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J. A. CLEMENT,
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TUUKBDAY MOKNING, MOV. 8, 1877.
Fon Senator.
42 District:
JUDGE SAMUEL IIAWKINS.
OF CHATTOOGA.
The Savings Banka throughout the
country, huve proved a signal fail oris
Their managers make a fortune, and the
depositors lose tlieir earnings. Break,
burst and go “whore tho whang doodle
mourneth," with a pocket full of steal
ages, is tho epitaph that may be written
upon them.
And now it has comu to pass, that it is
found the constitution of the United
States, under which we have lived for a
hundred years can’t determine how the
vote is to bu counted for a president, and
Sonator Edmunds’ resolution for the
Seriate to appoint a committee of seven,
nnd the House to add eleven of its mem
bers to consider the laws for counting and
declaring presidential votes has passed.
The fraud was gicat;
it rone to hoavon
m- By to sevou.
And now its weight
Work* like leaven;
Its ho von to eleven.
Tlio death of Senator Morton, of Indi
ana, on the Ist inst., wan an event not
unexpected liy his friends, and the public
genera l!y. For many years he has wielded
a potent influence in the United States
Senate, and although a violent “bloody
shirt” politician, he was u power in his
party, of which it may be said, ho was a
bell weather. No man was more ultra in
his views, and tuoro assiduously labored
to humiliate the South, and dictate ex
treme terms to the conquered Slates.
But the grave levels all distinctions, ends
all controversies, übutes ull animoeith s,
and in its sombre presence we nre reudy
to throw a mantle of charity ever the
past. AVi/iu'srtCtf in pace.
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The Next Presidency.
We find several of our exchanges al
ready suggesting names for the next Pres
ident and Vice President of the United
States Wo admit, it is difficult to find
something to write aLout, but it occurs
to us it is very premature to be canvass
ing this subject; besides, such a courso
is well calculated to continue the already
engendered strife throughout the country.
The far-sehoming chioauery and strut
egy of snukey politicians, has well nigh
run this governmental machinery into
political destruction. No sooner is one
Presidential campaign closed than the
wires arc put in motion lor another seige,
and thus forevermore is the political cal
dron kept boiling.
For instance; Recently we find ex
Gov. Thomas A. Hendricks, and General
Matt W. Ransom of North Carolina;
then Hayes and Hampton associated, and
spoken of lor the highest offices of the
Government. These men, too, arc spoken
of by Uemoeratio papers. In reference
to the mention ol the name of Mr.
Hayes, the Fayottville, (N. C.) Gazette
has those pungent remarks, and to which
we heartily subscribe:
"When the day comes on which the
Democratic party can be induced to put
the name of Rutherford B. Hayes upon
its ticket, then wo want to see that very
hour seal the destruction of tho Demo
cratic party for all time to come. It will
l>e unworthy to live through another
campaign; it will be utterly false to its
history, its principles, its adherents—
false to the Vmeriean people, whom it
alone, ot all factions and party organisa
tions that have had an cxistatioe since the
foundation of the Government, has been
capable of representing. When the De
mocracy took up Horace Grcely in 1872
they merited the failure which followed
the movement, along with ridicule and
compassion for their shortsightedness.
Should they lie drawn into an advocacy
of Hayes they will deserve the defeat and
ruin which will inevitably overtake them,
along with the scorn, detestation and oon
t nipt ot every man who lays claim to a
fair share of honor and integrity. That
this man —who, wherever he goes, ear
ries the brand of fraud with him; who
holds the office of President of the United
States by the patience and forbearance ol
an outraged people, and not by any
shadow of tight of his own; who conies
from the shedding of tears and pious
oculations at the bedside of Morton, and
the kissing of the bloody shirt in the
Northern districts to indulge in senti
mental gush among this people, to whom
it is an insulting mockery because of its
jiyj ocrisy- that this man should be tol-
erated in a Southern town is strange, and
effort a wonderful proof that the people
hhotn he apd'hisotiee attempted to exter
minate as rebels dud traitors,'can never
1m ior“- , ful °f the demands pi hrirpirii!
ity and courtesy to a stranger, no matter
how black uv ,liM character and how dam
nable his record. But there could he
found a man nr paper on the Democratic
side—aliovo all, on tho Southern Demo
cratic side—to suggest the name of the
fraudulent President as a nominee of the |
party--coupling it, too, with that of thet
princely gentleman, illustrious patriot,
and heroic soldier, Wade Haitipton—is a
marvel which passes our comprehension."
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General uordon.
Why it is sought to displace General
Gordon and put h me one else in the
United States Senate cun on.y lie ac
counted for upon the principle of tlacr
teljwhneu, for it cannot he a spirit of
patriotism. Though ho was, and is, of
Gooigia, and represents her in the Na
tion’s highest counsel, yet he is not only
of Georgia—he now belongs to the whole
oountry. His distinguished services in
the Senate, ami out of it, through the
country, gives him a national reputation,
and a national influoricc in the country,
which it would be suicidal in tire Statu of
Georgia to deprive him of by refusing to
permit him to he his own successor in the
halls of the National Legislature. He is
of the true metal, that has
ted to the severest tests, which
proved its purity and value. He has
been faithful to every trust committed to
his churgc, and all hi- arts uuud forth
prominently and shine brightly.
language of a gentleman
now of Delaware, hut a native o! Gcorgiu,
we ask :
“Wl at is the meaning of ullu-i 'iis,
now and then seen in the papers, iru.i
oating doubt ot General Gordon’a re elec
lion to the Senate? Can there be the
sli- hte i ground tor sti'qicc’ ing that Geor
gia's uppreeiutson of grandeur and great
ness in the human character i- diminish
ing, or that her r gird 1 >r faithful pub
lic .servants is lessening?
Gould Georgia he made to realize how
brightly her chaiaoter shines in reflection
from the light which ter chivalrous son,
Gordon, casts over the length and breadth
of ti.is great re public, she would speedily
cheek every expression < f discontent
which only envy can engender.
It may teem like impertinent inter
ference lor a resilient of a distant State
to thus express himself; hut I can never
forget, and would not if I could, that lay
nativity I, 100, am a Georgian, a’d fate
with his immediate constituents the glow
of | tide whieti the mention of Gordon’s
name ever excites.
But this is a (pjusiien which i not, and
otniiot Iks circumscribed by the Is umJa
ties of a “late, for it is natural in its
seoje. It would surprisj and delight
ytmr | eople to know how much of regard
and admiration are everywhere enter
tained lor that gallant man end enlight
ened statesman, for I do not known pub
lic man who-o opmi >ns have greatei in
fluence with all classes of citizens.
in this State, where tho peerless Bay
ard is almost idolized, its well for the
purity of his character as for his digni
fied bearing, and stainless reputation as
a public min, it is not unfrequently moo
tioned to their mutual credit, that strong
er than the political and party ties which
hind them, are the social relations exist
ing between himself and John UorJoui
Lot Georgians beware lest repudiating
this distinguished Senator they disgrace
themselves.”
To the Voters of Floyd, Bartow and
Chattooga Counties.
Fellow Citizens: —Although solicited
by many of you, during the last few
months, to announce myself u candidate
for .Senator from tho 42nd Senatorial Dis
trict, l have purposely declined making
au announcement until this time. The
Convention held in Homo on tho 3rd
inst. declined to take action, and as it
has been decided to lot Chattooga oounty
select a candidate to fill out the unex
pired term ot Col. Gamble, I take this
occasion to declare myself a candidate,
in deferuuoe to the wishes of gentlemen
from all parts of the District, who have
urged tue to represent them. In doing
so I am not unmindful of the important
duties that will devolve upon tho first.
General Assembly alter the ratification
of the new Constitution, and if elected,
shall approach said task distrustful of
my ability to do justice to the State, hut
will bring to hear whatever talents 1 may
possess, to assist in putting into practical
operation the reforms and benefits to be
derived from wise and prudent legislation.
I do not deem it necessary to make you
any multiplicity of pledges or high
sounding platform platitudes, hut what
ever is for the interest of the District and
our beloved State shall receive my cor
dial support
Your obedient servant,
Samuel Hawkins.
Summerville, Ga., Nov. 7, 1877.
The death of General Nathan Bedford
Forest, on the 31st ult., at the residence
of his brother, in Memphis, Tenn., w.ll
call up afresh tho daring and chivalrous
part he acted during that memoriable
era from 1861 till the last gun was fired
in behalf of Southerd rights, Southern
honor, and Southern independence. His
gallant comrades will he ever ready to
shed a tear to his memory, as they iti
after years teeouut his deeds ol noble
daring.
Read Tuts. Wetiecduioneyawfulbad
; amiwewishoursuhseriborswouldsettieup.
gov; a; h. colquitt.
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BPKAKING ANI> LARGE GATHERING,
in BvM.MKilyit.Lk, sAtimuav,
NOVEMBER 10, 1877.
Ladies are Specially Invited.
Let Everybody Couie to Hear the Governor
We hope our people, male and female,
young and old, will lie present on Satur
day notl© to welcome His Excellency to
our county. I>et the people from all parts
of the county be in attendance, and oome
prepared to spend tho day, as there w;”
be an address delivered hj' Gov. Colquitt
on the great industrial interests of tho
Siate, and the Hon. G. J. Orr, Stito
School Commissioner, will deliver an ad
dress on education Every effort will he
made by the committee of arrangements,
to make everybody comfortable, and ren
der the occasion one ol rare enjoyment
and edification. Come one! come all!!
State of Georgia, |
Executive Department, >
Atlanta, Ga , (Jet. 29, 1877. )
Samuel Hawkins, 11. D. C. Edmondson,
Jas A. Clement, Thompson Hiles, and
others, Committee —rummorvillc,Ga :
Gentlemen; —I am directed by Gov
ernor Colquitt to acknowledge receipt of
your very kind invitation to visit your
county and address your people ct Sum
merville. The Governor will he with you
on Saturday, tho lUtlt day of November,
and address you on the s ihjeet of the
general interest of the farmers, touching
the Industrial matte.s of the country.
Professor Orr will accompany him and
address y m ou the subject of Education.
Tho Governor desires me to express
his high appreciation of your courtesy.
I am very truly Ac.,
J. W. Ave it,
Secretary Executive Department.
The nomination of Col. Joel Branham
and (’apt 8 C. Trout, by the Democ
racy of Floyd county, on Saturday last,
for the Legislature, was a good day s
work, and reflects honor on the meeting
and the men who were nominated.
Col. Branham is a gentleman of rare
ability, and has long held a high positioH
as an attorney, not only in the Circuit but
in the Supreme Court. We feel sure he
will he elected, and we predict there will
ho no mcmbei of tlx next legislature
who will oae.itpy in that body a more
enviable position.
Ham Trout needs no commendation at
our hands. He is one of tho most popu
lar men in his county —is worthy of the
high trust assigned him.
Wu have heard it sai 1 (bat Branham
and Tiout were two of the best bey
babies horn on the day of their respec
tive births, and wc believe it.
The Convention declined to nominate a
Senutor for this District, leaving and cru
ccding Chattooga's right to that office.
For Member of the Legislature.
Dirttown, Ga., Oct. 29, 1877.
Mr Rliior: —As the time draws near
for the election of members of the legis
lature it is tho duty of all men interested
in the welfare of the Commonwealth of
Georgia to decide upon son:e candidate
worthy to represent our county, and see
to it that he is elected. 1 know of no
man more worthy to assume this great
responsibility than Capt. W. T. Irvine.
His fidelity to his country hasbeeipaested
in the years of '6O and '64, and no soldier
proved truer than he, and no officer more
prudent. Dirttown and Haywood dis
tricts will go solid 'or him. His schol
arly wisdom, and his prudence would be
of great service to the State, and the
enemies of order would tremble and flee
from the sarcasm so necessary on such
occasions. Dirttown District.
A Sacred Uemento.
Gratitude is a rare virtue in the human
family, yet 1t is one of greatest promi
nence in the estimation of the Diviue
Being, and is so regarded by men and
women of true culture and refinement.
Should a favor bo shewn, or labor he
bestowed for the benefit of one, or for a
people, an expression of gratitudo in
some way is as little as the recipient of
the hciiiTlt could do.
Thus hi perfect accord witl( this prin
ciple, and the high-toned ohivary, Xjl
turo and refinements ef Soutii Carolina,
theXMmrluston News and Corwier eon
the following most touchnig and
tender tribute of remembrance ot the
services of Georgia's great statesman,
General John B. Gordon, for the mas
terly efforts rendered that gloricus old
State iu her redeiuptionTrow carpet-bag
rule and tyranny.
In commenting upon the Silver Font
intended for Carolina Gordon, ibat paper
says:
\lt will be remembered by the people
of South Carolina that the ladies ol Col
umbia, in patriotic recognition of the
i oble services rendered by Senator J. B.
Gordon, o> Georgia, at a time when rhe
liberty of South Carolina was trembling
in the balanc, determined to present h s
intant daughter, “Carolina,” with some
token worthy of their nigh sen>e of grati
tudo aud affection. With this laudable
end in view an- association was iormod
and a committee appointed to select a
testimonial, End to dtvise a plan fot its
execution, Alter consultation the com
tuiitce decided upon procuring a tnassivo
silver vessel, which it was their intention
to present as a baptismal font. The style
was fixed upon and the execution of the
work was placed in tlie hands of Mr, Jas.
Allen, a prominent jeweler of this city,
On Saturday last the woik was com
pleted, and the font was exhibited to a
lew friends at the store of Mr. Alien in
King street. Lost, evening it was ship
ped to Columbia, by express. It is one
of the handsomest piece;; of silv cr ever
exhibited in Charle/ren, i>p:J is certainly
a tit testimony, p, the disinterested patri
ot! m of the gallant Georgian. It is
wrought of sohd sterling silver and stands
lroiu base to rim twelve mohes in height,
ai|, i measures in diameter, across the top,
ten inches. The interior i> heavily lined
with gold, which is highly and beautifully
ornamented with engraved patterns show
ing the blight silver beneath. The shape
of the font is novel nnd exquisitely beau
tiful. From a solid square - base rises a
column upon which tlx howl proper rests
rocel'ully. The exterior is satin finished,
ornamented, on the shank, with do icate
ly cagiaved tracery. On one side of the
howl is deeply ami beautifully engraved
the Coat of Arms of South Carolina,
and on the opposite side the Coat ol
Arms ot Georgia. Around the rim are
inscribed the words of Hampton's dis
patch to Gordon upon the removal of the
United States troops from the State
llou-e at Columbia, viz: “The troops
have f>cen removed. Perfect peace pre
vails. Thank you. Wade Hampton.
April 11, 1577,” the signature coining
beneath the Coat of Arms of South Caro
lina. On the op|Mi-ite side, beneath the
Coat of Arms of Georgia, are inscribed
the words: “The women of Columbia
to Carolina Gordon.”
fhe untimely death of Gen. Gordon’s
infant daughter defeats in a measure the
purpose of the Columbia ladies, hut the
testimonial will nevertheless be presented
to General Gordon, and will be doubly
dear to him, linking, as it does, the sacred
memories of domestic affliction with the
noble pride of successful patriotic z -al in
behalf of a down trodden State.”
Agronomics.
Mr Editor: —l have just rend a state-
I mein about the wheat midge, or Hessian
I fly. in the Home, and Farm dated Octo
ber 15, wi.ich, I think, is not true, as to
this locality. This statement says that
the fly lays the egg on the blade of wheat,
in the Fall, and that it finds its way down
the blade to tho joint o f ' the stalk. I
think, from observation, that the egg is
deposited in the Spring of the year in
this country at least, from the f dlowmg
fact: Our last crop was badly injured by
the fly, and that sowed very early turne 1
out best. Mr. Joseph Abrams sowed a
piece of wheat last Spring (1 think in
February), and that piece had the fly as
much as his Fall sowing. 1 have exam
ined wheat very ciosciy, and never could
find the egg of the fly in the Fall, hut
have often found it in the Spring, when
it was a very small, white speck, and al
ways at the joint of the stalk, and if ex
amined onder a magnifiier, I believe the
puncture will lie seen on the stalk.
The statement about burning tho straw,
I think, is very good, and would, perhaps,
destroy a very largo quantlt.w It was
first found in our country on, or near, the
Delaware river, where the Ucssia©troops
landed in the war ol the Revolution
Their hunks were made of wheat straw
which was thrown out there when they
landed. Hence the nnme Hessian fly.
I will try in my next to give what I think
would go far to retuJy tho evil.
Nov. 5, 1877. Agricola.
In another column will be found the
card of Judge Hawkins, announcing him
self a candidate for this Senatorial dis
trict. brum ad parts of the District
there has been a general expression in
favor of his candidacy, and we feel as
sured that he will receive an aloiowt
unanimous vote (from the three counties
composing the District). The next legis
lature will lx one of great importance in
perfecting the new Constitution, and men
familiar with its multifarious provisions
w ill he needed. His election to the Sen
ate will he placing the right wan in the
right place at the right time.
“Dirttown District’’ has put in an ap
pearanee for a Member of the Legisla
ture- It would he superfluous for us to
say anything to the citizens of this eoun
ty in recommendation of Capt. Irvine.
He is already well known as a gentleman
of ability, refinement and qualifications
adapted for a legislator. Now what say
the people?
A farmer tjid us the other day that he
would not be witluut Dr. Bull’s Cough
Syrup if it cost live dollars a bottle. It
must be a wonderful remedy.
Fencing Court House Lot
The Board of Hoads aud He venue© will let out
to the lowest bi.’der on the flrat Tuesday In
December nett, the fencing of the court house
lot. Tho posts to be eight urch square of post
oak with top end down, eight feet apart. con
: eneing at the jail lot corner, ana running
aroui and to the sidewalk iu front of court house,,
and then to near Hiles* store, and back to
iail lot again. The railing to be of heart pine Ixß,
let into posts with 12 inch heart pine pi auk at bot
tom with bargt board two inches widet ou top of
plank with palings three feet long, one inch thick
put on with good nails, with steps -in front of
court house, ten feet wid*t Lumber to bo two
inches thick. 12 inches wide, with 8 inch rise to
the step. All the lumber to be dressed. Bids to
be made by the panel. Three pair of stringers to
the Btepi. # Sealed bids will be received by th©
Ordinary until the first Tuesday in December.
The Board reserving the right to reject &U bid*.
A. P. ALLGOOD, Chairman.
K. Be FOSTKR. Clerk of th© Board.
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DEALNRHN.
BOOTS, SHOES, LEATHER, SHOE-FINDINGS, etc.,
J3road Street, - - Home, Georgia.
HAVING PUBCIIAIMD THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE AS
SORTMENT AND SELECTION OF
Hoot 4; Shoes, hemlock, oak, nli.
L'FFKK AM) HARNESS LEATHER, CA LE AND Kit* SKINS, TOfFIXO),
And the fullest line of Shoe-Findings ever offered in this market. With twenty
years experience in the business, 1 am satisfied I can offer very rare and special
inducements in my liue of guods. Warranting everything and obligating myself to
have repaired, free of charge, all rips, etc.
When 1 say 1 can make it to y our advantage to call and examine my stock I
mean what 1 say. Call first dour above Koun-aville & Brother. My Home-Made
Brogans can’t te heat in material or wear; priee $1.50. 1 will pay market price lor
Dry Hides. Give me a cull.
Bum**, Georgia, Oct. 181 II J. AX. Lovelace.
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WIKOUesAUK AND HUAIL DLALKK LN rOBKIGN AM BOIK9TIO
DRY GOODH
OF WHICH l KEEP A LARGE AND WELL ASSORTED
VARIETY HAND.
My lot of Prints cannot be excelled. Dress Goods in Novelties. Ladies and Misses
Hose; Caasiiaeres and Flannels at very low prices.
Bla'k Alpacas, Black Cacsitueies, Shawls and Cloaks, Sheeting 10-4 vary low.
Jeans, Biaukcts, Clothing, Tickings, Bleached Muslins,
Boots and Shoes, a large variety of Ladies’ Ties and Notions.
Linens, Towels, Napkins, Cuffs, Collars, Kihhons, ote.
led cd, everything desired by or for Mob, Women and Childro
l will sell at the very lowest market prices, and cheaper thau any one in the oitj. B
<■ nth. THOMAS FAHY.
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TSTo. IB Shorter Block,
ROME, GEORGIA
I HAVE JUST OPENED A LARGE AND ELEGANT STOCK OF
Foreign ami Domantie Dry Gooda, Notions ami farcy Gcod*. My
stock in all the departments is wtll assorted and has been
selected with great care and bought at BOTTOM
I'KIUKvS. I feel justified in saying, that
1 can offer such inducements that
will insure satisfaction, both
iu quality, style and price.
Quick Sales and Shcrt Profits is My MOTTO
I can only name a few
specialties: Black and
Colored Cashmeres from Pifiy
five cents up. Black and Colored
Silks— new shades. Black and Colored
Mohair and Brillianteen Irom Twenty-five
cents to One Dollar. French, Englih and
American dress goods in fhe newest styles and colors.
Buttons. Fringes, Lace and Trimmings. Silk to match
Dress Goods. Indies. buying Dress Goods from me will be
saved the labor and annrqrtHK-e of hunting the trimming. Sixty
Dozen Ladies Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs from Ten cents up. Forty
Dozen Geut s Linen Handkerchiefs from Ftlteen cents up. A full supply ef
goods
Consisting of Silk and Lace Ties, Silk Handkerchiefs; Ruffs from Twenty cent* peg
dozen to Seventy-five cents per yard. Headquarters for the Celebrated
CORK CORSET, with a large stock of other makes irom Forty
cents up. Thankful for the libeial patronage heretofore received,
and trusting by integrity and a polite and careful attention to
your wants to win and hold > our good will and patronage,
I am, Yours Respectfully,
H. HARPOLD.
Rome, Georgia, October 11, 1877.-lot