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Americus Recorder. W. L, QIiBfllHBR, Editor* vReUI OrRU »f Webiler Cosily. WEDNESDAY, JV»^, 1MM. ...Xi... Next November tbe Democratic drums will beat tbe tattoo. The last Demooratle president was a bachelor, and the next Demo cratic president will be one. The fact that Governor Clove, land is a bachelor makes it tbe more appropriate that he should step ii^to Tilden’s shoes. Although the Recoboer favors Cleveland and Carlisle, it must eon less that the present outlook is that the ticket will be Cleveland and McDonald. Upon his return to Washington alter a week’s reoreation at home, Judge Crisp was called to tbe chair in tbe committee of tbe whole on a’question of considerable interest, and his rulings were so prompt and correct that he won a high stand ing in the House. 1 ■ ■ I 9_ 0 Horace Greeley once said that what tbe South wanted was more herds and suitable pastures for them. With plenty of grass and plenty of stock tbero wculd bo vast quantities of manuure to enrich the soil. Tbe old philospber's re. mark is'as applicable to Southwest Georgia to-day as it was when it was when it was uttered years ago. b it. is said that Jay Gould’s for tune has shrunk 9^5,000,000 within tbe past few months, and that be is on tbe verge of bankruptcy. H is immense fortune, as well as those ol other large speculators, was uev. er, anything but a bubble, liable at any time to vanish into thin air. It wonld be a good thing for the country if all these financial hub bies were pricked. rt i friii ,'(• i ■ » Tbe resolutions adopted by the Democratic State Convention oi Texas declare that “the tariff for protection is unconstitutional and unjust, and confdots with the genius and spirit of free government. The present tarifl is denounced as schema for the protection of mo- nopoliOB and the master-piece of injustice and falso pretence. It has destroyed American commerce, diminished the profits of American agriculture and enslaved American labor.” - . •• t We would like to see a little Demooratio pluck from this time henceforth and forever. The Radi cals are bold enough to announce themselves boldy for protection— a heresy that oppresses the people. Are we not bold (?) enough to de clare Democracy on the side ol tho people? The Radicals are bold enough (even alter having robbed us of nearly all the publio lauds) to declare for railroad regulation. Shall we permit them to literally steal this Democratic plank from under us? Mr. 1*. W. Alexander has retired Irom the editorial management of the Telegraph and Messenger, Col. A. R. Lamar taking his place. The change was made because of a disagreement between Mr. Alexan der and the managers as to the policy of the paper—Mr. Alexan. der favoring a conservative policy, while Messrs. Hanson favored more aggressive policy. Col. I-a- mat will now proceed to make it as warm as any political salamander could ask for, being a vigorous writer and handling the English language for all there is in it. - i One of the largest assemblages ‘of colored citizens ever seen in tbe Eastern district assembled in Turn Hall, New York, Thursday night to discuss the political situation. Mr. T. Thomas Fortune, editor of the New Yprk Globe, made a brief speech, prefacing It with the re mark that he did not think Mr. Blaine was the best man tbe party could have nominated, ho was nominated by tbe star-route gentle men, and that it bad already disrupted the party, and, therefore, he could not be elected. He advised the colored people to go with the DsmoeraUo ptfty. Columbus and Albany Railroad. Colombo* Enquirer ban, Jnne <*. Gentlemen representing the in terest of tbe various counties along tho line of the Columbus and Al beny railroad, diet In this city yes terday in the capacity o( a confer ence. On motion of Mr. Redd tbe com mittees were instructed to report what towns and counties were rep resented, and the following re ported. Columbus—by C. A. Redd, B. T. Hatcher, L. M. Burrus, W. .1. Watt and W. A. Little. Albany and the Brunswick and Western—by Cupt. Welsh and Shelly Carter. Dawson, Terrell county—by Dr. W. C. Kendrick and Dr. W. C. Paschal. Marion county—byJ. D. Wilson and B. F. Matthews. Stewart county—not represent ed. Captain J. D. Wilson stated that he had been requested to re present Webster county. Captain C. A. Redd gave infor mation relative to the moss meet ing held in this city some time ago. He said the committee ap pointed at that time had been somewhat retarded by the absence of some members and business en gagements of others. Unexpect edly Captain J. W. Wool folk, secre tary of the committee, was absent at Now Orleans and all of the re cords of what had been dons were in his possession. Oapt Redd thought about $30,00U had been subscribed by Columbus. Capt. W. A. Little, chairman of tho committee to obtain a charter, stated that the proper adver. tisement had been made in the different counties and he expected to obtain the charter, early in July. Capt. Welsh, of Albany,and one of tbe directors of the Brunswick and Western railroad, rend a letter from Mr. Morse, general manager of the road, stated that if the peo ple along the route would guuran tee to complete the road bed by a given time his company would agree to iron nnd equip it, and op erate tbe road. Capt. Welsh said the Brunswick nnd Western com pany would have already built the road but for the pressure of money affairs and hnving taken control of another line. The company was now building a line to Florida, nnd Capt. Welsli thought the Columbus Southern, if built, should be built in connection with tbe Brunswick and Western. Hu did not think Albany would lie able to give much financial aid to the road. Dr. Kendriuk, of Dawson, said his citizens have for three or four months beon considering the build ing ol 1 a short road to Albany, but they would like very much to have road to Columbus. He thought his county would raise $50,000 for road running by Dawson. He lmd recently seen several citizens of Webster county, and they arc anxious to have a road to Colum bus. Capt. J. C. Wilson, or Piueville, said he was requested by the citi zens of western Marion county to say to the muctlng that they want ed a railroad, and wanted it bad. They live outside of tho world and they want to get back. He said that his people were poor, but not withstanding that poverty they had authorized him to pledge them for $10,000 to the enterprise. He was also authorized by the citizens of Webster county to pledge them for $10,000. They were not partic ular about the exact route, only that tbe road run near enough to them to be of some benefit. Judge Castlohcrry said Chatta hoochee county was small and poor, but he thought he could assure the meotiug that bis county would do her full part. At a recent meet ing at Cusscta $0,000 were sub scribed to the enterprise, and he thought it would bo increased to $10,000. Capt Welsh said, taking the fig ures from Chief Wise’s survey, the road bed of a road from Columbus to Albany would coat $439,760 the total superstructure $418,000, and the total cost of road, including buildings, telegraph line, etc., $1, 028,000, or a little more than $12,- 000 a mile. He gave the distance as 85 miles from Columbus to Al- bany. Captain Redd said he didn’t sup pose any of tbe committees were authorized to pledge their towns for any amount, unless the road was to run near onougb to them to be of benefit. He, therefore, moved that tho committees bo continued, and that they bo instructed to associate others with them and go to work at once to see what amount of bona fide subscription they could raise, and turther that the stockholders of the different towns and counties name thirteen directors in the fol lowing proportion: Columbus 6, Albany 2, Dawson 2, Pineville 1, Cusseta 1, Webster county 1, and Stewart county 1. The motion was unanimously carried. The meeting then adjourned sub ject to the call of tbe chairman of tbe executive committee. I A Correction. | Mb. Editor:—Please allow me space to correct some erroneous opinions with regard to tbe futile efforts of tbe firemen to save ti e Bablist church on tbe morning of 13tb inst. There are so many con flicting reports as to why we let tbe church burn, that I feel called upon to defend our gallant firemen on this occasion, and also furnish a little information for the benefit of tbe would-be-knowing ones with regard to one particular part of the work. First, I will slate that from a personal acquaintance with nearly every man in tbe department, 1 feel justified in saying that every man in tbe department, from our worthy chief down, did his duty like a man to the utmost of his ability. The delays were occasioned by unavoida ble accidents, such as bursting and uncoupling of leaking hose right in the heat of tbe fire, and not from and deficiency or want of ability in our officers, nor neglect of duty on the part of the men. And now. kind friends, please excuse me for mentioning my own name in this affair, but 1 have borne the blame so often for everything that went wrong in our company at fires, both by outsiders and members of the company, that I am compelled to try and set my self rigbt( with those who are open to conviction at any rate). On this occasion I am ac cused of having bursted the hose by giving 230 ibs. water pressure when, as some one says, I thought there was only 180 lbs., and also of having run the engine too fast. Now as to the first accusation, it shows in the face of it that it came from one who is perfectly devoid of any knowledge of running a steam fire engine, as it is hard to make your water pressure double the amount of steam on band, even if you do run a little fast, unless you are us ing the very smallest nozzle made; and, furthermore, 260 lbs. is the limit on the water guage of the Sumter and I only carry at most 100 lbs. of steam, so any reasona ble man can sue the fallacy of such a statement. As to tiic second charge of running too fast, I most emphatically deny it. I did not, on ‘.hat occasion, make over 60 revolutions per minuto, as that gave a water pressure of 120 lbs. witli the circulating valve of the main pump partly open to keep down the pressure. In conclusion, I will simply refer you to our chief, Mr. J. J. Smith, who can tell you wheth er or not I am competent to manage steam lire engine, and whether or not I am in tbe habit of running too fast. Respectfully, C. C. Evans, 1st Ass't Engineer Mechanic’s Fire Co. No. 2. a -AT Schumpert & Roney’s, THE ONLY “Spot Cash Store’ IN AMERICUS. New Advertisements. ★ ★ Afltv Trying for HO Xoaro The Right One has Come at Last! I« a Mutual Ahl Amiociatiou, a nood, bon* cst tuiil Christian institution, recom mended by white and colored. It is chartered for the United States and Terri- tones for 20 years and has been iu exis tence for qearly three year*. Has a tine Library iu each Lodge for the young ladies and gentlemen. Has 59 lodges in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Ten nessee, and is now being established in Florida and South Carolina. Has never had any money Htolen from it, and bos some of tbe best men in tbe country at tho head of it. It has paid out to Kick members. $438.50. Distressed members 192.50. On death benefit 857.05. Printing, etc 575.00. We promised in issue of the Recorder of January 2d, to give you some prices so soon os we arranged and marked down our goods. We are now prepared and ready to give you mon- goods for less money than any house that sell goods on thirty days time. Contemplate a few quotations and note the difference in SPOT CASH prices and thirty days credit: Flour. Flour. Tn this article we stand head and shoulders above everybody, having ransacked the big markets of the West and Northwest in search of the best, and paid the CASH DOWN. We will sell you First Patent, (entire Roller system) . For 50 pounds, $1.90. Old price $2.15. 2d Pat., for 50 pounds, 1.70. “ 1,90. Fancy, for 50 pounds, 1.60. “ 1.80. Choice Family 50 pounds, 1.50. •• 1.65. We guarantee all these Flours as represented, and if not satisfactory you can return them and we will cheerfully refund the money. In f'uturo we will keep on hand the best grades of GRAHAM FLOUR—cheap. Sugars Sugars. Will sell you 10 pounds Granulated Sugar for $1,00. “ “ 10| pounds New Orleans Clarified for 1.00. “ “ 11 pounds New Orleans (Bellewood) Clarified, for 1.00. “ “ 12 pounds New York Sugar, for 1.00. In this line we are fully up and advise everybody to seize the golden opportunity and pur chase at once a sufficiency for the year’s comsumptiou. Coffee. Coffee. In this article alone (by buying from us) we can save you money enough in one year to buy all the “Santa Claus” you want for the little ones. We deal 6J pounds Choice Pio Coffee for $1. Tlmrber’s No. 41, (Roasted) a combination of Java, Rio, and Mocha, for 23c per pound. Salt. Salta Liverpool, full weight, for $1.20 per sack. Fine Salt, seamless bags, 150 pounds, $1.05 per sack Grand total $2,003.M. Is not behind in a tingle assessment. The cost to a member ia not over $4 or $5 a rear. Monthly due* only $2 per year. All persons desirous to form one of these Associations will write for infoi- mstion to D. K. Harris, P. O. Box 14(1 Americus, Ga. junel5m2 Fresn Meats —AND COUNTRY PRODUCE! I am now prepared to farnUh tbe j ublic with choice menu, each a* Beef, Pork, Mutton, and KiJ. ! also hare on tund at ml iLmi . Lkkciu ondEgrt Come around and tryme. Somhstd# Cotton Avenue, neat door to P. If. WilUam*. janelltf W. V. HAKE. We are slaughtering at the very low price of $1.15 per cwt. to make room for a car load ol SEED POTATOES. - Whiskies. Whiskies. In this line we are full to overflowing, and to unload we have reduced the price on all grades from 25c to $1.00 per gallon. . Think of it! Cox, Hill & Thompson’s genuine Stone Mountain Com Whisky for $2.20 per gallon, usually sold at $2.50, Tobacco and Cigars. We can undersell anybody—we offer “Lucy Hinton” «t 57c per yiound, and all other grades proportionately. We regret Hist we have not space sufficient to give fkill and complete quotations on all of our goods, but you will hear from us occasionally. Remember that by Drying your goods from iis and paying SPOT CASH you do not pay from 25 to 50 per cent, for bad debts, as usual iu credit store. WAR. BOOKS. attrEir omka t moxabciiimh or Of ear own auks, vary rstnshiag, at J. A. A D. F. DxVBxron’i, A Word as Regards the Penny ! To all those who scont at the idea of introducing the Penny in Americus, we say that we stand ready to redeem in goods or the cash any amount from 5c upwards. Bring them along and get their full valae at TIE MLY SPOT CIS! STORE III ilERICE FIRST DOOR SOUTH OF J. W. WHEATLEY & CO.’S BANK. Very truly, SCHUMPERT & RONEY Americua, G»„ January 11, 1684.