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HAKTWEM.. II A IIT I'OUWTV. ia.:
Morning. JnntSO. 1577.
Our Ag'(‘iil<.
The following gentlemen arc authorized
to receive subscription to The Sun :
Rev. W. I*. Smith,
Rev. W. L. Fore,
J. M. Thorton,
S. T. Fi.emino,
H. N. Ayers.
The Convention.
We learn, through a private source,
that the State has gone for a Convention
by 10,000 majority. The majority for
Convention in this District is GSO, as
will be seen by the following statement:
Habersham —For Convention, 415; No
Convention. ICS. Sutton, 250; Vickery.
21 fi ; Moseley, 288; Harr, 97; Osborne,
100; Underwood 203 ; Iliggius, 148 ; Skel
ton, 45 ; Peek, 48.
Franklin —For Convention, 580; No
Convention, 185. Sutton, 50; Vickery,
77; Moseley, 881; Barr. 118; Osborne,
871; Underwood, 397 ; Higgins, 808 ; Skel
ton, 43 ; Peek, 48.
Hart—For Convention, 895; No Conven
tion, 800. Sutton, 78; Vickery, 180;
Moseley, 228 ; Barr. 2; Osborne, 201;
Underwood, 281 ; Higgins, 10 ; Skelton,
350 ; Peek, 321.
Didn’t Tote Fair.
The Franklin and Habersham boys
left Hart out in the election for Conven
tion. Dr. Osborn, of Franklin, Mr.
Moseley, late of Franklin, Dr. Under
wood, who is also a preacher, of Frank
lin, late of the State of Alabam,” arc
the lucky men. If there should ever
be another election for Convention, we
will rig up all of our preachers and doc
tors and run them in ns they seem to be
the best running stock. But we ain’t
mad.
We have made arrangements to
club with the Detroit Free Press, and
will furnish The Sun and Free Press
for two dollars and a half, postage free,
one year. It is unnecessary to say a
word about the Free Press, as every read
ing man and women on both hemispheres
have shaken their sides with laughter,
reading this paper or extracts from it,
not only in the Euglish, but every
other language. It is also a good family
paper. If you want your children to
grow up intelligent and refined, with a
soul to graft on to in another world,
start them by taking good papers, as
everything worth knowing can be found
in them.
®g£“ The Thirty-First District, con
trary to expectation, went for Conven
tion. We wanted a Convention as
much as anybody, buttwelve men would
have done much better than three hun
dred. However, ten or twelve men
will do all their work, and the balance
of the 300 will do the voting, and if
they can keep the “ little bob tail ”
preachers and jackleg lawyers from
taking up the time in empty speaking,
the Convention will finish up its work in
a few days.
Wliut Wo <■<!.
We want a law' to compel people to act
honest and pay their debts, even to the last
farthing. Whenever every man's property
stands fair for the payment of his debts,
whenever he can't sneak behind the pro
tection of the laws and act dishonest, then
we w’ill see the coffers of the so-called mi
sers unlocked. They will be
loan their money at 7 per cent., instead of
25, and that secured by a mortgage or bill
of sale of property. We know' of scores
of men now who have plethoric pocket
books, buy all they want for cash and
never go on credit, and would not lend you
a dollar to save your life, because there is
no law to compel you to pay it back ; and
wc cannot blame them ; we would advise
them to keep it under lock and key until
the homestead act is repealed.
If every trace of the homestead was
wiped out, we would not see property sold
at Sheriff’s sales at one-tenth of its real
value, but it w'ould bring its worth in cash,
as everybody could have what money they
wanted. The banks here would be nny
ious to loan to individuals, the people
would loan to each other, and confidence
would he restored amongst each other gen
erally. But as long as the law puts a pre
mium upon dishonesty and encourages
idleness, and honesty ingoing at a discount,
we need expect nothing but panics and hard
times, anti they will continue to grow
harder and harder every year, until the
homestead is abolished and a remedy pro
vided for the collection of debts, and then
the rich men will unlock their money, but
they would be fools if they did under the
present state of affairs.
IVhat do we want with a homestead?
Does it protect the needy? It does not!
There arc hundreds of men in this County
who are in as low a condition, financially,
as they can be—they have no land, no horse
and no provisions, and cannot buy five
cents worth on a credit, and never will
while there is a homestead ; but they are
fed scantily by the landowners while they
are making a crop, and as soon as that is
made it goes into the landlord's crib, and
they are still penniless and without credit,
and will be as long as there is a homestead
which is a curse to them.
To give any man the benefit of a home
stead is like robbing Peter to pay Paul.
Shall you tako my property and give it
to another man ?
Shall you take what I have acquired by
hard toil and the sweat of my brow, and
leave ine a beggar, and give it to some idle
vagabohd who never did work and never
will, hut will study how to defraud some
one else ?
Where is an incentive to honesty?
Where is an incentive to industry?
The Georgia law does not afford it. It
does not compel a man to regard his prom
ise sacred.
And it has injured our credit in the
Northern cities. Our merchants go to
New York to buy goods. The merchants
there examine their mercantile reports and
see that there is a much greater ratio of
failures among the merchants in a State
where there is a large homestead than
where it is small, and consequently sell
them goods at a higher rate than usual to
other merchants, and they bring them here
and make a still larger profit upon their
customers, and conseqently impoverish the
State and enrich the North—for the greater
the risk, the greater the profit everybody
makes when they sell on credit.
Who will sue if the homestead is abol
ished ?
No one more than does now, and not
half as many. We can borrow as much
money as we please. Times will be like
they were before the war. Then there
was but little suing. When you went to
a store to buy coffee, it was ftlhs to the
dollar, cash or credit, it made no difference
which; now, it is 2Jibs on a credit, and
4lbs cash. When you went to buy corn, it
was 75 cents, cash or credit; now, it is
$1 casli or $1.85 credit, secured by deed to
land—if the credit is only given for six
months! Who can live and pay such
prices on a credit ? No one, and act hon
est. It will break the richest man in
America to pay one hundred and seventy
per cent, per annum on money, or corn, or
coffee, or anything else—and before many
years.
Let us have a return to honesty and in
tegrity, and the country will be prosper
ous again. Stoic.
Communication.
My last closed with a belief in reform
and retrenchment generally. We will
now particularize a little. First, there are
too many offices with salaries, and salaries
are too high. I am for fewer offices and
less pay. As I said before, I had to work
and pay for my children’s schooling, and I
am in favor of all doing so now. Sec how
much is appropriated for educational pur
poses—and where does it go? A good
part to pay officials. I am tired of it.
The same with the legislative members.
Forty-five years ago. their per diem was
$4. In 1537. I paid 80 cents tax. and gave
in half as much property as 1 do now.
Last year, I paid over sl6, and this it will
be about S2O. Well, in 1831, I paid 36
cents tax on 100 acres of land, and poll;
in 1832. 36 ; in 1833, 50; in 1834, 565; in
1835, 561 ; in 1836, 57, and we were build
ing the Georgia Railroad, and when that
was accomplished, the people were not
to pay any tax scarcely, for the Road was
to pay the expenses of the State govern
ment, but they have continued to increase,
and in 1837, SO cents ; in 1838, G3; in 1839,
61; in 1838, 63; in 1841, $1.16; in 1842,
$1.175; in 1843, $1.46; in 1844, $1.51; in
1845, $1.85 ; in 1850, $11.31, and that year
1 paid on 300 acres of land and four ne
groes ; and in 1851, where I now live, on
440 acres of land and 6 negroes, I paid to
J. Holland $0.41 cents; and now', on 280
acres of land, an old buggy, some old
plows, a wagon and a few' old household
rags and boxes 1 pay about S2O. God
curse the goverment, and them that fixed
it. Now' the above is not from recollection
—I have the receipts before me, and I have
since the war, one year, paid $4 poll tax to
pay the debts of the County, to begin even
with reconstruction, and to-day I hold
bonds against the County for over S2OO,
and have to pay taxes, and can't get a cent.
I want the Legislature to make it a penal
offence for any one to get out of jail, or he
turned out for pay, as it has been in differ
ent instances within a few years past, both
in Hart and Elbert. They pay out; and I
am in favor, under all such circumstances,
of making the jailor suffer the penalty in
their stead. Wm. T. O. Cook.
Fat'in Worth Knowing.
One of the best indications of the South
and prosperity of Charleston is to be found
at the estahlisemcnt of I. 11. Hall & Cos.,
located at Nos. 2. 4, 8. 8 Market and 223 &
225 East Bay Streets. The rapidly in
creasing business lasi year of this firm has
induced them to enlarge their establish
ment which now supplies every conceiv
able article that can be required in the
building of a house, from a baluster to any
size timber. Our friends in the city and
throughout the country who contemplate
building a house can be supplied with all
the material necessary for its construction.
Such as Sash, Blinds, Paints, Oils, Hard
ware, Ac., at prices and quality of work
which will save a large percentage in the
cost of building.
IF YOU WANT
Good Flour anil :i lieapof it, go to McMullau'ii Mills.
Besides having their Mill in good fix, they have the
best Miller in the State. 43-46.
HOUSE & LOT CHEAP!
Twill sell, at a great sacrifice my splendid New
House which has Seven Large Rooms. The
basement is made entirely of hewn stone. There is
on the Lot, besides the dwelling, a good framed Sta
ble. Everything, including a well, will le finished
in *tyle. The lot (composed of 4) contains one acre.
Terms will be made to suit purchaser. I mil determ
ined to sell, so come at ouye or lose u bargain.
June 20, 1877 43-46 JOHN BROWN.
PIANOS and ORGANS!
EASY TERMS ! LOW PRICES!
WHAT IS HOME WITHOUT MUSIC ?
IgWHUSbeK “piano MANFG.C 0 H
11 I
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TO
ALL WANTING INSTRUMENTS !
miMES are hard, monejr is dreadful scarce, but for
■ all that people can't use their antiquated, out-of
tune, worn-out instruments forever, and must have
new PIANOS and ORGANS of modern style, with
full seven octaves, upon which their children will de
light to play, and bo encouraged in their daily prac
tice.
How to purchase in these stringent times has been
the query, but since we have made such large
Reductions in Prices !
of all First-class Instruments, and are offering such
EXTREMELY EASY TERMS for payment, the
PROBLEM IS SOLVED, and all who are so disposed
can easily purchase. We have arranged with prom
inent manufacturers for the sale of an unlimited
number of instruments, of all grades and prices,
upon the INSTALLMENT PLAN, or by payment
of ONE-FOURTH or ONE-HALF CASII and the
balance payable in one year. We oiler now
PIANOS FROM BEST MAKERS
ONLY,
S2OO, $250, S3OO,
$350 TO SOOO,
PAYABLE AS FOLLOWS:
#3O Cash, and #lO monthly until paid for.
Monthly payments ofs 15 to #25 until paid for.
Quarterly payments of #45 to #75 until paid for.
One-fourth Cash, and balance in 0 months.
One-half Cash, and balance in 12 months.
or will rent at from #8 to #l2.soper month, and apply
rent on purchase at any time within a year. Stool
and cover without extra charge. Second-Hand Pi
anos for #SO, #75, #IOO to #2OO, payable from $5 to #lO
monthly.
ORGNAS FROM BUST MAKERS,
ONLY
SSO, $75, SIOO $125
To S2OO,
PAYABLE AS FOLLOW'S:
$•25 Cash and $5 monthly until paid for.
Monthly payments of $5 to sls until paid for.
Quarterly payments of $lO to $35 until paid for.
One-fourth Cash, and balance in 6 months.
One-half Cash, and balance in one year.
Or will rent at from $3 to $7.50 per month, and apply
rent at any time within one year. Stool with each
Organ. Second-Hand Organs at $35 to SOO, payable
$lO per quarter.
If these terms don’t suit, write us what will be
satisfactory, and we will, if possible, accommodate
you. We are selling now on these easy terms at
strictly
Manufacturers’ Prices!
and not one dollar can be saved by sending North.
Our prices are the lowest in America.
LUDDEN & BATES,
goVTHERH M rsic II OISE.
SAVANNAH, UA, 44
FURNITURE
IN TIIE
LATEST DESIGNS.
PARLOR FURNITURE,
DINING BOOM: FURNITURE,
CHAMBER FURNITURE.
Sfrif" The Cheapest House in the South.
Srjr The Best Goods made and warranted at Less than Manufacturer’s Prices.
G. V. DeGRAAF,
147, 147!, 149 & 159, Broad Street, AUGUSTA,GA.
UNDER. TAKING- at ,h ° if""-
M. (1 k J. F. KISERi CO.,
.1 011 It Fills OF'
DRY GOODS,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS AND NOTIONS,
36 Corner Pryor and Wall Streets, Atlanta. Ca. 48
L. PASSANO l WET
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
WHITE. GOODS, NOTIONS, HOSIERY,
Gloves, Trimmings and Small Wares,
268 WEST BALTIMORE STREET,
JBAL TIM ORE. 33.53
J. C. Ga vrter
WHOLESALE GROCER,
51 & 53 EAST ALABAMA ST.,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
Orders from Prompt Paying Merchants So
licited.
Will Guarantee Prices as Low as any Respon
sible House in the City
* J. C. CARTER.
iy CELEGANT ( t.ISDN all styles with name, 10
L Uc. post paid. J B Husted, Nassau, Kens Co.,N.Y
38 45
Drum ufd rorr ß *™* M.ot Revolver
nCfUL?t.n rnE.iL With box Cartridges.
Jas. Bkown & Son, 136 &. 138 Wood St., Pittsburg, Pa.
38 45
1 I / \ / \TT See this. Only #1.50 capital required
I(I II | |A to start canvassing for MARK
)| Mi ITW A I ST’S N E W SCR AI
* ' ' ’ ' ’ 1 ' ROOK. Apply, with stamp, to
a SifFCANVASSERS
38 45
m TRIFLING
WITH A COLD IS ALWAYS DANGEROUS.
WELL’S CARBOLIC TABLETS,
a sure remedy for COI’GHS. and nil diseases of the
THROAT, LISGS, CHEST and MUCOUS
HSIAN' 1 E.
PUT UP ONE A IN BLUE BOXES.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
C. N. CRITTENTON, 7 Sixth Avenue, New York.
88 4 5
THE BLACK HILLS.
Bv H. N. Maguire, who has spent 12 years in this
region. Latest accounts of Gold and Silver prospects,
Agricultural and Grazing resources. Climate. Hunting
Fishing, Indians, and Settlei s Adventures with them!
Mining. Wild Western Life, the Waterfalls, Boilin*'
Geysers, noble Scenery, immense Gorges, etc. With
27 fine illustrations, and one map. Price Only loots
sold by All Newsdealers, or sent post-paid for 12c.
by hhX.VELIA , 1.0 Y l> A CO., Pubs. Chicago,
1111 1101s - 40-43
rfs ¥ ryThe 3 To P Packaged the largest and
| Ibest selling out. HEAD AND SEE.
| | IS Sheets Note Paper. IS Envelopes.
| I | Pencil, Pen-holder, Golden Pen, Set of
Elegant Gold Stem* Sleeve Butt'!'
.. flits’ f"' lke George Diamond Pin, Aiae
thyst Stone Ring inhwd with gold, Amethyst Stone
Scarf Pin, Gold-plated Wedding Ring, Set Rosebud
Ear Drops, Ladies’ Flowered and Silvered Hat Pin
Ladies Fancy Set Pin and Drops, Gold-plate Collar
Button, Gents’ Gold-plated Watch fTI /~\ I \
Chain and Set of Three Gold-plated' I ’/ | I I
Studs. The entire Lot sent postpaid for 111 Y“
50 cents. EXTRAORDINARY I V f I
INDUCEMENTS TO AGENTS. _L V/ JL
J. BRIDE.
din ton Place, New York.
fl 45
■j B 1 comic oil chromo, 7xll, mounted, worth 25c.
H ill 1 I’ k love cards, 1 pic comic envelopes, Ipk
* IHU'oniic cards. 1 jik sc: 1 24p book Fnn all
sent for only 5 3c.st'ps, Novelty Cos. Middleboro.Mass
3S 45
JlWSffl 1
contains 1 pair gold-plated engraved sleeve buttons, 1
set (3) spiral shirt studs, ono Gents’ J in. coral pin, 1
improved shape collar stud, one Gents’ lino link
watch chain, and one Ladies’ Heavy wedding ling;
price of 1 casket complete, 50 cents; 3 for $1.23 ;°f>
for 82.00. and 12 for 85.50. all sent postpaid by
mail. Six dozen and a solid silver watch for 820.
Agents can make money selling these caskets. Send
50 cents for Sample and Catalogues. AVe have all
kinds of Jewelry at low prices.
W. COLES A CO., 735 Broadway, X. A'.
1 4Ve are the Originals in this business, and
have no ** Hilton Gold ’ or “ brass ” jewelry.
“ This Jewelry Casket is remarkably attractive,
and COLES &. CO., are reliable dealers.” Boston
Globe. 38-45
Old papers for sale at this office.
W. H, BROWN & BRO,,
Wholesale Druggist,
BALTIMORE, MD„
JpROPRIETORS and Manufacturers of
Brown’s Monumental Bitters,
Vegetable Worm Candy,
Horse and Cattle Powders,
Seidlitz and Soda Powders,
“ Sewing Machine Oil,
“ Essence Jamaica Ginger.
Nerve and Bone Liniment,
Cathartic and Tonic Liver Pills,
“ Cough Syrup,
“ Cod Liver Oil,
King of All Pain—“ Kierstead’s,”
Blood Searcher—“ Lindsay’s,”
“ Sarsaparilla—“ Schwartz’s,”
“ Fever and Ague Powders—
-14 Coulson’s,”
“ Flavoring Extracts —Full strength,
Monumental Boquet Cologne,
“ Monumental Boquet Soap,
Lily White and Rouge.
All of the above reliable preparations
can be had of
E. B. BENSON & CO.,
38-63 Hartwell, Ga.
W. Y. HOLLAND.
ATTITH .1. W. (JOMlSni ril. (Sucessorto
W W. M. & It. J. LOWRY, who remain as Spe
cial Partners), Grocer, Commission 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 same and prompt return of Sales.
AVe have a Fire Proof Warehouse for the storage of
Cotton. All orders addressed as above, will receive
prompt attention. 31
HIDES, HIDES.
YTLE will from this date barter, Boots, Shoes,
T V Leather, &c., for Hides, and allow a very
reasonable price for the same.
30-41 J. W. AYERS & SON
A PENNY SAVED IS A PENNY MADE.
We will send The Sun—usual price sl.so—and the
Louisville COURIER-JOURNAL,
Weekly edition—usual price s2.oo—postage prepaid
on both papers, one year, for $>3.85.