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The Weekly Democrat.
BE* K. RI.SSEM., Editor and Prop'r
THURSDAY. MAY 25,1882.
THIS WBEK’8 DEMOCRAT.
We have bo many communications
in this issue, and all bearing -upon
live and important subjects, that we
have been forced to forego our usual
amount of editorial reading. We are
glad to see our people making The
Demcrat, as it ought to be, a medium
of popular opinion.
The letters in to-day's paper will
have a tendency to promote the general
good, and we cheerfully make room for
them in preference to anything the
editor might have to say.
[COMMUNICATED.]
“THAT BOND BUSINESS.”
Bainbridoe, Ga., 1
May 18th, 1882. /
Editor Democrat:—I see in your last
i3snc what purports to be a “Reply to
the Grand Jury Presentments” by
W. II. Crawford, and as a member of
the last Grand Jury, I “reply” to Mr.
Crawford, who is the legal adviser of
the County Board of Commissioners :
Mr, C., says he does not think the
resolution creating him tbeir agent will
sustain the Grand Jury in their charge.
If the resolution does not sustain the
Jury I cannot read correctly. It clear
ly says that he is to ‘ purchase articles
for them, and to attend to all business
matters during vacation that needs at
tention.” He is also made by said
resolution, legal advisor, for the Board
in all matters. Is this not very great
power to be placed in any cne man ?
Why it almost matches the disgrace
known as the Georgia Railroad Com
mission ! This attorney is to "attend
to all matters during vacation that
need attending to.” One man really
(at times) controlling the welfare and
finances of Decatur county. But if
he was their legal adviser why did he
not advise them to take a bond from
the Tax Collector ? Did he forget to
advise them, or did he wilfully neglect
his duty ? Let him answer. As a
law .er did he nM know that this bond
was required ? as the legal adviser and
representative of the Board of Com
missioners was it not his duty to look
into this bond matter ? Did he do so.
and connive at the omission of the Col
lector ; or was he Ignorant, or neglectful
of his duties ? Let him answer for the
benofit of the outraged tax payers, and
ho should answer before the courts of
-tbs country.
But what did the County Commis
sioners want with a legal -adviser ? Is
not their duties plainly set forth
by law, creating this board ? Can they
not intelligently read the law and see
for themselves what they are required
to do ? They are presumed by the
law to be highly intelligent and well-
informed men and should know their
business.
■ The true state of the case seems to
be't< the Commissioners did not re
alize the'-SJ^ent of the power they
were conferring • Hjwn their agent and
legpl adviser. He is .limited in his
purchasing power, nor in hiS'-ppwcr
to act for the Commissioners in any
capacity “during vacation,” and he
might do things “during vacation”
which would greatly affect the public
good if he should so select. The thing
is absurd and ridiculous, and the board
has placed itself in a most ridiculous
plight by this resolution. The Grand
Jury choose to mildly recommend this
legal Adviser’s removal, instead of speak
ing more plaiuly, as they might have
done.
Mr. Editor, I am sorry to have to
intrude upon your space and the time
of your readers, about this “agent”
matter, but the legal adviser has put
himself up as a newspaper target, and
I think he righteously deserves to be
shot at, and I merely throw out the
abovetsuggestions hoping to draw him
and the Commissioners into-public print
that the tax payers of Decatur county
may kaow the true “inwardness” of
this absurd and shameful bond affair-
1, in common with the general public
would be glad to hear from the County
Commissioners through your columns
on this matter. Let them speak and
explain if they dare! Let t he public
know who it is that represents this
“rule or ruin” sentiment in our affairs,
and who are responsible for this great
wrong that has been committed. Place
the responsibility where it should be,
and punish the responsible ones, and
the public will be satisfied.
Grand Juror.
—We do not apprehend any dis^-
cord among the Democracy of the State
in the convention soon to be held at
Atlanta. Our opinion is that it will
be the most harmonious gathering that
ever happened within the party's his
tory.
M :
OI B ATLANTA LKITEB.
TBE SMALL POX—NEW DAILT—A BIO
ENTERPRISE.
Dear Democrat:—No new cases of
smalT pox have been reported in three
days and it is thought the disease has
been completely ousted.
We learn that Capt. Howard Wil
liams will change the Sunday Gazete
into a daily next week.
The Stephens vim didn’t ‘‘take’’
good enough to prevent the coalition
movement from catching small pox.
A BIO ENTERPRISE.
One of the biggest things your cor
respondent has seen in Atlanta yet;
is the great Southern branch of the
celebrated Milburn Wagon Co. Their
immense establishment on Decatur
street, takes in three large and elegant
halls, 75 by 100 feet. We were kind
ly shown over the establishment by
Capt. H’. L. Atwater, the urbane and
efficient Southern Manager of* the
Company. Besides being a regular
cyclone in the wagon business the geni
al Captain, is a polished gentleman,
possessed of considerable, personal n»ag-
natism. This, coupled with his indomi
table energy aod fine business capaci
ty, and the fact that be represents the
oldest, best and cheapest wagon ever
manufactured, is the secret of the great
popularity of this Southern branch of
this company.
Taking for their motto—“The Best
is the Cheapest,” the Milburn Wagon
Co., is sweeping. In and around
Atlanta, their hollow axle wagon has
attained an immense popularity. The
house also carries a handsome line of
buggies, phaetons and spring wagons,
which for beauty, finish and durability
oannot be excelled And their line of
baby carriages “takes the cake,” and
we would advise the readers of the
Democrat to order from them when
they want something lovely, durable
and cheap.
Speaking of this same establishment
the Atlanta Sunday Phonograph says:
“The Milburn wagon has been on the
market 34 years. The company’s
works, at Toledo, Ohio, covers 32 acres
of land. It uses ten million
feet of seasoned lumber per year and
employs 500 skilled workmen, who
turn out 20,000 vehicles per year. This
shows what an immense sale their work
enjoys.
The Atlanta Branch is one of the
most attractive establishments in the
city. It is stocked with handsome
vehicles, ranging in prices from $50
to $350, and it is presided over by Mr.
Atwater, than, whom, a more capable
busioess man or courteous and polished
gentlemen cannot be found.” P,
Communicated.
A REPLY.
Mr. Editor :—Mr. Wm. IT. Crawford,
in his letter of the 15th is seemingly try
ing to cast some undue reflection on the
action of the last Grand Jury in tbeir gen
eral presentments. Now with all due re
spect to Mr. Crawford we think he is mis
taken in his ideas or has been misled. Tho
resolution referred to was fully discussed,
before action was taken, and for {Jasons I
will here name, came to $Te conclusion
set forth in their general presentments.
The free ferries have .-been discontinued,
nW^that the freeJWdge has been cora-
pleted'a-Q.d bas a^Jeeper. The sheriff and
keeper of tfee.f for house are supposed to
know what is' hmeded and necessary for
those institutions;'sod Mr. Crawford was
employed by the board 'oi r -£Qunty commis
sioners as their clerk and legst.1 adviser,
for which he is paid one hundred'^ollars
per annum, and the Grand Jury thimk it
altogether unnecessary for the board oft
county commissioners to have a legal ad
visor, or agent* during vacation, and that
the eighty dollars per annum paid to said
agent, and advisor, be saved the county, if
it can be done without determent to the
interest of the county; at the same lime
not denying the fact that such an ageut
was necessary, at the time when he was
employed, as the free bridge was in course
of constructfou at that time—but they do
not bold to the addage “once dry, always
dry,” is corret
If however the board of county commis
sioners differ in their opinion it is ac-
ceeded that they answer as they have a
right to do so.
Although it is a matter of controversy
with the people, who are the superior
power, the Grand Jury or the county com
missioners ?
Geo. A. Wight.
Cairo, Ga_, May 22,1882.
—Dr. A. G- Haygood declined the
office of Bishop to wbicn he was elect
ed at the late General Conference of
the M. E. Church. The Doctor is &
great and good man in everything, and
was never greater than in declining
the highest office of his Church, for
for the reason that he could serve his
Master better as the humble President
of an institution of learning.
—We give considerable of onr space
this week to the proceedings of the
State Committee at their recent meet-
in Atlanta. It is important reading.
GEORGIA DEMOCRATS.
meetjus of the state executive
COMMUTE—TBE CONVENTION CALL
ED FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 —
ELECTION OF DELEGATES AND THE
DAY ON WHICH IT WILL BE DONE.
Atlanta Constitution.
The State executive committee of
the Democratic party of Georgia, met
in the breakfast room of the Kimball
House at two o’clock p. m., yesterday
in accordance with a eall issued by
Hon. L. N. Trammell, chairman. Mr.
Trammell was present and presided
during the deliberations of the body.
The following gentlemen were in at
tendance :
From the State at large—Thomas
W. Grimes, of Columbus, Georgia, and
I, E. Shumate, of Dalton.
First district— R. W. Grubb, of
McIntosh county, represented by Evan
P. Howell, of Atlanta.
Second district—W. A. Harris, of
Worth county, represented by H. H.
Cabaniss ; Richard Hobbs, of Albany.
Third district—John A. Cobb, of
Sumter county, represented by W. A.
Hawkins, of Americus, and George P.
Wood, of Pulaski county, represented
by R. A. Bacon, of Atlanta.
Fourth district—T. J. Willis, of
Talbot county, by T. W. Grimes, of
Columbus; A. D. Abrams, of Troup.
Fifth district—J. H. Mitchell, of
Pike couny, represented by J. C- Me--
Michael, of Thomaston; W. T. New
man, of Atlanta.
Sixth district—J. L. Hardeman, of
Bibb county, by Albert R. Lamar, of
Bibb.
Seventh district— N. J. Tunilio, of
Polk county, by L. N. Trammell, Ar
thur H. Gray, of Catoosa.
Eighth district—Wilberforce Daniel,
of Richmond county, aud F. H. Colley,
of Wilkes county.
Ninth district—C-.J. Wellborne, of
Union county, and T. M. Peeples, of
Gwinnett county.
Col. W. T. Newman, secretary of
the committee, tendered his resignation
of the office, and in doing so suggested
the name of Mr. Bacon for the vacancy
which his resignation would occasion.
The leg -nation was accepted, and Mr.
Bacon wai unanimously chosen secre
tary.
The committee was then ready for
the business o* the day. Col. Tyler M.
Peeples offered a resolution calling the
State nominating convention for
the first Wednesday in Angust. Mr.
Lamar suggested the 26th of June.
Mr. Hobbs moved to make it July 12th.
Mr. Lamar withdrew his
resolution in favor of the time
proposed by Mr. Hobbs. Mr. Peeples
made a short argument in favor of the
time proposed in his resolution. Mr.
Howell favored the resolution of Mr.
Hobbs, and Mr. Shumate suggested as
a compromise measure that Wednesday,
July 19,.be made the day. • Mr. Well-
borne spoke in favor of 31 r. Peeples’
resolution. 31r. Hawkins favored the
adoption of Mr. Hobbs’ resolution.
Pending the discussion, the following
resolution was introduced by Mr. New-
mou, of Fulton :
Resolved, That a convention of the
Democratic party of Georgia is hereby
called to meet at the Capitol, in the
city of Atlanta, at o’clock on ,
the day ol July, 1882, lor the
purpose of.Dominating candidates for
Governor, Attorney General, Secretary
of State, Comptroller General, Treas
urer, and Congressman for the State at
large.
Resolved further, That each county
in the Slate be entitled to double the
^number of votes in said convention,
titakt it has members in the House of
Representatives of the State.
The re&filuticn was adopted, tfrid'
after a little discussion the’blanks were
filled in by inserting 12 o’clock Wednes
day, July I9th. as the time for assemb
ling of the convention, and the resolu
tion as a whole was then adopted.
Tbe following resolution was then
offered by 31r. Colley, and adopted:
In accordance with the previous
action of this committee :
Resolved, That each county in
choosing its delegates to the conven
tion be urgently requested to express
its desire as to whether the convention
shall, in nominating candidates, observe
the two-thirds or the majority rule, and
communicate its action through its dele
gates to the convention.
The following resolution was offered
by 31 r. Cabaniss :
Resolved, That we recommend the
Executive Committees of the Demo
cratic party in the various counties in
the State to have delegates elected to
the State Convention on the first Tues
day in July next by county conventions
or primary elections, as may be deem
ed best by the executive committees.
Mr. Grimes offered the following as
a substitute, whieh was accepted by Mr.
Cabaniss and adopted :
Resolved, That as to the mode and
manner of selecting delegates to the
convention, whether by county nomina*
tions or mass meeting or preliminary
election, we leave to the wisdom of the
Democracy of each coumy to decide
for themselves, and we suggest as tbe
day for final action of delegates the
first Tuesday of July.
Mr. Grimes also offered the following
resolution, wbieh was adopted :
Resolved, That the several counties
in this State »re earnestly requested in
tbe selection of delegates to the nomi
nating convention to select men who
they are assured will attend the conven
tion and personally discharge the trust
reposed in them for we deem
it unwise and inexpedient-
for delegates to transfer
their authority to persons not selected
-by the Democracy of the several coun
ties. We recommend that the county
conventions elect alternates to take the
places ot any delegates who may be
personally unable to attend the con-
vcntion.
After the adoption of the above reso
lution, Mr. Shumate offered the follow
ing resolution, which w«s listened to
with marked attention, and was unani
mously passed by a rising vote:
Resolved, That we profoundly re
gret the serious illness of the Hon.
Benjamin H. Hill, who represents
Georgia in the United States Senate
with ability so conspicuous as to com- (
tnand the admiration of the American
people; that we sympathise with him
in his severe suffering, and with his
family in their paintul anxiety ; that
we sincerely Lope that he will soon he
restored to the country in full vigor of
his splendid powers and that the Dation
will not be deprived of so wise a states
man and his section of so eloquent an
advocate.
On motion of Mr. Lamar, the secre
tary was directed - to transmit a copy
of the resolution to Senator Hill.
Mr. Newman offered a resolution of
thauks to the proprietors of the Kim
ball House for the use of the room, and
also a request that the Democratic pa
pers give publicity to the action of the
committee.
Mr. Howell offered a motion that
the committee adjourn, to meet at 2
e’clock p. m.,on July 18tb, unless soon
er called together by the chairman.
The motion was adopted and the chaii-
man declared the meeting adjourned.
The .New Bishops. *
Nashville. May 16--At the meet
ing of the General Conference of 3Ieth.
oast Episcopal Church South to-day.
the Committee on Revisal submitted a
report recommending that a chapter
be iuserted in the Discipline to prohibt
engaging in promiscuous dancing, either
in private or at public exhibitions, or
visiting the theatre, opera, or circus.
The election of five additional Bish
ops was taken up, and Alphetts W.
Wilson, of the Baltimore Confertnce:
for the past four years Missionary
Secretary of the Church, with nead-
buarters at Nashville, was elected on
the first ballot.
At the afternoon session of the Con
ference, Dr. J, C. Granberrv. Professor
in the Vanderbilt University, but a
delegate from the Virginia Conference,
Dr. Atticus G* Haygood, of Georgia,
Rev. R. K. Hargrove, of Tennessee,
and Dr. Parker, of New Orleans, were
elected Bishops.
T?x Notice.
I will be at the following places ti
eceive State and County Tax Returns for
the year 1882, to wit:
Belchers. 1277th district, Monday April
10th and Monday June 5tb.
Lime Sink, 621st district. Tuesday April
11th and Tuesday June 6th.
T. A. Burrow’s, April 11th in the even
i"g. '
Tired Creek, 1324th district. -JFednes-
day April 12th and Wednesday June 7th.
Whisiham* 720th JisA'Vct.Thnrsday Apnl
13th aud Tbivsday June 8th.
-J'cagans’, 1258th district, Friday April
14th and Friday June 9th.
Higdon’s. 553d district, Saturday April
15th and Saturday Juue 10th.
Bell’s. 1005th district, Monday April
17th and Monday Juue 12th.
Attapulgus 694th district, Tuesday April
18th and ’fuesdav June 13th.
Faceville, 914th district. Wednesday
April 19th and 1 Wednesday June 14th.
Jackson’s Mill, 1325tb district Thursday
April 20th aod Thursday June 15th.
New District, 1342d district, Friday
April 21st and Friday June 16th.
Lower Spring Creek, 635th district. Sat
urday Apr:l 22d and Saturday June 17th.
Pine Hill, 1188th district, Monday April
24th and Monday June 19th.
Rock Pond 1046th district. Tuesday
April 25th and Tuesday June 20th.
Dickinson’s Store, Wednesday April
the 26th. r
Bainbridire, 513th district, daring May
1 erra Superior Court, and also Saturday
June 24th; after which time the books
will positively be closed. I will be at the
9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Justices of the Peace
must furnish me a list of tax payers in
their respective districts according to the
requirements oi the law, as it is impossible
for me to do my whole duty without I am
furnished with correct lists of tax payers.
Defaulters will be double taxed.
SIMEON BRINSON,
'lax Assessor.
StJBSCIBE FOR
The Democrat.
Your County Paper $2 a Year. ,
F L BABBIT.
SPRINC Ol 1881
SPRING
l $ $ 2.
If you want nny Dry Hoods or Groceries,
call on me. I have a full stock, to which I
am making daily additions. These goods
must be sold. Cash buyers particularly so
licited. All goods warranted as represented,
and shown with pleasure.
Dress Goods,
Straw Hats, for men
ladies nnd children,
8hoes for all. A
nice line of Spring.
And Summer clothing,
bought very low and
lor sale at extremely
Low prices.
Groceries,
consistingof
Coffee, Flour,
Sugar Soap, Potash
and indeed every
thing in this line.
I have a stock of samples from DEVLIN
% CO., the Farmer’s Clothiers, New York.
Make, style and lit guaranteed.
F. L. BABBIT.
Try the “Tropico” cigar—the best and
cheapest cigar in the market.
F. L. BABBIT.
1 8 8 2.
40NA$ tom
Old Reliable “People’s Slo
Headquarters for Faimer’s Supplies and the most reliable heavy goods oft
scription. Dry Goods, Clotning. Shoes, Boots, Hats, Hosie-y, Notions,^,
less variety Hardware, Tinware, aud a full supply of *
Bacon, Flour, Corn, and other heavy Groceries, by tbe car load. FdefycwJ
in prices and challenge ecomparrison in goods. Large quantities of.goodii
ing daily, and they
MUST BE SOL!
If small profits can do the woak. I will give no prices, because whcuyoie
the cash
THE GOODS MUST
Give me chance before purchasing elsewhere and be convinced that 1 offt
bargains.
Highest market price paid for Country Produce in casi
JONAS LOEB,|
Proprietor of the People!
A. E. POHLMAN,
THE LIVE CR0CER
Will run a lightning schedule the present
year, and will keep on hand for the benefit
of the public tbe be.it and most select as
sortment of
GROCERIES,
Ever seen in B-NM&ridge. 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 Pohlman,
Keep Cool! KeepCool!
ICE ALWAYS ON HAND. Strictly
a a
Too Cheap To Charge.
GEO. 0. GRIFFIN.
M. KWILEGKI.
AT THE OLD
Warfield ^tore.
A NEW SUPPLY OF
Groceries and Grain,
Hardware & Wagon
Material, Paints,
Oil and Putty,
|^~Agent for Sashes and Blinds.
YOU
h c coftY a c
AFfE READY FOR THE-
/.
Spring and Sum:
campaign
WITH A
FINE STOCK OF GOO\
Consisting of ^veryflmig'ifeiially Kept in a
FIRST-CL ASS S T 01
GOME AND SEE THE1
South Broad St„
Thespian Haile
Millinery and Fancy Gl
FORI
iTYT
►llL
Call and see me everybody, and examine my well seleeted stock of Mill** 1
Goods; cemprising everything kept in a first-class millinery establish®* 1 ^
returned from tbe north, I am prepared to give my customers every
latest styles and fashions. I have a splendid assortment of lace and
wares and fronts of every description. Fine cologue and Eiuer Down, tksj
der in existence. Hats of every description from 25 cents to $1 * ^
sizes, very cheap. I have the agency tor E. Butterick & Co’s, patterns*
be purchased of me as cheap as of the firm. I pay postage on all p* 11 * 1
Hogue, an adept in the art of mantna-making van be found at my est*
time, where she will be pleased to serve her many friends. Ladies
should call aud see me before leaving. All orders will receive my ]
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