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T II j : S UN. IIAItTWIiI.I.. HART OH MTV. A.i WiMlncititn)' WornliiK. Aim not -*<>• I**77. Adjourned at Last. The Convention of “ sovereigns” con vened at Atlanta, to manufacture a Con stitution for the people of Georgia, ad journed at 12 o’clock rn., Saturday last. They remained in session about twice as long, spent about twice as much money, and, so far as we can learn, ac complished about half as much us was expected by the public. This resulted perhaps to a great extent from the un wieldiness of the body, it being about ten times as large as it should have been. Hut notwithsanding all this, they have framed a Constitution that will doubtless be an improvement on the present one. As far as we arc informed, it inaugurates a system of economy in the administration of our State Govern ment. It reduces the salaries from the office of* Governor down ; it diminishes the sessions of the Legislature by mak- ing them biennial, and reduces their pay to four dollars per day. Ihe rights of the people are further promoted by checking the strides of oppressive cor porations, and tax laws are to be made more stringent against them. At a grand ratification meeting held in At lanta at the close of the session, it was claimed by those who ought to know, that three hundred thousand dollars would be saved annually to the bftate by these inaugurated reforms. We believe no important changes in the Judiciary have been made, except provisions for changing and diminishing the judicial circuits, and providing lor juries in justices’ courts. Legislative department is not materi ally changed. The Homestead provision provides a homestead to each head of a family, of sixteen hundred dollars, with right to waive all over three hundred dollars. This question is to he on separate ly at the same time the vote is taken for the adoption of the new Constitution. The question of the location of the Cap ital is also to be submitted separately, so that the people may settle at the bal lot box this vexing and much discussed matter and determine whether it shall he Atlanta or Milledgeville. The vote for the adoption or rejection of the new Constitution is to he held on the first Wednesday in December, and at the same time members to both branches oi the Legislature are to be elected, the Convention having seen fit to cutoff the heads of the present incumbents, there by “ crucifying their creator.” .These are some of the provisions of the new Constitution, so far as ascertained. jjten"' The Russians and the Turks have been defeated, with heavy loss. ItesT* The present Legislature can’t see that the Convention has accomplish ed anything good. When Toombs loaned the Con vention $20,000, the members smiled. Very likely. But Toombs wept. Very much likely. On tli<‘ Wins'. Dear Sun: We have just returned from a little jaunt to Elbert County, in what might be termed the Oglesby neigh borhood, lying between Antioch and Stmchcomb Churches. We found every body on the tiptoe of expectation and making preparations for the Sunday School Celebration which met at Stinchcomb on Wednesday. From Monday until W ed nesday, we enjoyed ourselves in a delight ful manner visiting among the good people of that neighborhood, who are undoubted ly as hospitable and open-handed as the Irish peasantry, which perhaps is equal in sincerity, if not in ostentation, to the Old Virginia welcome, trotted out so often. The fact is, Virginia, South Carolina, or any other State has never yet been able to surpass the old-fashioned, simple cordial ity of a Georgia welcome. Never have we been more kindly treated, nor better fed— even in the palmy days of ante helium. Fried chicken, baked ditto, stewed ditto— ditto—ditto; well, it is useless to try to give an inventory of the viands with which we were regaled, as every reader can draw upon his imagination as freely as he may without overshooting the mark. We had the pleasure of attending a pro tracted meeting at Antioch, conducted by Revs. L. W. Stephens and J. P. Dead wyler, which we hope will be productive of much good. We attended the rehersal of the Sabbath School choir, and without flattery, can say their singing is delightful, and contributed greatly to the success of the celebration. Here we met our old friend, Mr. Robert Glenn, who toadies a large and flourishing school at Antioch, lie is very popular both as a citizen and teacher, and is said to he eminently qualified to bend the twig and teach the young idea how to shoot. This section, we wore informed by an emi nent. lawyer < f Klberton, is now the most prosperous in the County; and we can well believe this, as at every place we stopped we found corn and oats in the crib. The growing crops were needing rain very badly, find will in consequence not come up to the indications of a month ago. 'l’iie rain on Wednesday, however, which was plenteous, may have a more beneficial effect than hoped for. and the cotton, which has suffered the most, may take anew start. Hut notwithstanding all this, we think crops in that section will reach a good average. We attended the celebration Wednesday, of course, and mot a large crowd of old friends from Elberton, whom we were de lighted to see. Col. John T. Osborn. Esq., was the ruling spirit of the day, and was equal to the occasion, controlling the exercises of the day in a truly Napoleonic style, and like that famous soldier-states- man, phickcd the crown and placed it upon his own brow. In the absence of some body, we don’t remember who. he deliv ered a soul-stirring address, admonishing us of our duty as parents, which we sup pose was inspired from experimental knowl edge, and eloquently alluded to the “Old Ship of Time ” and its close connection between the Sunday School cause and etei nity. Col. Hester, also delivered an ex cellent address, in which ho proved to a demonstration that raising eggs was very closely allied to the Sunday School cause, and that raising watermelons by the pair —especially at a celebration —was not cal culated to improve the moral condition of the agriculturalist. His remarks were timely and commanded universal attention. Other speeches, addresses and composi tions were delivered —all good ; after which dinner was announced. Suffice to say that the fragments left would have made a sumptuous repast for the crowd. Dinner over, Mr. John Martin delivered a very entertaining speech, replete with anecdote, wit and pathos. Rev. J. I’. Deadwyler was then vociferously called for, and reluctantly took his stand upon the platform, hut before lie had proceeded far, lus remarks were cut short by the ap proaching rain, and the crowd fled to the friendly shelter of the Church, leaving him a quiet and orderly audience of benches This brought the celebration virtually to a close, although waiting in the house for the shower to pass was not the least pleas ant part of the occasion. Harper, of the Gazdtc, was there, and we were astonished at the improvements he has put up “ since last we met.” His frame seems to act with the motto “Ex celsior,” and onward, upward has lie gone until he has assumed the proportions of a Saul as well as the wisdom of a Solomon. But that “ exquisite brown sorrel mus tache,” as we heard an infatuated young lady remark, “ is just lovely.” We had the pleasure of meeting W. B. Vail, who 18 now connected with the well known collossal Fredericksburg Store of Augusta, lie informed us that ho would visit Hartwell ere long, and we can com mend him and V. Richards & Bro. to the people of our County, ns it is one of the most reliable houses in the city. Hearing of the spiritual condition of The Sun, we returned home without hav ing completed our visit. On our way back, we crossed the track of a hurricane near Harmony Church which occurred on Wednesday, and were inform ed that a housetop had been blown off, and the inmates blown fifty feet from the house. The house belonged to a Mr. Beasley. The track of the hurricane was not more than a hundred yards in width. We hope to make Elbert another visit soon. M. Brace. _ - Letter from Atlanta. Atlanta, August, 24, 1877. Gents : The labors of the Constitution are now being brought to a speedy close, and will be submitted to the people for ratification or rejection. Our duty before we ratify, is to examine the Constitution closely, give it a rigid scrutiny. When we have done this, we can make our verdicts. One hundred years has already passed since our government came into existence. Our forefathers, like us, were looking for bet ter times—looking for the “good old times.” In this country we have been progressive, we have not as yet gone back ward. Notwithstanding all these blessings we have not steered clear of fault-finding. There always have been, and I suppose always will be, men of a gloomv. fault finding turn of mind, billy persuaded that we are going to ruin. Our decline has ever been predicted, especially when any great measure is agitated which involves any great alteration. The measure is pro nounced by the prophets of evil tube fatal to our prosperity. But, in spite of all these melancholly forebodings, the fact is indisputable that we have advanced and are still advancing. There is no expres sion in the English language which 1 am more at loss to understand than that well known and oft-repeated phrase, “the good old times before the war.” Allow me to answer what makes the good old times. It is to be content with what we have; to stick close to business, make our supplies at home, educate our children in all the necessary avocations of life, and teach them to observe the moral law. When we do this, we may look out for the good old times. Ido not know whether this day may be called good old times or not, but one thing is sure, the sun shines as bright to-day as in former times—as any day De fore the war. Let us lay aside our fault finding, roll up our sleeves and pitch in, turn up sometliing. and not wait for some thing to turn up. Let us do as was told the children of Israel at the Red Sea when evil surrounded them, “ Let us go to to go forward.” J. L. J. OBITUARY. Departed this life, on the 29th of July, JOHN F. DANIEI-. after an illness of twelve day#, lie had boon a member of the M. E. Church for 23 year#; his age not precisely known, but thought to be 68 or 70. He was a man of unceasing toil, and fair in his dealings; but his labors are ended, and we trust he rests in peace. To his many kindred, friends and ac quaintances, we tender our heartfelt sympathy. Elbert Cos., Qa. A Fkiexd. ATTENTION, NORTHEAST GEORGIA. BUGGIES, PHAETONS, CARRIAGES, ROCK A WAYS, WAGONS, U, - OF THE OLD RELIABLE H O DGS O NT KAHVrAGTVBI, ATHENS, tikir THE LA RGEST STOCK IN THE SOUTIIA T GREA TL Y REDTJCLD PRICES, m Repair Work a Specialty. ft-;/" The Rent Selected Material and the Finest Workmen in the State, Call and Examine before Purchasing Elsewhere. ALE WORK GUARANTEED. 51-7 G it ii >sl §SS^"w*t|ja s ߧicrs3 was no jpilsj w 9) DIJIUfiQ Bran Xew 8650 riflnUd rosewood pianos onlv 8175, 11111 st bo HOP AMO *old Fine Rosewood Upright. I’ianow UII UMll 0 little used Cost only 8125. Parlor Organs 2 Stops 845. 9 Stops $55. 12 Stops only #75. Nearly Now 4 Set Reed 12 Stop Sub Bass and (amp ler Organ #56, cost over 8950: Lowest Prices ever offered sent on 15 days test trial. You ask. why I offer so cheap ! I answer Hard Times. 1000 em ployees must have work. Result of war eoninieneed on me by monopolists. Battle raging. Particulars free. Address Daniel F. Kenffy, Wasliiny lon. New Jersey. 52-55 ftC EI.EGAXT CARDS. No two alike. With C 3 name, 10c. Post paid. HUSTED, & Cos., Nnxxau , N. Y. 52-55 52 55 ©IfIT FIVE DOUXES for mt smmm % Of the Best Land in AMERICA, near the gkeat UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD. A FARM FOR S2OO - easy payments with low rates of interest. SECURE IT NOW! ! ! Full information sent free, address, O. F. Ik A VIS, Land Agent, U. P. R. R. Omaha, Neb. 52-55 GLENN’S SULPHUR SOAP. Thoroughly Cures Ikiseases of the Skin. Beautifies the Complexion, Prevents ami remedies Rheumatism and ©out. Heals Soros and Abrasions of the Cuti cle ami Counteracts Contagion. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. PRICES—2S Cents per Cake ; Box [3 Cakes] 70 Cents. N. B.—Sent by Mail, Prepaid, on receipt of price. C. N. CRITTENTON, Proprietor, 7 Sixth Avenue, New York. 52-55 A GREAT OFFER I dispose of 100 PIANOS * ©ROANS, new and second-bund of lirst-class makers in eluding WATERS" at lower prices fur easli or In stallments or to let until oaid for than erer before ofered. WATERS* ORANIk SQUARE and UPRIGHT PIANOS * ORGANS (inelu ding their new SOUVENIR A’ ROUIkOIH) are the REST MADE. 7 Octave Pianos Sls. 7 1-3 do $l7O not used a year. ‘•2" stop Organs SSO. 4stops SSS. 7 stops 80S. 8 stops $75. lO stops 888. 12 stops 8100 eash.no t used a year, in per feet order and warranted. I.OCA I. anil TRAVELING AGENTS WANTED. Illustra ted Catalogue Mailed. A liberal discount to Teachers. Ministers, Churches, etc. Sheet music at half price. HORACE WATERS A SONS, Manufacturers A- Dealers. 40 East lltli St.. I'niou Square, near B'way, N. V. 42-55 TRIFLING WITH A COLD IS AI, WAYS DANGEROUS. WELL’S CARBOLIC TABLETS, a sure remedy for COl'G IIS. and all diseases of the THROAT,' I.UNGS, CHEST and MUCOUS MEM BEANE. PUT UP ONLY IN BLI’E BOXES. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. C. N. CRITTENTON, 7 Sixth Avenue, New York. 88 53 C AREI ILLS AND SYRUP KETTLES, Send your orders to the Forest City • Foundry AND Machine Works, AUGUSTA, GA. We use Wrought Iron Journals in all of our mills. Mill Goring and Casting of all kinds. 52 102 Henry Franklin. Samuel Franklin. FRANKLIN BROTHERS, Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants, REYNOLDS STREET, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, SOLICIT the ron tinned patronage of their friends and customers in Hart County, as they have one of the most convenient ami roomy warehouses in Augusta, they can guarantee satisfaction. Groceries and Provisions supplied. 50-fil THE MDEBSONVILLE MILLS. rPHEXE 'Mills have been rebuilt, and are now in tirst rate order for grinding wheat and corn. A share of A the public patronage is respectfully solicited. TIIE WOOL CARIIS have also been put in good order, and are now ready for business. All work warranted. August 3, 1877. 50tf F. K. HARRISON, WHOLESALE DEALERS IN MEN’S AND BOYS’ HATS, CAPS AND STRAW GOODS, Also, LAI IDS’, MISSES’, and CHILDREN'S HATS, 43 HAYNE STREET, CHARLESTON, S. C. Opposite Charleston Hotel. 50-61 WTT CLI?TYITT? V 0/AAT Has j llß *' received a lot of Fine n lii m\n Ji\ uanw hits . 11, UimilDllUUH and Notions . also a ] ot D f good LOW BACON SYRUP MACHINERY. Mmk W* Mrnmm & €q* 9 ATLANTA, GA., Manufacturers of Clegg's Patent Portable COPPER EVAPORATORS and Galvan ized Iron Evaporators. Agents for CANE MILLS. FRUIT DRYERS, GINS COTTON PRESSES, Portable and Stationary STEAM ENGINES. THRESHERS. HORSE POW ERS. FAN MILLS. HORSE HAY RAKES. GRIST MILLS, SMUT MA CHINES, BOLTING CLOTHS, MOWING MACHINES, BfC. JB®“Our Evaporators are the cheapest on the market, and none better Send for circulars and prices. TURNIP SEEDS . 1,500 IPs. Fresh TURNTP SEEDS. All sorts Landreth’s Best GRASS SEEDS, SEED OATS, 11YE, BARLEY, WHEAT, &C. 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 & CO., [SUCCESSORS TO WARD BROTHERS, ESTABLISHED 1816.] IMPORTERS OF HARDWARE, CUTLERY, GUNS, &C., 46 9 SOUTH CALVERT STREET BALTIMORE, MD. L. PASSAD & SONS, IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN WHITE GOODS, NOTIONS, HOSIERY, Gloves, Trimmings and Small Wares, 268 WEST BALTIMORE STREET, BAL TIMORE. MARBLE TOMBSTONES, SLJI.BS, &C. GREA T RED IJCTION IN 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 for salt 1 . It is a saving of money to buy your Monuments and Tombstones in Athens, Ga. ["jp Marble Yard adjoining Reaves &. Nicholson’s Cotton Warehonss. 44-95. DENTAL NOTICE. THE undersigned will be in Hartwell during Court week in September next, and will attend to all w’ork entrusted to his care. The best material used, work guaranteed, and terms moderate. NY. A. BROWN, D. D. S. 53-55 . | USD FOE SALE. THE undersigned proposes to sell his TRACT of LAND, 262 J acres, 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 state or 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. Or" Terms Made Easy. M. M. JOHNSON, 4P-54 Bewersville, Halt Cos., Ga. THE BURLINGTON HAWKEYE. Rally, Semi-Weekly and Weekly. 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