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LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Our Agent*.
The following gentlemen are authorized
to receive subscription to The Sun :
Rov. W. I*. Smith,
Rev. W. L. Fore,
.T. M. Thorton,
H. N. Ayers.
We will, of course, be thankful for all
favors extended to them. 11 e are always
readv and willing to take subscription at
our office.
The flume <>ll ( rj .
We had no mail last week, except one
from Anderson, and do not expect one in
time for this week’s issue. We have to fill
our paper with County news and extracts
from old papers. We think our people are
tired of politics, and will try to amuse
them the best we can. If we had a mail
from this place to Toccoa, we would not be
shut off entirely from the outside world.
Our County lies between two large rivers
without bridges, and an ordinary rain it
seems often puts them past crossing. We
hope our people will make an effort to get
the mail route established to Toccoa. Mr.
Hell does not live in our district, but Frank
lin and Habersham is in his, and the route
would benefit those Counties greatly. If
he will exert himself, with the assistance
of our Senators, he could get the route for
us. Mr. Bell is said to be a “ live man ”
And we hope he will give this matter his at
tention, and he will have the satisfaction of
knowing that he has benefited two of his
own Counties, and one outside, that is an
“ orphan ” at this time.
Storm> Hay.
Last Friday, the wind blew from east a
perfect gale with torrents of rain, felling
trees, fences, &c. Rev. Mr. Fore had a
dwelling house raised ready for covering,
which was blown down to the sills. Prof.
Looney had a chimney blown down, which
damaged some furniture, and destroyed a
number of ornamental relics that were on
the mantel. His clock was buried in the
bricks, but kept striking away. With the
exception of a few scratches it was unin
jured. One of our “oldest inhabitants'"
says he is certain there has not been such a
stormy day for the last six hundred years.
Mrs. Patterson hail a chimney blown down
also Henry Woods says the wind could
not blow the top <df of his house, for he
tucked the quilt under him so close it was
impossible for the wind to get a hold. The
mountains are whiter with snow than we
have seen them for many years,
Take Notice.
Mr. J. M. Thornton will have The Sun
at Bowersville every Thursday morning in
time to meet the mail from Carnesville to
Elberton. So the subscribers at Eagle
Grove, Amandavillc and Elberton will get
the paper regularly the day after publica
tion. From Bowersville lie will go to
Ford's Store and Parker's Store, and the
people at those offices may always expect
their papers Thursday mornings. For this
accommodation we ask a good subscription
list at each of these places. Send in your
names at once.
Three Good Mouse*.
In this weeks issue, those in search of
blinds, sash, paints and all needful articles
for furnishing and beautifying dwellings or
other houses, will find Messrs. T. 11. Hall
& Cos., of Charleston, W. Jennings & Cos.,
and W. G. Ashley & Cos., of Atlanta, Ga.,
have their advertisements. These three
houses are excelled by none either North
or South for low prices and gentlemanly
dealing.
T. A. Burke.
See new advertisement of T. A. Burke,
of Athens, in this issue. Mr. Burke keeps
a large stock in his line. Anything you
want in the book and stationery line can be
had of him at the lowest prices. We have
been dealing With him ever since he came
to Athens, and have found him to be a gen
tleman of the first water.
Tbe Boy* anl Girls of the Mouth.
A copy of this splendid paper is on our
table, it is by far the best thing of the sort
we have seen. The editor promises that
as soon as the subscription justifies, it shall
be a weekly. We admire the enterprise
shown by Mr. J. 11. Seals, and hope he
will get the encouragement he deserves,
A Rumor.
We hear it reported that Judge C. 11.
Sutton is a candidate from Habersham
county for the Constitutional Convention.
If such is the fact, we presume the Judge
will let the voters of this County know it
through the columns of The Sun, as the
other candidates have done.
Death.
Little Charlie Christian about two years
old, son of Mr. Chas. W. Christian, died
l&st night, of typhoid pneumonia. The
parents have our sympathy.
Nun Kn>.
Eschalots.
Henry Woods had twenty-five visitors
last Sunday.
Dr. Fos. Rousey is practicing in Hart
well. “ Oh, lawdle!’’
One sixth of the whole population of
the State of Georgia are Baptist.
When a man says, “ Conshooshing Con
veshing’’ some people say he is drunk !
Our enterprising citizens are repairing
their fences, Ac., destroyed by the recent
storm.
A. G. McCurry A Cos., have secured the
services of a first-class tinner, and are pre
pared to furnish and repair tinware.
If you want to see a nice farm, conduct
ed on economical and scientific principles,
pay A. C. Walters a visit and you will see
it.
We are informed that the woods were
on fire three miles southeast of this place
Monday, and that considerable damage lias
been done.
An Atlanta drummer, who travels all
over this and several other States, says
that Hartwell is the best situated and pret
tiest town he ever saw.
Spring seems to have come at last, and
its breath is fragrant with the perfume of
flowers; likewise the mocking bird singeth,
also the festive frog croaketh.
Mr. Joseph Land, of South Carolina, has
purchased a town lot in Hartwell and will
build on it in a short time. He intends
becoming a citizen of our beautiful village
this fall.
Look over the advertising columns of
The Sun, and you will see where to go
and get what you want when you come to
town. Remember, that the liberal adver
tiser is the liberal merchant.
The tall chimneys are now going up to
W. R. Stephenson’s new building. When
finished, he will have a large comfortable
and convenient dwelling, located on one of
the prettiest spots in town.
Mike Johnson, one of the largest land
holders and best farmers in this County,
has not bought a pound of Guano this year.
Says ho never bought a pound of meat,
flour or grain until he commenced using
guano. We think this year will wind up
the guano business in Hart County.
We regret that we have incurred the dis
pleasure. yea. anger, of two of Hartwell's
most beautiful young ladies, by not men
tioning the fact that their “jularkies”
were in town the other day. ’Spose you
get them to leave their cards with us when
over and down, and we will give them hon
orable mention.
We have a beautiful building lot, near
the public square, that we will give any
one who will within twelfe months erect
as handsome a residence as John Brown
or Dr. Matthews have just finished. Our
greatest ambition is to see Hartwell im*
prove and spread herself, like the old hen
that was set upon twenty-seven turkey
eggs.
We hope our readers will excuse the
dearth of editorial in this week’s paper.
Mr. McGill ain’t sick —no, not by a good
deal ! But then lie's done gone and got
married, and walks by the office with his
head as high as a wild turkey gobbler;
hut if we can get near enough with a hand
ful of salt, think we can get him gentle
enough to write a few next week. He says
he won't do so any more.
Religion*.
We were in error in stating in our last
issue that the Rev. Mr. Hide would preach
in the Methodist Church in this place last
Sabbath. He will preach on the Fifth
Sabbath.
Rev. W. A. Farris will preach at Cokcs
bery on the Fifth Sabbath and Saturday
before, instant.
Hyincnenl.
Married, on the 12th of April, 1877, at
the residence of Dr. George Eberhart, the
bride's father, by Rev. W. P. Smith, Mr.
John IT. McGill and Miss Laura L.
Eberhart—all of Hartwell.
On the 10th of April, 1877, at the resi
dence of Mr. Lewis Sanders, the bride’s
father, by 11. P. Skelton, J. P., Mr. S. J.
Fair and Miss Martha J. Sanders.
Hall’s Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer
has for many years occupied an honorable
place in the toilet of American women, and
has also attained popularity in foreign
countries. This is because it does Per
form what it promises. Its warmest friends
are those who have used it longest, and
those who sound its praise the loudest are
those who from actual experience and per
sonal trial have demonstrated that by its
use gray hair is restored to its natural
color and dry, harsh, and wiery hair is
made soft and lustrous, a thing of beauty,
and a matter ofjoy and pride to the wearer.
— Sub-Soilcr and Democrat, Corinth,Miss.
Ptrwanl.
Mr J. R. Ellis, representing that ster
ling Candy Manufacturer, ami Wholesale
dealer in Fancy Groceries, Mr. F. K.
Block, Atlanta, Ga.. is in town.
I'iiliil'iil Accident.
Mr. Henry Williford white loading a
wagon Jut the steam saw mill, last week
had one of his hands badly mashed, two
bones, of his right hand were broken.
The; Hartnell NUniu Nan Will
Has been removed to the place of I>r.
Skelton's, about two miles southwest of
this place. They will be in the midst of a
fine forest of timber, and will be still bet
ter prepared to furnish any amount of first
class lumber at short notice.
Facta Worth Knowing.
One of the best indications of the South
and prosperity of Charleston is to be found
at the establishment of I. H. Hall A Cos.,
located at Nos. 2, 4. 8, 8 Market and 223 A
22.') East Bay Streets. The rapidly in
creasing business last year of this firm has
induced them to enlarge their establishment
which now supplies every conceivable ar
ticle that can be required In the building of
a house, from a baluster to any size tim
ber. Our friends in the city and through
out the country who contemplate building
a house can be supplied with all the mate
rial necessary for its construction. Such
as Sash, Doors, Blinds, Paints. Oils, Hard
ware, Ac., at prices and quality of wi
which will save a large, percentage in the
cost of building.
liitcrcstinsf lo Tx-l*iyr*.
The following special circular to the Tax
Receivers of Georgia from the Comptroller
General, has been kindly furnished us by
J. M. Thornton, T. R. :
The Sections of the Code from 839 to 8 15
are so veTy important that I give them in
special form for your careful attention. 1
will expect every Tax Receiver to do what
the law and his oath requires, ami see that
every tax-payer returns his or her property
at its true mine ; not what said property
would bring at oui-cry. but what the
property is worth.
It has been estimated that the property
of Georgia is not returned at one-half its
true value. This is wrong and should not
be allowed. The honest men pay nearly
all the tax and many pay but little because
they return but little of what they have.
Many men return only about one-fourth or |
one-fifth'of what they own. Make all re- i
turn their property at its true value and
then tlic burden of taxation will fall on all
equally.
A Bad Mute of A Hairs.
The business men of Hartwell would do
well to read the following clipped from the
Franklin Register , and ponder over it a
little : ,
There is not an advertisement from any
of our business men, outside of professional I
cards and legal notices, appearing in the
columns of the Register. This is what we
call giving material “ aid and comfort ” to
a county organ—(in a horn). A few weeks
ago we received a letter from a gentleman
in South Carolina requesting us to send
him a specimen copy of our paper. We
did so—Tuesday’s mail brought us a letter
from the same gentleman informing us that
it had been his intention to move to our
village to embark in an enterprise which
would be the means of benefltting the en
tire county, hut owing to the fact of the
non-appearance of the cards of business
men, lie declines, stating as bis reason —
that “ a community that will not support
its county organ is not the place for him.”
We give his own language. The moral
will be more manifest before the ides of
December next.
Communicated.
To tiie Editors of The Sun :
e>
We notice a communication in your last
issue, signed “ Hart,” in which the writer
suggests that the three Ctmuties meet at an
early day, for the purpose of holding a
Convention to decide and nominate candi
dates for the approaching Constitutional
Convention.
In reply, we beg respectfully to suggest
that, for the sake of harmony amongst the
people, and in the party, this is one
time that wc see no need in the world for
quitting crops and riding over the country
for the purpose of holding a Convention.
The candidates are about equally divided
in the District, and there are good men be_
fore the people in each County, and plenty
of candidates from whom to choose, and
also with whom the people are entirely
satisfied. Then, why the need of getting
up dissensions in getting out more and
new candidates, which a Convention would
most certainly do ?
In Franklin and Habersham there have
been no conventions held, or at least very
few, since the war, and are in very bad re
pute in those Counties, and we are certain
that conventions now would not meet the
approbation of the good people of those
Counties, and while we always have here
tofore been in favor of conventions, we
think now it would be exceedingly unwise
and imprudent.
The only reason that we can give that
parties are now advocating nominating con
volitions are, that some persona, who have
neglected to come out sooner themselves as
candidates, want an opportunity to he run
by the executive committees and conven
tions of the different Counties. Wo could
give many reasons, showing tho impractic
ability of holding a nominating convention,
hut think wo havo said enough, and do not
wish to take up too much of your valuable
space. Respectfully, S.
o.miinnicittcd.
To tiie Editors ok The Sen :
1 am a little boy going to School at
Pleasant Hill. I guess I've got a good
joke on the Rev. Mr. Fore. Last May Mr.
Fore left Spring Place, Ga., for Mr. Foutcs,
who lived in Pickens County, Ga. Not
being well, he called at a house eight miles
short of Mr. Foutcs to get to stay all
night, but the Indy of the house replied :
“Mister, we haven't got a bundle of
fodder to save your life."
“ Well, madam, 1 am very tired, and will
put up with j our fare."
“ Oh, Mister. I tell you we haven’t got a
bundle of fodder to save your life; but
Uncle Jack's John will let you stuy.”
“ Who is Uncle Jack's John?”
Oh, Mister, I tell you we haven't got a
bundle of fodder to save your life: but
Uncle Jack’s John will let ) r ou stay."
“ Well, my good woman, who is Uncle
Jack’* John, and where does he live?”
“Oh, Mister, I tell you wo haven't got
a bundle of fodder to save your life; but
Uncle Jack's John will let you stny.”
“ Good evening, madam.”
“Oh, Mister, ! tell you we—"
But Mr. Fore didn't hear the rest of the
sentence, for lie put spur to his horse and
went on his way, without attempting to
find the place where Uncle Jack's John
lived. A. J.
Ilnrlwrll Markrl.
Hartwell, Ga., April 18, 1877.
The following market reports are cor
rected weekly by E. B. Benson & Cos :
Cotton—
Receipts to date, 1,600 Bales.
Stained and Tinged @
Ordinary @ 8
Good Ordinary @Bl
Low .Middling (g, 9
Middling 9$ @lO
Good Middling (a 10$
Bacon 11 j (a; 12$
Hams LSfi 18
Coffee 25(0)33
Sugar 121@16
Butter lafdfed
Eggs —@lo
(’hickens... 12 $ @2< >
Eard I@lB
(>ats 60(2)75
Molasses 50( £I.OO
Corn *I.OOO/#l.lO
Meal 850/ #I.OO
Potatoes, Irish —@
Mackerel $1.25@82.25
F6dder —O/81.50
Flour 87.50@810.00
s Commodore Yitntlcrl/ill.
Handsomely endowed a University in the
South: but Dr. James L. Gilder left a
richer legacy to his people by giving them
his celebrated Liver Fil's. The people
living in the Southern portion of the United
States are naturally subject to liver dicases,
and these pills will always Prevent, Re
lieve, or Cure. Sold by all druggists and
country merchants.
Good Advice.
Now is the time of year for Pneumonia,
Lung Fever, 4c. Every family should
have a bottle of Bokuhee’s German Sy
rup. Don't allow for one moment that
cough to take hold of your child, your fam
ily or yourself. Consumption, Asthma,
Pneumonia. Croup, Hemorrhages and other
fatal diseases may set in. Although it is
true German Syrup is curing thousands
of these dreaded diseases, yet it is much
better to have it at hand when three doses
will cure you. One Bottle will last your
whole family a winter and keep you safe
from danger. If you are consumptive, 'lo
not rest until you have tried this remedy.
Sample Bottles 10 cents. Regular size 75
cents. Sold by your Druggist, E. B. Ben
son & Cos.
W, JENNINGS & CO.
(Successors to .Jennings Sc Ashley,)
as Decatur Ml., Atlanta, ... Georgia.
WHITE PINE
Doors, Sash,
Blinds, Mantels, Etc.
also
BUILDERS’ HARDWARE PAINTS,
Mixe/l anti Ready for Use, and
WINDOW GRAM. 30-33
WALTER E. FISHER,
WITH
Crane, Boylston & Cos.,
JOBBERS AND IMPORTERS OF
DRY GOODS, and XT
IN OTIONS,
32 CHARLESTON, S. C. 35
K 14. 13.
AL Cos.
6000 yards prettiest and best Calicoes
ever sold in Georgia at 12 yards for
81.00. K. B. BENSON dr GO.
Cottonades, Cassi meres, (’nshmarets,
and Tweeds at E. B. BENSON <t CO.
Sheetings, Shirtings, Checks, Linens
for Ladies’ Dresses and (rent’s Coats at
E. B. BENSON & CO.
Men’s Hats, cheap ns you want them,
at E. B. BENSON A CO.
“ Hampton Collars.” He who wears
them will never be hung and may be
President of the United States.
E. li. BENSON & CO.
We have too great a variety of good*
to begin to mention in an advertisement.
“ For Cash ’’ we have no price, the bot
tom has fallen out.
E. B. BENSON <1- CO.
[EE LINDER,
A TTORXEYATLA IT.
HARTWELL, GEORGIA.
Suit ! aticiilion will l/ogivon to all huaim-aa culrualt-tl
33-83 to hi* cure.
Joll N T. OSBORN,
ATTORNEY AND VOI’NSELLOR AT LAW
ELBERTON, GEORGIA,
Practices in any four) where he is employed. Reg.
nint h attends the Courts of the Northern and Wes
tern < it mils. 31
JOHN P. SHANNON,
ATTORNEY-A T-LA IP,
ELBERTON, GEORGIA,
Practices In the Counties of Elbert, llsrt, Madison
anil Franklin, and Iu the Supremo Court ; elsewhere
when employed. 30
P IS. HODGEB,
A TTORNEY-A T-LA W,
HARTWELL, HART COUNTY, GA.,
Will promptly attenil to all lmsineas intrusted to bis
cure, and collecting niude a specialty. 3t
JMIOMAS W. TEABLEY,
A TTO R N K Y AT L A W,
HARTWELL, GEORGIA,
Will practice in the Counties of Hurt, Elbert, Ogle
thorpe. Madison, anil Franklin. Prompt attention
given to tiie collect ion of all claims entrusted to Ilia
care. 8
r\R. w. H. McCURRY, Dentist,
1/ HARTWELL. GA.
Will tin all work in the Dental line, lie uses the
very is st material and guarantees satisfaction. He
can he found at the Drug Store of A. G, McCurry Sc
Cos., when not professionally absent. 28
J. MYERS. S. MARCUS.
MYERS & MARCUS,
JOBBERS IN
DRYGOODS,
NOTIONS,
CLOTHING,
BOOTS and SHOES. HATS. CAPS. Etc.
No. 271 Hrittul Street. Augusta. Ga.
32 *35
W. H. SATTV.RVIELO. W. A. IIOI.I.AXD.
“REDTOP” SALOON.
o
FINE WINES,
WHISKIES ,
BRANDIES ,
CIGARS , and
TOBACCOS.
JptYERYTITING done up in the little brown jug.
3 SATTERFIELD & HOLLAND.
W. Y. HOLLAND.
ATriTTI J. W. GOLDSMITH, (Snceaaor to
\ V W. M. Sc R. J. LOWRY, who remain as Spe
cial Partners), Grocer. Commlasiou Merchants, and
Agents for the sale of Standard Brands of Domestic
Cotton Goods, Hazard Powder and Fairbanks' Scales,
55 East Alabama Street, Atlanta, Ga. Solicit con
signments of Cotton, Produce, etc. Make liberal ad
vancements on airie and prompt return of Sales.
We have a Fire Proof Warehouse for the storage of
Cotton. All orders uddreseed as above, will receive
prompt attention. 3i
Hides, hides.
"\TT"E will from this date barter, Boots. Shoes,
r V Leather, Ac., for Hides, and allow a very
reasonable price for the same.
30 41 J. W. AYERS its SOM