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T HE S r N. SUHSt’lll t'TIOXS.—-On* copy, one pear, ft .50; *>* tnn/iths. ~r> rent*. invariably in advance. ADVr.RTI.SIXO.—Onc eqnari, fir*t imrrtivn, (out inch). ft.oo; tnch *ube<ju*nt infection, 75 cent*. Liberal and, it it l If/tt* niM'lr- 0> .... it < t. ~iK im utri;/ Jo tkl */ Miff l /il< fAf U OCenflifti. T Eli It •Tenneii.it njiti /iminent*. C’u*/, contriinl <ule*rti*ri,nent* Mkkl fcc xrtllril nionthhi. ;<P' for announcing randidate* Fire Dollar* —in rannhlv in adntnee. Obitwirv notierr. exceeding fre lint*, tribute* of re •poet, ami all perianal eonm<nn(rattan*, nr matter* nf individual triJJ be charged for at retjular rate*. Satire* of marriage*, of death* and of a religion* diameter are re'/vettril and trill be inxertril free. Short nrn*n eoinniiinieatinn* are *nlirited ; hat tee •art not rtijtoniible for the rieivt of curmpondent*. REXSOX it MrtilLL, Vublieher*. lIARTWKI.I., IIAKT COI’XTY. UA.I IVrilmiMilny flnrnlns;, April IH, 1*77. ANNOUNCEMENTS. FOR STATE CONVENTION. Tim ninny frinndn of I)it. 11. O. OSItOUXK nuuuuim.n liim :i a miitulilo man to rcpniaent tlmui in tbo CmiHtitutiounl Convention. Tim frieuiU of M a.i. •!. 11. SKKI.TOV nn nounen him an a cunilitlate fortlicCoiiHtitiilional t on | v ration. ry Tim fiivnili of Oai'T. lOIIN' I’KICK annoimcv Mm M t mitalili' man to iv|>n'Rvnt tlii County in! the Cimatitutional Convention. Queries. Sr.XL.IoHT, Ga., April !<►, 1877. To Tin: Editors of Tin: Spy : I am ignorant of many things, and some times of things that pertain to mine own and friends' and neighbors' interests. \\ e all take the bright little Sr.\, and would be glad if you would answer one or two questions, as Kditors know everything : When and where should a deed be re corded ? How ought a deed be executed ? (’an a deed that is not recorded be recog- ■ ni/.ed in n law suit for land? Zkni's. In reply to our fair querist we would say first, Kditors don’t know everything. We are no law yers, nor sons of lawyers, but old time merchants and mechanics ; but the dearest school —experience— teaches us, and we think the law sus tains us in it, that all deeds should be I recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court w ithin twelve months of their execution, or as soon thereafter as possible, as any other record has pri ority. As to your second query, we say — our opinion only—that all deeds should ■be signed, sealed and delivered in pres ence of two witnesses, one of whom should be a Justice of the Peace, No tary Public, Ex-officio ,1. P., Judge Su perior Court, Clerk Superior Court, or Ordinary. Nevertheless, we think deeds can be signed by two witnesses and af terwards probated before any officer ■who is authorized to swear. To your last experience again teaches us, that deeds, or any other pa per that is nut recorded and passed through the regular red tape programme is not worth the paper it is written on in any court of justice or injustice. We arc no lawyers, and you can gov ern yourself accordingly. Atlanta. It is thought there will be a Constitu tional Convention held in this city. If so, it will be a good time for everybody and their wives to visit the only real wide-awake, go-ahead city of the South. No doubt the business meu of the city will make arrangements with all rail roads to take visitors for one fare and hotels will reduce rates. The old fogy cities never think of the future and make no arrangements for the cheap ac commodation or enjoymeut of visitors, but go upon the idea of making all they can out of them on the occasion. The Empire State may well be proud of her Capital. - JBsaT’ The Republican papers arc ex ercised over a rumor that Tilden is en tering a suit in the Courts for the re covery of the Presidency. Governor Hampton has had the seal of the State of South Carolina aud the keys of the State House turned over to him. *ar The war cloud between Russia aud Turkey is assuming alarming pro portions. Usaf* Bismarck, the astute Prime Minister of the German Empire, has re signed. **Oll D.’i" ('amp limit in (lie fliniin inltn. To rnr. Editors or Tin: Sun* : Thirty-eight years ago, I was a little younger than 1 am now, m some respects; and I concluded 1 would go with Dr. J. W. Earle. of Anderson, S. C., on a camp hunt up in the big mountains of N. C. Dr. E. always kept a tine pack of deer hounds, went regularly every summer to the moun tains to hunt; had a good tent, and every thing necessary for camping out. Tony, his negro man, who knew the mountains, was a good deer driver and a good shot, al ways accompanied him. John Blassiiigamc and myself were all of the party. We traveled through the then Pickens District in South Carolina, crossed the Dine Ridge into North Carolina, pitched our tent near old man Il.'s cabin in a beautiful little ba sin of about ten acres level land, almost as round as a dollar. With the tall mountains all around us. One of the party found old 11. and his son busy at work in the com patch, both of them consented at once to hunt with us. Their cabin was in the mid i die of the field, and had a dirt floor. The | furniture consisted of a fork stuck in the lloor, a rail with one end in the fork and I the other in a crack of the house, some | straw on it for a bed, and a bench made of a split log. 't he cooking utensils were a ! broken oven with a frying-pan. which served as a lid to the oven; a churn and i half-bushel measure completed their world ly goods. The)' were as kind to us ns they could be. The old lady told me she had heard but one sermon in thirty years ; said they had been as well oil’ as they were then once before in their lives, and got burned out. There \\ ere about thirteen children, mostly girls. We had a pack of cards along, and every child knew how to play. Wo spread a blanket on the lloor and sat around on it, like tailors at work, and played the fashionable game of "•smut,” you know, in polite society. The one that is beaten has to have a nice little smut put upon his face with a burnt cork—wc had j no cork, the jug had a corn cob in it—and wc would go to the broad fire-place, rake our hands across, and black one's face at a ; lick. It was fine fun, and midnight came j before we were aware of it, time passed so | ' Kuout twilight every evening, the old man or his son blew a long tin bugle for half an hour. They said it was done to to keep the “ varmints ” off. We had fine luck hunting, killed seven deer and seven rattlesnakes in throe days —that is, the crowd did, I did no killing— generally shot my gun after the deer got out of sight. Those were happy days ! Wc bad no trouble President-making then. Old 13. Preparing for Death. Abbeville I'reee and llanner. Next Friday is the day set apart by law for the execution of the ten Lowndesville negroes for the murder of Clayton Allen in December last. Everything is being put in readiness for this awful event and, so far as we know* the sentence of the court will be completely carried out. Messrs. Seal & Sign have been awarded the con tract for erecting the gallows and making the coffins. The coffins have been neatly finished and are made out of wdiite pine lumber. The timbers for the gallows are being sawed out and the work of putting the scaffold together will probably be be gun this week. Ten suits of-clothing are now in the hands of the tailor, and ten ropes are being stretched for the unfortunate men in jail. The Sheriff has taken all nec essary precautions to prevent the rescue or escape of the criminals, who spend the greater part of their time in devotional ex ercises, and are constantly sending up pe titions for mercy and pardon. Some efforts are being made to secure the commutation of their sentences, and perhaps a respite will be granted, so that the Governor may make an examination of the evidence, etc., in the case; but the death penalty will be ultimately carried out. State News. Atlanta is going to have a ninety thou saud dollar Presbyterian Church. Fannin County returns only eleven colored poll tax payers for the year 1870, being the smallest in t.hc State. S. T. Bozeman and Joseph P. Arwood, of Pickens County, hail an altercation in a field on the Bth iust. and the former was killed by the latter. Barnesville has an old negro named “Uncle Sam” who is seventy-live years of age, who, the Gazette asserts, “can jump up and crack his heels twice before coming to the ground.” Miss Medora Dollar, of Newton count}*, left her father's house recently to be mar ried to the man of her choice in Greens boro. Mr. William Sneed was the happy man. lie is economical, for he Sneeds only a Dollar. A serious affray occurred one day last week at Vernell Station, Whitfield County, between Mr. Sebc Cox and a Mr. Erwin. The former struck the latter, crushing his skull, from the effects of which he will probably die. Georgia paid last year M..*>00.000 for ina teiial to fertilize her lands, and the aver age product of her cotton per acre is re ported as a little less than 2*50 per cent. A half-breed Indian woman in Savannah cut the throat of a saloon keeper the other night because be refused to promise that he would sell her husband no more whiskey This is calculated to make converts wher ever it is introduced. The latest experiment of catching a ball in the hand shot from a derringer pistol bus been unsuccessfully attempted by aGriffin ite. who. although a skilled mechanic, fail ed to hold the bullet. The "wound is an ugly one and very severe. The t'hronich awl (Constitutionalist claims that the jmpulution of Augusta has increased nearly fifteen thousand in the past six years, and that the credit of the city is better than that ofany city south of the Potomac, except Richmond. The heavy wind-and fain storm Saturday night done some damage to crops in this vicinity. On the day following several strange birds, webh-footed. were picked up by our citizens, supposed to have beeu wafted on the wings of the wind from their distant nativity.— Marietta Journal. The directors of the Georgia Railroad, at the meeting last Tuesday, appointed a committee to confer with the authorities of the other roads entering the city with reference to building anew union depot. Such a structure has long been needed, and we trust that it will be built. —Chronicle and Constitutionalist, 12th instant. An unmarried mother in DeKalb County, named Matthews, inhumanly dashed out the brains of her child last week. After committing this horrible deed she put ashes on the blood to conceal traces of the crime, and piled a large quantity of fodder upon the dead infant. The mother herself went to bed. and is now at the point of death, caused from neglect after childbirth. Chattanooga Times says : “On last Sun day at about twenty minutes past twelve o'clock, the North bound and Southbound passenger trains of the Selma, Rome and Dalton Railrord collided between Alpine and Talladega, Ala. Tt appears the mis construction of train order was the cause. The trains were behind time and running at full speed and ran together on a curve. Mr. J. Linturn, engineer on one of the ill fated steam horses, was instantly killed. Mr. John Thomafc, engineer of the oppo sing train, is now delirious, and it is feared is internally injured. Several other per sons were slightly hurt. The two engines are a total wreck and several cars tele scoped. The track was badly torn up for some distance. Mr. Chambers, of Au gusta. Ga.. had in a car attached to one of the trains a fine mare bought of Mr Pow ers. of Rome Ga., the day before, for which he paid one thousand dollars. The animal was crushed to death. We were informed that our young fi#end William Campbell, formerly of Chattanooga, and now express messenger on the above road, was on the train but was not hurt. Owing to the prostration of the telegraph wires by the severe storm Saturday night, further par ticulars could not be ascertained. Just four years ago a'similar accident occurred on that road by anew engineer, on which occasion one person was killed and another badly scalded.” Miscellaneous Hems. Hayes confesses that his Southern policy is an “experiment.” Hayes seems to think his South Carolina “experiment," is a success.” 'Femai.es who have languished for years in helpless weakness and despondency re cuperate with great rapidity under the in vigorating Influence of Dr. Harter's Tron* Toxic. For sale by E. B. Benson & Cos. It may be that (ion. Joseph E. Johnson will become President of the East Tennes see University. He likes Tennessee and its people, and would have gone to Nash ville at the close of the war if it had not been for better financial prospects in Sa vannah. In numberless instances constitutions greatly impaired, and apparently ruined by a long residence in bilious climate, have been entirely restored by the continued and efficient use of Dr. Harter's Elixir of Wild Cherry. For sale by E. B. Benson & Cos. Alexander 11. Stephens recently sent his compliments to Dick Thompson, asking him if he remembered the present of a gold headed black walnut cane w hich he made. Mr. Stephens some thirty odd years ago. Mr. Thompson said he had not forgotten it. adding : “ Both of us have changed a good deal since then, anil I suppose Aleck, as he is now, could sit down in the shadow of that cane and keep cool the hottest day in summer.” Chamberlain's piratical ship goes down defiantly, w ith the bloody shirt nailed to the masthead. The address in which he takes leave of his constituents is a vigorous production, the principal defect in it being that it is in nearly every line a fraud, like Chamberlain himself. As he was not elected, but was, on the contrary, beaten by 4 well-known majority of 1,134 votes, it is not of much use for him to raise such a dust about having to abandon his fraud ulent pretensions. It is natural however, that he should feel and speak bitterly of Ilayes, who enjoys the only fruits of his adroit and unscrupulous management of the campaign in South Carolina. That State is well rid of a troublesome nuisance now that Chamberlain has concluded to subside. Hart sheriff’s sale. Will lie sold, before the Courthouse, door Vn Hartwell, on the First Tuesday in May next, within the legal hours of sale, Acres of Land, more or less, adjoining lands of the estate of Henry Tyler and Pelzer Rodgers. Levied on as the proper ty of Pelzer Rodgers. Property pointed out by •Tames Rice, plaintiff. Levied with Justice's Court, fi. fa. issued from the 1110th District G. XI. Levy made liy J. IS. Alford, lawful Constable, and returned to me,-April 3d, 1877. J K. MYEJKS, Sheriff L. PASSAM > & SONS, IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN WHITE GOODS, MOTIONS, HOSIERY, Gloves, Trimmings and Small Wares, 268 WEST BALTIMORE STREET, BALTIMORE. GRAMLING, SPALDING&CO WHOLESALE T>/ \TC CTTArC LEATHER, SHOE >V DEALERS IN 11111/ 10, O 1 11 lijU, FINDINGS, &c., 33 \o. S to \o. 14 Ilecnliir mid \o. 1.1 l.ine Stm-t, ATI.AXTA, GA. 30 NEW AND BBI(1HT. LADIES GLOVE KID, PEBBLED, GOAT, CLOTH, lIOX-TOED, and FOXED GAITERS and BOOTS. Also, Ladies’ HOME-MADE SHOES. Among the above will be found Shoes suitable for the finest Parlor, and Shoes suitable to wear to the Cow-pen. Prices ranging from One to Two Dollars a pair CASH. Also, Men’s Shoes, Home-made and Eastern make. All will be sold Cheap for CASH , and at reasonable prices to prompt paying customers on time. E. 13. BENSON & CO. 100 Dozen Best Spool Thread, just received. Four Spools for Ticmbj-Five Cents CASH. E. B. BEN SON & CO." J O. C ARTER, WHOLESALE GROCER, 51 &53 EAST ALABAMA ST.y f- ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Orders from Prompt Paying Merchants So licited. Will Guarantee Prices as Low as any Respon sible House in this City. 3, . J. C. CARTER. I. H. HALL & CO., 2 to 10 Market A 223 A 223 East Bay, CHARLESTON, S. C. DOORS, BMS HES, BUNDS, All kinds of Manufactured Wood Work at unusually low* prices, to suit the times. BUILDERS’ HARDWARE, PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, <t-c., &c. We have the best ready mixed paints, all colors, guaranteed to give satisfaction. All of the above has our special super vision ; can oiler inducements to all pur chasers. Thankful for past favors, we solicit a liberal continuance of the same. Address L H. HALL & CO., Charleston, S. C. Or our Agents, E. B. BENSON A Cos., 34 85 Hartwell, On. EDW IN BATES, \ CHARLES K. BATES, ? THOS. R. MCGAHAN, > JAMES F. GIBBES. S EDWIN BATES & CO., JOBBERS OF Dry Goods & Clothing, Nos. 122 & 124 Meeting Street, 33 CHARLESTON, b. C. 58 BURKE’S BOOKSTORE, ATHENS, GEORGIA. 0 { 4 CODS sold at lowest prices for cash, anil sat- V I isfaction guaranteed. . f> Seliool Books. A full line of School Books, such aw are in com mon use, at publishers’ prices. Stationery. Pens, Ink, Paper, Envelopes, Slates and Slate Pencils, &c., at lowest prices. Croquet, Ba.se Balls, tc. Croquet, at various prices. Base Balls, from 25c. to $1.50. Base Ball Guide for 1877. Pianos ami Organs. The best makes, at lowest prices. I cannot be tin dcreold, and will give as good bargains and as long time as any one in Georgia, or elsewhere. Magazines ami Newspapers. Subscription forwarded for any Magazine or News paper, published in this country', at regular subscrip tion rates, and satisfaction guaranteed. Safety Matelics. The American Safety Parlor Fusee—the only per fect safety match in the world—freo from poison— will not ignite except on the box, and the cheapest match in the world. For sale by the gross, dozen, or: single box. Picture Frames. Picture Frames and Glass always on hand. Frames made to order, and perfect eatiefaction guar anteed in price and style of workmanship. Anything in my line, not on hand, ordered at short notice, and orders respectfully solicited. T. A. RIUKE, 34-59 Atbens, Ga. W. G. ASHLEY & CO., (Successors to Jenniugs & Ashley,) 33 Mouth Broad Street, ATLANTA, GA. KEEPS constantly on hand at Wholesale and Retail the largest and cheapest stock of Doors, Sash, and Blinds, in Georgia. Also Mouldings, Mantles, Varanda, Brackets, Balluster, Window Glass, Putty and BUIDERS’ HARDWARE. W rite us for price list and special prices. Terms Cash. 34-59