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THE GAZETTE NI MMCKVIIJi:, <. A. .F. A. ( I EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. rniCK of hi;iihfkii*tion. For ono yoar, *l.7r; For 0 inontlm, Fay oh* it I *lo"lvitiM , *. AflvertlHintf rato* art* MlJuMtod to valuo of tlilt'papor im a Hrrulitt Ihk in (ilium in <;lMT(tko‘ action of CJeorfflu* Intimate* tiiid(term* givoii on application. Voluntary com inimical loin* fi an tin* rmul ora of ihU paper are alwayM wnlcomrrl. NpWh of all klrwlulH preferrad,cp<Mj|(illy county newM. If you wiah to Improve yon raw If in writing, prar tiro rail aid you. “ Practice make* perfect.” Ounmunicatloiwi rnunt be accompanied by the writer'll name, or they cannot be puhilMhed. Tlll KHItW MOIININd.-II I V lb, 1K77 FIRE!! PI re! Fire!! We liavc abont half a thousand sub scribers who are in arrears with their subscriptions for tlirir Gaze-ite. A great portion of these are In-hind .since the last <d January, and someone year, and others advanced into two years- These individual dues to us are scattered nearly all ovor the United States, Gentlemen, please forward your year’s subscription forthwith and nave iis. Parties we are owing, say they must have money, and if every one of you will semi the amount you owe us, it will make us perfectly easy and we’ll thank you, pray for you, and hold you up as a mighty clever team of subscribers. Come, gentlemen, a strong pull, a long pull and a pull all together, and the load is lifted from us. From subscribers in roach of us, wheat will he taken at mar ket price. Send it in. Railroad Meeting. Tlic citizens of Chattooga, Walker, Floyd and Chattanooga, are earnestly re quested to meet in Summerville, Saturday 28th inst., in the Railroad interest as set forth in a communication signed “Rail road,” in this issue. Ret all come that feel interested. The New Orleans grand jury have found true hills against •). Madison Wells, TANARUS, C. Anderson, Louis M. Kenner and G. ( 'asnnave, Returning Board, of Louis iat.a, of the late election, charging them with having on the llh of December, 1876, falsely and feloniously altered and pub lished ns true, the altered, forged and counterfeit election returns for I’reiden tiul electors from the parish of Vernon at the election of November last, by adding lf>S votes to each Hayes electors, and deducting 305 from each of the Tilden electors. Troubles never oome single handed, and so Mr. Hayes finds it. The lowa repub licans refuse to endorse the President’s policy, and in view of that fact McCrary, one of the Cabinet, Ibels himself bound to resign in justice to his constituents. So also to relieve the President of some of his trouble, Mr. Key, Postmaster- General, thinks it best for him to resign his postniastership. Then Mr. Hayes wants Mr. Watts, Agricultural Commis sioner, to step down and out, but Mr. Watts wont do his bidding worth a cent, but will refer it, to the Senate at the mooting of Congress. Then above all, the President is irritated over the indict ment for perjury, of-V\ ells and Anderson, of Louisiana Returning Hoard notoriety, by the grand jury of New Orleans. Peace cometh not of a crowned head, but a quiet, clear conscience. Can he have this, when Fraud! Fraud! stares him in the face by day, and haunts him in his dreams at night? Judffe Underwood. The “local” reporter of the Atlanta (’oustittUion of the 13th inst., has the following bit of information: “It is said that Judge Underwood was defeated in his race for the convention, because of the position he took as judge against certain disorders in Uhattooga county. Judge Underwood is one of the very ablest men in Georgia and would have been invaluable in the convention and his defeat was u loss to the State.’ To the last paragraph of the above, we give our cordial ami hearty assent, and we have never seen or heard anyone call it in question. Rut in reference to the first paragraph, the writer lias reckoned will out his host, and traveled consider ably outside the record- This writer asserts “It is said that Judge Underwood was defeated,“ etc. Now, can this writer tell us who told him any such thing? Then did lie tell the truth when he uttered it? What position has Judge Underwood taken against evil doers in Chattooga, at which the people of the county have taken umbrage? Wo have been in the county about two years, and if we have ever heard of anyone be coming disaffected towards Judge Under wood for his attempts to punish evil-doers we are not aware of it. Hut the writer gives us to understand that Chattooga defeated the Judge in his election. Is it possible that the power of ‘ the little sister”—Chattooga county —is thus, at last, openly ucknowl edged? lint did net the Judge’s own county, yea, even his own city, (Itome,) have m un tiling to do with his defeat? Why did not Judge Underwood get a better vote in Homo? Why was it that Chattooga’s eountytnan, Judge Samuel Hawkins so far out stripped him in Home? Then look at the ounty vote. Did not Chattooga give him as good a vote in proportion to her voting popula tion as Floyd? And did not Chattooga eivi him ns good in propoition as Ih.rtow? lake up tlie official returns and contrast them, ,-n and see if Chattooga is any more to be censured than the Judge's own city and county', or than Hat-tow. Chattooga is a law abiding county, and it.-, citizens desire all evil doors and of lenders brought to justice and they will sustain the Judiciary in doing bis duty. Hereafter, let new paper writers and censurers be e refill how they throw stones, lest they lay blame where it does not attach. Homestead. \\ e do not believe there should be a distinction made where there is no dilfer ene<-. Hut there i- quite a di-tinction made in the present homestead law; nr at least the homestead law allow-: a great deal more than the exemption law gives one. Now, we have often asked outsell the question: Why not place every man upon the same equality before the law? Why a.low a rich man so much more t.linu a pool- man? Here are two m-.-n; both -are pressed to pay their debts. The one avails himself of the ¥.'1,000, homo stead; the other see exemption under 20-10 of the code, w hich allows him about a year’s prnvisi n and a scantily moity ol hou-c bold nud kitchen furniture, worth not over, plobi.ldy, S2OO all toi l. W hy not require every debtor to give tip all 1-ut this amount, mid let tin-re be no and (lerem-e? If one i compelled to give up a I but a year’s mi ten.nice, why not tin; other? Is this just? I this righto, u ■? This explains why them is such a clamor against the homestead all over the State. let there bo but nno law in the State to govern in the premises, then dis satisfaction on this seme will cease. For as long as the law di criminate.- between man and man, so long wil discontent reign among us. And whosoever will take the lead and have this bum- of contention erased from the fundamental iawol'tho land, will be held in grateful and evei lusting reuicinbr*nee by all well me tiling people in our commonwealth. The Convention Assembled. The delegates elect to the Constitution al Convention, assembled in Atlanta on Wednesday the I I lb iiist-, and effeete 1 all organization by the election of lion. Charles .1. Jenkins, by acclamation, as Fro.-Merit, Col. J. C. Nishct of Dade as Secretary, and Absolom Johnson, door keeper. 'I lie address of the lion President, on assuming the chair, was wise, timely and very suggestive. Quite n spirited discussion en-uod upon a motion to appoint, a chaplain, and to pay him for it. It was quite evident the delegates thought the laird's part in the convention, ought to be free gratis-for nothing, and so the praying was arranged for upon that plan. But the time spent in discussing the matter, cost money enough to have paid a chaplain good living wages. Hon. A. R. Lawton was elected Vice- President, than whom, there is not n superior path unentarian in the State. Various standing committees were ap pointed, to whom should be referred all matters coming before the Convention, and to report thereon. The following persons have been ap pointed Chairman of the sevetal Com mittees: L. J. Garlrell, Executive De partment; A. It. Wright, Elective Fran chisc; Janies L. Seward, Bill of Rights: A. H. Lawton. Judiciary; Robt. Toombs, Legislative Department; R, B. Nisbit, Militia; T. J. Simmons, Finance, Taxa lion and Public Debt; S. W. Harris, Public Institutions; James M. Mobley, Counties and County Officers; P. M. Mynatt, Homestead > and Exemptions; Alula Johnson, Laws ol* General Opera tion; W. T. Thompson, Amendments of Constitution and Miscellaneous Pro visions. Various Resolutions and Ordinances have been offered, and referred to the appropriate Committees, all looking to a lull revision of the Constitution, and a return to the more primative order of State affairs. Should the Convention s-em to out siders to move slowly, let no one be too ready to censure or oondeuin, for the work before them is one requiting much and deep thought, and a thorough interchange of views, and is a work of such vast im portance demanding thorough investiga tion, a.id one that is to he felt by unborn generations, yea, so great is it, that the word “haste" should be entirely discarded during its deliberations. The Convention Now that the Convention is in session, a lively interest will be felt by every tax payer in Georgia to know what they will do, mid what radical changes will be wrought iri the organic law of the Slate. Retrenchment and reform have been preach ul from the mountains to the sca ■ board, and now all a:o anxious to sec what potent measures of economy will he put forth by the grave representatives of the people who have promised so much. From the Home (Jonrir.r and other ex changes, we lied a bold and clamorous demand made that the number of mem bers in our IcgLlntilro shall lie curtailed from Our present number (210) to not more titan 100, which, \v<; are inclined to think, would be a move certainly in the right direction, and would meet with a welcome and joyous sanction from every intelligent voter. Reasoning front analogy we think if the great Slate of Now York with three or four times the population of Georgia, and with ten or twelve times its wealth, has all of her varied cuunurr oial, agricultural and manufacturing in (crests attended by a legislature of only 100 members, why cannot the same num ber of intelligent, well-selected legislators be entrusted with our interest? Let any reflecting man ponder this subject fora moment and be convinced of its feasibility. Why continue this vast horde of sur plus members at $7 per diem to attend to matters which a smaller number can do more efficiently and for a less sum? Those are questions w hich should he ma turely con-idered, and meniheis of the convention should be candidly informed what arc the wishes of their constituents, and they should then govern themselves accordingly. A mcinberofOongrc-s in some instances i- elected front a dozen or more counties. This the 7th district is composed of four teen. A good man elected from several counties to the bouse, and about two .Senators from each Congressional district, would give abundant represent.-! lion, and let the legislature not meet of letter than every two years, with other changes which the wisdom of the conv. n tion will (naot, will, we fee! sure, place our State once more on tjie high road to prosperity. No con-titution however well Iratned and suited in other respect will! he njocptablc to the gn at mass ol voters if the present number of our legis lators, is eoninued at the present per diem. The people are now terribly in earnest for one time, and w ill not brook disappointment. The ‘'Georgia State I lortieultural So cicty’ will hold its second annual session in .Macon, commencing Wednesday, Au gust Ist. All who are interested in pro moting the fruit producing interest of Georgia, and other objects of the society, which appertain to the dissemination of the knowledge ot the science and art of horticulture, and the encouragement ot the production of fruits and vegetables, both for home consumption and (or mar ket, are cordially invited to attend, and bring with them such fruits, vegetables and flowers as they may desire for ex hibition. We have been favored by Commissioner : Janes, with circular No. 41, consolidation of reports of crops, etc., for the month ol June. It shows an improvement in the corn crop in North Georgia, which is J placed at 103, and the whole State an average at 5)8; while the cool weather prevailing east winds in May, drouth and cut worms have conspired to produce an averago of the cotton crop. The average of the oat crop is 82, with a yield of 13 bushels per acre, while the wheat crop is the best for many years of the past. What energy and perseverance can do, may be seen in the following item trout I the Danville Sews: “Twelve years ago Richmond, with j 45,000 inhabitants, lay half in ruins. Now she has rebuilt the whole of the burnt; eistrict, has established 200 factories, and with a population of 75,000 people is the i handsomest city in the world. Norfolk ships near 1,000,000 bales this year, and i has developed a trade in vegetables, fruit and fish which has extended through our great Northern cities, across the Atlantic and has increased the value of lands in the adjacent counties many hundred fold.” An exchange says: “A son of the late John (’. Breckinridge is about to marry a daughter ot Lloyd Tevis, reputed to be the richest man in California.” Well, suppose he does marry her; what of it? lh) riches make a good wife? Job was one of the riches men jf the east, in his day; and he had a woman the mother of his ten children, yet for all that, she was not much wife. There is a vast deal of difference between a woman and a wife. Tis not riches that make the husband or wife; tis not riches that bring peace, quiet and happiness to the home. The report that Gov. Nieholls bad pledged himself in advance to pardon those Returning Hoard fellows in case of conviction of felony, is hardly a presum able ease. For we Jo-not think him such a fool as to subject himself to impeach ment by any such proceeding. Whither are “the powers that be’ drifting? When Mr. Ilayes, the fraud ulent President, learned that the Louisi ana Returning Board, that had assisted in counting him in as President, were in dieted by a New Orleans grand jury lor their disregard of right and justice by perjury, the President called to his coun sel ex-Governor Brown, of Tennessee, Wayne MeVeagh and Gen. Joseph K. Hawley to confer whether anything could be done to prevent i rr stave oft a prose cution- ’t he Cabinet in session attempts to cut the Oordcan knot, and not to untie it. Hence, they determine in solemn conclave that there is “no warrant for the crimi nal prosecution of Weils, Anderson, Kenner and Cascnave.” Is not this the extreme of tom-foolery for the President and his Cabinet to set themselves up as a court of justice to I'cfiue and decide points of law? But there is method in their madness. For if these Returning Board fellows are criminals, then is Hayes pattr/H iriminis io their transactions, and should be dealt with accordingly. Oil! Mr. Ilayes, by wliat a precarious, fraudu ent tenure is your title to the Presidency held. Thou (indent trouble and sorrow all along thy pathway. A Washington correspondent of the Boston lost, says: “Since the departure of the Presiden tial putty for 80.-ton. to-day, it hits been asserted that Hayes is exceedingly anxious to have a reception so enthusiastic that it shall wipe out ail remembrance of the cold shouldering he received at New York and Philadelphia Is it possible that Mr. Hayes can have the presumption to think tor a moment that any “reception," howsoever “en thusiastic,” coull ever obliterate from his “remembrance” the fact that he was “counted in,” not elected President ol the I cited States? No doubt he lias ox lierieneed much to his discomfort, that “the way ol the transgressor i- hard;' that his fraudulently attained Presiden tial bed, is not all of roses and sweet per fumes, but that many a thorn lies be neath to disturb his rest, and many dis agreeable odors arise therefrom offensive to his moral olfactories. ‘•Fa r or< tru** joy M.irownr' uxiltul Than ('insar with a Senate at hist In-eU." Well may Mr. Ilayes tremble upon his Presidential throne, when he hears the muttering thunders in the gathering clouds in all quarters of the political horizon. What will lie do, when Con gress assembles and begins to expend its lightning flashes upon him. LO( 5 A 1 - N I iWS P a r e g-o-r i c. No signs of frost yet. NLW GOODS!! More Goods! ciirapkr noons At THOMPSON HILLS than any where else. Hold them sticks tight. Cap'll. I will take Wheat and Corn at (he cus tomary price for Goods or Debts due me, delivered at Wyatt A (’leghorn's mill or at. my Store. June 21st tf J. S. Ct.ECIHORN. Blackberries are turning to jam. Wanted. We want as early as possible, 5000 bushels of Wheat, for which the highest market prices will be paid. Wyatt & Ci.kgiioh.n, June -Sth-ot liaceoou Mills. Left-handed chickens will be taken in eschar ge for the Gazette—and we would not refuse several hundred bushels of wheat, nor several pairs of one-legged cotton socks. New Goods! New Goods!! New Goods received every week, and sold at bottom prices; and country pro duce taken in exchange at its highest market price. April ,'>-tf Thompson Hii.es. If an irresistable force comes in contact with an immovable object, what will be the result? There now, who can tell? Boot and Shoe Factory. Mr. A. J. Lumpkin, formerly of Rome, announces to the public that he has leased the tannery of Mr. E. Marsh, two miles above Trion, for five years, would respect fully inform the public that he is now prepared to tan all the hides that may lie brought him, and will pay the highest cash prices for them; and that lie is also prepared to make as fine Boots and Shoes as cau be made In Rome, or anyw here in the country. Be sure and give him a call. There will be a picnic at tiie Mineral • springs, near Maj. Lowry Williams', on Saturday before the sth Sunday in this month. Everybody invited, and be sure to bring a basket full of something good | tc eat. Cash for Wheat. We ray cash for wheat; and would in vite the public generally, to give our mill a trial. It is iu fine fix and giving good satisfaction. Wc are now up and will keep it so, if possible. W VATT & C’I.KGIIORN, July 19th. Raccoon Mills. The health of the county is exceedingly ' good at this time. A beautiful complexion depends upon the purity of the blood. To keep the blood pure and healthy u.-e Dr. Bull s Blood Mixture. Judge Samuel Hawkins is in Atlanta, as a delegate to the Constitutional Con vention- Judge, your friends do not wi.-b you to lorget to have inserted in the constitution that article you promised. They say for you to hurry it up—the hickory already begins to refuse to skin. “You understand! You recollect wliat I told you. ” Two More Great Questions Settled! \t>( Ity * lo 7 But by all the Ladies arid Gentlemen of Chattooga County. Ist. Thompson Piles' is the Cheapest and best place to buy anything you wish. 2d. Thompson Giles is the best place to sell your Wheat. Corn, Bacon, Bees wax, Piugs, etc. jun2Btf Gardens are nearly parched up beyond redemt tiun. 1 will preach as follow- : Trion, third Sunday. Summerville, 4th Sunday at 10 A. M. Saturday night before n:td 4 P. M , ttb Sunday, at Sunday school place, Col. Gamble’s. South Carolina, full Sunday. Ami, Ist Sunday in August. Broon town. 2d Sunday. Maced min 3d Sunday at 9 A M , and Saturday before. 11. C. CIiIIISTIAS. The drouth and scorching beams of King Sol, have cut short both the corn and cotton crops. All persons who aspire to beauty or i [icrsonal ap; earance should not neglect [that natural accessory, the hair. By many it has be -u neglected until the li or has become thin, gray, or entirely fallen otr. Mes-rs. Hall A Cos., Nassau, N. II . have produced an effectual remedy, called Siciliian Hair Rcnewer, which cures a.l j disea-es of the scalp. This wonderful preparation acts upon the glands, which support and nourish the hair, restores j gray hair to its original eo'or, makes the scalp white and clean, remo-es and pre vents the formation of dandruff and all cutaneous eruptions; and by its tonic arid nutritive properties, restores the scalp to a healthy state, and creates anew growth. a diessing, it is unsurpassed, giving the Lair that brilliancy so much a Imi red by all. Attention is hereby called to an Cstray notice under head of legal advertisenicirs. Save Your Money!! By traveling on the Mail Hack, which leaves Summerville, Ga., each Monday and Friday at ti A M. arriving tit Chat tanooga, Tennessee, at ti !’. M. Leaves Chattanooga each Tuesday and Saturday at C A. M.. arriving at Sum merville by 7 I’. M. Far-’, - Hack leaves Summerville, for Rome, each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7A M , arriving at Rome by 1 M. Leaves Rome each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 A. M., arriving at Summerville by 1 I’. M. Fare, $2. Through Ticket from Rome to Chat tanooga for $4. R. A. McWhorter attends on the Chat tanooga route, and John Davidson on the Rome route. Special atteuti, n given to the safety and comfort of Lady passengers. Freight under 500 pounds delivered at any point on either route. By this route you save your money. S W. A R. A. McWhorter, June 21st-tfJ Proprietors. Cheaper than Physician's Bills. “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.”— AY hat is it? Something prepared for woman only, and to be used bv woman exclusively. It is adapted especially to cases where tlie womb is disordered, and will cure a|l irrtgurnrities ofthe “menses” or “monthly courses,” by restoring the discharge in every instance, whether acute or chronic. Where is it? l)r. J. Bradfield's Female Regulator—\V iman's Best Friend—is prepared and sold by L. H. Bradfield. Druggist, .Atlanta, Ga., and may bo bong 1:! for 150 per bolt!, at any ref; 11 ■: I.eD; ■. 1 i-.u-c in tin Union. “Wo. tin- u dci-iai.r i drngei-ts, take pleasure in fee-, in mending to the trade Dk. J. Rkad.-ukui s Female Reoela tor, believing it to be a good and reliable j remedy for the diseases for which he re commends it. W. A. Laxsuell, Atlanta, Ga. Pemberton, Taylor a Cc.. Atlanta Reihvine A Fox, Atlanta, Ga. W C. Lawshe, Atlanta, Ga. W. Root A Sons, Marietta, G. BritT Thousand use it, why hesitate? Two young gentlemen in the South Carolina settlement seeing two horses loose, caught them, got on them without saddle or bridle, and must needs run a race. Off they put at full speed. A cow* being in thoroad,- was knocked down by one of tire horses The gent coming up behind, and just a|B|lie cow was rising from her fall, was ruti against ! by the hindmost horse, and was knocked about 15 feet, and down came into a pile, cow, horse and rider. The young man falling on top of the cow, and as she rose she threw him out into a patch of briers and thorns, hurting his left wrist so that he could not work for several days- 11. A. Smith, Bookseller and Music Dealer, Rome, Georgia, has just received a fine stock of new books, stationery and new books, stationery and new music; also a splendid stock of wall paper and paper window shades at reduced prices. Com plete sets of croquet, in wood boxes, for $1.50 per set, about half the former prices. A special bare in now being of fered in new and second hand pianos; second-hand pianos, $100to$125; about one-third the original cost. Have anew piano full seven octave, manufacturers re tail price SSOO, will sell for S3OO. Now is the time to get a bargain. Something New. In order to introduce our Bid Seed Falt, Wheat, the Wheat op Taos, iu your locality—single grains measuting J inch in length I propose to send a sample of the wheat, free of chari/e, to every sub scriber to this paper who will name this paper and send a 3 cent stamp to pay postage. Agents wanted in every county to sell tlii< new wheat. Address without delay, L L. osm ::xt, Cleveland. Tetiu, The following paragraph gives the true reason why Haves was counted in, also the foundation of his Southern Policy: I, base, Go snoriti n Ciahr tEniul pet wliEat 1 homtols find two pen steal hor'C llEiny. Arnoal. hit true tiatJnee lulivo ni liu Gm re A way oyh:t- itt enyrwO af. i-t tTuiti n in re hpeoxtß*p. to. uv lu t soy snat stuohio ndit lyuieelhaiioit rense ! ununlOosfr r-otcr tie e. ,sd uhns a. geds fit 1 <| tt-, , asit* le.t. nE.Tliivrr ddiersttOss iintg sf e \ nssnehei iccif,lionu enl SA uryapdnea . i n.li* u T a ciee ; tUnn 1-eKehr-aio the tA aria foe ee OSCj NONA Ltolß*ei.TA‘*i wnt o2h, h sr trtaugonq ci saTe j cehliqif ps c tc.tdsn los u ans ctei uern n tseiu tire. ir. usl, tls liil ,’ —<■ —— Subiigna High School. The Trustees of the Subiignu High School, hereby announce to the people of (’hattooga and adjoining counties that the Second Session of the Sell o! will open on Monday Ju!y ‘.tth. Ratos of tuition: For Ist cla-s $1.25; I 2d class $1.50; 3d class $2; -bli class $3 per month. Each ir will ho charged by the month, not by the day or by the session. Board can be bad at from $s to $9 per month. Competent assistant teachers will be employed as the school increases, and no i pains will be spared to make it a success. This school will have the benefit of the ! Public School Fund. For further particulars, confer wiJi J. M. Jackson. Ivin. Subligna, Ga., June 28th. Do You Take the Sunny South? If not, send for it immediately. It is the universal favorite, and -all Southern ers are proud of it. Lt a large club be raised without delay in this community. It is tli only illnstratc-d literary weekly in the South, and tlie press and people everywhere unite in pronouncing it the equal in every respect of any similar publication in Amerigo. The best literary talent ot the whole country, North and South, is writing for it, and it has some thing eaeli week for all classes of readers, its stories are superior in literary merit, and equal in thrilling interest, to those of any other paper, and its essays upon all subjects are from the best minds of the age. In addition to thrilling new stories, a series of brilliant aitieles will soon begin ori the "Cami>aiijius ami Battles of the Army of Tennessee," by Colonel R. W. Frobel, a distinguished military engineer of that army in all its trying times. These papers will explain ail the movements of Generals Johnston, Hood and Sherman. Don't miss any of the numbers. They will read like a fascinating romance. New and exciting stories are beginning every week or two. State arid local agents are being ap point.sl everywhere, but let eaeli com muniiy t-unu a c.uo at once an.l sen 1 on fo' the paper H iving passed ■icee.-s --lu” through two of the hardest years wo s'- l all ever see, it now challenges the ad miration and unlimited support of the people. The price is $3 a year, bm, clubs of four and up winds get it for $2.50. Address, John H. Seals, Atlanta, Ga. 8-sy-VYe club it with our paper, and lor 13.50 you can secure your home paper and our great Southern literary journal, both of which everybody in this com munity should sustain.