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SOUTHERN fi 2,- -1878. ELECTION REPORTS, OF- FICIAL AND OTHER WISE. ELECTION IN CLARKE. Will*’ Well. Wf have never before liwn.l our- worthy policvii.cnkuiuugl— ly criiicisi d, and «ve h;ive no idea that a majority »i onr citizens syropa- tliino with niiii or agrttc with him in his judgtn. nt. We have no war to make on Ue. publicans, or on any man who desires to champion o> battle for tljeinterest ot his paity or his friends, but we do contend that it is the di ty ot all good citizens to cultivate amicable relations between the races and frown at ev erything that tends to create dissen lions. THE GENERAL RESULT. While we are unable to give fig ures, from the Atlanta Constitution tve gather the following information as to the general result in the State: In the first District, it seems cer tain that Cob John C. Nichols is elected, notwithstanding the faettbat a majority of the negroes voted lor Corker. In the Second District, Hon W. E. Smith, who was opposed by E. C. Wade, the regular Repnbli can nominee, is returned to Congress by an estimated majority of between five and six thousand. In the Third District, Gen. Phil. Cook is elected without opposition. In the Fourth District, matters have taken a very remarkable turn. While Harris tvas the choice of a majority of the Dele gates to the Convention, it apjtears that Pei-sons is the'choico of a ma jority of the people. In the Filth District, there seems to be no doubt of Hammond's election, although, by the inactivity of his frauds, lie lost his oa n county. The Di-si rict itself may he close, but all reports agree in giv ing Hammond a cleer majority. In the Sixth District, lion. 'James M. Blount is elected without t pp-jsilion. The Seventh District is a problem. Lester has made gains where they were least expected, and Felton’s ina- joriiies have been equally puzzling. It w ill require an official count to de cide the result. In the Eighth Dis trict, Mr. Stephens had ..o opposi tion. execution; T. B. Martin, *700,00 j p/i R. Thomason, 8900;00; and Poster some large amount. Also a *5.75 debt which was sold at public outcry a month ago by Dr. A. A. Bell, As. Mgme of W. 11. Bearden, bankrupt. Emory gave B. particular fits and skinned Bell, unmercifully,.: The en- tltusiasni was intense. Ho gained many votes, and his friends are firm er and in stronger Spirits than ever. He read the “Bil ups to his wife deed’’junidst vociferous applause, and the apptouse after the Junius P Smith certificate was simply, deafen ing. He aim Ruckaire, the "" * ■ ! Given uuner my. hand and official t Mgnatnn-, with seal or Court,: this October 30th, 1878. FrcSl Sinner of Tue-uay. Democrat*, to the Front i LS ( EMANUEL HEYSEB, Clerk Superior Court, ’ Morgan Co., Ga- ply set down on *-T nephew of, Billups of MadUou Square.” There has never been;sneb-enthusiasm manifested-for any caudidato since I have been in Morgan. There seems to fie a mag netism about bint that is perfectly ir- resistahle. Billups'former supporters shook Ids hand and said, “Speer, I ant for you World without end!” We have the fighi whipped in Morgan, and the District, it we will hold it. Morgan will give him a small majori ty, probably 3 or 4 hundred. It the opposition don’t nso big money we will beat ino.-e. I too was in the 3rd Georgia Regiment,' Co. D. The soldiers don’t want B. ’Rah for Em ory Speer 1 9 ' . Yours truly, , (signed) B. H. Overby. Can’t yon drop me a card oeca-im- ally ai d tell me the outlook in Madi son Co. a.* if -*»<* -.ah INCIDENTS OP THE DAY. Suffieient time has not yet elapsed to give a correct tabulated statement of the vote in the Ninth, but euough is known to induce the opinion that Col. Billups, the nominee, is elected. Below we give the majorities ot the candidates in the counties men tioned which, although not official, arc admitted by alt to be correct, BILLUPS’ MAJORITIES t Oconee .209 Madison 180 Banks 114 Jackson 191 Gwinnett 159 Hall 17 IUbun .300 I.umpkiu 200 Forsyth 240 Total 1,613 srEKR's majorities: Morgan 159 Clarke .453 Franklin .200 Habersham 508 Total I..1,320 From the above it will be seen that Col Billups is 123 ahead by actual count. A dispatch from Gainesville last nigh* to Mr. Ab. Dorsey, of our city, said that White had given Bill ups a majority, but the majority is unknown. White is conceded to Billups liy about 100, making Billups’ majority over Col. Speer something over 300. Four uthor counties, viz: Union, Towns, Dawson and Gilmer may be safely put down for Billups, which CERTIFICATES: • . f a. - V • Madison, Ga., Oct. 29, 1878. ■,^ . Georgia, 1 ,' Morgan County. ( Personally came before me E. lley.-cr, Clerk Superior Court, of Mor gan county, 1*. R. Thomason, who being duly sworn, says, on oath that he has known Col. Joel A. Bjllups intimately for many years, before the war, daring the war a ml since the war up to date; has had dealings with him more or less every year during this long period of time, haver always four 1 him correct and just in all set- tlemems w transactions with him Georgia Morgan County. I do hereby certify that Major-John A Broughton has made a statement ever his signature, and in the presence of witnesses that a judgement obtained by him in -organ Snperior Court at the March Term, 1867, of said Court, against Joel A Billups, as of record- in my office, has bceu fully adjusted, and that said Joel A. Billups is in no wise indebted to him. Given under my official signature and seal of court. HEYSER, Clerk the Superior Court Morgan Countv Ga. October 29th, 1878. Georgia, Morgan County. Personally appeared before me the undersigned, Felix B. Martin, who being duly sworn deposeth and says .that since the close of the late war Joel A. Billups was iudebted to me to the amount of Five Hundred Dollars, ($500.00). That he is now indebted to me to the amount of Ten and no more; that he, the said, Billups, paid me the said amount Five Hundred Dollars in United States Currency. F. B. MARTIN. maeoiea | Dollar), , 1.4*0&- 1 motet w- Sworn to and subscribed before me this Oct. 29th, 1878. * * I*- 8 -} of years, and as to his owe ,l ' e five dohare and seventy.five 900 I say it is not so : cents > O» 75 ) and 1 owed h,m doub, ° - - - that amount W. H. BEARDEN. Sworn to and subscribed before me this October 29th, 1878. Col. Billups. Many of the voters of the 9th Dis trict having heard of the charges made against Col. Billups’ character, and less those who have never seen him or known him may have unfavor able ideas in regard to his solvency and his honest}’, we deem it a duty to publish the following certificate 8 which appeared in circular form dur ing the campaign: On Monday the 21st, inst., Mr. R M. Maroney, of Madison county, who had been hearing of the slanders and false reports coucerning the character and reputation of Col. Joel A. Billups, the Democratic nominee of the Ninth Congressional District, and which wero being so industriously circulated by the Independents, arrived in our city on his way to Madison, Morgan comity, to investigate for himself these charges which were proving so dama ging to Col. Billups as an honorable gentleman and to his race as the no minee of the Democratic Party. Mr. Maroney, as a man of justice and honor, was induced to take this step, that noinjusticc might be done an in nocent man at bis hands. lie having expressed a desire that some friend of Col. Billups from the same county with bin self should accompany him to Madison and assist him in the investi gation of these charges, Hon. I. J Meadows, feeling an equal interest in the matter, consented to accompany him. After an absence of two days in Madison they returned, when Mr. Meadows informs us that after a most thorough and searching investiga tion among the records of the courts, among the business houses and busi- | f L s { E. HEYSER. Clerk ( ' ' ) Superior Court Morgan *—County, Ga. will offset any majority Ibat Col. Speer cau get in the remaining moun- nwa mcu " * lb wbfll!1 Col. Billups tarn counties yet to hear from. Con sequently, the Organized Democracy may io>s up their hatsaud hurrah lor BiUupv. IN CLARKE. .1 We arc glad to say that with the exception of a few minor broils the election passed off very quietly in Clarke. For ilia good of society and the future welfare of our city and county u-e feel called upon to report the action of a few individuals who in their zeal for their choice made use of language aud conducted themselves in a manner unbecoming any citizen who lias the good ot the country at heart. We allude to a gentleman Iro n a miglib ring county, and Win. A. Pledger (colored) of Clarke. The gentleman referred to told responsi ble men in our oily that he, although not living in t he District, had brought eighty negroes to Athens from his county to voto for Col. Speer. We don’t know that he voted any of the negroes alluded to fur Col. Speer, but we do know that he was very ac tive with the rest. While this was his privilege be was warned by some of our In^t citizens not to try to an tagonize the races when we wero get tiog along so peace-ally. Ho not only failed to take the advice given, but tvas so wull pleased with what he bad done that the morning after the election he marched down- Broad Street with Pledger, (colored) and as a reward for hit labors made him a present of a white beaver fiat. Pledger, unwilling to -aabmit-thw pcaco of tho city to our worthy ’po lice, when a lick was passed between two colored voters'and (ho aggressor speech in substance about as follows That “we, the negroes, know oar strength, and if these policeman will not do their duty we will elect aoonn- l Joel A. E. HEYSER, Clerk of the Superior Court w —v—-•' r Mortise County, Ga. Madison Ga., Oct. 29th, 1878. I hereby certify that Dr A. A B.-ll ns assignee for me in Bankruptcy has never offered at public outcryja claim or claims against Col. Joel A Billups for Five Hundred and Seventy five Dollars, or any oi..ar amount. and a gentleman in* every sense of! Il ia that when ray perition was the word; ho has bceu tuy Attorney j niad: ‘ ,n Bankruptcy, Col. Billups did for a number owing mo $900 there is an unsettled account between us; he owes me store account and I owe him Attorney fees, and upon a fair s-.-tilcmcut, 1 cannot say how much he owes me, or whether lie owes me anything or not, as I do not know « hat his charges are. I have such confidence ill his honesty, that I never asked him what tee he would chatge me in a case in iny life. Him and I own a tract of land jointly, 202i acres, he owns two-thirds and I one-third; he has oticu told me that he owed J. A. Broughton an execution, and that he wauled his part of the land to be applied to the payment of that debt and he had so informed J. A. Broughton, and I agreed to take his pan and settle the amount with Broughton, and the only reason why it is not settled ho has been from home tor some time and lias not had time when here to make out deed to the same. It is thy only execution tliat was ever ob tained against him in our court, so for as the rc-ooritil fftlow, find I had an Attorney to'examine the Clerk’s office to. see, as I was interested so as to know if his deed was good. I consid er Col. J. A. Billups too pure a man to he guilty of a mean act. As an evi dence of it in a private conversation with Col. Billups, he told me that he had been urged by his friends iu dif ferent parts ot the District to attack Mr. Speer’s private character, but that he could not do so, that it was beneath the dignity of a gentleman in a political campaign to deal iu per sonalties, especially in men seeking the high office of Congressman, that all such, have a demoralizing effect upon the community at huge. * P. R. THOMASON. P. S.—I know of no debt agaiust J. A. Billups previous to I860 except the debt of J. A. Broughton and that I consider settled. P. R. THOMASON Georgia, Morgan Co, Ordinary's Office of said County. I hereby certify that Billups was appointed and duly qual ified Admiuistra'or upon the estate of Mathew Whitfield, late of Jasper county, dec’d., at the December Term ot this Court, 1870, and that he gave a bond of eighty thousand ($80,000) dollars, with Robert Toomb- as Security, for the faithful discharge of his duties as such ad- minis’ rator, aud that he is the acting Administrator of said estate at this time, as appears from the records ot this Court. Given under my hand and seal ot office this the 30tli day of October, 1878 . . '• has had business transactions for the past fifteen or twenty years, among the most piomincnt, responsible and trustworthy citizens of Morgan coun ty, and even among those whose names had been used as witnesses in the letter published below containing damaging charges against Col. Bill- ups, he obtained tho fullotriiig certifi cates with the Court Beals of Morgan county attached. Mr. Meadows, who is well and fa vorably known to the people of this section of country as u man of honor, truth and fairness says, after the im partial investigation made by him self, he is fully sati-fied that the charges made against Col. Billups are nothing more nor loss than cam paign slandi rs, without the slightest foundation in truth or fact. llavii g been permitted to copy the original certificates, with Court sc*Is attached, and which arc in.pos session of Mr. Meadows, we here with give them to the public iu be half of truth and justice, aud for the benefit and guidance of the fair and honest voters of the Ninth Con gressional District: {Copy of B. IL Overby's Letter.') Madison, Ga., Out. 20, 1878. !• G.C. Daniel, Esq. Danielsville, Ga. My Dear Sir:—Your letter just to'hand* In reply,.would aav the report is absolutely correct. I read the deed of conveyance from B. to hia wife on yesterday and n!*o heard it rend to over one thousand voteta by Emory Speer in the Courthouse here. Read and saw also the J, P. Smith certificate, which showed that B. owed him $1,950,00, paid him $75.00. lie could mnke no mote out Georgia, Morgan County. I do hereby certify that the written and foregoing statement by P. R. Thomason, is die genuine and volun tary statement of said Thomasuu. Made aud egneu in my presence. Given hitder iny official signature with seal of Court, LS ) E. HEYSER, J Clerk Superior Court. * Morgad county, Ga. waa not promptly arrested, made a 'of him, ns ho had conveyed lift prop. t>5 erty to his wife. Both of thoso* pa pers were wider seals of the QrdiMt * c | L.S. | Thomas B. Baldwin, Ordinary M. C. Georolv, Morgan, Co., Oct. 29,’78 This is to certify that we are inti mately acquainted with Joel A Bill ups, present Democratic candidate for Congress from this District (9th,) and feel u» hesitancy in stating that lie is an honorable, high-toned irentleinai-, and perfectly responsible financially or otherwise. Such is iiis personal integrity that his word has ever been considered his bond. No one donbts him financially, morally or otherwise. He is every inch a gentleman of hon or, truth and financial responsibility. Signed, \V. S High, Banker, Jas. K Wright, F B Martin, E H. Coheu L T Pcrrick, Alf M Godfrey, Hfirfis A Burr, TVynn & Peacock, C H Andrews, 1 J V Carbine, J C C Black burn, Editor, P R Thomason, T W Head, Seaborn Few, Jerry 8 Lotk, W J F Mathews, Carter Shepherd, J It High & Son, Daniel Killian, G B Stovall, Little & St va 1, J O. Tol bert, James N Maun, Washington G Ballard, D P Evans, Sheriff, A K Ack erman. Democrats, remember, to-day is the day when you shall determine 1iy your votes, whether the Independ ent. foovemenC shall' triumph, to the disorganization and defeat «f the De mocracy, oi whether, remembering that alone through the organized De mocracy our country has so far been rescued from the hands of our oppres sors, yon shall resolve anew- to stand firmly by that party . which is the country’s only safety in the future. The enemies of good government are active and vigilant, loosing no oppor tunity to strike a blow to the Demo cratic party, and with the Iodepend ent movement as their only remain- i ing hope for further bold upon the | Government, they are anxiously wait- ! ing to see if Democratic indiscretion I iu the present election will not prove the renewal of their political power. The' orders have already been issued from Republican headquarters a; Washington City instructing the Re publican party everywhere to give all possible aid and comfort to the Inde pendent movement.- In proof of this, w« find where there is.not ayitraigb:- out Republican candidate in the field with good hopes of success, that party is unanimously and enthusiastically j supporting the Indpendent candidates. Democrats, what think you of tl is? Are you willing to become iu tba least degree accessory in this work of de feating your own party? Has uot the Democratic party been the safety and redemption of the country m for? Would it not be wise to' stand by it, in its thorough organization, until the country is finally redeemed by the election of a Democratic President i i 1880 ? Let us not be controlled in this election by our passions aud prej udices. Let us not be iulluenccd by our mere preferences for men. Let OB, as true Democrats, «* true patri ots, arise to a higher, wiser, and more patriotic mode of action, and in our selection of a representative iu Con gress, consult only v»ur country’s best interests. The wise men of the laud— those who have served you aud your country so faithfully, upon the tented field and in the .council chambers, those whose wisdom, patriotism and fidelity to country, allow of no ques tion all—are now earnestly entreat ing you to be true to yourselves, your party, and your country’. Let us, then, from this multitude of counsel, gather wisdom, and rallyiug in cue solid phalanx to the pulls to-day signify once more our determination to stand by that party.which furnish es the greatest hope and protection to the whole people. To the colored voters, we would say remember that increased power which has been given to the South the Con stitutional observing, aud regardit section of this union, and which' solid power is now so much the dread of Northern and New England eorruj.-1 tionist, has been alone through that j franchise granted you by the general government. This should induce you to bear steadily in mind the truth that in your co-operation with your white friends of the South ronsists your best, your truest interest Remem ber, ooloted voters, that already your right of franchise has been questioned by the great State of Massachusetts, in which State you have been led to be lieve your best friends reside. Listen to the last words of Mr. Jim Blame, of Maine, who has said that a great principle was violated when the right of suffrage was granted the colored people, and who further adds, that by reason bf the iqcrea*cd power given the South, by the enfranchise* meut afthe colored man, that power must be overthrown by taking from the colored. man this ri^ht, unless, this power can he controlled for Northern and New England inter ests. Such utterances as these com- UEUPREE - and Wednesday. ' ami 11. Great and Popular WALLACK TtlSA-TKIOAL Tripologue management of Harry Robinson. In their lolled,attractive and mirth-provoking Theatrical Performance, Opo-.-a, Gamodyv 33rsmaa awl •Farce, mi ® iasreimni music, 2 2r ‘UETit: IX^xxxxox i >t u!l iMjrtlculari sea ptojiaiume*. AU:ul*sl<j2 73 co:it*. i.tUcry 50 ccnti. cUai!»«* reserved *aat*. »» r < • 1 ? • u- 7-/dec : ; I’jitor.nanco to cu»u- 0 conek sumiT3;sAia&_ttnr be sold bv fore the Court ilour»o door in the town of Wa’kiHsvillc. between tho legal hours of sale on the first ^uc*digr4n December next, the fol low Iu-; property to-wit: ouo hundred and forty- eixiicrusoi lutid. more or test*, in said county of Ojouee, adjoining ladds of GeoTgo W. YesJ, Albert II. Edwards and others, known as the William F. M. Veal’s home place; bos just returned from the Eastern Markets with a Complete and Varied Stock of Goods To suit all. With Twenty Years Experience in Business, under standing fully where to buy, dealing chiefly with the de tbxoMgfc. th.oijr Agea-oics, I feel warranted iu saying that 1 can compete with any house in this, or any .other city in the State. My stock consists in part of - STAPLE DRY GOODS and C0TFEE, SUGAR, FAFILY GROCERIES, Leather, Boots, Shoes, Hats by the Cass cr otherwise, Jeans Cloth ©ady Made Cloth Mg, lagging and Ties, Kerosene Oil’ by tfie BarrelI arid Retail, Nails, by the Keg, Corn, Meal, Oats and Flour. ftjr* Special attention given to the Wlioealc trade and satisfaction guaranteed..^) * Besides I have just completed my New Fire Proof Warehouse, vof William F?M?Veia T to d ^m^ Ruuning from tho rear of my store to Clayton Street, cotton weighed " ” ” — *' ’ on Clayton Street. two n. fsut., ia fuvorol Mrs. M. £. Morton, Exe- cnlrix of James E. Morton deceased fl. fus. re- turiuvblj to the December term of Oconee County Court. ThU 1st day of November E. E. OVEK3Y, Deputy Sheriff. l»OV.o.80d. • Mv.hison, Ga., Oct. 26ih, 1878. I hereby certify that I am A-signee in Bankrupcy of Warren II. Bearden, of this county, and I further certify tint, I have not sold, nor offered lor sale, at public outcry, or otherwise, a claim or account against Col. Joel A. Billups for Five Hundred and Seven ty-five Dollars, or any other .- mount. I also certify that Col. Billiqiti has been prompt in settling with me. A. A. BELL; Assignee of W. H Bearden. Acknowledged in presence of C. H. ANDREWS, Judge Morgan Co. Court- This October 28th, 1878. Madison, Ga., Oct. 30ih. 1878. This is to certify that Joel A. Bil lups owed me an execution amount ing to some $1,100, which has been satisl.ictorily arranged some months ago. 11 haying given Col J. A Bil lups a certificate to this effect a tew days ago, which, hi substance, means the same thing, Col. Billups never having made »proposition to me hut .what ■w;w lmnoral.le, and I could have, liy pushing him, made the mon ey long sinv#r- 'It is by luyhdul- gence that it has never keen paid long rin?e. The tuauer has been honorably and satisfictorily arranged some mouths since, and only lacks the transfer of papers to consummate life train-action, which will be done a* soon ns Col. Billups returns home and can make the Deed. .cm BBOyGHTQN.' -'»*.< • ~ i Georgia,.Morgan Bounty. - S and Cferk of the Superior Court, name <>f John A Broughton, Is signed e jilso bilked hi* creditors out of |tiy sfiid Broughton, in his own name. ■i d<* Ifereby oertijy that the abovo and foregoing Certificate, over the ed* | large amnu.its by the conveyance, to-} and that his signature was' appended gU who will appoint policemen that wit; J. A. Broughton, $1,150,00 In by himself in my precenoe. ffiUARDIAN’S SALE.—Pursuant to au order of tho Court ot Ordin**** dinary lark’d Countv, will be Bold before the Court, House d<*or of Clarke County on the first Tues day in December next, during the legal hours * “ ~ *“ Athens, contain er hule; cue Louse and lot i ing about one third ot an acre, more or less, ad join ing Thud Boyd, colored and others, the house containing five rooms, one of which is a Store room, tVdntinj? mi the street now occupied store by Henry Childers. Tube sola as the property of Km i.a and Latta Freeman co’ored, orphans oi Sa nuel Freemen, colored deceased, for the benefit of said orphans. Terms Cash. HAWKINS TA x l.v)U, colored, Guardian, no v^. 23d. UaFCotton Bought and Stored upon as Good Terms as any other house in the City. .4p) As my motto will be CASH, all sales will be made for small profits, believing this to be the sure road to success. Give me a call and see. fJLARKE MORTGAGE Sheriff Sale.—Will be sold before the Court House door in the City of Athens, Clarke County, Go- rgia on the first Tuesday iu December next, within tho legal hours of sale, the following property to-wit: all that land whereon John Billups now resides, situate, lying ui4 being in the county of Clarke in said State and in what is known an proven* district, lying on Stewart Creek, Big Creek ami Hutehenson’a Creek, ad joining lands of Joseph F. Mortdh, J. T. Thomas and land belonging to the estate of John Billups deceased, containing four hnudred and fifty eight acres, more or less, said land more fully described in n deed from Joel A. Bi inps executor to said John Billups, made hi the ; cur 1376. All levied upon as the property ot Inc defendant to satisfy said mortgage a. fit. Kuril* K. Reaves vs John Billups, tins August 31*t 1S7S. * J. A. BROWNING, Sheriff. . nov.5S0dt Broad Street, next to University Bank, Atliens, Georgia. I BMINISTRATOK’S SAI.E.-Pursuant to an ;\ or.ler of the Court of Ordinary of Oconee countv, will be sold, before tho Courthouse door of said county, on the first Toutday iu December next, during the le>;al hours of *ale, the following property to-wit: The tract of land known sa the David VViUouidiby home plate, containing five hundred and tliirty-five (.>35) ceres more or less; ISO aeies in a giiod state of cultivation ; 40 or 60 acres u«o<l creek and branch bottom . 100 acres ordinal forests the remainder pine giowth and old fiei.1. There is on the place a good dwelling 5 room.*, good out-builings, gtn house and bans. The place is well watered. TERMS : One-half Cash, half 12 months credit, with note and approved security, at 10 per cent, luterc-t, and hotul for titles. • • II. a.* HAPDIGREE, Rov. 4, ’78-28d. Adm’r. ITotice! WHKUEA8 Emory F. Anderson applies to me for letters of auuiinsstration on the estate of Mil- ley KluUs, lato of said county deceased. These arc thcref.To to cite nud admonish all concerned to show caus? if any they hetse, __ or t>eforc (he first Monday in December next why sold letters should not be granted. Given mder mv band at otQce this 4th dav of November 1878. JAMES R. LYLE, Nov. 4tl>, ISTS-lw. Ordinary Oconee Co. AUGUSTA MUSIC HOUSE A CARD TO THE PUBLIC. Amiens, Ga.., Not. 1st, 1878. Editor Banner: Iu the lari issue of the Southern Watchman Mr. Smith Clayton, the editor, insert* tho following, “A re- s|K>orible gentleman in Atlanta says that Mr Abb Mitchell charged in crowd in that city that Speer’s follow- ing was made up priucirnlly of raga 'muffins and dead-beats.” This state ment does mo injustice, and Mr. Clay ton cither misunderstood “responsible gentlemen,” or “responsible gentle men” misunderstood me I have dis tinctly stated in every speech I have made during this canvass that I eras sorry to say there were many yood •lien among Mr. Speer's followers, I desire to add tliat I am informed by a reliable gentleman, that Mr. Smith Clayton charged in a crowd in Atlanta that there waa not a decent man in Athens supporting Speer. It Mr. Clayton wishes the name of tho “reliable gentleman” who beard him make the clirrge, I will, give it to him with the same pleasure that seemed to actuate him when he propoeed to give me the name of his “responsible gen tleman.” A. L. Mitchell. Tli© Election Over. Now tliat the election is over we will devote onr energies to giving our patron* ir piper in every way worthy their*support. The legislature is now in session. Congress will convene early iu December and there will be abundant material from which to make up a paper. We want all old subscriber* to renew their subscript ion and five thonsa- d new ones, - ing as they do from the very head and trout of the Republican paru North, who plainly sec that the bal ance of political power is, by reason of your suffrage, now in the bands oi the South, should open the eyes of tin- colored man, that they might know what cruel aud unjust proscription they may at last expect from the hands of that party with whicli they have so far been acting. We tell yon, colored voters, the only way for you to retain your right of suffrage is to coutiuuQ that power of tho Solid •South by acting with the Democrat ic party oLthe South. Remember, that iu the South, among your white friends oftliis sec- tio., will at last be found those true friends upon whom will devolve the duty of protecting you ia your suf frages as freemen. - - Remember, that .already the signs look to a general movement on the part of the Republican party, con templating either tho diseutratn-hising the colored voters of the country or their general, emancipation to the African coast.. The recent and speedy organization of New England coloni sation societies should no longer leaven doubt in your minds os to such a policy being the final detenui- Retpectfuily, of thu>e „ hn tor so long time bard deceived you with their false professions of friendship. In conclusion,- colored voters, we would honestly, and in all kindness entreat and advise you to be wiao at this juncture in selecting your politi cal associations, else yon should make that mistake, which to you—-neither time nor change can remedy. J OB WORK OF ALL DESCRIP, tion utttiy done at tfci* office PIANOS & ORGANS. Low Prices, Quick Sales. 40 to GO Per Cent. Discount, Cii ckerintf, Maihusliek, Kiiabo, Stlenway Hal- let and a Davis, McPbail A lo., Simpson A, Co. Parlor and Church Organ ! from parties who have corresponded with of the latest Piano aud Organ dealers, tabllilni! the (act that prives are lower in Augusta than t ^''4.^*4 M $50 to >*!o»* :-<;ved in purchasing from G. O. ROBINSON* CO. r w . . % Bow Prices Quick Sales. Is the motto of Music House of the South, which ia Computing Successful} with Now York and Boston. Goods *cnt by Express anywhere in tho 8oath, C. O. D., 0:1 receipt of advance Kxpress Charges oneway, with privilege of examination riven it so requestod. Tuning- and Rbpaibihu. Pianos, Church, Pipe and Reed <—, „ kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and£ »»* Mr. C. H.TAYLOB; the only au for t!»e A ugusU Music House. To I’go Gentlemen of the vicinity and City of Athens. M. E. Yunna* Artist Taih r has just returned from market with the Laryeet ;.ml most Klnjrnnt Stock ever brouprht t v this City, comprisintr tho finest Cloths ana Suiting*, imported directly from England and Franoe, which he would most respectfully invite you to cult and examine. Gents furnishing a speci alty, his Collars Cuffs, Shirts, Scarfs, Drawers and Woolen underware, all in late>t styles and cannot be excelled whicli he wk|l aril at prices BRANCHES. IMPORTERS AITIO WSOESAE t DEALERS IN STD PKS'gr PET OOQSS, Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Notions etc., etc., Offer this Season a Large Assortment to the Jobbing Trade ON BEST TERMS AND AT LOWEST PRICES. No. 5, Broad Street, Athens, Georgia. ang.2T.tf. S. Solomon. I M. Joseph. , S. Marks, Special. York Store. SOLOMON & JOSEPH Gran dp p e nin g FOR THE WHOLESALE TRADE i p SEKIlHiMBER 16. Wo hereby take this method of informing the merchants of North- East Georgia that we will have our "• ■ 5 - • ' ■*. . 1 If*i"-':' ", v Jj , . •7’;... Grand Opening on the 16th inst., Of the Largest aud Most Select Stock ever offered in Athens, con sisting of Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Trunks, Notions, etc., etc. Bought direct from the Manufacturers of Yonkers, Marlboro, Brock ton, Fall River, and others. CESTTRAX. ROTE!* AUGUSTA, G Mrs W. M. THOMAS, This Hote', «>*jteU known to the citizen, ot Clcrkc aiul au joining e niities, is located iu the centre of the business portion of Augusts, oon- yerUat to I’ost Office,^ ick*ruph Office and Depot, etui oISVis iotlueementa to tho puhUo nncqnakd bv any other Uotalia the Cit». dccfoL 03* Merchants who will call vlnced that thcro is no necessity Now York. ,tntne our stock will bo cou g to Atlanta, Charleston or $5* Prices given and Samples Sent Free of Charge on Application. Grand Opening for the Iletail Trade, October 1st. 43 Sewd Wfcsat ! — "1 Tka Smm4/ *f (W Iffh Cmahuejo Barham’sInfallibts Prime'Seed Wheat of tire Purpie Straw J£&CV$8, NICHOLSON A.CO’S, Hmth PILE CURL V ISSU mixXiS&SttlSi.n.l IgSJtAmkVgi wbi—aUrta ■■■ rnmmwm SSTotLoo! The interest bn the bonds of tho Northeastern Rsilroad Compnny of Georgia dne Nov. 1st, will b, the Jteehanlca National Bank of New Vaett or el the^ National Bank of Athens, Ga. - B. L. MOSS, Treasurer Northeast KaUroad. o*M* , W- ■ “ ' ” - fesn <ia am en<lHorskla*isUttet wa B yB99 %s&£s£ZSiXr' l OB WORK OF EVERY DE> ej scrpiion dono at thjs olqce