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Americus Recorder. W. b, QbBIIMKB, Bdltor. OBcUl Organ of Webati SP rr ■UNPAT, SEPT, 3(.1*SA. If Mr. Blaine really desires all the people to read bis Mulligan letters, why don't the Republican papers publish them? The election for Governor, State House officers and members o( the Legislature will be held on the 1st day ofOetobcr. Mr. Blaine says he wants every voter In the land to read the Mill ligac letters. But we observe, parenthetically, that he did not send them out to the voters him ■elf. The man who wants to know where the truth lies in the Repub lican platform Is informed by a contemporary that the truth never lies at all. There arc plenty of other things in the platform, how ever, that do He. OUR POLITICAL PROPHET likn Sam* Pr.poatarons Prediction. As jet not come to life, which in their Aod The editor of the Republican has got tired of running a “one- horse” paper, and advertises for “a scientific trainer to teach inex pert s to ride two horses at the same time, going In opposite direc tions without letting a foot slip on either." The cotton orop will be too short for the farmers, but will be long enough for the manufacturers. The shutting down of some factories and the running of others on pnrt lime will greatly lessen consump tion. By the time an active de mand for cotton springs up, the most of the crop will have passed out of the hands of the farmers. It is stated that the husband of Mrs. Belva Lockwood, though be is a Democrat, supports her claims for the Presidency. Well, that is truly loyal and natural; but as it is a family matter, and no other man in the country is known to be a supporter of Mrs. Lockwood, Mr. L. ought to bo on the ticket with her for the Vice Presidency. That wouldn’t be an uncommon relation for him, or many other married ■ten. The Washington Post thinks that the policy of the Democratic party is to hope for a viotory in Ohio next month as n welcome gratuity, not as n necessity; to re joice over it, if it comes, as an un expected benefaction, making the election of Cleveland and Hen dricks sure; but to look upon that State as tho natural and indispen sable meat of tho Republican par ty, and feel no discouragement or disappointment if it goes as it has always gono In presidential years. N. C. Thompson, of Rockiord, Ills., who failed recently for half a million, wont from Perry, in this State, to Rockford just beforo tho war. His lather, Norman B. Thompson, mado a small fortune selling goods to the planters of Houston county, and his son, known as "Cornelius,” became a wealthy banker and manufacturer in Koekford. He had two broth ers in the Confederate Army, with whom he had little sympathy, and they both died in povorty since the war. N. C. Thompson was one of tho prominent citizens of Rock ford who protested so vigorously against the action or the Pair As eociation at that place which invit ed ex-Presideut Davis to deliver an address several years ago. L’AUNE FOR CONHRATIII.ATIOV Those who are grumbling, it musL be admitted not without cause, over tho hard times tempo rarily prevailing in this section, should take a look over the entire country, and they then would he in a measure comforted. With a long and extensive drouth in the Caro lines, Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and other sections, destroying the corn and grass crops; with early and severe frosts in New Kogland; with wheat down to half price in tho West; with a half crop of cotton in Arkansas, and less than that In Texas, It does seem that the people of Southwest Georgia, with a line corn orop and an average crop of cotton, have cause for congratula tion. All sections have their dis advantages, but this section prob- ebly has as few as any them, and yonld be thankful (a propor- At the risk oflhepld laying that a prophet is without honor in his own country,' and reiving upon foreign parts for the laurel wreath which shall entwine my brow— fully persuaded that Americus will erect a handsome monument over my remains alter I have been dead a century or two—I embark upon my prophetical career. When you come to think about it, ft takes very little to become a prophet All you have to do is to predict, and it isn’t your fault if your predictions are not fulfilled. If they should by some lucky chance prove true, all you have to do is to point with prids to your prophesies and reap the rich re ward of honor. 11 they should not prove true, say nothing about it and the over confident public will forget that you ever made any pre dictions. Then, again, if you are careful to Intersperse a few ifs among your prophesies, you can so arrange it that you can claim the kouor of their fulfillment in any event. For instance, predict that if Ohio and West Virginia go dem ocratic by n large majority, the chances for republican success is decidedly slim. You see I have tho bulge on the politicians, lor they cannot but acknowledge the truth of the proposition, and my reputation is made. And if yon will notice the predictions of all prominent political prophets you will find that they are made after this manner. The word “if” is a very prominent factor in tho major ity of political predictions. Following this well established custom,J venture tho prediction that if Cleveland is elected presi dent, it will be by the largest ma jority of cleotoriul votes that any candidate has received since the days of reconstruction. 1 base my prediction upon the (act that it will result Irom a dissatisfaction and disgust among tho pcoplo that is not confined to any section, but is national in its character. It don’t a 1 ways do to bet on the disgUBt business, for a hide-bound partisan bos been known to eat crow and swear that he liked the feast. It must also be remembered that tho Republican stomach is an extraor dinarily tough one, having for years been accustomed to digest wonderfully foul diet, .and the smell of corruption seems to be ns sweet inccnso to Republican nos trils. Now, please to notice how nicely I havo “hedged” on my dis gust prediction. Getting down closer to business, I predict that ir the democrats carry New York they will have no need of its electoral votes to elect their candidate; and if they do not carry it, they will need a portion of its votes. Why do I say this? Because it Is the fashion to make such contingent predictions, and I want to keep up with the process ion. Then, again, I think that the same causes that will enable the democrats to carry New York will enable them to carry Wisconsin, Michigan, and probably Illinois; while il defeated in New York the same causes will defeat them in the other States. What do 1 think of Ohio? Well, the trouble with Ohio is, that while it occasionally takes a spurt and surprises both democrats And republicans by going democratic, It has an ugly habit of being a very certain Republican State in Presi dential years. It is} true that the Germans hold the balanco of pow- ] er, but they arc a very practical ! people and exert their power in favor of the democrats only upon j local questions whioh affect them. There is no particular local ques tion in the coming state eleotioa which affects them, and if they vote with the democrats in Octo ber it will only bo beeauso they regard Blaine as a prohibitionist and wish the result of the October election to affect the result of tho Presidential election. Now isn’t that prediction according to the political Hoyle? Coming nearer home, I think t am life In predicting that Georgia, will go demooratio by a. majority nearly equal to the number of dem; ecratic votes cast. I wish all the ' States were in the same fix, then would the task of the political prophet be an; easy one. There is not much fun in such a state of things, but there is a won derful amount of silent satisfaction that is conducive to good temper and digestion. As to this congressional district, I have no fenr except that the dem ocrats may be so certain of success that they will not turn nut to vote;; but It is probable that the coming i republican convention at Hawkins- ville may put a little life into them j and force them to give Judge, Crisp a respectable majority. And ' MEECIAJ, HOTEL OOBNEB, DfO AN IMMENSE NEW STOCK. AND FOB STILL LEADS! Hats anil Underwear, YOU KNOW WE ABE We invite everybody and the public j orally to call at our shop and examine om | immense stock of First-Class Finished Singlf speakingofthe’tttwkins’viTle eon- j THl? “I.R A DRRS1 ” j AND DOUBLE SEAT BUGGIES and ONE Hr.iivt Wagons, of all styles and sizes. All of which are of our own manufacture, and will be sold as cheap as it is possible to sell such work in any market. In reference to our Single mid Frank Bell is going to have a for midable colored competitor for the republican nomination, and 1 should not be surprised if Frank’s brass turned out to he a funeral Bell—-forgive the pun, it Is such a poor little one. GYLBS.! And that is about as near home 1 TY U1 U A TY a r> • as i care to come, for if some one i QLOTHIER AND HATTER -OouDie fteat 4'exter Buggies, WG will say 1V0 j were the first to introduce them in this conn. should ask me what I thought 1 about this senatorial district, 1 should be obliged to confess that 1 don’t know, and that would be era-1 AMERICUS, GA. barrassing. Besides, everybody! I J • D !"\J HP j knows that there is no profit in *»-*■*- * ‘ ™ J- . local polities, at least not as to the j candidates. After the election 1 i may find time to give you my views on theso minor matters. At pres- 1 know m )’ and CUS- ent, oliow me to subscribe myself I tom era think that I am rather respectfully yours, j silent since my return from the 1’. Phqphet. j North, but it was done on ac- ! count of moving into my new try, and have from the beginning up to the A POSITIVE NOVELTY. PREPARE FOR A SURPRISE! Wednesday Evening, Sept. 24,1884, GLOVER S OPERA HOUSE. AM, IkADIKS I ALL LADIES I mu mn opera ODIUM OF Lillies IIHV, A pluming in tho greit London and I'orl* MuccMs uSUNT ADAMLBSS BDE3NT. (fnl Splendor nod .Magnificence, by n of OtJartnlng and Cultivated Lady Comedienne*, Lady VocalUta, !*ady Specialist*, ' Lady Mualcti Hemrtnbor ! All Ladle* ! No Gentlemen. Positively the first time ot an •ntire Kvonlqg’i Entertainment presented by n Com pany of Lndlcs only,’ 8nporb Complete Ladle* Orchestra. Grand Ladies Military Hand. Tho theatre transformed for the above ocension into •AL O-Ardon or Bden. HEAR IN MIND THE DATE,, Wednesday Evening, Sept. “4th. It make* tho advent of the only real novelty that you will witner* thl* season. NO ADVANCE IN PRICK8. Reserved Seat* well In advance, at Jthe n*nal place*—Mr*. Lewis nnd Agne* Ayock. Ml.* LILLY CLAY, Polo Manageress and Directress. 0T“ADMISSION AB UHUAL. UeplDd mammoth store, and also in opening and arranging the stock. I will break the silence by stating that I have bought a very large stock ol goods, comprising Dry Goods, Furnish ing Goods, Clothing, Shoes, ITats, and in fact everything pertaining to ladies and gentle men’s wear. I “struck” in time the Halstead, Haynes & Co. which stock, was sold at auction through the assignee. These goods are of the finest and best makes, and I will offer them at prices that will make you think that I have got them without buying them at all. I will take pleasure in showing and pricing them. Come and examine whether you wish to buy or not. One word to the wise: I bought these goods to sell, and go they must for several rea sons, hence take advantage of the low prices and lay in your fall supply in the wearing line. Respectfully, S. M. COHEN, The Bargain Man, Opposite Bank of Americus, Sign of Red Flag. Anicivou«,|Ga., Sept. 14, 168-1, t£ 1 present time constantly improved them, and j we believe we now have them perfect. We keep on hand all the while finished from 15 lo 25 of these Buggies, with first-class Harness to each buggy, and can sell you a Buggy and Harness as cheap as anybody. All we ask is to give us a trial. A word now fo those who have old bug gies and wagons and desire to have them re paired or made new: We will give you more work, and a better job, for less money than any other shop in Americus. Try us and he convinced. Americus, Ga., July 25, 1884. 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Americus, Ga AGENT FOR THE LEADING parnes IN THE COUNTRY, GIVING YOU THE BEST INSURANCE AT THE LOWEST KATES. GULLET AND LUMMES COTTON GIN?, CALL AND SEE ME, WHEN IN WANT OF INSURANCE OR GINS. septlSmS rp. I BOOKS : = AND PERIODICALS AT PUBLISHERS PRICES! Best and Cheapest Writing Paper and En velopes in town! Croquet, Base Balls, Hammocks, Chess, and Light Reading for Summer Bays. BUTTERICK’S PATTERN GIVEN AWAY. NEXT DOOR TO POST OFFICE. Jk.GrTVESGt AYOOCK' AMBRIOPB M)hr