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SALUTATORY. %
With this issue I become connected with
The Sun as Associate Editor. From my
earliest recollection I liatc regarded law
and journalism, when represented by true
exponents, as two of the noblest vocations
on earth. Having for the last few years
assiduously applied myself to the study
and practice of the former, I trust that I
may now, for the next few months at least,
be enabled to snatch sufficient time from
the “jealous mistress” to prove of some
service to my country and fellow men in
the latter position.
I do not embark in journalism with any
expectation of finding its walks strewn
with flowers, or its branches laden with
golden apples to be gathered by each cas
ual passer by, but fully realizing the la
bor, core and weighty responsibility inci
dental to the profession.
Tho Press of to-day is the mightiest
power in the land. It makes and unmakes
rulers and potentates. It can by its magic
influence and the unseen force of its mys
tic wand elevate to pinnacles of greatness
the monarch, and in turn
tear away the gorgeous regalia leave
him shorn and powerless. With its silent
yet irresistible impress it can cnusc king
doms and governments to crumble nnd de
cay. and raise up mightier ones, Phoonix
like, from amidst their mouldering ruins.
It is indeed the power behind the throne
greater than the throne itself. With such
a power there is a wide field for its exer-
ciac. The best interests of our people are
to be promoted, pood government to be
maintained, and the constitutional rights
of American freemen to be defended. In
view of these facts, the “ fourth estate ”
has connected with it an importance that
can never be overestimated by those who
look forward to a brighter destiny for our
race.
In making my debut . I deem myself for
tunate in two respects: first, in being
among those who have known me from in
fancy—they will not be disappointed in
their expectations and will be reasonably
charitable in pardoning any defects or
shortcomings on my pa r t ; and secondly,
in being connected with a journal which
has already taken such a proud position
among the weeklies of the State and in the
affections of our people. It is a home en
terprise, one that meets the wants of the
people of this County, and in which they
all should and do feel a deep interest.
Let us all strive to enlarge the usefulness
of Title SUN, sustain it in all things neces
sary to give it success, make its bright
rays shine brighter and more hallowing as
time rolls by, and each week let it go forth
on its mission of love and truth, to enter
tain, console and instruct every family
throughout our land. Under such omens
and with such a wish, I advance to the
task assumed with a feeling of pleasure,
and can assure the reading public that,
with no friends to favor or foes to punish,
as a co-laborer with the present able edi
tors, I will do all in my power to render
this journal entertaining, useful and accep
table to its numerous patrons.
Your obedient servant,
A. G. McCuitnv.
The South Carolina Legislature has ad
journed.
Gov. Hampton was sixty years old lust
Thursday.
The Atlanta banks are paying out gold
at its par value.
The citizens of Anderson, S. C., present
ed Governor Hampton with a line horse on
his birthday.
The danger of a European war is becom
ing more imminent. Fanners will do well
to plant an abundance of grain.
The split in the Radical party is widen
ing, and the auti-Haycs men arc outspoken
in their strictures on the President's South
ern policy.
The Democratic demonstration in An
derson, S. C., was a grand ail'uir. Hamil
ton was enthusiastically and unanimously
endorsed as candidate for the next Govcrn
orship. He made a speech, which he
eulogized President Hayes'administration.
-
Tt is not “ feared" by the merchants of
Hartwell that the building of the Elberton
road will injure the trade of this place,
even if a “ town should lc built up within
eight or ten miles of them,” as it would
only give them another competing line.
One firm in Hartwell saved a large amount
of money, this winter by getting bids from
the different roads on cotton freight alone,
and when we get a little work done on Sa
vannah river we can lash a few logs together
and float our cotton down to that favorite
old market, Augusta, and at very little
cost. Even now cotton can be shipped by
pole boats to Augusta cheaper than by
rail. So, let the Elberton Railroad roll as
soon as possible. We are anxious and
willing to see the cars running, as our mer
chants can pay their mouey and take their
choice of routes.
Whcn a man goes to Robert Toombs to
borrow money nnd offers twelve per cent,
interest. Robert replies : ** Sir, I want to
go to Heaven, eight per cent, is plenty.”—
Detroit free Press.
If this story be true. (Icnernl Toombs
will be in a bad tlx if the legal rate of in
terest in Heaven should be less than eight
per cent. —Chronicle Sf Constitutionalist.
Bobuel had better take all ho can get in
this world, for fear his deposits might be
’ight in the next.
LETTER FUOM THE MOUNTAIN'S.
Ilnrlwell—Town nl People—'The A.
U. A U. B. R. a Sremlljr-Smstor
notices mill ReprtHSlSlh* Me< urry
Communication in Auyu*ta Keening Xewt.
Hartwell, March 23,1878.
This place is about one hundred miles
northwest from Augusta, and about eight
miles above the junction of the Seneca and
Tugnlo rivers, which there become the Sa
vannah. It is situated on a broad, beauti
ful ridge, in full view of the Blue Ridge,
which is about forty miles distant. It has
a population of about #00; several flourish
ing stores and good reliable merchants,
who supply the country with goods, and
meet all ilieir obligations promptly; a
flourishing male and female school presided
over by competent and efficient teachers
I have not seen but two doctors, and
whilst they look well and are seemingly
prosperous, they also seem to have great
leisure, and the wonder is from what s< u -ce
they draw their support, the water being
as clear as crystal and the air as pure and
bracing as one could wish it. '1 here nre
several lawyers, and the wonder is how do
they live? Yet they seem to be doing well
and have comfortable homes. I have sel
dom met n more genial and clever bar, and
some of theta reflect great credit upon
their profession, nnd others give great prom
ise of future usefulness. The two church
es look neat and indicate a membership
worthy of their profession.
The Sun —a bright anil sparkling news
paper. full of witty sayings, thorough Dctn
octalic to the core, rises once a week. artd
sheds its bright rays upon a large number
of readers—seems to be prosperous and is
doing well for its proprietors anil much
good in this section. The people ride fat
horses and mules which indicate well fill
ed cribs and barns. Before the war pros
perity. wealth anil style began in the low
country, and went towards the mountains.
The habits energy and industry ofthepco
ple indicate too well that it now is in the
mountains, and it is to he hoped will finally
reach the coast. When will our people
give up the infatuation of cotton, worth
less commercial heaps or sacks or scrap
ings from Northern cities?
This town also has a fine, well kept hotel
and several private hoarding houses, anil
would make a splendid summer resort,
equally as good as Marietta, and one hun
dred miles nearer Augusta, and among a
people all of whom are anxious to trade
with Augusta.
The Augusta A Knoxville railroad is a
necessity for your people, and when I look
at what we are likely to gain 1 almost re
gret that the State nor city cannot now aid
in tho enterprise. Urge your people who
have means, to a renewed energy in behalf
of this road before it is too late.
Col. Hodges, the elected Senator from
this district, resides in a beaut ful cottage
with a large oak grove and green lawns
surrounding his residence, lie is a good
lawyer, strictly temperate and moral, and
reflects credit upon his constituency. The
Slate is fortunate in securing his services
at this time. 1 hear he is a Gumming man
nr will be; at least this is the wish of I is
Hart constituency. Young McCnrry. the
Representative, also resides in HartweP,
ami is a young lawyer of great prom
ise. destined in the future history of Geor
gia to make his mark.
The people of this section always have
had and will ever have the kindest and
wannest feeling for your city. This was
exemplified in Gen. W right's candidacy
and the noble stand taken for that gallant
and distinguished citizen of Augusta and
son of Georgia by the counties of Columbia.
Lincoln. Elbert. Oglethorpe. Wilkes. Tali
ferro, Hnrt and Greene. This feeling is
characteristic of the worthy people of this
section, and my host, a most excellent man
and a progenitor of one hundred and sixty
persons, and one of the best men in this
county, showed his high appreciation ol
your city by marrying an Augusta lady ol
great worth and many virtues. W.
The above communication is correct with
one exception: Hartwell is eight miles
below, instead of above, the junction of
the Seneca and Tugalo.
HART COUNTY.
A Thrlviitß VlUiMje—Superior <*onrt—
■lii'lrc Cllbson—t'ascH Triel—The l.nw
jcr In Attc'iidnneo—Forint hr Matter*.
Cor. Chronicle it Constitutionalist.
Hautwi lt , (la., March 211.—This de
lightful village, though very far from the
iron-ways, is an active and progressive lit
tle place, lt is feared that the early com
pletion of the Elberton Railroad will seri
ously injure its prosperity ami its trade,
bv the building up of n new town some
eight miles distant on the line of the rail
way. One would not suppose that “ Com
mercial pilgrims," as they now call us.
ever found tneir way here, but we do, nev
ertheless. and it is at present a good place
for business. The Superior Court, has
been in session this week, with Judge
Gibson on the bench, lie has a way of
transacting business peculiar to himself,
b the manages t' travel over the dock
ets with great rapidity. He is personally
very sociable and seems to lie generally
liked by the people. It is astonishing
how completely he has won the heart ( f
Mr. Benson, of The Sun. This gentle
man wants the Judge elected to Congress
for tifty years to come. Perhaps tlie Judge
has never thought of such a thing as a
scat in Congress, and perhaps he has.
There is now rjuite a number of lawyers
located in this County, all of whom were
present at this term, viz : Messrs. F. B.
Hodges. J. H. Skelton, C. W. Seidell. P.
P. Proffitt. A. G. McCnrrv. I.ee Under.
T. J. Teasley and 11. A. David. Among
the visiting lawyers we observed Col. J. 1
1). Mathews and Sam Lumpkin, Esq.. < f
Oglethorpe; Messrs. Robert Hester. J. P.
Shannon. J. N. Worley. J. T. Osborn
and Judge W. T. Van Duezor. of Elbert;
Mr. G. M. Xetherland, of Toecoa. and,
Solicitor-General Reese, of Hancock.
The dockets contained a large number of
rases, but not many of them involved i
large amounts. The two principal cases
we e a contest between Mr. F. S. Roberts
and John W. Gary for administration on
the estate of the late Judge V. D. Gary,
which resulted in favor of J. W. Gary,
the son of the deceased, and a bill in
equity between a Mr. Brown and Dr. W,
A. Skelton to set aside the sale of certain
founty rights by the latter to the former
to manufacture and sell an improved kind
of tombstone. The case resulted in favor
of l>r. Skelton, who was represented by
Col. J. P. Mathews And who made a grave
but determined defense.
Planters here bare taken advantage of
the fine spell of weather and have advanced
considerably in their farming operations.
I will close by commending tbc energy
and enterprise of Mr. Solomon Bohn and
bis excellent wife, who conduct the Hart
well Hotel. It is a model of nentness and
comfort, and the weary traveler finds here
a delightful rest. DRUMMER.
The above article shows considerable
acquaintance with lawyers and proceedings
of Court for a drummer. He must have
been taking note*. We were not nware
that a “commercial pilgrim” front Au
gusta had been in Hartwell this yesr.
Perhaps Lawyer would have been a more
appropriate signature for thc(prticle.
TIIE CHUFA, OR EARTH ALMOND.
II Islory—Ann lysis—l'se Culture.
For the Hartwell Sun,
PREFATORY.
Since tbc great revolution in the South
ern lnbor system, there has been a wild
search after interest without investment,
and returns without'lahnr. Fanatical ama
teur farmers nre constantly saying “So
is lu re or there.” Now'they sec it in the
Chula ; but some object to it because they
believe it is nothing but tbc old “grass
nut thus arrogating to themselves the
prerogative of the Botanist.
Now the enthusiast will learn, that not
withstandin r the merit of this crop, corn
will not he abandoned fi>r it. and the skep
tic will find that it is a valuable acquisi
tion to diversified farming.
Hihtouy.—The clmfa is indigenous- in
in Spain, nnd was first introduced in the
United States by the Commissioner of Ag
riculture about twenty-five yenrs ago. ft
was distributed throughout the Middle
and Southern States, at whieh time if at
tracted some attention as a and
a few favorable reports on its culture were
made by enterprising experimenters in
succeeding years. Within the past three
years this product has been brought to the
iiotice of all reading farmers. hiiil its im
portance as a fattening food for animals is
acknowledged.
Analysis. —A very careful analysis of
the tubers show :
Water 15.*0.
Fibtous matter 21.45,
Starch 27.00.
A peculiar sugar, (like manna). ...12.25.
Wax 0.50
Fat oil 10.05.
Mucilage, or gum, with a little al
bumen 0.(55.
100.00.
This result compared with that of any
cereal, or root crop, w ill show that it is a
very highly nutritious food ; and the avid
ity with which mice, moles, rabbits and
crows, devour them, is assurance that the
food is wholesome.
Uses Avery nutritious and palatable
drink is made bv beating the roots to a
paste, mixing with water afid straining. It
closely resembles milk, and is a common
drink with the Spaniards and inhabitants
of some tropical eastern countries.
Victor Scr ba, of Pittsburg, who* was
among the first to test chtifas in America,
i 1554. said: * Tn Europe they arc eaten
raw. like chestnuts or almonds, and are
used in cakes or confectionery, like the lat
'er; and eve i when pounded with sugar
the mixture is equal in every respect to
the emulsion of almonds. They are also
used as the best substitute for coffee.”
Notwithstanding the various uses to
which they are and ean be put. wc may be
assured that the chief practical value, in
this country, where the use of corn is ex
pensive. is for fattening bogs. .
Culture —The soil should be the same
ns for the common sweet potato—gray,
clean, well pulverized, and tlie richer the
h iter. But to avoid very tedious cultiva
tion. old Held, in which the perennial
grasses have been destroyed by winter
ploughing, will be most suitable.
In plai ting for a field crop, liave the
land smooth—open rows ‘2O or 24 inches
apart with a “coulter-plow”—drop one
tuber every 15 or 18 inches, and cover
with a list, by the same plow. This should
bo done about the time of bedding yams ;
or the tubers may be budded in a bag or
box and planted as soon as sprouting bo
nus. No cultivation is essential, except
to keep clear of other growth. Ploughing
should not he done after the small roots
begin to spread, and the surface should be
left even.
Slips may be transplanted successfully,
but probably will not produce as well as
the original planting.
The enormous yields claimed by some,
are not to be expected here ; but wc will
Teuerally realize 75 to 100 bushels per acre;
but we must not suppose that the yield
will be out of proportion to the quality of
laud, season and mode of preparation, cul
tivation. &c.
One bushel well cleaned and dried will
weigh 4(5 pounds.
They should fie thoroughly seasoned be
fore putting away in bulk.
Enough for planting is about as much as
the average farmer will be willing to
gather. Pioneer.
Bow can Gen. Anderson be a two years
convict in a Southern Sing Sing, while his
j stolen vote made your fellow townsman
President? fScnsation and applause.]
How can Nicholls he Governor there and
Hampton in Carolina, when the same vote
that put Hayes in the White House elected
Chamberlain and Packard? [Cheers.]
Ilow can a penitent thief be sent to jail
while the fit vernment burglar visits bis
old home in a Tom Scott Deadhead Texnn
nacific palace car. to carry out civil service
in Read’s case against an old soldier in the
Toledo Post OtHcc? [Loud laughter.]—
From Gconje Fronds Train's Speech.
tjf EEN’S DELIGHT, FOlt THE ISLOOD.
GLOBF, FLOWER COUGH SYRUP.
IIEPATINE FOR THE LIVER.
VI.OT nf flip above valuable medicines tnat tt
reived, and as our store will lie elowed lor
some months, will deposit- a supply with A. G.
MrCm-vy A- Cos., where parties ean lie supplied witli
either sample bottles or the la rue sire, we will sell
them ol wholesale prices to nierchauts.
E. B. BENSON* A CO.
A G. McCURRY,
ils#
A TTO RNEY-A T LA TV,
Ii ART WE1,1., HART COUNTY, GA..
Will practice in all the court* of Northeast Georgia,
the Supreme Court ami the T’uited States District
Court lor the Northern District of Georgia. Special
attention given to collections*, cascs in bankruptcy
and criminal cansct. *
CROSS TIES
roil THE ELBERTON RAILROAD
WANTED 1
The undersigned has now in store the LARGEST and BEST STOCK OF GOODS
ever displayed at ihc HOLLAND CORNER. He is determined to sell at the very
LOWEST PRICES, among which are the following :
15 yards CALICO, 7 l-2c.
7-8 SHIRTING 61-2 c.
Good FAMILY FLOUR, SB.OO.
10 lbs. SUGAR, SI.OO.
EXTRA GOOD HAMS, 12 l-2c.
KEROSENE OIL, 20c.
LARD, CHOICE LEAF, 11 1-2.
And everything else in proportion. Try me, and be convinced.
JS@“ Come and see my Patent Hoe—two combined in one.
TERMS CASH, OR COUNTRY PRODUCE.
W. H. STEPHENSON.
j\ | OORE, JVJaRSH & CO
■WHOLESALE DEALERS AND JOBBERS OF
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, BOOTS, SHOES & HATS,
a--Aw,
liIMBQWASmm fob '&UANO
We now offer to our friends and customers the
following well known brands of Ammoniated
Fertilizers:
JOHN MERRYMAN k CO.’S,
P. ZELL k SON’S,
0. OBER k SONS,
also Claeanlccals for Corrr
pcstlngr, ourrd. "we Imo*w can
rrraJre It to tire interest of nil
parties to 10-0137- from ms.
Toceoa, Ga. EDW. SHi? EFER.
S. H. MOSELY.
EXCELLMZA COTTON FERTILIZER
DOM’S' CHEMICALS
• FOR
COMPC )BTING.
r PIIE UNDERSIGNED has just had manufactured to his own order a large and fresh
X supply of the well known
EXCELLENZA GUANO ANI) DOBBS’ CHEMICALS FOR COMPOSTING,
which he offers to planters of Northeast Georgia amt sunoinidiiig country, at the same price as last year.
Giving 15c. Per Pound for Cotton on basis of
middling Fayable Ist Nov. 1878,
These Fertilisers have been inspected by authority of the State and found to be up to former standard
| and above. All persons deHirin*. to purchase in Atiiena, will call on the undersigned at liia Htore. They
! can also be obtained from the following agents.
8. M. BHAMKLE Harmony Grove, Ga.
j BOONE & ALEXANDER Mavsville, Ga.
McWHORTER & Y OUNG Antioch, Ga.
IV 11. BOWERS Franklin Springs, Ga.
W. A. ROYSTON
M. M. JOHNSON Bowersville, Hart County, Ga.
A. R. ELLIOTT ...... Grove, Elbert Couuty, Ga.
R. H. KENNEBREW Lexington, Ga.
73-37 S. C. BDBBS, Athens. Ga.
JOHN S. FAIRLY. WILLIAM McDUKNEY.
JOHN S. FAIRLEY k CO.,
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
FANCY GOODS, FI R. WOOL AND STRAW HATS,
NOTIONS FOR MEN BOYS & CHILDREN.
WHITE GOODS, LADIES'. MISSES' A CHILDRENS
HOSIERY. TRIMMED & UNTRIMMED HATS.
GLOViSfi, * &C., &C., ii C.
OV Eayne <Sc VO ILdEarlset sts.,
CHARLESTON. S. C.
X. B.—Special attention given to order*. - ,Q 6
fIHSUTi ROBERTS & CO.
(SLCCCSSOI'.fi TO WARD BROTHERS, ESTABLISHED, 1616.)
IMPORTERS OF^
CUTOUT, gitns, J
0, SOUTH C&&YKRT ST.,
73 BaiTmOBS. 38
(.F.O. TV. WILLIAMS. I FRANK E. TAYLOR. I
JOS. B. KOIIKRTSON. ) ItOUT. 8. CATBCART. J
GEO. ff. WILLIAMS k CO.,
WHOLESALE
GROCERS
and
COTTO LT PACTOES,
1 & 8 HAYNE STREET CHARLESTON, S. C. Oi
HIDDEN t BATES’
Sou.tlb.exra.
MUSIC HOUSE
SAVANNAH, GA.,
The Great Piano and Organ Depot of
the South.
a NSW PEPaKTUHB.
“M'ddle Men ” to the Rear!
PIANOS AND ORGANS
SOLD DIRECT TO PURCHASERS
AGENTS COMMISSION SAVED.
Important Ann iineeiiient!
September 1, 1877.
We respectfully notify all wanting Pi
anos and Organs that wc have closed all
local agencies for the sale of our instru
ments, anil shall from this date supply pur
chasers direct without the aid nr interven
tion of agents. All instruments will here
after be sold strictly at Factory Prices,
and those who buy from us will save the
commission heretofore ftaid. agents. Our
Cash Prices are uniform, and the lowest ia
the United States.
LUDDEN & BATES.
■mMMiimuTnup pmHVTfflTTtfflfiirr
PIMPS i ORGANS
AT MANUFACTURERS’ PRICES.
EVERY MAN HIS OWN AGENT!!
“ Bran New Rosewood 8050 Pianos for
$175.” “Splendid 8270 Organs for 805.”
Northern pretended' manufacturers so ad
vertise. but it is false. Instruments so of
fered are inferior and priced three times
their value. We are wholesale dealers,
having no agents, and selling reliable in
struments from best makers direct to pur
chasers at Factory Frices.
New Rosewood Canos, with Stool and
Cover. 7 Octave $’ /); 7s Oct. $230. Ma
son &. Hamlin Organs. 7 Stop. 81(H); 0 Stop,
8140. Organs from other makers, 7 Stops,
800; 9 Stops, 872. Fifteen days trial.
Written guarantee. Reduction to Teach
ers Schools, and Churches. Send for Cata
logues. Special Offers Sept. 1, 1877, and
Circular exposing Impositions of Piano and
Organ Trade, etc.
LUDDEN & BATES.
Wholesale Piano and Organ Dealers,
Savannah. Ga.
NO BOGUS INSTRUMENTS,
All instruments we sell are from old
and reliable makers, whose reputation is a
guarantee of their excellence. Purchasers
have a choice from seven of the best mak
ers known. Every Instrument fully guar
anteed. No humbug or misrepresentation
—fair and square dealing.
BE NOT DECEIVED
By the swindling advertisement of North
ern pretended manufacturers, offering
s(tfO Pianos for 6170. and S2OO Organs for
SOO. We say, openly, that such offers are
humbug, and the Instruments are not
worth One-Third the price. We. or any
reputable dealer, can sell as good, or bet
ter for the same money.
CHEAP INSTRUMENTS
Arc the dearest in the end. and there is no
economy in their purchase. Pay a fair
prices, and get something good—that will
last a life time and grow better every year.
INSTRUMENTS ON TRIAL.
Pianos and Organs sent on trial for fif
teen days. We pay freight if not satis
factory.
ONE LAST WORD.
Send for Special Offers September 1,
illustrated Catalogue and Circular Expos
ing Fraud and Impositions of the Piano
and Organ Trade.
Address,
LUDDEX & BATES.
Wholesale Piano and Organ Dealers,
G4-S9 Savannah, Ga.
WOOL CARDING
THE ANDERSONYILLE MILLS
and W OOL CARDS are iu first-rate
condition for work. Wool, left with
Messrs. E. B. Benson & Cos., at Hart
well, will be carded and returned free
of extra charge. Sept. 4th, 1877.
F. E. HARRISON.