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Tfce Weekly Democrat.
, KCSSKLL, Editor and Prop’r
THURSDAY. JUNE 15,1882.
Journalism and Politic*.
Atlanta Constitution.
Elsewhere we priot a petition signed
by a large num’or of our best and most
influential citizens inviting Mr. Henry
W. Grady to allow his name to gc be
fore the Democratic Convention as a
candidate for Congressman at large
Appended to this petition will be found
Mr. Grady’s reply, in which, after re.
taming thanks to the gentlemen who
bare paid him this high honor, he de
clines to enter politics as an aspirant
for office.
If oar space permitted ns to print all
the names signed to the petition, the
extraordinary strength and importance
of that document would be fully under
stood and appreciated by our readers.
As His we print a fraction of it, that
while it is a solid block of names just
as they were written, gives an idea of
its character. This petition is backed
by others from counties outside of Ful
ton- The associates of Mr, Grady
keenly appreciate this evidence of the
osteem in which he is held; but they
appreciate still more keenly the consid
erations which have led him to decline
the proffered honors. These are un
doubtedly flattering to a young man
whose signal success in all departments
of journalism might lead him to experi
ment with politics, and it requires more
than ordinary nerve to put them by.
We understand that it was circulated
for one day only, but those who signed
it represent an interest rarely aroused
in behalf of an individual.
In speaking of proffered honors, we
do not allnde merely to the petition
which has called out Mr. Grady’s de
dication. During the past several
weeks his name has been mentioned in
eonnection with the position of Con
gressman at large by tbe most influen
tial Democratic papers in th
Collector’s bood. If my memory serves
me right it was tbe first Monday in
February; it was about that time any-
way, possibly one week previous, * after
nerly all the taxes been collected and
the usual time for his settlement with
the Foard bad passed, that we discov
ered that we had “our bands in the
lion’s mouth,” though I know nothing
of any member of tbe Board using this
language ; neither do I know anything
of the conversation he a'leges the Tax
Collector had with the Legal Adviser,
in which the former urged the latter to
secure his bond; nor do I believe that
such a conversotion ever took place.
It was not our custom at each regular
meeting to have the minutes of the
previous meeting read. As Grand
Juror says I am a ‘‘simple-minded
farmer Dot at all familiar with ihe work
ings of deliberative bodies.” Col.
Fleming, our first Chairman (who I pre
sume was) did not think it necessary,
at any rate did not require it, nor did
any member of the Board appreciate
its importance until this thing occurred;
since then it bas always been done.
I am not ashamed of onr record on
the bridge question. I suppose he al
ludes to our Dot taking a bond from the
bridge contractors for the faithful per
formance of their contract. We acted
in this matter upon the advice of tbe
lamented Judge Fleming who was then
Legal Adviser foi the Board. Decatur
county never possessed a nobler man
nor more public-spirited citizen than
he was, and I am satisfied that he never
acted more conscientiously than when
he gave this advice. When asked for
the bond, the agent stated that the
company would give the bound; but
the securities would all be from a distant
State, perhaps Ohio, entire strangers to
us; and he did not deem the bond
necessary as tbe company only asked
advances enough to pay freights, and
ull the material would soon be here.
The Board would have all the money
less enough to pay freights in their
hands and the material subject to their
jurisdiction of tbe Board. This is a
wrong construction. I know that
Decatur County has bad in the past,
and has to-day, men in office who reflect
credit upon the county and give digni
ty to the positions they fill; but that
she bas had unprincipled men in office,
we know to our sorrow, and need only
refer any one to the records to show
this to be a fact and also who they are.
Judging from the past she mat/ have
others in the future, with whom tbe
Board will have to deal. To these I
intended the language to apply, and
these only. G. P. Wood.
Attapulgus, June 12, 1882.
ARRIVAL OF B- H. HILL AT AT
LANTA-
tution to reprint from our
both at home and abroad, a
mething that refle
ad integrity of the
cssan in',
tand tbo term,
upon tbe honesty
Board. I dial—
kind words recemly spoken Jno ,.“ ■ , ~ ,
P . . , * r l in *ige him to show that any member ol
of our associate was due to uaai J
himself, who has insisted that nothing
personal to himself in-this matter should
be reproduced in these columns.
Mr. Grady’s decision is gratifying to
us. He has done and can do more for
the people qf Georgia as a journalist
than he could do as a politician or
officeholder. This decision puts the
Constitution technically (where it has
always been in effect), oat of personal
polities. There is no mun connected
with its management who bas any
political interests to serve, or who will
be a candidate for any office. It has
no mission, personal to any of its pro-
prietors. Its only mission, beyond car
rying the news to its readers, is to do
what it can to advance and encourage
the development of the Soath, to bind
the sections of the country in perfect
harmony, support the political princi
ples that seem soundest and the candi
dates that seem fittest, and to promote,
as best it oan, the happiness and pros-
perity of its large and growing con
stituency.
Grand Juror Again.
Jfr. Editor:—I dislike a newspaper
controversy, but it is necessary that I
notias Grand Juror once more. It is a
comforting thought to a man who is
making an honest effort to do right,
amidst the censures and harsh judge
ments of his fellow-men, that the final
judgement of his acts will be judged by
that Master who knows the iuteutionsof
bis heart and every motive controlling
him in what he does; and that bis judg
ment will be in accordance therewith
and free from that prejudice that fre
quently governs men in their judge
ment.
Mr/ Editor, you know who this
Grand Juror is; can we believe that be
would put in practice under similar
circumstances what he enjoins upon
others ? that is, serve the oonnty as
Commissioner for about thirty dollars
per annum, and bind himself to make
good everything the county may lose
by any oversight of his; any blander
or error in judgement or otherwise. If
so, and we can find four more just like
him and a clerk that will do the same,
let’s have them appointed for life, then
we can rest easy as far as the manage
ment of the Seances of our county is
concerned. An answer to one of Grand
Juror’s “leading questions” will contain
an answer to several. By referring to
the record I could give the exact date
that we discovered the defect in the Tax
board ever received any benefit
whatever from the county funds beyond
the small amount allowed for services.
I know that we pay a very respectable
portion of the taxes ; that we owu a
considerable amount of property and
are as clearly identified with the inter
ests of Decatur couDty as any other
five men in it. Now with these ftets,
is it reasonable to suppose that we
would be intentionally careless, aod
negligent in the management of its
finances, and much reasonable to sup
pose that we Would, as he insinuates,
connive at a fraud.
Mr. Edittor, £ regret being drawn
into this controversy, but I felt that
there were some grounds for th . pub
Ho to beliove that some of Grand
Juror’s charges were just and true, if
passed by unnoticed by any member of
the Board.*I feel that every fairminded
man ought now to be able to decide
upon the true status of the question.
With this I propose to let the matter
drop and if the public is not satisfied
let it appeal to tbe conrts ; none of us
propose to run or dodge.
I am aware that I am not generally
known throughout the county, but feel
confident that as far as I am known, my
statements will have as much weight as
this masked Grand Juror, who still
seems to be afraid to let the public
know who he is ; whether this consti
tutes him a coward or not. What I said
upon this point was a candid expression
of an honest opinion, nor has my opin
ion as yet undergone any change.
In conclusion, Mr. Editor, it seems
to me that the responsibility of Mr.
Harrell’s and other frauds that have
been practiced upon the county rests in
a measure with the people, for electing
corrupt desiguing men to office. Yon
know that it is almost useless for a man
who cannot get his consent to resort to
trickery and much low, dirty work to
accept a Domination or offer for any
offioe ; hence designing men are most
generally elected. G. P. Wood.
Attapulgus, Ga., June 9, 1882.
AN EXPLANATION.
Mr. Editor :—Please allow me space
in yonr columns to explain. It seems
that some have construed the language
•—“the nnpiincipled officials with whom
they, (the County Commissioneis) have
to deal”—used by me in reply to Grand
Juror, in yog* issue of the 11th iust.,
as a sweeping assertion intended to ap
ply to all County Officials within the
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE TO MR. HILL 8 FACE—
WHAT IS THOUGHT TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE
DISEASE—“DON’T SHUT THE DOOR ON ANT
GEORGIAN.”—MR. HILL AT HOME—INCIDENTS
OF THE TRIP.
On yesterday at 1 o’clock a large num
ber of our cit’zens gathered at the depot
to meet Senator Hill. Although this
was the third time the crowd had gather
ed, and although an attempt was make to
keep the crowd within limits for fear of
exciting Mr. Hill—still tbe depot was
packed, and the streets ontside were filled
on either side. A dispatch had been re
ceived stating that the Senator was on
the train.
At precisely forty minutes past 1 the
Kennesaw train wheeled in sight, Police
man Porter getting on the track at the
upper er.d of the depot pushed the crowd
back and voice. As the train rolled in
tbe track was lined on either side. It was
not known what sleeper Mr. Hill was in
and there was uo rush for any particular
car. The conductor of the second sleeper
in resooDse to a question from Mr. Edgar
Thompson and Dr. Ridley said “This is
Mr. Hill’s car.”
THE senator’s APPEARANCE.
Almost immediately the door of the
er opened aud the tall form of senator Hill
emerged therefrom. He was entirely un
supported, althongh his son, Ben Hill Jr.,
followed him closely. It is -f eay
that Mr. Hill’s ft—*- relief
to his ft.'** bo*^V t hem had seeo
1 ' : “ * i nce tlfetSft oKTthird operation, and
e reports received from him had led them
i expect the worst. They were prepared
eean emaciated and tottering from,
n the contrary, Mr. Hill appeared to be
in almost his usual flesh, and his step was
firm, lie was dressed ueatly. Around
his head was tied a whitestrip which cover
ed the jaw, but left most of the face expos
ed. His lips were drawn closely together,
and the left side of his face was slightly
drawn on account of the absorbent cotton
with which his month was filled. He
stood for a moment on the platform erect,
and looked over the crowd. His eyes
were clear, but there was a drawn fixed
looked in them that betokened weariness
and pain. He suddenly raised his hand
to his hat, half-lifted it from his bead as if
to salute the crowd, then dropped his hand
aud caught the railing and began to des
cend the steps.
AMONG HIS PEOPLE ONCE MORE.
As he started down the steps a dozen
hands were raised to assist him.
“Nevermind,” said Ben Hill, Jr; “he
can make his own way. Just give him
room!”
“Make way for Mr. Hill,’ cried Mr. Por
ter, and as if by magic the urgent crowd
fell back.
The senator descended the steps care
fully, shook hands with Dr. Ridley aud
Mr. Thompson, and started to his carriage.
His look wasso fixed and his face so firmly
set’ evidently iu the effort to preserve his
self control, that it might have been
thought he had no sight for what was
about him. However, after he ead pas
sed the represedtive of The Constitution,
who was standing at the car steps, he
turned reached his hand pressed it warm
•y-
By this time he was fairly in the crowd.
Turning his bead from one%ide to the
other, with the same wearied and fixed
look in his eyes, be quietly lifted his hat
and walked through the sea of faces.
Instantly every head was uncovered. There
was not a word spoken. The drop of a
pin on the depot floor might have been
heard. Tears coursed down many a roan’s
rough cheek, aud many a stern mouth
quivered. Through the crowd in perfect
silence the senator walked, stepping ac
curately and steadily. He was accompani
ed by Dr.Ridley and followed by his son
and Mrs. Jlill.
As he reached the carriage Captain W.
J. “arrett stood holding the door opened.
As he put out his baud the tears rolled
down his face and be could not speak.
They grasped hands and Mr. Hill entered
the carriage. He took the back seats
Mr. Ridley sat by birtn and Mrs. Hill took
the front seat. Dr. AVright, who baa been
with Mr. Hill from first to last, took the
second carriage.
“Go ahead, driver,” said Mr “and
drive to a walk all the way.”
The carriage started. For a hundred
yards it went through almost solip mosses
of people. There was no undue curiosity 5
no pressing, no confusion. It was just
simply a people standing in the shadow of
a great sorrow—silent, sympathetic pro
found.
From first to last Mr. Hill never opened
his lips. When he was fairly seated in
his carriage, his face-for the first time lost
its fixed look, the steadfast eyes closed,
and raising his hand to his face, the sena
tor brushed away t he tears that had fath
ered iu them.
That’s all there was about it! Bui never
since Atlanta was a forest was a grander
tribute of love, sympathy and confidence
paid to any man.
INCIDENTS OF THE JOURNEY.
“The journey from Eureka (Springs is
quite a serious undertaking for even a
w:-ll man,” said Ben Hill, Jr., “ but fath
er stood it much better than we thought
he possibly could.”
It appears that Mr. Hill has uever lost
his spirits, while he understands thorough
ly the gravity of his condition. At Selig-
man, the eu*l of the wagon journey of
twenty-six miles, which took over six
hours, Mr. Hill turned bouyantly to a friend
who was r Iso quite sick, and said:
“Let’s have a wrestle. I can throw you
down for a hat. AVearenotin the cerae-
teryyetbyany means. I can beat Ben
here.in a foot-race to that depot.”
At another station, while the physician
was preparing to help Mr. Hill from the
car, the senator stepped out briskly and
walked towards the other train.
“Why, our patient bas left us," said Dr.
Wright, hurrying after him.
The greatest kindness was shown to Mr.
Hill all along the route, and the greatest
interest felt in the distinuigshed invalid.
At Dalton a large crowd of people came in
the car to see Mr. Hill, and he was very
much affected and excited. Seeing this
his son ordered tfce porter to keep the
door closed at all succeeding stations. Mr.
Hill beard this and su'd:
“No, no! I am back in Georgia. Don’t
shut the door on any Georgian. I am
strong enough to see the people, and those
who wish to come in here must be allowed
to do so.”
At Marietta Colonel P. AV. Alexander
who was classmate of Mr. Hill’s at the
university of Georgia, came into the car
to see him* Both he and Mr. Hill were
very much affected at the meeting. Mr.
Hill reached up, put his arms on Colonel
Alexander’s shoulders, and was completely
overcome by his emotion.
MR. HILLS CONDITION.
Mr. Hill is much stronger than the peo
ple expected to see Dim. His son says
that he is much stronger than he was
when he went to Eureka/ He left Eureka
because he was unablh to drink enough of
the water for it to have any appereciable
effect. It is quite but and possibly un
healthy at Eureka in tbe summer, urd the
senator could not have tbe comfort am>
of home so far .awjiy, and-fie was
btrilT(iwith his people.
These were the reasons tor his leaving
Eureka rather than any opinion as to the
effect of the water on his wound on his
system.
Mr. Hill said on this point:
‘‘I am going baek to my home—to my
family, to tbe arms of the people 1 love,
there to abide in patience aud resignation
tbe will of God, whether that wi'l shall call
me back to worth or to death.”
As forthe wound itself the best opinion
about it is as I’oilosvs : The side of the face
is cut open, and the sub-maxilary glinds
are taken out. There is another incis
ion in the chin. The jawbone extending
clear to the chin is affected and must come
out entirely before there can be relief from
the constant pain ora permanent care. A
piece ot the bone and two teeth have al
ready come out. J’he vital question is
wbat is tbe cause at woik on this bone
Some think it is the result of injuries re
ceived during the last operation. Others
think it is necrosis or death of the bone.
Others still that it is cancer. Others still
that it is cancer. If it is the latter, it
will seek other parts of the system after it
finishes the bone, and recovery is hope
less. It will strike a vital part, and then
the end most come. On tbe other hand,
if it is the result of injury or is necrosis,
there is every reason to believe that he
will recover. No one can tell what it is
at present, and uutil this is decided the
final result must be uncertain.
Mr. Hill can walk about and handle
himself very well. He cannot eat solid
food, being unable to chew, but eats beef
chipped very fine. He has not lost much
flesh. He does not talk very plainly, as
his tongue in healing has adhered to the
lower part of the mouth and he cannot
raise it over his teeth. His mouth is
usually kept full of absorbent cotton,
and the doctors urge him to talk os little
as possible.. ■ If this necrosis that is attack
ing his jaw. or secondaiy growth of bone,
will follow the death of the present bone
his tongue can be clipped and his speech
entirely restored. Mr. Hill has made an
unmistakable gain in strength in tbe past
moDth and in any event there will like,
ly be no decisive news from him some
considerable time.
There is a theory that has intelligent
support, and that is this : That Mr. Hill
has never had cancer at all— that his jaw
bone was diseased, and the inflamaiion
from this source produced the sore on his
tongue. This theory gets confirmation
from the fact that the bone is now com
ing oat. A dentist in North Carolina
wrote that he had many cases where the
amalgam in a tooth, or rather the meicury
the amalgam had poisoned
the nerves in the tooth, and finally
the bone itself. Mr. Hill had several
amalgam plugs in tbe jaw that is affected.
The pieees of the bone that have come
our of the jaw will be submitted to the
most careful, examination. Of course
this is a mere theory, but has intelligent
support. All that that the public can do
is to hope for the best.
somewhat abated, aud he is mure com
fortable now than in weeks. Several per
sons called yesterday, but none
of them were allowed to see the Senator.
Wnile Mr. Hill can receive friends who
will call judiciously and not tax him more
than a few moments, ancPwhile these calls
may even cheer him up, it will injure him
very much to be excited into talking oi
is worried. The Sanator is attended by
Dr. AVright, a brilliant young Georgian,
who was on duty at the hospital in Phila
delphia, and who has beCn with him con
stantly. Dr. Wright has been untiring
and devoted, and is entitled to the grati
tude of the people of Georgia for his un
remitting kindness to our Senator.
F L BABBIT.
SPRING
If you want any 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. ~ r ~'
Dress Goods, .
Straw ITals, for men
ladies and children,
fhoes 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, Polash
and indeed every
thing in this line.
JONAS tom
Old Reliable “People’s Store
Headquarters for Farmer’s Supplies and the most reliable heavy goods of even
scription. Dry Goods, Clouting. Shoes, Boots, Hats, Hosie-y, Notions,^etc., i
less variety. Hardware, Tinware, aud a full supply of
. /
Bacon, Flour, Corn, and other heavy Groceries, by the car load. I defy compet”
in prices and challenge ecoinparrison in goods. Large quantities ofjjoods are i
ing daily, and they
MUST H
OX.S
If small profits can do the woak.
I will give no prices, because whenyou come,
the cash
THE MOODS MUST GO
I have a stock of samples from PEA r LIN
% CO., the Farmer’s Clothiers, New Aork.
Make, style and fit guaranteed.
F. L. BABBIT.
Try the “Tropico” cigar—the best 8Dd
cheapest cigar m the market.
F. L. BABBIT. *
18X2
Give me
chance before purchasing elsewhere and be convinced that I offer.lhe
bargains.
Highest market price paid for Country Produce in cash. -
JQICilS
Proprietor of the People’s Store
E. A. POHLMAN,
THE LIVE CROeER
Will run a lightning schedule the presert
year, and will keep on hand for the benefit
of tbe public the beat 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 I^ohlrnan.
Attention Citizens.
MR. HILL AT HOME.
Mr. Hill expressed great joy at getting
home once more, and took a nap yester
day afternoon that refreshed him Very
much. Since the pieces of bone came
out of his jaw the incessant pain has been
Couxcii Chamber, May 1st, 1882
All persons within the City Corporation
are hereby warned to clean up their prem
ises at once, removing or burning all animal
or vegetable matter, disinfecting with lime
and copperas. Inspectors will visit all
premises. Partiee violating the sanitary
laws will be placed on the police docket.
Lime and copperas can be had at the C>ty
Repository. By order of Mayor Russell.
. Theo. R. Wardkll,
Clerk Corporation.
... CURST t Cl,
ARE READY FOR'.THE
Spring and Summer
CAMPAIGNS,
WITH A
FINE STOCK OF GOODS.
Consisting of Everything Usually Kept in a
FIRST-CLASS STORE
COME AND SEE THEM.
£$outli Broad St.,
Thespian Bull din g
»
Millinery and Fancy Goods.
W O B. I
d 8Ee n ! e . eTfr 7 bod y. and examine my well selected stock of Millinerr sad Ta*l
: f7 npn f' n S eveiythiag kept in a first-class millinery establishment. Having j*
a e r^, fr ° m a h f T L 0rth ’ I , am P re P are d to give my customers every advantage oft*
lat st styles and fashions. I have a splendid assortment of laee ana lalsle milts, glo**
wares and fronts of every description. Fine cologne and Eiuer Down, the best face r*
tier in existence. Bats of every description from 25 cents toil Picture frame*,*
sizes, very cheap. 1 have the agency tor E. Butterick & Co’s, patterns and they «*»*
be purchased of me as cheap as of the firm. I pay postage on all patterns. Mis* *
Hogue, an adept in the art of mnntua-making can be found at my establishment at **f
time where she wdl be pleased to serve her many friends. Lndies coming to the
should call and see me before leaving. AU orders will,receive my personal attention.
Respectfully,
MRS, M. J, REYNOLD*