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HAHTWIILIi. MART COI'XTY, A.:
WrilntiMlay Morning. 1 •bruary 7. 1*77.
The Louisiana Frauds.
Light is finally breaking upon the
political trickeries, and the vile frauds
that wore perpetrated just after the
Presidential election are being shown
shown up. Their flagrancics can no
longer he defended without implicating
the defender.
Evidence that has just been taken
before a House committee in Washing
ton, proves that .T. Madison Wf.llh,
the President of the Louisiana Return
ing Board, proffered through one Mat
tox, a United States Treasury official,
to turn the State of Louisiana over to
either party for the sum of §1,000,000,
and failing to procure that amount, he
fell to $200,000 for himself and a
smaller amount for his negro associates.
Littlefield, the Secretary of the
Board, testified that ho was ordered to
change the figures on the original re
turns from Vernon Parish, which he
did, giving the Republicans a majority,
whereas the Democrats carried the
Parish.
It will ho easy for the worthies that
constituted the Louisiana Returning
Board to go before the Committee and!
contradict these assertions, but to con
trovert the evidence now coming to
light in Washington will be bard.
These witnesses gave to the world the
interesting information that Wells
acknowledged before the count com
menced that Louisiana had gone Demo
cratic by from 8,000 to 12,000 majority,
but tlmt he was not willing to risk his
life to change it for less than 81,000,000.
The Electoral Commission.
The Electoral Commission that is now
sitting in Washington, and that was
created in accordance with the act to
count the electoral vote, is composed of
the following members:
From the Senate —Messrs. Edmunds,
Morton and Fhelingiiuyhkn, Repub
licans; Thurman and Bayard, Demo
crats.
From the Home of Representatives —
Payne, Hunton and Abbott, Demo
crats ; Hoar and Garfield, Republi
cans.
From the Supreme Court —Judges
Clifford, Miller, Field, Strong,
and Bradley.
JWe were in error in stating last
week that Hon. A. 11. Stephens was
ileud. Our statement was based upon a
telegram sent from Washington Monday
evening, saying that he was dead. Mr.
Stephens, we are glad to say, was alive
at last accounts, but in a very feeble con
dition. We hope his wish that he may
live to see a peaceful inauguration may
be gratified.
BSa?”' The first day’s proceedings in
the joint session of Congress on the
count of the electoral vote is given else
where. It will be found interesting,
'l'he Democrats seem to have the best
side of the question.
The latest news from Washing
ton says the Democrats are very hope
ful and the Republicans tire very de
jected. Everything points to Tilden’s
election.
JThe Constitutional Convention
bill has passed, the Legislature, and a
Convention will be called in July. We
were heartily in favor of the measure.
(THE ELECTORAL VOTE COUNT.
The flrl Day's I'rorrfdlHgßß-Thc Nlt
• I loriila Is U‘iu*n<Ml mol Itet-erroil.
Washington. February I. —The Sena
tors took the seats reserved for them in
front. The President of the Keaato opened
und the tellers read the Alabama returns,
which were very long. The duplicate by
mail was also read. There was no objec
tion ami the vote of Alabama was counted.
After the Alabama certificates had been
l end, the presiding officer asked :
Arc there any objections to the certifi
cates of the State ol Alabama?
After a pause—The chair hears none and
the vote of the State of Alabama will he
counted. The tellers will announce the
vote,
.Mr. Cook, one of the tellers, announced
ten votes for Samuel J. Tilden for Presi
dent and ten votes for Thomas A. Hen
dricks for Nice-President.
The certificates of Arkansas was then
read, und the result was announced us six
votes for Tilden and Hendricks, after the
presiding ofliccr had asked the same ques
tions in regard to the Alabama ease.
The California certificate was read by
Mr. Stone, and six votes were announced
for R. H. Hayes ami William A. Wheeler.
The Colorado certificate was read by Mr.
| Cook, and three votes were announced for
! Hayes and Wheeler.
CdftnCcticut came next. The certificate
was read by Mr. Allison, and six more votes
were announced for Tilden and Hendricks.
The Delaware certificate was read by Mr.
Ingalls, and three more votes were scored
for Tilden and Hendricks.
Florida was then reached and the pre
siding officer first handed the certificate
•signed by* < Jovernor Stearns and which re
cognized the Hayes Electors. and after it
bail been rend the certificate of the Klectors
for Tilden and Hendricks was also handed
out, and both were rend by Mr. Stone,
while Mr. Allison overlooked the duplicate.
The chair then said that he had still an
other certificate, received on the Jlslof
January, (yesterday.) lie then handed the
paper to the tellers. It proved to he the
certified proceedings of the Board of Can
vassers. authorized and appointed by an
act of the Legislature of Florida, who de
clare the Tilden and Hendricks Electors
elected.
Included in the papers was the action of
the Tilden Klectors, and the subsequent re-
view of the count by the order of the Su
preme Court. The latter document con
tains an elaborate detail of the Florida case
from a Democratic stand-point.
After the reading had progressed some
time. '.Mr. t ’onkling called attention to the
fact that the paper now being read had 30
wide columns of printed matter, lie knew
that the statute required that all the papers
should be read, hut after consultation with
members of both Houses lie thought the law
would he complied with by simply reading
the result.
There was no objection and the result
was announced that the Tilden Electors
had been elected.
The Chair then asked if there was objec
tions to the count of the State of Florida.
David Dudley Field, of New York arose
and submitted written objections to the
counting of the vote of that State. The
objection was read by Clerk Adams of the
House.
The objection presented by Field to the
joint session to counting the vote of Florida
for Hayes asserts that those persons
(naming Hayes Electors) assuming to act as
Presidential Electors never were duly ap-
pointed by the State of Florida or in any
manner whatever; that the other four per
sons (naming the Tilden Electors) had been
elected, and had an irrevocable title to the
otlice; that the certificate of election of the
first four persons was untruly and corrupt
ly procured and made in pursuance of a
conspiracy between them and M. L. Stearns
late Governor; that they were usurpers,
and their acts are illegal, null and void.
Senator Sergeant had sent to the Clerk's
desk and read, in behalf of himself and
others, the objections to the votes cast by
the Democratic Electors on the ground
that the papers are not authenticated as
required by the Constitution and laws.
Senator Jones, of Florida, made objec
tion specially against Humphreys, Repub
lican Elector, as holding an office of trust
and profit under the United States.
Mr. K asson, of lowa. made an objection
to the third set of certificates there issued
by Governor Drew, because they were not
authenticated by a person who held the
office of Governor at the time when the
functions of the Electors were exercised.
The presiding officer—Are there any
further objections to counting the vote of
Florida? [Pause.] If there are none, the
certificates and papers, together with other
papers accompanying the same, as well as
the objections presented, will now be
transmitted to the Electoral Commission
for judgment and decision. The Senate
will now withdraw to its chamber, so that
the House may separately determine its
objections.
A buzz of dissent pervaded the chamber
as to the closing part of the sentence, but
the presiding officer made no change in the
sentence.
In accordance with the provisions of the
electoral bill, the duplicate returns and the
objections were referred to the Electoral
Commission after the various objections
were read, and there being no further ob
jections, the presiding officer announced
that the Senators would retire, so that both
Houses could consider the objections, and
the Senate then retired to their chamber at
5:10 P. M.
Among those occupying seats on the
floor were Judges Miller and Field, of the
Supreme Court, General Sherman, Messrs.
Charles O'Connor. Evarts and Stoughton,
of New York, and Mr. Jeremiah Black.
The Electoral Uomm I**l on.
The tripartite Commission, appointed
under the provisions of the electoral act.
to hear anu determine all matters in dis
pute relating to the vote for President and
Vice-President, met at 3 P. M. to-day in
the hall of the Supreme Court.
A communication was received from T.
W. Ferry, President pro tnn. of the Sen
ate, enclosing the an flic ting certificates
from the State of Florida, and the objec
tions thereto for the consideration and ac
tion of the Committee.
Directions were given to have the certifi
cates and objections printed.
The Republicans named as their counsel.
Wru. M. Evarts. E. W. Stoughton, of
New York ; Stanley, Matthews and Shel
barger. of Ohio.
The counsel for the Democrats were
Charles O'Connor, of New York; Jere
miah Black, of Pennsylvania; It. W.
Merrick, of Washington, and Ashbel
Green, of New Jersey
No business of any importance was
transacted, the Commission having merely
given preliminary orders as to the conduct
of the arguments and proceedings, it ad
journed to meet at 10 A. M. to-morrow.
Rules ol' llie Commission.
The following are the rules adopted by
the Electoral Commission :
Rule 1. The Commission shall appoint a
secretary, two assistant secretaries, a mar
shal and two deputy marshals, a stenog
rapher and such messengers as shall be
needful to hold during the pleasure of the
Commission.
Rule 2. On any subject submitted to the
Commission a hearing shall he had, and
such counsel shall he allowed to conduct
the case on each side.
Rule 3. Counsel, not exceeding two in
number on each side, will be hoard by the
Commission on the merits of any case pres
ented to it, not longer than two hours be
ing allowed to each side, unless a longer
time and additional counsel shall be especi
ally authorized by the Commission, In the
hearing of interlocutory questions but one
counsel shall be heard on each side and he
not longer than fifteen minutes, unless the
Commission allow further time and addi
tional counsel, and printed arguments will
be received.
Rule 4 The objectors to any certificate or
vote may select two of their numlscr to
support their objections in oral argument
and to advocate the validity if any cer
tificate which they maintain, and in like
manner the objectors to any other certificate
may select two of their number for a like
purpose, but under this rule not more than
four persons shall sneak, and neither side
shall occupy more tnan two hours.
Rule 5. Applications for process to com
pel the attendance of witnesses, or the pro
duction of written documentary testimony
may he made by the counsel on either side,
and all process shall he served and execu
ted by the marshal of the Commission or
his deputies. Depositions hereafter taken
for use before the Commission shall be suf
ficiently authenticated if taken before any
Commissioner of the Circuit Courts of the
United States, or any clerk or deputy clerk
of any court of the United States.
Rule <>. Admission to the public sittings
of the Commission shall be regulated in
such manner as the President of the Com
mission shall direct.
Rule 7. The Commission will sit unless
otherwise ordered. In the room of the Su
preme Court of the United States, and with
open doors, excepting when in consultation,
unless otherwise directed.
Shrewd people say rule fifth indicates clear
ly that the Electoral Commission intend to
go behind the Returning Boards.
Item* of lutcrewt.
Tiie joint ballot in the New Jersey Leg
islature for United States Senator to suc
ceed Frederick T. Frolinghuysen, Re
publican. resulted in the election of John
It. McPherson, Democrat. This was a
strict party vote. The Republican majority
ili the United States Senate in gradually
dwindling down.
The narrow-minded bigot and pluperfect
ass, Logan of Illinois, has been defeated and
the news will create a feeling of plcrsure in
the heart of every fair minded man. Logan
hated the South and her people.
It is stated that a heavy pressure will be
brought to bear on Turnbull of Banks to
induce him te run for Congress in the Ninth
District.
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HART COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY.
We, the undersigned phynn iana, have this <lay met
unit organized ourHelvi* into a Society, to Im* known
as the "Hart County Medical Society," with Dr.
George Kbevhart an ITeahiant apt! Dr. W. 11. Page
iu Secretary. for the mutual protection of ouinelvee
unit oar patrons. lie it
liredlred. That our patron* l>e requested to come
forward and make .settlement of outstanding dr
imimU, that we liiuv know for whom to practice and
who an* our supporter*.
For the b netit of all concerned we append the fol
lowing Fee-Dill. the Maim* to be considered due and
payable in caah or by note when tho patient i* dis
charged:
For *itnjde prescription . . . f1 do
For mileage, in day time, . . ..50
Km mileage, in night time, . . . 1 <*o
For natural cuaea of obntetrle* . . .loot*
For Instrumental eauc* of obatetrica . go 00
For Craniotomy . . . . SO 00
Fi>r each consultation . . .10 00
For lancing. hlm'cm* or gum*. ’ . . 100
For examination witli speculum . . U •’M)
For entbeterism . . .8 50
For adjusting fraetnre* . . . a oo
For reducing dislocations . 5 00
For amputations . . . from to to 50 oo
For all oases of gonorrhoea . . . 10 00
For all cases of syphilis . . 20 00
GEORGK F.BEKIIAUT, M. D.,
W. 11. PAGE. M D.,
A. WKlilt. M ])..
A. J. MATHEWS. M. D..
34 It. G. WITHERSPOON, M. D.
EXECUTOR’S SALE.
Aid Will be Mold before the Courthouse dour in
Hartwell, llart County, on the EiksT TukspaY in
NovKMtfjtt: uext. wlthiii the legal hour* of Male,
THAT FINE RIVER PLANTATION
Of Mil'll.jah Carter. deeeaMod. containing 1,200 acres,
iiiiu'c or lesM. 800 neat'* in original forest and IlMtacrca
nf tiiMt-cbiMM river and creek bottom*. Sold for the
lieliotit of the heirs and creditor*. The plac e can be
divided into two nr three* tracts, if desired. Terms —
One-lmlf cash; two payment* will tie given for the
other Half, tile note* to hear interest at one per cent,
per month, and the laud to lie Immiiiil for the purchase
iuont>v. JAS. M. CARTER, Excc'r.
Keb'y 7, 1*77 24-32
Hart sheriff’s sall.
- Will be sold before the Cimrthonsi* door in
Harwell on the Fitter Tcksday in Makch next,
within the legal hour* of ale.
FIVE ACRES OF LAND,
More or less, well improved, adjoining lands of ,1. K
ltensou, F. Stephenson and others. Levied on as
tin* property of J. 11. Skelton, to satisfy a Ji. fa. in
favor of Hannah Kush anil Lewi* D. Rush is. J. H.
Skelton. TUi* tith February.
24 W. A, HOLLAND, Sheriff.
(| Et )RG I A—llA RT COUNTY.
' ' VTikkkas, Ira M. Brown applies to me for the
guardianship of the person and property of Robert
1,. Pulluiu and George M. W. Pnilmn, minors under
fourteen year*, children of Marion Pulliiin, deceased.
Therefore, this is to cite the kindred and friends of
said minors to show cause, if any they have, at the
March term next of this Court, why the guardian
ship aforesaid of said minora should not Ik* granted
said applicant.
Given under my hand, officially, this February 5,
1877.
24 FREI). C. STEPHENSON, Ordinary.
(GEORGIA— HART COUNTY.
x A Ohdixabt's Device. February 3d, 1877.
Martin V. B. Gary has applied for exemption of
personalty, aiid I will puss upon the same at 12o’clock
m., on the 27tii day of February, 1877. at rov office.
F. C.' STEPHEN SOX,
24 Ordinary.
BURETS BOOKSTORE,
ATHENS, GEORGIA.
JpOR anything you want in the way of
BOOKS, STATIONERY, PICTURE PRAXES,
GOLD PENS, JIIBLES, PRAYER AND
HYMN HOOKS. PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,
Or anything usually kept in a first-class Bookstore,
send to the old reliable Bookstore at Athens.
A fine lot of
CHRISTMAS GOODS,
Such as GIFT BOOKS, TOII.KT SETS. VASES,
WRITING DESKS. WORK BOXES. CHILDREN'S
TOPS, Ac., now in stock, and will be sold at low
prices.
I am Agent for
NTEIXWAY'S PIANOS,
axi>
MASON’ A HAMLIN'S ORGAN’S,
Both of which took the first premium over all com
petitors at the Centennial. I will sell them as low
as they can he bought in New York or elsewhere.
Other makes of Pianos sold, and warranted a* low a*
they can be bought anywhere.
Give me a trial. I guarantee satisfaction.
TUBS. A. BURKE.
H Athens, G-a.
DO NOT P 9
To Greenville, Athens or elsewhere to buy
STOVES
AND
TINWARE,
AN hen these articles can be bought nearer
home at as low prices.
AN c have a fine and large lot of stoves
that we will sell as cheap as anybody in a
hundred miles of Hartwell.
GILREATH & PEOPLES,
12 Anderson, S. C.
Miss ANNIE JORDAN
YiriLL resume her Music Class un the 29th ilav of
At January. Having procured new text-books,
she ensures the best method of teaching the rudi
ments of this beautiful science.
Rates per nmnth reduced to $4.
Use of Piano i>er month, 30 Cent*.
HR. GEORGE EBERHART,
PR A CT ICING PHYSICIAN,
OFFICE, Next Door to J. W. Williams.
3 HARTWELL. GA.
QH ARLES W. SEIDEL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HARTWELL, IIART COUNTY.
1 52 GEORGIA.
Low Prices, Quick
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AV'V I arranged to suit all responsible parties.
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Superiority Everywhere Acknowledged !
First Prize at the" "World's Fair,” in Paris, 1867;
at the " Vienna Exposittwn," in 1873, and the Expo
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pean makers. New styles, new improvements, anil
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O
Musical Instruments,
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dre.ss, George Stinson <fc Cos., Portland, Maine. 23
TAKE NOTICE.
ANY person or persons t respassing upon any of
my lands in or about Hartwell, will be indict
able under sec. 4,440 of the Code of Georgia. Terbiim
gat sepienti.
C. A. WEBB.
Georgia—hart county.
I hereby consent for my wife, Nancy J. Tyner,
to become a public or free trader, under and accord
ing to the laws of this State. This 27th day of Jan,
nary, 1877.
23-26 JAMES A. TYNER.
J)R. A. J. MATHEWS,
81'R G EON ANJ) PH YSICIAN,
FIRST FLOOR MASONIC HALL,
1 HARTWELL, GA.