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\ SOUTHERN %Mm. II. H. CARLTON, - Editor. Terms ot Subsei’lption. DNE COPY, One Year S2 OO ONE COPY, Six Months 1 OO ONE COPY, Three Months .... BO LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS. 'itation for Letters oTG uanlhnship (5 00 Citation for Letter* of Administration 4 00 Application tor Letters of Dismission Admin istrator 5 00 Appli’tion for Letters ol Dismission Guardian 5 25 Application for Leave to Sell Lands 5 00 Noticoto Debtors and Creditors 5 00 Sties of Land, Ac., per square 6 50 Sales Perishable Property, 10 days, per sq... 1 50 Estrny Notices, 30 days 3 00 Sheriff Sales, per square ...... 2 50 Shoriff Mortgage fi. fa sales per square — 5 00 Tax Collector’s Sales, per square 5 00 Foreclosure Mortgage, per square, each time. 1 00 Exemption Notices (in advance) 2 25 * ‘>Nf " * " Rule Nisi’s, per square, each time.. 1 50 W43" The above legal rates corrected by Ordinary >f Clarke county. Hates of Advertising. Advertisements will l>e inserted at ONE DOL LA R per square tor the first insertion, and FIFTY CENTS per square for each continuance, for any time under one month. For iongger periods a lib eral deduction will be njpdc. A square equal to ten lines, solid. Notices in local column, loss than a square, 20 seats a line. Meeting of the Democratic Executive Committee of the 9 th Congressional District. and the selection of delegates by mass meetings, are effectually spiked. If their objections to the former usages of conventions were honest and unselfish—if they really desire the perpetuation of Democratic as cendency in Georgia, and not the satisfaction of selfish individual ambi tion, the opportunity is now afforded them to provo their sincerity by a cheerful submission to Democratic usage, and a renunciation of all oppo sition to the organization of the party. By the Democratic party alone can honest government be secured, and by organized action alone can the success of that party be achieved. Meeting of the Democratic Executive Committee. We publish, in another column, the proceedings of the Democratic Exec- ... . . utivc Committee ot this Congressional 1 w ' l '‘ l * ie following resolutions which [Gainesvilla Eagle.] Gainesville, Ga., June 5,1873. The committee met to-day, quorum present and was called to order by Hon. John Hockenhull, Chairman; Mr. J. A. Green, of Madison county, acting as Secretary. A committee of five was appointed to draft resolutions, which (retired apd after a short absence returned District, which met at Gainesville, on the 5lh iust., to which we give our cordial assent, as wise, just and con servative, and, therefore, entitled to the unanimous approval of the Dem- cratic party of the entire district. While the basis of representation established l.v the committee may not be as large as those counties which poll the heaviest Democratic vole may think they are entitled to, and may seem to curtail the relative power of the smaller and less popu lous counties, it is, we think, the fairest and best compromise of con flicting pretensions which could have been reached It is based upon the same principle sis the present county representation in the House of Representatives in the Genual Assembly, which was fixed by the recent Constitutional Convention of the people of Georgia ns the most equitable which could lie devised. We commend especially the resolution of the committee in re gard to proxies. Heretofore, proxies have been frequently accepted with out that close scrutiny which is necessary i,o ensure their authenticity and serious abuses have resulted from this lax acceptance of proxies, which have caused just dissatisfaction in the ranks of the party, which have fur nished the enemies of organization— the self-styled Independents, with their chief weapon of attack against nominations by conventions, and afforded them their most plausible excuse for their rebellion against the established usages of the Democratic party. Under the rule now laid down by the Executive Committee no proxy will be recognized unless it be pre sented by a citizeu of the county from which the proxy comes, sigr.e I by the delegates elected. We hope that unless it be entirely unavoidable that no proxies will be presented at the Convention to meet in Gainesville, on the 1st of August Let the counties elect a sufficient number of delegates and alternates to ensure the attendance ot the num ber necessary to - represent each county fully. No delegate chosen to discharge so responsible a duty should fail to attend the convention except for very grave cause. The recommendation of the committee that the delegates be elected by primary meetings in the several counties in the district, will, we hope, be universally adopted and carried out. No better way can be devised of ascertaining the will of the Democ racy of each county; no more con- ▼enien t way can be found, for each voter can vote at the precinct near est to his residence, and no better accurity against undue influence, or fraud, can be afforded. The action of the Executive Com mittee plays havoc with the ammuni tion of the Independents. All their big guns directed at the injustice of the former relative representation of the counties, the abuses of proxies, BANNER: JUNE a 4 - 11. 1878. wmimmaBss ted to prostrate Turkey, should be submitted to the Great Powers of Europe, who were equal')- interested with Russia in the final settlement of the “ Eastern Question,” and most of whom were parties to the Treaty of Paris, of 1856, by which that “ ques tion” was supposed to be settled af ter the Crimean war. Russia insis ted that as she had borne the brunt of the fight and had conquered, she had the right to make peace on of Commissioner of Agriculture, I desire to submit the following: The position is second to none in importance ; filled by tbe right man it would work untold good on our country, while on the other hand an iucompetcnt man would make it a useless expense. There are many good planters in the state, and there are some scientific men who might fill the place, but there are very few who combine a rare knowledge of whatever terms she pleased, and that j science and a thorough experience in were submitted and unanimously adopted. Resolved, That a Convention of this, the 9th Congressional District, be held in the city of Gainesville, Hall county, Ga., on Thursday, the first day of August, next, for the pur pose of nominating a candidate to represent this district in the 46th Congress of the United States. Resolved, That the basis of repre sentation in said convention shall be as follows, to-wit: Counties having one member in the Lower house of the general assembly shall be entitled to three votes, and counties having two members shall be entitled to six votes. Resolved, That none but well au thenticated proxies presented by a citizen of the county from which the proxy comes, signed by the delegates elected or appointed be recognized by the convention. That printed or written copies signed by tic chair* man and Secretary of the county meetings be sufficient evidence of the appointment or election of dele gates. Resolved, That we recommend and earnestly request that primary meet ings or elections be held in each county in the district on the first Tuesday in July next for the purpose of selecting delegates to this conven tion. Mr. Hunter, of Clarke, offered resolution that the thanks of the body be tendered the Gainesville Library Association for the use of their hall, carried. Dr. Riden, of Forsyth, offered resolution that the Democratic papers throughout the district be requested to publish the proceedings of the meeting. The resolution was passed. By Dr. Bradley, of Hall: That the Hon. John Hockenhull, chairman of the committee issue his address to the people of the 9 th Congressional district calliug the convention to assemble in pursuance of the above resolutions, in Gainesville, on Thurs day, the first day of August next. John Hockenhull, Ch’rm’n. J. A. Green, Secretary. while she had no objections to |a Congress she would only allow to be discussed such part of the Treaty as she might ihink proper. Tb<- ap pearance of the British fleet within sight of Constantinople, the procla mation of the Queen ordering out the reserves of her army, the ready vote by the House of Commons of large additional creditfor war preparations and the hearty unanimity with which popular opinion sustained the gov ernment, gave Russia to under stand that unless the whole treaty ot San Stefano were submitted un reservedly to the proposed Congress, a war with England with Austria, Turkey, Italy, and perhaps France, was inevitable. With her exhaust ed treasury, wasted resources, and enfeebled, though victorious army, a war with the greatest naval pow er in the world, with ample means, limitless credit, and unassailable po sition from her insular situation, would be an undertaking of extreme hazard, the result of which, whether successful or the reverse, must invauc colossal sacrifices. (To abandon the advantages gained by her arms, seemed hard to bear; but whether to try to retain them by a war with half Europe, of which the issue might be disastrous, and would certainly in any event involve immense sacrifices was a question that might well cause the Czar to pause and reflect. While nothing has been done to offend the just susceptibilities of Rus sia, and while every precaution 1ms been taken to remove all obstacles from the way of honorable negotia tion, England has never abated !&• demand that the Eastern question, being one of general European in terest, could only be definitely set tled by the great powers of Europe. With this demand Russia has at last complied; but time alone can decide whether the actions of the Congress will be such as will satisfy the parties and remove all cause of war. The chances are largely in favor of peace. It is evidently the interest of the Eu ropean powers that peace be main tained. It is England’s interest, and it would seem to be Russia’s interest; but there are many serious compli cations connected with the questions. Austrian interests on the Danube and in the provinces on her borders, de mand consideration. The Danubian Principalities are already impatient of Russian dictation. Servia, Bosnia, Montenegro and Bulgaria want inde pendence of Turkey, but they do not want to become practically the vas sals of Russia. When, therefoic, Russian pretensions are reduced to the proportions which “ British inter- ests’^'consider'safe, all these questions still demand' settlement. Let us have peace! practical planting. A man of the latter class should be our agricultural commissioner. He should be versed in agricultural chemistry, and know what is needful for the advancement of scientific agriculture as applied to practical planting. We want a man who would be to Georgia what Ville was to France and Leibig to Germany. There is such a man in Georgia, if he could be induced to accept tbe place. I refer to Dr. E. M. Pendle ton. Modest and retireing, he has never sought political advancement, nor lias he ever held an office. He has preferred the retired pursuits of the agriculturalist and the laboratory of the agricultural chemist, where he has spent over a quarter of a century diving into the mysteries of agri cultural science. The result of his la bors a’e well known to the intelli gent planters of the South. He is the author of the first and only text book on scientific agriculture, which is now used by a number of our North ern colleges. The result of this ex periment while professor of agricul ture in our University, has been ex tensively published through the country, and made him the peer of any man. If then, with and appropriation of three or four hundred dollars, he has done so much for this cause, what could he hot do, with an appropria tion of $10,000 with an experienced analytical chemist to aid him. It is well known that there is an element in the state which is deposed to fight this biff can as long as it is in existence because there has been no grand result from its workings. With such a man as Dr. E. M Pendleton at its head success would be guaranteed. The office is not political in its character, and the appointment should not be a matter of public interfer ence. Planters should weigh well before recommending any and every body for the place. I submit the above at suggestion, and while I have Dr. Pendleton’s name mentioned in this connection, I do not know that he will place himself in the attitude of an applicant. Georgian. The European Congress. The long talked of Congress of the great powers of Europe, to consider the treaty of San Stefano between Russia and Turkey, is at length a fixed fact. Great Britain, Russia, Turkey, Germany, France, Austria and Italy will meet by their repre sentatives, at Berlin on the 13th of this month. They have severally chosen their ablest and most promt nent ministers to represent them, of whom the Earl of Beaconsfield, Prince Gortschakoff, Prince Bis marck aud Count Andrassy, will doubtless play the most important parts. The meeting of this Congress must be considered to bo a triumph of En glish statesmanship and diplomacy. England insisted tbat the treaty of San Stefano, which was really the terms which victorious Russia dicta- G. G. Sale. Commissioner of Agricul ture. Below we copy a very compliment ary notice of Dr. E. M. Pendleton, formerly Professor of Agriculture in the University of Georgia, in connec tion with this very responsible office. The University lost a very able man when Dr. Pendleton resigned his professorship of Agriculture. During his connection with the University he wrote the best, and in fact, the only treatise on Agriculture that has ever been written, called Scientific Ariculture by E. M. Pendleton. He is in every way well fitted for the office of Commissioner of Agri culture, and his appointment to the position by the Governor would, doubtless give general satisfaction to the people. Editor Constitution As it will soon devolve upon the Governor to make an appointment for the position The subject of this brief sketch, for indeed the marked “incidentes of his life are few, was born amid the most appalling circumstances in Abbeville, S. C. about the year 1854. No brilliant star heralded the sages of that county to the manger 5 where in our little hero lay, but in obscurity did lie pas*, the earlY^ortion of life. Like aTTsnfalT ‘boys, ne was a 1 pest to apple and peach orchards, and was noted for being into all mischief that fBe‘ fertility of his brain could pro duce. One thing that fell to Gilmer’s lot impinges itself with considerable force even now when mentioned that ol be ing the calf-boy. But even in this state ef servitude he always moved with alacrity, and whistled away so much trouble as to give a convexity to his mouth that not even can a three inch mustache hide it. Here, prob ably wgs where he imbibed a habit that still liugers among the many bad traits of our hero; that of being restless and ever in favor of a change. It is an old and oft quoted maxim that “we don’t know when we are doing well.” And truly Gilmer puts it into practice—for whether on a stroll, or else at home wading through the intrieocies of mathematics—or indulging in a friendly game, he is always ready to change upon the slightest intimation of the chance of an amendment. This is fully dem onstrated by a review of his life npon entering “man’s estate,” to which he came quite early, for judging from his present appearances, he did not have far to go. At first Gilmer de termined to be a farmer in his im agination he could see the golden harvest and the white cotton fields— he could see the hands at work, all moving harmoniously—but when he came to try it he found a sun, which seems to have made a lasting im pression upon his mind—for he has “toted” Iris umbrella every since the last of February, and at the slightest indication will raise his shade and cry out, “my goodness, hoio hot /’’ Becoming too much heated up, Gil mer then determined to teach a school; this was the very idea. He made many a boy cry out, in his imagination, long before he came to teach. But then this required con finement and close attention to busi ness, neither of which traits Gilmer possessed, and of course he was forced to abandon the school. In liis reflections he was much depressed to know what to do, and finally ho has hit upon the happy idea of studying laio. He thus solilo quizes: “Patrick Henry did not enter upon the study of law until he was thirty-five, and I am not yet thirty, my chances are good—hanged if I don’t take the law.” And now he can stand around the corners of the streets, and curl his mustache with as much dignity and seeming concern as the profoundest lawyer that Athens can boast. There is something peculiarly in teresting in Gilmer’s appearance. His head is small, but then he has it set upon one of the longest “poles’ that, ever was encumbered by a six inch standing collar. His. nose is short and the distance to his mouth is great, but tlipn it is occupied by one of the ^nesl mustaehes that Athens can produce. The color is I red, but then he says ‘‘that red is the strongest of colors, and that any one who don’t admire red has poor taste. Notwithstanding Gilmer’s ugliness and his tendency to loaf, we predict for him a future that would add gems to thedaurels of the most-gifted statesman'that lias passed from the stage of life. Pete. fcf f fPf 'gJS =— my own Literary Societies. o heardx *'■* * •«**-*- From the very import of this sub ject, lhe& ean Tnot possibly be any thing the least objectionable to those patrons of the University, who send their representatives to its sessions for the purpose ot receiving instruc tion. Do young men attend the exercises here merely to he able when they are bowed down by in- infirmity and wrinkled from age, to say that they spent so many years in college ? If this be their desire then the proper advice would be to seek reputation in another sphere. No, from the Tact of their attendance and the expenses incurred, while here would advertise them in a better light, aud would declare that they are here for the purpose of storing their minds with such information as will assist them in nfier life. Then the methods of accomplishing this and are more than one—not merely the punctual attendance at recitation hours, connected with due diligence in the preparation of each recitation,, will accomplish this end the more effectually, yet we admit that such a course is not to be de preciated ; yet we would advise in addition to the above, prompt atten tion and punctual attendance upon Society duties. We know that nu merous objections are urged against ma,mel ' these societies, such as destruction to calm and close thinking, accustomln the orator to submit his efforts with out due preparation, increased care lessness &c. Bat then we desire our members to prosecute this system ol improvement judiciously—here we have the practice of oratorical powers not only npon some appointed ques tion, but points of order, constitutional points, parliamentary law &c. And in fact, we have a field here in our literary societies, to put into practice all the branches that we are taught in college. Here wit meets wit; thought is met by its own opponent; sarcasm is entered into; and in foot all for the benefit of the participant The results of such a course are numerous—the youth who is accustomed to use breaks in his utterances can remedy them—roughness gives way to smoothness, ungratnatical expressions are chased away and soon the young aspirant is surprised to find himself in the possession of a command of language that startles himself and forms the wonder of his companions. The student, who allows these golden opportunities to glide by unimproved, will awake from Iris drowsiness too late to amend, and too soon not to perceive the utter folly of his course. Young men, I conjure yon by all that is sacred, let not these opportunities pass unimproved. If per chance you are a fanner, or fill some of the lower spheres of life it will he a 3olace to reflect on these efforts now—if a ,lawyur what can possibly be of more benefit to you. They will prove a source of improve ment which nothing else can substi tute. Pjstb. The Debate. Notwithstanding the threntning appearance of the weather on Friday night, an unusually large audience., assembled to do honor to the occa sion. There was the “beauty and the chivalry’’ of Athens, the fair pu pils of one of our female sehoo’sin full force, and the inevitable “small boy’’ in abundance. The debate upon the question. Shall the Press be without legal Restrictions,” was * opened by Mr. J. G. Russell of Dalton, who pre mised bv a humorous statement of the combination and concatenation of events which resulted in bringing him npon tlio stage. Notwithstand ing the short time allowed him for preparation, and the pressing de mands of his 'college dutie®. Mr. Russell made a masterly effort, showing very forcibly the evils which did results npd would result from ady encroachment upon the liberty of the Press, and contending that, the fonl and poisonous streams which might Issue from a free Press would be swept away by the over powering currents of truth. Mr. Russell’s style of argumenta tion is singularly clear and forcible, his gesticulation easy and natural and his voice, though apparently feeble, peculiarly penetrating. We would like to give a full syn opsis of the different speeches, and with this intention it was that we attended, but alas for the frailty of humane resolutions. Our eyes and our attention would rove across the aisle. We shall have to content our selves will a brief mention of each «peaker. Mr. McFarland opened fire on the negative, and if he had only known liis speech thoroughly might have made a splendid effort. Mr Carmichael of the affirmati re then took up the subject in a speech of which the composition and deliver)’ was admirable. Mr. R. B. Russell then came for ward in a very forcible argument, somewhat weakened by repeated reference to his manuscript. Mr. Russell though young in years, is old in the tricks of oratory, and by a happy and apposite introduction of “specific gravity,’’ and “atomic weight” aud other chemical affusions and similes, we have no doubt did much toward enlisting the sympathy aud goodwill of tho chairman for Isis side of the question. Mr. Nowell the last speaker on the affirmative, with his splendid physical basis for oratoiy and liis sonorous voice, im pressed the audience very favorably. Mr. Anderson, the last speaker on the negative, brought forward the argurhihent which carried confusion to the ranks of the enemy and won the day. He drew a distinction between liberty’ and liscence and showed that some subordination to law is as necessary to the liberty of the Press as to the liberty of man in civil society. Prof. White in a most admirable discharged tho duties ot chairman, both in keeping order and in rendering his decision. With that cl arness which distinguishes him whether on the rostrum or in the e.-ture room, he reviewed the aigua inents of both sides, and while piais; ing lib’ rally the skill and power with which the affirmative had sustained ■ h ir side, showed conclusively that ilie negative had made the .single I oint winch was decisive of the mat ter. We earnestly recommend future debaters to commit thoroughly their speeches.