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SOUTHER'S BANNER: MARCH 12, 18?S. Ji0it%nt gamier. H. H. CARLTON, - Editor. Terms ot Subserlptlon. ONE COPY, One Year *2 OO ONE COPY, Six Months 1 OO ONE COPY, Three Months.....™- BO LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS. Citation for Letters of Guardianship $6 00 Citation for Letters of Administration.....™.... 4 00 Application lor Letters of Dismission Admin* istrator 5 06 Applt’tion for Letters ol DlsmUsioo Guardian 6 25 Application for Lease to Sell Lands 5 00 Notice to Debtors and Creditors — * 00- Sales of Land, Ac., per square. .. •"•••• 6 so Sales Perishable Property, 10 days, poreq™ 1 #0 Estray Not!cos, 30 days...™..™...,.— * rr Sheriff Sales, per square - * Sheriff Mortgage fi. fa. sales per square, » 00 Tax Collector’s Sales, per square * 01 Foreclosure Mortgage, per square, each u.««. * -a Exemption Notices (in advance) - f « Rule Nisi’s, per square, each tdsw.- ~.-~~- 1 Bay The above legal rates corrected by Ordinary of Clarke county. Rates of AdvertlslnSC. Advertisements will be inerted 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,