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The True Citizen.
WATNESBORO, HA.., MDA T , JAT-\ D, ?88.l
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TBS 0TT1ZSS FOR 18*.
To-dky The Citizen comes to its
Tio'jdp and patrons greeting; and teem
ing with good wishes for a happy' and
prosperous new year to all. And while
we turn with eonfidonoe to the new year,
we part with the one, with all its vicisi-
tudes and cares, with regret. Not a
year ago yet, The Citizen made its
appearance as a candidate for public
favor, without a Jcnomttn friend or pat
ron, and under difficulties which no
otheT paper probably ever had to
encounter at its commencement. We
labored assiduouly to render The Cit-
zkn a useful and welcome visitor to the
homes and firesides of its readers—de
termined that if failure must come, it
should be as ittle our fault as possible.
Thanks to a generous and appreciative
publio, we to-day num' er hundreds
among our patrons and friends.
We begin the new year with renewed
energy, and encouragement and deter
mination to make The Citizen better
in every department, and to still merit
the respect, encouragement and kindly
offices heretofore vouched safe to us by
©»r friends.
We had hoped to make our appear
ance at the beginning of the new year
in a new dress, new form and new and
improved 6tyle. But a lack of means
prevents, and we must be content to do
the best we can in our old clothes. We,
however, have by no means abandoned
the idea of improvement, and assure
our readers that it will be done the in
stant we find the means to accomplish it.
It is a fond hope of ours to make The
Citizen as neat as the neatest, and
■rank with the best—and that thing we
will yet do.
Again wishing our friends a happy
■ew year, aud old Burke county a year
of abundance and peace, we make oar
bow, and begin our year’s work.
THE CENTRAL R. R.
The election for President of the
Central Railroad & Bauking Co., which
came off in Savannah on Monday, re.
suited in the defeat of Gen. Alexander
and election of Capt. W. G. Raoul by
4.211 majority. The idea of the stock
holders seem to be that Capt,. Raoul
will adopt and carry out the policy of
Gol. W'adlcy, the late President of die
oad, and the great Southern railroad
agnate. While we do not know (’apt.
Raoul, we hope the company may not
be disappointed in their expectations.
The following from the Augusta
( hroniole so exactly expresses our
views in regard to Gen. Alexander we
transfer it lo our columns without
chancre:
‘‘While in no sense a partisan, we
can bui expre-s regret ar the deuat of
a man of such br.llia.nt uttainments as
Gen, Alexander, His cure.-r has been
phenomenal. At one time, ibe director
aud chief executive officer of the rad-
road system of the South and S uth
west, he is to-d .y without a position
for the employment of those ttaleuts
which earned him a national reputation
as a railroad expert. We hope that it
will not be long before Gen. Alexander
will find a field for his usefulness.
In Hi recent article, the Savannah
News refers with prophetic ken to the
future of the South as a component part
of the Union, as fo lows: “The Northern
organs ouiii.nd all may just as we'l recon-
cile themselves to the fact that the South
is destined to supremacy in this Repub
lie. Her resources are the greatest, her
traditions the proudest, her daughters
the purest, her sons the pluckiest, and
her politica 1 conviction the soundest to
be found within our borders. Her re
cuperation uflbrdod the grandest specta
cle iu human history. Her giowlh is
s eady aud sure. She is not in need of
♦ ito expedients that sections have resort-
to promote their growth. Her 10-
sources are becoming more and more
oppareut to the world from year to year
.avid she can «!' b l *t g8*e into the splen-
<ij 1 liiiure that awa.is her.’%
1 ’n lor the above caption, wo print. Mr.
Stephens’ reasons for his wholesale
exercise of the pardoning power 6inc<?
he has been governor of the State, aud
which has only a paraleld in the par
dons granted by Governor Bu lock.—
In his ^explanation. Governor Ste
phens avers that he has studied every
case upon which he has acted “with
close and sly inspection,” and had good
cause for his action in each—he is cer
tainly defiant of newspaper comments
and public opinion. Abuses have
crept into our penitentiary system, and
it is clearly the duty of the governor ot
the State to search them out and
promptly correct them wherever they
may be found. But when Mr. Stephens
allows his heart to so far melt, in pity
for the poor, oppressed convicts as to
defy the operations of the law, and the
action of judges and juries, and turn
lose upon society a hoard of thieves,
burg ! ars, forgers and cut-throats gene
rally, he courts the honest, eeusure of
the whole people of Georgia, and nei
ther his great name or defiant attitude
wi.-l save him from the severest criti
cisms of both the Press and the people.
Taking Mr. Stephens’ explanation as
a basis, we agree with him in his exer
cise of the executive clemency, and the
pardon of two of the cases which he
mentions; but there aie some of the
cases pardoned for which we deem his
reasons so flimsy as to be contemptuble.
Of the first kind, is the pardon of Ed.
Cox, the case which Governor Ste
phens expresses a doubt upon, but
which action every just mided man in
the State will endorse. The second
case iu which the governor’s action will
meet the public approval, is the case
of the old colored woman who has been
in the penitentiary 18 years, but of
whom no record of whence she came or
of what ct ime she is charged with can
be found. The State should keep bet
ter books, and more faithful servants to
do her work. The remaining in the pen
itentiary of this old colored woman so
long without attention is a burning
shame to preceding governors, and Mr.-
Stephens deserves credit for the care
ful searching out of her case, and his
prompt action in the matter. She
ought not to remain in durance anoth-
t r day. There may be other cases of
meri;, but if so he does not mention
them.
Ot’ tlm case.-, which we said his “rea
sons were so lliusy as to be contempla-
ole,” we notiee, iu the first instance,
the case of the negro burglar, from
Taliaferro coumy. The governor’s
reasons for pardoning this transgressor,
summed up. souud about as follows :
He broke into a negro shantv (in the
night time, however,) and sio e a bushei
of meal and “some” meat (a 1 like y
the fellow had), it v\as not worth much,
somebody whom l.e deem, d a fir.st-e’ass
eit zeu of he county told him that he
ought, to pardon him, besides 'his par
•:gon of a convict was anxious to get out
now so that he might make a crop, and
if he remained in the penitentiary until
his lime was out, it would be too late.
And so lleury Harrison was turned lose
to recommence his course of marauding
upon honest people of all colors. But
“he broke only irDo a negro shanty.”
Did that lessen the crime l Had he
broken into the Governor’s Mansion
wou’d it hive made the dime greater?
We think not : the crime was complete,
and lie should not have beet*released
for any such reason. His pardon of
“the twenty five cents” forger does
equal vi donee to justice, and how
many more there are of the same class
among the forty-edd he has pardoned
during the short time he has been gov
ernor we do not know. Mr. Stephens
must remember that he is not the
autocrat of Georgia, uud her peop e
will not long bear his high-banded
measures without murmuring.
Mr, Vernon, O., January 1.—Mrs.
Sti lwell, tlife of J. V. Siillwell, em-
p oyed m the <’Im ago, Burlington and
Quincy railroad, has made a confession,
on her death bed of three murders.—
She is at the house of her relatives iu
Knox county. The first was Benjamin
Swigart, her first husband, whom she
says she killod at Maryville, Mo., in
March, 1877, with the aid ol her moth
er and brother. Second was a stranger
whom same parties killed, for his mon
ey while stopping at a boarding house.—
Third was her own daughter, aged
fourteen years, whom she strangled in
the presence of her mother, at fcnlo,
Nebraska, in 1880. She also confessed
that she attempted to kill her husband
three times', to obtain his life insurance.
These confessions were first made to her
husband, and since to others. She is
dying of consumption.
Augusta Uhroniole: “Th® music
house of the South” has sold forty-nine
pianos and organg for Christmas, and
New Year gifts G. O. Robinson <fe
Co , have always made the holiday trade
a specialty, and have increased their
sales every season. “The music house
of the South”has established the repu
tation iu this and other States of selling
the best instruments at the lowest prices.
A large number of sales are made by
correspondence with purchasers who
having tried other markets, North and
South, have found prices for the same
make and style of instrument lower at
T. M. H. O. T. S., than elsewhere.
The City Council of Hawkinsville has
issuod an ordinance compelling vaccina
tion of every unvacsinated person with
in its jurisdictional limits,Under a penal
ty of fine and imprisonment on refusal
to submit to the operation.
Iron, Steely
Cutlery, Guns,
Pistols, Saddles
and Bridles.
Wheels, Hubs,
Spokes, Rims,
Axles,
Etc., Etc.
At Lowest Pr ices.
General .A.g*ent For
A regiment of Scottish Highland
ers is to be organized at St. Louis
and will be officered by veterans of
the American and British armies.
Sleet and snow has cauged great de
struction of trees in the mountain
counties of the State, during th« past
aix weeks.
John E. Ashton.
Attorney at L a
WAYNESBORO, GA.
Jnn23,’82.b-y.
E. F. Lawson,
Attorney-at-Law, •
WAYNESBORO, - - - GA.
Will promptly attend to all business Intrusted
to his care, and give special attention to tho
practice in the Conn of Ordinary. Office next
door to Arlington Hotel. novl0’82bv.
ARLINGTON HOUSE BARBER S OF.
WILLIAMS & BROWN. Prop’s.
We beg leave to inform tho citizens of Burke
and the public generally, that we have now
formed a co-partnership, and combined our t wo
barber shops. We thank the public for past
patronage and ask a continuance of the same.
Hair Cutting, Hair Dressing. Shaving, etc., done
in the most artistic style. iunOftttoo.
Notice
All work in my shop for repairs, if not called
for in :iu days will he sold to nay charges on the
siune. Those interested will take due notice
and govern themselves accordingly.
December ->2,1882. JOHN IIAENKL.
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The daughter of a wealthy Buffalo
man quarrelled with him and left
her home. A large reward was of
fered for her discovery, and the detec-
livea soon found her doing kitcheu
W"ik in a Detroit family, H< r em
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Eclipse Steam Engine,
Winship Gin,
Manure, Spreader,
Oliver Chilled Plow,
Duplex Harrow,
Walter A. Wood Mower, Reaper
and Binder. .
HENRY
sept.22,’82.by
809 Broad Street, AUGUSTA, GA
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junl6,’82.b'y.
Ihe Old Established Furniture House
Of* E G- Hogers,
549 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia.———
Has a large stock of Furniture, fiue and medium, all latest styles and bottor
prices.
UNDERTAKING.—Full stock of wood and metallic cases constantly
hand. nov3’82am
JAMES G. BAILIE & SONS
-DEALERS I.N-
Carpets Oil Cloths, Chromos & Upholstery Goods. Window Curtains
& Shades, Wall Papers A, Borders, Choice Family Groceries <fc Hantation
Supplies.
713 Broad street, Augusta Gef
mayl9,’83.b-v.
Pc ndleton Foundry and Machine Works'
C ’I IAS. I<\ LOMBARD,
(Suece>sor to Pendleton & Brother.)
No. 015. 017 and 619 Kollock Street, Augusta, Georgia.
Manufacturer and dealer in mill machinery, engines and supplies. Brass
and iron citing of eyry variety and stile. Special attention given to
repair-. Give me a cail. Ciias. F. Lombard, Proprietor-.
Wm. Pendlktov, Superintendent. sept,22/82.b-y./
D. T, FULLERTON,
A UG trSTA, GA.
THE airiest STOVE DEALER in the city
Hundred* of families in Burke, Jefferson ana
Richmond counties are uslny our stoves sold to
them during tho hist fifteen years.
Every housekeeper, will attest to their useful
ness, economy, and comfort.
Call at FULLERTON’S for tl e
HEW EIGHT HO’Q'SE
The newest and largest aud best wood burn
ing stove in the market.
At FULLERTON'S you will find
TINWARE,
WOODEN WARE,
„ CROCKERY,
& HOUSEKEEPERS
HARDWARE.
D. L. FULLERTON,
628 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.
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Waynesboro High school, 1883.
J. H. ROBERTS, A. M Principal
Assistant and Teaoher of French-
Miss PHILO STURGIS Teacher of Musir-
T. D* OLIVER*
A. T *i.' ORNEY A. r r LAW,
WAYNESBORO, GA.
i Will practice tn the Antjustu, Eastern ami
j middle oil emit*. Special attention tfiven to
' Jut-t'oe. putcuoe- uiaj\'82 b-y.
Tho spring session of this school begin*
Monday, January lst, and closes Juno 30th.
The session is divided into two terras, eaoh
belm' three calendar months.
Duriiif' the months of April, May and Juno
tuition will be/re<? lo all, as ihe County Board of
Education has established this as a Publio School.
Rates of tuition 82 to S3 per month, or $5 to
87.50 per term If paidiu advance.
The Principal has secured the commodious
residence of Mrs. Beales for the Waynesboro
High School. The parlors will be used as recita
tion and study rooms, which will always be
thoroughly comfortable.
Each room is supplied with now and elegan.
school furnltuvo.
Separate yards for girls and boys.
A full atteudanee or pup Is is already pledged..
Board in excellent families at reasonable J
rules. dec29’82.too.
Tho subscribers on behalf of those who hav
solicited Mr. J. U. Roberts to continue hisschoii
In Waynesboro, and for thomselvos very heartll
endorse him as a teaoher. He has been til
principal of the Waynesboro Academy for eigir
years, ami is endorsed by a largo majority of thy
former patrons. While we do not antagonb.;
any oilier school, we cheerfully commend hiij
mid his school to be known as the Wayncstf
High School to the patronage of the people!
Iohn I>. Munnkblys
Edwin Fulchbk.
Human H. Pkhhy.
Lkwih R. Ford.
Joun J. Jonbs.
J. J. Palmkr-
Sub»cripfcious are rosmvELYCASJ