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Hie True Citizen, K l.i»* Wwkly Paper cm Live Isxu.-s PeWished Fvcij Friday Momiinr, ;-t ^aj- Ufstniri . i,v iln S u - L I V A N E 33, 0 T H 3 H g. PATES Ol SODSCltlPTION; O-i ; Cony One Year, $8.00 " Six months, i 1.00 “ “ Three months, 50 tfSC All subscriptions must be accompanied bv the CASH. Waynesboro, Ga., January 5, 1883. No. 35. ail couiiaot j&uvortiS.-tueuts torly. All communications for personal benefit y/> he charged for as niivcrtleements, AUxtrttaementfc to (K'cupy speotal places, w « be charted S3 per cent uhove regular rates. Notices in local amt busmens column 6 c;« per line; in locul 10 ots per line eaoh insertko For terms apply at this office. ME. STEPHENS' PARDONS. We extract the following article from a late number of the Atlanta Con stitution, in which Gov. Stephens gives his reasons for the large number of par dons he has granted during the short time he has occupied the Chief Execu tive ehaii of the State : Yesterday Governor Stephens sent for one of the editors of the Constitu tion. ‘I sent for you,” said Governor Stephens, ‘‘to say why T had nothing to say to your reporter about pardons that I had granted, and to complain about the manner of the publication made by your reporter. “In the first place, every case that. I have acted on has a history. I have oarefudy studied each case, the evidence and. the facts which induced :ne to grant, the pi.rdorVis on file, and when the Leg islature meets they will receive my re-' port; then if any one lias a riglf to complain, let them speak. There arc in this Slate, over twelve hundred con victs. It is my duty to look ovet these cases, examine them carefuly, and if I find where it is ray duty to ex ercise executive elemency, I shall i-nt be frightened from that duty by public [clamor. These cases are before me just like the docket of the crinrmf [court is before the judge. If I evade duty, I am not fit for the office. »“I have pardoned since I have beers jvernor about forty-two coses. Over of this number was recommended me as suitable persons to be pardon by the penitentiary committee of the nslature, backed by the strongest of recommendation. Many of the plaining cases are small cases, ren it- part of a fine, when I had evidence it was impossible to pay the whole Your reporter had it that I have iied fines refunded-—that is ridicu I cannot order a tine refunded. ;ver did. My reasons for nut anything to say, are th tse : 1 /e done nothing but my duty—it has been my habit in 'ife to stop and jlain my official acts, but I have (Tver evaded, any responsibility when .one having the right to look into n wanted to. If 1 give the facts in case, as I propose to do to the iegisla'urc^J would be more than any swspaper would be willing to publish, id when I make my report, I want Ihe reoord made up, and then I am |eady for the condemnation of any honest i, if I deserve it. fe suggested to Governor Stephens re had heard objections made that he had pardoned meu guilty of burgla ry in the night and forgery ? “Well,” replied Mr. Steplesns, “I will just give you the facts in those two cases. I did pardon one mat for bur glary In the night, and one for forgery, ake the first case—Henry Harrison, negro from my own county, charged ith burglary in the night. He broke ben a negro shanty, and took a bushel f meal and some meat from another fegro. The aggregate value of the Property did not amount to four dollars, he negro baa served four years and [four mouths. His pardou was reoorn- rraended by some of tho best people in )my county. The negro has a family, aud if he had sorved out his term, he would have been discharged in August, By pardoning him now, he has the op portunity, if he wi'l, of making a crop by ootuinenoing tho first of the year, and for this reason I relieved him of u few months of his services. “Now the case of forgery. A man addioted to the use of opium was away from his home, without friends and without tnouey. lie forged an order ou a responsible party for twenty five cents' worth of morphine, and got it.— was prosecuted, got up before the t, plead guilty and stated the fuots. no discretion. The shortest time he could be sentenced un der tho law, was two years, aud he was sentenced for that time, and I had the strongest kind of evidence that the man deserved executive clemency, and I did not hesitate to grant it. “So it was with all tho cases 1 have acted on, with a few exceptions. I grant there may be a differtnee of opin ion with me among many about my action in the Cox case, and in the Al ford case, and in other cases, but I am ready to stand on my judgment in all these eases before God aud man ; and as I said before, when I mike rny re.-> port, which 1 shall do fu'ly and care fully, then i am ready to compute my record with any governor that has pre- ed his name, which was readily giv en, whereupon he suggested that the stynger should not , “1 t on” and they would have some fun—cham pagne, etc.. to be provided at the w.ic’s expense. Thereupon, the duke retired to his room, and the wag wrote a new name—‘‘Mr. North- inirtun’'—on the register, and shortly after-sent up a not 1 : addressed to the Duke of N"weastle, telling him to delay going to breakfast a little while. Meantime the news spread like wild fire, and when the duke left the room, with hat and cane, for the din ingroom, some of the more curious had assemble in the hall to get a good look at him, and a servant stood at the dour, who received hat anc held it while the duke regaled him self with the best the house could afford. The nmber of the curious MASONIC TEMPLE Augusta, Oifi Southoi n Headquartc rs Ioi f ine Dry Good*, ceded me. In the Alford case, .Judge I had increased as he emerged, aud re- Hil yer, who tried the case, signed his | ceiving his hat from the darkey, who application for pardon ! bowed low, the duke passed with 1 said.” continued Governor Ste phens, “that every convict It d a histo ry. There is one that has no history now serving a life sentence iu the Geor gia penitentiary. Jt is a woman, and I am going to pardon her. She has been in the penitentiary since 1865. She commenced her service when tho peni tentiary was at Milledgeville. There is uo record of where she' came from or what crime she committed—nothing but that she is sentenced for life. The woman says she came from Albany, a grave and dignified step down a double column of craining necks and wide stretched eyes. He then pro ceeded to stroll around the pretty little city, in which business was al most suspended, while, “there he goes, he’s a cornin’ this way,” and similar ejaculations escaped huudreds of throats. Upon his return to the hotel the fun commenced. His room had been changed to the best one in the hotel, and flowers .lined it on > 11 aides, while a large and magnificent loquet adorned his center table. When the dinner hour arrived, he found an unusual number of ladies, Ga., but does not known what ci ime ! elegantly dressed, in the diningroom, she is charged with. I had rav secre-' * n<l *ds "tn table was decorated with tary to write to Albany, and they can h /' HUtlful . * w ' r8 ’ ., and prided by give no account of her. Foreighteen ; quart bottle of Mumm’s drv Verze- years she has been a oonvict The nay also awaiied him, to which he State has forgotten her offense. She did full justice. When he retired has forgotten it. Friendless and ignos i there was a throng of ladies (he says We keep on hand at all times the finest and best assorted stock, and w* have the most elegant store for showing it in all the South. Velvets, Plusbes, Silks, Satins, Novelties, and everything desirable in Dress Goods. FineHosierv, Ladies, Misses and Gents’. Gloves, Laces and Notions gene rally. Underwear in great variety. Cashmeres, Kerseys, Jeans, Homespuns, Linen nnd White Goods. Cloaks, Dolman-, Jackets, etc. Blankets and Flannels. Everything in the Drj Goods line is iu our stock. We offer no trash, but on good goods we GUARANTEE PRICES against even market in the United States. A strictly first-class Dressmaking Department is a feature of our business. Orders filled promptly and carefully. / oct20’82.am. DALY <fc ARMSTRONG- rant,, she has been working faithfully \ ,I,<!V a " b ?’""| ,fu 1 |) , 1 a ' ul *'i 1 *" . . . , crowd of men in the hallway- Pres- for eiglneen years, and unless 1 find | en fly he received a card, and the out something about her case ro make me change my mind, I shall pardon her,’ ami show that ihe State of Georgia can forgive as well as forget the misdeeds of even a poor, ignorant negro wornau. “Another fact,” continued Mr. Ste phens, “the public never hear of the pardons I refuse. I have refused many because I knew it .vould not bo for the good of society. Here are cases for perjury, for burglary, for larceny, for murder, for manslaughter, and almost every crime on the calendar, which I have been over and refused to pardon, but when I find quire executive be detered from performing my duty as governor of Geoigii, on ocvount of public clamor. 1 think,” said Governor Stephens, “that thos» who are so ready to complain at me for my acts would do well to wait until they had heard all the facts connected with wha f I do. Very few men who deserve to be governor of Georgia could go over the cases 1 have investigated and find less than fifty cases that required a pardon. I may have committed an error in some, but I do not think so,^»nd I am not unwilling that the people of Georgia to pass on my conduct when they know the facts in each case.” owner being introduced, expressed the profound satisfaction and the great honor he experienced in mak ing his grace’s acquaintance, accom panied by equally profound regrets that the mayor of the city was absent, and therefore could not extend the hospitalities of the city to so noble a guest. He would be glad, however, to do anything in his power to make hi* grace’s stay in the city agreeable. “Would he be pleased t<> play bill iards ?” # They went down, and the caller “set ’em up,” and cot badly beaten at knocking the balls. An editor, dressed t>> kill, was then presented, and fired oft’ a beautiful a case that does re-1 speech of welcome, at the conclu-ion c emency. 1 shall not of which a darkey in a spike tail coat appeared with a silver waiter on which rested a bottle of R'mderer, which was disposed of during the following conversation : “How does your grace like Amer- THE V UKE OF NE WO A S TLE HO A X. A telegram had been received in Greenesboro, N. C„ last week, in quiring for rooms for the Duke of Newcastle, who contemplated com ing out there to visit the old Guil ford battle ground and other inter esting ‘places, and to indulge in field sports. He was to arrive on Wednesday evening, and expectation was on tip-toe. When tho train ar- arrived, Mr. Edward L. Voorhis, of Atlanta, alighted and went to tho McAdoo House, in ignorance of the situation, entered his name on the register of the hotel, as usual, and was assigned a room. The next morning, clearing an “eyo-opouer,” he ordered one, and on being told that the price was ten cents, insisted on paying Ilf.eon. This generosity at ODce excited suspicion, and a by stander whispered, “when did h« comu?” That was enough. A wag connected with the hotel, followed him to the office, and apol >giaing for his intrusion, in termed aim ot the expected visit of the dale©, m i. »,.«;• ic % Oh, charmed with it.” “ W hat do you think of our ladies I” “Very beautiful,! am sure. Taking all classes together, more beautiful than the women of England.” “If your grace will condescend, I should like to order a carnage, and introduce you to one at least.” “Thanks; oh, thanks; but, really, my luggage and traps, you know, and I leave this evening.” The duke then gave the editor an elaborate account of the kennels of England, and the style of hunting there (which he had recently read in the Atlanta Constitution, and which was given in the editor’s paper next day). By this time there were more peo ple in tho McAdoo House than had been gathered there since the last superior court. More champagne and cigars followed, and the rep resentative of the mayor arose and with a profound bow, bade the duke good evening, until train time, when he said he would have a party of prominent gentlemen to meet him at the station, and bid him God-speed on his journey. He kept his word, and when tho dytk© arrived at the depot, there were a half a dozen gentlemen in evening dress, who ,-tood with chats tering teetfin the freezing wind, and scraped uMii the whistle blew, when the duke feelingly remarked that if any of*thfn should ever visit Eog land ho »uld be pleased to entertain them at#!* ancestral castle, or if in tho hU<Ming season, at his tfojc in the coy try, and gravely entered th© uuc[ ^ DAY Augusta, Ths Carriage Emporium of & T A N N A H I LL. Georgia, Finest Stock and Lowest Prices. Halt .Victorias, Extension Tops, Canopy T ps, Kockawaya and Buggies, all styles and grades. The patent American Road-Cnrt. The easiest riding and most perftet two wheel vehicle yet produced. -Leads all others. Supersedes all others. Three quarter Trotting Wagons. Ladies’ Phsetons, elegant styles. Coach Material. Fine Paints and Varnishes, Saddlery and Fine Harness. Leath er findings. Best quality Seamless Gum Belting, pure article. Leather Belting. Lacing. Fine Trnnks and Valhsesi. Agents for Wilson, Childs & Co’s Philadelphia Wagons, the lightest and best- oct.6,'82.CRi. All Men Agree That the heat is cheapest, and especially is this true in FURNPI UR HI. Just see sonic of our nrices; Parlor Sots ill Hair Cloth, Walnut Frame from $35 to $90. The host Raw Silk Set for .$65 ever offered. Nice Walnut Chamber Set*, Marble Top, $55. The best Walnut Marble Top Set iu the market for $65. WE DEFY COMPETITION FROM ANY AND EVERY QUARTER WE ACKNOWLEDGE NO SUPERIOR, AND FEW EQUALS, IN THE SOUTH. \V1 io over heard of Cane Sear, Chairs for #eveuty-five cents. Extension Tables one dollar per loot. We trunranti e satisfaction in every cum*. Our i»'ock of Mattress©* * Spring J'e<*s i«* c- niphte. Steam Dress'd Feather* uiways un hand Ad coed* packsil in (1 shipp'd tree of charge. UpholaPring «i>w jn ts brunch©#. Our m w l.'nul gue will be ivwdy ybuiit October 1st. 1TIOWI !tis \ C O .i i o.