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The Weekly Democrat. ■ U K. KUSSFLL, Editor *nd Prop’r THURSDAY. JANUARY 19,1882. HON- BENJAMIN fi HILL Hu Views on the Situation in Georgia. This distinguiscd Georgian, now in Washington City, in an interview with one of the editors of the Atlanta Con., etitntion, (ally and freely expressed himself upon the political situation in Georgia. We extract as follows from the interview, published in the Consti tution on Saturday last: Now, without the slightest excuse, with no principle at stake, and no right in danger, it is deliberately proposed to reopen the race struggle in Georgia, and inaugurate there such a campaign of shameless bribery and corruption as has never been known.” ‘•Who is managing this movement ?” “The worst elements in the repub lican party of the north. The Grant- Conkling-Arthur wing of the party— the stalwarts, who have no tolerance for tho south except so far as they can use it. I know what I am talking about. The administration has deter mined deliberately to capture the south ern states by a combination between the negroes, the malcontent democrats and the democrats that they can buy. They hope to keep the negroes solid by the moral force of the administration and to use the patronage to buy such democrats as they cannot induce by ar gument or delude with the hope of office. This is the scheme open and avowed. It was the scheme that was worked out in Virginia and by which tho honor of Virginia was stained and her good people overrun by the wicked and ignorant.” ‘‘You see,” Mr. Hill continued, “the scheme is a plausible one. It will only take 25,000 or 30,000 disaffected democrats to combine with the negroes and carry any state in the south. Mana gers here have given orders to their henchmen to solidify tho negroes in every state by threats, appeals or prom ises, and then to seize upon any local pretext that may be offered and try to win enough democrats to carry the state. They are not to regard consist ency at all, but to take whatover side of any local issue that offers the most votes. In Virginia it was readjusted under Mahone, iu Texas it is fiat money under Jonos, in North Carolina it may be temperance and in Georgia it may bo tho convict question or the tariff. I know that they have been very hard put for au issue in Georgia, and I know that many are in favor of making a re opening of the fraudulent bond ques tion there the issue. After the issue is onco found and the candidates are up, tho whole federal patronage will then bo put in the hands of the inde pendents for the purpose of buying democrats. Such a position of the ap pointing power as will result from this haa never been seen. It differs from tbo old spoils system of Jackson, be- oau$e under that theory offices were used to reward tho partisans of the victorious party. Here they are to be used to bribe weak or vicious members of the opposition. This will result in such debauchery and jobbery as will shock the civilized world.” “I was pained and grieved,” Mr. Hill said, “at reading the interview with Dr. Felton in the Chicago Tribune. It only proves what I have always fear ed—that independent democracy in the South, no matter how devious its ways nor how long its path, must inevitably lead to republicanism. In how many cases have wo seen this illustrated ? I confess I thought Dr. Felton was strong enough and patriotic enough to prove an exception to this rule. I am satisfied that he was honest when he started out He has told me repeatedly that nothing could ever drive him from the democratic party. And yet from his interview, (which I regret to see bears marks of being genuine) there is no ground to doubt that he Las gone over to the republicans. I am satisfied, also, that no independent can get the republican support in the South without giving himself over absolutely, definite ly and finally to that party. The re* publican leaders in the South have or ders, as I know, to put the ultimatum to every independent candidate, and to give uo independent, about whose stat us there is tho least doubt, the repub lican support. The managers here say they have been fooled too often by vague promises, and they will rake nothing now but the most positive and precise pledges. What oourse will you take in the . matter ?” “I shall give every energy of my body and sotft, every hour of My time, and every iafiuenoe I possess to break ing down this infamons ro-alitlon and bolding Georgia true to her faith aod honor. I foresaw just this thing when I made my first speech against Mahone I did not of coarse, anticipate that the movement would be v thoroughly or ganized and so furthe ed by a corrupt administration in Washington, bat I did kuow that if Mahone succeeded there would be an attempt to Africanize every Southern State in the interests of the republican party or rather of the worst faction of that party, a faction that repndiated by the intelligence of the north must look to the ignorance of the colored people and the ambitious cupidity or disaffection of a few southern whites to maintain them in power.” “I never was so much in earnest or in Bnch fine phisical and mental condi tion for doing the work that is in me, said Senator Hill, and certainly his magnificent form, his ruddy face, his firm flesh and springing step, indorsed his assertion. “It cannot win, my friend,” he said, “with such a people as we have in Georgia. This movement will be made more infamous than the first attempt at reconstruction. Unlike that, it is without reason, excuse or justification. It will offer temptations to all Democrats who arc willing to bo bought, or whose ambition can be spurred. They are offering high for young men and confederate generals. The federal offices in the south are not for republicans. They are for democrats who will agree to become republicans. In reconstruction days they tried to make leaders of imported office holders. They found this would not do, and now they will try to delude or bribe Geor gians into the leadership of tbeir cru sade. I hope that no young man who has respect for himself, or for his an cestors, or his children, will be deceiv ed by these people. It will not give him what it promises, but will consign him to shame and ignominy. In 1884 this mongrel party made up as I have said before, of tho worst elements of both sections, both of which have been repudiated by their own people, and which now hold power by the accident of assassination, will be swept from the faco of the earth, and those who for sake their people in tho South to join this unholy crusade against peace and quiet, to reopen for selfish purposes race issues and retard tho prosperity of both races—to stain tho names of their states and the honor of their section at the bidding of unworthy masters in Washington, will never be forgiven. The idea of these people prating about a work of reform ! How can Mahone, with his mongrel following of ignorant negroes and weak or wicked whites, hope to “reform” the intelligence and virtue of old Virginia ? Or how can the worst elements of the republican party in Georgia, that brought the Stato to the edgo of ruin, hope to “re form” our people by tempting into al liance with themselves a few democrats whoso only objection to their party is that it has not given them office, and who fall in with their allies for the hope of salary or the promise of sup port ? God forbid that snch “reforma- tson” should ever come to my people or th6 State I represent!” Mr. Hill is very much aroused on this subject. He says that he is posted thoroughly as to the schemes of the stalwarts in Washington and the inde pendents in Georgia, and that he will go before his people a (.the earliest pos sible day and fully exposes it He says that if necessary he will canvass the State from one end to the ether and addresses the people in every militia district. EDITORIAL NOTES. —Shall Geoogia be Mahone-Felton- Rcpublicanized ? Never! By the eter nal—never ! —Parson Felton has galloped into Ben Hill’s camp with his war paint on, and tomahawk out. —Of course the Darien Gazette will support Mr. Black for Congress should he be re-nominated by the Democrats ? —Capt. W. H. Sparkes, one of the oldest and most distinguished of Geor gians is dead. —The Atlanta Constitution of Sun day was one of the most interesting newspapers we ever read. The Consti tution is a big institution, and appears to be in earnest iu its advocacy of Democracy vs all the “issues opposed to it. Joe Johnston's Charge Against Mr Davis- Col. Wm. Preston Johnston concludes a ringing letter to Gen. Joseph R. Davis, in reference to Gen. Joseph h Johnston’s charge against the integrity of Hon. Jefferson Davis: “But there is no reality, no ground for argument with any man who im poses the personal integrity of Jeffer son Davis. The charge recoils upon the author. For twenty years l’resi dent Davis has breasted a storm of oh loqny and calumny from every quarter, Yet, to-day he stands unscratched the representative man of the most glorious epoch of Southern history, so that in all our part of the Union it is hard to find a man who has done his duty by his country who would not prefer word of approval from his lips to crown of gold from the hand of the host of his detractors. Of course, no word from me can add anything to the lustre of President Davis’ reputation in the eyes of those whose good opinion we chiefly value, But, as I am putting myself on record I must permit myself to say that having stood so near him for four years that no veil to his character was possible even if he had wished it; he has left upon my mind an ineffaceable image of knightly purity, of public rectitude, of undeviating patriotism, and of moral grandeur which I shall forever cherish as a consolation in adversity and defeat and as a standard and ideal foT myself and my countrymen." •Alluding to the “whop over” of Dr. Felton to the Republicans, the Athens watchman thus speaks to the point; “Now we confess that never did a more fortunate thing happen for the Organized Democracy thaw the to tal divorce of Dr. Folton and his office hungry horde from our ranks. It shows the honest voters whither they were drifting, and will cause the great masses of them to run to their allegiance You can get them to occasionally awallo# a bitter pill if it is even coated with the name of Democracy; but when that disguise is torn off, and an alliance made with a party that has ever been enemies to the South and her interests, they will not follow his lead further.” —Ex-President Hayes is one of the speakers engaged for the grand army encampment at Cincinnati, in January next He will respond to the toast; “The rebels; we measure their value and sincerity as friends by their des pa rate valor aa enemies.” IRON BITTERS BROWN’S IRON BITTERS are a certain cure for all diseases requiring a complete tonic; espe cially Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Inter mittent Fevers, Wont of Appetite, Boss of Strength, Back of Energy, etc. Enriches the blood, strength ens the muscles, and gives new life to the nerves. Acts like a charm 'on the digestive organs, removing all dyspeptic symptoms, snch as tasting the food. Belching, Heat in the Stomach, Heartburn, etc. The only Iron Preparation that will not blacken the teeth or give headache. Sold by all Drug gists at $1.00 a bottle. BROWN GHEBHCAB CO. Baltimore, Md. 8m that all Iron Bitters are made by Baown CtfVttxcAi Co. aod have crossed red lines and trade mark on tTVpper, i BEWAR^OF IMITATIONS-) . I REMOVAL, This is to notify my friends, patrons and the publi- generally, that I have removed my Harness Store next to F. L. babbit's on Sonth Bread street, where I hope to receive in future, the congratulations and patron age of my friends. Thanking the public for past favors, and hoping a continuance of the same, 1 am Tours Respectfully, J4COB BORN. Jan. 5. 1882. X FO&B338, 2>ealer in, Furniture, Looking Glasses, Wall Paper, Window Shades, Picture Frames, Child’s Carriages, Baskets, etc., THOMASVILLE. - - GEORGIA. I keep a first-class stock of Furniture Carpets, Oil-cloths, Rugs Mats, Mattresses, Feathers, Brackets. &c &c. These goods I will sell to anybody living within seventy-five miles of Thomasville for less money than they can supply themselves forom any other market. J. FORBES Dec. 19, 1881.—ly. GEORGIA—City or Baisbripce. Will be sold before the court house door in the town of Bainbridge on the first _ Tuesday in February 1882, between the ^ gQjd before the court house door in the Administrator’s Sale. GEORGIA, Thomas County : Under and by virtue of on order from tho court Ordinary of Thomas county will usual hours of sale, the following proper ty to wit: One house and lot in said city.bounded north by property of M. O’Neal, east by property of J- P. Dickenson, south by Roy — „ j ,, R. Wardell, clerk of Council, vs Mary Itoy E. H. Smart, Jan 4, 1882.— Marshal. NOTICE. All persons indebted to the estate of Mrs- C. II. Donalson, late of Decatur county. Ga., will make payment to the undersigned ; and all persons having claims against said estate will present them to the undersigned duly authenticated as the law directs. J. T. WlMBKRLY, Dec. 22, 1881. ' Adm’r. To Book Buyers. This is to inform the public that T am ready to receive subscriptions for Mark Twain’s works and Life of Garfield If I do not see you in person send your letter to me. AU,orders promptly attended to. MRS. S. J. SIMS, Bainbridge, Ga. t NOTICE- GEORGIA, Decatilf County: Notice is hertfby given to all persons havingdemands against William O Fleming, late of said county, deceased, to present them tome, properly made out, within the time prescribed by law, so as to show their character and amount. And all persons indebted to said deceased are hereby re quired to make immediate payment to me R. R. Tf.rrkll, Adm’r of W. 0. Fleming. Jan. 2, 1883. town of Thomasville on the first Tuesday in February next at public outcry between the legal hours of sale, the following prop erty belonging to the estate of W L Sel lers, deceased, to-wit: 105 acres of land off the South half of iot of land number 181 in the 18th district of Thomas county and 200 acres of lot of land Dumber 200 in the I9th distiict of Decatur county, it be ing all the land owned by said estate in said lot- Terms cash. Sarah Sellers, Dec. 33, 1881. Administratrix, DISSOLUTION. The firm of Smith & Traub, heretofore existing at- Bainbridge, Ga., and Quincy Fla., is dissolved by mutual consent. A. E Smith succeeding to all the business of the old firm at Bainbridge to whom alone col lections there should be made, and II. Traub succeeding to all the business of the old firm at Quincy, to whom alone collections therfe should be made. All parties indebted at either place are requested to make immedi ate payment, A E. Smith, II. Traub, December 28th, 1881, Miller County Sheriffs Sale. GEORGIA, Miller County : Will be sold before the court house door in the town of Colquitt, Miller county Geor gia, on the first Tuesday in February, 1882 bet ween the legal hours of sale the follow ing property to-wit : W'est half of lot of land no 76 in the 26th district of Miller county. Levied on as the property ot S M Brown, to satisfy two cost fi f.is in favor of the officers of the court vs. S M Brown. This January 2, 1882. W. T. Sheffield, Sheriff. CITATION. UEORGIA, Decatur County: Whereas, R R Terrel', administrator of the estate of Wm 0 Fleming, deceased, has made application to me for leave to sell all the lands belonging to sajd estate, for pay- 016111 of the indebtedness of said estate, and for distribution amongst the heirs; this is therefore, to cite nfl persons concerned t show cause, if any they can, on the firs Monday in February,-1882, why such leave should not be granted as prayed for. Giv. cn under my -hand and official signature, this 2d day of January-1882. M. O'Neal, Ord’y, CITATION. GEORGIA, Decatur County : Martha A Lambert having applied to be appointed guardian of. the person and prop erty of Missie and Abiah H Brockett, minor children of Hiram Brockett, under fourteen years of age, resident of said county, this is to cite all persons concerned to be and appear at the Court of Ordinarv, to be held next after the expiration of thirty days from the first publication of this notice, and show cause, if any they can, why said Martha A Lambert should not be entrusted with the guardianship of the person and property of said children. Witness my official signature. Mastos 0’Nf.al, Jan. 4, 1882. - Ordinary. Cation. GEORGIA.—Decatur County. To all whom it may concern : G. W. Ragan as Guardian of J. R. Garland hav ing applied to the Ccurt of Ordinary ofsaid county for a discharge from his guardian ship of J- R. Garland’s person and property. This is therefore to cite al] persons concerned to show cause by filing objections in my office on or before the first Monday in Feb ruary, 1882, why the said G. W. Ragan should not be dismissed from said guardian ship and receive the usual letters of dis mission. Given unaer my hand and official signature. This, Dec. 20, 1881.—20d. M. O’Neal, Ord’y D. C. Administratoris Sale. GEORGIA, Decatur County By virtue of an order of the Court of Or dinary of Decatur County, Georgia, will be sold before the court house door on the first Tuesday in February next within the le gal hours of sale, the following property to-wit; The plantation of Mrs. C- B. Don alson, late of said couuty, deceased, con„ si8ting of the southhalf oi lots of land nos. 271,259, 247 and one fourth of fractional lot no. 240 in the 15th district of said county. Also lot of land no. 305 in the 15th district, also one house and lot in the city of Bain, bridge, also two v««ant lots in the city of Bainbridge, Ga. Also one share of Eagle and Phenix Factory Stock. Sold as the property of the estate of Caroline B. Don alson, deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors. Terms cash J. T. Wimberly, Administrator. CITATION. GEORGIA, Decatur County: Notice is hereby given to all persons concerned that on the—day of 188- Joshua P Hodges late of said county de parted this life intestate leaving in said state, real and persoual estate worth the sum of dollars that one W P Hodges and his wife was duly appointed adminis, trators of said estate and the said W P Hodges has since died intestate, and his said wife has since married, leaving a part ofsaid estate of Joshua P Hodges unad— ministered. It is hereby ordered that ci tation issue in terms of the law requiring all persons interested to show cause if any they can why administration de bant* non should BOt be vested in the clerk of the buperior Court of said county, or some other fit person. Given under my hand and official signature this Dec. 26th 1881. Maston O’Neal, Ordinarv. TO CONSUMPTIVES. Consumption, that scourge of humanity, is the great dread of the human family, in all civilized countries. I feel confident that I am in possession of the only sure, infallable Remedy- now known to the profession—for the posi tive and speedy cure of that dread disease, and its unwelcome concomitants, viz*. Ca tarrh, Asthma, Bronchitis, Nervous Debility &c., &c. I may he called an old fogy, believe in medicine. Twenty-eight years experience as a busy practitioneer, in the best Consumptive Hospitals of the Old and New world, has taught me the value of proper medication, both local and constitu tional, in the cure of this great enemy of our race. I have found it. But I am di gressing. I started out to say to those suffering with Consumption or any of the above maladies, that by addressing me, they shall bo put in possession of this great boon, without charge, ar.d shall have the benefit of my experience in thousands of cases successfully treated. Full particulars, di rections for preparation and use, and all necessary advice and instructions for suc cessful treatment at your own home, will be received by you by return mail, fiwe of charge by addressing with stamp or stamped self addressed envelope. DR. M. E. BELL, 161 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, Md. 1882 E. A. PMJUM, THE LIVE CROCER Will run a lightning schedule the present year, and will keep on hand for (he benefit of the public tho dcst and most select as sortment of GROCERIES, Ever seen in Bainbridge. Also, FRUITS, • CANDIES, CONFECTIONS. Country produce bought at highest prices. All I ask is a trial, after which I know you will-be pleased. E A Pohlnmn, REMOVAL! M. Kwileeki has removed from the BLUE STORE on Water Street, to the old Warfield Stand on South Broad, next to J. Loeb’s, where he invites all of his old friends and patrons to call aDd see him. Remember the place—the old Warfield Store. NOTICE. It ia ordered by the Court that J. W. LOVING be, and he is heredy appointed Clerk of the County Court of Miller county. G. BOYKIN, J. C. C. M. C. A true extract from the minutes. Colquitt, Ga., Dec. 1st. 1881. C. H. THOMAS Yet Alive! I desire to say to my old patrons and, public generally that I am still in thel» of the living, but running my imsinesj. tirely on the cash basis. In times have stuck to Ine Poor Man, aud nowfJ that the poor man, everybody else, <*,, other man stick to me. “Fair dealing my motto while I act on the principal “live and let live.” All goods sold at Bottom Prices for the money. Everyth on hand the pbople want. C. H. THOMAS. Attapulgus, Ga., Jan. 12, 1882. Julius Salomon. —WITH- CLOTHING The largest Stock of Clothing ever seen Soutn of New York can be fonnd at the ex tensive and popular establishmen of B. H. LEVY, 181), lfil, and 183 Congress St., Corner of Jefferson, Savannah, Ga. Comprised of Men’s suits in all styles, from the cheapest to the finest. Boys and chil dren suits at low prices. Overcoats a spec ialty. Call and see him when visiting Sa vannah. Any Goods ordered will be sent C. O.^D. with privilege to examine and re turn if not satisfactory, purchasers paying expenses both ways. Mr. E. Am ram foimerly of Bainbridge can be found at B. H. Levy’s where he will be oleased to serve his old friends and patrons. Remember the place—189 and 191 Congress street. Savannah, Ga, QTARTLINC OdISCOVERY! LOST MANHOOD RESTORED. A victim of youthful imprudence Premature Decay, Nervous Debility, Lost Man hood, etc., having tried in vain every known remedy,has discovered a simple self core,which be will send FREE to his fellow-sufferers, ad* dress J. H. REEVES, <3 Chatham SL, N. X. I. L. FALK MO CLOTHIBBS SAYANNAH, - - - GEORGIA. And 425 and 427 Broom St. N. Y. APROCLAMA-TION By His Excellency! Know all men by these presents, that the undersigned does keep a First-Class Bar and Hillard Saloon! And has on hand a large and choice stock of Fine Liquors, Cigars, etc., the best in the market. Headquarters for the BEST RIGELE CIGARS. Call at tho .<§£.' 0 JkK CITY Saloon, often and early, and the people’ friend, Mr. LEEROY PATTERSON, Will preside at the Bar. A. K XE03ST Fro. Perry, Houston County, Ga., Jan. 28, ’80. In 1873 there were two negroes confined n jail badly afflicted with Syphilis. In my official capacity I employed C. T. Swift to cure them, under a contract “no cure no pay.” He administered his “Syphiltitic Specific,’, and in a few weeks I felt bound to pay him out of the county treasury, as he had effected a complete and radical cure. A. S. Giles, Ord. Houston co. Ga. Chattonooga, Tenn., Feb, 14, 1877. The S, S. S. is giving good satisfaction. One gentleman who had been confined to his bed six weeks with Syphilitic Rheuma tism, has been cured entirely, and Bpeaks •in the highest praise of it. Chiles & Berry. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, Pro prietors, Atlanta, Ga. Sold by Pope & Me- i Lendon. Call for a copy of “Young Men’s * Friend,” A WttcbM. Stem Win W* a |CaMt5. Imitations A # beat for uae ora ^FfccaUloffuelree. Tk® bWatcbaa. 8temWIadcm$&M. White Me tal Hunt to* ‘\Imitation gold K. bolldfoldjli. Cbeapaat WM WM! WM! XMTMORS OF WAR Latest from Africa ! Bombardment of Timbucto ! 30000 MEIN SLAM Blood flows like water! Startling rumors ! Notorious facts and a SAD, SAD TAXE OF WOE Since the arrival of the above important intelligence by the Oxtrikin Express lr A, has reduced himself to his fighting weight, Boldly Enters The Field as the cheapest merchant in Southwest Georgia. Determined to live and Jet live, 1 was the first to reduce the Exborbitant cash prices paid by tbe people. Relying ujj on a continuance of the generous patronage received heretofore from a discrimiB ing public, he DEFIES COMPETITION! and imitators; and while all competitors are left wrapt in wonder and astonislnaea I contemplating the tremendous bargains being offered to the public, the crowds gat he I daily from near and from far. The cry is still they come and still they bay ‘ Splendid Bargai which astonish the natives. Just received a magnificent assortment of goods, to a few which we call your attention: 5000yrds standard prints at Sets, 500 yrds all wool Cadj mere reduced from CO to 35cts, 300 yds all wool Cashmere reduced from 50 to 80*ts yrds all wool imported woolen goods reduced from SI 50 to SI, Boys Shoes, Girl Shoes, Men Shoes Women Shoes, Shoes for All I Cheaper than Ever Before. FIVE HUNDRED PAIR Ladies Cloth Shoes worth $1.50 for $1.25 a pair Ladies cloth shoes worth $1.25 for fl, 500 pair ladies Bais shoes worth $1.25 for §1, 400 pair full stock brogans worth $1.2S| for $1, 300 pair full stock brogans worth $1.40 for $1.10. A full line of Kentucky Ji on hand and low down for cash—from 8} to COcts a yard and Reduced To Bottom Figures! Special Attentention Called to a fnll line and Low prices on Family Groceries, first rate coffee at $1, lOlbs good coffee $1, lOlbs granulated sugar $1. Clothing, overeoats, umbrellas at verj close prices. my Patrons A.MJ TBE PUBLIC I are informed that I am NOT selling out at cost, but my expenses are light and J * . *^11*° 8C -* °°°^ 8 M c ^ ea P as the cheapest, and I guarantee to db so, I resp«ctftdv I ask all to give me an early call and examine my stock and get good, new and W* | goods at lowest cash prices. A FINE STOCK OF CHRISTMAS GOODS ON HAND. W. DAVIS, Vniigham, j