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The Weekly Democrat.
0BJf K, RlSSELL, Editor and Prop’r
THURSDAY. AUGUST 24,1882.
STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
FOB GOVERNOR,
ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS,
Of Taliaferro.
FOB SECRETARY OF STATE,
N. C. BABNETT, of Baldwin.
FOB COJfFTBOI.LF.lt-(SEVERAL,
WM. A. WRIGHT, of Richmond.
FOB ATTORNEY-OEXERAL,
CLIFFORD ANDEBSON, of Bibb.
FOB CONGRESSMAN-AT-LARGE,
THOMAS HARDEMAN,
Of Bibb.
POLITICAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Second Congressional District Demo,
eratic Convention •
Albany, Ga., August 15, 1882.
la pursuance of the action of the Demo
cratic Executive Committee of the Second
Congressional District at a meeting held
this day, a convention of the delegates rep
resenting the Democratic party of the sev
er*! counties composing said District is
kereby called to meet in the city of Albany
•til o'clock, a. m-, on Tuesday, the 5th
* pat of September next, for the purpose of
nominating a candidate for Congress.
R. Hobbs,
Chairman.
Senatorial Convention Called.
After consultation with the party authori
ties in Miller and Mitchell counties, I am
hereby instructed to call a Convention of the
Democratic Party of the 8ih Senatorial Dis
trict, to meet nt the Court House in Bain-
bridge, on Thursday, the 24th instant, for
the purpose of nominating a candidate for
State Senator. Each militia district will be
entitled to three delegates in the Conven
tion. Ben. E. Russell,
Chairman Dem. Ex. Com.
Convention to Nominate Represent a
fives.
A Convention of the Democratic Party of
the County of Decatur is hereby called to
meet at the Court Iiou6e in Bainbridge on
Saturday, September 2d, for the purpose of
nominating two candidates for Represents
tivea in the next Legislature. Each militia
district is entitled to three delegates. It is
t oped that the people of the districts will
ike a proper interest in the primaries.
Ben. E. Russei.l,
Chairman Dem. Ex. Com
of
EDITORIAL NOTES.
—All true Democrats should sup
port the party nominees.
•—Senator Hill’s funeral was one of
the most magnificent ever seen in Geor
gia
—We see no good to come of the con
tinued abuse showered upon Gov. Col
quitt by certain presses in the State.
—Gen. A. It. Lawton has been elect
ed President of the American Bar
Association. This is a high honor, but
the great Georgian will wear it worthily,
—The prohibition of the sale of in
toxicating liquors would be a great
blessing to the country. It is said that
there are over 200.000 habitual drunk
ards ia the United Stales.
—It is said that Mr. Stephens will
■ot make a thorough canvass of the
State. This is unfortunate, and wil]
reduce his majority considerably. The
people like to see their eandidates and
’ hear them talk.
—The Atlanta Constitution is un
doubtedly the leading Southern news
paper. Its editorial staff embraces some
of the ablest writers in the entire coun
try. As a Georgian we are proud of
our big daily.
* —Mr. C. H.JTkcafs, of this county
AT
been nominated for Secretary of
State by the Greenbackers. Mr. Thomas
ia a young merchant of Attapulgus,
possessed of great energy, and is gen
erally level-headed.
—There is to be a big, old fashioned
Democratic barbecue in Camilla to
morrow. Hon. Thomas Hardeman and
Governor Colquitt arc expected .to ad
dress the people. The people of
Hitchell county are for the “old com
moner” and the organized.
—General Gartrell has been nomi
nated by four seperate political factions.
Now the question is, which platform
does he endorse, and which ticket will
he vote; and does he give his influ
ence to the Pledger, Longstreet, Lib
eral or Laborious Greenback party?
These are pertinent questions.
—Mr. Turner will bo renominated
by the Democracy at Albany on the 5th
of next month- He will then canvass
the Second Distiict in the interest of
the organized Democracy. His course
in Congress has reflected credit not oulj
on himself, but upon the State.
—Dan. W. Rountree has been nomL
sated for representative in the Legis
lators by the Democracy of Brooks
oonnty. Dan is wel. Known down here
in Bainbridge, and bis many friends
rejoice in his promotion
that he
spared.
A WORD TO THOSE WHO CLAIM
TO BE DEMOCRATS.
The record of the Democratic party
of Georgia is the histqry of the greatest
political organization ever formed to
protect the rights and liberties of any
people. For several years following the
war, our State suffered the most degrad
ing oppression ever inflicted upon a so
called free commonwealth. The
vultures both native and foreign—and
they constituted a cage of the most un
clean birds ever seen—had possession
of our entire government, and not did
scruple to plunge their ravenous beaks
into i's very vitals. Standing behind to
protect them from the righteous indig
nation of an outraged people, was the
military strength of the federal govern
ment. So the vultures glutted them
selves to satiety from the wreck the
fortune of war had left our impover
ished state. Ah! in those days the
plunderers held high carnival. Tbous
ands of oar best citizens were disfran
chised—citizens who would grace any
official position—and the scum of the
worst political party ever known sat in
high places, and ruled as with a rod of
iron. Every county office was infected
with this gang of free hooters, and the
people groaned under their domination
without redress. Every intelligent man
in this country is familiar with that
gloomy time, and we simply refer their
recollection to it.
At length the time came when for
bearance ceasod to be a virtue. Our
people had been patient and long suf
fering, they now determined to be bold
and aggressive. They organized them
selves, knowing that, in unity there is
strength. There were only two parties
in the entire country—the Republican
and the Democratic. The one was the
synomyn of tyranny and oppression
the other ofliberty and self-government,
It is needless for us to add that Geor
gians enlisted under (he banner
Democracy. Their battle cry was
“Georgians shall rule Georgia!” and
under the leadership of the lamented
Hill, and scores of others of our bravest
and best, we secured control of onr
State Government. The fight was Ion
and bitter, bat truth, which is mighty,
prevailed at last, Then began the exo.
dus of the vampires that-had sucked
our life-blood for six years. It was a
stampede. The carpetbaggers retired
back upon Maine and Massachusetts,
and the native leaders either sank into
oblivion, or found consolation in federal
offices.
With the defeat of Radicalism, that
sufiocating’inoubus upon all of our pros
perity ; and the assumption of the gov
eminent by her own sons, Georgia
entered upon a new era of progress.
Her waste places were built up, and
excelsior was inscribed upon her escutch
eon. Emigration began to flow into
the State, and capital was invested
where it could not have been induced
beforo. Twelve years have
since the Democracy came into power ;
and to-day Georgia stands the “Empire
State of the South.” No matter
where upon the face of the earth one of
her sons is to be found, be feels a
conscious pride in the fact that be is a
Georgian. Twelve years ago it was
quite different; and if Radical rale had
continued until now, the name of our
proud State would be a scoff and a by
word. This beneficial change in our
progress and reputation has been made
by the Democratic party. That party
has rescued us from Radical misgovern-
ment, tyranny and oppression—and to
day it stands tnc safe-guard to every
interest of our State.
Ought not such a party be perpetuat
ed ? We think so, for the reason that the
Democratic party consists of the peo
ple who have every interest of Georgia
dearest to their hearts. Of course we
do not claim the Democracy to be im
maculate-blunders they have com
milted; but was there ever u human
institution free from error? Undoubt
edly a set of men have undertaken the
destruction of the Democratic party,
and they do not seem to be confined to
any particular political organization.
General Gartrell announced himself as
an Independent Democratic candidate
for Governor many months ago. He
had acted with the organized party for
many years, yet when be found his
chances slim for the highest place
within the gift of the Demociacy, he
proclaims himself an independent can
didate. The Democratic Convention
met in July—every county in the State
being represented by delegations. Alex
ander H. Stephens was almost unani
mously nominated for Governor —nomi
nated by. the so-called Bourbons, yet
all shades of political opinion concur as
to his broad aod liberal views.
But Mr. Stephens is a Democrat,
and was nominated by Democrats,
which is enough to set the bell-broth of
the various “isms” in the State boiling
We predict
ill V'Govt rcor if big jjf e ig I against him. Early in August the
; Radicals held their
It split in two factions—the one con
trolled by the whites, and the other by
tile negroes. James Lougstreet managed
the white, and W. A. Pledger the col
ored conclave. The Longstreet gang
nominated Gartrell for Governor and a
State ticket. The Pledger crowd
nominated Gartrell for Governor and a
State ticket. Both factions enunciated
platforms, and stood Gartrell upon each.
The reason was obvious—not that they
loved, or even respected Gartrell, but
because they thought he could best
destroy the Democratic organization.-
Later the so called “Liberals” held a
convention, formulated a platform, and
nominated Gaitrell. It was a farce,
bnt all of its animus was directed at the
Democratic party, hence their nominee
for Governor. Later still the “Green
backers” held a convention. They, too,
built a platform, which embraced all the
world, from Hackensack to Egypt.
Tbe financial question which it seems
they ought to understand was almost
wholly disregarded. This handful of
malcontents, also, nominated Gartrell
for Governor, for the identical reason
the Radical factions and tbe Liberal
farce did, viz : to destroy the Demo
cratic party. Thus we see all the
factions and malcontents combining to
defeat theonly party thatever could, and
did, save Georgia from utter rain and
disgrace. In addition we have a few
Democrats expressing themselves as in
favor of Gartrell. They give as a rea
son that they prefer him to Stephens
If they are honest Democrats, and we
will not doubt it, they cannot be for
Gartrell when they understand who is
at his back, and the reasons influencing
the pow wows which have nominated
him.
We take it that every true Democrat
will stand fearlessly by the grand old
party, and not give aid and comfort
to the various political nondescripts, by
even sympathising with their muchly
nominated candidate for Governor, who
straddles four “platforms” without a
twang, or twitch, of conscience. Let
every Democrat weigh this question
well if he has the least doubt in his
mind. Is there one of ns who would
like to see either faction of the Radical
party again in power ? Would you be
pleased if the state government was in
the hands of the “Liberals ?” Or are
you ready to risk the the future of your
State and its every interest to the mer
cy of the “Greenbackers ?” A vote for
Gartrell answers all these questions in
the affirmative. But no true Democrat
will answer that way.
THE SENATORIAL CONVENTION-
This representative body will meet
in the court house to-day at 11 o'clock,
for the purpose of nominating a Demo
cratic candidate fer Senator from tho
8th district, which is composed of the
counties of Decatur, Miller and Mitch
ell. As each county will be entitled to
three delegates from each militia dis
trict, the convention will bo composed
of over seventy-five members.
It is probable that the first question
to interest the convention will be the
abolition of the “rotation system." Many
think it unfair, for the reason that the
larger counties are placed on an equal!
ty with the smaller, thus allowing small
minorities to dictate to large major!
ties; and further it is claimed that the
best man in the district ought to be the
candidate no matter from what county
he may come. On the other hand, the
friends of rotation elaim that it would
be nnjust to abolish the system now, as
it is Miller county’s time, Decatur and
Mitchell having had the Senator since
she has. We learn that Miller would
not object to a change after she has had
her time, for then the candidate for
Senator would have been “around.”
Miller honestly believe herself to be
entitled to the office, and will present
the Convention, so we learn, the
names of two of her best citizens, viz :
Judge Baughn and Dr. Bash. In oar
opinion even if rotation should be
abolished, one or the other of these
gentlemen would probably receive the
nomination.
We hope that the deliberations of
the convention will be conservative and
harmonious. It is a Democratic rep
resentative body ; its delegates were se
lected by Democratic primary meetings,
and its aim and purpose is to nominate
Democrat who will be elected to the
State Senate. Then, the success of the
Democratic party in the district is the
paramount result to be attained. This
may fail, however, unless all conflict-
elements are harmonized in the conven
tion to-day. •
BEN HILL DEAD
The Last Moments of Georgia’s Favor
ite Son—How He Met Death—The
Scenes and Incidents About the Dead
Mas s Bier.
—If the Savannah News would give
little attention to State politics, not
only Mr. Stephens bnt the cause of
Democracy would be helped in South
ern Georgia. The News has many
friends down this way but they don’t
appreciate its reticent position. Shake
State convention, her up a little. Col. Estili.
Atlanta Constitution.
After a season of anxious waiting into
which not a single ray of hope was entered,
the people of Georgia must at least hear the
sad announcement that Senator Hill is
dead. The distinguished sufferer—grand
in health, bnt grander still as be approach
ed the valley of the shadow of death—has
sank to sleep and is at rest. For weekB
each succeeding day has left him weaker,
while no earthly power coaid stay the
progress of the disease that was carrying
him to the grave. Three week3 ago he
ceased all efforts to speak, and the tongoe
that ODce thrilled the multitudes by its
fire and eloquence was hashed forever. The
grand form, majestic in its proportions and
dignity, became emaciated and helpless,
and on Thursday night last the great man
from sheer exhaustion, was put to bed for
the last time. His pulse was weak and
bis fingers had lost their strength, so that
tbe pad. upon which he had beeuaccustom
ed to write his thoughts, could no longer
expiess his needs and his wishes. The
tube through which the fluid nourishment
had been forced iDto his stomach was aban
doned a few days ago. when his stomach
refused to retain the milk which famished
his usual meal. His nourishment had to
be supplied by enemata. When this point
was reached, which occurred Monday, his
friends knew that his end was near and
that his sufferings would 30on draw to
close.
In this condition he continued until
Tuesday, when it was believed that he was
at times unconscious. He slept most of
the day, but at times he would bearonsed.
and when fully awakened gave evidences
that he was still conscious. Tuesday
morning Gen. Evans, pastor of the First
Methodists (Jhnrch, called on Mr. Hill
The sick man recognized his visitor and
pastor, and feebly said: “Almost Home,”
the only words he has spoken in nearly
month, and the last he was destined to
utter on earth ! His weary eyes closed
again and he sank back to sleep!
The nourishment which was administer
ed by enemata was discharged, and thus all
possibility of supplying his system with
nourishment was ended. About two
o’clock yesterday morning he was consid
ered at the point of death. He made
sign that he desired a hyperdemic injection
of morphine, which was administered. He
then went to sleep again, but nt times
would open his eyes. Tt^is_ not- known
whether or not his mind iws clear, -aS he
could not speak or make himself under
stood. Dr Ridley and 13. II Hill, Junior
and other members of the family, were
watching by the bedside of the dying Sen
a or. His pulse was very weak and quick,
and about daybreak the physicians saw
that the end was near, and the members of
the family were summoned to the bedside
There were present Mrs Hill, wife of the
(Senator, Mr. B. H. Hill, Jr., and his wife.
Dr. Kidley and his wife, a daughter of Pen-
rtor Bill, Mr. Edgar Thompson and wife, a
daughter of Senator Hill, Mr. Charles Hill,
son of the Senator.and Mr Hill’s two neph
ews, with Dr. Wright. For two hours
they watched the labored breathing of the
sufferer. At fifteen minutes past six (Sen
ator Hill opened his eye3 for a moment-
then closed them wearily. There was not
a tremor of his frame nor even a sigh or
long drawn breath as the grand life went
out—and Georgia’s Hill was dead.
Since His Retorn Home,
Since Senator Hill’s return home from
Eureka Springs he has had the most con
stant and unremitting attention. Never
since the first operation has Dr. Wright
left him, and since his return from Eureka
he has slept in an adjoiuing room to Mr.
Hill's private bed room. In another ad*
joining room, always used by Senator Hill
as an office, two members of the family
have sat up at night by turns. Two of
of Mr. Hill's nephews, Mr. W. P. Hill and
Mr. Pinckney Hill.fof near West Poin^
have been unremitting in their attention.
The immediate members of the family have
watched tv the bedside, doing all in their
power for the sufferer. Senator Hill has
not had many visitors lately. The people
seemed to realize that they could do no
good, and possibly barm by calling, and
hence refrained. Mr. Hill, however, al
ways insisted on seeing all who called. He
received many letters of condolence, among
them letters from all classes of citizens,
from the highest to the lowest. The sym
pathy for him seemed to be universal.
When he first began the use of the pad he
wrote very clearly and with a bold stroke.
About two weeks ago he wrote his will,
giving direction to the way in which his
property was to be disposed of, and ap
pointing Mr. B. H. Hill. Jr., fais executor.
The last thing that Senator Hill ever
wrote that was intelligible was addressed
to his wife. They were discussing wbat
should be done for him. He wrote on hit
tablet;
My Dearest—Any nourishment that
the Doctors think b<4t. I will take.”
The wound on Sgnat.or Hill's neck was a
Most horrible one. The cruel cancer had
eaten into the throat and exposed to view
the windpipe and the elevation made by
the artery The root ot the tongue could
be seen. The cancer had eaten into the
muscles'on the left side cf the mouth ar.d
the muscles on the right being stronger
drew the lower jaw around out of position
and caused the lip to protnde.
transfer our feelings to paper. The
editorial tribute however, in the Atlanta
Constitution of the 17 h and Grady
brilliant character sketch id the same
paper, came nearer being worthy of the
illustrious deceased than anything we
have yet seen in the press.
—Mr. Willingham, of the Carters-
ville Free Press, is an idepeDdet Demo*
crat, and professes to loathe and abhor
Radicalism, yet he loves James Long-
street like a brother, and bates Joe
Brown like old satan. These so-called
independents have strange notions.
- -Work on the Savannah, Florida
& Western Railroad from Climax to
Chattahoochee is progressing rapidly,
This great highway will develop one of
the finest sections of Decatur county,
and add new life to every interest
within its limits. In tbe meantime
Bainbridge will be afforded every con
veDieDce the road can command, albeit
she is off the main line.
, —ft rather strikes ns that Col. Clif
ford Anderson, Democratic candidate
for Attorney General, ought to canvass
the State. Hon. D. N. Speer, candi
date for Treasurer, might also take
hand. Col. Tom Hardeman is a whole
team but he can’t multiply himself over
136 counties between dow and election
day. The State Executive Committee
should send able speakers to every por
tion of the State.
—In the last issue of the Sunny
South we notice a sketch of the late
Judge Isaac E. Bower, of Bainbridge
from the gif tel peo of Robert W. Davi9,
Esq., of Florida. Mr. Davis is writing
an interesting series of articles on the
distinguished lawyers of Georgia, which
when completed we learn will be pub
blished in book form. We shall try
and find room soon Lr the sketch of
Judge Bower in The Democrat.
—It is said that Governor Colquit is
a candidate for the Senate; and on that
account he is tho recipient of consider-
able abuse. Now we would like to know
by whose authouy the statement that
he is a candidate was made. We do
not believe he has ever intimated that
he would be in tbe race. After he does
so it will be time enought to begin
throwing mud ; but if you indulge in
that kind of a game, you may just bet
your life there will be a big “viudicu
tion” laid up for him.
CITATION.
GEORGIA. Decatur Connty:
Feter Daniel having applied to be ap
pointed guardian ot the person and property
of Lucy Daniel, a minor under fourteen
years ot rge, resident of said county, this
is to cite an persons concerned to be ard
appear at the Court of Ordinary, to be held
next after the expiration ot thirty days from
the first publication otthis notice, nod show
cause, if any they can, why said Peter
Daniels should not be entrusted with the
person »nd property of Lucy Jackson
Witness my official signature.
Mastos O’Nbai,,
Aug. 24, ’82. Ordinary, D. C
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I take this method of informing the peo
pie of Bainbridge, that I will supply the
market every day with the very best beef
the conntry affords, and at most reasonable
prices.
Will also supply all other meats in their
eason. Thankful for past liberal patron
age, respectfully ask a continuance of the
same. JOHN M. INGRAM.
Aug. 24, 1882.
M. KWILECKI.
AT THE OLD
Warfield Store.
-A NEW SUPPLY OF-
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Groceries and Grain,
Hardware & Wagon
Material, Paints,
Oil and Putty,
Agent for Sashes and Blinds.-®*
GENERAL
Matrimonial Insnrance
AGENCY.
Every Man Can Insure Himself a Com
petency on Marriage.
—We do not feel equal to the task
this week of writing a proper tribute
to the memory of Senator Hill. Our
love for him was so supreme that it
seems mockery, for us to attempt to
I have the agency, for Decatur County
and surrounding country, of the following
first-class A atiimonial Insurance compa
nies. Persons contemplating matrimony
can insure themselves from $1,000 to $3,000,
upon marriage, at a very small cost, in
either of these companies .•
Marriage Benefit Asso.. Selma, Ala.
Mississippi Aid Asso , Okolona, Miss.
Columbus Mutual, Asso., Columbus, Miss.
East Tennessee Marriage Union, Chatta
nooga, Tenn.
Vleksburg Matrimonial Asso!, Vicksburg,
Miss.
National Furniture Gift Asso.. Memphis,
Tenn.
Tennessee Matrimonial Abso., Nashville,
enn.
Knoxville Endowment Asso., Knoxville,
Tenn.
Capital Marriage Help Asso. Tallahassee,
Fla.
Gulf City Matrimonial Asso., Mobile,
Ala.
Tennessee Benevolent Benefit Guild, Asso.
Memphis. Tenn.
Mutual Marriage Aid Asso., Grand
Jnnction, Tenn.
. Central Mi-sippi Matrimonial Associa
tion, Kosciusko, Miss.
Call on, or adddress, m
A. K. LEON. Agent.
Bainbridge, Ga,
Antrnsf 24 *
OPPOSE
TO
•ARE THE BOSSES IN T1IE-
Dry Goods and Grocery Tradt
-AND THEY ARE NOW-
Selling at Rock Bottom Prict
Is supplied with Wines, Liquors, 1
g«r, Ales, and in fact everything |
for the inner man to drink.
CALL AND SEE-
H. LS. Lhrlicli Sc Co,
AND-
Low Friees, A
1C CDBKY l CO
We have in store, and are now receiving the largest and most complete stock dt
and WiDter goods ever bought by us. And we respectfully invite tbe i
Decatur and surreunding counties to call and examine our goods, and get pri««J
fore buying elsewhere. We can sell as cheap as anybody and guarantee t
of our goods. We sell onlv the world renowned “Bay State" Screwed 8hoes.
keep no other in stock. We are agents for the celebrated Winahip Cotton Gin, fN
and condenser We have five hundred cypress syrup barrels with cypress 1
as cheap as they can be bought in die land. We only ask a trial. »
B ainbridge, Ga., July 28th, 1882.
Millinery and Fancy Goot
OR 1 a 8
Call and see me everybody, and examine my well seleeted stock of Millinery sail 1
Goods; comprising everything kept in a first-class millinery establishment. Baviof?
returned from the north, I am prepared to give my customers every advantag**
latest styles and fashions. I have a splendid assortment of lace and lalsle milt*. '
wares and fronts of every description. Fine cologne and Eiuer Down, the besi fat
der in existence. Hats of every description from 25 cents to $1 Picture
sixes, very cheap. I have the agency lor E. Butterick & Go’s, patterns and they •’j
be purchased of me as chea p as of the firm. I pay postage on all patterns. .
Hogue, an adept in the art of mantua-making can be found at my establish®*®*'
time, where she will be pleased to serve her many friends. Ladies coming to *
should call and see me before leaving. All orders will receive my personsl ath
Respectfully. —-
MRS, M. J REYNOIP*
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