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T II E S U N. SUUSCMVTIONS.—’One copy , ovs year, *1.50; six months, 75 cents, invariably in advance. A DV EUTISISO.—One square, first insertion, (one inefc), #1.00; each subsequent inxertion, 75 ecu lx. Liberal deduction* made to advertise:*, according to the sjmec and time that is oecujned. TERMS.- -Transientaadvertisemen t, Cash; contract advertisement* mbit be settled monthly. | ' }'or announcing candidates f ive Dollars—in variably in advance. Obituary notice*, exceeding fire lines, tributes of re sped, and all personal commanicaturns, or matterx of individual interest, mill be charged for at regular rate*. Notices of marriages, of death* and of a religious rharaetrr are requested and trill be inserted free. Short newsy communications are solicited ; but we are not responsible for the Mews of eorresmnutents. HEN SOS and Met! ILL. I‘ublishers. ii ait in i.m„ lIAIM oi vry. Wi‘lim‘mlii> MorniiUf. AlllTUNt 1. 1H77. The Great Railroad Strike. Our daily exchanges arc ill led to over flowing with excited details of’ the great strike which had its commencement at Pittsburg, Fa., but which has rolled on day after day until it has swept across the continent, gathering hosts of re cruits from nearly all of the great thor oughfares in the North and West, and the country is one vastsceneof anarchy and dismay. The New York Sun says, that “ at least one hundred thousand men are engaged in it, and that not less than a thousand million dollars’ worth of property is immediately affected by it.” Miles of railroad shops, cars, hotels and track have been burnt and destroy ed, together with vast amounts of freight of all kinds, and quite a num ber of people and sc Id'ers have been killed. In one round house alone 125 first-class engines were burnt and to tally destroyed. Worse than all, the municipal and military authorities have all been set at defiance, and the Governors of some of the States, acknowledging their inability to do anything, have called on the Pres- ident, who is at loss himself. Cabinet meetings have been held, and the Presi dent even contemplated calling Congress together. How it is to end, or what the remedy, no one can tell. The immediate cause of the strike was the reduction of wages of railroad employees ten per cent. This they say will -not onfiice to ou.-tuTT. tilCTu, mkc Gen. Toombs, we sympathize with the poor men’s necessities, but not with their method. For, while there is no doubt but that this violent emute is all wrong, and if unpunished a dangerous prece dent, yet when we reflect that thousands of these poor people are actually starv ing for the commonest necessities of life, we cannot wonder that they take this high-handed method of demanding a living price for their hard and incessant labor. The great first cause of all this is the corruptness that has distinguished our government for the past few years, which has destroyed all confidence in business and is finally bringing about a mighty collapse. It looks a little like retributive justice that the very cesspool of this corruption is now suffering the worst; for while business languishes in the South, and the weight of hard times is severely felt, yet in the mighty North, where no car pet-bagger has set his devastating feet, the sowers of wind arc now reaping the whirlwind. We are proud of the fact, that while gloom and despair is hang ing over them, the rainbow of plenty is now beginning to arch our Southern sky, and that bright hopes are cheering the hearts of our long tried and sorely op pressed people. Terrible Accident on tin? Georgia Kail Koad. Last week a train, composed of the three regular coaches, viz : the baggage car, the .second-class car and the ladies coach, and three extra cars containing two companies of United States Infantry from Columbia, S. C., en route to Louisville, Ky., was wrecked. The engineer, Mr. Zach Armi stead, and the fireman. A. W. Streeter. President John P. King and Superintend ent S. K. Johnson were on board. At a point called Oak Grove, three miles above Union Point, the train was running at its usual rate of speed when it ran into a drove of cattle and was instantly wrecked. The engine was thrown from the track, and the cars piled upon it, the engineer was killed and his body consumed by the fire. The cars caught fire from the engine and were soon wrapped in flames. The Express mail matter was lost. One gentleman lost a trunk with a large amount of bonds in it. The loss to the road will amount to about ten thousand dollars. The Enterprise Factory, Augusta, will commence operations in October. The amount of capital invested is one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. This amount will be increased, as the enterprise is view ed in a most favorable light by capitalists. A lii IK At II Ii Mr. Atlanta Constitution. Hon. Alexander 11. Stephens arrived in tlio eity on Saturday and took rooms at the Kitnball house as the guest of his old-time friend General Toombs. He is accompa nied by .Mr. T. K. Oglesby, his trusted private secretary, who leaves nothing un done that will add to the comforts of the great Georgia commoner, who is at present, to all intents and purposes, an invalid. On Sunday, a reporter of the Constitu tion, learning that Mr. Stephens was dis engaged culled to pay his respects to the distinguished statesman. He found Mr. Stephens seated in hi* comfortable roller chair enjoying a postprandial smoke. There has been very little change in the appearance of the venerable Georgian du ring the past low years, notwithstanding the fact that for months he lay at the point of death in Washington. With the excep tion of the roller-chair, which has taken the place of the crutches, the reporter could perceive no signs of failure in Mr. Stephens. His eye is as bright, his mind as clear, and his voice as ringing as when, in the olden days, he led his party to victory. His man ners, even surrounded as he is by the em barrassments of invalidism, are simply charming, and his conversation combines the vivacit y of youth with the logical meth ods of experience. To the reporter sitting over on the other side, the decrepit figure, rolling itself backward and forward, and talking all the while, seemed like an oracle that knew all the past and was anxious to tell of the future—a vision of the better days of the republic,—a sage whose ambi tion had compassed all that is worthy of fame and all that is pure in life. The con versation somehow turned upon Gen eral Toombs. “I have known Mr. Toombs” said he, a bright smile lighting up his wan face, “ longer and more intimately than I have known any one in the world except my brother. Few people know Mr. Toombs as I do. To-day forty-three years ago 1 shook hands xvith Mr. Toombs, and since that time our friendship and intimacy have been almost uninterrupted. The day is therefore in some sort an anniversary.” And so, for some little time the vener able statesman went on to talk of that other distinguished Georgian who, to all intents and purposes, has taken the place in Mr. Stephens’heart left vacant by the death of that purest and best of men, Lin ton Stephens. “ Mr. Stephens,” said the reporter, “what do you think of the convention?” “it is a remarkably intelligent body of men, ami contains, as far as I have been able to observe, not only the best men in the state, hut the best average men. But there is one thing.” continued Mr. Ste phens,“that I am afraid of, they are going to reduce the number of members to the leg islature. This will he a very great mis take.” , “ But they say, Mr. Stephens, that as at present constituted the general assembly is too unwieldy.” “Exactly so. Tt ought to he unwieldy, — j -- - -- . y ’ in so far as its unwieldiness might resist the approaches and influences of the lobby and similar influences. There is a good clttoj in I?U ciJcli* ment and reform ’ by which a few hope to become popular with the people and ride into otfice. The proposed reduction is a poor piece of economy—a very poor piece of economy. Both the senate and the house had better be increased in numbers than decreased. Ifl lmd any voice in the mat ter,” Mr. Stephens continued, “ 1 should suggest that the senate he composed of one member from each county and the house contain at least two hundred members. In my opinion the Senate should consist of one member from each county, to be elect ed from the Congressional Districts. I'n der the present apportionment, this would give eleven Senators to each Congressional District and one from the State at large, 1 think it would be in the interests of econ omy to have the people as largely repre sented as possible. When I was in the legislature—at least from 183Gto IS42—the general assembly contained three hundred and odd members. These were the days of the glory of the State, and the people were not burdened with debts and taxes.” “ But wouldn’t this largely increase the cost of the sessions?” “ Well, as to that you can see for your self. If there were five hundred members in the Legislature, the per diem of live dol lars a day for forty days would only be one hundred thousand dollars. Compared with the millions of debt piled up by some of the reduced legislatures, this is an exceed ingly small amount. The more largely the people are represented, the more econom ical will the legislature be, for it is mani festly the purpose of the people to look after their own interests. We want a gen eral assembly too big to be controlled by lobbyists, jobbers, and log-rolling bar gains.” “ Does it strike you that the convention is progressing as rapidly with the business before it as it should?” “ Well, yes. It is no little thing to frame an organic law for a people. The convention should be emphatically a de liberative body.” “ What is your opinion of the homestead question ?” “Oh, 1 believe the convention will make the homestead permanent and inalienable. I am in favor of a reduced, but liberal homestead.” Mr. Stephens says he is more hopeful of the country now than since 18o(!. Said he: “ Light is breaking, Mr. Hayes is doing what Mr. Tildcn never could have done. Had Tildcn attempted what Hayes has accomplished we would have had another civil war. The revolution of sentiment in the north is something wonderful, and in dicates a return to right principles. 1 think the inauguration of Mr. Hayes was equal, in the good it has etf'ected. to the abdication of James 11., of England, and I think that events since that time have con spired to produce great results and prevent great evils. In my opinion the people of the south, outside of party should sustain and aid him in his policy of pacification. I told Mr. Hayes that he should cut loose from party and give the people good government and pacification, and seven-tenths of the people would uphold him. I advised him, moreover, not to have a hand in the speak er’s election, but to appeal to the country on the strength of his own executive right doing.” , Thus, for a half hour or more, Mr. Ste phens talked, giving his views of matters of public concern, in which he takes a keen and hopeful interest, lie will remain in Atlanta several days, and will consult freely with the leaders of the convention in respect to questions of constitutional law. A lightning-rod man was struck by light ning in Washington county the other day. Justice is slow footed hut sure. On last Sunday some lunatic preacher preached in Gainesville for the .special pur pose of proving that the world is flat. Turkish buildings do not endure over two hundred years. Therefore Ardahan won’t he wortn much when the Russians capture it. —Vomit Free. Press. A runaway couple were married in a Columbus Sunday-school last Sunday. They are commencing early to train that family in the way it should go. The pro tern editor of the Irwinton South erner alludes to a young lady “playing a vocal peace.” So far as we are concerned, this is a peace that passetli all understand ing.—ll arrenton Clipper. The Thomasville Times says that nine teen pound cabbages, trimmed for the pot, arc common on the streets of Thomasville. And yet some people believe that fine cab bages cannot he raised at the South. The Constitution says: “About one hundred young ladies from various parts of Georgia are now visiting Atlanta and socie ty is as gay as if it were mid-winter.” We trust that they will not prove pull-backs to the work of the convention. Lobbying is now a crime. The Georgia Railroad machine shops at Augusta are busily engaged in repairing their engines in anticipation of an active business season this fall. The engines are being changed from “wood burners” to “ coal burners ” ns fast as the smoke stacks and other wood-burning appurtenances are worn out. The State Sunday School Convention meets in Athens August 24th to 26th. The convention sermon will be preached by Rev. W. P. Harrison, 1). 1)., and the music led by J. L. Wallace, of Augusta. The programme will he an interesting one. Delegates will he transported over any rail road in the State at half faro rates—paying full fare going and returning free. ftCFAXCY t'AIIIIS all new styles with name, L v/lh ct. post paid. J. 1!. I10STEI), Nassau, N. V. 44 51 HKVOtVKIi & ('.\liTKlDGEßjbr.t3, A fine niekle plated, seven shot, pocket revolver; a first-class article. Sent C. O. I)., or on receipt of price. Cl. W. WILLIS, I*. O. Box 2,718. New York. 44-51 JT. F. 11l RMI Urs “ 187 1 •' W AT Ell-WII EEL Is declared the “BTAXIARI> TCKBIXE” by overUiSO persons wliouse it. Prices rctltsccd New pamphlet, free. N. F. BURNHAM, York, Fa. 48 51 Jfl LADIEC Elegant Im. JtnseCoral 48 51 TRIFLISU WITH A COLD IS A LAV AYS DANGEROUS. WELL’S CARBOLIC TABLETS, a sure remrdv for COI'CS IIS. and all diseases of the THROAT. MXUS. CHEST tint! M KDIS tlFtlltK AWE. PI T I P M,Y IV Itl.l’E BOXES. St)LD 1!Y ALL UKUG(! ISTS. C. N. CI!ITTENTON, 7 Sixth Avf.xce, New York. 88 53 GLENN’S SULPHUR SOAP. Thoroughly Cure* Diseases of the Skin. Beautifies the (omplexioii, Prevents and remedies Khoiimafism ami tiout. Heals Sores and Abrasions of the Cuti cle and Counteract* Contagion. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. Pricks—2s Cents per Cake : Box pi Cakes] *0 Cents. N. 15.—Sent hv Mail, Prepaid, on receipt of price. C. N. CRITTENTON, Proprietor, 7 Sixth Avenue, New York. 44-47 A GREAT OFFER lI.SSAS'.VfiSS; dispose of 100 PIAXOS * OItkAXS. new end seeond-liand nf first-class inakt.'rs in cluding WATERS* at lower prices for cash or In stallments or to let until paid for than errr before offered. WATEIIS* GItAXO SfU'ABE ami I I‘RIHHT PIAXOS A ORGANS (inclu ding their new SOI’YEXIR A- BOI'OOIB) are the BEST MADE. 7 Octave Pianos SISD. 7 l-:tdoSITO net used a pear. *‘2**stop Organs 850. I stops 85S. 7 stops SOS. S stops 575. IO stops Sss. 12 stops 8100 cash, not used a •tear. m perfect order and warranted. EOf ’A I, and TRAVELING AGE.VI'S WANTED. Illustra ted Catalogue Mailed. A liberal discount to Teachers. Ministers. Churches, etc. Sheet mtisie at half price. HORACE WATERS A' SOXS. Manufacturers A- Dealers, 40 Ea*t I lilt St., l T nion Square, X. A'. 48-51 m ¥ TATin' Tip Top Package is the largest and 111 selling "'lt. ki:ad ami see. 4 f: I is Sheets Note Paper, IS Envelopes, ?) Pencil, Pen-holder, Golden Pen. Set of Elegant Gold Stone Sleeve Huttons, Gents' Lake George Diamond Pin, Ame thyst Stone Ring inlaid with gold, Amethyst Stone Scarf Pin, Gold-plated Wedding Ring. Set Rosebud Ear Drops, Ladies' Flowered and Silvered Hat I’in, Ladies Fancy Set Pin and Drops, Gold-plate Collar Button. Gents’ Gold-plated WatchfTV /A TA Chain and Set of Three Gold-plated I j 111 Studs. The entire T.ot sent postpaid for 111 I * 50 cento. EXTRA ORDINARY llf | 1X1) VC EM EXTS TO AGENTS. 1 \J 1 .1. Kit 1 OK. Clinton Place, New York. 38 49 ■ ■at comic oil ehromo,7xll, mounted, worth 25c, U ft t pk love cards, 1 pk comic envelopes, 1 pk II Heondc cards, 1 pk scroll, 1 24p book Fun, all sent for onl v 5 3c.st ps. NoveltvCo. Middleboro, Mass 38 49 MARBLE TOMBSTONES, SL-aBS, &C. GREA T RED UCTI OX IX PRICES A. R. ROBERTSON, DEALER in Monuments, Head and Foot Stones, Slabs, Marble Box Tombs and Cradle Tombs. Specimens of work always on hand and tor sate. It is a saving of money ao buy your Monuments and Tombstones in Athens, Ga. Marble Yard adjoining Reaves; &. Nicholson's Cotton Warvliouss. 44-95, \\T II 0T VI)II I? YTO /i XT llas i ust m;ei ™ d il lot of Fine \l N M nN \ INDIES’ BATS Hi 111 Ul lil II Lii-U a’ ami Motions; also a lot of good LX )W MACON. SYRUP machinery. ' Mti ftK We Johnson & €o. , ATLANTA, GA., Manufacturers of Clegg’s Patent Portable COPPER EVAPORATORS and Galvan ized Iron Evaporators. Agents for CANE MILLS, FRF IT DRYERS, GINS COTTON CRESSES, Portable and Stationary STEAM ENGINES. THRESHERS, HORSE POW ERS. FAN MILLS, HORSE HAY RACES. GRIST MILLS, SMUT M.U C 111 NFS, BOLTING CLOTHS, MOWING MACHINES , tfC. ANtCOur Evaporators are the cheapest on the market, and none better “tDfi Send for circulars and prices. TURNIP S~E EDS. 1,501) ll,s. Fresh TURNIP SEEDS. All sorts Lamlrcth’s Host GRASS SEEDS, SEF.D OATS, RYE, BARLEY, WHEAT, AC. FERTILIZERS”FOR~~ WHEAT !!! AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, &C. Mark W. Johnson & Cos,, Atlanta, Ga., July 9, 1877. 47-72 ROBERT S. FINDLAY. JOHN B. ROBERTS FINDLAY, ROBERTS k CO, [SUCCESSORS TO WARD BROTHERS, ESTABLISHED 1816.] HAW I > \\' ARE, CUTLERY, GUNS, &C., ■ifi i) SOUTH CALVERT STIiKKT BALTIMORE, Ml), L. PASSANO & Ml.\\ IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN WHITE GOODS, NOTIONS, HOSIERY, Gloves, Trimmings and Small Wares, 268 WEST BALTIMORE STREET, BALTIMORE. „„„ MILLS, GINS, ENGINES, MACHINERY, of any kind can be procured through us CHEAPER and on more accommodating TERMS than elsewhere. Try us. E. 13. BENSON & CO. 500 B !ni*T s looo'v;;';;'; WANTED. The highest prices will be paid for either or both. Those who know themselves indebted to me, in any wav, had best bring on some wheat or oats, or come and settle otherwise. This is my first and last no tice. 1 want something to eat. 48-55 C. A. WEBB. LAND FOR SM mHE undersigned proposes to sell his TRACT of JL LAND, 262A acre's, lying on the headwaters of Beaverdam Creek. 200 acres under good fence; 100 cleared; 15 acres of Bottom Land, well ditched : 35 acres of fresh upland, and all the cleared land in a High slate of cultivation : Good Dwelling- House, and all necessary out buildings ; Good Or chard, Good Vineyard. Good Well and Good Garden. Come and examine the crops and taste the fruit and grapes, and give me a bid, as I am determined to sell at a bargain. [y Terms Hade Easy. M. M. JOHNSON, 48-54 Bowersville, Hart Cos., Ga. rtK not easily earned in these times, V* 111 ' ,ut can be made in three months vk ill by any one of either sex, in any part a 1 I I I of the country who is willing to work MjJ/ 111 steadily at the employment that we furnish. |6ti per week in your town. Yon need not be away from home over night. You can give your whole time to the work, or only your spare moments. 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It Cures Diseases of the Liver and Spleen. It Removes Mercury from the System. It is the only Medicine known that Cnres Constipa tion. It Cures Neuralgia, Sick Headache and Rheuma tism. It is an excellent Laxative for Delicate Females. The oftener you take it. the smaller the dose—the very opposite to all other Purgatives. It is always ready for use, and never contradicted in any case. Tt is the best of all Purgatives for Children. All persons should use it who are afflicted with Piles or Constipation. For sale by all Druggists and Dealers. DOWIE <fc MOIPE. 45-48 Druggists, Charleston, S. C. 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 ali claims entrusted to his care. 8