Georgia weekly telegraph, journal & messenger. (Macon, Ga.) 1880-188?, June 11, 1880, Image 8

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Ctje (Heaiagfo Sibimml GEORGIA PRESS. Tbs Thomasville Tunes lectures the <5Uteas of that community about truck faming. He gives an instance of a farm er in Lowndes county as an illustration. Xr. George R. McRae this year planted tsm acres in cucumbers and three acres in Aamatoes—shipped six hundred crates of meh, for which he realized $2 per crate. This foots up the astonishing sum of -$2,400. Triplett recommends his way- arirt brethren i( go then and do likewise. ’ The Rome Courier furnishes the fol lowing bit of romance: Charles Hamp ton, of Etowah county, Alabama, stole a vwini^ and sold it in Gadsden for $40 to Mr. Kyle. The festive youth came to On Thursday he went to see the jyfrig lady he was to marrv that night, la the meantime Mr. Kyle arrived. The Toung man returned in the evening to ob tain license, and was nabbed by the police. He Is now in jail, awaiting a requisition from the governor of Alabama, to be es corted home. The young lady is still ^wandering why he comes not. In the aaidst of expectation we are in disap pointment. Tdomastox Times: It is a matter <*f surprise to very many of Gov. Col quitt’s friends that he should be found ca pable ot apply’ng the epithets “liar” aud •“thief 1 to any one, and especially that he should publish such language, or which is about the same thing, allow it to be pub lished. It is humiliating to all Georgians «of high sense of honor, that the governor -of the great state of Georgia should so far forget his official dignity and exalted sta tion as to descend to the use of the low- 2tung language of the street bully. There ore circumstances when it would possibly be admissible to call a man a “thief <wr a liar," but we can conceive of xa circumstances under which _ the governor of a great State could be justi fied m doing it. Admit that the provo cation was all that it could be, and that the temptation was powerful, still we in sist shat Gov. Colquitt was in no sense justified in calling a large portion of the citizens of the State “liars and thieves.” It is not only an insult to the State, but os before said it is a mortification to all high-toned citizens thereof} and if the ap pointment of Gov, Brown to the Senate >fee an injury to the people, the two to- g&be: is a case of “adding insult to in jury.” We cannot shake ofT the convic tion that Gov. Colquitt is ere this heartily ashamed of using such unbecoming lan guage, but the sincerity of his repentance will not prevent in the minds of many a wery material lessening of the esteem in ■which he lias heretofore been held. The Columbus Enquirer, under the head of “supposed murder,” has this item. ■Whet Hass Walker’s falling off of his wag- ton had to do witli the supposed mnrder, we are at a loss to see: Yesterday morning, Dr. W. F. Tigner «ea route to his office, discovered blood on Sbs bridge near the cemetery. Upon ex amination lie found a portion of a man's lip with some moustache attached. Rass Walker, colored, in the employ of Mr. F. A Springer, was driving a team of oxen to the residence of that gentleman, and when near the bridge fell from the wagon and was considerably injured. The vehicle passed over Ills body. Mr. Springer, who was riding in an express soon arrived at She bridge and sent Rass to the city for medical attention. The Columbus Tunes says: We can bat congratulate the Western Union Tele graph Company in the fact of their hav ing such a fine operator as Mr. George Roland. We hardly know but what those who have his copy to read are not the more forttuiate, and they the ones to be congratulated. Be that as it may, we have seldom seen more legible writing Than tlut given by Mr. Roland in taking She “press,” and our printers read it as though it were reprint. He certainly de serves credit for the manner in which he has taken the proceedings of the Cliicago Convention, as it has kept him eacli night long after the midnight bells have rung, ana into the wee small hours of the morn ing. For our part of it we give George our hearty thanks. The printers in this office would like to bear the same testimony to tlie ac quirements of Mr. Alex Morris. He is as good as tliey make them. ToccoAjVeics: We have in our office ■specimens of wheat which measure nearly ■six feet high, from the farm of Maj. Young D&7is, of Carraliee. Also from Mr. W. W. Berry, of Clarksville, we have some •specimens of fine clover which measures nearly three feet. Can any one else heat this. If so, iet them step to the front. Quitman* Free Press: Oh, it doe3 our heart good to see such a large majority of the weekly’press of Geotgia coming sight square to the scratch -and battling lor the right. We won’t call the boys ono-horse ink-slingers any more; they are whole teams. Coffee County Gazette: The people of Georgia cannot be so ungrateful and so forgetful of the chivalric deeds of the no ble Gordon upon many a bloody battle field, and the service rendered his country in (lie halls of Congress, as to accuse him of being a party concerned to any barter and safe. Berrien County Ncics: One day last week Mr. William Fletcher, of Irwin, sheared one hundred and thirty-five sheep. Tliia is the fastest shearing on record, so far as wc know. Fifty sheep a day is con sidered*good shearing. We presume a sheep under “Billy’s” shears has only time to wink his eyes once, and say “swish!” and the wool is off. Atlanta Post: It is the duty of the Democracy of tills State to abolish rings and cliques. The party is certainly strong «aough to work without such institutions. They will have no other effect than to. «ausc division in the party and give our enemies a chance. The party must de clare itself independent of political trick- xtera. Atlanta Post: The following Macon ladies and gentlemen are visiting friends lathe-city: T. H. Harris, Miss Josette Brown, Miss Dora Brown, Mrs. H. E. Kibble, M. II. Lane and wife, Maste. F. IX. Lane and E. E. Brown. They are •drawing many calls. Tjik Atlanta Constitution: Of the del- -egates appointed by the Georgia State -Sunday-school association to attend the .litikes centennial in London, the follow ing will certainly go: Mr. Charles E. Boynton, of the popular firm of Chamber lin, Boynton & Co.; Mr. aud Mrs. J. C. Courtney, Rev. R. 31. Lockwood, of East man, Georgia, aud Col. J. M. Mobley, of Hamilton. A good delegation, truly. TBLEOItAPJI AND MESSENGER.— Coffee •County Gazelle: Wc call attention to the prospectus of the above named paper in anotbe: column. The Telegraph and .Messenger is an old aud reliable journal flat lias stood square up to the true prin ciples of Democracy all the time. The weekly is a mammoth sheet of sixty-four •columns of choice and miscellaneous vending matter, as well as giving full mar- Scel reports and the politics of the day. The weekly should find its way into every ixsusuhuld during the exciting campaign xtovr opening upon us. The Augusta papers have the following railroad news: Major George A. Whitehead, agent in .Augusta of the Central railroad steamship :Iine, received information from Savannah, -yesterday, ;!>at In; had been appointed general freight and passenger agent of the Ontral railroad ami branches, with head quarters at Savannah. The office of fright and passenger agent of the Central railroad is a new one. The promotion of Major Whitehead was altogether uuex- _j « led to him. We are certain that a bet ter appointment could not be made, and :*k 'bin we will be seconded by the entire •MUimunity. Major Whitehead possesses Zi,f. confidence and esteem of everybody ■alio knows him or has ever had business relations with him. It is said that Superintendent Raoul, of the Southwestern railroa I, who has bee l promoted to tire vice-prcsidencv of the Oleutrai road, will be succeeded as super intendent of the Southwestern road by i Virgil Powers, who is now g neral com- misiioner of the pool. More changes are whispered about in railroad circles, and it is rumored that Col. A. A. Pope, the general passenger and freight agent of the Atlantic Coast Line, will become general eastern agent of the Louisville and Nashville combina tion, with headquarters in New Tors, at a salary of $10,000. - • Arlington Advance: Mr. William River, who planted the parched ground peas, gave us a hunch of potatoes, seven in number, which weighed nearly six pounds, they were of the Early Rose va riety, and the finest we ever saw. Mr. R. thinks he has about GOO bushels of the same kind; yet some people think Irish potatoes are not a profitable crop. We see in the last number of the Sunny South an admirable poem by X. I. E., en titled “The Maniac’s Story.” It is well told, and exhibits a growing proficiency in the young poet. An Old Couple.—Basset Northern and his wife Sophia, living near Jones boro, are rated among the ancient. He writes to the News that their com bined ages are 180 years. His wife is 70, and he is 110 years of age. Valdosta Times: Speaking of the report of the exodus committee reminds ns of a confession made in the presence of the editor of the Times by one Fete Lawson, the prime agitator in this coun ty. Pete worked hard for the movement, but made an ignominious failure, and af ter retiring from the field said that he had been offered seventy-five cents per head for every one he would influence to leave this section and go West. Said he had been working for the money, but the dar kies were too smart for him and he had lost his time and taxed his lungs and made “nary a cent.” Every negro in Christendom ought to know his confession. He was selling out his race at seventy-five cents per head. Col. W. H. Dasher, of this place, died in the Asylum, at Millegeville on last Saturday night. He has been in declining health of body and mind for several years, but he was not sent to the Asylum until five or six weeks ago. Monroe Advertiser. Rev. David Wills, D. D., of Atlanta, an eminent Presbyte rian divine, preached in the Methodist church on last Sabbath and at night de livered a lecture to the young people, in the same building. It was our pleasure to hear the lecture and such excellent ad vice and instruction as he gave, can hut have a fine effect. He urged the develop ment of the physical structure by properly directed industry, the mind by careful and diligent study and the moral part of our nature by a*i embracing and practice of the tenets of Christianity. His argu ments were copiously illustrated by ex amples of men prominent in the history of the world. Many of his examples were taken from the iives of prominent men who have lived in our day. A laige congregation listened atten tively to this discourse. Albany News: Mr. J. S. Dosier re ports cotton doing well in - the Oaky Woods, but says corn is needing rain very much, and if it can get a good shower the crop will be laige enough to supply the country. TnE Dublin Post of last week, in speaking of Col. Hardeman’s speech in that town, says: Col. H. stated that Georgia’s interests were his interests, and when he referred to the Confederacy he grew lofty ami elo quent. He held his hearers spell-bound, while mute attention hum: upon their lips. His speech had a wonderful effect, and drug mauy men from the fence. Col. II. would no doubt make a Governor of which Geoigia might feel proud, and if nominated should receive the warm sup port of every Georgian. Col. Hardeman left on Tuesday evening for Macon". Griffin News: Such folly was never heard. Some of the enemies of Gov. Colquitt are now circulating the re port that he will not go into the Demo cratic nomination. The name of Martin J. Crawford, it is said will be presented to the legislature as a condidate for the United States Sen ate. Atlanta Post: Thornton’s dog that Bridges Smith wrote about and that ev erybody in tlie State knew, is dead. Some mean individual fed Harry a dose of poison and bis poor soul went march ing on. Thornton is disconsolate and re fuses to be comforted, and when Tom Ar- ter hears of Harry’s sudden demise we shall be in receipt of a column obituary. Athens Banner : When in our reflec tions, it is remembered that the presi dency of the of the United States was stolen by the Radicals and given to Hayes, and the will of the Democracy of Geoigia was disregarded and Gov. Brown ap pointed as United States Senator, it would seem to us, that it was about time for true, respectable and unadulterated patriotism, pure, burning and telling eloquence, bold, heroic anil determined' action, to again assert itself in both national and State politics. Savannah News: Yesterday after noon Mr. Geotgc C. Dealing, bookkeeper in the freight department of the Savan nah, Florida and Western railway, died very suddenly. He had been complain ing for some time past, but was not inca pacitated for work, and was out as usual yesterday morning. Sir. Dearing leaves a wife and family and many friends to mourn his sudden demise. He was a member of Zei ubbabel Lodge No. 15, F. A. M. His funeral will take place this morning at 10 o’clock. Griffin News: If you water your to mato plants with a weak solution of cop- eras, tone pound to eight gallons of wa ter), the fruit ripens two weeks earlier than on plants not so treated. Atlanta Post: Capt. O. Reneau, of the Central railroad, who was mentioned as a candidate for delegate to tlie conven tion of the Otli, declines to make the race. Capt. Reneau would make a good repre sentative anywhere he goes. We are at a loss to know what A’lanta lias against railroad men, that she wants to get them into the Georgia legislature. We heartily endorse all the Post says of Capt. Reneau, but we admire the cap tain’s good sense in declining. The Griffin News, in an article, “Will Judge Hammond be endorsed?” says: It has been the almost universal habit of the Democratic party to endorse a faithful and capable official by re-electing him at least once. This lias been so universally tree, that to do otherwise would be acting in bad faith to those who nobly do their duty, and at tlie same time exhibiting a spirit which is npt very commendable to a high-toned and chivalrous people. As Hon. N. J. Hammond has proven himself a capable and faithful representative, we sec no good reason why he should not be re-elected this fall.* Indeed, we see many reasons why he should be; and we shall, at some other time, if occasion requires, state these reasons more fully. We know of no one in this part of the district, at present, who has any intention of opposing Mr. Hammond, believing it but right and proper that he should be re turned to tlie next Congress. However, if there is little or no probability of his receiving the nomination, then the claims of others not living in Atlanta, will be made known. Monroe Advertiser: Work on the new college building is being rapidly pushed forward, under the superintendence of Col. Geo. W. Adams. The lumber is coming in fast enough, and the brick are already on hand. The new building will he under good headway by commence ment, and when completed will ba one of the handsomest school edifices in Georgia. Savannah News of Monday says: The recent action of the board of Central rail road directors creating the office of vice president of the company and electing Capt. W. G. Raoul to the position, has necessitated some changes. Major W. F.Slicllniau, well and favora bly known in Savannah, who lias been- connected with the Central at Macon for some time,■•has been appointed to the au- perintendency of the .Southwestern rail road, vice Capt. Raoul promoted, with it adijuarters at Savannah. Capt. G. A. Whitehead, of Augusta, has been appoint ed general passenger and freight agent of the Centra], and Mr. A. C. Knapp, the efficient clerk in the superintendent’s office in this city, to the position of agent at Ma con, Georgia. Atlanta Post: The hard things that have been said about' the several candi dates’now before the Chicago convention by the Republican press, will come in as good campaign material to be used by the Democrats. No matter which receives the nomination, enough has been said about him in his own party to crush him out if there was any such thing in Radi calism as consistency. Dublin Gazette: One night last week Mr. Aaron Odom left forty-two coats of wool in the pen where he had been shear ing, and during the night two sneak- thieves crept away with the wool. It was Known to have been two by the tracks seen at the place. Mr. Odom has an idea who they arc, and thinks he can catch up with them. We should judge from the last issue of the Gnffin Sun, that it is under eclipse. It sees nothing but the gli03ts of Gordon, Colquitt and Brown. No doubt the reader will be convinced that the editor is “forcnensedtlie Kirkwood dynasty.” The Southern Farmers’ Monthly for June is on our table, with its usual vari ety of useful and entertaining contents. This is not only a Georgia journal for farmers, hut it is one ef the best and handsomest in the country. Price $2 a year. Address J. H. Estiil, publisher, Savannah. Albany Advertiser: A prominent citi zen of Albany remarked to our reporter this morning that the Advertiser had kill ed itself by taking the stand it had against Governor Colquitt—“that it would he squashed out in less time than three weeks.” Well, there is one consolation that we will have in our dying hours: we will hare a multitude of good company to go along with us and sing the same song of lamentation as we journey from this mundane sphere to the spirit land to dwell among the angels and Sunday- school children. Dublin Gazette: It now costs about $2.50 per barrel to transport spirits oi tur pentine from this place to Savannah, and hence our industry has been almost abol ished. This is the result of this abomi nable railroad commission. Savannah Becorder: Clifford W. Anderson, colonel commanding the First regiment of Georgia, has issued an order appointing Mr. B. H. Richardson, of the Republican Blues, quartermaster, vice Dennis O’Connor, who has resigned. The appointment gives general satisfaction. We apply for a clerkship with the rank of captain under our friend Richardson in the next war. We have always had a liking for the quartermaster’s department, especially In wartimes. Montezuma Weekly: We understand that the proper authorities will invite Senator Hill to deliver an address to out- people during fair week. The Senator will receive an enthusiastic reception at the hands of our people, if he comes. As the fair is to last three days, why not have a speech every day ? Invite ex-Sen- ator Gordon, and Senator Brown, and let us have the biggest thing on record. Talbotton Begister: Should not the citizens of Talbotton throw open their houses for the accommodation of summer visitors ? It will not only pay them in the matter of money remuneration, but open up the possibilities of our town in this re spect, which will prove to be second to none in Georgia. Here exist all the con ditions of perfect health—food is plentiful and cheap, our location is high, salubrious and picturesque, the country being rich in the fertility and production of its farms, tlie intelligence and enterprise cf its peo ple. It has been said by those who know, that Talbotton this summer can secure one hundred and fifty visitors, if the peo ple will prepare to board and lodge that number. It is worth thinking of. It would benefit ail the interests of the town. Augusta Chronicle: The white cloth, eighty yards in all, used for covering the tables at the banquet to the Cincinnati ex cursionists, has been presented to the Widows’ Home. The members of the Exchange have also donated five dollars, left from the subscription to the recent barbecue, to the same worthy object. The ladies in charge of tlie Home desire to return their hearty thanks for these donations. B. W. Randall, of the Augusta Chronicle, has gone off on a recreation trip to “My Maryland,” where it is hoped the familiar haunts of other days will im part the needed restorative, and that he may return strong to labor in the great struggle which awaits the press during the coming campaign. Milledgeville Becorder: To show the destructiveness of rats when they have full play, a lady in this city who is very fond of raising chickens, and very success ful too, gave us this incident. She had for some weeks got rid of her cats, and the rats became numerous and destruct ive. Last week a hen left a brood of young chickens, and this lady carried, them in the house in the afternoon to care for them. In about an hour the rats had eaten all but one, and one of the rats had a chicken in liis mouth when he was cap tured and killed. The Griffin News says Campbell, Fay ette and Clayton come to the front with the following resolutions: Besolved, That we, the citizens of Campbell, Clayton and Fayette, assem bled in mass meeting, do hereby declare our approval of the executive administra tion of this State in the hands of our es teemed governor, Alfred H. Colquitt, who originally and successfully maintained and executed a wise and judicious sys tem of economic polity that has preserved the financial integrity of the State without increasing the fiscal burden of the people, whereby he has raised our State to em pire, in tlie respect and confidence of each member of the family of nations that con stitute the great republic, aud while bring ing confusion to his enemies, and adding lustre to his unsought renown, has en throned himself in the hearts of his grate ful countrymen. Besolved, That, as Democratic citizens who have no favors to ask nor offices to seek, wc warn the Democrats of this State not to sully their honor by indorsing the secret Radicals and place-seeking politi cians who arc flinging their spiteful slan ders at “otir Christian governor.” Besolved, That we regard' all these pretended conservatives who take up the war-cry of hate from the malicious tongue now clamoring for the downfall of Gov. Colquitt, and the degradation of our late senator, as alien to their party, selfish and unprincipled to their ambition, and ene mies to the liberty that is our common birth-right. A Man 73 Years Old Hangs Him self.—Griffin News: On last Saturday morning Mr. Eli Hood, one of the oldest and best citizens of Pike county, left his house and went to the plantation to look after the hands. About S o’clock in the morning he returned to the house, went into 1-is bam and hung himself to a joist in one of the horse stalls, and was found there hanging by the neck, dead, when the hands came from the plantation to din* ner, and went into the barn to feed the stock. Mr. Hood was a member of the Presby terian church, in good standing, and had been for many years. He was seventy- eight years old, and bad plenty of property to make him comfortable. His wife is dead and his children all marriedTmt a single daughter, who lived id tlie house with him. He was perfectly in his right mind aud had no 'troubles that any one knew of. His rasli act is a'mystery to his family and neighborhood. He was buried on Sunday at Friendship church, which is on his plantation. President nATES has appointed, upon tho recommendation of the governor of tlie State ofGeorgia, Col. W. T. Thompson, of Savannah, and N. P. T. Finch, of At lanta, commissioners of the State of Geor gia to the Industrial Exposition to be held in New York in 1883, with Col. .Wilber- force Daniels, of Augusta, and J. Monroe Ogden, of Macon, as alternates. Thomasville Post: Gen. Gordon lias spoken in Atlanta and vindicated Governor Colquitt, for ho refused to de fend himself, as he should hare done. But his enemies, his detractors, ought to feel wilted. They were completely off the track in all their speculations abotlt his presidency of the Western and Atlan tic railroad, his vice-presidencyy under Grant, Sherman, and all the rest. A friend had offered him a good inducement to go West—that was all—Victor New- combe afterwards stepped in and offered him another inducement which allowed him to remain in Georgia, and this he ac cepted. This is the whole story, aud wc are obliged to Mr. Newcomb for keeping our gallant warrior statesman in Georgia. Athens Watchman: Gov. Colquitt has an appointment to deliver his speech in this city on Saturday next. We hope he will interweave it with something more explicit as to the “previous understand ing” between himself and the distinguish ed Senator and Ex-Senator. We do not mean that there was a “bargain and sale,” but did the trio mutually understand eadi other, and how was the change ef fected so nicely anyhow? Savannah News: Mention was made in the Morning News some time since that a petition had been presented to the gover nor for commutation of the sentence of Watt Jackson, colored, convicted of the murder of a negro in Bryan bounty two years ago and sentenced to be hung on the 2Cthof June. The governor has granted the petition and commuted the sentence to imprisonment for life. Jackson, who has been in confinement at Chatham county jail since his conviction, has been sent to the penitentiary. Talbotton Standard: America Couch, who was charged with assault with intent to murder, underwent a preliminary trial last Saturday before Judge Curley and was bound over in bond of $50 to appear at next term of superior court. Rome Courier: Last Friday morning Mrs. Richardson, living a few miles below the city, was burned so by her clothing catching fire that she died the same even ing. Her husband had got up and built a fire, and had gone to the spring, some distance off for water. Soon after getting to the spring he head’d .his wife scream, and looking toward the house he saw her enveloped in flames out in the yard. He ran to her assistance, but was too late. Tlie fire had done its work, and the poor sufferer, after lingering till about six in the evening, expired. Columbus Enquirer: Intelligence reached the city last evening that Col. Wm. A. Barden had died at his home in Hamilton, Ga., after an illness of several weeks. Col.'Barden was well known in our city and Harris county,and no one was more highly esteemed. His father for forty years was clerk of the Harris Supe rior court. In the late war he was prove to be a gallant and fearless leader, a colo nel of the 17th Georgia regiment, Ben- ning’s brigade. His many friends will hear this with sadness. He left Golumims with the Columbus Guards in 1SG1. He was about forty-two years of age, and leaves a wife (nee Mis3 Bessie Hardwick) and four children. Amebicus Becorder: An unfortunate difficulty occurred at Andersonvilie on Saturday afternoon last, which resulted in the killing of a frcedman by the name of Spencer Daniels by Mr. James Dorman. One colored man, it seems, had stepped on the foot of Mr. Dorman, but apologized for the act. Spencer, the party killed, who is said to be troublesome when drink ing, took up the difficulty and was ad vancing with his stick upon Mr. Dorman when he fired his pistol three times, two shots taking effect-in the side and bowels and one in the arm. Dr. Westbrook was called in, who did all that couid he done. The colored man expired Sunday even ing. Savannah News: It is understood that the Savannah and Charleston rail road, purchased yesterday by Mr. H. B. Plant and others, will be put in thorough order, steel rails will be laid and the run ning time shortened to three and a half hours. Milledgeville Becorder: Our Ma con friends who promised us a visit to Midway and the asylum, last Saturday, failed to put in au appearance. Many of our young people regretted their failure to come over. Montezuma Weekly: Henry Wicker and Doc Brown, colored, had a row on the Brown plantation, near this place, one day last week. Doc had been whip ping Henry’s children. Henry put in his objections, whereupon Doc put the corner of a weeding hoe into Henry’s skull. Henry, it is thought, will not vote for the Chicago nominee. Doc has skipped. Milledgeville Becorder: Jarrett Mitchell, an industrious colored man, lias gathered from one acre of land in this city, thirty-one bushels of wheat. A short time ago this land was gutted all over with ugly gullies, and a mass of red clay. By lard licks and heavy manuring Mitch ell has broughtit to a [high state of cultiva tion. Amebicus Becorder: Last Sunday evening, as Mrs. G. A. Turpin was coming to town from her home, three'milcs in the country, to atteud the night service at the Methodist church, having no one with her in the buggy but small children, she met in tlie road a negro man who was heavily shackled with chains. Upon seeing her he left the road and took to the woods as fast as his chains would allow. Enquiry has been made of policemen and others, but no clue as to who the negro is, or whore lit; came from, can be obtained. “J. S. R.,” who has recently Ixien on a visit to Columbus thus writes to the Bain- bridge Democrat: Upon reaching the city we became the guest of Prof. H. W. Key, than whom you cannot find a more generous and hos pitable gentleman. Our heart went out tc him and his charming wife for their warm and sincere welcome. Prof. Key is a son of Dr. J. S. Key, of Macon, and formerly professor in the W. F. College in this city. LOCAL :news. Hon. Thomas Hardeman. We present tho name' of this distin guished Georgian to the people for gov ernor. We do so for tlie reasons that lie possesses more and better capacities, and is, in every way, the most competent for the high and honorable position than any of the oth'T aspirants. He is able and well qualified to discharge the duties of the office in a safe, economical and judi cious manner, aud wilj look to the up ward, progressive movement of the Sta'e, and see that it is pushed forward steadily and rapidly. We support; him, and we advise our people to support liim, because we think he is the right man for the posi tion. In Georgia’s greatest need, lie has proven hitnsslf her friend indeed. He lias endeared himself to the people by his noble, fearless and patriotic course in time of peril and impending danger, when his telling eloquence was most needed to support and strengthen and comfort and direct the people, it rang out in unmistakable tones and served as a beacon light to guide and direct them through “tlie dark days of reconstruction” to the* light of a bright and prosperous fu ture fur tlie old Empire State. He has been one of Georgia’s best and truest friends, looking always to her great est interests and advancement in every ef fective issue. Georgia owes him the nom ination. We confidently believe she will bestow it not only willingly, but cheerful ly. His manly leave of the field in the last campaign, and thousands of his other noble deeds and actions have made him scores of friends all over Georgia who will give him their support, and make one grand and powerful effort to secure for him the nomination. If elected, we believe he is a man who will discharge the high duties of the office with abilitv, skill and to tho satisfaction of the people. We believe there. is not a better or more suitable man in tlie State, that his nomination .will unite and solidify every element of the Democratic party and enable the party to make a strong aud aggressive campaign. So far as we can learn he is the choice of the people of this county, and our delegates, we hope, will go into the nomina ion instructed for him.—Fort Valley Advertiser. -iOf the late-'BisbOpAmes the following anecdote is related:’ While presiding over a certain conference in .the West, a mem ber began a tirade against the universities and education, thanking God that lie had never been corrupted by contact with a colipge. After proceeding thus for a few minutes, the Bishop interrupted with ■ tlie question, “Do I understand that the brother thanks God for his ignorance?” “Well, yes,” was the answer, “you can put it that way if you want to.” “Well, all I have to say,” said tlie Bishop in his sweet, musical tones, “all I have to say is that the brother has a great deal to thank God for.” —It is Said that about twelve hundred of the freedtfien who emigrated from Ala bama to Northern States have returned. Pause and Reflect. When one takes a glance at the' city so ciety in various portions of the State, and reads daily the record of crimes com mitted in, and lamented by tho members of this society, whose daughters are suffer ers, and whose hearthstones are saddened, it is time to pause and reflect, and inquire into the present condition of affairs and its causes. That inno vations deplorable in their tendencies, and'ruinon3 in their consequences, have crept into Southern society and tarnished its fair fame, few will bo bold enough to deny, and none mad enough to attempt to disprove. What these innovations are, we propose to consider, as well as their remedy. We are not of that class who lift their hands iti holy horror over trifles, and who exaggerate an action innocent and harm less, into crime. One extreme is often as dangerous as another. But with the facts before us, and the daily recurrence and recital of social crimes appearing with al most every issue of the State press, we do propose to speak plainly and without reser vation. Public opinion is swayed by the press, and upon the press of the State, or such as have at the welfare of its people at heart, we rely for support. The most radical change in the rules of the society lies in the carelessness with which strangers and aliens are introduced into private families—the most radical and the most dangerous. By strangers we mean those whose characters and standing are unknown to the sponsor. Time was when a knowledge of a man’s antecedents as well a3 his character were conditions precedent to Lis admission into social cir cles, and not only this, hut the consent of the members of that circle; and the party introducing him was liable for his acts. Where are these rules now ? A gentleman of tlie present day meets a stranger, has business connections with him, and in total ignorance of his character or standing, carries him recklessly into the society of those to whom he is hound by every dictate of honor to guard and pro tect. 'What is the result? Glance at the society of a neighboring city—not nec essary to mention—and witness the ruin that lias been wrought. For often is it the case, that absolute personal ruin is effected, and seldom is it that a demoral izing blight is not left somewhere. What has the stranger to fear, what to guard? Nothing. Here to-day, a hundred miles away to-morrow, there is no responsibility to deter him. This, we insist, is the prime evil that lias loosened the bonds of society; less felt here, perhaps, than else where, but not altogether unknown. The second cause lies in a custom that has of late years invaded the land—the custom of lightly uttering names that should be sacred, and a custom that is rapidly becoming far too general. Depend upon it, respect dies' with reverence, and the jest, innocently uttered, leaves some where a blight. These in brief are the evils that mnst be uprooted; crush them and the rest is easy. These remarks are called forth by no particular case, nor are they aimed at in dividuals. Nor yet are they intended to be sweeping in their application. There are those whoso constant straggle is to ward the preservation, of the old school ideas, and the honor of their circles. To them let all praise and assistance be ex tended. Scraps. The local of an Aurora (Nevada) paper issues this general call: “We are sorely in need of a preacher; we don’t want any cheap trash. We want a good muscu lar Christian; who can catch_sinners by the scruff of the neck and drag them howling up the plane of righteousness. 'One who will not drink more than he can hold. Such a man will get a right-smart lay-out here. If he can play the fiddle for the regular weekly dance, it will aug ment his salary somewhat.” A bird’s nest near Cincinnati was found to contain, woven among the sticks, a love letter signed “Katie.” It was so soft, the bird took a fancy to it. The writer being somewhat down in the mouth, the bird put it down in her nest. Down in a nest is apropos. • Mr. Horatio Seymour celebrated his birthday by planting two trees. We have another name for it down here: we erect a “bust.” Princess Maud, daughter of the Prince of Wales, is described as “beautiful, blooming and spirited.” There is no use keeping it secret longer; the printer is working on the notice now. “ Married on the continent, August 31st, Maud, Princess of England, No. 5 in the family of H. R. H. Princess of Wales, to X. I. E., B. A. ex-Notary Pub. aud landsman in Macon .Volunteers. Welch and Irish papers please copy.” 1 time D. H. The Crown Prince and Princess of Ger many are intensely interested in the af fair between their oldest son and Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, a very pretty young lady. It is a genuine love affair between the two, and the old folks are as proud of ita3the boy is of his now copperas breeches. 'Whenever the girl writes a let ter, tlie trio gather and read it, and then build up a dome of taffy to send by the return mail—pa supplying the punctua tion, ma the poetical quotations, while the boys slings in the agony and cold sweat. Lochrane met the Georgia and Florida delegations, two hundred milc3 this side of Chicago, and stood treat to wine and cigars on the run in. Hicks, of Flori da, the Watkins we have heard of so of ten, was along, and was landed, loaded down to the bulwarks. The air was full of hies. Speaking of the perfidy of mankind, an exchange poetically asks: “Oh what may man within him hide, Though an angel on the outward side.” It depends very much on the time of day. It may be that he entertains the an gel unawares at five in the morning by hiding a cock-tail, or at noon he may play hide and seek with free lunch, and even tually give up the. hunt. There is very little smaller than man, and digestible, that be cannot hide. Col. Fred Grant can now say its a d—n shame they didn’t nominate pa. Hicks said in Atlanta that unless Grant was nominated, he would never return to the St. Johns. Happy river! What a thrill must have swept along it when it was announced that Garfield was elected. But then Hicks is such a prevaricator. The man who alone for two days swung James A. Garfield’s name into tho box, and helped hang the convention, ought to he made postmaster somewhere. There is a grim humor about that fellow. He started in on tlie first'ballot voting “Garfield,” and though ho may have slipped out for drinks, he always came back and voted “Garfield.” We can < &••, ■ imagine him busy talking in the corner until his State was called, and that melancholy “Garfield,” falling like a soli tary rain-drop in the room. If he went out for free lunch, he came back saying “Garfield.” If ho was licking a postage stamp, he stopped long enough to spit out tho gum and say, “Garfield.” If he nodded, and anybody jostled him, he started, and said “Garfield.” Aud if he got time to rash out for a cigar he doubt less told the keeper to charge it to “Gar field.” One day anotherman joined him, and they swung along together, but he soon tired, and left our friend alone. What must have been his astonishment when 396 more came over to him; and what a juror the fellow would make. MARRIAGE AT MERCER UNITER- srrr. “Whom Gad Hath Joined Together.” Yesterday evening at 4:30 o’clock, in the studio of Dr. A. J. Battle, in Mercer University, Miss Susie M. Juhan, of this city, was married to Mr. Cbas. W. Guice, ofEufaula, Ala. The bride is the only daughter of one of Macon’s most success ful and progressive merchants, Mr. W. A. Juhan of the firm of W. A. Juhan & Co. The groom, Mr. Clias. W. Guice is a citi zen of Eufaulq, Ala., a cotton buyer by profession, and a gentleman of high char acter and standing in his native city. About this marriage there is a glamour of romance that renders it interesting, far above the ordinary performance of the nuptial ceremony. The young couple, it seems, have long been engaged, but for some reason, what, wo have been unable to learn, the parents of the young lady opposed and forbid the marriage. The groom arrived in this city a day or two since, and finding the situation of affairs to be unchanged, yesterday afternoon, after procuring a license, drove up with a friend in a carriage to fjm lady’s residence, and being joined by her, proceeded rapid ly to the residence of Rev-jP. S.Twitty, on First street, where they were met by a Telegraph and Messenger reporter, present to witness the ceremony. ■ The minister, doubtful of bis authority, refused to act for them, and the party then proceeded rapidly to Mercer Univer sity, where, in the presence of his wife and daughter, Rev. Dr. A. J. Battle re ceived and performed the ceremony for them. The happy couple proceeded at once to the Brown House, and will leave for Eufaula this morning. The aflair created quite an excitement in the city, the dash of the vehicles attract ing attention in every street through which they passed. The reporter’s drive to Mer- cerUniversity was highly exhilarating, as the gentleman in charge of the lines was a little careless of the route. A Social Hoax. Yesterday, some one on mischief bent perpetrated a most laughable hoax, or se ries of hoaxes, on tlie community. Near ly every young gentleman aud lady in the city was invited to spend the evening at the house of a friend, or sent upon some wild goose chase. As far si wo can learn, the time mentioned in each invitation was the same, and the effect was ludicrous. Late in the afternoon young ladies in evening drcSs were seen on the streets en route to their destinations, while young gentleman in Sunday garb were hurrying about promiscuously. Frequently parties who had been invited to each other’s houses, met on the way, and one minister wont to the Brown House to perform the marriage ceremony for a couple of old friends who had not arrived. One young lady spent the evening at a house whose occupants knew nothing of her invitation and whose younger members were also absent. One young gentleman we know of bought a pair of embroidered socks, es pecially for a Vineville trip, and when last seen was wending his way west ward. ’'The mixture appeared to be very gen-, eral, and the fun was enjoyed by all who were duped. It was one of the best carried-out practical jokes ever perpe trated in the city. The Telegraph and Messenger reporter thanks his quandapi friend for an invitation to meet some friends at an up-town house, and regrets tbatpres3 ofbusiuess prevented his accept ance. An Appeal for tho Clerks. Mr. Editor:—We noticed a sugges tion in your paper, to the merchants of Macon, that they close their stores at .6 o’clock in the afternoon during the dull season of the summer. We feel compas sion for the clerks, especially the dry goods clerk, standing #11 day at his post, going through hjs monotonous. routine of measuring cloth; arranging shelves* and folding goods; and lor ourselves, we would release them at C o’clock, and allow them to recreate and recover their tired energies for the next day. When the clock strikes six in tho even ing every employe in the factories, found ries, machine shops and printing offices, stops work for his employer until the next sun. Wherein does the clerk differ from the day laborer ? His day is length ened into thirteen and sometimes four teen hours. Tho merchants argue that customers may come in when the twilight dews are falling. Does their shopping amount in value to the cost of gas burned? And who are . the shoppers after six o’clock? They are young ladies who have indulged themselves in a nap or a novel doing the warm afternoon, and wishing a little exercise and an excuse for a chance meeting with an. acquaintance, betake themselves to the stores, and the matrons who drive out for pleasure, after a day’s labor, and make it convenient to drop in and buy a dozen forgotten buttons or a few indies of trimming. They upturn hundreds of yard3 of Ham burg, making a maze as intricate and tan gled as Penelope’s web, and then while away another half hour in admiring, the countless bordered muslins that crowd the shelves. The patient cleric in the mean time, smiles, and with exhausted strength piles up tlie counters,cleared during tlie drowsy noon, and when the amiable shopper is tasting her iced tea at home there he is still standing, repairing tlie damage she has done. No wonder that midsummer finds him languid,'’energyless and misera- able. Surely our sisters will all unite with us in a petition to the merchants, (who are none them Shy locks,) to close their doors at six o’clock, and we will ar range to shop iu the dewy hours of morn ing. A Humanitarian. A Narrow Escape. Last week in Jones county, a little son of Mr. Sim Henderson fell into a well and came near losing his life. The water was eight-feet deep, and although the lit tle fellow’s thigh was broken by the fall,' he managed to swim until his father ar rived npon the spot. There was no rope or means of descent, bnt determined to save the boy at all hazards, Mr. Hander- son fearlessly sprang in the well and sup ported his son until assistance arrived. A basket, attached to a small rope, was lowered, and the youth was safely ex tracted. The father escaped by slowly pressing his way upward, his feet on one, J and his shoulder npon the other side of the well. ' A Dvllsbtfnl Summer Resort. The attention of pleasure seekers and tlie traveling public is specially invited to the advertisement of Mr. Joseph Allen, proprietor of the Chalyljeate Springs, Meriwether county, Georgia. No watering place South possesses great er natural attractions, and few, if any, are more tastily improved. The virtue of the mineral water too, has long been es tablished beyond question, as a multitude of living witnesses will testify. The courteous proprietor, Joseph Allen, Esq., assisted by Mr. William Potter, an ex perienced and accomplished hotel mana ger, has made tlie most extensive and complete preparations for the comfort and amusement of the large crowd which is expected-the present season from Louisi ana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and other States. Numerous neat and com fortable cottages, a commodious hotel, recently and greatly enlarged, a swim ming pool of mineral water, and mineral cold and hot baths at the option of the visitors, music, dancing, croquet, billiards, ten pins, pleasant walks, delightful drives with fast, safe horses, admirable fare, good sleeping accommodations, charming scenery, attentive servants, and an ob liging host, whose wife is, herself, “ a host,” leave nothing to ask for by any save the unreasonable. The Chalybeate Springs is the favo rite resort of the elite of Columbus, and should bo patronized by Macon and all of Middle Georgia. It is the nearest moun tain climate to that whole section. There, at their very doors, may be enjoyed the invigorating breezes of an altitude 1,600 feet above the level of the sea, besides the healing waters and manifold attractions of a fashionable summer retreat. For the satisfaction of the traveler, we take*pleasure in attesting, from per sonal experience, that the hack line of Messrs. Martin & Freeman, from Geneva, on the Southwestern railroad, to the Springs, is one of the best North or South. These gentlemen work the road them selves, and keep it In fine condition. Excursion tickets at very low rales will be issued when applied for by the Central railroad during the summer, and we trust the Chalybeate is destined to have a greater run of patronage the present sea son than ever before. Read advertise ment. Funeral of Philip McKenna. The funeral of Philip McKenna took place yesterday afternoon from the Cath olic church. A large number of the ftiends of the family were present, and a long procession followed the remains to the grave. We substitute for our notice of the deceased the following tribute from the heart of one who knew him well: Yesterday witnessed one of those very mournful processions through the city in the funeral of the eldest son of our es teemed fellow citizen Mr. A. McKenna, Fourth street. The deceased, though not yet fourteen years of age, had endeared himself to the’young and to the old alike by a winning innoeencyof manner and by a buoyancy of spirit far beyond his years. But above all Was be loved and beloved by liis fellow students at Pio None, where he had been an aluipnus 'the past year, manyof th'emhavingshed tears on hearing of his death. But all this and more did they evince yesterday, by their grave and som bre looks, and by their thoughtful de meanor as they followed the remains of their little playmate to his last vesting place. During the short trial of his talents at tho above mentioned Institution, he mani fested an intelligence far beyond his years, and though his classes, many of them, numbered boys far his senior, still “Plul,” as he was familiarly and affectionately called, always held a leading place. Nor were his other endearing traits le3S promi nent. On all occasions he was willing to oblige his playfellows to a degree which caused him to bo a little favorite even with the very biggest students in the col' lege'; and in sharing his toys or “sweets” he was generous even to a fanlt. One great comfort and consolation to an afflicted father and grief-stricken mother, is the knowledge that this dear little in nocent was not one. whit less arduous in the practice aud pursuit of every virtue, betraying, as he did, a disposition to piety far beyond his tender years. The funeral, which took place at 4:30 p. m., was the largest seen in Macon for years past. At each side of the hearse walked three pall bearers, the senior students of the college; and immediately behind marched, two- and-two, all the other students. Still be hind these, walking in neat and orderly procession, the members of St. Joseph’s Society, to which he belonged up to his death. As the procession reached the Catholic church the remains were home thither, and the last offices of the Church were read over it by Rev. L. Basin, assisted by Rev. A. J Semmes and Rev. T. J. Cleary. The funeral oration of this little happy one was pronounced by the last named rev erend gentleman iu few, but very appro priate, words, taking for his text those well known words of Job, “Man horn of woman living for a short time is replen ished with many miseries.” In a trying hour like this, human sympathy is of little avail to those whom God has been pleased to visit with grief deep and abiding, such as that of our friends; hut a sympathy sincere and warm do we offer them in this their trying ordeal. M. Scraps. Conkling, Logan and Cameron appear to'have been on the wrong end of the deer drive. Col. Fred Grant must ho excused ii he wears his button-hole bouquet upside down for a few days. History furnishes no parallel for the base ingratitude of man, as illustrated by the entire absence of Agnes Jenks from the Sherman wing of the late conven tion. G. P. R. James will probably work up Garfield’s persevering friend, as thesoli- taiy dark horseman. An Epitaph.—Died at Chicago, June Stb, ISS0, of prostration of the palate, Ulysses S. Grant, in the fourth year of his travels. Last in war, last in peace, and last in the choice of his countrymen. Here, by a laige majority. The country will hold its breath until the Pirate of Okalona has consulted the LeMars’ Sentinel through his charterefi telephone. Saxe, in speaking of American aristoc racy, intimated that it had “Not even a couple of rotten peers To bridge the lapse of a hundred years.” Has he forgotten our illustrious Puffer, the celebrated Narragansett Peer? John A. Logan has his coat of arms quartered with a starless field of blue. The Chicago convention must have re minded Col. Fred. Graut of the justice, who, after hearing the evidence in the case of a boy who, with a pistol, assault ed a woman, ordered the woman to be committed, and tho pistol discharged. Commencement at Ho Nana. The commencement at Pio Nono be gins on the 24th instant. This year will witness the graduation of the first class ever matriculated at this institution. Gen. Henry R. Jackson, Georgia’s distinguished orator and poet, will deliver an address on the opening of the exercises on the 24th. The presence of this gentleman alone would insure a large attendance of our citizens. ' Service Perfected. Superintendent Edwards, of the Macon and Brunswick railroad, has succeeded in making arrangements with the superin tendent oi tin's division of the mail ser vice, by which all mail matter leaving Macon for High Point, Cumberland Island, will be delivered promptly upon the following morning. This will be a great convenience to the visitors of the Island, who have hitherto been entirely cut off from their homes by the want of mail facilities. Tbe Tybec Excursion. The excursion party for Tybee, which will leave this city on the 31th instant, is limited to one hundred. Only fifty tickets have been exposed for sale in Macon, the remainder being distributed along the route. Of this fifty, more than half are already sold. Mr. Sliaw, fIio Las tho excursion in dtaige, has been very energetic and suc cessful la his management of the-Tybee excursions, and has placed it in the power of our citizens to enjoy the seacoast pleas ures at a very moderate expense. Superior Coart. Yesterday In the Superior court were tried two cases, to-wit: TV. A. Cheny vs. Tray wick & Sanders. Verdict for defendant. J. B. Wilson vs. Jos. Strauss. Verdict for plaintiff. The cases set for to-day are: Gilbert vs. Schall; Wilson Sewing Machine Compa ny and estate of Arthur Foster vs. George Woods; Edwards vs. Kennedy & Co.; Wilder vs. Wilder; Sawyer vs. Smith, et al.; and Knowles vs. Simmons. Personal. The Arkansas Mining Journal, pub! fished at Silver City, has this.to sayabout a former Geotgian: Dr. J. T. Jelks, one of the leading, phy sicians of Hot Springs, favored us with a pleasant interview lart week. The doc tor is one of nature’s noblemen, and we are always pleased to meet him in out- sanctum or elsewhere. Appreciating the power of the press, lie advertises not only in onr paper, but the local pres3 of his own city. He has been taking a view of the surroundings of the mining camp, and we trust he is well pleased with the situation. Atlanta Convention. As will be seen by reference to tbe press dispatches this morning, the Atlanta convention has finished its labors. It recommends a continuance of the two- thirds rule, and the delegation i3 reported solid tor Judge Field, with the exception of two. The delegates from the State at large are Gen. A. R. Lawton, of Savan nah ; Col. Evan P. Howell, of the Atlanta Daily Constitution; General P. M. B. Young, of Oartcrsville, and Gen. Geo. T. Barnes, of Augusta. The delegates from Uie sixth Congres sional district were neither of them ap pointed from Bibb county. • In Brief. —Shall it be Field and Garfield ? —Macon’s streets are subjects of favor- aible comment with every stranger. —A man can perspire away to nothing ness sleeping in the shade this month. —The Augusta Evening Ncics is one of the spicest and best edited papers in the State. —Hicks says he will never return to Florida. The choir at Sing-Sing needs a leader. —Macon has more fine horses and fan cy turnouts than any city of its size in the country. —Strange as it may appear, the coolest portion of the county in . summer is the swamp land. —A little hoy, upon being served with a small egg, said he thought that hen was ust leanting to lay. —James A. Garfield, the Republican nominee for the presidency, has a cousin residing in this city. —The question for the next candidates for the Legislature from Bibb will be, “For Joe, or not for.Joe?” —An exchange says when a girl gels an ant down her back and screams, don’t go for her mother; go for the ant. —A car-load of watermelons passed through the city last evening bound for the West. They were from South Geor gia. . —There is a waiter in this city so cross eyed, that frequently when he cleans up the dinner table lie resets it for breakfast instead of supper. —It is rumored that Cole will be made president of the Macon and Brunswick road, in conjunction with those already under his control. —All the .young ladies of a large and thriving city In Alabama claim to have a Mobile mouth.—Exchange. Will not somebody come forward and repeat that he has seen a Coweta calf. —The fashionable heel is in tlie middle of the female's shoe. Blondin in his trans-Niagara walks never had to balance more carefully than does the girl who navigates upon a pair of them. —The executive committee of the “Oc- mulgec Farmers’ Club” were in the city on yesterday, completing the premium fist of their fair to come off about the middle of August. It will be published soon. —We have received the trade issue of the Nashville American, published on the 3rd of June.' It is a magnificent mirror of the business of the Rock City. It is pro fusely illustrated with the pictures of pub lic buildings. —The poet of the Hackensack Republi can has just earned his June sahry with the following: Only the dregs of a coffee pot Spread on the emerald lawn; Only tlie sigh of a maiden shy, As she saw the broken egg shell lie. Another old settler gone. —A certain, father in this city having sent his son on an errand, caught him playing marbles by the wayside, and spanked him into a performance of his mission. The'boy now says that Joshua once commanded the sun to stand still, but his “governor” ordered him to move on. ■ —Cumberland Island, at last, ha8 good mail facilities. Now, ifBunkley would develop a little more courtesy toward hi? guests, and less desire to charge extra for what he should furnish gratis, the place would become the most popular resort in Georgia. It costs a family of four, who wish to enter the surl morning and even ing, two dollars per day to be hauled over to the beach. This is in addition to the regular charge for board, and will even tually rain the proprietor’s patronage. —A Chicago dispatch to the Boston Journal says that Lieutenant-Colonel Fred Grant has undertaken to electioneer for his father, but his visits to doubtful delegations have not produced any change of front. His favorite remark, as quoted, is that “it will be a d d shame if they don’t nominate fsther.”