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MSMngnHnm«HM THE GAZETTE LETTER-BOX, A RECEPTICLE FOR THE THOUGHTS OF CORRESPONDENTS. , How.nnd KvenU of liilernnt Transpiring Chronicled by It Knitllfnl 111),I Kltl* plant Corps iif Reporters. Bohemian's Hinlgnt. Cici'ii.) October 24.—Bain nt Inst, and now the turnips will grow nml tlie pork will getripe tauter and wp potatoes will bo mu soil and tlio syr- tip boiled and the cotton sold oh a lively market and Cleveland be elec ted and we will eat, pay tax, and I to merry. What a good thing to be a floor gbin and to live in one of her wire, grass counties of which old lierrien is tlie eolorbearcr! To her intelligent farmers I would now say: Keonomiae from the beginning in the consump tion of your crop. Have everything you have toiled to raise as a crop in the pa it ton months. If yon don’t want it some one else does. Make as clean a gathering as yon can and ho sure you leave no due hills, notes or accounts on tlie stalks if in your power to house them. Merchants will t'iso up and call you holiest men, and the hungry editors will delight to publish to thu world in 'big black letters that you are free ami inde pendent men. Ifomember you have lately elected n le jlslnluro to make laws ami alter those which need it. Heform has been tlie ball leery take Hie papers, watch Hie course of your representa tives ami do not wait two years to know bow they voted on this or that measure. Ifemember I’ondlclon ami 1 lagan; it is not clear yet Imw Ilngan voted, nor who was the author of the famous piece of rotten rascality known as the IVcfc slavery bill, Watch your delegates. Cotton is up. Vcs, cotton will soon rnai to the cost of producfion, not more, Now thews/to keep il there is to hccinim strong advocates of protection. Well, do you know that protection is the baltluery of the republican party, yes, ami many of the democials of tlie north and west nml well do yon know that you are eating tlie meat they raise and that you could rnise, thereby giving them n competitive market: in Kwropo for their agricultural produce while they by tariff laws compel you to work for their iimnufaotururs. I'rotect your own interests by tlie law of supply and demand, •Unisn your own meal and bread and then you unit snap your lingers at the protect ed north. Hero I see in our stores their cabbages, apples, butter, choose, onions ami oteu Irish potatoes, peas mill helms. Napoleon said that Uod usually helped the general that had the most caniuui. You have the guns in your furl to keep slarvalion at hay, and your enemies will respuet De- lf In . .1. A. .losso Meeting of Vctornris. Auuwoon, October 21.—The ox- eon federates met yesterday nt Nash ville as per agreement and owing to the short notice given there was not us large a turnout as was anticipated. However an organisation whs per fected and they meet again on Thurs day after the third Sunday in No vember, when it is hoped that every old soldier in tills anil adjoining counties will lie present and take part in tlie reunion. Those present on yesterday formed in line on the public square with .f. If. Griffin in command and was pre sented with a Hag'hy Mrs. Caroline Tygarl, the aged widow of a gallant confederate soldier who fell while defending his country's rights. It was accepted by a brief speech from I’rof. .(. 1,. Mitchell. Krona there they marched in don hie file to the barbecue grounds led by tlie Nashville cornet band, to tlie excellent repast prepared for tlie oc casion by tlio ladies who delight to do honor to their eounlry’s heroes. Hero Miss Ilobbio MeCraifio pre sented Mr. H. McClelland the oldest veteran present with a handsome cake. This was one moment when there was a faint desire on tlie part nl a scribe to bu a soldier and tlie oldest one present. After dinner tlie young people ns- Kitgji led in the spacious hall over Al britton it .Soil’s new store and trip ped liie light fantastic until night. I’rof. .f, I.. Mitchell and Judge 11. 'I'. Peoples made appropriate mi- dresses and was listened to with rapt attention mid many a tear was brushed away, «« it began to course its way down tile furrowed chock mice stained wltjl powder, as the speakers pathetically referred to the dead comrades who peacefully sleep on far away bods, remote IVjm home and loving ones, Tliurii is something hi these living heroes of a lost cause that cannot fail to wake an emotion In,the breast of every patriotic indi vidual in tlie south. Their heavy heads and fumiwed cheeks, their limping I’onus and sleeveless coats are all conducive of veneration and revenues, mid il is only a question of a very short lime when their maimed forms will go lo swell Ihe silent cities of the dead, Then let us pay them due hom/fge while we may. Wi IIk.hrv Giumx. you only when you tub them, jnocraey nor any other parly, power, will feed your children Changes lignin ill Cecil, Mr Chambers has sold out to Mr, Chambers. .1. ){. Koiaom laid tlie mayot’s of fice at tlie feet of the council. Hooks A, Mllcy is the new firm. Mr. \Y. It. Pcmiidsis winning lau rels as a mechanic. He is building a nice residence for Mr, Mitchell Mnt- this in linsl Cecil. Hall for Pounds! Mr. and Mrs. \V, it. Starling are both quite ill, hat Dr, Peters, who is our health supervisor, says thu land is healthy. My sympathies gusli out to Presi dent flari'laoll wlmso wound immor tality alone can heal. Hut tlie absorbing theme at our house is the advent of a crying, kick ing piece of masculine Immunity who leaves us to guess nt. all hut Ids weight, 12 pounds, and Ills noise, which tlio scales failed to register. .fust Itow Hill Arp can write '‘se rene" with such pertinaeity is more than 1 can, see now. Long ootton 18 cental pm k 8 cents; eggs 20 cents and everything else nbovo my pinto. Hoiikmiin. It Hlionld lie In livery House .1. i). Wilson, mi day st.. Hiiftrpihurg. says lie wilt not lia without Ur. King's Now Discovery for consumption,' coughs nml colds, dial it eiiruil Ills wife who was lluontuMil with I’liettntpnln after an nt tack of "In grippe," when minus other remedies nail several physicians laid dona her no good Hubert Harbor, of rookspoil, I's., elalms l)r. King's New Discovery has done Idm more good Ilian anything lie evor used (or lung trouble. Nothing like It. Try It. Free trial bot tles at .1. W. Paulk Do's., dihig store l,argu Ijtmios, Me. and (I oil. Bniith Georgia Convention. Please announce that tlie South Georgia Convention meets witli Me- Kite Haptist chureh, seventy-seven miles south of Mucon on the Fast Teuuessse, Virginia and Georgia rail road, one mile from Helena, the junc tion of thu Savannah, Amerieus nml Montgomery railroad with thu Fast Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia,rail road, on Thursday evening before tlie third Sunday In November, A large attendance is expected. If you ex pect. to go solid your name to J. I). Harrison, Moline, (in. .1, A. Si.titnono, THE TRUE STORY OF THE TRIALS OUR REVOLUTION ARY FATHERS BORE. Told hy n TitlrnNd Jlmiftliter Who Pre serves hi If or Mind tlie Deed* of Hint jllorolc Km* ATLANTA, Oa„ Mnrrli gn, 1R(>2. Hk.mi Hut i—l mu ronlldout llmt tlio K|ootn»- I'oluo imriiliuM’d »nwt Mr*. Rhode* cured mi old wound roctilvijd H hntllo In IMS. Tin? wound lio-- enmr u*r.v trobli-vimo, nrooMltitlknu Uni u*o of orutolii'H fur Hourly ono w.-w. I nm linppv lo huv I mo ubuo.il, uoUndy well. My wlfo bus toted tlie i;h*firo|ndm* \cr,v mutcm fully for ncuralglA. Hln- Is Ip. better liwnlth mut wtdtth* more thmt «ht« loot for ycunt. My opinion l« the Jilvetrooolite utmlv l>oilt cure*. Hcspt'tMfully, ,T. II. KurfSKit. VJ K. Abtb tout St. Captain Cautkh any* i linv’nauuvd tlio Hlco- trnpidiw four or live months, I oivii prommneo it n dwblotl muTewt. tluviun ifttn HfilloUnl with uiMierul debility. I bunt revived urvut benefit ntmi its um>. Modielnq could not hnvo d.»no ;t, for ow'd none. I now sleep soundly mid vat free ly- I unvt> ftUm \mw troubled with ipurllnl «nn< stroKo, hut k ‘ ■' — “ - ^ - stroKe, but now tho prickly scuutltnv on my left fbln In u«*ne, uml the Pottl'/om** netinuitam Inn It in windy rvmovctl under tlio Ireutmcntcr tbo Vdectroptdfte. .1 AMIch 1\ CAUTRU, Itoul lUWte, No. an IVmihtreu Aiftmin. For all Information, ■&«,* mtdrewn Atlantic KloctropuUe tAlliMitn, tin. LOOK HERE. if Kledtlon Tickets. The G.utimK if prupnrul to print- ,tickets for tlie ensiling elect ions nt ( the. shortest possible notice mid at IFOR SALE AT HALF PRICE. rtuiMOimUiu prbicn, The patronage of ideal candidates is f. speetfnlly solie Thtrstory of the American revolu tion has been frequently told. Tlie part therein borne by Georgia lias boe>i effectively written by Mrs, .1. 1,. Byers, of Atlanta. She is a Daughter of tlie Kevolutiov, there fore her work was a labor of lovo. The paper which follows was read before tlie Atlanta chapter: In tlie glorious record of your fore fathers you possess a heritage, rieli in honor, glowing tvitii patriotism and bravery to which you can ever proudly turn. It is unfading, undy ing and wilt- he a beacon light of lib erty and patriotism to your children's children as long ns lime shall last. When tlio Inst proud monarchy has passed away from tlie fact! of tlie earth, and all men and nations shall know and enjoy tlio heaven-born gift of freedom, tlie story of your an cestors mid their defense of liberty against the usurpation of kings will still he told witli swelling pride and ringing eloquence. Our associates of to-day, our friends and leaders in all weighty matters touching the honor and wel fare of this statu are descend.nils of tile Telfairs, Jacksons, Glenns, Halls, Hulherfords, Kwins, llaliursimms, liullocks, Milners, Clarks and many many more whoso honored names lire, as they deserve, embalmed in sa cred memory. I regret that tlie limit of this pa per will,allow mo to give only a few of tbu illustrious names, and to re cord so small n portion of immeas urable numbers of stirring incidents which crown tlie annals of tlio revo lutionary period. Neither have I buon able to preserve the regular u<inrso of historical events. Kicking out a heroic exploit here, n thrilling incident there, as seemed best adapt ed for tile present purpose, I have taken as tlie tirst on my list an ex ploit of Joseph Ilnbersluun. When tlie committee of safely, of winch he was a member, deemed it. important lo secure tbo person of Sir James Wright, tlie royal governor, llaber sham undertook the task. Willi di rectness of purpose which seems Bo Imvo eliaraetori/.ed jiilii, lie walked promptly to tlie governor’s house, who, sealed at Ids table, was sur rounded by members of bis council called together in order to devise some effective way In which to stamp oilt tlie tires of rebellion, which, he said, were beginning to glow with unpleasant warmth. In fact with too much of menace to lie safely neg lected longer. Just nt lids point in Ids remarks he stopped. Young I lalici'sham, unarmed and unattended, after deliberately pass ing the sentinels at the iloor, had marched to tlio bend of tlio table, laid bis band on the governor's nrm and said quietly: “Sir James, yon nrc^ my prisoner." The party present supposing from Ids linn maittier and liis boldness that they were surround ed by a large party, vanished like morning mist. Tlie brave council leaving their royal governor in the hands of Ids youthful captor, tum bled headlong out of doors or win dows, promiseiio'usly nor halted in their inglorious (light until they reached tlie safe shelter of Ids majes ty’s ship, winch lay at anchor in the bay, The next is a serious trouble with the Cliorokoo Indians, who, in stigated by the British, were perpe trating atrocious massacres upon the frontier settlements of South Caroli na and Georgia, menacing them with tlio Indian war in addition to trou bles already too groat to be homo. Gen. ltutherford, witli Cota. Christy, Williams and Jack carried the war Iwldly Into the Indian country and. promptly ruljduing the savages, re moved that cause of anxious distress. We oonto now to tlie record of Col. James Jackson, Ho lt was who cap tured tlie colors of the 71st Kritish regiment lit llic bnltie of Co vipers, Also on that nu-morablu occasion he vi'r* iff fJuai'Ktitwi'l to hare 1 K t huh in 00 mtna.es. ,|Ml For isle liy J, IV, ., Tilton, Uk - One three-roffor power cane mill and copper pun evaporator, Atiply to I. U FOBI), •JMf. rv-Tv, tnsoimiA. engagements and when in 1782 the British finally evacuated Savannah, Gen. ‘Wayne, in consideration of Col. Jackson’s severe and fatiguing services, in advance selected him to roceive the formal .surrender of the British officers. On the night of May 10th, 1775, news was received in Savannah of the battle of Lexington. That same night in tlie intense ex citement which prevailed, Edward Telfair, Noble Wimberly, Joseph Habersham und otiiers, impressed witli tlie importance of securing all military stores for colonial use, took from the king’s magazine in Savan nah 500 pounds of powder. A large reward offered for tlio persons who did this hud no effect and although the gentlemen were known no one molested them. This powder was sent to Boston and used by the militia at the battle of Bunker Hill. At tlie same time 03 barrels of rice and £122 in specie was sent for the use of tlio distressed in that place. These kind and neighborly actions on tlie part of Georgia toward Boston you might keep in mind. Tlio tirst provincial vessel ever commissioned in America for naval warfare was a Georgia schooner, commanded by Capt. Bowen. In June, 1775, she Hindu' the first cap ture by order of any congress in America. A junction bed been formed be tween South Carolina and Georgia for tlie capture of a Britisii vessel hovering near liie coast mid known to have on board a Inrge quantity of powder. Tlie Georgia schooner made the seizure and 0,GOU pounds of the powder full to PeOrgia’s share. Five thousand pounds of this pow der was sent to Philadelphia at thu earnest solicitation of the continental congress. By means of it tlio Amer icans were enabled to penetrate into Cnnnda and Washington to drive the Britisii out of Boston. Archibald Bulloch was chosen president of the first provincial con gress of Georgia which met in 1770- Delegates were elected to the conti nental congress. They were Archi bald Bulloch, Lyman Hall, Burton Gwinnett, John Houston and George Walton. Thu letter of instruction to them was written by Archibald Bul loch. It was brief, pertinent, and witlml exhibited so exajtud a spirit that if you have not done so 1 ear- miatly recommend you to read it. Lutcr Archibald Bulloch led an at tack upon some houses on great Ty- bec island, which afforded comforta ble shelter to British officers and lory refugees. The attempt, rendered perilous by tlie peculiar situation of the place, and the shelter afforded hy the meu-of-war, was successful. Bul lock, witli his little band of volun teers, under eonstnnt fire from tlio war vessels, took several prisoners, killed two or three tmies, a murine, destroyed all the houses and returned unhurt and triumphant, Gen. Elbert sent Lieutenant Haw kins to spy out thu Britisii camp near Augusta. He went alone wnri- ly approaching tlio enemy's put- posts. lie encountered near Bear swamp three men whom he know to be notorious tories. As he could not avoid them ho asked where they were going. They said to join Col, McGirtli, the British commander. Hnwkins was dressed in an old Brit ish uniform and lie told them he was McOirth and thnt lte slid not believo a word tlioy said. He believed they were rebels and would band them over to liis party whieh was near. They protested but be said if they told tlio truth to ground their rifles and hold up their hands. He then marched liis prisoners to tlie Amori- can catnp. Taking into consideration tlio vital importance to thu Amoriean cause at that time of defeat or victory, this brief lmt desperate engagement will stand side by side with an/ le?t of courage ancient or modern. For two hours the Americans, otiiifumbered t'vu to one, fighting with stubborn courage against every disadvantage, bold their ground. A* iast when took ns prisoner Major McArthur, | hard pressed ns they were it seemed commander id TarletouV legion nnd j that they must give way to superior so distinguished himself that General strength, Col. Clarke, by a masterly Morgan thanked and complimunted stroke, turned the tide of battle with him off the field of battle for Jii.i gal lant conduct. Mis valor is honora bly mentioned in many subMqueiit itls brave Georgians, and i$; victory complete bm bloody was won. A pytbetic sn.l Very touehine fea ture of their struggle was that the soldiers had ho pay, no clothing and little to eut. At Kettle Creek and at CowpeiiB, where the Georgians ral lied around Gen. Morgan’s standard in response to his appeal lo them, many of the men having no other covering, girded themselves about with long moss and festooned a bunch of the same on their shoulder as a rest for their guns. Tlius equipped, gaunt from hunger, fierce with the valor of men whose motto was liber ty or dvatli, tlio panic of thu red coats who threw away their arms and fled when confronted with them is not to bo wondered at. The first liberty pole ever erected in Georgia was Hot up in Savannah in 1775. With a curious blending of concilia tion nnd patriotism liis majesty’s birthday wnB selected for the occa sion, nnd at the banquet wbieh fol lowed the first to 1st drank was “The King,” tlie second, “American Liber ty.” When the port of Boston was closed Georgia responded promptly with aid and spmpathy. She also entered heartily with the_ other colo nies into the protests against the strangely short-sighted and aggres sive policy of the English govern ment towards them. But, when pressed with tlie question of substi tuting a republican for a monarchical government, she wavered and liosta- led at taking the momentous step, nor can we wonder. Looking into tho situation of the colony at that time we find her white population to lie 17,000, her blacks numbered 15,- 000. Forty-thousand Indians swarm ed within her borders and on her frontiers 10,000 of her warriors were ready at any time to be led against tlio Americans, being in the pay and under the influence of tlie Brithisli. The garrisoned province of Flori da menaced her on the south. On the east stretched a long line of sea board with largo rivers, harbors nnd well stocked islands inviting naval depredation. As a royal province Him had no chartered rights uppn which to base or to claim redress. The royal governor, Sir James Wright, w)h> had served fourteen years with nbility and acceptance, lost no oppoitiiuity of impressing upon tlio b.iscners of ingratitude to ward* a sovereign whose paternal care"lmd been so peculiarly exerted in their behalf. This consideration weighed with much force, since Georgia had hi grant of parliament received nearly a million dollars, .besides bounties lavished on agricultural products. With all these obstaulis within and around her, says tlio historian from whom I bav e quoted, it is not strauge llmt Georgia faltered, but it Was only momentary. She soon rallied her energies and commending her cause to tlie god of battle, joined in the sa cred league which united the thir teen colonics. Tho same writer says eloquent)', mid forcibly: “Tluit caeli ease of out rage and suffering would, if proper ly portrayed, fill a large canvass with its sickening details, and yet until ail these be fully spread upon tlie his toric page wo cannot form a true idea of tlie distress which filled Geor gia with blood and ashes and tears in the dnrk days of tho revolution.” I must not close without reading for you the names of the committee of safety appointed by the Continent al association. Each of these brave men perfoimcd the stern duties of of Ids responsible trust, with a zeal and courage worthy of the highest monument that ntan has ever erected to perpetuate the memory of great ness. List,—President, William Ewiug; John Glenn, Wililanv LeConte, Ed ward Telfair, Basil Cooper, Joseph Clay, George Waiton, Joseph Haber* sham, Samuel Elbert, William Young, Elisha Butler, Gootgo Hous ton, John Smith, Francis Harris and John Morel. In saying that I am very proud of my adoption into the old common wealth within whose fair, ample nnd hospitable borders 1 have for many years fovtid a loved mid contented home. I do not cist a reflection upon the "Old Kentucky heme," nor repudiate the state of my nativity. But in a careful study of historical and traditions! events of tho revolu tion in Georgia, I have acquired a new and more perfect knowledge of the true wort 17 of herjiatriots to the cause so dear to us r'.l, the subcessfnt issue of whieh has' given ns tho grandest, lieest government and the greatert country in the world. The figures that cause the rush to con tinue und bring the good people from far and near after our goods. Never bo4 In - tho history of the mercantile world have * 'VVVA good been sold at such marvelously low prices. A continual flow. Ooods arrlv- Ing every day in the week, nnd going out ovory hour In the dsy. We hear so much, about hard times. Wo don’t have any.. Str days In the week we have ail we can. do. U ask why is this-when others have, so much time to sit down f . The answer is that the good people know real values when they C them, and they fully realize that wo have the' lar gest assortment of goods In the Oily and from past dealings with us they know we do not misrepresent anything even though we miss a sale. Then too, our price is liie same to everyone. That wo are satisfied with small profits. That we have advantage over others by having New York connection!. These are a few of the reasons why, and these are the fig ures that keep us busy : 10 yards ties! prints,. . , , . 50 11 heav ' ' 5 pairs men’s 10 bars soap, . 1800 gook pins, 780 best matches, 05 :: cakes toilit soap, 05 10 yards ginghams 03 2 pounds Rio entice, 05 5 " starch, 35 80 “ steel nails, til) 10 “ new rice, 50 4 balls potash, . . . . . 25 Riding bridles . . 54 All of the above for. only $4 98, Our stock Is top large to quote many prices, tben we haven’t tiiitc to write mure this week. Dig lot of furultnre coming In this week. We are manufacturers Agents and cap save big money in this line of goods. Remember Special Salo every 'atuidsy. Remember loo wo have goods arriving every day. We have to in order lo keep up stock. Yours for heavy checks,. i hose, . . 50 25 40 IIS Bargams-^Gemune Bargains, I - ka fsm Park*’ ftuUdlng. firrox, P.EnndiA, i Hats* Etc., Etc. I have aliened i Millinery Store, occu pying one-half of Mm, A. B, Grave*' store, nml solicit tho patronage of tlio In dio* of Tiftou and surrounding country. My stock U the latest ftgjilonn and styles, Prices range fur all grades of hats, etc., from tlie commonest to the finest. An inspection of my new stock will convince yon that my styles are the latest and patterns the daintiest over shown lu Tiftou. Cali early. .Respectfully, MISS MILLER. mm Tifton Ginnery, TIFTOV, GEORGIA. GOLDEN & SINEATH, Proprietors. The above ginnery I* now prepared for pinning short etaplfaRfon at uitul prices. Prompt at tention given and satisfaction guaranteed. We have e Aretolaee grist mill In operation and will grind twice a week—Tuesdays and Frl- daya. Satisfactioncuarantred. , We hare ample power to run all onr machine, ry at the eame time. «-tf. OOU EX & SIXEATJf. General Repairs And Cabinet Work. Hpp* The undersigned has estatdlihod I shop tor repairing and uianufj kinds of furniture. Cabinet Work a, opeoiimy. 1 rvll. continue to contract for all clasoee of InrUdlnga and gnanunee the heat work at the lowestOgnitn.. ' ,-'.,fa.-s5l)gaBH8 '-wit, ROAD NOTICE. . smutting - all whom n n terested are r cacao lw rho lusriwtl ont I (il f-jr that d ry Orchard r sorting n* V near J Ski mm