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SOUTHERN BANNER: AUGUST 6, 1878.
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II. II. CARLTON, Proprietor.
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For Congress 9th District
From the foregoing announcement it
will be seen that Dr. Carlton has re
tired from the editorial management
of the Banner, and that the same in
future will devolve upon the under-
signed. The Press oMJeorgia could
not have lost a more ardent or able
supporter and defender of questions
which affect the public interest than
Dr. Carlton. By his retirement to
private life the public know and feel
that they are bereft of the services of
one whose ability, patriotism and
untiring devotion to the interests of
his State lias brought order out of
chaos,- advanced civilization, and
? “ quickened the progress of scientific
development, which public service
entitles him to the gratitude of. his im
mediate constituency and the State
at large.
In the future management of the
paper it shall be my highest aim to
make it acceptable to the public and
remunerative to Dr. H. H. Carlton,
the proprietor.
W. F. Combs.
Hon. Joel Abbott Billups.
OF MORGAN.
To the Public.
As is well known to the people of
the .Ninth Congressional District, the
Democratic nominating Convention
which assembled in Gainesville on
the 1st iust., after a rather protract'
•ed contest over the candidacy of Col.
-H. P. Bell and myself, finally - har
moniously concluded the duties ot
that convention by presenting to the
voters ol the 9ih District, the name
of Col. Jo-1 A. Billups, of Morgan
co.uily, as the regular nominee ot t he
Democratic Party. My name having
been twice presumed by my friends
before tin nominating conventions of
I lie district, of course I was desirous
of success, hut having submitted my
interest, my acceptability and my
availability to the chosen delegates
of the people in convention assembled,
whose highest consideration I be
lieved would he the interest and suc
cess of the Democratic Party, I have
naught to complain of, and being
satisfied that they have acted from
this high sense of duty, I fully and
most cheerfully endorse their action.
To those friends who so nobly and so
firmly stood liy me iu this contest, I
hereby tender my highest apprecia
tion, accompanied with an assurance,
that I shall ever remember with pro
found and lasting gratitude their
<levotion ami their efforts in behalf of
mi political advancement.
To the organized Democracy of the
Ninth District, lor the supremacy of
which I have so earnestly devoted my
time, my energies, and whatever of
talent I may have had, for the past
four or five years, I wish abundant
and glorious success under the lead
<>i' its newly chosen standard hearer.
To my immediate constituency who
have so repeatedly honored me with
|iolitieal preferment, I now oiler my
most appreciative acknowledge
ments begging only to say, that
where trust and honor have been he-
tstowed I have earnestly endeavored
to faithfully discharge the duties, and
to advance your true interest to the
tic-st of my humble abilities, likewise
liave I sought to wear the hon
ors in a degree commensurate with
tny abilities, and as much a reward to
my people and my section as to my-
self.
It having been my desire and in
tention for sometime to retire from
journalism, and it now being to my
interest to retire from public life, (re
serving the right to give a review
and account of my stewardship,
which I will do at an early day,
through the columnsof the Banner,)
I hereby announce my retirement
both from politics and the editorship
of the Southern Banner. For
the present, and from this date Mr.
W. F. Combs, will assume the edito
rial duties of the Southern Banner.
Respectfully, II. II. Carlton.
The United Ninth.
HON. JOEL ABBOT BILLUPS,of MORGAN,
UNANIMOUSLY NOMINATED YES
TERDAY MORNING—THE CON
VENTION HARMONIZED
AND THE DISTRICT
SAFE.
[Special to the Chronicle and Con*thn*ionalii>t.]
Gainesville, August 2.—The
Congressional Convention in* t this
morning at eight o'clock, pursuant to
adjournment from last evening.
From the first of to-day’s session, it
became evident that the incorrigible
Bell and gallant Carlton, who shared
the strength of the District, could
neither one be nominated, and the
Convention began to cast about for
a compromise man. It was hoped
by some, that Bell, who was last
year nominated and elected largely
by the magnanimity of Carlton and
his friends, would coine down when 1
he found that his race was in vain,
and pay oft’ the generous debt; but
it was <h child that a dark horse
could more easily pace the course.
Accordingly at half past eleven
o’clock in the morning, the name of
Col. Joel Abbot Billups, of Morgan,
was presented and his nomination
was made unanimously.
A Startling Scheme
A Mexican War of Annexation
Contemplated—A Cabinet Con
spiracy to Lift a Broken Down
Administrvtion Out of the
Mud—A War of Policy and
Plunder to be Inaugurated on
the Rio Grande.
Special Dispatch to the Philadelphia Record.
Washington, July 18. -It can be
stated positively to-night that a defi
nite plan has been determined upon
for the acquirement of the Northern
States of Mexico hy conquest. As has
been already stated in these dispatches
the administration refused to rescind
its instructious to General Ord, in
command of the troops on the border,
to pursue marauders, if need be, across
the border, although it had been rep-*
resented to the President and Cabinet
that such action on the'jtttt of Gener
al Ord would almost certainly bring
on a conflict with Mexieah-troops. It
now transpires that there is a war par
ty in the Cabinet whichisplanning to
make the ostensible punishment of cat
tle thieves merely a pretext for plung
ing the country into a war of annexa
tion. The President does not belong
to the war party, at least he professes
to desire peace, although he did not
oppose the instructions which were
given to Gen. Ord. To-day the Pres
ident had a long interview with a pro
minent Texas gentleman, who is here
in the interest of tha^air party in
Texas. He represents that 'I'oxas is
solid for war, and asserts positively
that a majority of the administration
is for war. He laid befbre the Presi
dent to-day the views of the people of
Texas u|»on the border (roubles and
the necessity of aggressive measures.
He reports that the President was
non-committal, but assert* positively
that it makes no difference whether
the President is for or agaiust war
The plau of the war paily is to have
Gen. Ord seize a favorable opportunity
to cross the border aud make an attack
on the Mexican troops, which of
Grant on a Third Term.
A large laidy
will he in
Senator Beck on the Presi
dential Prospects.
If the convention of the two great
parties were to meet to-morrow, the
Democrats would nominate Thur
man and the Republicans Grant.
Speaking of Grant, the Senator said:
•* If any man takes him for a fool he is
mistaken. He knows what he is
about. His tarry in Europe, where
his expenses are, I have no doubt,
been paid by the bondholders and
capitalists of the country, and, where
he is being lionized ami feted by the
royalty and nobility, keeps him out
of political complications at home,
and still fresh in the minds of the
people as a great man.’’ Next, year,
said lie, when lie returns home by
way of San Francisco, he will have
such a reception through tho country
from California to Philadelphia ns
never man ever got before him.
Why, George Pullman is building
now, I’m told, twelve of the finest
coaches ever placed on wheels, espe
cially to convey him and his friends
on this trip. A tremendous fictitious
enthusiasm will be worked up for him
at every station, and then the cry
will be raised that lie must accept the
nomination in deference to the will
of the people thus expressed, and
nominated he will be.”—Interview in
Cincinnati Enquirer. ’
course, will b repelled,
of Texan troops, wfriub •
readiness, are then* to be thrown
across. The whole territory known
as Zona Libre comprising the North
ern States, is to be seized, and the
revenues collected by force. It is of
course expected that this course will
precipitate a general Mexican war,
and prominent movers ’?in it now in
this city, admit that it will take 100,-
000 men and two yeaivto bring the
war to a close. The prime movers in
this war movement appear to lie certain
railroad interests, which are anxious
to run lines into Mexico and quite
willing to do a little military trans
portation business for the government.
These agitations w’ould not be serious
if it was not known tha% the most in
fluential half of the Cabinet sympa
thizes with them and that General
Ord himself is jvarmly in.favor of war.
Maps showing the portion of Mexico
which it is proposed to annex are
being prepared and will shortly be
published in several leading papers
which favor war and annexation.
In Summit, Pa., there is a cavern
300 feet below the surface of the
ground where ice forum summer and
winter. At the bottom is a spring of
clear cold water entirely surrounded
by ice. The ceiling afld sides of the
cave are solid ice, and by the contin
ual dropping of water au ice monu
ment from floor to roof has formed.
Mr. Piiinizee, the proprietor of
the Wliile Sulphur Springs, in Hall
county, has built a handsome church
edifice. It was recently dedicated by
Bishop Pierce.
The intensity of the laic drought
in Australia may be judged by the
simple calculation made by the in
spector of stock that in Jjfew' Sourh
Wales aloua 4,000,000 sheep wer«-
lost last year from the effects of the
dry weather At least another mil
lion must be added to account for
the losses of this year and for the loss
suffered by small holders aud others
who were tor various reasons omitted
from the returns. Thus we have
5,000,000 sheep, valued at $12,500,.
000 at least, destroyed, directly or
indirectly, through the' lack of pas
turage consequent on the drought.
In 1876 the Australian colonies pos
sessed between them over 45,000,000
sheep, ef which 20,000,000 belonged 1
to New South Wales. There is re a
son to believe that in Victoria and
South Australia the effects of the
drought were quite as disastrous as
in New South Wales, while iu Queens
land they were doubly severe. It is
not, therefore, too much to estimate
that at least the same proportion of
the flocks elsewhere were destroyed
as in New South Wales, and that in
Australia alone, omitting Tasmania
and New Zealnrd, 9,000,000 sheep
perished in a a single summer.
The third term begins to be an in
teresting 3 u bj,ect. Gen. Grant
touched upon it freely in a recent talk
with John Russell Young ot the New
York Herald. Gen. Grant said :
‘*1 was never more delighted at
anything than the close of the war.
I never liked service in the army—
not as a young officer. I did not
want to go to West Point. My ap
pointment was an accident, and my
father had to use his authority to
make me go. I never went into a
battle willingly or with enthusiasm.
1 was always glad when a battle was
over. I never want to command
another army. I take no interest in
armies. When the Duke of Cam
bridge asked me to review his troops
at Aldershot I told his royal highness
that tlie one thing I never wanted to
-see again was a military parade.
When I resigned from the army and
went to a farm, I was happy. When
the rebellion came I returned to the
service because it was a duty. I had
no thought of rank: all I did was to
try and make myself useful.
“ My first commission as Brigadier
came in the unanimous indorsement
of the delegation from Illinois. I do
not think I knew any of the members
but Washburtie, and I did not know
him very well. It was only after
Donelson that I began to see how
important was the work that Provi
dence devolved upon me. And yet
af or Donelson I was in disgrace and
under arrest, and practically without
a command because of some misun
derstanding on the part ot Halleck.
I do not know what w Mild have come
of that had not the country inter
fered. You see Donelson was our
first clear victory, and you will re
member the enthusiasm that came
with it. The country saved me from
Halleck’s displeasure. When other
commands' came I always regretted
them.
“ When the bill creat ing ike
grade of lieutenant-general was pro
posed, with my i/ume as the lieuten
ant-general, I wrote Mr. Washburn
opposing it. I did not want it. I
found that the bill was right and I
was wrong, when I came to com
mand the army of the Potomac—that
a head was needed to tho army. I
did not want the Presidency, and
liave never quit forgiving myself for
resigning the command of the army
to accept it; but it could not be
helped. I owed my honors and op
portunities to the Republican party,
and, if my name could aid it, I was
bound to accept. The second nomi
nation was almost due to me—if I
may use the phrase—because of the
bitterness of political and personal
opponents.
“ My re-election was a great grat
ification because it showed me how
the country felt. Then came all the
discussions about the third term. I
gave my views on that in my letter
to Senator White, of Pennsylvania.
It is not known, however, how
strongly I was pres ed to enter the
canvass as a candidate. I was waited
upon- formally bv a distinguished
man, representing the influences that
would have controlled the Republi
cans in the South, and asked to al
low my name to 1>8 used. This re
quest was supported by men in the
Northern States whose position and
character are unquestioned. I said
then that under no circumstances
would I become a candidate. Even
if a nomination and an election were
assured, I would not run.
The nomination if I ran would be
after a struggle, and btfore it had
been unanimous. The election, if I
should win, would be after a strug-
j gle, and the. result would be far dif
ferent from what it was before. If I
succeeded, and tried to do my best,
my very best, I should still have a
crippled administration. This was
the public view. Personally I was
weary of office. I never wanted to
get out of a place as much as I did to
get out oft* e Presidency. For six
teen years, from the opening of the
war, it had been a constant strain
upon me. So, when the third term
was seriously presented to me, I per
emptorily declined it.”
WALTON, EDITOR
Valedictory.
We come now to the most painful
duty that has yet devolved upon us to
perform since our name has been con
nected with the University. Hitherto
when it became necessary to leave, we
could rest with the assurance that
though we should leave, yet, iu a few
months were we to return to the clas
sic city;*but' now, no longer can we
take shelter beneath the consideration
of such hopes, for now wo must sepa
rate and the places aud friends may
“know us no more forever.’’ With
this issue, we bid all adieu. Many
pleasant memories shall be stored
away carefully, that in after-life tfce
reminiscences may be pleasant, tha - .
shall be connected with Athens and
my short stay here. To the young la
dies, we would say that we are at a
loss tor expressions suitable to commu
nicate the emotions that are enkindled
when we think of the pleasures that
you have added to our college life.
And in conclusion will say, rest as
sured that you have not bestowed
them upon an unappreciative person.
To those of ray college mates who in-*
tend remaining in the instruction of
our noble institution, we have but lit
tle to say. Let your course be char
acterized hy such action as will reflect
honor upon yourselves and do credit
to the institution which you patronize.
To ihose who intend striking with us
the tide of real life, we would say
strike down obstacles and surmount
opposition; persevere and be self-
reliant, and nothing short «f success
will attend you. And as we turn to
leave, we return our thanks to each
Phi-Kappa for the honor of our pres
ent position, aud however inefficiently
our duty has been performed as editor
of yoqr columns, your kindness will
ever be remembered with pleasure and
has met with a hearty appreciation.
It is quite amusing to study the dif.
ferent styles of conversation introduced
by different persons ; and being very
quiet ourself, we are we!!-adapttd to
this purpose. The most attractive
with some, is the punster with hi*
play upon words; never introducing a
single play upon ideas. It is haid to
realize how any one cun enjoy this
style, for after an entire evening’s
talk and a final separation takes place,
there is not a single addition made to
the stock of knowledge, no impression
made for depth of mind or ran<*e of
understanding.
We are glad to see the Hon. A H.
Stephens in Athens, and trust that
this great commoner may live to do
his State great service in the coming
convention of Congress, and besides
that ho may assist to resuscitate the
drooping couditioli of our truly be
loved institution.
Secret Societies.
We do humbly hope that the Trus
tees will do something to ameliorate
the wretched condition to which their
previous action have reduced Secret
Societies. We have listened long to
the denunciations of these sacred or
ders, and not in a single instance have
we seen argument presented against
them that reflects either discredit upon
them nor honor upon the originator.
We have been told that they cherish
party spirit. This cannot be shown to
reside exclusively with the societies ;
we nre told that merit is overlooked
in awarding honors by society men,
not necessarily, because one roan is
influenced by a brotherly feeling is no
reason why the entire body should be
so influenced.
We did not intend writing an arti
cle on this subject, 'but think that if
the Trustees consider this matter with
reference to the interest of the young
men here in attendance and for the
good of the college, they cannot help
razing that oppressive law that restricts
and binds us down like ignoble slaves
unworthy to select our associates.
Our Board of Trustees is as able a
body of men as can be found anywhere.
We sincerely trust that they will in
vestigate the condition of affairs, and
introduce reform wherever it is needed.
We are glad to see our friend AI
Lawton upon the streets; he looks
natural, and we hope that A1 will
have no occasion to regret his visit to
Athens.
To-morrow is the time for the Se
nior to make his display. This is his
last occasion as a member of the col
lege crowd to show his oratorical pow
ers.
The Sophs, are contending as to
who shall have the medals. We would
say to them their chances are over,
and it rests with some one else to de
cide the matter.
The Pop-and-Goes came up last
week to play a game of boll, but the
showery weather prevented them frsni
engaging in the sport.
This is Commencement week, and
the usual interest is manifested by the
attendance of a large crowd.
CLASS HISTORY.
A Pamphlet History of the
University Boys—Class
of 1876.
The present Senior Class had a
meeting on last Friday morning, to de
termine where they should have a re
union. Mr. Mell was elected Presi
dent, and Mr. Huguley as Secretary.
It was resolved that the class meet at
Atheus during the Commencement of
1882. Mr. Sale was elected as Histo
rian of the class to write up the lives
of each individual. Mr. Palmer was
elected to deliver an address, and Mr
Walton to read an essay on that occa
sion. The subject ot prizes enlisted a
good deal of interest, but finally it
was determined that a silver goblet
and waiter be presented to the member
of the class who has the largest family.
Second, that a goblet be presented
to the first member that marries. We
will state for the benefit of all that
Daddy Brown was excluded from all
contest for prizes. We trust that great
interest will be taken iu this subject of
reunion, and that no delinquent be
found in 1882.
Plug Ilouser thinks his chances for
one of the medals rather slim, for he
offers to bet five dollars against
nickle that he “ won’t” get a medal.
There is now in press at the Chron
icle and Constitutionalist job office a
full pamphlet history of the Class of
1875, which meet in their first trien
nial reunion at the approaching Uni
versity Commencement The book
has been prepared with great care, ami
contains a detailed record of each
graduate since he packed his valise and
kissed the professors good-by on the
college campus steps at Athens, three
years ago. The sketches show a pros
perous condition of each one of the
“sweet boy graduates,’’ and though
young in years, many of them seem to
be making fine headway in securing
spons and experience, and have been
blessed with a modicum of lucre and
luck. The class history outlines the
progress of the boys in college from
their first ear-cropping under Sopho
more skull caps to their final bows
beneath their white silk beavers. The
work is prefaced by a sprightly and
well written poem from the pen of Mr.
Hugh N. Starnes, of Savannah, one of
the class. Upon the class roster, we
note the name of Mr. William H.
Fleming, Superintendent of Education
of Richmond county; Mr. Frank R.
Clark, of Dunbar, Clark & Co.; Dr.
Wm. H. Doughty, Jr., and Pleasant
A. Stovall, of Augusta; Hugh Starnes,
of Savannah; 'George D. Case, of
Milledgeville; Hugh H. Gordon, eld
est son of Senator Gordou, of Atlanta,
Prof. John T. Graves, principal of
LaGrange High Sehool; JohD I. t".
ghram, Esq . editor and proprietoi of
.the Washington Gazette, Joseph
Henry Lumpkin, Assistant Supreme
Court Reporter, Atlanta ; G. F. Gol-
ber, one of the leading young lawyers
of Marietta, and one of the County
Auditors of Cobh ; Wm. T. Huguley,
Secretary of the Georgia and Alabama
Manufacturing Company of Columbus;
Thos. P. Vincent aud Joseph M.
Hodgson, of Atheus; Lott Warren, of
Americas; Judge G. II. Tanner, ot
Fuiton, Prof. Marion Erwin of Atlan
ta, and many others. The pamphlet
will be a happy and valuable addition
to the class reuuion, and is gotten up
in the best style by Mr. M. M. II>H<
the well known foreman of the Chron
icle job office.