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Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, OF PENNSYLVANIA. }' ? FOR VICE-PRESIDENT, W.H. ENGLISH, OF INDIANA. J A west J J Dunn J N Rogers 11 C Holt H E Rougliton E w Mi Onrty A Mathis A J Jernigau I.T J Sparks C I. Duggan R T Founds B T Rawlings H L Larsons T C wm lheii G I’ Spoors w 11 Faisons T L Barron H 11 Robson Hit pi. Lon Hood w 11 Butcher J II 1'Tf.zior C G Rawliugs Ed Orr A A Garret ;T C Douliftlo E A Sullivan !() B Gieun J A Robson Joe E Hitt Jns .1 Onto II’in M ITitt A S A'pnrks John R mieker E w Rawlings li a Ri.wiings Richard Davis Ll w Batenina B 1) Chambers .1 1 H011I10 (.' Henry Mitcliel w H walker ,T J Join s I, A Mathews ,4 .1 Armstrong wm Rawlings ]) 11 Tucker Thus D Cullens J B Wicker l’HCk Boyer T C Cullens Hugh T Judge Joseph Mayo W H Lozier M M Mathis L A Tanner Littleton Adams ifar as relates to the education oflhoped that it would be galvanized the rising generation of both races, into something like enthusiasm. Presidential Electors. STATE AT LARGE. Hon. J. C. C. Black, of Richmond. Hou.fcR. E. Kennon, of Randolph. ALTERNATES. Hon. L. J. Glenn, of Fulton. Hon. A. Pratt Adams, of Chatham, M. Hammond, of District Electors. First—Samuel D. Brad well, of Lib erty. Second—IVm. Thomas, Third—Christopher C. Smith, of Til- fair, Fourth—Leander R. Ray, of Cowe ta. Fifth—John I. llall, of Spaulding. Sixth—Reuben B. NiBbet, of Put nam. Seventh—Thomas W. Adkins, of Bai- tow. Eighth—Seaborn Reese, of Hancock. Ninth—Win, E. Simmons, of Gwin nett, ALTERNATES. yirst—Josephus Camp, of Emanuel. Second—Win. Harrison, of Quitman. Third—J as. Bishop, Jr., of Dodge. Fourth—H. C. Cameron, of Harris. Fifth—Daniel P. Hill, of Fulton. Sixth—F. G. DuBignon, of Baldwin. Seventh—P. W. Alexander of Cobb Eighth—Jas. K. Hines, of Washing ton. Niuth—Marion C. Boyd, of White. Congressional Nominations to Date Hon. W. H. Turner, Second District. Hon. J. II. Blount, Sixth District, lion. H. P. Bull, Ninth District.- - DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES Foa Congress—Eighth Dist. § m. f. J>fcplims, Foa Senate—20 Senat’l, Dist t' S. G. JORDAN SENATOR IA h CON VENT10N. NOMlNAlON OF COL. S. G. JOR DAN. Milledcikyiu.k, Ga , Sept. 8. 1880. The convention of the 20th sena torial district organized at 11 o'clock a. tn., by the election ol lion. Geo. F. Pierce, Jr., of Han cock county, as president, and Adolph Joseph, Esq., of Baldwin county, ns secretary. The follow ing delegates were present: WASHINGTON COUNTY. B. T, Rawlings, Isaac Hermann, Virgil S. Joyner, HANCOCK COUNTY. George F. Pierce, Jr., John It. Bivin, A. II. Birdsong. BALDWIN COUNTY. W. W. Williamson, J. W. Cnr- akor, D. B. Sanford, Adolph Jo seph. Upon motion of Mr. I. Hermann of Washington county, the Hon. Stephen G. Jordan, of the county of Washington, was unanimously nominated tor Senator of the 2OU1 Senatorial District for the ensuing term. Upon motion of lion. W. \Y Williamson, of Baldwin couuty, it was Resolved, That we earnestly call upon all the democrats of this dis trict to see to it that the name ol Stephen G. Jordan is placed on all the tickets cast lor the various nominees of tho party on the lirst Wednesday iu October next. Resolved. 'Hint the democratic papers of this district bo requested to publish tho proceedings of this convention. lion. W. W. Wi liam.-on moved the appointment of a committee ol three to notify the Hon. Stephen G. rdan of his nomination and re quest his acceptance. The chair appointed Messrs. W. W. Williamson, I. Herman and A. ll. Birdsong. Upon motion the convention ad journed, sine die. ' Adoleh Joseph, Secretary. ibelieving that virtue and prospen j ty go band in band with civilization 'und enliglitcmueut. j I shall do all in my power to aid and encourage the growth of the ‘Middle Georgia Military and Agri- eultuial College at Milledgevillc. 111 is a department of the universi ty of Georgia, and for that, if there existed no other leason, 1 am sincerely attached to it. Our unfortunate penitentiary sys tem will command my closest sciu- tinyj and I shall advocate such improvements us the nature of the case willudmit. Capital and labor arejmutually dependent, und 1 shall oppose any measure which would tend to cripple tho one or to op press the other. Again thanking you gentlemen, the convention and the party for the great honor conferred upon me, and uniting with you in the belief that victory will crown our efforts in October, 1 am, very respectfully sours, S. G. Jordan. From this point it is a losing strug gle.—Detroit Free Press. Tho republican hack is broken. Maine broke it. Let Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, and California join hands with In diana, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, wliich are with Maiue, and together view the republican corpse wliich November will dis close.—Washington Post. Philadelphia Timex. Since tho Harrison whirlwind of 1840 started the country by the election of a whig governor in Maine at the September election, there has been no such sudden political whirlwind in a presidential year as that which yesterday swept the stal wart republican pine-tree state from her political moorings. And this signal defeat of the best repub lican chieftain, in the hitherto im- OI'FIC1A I. A DV KR’i'ISKM ENTS. Hereafter we will publish all oflicial advertisements emenating from the officers of our county. To Bridge Builders and Contrac tors Will bo letontto the lowest biililer be fore the Court House door iu the city of Hamlersville, Georgia, between the hours of 10 o’clock a. m. and 4 o’clock ]>. m. on Saturday Ootober 9th, 1H80, the contract to lill with earth three gaps in Turn Pike Bridge. One 29 ft., one 30 and olio 44 ft iu length, averaging about 9 ft depth and 35 ft width. Specifications can be found on file iu the Ordinary’s office. The contractor will ho required to give boml with good security in double the amount of contract for faithful performance of the contract. C. C. Brown, Ord’y. sept 930d E i O .If GEORGIA—Washington County. By C. C. Brown, Ordinary. Whereas, Elizabeth Halter and Murk Newman applies for letters of adminis tration on the estate of Aylesbury Wig gins, late of said couuty, deccsased. These are therefore to cite audiwlmou- ,, - , ... .. ish all and singular the kindred and pregnable republican position ot ,. reditorB o{ 8a id deceased, to bo and ap- Nlaine, has been accomplished by pear at my office within the time pre- Fok Representatives. J. T. YOUNGBLOOD, M. D. C. M SUMMERLIN. Kiddlovllc, Ga i At a regular meeting of the Board of trustees ofAlt. Vernon Institute, held on the 81st. of May, 1880, the following resolutions weio passed: Resolved, That wo take this metod of expressing our entire sat isfaction and gratification at tho manner in which our school has been conducted the present year. Resolved, That it is the sense of this board of tiusteos that the school cnnjiot he better officered than to have Rev. J. J. Hyman iriucipal, and Miss Mattie Smith iiis assistant in the higher branches, and Miss Nancy Davis in the pri mnry department, Miss Emma Gumming teacher of instrumental music, an l Miss Lina Ftilghum teacher of vocal music. Resolved, That we, the general hoard of trustees, most earnestly request the present officers of the school to Mimin with us another year, and we pledge them our sym pathy and support. Resolved, That the above reso- an aggregation of disputing politi cal elements with nothing to com mend them or their cause beyond opposition to degenerate and abused republican power. FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE In tub 97tii District. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the office of Justice of the Fenco in and for tho 97th District, and respectfully solicit the public for their support at tho election to be held next Saturday, Sept. 11th, 1880. Very Respectfully, JOSEPH H. WILSON, scribed by law and show cause if any they have why said letters should not bo granted. Given under my hand and official sig nature, at Hamlersville, Ga., thiB Sep tember 5th, 1880. G. O. BROWN, sept 5, 30d Oily Z. says that he Bolls as cheap or a little cheaper than any ono iu tho mar ket. Remember you can get at B. E Houghton’s Drug Store all kinds of School Books. If you want good Sugar and Cof fee go to Z. II. Houghton’s. und a copy furnished each officer. Resolved, That ibis be publish- c 1 in the Sandersvillc papers. You p.iii inakr inonp) work foruM Hum at ai tytl.luK Capitol not required. a* will *tart you. fli a tiny and up* wnfdH made at homo by the lu Unions be placed upon our minutes, tS^rlte r"i!. WfiiiSto!!! Best bunlne** now before the public. luster at GEORGIA—Washington Couuty. Whereas, a petition has been tiled in the court of Ordinary to make public a road commencing at Jackson’s church on the Savannah road, leading off iu a westerly direction through! thu lauds of H. II. Holmes, B. J. Wilson, J. H Hartley, Thomas Holmes, Joseph Joi ner, Moses Joiner, Joel A. Davis James Brady, Jasper 'Hhcrling, inter sccting New’s Bridge road near Jesse Joiner’s ; und commissioners being up pointed to review and mark out said road, and they having made their r port to this office couf’ormubly to law. These are therefore to cite and ail mouisli all concerned to show cause it any they have on or but'ire the 20th day of September next, why said road should not be made public and order eil open. Given under my hand at office in Sandersvillc, this Aug. 17th 1880. C. C. BROWN, Or.d'y. uug 19, 1880—80d Campalu Paragraphs. From l‘\e Atlanta PofPApfwut. A brief note from J. J. W., Telfair county, says: «« —... .......... No ono w Util.* to work full to iVtakv vw>nnoi»h puy by i»»i?iifflnK hi once. Contly Outfit und term* fm*. A Krmit opportunity for iHBkinu money oually anti houorubly. AuaresH I'ruk k Go., Augusta, Maine. NORWOOD CLUB. The citizens of Washington county met in the Court House at Saniiers- ville, Ga., on Wednesday evening Sept. 15. 1880, for the purpose of or ganizing a Norwood Club, Col. J K. Hiues was called to the chair, and in a brief manner explained the ob ject of the meeting. The Club was then organized by electing tho following uuiues us offi cers and adopting the following com mittees and resolutions: J. K. Hines, President. W. H. ParsoLB, Vice President. A. S. Sparks .Secretary. B. T.,Rawlings, Assistant Secretary J. J. Sparks, Treasurer. A committee of five was appointed to make a Norwood banner and to meet the speakers at tho depot and lead in the procession to the stand prepared for the speakers on the 22d of September, consisting of B. T. Rawlings, E. W. McCarty, J- T. La- veigue, H. Parris, John Roberson, A committee of eight was elected as Central Committe, W. H. Parsons, J. J. Sparks, J. N. Gilmore, E. A. Sul livan, K. J. Orr, J. K. Hines, Jcsst- A. Robson, Dr. A. Mathis. Moved and adopted that the Pres ident appoint three from each militia district, id e-iiis 1 ifute a County Ex ecutive Commune. The finance commit!ee appointed wasW, H. Parsons, J. J. Sparks, J. JL Hines. Committee of Arrangements: C. I. Duggan, J. R. Wicker, B. J. Tarbutton, J. H. \\ usi ii, John Dunn, Xir. A. Mathis, A. S. Sparks. Resolution, Be it resolved, we the Washington County Norwood Club pledge our undivided and united support. Resolved, Wo the Norwood Club meet every Wednesday evi niug at 8 o’clock until the election. The Clul consists of the following names: [Col rospondenci*,] MlLLEDCfEVlLLE, Ga , Sept. 8. I/on. til >p hen U. Jordan, tianderxeide: Dkau Shi—At a convention ol the democratic party of tho 20th senatorial district this day held in Milledgovillo, Ga., you were unan imously nominated for State Sena tor for the ensuing term of two years, and tho undersigned appoin ted a committee to notify you of your nomination, and request your acceptance of the sumo. In discharging this pleasant du ty, permit us to express the opin ion that the harmonious action of the convention presages your tri umphant election on the first Wed nesday in October next. Please let us hear from you at your earliest convenience, and oh lige yours respectfully, W. W. Williamson, 1. Heumann, A. II. Birdsong. of All for Nor wood down here. Telfair will give him u good majority." The Savannah Recorder has the following extracts from letters of piomim nt men all over the State: Blairsvillo: Norwood’s candida cy lias enthused the people, and is sweeping like a tidal wave through Union county and thu section. Calhoun: In our judgment Gor don county is for Norwood by a hnniBomo majority. Trenton: Norwood’- stren; is growing and il it continues, will carry the county of Dade. Marietta: The people of Cobb county are perfectly aroused in Norwood's interest, and will giv him a majority of 500 or 600. Many of his Iriends estimate it much larger. an (ii-voti* your wli°K' tiliu* t<* tin- work, or only mir H|.uri! inimnMit*-. N° nthor IiiikIii'H will pay ou iu* tily us well When some misguided merchants stato That they themselves are always great In giving better bargains than the fellows In the same trade, it seems their bellows Are blown so often that they think it’s true, While lcokers-on say, "Gammon! It won’t do.” So as a rule, ’tis altogether best To tell the truth and let folks judge, the rest, Cash Buying and Seling. Low Prices, Quick Saes, and S MALL PROFITS M. ARE NOW OPENING A BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS, SHOES, Carefully selected by our Junior, in Now York. Our Stock of JEWELRY, WATCHES, GOLD & SILVER GEORGIA—Washington County By C. O. Brown, Ordinary. Whereas, Thomas and Macon Wartime apply for letters of Administration on the estate of Mrs. Nancy Wart lien, ilec’d. These are therefore to cite and admon ish all persons concerned, to be and ap pear at my office within tho time pre scribed by law, and show cause, if any they have, why said letters should not be granted. Given under my baud at office, this Aug. 5th, 1880. C. C. BROWN, Ord’y. aug 5-30d T HE Augusta CroceryStore. G. W. Tanner & Co. May 11, 18So-6m Plated Ware, Cuthbert: Wo Jhnvo no fears of Randolph county not going for Norwood. Macon county is overwhelming ly for Norwood. Mountain Hill: Mr. Norwood is gaining strength in Harris conn tv. consisting of a great variety Of novelties, never before seen in thi market, is exceedingly handsome. We make no display of sensation al advertisements, but will con vince our friends when they hon or us with their patronage, that our goods are good solid goods, and our prices as reasonable as tin most exacting can expect.. NEYVMAN & SON, sept 14, 1880—tt GEORGIA—Washington County, By C. C. Brown, Ordinary. Whereas Alfred G. Register applies for letters of Guardianship of John, George, Alice, Frnnces, William, Winitml, Indi ana, und James Martin, minors of Join H. Martin, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admon ish all and singular the kindred and or itors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within tho time prescribed by law and show cause if any tiiey have, ■why said letters should not be grunted. Given under my hand and official sig nature, at August 5th, 1880. aug 5-30d C. C. BROWN, Ord’y. «# T Tapper J K Hines J T Laveigne C C Scarborough J N Gilmore Bryant C Holt jr M H Boyer Joseph H wilson T H Sparks B J Tarbutton G IF Tanner M L Duggan J T Laveigne jr Geo IF Kelly C C O’Riley w F Scliuufele B E Rougliton J J Parmer w A McCarty Sandersvillk, Ga., Sept. 13. Mexxrs. IF. IF. Williamson, I. Her mann and A. II. JHrdsung: Gentlemen—Your letter of the 8th instant advising me that at a convention of the democratic party of the 20th senatorial district held that day in Milledgovillo, I hail been unanimously nominated for State Senator tor the ensuing term of two years, is duly received and considered. Distiustful as I am of my own ability to discharge the duties in cident to so exalted a station, fraught with such important in terests and grave responsibilities, yet, in view ot the unanimity with which the nomination is tendered me, I do not feel ut liberty to de cline it. Permit me, through you, to express to the party of this dis trict my sincere gratitude for ibis manifestation of confidence and partiality. And to you gentle men, individually, I tender my heartfelt thanks, for the very kind and courteous manner in which you notify me of the will of thu con vention. Should the \ eeple in the coming election iu October next, ratify your action, it is proper that I should briefly outline some ot the important measures I shall deem it my duty to advocate. I shall insist upon a reduction of taxation so far as is consistent with the welfare of the government. To this end, the interest on the indebt edness of the State should be re duced to the least practicable rule I shall favor a liberal policy so > Mineral Springs: Norwood will beat Colquitt onc-th rd in Pickens county and this imme diate section. For Tax Receiver. The friends of K. J. N. "Walden announce him as a suitable candi date for Tux lteciver a’, the ensuing election in January next. Many Voters. Richland: Stewart county will give Norwood a large majority. KcuiVoc in Marietta. Marietta, September 18.—Col onel Rcnfroe made a telling speech hero to-day,in wliich lie complete- vindiented himselfuiul opened the eyes of tho people m regard to lis administration. A great many >ld citizens of the county who were opposed to him heretofore re-came up to him and promised to vote and work for him. You can count on Cobb by a good majority for Colonel Runfrue.— Atlanta Constitution. Blacksmith, Machinist and WOODWORKER GEORGIA—Washington County By C. O. Brown, Ordinary. Whereas Joseph I). Martin applies foi letters of Administration, de honix non, on the estate of John H. Martin, dee'il. These are therefore to cite and admon ish all persons concerned, to be and ap pear at my office within the time pre scribed by and shew cause, if any they liavo, why said letters should not be granted. Given under my hand at office this August 5th, 1880. C. C. BROWN, Ord’y. aug 5-80(1 For Tax Receiver. I hereby announce that I mil ft candi date for the office of Tax Receiver and respectfully ask the support of my friends and the public at the ensuing election,to beheld on the first Wednesday in Janu ary next. If elected I will endeavor to discharge faithfully the duties of the of fice. Respectfully, JNO. C. PACE Siuilersville, Qa,, sept 14. F0H SHERIFF. We are authorized to announce the name of GEORGE W. PRINCE as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Washington county, at the ensuing elec tiou in January next. te DEMOCRATIC JOY. Now lookout, for a political pan ic.— St. Louis Republican. It will bo a sanguine republican indeed who will continue to believe that Garfield can bo elected.—New Orleans Democrat. A sweeping victory for Hancock is now a settled fact, and congrat ulations on the coming rout of the republicans are in order.—-Balti more Gazette. It will encourage our friends and dishearten our enemies, and ad vance the cause ot union, peace, and fraternal feeling between the sections.—Mobile Register, The backbone of Garfield’s cam paign is broken just when it was Wishes to inform the public that he is still on hand doing noth ing but first class work in the above branches of mechanism. Also agent for GEORGIA—Washington County Will be Held before the Court-house door in the city of Hamlersville during the legal hours of sale on the first Tues day iu September next, the following property, to-wit: One trnct of land on the waters of Gum and Deep-Step creeks, containing 225 acres more or less, levied ou as the prop erty of A. Archer to satisfy a Superior Court ti fa in favor of R. L. Rodgers, adm’r. vs Alex. Archer. Legal notice given defendant in possession. Proper ty pointed out by plaintiff’s attorney. Also, one-eighth interest iu 814 acres of land, lying iu the 98th district, levied ou the property of John E. Cullens to siitisfy two Justice court fi fas in favor of R. Y. Rodgers vs John E. Cullens. Lev ies made by R. M. Brown, Constable, and legal notice given defendant. Prop erty pointed out by plaintiff’s attorney. A. M. MAYO, Hheriff ang 3—tils FOR SHERIFF. I Hereby annouco that I api a can diilate for thu office of Sheriff’of Wash iugtou couuty, and respectftlly solicit ___ the suff’erage of the voters of said conn- scribed by law and show cause, if any GEORGIA—Washington County By C. C. Brown, Ordinary. Whereas George W. Tanner, applie to me for letters of Dismission as admin istrator of the estate of David Tanner late of said county, deceased. These nro therefore to oite and admon ish all persons concerned, to be and ap pear at my office within the time pre ty ai the next electiou. I am still in the race, any statements or reports to the contrary notwithstanding. O. A. Houghton, TAX NOTICE. I will attend the following muned pin ces specified below for the purpose of col lecting the State and Couuty Taxes for the year 1880: Tanner’s 93 Dist. Monday Hept 13 Riddleville 1253 Josey’s Stqre 92 Davisboro 94 Catoe’ri 95 Wain mock,8 89 Pepcock’tf x ltoads 91 McBride.8 88 Kobison's Turn Out 90 Tabernacle 1315 Hebron 98 Prosser's 99 clay’s 100 Warthen’s mills i;us Giles 9(3 ,4 Tuesday * JVtdnVTy 44 ’* Thursday * 4 4 Friday 4 Monday 44 44 Tuesday 14 Wednesday 44 14 Thursday “ ** Friday 44 4 Monday 44 * Tuesday ,4 ‘ Wedu’d’y forenoon * 44 44 afternoon * Thursday “ Sandersvillc every Saturday, . , „ W. K. THIGPEN, T. C. W. C. HUglil, 1880—tf they have, why said letters should not be granted. Given under my hand at office in San- dersville, this July 29th 1880. C. C. BROWN, Ord’y. july 29—3m GEORGIA—Washington County. Whereas, E. O. Bostick, adm’r. de bonis non, ou the estate of B. W. Holt, deceased, applies to me for letters of dismission from said estute. These are therefore to cite and ad monish all persons concerned, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, and show cause, if any they have, why said letters should not be granted. Given under my hand at office, iu Sandersvillc, this June 3d, 1880. C. C. BROWN, Ord, June 3,1880—3m Liddell's Patent Portable Engines, Saw Mills, Corn and Wheat Mills And MACHINERY for Plantation, Custom or Merchant Call and see me on north end of Harris street, Sandersville, Ga. apr 20-tf J. T. Laveigne, NEXT DOOR TO ADAM'S LIVERY STABLE I am prepared to do all kinds of Carriage Blacksmith & Nw WORK AT REASONABLE PRICES. ALSO DEALER IN Bn rial Case, Collins aid CASKETS, At Prices to suit tlie April, 10th 1880 tf
