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THE SUN. SVItSCHIPTIOXS.SHie rttjyy one year. fI.SO; six months, cents, invariably in advance. A DVLHTISIXO.—One square, prat insertion, {fits inch). 11.00, cuck subsequent insertion. '5 cents. l.iberat deductions made to advertisers, according to the space and time that is occupied. TKIiMS.- -Transient advertisements. Cash ; contract advertisements must be settled monthly. rr For announcing candidates Firs Dollars—in rariahlg in advance. Obituary notices, cxearding fire lines, tributes of re spset. and all personal communications, or matters of indiridual interest, will be charged for at regular rates. Vo tiers of marriages, of deaths and of a religious character are requested and trill be inserted free. Short newsy communications are solicited • but we are not responsible for the views of correspondents. DUX SOX it Met) ILL, 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. BRIDGES SMITH’S PAPER. "I for #I.OO A YEAR. JL A live, newsy paper from the Capital, full of chat, gossip, original sketches, paragraphs and mentions of all kinds. .Inst the kind of a paper to drive away blues and give the world a bright and cheerful look. A good agent wanted In every town in the South, to whom a liberal commission will Is- paid. Send stamp for a specimen copy or enclose one dollar and receive the paper for one year. Address BRIDGES SMITH S PAPER, 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.