to their full equality into
the Union. I must confess that I
did not personally need such assur
ances, for when policy and good
faith both point to one course, the
result is seldom doubtful. But
Borne Southern friends did deem
them necessary. I think that, be
fore Congress adjourns, the Dem
ocrats in that body will make a fur
ther declaration and pledge to this
effect.
Influentially, the Southern del
egates will have to play a very im
portant part in the July National
Convention. lam sure the feeling
of the men of the South is to bear
themselves with moderate reticence
in that body, upon whose action
so much depends. But a position
of grdut influence will be forced
upon them, as to advice upon, if
not absolute determination of, a
very important and delicate ques
tion. This relates, not to the
platform—for happily there will be
no unmanageable diversity of opin
ion here—but to the choice of the
available candidate. Gen. Grant
being the opposing candidate, the
soldier vote of the late great armies,
now scattered in every State, will
be a large element in settling the
result. And the question is, can
that be counted on for a Demo
cratic candidate, taken from the
wing of the “Peace Democracy ?”
To take an extreme case, hardly
any will be found to deny that it
would be extremely hazardous to
make Mr. Vallandigham the stan
dard bearer, for not only would his
peace principles and his copper
licadism be vocalized from every
stump, but his actual hostility to
the war. It won’t do to undertake
to make a million of men who were
in arms in that war vote, even by
implication, that they fought and
risked life and limb on the wrong
side. No one knows this better
than Mr. Yallandigham himself.
Ho felt and patriotically acted up
on it at the (August, ’66,) Phila
delphia Convention, when to avoid
a conflict of opinion, he refrained
from pressing his undoubted claim
to a seat, on its flour. Had he done
so, no conscientious Southern man,
grateful for sacrifices to his people,
could have voted against his right
to sit, and yet the political effects
of so just a vote would have been
unfortunate at that time. Mr. Y.
yielded his rights to the cause of
harmony. Mr. Pendleton, of
Ohio, will go into tho New York
Convention with a greater number
of, and more enthsiastic friends,
than any other man. Everybody
admits his high qualification for
the Presidential office. Indepen
dent in private fortune he has turn
ed his leisure for years past to ac
count in studying the science of
politics and government, and he
stands before the country a ripe
statesman, equal to the duties of
the highest office of statemanship.
Added to this, his character as a
man and a gentleman is lofty, un
impeachhablc, and spotless. If he
eould be elected, say even those
who question tho expediency of his
nomination, he is all that tho par
ty could want and tho country de
mand in a President of the United
States. But tho outcry against
Yallandigham it is urged, would be
raised in a lower key against Pen
dleton. The idea of this class of
Democratic candidates must go to
the soldier vote with an unstained
war record, or Grant win in such
soldier States as Illinois and others
in the west, which we cannot af
ford to lose. And what is a little
singular, this class of Democrats
look to the Southern influence in
the convention to settle the ques
tion of expediency and policy.—
The Southern stake in the resalt
is so unspeakably great that these
gentlemen believe the South, in
the convention, will decide the
question with the gravest respon
siblilies for a sound judgment. I
submit the case for reflection to
our people at home.
TELL YOUR WIFE.
If you are in trouble'or a quan
dary, tell your wife—that is, if
you have one —all about it at once.
Ten to one her invention will solve
your difficulty sooner than all
Jour logic. The wit of a woman
as been praised, but her instincts
aro quicker and keener than her
reason. Council with your, wife or
your mother or sister and be as
sured light will flash upon your
darkness.
Women are too commonly ad
judged as verdant in all but pure
ly womanish affairs. No philosoi
phical student of the sex thus
judges them. Their intuitions, or
insights, arc the most subtile aud
if they cannot see a cat in the meal,
there is no cat there. In couif»
seling a man to tell his trouble to
hifi wife, we would go farther, and
advise him to keep none of his af
fairs secret from her. Many a
home has been happily saved,
and many a fortune retrieved by
man’s full confidcpco in his “bet
ter half.” Woman is far more a
seer and prophet than man, if she
boa fair choice. Asa general
rule, wives confide the minutest of
their plans and thoughts to their
husbands, having no involvements
to screen from them. Why not
reciprocate, if but for the pleasure
of meeting confidence ? We are
certain that no man succeeds so
well in the world as he who, taking
a partner for life, makes her the
partner of all his purposes and
hopes. What is wrong of his im
pulse or judgment, She will check
and set right with her almost uni
versally right instincts. “Help
meet” waß no insignificant title, as
applied to man’s companion. She
is a meet help to him in every
darkness, difficulty, and sorrow of
life and what she most craves, and
most deserves, is confidence —
without which love never is free
from shadows.
Col. St. Legcr Gvetifd—lTis Es
cape.—The telegraph informe us
of the escape of Col. St. Leger
Grenfel from his place of imprison
ment on the Dry Tortugas. We
are heartily glad that this bold and
rough rider has thus once again
become a freeman. He is a most
singular man. Born of aristocrat
ic parentage, he entered the Brit
ish artny, and distinguished him
self in several campaigns. He was
through the warfare in India, tho
Crimean and Danish Schleswig*
Holstein disturbances. In each of
these he distinguished himself, re
ceiving honorable wounds.
At the inception of our domes
tfo troubles, scenting the battle
afar off, he troops under the lea
dership of Gen. John H. Morgan.
His great military knowledge and
experience made him at once a fa
vorite in the command, and his
keen leader placed him in the po
sition of adjutant to his force.
During Morgan’s first darirg
raid in Kentucky St. Leger Gron
fel was especially useful. In the
attack on Cynthiana, in 1862, at
tho head of the 2d Kentucky, with
Col. Jas. W. Bowles; of this city,
he led a charge, which, for daunt
less courage, has never been
equaled. We are gald that the gay,
proud, noble old Britisher is away
from prison bonds. There are
other fields where he may fight and
win still greater honors. Long
may his red cap and flowing sa
ber-sash flaro in the forefront of
battle.— Louisville Democrat.
Proßpkcts for Acquittal, —A corn
respondent of the Louisville Courier
says that some of the President’s friends
are sanguine of acquittal, and they claim
that ten or twelve Radicals aro against
the measure. The President's counsel
openly declare Butler’s course alone
will kill impeachment. Ilia conduct is
insufferably arrogant and insulting both
to the counsel and wi nesses. He al
most ignores his associates who like ev
erybody else, are amaied and disgusted
at his impudence.
The si.me writer says the testimony
of Hudson, editor of the Cleveland
(Ohio)- Leader, concerning his report-oT
Johnson’s speech at that plaoe, was a
tissue of absurdities and falsehoods.—
He bolstered np eaoh lie by another
until he was oonpletely caught in the
net, and Everts made him expose hims
self. He tnen slunk away.
MISCELLANEOUS.
CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES
Woodruff's
W. W. Woodruff
IS receiving on consignment from bis
old manufacturers a fine assortment of
R. o o lac. a w ays,
B u gs g- i e & ,
—AND—
PLANTATION WAGONS,
all of which are the VERY BEST made
in America. Made by the same hands
that have mnnufaoturod his work for 15
year*. |®rlf you want a GOOD BUG
GY, here is the place to buy it, as he
will sell at New York price, with freight
added. Griffin, dec. 7,1867-3 m
Brown House,
OPPOSITE
“PASSENGER DEPOT,”
GA,
REF IT TED
AND
REFURNISHED,
FROM
BASEMENT TO ATTIC.
COMFORT.CONVENIENCE & LUXURY
COMBINED.
My faithful Porters WILLIAM, MOTT
and DARRAII IIILL, will be in at
tendance, and transfer baggage free
on th# arrival of every train.
E, E. BROWN,
May 17, 1866.6 m Proprietor.
House
Glazing, <fcc
¥ QAN do your paiuting cheaply and
durably. I can imitate all kinds of
wood ; cun make your old furniture
look ALMOST NEW. New or old glaz
ing done just right and quickly. Can
hang paper in the neatest .manner.—
BguServed nineyea r ’s time to the trade
of briek-laying and plasteringl
can and will serve you in all these lines.
I iiui not confined to Griffin, but will
take j >bs in the country, towns or cities
of the State. iißk-The best of recom
mendations can be gifen, if required.
J. J. FAHLEY, Griffin, Ga.
jan. 14, 1868-3 m
Cherry k Bro.,
Oldest Grocery
A.ISTX3
PROVISION HOUSE
TN Griffin, Wholesale and Retail deal
* ers in Family and Farmers’ Supplies,
Fruit and Country Produce, west side of
Hill Street, at old stand. tS?~Goods of
best quality at cheap prices.
B@L.Fresh supplies of choice TOBAC
CO and CIGARS received weekly.
feb. 6, 1868-ly
Cheap Cash Store
Jas. B. Hunnicuti,
Sonoia, G-a„
DEALER IN
Family Groceries
—AMD—
COMMISSION MERCHANT.
ALSO AGENT FOR
£1 A®
Nitrogenized Superphosphate
t*"Th« but Fertlllier for thU section. jU
CALL AT THE
ROOK ROUSE.
SENOIA.
Coweta county, Ga., march ft, l$6S-8m
COMMERCIAL HOTEL,
Cor. Cedar & Cherry Streets
NASHVILLE TENNESSEE.
J. G. FULGHUM, Proprietor.
IMLSXBD, 1 r , L
JO. U. f < - lcrp
Perry House,
COLUMBUS. .GEORGIA.
Acton Young & Cos., Pro’rs.
jan. 16, 1868-6 m
White Man’»
Barber Shop
HAS now the very best Barbers, and'
are prepared to accommodate the
public on the shortest notice and in the
neatest manner,
inarch 5, 1868.
ATLANTA CARDS.
J. £. Gullatt.
Iron and Brass
FOUNDRY
—AND—
MACHINE SHOP
ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
nEPAir-S Saw Mills, Grist Mills and
Cotton Gins. Bft-Boilerers made
and repaired.*VSa Smoke stacks and
all other Sheet-Iron and Blacksmith
Work oxecuted. Will fill all orders for
O-uasGi Stcam
—AND—
"Water Ooolia.
Also munhttara . mperlor article of
Jinti-Friction Metals.
J@“Shop opposite the Georgia Rail
Road Shop.-Qg
feb. 18. 1868-3 m
Paul Jones, Jr.,
WHOLESALE DEALER
IKT
F O HHIG N
Ajjsrn
Domestic Liquors,
INTO. 5,
Peachtree Street,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
Great Inducements
OFFERED
THE TRADE.
january 25, 13C8-3m
Meador & Bro s,
TOBACCO
Commission Jficrcljauls
.Vo. 3 GRAJYMTE Block. ,
Brotid Street,
ATLANTA GEORGIA.
FtEFEIR.’ TO
Atlanta National Bank, Atlanta, Ga ;
Col. E. P. Jones, Greensboro’, N. 0 ;
William D. Millor, Lynebbnrg, Va; J.
R. Cardwell, Madison, N. C ; Blair,
Smith A Cos., Augusta, Ga ; J. P. Wil
liamson, R. Ragland & Cos., Petersburg,
Va ; Matthews A Wright, Liberty, Va.
jan. 14, 1868- 3m
w. e. Smith J. L. Richmond.
Smith & Richmond
WHOLESALE
nummm
AIsTXD GKEKrEEtAL
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
ALABAMA STREET,
ATLANTA GEORGIA:
attention given to all orders
for Goods.
licited and sales effeoted judiciously,
feb. 13. 18G8-2m
E R BAS6EEN,. .B W YORK,. . R T JOURDAN
SASSEEN’S
UNITED SMS HOTEL
Sasseen, York & Jourdaa, Pro’s.
BSuWithin one hundred yards of the
General Passenger *.*Cor
ner Alabama and Pryor Streets, Atlan
ta, Georgia.
J. W. F. Bryson, ) .
R. T. Jourdan, \ Clerkß ’
deo. 24, 1867.
Geo. R> Cofiioth & Cos,,
COMMISSION AND WHOLESAL* DEALERS IN
Tobacco, Snuffs,
APD
o i a ARg,
880 BtlUmOrt St, 2d Door West of Howard,
BALTIMORE,
Sep. 28, 1867. 3m
YJTANDBILLS and Posters of all de
soriptwns, printed in qoiok time at
this Office
Repository.
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS, /
W. H. €. MICKELBERRY,
WITH \
GEO. B. BEECHER & C<%
GKOCEBB T
AND
Commission Merchants ,
HATE IN STORE, AND CONSTANTLY RECEIVING, A CHOICE LOT Os
FAMILY AND FANCY GROCERIES,
FOR SALE AT FfUCES ADAPTER TO THE
NECESSITIES of the TIMES !
rpHEIR STOCK CONSISTS IN PART OF :-Lagnira, Java and Rio COF.-
FEE ; A, B and C Sugars ; Porto Rico and Muscovado SUGARS; Beehive'
and other Sugarhouse SYRUPS ; Cuba and Muscovado MOLASSES • FLOUR -
SALT, BACON. LARD; Noe. 1. 2and 3 MACKEREL—in wholes, halves, quar
ters and kits; Young America, English Dairy and New York State CHEESE.'
A Large and Cheap Lot of Crockery t
HARDWARE.
Ernes’ long and D handle SHOVELB ; Ames’ SPADES ; Collins’ AXES • OV
ENS, POTS, SPIDERS, SKILLETS and extra OVEN LIDS ; NAILS TRACE'-
CHAINS, SMOOTIIE IRONS, NEEDLES, PINS, &o , Ac. A superior assort
ment of TABLE and POCKET CUTLERY, fine RAZORS, PISTOLS, PERCUS
SION CAPS. Pistol CARTRIDGES, &o.
oook.ingTstovb»
Expressly gotten Up and well adapted for Southern use, at extremely tow prices.-
They are also Agents for the sale of AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS **Still
well’s Patent CUUIINS, Hall’s Universal WASIIING MACHINE and Clothe* 1
WRINGER. —.
Wooden Ware of Every Description !
COUNTRY FRODUOS!
They will also purchase for CASH, at the Uqhe.it market rates , WHEAT. CORN
RYE. BARLEY. OATS, PEAS, Dried Peaches, and all kinds of COUNi'
TRY PRODUCE, * October 17,1867 -Cm
LOOK HERE!
A LLpersens who are indebted to ns, are requested to call and settle LV3tE -•
_ DIATELY, «s we are determined to settle up our old business, and from
this time forward will conduct our business exclusively on the
CASH SYSTEM!
WE HAVE IN' STORE A.3NX3 FOR SALE
BAGGLYG, ROP ,
FISII, SUGAR. COFFEE, MOLASSES, SYRUP, OIIEESE, BACON, LARD,
TOBACCO, RICE, and all articles usually kept in a Grocery Store.
ALSO, A LARGE LOT OF
Crockery and Glass Ware, Hats,
Roots da Slioes, Homostios, cfco.
« A LARGE LOT OF
Liquors in our Cellar,
Which are guaranteed PURE, suoh as PEACH, COGNAC. DARK and PALE
BRANDIES ; WHISKIES of all kinds ; GIN COCKTAIL, WHISKEY COCK
TAIL, MINT JULIP3, already prepared ;
IDoraestio <Sco. <3z>c- <sco.>
And as to prices and quality, we defy com petitisn."
G. A. & K. O. CUNNINGHAM.
january 2, 1868.
PATRICK & CO.,
BOOT AND SHOE EMPORIUM !
BANKS’ BUILDING,
BAST SIDE RILL STREET,
WE SHALL from now on, keep on hand an extensive and well selected
stock of Goods. WE MANUFACTURE on a large scale the
Ve ry Best of Work,
Having the finest workmen in the country.
IB&.WE WARRANT ALL OUR WOR&.«O|
We buy the best material, and challenge any man to return any of our work
that GIVES WAY BEFORE IT WEARS OUT.
jtfgrCome and see us, and you will be satisfied.
PATRICK <fc CO.
january 25, 1868-3 m
PLEMISTER&EIIOOKSr
DEALERS I3ST
Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes,
CROCKERY, HARDWARE,
—AND—
FAMILY GROCERIES,
Solomon Street, Griffin , Georgia,
IVEEP constantly on hand a full supply of everything in the above line ; an<F
are very careful to make the very best seleotions in the various wholesale
markets. In addition to this, we pledge ourselves to sell at the
Very lowest margin of Profits!
J@*We are compelled to sell for CASH, and CASH ONLY, because we have
to PAY CfASH for all we buy. We respectfully invite all to eall and examine
our stock on band, and judge of the superiority of every article offered.
march 14, 1868.
Chicago Ale Depot ® eMfao “
T|/I E. KENNY has constantly on JlAl m w
hand a full supply of the oele- €00(1111011 PoW(l6fs
bra ted
Okiioaso Ale,
and is prepared to supply dealers in any
Horses andCatU.f
CHARI.KWOAN.
Hotel; Atlanta, Georgia. t “® Express Office
march 14, 1868. . - march U> 1868-hw