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.A imgB hm_ agiiga Tr, T Jh :*VAil I ♦av .i.iUC & . !.< jh .it ot;> »< -?rt— I*-.-»» »V J I u?5 1 <» \ llvCd <• *■ *ri5 niirr^trscaw .*<■? <;i . ./£ .4;%'.. .r:3« "MR-IJIJ—~~~ .rm§3 ixafedurtO <onu ’ammo! Examine how you»• humor to ineiined. ai*4 IrMrA IA« i>n,-rw r i* 1 . I-.L xit,« - VOL, 1. CANTON, GKORGTA, THURSDAY MORNING. AUGUST J, 1880. • f *£l)c Cherokee ^itoantc. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY —)BY(— BEN. P. PERRY. fflee fVthninif it. cottier, Cfhiiieirvilli and St-cket ++ntd etitud of the ''Georgia Advocate." OMcieU Or gen* Cherokee County TIMMS: Single copy, one year, •• ** six months, ** j $ tbret months, 1 6 f Post*** See. 1 00 50 to Jt X J ew ‘Advertising Rates extremely low—to suit the times.-AFI Liual adrertlsments inserted and charged for ah prescribed by a recent act of the General Assembly. Local notices 10 cents per line lor the first insertion. , Advertisements will be run until for bidden, unless otherwise marked, and charged for accordingly. ray Ue responsible: All communications intended for pub lication must bear the name of the writer, not neoessary for publication, but as a gWMtto^Sotti ***$• we shall lioiln any w for the opinions of contributors, No communication wiW be admitted into oaf Columns having for its end of defamation of private character, or in any other way of a scurrilous import a public good-. Correspondence solicited on all points of general importance—but let them be briefly to the point. All communications, letters of busi ness, or mouuy reinlttfinoes, to nCeive prompt attention, must be addressed to BUN. F. PERKY, £ . Canton, (Ja. O A It FI FIJI ACCEPTED. AimI Waves the Hlomly Chlrt and the CroM'Rouen. Mkntob, O., Jv.ly 11 —(leu. Garfield has for? sided to Bcrnttorllipir, $f aWiWtl- iCbfslt t*a, vbe lollOwitig fottf-rld |i'C<pt' Knee n£ the nomination tendered Idm by the lepubliesn national convention 1 Mimtoh, Ohio, July 10-Dear Sir: On the evi ning of the 8th of June last, I had the lutpoi to receiva from you in the presence of the committee of which you were chairman, the official announce* ment that the republican national con ventinn at Ohiftagn bad that day |oini listed me fdr* tuclr candidate for pre»i- •dent of the Urtftcd Stdtes. t atcept the Domination with-gratitude, for the con fidence it implies and with a deep sense of the responsibilities it imports. I cor iliully indorse the principles set forth in the platform adopted by the convention. On nearly all the subjects of which it treats, my opinions arc in record among the published proceedings of congress. I venture, however, to make special men tlon of some of the principal topics which are llheiy to become suhj- cts of discus sion, without reviving controversies which have bapn fettled d using ill*: last the aOu.il by it! fife At adviltagu •( soli and clfnUtc wilt uedvr be vedia-d Utitil every voter can freely lad Blbly suppoit any party lie pit sics. Nett in importance to Apedotu and Justice Is popular education, without which neither can bt^j ert,.anentlv main tained. Its iui crest a are entrusted to the Man* and the voluntary notion ot ilia people Whatever help the nation can justly afford should be jpven to aid tne stater in support lag tha common schools, but it' would be unjust lo our people, aud dangereus to oor iuaUinliiNM, loop* ply any portions of the revenues or lb* nation, or 01 the states to the support, ot sectarian school^. T)|# separation of church and state everything relating to taxation should he absolute. On the subject, of national finances my views have been so frequently and fully expressed that little It needed ip the way of an additional statement. The public debt is now to well secured, and she rate of annual interest baa been so reduced by refunding, that a rigid economy In ek peuditurea, nod a faithfbl application of our surplus r«venu«« to'Ibe payment of* the principal of the deb^ will gradually but certainty free the people from its burdens, end close with honor the linen dial chapter of the war. m «HS # vvtm «■ *t Ih. Mw. CM. wish to revive the passion of the late be found on ntt GRO. P. How i ll ft Co's Pureau (10 Spruce THIS PAPER E Newspaper Advertising Puma Street), whore adver- MWMl IV A HI/ ^“Sjx”i^r,uHEW TURK. ©eneval Oircctera. CHURCHES M. E. Cut’BcH, South—Rev. E. K. Akin, Vast or. DiTaching every first Sunday by the pastor. Preaching on the 8d Sunday by Rev 11 E Ledbetter. Prayer Meeting every Wednesday niglit. Sunday School at 0 a . M. Ecu. F. Payne, Superintendent. _■ Baptist Guuiiuh—ltev. J. A. McMur- ry, Pastor. 'Prescldog every secend and fourth Sunday, utid Saturday before 2nd Sunday. Sabbath-school at 3 1* m., MSupertfi^ndeht. 7 nib ••■■■. v,;ii ■%- . • ;it'->•; • i' ■ -c-.t ROERS ■ T. A. —Meets terete firstnnc! third MdtidayHi at 8*P ; . Si-i in Masonic ltall.' * Jahe//CJat.t, W. M. - J. W. licosoN, Sect’y. E.; of n.-r-M cetH evVry 1st and ^Jrd Tuesday at 7 1-2 r. m., in Masonic Ilall. W. A. Teaslcy, Dictator. Jabez Galt, Reportvi'.. ; CO VJCTffioM'FIVERS o. W. PUTN AM, Ordinary. JABEZ GALT, Clerk S. Court. ;; - E. G. GRAMLTNG, Sheriff. JOB. D. DOBBS. Treasurer. A. L. KINNETT, Twx Oollector. J. L- JORDAN, Tax Receiver. Wm. t. kirk, Coroner. W, W. HaWKINS, Surveyor. C. M. M6CLURE, County S. Com. D«. J. H. SPEIR, ] CouDty M. A. KEIIH, 1 Board Rbv.M.PUCKET, J- ^ r<1 A. T. SCOTT, J. B. RICHARDS, J Education. Tlie- mftil. routed Jiaving all been changed on -4he first ol July, we in consequence ttiereof KaVe sceq beslto ..diange our day of publica- tion tb Thursday, in order that* we ta&y give all the latest ne^^ r s possihih. Hereafter' we will issue in Thursday, instead’of WednesdilV as heretofore. war. 7 r- > It ahould be said that while thefrepub- licans fully recognix* and will attepoualy defend all the rights retained by the peo ple *if<l etl the right* reevrwd to the states, they reject the pernicioiia-dfxrtrioe of state supremacy, which so long crip* led the functions of the national govern ment, and at one time brought the union very near to dent-ruction. They-, insist- tlint the United States is a nation with ample power of self preservation; that its oonHtitution and the laws made hi pur euance thereof, are the supreme law’ of the bind ; that the right of the oatiou to determine the method by which its own legislntuie shall be created cannot he sur rendered without abregating one of the fundamental powers of the government; that the national laws, relating to the election of representatives in con<|res8 shall neither be violated ot evaded;, that every elector shall be permitted- freely, and without intimidation to cast bis law ful ballot at such elections and have It honestly counted; and that the poteuuy of his vote shall not be d estroyed by the fraudulent vote of any other person. The beat thoughts and energies of our -people should be directed to those great questions of national well being, in which all have a common interest. Booh efforts- will soon restore perfect pence to those who were lately in arms against each other, lor justice and good-will outlast passion, but it is certain that the Wounds of the war cannot be completely healed and tl»e spiiit of brotherhood cannot fully pervade the whole country until every citizen, rich or poor, white or black, is secure in the free and equal enjoyment of every civil and political right guaran teed by the constitution and InWs, Wherever the enjoyment of this is not secured discontent will prevail, immigra tion will cease and social and industrial forces will continue to be disturbed by the migration of laborers and the conse quent diminution of prosperity. The national government should exercise all its constitutional authority to put an end to these evils, for all the people and all the- states are members of.one body, and no member pan suffer without inj uiy to all. The most serious e-vils which now. af flict the south./ arise from ^tho fact thqt there is pot nuiqli freedom and, toleration of political opinion, that .the minority party can exercise an effective and wholesome restfiUnt iqion-tlie party fh power. Without such ^restraint party rule becomes tyrannical and corrupt. The prosperity which is made possible in the vast leritory viteadiug to tb« Gulf uf .Vrxico to vhi* Pacific ocean* The wit- dom of congress should Iw Invoked tode- vLc ioiih- plan by which the great river shall cense lo be a terror to those she dwell upon its hanks, and by which its shipping may safely'carry the industrial products of twenty five million of p o- !»!♦• The istsmti of Agi(culture, which is the 1m.sis nf sll our national prosperity, and in wiiich sevso twelfths of our popu lation are engaged, as w«U as the interest of merufacturee and commerce, demand that facilities for cheap transportation •hull he increased b, the uaa of all our great water coursea. The material interusts ot this country, the tradition of Us settlement, and the seutimeuta of nttr people have led tha government topfer the widest hospitali ty to emigrants, who sack our shores for new and happy homes, willing to skurs tha burdens as well as the benefits of our society and intending that their posterity shall become an undistiagoishable part of ogr population. The recent movemout ot tha fThinese to our Pacific coast par. takes-but little orthe qualities of such ah emigration, uithev in Its .purposes or Hs resnlis. It Is tpo much like Importa- tlint to be welcomed without rest riot ion too much llko iuvgsiou tq be looked up on withoohsoIicdUida. . We cuuuut con sent to ulllow any form of surfile labor tu be iutro4«ced among us under the guise of immigration. Recognising the gravity of this sohWAtbe preempted inlstmUou suppwtU&Uiy map nt- to Cbinamcomm%aion of dlstis- until extmrk-nos points out a tistoSV way. elected it will hu my ptopost to en. force, u ssriat fjt»e«1iapcs to the coustlteb tlfili and Id (lie laws and to promote, at licut I may, the interest andJuUML/aCihu hole country, relying tor support upon the wisdom ofoougrms, the Infslligsnrti and patriotism uf the people, nod the fa vor of Ood. With jrout rasped I ana vuqp truly r'urs, * i. A. Gaovisu), provtdirfbr«mfroT^lltf^xpin<!Hnr^s and discharge !»• •JcfrJf sofigstl^n to the soldiers of the jhAm XpAtor the widows “ d •otTY* fenss. The] resqf J " specie pay manta- whijc,h M couragcousM anSv©b‘ kv, -'Jf&tYy accmn __ pHshed barf removed from Mis flkld* of J guished gentlemen lor the purpose of controversy vtnutay querthms that lpng and seriously disturbed the credit of the govci/iMiient and the business of the coun try. Out paper curreney is now as na tional as the flag, ana resumption.lias not only made it everywhere- equal to coin* bus has brought in to-u He ourstoreof gold and'silver. The oirctflating uiedium is inor« abuudant than ever before, and we need oniy to maintain the equality of ail* our dollars to insure to labor and capital a meyure of value ffetn Hie use of whioh ne one can suffer logs. The great pros perity upon which the country is now entering should not be endangered by any violent changes or doubtful financial experiments. In reference to onr custom laws, u policy should be pursued whiuli will bring the rcveuuee of the treasury aud will enable Dhedavbor and capital employ ed in our great industries to compete fairl y in our own markets with the labor and capital of foneign pwodueesa. We legislate for the people of the Uotted States, not for the whole world, and it is our glory_ that the American laborer is more intelligent and better paid than his foreign competitor* » Our country cadv not be independent unless its people, with their abundant natural resources, possess the requisite skill at any time to clothe, arm and f-qpip,. themselves for war, aud in time of peace produce all the, necessary Implements of labor. It was the manifest intention of the’founders of the government to provide for the com tnon defense, not by standing armies aloue, but by raising among the people.a greater army of artisans whose intclli gencc and skill should powerAilly con-- tribute to the safety and glory of the na tion. Fortunately for the interest of com merce there is no longer any formidable opposition to appropriations tor improve ments ot our harbors and otir great navi gable rivers, provided the expenditures tor that purpose arb strictly ; limited to works,of national impoilanoe.. - The Missiesippi river/jfeth its great .tributaries is of such-vitaMhc.porta-nce to so many millions of people, that the safe ty ofits navigation requires exceptional consitjeration. . Ju.or.dcf to secure to the nation control of all its waters, President Jefferson negotiated for tlm purchase of securing such modification of tha axial ing treaty as will prevent tb* eviA likely to arise from the present situation It is confidently behoved these diploma! is negriliatnans will l>« successful with out tho loss of commercial intercaurra betweon the two powers which promi ses a great inoreusc of rtotproeal trade and tlic enlargement of our markets. The appointment, of citizens to the va- r|ou« executive and judicial offioes of the government Js, perhups, the aiost diffi cult of all duties which the constitution imposes upon the executive department in plncing the civil service on u better basis. Experience has proved that with- ont frequent changes of adminibtratiou uo system ot reform oac be effective ana permanent without the aid ol icgislatiou lhc appointments on the military and naval service are so regulated by law and custom tie te leave but little ground Of complaint. It may not be wise to make similar regulations by law for the civil service, but without inTud.ng the authority or necessary discretion of the executive, congress should device a method that will detcrpiinc the tenure of office and greatly reduce the ungprtainty which mak e c hat service so uncertain and un satisfactory. Without depriving any uf- fiecr of his rights us a citizen, the govern ment should require him to, discharge all his official duties with intelligence, ef* floieney and faithfulness. To select wisely from our vast population those who are best fitted for the many offices to be filled requires an acquaintance far beyond the range ofauy one inan. The executive should, therefore seek and rc<» cieve information and assistance of tho«e whose knowledge of the communities in v.-hich the duties are to be performed best qualifies them to ntd hr makin g the wisest choice. The doctrines announced by the Chi cago convention arc not temporary de vices of partylp’carry votes, and carry, ari election. They are .deliberate cbn'vic tions, rssultlng from a careful Study of the spirit of our institutions, the events of our history and the best impulses of our people. In tny judgment, these principles should control legislation and administration of the government. In any event, they will guide my conduct A Mlisloutry UmmI v There are few roads that tm car ried n.ofe enlightenment m4 im provement into thv section 1% mm- trates, capital Cocs^rsd, thm the Marietta and NorthEtargt* nfihoad. Bulled into a mocnlclNMia lvlrrHory t unknown to Ivon suits cud Mrdff accessible by wagons, 1% has opened it up to the influence cf cMrtHsnflon end progress. Along (hs Has otthis narrow-gauge road, there is n marked spirit ot quickeh1n| and wnkiwg up. Thert ere churohenwwd sAoef loos es along the route, theffsraSfinSl ins* ; proved in appearance, and the farm ers work with better spirit aud more ewrtriHoh now that a market foS their crops ii nssursd. The town of Can ton is trebled in trade, hnportnnoe and value in a short ^earV time, and tha vnXuc of the frufete dowg the line of road is fairly denbied, These-sra hut the initial benefits of which will, grow every year. We are gratified to leam that Ihp projectors of the road have just com menced tile extension of the rood frsha Oanton, towards Jasper in Tick- «na cownty. Whew thfe gradrag is flntehed and equipped them .wifi hie little trouble in pnshiag the oowneo- tion through to Morphjr, North Gar- ; olina, as the routes already have been graded from Mur) hy through Gil* - mer county lo Jasper. The imper- tanoe, therefore, of speedily closing this short gap cannot be overestimh- ted. The people along the linccoald afford to stibseribe one half the value of their properly in order to secure the building of this roud. They oonltl afford to stand any 'Sort of assess- ineqt within reason to pay for the grading, iu short, they can do any thing rather than let this project fail. What advantage has been giv en Canton is but an eurnest of what will be done for each other town ir the roud is only pushed through. ,j We are earnest in hoping that tlih people of the section interested will rally to this enterprise and give it their full support*, but we have little fears that the enterprise will not Sue* - - ce.d. The patience, energy, rngao, .. ity and directum shown by General i’hillips, and hie associates already, give absolute assurance that the rest will bo done, lo season and out of season, night and duy, they have watched nnd labbred for this enter- , prise, and have given it such wink as never fails to bring sncc> ss. That they will Bucceedwe huveTittle doubt; that they will proceed if they get on ly model ale help from the people, isC ■ certain,—Constitution; %... ■'■■A *.;J Col. W, 1‘. McC’latchy has :an-'b' nounoed hinikclf as a candidate for w tho office of comptroller-genond^df' ' this state. Col, McClatchy resides in Marietta, where he has been quietly practicing law aud he has put bis shoulder to the wheel for ; the deniocrate; party, whenever : his service* were needed. He has labored faithfully and as- c s duduuly for the succesa of the... party aud has nevqr. before asked for an plfice. He i/8 very populs^? in North Georgia and >yjll curry % . ; strong follbwing to the state' copVro vention,—The Weekjy Star. Romembor that Col, B. F. Hayiie ..r has r anm^inced himself for StateV. Senator. He is, in our opinioU|a the man for the place, and, as fr 3 citizen of this county said, “is good a man as can he found,