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SOUTHER'S BANNER: MARCH 12, 18?S.
Ji0it%nt gamier.
H. H. CARLTON, - Editor.
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Bay The above legal rates corrected by Ordinary
of Clarke county.
Rates of AdvertlslnSC.
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L A R per square tor the first innertlon, and FIFTY
CENTS per square for each continuance, for miy
time under one month. For longger periods a lib
eral deduction will bo made. A square equal to
ten lines, solid. , OA
Notices in local column, less than a square, 20
cents a line.
Till! steady decline of geld and tlie
steady advancement ol United States
bonds still continue as the results of
the Silver bill.
Despite the attitude of Great
Britain, a treaty of peace has been
agreed upon between the contending
powers of Europe, thus ending exist*
ing and apprehended hostilities. ,
The valne of the obelisk known as
Cleopatra’s needle and the ship built
for its trans|M>rtation have been fixed
in the salvage suit before the Court
of Admiralty at £25,000.
A destructive conflagration brok
out yesterday at the Hot Springs,
Arkansas. The Hot Springs Hotel
aud the principal business houses of
the place were destroyed.
King Alfonso has sent a dispatch to
Captain General Jovellar and General
Martinez Campos, congratulating
them on the restoration of peace in
Cuba.
Baroness Burdett Coutts has made
arrangements for leasing Drury Lane
Theatre, and proposes t«. run it in a
style so magnificent that no State
theatre in Paris or elsewhere may vie
with it.
Brick Pomeroy, Blanton Duncan
and Uncle Peter Cooper, are again
attacked with their fanaticism, and
are trying to agitate the political
world over the formation of a “ na
tional” or “ greenback” party.
The argument in the suit of, Gen
eral Custis Lee, for the recovery of
the Arlington estate, has been con
cluded, and the case submitted. A
decision will propably be rendered
by Judge Hughes on Saturday, in
Richmond.
The treaty of peace between Russia
and Turkey has not yet been officially
made public, and it is thought it will
not be until the text is received in
St. Petersburg a week or ten days
hence it has been sent to this latter
city for formal ratification.
A destructive tornadofour hundred
yards wide swept through Casey
county, Kentucky, on Saturday.
Houses were swept away, and several
persons were killed. In the village
of Mount Olive a loss of fifty thous
sand dollars was occasioned by the
storm.
The Auditor of Public Accounts
in. Virginia represents tho finances of
that State as being in a most deplor
able condition. No money is being
received from taxes, and there is but
one hundred and three dollars in the
treasury. One hundred and seventy-
five thousand dollars is now due the
banks. They refuse to make any
further advances, and the Auditor
states that he cannot run the State
government an hoar longer.
The political outlook in Europe is
regarded as much brighter in conse
quence of the treaty of peace and the
negotiations for a congress of the
powers. While, however, the treaty
gives general satisfaction, it is said
that the Vienna newspapers are not
pleased with the conditions of peace,
and express the opinion that the
most difficult phase of the crisis has
yet to bo passed.
It is rumored from Washington,
says the Atlanta Constitution, that
the country is about to be startled
with a new, novel and gratifying
event in our political history, viz : the
resignation of Mr. Hayes as de facto
President of the United States. The
Constitution in commenting upon
this rumor, pats it thusMr. Hayes,
although a politician is said by those
who know him best to be an honest
man, and that while bi9 virtue is not
sublime enongh to protest agaiust wrong
in others, he wonld not himself, know
ingly, violate the principles of troth
and honor, such a contingency being
clear to his mind. That, since the
conspirators themselves—the men who
did the dark deed of fraudulently
counting Hayes in as president—have
fallen out with the beneficiary of their
great wrong, and among themselves,
bringing to light all the facts and
details of the monstrous iniquity, Mr.
Hayes has been profoundly startled by
these secret developments, that he is
investigating them fully, and with a
view to regulate his own conduct by
the result. If it- should appear to bis
satisfaction, and lie can not longer resist
the conviction, that his election was
fraudulent and that he occupies a
position to which the people really
elected his opponent, it is said to be
his intention to resign it at once, and
recommend the immediate inaugura
tion ot Mr. Tilden. And such are
also said to be the vfows of the acting
vice president, Mr. Wheeler. It is
furthermore reported that such) a
course on the part of these high
functionaries will meet with no serious
opposition from the republican mem
bers of congress. The honest men
among them are not only suffering
under a sense of the wrong they have
helped to put upon the country, but
they see in its open repudiation,
in the face of recent developments, the
only hope of saving their party from
utter destruction, and its memory from
universal contempt.
We trnst those rumors are true,
both on Mr Haye’s account, and for
the sake of truth and the fair fame of
our country. For him it would be
the wisest and most politic act of his
pfe. His ease of mind and reputation
as a public man depend upon it, It
would give him a far higher place in
history than the wrongful possession
of the presidential office possibly can,
if, indeed, it did not touch that
responsive cord in the American
heart which never ceases to vibrate
in contemplating a great and virtu
ous act, and make him a lawful pres
ident, by common consent, after the
expiration of the present term.
Politically opposed to tho majority
of his countrymen, and without the
confidence of his own party, should
he refuse to retire, he will find his
pathway strewn with anything but
roses. On the other hand, a personal
sacrifice at the command of honor
and duty will prove an oblation
whose light will illumine his future
career, and the pages upou which his
history shall bo recorded. He has
little to lose and everything to gain
by so praiseworthy an act. Bad and
selfish men will dissnade, bnt there is
not a man in the Union whose friend
ship and good opinion are worth
having who would not approve and
applaud.”
•T. G. 1WSSELL, EDITOR
The class which graduates this year
have determined that the badge of
Seniority shall be black beavers.
Spring has arrived, and the “ mil
lion ” springs, to use the langnage of
uncle Tom, is the frequent resort of
the students.
The election of senior, junior and
sophomore medalists in the Phi Kappa
Society will take place in May, and
the pulses of the respective candidates
are even now fired with excitement.
The classes of Gen. Wm. Browne
regret his absence very much. But
in lieu of his lecture on the Constitu
tion, the seniors had the pleasure of
listening to a very instructive lecture
from Dr. Tucker.'
The Postmaster General decides
that members of Cougress and their
wives who have separate estates may
go on the bonds of mail contractors.
The amount of the Bulgarian tri
bute will not bo fixed for two years,
during which time measures will be
taken to ascertain the resources of
the country. When determined on,
it will be used for paying off the
Russian indemnity. The country
will be occnpied by Russian troops
until a native army capable of main*
taining order can be formed.
B. H. Walton says there is more
beauty in the two female schools at
Athens than there has been since he
has been in college This is quite a
compliment, as Mr. Walton’s connec
tion with college has been quite
extended—ten years more or less.
The anti-silverites die bard, and are
not willing to admit that the decline
in gold and the advance in Govern
ment bonds are more than temporary
effects of the passage of the Silver
bill. When it is remembered that
the predictions of these financial
prophets, so far, have not been sus
tained by the facts, the conntry is
not likely to become alarmed at their
further prophecies of financial dis-
aster.
At the concert given by Burns’
band,’ we were nleosed to see among
the ladies and gentlemen who assisted,
our friends and fellow . Phi Kappa
Messrs. A. \V. Smith and T. S. Mell.
These gentlemen have murieal talent
of high order, and..their presence
added greatly to the success of t l e
entertainment. •••
We would like to call the attention
of the (fiemWrti bf- dal society to two
thing*, viz : the repairing of the steps
at the entrance of our hall, and the
need we have of a lock on the up-stairs,
door of the debating hall. These
matters should be attended to without
delay.
There is a Prof, of “ buuipology ”
in our city at the present, and several
of the students have had their charac
ters delineated. We can hut notice
the pleased expression which rests on
the faces of the boys when after the
Prof, has told them “ you have a well
hallanced brain.” “You are very posi
tive in the assertion of those opinions
you advocate <fcc,” he concludes by
saying “ you will be eminently suc
cessful at the law.” To some, however,
he does not argue so bright a future,
as Nick Chennault says, he told “ Big
Brown ” his head was eminently
adapted for cleaning lamp chimneys.
Nick says he once had an idea of
getting the Gypsies to tell his fortunes,
but now he is for the Professor “first,
last and all the time.”
The Phi Kappa Society met for the
first time since the intermediate exam
inations on March 2d. As some of the
members had not then finished their
examinations not as large an attendance
as was expected was present. But,
uotw ithstanding the paucity of those
present the debate was an interesting
one. The question was ou the expe-
diShwp--wribeiaal ^nifrage- - JThe
dialectic skirmishes were sharp aad
exciting. The prominent positions
taken by the negative, were first to
deny the expediency of investing wo
man with the rights of suffrage, and
second, to contend for a property
qualification. The affirmative in re
ply to the first position, cited numerous
historical characters to show woman
was intellectually the equal of man.
And contending further, that “ taxa
tion and representation are insepara
ble.” That every one should have a
voice in making those laws*bv which
their property is taxed. After a
lengthy discussion, in which much
ingenuity, eloquence and research was
exhibited the discussion was rendered
in favor of the negative.
there is any real difference, but be
cause we unconsciously invest the past
with the charm it borrows from its
antiquity “ distance lends enchantment
to the view ’’ we extol the proceeding
of our society when it was managed by
such men as Stephens, Cobb, Garling-
ton, Bacon and Grady, because these
men shed the lustre of their present
reputation upon their past achieve
ments. But is it no sign that we axe
on the road to success, that last year
our neighbor was double us in the
number of her members, and now she
is proved to be our equal ? That in
the last debate for the championship
we were victorious ? Do these facts
bespeak nothing? He who is not
encouraged by these reflections must
be of a despairing disposition indeed.
But while our society is good it can
be improved. We can, and outght
to take more interest in the debates.
In sajfilg hi9 we do not refer to all.
Some of our members we are happy to
say,, take a lively interest in these
discussions. . But this can not be said
of all. It seems to us that when a
subject for discussion is announced a
week in advance, with the op]>ortuni-
tie3 which we have for collecting
information from our society library,
that our debates ought never to be dull
or uninteresting. Surely those mem
bers who do not debate are not too
timid to speak ? But if they are is it
not better to fail in a debating society
where we have the conso’ation «f
knowing that if our speech is poor
the. e are many others no better, and
where interests of no magnitude what
ever, are depeudent upon our effurts,
then after we enter upon the realities
of life and encounter trained dialecti
cians upon subjects of vast importance
every orator almost has made at the
beginning poor speeches. Energy and
perseverance here as every where else
will accomplish mighty results. An
eloquent writer says “ that mighty
energy, though it may have heaved in
the breast of a Demosthenes, was once
a feeble infant’s thought. * * *
The slow revolutions of years slowly
added to its collected treasures and
energies; till in its hour of glory it
stood forth embodied in the form of
living, commanding, irresistible elo
quence.” In illustration of this same
point and as a conclusion ot this ar
ticle, we take the liberty of introducing
an extract from a lecture recently
delivered before the senior class by the
Prof, of Belles lettres. Speaking of
Disraeli he says: His parliamentary
career is a lesson to young men,
teaching them not to yield to discour
agements. As he had acquired some
reputation as a writer it was thought-
that he would he a valuable auxiliary
to his party. But his maiden speech
was a signal failure With manners
outre style, bombastic, gestures, ex
travagant, he pelted his audience with
figure like a storm of hail. The result
was early signs of impatience, then
calls for the question, then derisive
cries of “ hear! hear!” and at length
the whole house resouuded with irre
pressible peals of laughter. Mortified
and indignant the young orator sat
down with this remarkable prophesy.
I have begun many things and have
PREMIUM LIST OF FIELD CROPS AND HOGS
FOR THE FIRST FAIR Ol-’ THE
OcoMiE Couwnr Fair Assocuthiis,
TO RE HELD SOMETIME IN OCTOBER NEXT
A.T WATKINSYILLE.
For the best results five acres in Cotton $10 0()
For the best result one acre in Cotton..! j. !. i 5 00
For the best results five acres in Up-laud Corn. — 25 00
For the best result one acre in Low-land Coru 10 00
For the best acre Pea Vine Hay; one bale as sample. 10 00
For the second best acre Pea Vine Hay, one bale as sample.. 5 00
For the best acre Clover Hay, one bale as sample 10 00
For the best half acre German Millett, one bale as sample... 10 00
For the best one acre Native Grass, one bale as sample.... .. 10 00
SO On
5 00
10 00
5 00
5 00
For the best results, five acres Wheat, one bushel as sample.
For the best result one acre Wheat, one bushel as sample....
For the best results five acres Oats, one bushel as sample....
For the best result one acre Rye, one bushel as sample.
For the best result one aero Barley, oue bushel as sample....
For the best results oue-half acre or more Sweet Potatoes,
one bushel as sample ... 5 00
For th4 best resulfcsone-lfourth acre or more Turnips, one-
half bushel as sample -T! .11'.. 2 50
For the best result one acre Field Peas, one bushel as sample. 5 00
For the best result one-fourth acre Tobacco, five lbs. as sample. 2 50
For tho best pen of Hogs, not less than four years of age con
sidered J - 25 ()(,
Fortho second best....,.......!. 10 00
For the largest Hog 5 00
For the best Berkshire Boar, age considered 5 00
For the best Berkshire Sow, age considered 5 00
For the best Sweepstakes Boar, age considered. .. . 5 00
For the best Sweepstakes Sow, ago considered 5 00
For the best six Pigs, not over six months old ... 10 00
For the second best... j ! . 5 00
D. R. B.3COHAHDSD1T, Seo’y.
The members of our society are too
apt to be discouraged by believing that
our society is not as good as it once
was—that for a few years it has been
on the decline. Now we most respect
fully dissent from this opinion. We
do not believe we ever had brighter
hopes or more encouragements to
stimulate eur zeal. We compare the
present and past and are disheartened
as to the future. Why ? N ot because
failed many times and have succeeded
at last. I shall sit down now, but the
time will come when you will hear
me 1 He made good his words. Fifteen
years after, he was leader of the house
of commons. Distinguished for ora
torical power, brilliant investive and
polished sarcasm, he was more dreaded
than any man in the house. In 1868
he became prime minister of an empire
on which the sun never sets.”
A Very good Reason.—The rea
son why only one sample bottle of
Merrell’s Hepatine for the Liver
will be sold to the same person, for ter
cents, by our Druggist, C. W. Long &
Co. is because of the enormous expense of
importing the Hepatiue into this coun
try ; but as there are fifty doses in the
large size bottles, it seems two cents
per dose is cheap enough after all for a
medicine that cures dyspepsia and liv
er complaint. All who have not had
a sample bottle are entitled to one for
ten cts. at C. W. Long & Co., Drug
store. Three doses relieves any case
ot dyspepsia, constipation, indigestion
or liver complaint, in the world.
Regular size bottles, fifty doses, $1.00.
C. W. Long & Co.
1 .
MARCH 1878,
We have receiyed, and are now opening, a large and new stock of
v Boots, Shoes and Trunks, « <; ;
FOR. SPRINTG- TRADE.
Orders promptly filled, end all goods .with our brand warraated.
b. 7. FLsimrs <& 00.,
WHOLESALE DEALER IN
BOOTS, SHOES!TRIMS,
D. F. FLEMING.
JAMES M. WILSON.
mchl2-!lm
No. 2 Hayne street, cor. Church street.
Charleston, S.C.
Garden Seed!
"mr ME2
AND
GRASS SEED.
We liave now the largest stock of Seed in
this part of the State, oil of which are Fresh,
not a single package of old Seed in onr stock.
We have also a large stock of
STEEL HAIR BRUSHES,
The ’fourth Tot since October TastT' Our
DRUGS,
Paints,
Lead,
Oils,
Varnishes, Turpentine,
We can offer at low prices.
C. >V. LONG & Co.,
sepll-ly Athens, W«*.
CITY MILLS.
Having made arrangements tor a steady ai rival
of puro
Kentucky add Tennessee Wheat,
I guarantee to tho public tho following brands
of flour, equal or superior to anv in the
market, at corresponding prices:,
Sacra’ Flake, White Rose,
Family, Double Extra,
Graham Flour, Bolted Meal,
Unbolted Meal, Grits,
Horse Feed, Cow Feed,
Chicken Feed, etc., etc.
Shorts aud Bran.
Orders Left it J. G Wilkins’ Will be attended to
P« id f ° r SP 0 * WHEAT and CORN
w rasrirco 1 ^
decll-Sm
CHARLES F. STUBBS,
(Successor to Groover, Stubbs & Co.,)
COTTON FACTOE
—AND—
General Commission Merchant,
AGENT' FOR TIIE
Quitman Factory Yarns,
94 BAY STREET,
Savannah., (J eorgia.
Baling, Ties, Rope and other supplies fhr-
nished. Also, liberal cash advances made on
00 ™t 1 2 n . ment8 for sale or shipment to Llvemool
or Northern ports. ^
Mr. A. A. WIkw, Cashier and Correspondent
of the late firm of Groover, 8tuhbs & Co., has
an interest in the business. aug°l-tf
BLACKSMITHING
-AT-
OUR NEW BRICK SHOP
-AT THE—
Corner Clayton And Jackson Sts,
First-Class Horse-Shoeing.
S*A Specialty, by the best Shocr ir Georg.:i.
Grimsmithing,
Guns, Pistols, locks, etc., repaired at short
notice and satisfaction give n.
STF.EL WORKING.
Axes, Mill Picks, Hoes, etc., of the finest
temper. Work warranter.
PLANTATION WORK.
Plows. Wngons, Carriages, etc., repaired hi the
best manner and at short notice.
Sole patantee ofBassett’s plow stock.
Joins. Ml. Bassett;.
trarchSO-Iy.
BUGGIES,
BUGGIES BUGGIES,
BUGGIES,
W 9 BEATERS
Athens, Georgia,
*i
Manufacturer of and dealer in all kinds ot
Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, Sully
Top or no top Buggies and Spring Wagons
All kinds of vehicles repaired at short notice
painting and trimming done in the best am
latest utylea. Work put up to order and vra -
ranted to givo satisfaction.
Black Smithing
Done in the best manner, harness made and re
paired at short notice. 1 use the best raateru
that can be had, and have skilled workman ^
know their buBineas. Having an cxperien. ^
eleven years I feel confident of g| v > n ? 1
tion. Give me a trial and lam satisfied you
be pleased as I do the cheapest work in the ,1-
Shop opposite
J. Z. COOPER’S LIVERY STABLE.
W. R. BEAVERS.
jan296tn.
PLANTERS’ HOTEL,
A.-DGTTSTA, C3--A-
The Leading Hotel of the City.
Noted for its cleanliness, and the excelluic.
of its table.
RATES—$3 00 PER DAY.
The Proprietor solicits from the citizens ol
Athens a continuance of that liberal patron ag
they have heretofore given him.
S. 7. BEOWH,