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J&Mrtfrent fanner. H. H. CARLTON, - Editor. Terms ot Subscription. ONE COPY, One Year. .... *2 OO ONE COPY, Six Months 1 OO ONE COPY, Three Month*....—80 LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS. Citation for Letters orGuardlanihlp $5 00 Citation for Letters of Administration....——.. 4 00 Application lor Letters of Dismission Admin- istrator...... - — 5 00 Appll’tion for Letters of Dismission Guardian 5 25 Application for Lease to Sell Lands 5 00 Notice to Debtors and Creditors — * 00 Sales of Land, Ac., per square • 60 Sales Perishable Property, 10 days, pereq... 1 60 Kstray Notices, 30 days — * 00 Sheriff Sales, per square............. j 60 Sheriff Mortsago fl. fa sales per square 5 00 Tax Collector’s Sales, per square ...... 6 00 Foreclosure Mortgage, per square, each time. 1 #0 Exemption Notices (In advance) - -6 Role Nlsi's, per square, each time......—...... 1 60 Sir The above legal rates corrected by Urdinary of Clarke county. Rates of A-clvortlslnir. Advertisements will be inserted at ONE DOL^ LA R per square tor the first insertion, and FIFTx CENTS per square for each continuance, for any time under one month. For longger periods alib- eral deduction will be made. A square equal to t en lines, solid. Notices in local column, less than a square, 28 Moody and Sankey have entered upon tliei- evangelical tours fer the summer. The present indications are that war between England and Russia will be inaugurated at an early day. General Todlebin declares that unless the Turkish commissioners in duce the insurgents to disperse he will adoptj severe repressive meas ures. From a close reading ol the New York $»» one would suppose that it was rathar inclined to Invor an investigation ol' the electoral frauds. It is the high duty of Congress to enact such legislation as will give labor a fair chance, and thus bring the much wanted relief to the coun ty- The Republican party is fully aroused and active measures are being adopted fur a iull and complete re-organization of the party all over the country. Hon. Montgomery Blair is now happy and content. He says the American people have taken up the lelrain, vnd now demand a full and complete investigation of the elec toral frauds. • The bill repealing the bankrupt law has passed the Senate being so amended as to take effect the 1st of September of this year. The Houee <»t course will concur in the Senate amendment and thus will be an end of the present bankrupt law. Why don’t the Directors of the Northeastern Railroad have a good depot, built at Gillsville? This is becoming an important point on their road and certait.ly a good depot should be constructed for the con venience and facility of both the road and the people doing business at that point. Let the depot be built. Let Congress set itself assidiously to work to wrest the government more completely and entirely from tue control of the bloated, Eastern capitalists, speculative rings and combinations, that gi eater justice and equality may exist between capital and labor and the legitimate general interests of the people aud country be subserved. As tlie greater portion of the suffering now so distressing the country is due to unwise legislation aud general bad management of governmental affairs, would it not be the truo and humane policy for the government to utilize ti e public domain by way of furnishing aid and relief to the idle and suffering labor of the country ? This, it seems to us, is the most, if not the ouly effective means by which the overcrowded industries of the large cities and more populous portions of the country can find relief from their present crippled and distressed condition. The Electoral Fraud- The'investigation of the election frauds in the late presidential elec tion is creating somewhat ot a stir in Congress. The Republicans are us ing all possible strategy to defeat suoh investigation which should SOUTHERN BANNER: MAT 21, 1858. bestir the Democrats .more earnestly to their work. It is true Mr. Hayes bolds his title to the Presidency under the electoral commission which by common consent of both Democrats and Republicans, became even higher authority than the constitutional provisions for counting in the Presi dent or the decisaon of the Supreme Court, aud such investigation under the circumstances would not probably affect bis title, even if it were poli cy to unseat him ; but by all means let the Democratic House go to the vety bottom of these frauds, for the vindication of the truth of history, for the prevention of a recurrence of such a fraud, and for the preserva tion of free Republican institutions. We presume frem the facts al ready established, that no fairminded person can, for a moment, doubt but that Mr. Tilden was the choice of a large majority of the American peo ple for the presidency, aud that his timidity contributed as much as any other cause to his failure to so be come, but nevertheless, the Demo crats in Congress acquiesced in tlie electoral fraud, and have do body to blame but themselves, arid now in justice to a wronged and outraged people they should be unceasing in their efforts at investigation until by a full expose of every trace of the foul and corrupt means devised for the perpetratiou of so gross an out rage, they are forever shcilded against its repetition. The electoral commission stands lo-duy virtually an amendment to the American Cdn- stilutiou, and to a great. degree cen tralizes the government and nothing could possibly contribute more to its defeat and repeal than a full investi gation and complete exposure of those frauds which gave origin to so iniquitous an imposition upon the liberties of a free people. Then let the investigation proceed that fraud may le stayed in the future, and the choice of the chief Executive of the land be left to the free and unre strained will and voice of the people, governed alone by those constitu tional provisions vouchedsafed to us by onr forefathers, the patriots of the better and purer days of the Re public. to induce Congress to assist them and their respective friends to build Southern roads to the Pacific. In oar next issue we shall briefly discuss the relations of these two roads and tbeir claims for aid. lit the mean time we would caution bur Senators and Representatives in Congress on tlie question of increasing tlie gov ernments bonded debt, and its imme diate interest indebtedness. Unlimi ted, yes, even limited promises to assume the payment of such interest is a wrong upon the tax-payers of the country, and viewed in the light of political economy is injudicious and altogether unwise on the part of the government. Southern Pacific Railroads. It is wellkuown, or should be, that we are opposed to the government granting money subsidies for any pur pose. There is some excuse, indeed some common sense reasons for the granting over its broad praries, and immense tracts of uninhabited and uninhabitable domains alternate sec tions of lands for the building of railroads. When they are built these lands not only become inhabitable but a valueless country becomes of value and marketable, and naturally, rapidly increases in wealth. This is so simply because it is placed with in easy and quick reach of good mar kets. Government lands held at $1/25 per acre and unsaleable at this price, may, indeed has, by this giving away (comparatively speaking) of a limi ted number of acres, made in a very short time these lands and all within miles of them sell at $2,50 per acre. The splendid farms in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, etc., a few years ago, less than forty years, were owned by the government, bnt were Indian hunting grounds, and were unsaleable at the government price, 81,25 per acre, while their present v^jue is from $20,00 to $50,00 per acre. The government gift of lands therefore, for the purpose of building the sev eral railroads in those States has given it in return an annually in- creasing revenue of millions upon millions of dollars. As stated, there are some reasons for such action, but no well sustained or unanswerable ones for placing the government in the position of an endorser with the pos itive promise of paying from date the interest annually accruiug on said endorsement and especially where there is no real or good chance of nny immediate return. These lew general thoughts have been suggested by the efforts now being made by wbat is known as the Scott and Huntington Railroad rings, Organized for Republican Work. For the benefit of those who imag ine that the Radical Party is dead, and that no danger need be apprehen ded from that source, we extract the following from the Omaha. (Neb.) Republican. The Republican Congressional Com mittee is going to work at once. There are more enthusiasm aud better spirits among Republicans in Washington than since the election of 1876, and the indication# are favorable. Hayes says he will subscribe money, and hopes all office-holders will do so. The first work of the committee will be the canvassing of ail doubtful districts, with a view to uuity among Republi cans and good nominations. Special attention will be given to districts it the South in which there are large colored majorities, and Republican organizations will be revived. The committee will assume that Southern Democrats have been sincere in their pledges to let negro Republicans alone, aud the President will be depeuded on to extend protection over colored Re publicans, so that they can hold meetings and vote according to their conscience. Prominent Republicans will be seut into the district to canvass and address meetings, and the cam paign will be conducted by Northern managers as if there never had.-bfeu such a thing as Kuklux and (White Leagues. Men in whom the President has confidence will be sene down to observe the conduct of the Democrats toward the negroes, and a practical test of the pacification policy will be made. All’s well that ends well. Independence in Polities. All the leading newspapets of the State are opposed to the Independent movement and are outspoken in their condemnation of the same. We have heretofore published extracts from many of them and this week take pleasure in reproducing the following on that subject from the Savannah News. It presents the importance or organization in Such unmistakable terms that we ask it for it a careful perusal: ; “ We notice a very decided inclina tion in certain sections of this State to cast aside old party lines, and, during the coming elections, counte nance—if not positively encourage— the running of “Independent” can didates in opposition to the regular Democratic nomiuees. The grounds taken by tbe friends of such move ments are, that Georgia is over whelmingly Democratic; that political .sentiment is all one way, and that, therefore, it is unnecessary to lonjger strictly observe party ties, and that the doctrine should be adopted, “ Let the best man win.” If onr citizens allow themselves to be seduced from their political alle giance by any such specious reason ing as this, at this time, to say ihe least, they will mako agreat mistake. In the first place, the “ Independent’’ movement is one which is in violation of the old timed principles of the Democratic party, and must tend to confusion and party disintegration. When delegates are selected for a convention, and that convention places a ticket .in the field, it is but fair to presume that it has discussed the situation fairly and dispassionate ly, and has made the best selections which public and political interests demand. It is but right, therefore, that all who earnestly desire tho principles advocated by the Demo cratic party to prevail, should stand firm by the nominees of that party. This is manifestly the proper position to take on general principles. But at this time, tbe necessity for remaining steadfast to the “ regular ticket ” is specially important. The Radical party/notwithstanding that it labors under a load of odium heavy enough te have, long since, crushed any political organization to death, has determined, with characteristic impudence, to rely upon the fact that it was the ruling power when the war ended, and, trusting to its “bloody shirt” influence, to make a desperate struggle for the control of the lower House of the next Congress. The Senate of the Forty-sixth Con gress is already Democratic, so unless they can Overcome the small Demo cratic majority in the present House, the Radicals, albeit that, thanks to Wells, Anderson, McLin, Dennis & Co., they have a President, will be completely destroyed as a . political power in the land. Hence, they will work might and main to secure by very means in their power (and ex perience shows that Radicals stop at nothing to accomplish their ends) the lower House of the coming Congress. It is manifest therefore that the Democratic party has still earnest work before it, and in order to sues cessfully triumph it is very evident that the time has not yet come when it eiiii afford fo cast aside old politic. 1 ties and discard the party organiza tion. If then, from overweening self confidence, or from a belief that, under any circumstances, Democracy must be successful, and a little inde pendence can be safely indulged in, those desiring Democratic success are induced to “bolt,” they certainly run great danger of bringing about Radical success at this important juncture. It will be found that the Radical snake in Georgia is only scotched, not killed, and is but wait ing a favorable opportunity to glide into tho gap created in our ranks by factious opposition or selfish personal ambitions. This lact alone, especially when taken in connection with what we have stated regarding Radical designs on the next Congress, should be sufficient to cause all good citizens to determine to prevent, as far as in them lay, any possible cbauce for a triumph for the party whose basis, principles and whole political capital lies in hai red and malignancy towards the South. It may possibly be regarded as somewhat premature to discuss this subject now, but the “ Independent’’ evil is already beginning to make itself manifest, and to be forewarned is to be forearmed. It is upon fos tering this spirit that the Radical party of tho Unitod States mainly relies for regaining lost ground in onr section. Let our people, there fore, remember what they have had to endure in the past, and see to it that Radical schemes and plottings for Democratic division are frustrated in the future.” [Communicated. J Tlie Ninth District. “ WHO SHALL GO BACK ?” Mb. Editor : Now I should just liked to have said a few words before Mr. Artemus O’Murpliy decided this question, and, as I didn’t have a chance, I call for a reconsideration. None of the aspirants appear to have noticed him in one of his late spats against them. Why should Artemus prefer Rev. H. P. Bell returned to Congress above all of our representatives ? Is he any kin to him? He says Mr. Bell has not paid him any money, but he says, “ We are especially in favor of one of our present Congress men being his own successor.” This was Mr. BelL I would like to know why he takes more interest in the politics of the Ninth than he does in the other districts, and' even more than in his own. Now I hear Mr. Editor, 1 don’t know, but I hear, Mr, Murphy g ot a bruise while he was in College and its just the bile runing out of him yet. He wants to vent his spleen on one man for wbat lie takes to he an injury inflicted by another. Your fellow citizen. Chas. Gkumby. Biographies. Mr. John Jay Huguley—This man ifestation of seniority was born as well as we can inform ourselves about 1856. His strong predilection for politics would indicate in the stormy mouths of this year—say March. At present he hails from Pike county. Stop reader, do not assume the can-any-good-thing-come- out-of-Nazareth expression. We are aware that a few years ago when a man became angry with another be invited him to take a pleasure trip to Hades and when he became, very angry he said “ go to Pike.” But do not let this injure merit. Any county of our State would be proud of Mr. H.—even classic Clarke is proud of his temporary residence. For tlie benefit of those who liav’ent the honor of Mr. H’s. personal ac quaintance we will insert a descrip tion. lie is a tall, very bony, very red headed, very red eyed (no in sinuation intended) very freckled faced—youth with a countenance in which very solemn importance is blended with very unfathomable profundity. Passing over the early life of this distinguished subject we w ill say his college career has been a series of grand successes. Mr. II. is an example of the frailties as well as the high mental character istics of genius. Not being very strong nerved lie is intensely subject to the hysterics. Hence during a recent attack of this disease combined with measles he suddenly awoke to the fact that he had ceased to breathe! out of the left nostril, and by an immense ammount of reasoning came to the conclusion bis left lung bad ceased performing its functions. Nature did not make Mr, H. more red headed than eloquent. While the common herd would say “Jordan is a hard road to travel ” Mr. H. would magniloquentljr exclaim, “ per ambulating progression in pedestrian excursion along the *Tar famed thor oughfare cast up by the sparkling river of Palestine is indeed attended with a heterogeneous conglomeration of unforseen difficulties.” Mr. H has also greatiy distinguished himself as a Knight of the quill (?) But that limited space forbids us to enlarge upon Mr. H’s. other mental charac teristics, we would like to expati ate on his beauty as seen under his beaver. A distinguished phrenologist whose decisions are infallible (?) has predicted for him great legal emi nence. N. B. For the benefit of those who may try to recognize Mr. H. by the above description we would say be has very recently “turned out’’ a very red mustache. Samuel Talraadgc Lane. The dis tinguished subject of this sketch first saw the light in the city of Milledge- ville, in the shadow of the Lunatic Asylum. To this fact in all proba bility is due many of those propensi ties and mental peculiarities which distinguish him. Mr. Lane is always heard from, if he is within hearing distance, and particulaily at night develops a variety and range of vocal power which casts into the shade, the most accomplished “Thomas cat,” that ever dodged a boot-jack. Mr. Lane labors under the hallucination that his presence and his smile are indis pensably necessary to the happiness ot tho fair sex, and that were he to withdraw the light ot bis countenance, they would languish out a miserable existence, cheered by no ray of hope. ; This little peculiarity his friends, not wishing to aggravate the malady by opposition to his whims, have humored until be is fully convinced that Apollo was a fright in comparison with himself and that tho ancient seulptors was the most unfortunate of mortals in not having him as a model. As a mathematical genius he is peculiar, and mil locate with the utmost accnraoy. the “ point in space” to which his cap must be elevated in making a graceful bow, or will calcu late with unerring precision the curvature of the parabola in which his “ atnbeer ” must be projected in order to reach the spittoon. He has also devised several very ingenious meth ods of “squaring the circle.” We predict for Mr. Lane a bril liant career, while his un : fonn lasts. Commencement. This seems rather early to be talk ing about commencement, but nevertheless we would like to say a few words. Why can’t we have a glorious gathering that will bring back ante-bellum days? We don’t see any reason against it. Times are not so hard ns they have been. There won’t be another “ Centennial *’ at least not this year. We be lievq we can if every man will do his duty. You know we all have some influence. Now let everv man go to work with some one who is not likely to come, and use all his powers of persuasion t« secure their presence. Urge your fathers, your mothers, your sisters to corue. Or perhaps you had better try your hand with some other fellow’s sister. And then, yon know, if she comes, papa or mama or little “ sis ” or big “ sis ” will have to come with her, and perhaps her dear “ Mary Jane.” Thus we will have a jolly crowd who will go East and West, North and South, to sing the glories of our Alma Mater. We just speak ot it that you may mention it to her in your next. A prize drill of the University Battalion will take place on next Friday at 4 o’clock, p. m. The prizes will be handsome gold headed canes to be given to the best drilled men in each company. The ladies are most earnestly and pressingly reques ted by officers and men, to grace the occasion by their presence, ai d in spire to heroic deeds of arms by their approving smiles. Mr. W. L. C. Palmer has been se lected to deliver the prizes to tho victors, and from libs known ability as an orator we expect a rare treat on this occasion. The debate on Friday night re sulted in victory for the negative, though all who heard it we have no doubt found it extremely difficult to decide the question, sc> nicely bal anced were the arguments. The gentle Peck, the eloquent Chapman, the pathetic Lambdiu made a noble defence of Ireland, but the flowery Candler, the facetious Smith, and the fiery Strickland proved too strong for them. The debaters were exceed ingly happy in their choice of Chair man and Secretary. It is feared from certain symptoms which have recently been observed, that “ Col.” Alexius Jones’ late at tack was not measles, but heart dis ease. Strange to say there is a certain name which he cannot pronounce, c-r hear pronounced, without violent, palpitation of the heart, and a rurii of blood to the head and face. Wo earnestly hope that this may prove to be nothing serious. To “Bishop” Gross belongs the horibr of having originated our col umns. His fertile brain conceived tbe enterprise. His energy made it a success. Sharp skirmishing in the Moot Parliament between seniors and juniors. We predict that next year’s parliament will be a good one. Seniors have been buying soap. It is to be hoped tbe good example may have some influence upon soph omores and juniors. Has the “ Childrens’ Day” been indefinitely postponed? We would like to see our Campus alive with their bright faces. Gross has “great expectations” iu the family line. He has laid by two or three bolts of oalico. " Saul” has deserted “Ana Lyti> cal” for Anna , wo don’t know what her last name i».