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Publishers.
IIARTWKLL, HART OI \TV. OA.i
WMlue*lnj Morning;. W#rch 7. 1*77.
To Our Patrons.
We enter upon our undertaking with
confidence, feeling that the people of
this County understand their interest,
and that they will continue the liberal
patronage hitherto accorded to Thki
Sun. The best authorities pronounce it j
to be one of the best Couuty papers in j
the State, and we shall use our ( very en
deavor to make it an indispensable fire
side visitor. We are determined to im
prove it both in appearance and other
wise, and make it a valuable advertising
medium, and our subscription list is
already rapidly increasing, which gives
iu much encouragement. We have se
cured the valuable services of Mr. W.
I*. Smith as Associate Editor, and as
he has had some experience in the news
paper business, we are certain that his
pen will add very materially to the in
terest of our columns. Every man
should take his County paper. Besides
helping to build up a very essential in
stitution in the County, you will get
value received for your money. Of
course we are Democrats, but not fanat
ical. We do not believe in ostracizing
a man for a difference in political be
lief, and we accord to every man a right j
think OH he chooses We shnll pursue u |
conservative course, with a firm belief
in the ultimate harmonizing of all po
litical elements, and the patriotism of
the people; and expect to see the day
when our now distracted country will
be restored to its pristine purity and
happy prosperity.
Respectfully,
Benson & McGill.
Publishers.
Our President
“ The Commission ” Ims at last made
its report, and Congress has decided that
Rutherford B. Hayes is duly elected
President of the United States, and it is
supposed that by the time of this publi
cation he has passed through the cere
mony of inauguration, and is Cornman
der-in-Chicf of the Army and Navy of
the United States. The means used in
making Mr. Hayes President were ille
gal ; the will of the people has been set
at naught; the ballot box falsified, and
the Constitution violated. It is now in
sisted by those who have figured in the
interest of Mr. Hayes that the Com
mission was a “ Court ” —a Court from
which there is no appeal. It is true that
if the Commission was anything it was
a Court, and its very existence is un
constitutional, and all its proceedings
are utterly void. The Constitution says
*• the judicial power of the United States
shall be vested in one Supreme Court.”
Furthermore, the Constitution provides
that “ all judicial officers shall be bound
by oath or affirmation to support the
Constitution,” and that the President
shall commission all the officers of the
United States. The Electoral Commis
sion is a Court or it is nothing. It is
not a constitutional Court, because two
thirds of its members are also members
of Congress, and therefore cannot be
•Judges; also, because they have not
taken the oath to support the Constitu
tion ; neither have they been commis
sioned by the President. Therefore,
their decisions are not binding, and can
be set aside. But whether it is poliitic |
and will prove best for the future of our |
Republic to make an effort in that di
rection. is n matter for the consideration I
of the leaders of the Democratic party.
If Hayes is allowed to remain un
molested as Chief Executive of the
United States, it will be for the second
century of the Republic to exhibit, :i
the evidence of its growth in political
virtue and morality, the most stupen
dous act of fraud that ever disgraced
any nation.
flay- We learn just as we go to press,
through private sources that llayhh took
the oath of office on Sunday and wan in
augurated on Monday. His inaugural
address is said to have been weak and
purile. •
Lute TtlrgruniN.
Columbus. 0., March I.—Gov. Ilayes
had n reception last night and leaves at
noon to-day for Washington. He made a
brief speech. After speaking of local af
fairs and old associations, the Governor pro
ceeded : “As for myself and family, we go
perhaps to return in a few days to occupy
our accustomed place in this community;
possibly we go to other scenes and other
duties not to meet you again : in that event.
I wish to sav. as Mr. Lincoln said on part
ing with his friends at Springfield sixteen
years ago, that I trust you will pray that I
may have that divine assistance and guid
ance, without which 1 cannot succeed, and
with which T cannot fail.” Gov. Hayes
will not resign the Governorship at once.
Bttrt.TN, March I.—Loading persons of
the Russian fiov.-rnment continue to oppose
immediate hostilities. Peace or war will
not ho decided upon until replies to the cir
cular are received.
London, March I.—The correspondent
of the Neu>i s' at Berlin says : “ The opinion
in the highest political quarters here is
that war is inevitable.”
A Vienna dispatch to the News says the
rumor is confirmed that the Shire ff of Mecca
has sent a petition to the Sheik l'l Islam
demanding a declaration of war against
Russia.
Items of Interest.
R. B. Hayes owns an interest in a Cleve
land lightning-rod factory.
11. P. Hell was nominated for Congress j
in the Ninth District to succeed Mr. Hill.
TV< truu|fn in t\i© mMitlluin pOT
tion of the State are getting where they can
see their way clear. The blackberry bush- i
os are about to bloom.
A colored man in I<ec County, with a
single barrel shot gun. seven curs and a
bench-legged whiffet is advertising for pro
posals to go into the sheep-raising business.
It is reported from Chicago, by telegraph
that nearly all the important distillers in
the United States have entered into a com
bination to pool their earnings and raise
the price of whiskey.
“ Hell and Damnation ” is the title of a
pamphlet written by Bov. G. IT. Humphrey
of Pittsburg. Pa. It is a theological work,
and not. as might be supposed, a review of
the Electoral Commission's findings.
Of nine hundred and seventeen bills in
troduced in the General Assembly five
hundred and eight were lost, and four hun
dred and nine passed. Governor Colquitt
has approved all that were sent to him.
It is stated that Hayes realizes his lack
of any special fitness to perform the duties
of President. This, together with the fact
that he has been counted in by the most
infamous frauds, ought to he the means of
influencing him to remain in the pleasant
obscurity of his Ohio home.
An elderly lady of Anderson County
last week walked from near Moffatsvillc to
Anderson, S. C. a distance of about four
teen miles, to pay her ten per cent, tax to
Hampton. Sho said " some persons say
we will lose our money, hut I am willing
to give mine to Hampton anyway.”
The stockholders of the Atlanta and
Richmond Air-Lino railroad, representing
three millions of dollaras.conclnded, at a
meeting in New York Monday, to accept
the report of the committee, which recom
mends the issue of live hundred thousand
dollars of preferred mortgage bonds to re
lieve embarrassments, aud put the road in
good working order.
In the next Congress the Democrat ma
jority can not be less than three at the
outset. A district in Missouri and another
in California will turn upon decision in the
State courts. Giving the republicans these
two districts and the three New Hamp
shire districts, there would still be a Dem
ocratic majority of three. The Democratic
majority will propably be eight.
It is a great misfortune, but it is a fact,
that the Supreme Court of the United States
no longer has the respect or confidence of
the people. When it was packed to render
a particular decision in the Legal-tender
case, the popular faith in this court, ouce
so illustrious and almost religiously esteem- i
ed, received a great shock : but now that it
is a plainly ami avowedly partisan body,
tno regard for it is gone altogether.
It is saill that in one of the committee
1 rooms of the Georgia Legislature, three gas
jets were burning. ‘‘ Retrenchment and
Reform !’’ cried Mj. Fry : ” bring in a
lamp and turn out the gas; the State can't
i stand this expanse.” V Reform and Re
trenchment !” shacked Mr. Tunier ; ‘"bring
ilia candle; this lamp is too expensive.”
"Hold J” retorted Senator Reese; "just
look at that moon; blow out the candle.”
Hence it appears that in the final analysis
retrenchment and reform simmer down in
to cheap moonshine." —Marietta Journal.
The New York Times says : “We would
neither exaggerate the significance of recent
Southern action at Washington nor com
promise the essentials of Republican policy,
by holding out inducamcntsto Southerners
who care more for their section than for
their party. The quality most to he de
sired in them, and that which they may cul
tivate without any sacrifice of self-respect,
is independence in the treatment of political
issues. Outofthis quality reform in South
ern politics may most naturally come, and
the effect will he as wholesome to the fed
eral administration as to the Southern peo
ple. Let this point he gained, and the
foundation will he laid for a now South,
with a futuro brighter far than would be
attainable under other circumstances.”
The country will remember with grati
tude the patriotic position assumed by the
leading Southern members of Congress du
ring this I’residental controversy. They
have shown a moderation, a respect for law
and a willingness to make their opinions
known and felt, which cannot be too highly
praised. We should think that it would
make some of the cooler-blooded Northern
members blush with shame when they
contrast their own temper and words with
those of the Representatives of the people
living south of the Potomac.— N. Y. Eve
nin'/ Post.
How can any one expect that Hayes will
dojanything else than recognize Packard
and Chamberlain? It is said that there is
honor among thieves, and, although the
phrase may seem harsh, it exactly express
es the relation of Hayes to the carpet-bag
gers. They stole the Electoral vote of two
States, and he has accepted his share of the
spoils. For him to refuse now to give them
tboir share, would fit meanness and perfidy
unprecedented even in the annals of the
Republican party.
According to .1 special dispatch from
Washington, the substance of which is given
in our telegrams, Mr. Win. A. Wheeler
professes to have a letter from Ilayes in
which the latter states that, in the event
he is declared President, he will provide for
two southern men in his cabinet —one who
lias already been a union man and one who
has been a confederate but is now a repub
lican. This news will no doubt he very
gratifying to the southern Democrats.
DR. W. H. McCURRY, Dentist,
HARTWELL. GA.
Will do all work in tlio Don till lino. Ho whom tlio
vor\ best niatorinl anil guarnntoos sat intui t inn. Ho
c an lio found at tin- Drug Storo of A. (i. McCurry &
Cos., w hen not professionally absent. is
ri EORGIA -H A1 iT < O UNTY.
VA Whoroas. Sarah A. Rice applies to me for let
ters of administration (with tlio will amiexttl) on the
tlio estate of Robert Steele, late of said County, de
ceased :
These are therefore to cite and admonish all run
corned, to show ranse. if any they have, at inv office,
on or before tlio Ist Monday in April next, why said
Utters should not he granted, (liven under my
hand at office, this stli day of March, 1577.
28-31 F. C. STEPHENSON', Ordinary.
TO CONTRACTORS.
Bids for Building a Jail for Hart County,
Georgia.
Sealed proposals for building a .Jail in
Hartwell, llart County, Georgia, will be
received by the undersigned, until 12
o'clock M„ Saturday, April 7, 1877. Each
bid to ho endorsed : ** Hid for JaiJ for
Hart County, Ga.," and with the name of
bidder.
Bids must embrace the whole work, and
the bidder to furnish all materials to com
plete the work :
Ist. The brick, stone and plastering
work, including the digging of the founda
tion.
2d. The Carpenter's and shop work; in
cluding furnishing all necessary lumber
and shingles.
3d. The necessary iron work. The jail
is of brick and plank 3*2x20 feet, plank
laid flat, and edgeways fastened with 20
penny nails. All doors of oak and iron.
The Committee reserve the right to re
ceive any or reject all bids.
The work is to he started immediately
upon signing the contract, and to be com
pleted by September loth. 1877.
Plan and Specifications are to he seen at
the Ordinary's office, in Hartwell, Georgia.
F. C. STEPHENSON,
Ordinary llart County.
March Ist, 1877, 28-31
(GEORGIA— HART COUNTY.
xJ Ouiunary's Offick. February 26. 1577.
George L. Reed has applied for exemption of
personalty, and 1 will pass upon the name at 12 o'cloek
in., ou the 22<1 day of March, lt-77. at mv office.
F. Cj STEPHENSON,
97 'Ordinary.'
HERE WE ARE AGAIN,
i 1)11) YOU SAV CHEAP
GROCERIES ?
r PHAT\S IT. Our J. TL H. has spread himself in selecting a stock of everything that
1 is needed in a first-class GROCERY STORE for this place. He paid rash, and
thereby got them at bottom prices. Some are here—the balance coining. So prepare
yourselves with the money. Come and see what bargains can be hail ! What's the use
of having a httmlreil years experience (more or less), if our friends are not benefited by it ?
CANNED GOODS. PICKLES. SARDINES, OYSTERS. CRACKERS, CHEESE and
CANDIES wonderfully low. TOBACCO. ('IGA RS and CHEROOTS.
We make a specialty of ,S I'OAR, COFFEE, TEA, RICE ,
BACON AND FLOUR,
Fresh Carden Seeds and Irish Potatoes. FLO ITS and Agricultural Implements.
These are all kept in the Store formerly occupied by Williams & Benson, next door
to onr regular stand.
TERMS CASH, One Price to Everybody.
E. B. BENSON & CO.
CONTINUE TO READ.
The above department is STRICTLY CASH. The rule stands the same for
EVERYBODY. If you have not the money, it will be economy for you to bor
row, even at 25 per cent, interest, and buy from us.
E. B. BENSON & CO.
R. P. BRADLEY. L. O. WILLIFORD. D. C. AI.FORD.
HARTWELL
STEAM SAWMILL COMPANY
T
111 K UNDERSIGNED respectfully announce that they have associated themselves
in the Lumber and Building business, and will fill all bills for Lumber with dispatch
and of the best quality. Contracts for Building will also he taken, and as avc employ
none but the best of workmen, we arc prepared to do first-class work with satisfaction
both as to price and style. Give us a trial.
Respectfully,
R. P. BRADLEY.
L. O. WILLIFORD,
21 j I). C.
TO THE PUBLIC.
I RESPECTFULLY call your attention to my continued reduction in prices, and
large receipt of new Goods arriving by every Steamer from my Factory. Business
has now reached large proportions (having increased materially during the last year:)
1 have been compelled to enlarge my Warerooms, which arc located on Broad Street,
facing Monument Street, (known as the Eagle it Phoenix Hotel.) The dimensions of the
building are seventy feet front by one hundred and twenty-five deep, three stories high.
They are said to he the largest and finest Warerooms in the Southern States.
My Stock will compare with Northern and Western markets for price and selection.
Thanking you for past favors, and awaiting further and esteemed patronage, I remain
Yours respectfully,
G. Y. IXJRAAF,
Successor to E. G. ROGERS , Wholesale and Retail Furniture Dealer and Undertaker.
147, 1471 & 149 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, 6A.
UNDERTAKING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.
Sunday and Night calls 102 Greene Street n
(ILOIiE HOTEL
(OR. JACKSON AND liKOAI) STREETS,
AUGUSTA, GA.
TWorouglily Renovated. Remodeled mi (I
Newly Furnished.
Located in the centre of business ;
In convenient distance of the Railroads ;
Xear the Telegraph and Express Offices.
And under the Present Management
Willbc Surpassed by None in the South.
JOHN W. CAMERON, Prop'r.
Titos. M. Bin FORD, Chief Clerk.
W. H. SATTKItVIKI.iI. W. A. HOU.AXI).
“REDTOP” SALOON.
FINE WINES,
WHISKIES ,
BRANDIES,
CIGARS, and
TOII A CCOS.
VERY THING done up in the little brown jug.
3 SATTERFTELD & HOLLAND.
EXECUTOR’S SALE.
-1-i Will lie sold before the Courthouse door in
Hartwell, Hart County, on the First Ti kstiav in
Novkmhkk next, within the legal hours of sale,
THAT FINE RIVER PLANTATION
Of Micajah Carter, deceased, containing 1.200 acres,
more or less. SOO acres in original forest and 100 acres
of first-class river and creek bottoms. Solti for the
lienetit of the heirs and creditors. The place can be
divided into two or three tracts, if desired. Terms—
One-half cash; two payments will lie given for tiie
other half, tin- notes to bear interest at one per cent,
per month, and the land to lie bound fur the purchase
money. JAS. M. CARTER. Exeor.
Feb'y 7,1877 34 Jfci
Gf \ I\ Can't be made by every agent every
V\l\ I\l mouth in the business we furnish, but
Ho 7 7 f those willing to work can earn a doz
,l t‘t/ t ' en dollars a day right in their own lo
calities. Have no room to explain here,
business pleasant and honorable. Women, and boys
and girls do as well as men. We will furnish you a
complete nutlit free. The business pays better than
anything else. We will bear expense of starting you.
Particulars tree. Write and see. Farmers and me.
clianies, their sons and daughters, and all classes in
need of paying work at home, should write to us and
learn all about the work at once. Now is the time.
Don't delay. Address True Cos., Augusta, Maine.
■THOMAS W. TEASLEY,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HARTWELL, GEORGIA,
Will practice in the Counties of Hart, Elbert, Ogle
thorpe. Madison, and Franklin. Prompt attention
given to the collection of all claims entrusted to his
care. ft
JAR. A. J. MATHEWS,
SURGEON AND PHYSICIAN ,
FIRST FLOOR MASONIC HALL, J
1 HARTWELL, GA.
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Atlanta, Ga.
Miss ANNIE JORDAN
"ITTILL resume her Music Class on the 2ftth day of
Tv January. Having procured new text-books,
she ensures the best method of teaching the rudi
ments of this beautiful science.
Ratos per mouth reduced to 81.