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The Weekly Democrat
■K* B. RUSSELL, Editor and Prop’r
THURSDAY. JULY 13.1882.
Call for a Meeting of the Democratic
Executive Committee of Decatur
County.
A meeetiog of the Democratic Exec
utive Committee of Decatur County i»
hereby called to meet at the Court
House in Bainbridge on Tuesday the
25th instant. Important business is to
bo transacted by the committee at this
meeting, and it is very essential that
every member attend.
The following gentlemen compose the
committee.
Ben. E. Bussell, Pearce Wood, Wm.
Dickenson, JohD Earnest, Dan. Oliver,
R. T. Parker, G. W. Jones, G. A.
Wight, J. J. Higdon, T. J. Bell, Simeon
Brinson, G. W. Kendrick, S. A. Smith,
W. W. Pearce, Clark Moseley.
Ben. E. Russell.
Chairman Ex. Co.
The English fleet under Admiral
Seymoor is bombarding Alexandria,
Egypt.
Next Wednesday is the day the
Democracy are to make the next Gov
ernor of Georgia.
Thomas county went for Stephens
and the two-thirds rule. As long as
t)iat old time-rule is not abandoned
there is some hope left.
Mr. Alexander H. Stephens is not
the trueet Democrat in Georgia by a
good deal. Yet if the delegates of the
party should nominate him, well and
good.
The National a republican paper pub
lished in Atlanta by Jno. L. Conley, is
the ablest paper of that stripe in the
State. People who want a paper of the
kind-should subscribe for the National.
The ring politicians of the Democrat
ic party are after the spoils. Hence
they favor the majority rule which
will give them possession without
their having to show up. The two-
thirds rale allows a convention time to
think and investigate, which is death
to the ringsters and spoliators.
Don’t let any of our delegates be
fired off against Mr. Bacon, without a
careful weighing of both sides of the
question. There is not a more honora
ble and upright man in the State than
he ; and he is fully competent to be
Governor. No man is more familiar
with the duties of that position. With
Mr. Bacon as Governor the people’s in
terest would not only be protected, bat
their business would be attended to.
W(e remarked to one of our longest-
headed citizens the other day, that we
would not be surprised if the coming
Atlanta Convention killed the Demo*
cratio party. “In that event,” said he,
"Alex Stephens will ^minister on the
estate." We would not be at all sur
prised either if Felton, Speer & QSiC
did not turn out tha relo heirs. Geor-
-givpotltfcs are exceedingly rotten, but
if the people can Willingly stand the
bosses we cun.
The passion engendered between Col.
Evan P. Howell, chief editor of the
Atlanta Constitution, and Col. Albert
R. Lamar, editor of the Macon Tele
graph, culminated recently in an at
tempt to fight a duel. The plac» of
meeting was in Alabama near West
Point, and Col. Howell with his second
reached that point. Col. Lamar and
party were arrested on their way thitlx-
er, whioh prevented, for the present at
least, a hostile meeting. The camus belli
grew oat of hot words between the two
editors in relation to the approaching
gubernatorial nomination—the Con
stitution being for Stephens and
the Telegraph anti-Stephens; We con*
elude, therefore, if the opposite wishes
of the two leading daily Dcmocratio
newspapers in Georgia should lead to
a deadly oombat between the two most
eminent editors in the State, it would
be manifestly the policy of the Atlanta
Convention to throw overboard both of
their favorites for Governor, and
nominate some one of the many able
and conservative men in the party not
yet spoken of in connection with the
nomination. Such bad blood between
the editors of the great and influen
tial journals of Democratic opinion if
-jpjt— w iU eventually lead to a
disruption of tW party ; and- the way
to finally oheck it, is to nominate a true
and tried nftn upon whom all elements
Miller County Democracy.
Colquitt, Ga, Ju'j 4,1882.
The Chairman of the Democratic
Executive Committee, called a meeting
according to agreement; Maj. J. Y.
Heard, chairman of said county pre
siding. After organizing the follow
ing resolntions were offered and the be
low named gentlemen elected and ap
pointed.
A resolution offered by Col. D. G.
Sheffield to elect delegates to the Gab
ernatorial convention by ballot; resoln
tion after receiving a second was lost.
Judge S. T. Morton then made a
motion, Dr. E. B. Bash seconded the
same in which the chairman was dele
gated with the power to appoint
committee from each district in the
oonnty, said committees to consist of
three gentlemen impowered with the
authority to appoint two delegates to
represent Miller county in the Guber
natorial Convention to be held in At
lanta, also giving committees the right
to appoint alternates. The motion was
nnanimously carried. The following
constitute the committees as appointed
by the chairman ; From 12ih—Isaac
Bosh, G. W. Cleveland, C. A Sheffield.
13th—S. T. Morton, E. B. Bosh, and
V. B. Bangbn. 26th—J. F. Bush,
A. Stephens and J. A. Walters; said
committees reported as hereafter men
tioned.
Hon J. Heard and Col. C. C. Bash,
as delegates to the Guberatorial Con
vention, Capt. V. B. Baugbn and Judge
Isaac Bush as alternates.
A resolution offered by Judge Hash,
and S. T, Morton as bis second of which
the following is a true coppy; Where
as, under the two-thirds rule in nomi
nating conventions the Demoratic party
has succeeded admirably, and whereas
there seems to be a disposition on the
part of a few to abolish the two-thirds
rule and establish in lieu thereof ma
jority rale which is in direct opposition
to the long and well established usage
of the Democratic party. Therefore
be it
Resolved, That in the opinion of this
meeting such change would be anwise
and detiimental in our opinion to the
sueceBS of the great Democratic party
and be it further
Resolved, That the delegates to the
State Convention to meet in Atlanta on
the 19lh of July, inst., to nominate a
candidate for Guvernor to cast their
votes to support and sustain the two-
thirds rule in said convention.
The resolution as stated above was
Carried by a majority. After several
entertaining speeches, pro and con, on
the question whether or not the delegates
to the congressional and senatorial con
vention, the time and place not yet
known should be appointed. On mo
tion of Coi. D. G. Sheffield the body
thought it proper to appoint delegates
for the above named purpose.
On motion of Capt V. B. Raughn a
committee of ten from each district
were selected for the parpose of nomi
nating delegates as aforesaid, which re
sulted as follows :
Delegates to the congressional con
vention—Dr. C, .J. Mulligan, and Dr.
E. B. Bush.
To the senatorial convention from the
12th—Isaac Bush, B. F. Jones and
G. W. Cleveland.
13th—J. R. Willians, D. G. Sheffield
and V. B. Baughn.
26th—J. F. Bush, W. B. Gilbert
and Henry Hand.
Maj. J. Y. Hard having resigned
Capt. Y. B. Baughn was unanimously
elected to fill the vancancy, caused in
consequence of said resignation.
On motion, the Editor of The Demo
crat (the official organ of this county)
be requested to publish the proceedings
this meetiog.
All the business of the meeting hav
ing been transacted the adjourned sub
ject to the eall of the chairman.
J. V. Heard, Chairman.
J. R. Williams, Secretary.
If the two-thirds rule is abrogated it
will be solely for the benefit of Mr.
Stephens. Nobody has claimed any
party good to be attained by its aboli
tion. On the other hand it is well
understood that the adoption of the
majority rale will cause much dissen
sion in the Democratic organization, if
it does not destroy it altogether.
A. O. Bacon is too true a Democrat
to be nominated Governor of Georgia.
If he bad joined the Radicals when
the Southas undergoing the deep
damnation of Reconstruction like Jody
Brown did; or if he had enlcgized
Grant and sustained his tyranical
coarse in regard to Lonisianna, been a
quasi-radical and straight-out independ
ent like Alex Stephens; he—Bacon—
would now either be Governor or Sena
tor in Congress. The Democratic party
in our ranks can unite We regret ex- 0 f Georgia has a warm plaoe in its great
oeedingly the difficulty between these bosom for treason and traitors; and no
two gentlemen, but it is the logical se. true patriot need apply for aid or com-
qnence of passion and prejudice. fort.
The Mew Railroad.
Columbus Enquirer-Sun.
We have said but little in reference to
the project of the construction of the Chat
tanooga, Columbus and Florida road re
cently from the fact that nothing Dew has
yet come to light, that we feel justified in
maki ng public. To use th e remarks of one
wbo knows what he is talking about, “Un
less men are false and all signs fall,” there
will be something developed after a little
that will cause the public to understand that
tbe road is a certainty. This will be hail
ed with much gratification by tbe citizens
of tbi8city,as it traverses a rich and fertile
country, passing through Muscogee. Chat
tahoochee, Stewart, Randolph, Calhoun
Early, Miller in Decatur connties and this
state.
In 1869 Mr R B Gnnby, of this city,
made a survey and located the line from
Columbus via Lumpkin, Cuthbert. and
Bainbridge, to Tallahassee, Florida. We
had a chat with him yesterday, and during
tbe conversation he said that there are only
six bridges alorg the entire rente from
Columbus to Bainbridge, including tbe one
across the Flint at Baiobidge. There is
ODly one, excepting tbe Flint, between
Cuthbert and Bainbridge. <
Mr Gunby was not in the construction
hence he did not know how many miles
were graded ready to receive the ties and
iron, ncr could he tell us the number of
consecutive miles graded. Our information
is, however, that tbe road is graded for
seventy miles and the work is continuous
with an exception of about ten miles be
tween Colquitt and Cuthbeit. The skip
was on account of the light work. A gen
tleman who has recently been over the
greater part of the road states that it is in
fine condition and has washed but little.
The distance from Columbus to the Florida
line is 130 miles and tbe work of construc
tion will be comparatively light the entire
distance.
This will be a valuable road to Colum
bus and our citizens naturally take much
nterest in the project As soon as we
are able to do so, we will lay before them
the facts which lead us to believe that it
will not be twelve months before the cars
are running on the fine.
Col. Ingersoll-
In answer to a correspondent's inquiry as
to who is the best orator now living, the
New York Sun makes estimate of Col. In-
gersoll, among others:—
Col. Bob Ingersoll, as he is affection
ately known to our esteemed contempor
aries of the religious press, acquired some
what sudden fame a half dozen years ago by
a florid but effective speech at a political
convention. He is probably at this t'me
the most popular speaker in the land.
Whatever he tales about, peoole like to
hear him. Who else could fill the Acade
my of Music to overflowing on a Sunday
night, and hold the big audience in a state
of noisy delight for three hours while he
explained his views in mutters of theolo
gical doctrine and exegesis? It is a mis
take to assume that Col. Ingersoll draws
crowds becaase he attacks the Christian
religion. The secret of bis power is not
different from that of the eminent revival
ists and preachers of the past. Folks go
to hear Ingersoll because of his hearty,
humane way; because he amuses them aud
stirs their sensibilities in judicious alter
nation, and especially because he does not
tiy to shoot his intellect ever their heads
Let our corre^oudeot go to hear Rob
IngerSuif by all means, if he gets the chance.
This terrible fellow is a bland,grandfathsr-
ly gentleman of fifty or more, and when he
hoists his spectacles above his rosy rouud
face, and with his hands in his coat-tail
pockets begins to tell a good story—few can
tell better—he does not look at all like a
man who is hungry to make a meal of the
saints and tbe prophets. Col. IogersoH’s
characteristics are a vigorons vitamy that
permits tremendous physical exertions on
the platform; a jolly and not over-nice
humor that accompanies him to thetbresh-
hold of the moat awful themes, an un
bounded admiratiQD for Mr. Blaine and
Seakspeare, and a very unfavorable opinion
of God, [tbe God of the Old Testament.
The Atlanta Constitution claims that
Mr. Stephens will be overwhelmingly
nominated, and the majority rale
adopted. Should such be the case we
fear the Democratic party will be the
loser.
The Clarion is the name of the new
Camilla paper. E. D. Byars is the
proprietor, and Rev. John L. Under-
derwood, the editor. It is quite a hand
some sheet, and if kept up to standard
of its first number, will become a
power among the contry papers of the
State. Mr. Underwood is an able man,
and a ready, graceful writer. Snccess
to the Clarion; and the merchants and
business men of Camilla ought to make
it a point to insure that success. It
depends greatly upon their patronage.
The Bainbridge correspondent of the
Atlanta Constitution writes to that
journal that the Decatur county dele
gation stands six to six on the guber
natorial qnestion. .Said correspondent
puts down B. B. Bower, D. A. Russell,
E. C. Munnerlyn, Jno. P. Dickenson
and A: L. Maxwell for Stephens. Oar
opinion was and is that the Decatur
delegation intend d>ing all they can
to harmonize the Democratic party;
and will go to Atlanta not the slaves,
tools, or stool-pigeons of Mr. Stephens
or any other man. Should oar dele
gation bang tenaciously to any particu
lar candidate they will not represent the
sentiment of tbe Decatur Democracy,
The Artless Prattle of a Babe-
Detroit Free Press.
One of those unnaturally bright children
who are always getting people into diffi-
coltirs was at a prayer meeting the other
evening with his mother, when he asked
alond;
“Ma, say ma—who was Dinah Moore?”
“Hu-u-sh,” whispered his mother cau
tiously/’ it’s a hymn.”
“No.it aio't, ma.” continued the hope
ful; “it’s a woman’s name; “say. who going
to Dinah Moore?”
“Willie.” said his mother, in a ghastly
voice, “you’re dis'urbing the meeting. It
means going to heaven to die no more.”
“Dine no more! 0, ma, don’t they eat
anything there?”
His mother explained as well as she
could, and Willie sat still for half minnte,
his bright eyes roving about the church.
Then be asked in a shrill whisper:
“Ma, is God out of towD?”
“No-o-o.no-no,” answered the distracted
woman, faintly.
“Then what’s Mr. Kelly running this
meeting for, uia?” continued the sweeet
child.
The choir sung him down, bnt as the
meeting closed with a moment of silei
prayer, bis gentle voice was distinctly
heard.
Brighton Beach.
Enquirer-Sun.
New York, July 7.—First race, $200, all
ages, three quarters of a mile; Mary War
ren won' Robtoy 2d, Malise 3d. Time
1:17}.
Second race, $200, selling allowances,
one mile: Ida B. won easily, Edwin A. 2d
Monitor 3d. Time 1:46.
Third race, $200, all ages, five-eighths
of a mile; Brambiletta won, Bride Cake 2d
Virgil 3J. Time 1:03}.
Fourth race, Coney Island stakes, three-
year-olds that had not won a sweepstake
prior to March 20th, 1882, at $25 each
with $400 added, one and one:fourth
miles; Barney Lyon won, Alto B . 2d
Freegold 3d. Time 2:15.
Fifth race, handicap hurdle race, $250
one and one-fourth miles; King Dntchman
won, Harry R. 2, Robroy 2d. Time 2:23
New York, July 7.—The first bale ot
new cotton of the crop of 1882-’83 was
consigned yesterday, by Carson & Ellis, of
Houston, Texas, to Latham, Alexander
& Co., of this city. It weighs 470 ponuds
and grades low middling. J’he producer
obtained $250 for it in Texas, besides
premium of $250.—Enquirer-Sun.
House For Rent,
I hereby offer for rent that comfortable
residence lately occupied by Mr. Fred
Smith. It. is commodious, with all neces
sary out houses, and splendid garden at
fuelled. Apply to Thomas Scott, or the un
dersigned,
jy6 ’82. J. L Boynton
BainbridgJ Academy.
The above institution will begin on the
last Monday in August, the 28th. A full
and able corps of teachers will be employ
ed and every endeavor made to give s.,iis
faction. Patronage. citizens of Bain
bridge and the surrounding country solicit
ed. Tuition as heretofore.
Re; pectfully,
jy.6-’82, J. E Witherspoon
Citation to Obtafei Letters of Dis
mission.
GEORGIA—Decatur County : ’
D. B..Curry, as guardian of M. S. Curry,
having applied to the Court of Ordinary of
said county for a discharge from his guard
ian-hip of M. S. Curry’s person and prop
erty, this is therefore to cite all persons
conserncd to show cause by filing objections
in my office, why he should not be dismiss
ed from his guardianship of his said ward
and receive the usual letters of dismission
on the first Monday in August next. Given
under my official signature.
Maston O’Neal,
June 22, ’82. _ Ordinary, D. C
Sheriffs Sale.
GEORGIA—Decatur County;
Will be s )ld before the court house d oor
in the town of Bainbridge, during the
usual hours of sale, on tbe first Tuesday
in August next, the following property
to-wit:
Three-fourths {}) undivided interest in the
Steamer Newton, to satisfy one mortgage fi
fa in favor of Weston & Davis, vs Sutton &
Owen. Also, one undivided 4th interest
in the Steamer Newton to satisfy a mort
gage fi fa in favor of N. & A, F. Tift & Co,
vs C. D. Barton, Tne entire interest in said
boat being hereby levied upon ami adver
tised for sale to satisfy this an I other exe.
cutions in my hands levied on the Steamer
Newton. L. F. BURKETT,
Jnne 29, 1882.— Sheriff.
Keep Cool! KeepCool!
ICE ALWAYS ON HARD. Strictly
CAS
Too Cheap To Charge.
GEO. D. GRIFFIN.
M. KWILEGKI.
-AT THE OLD
W airfield
week- $12 a day at home
^€ ^easily made. Costly outfit free.
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Your County Paper $2 a Year.
100.000 bushels of cotton
for the growing crop.
seed
I am prepared to contract for the above,
May 4, ’82.—6m.
F. L. BABBIT.
-—A NEW SUPPLY OF
Groceries and Grain,
Hardware & Wagon
Material, Paints,
Oil and Putty,
t8F"Agent for Sashes and Blinds.
UTT
E. A. POHLMAN,
THE LIVE CR0CER
Will run a lightning schedule the presert
year, and will keep on band for the benefit
of the public the bent and most select as
sortment of
GROCERIES,
Ever seen in Bainbridge.
FRUITS,
CANDIES,
CONFECTIONS.
Country produce bought at- highest prices.
All I ask is n trial, after which I know
you will be pleased.
E .A. I^olilmnn,
FL BABRIT
STRING
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 represent
and shown with pleasure^
Dress Goods,
Straw Hats, for men
ladies and children,
Shoes for all. A
nice line of Spring.
And Summer clothing,
bought very low and
lor sale at extremely
Low prices.
Groceries,
consisting of
Coffee, Flour,
Sugar Soap, Potash
and indeed every
thing in this line.
I have a stock of samples from DEYLIN
•k CO., the Farmer’s Clothiers, New York.
Make, style and fit guaranteed.
F. L. BABBIT.
Call and see me everybody, and examine
Goods; comprising ererythinrkeM^'rfi^L,? 11 8l0ck ofMinin «7 Fancy
returned fr ? m the* north, I prepared re m ’ ,hnel 7 establishment. Having just
latest styles and tashions I hav* i gTe customers every advantage of the
wares and fronts of eveiy description P pf* d a f 80rtm *“J of laee and labile milts, gloves,
der in existence. Hau ^f eT ere d^n,^ * e^L iad Eiucr Down - bestfccepow-
sizes, very cheap. I have KnT.Tp" „ fr0m « “> I 1 Picture framesall
be purchased of me as cheap as^of the B “ t,erK! |' * C®’*. patterns and they can be
Hogue, an adept intheartof mantuam^ 1 Postage on all patterns. Miss Ella
time, where she will £ p Wre “tree hef «^lishment - any
should call and see me be for* erTe . ,f r fronds. Ladies coming to the titj
can ana see me before leaving. All orders will receive my personal attention.
Respectfully,
was, m. *.
Try the “Tropico” cigar—the best and
cheapest cigar in the market.
F. L. BABBIT.