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H <E£l£3JU*|sfj 3mwmat & lIfte»^jet*g£K, GEORGIA TRESS. We liavc received the first number of the Wrigbtsville Recorder, anew venture in the newspaper world, edited by W. A. Tompkins, Esq. The editorials are schol arly, and were prepared with care. He has learned early the following impor tant lesson: It is a very easy matter to criticise a newspaper, but to publish one, so as to interest, amuse and instruct the public, is no small undertaking. Savannah Neics: The reading room established in the school building at Ty- bce Island promises to be popular. A fine library has been presented by Mr. Charles Green, and the reading room will be thrown open for the free use of the resi dents of the island. We congratulate the Athens Banner upon its new dress and enlarged propor tions. It onght to bo sustained in a city the sire of Athens. Postmaster Conley, of Atlanta, was stricken with -paralysis on last Saturday, and is in a perilous condition. Valdosta Times: Mr. John H. Smith, of Navlor, has sent us an Irish potato which'is a curiosity. The main body is fifteen inches round one way and eleven inches the other, and there are six shoots from it on which are formed full grown potatoes. The potato, taken as a whole, will make a mess for an average family. Brother Pexpleton, of tLe Valdosta Times, takes a roundabout way to get rid of the nimble flea. He calls for an ordi nance on the hogs, and a tax on the dogs. It seems to us that he might reach the sub ject on a much shorter route. Tuesday, the 9tli day of November next, has been fixed for the opening of the fall fair iu Thomasville. As they had none last fall we hope they will be able to meet their expectations this year. Judge Mitchell, of the county court of Thomas county, has had two cases be fore him on the-ebarge of cruelty to ani mals. The Thomasville Times, speaking of the oat crop, says: The harvest has come and it is not plenteous. It may be very safely stated that the yield in this county, will not av erage above, a half crop. This, in a coun ty which has been famous for its rust-proof oats for years, is an unlooked-for calami ty. Either tbe oat has deteriorated, or there has been carelessness in the selec tion of the seed; more probably the latter. Whatever may be the cause, it behooves the fanners of this section to be looking ahead so as—if possible—to avoid a sec ond failure next year. Quitman Free Press: A colored man named Marshall McKinsey, who lived on Mr. William Golding’s place, in this coun ty, was shot and instantly killed, on Mon day last, by a colored man named Luke McCormack. The shooting was done in cold blood, McCormack going to tbe field where McKinsey was at work. The men had had a previous difficulty. Augusta Neics: Ladies.are allowed more baggage than men, all railroad men will agree, and that is probably the reason which led a woman to impose on the boat authorities, save freight, and do all man ner of horrid things unsuspected. A lively termination of a smuggling transac tion was experienced when the Katie landed yesterday, and a lady calling for her trunk was answered with a squeal and grunt. The trunk at this juncture was opened and a good sized pig disclosed. Some trunks may make first-class freight cars, but they are not allowed to run without paying tariff. Augusta Chronicle: David Lark, col ored, brought to this office yesterday a large mass of bone, evidently a portion of the backbone of some huge animal. This section weighed forty-five pounds. It was sent to Dave by his brotner in Florida, but came originally from California. Eatonton Messenger: We most re spectfully suggest to the Democratic ex ecutive committee of the Cth Congression al district the propriety of calling the nominating convention this year to meet in Eatonton as the central point and the one most accessible to all the counties composing the district. These arc hard times which demand economy on the part of everybody, and in order to secure a full delegation from every part of the dis trict, the expenses of attendingtlie conven tion should be reduced as much as possi ble. Wrigiitsville Recorder: No liquor sold in Johnson county. No county in the State making more rapid strides in the development of its vast and valuable re sources. Churches are thickly reared. Crimes are seldom committed, and the jail lias become almost a useless append age. The editor of the Americas Recorder is enjoying one of the first luxuries of the season—a chill. Sumter Republican: Captain J. N. Bass will leave to-morrow to take charge of the Southwestern railroad affairs at Montgomery, Ala. He leaves his family here for the present. Augusta Chronicle: The warm-heart ed and public-spirited ladies in charge of the Widow’s Home have had some sub stantial donations of late. And while such gifts from friends and the public go far towards the encouragement of the institu tion, it is true that the funds on hand for this noble purpose are quite limited, and the Home with its responsibilities and op portunities, constantly appeals to the lib erality of the community. Last week Hon. John P. King donated $500 to the Home. This in addition to a like sum from its la mented secretary and treasurer, Miss Lou ise King, with S400 raised by its officers, is all the capital owned by the association. This income, amounting to about $100 will, however, materially aid the limited aid obtained from our citizens for its sup port. The officers of the association are also under obligations to the grand jury for a donation of $20, through their fore man, Mr. Geo. A. Whitehead, for which they return thanks. Atlanta Post: There is no don tt hut Senator Brown is a brainy man, who has the ability to represent any State in the Senate of the United States. This does not enter into the question over which the public expresses so much indignation. The general objection made to ilie ap pointment of Senator Brown is that he has no right to such an honor jjt the hands of a Democratic governor iifiiehalf of a Democratic State. And even if he deserved the honor the people spurn the apparent Ignominious method by which he has received the appointment. Sena tor Brown may trifle with railroads, and rule everything where money is king, but when he undertakes to trample the holy sentiments of an intelligent people under foot, he will find his peculiar power a curse that will consign him to the shades , of political oblivion forever. . Augusta News: Horace Maynard is a better man to manipulate the mails in the interest of the Republican party during the presidential canvass than Mr. Key, or any other Southern bom man of Democratic antecedents. This is prob ably the cause of the cabinet change. It was a move for political advantage, and to bring the postmasters into line. Captain T. P. Benlette, late of the Citizen Fire Company, No. 8, of Augusta, was- presented with a gold-headed cane, by the company as an expression of their esteem for their ex-captain. Rome Tribune: Mr. Hany Wimpee sent to this office yesterday an old relic of the war in shape of a post-office stamp, whirl, w as found by the street hands while digging in south Rome. Thestamp bears tbe name of Rome, Georgia, and is ■ .• •i.-.vd with rust, plainly indicating that it bad been under ground for several years. Those who wish to examine the stamp can do so by calling at this office. Conyers Examiner: A negro boy by the name of Robert Hall, about twelve y-’-nrs old, sliot and instantly killed an- ’.tlihoy between three and four years old, cne'day last week. A1 n i:xs Banner: General Gordon said recently at Winchester, Virginia, that in the process of reconstruction, the placing of our former slaves over us as our mas ters was a species of refined cruelty exer cised by the Republicans which the devil himselffnever dreamed of in the persecu tions of Job. Ex-Governor Brown assist ed the Republicans in the exercise of this “refined cruelty,” for he not only favored, but was one of the hirelings of the Radi cal party in consummating the measures of reconstruction in Geoigia, and yet Gov ernor Colquitt now ignores all of the great patriots and intellects of Georgia and ap points this man United States Senator. Savannah Recorder: The unwary may be placed on their guard by this no tice to them to be careful how they re ceive the young man who approaches them and asks, “Have you bills for gold? ’ There are some counterfeit gold coins in circulation in this city, some of which have already been detected. Therefore we caution all persons lest they shall give their good bills to the man who is walk ing around and asking, “Have you hills for gold ? ’ The supposed gold coin looks very pretty and is, as far as we can judge, of equal weight with that of the genuine piece, but if kept a few days will be found to have tarnished considerably. Major Wm. H. Lucas, of Carters- vllle, is dead, aged 05 years. Several negro girls, from 12 ro 16 years old, had a regular pitched battla in Savannah on Monday. Four or five of them were caught by constable White, and will have an opportunity to visit the magistrate. Savannah News: A telegraphic dis patch to the Morning Neics, Saturday, dated New Orleans, May 21st, announced the death of Col. Thomas S. Hardee, chief State engineer, of that city. The deceased was Thomas Sydenham Hardee, a nephew of Gen. Hardee, and a brother of Major Charles S. Hardee, of this city. He was on the staff of Lieut. Gen. Hardee, and served throughout the war with the rank of colonel. At the time of his death he was chief State engineer of Louisiana, and was regarded as one of the most dis tinguished civil engineers in the countiy. Griffin Sun: The Central and South western railroads have for many years past been especially courteous to the members of the press convention, and Colonel William Rogers, the superinten dent, dtserves the hearty appreciation of each member. The editor, writing about Macon coun ty in the Americus Recorder, says.: Her voting strength is about 1,000—the white vote of the west side of the river predominating. Macon has three flour ishing towns within her limits, Montezu ma, Marsliallville and Oglethorpe, the county seat, a fact which but few counties can boast. She possesses some cf the best “farming lands and most progressive plant ers. With many agriculture has become a science, and the conduct of tlie farm an art. As slow as tbe process is generally considered, a number can be pointed out who are growing rich upon the product of the field. Savannah News: On Saturday morning Miller B. Grant was brought be fore Major John O. Ferrill, ordinary, on a writ of habeas corpus issued on petition of Messrs. Meldrim and Garrard, attor neys, for the purpose of considering a plea of insanity that bad been entered in bis behalf. After an examination of some witnesses, and upon certificates of Dr. T. J. Charlton and Dr. J. P. S. Houston, tbe ordinary (there being no jury empaneled) adjudged Grant insane, and directed that be be delivered to bis friend3 to be carried to tbe asylum at Milledgeville. Tbe so licitor general, who represented the State, interposed a stay in the proceedings, and, we understand, the jurisdiction ol the or dinary in tbe premises is to be tested. Tlie testimony was to the effect that Mr. Grant had been insane for some years, ar.d that the malady has lately increased. Mr. Grant wa3 arrested on the 3d of July last for embezzlement and forgery, and lias been in confinement ever since. The amount ol tlie defalcation was esti mated at $13,000, and tbe grand jury found eleven true bills against him. Tbe case has been set for trial several times, but for various causes was continued. Hamilton Journal: Hamilton would like very much to be put in connection with tbe telephone exchange of Columbus but we think a rental of $575 a year is more than she is able to pay for the priv ilege. We believe our merchants and business men would be willing to pay well for this great convenience, and we hope that the managers of tbe Columbus exchange may be induced to recede some what from their first figures. Atlanta Post: If the Governor can establish his innocence, he should.by all means do so, but from the present com plexion of public sentiment, we are in clined to tbe belief that this will be a diffi cult undertaking. “Liars and thieves,” like facts, are stubborn things to manage, Savannah News: Some time after two o’clock yesterday morning, and just before dawn, tlie residence of Mr. James C. Roberts, on Margaret street, was en tered and robbed of a considerable quan tity of goods. Tlie thief first invaded a room occupied by one of Mr. Roberts’ sons, who had been at work until late Saturday night, and consequently was sleeping very soundly, where he gathered up all tbe wearing apparel lie could find. The pockets of the pants were rifled of some money and the paDts were then thrown into tlie yard, where they were subsequently found. Some of the other clothing was taken off, together with a lot of groceries, which had been purchased Saturday night and had not been opened. There is no clue to the perpetrator. Atlanta Post, of the 24th: Yesterday George Tuller was arrested by officer Mc Creary on a warrant charging him with larceny. When taken to the station house and searched nineteen checks for unclaim ed baggage, one bunch of keys of all sizes and designs and three razois were found concealed upon his person. George is known to be a bad negro, and what he could not unlock he generally cut open. Griffin Neics: A short while since, a lady calling herself Mrs. Whitson, and claiming to represent the Sunny South, visited our business men soliciting contri butions from them, and promising to write up their business and the city of Griffin in her paper. Some of our advertisers were taken in by her representations, and con tributed various sums to aid her in her noble work. These gentlemen eagerly examined the Sunny South for week after week, and it is scarcely necessary to add, in rain. One of those houses who paid her to write up their business, addressed a note to the Sunny South a few days ago, and received the following in reply: “Sunny South, May 21,1880. “In reply to your favor, I beg leave to say that Mrs. Whitson had no authority whatever to represent the Sunny South, and we know nothing of her plans. We have published several of her sketches of Southern towns, but she is not a repre sentative of our paper. Respectfully, J. H. Seals.” Savannah News: Among the pris oners now confined in jail is Watt Jack- son, a colored man, who is under sentence of death for the murder of Barrett Hous ton, in Bryan county, on the second of February, 1879, the execution being fixed for the 25th of June next. Abram Neal, who was convicted of the same crime and sentenced to be hung, died some months since in jail, as has been mentioned in these columns. Walt Jackson had pre vious to this crime borne a goo3 reputa tion in Bryan and Terrell counties, where he had lived, and we understand that a petition is being extensively signed in those counties to be sent to the Governor praying him to pardon the condemned man, or at least commute his sentence as, it is asserted there were extenuating cir cumstances developed at the trial. Griffin News: Mr. John A. Bishop, colporteur for the American Bible society, was accidentally shot and killed by his brother Frank, near Bowden, in Carroll, county, last Friday. It was a rainy day, and Frank had gone to his brother Jeer’s, and they were practicing with guns by shooting at a tree. Frank not knowing of tlie approach of Ills brother, who was out of sight, discharged his gun, missing the tree. The load was lodged in his brother’s breast, wbo just at that moment came in range. He died instantly and never spoke. Augusta Chronicle: A handsome and substantial brick building is in course of erection immediately west of the round house at the Georgia railroad. It is to he two stories high. It is composed of a main building thirty by eighty feet, and a wing twenty by twenty feet. It is in tended as a work shop for tbe carpenters, patternmakers, coppersmiths and pain ters of the locomotive department of the Georgia railroad car shops. Savannah Neics: We learn from par ties who attended the dedication ceremo nies oi tlie new Methodist Church at Bloomingdale, No. 1\, Central railroad, on Sunday, that the occasion was very in teresting, and the attendance large. The dedication sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. Atticus Haygood, president of Emory College at Oxford, and editor of the Wesleyan Christian Advocate, at Ma con, and was a powerful, able and interest ing discourse. After the sermon it was announced that there was a debt of $200 to be cleared off, and a collection was taken up, and a well known Savannah gentleman, noted for his interest in Sun day school matters, generously leading oil with one hundred dollars. The entire amount was raised, and the building was formally turned over to the trustees. The church is a very neat and substantial structure, fifty feet feet square, and has long been needed in that section. The visitors from Savannah were well entertained by the hospitable residents, and returned highly pleased. Columbus Times: The most of the railroads running to this city are now carrying the passengers and the mails through. The tram on the Columbus and Rome will come down to the culvert near the city tltfs morning and transfer at that place. On the Western the trains rati out to Holland’s crossing and trans fer there. The Southwestern ran through yesterday. It will be several days before travel is resumed over the Mobile and Girard. We hope that in the course of two or three, days there will be no interruption of tlie travel on any of the roads. Coliimbus has felt the loss of trade very heavily since the wash-up. It may interest some of our colored friends to know that one of their number, a former resident of Georgia, if not a na tive, Mr. John Qnarles, who has recently returned from Malaga, Spain, where he was United States consul for three years, was admitted to the bar by tbe general term of tlie Supreme Court of New York city Thursday last. The motion for his admission was made by the Hon. Alger non S. Sullivan, a Democratic politician. The Monroe Advertiser, speaking of an agricultural meeting held in Forsyth, says Mr. John P. Lee, formerly of Macon, was called on, and made an impromptu talk of fifteen minutes. He thought Mon roe county one of the best in the State, and it was the fault of the people that they were not rich. They did not stay with their laborers close enough. He bad himself made fifty bushels of com on an acre of land that was very poor when he bought it. The constant aim should be to feed the land, make it better every year. He gave some valuable informa tion concerning tbe Norway oat, how one oat was found in a package of peas in the department of agriculture, how one oat produced 57 stalks and three acres 450. bushels in Canada. We clip the following from the Augusta News in reference to a company of col ored singers who gave some excellent concerts"in this city: The colored Jubilee Singers*cannot ob tain hotel accommodations in radical Pennsylvania on account of their color, and yet half of that State supports Blaine, who has waved the “bloody shirt” till bis arms ache and bas shouted himself hoarse over the color line iu the South. As usual Northern sympathy is expressed for the “poor colored man” South, but above Mason and Dixon’s line the same “poor colored man” is nothing but a“d—a nigger.” Milledgeville Recorder: Tbe North ern General Conference of the M. E.- Church did two especially good things: It shut down on the malignant falsifier Fuller and his Atlanta slander mill; and it gave that old vile reprobate, Cliadband Fowler, his walking papers out of the edi torial chair of the New York Christian Advocate. Now let the band play. Arlington Advance: Last Tuesday night Titus Teart was shot and killed by Jonas Robinson. It seems that Jonas was imposing on his wife, Titus sister, when Titus remonstrated with him, which caused the difficulty. Jonas was arrested, and is now in the Blakely jail. Albany Advertiser: Governor Col quitt has more friends in Albany than in any other city of the same population, perhaps, m Georgia, and there are those here who have been his defenders and apologists ever since he went into office; but we have not yet heard a single man undertake to justify or apologize for him in the appointment of Joseph E. Brown to succeed Senator Gordon. His action in the matter is, so far as we can learn, uni versally condemned in this city, where some of his strongest friends reside. There are some, however, who, while condemning Governor' Colquitt’s action in the matter, are very charitable toward him, and say they pity him. Sylvania Telephone: According to our correspondent, Effingham county has almost stopped all litigation, both civil and criminal. The good people of that county have acquired quite a desirable reputation for not being litigious, and it speaks well for them. Milledgeville Recorder: A colored woman named Lizzie Bund rage was badly, if not fatally, burned in this city yesterday morning, from her cl itlies tak ing fire. She was pouring kerosene on a fire—hence the accident. Dr. I. P. Garvin, one of the oldest and best citizens of Augusta, is seriously ill. Rome Courier: The medal awarded at the late Paris exposition to the Rome Fe male College for “excellence of scholars’ work” was received yesterday. It 'is a beautiful specimen of numismatic work, It is about three’ inches in diame* ter, and. is iuclossd in a handsome morocco case. On one side is the figure of Victory bearing in her left hand a lau rel wreath and in her right the trumpet of Fame'. Below is Mercury holding aloft, as he flies, a scroll with the inscription: “Fe male College at Rome.” Around this face of the medal are the words: “Exposition Universelle Internationale, de 1878, Par is.” On the reverse side is a beautiful fe male face, symbolic we suppose" of our young sister republic—La Belle France— and the inscription: “Republique Fran- caise.” * So tar as our information extends, this is the only medal won by the South at this world’s fair. We are proud of it and of the skill of teachers and scholars which gained it. The medal will be on exhibi tion at the jewelry store of Veal* Son for a few days. Albany Advertiser: The fine diamond chister riug that was lost by Mr. Mac Wilder, about two years ago, was found on Satin-day last by Mr. John Walden, the guard at the Kinchefoonce creek rail road bridge and returned to the owner. The ring was Mr. Wilder’s engagement ring, and originally cost $175. Americus Recorder: Mrs. John B. Mauk, of Schley county, died on the 23d instant of congestion of the lungs after a short illness. Further particulars have not reached ns. ' Died, on the 6th instant, at his resi dence in Lee county, after an illness of eleven weeks with dropsy of Hie heart, Mr. Alfred Kearsev, aged eighty-one years. Tbe oldest resident of Lee is gone, and one of her best citizens. Savannah Recorder: Four thou sand eight hundred and eighty-one boxes aud-fifty-nine barrels of vegetables were received in this city Saturday, and eight thousand and thirty-two boxes boxes and two thousand one hundred and twenty- nine barrels exported. Hinesville Gazette: Rev. Edward Q. Andrews, an aged and highly respected citixen of this county, died at bis resi dence, five miles from this place, last Wednesday morning. Mr. Andrews had reached the ripe age of eighty, having been born in the year 1800. He more than once represented this county in the legislature and held other positions of trust in the gift of the people. For over half a century he has been a prominent local preacher in the Methodist church. Savannah News: Wo have not deemed it necessary to give the proceedings of these meetings in full. The resolutions express the hot indignation of their au thors, and are indicative of violent ebulli tion of feeling rather than of deliberate judgment, and we are inclined to believe that future developments and calm reflec tion will very materially modify tbe in tensity of feeling which prompted such bitter denunciation of Governor Colquitt, whose heroic patriotism has been so bril- liautly displayed in the past, whose loy alty to the Democratic party is unques tioned, and whose integrity as a man lias never been successfully impeached. We have nothing to say in defense of the lat ter portion of Gov. Brown’s Confederate record.’ Nor do we indorse his selection as Gen. Gordon’s successor. But with the lights before ns and in the present status of political affairs, on the eve of a great struggle which is to decide the ques tion of Radical or Democratic supremacy in the government, State and national, we do not think it either patriotic or pru dent to revive the passions of the past, to iuvoke tbe elements of discord and ani mosity in the party, and thus endanger Democratic success in the approaching conflict. The Eutaw Club of Augusta, on tlie 1st of July, will excurt to New York. Priced going and returning, $25. Tickets good for thirty and sixty days. Arlington Advance: We learn that Gideon Wade, who is under sentence lor killing John Ready in Baker county sev eral weeks ago, made his escape from jail, in Newton, last Friday night. He sawed out the iron bars' in one of the windows of bis cell. The Augusta Chronicle of Saturday says: A telegram was yesterday received at this office from Hon. Henry W. Hilliard, ex-minister to Brazil, announcing his ar rival in New York from South America. Mr. Hilliard will arrive in Augusta next Thursday, where he has many friends. Tbe Appleton Orphan Home. Bishop Beckwith, in his recent annual address before the Episcopal convention in Columbus, among many other good and wise things, bad this to say about tbe Appleton Home, located in this city. We commend his words to the consideration of our citizens: In accordance with the suggestion of the last convention, an act of "incorpora tion has been obtained for the Appleton Church Home. A copy of that act ac companies tliis address, and will be, I trust, printed in your journal. I learned, with m-eat pleasure, that the trustees of this Homo propose to _make a visitation to the institution with "a view to inform ing themselves as to its condition and con duct. They will be prepared, I trust, to make a full report of what they saw, with frank statements of their impressions, fol lowed by recommendations to the conven tion to take such action as, in their judg* ment, may be deemed necessary and ad visable. There are now, I believe, only twenty-two orphans in tbe Home. There would be a larger number were it not that I cannot consent to the incurring of any debt. At one time quite a. number of. tlie .children had friends who paid small amounts toward their support; this, by increasing our income, enabled us to take care of a larger number of children. The number of paying children is very small and we are thus dependent, almost entirely upon tbe income derived from the endow ment. This furnishes us wirh a little more than $100 per month. The conse quence is that we are compelled to reject all applications to receive additional or phans, and we find great difficulty in meeting our present expenses. One hun dred dollars each month is inadequate for the support of three sisters and twenty- two orphans. The work of the Home is faithfully done, and the institution has shown itself a blessing to those committed to its care. I have strong hope that the diocese will now take the Home under its protection and euable it under God, to do the work for the Master, winch it is so well fitted to do. Tbe Fatherland. Our friend J. Jacobus, a prominent merchant of Ha wkinsville, left yesterday for a visit to his home in Germany, in the city of Konigsberg. He will be absent several months. We wish him a prosper ous journey and a safe return. For Sale. Special attention is called to the adver tisement of W. T. Ross, of a desirable dwelling for sale. This house is located in one of the best neighborhoods in the city, and is in every way a desirable piece of property. It is to be sold on next Tuesday. St. John’s Festival. The ladies of St. John’s Chapel in East Macon, will hold a festival on the lawn near the factory to-morrow night for the benefit of the chapel. A pleasant evening is in store for all who can make it conven ient to be present. Tlie ladies have worked hard to establish this chapel and deserve not only the thanks, but the lib eral help of the people. What a Snake I Last night we saw a rattlesnake in size not often found about Macon. It was five feet and three inches in length, and some ten inches in circumference. It had ten rattles and a button. A negro killed the snake near the Augusta railroad bridge, by shooting it in the head with a pistol. Quite a crowd collected to view the rep tile. Change. Rumor has now developed into an as sured, fact that Mr. L. W. Hunt is about to retire from the firm of Hunt, Rankin & Lamar. Mr. Henry J. Lamar, Jr., comes into the new firm, which will read Lumar, Rankin*Lamar. We understand that Mr. Hunt retains the wooden retail drug .store, corner Second and Cherry streets, and that Lamar, Rankin & Lamar will open a largo retail drag establishment in Roberts! new building. The firm of Hunt, Rankin & Lamar is now taking, stock, and will dissolve about June 1st. * ICawUinsvllIc on Reduced Bates. Last night Messrs. J. O.. Jelks, J. E. Laidler and W. N. Fleetwood, arrived from Hawkinsville, tock supper at the Brown House, and continued • on to Su sannah, where they go in tlie business in terest of thejr city, with a view of $cquirr ing better railroad rates from Hawkins ville to Savannah. If they fail in accom plishing their oljject, .they propose charter ing a line of boats to ran on tbe Ocmulgee between the two citie3, -via Darien. In duo tune we will inform our readers as to the result of their business, and their fu ture plans. I W. A. Johan dc Co. Are up to the work, and present fea tures of their business of which the trad ing public would do well to take note. Their advertisement speaks for itself, and judging from the crowds which are con stantly entering and departing from their, mammoth establishment, they have not felt in any measure the dull times. By a system which they have inaugu rated of getting new and fresh golds everjr week, they present to the people all the newest styles as fast as they appear in the market. i Call and examine their recent arri vals, and demonstrate the truth of their assertions. Warm Springs. This celebrated watering place, in wes tern North Carolina, makes a bid for pat ronage, in our advertising columns this morning. It is all that it is represented to be. The hotel accommodations are first-class in every respect, and all tlie pleasures and diversions peculiar to water ing places are at the constant command of the guests. The main building aud tbe colonades are 500 feet long and three sto ries high on tbe French Broad front. The Scenery in the region of the springs is amongst tbe most picturesque in the South. This point is well known to many of our readers, aud the curative properties of the waters are clearly understood. It is a delightful summer retreat. —An American, in the person of Lady H&rcourt, is, for the first time, the wife of an English cabinet minister. She is a daughter of the late J. Lotlirop Motley, tbe historian. Sir William had by his first wife one child, a son. BY TELEGRAPH Congress—Gordon and Brown. WAsniNGTON.May 20—In the Senate, Mr. Gordon announced that he bad re signed his seat as Senator, and he moved that the.appointee be sworn In. The cre dentials cf Governor Brown were read. Mr. Edmunds remarked that they were dated May 21st, and asked if the date of Mr. Gordon’s resignation was officially known to the Senate. It had been held by the Senate, on some former occasions, that the governor of a State has no power, under the constitution, to appoint a Sena tor until a vacancy exists. Of course, everybody knew that he had no objection to Mr. Brown’s being sworn in, except the sorrow it gave him that his friend, General Gordon, was to go away; but he thought it right to call the attention of the Senate to the fact. It might perhaps be better for the Sen ate to hold, as a matter of convenience, that the former decision was wrong, and that a governor might issue a commission in anticipation of a vacancy. Mr. Gordon stated his resignation ante dated the commission of his successor by lour or five days. Mr. Edmunds said the question then arose, if the vacancy had actually occurred on the 21st of May, the date of tlie com mission, then by what constitutional or other authority had his friend, Mr. Gor don, exercised tlie faculties of a Senator since that date ? That would be a puz zle, but he did not know that it would affect the present question. Mr. Hill, of Geoigia, thought it had nothing to do with the present question, which was simply whether Governor Brown be sworn in. He moved that it be done. Mr. Brown was, therefore, escorted to the desk, and the modified oath adminis tered by the President pro tempore, and he took his seat. Mr. Cockrell, from the committee on claims, reported favorably on a bill for the allowance of certain claims reported by the accounting officers of the treasury, known as 4th ot July claims. The bill was placed on the calendar. Foreien. London, May 26.—A Peslh dispatch states that Count Victor Zichy, formerly under-secretary of state in the Tisza min istry, and Count Stephen Karolyi, fought a duel on Monday. Zichy was seriously wounded, and will scarcely survive. A Paris dispatch reports that the cham ber of deputies passed the Tuncarville canal bill, designed to give Havre an easy access to the Seine and the interior of France. In Parliament yesterday Mr. Gladstone stated that Sir Bartle Frere had not been recalled from South Africa, because he is engaged in arranging a scheme of colonial confederation, which must be given a fair chance. The race for the Derby, for three year olds, was won by theDuke of Westminster’s “Rayond Or;” C. Brewer’s “Robert the Devil” second, and Prince SaltykotPs “Mask” third. Paris, May 20.—M. Engleliard bas raised a discussion in the municipal council regarding the measures taken by the prefect of police in connection with the communist demonstration on Sunday last. An order of the day was adopted stating that the council blames tlie pre fect for giving orders to his subordinates, tbe execution of which, by renewing tbe most detestable proceedings of tbe em pire, involved serious encroachment upon the liberty of the citizen. Tlie prefect of police left tbe council ball as soon as M. Englebard broached tlie question, declaring the matter beyond tbe sphere of the council’s deliberation. The order of the day was passed by 34 to 7, fifteen abstaining from voting. London, May 26.—Tlie Post states that several membeis of the House of Commons, who have hitherto supported the government in the attempts tlia* have been made to facilitate the admission of Bradlaugb to his seat, Lave received strong representations from their constitu ents against the advisability of coun tenancing in any way the claim of Brad- laugh to enter the House. Iu the House of Commons the reference to tlie committee in tlie Bradlangh case has been enlarged. The committee is now instructed to inquire into the facts and circumstances of Bradlaugh’s claim to af firm instead of taking oath; also into the law applicable to tlie claim, and into tbe jurisdiction of tbe House to refuse it. Tbe Times says the requisition from the mem bers sitting on the ministerial side of the House, addressed to Mr. Gladstone, lias been numerously signed. The' memorial, which is private, merely expresses tbe opinion that Sir Bartle Frere should be Immediately recalled, on the ground that his policy iu South Africa was condemned by a majority at the recent general election. . St. 1’etersburg, May 26.—The great trial of the Nihilists has been concluded. After the public proceedings yesterday, tlie members of the court-martial re mained in consultation eleven hours. They re-entered the court room at half- past three o’clock this morning, when the president sentenced Michaelou and Subu- rofl’to be hanged, Weimer to fifteen years’ hard labor in the mines, Gostebeansky to twenty years’ hard labor, Berdinkoff to eight years’ liat-d labor, and Lowentliall to ten years’ hard labor. Of women pris oners tliree were sentenced to fifteen years’ hard labor. The women Malinaw- sky and Baulonaff were banished to To bolsk. The sentences will be submitted to Gen. Loris.Melikoff, Chief of supreme executive commission, for confirmation. Paris, May 20.—The Chamber of Dep uties to-day, by a vote of 355 to 105, passed a bill abolishing the certificates granted by bishops to monks aud nuns, which have hitherto served tbe same pur poses as the government examination di plomas required of lay teachers. News Items. Saratoga, N. Y., May 20.—Geoige Dana Boardman, of Pennsylvania, was elected president of the Baptist Missiona ry Union yesterday. Chicago, May 20.—Tlio Republicans of tbe eighth district nominated Judge Z. E. Payson for Congress. Halifax, May 20.—The ship Barnes, oil laden, from New Orleans for Trieste, was dismasted in a gale on tlie 15th. -The damage was temporarily repaired, and she tried to make Halifax, hut in a dense fog which prevailed on the 23rd, struck Beaver Islaud Ledge, sixty miles east of Halifax. The vessel will be a total loss, but the caigo could have been saved had any lighterage been at hand. By latest accounts tlie greater portion of the cargo will be lost. Charlottesville, Va., May 20.— The Charlottesville spring races were largely attended by persons from other States'. The first race was won by Tom Collins, distance one mile. The stakes were one hundred dollars. The second race was won by Comet, and the third race by Fly—all Virginia horses. Viva, of the District of Columbia, was badly beaten. New York, May 20.—Surrogate Calvin gave decision to-day in the contest over the will of the late Mary Caroline Marx, who left the greater portion of her estate to Rev. A. J. D. Bradley. The will was contested by her relatives on the ground of undue influence and testamentary inca pacity. The surrogate admits tho will to probate, stating that It was executed free from undue influence. Halifax, May 20.—Wm. Garnett and Charles Newell arrived at Cairo on the 24th, from the Western Banks in a. dory, having lost their vessel, the schooner Geo. Clark Jr., in a fog. They picked up a bed sack, made a sail of it and succeeded in subsisting in the meantime on a raw halibut which they caught. New Orleans, May 20.- The Repub lican Congressional district convention nominated the following candidates: Third district, Judge Taylor Beatty: fourth district, Hon. George Williamson; fifth district, J. S. Matthews; sixth dis trict, C. B. Anderson. “The Grant bolters nominated as., ’-follows: Third district, Judge Taylor Beatty; sixth district, John E. King. "j jl- Chattanooga, May 26.—A Southern mileage clearing house association was organized in this city to-day, by tbe elec tion of S. A. Burns, car accountant of tbe Western and Atlantic railroad, president; S. B. McConnico, auditor of tlie Chicago, St. Louis and New Orleans railroad, vice president; H. C. Ansley, auditor of the Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line railroad, secretary, aud R. C. Roberson, general agent of the Green* - Line, general agent. The clearing bouse will be located in At lanta. This organization has been ef fected for tbe pmpose of facilitating transactions iu railroad business. Fatal Fire. New York, May 20.—About midnight a fire broke out in Denslow and Busby’s oil works. The fames spread rapidly. The oil tank exploded, and, it is reported, killed .and wounded a number, of men. Tlio flames extended to several vessels and to Adams’ lumberyards. New Factory at Augusta. Augusta, May 20.—The Sibley Cotton Mills Co. organized to-day by the election of William C. Sibley, president. Among the directors are Samuel Keyser, of New York, and Walter Smith, of Cincinnati. The authorized capital is $1,000,000; the amount subscribed is $000,000. The erection of the factory will proceed at once. This will be one of the largest factories in the Sauth. The cotton mills in Augusta have paid since the war from 8 to 20 per cent, per annum. The Presbyterian Assembly. Charleston, May 20.—The Presbyte rian geueral assembly heard a long dis cussion on the overture from the synod of South Carolina as to the legal authority of the “In these” deliverances of the general assembly and the general power of church courts. Discussion came up on the report of the committee on overtures, reaffirming the action of tho Louisville, Ky., assem bly on this subject in 1879. Br. Girardeau opened with a two hours’ speech af firming tho legal authority of the deliver ances in question. Drs. Woodrow and Wilson will follow to-morrow in opposi tion. , The report of the committee on tlie pub lication work of the church says the debt of tbe publishing bouse at Richmond has been reduced to $10,000. Three years ago it was $50,000. Dr. Hazen is retained as secretary aud treasurer. The assembly refused to take any action on an overture from Athens Presbyterys on the subject of dancing and amusements, the church already having sufficient legis lation on that subject. Rev. G. H. Rout, of Kentucky, was elected delegate to the general synod of the Reformed Church, with Dr.’Pryer, of Viiginia, as alternate. Baltimore Baces. Baltimore, May 20.—At the second day’s meeting of the Maryland Jockey Club there wa? a very fine attendance; the weather was excellent, and the track in splendid condition. The first race was a mile dash for all horses who hare never won at Baltimore, Long Branch, Jerome Park or Saratoga. There were nine start ers, Janet Murray being the favorite. Sco- tilla won, a head in front of Janet Mur ray, Bounce third. Time, 1:44£. The second race was the Vernal sweep- stakes for three-year-olds who had not won sweepstakes in their two-year-old form; one mile. Fourteen started. Mary Lampliier finished winner by eight lengths, Edelweiss second, Judge Murray third. Time, 1:44. The third race was one mile, for all agC3, to carry one hundred pounds—fillies and geldings allowed tliree pounds. Eleven started, Hattie P. came in a head in front of Virgilian, second; Boardman third. Time, 1:44*. The. fourth race was for the Peyton handicap stakes, for four year olds, mile heats. Eight started. Werter won the first heat, with Gabrielle, the favorite, second, and Perida third. Time, 1;44J. The second heat was won by Gabrielle, Clyde Hampton second, Mamie Fields third. Time, 1;44|. The third beat and race was taken by Gabrielle. Time, 1:4SJ. The fifth race was a steeplechase, with three starters. Judith fell at the hurdle on the turn, and Day Star won, two lengths ahead Faustina. Time, 2:19. Brooklyn Fire. Brooklyn, May 20 By the fire which originated in the oil works of Denslow & Bush, everything consumable was burned before the arrival of the engines. Thou sands of gallons of oil, with the extensive works of Denslow & Bush, were de stroyed, besides Adams’ lumber yard and Rogers’ lumber yard, involving a loss of $44,000. The schooner Charles Connelly, loaded with tar, was consumed. Other vessels got beyond the reach of the flames and were saved. The explosion was so great that it destroyed both of the build ings of Denslow & Busli, one of which were 100 feet square. The window frames In all the houses in the vicinity were shat tered. The loss on the schooner and car go is about $25,000 dollars. The captain was obliged to jump overboard to save bis life. No lives were lost, and so far as can be learned only two men were slightly injured. All losses are covered -by insu rance. Hanlnn-Biley. Washington, May 20.—Hanlan and Riley took their places for the boat race this afternoon promptly at six o’clock, in presence of a multitude of spectators who lined both sides of the Potomac. The weather was very hot and the water per fectly smooth. Hanlan won the toss, but instead of choosing the Virginia shore, which would have given him the inside of a slightly curved course, he took the Washington side and let Riley have the more advantageous position. Both caught water together, with a swift, dashing start, Riley rowing a 40 stroke and straining every nerve to' get tlie lead inside of the first quarter oi a mile. ’Hanlan also pulled a 40-stroke for a few lengths, but at the first flag dropped to 30. Riley’s effort to get the lead at the outset failed. He steered wildly, broke a foot strap at the quarter mile flag, and thus lost a length, and at the one mile post Hanlan led by three open lengths, pulling a long, steady stroke of 32. Han lan stopped six or seven times on the way down to rest and wet his head, and Riley each time closed up slightly the gap be tween them, but Hanlan made up for lost time and incitascd his lead every time he bent to his oars. Just before reaching tlie turning point, Hanlan spurt ed and made tbe turn fully ten lengths in advance of his' antagonist, who continued to lose time through bad steering. From this point it was simply a question how badly Riley would be beaten. Hanlan squared away for home, pulling a steady 32 stroke, steering beautifully and leaving Riley farther and farther behind. The latter pulled pluckily, but was overmatch ed. Hanlan crossed the finish line in 30 minutes, 2 4-10 seconds, three-six teenths of a mile ahead of Riley, who crossed the line one minute 19* seconds later. Colorado Bepnblicans. Denver, Col., May 26.—'The Republi can convention reassembled at 2 o’clock yesterday evening. Ex-Governor Rowett was chosen chairman of the Chicago dele gation. Resolutions were adopted re questing delegates to Chicago to use all honorable means to secure the selec tion of General Grant. The coniea'.ion stood 160 ior Grant and 00 anti-Grant. Shooting in the Court Boom. Charleston, S. C., May 26.—There was ' great excitement in the Court of General Sessions at Kiugstree, in this State, to-day. A man named Ward was found guilty of forgery, and as soon as the verdict was announced, be rose from his seat, drew a pistol, anil fired deliber ately at two men named Harper and Lane, principal witnesses against him. Harper is unhurt, but the second shot wounded Lane in both hands. Ward is in jail. Virginia Politics. Petersburg, t May 20.—Never has there been such political excitement in this city as exists here to-night, inci dent to the municipal election to-morrow. Both Readjustee and Straightout Repub lican Fundee held mass meetings to night, using every effort to defeat each other at the polls to-morrow. The Read justee hired every hack in the city for service to-morrow, and tlie Fundee have been compelled to send to Richmond for teams to-day. S. B. Nollner, Republican Readjuster, judge of election in the fifth ward, was arraigned before Judge E. M. Mann, for the alleged assertion that he intended to carry the election in favor of li’s party either by fair or foul means. Nollner was discharged from office, and Daniel Dyson appointed in his stead. To-night an extra police force bas been placed on duty, and all barrooms are closed. Among those voted for to-mor row will be several negroes for council- men, on tbe Straighout ticket. • The New Tork Stock Market New York, May 20.—The stock mar ket to-day opened strong, and prices ad vanced * to 2| per cent., the latter in Western Union. Speculation soon be came depressed, and a decline of J to | per cent, was recorded, New Jersey Cen tral and Western Union leading in the downward movement. During the after noon the market regained a firmer tone, and an advance rangiug from $ to 3| per cent, was established, the latter in Pacific Mail. This improvement was generally maintained to the close. Transactions aggregated 490,000 shares. Missouri Democrats. St. Louis,, May 26.—The Democratic State Convention met at Moberly to-day, and organised by the election of B. Gratz Brown for president. A senes of resolu tions favoring Tilden as the choice of the Missourii delegation was read aud re ferred to the committee on resolutions. The following delegates at larg4 were elected: Tom Hyde of St. Louis, Geoige G. Vest, Kansas City, Silas Wood- son of St. Joseph, and John O. Day of Springfield. Adjourned. Boston, May 26.—The American Mis sionary Association, at its annual meeting to-day, reported that it was just entering on its nineteenth year of work in the South, during which time it has expended $4,S00,000, $3,000,000 of which were em ployed in the education of tho colored race. During the same period it sent into the South more than 5,300 missionaries and teachers. It has nineteen educational institutes in its jurisdiction, and sixty five churches have grown up under its auspi ces. More than 19,000 pupils were taught by graduates from its institutions durmg the past year. Mr. Thomas Bicknell, in describing his recent tour in the South, said there were no better schools in the country than those in that section, and tho Twelfth Anniversary We return thanks for an invitation to attend tlie twelfth anniversary entertain ment of tbe Wide Awake Fire Company No. 1, of Americus, Georgia, on Wednes day, June 2,1880. The pleasures of the occasion will consist of a festival at tho fatr grounds during the day, and a hop at the Barlow House in the evening. The following is • the committee on tlie festivities of the anniversary: Committee of arrangements—D. C. \ Burkhalter, J. A. Davenport, W. P. Burt R. J. Perry, G. B. Hare, J. C. Roney, C M. Wheatley, W. H. Tondee. Committee of invitation—W. J. Harper T.N. Hawkcs, A. E. Chappell, L S Tower, W. C. Felder. Floor managers—W. C. Felder, T.N. Hawkes, W. J. Harper. A delightful time can be expected by all who attend. Go, for if any people know how to entertain, and give enjoyment, the good citizens of Americus most certainly do. Closing; at Six O’clock. Throughout the State the press are no ticing the fact of merchants in the various cities closing their stores at six o’clock in the afternoon, thus giving clerks that recreation so much needed by everyone. Now, why should Dot Macon merchants follow the example pursued in neighbor ing cities, and close stores at six o’clock. There is no set of clerks more zeal ous in their employes’ services, more laborious and faithful in ev ery respect than the clerks of Ma con establishments. Then why not afford them tins privilege. Scarcely any business is done after six o’clock, and ruling sentiment was in favor of’popular ! hence, no loss would be incurred. The education. holiday time thus given them can be pass ed in social coniab with friends, boating on the river, strolling in tho park or over the hills, buggy driving or gymnasium ex ercise, thus building up the farm for tho winter labors. We hope our merchants will consider the matter favorably. What Is the Hatter With the Hayor and Connell ? . Rumors are afloat throughout the town. The dark angel of suspicion hovers about the city hall. Sounds of discord among the once amiable thirteen are heard on the breezes. Aldermen are kicking out of the t.-aces. Even now many, like Job’s war horse, snufi' the battle from afar. The despotism of the past is yielding—the ring is breaking. Revelations are on the hori zon; then come squalls; then a tidal wave. Aldermen are considering more the wise management of the finances of the city and less the desires of friends. A rift is in the cloud; the curtain is rolling back from the past; the polar star of truth guides to the unmining of what is dark, and points the way to the maintenance of right and good government. Let the band play and the animals perforin. Bond Commission. • We dropped in. on yesterday, to see what was doing in the bond business. Col. J. E. Jones, president of the bond commission, reported that the rash seemed to be over, and the business of exchang ing the old for the new bonds was pro gressing slowly. The registering of these transactions is no slight task, and yet it is an all-important matter. Should any one lose their bonds, by reference to this well arranged book and complete record, he could get every point of information nec essary to their recovery. There need be no real loss in any case. One fact which we gleaned surprised us somewhat, and that is the indisposi tion to fund the old city currency. Out of an issue of $60,'150 only $14,000 have been exchanged for bonds. 'What can induce the holders to refuse to fund it we are at a loss to understand, unless they are get ting laig’er interest than that which the bonds will bring. Thi3 currency is utter ly worthless for any other purpose, for the holder cannot pay city taxes with it. The commissioners are anxious to retire the whole amount, as well as to exchange the old bonds for the new. The treasurer continues to turn over an ample supply of the new bonds, to meet the demand. An Evening or Pleasure. The third entertainment of tbe Irving Dramatic Club will be held this evening at Irving hall, commencing at 8 o’clock. The performance consists of charades, songs, etc., by tbe young ladies and gen tleman of South Macon, who are gifted with considerable dramatic talent. Mr. J. E. Schofield is manager, and Dr. N. S. Brunner treasuser. An admission fee of twenty-five cents will be charged. Judg ing from the character of the perform ance, we feci assured that a large audience will be in attendance. “Almost a Collision.” We are informed by the authorities of tbe Southwestern railroad that our item in yesterday’s issue, “Almost a Collision,” was incorrect, and tho following telegram received yesterday from Superintendent Raoul by Major Shellman, who telegraphed to Mr. Raoul, who was out on the road, as to the truth of the report, contradicts the statement: IK. F. Shellman, Agent: It is a mis take, and there was no narrow escape at all. I was superintending the movement of the extra train myself. I knew before I left Butler that I could only ran within a half mile of Reynolds without getting in the passenger train time. I made the run exactly as intended, and as soon as we were on their leaving time at Reynolds, I stopped the extra and put out a flagman, and simply carried out the plan I intend ed before leaving Butler. “ . ' W. G. Raoul, Superintendent. We gladly correct the mistake, at the same time stating, however, that one of the leading officials of the road told us yesterday that he readily understood how a passenger, or even himself, perhaps, if unacquainted with Superintendent Raoul’s intentions in the premises, would judge that a collision was imminent. The ran of the trains would have home one out in that belief. We are satisfied of one thing at any rate, and that is, Superintendent Raoul is generally correct in his ideas of management, and to his business sagacity the admirable condition of the Southwes tern railroad and its-branches can be largely attributed. Ho I For the Brilliant Entertain ment To-Night. Macon is fairly alive with enthusiastic anticipations of the performance “Sor cerer” to-night at Masonic Hall. Though this be tho third rendition within a week, the interest of the people does not in the least abate as was evidenced yesterday by the large sale of seats at E. D. Irvine’s store, where they can be reserved without extra charge, at fifty cents. The box sheet indicates an overflowing house. All who intend seeing the performance this evening should call early this morning at Irvine’s for their seats. Tho rash prom ises to be great for tbe general price of ad mission for grown people is only fifty cents; children twenty-five ceuts. The “Sorcerer” is an opera abounding in beautiful songs and excellent acting, and as presented by our amateurs attains a perfection not thought of by its authors. No tedium will be experienced between parts, as the intermission will proba bly be delightfully interspersed by solos from one oi Macon’s grand singers. Per haps the songs will be delivered in charac ter. No one should miss the “Sorcerer,” especially the rendition to be given to night. Come one, come all. Colored Bisnors.—The bishops of the A. M. E. Church have arranged their districts for the labors of the coming year. Bishop William F. Dickerson will preside over the following conferences; South Carolina, Columbia, Geoigia and North Georgia. * 1 Grand Jury Presentment. The Grand Jury rfco'on and sworn /or tho April term jf the ruponor Court Bibb county, respectfully submit the f flowing general pre sentments. Uudertbe blessincs of Divine Providence wa bare again to congratul .te our people upon their continued nrotpenty, the advance in real estate values, and i ho improved condition of our county finances. With one o* two exceptions, we find the reads and bridges throughout tlio ecuruy not only in a passable but a safe and good condition. Perhaps ticieisro county in the Stato that can bout better worked reads, reflecting cridit upon tho superintendent cf our chsin-gaig force, and of fering easy access to market. And now that the streets of the tity have been put in good condi tion. tfcouhola force can be.molnyed for some time in the c-ur.try, Siting up botes, and other wise imnroving the reads in time for moTiug t’e crap iu the fall. The Hour ten rood is now need ing work m jig than any e ther in the o .nnty. The bridge ki.own *»;$ Johnson’s bridge, across T'besotkec crerk,on tbe Columous read.and that across Rcheconr.ce at VanValtenstrg’a mil!, we find areuns.fe. and we would r spectullly c -.U the attention of ihe ccunty commissioners to the te two bridges. We End also a little bridge tt the Baron and Western railroad crossing cu fourth street, which is unsafe, and sh uld be looked alt-r b; tbe autr.or Ues. The public buddings if theccur.ty have been extmiuel wits care. The court house we end to he iu good condition, acd kc pt in excel lent order by the present efficient jinitor. Wo re-ommend that iheflia. ot th t cto soir paint ed. The jap. wo iegret t> st-te. is rot neatly Kept. We wculd reeou.mei.vi that it be thor oughly all teurashed inside We find also that it is altogether msecuie, and »cst e»r estly.rec ommend, wbat our predecessors have done be- fore, that a new and substantial j til be built at an early day, aud now that the county is abiut free trom debt, there can be no good reason for lone delay It is the s3i.se of this body that the jailor, through gross croiessness iu leaving door, unloosed, prisoners .ucceed in making es cape. Toe hospital liu Idings have been found in go-«J rrpv.r. except '.be otiiee, which i.etds iceov- ering aud plastering, ana which we ro omrtend thep oper authoiiti a to have done as early as practicable We would also recommend the pur chase of a cheap car; et for the same. E very thing about tbe eutiro premia, s we found well ana neatly kept, and the inmates kirdlv and hu manely treated, all reflecting great c-edit upon tbe mamger. Hr. Harmon, who is doubtless * the ri ht m»n in tbe right place.'’ On public charitijs, we find fiom the books of the clerk of the c-unty commissioners, tost there are eighty white paupers aud sixty-six colored, and two orphan homes. For the whites there ate sixty-five bu hris cf meal issued per month, fer the blacks forty-two. and far tne homes eighteen, making a total of oro hundred and twenty-five bushels We need rot recom mend that these chsririrs be contiLued, for the poerwehave always with us. and ihoir wants will and nit st be surpUcd from ourabundacoe. The rrana jury at tbe aurir g :orm ot 1S79 ap pointed the Rev. Wm. McKay. David B. Blount and James H. Jones a cot mittee to investigate and repo t upon the books of the public records kept by the ccunty t fficern. ana to mikea ful! re port to the grand jury ot the fall term of t u: e- rior Court, and for their ser-ices agreed that thrre dolla-e per day each, for every day so en gaged, should be allowed them ai compensation for their labor. We caLnotseeany good reason wly the com r.issii uers should refuse to pay them fur the eerrica rendered, and th-rofore recommend that th9 claim be paid acordii gto tbe contract of the fira r > and the recontmenda- t ops of subsequent grand iuries. We hare by commute* examined the books cf the'County Court. Superior Court. Ordinary, Count} Commissioners, Sheriff. Execution Dock et and Jail Register, and find these all correctly •nd neatly kent-the minutes of the d fTerrnt courts being particularly neat and i ire. The committee found no pencil marks or erasures as formeily complained of. W> have also examined the books of Juati'es Fretman, Grannis, Bond, R-der, Adams, xluxhes, Johnsoi. Tucker and Calhoun. They all S)*m to be kept on a correct system, and Justice Freeman’s being a model of clear vorkana neatness. The books if Justice Sawyer arid Bedingfle d wert not i eat w forex- amination.'sndwerccommeni tbey be dea t w.tb * C Tlie grand {irs wan’d call the attention of his Honor Judge Simmons, to our rcremm edition tf W A Cherry for Notary Public and Bx-Offleio Justice of the i eaca for ihe Yineville District, a M, in the place of B. F. Sawj er, who l as ib- movo i without the district; also. Math R. Free man for roippoiotmiiLt to take effect from Ju'y 7l. 1380. for the716th District,G. M.i^a so, R. v Woo folk for the 619th District, G. M.. and w. A. l'oe tor the :6Mb Distr rt, G. M., and we ask that he sppoint' them lo these severe! offi-es. ara thst bis txcellency# the Governor, te requested to issue eommltsions to each as such cflU-er. ' We approve the action of the county coxnus- siouers ia appointing assessors for tbe county for th< pur. ose ot seeing that all tbe taxabla rual es tate of the county ia returned, and that it is re turned at a f*T,cash valust.on. It will dou-t- le«s .ncrease the real estate values cf tho county and equalis taxation. • , ■ Wo recointend th>t provision be made ss soon ss practicable to nay oxoh member of the road commissi outre one dollar per dav for erery day actually engaged ia the srrrice of tto C Tne*matt9r referred to this body by the fsll term grano jury of 187# we hare not hsd time to iov< stigatc, ami respoellu'ly ask that our iuc- aaiiore examine thesutj et and setupornt.. We fled that a large proport on of the vioM- tionsof law in our county is the result of idle ness >nd loafing b] those wbo hare mwM* meant cf support, and thereto e re -ommend tnst th- vagrant laws be strictly enforced throughout the county. . . ._ Id conclusion, we tender our thsius to h. Honor, Judge gimmons, aid to Solicitor O. L Bsrt'ett. for prompt assistance and uniform courtesy to this beidy. , , . To Uommiasioner Orr for his interesting ■ dress upon the educational wants.of our sum and the plans proposed 'or increasing the em- riency tf our publie school system, we would (X- crasaoursympathy snlapprore!.and trust that {;£TfnTure repress t.tives will ^ke the who * m.tU r into consideration. He has our thank* **We also recommend that th”»e general prosente be publish*! ooe time In th© TJUOBAPH “ d and Diilj Bermld, Msccn, Geo-gia.^ ^ paTTBRBON, Fo*emm. Joslah J. Amass n, Nathan Sinswasger, John F. Burney, William H. Cason. Or’ando N. Dana. Cornelius F. Daniels, James B. Ellis, James Y. Grier, J are Hollis, w m . L. Henry, Hardin T. Johnson. William Ryder. Michael Lob. junw A. Pugh. Charles H. Pot?“ on ' Reuben C. Wilder, Cha-ies H WOay. Jerry B. Wflhs. George f Wing, Arthur L. Wood. Eibeon B. Wheeler. Edward HugusDin, Clerk. Or’irrd, that them presentments be publiabe si requested. By tto Cowl. BAlTI , BTT , Sol GcmtJ- A ten# extract frem the minates of ptriwiCourt. 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