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Newspaper Page TextTHE GEORGIA PEESS. The Republicans of tbo seventh district will meet in Kingston to-day to nominate a man for Congress. Hon. C. D. For syth, of Rome, will likely receive the nomination. ■" 4 The Athens Chronicle says that Mr. E. Royal, who was wounded by a Mr. Sea- graves, died on last Thursday. Mr. J. J. McCants was nominated for the house, and Dr. Smith, of Butler, for the senate, in Taylor county. Mr. T. X. Arrington, was nominated as a candidate for the lower house in the legislature, in Brooks county, and Col. S. T. Kingsbury, was recommended for the Senate. The Roundtree House in Quitman was badly damaged by wind and rain on last Wednesday. Mir. W. J -UMAX, fell off a load of cot ton while on his way to Covington on Thursday last, and died from his inju ries. Ix Conyers, in a fit of jealousy George Young, colored, broke up everything in bis house, and then broke his wife’s skull, and left for parts unknown. From the Thomasville Times we learn that during the electric display, which was exceedingly grand, on last Tuesday night, that the iigiitning killed the cele brated trotter “Bob Toombs,” belonging to Judge Hopkins. The Thomas county Democratic con vention meets on to-morrow. The Thomasville people are making prodigious efforts in tho matter of their forthcoming fair. It will be a success. AX oh* lady, 105 years of age, was con- vorteTfatnl baptized in a religions revival in Thomas county recently. The Times says: Ilomer Williams, a lad of only five summers, picked seventy- five pounds of cotton in one day. We vote the blue ribbon to Homer. The Athens Banner says: Athens is selling goods by wholesale to the mer chants of Augusta. The Early County News says: We can't report any changes in favor of Col quit*, because everybody was for him be fore. Con. C. G. Samuel still says that the Rome and Chattanooga railroad will be bui’.t. Capt. J. L. Johxsox was nominated for the House in Floyd county on last Friday. The Neics thinks perhaps the Supreme Court’s lightning may strike somewhere near Grilfin. The arlior at Mt. Zion camp ground, near Griffin, is to be rebuilt and com fortable seats provided. ills. Fred Lehman was Dadly cut in fracas with Mr. Will McLellan, in Al bany, on Friday last. Mas. George Larke, of Baker county, is dead. 1 he monkey, organ and grinder have reached Albany, and Pander is happy. A. M. Ray, formerly of Cedartown, committed suicide in Texas recently, Moral—Boys, don’t go to Texas. Madison Madisonian: W. W. Black burn, osie of the attaches of this office, is still quite low with typhoid fever. His illness has so engrossed the time of each of tire editor's that we have been unable to v;et up as sprightly a paper as we otlier- wfee would have done. Sitting up each consecutive night for a week or two illy qualities one for writing editorials. Early County News: Mr. Joe War ren, one of tire illustrious trio who tele graphed to Felton to know if lie would make the race for governor, assured of “strong support,” comes out in a commu nication to the Savannah News, in which he tries to place the whole responsibility on the three names who sent it. The query at once arises, how were the three enabled to give assurance of “strong support,” unless they had some assurance of tnat sort from the entire minority of the convention ? A satisfactory, plausi ble answer to this question would, we think, be difficult for even Warren to give, shrewd as be is. Griffix News: Capt. Bill Hartnett projxrscs to get up a Colquitt and Nor wood club of 150 men eacb, haul in a wagon lead of hickory sticks, turn them loose and stand off and see them fight it out. Columbus Times: A white boy about fourteen years of age, named Robert Rey nolds, while cleaning the machinery at tiie bagging factory yesterday, got lus hand caught in the machinery and badly mashed. One of his fingers was mashed off and another was so badly mangled tha‘ amputation was necessary. Avgusta Chronicle: We were per mitted last evening to read a letter from a reliable gentleman in- Warren county upon matters political. He says that Warren county will poll about 1,400'votes in October, and that of this number Gov. Colquitt wil! receive a majority of be tween 800 and 1,000. The white vote is heavily for the present governor, their delegation to the late convention were unalterably for him, and that the colored vote is nearly entirely in his favor. Names of several prominent gentlemen we were also permitted to read, who were opposed to the governor beforfe the convention, but who now cheerfully sustain biin. We make this explanation because a well known citizen of Warren, now of Augusta resident, earnestly requested it; because the authority is undoubted; because his analysis of the vote and the reasoning of his letter show care and thorough acquaint ance with the county; and because we cannot consent to have the good citizens of a neigblioring county misrepresented upon an important issue. As goes old Warren so go we all. Eatexton Messenger: The Philo- matbean Society of Wesleyan Female Col lege. Macon, has the honor of having upon its iis*. of honorary members the greatest man in America among living men—that of Samuel J. Tildcu. He was notified of his selection in Novcmbci, 1870; and re plied in an appropriate manner. Indian Springs Argus: Capt. Tom Cabauiss, of Monroe, has announced bis intention to support Gov. Colquitt. He. was an ardent supporter of Col. Har deman, but wlil wheel into the Colquitt line" with vigor. The cry Is still they come’ Avgusta Hews: In ihc recent acci dent on the East Tennessee, "Virginia and Georgia railroad, some persons well known in Tlioniasviile, Georgia, were in jured. "Mr. Chandler Smith, wife artd daughter, Miss Rosa, were of the parly. MrsT Smith had her collar bone broken, and was otherwise injured. She was buried under the wreck for some time be fore she could be rescue l. The others weie more or less bruised, and had to make their escajie through the car win- dou% Tiie accident happened about 2 o’clock at uight. Mr. Smith and party lost satchels, shoes, hats, etc. Mr. Smith aa<: party were on their way to Warm Springs, North Carolina. Mrs. Smith is now anxious tc get home and stay there. She Is now doing well, and hopes are eli te allied that she will soon recover. • .TuoiiA&VH.i.E Times: Mr. Norwood says, he is “representing the people of Georgia.” Well, if the nine men who went through the farce of nominating him —after the convention hail adjourned— uresthe “people of Georgia,” we have lost jour reckoning. »We have been under the iti. i..-ioti that the large mnjoiityof all the delegates chosen tothe late convention comp as near, periiaps, representing the «p-.it,]e of Georgia,’ as Mr. Norwood’s We may hare been somewhat iiasty in making up onr minds on tiie sub ject. We’ll promise to look over the late census returns to - o if the nine are tiie • pie oi Georgia.” They may be, but . -i,’ tirvou an examination < f ’lit to Mr. Norwood and his friends. We would not do the distinguished ex-Senator an injustice, and if wo find that the nine are “the people of Georgia 1 ’ t. fact shall be promptly set forth In our columns. We’re bound to “tote” fair in this fight. The Griffin News says a Colquitt club was formed on last Saturday with 75 names on the roll. A new literary society has been organ ized in Grifin called the “Websterian.” A correspondent of the Griffin Sun en dorses Dismuke for Congress, instead of Col. Hammond. Somebody has been bothering our neighbor Hanleiter’s “tater patch” in Griffin. This is all wrong, for our good brother will need his “titers” when he takes up his dismal tramp to the head quarters of Salt river under command of Capt. Norwood. Augusta News: The friends of Judge George N. Lester are urging Governor Colquitt to appoint him to the supreme court judgeship, made vacant by the res ignation ol Judge Warner. i:.vi ator’a book-, bef 1 yielding Savannah News: The new river steamer, the W. T. Wbeless, now build ing at Pittsburg, Penn., will be out about the middle of October. It will, when finished at Pittsburg, be sent down the Ohio river, thence through the Mississip pi to the Gulf, up the coast, and around the Florida reefs, to the Atlantic, and finally to Savannah. The steamer is en tirely new, with all modem improve ments, will carry 1,200 bales of cotton, and, under command of Capt. Gibson, will be a valuable addition to the river business. It will cost about $25,000. Hon. C. C. Smith’s Appointments.— I will address tiie .'citizens of the western portion of the third congressional district at the following times and places: Macon county, at Montezuma, Wednes day, September 15. Sumter county, at Americus, Thursday, September 10. Lee county, at Leesburg, Saturday, September 18. Taylor county, at Butler, Saturday, Oc tober 9. Schley county, at Ellaville, Tuesday, October 12. Webster county, at Preston, Thursday. October 14. Stewart county, at Lumpkin, Saturday, October 10. C. C. Smith, Dem. elector third cong’l dist. Athens Illade: Some few Rcpubli cans are almost dead to have the party endorse Mr. Norwood. They seem to think that ho is the negroes’ Moses. Some think be will abolish the chain-gang, the day alter he is elected. But when we see such men as Governor Smith, the man that carried into effect the present chain- gang system, supporting Mr. Norwood, we doubt very much whether he will do any thing towards the abolition of the infernal slavery. Dublin Gazelle: We leam from Mr. William Lane, who has just returned from Montgomery county, the following particulars of the death of a good citizen of that county. Mr. Hugh Gillis, a very old and highly respected citizen, was in the field pulling fodder with his little son when he was suddenly summoned off by a stroke of electricity. When it first struck his body no sign was made at ail, but when it left his toes were torn to pieces and one shoe has never been found. The little boy - was knocked with a large splinter from a tree that was struck at the same time. Mr. .Gillis was respected by everybody and liis fate is greatly to be deplored. Savannah Neics: On Friday eve ning, Coroner Sheftall was summoned to hold an inquest on the body ol Sarah Stevens, colored, who died very suddenly at Captain P. T. Ilaskoil’s place, called Smithville, about fifteen miles from the city, on the Ogcecliee river. The inves tigation showed that Sarah, who was em ployed on the place, was busy cooking supper, about eight o’clock the previous evening, being then apparently in her usual health, when she suddenly fell dead. The jury rendered a verdict ol death from hemorrhage. Americus Recorder: Within the last two days we have seen at least three of these ragged vagabondish peripatetic Bo hemians in the town. Whence they came and whither they go no one can know. Tramping is inexcusable in this part of the country where paying employment can be found on every hand. It is not charity to give alms to these vagabonds, and people who help them lend support to a lazy set of wretches who might make a comfortable living in the cotton fields. Griffin Sun: . Remember that no one can vote outside of bis own county, even for governor or otber State officeis. No one person can vote who is not twen ty-one years of age, resided in the State one year, and the county in which he of fers to vote six months jnst preceding the election, and who has not paid all taxes since the adoption of the present consti tution, which have been required of him previous to this year. Savannah News: A dispatch re ceived In this city yesterday by Mr. Joseph Hull from Capt. D. H. Baldwin, formerly of Savannah, but now ot New York, an nounced the sad intelligence of the drown ing of his son, Danici H. Baldwin, Jr., at Catskill, ou the Hudson river, on Satur day. At tho time the dispatch was sent the body had not been recovered. The deceased was a native of this city, and was sixteen years of age. Americus Recorder: Because the people have preferred Colquitt, he is now said by some to be the rock over which the Georgia Democracy has become shat tered. He who was once elected by 80,000 majority, is now the cause of all our wee. Say the opposition, why did he not withdraw his name? We ask, why did not Lester, or Hardeman, or Gar- trell, eaqji with his handful, withdraw? That division which the minority now so much deplore, would have been avoid ed. If even the nine gentlemen who in augurated the opposition movement had respected the wishes of the people by giv ing adherence to Colquiit, the peace and unity for which they expressed such earnest desire would have been ob tained. Dublin Gazette: Friday morning about 12:50 o’clock, tho alarm of fire was given. It was soon seen that Mr. W. H. Tilery’s store, on Jefferson street, was the Scene of conflagration, but providentially the Haines were discovered just as they had begun to shoot above the roofing. It was unmistakably tiie work of an incen diary. The torch was touched at one end, after being thoroughly saturated with kerosene oil. Pieces of boxes and shingles were found where the tire was built. It was first discovered by a colored woman who was nursing her sick son and in time, perhaps, to save, not only this one, hut at least two more stores, and perhaps the hotel, as they were in close proximity to the one ou fire. So far as we know no one is suspicioned, but it is now gener ally believed it was done by tbe same bands that burned Tarpiey’s and High tower’s stores. No damage was sustain ed except tiie place burned outside. The flames never reached the inside ut all. Griffin News: One of the most “ef ficient weapons” used by the Joe Warren “party” is to Liss every gentleman who makes a speech in favor of the gallant Colquitt. Some of this class of individu als commenced hissing General Gordon in Columbus the other night, but the General sat down so flat on them that the hisslug closed at once, and we are glad to learn that this ill-bred and ungep- tlcmanly action so outraged tiie good people of Columbus, that it made many votes for Colquitt.. In the language of a distinguished .Georgian, “hissing is the weapon of cowards, and Is used by fools.” Still there is about as much argument in a hiss as there is in any of the charges or declarations'made by the. enemies of Gov. Colquitt. a .< .«• ’ Dublin Gazette: Miss Marv Ilali, of Macon, died at the',Troup bouse'last Monday night, of. consumption, in its most gallopiu^and ghastly forms. ,-Her remains were /interred m the cemetery last Wednesday, after funeral services, by Rev. James Smith. Tito- deceased lias* been here about four weeks, she came in the last stages of this awftii disease, j Mon roe Advertiser: It seems to trouble j the minority people that tlm fburpriuoq.a I papers in the State, Atlanta Cim.-ibn- iion, Augusta Chronicle, Savannah Neics, and Macon Telegraph, advocate Gov ernor Colquitt’s re-election. They need be no trouble about it. These four pa pers represent the best thought of a ma jority of the people of Georgia, and this will be demonstrated at tint election in October. Philadelphia Record: Col. W. T. Thompson, the accomplished editor of the Savannah News, Is named by his friends as a candidate for Congress in the first Georgia district. Without presuming to push a meddling finger into the affairs of ihc Georgia Democracy, we beg- to say that tbe nomination of Col. Thompson would gratify thousands of friends in the North who know him, and tens of thous ands who, having read his books, desire liU belter acquaintance. He deserves all the honors tliat may be thrust upon him. Death of Judge McLaws.—Augusta News: From a dispatch received in Augusta, we learn that Hon. William R. McLaws died at Mt. Airy this morning at 4 o’clock. Judge McLaws was the son of James McLaws, Esq., so long the popular and efficient clerk of Richmond Superior Court, and was born in this county about sixty-two years ago. He was admitted to the bar in 1838 while under age, by virtue of a special act of the general assembly, and has ever since lived and practiced law in Augusta. For four years in the decade just before the war, he was the attorney general for the middle circuit. ~ In the spring of 1866 he was elected by the people judge of Richmond county court, an office just created. He contin ued to discharge the duties thereof until ousted by tbe Bullock constitution, which went into force in July, 1868. His last official act was to enter upon the minutes of his court his indignant protest at the usurpations which constituted carpet-bag rule for a government of the people. Since then he has practiced law, and was at one time in co-partnership with that accomplished lawyer and gentleman, Ma jor Joseph Ganahl. During the latter part of the war Judge McLaws left Augusta as first lieutenant of a company of infantry, of which James M. Dye, Esq., was captain, and Judge Anderson W. Walton, second lieutenant. It became incorporated in Savannah, with other companies, as a regiment, under the command of Colonel Symms. Shortly afterward Judge McI.av.s was promoted to be lieutenant colonel, and held that rank at the time of the surrender. In 1868 he was chairman of the board of registration in the imporlaut contest for the mayoralty of Augusta between Henry F. Russell and Foster Blodgett, and contributed much to the success of the former. are bringing cotton to this market' jg the Democratic Party Disorgan' re not sold a bale here during the . , , . _ , •, — - - ued, and Without a leader? As a practitioner, Judge McLaws was energetic, painstaking and thorough. As a criminal lawyer he was unsurpassed in this section for shrewdness, carefulness, and eloquent and successful efforts. lie was beloved by his friends, respect' ed by his acquaintances, and adored by his family. As a arizen, a husband and a father, he was faithful to every trust and rigid in the exact performance of every duty. A rich fund of wit, always acceptable and never malicious, furnished an inexhaustible fund of amusement upen which he was ever ready to draw to the delight of Lis friends. He leaves two daughters and one son, Gen. LaFayette McLaws, one brother, i postmaster of Savannah. Another, Maj A. H. McLaws and one sister reside in tills county. There will he a meeting of the bar at five o’clock this afternoon, at Judge Shew- make’s office, to take the usual action upon the death of a member. Savanvah N wj: Information was received ,.i the ci'.j yesterday morning of the death o:i Sunday oven ing at Hines- vilie, Libei i y county, of Mrs. Brad well; mother of Captain S. D. Bradwcll, Dem- o~ •atic Presidential elector for the first congressional district. We understand her death was caused by a severe para lytic strobe, and wrs quite sudden. She was a lady of most estimable character and high!/ regarded in a large circle of friends' and acquaintances, many of whom are residents of Savannah. Dr. J. F. Brown, of Bullock county, was nominated for Senator in tbe district composed of Bu-.ke, Screven and Bul lock. Tbe Sylvania Telephone has tblj to say about him: Dr. Brown is a gentleman of culture and our sister county could have offered no candidate, who would have been more ac ceptable to our people. I£e will represent tbe district with honor and do gftod ser vice for the country in the legislative balls. Lumpkin Independent: The fanners of Stewart county have shipped or- carried to market quite a number of bags of cot ton during the last ten days. The bottom crop is rapidly opening and bids fair to be abovo tbe average. The Telephone.—Sandorsville Mer cury : The public spirit of some ou r citi zens is exhibited by their building a tele phone line from Tennille to Sanaersville and placing the t .vo places immediately within speaking distance. The line will be controlled by Jacob I. Moses, Esq., and John C. Harman, Esq., of Tennille, at which place four instruments will be located, while in Sandersvilje there will be two, one for the public at Galiahers, tbe oilier a private instrument for tho ex clusive use of Doctor Hollifield and Doc tor Rawlings will be placed in the office of the Sandersvilie hotel. Milledgeville Ilecorder: Tho Re publicans of the sixth district held a con vention in this city on Saturday last. We leam tliat Jeff Long was nominated for Congress, but declined, and the conven tion adjourned without making a nomina tion. In tbe afternoon Jeli'Long made a speech in which he supported Colquitt for governor. Resigned.—Newnan Herald: Judge Buchanan, judge of the Coweta circuit, tho Democratic nominee for Congress from this district, has resigned his judge- ship and will stump his district up to tiie close of tiie campaign. The judge will make things lively for Fou, and be return ed to Congress by a larger majority titan has ever been given to any Democratic nominee since the war. Columbus Times: Dr. I. W. Stokes lost two good mules last night by having them drowned in the Colochoe creek near his plantation in this county. He had sent his wagon to the river for some freight and tiie driver carlessly drove into tho creek on his return, with the result above stated. A heavy rain had fallen in that vicinity that evening and the creek was up. Usually it is hut a few feet wide and shallow; but owing to the character of the surrounding country the creek rises rapidly oiler a rain and has always been dangerous at such times. Savannah News: Mr. Theo. Moves, tiie keeper of the Forsyth park,''has just returned from a trip to .Cincinnati. While in tliat Western city he" was pre sented with two youug buffaloes, in return for a contribution which lie made of Southern auimais to the park in that city. It is Mr. Moves’ intention to accept the present, provided the City council will put* up a small enclosure in tiie park, and we trust liiis will be done. These animals will be quite an attraction to our favorite resort. ... m Americus Recorder: Inmost of the congressional districts the Republicans will put o it candidates for. Congress, pi. F. Brimbeny, chairman, lias called a nom inating convention for the second district,- at Camilla, on the 15Ui of September. Milledgeville Recorder: We heard, a day or two ago, of a remarkable freak of a Baldwin county Irian,* in his. crazy thirst for drink. * After pan ning every article of personal .gu-opartja he could dispose of, • e tore the lightning rod, from the chimney where he livr-s, and**<d : tpally pawned tliatTo gel money; to drink. . t ■ » m | ' Our Railroad.—Ta’botldn RrgistA : The grading is being rapidly finished along tiw entire line, and ■wfil be-ready tor the c im*s ti* f s Ji .ahoat three weeks. The f'Rcc under Mr.Vvtleniy 'Lawson is working on tin* iiKdn—-noar'J’albotton. in Maj. Garrard’s dlhi,' , "Let " evciy stock holder'oRge.up to the blip of tiie direc tory. Montezuma. Weekly: During the pa.- t week our buyers have been paying M."..:o:i jirh—s for fOlton, and in a lew in- stances hzvu paid above Macon prices. Parties who have _ past four years. Sumter, Schley and Doo ly are all our patrons now. With our present rates of freight to Savannah, Mon tezuma will double her recipts over any year since 1870. Bring along the staple. Amebiccs Recorder: Mr. Robert Du- priest, a respected citizen of Schley coun ty, died at his home on Sabbath last of consumption, from which he had long suffered. Mr. Dupriest was about thirty- five years old, leaving in early manhood a loving wife and family. All that is good in man may be said of the departed. Mb. Joel Dobson, an old and respect ed citizen of Marion county, breathed his last at his home in that county, on the 20th instant. For many years his health lias been bad. He was the father of Col. Dobson, of Smithville, and a large family of children. For long years he was au exemplary member of tbe Primitive Bap tist church. Athens Banner: Mr. Edward T. Bishop, one of tbe members of tbe class of 1S70 of tbe University of Georgia, and one of onr most talented young men, left yesterday far Princeton, New Jersey. He goes to take a theological course pre paratory to entering the ministry. Augusta News: About 10 o’clock this forenoon, a young white man was accidently struck a serious blow on the head with a sledge hammer iu the bauds of a negro man who was wielding it. The accident occurred at Evan’s black smith shop, near the bridge. The young man was knocked senseless. A. physi cian was called, and at last accon’uts the injured party wa3 recovering. The affair was purely accidental. Cutting and Shooting.—Newman Herald: Saturday last was a lively day in Coweta in the cutting and shooting business. Wm. Powers in a quarrel out in Citesville between him and Joe Wil kinson, as they were going out of town Saturday afternoon, cut his opponent in the arm with a knife, and was bound over under a bond to appear before the city council for trial. At Sliaj-pshnig, Joe Lumpkin stabbed negro man, whose name we have not learned, but understand that the negro badly if not dangerously cut. He had collared Mr. Jack Lumpkin, Joe’s father, when Joe attacked him with a knife. We have not learned any of the particulars. Seab McCoombs shot Alt'. Ector, col ored, in a difficulty which occurred be tween them two miles from town, Satur- luday ai.ernoon. Ector, we learn, believed to he mortally wounded. Griffin News: I am informed that some of the newspapers of this State have made the statement that the issue of Col quitt and Norwood was involved in the late primary election in this county. It is proper in me to state tiiat-this is an erro neous conclusion. I was supported by Colquitt ami Norwood men, and opposed by both. Our people wete wise enough then to not make any issne of such character upon any of the candidates, and it is to be iiojied tliat any attempt to do so now will be fruitless. Supported, as “ itas then and am now, by both sides) owe it to the party which honored me with the nomination to maintain an Im partial position on this issue. - Very re spectfully, John J. Hunt. Athens Banner: Benny, the little son of Mrs. A. E. Carlton, of Atlanta, who is visiting Athens, had a fall yester day morning from the grape arbor on Dr. H. H. Carlton’s premises, which stunned and shocked his s^teui very severely but fortunately broke no bone. We trust he will soon bo up again. Sacked Ground.—Griffin News About a year ago attention was called through tbe News to a species of vandal ism existing at tbe city cemetery, which was resulting in a desecration of that sa cred place. The evil was at once reme died, and we hoped the occasion would not agaifi arise for a repetition of that no tice. We have been informed that the cemetery is in need of attention, tbe walks and drives need clearing, and the lots, some of them, have the same need, In addition to this, certain parties are in tiie habit of plucking flowers and shrub bery, and are doing considerable damage The people of Griffin are deeply inter ested in keeping the cemetery in good condition, and wlien it is found to be olh- wise, the condition is certainly a grave reflection upon them. We suggest to the cemetery committee, and those of our citizens most interested, to give this mat ter their attention. Rome Courier: Unless early frost or some unseen calamity befalls the ^cotton there will be tiie largest crop ever'grown in this section. There seems to be a gen eral apprehension among the planters that they will not be able to gather what is grown. Milledgeville Recorder: Colonel Warren attempts to save Mr. Norwood and the minority from the odium of the card he and Messrs. Carlton and Garrard sent to Dr. Felton, by claiming all the le- sponsibility. But didn’t he promise him other support? And if Felton had. ac cepted, would not two-thirds of the minor ity have thrown up their hats and shouted “Long live Felton IPrince of Democrats ?” Your apology won’t hold water, Mr. Warren. “Too thin, Josiar, too thin, sar.” Pi-oreedinx* of Ihc Democratic Exe cutive Commltte or Bibb County. The committee met according to ad journment, at eleven o’clock, on Satur day August 28th. Geo, • Gustin, chair man, S. C. Hoge Secretary, W. A. Wiley, A. W. Gibson, A. McKenna, C. Master- son, T. D. Tinsley, W. R. Phillips, William Ryder, James Holmes, J. J. Ameson and R. A. Nisbet. On Motion tbe following gentlemen were requested to act as managers of the polls In the several precincts, in the pri mary election, to be held Saturday, Sep tember 11th, for the purpose of selecting candidates for the house of representatives on the Democratic ticket, Courthouse—W. A. Poe, J. Madison Jones, L. Ripley. City hall—S. B. Price, E. C. Grannis, A. G. Butts. East Macon—D. H. Adams, C. C. Balkcom, J. C. McCrary. Warrior—Jas. Parker, R. L. Jennings, John Green. Godfrey—Jobu Giles, R. C. . Wilder, Moreau Clark. Hazzard—Wm. G.' Hughes, S. C. Chamhl’ss, Henry Smith. Rutland—Geo.' P. Band, Alston Moffit, J. J. Tinslpy.' Howard-Sterling Tucker, J. W. How ard, R. E. Bowman. On motion of R. A. Nisbet, tho chair wai instructed to appoint a committee of three to be known as the executive union committee, whose duty it shall bo to col lect funds necessary for the holding of primary elections, and to defray all other expenses, and that all bills must be con tracted and paid by said committee. The Chair appointed W. Phillips, W. A. Wnt O. Masterson. Troeir being no ptlier business, tbe com mittee adjourned to meet Monday, Sep tember 33tfi, at 11 o'clock. G. W. Gustin, Chairman. S.'C..IIoqe, Secretary. Parents, in bnying children’s shoes, ask for those . with A. S. T. Co.’s Black Tip upon them. 'They will outwear-any shoe, adding to the beauty of even the finest. lit.». *T. Cot always on front of tip: ^ _Pon;p:^Extract—During this severe weather, Pond’s extract should be in every‘•family. It is not always conve nient, or even desirable, to. call, a phvsi- cian lor c\cty little ailment,.aud-in niiiny c&s«s it is not u I w ays convenient, but im possible :’o reach bun promptly. Having Fond's Extract in the house, you have a physician always at hand. It easy of ap plication, safe and reijable. For sore throat and lung?, chapped bauds and face, it S-of inestimable value. Fiosted imbs and chilblains ure promptly re- ievea, and ultimately cured by Pond's Extract. For sale everywhere. - Tbe true Status of Governor Colquitt and Hr. Norwood Tbe True Facta Given. As I occupied a place in the late con vention, that gave me a chance to know and see things not known to those not members, it is due to truth and my own convictions, that I should make the fol lowing statement: Tho convention numbered 350 votes Gov. Colquitt had from that number about 210, (finally going up to 224), the the balance were anti Colquitt. Previous to tbe organization, the two-thirds rule was fairly discussed. I favored the ma jority rule, and openly asserted that tbe two-thirds rule would defeat a nomina tion under it. It was urged that if the majority rule was adopted, that the minority would secede, and make a nomination. I did not credit this, although such threats were made by leading men of tiie minority, We were assured that 27 men with the minority would vote for Governor Col quitt as their second choice. 1 predicted that if such was the fact, that the names of their first choice would not be with drawn—which proved to be true. I com municated fully with Governor Colquitt ns to his choice, and ho assured me that he would leave that whole matter to the party, and ho would not dictate or inter fere, for it was his duty to abide by the decision. I was assured that I would be placed upon the committee on rules, and such regulations could be made as would promote the results I anticipated, and that they would be adopted. I ac quiesced, and with me was a majority of Governor Colquitt’s friends. A resolution was adopted in caucus—which was offered by Mr. Walsh, of Richmond—as a substi tute for the preipitale and unauthorized motion of Gen. Young, of Bartow. The second resolution called upon all future conventions of tho party to adopt the ma jority rule, as the true Democratic policy for the party, thus clearly showing that the two-tlurds rule was tendered by the ma jority as a peace offering. It Ls but right for me to say that some of Governor Col quitt’s friends were open advocates for tho two-thirds rule, and when assured that no nomination could be made under It, re plied that if tiie minonty refused to come to the majority—and wo broke up—that Colquitt wo.uld be stronger than he would be with a regular nomination. But I state that in my opinion if the majority rule had been adopted in the organization, Colquitt woulu have been nominated on the first ballot—and there would not have been a secession—if so, it would have been small and inconsiderable. I was on the committee on rules, and in our report, we expressly provided that the majority rule should obtain, in all motions before the convention, exepet nominations. We adopted the rules of tbe House of Representatives, (or a part of them), leaving No. 20, which provides that the joint action of the House should not he changed except by a rote of two-tliirds. It was also provided that no vote should be counted for a name that was not regularly announced be fore the balloting; and no name should be presented for nomination, except with the consent of the person. This last rule was fiercely assaulted by the minority as a gag- rule, hut it was adopted. No objection was made to the adoption of either of the other rules. So it will clearly appear that although the tTO-third3 rule was adopted as one of the rules, yet it was agreed that this or any other rule or action of the conven, tion might be changed or modified by majority vote of the convention. After protracted ballotings, showing that the opposition, by keeping Up their four camps, could forever retain their anti- Colquitt columns solid—after the re fusal of the Colquitt men to adopt a rule to requite the lowest name to be dropped until a nomination was reached. For fear that it would add to the animosity of ti e minority, it was agreed tliat Governor Colquitt should be declared os the leader of the Democracy alter three more ballot- tings, and a failure to nominate underthe two-thirds rule. This action was placed in the hands of Mr. Walsh, of Richmond, as chairman of the committee, to report to the convent’on, which he did. He moved to suspend the regular rules, so as to intro duce this resolution. Here, then, was a fierce fight and commotion. Here Judge Lyon made the point of order, “that the convention did not have the right to ‘re^ commend’ but only the power to nomi nate.” The point was overruled by the president, who held that it was premature, if the motion to suspend prevailed then the point could be made. The rule was suspended and the point was not insisted upon. The question came up to adopt the resolutions of Mr. Walsh. The point was made that it would take a two-thirds vote to adopt them, as they changed an existing order. The president held that under our rules it only required a majori ty vote. From his decision there was no appeal, and the resolutions were adopted by a majority vote. So that it clearly ap pears that the* wo-thirds rule was changed according to law and rule, and Governor Colquitt was declared the choice of the convention by a majority vote. But it is asked, why was the word “recommended” used in the resolution in place of the word “ nominated,” which is usually adopted ? This was a matter of style.or taste with the committee, am very sure that Mr. Walsh, the chair man, who was my leader all through for a nomination under the majority rule, had no sinister motive in it; and I am sure that by the us6 of the word “ recom mend’’lie did not intend to express less than a nomination. It is a stronger word than “nominate.” The latter Is simply to “name, designate;” the former does all this, and more; “ It endorses, urges, b.-cks up, and guarantees for.” The idea of tiie committee was that tLe people, iu their primary meetings, have nominated Governor Colquitt; and it was proper and right on our part to sa> that such a choice was a wise and good one—and we were fully in accord with tho people—and tliat we recommend him as tiie leader of the Democracy for governor. But why cavil about names? Tiie acts of the con vention clearly show that Governor Col quitt was chosen above/ all others as the ciioico of the convention, and, tbe choice of flie people for this place. “Acts speak louder than words.” Away, then, with tho cry that our party lias no leader; tliat the Democracy is not organized. 4 Governor Colquitt Is as much the regular appointee *bf our party as he was at h!s lint canvass. In both conven tions he was selected tinder the Demo cratic majority- rule. Mr. NorwooOd was a leading member of the minority, and he aud his party voted for the resolution of Colonel Anderson, of Bibb, which pledged each member to abide by the action, of the convention, for this passed'nnanimonsly, except one man, who had been drinking some “bad whis ky,,” and did not like to make , a rash promise. He reserved the right to back down. He was the only one that made a reservation. He remained in the convention until it completed all its work and adjourned. He then is active in getting up « party to. oppose. He appoints a committee of nine to make a selection for a candidate for governor. Why did not lijs amupittee get some of the many distinguish^ men whose names were giren as ready to serve the people. “No, no, this is a good chance for me to figure before the public. I’ll take tbe wofm my self. I have scratched it up.” So he was nominated by the nine, as he says truly in his Atlan ta speech, “a seff-appointed candidate.” It was a safe contest before the nine, as he had no opposition. If there had been opposition and tbe two-thirds rule had been adopted, lie would have been de feated, for he evidently had the majority as he appointed them. It is true that some of the minority and some of the most intelligent, yielding to tho truthful conviction of their minds— tliat Governor Colquitt was tho nominee of the party—did try and get Dr. Felton to run as an independent. But it now appears that this was not as members of the syndicate but as gentlemen acting for themselves. No; this was too good a chance for Norwood. Ho was not going to giro up his chance either for Felton, Warner, Lester, Hardeman or Gartrell. He was ambitious for the nomination, and he got it without a “recommendation” from any one, but is opposed to Colquitt and the people, and I suspect that he will claim the office, unless Colquitt gets two- thirds of the voles. Governor Colquitt has been selected as the choice of the Democratic party by a vote of nearly two-thirds of the conven tion, a vote of2241 out of 350, and backed by a body of 750,000 of the people of Georgia. He is the representative of the popular will. Mr, Norwood represents the “frag mentary” fragments of a minority. Who shall the people take? That is the question? Let none be deceived. If the people stand by the banners of Democra cy In the hands of the people’s favorite, the noble, the true and gallant Colquitt, then all will be well, and Norwood is doomed to gnaw (Nor) something worse than wood—Norwood. For when the thundering voice of Democracy is heard in October, he will “gnaw (Nor) a file and fly to the mountains of Hipeidam, where the whandoodJe dwelleth in solemn silence and mourr.eth the loss of its first born So may it be. D. A. Vasox. your city. ” “ , Demaor&tie Can Politic* up here are in tire same deplor-! Worcester. able condition which characterizes the Demo-- * AASSt > ^PL 1.—’ situation iu_ your midst—too much per- ' * State convents— —* •_ - Communicated.] Honor to Whom Honor is Sue. It is not an easy thing for a public offi rial to discharge his duties conscientious ly, aud always do what he believes to be for the best interests of the people. That which pleases the people is nut always beneficial to them, while many things that they disapprove, if done neverthe less, often prove of vast advantage to them. Not only is it not an easy thing for him to act out his conscientious con victions, but it is really not expected that he should, by those who understand how public offices are generally secured. He is rather expected to use Ills office to help those who helped him to secure it, and to so act as to make his re-election easy. Political alliances are not generally in the interest of the people. Whenever, therefore, we find officials who have made the good of the people their chief concern, and have fearlessly gone for ward in the conscientious performance qf what they conceiwd to be their duty, and for the best interest of all concerne'd we should at least manifest our approval With these preliminary remarks I pro pose, as one ol the people, to commend as faithful public servants our present ex cellent board of county commissioners. In my humble judgment they have set our county forward at least twenty-five years. When they went into office the public school system was, in the language of the president of the board of education, “at its culminating point.” Its condition was such that it must be more liberally sup ported or be given up as a failure. The commissioners did not hesitate between the two alternatives. They increased the appropriation for its support and thus saved its life. And they have continued to provide for its wants, granting last year and this year every dollaraskedforby the board of edu cation. And they have done this with out making its support burdensome. For yeais before they went into office the Wiley turnpike and toll gate hac. stood as a barrier, shutting off iree trade with our city and thousands of dollars from onr merchants. They saw this, and determined to remove the evil, and to day the turnpike Is the property of the county, and a highway free to all. * When they came into office there was scarcely a respectable bridge in the coun ty, while every half mile along the read there was a miserable little plank culvert, unsafe at best, and was constantly get ting out of order. Already, thanks to their enterprise and good management, we have two handsome and substan tial iron bridges, and scores of neat brick culverts on every im portent road leading tothe city. And I see in your columns an advertisement from them calling for bids for another Iron bridge, while piles of hard brick at many crossings along the roads, tell of tiie intention to keep up the good work of substituting brick culverts for wooden ones. But perhaps the best movement, inaugu rated by them, is that of having “proper ty books” provided for securing a fuller return of taxable property; and prevent ing evasions and fraud in the matter of making returns. This equalizes taxation by distributing the burdens over the whole property of the county. It is stated tliat this new system has already increased the returns about a half million of dollars, and this is the first year of its operation And last, though not least, we have the assurance from several grand juries, that they greatly simplified and improved tho methods of keeping the financial ac counts of the county. Surely 'these things are sufficient to en title them to the plaudit, “well done, faithful servants” such they have at least from One of the People. them while fighting for their homes, and is whose record as a war governor ispre- emincntly above tbe other eleven of the Confederate States. While they think Nonvood is more of an independent t.h»n Colquitt and Is entitled to their suffrage yet m their judgment the “Gov’ner” show ed hisself such a powerful smart one by the appointment he made, they must stick to him.” Some say if he bad not made this appointment, or ifthe once gal lant Gordon had not hired or rented him self to Mr. Newcomb at least until the adjournment of Congress this rupture would not have occurred, and the proba ble disintegration of ibe Democratic par ty in the Empire State of the South would 0 men have continued to Uve only in the minds orRadicaU and their allies, Georgia Inde- pender.ts. B- b c . j White Sulpur Springs, Society Gos sip, Politics, Etc. Editors Telegraph and Messenger This delightftxl mountainous resort, the property of Georgia’s wealthiest citizen, has been made as attractive as opulence, aided by the same Hand which made the “ Land of the Sky” the subject of so much poetry and prose, with the additional gifts, a magnificent Sulphur Spring, second only to our own “ Indian.” Another admirable feature, no liquors, malt or spirituous, are sold within six miles of tbe place. While the mineral properties and medicinal virtues of its springs are the chief features of a water ing place, without the society attractions which make summer pilgrims less transi tory, no place, no matter how valuable a sanitarium can detain them. White Sulphur, probably on account of its being the home (?) of Mother Stewart and its residents, including the genial and clever manager Major S. Frank Warren, being all members of her society, has been visited this season by representative families, whose names are conspicuopsly.listed in the ‘‘blue book” of each of Georgia’s prominent cities; conse quently the one hundred and sixty-five guests are the most congenial party to be found in North Georgia. The beautiful forest city is apj ately represented • by tbe accomplished and attractive Miss May-belle 2L, her sis- ter Mrs. J., and many others, among wlkrni we remember Mias Sallie F. S. as a charming graduate of Wesleyan, now, as then, winning the love and esteem of all, by her sweet smiles and fascinating man ner*. The Gate City needs no oilier here than the queenly Mrs. O. P; F., .whose youtli- fulness—though a grandmother—is such as to make her prime mover in all plays or games conducive to »ur pleasure. She Is assisted, however, ’ by the attractive, modest and.intellectual daughter of one of Georgia's purest jurists, Alias K. B., sho is now at his hermitage in the beautiful Naclioocheo valldy, writing his “opin- ons.” • F- ’ From the Queen City of the. State ire many who assist in making Augusta worthy of this title. Noticeable among them for lier beautiful form and carriage is Mrs. Phil O'., her sister, Mrs. Tlios. W., of Savannah, daughters of one of Georgia’s most loved sons,*and Miss Blanche S., who is accompanied . by her bandsoiie father. Col. XL P. S., who is thft youngest of tiie class of 1804, and more like Gen eral Lee than any man living. Central City may be satisfied to trust its reputation a3 a seat of learning, tiie heme of culture, refinement and beauty to its representatives here, among whom are Mrs. Dr. Wm. F. Holt, Mrs. Virgil Powers, her daughters, Mrs. J. C. Ban- non and Miss Annie. Two of tbe Graces, Thalia and Eu- phrosyne, are typified by Miss Bettie and Sallie DuB. of Washington, Ga., tbroth er by Miss Mattie L. daughter of Ala bama’s ex-lieutenant .governor, who was voted to be entitled to a beautiful basket of fruits and flowers sent to the'most pop ular young lady here. The election was very auiimted, the race close, there being forty-nine candi dates. Neither majority nor two-thirds rule was adopted,but clung to the plurali ty— which ladies think the only and proper one. The old set of Macon’s so ciety boys'will think she was entitled to it when they leam she is a counterpart of her beautiful sister, Mrs J. of Newnan, nee Miss Emmie L. who so charmed them during the great State Fair at the Labora- soualisro. Situated in Hail county, the home of Gen. Longstreet, a part of Emory Speer’s district, contiguous to Parson Fel ton’s “ independent territory,” it is sup- pored tho independent candidate will re ceive the majority of votes. But as neither Colquitt or Norwood are sailing under canvas made of Democratic cloth, tho voters will not make a decision until advised or instructed by their pat- ron saint. Senator Joe Brown, who they think owns the government, and whom they know to have fed and clothed Hall county, Ga., August 1880. Advice to travelers.—Buy a bottle of Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup—the only thing to stop a hack. B.S. Austin, Springfield, Massachu setts. writes: “For thirty years have been troubled with costiveness, piles and pain about the kidneys. I became so weak that I could hardly walk. In this condition I sent for a box of Tutt’s pills, and took one at bed time. Can now lay on either side; no piles; have good appe tite, and gaining strength every day. They have brought me out all right.” Mr. Jos. H. Denson, Clerk and Re corder of Sevier county, Arkansas, says in a recent letter: “I have forgotten whether I wrote you concerning the almost mar velous effect the compound oxygen Treat ment had on me. I was suffering fro n bronchitis, and had been for three months —had almost despaired of recove -y— when I commenced the treatment. I could feel a marked change on the first night I took it. I had not enjoyed a good night’3 rest for something over three months; but ou the night I first took the treatment I slept splendidly, and after wards continued to improve rapidly until I was cured. If you'see fit you can use this for t,.e benefit of sufferers.” Full information about this new treatment for chronic diseases, sent free by Dks. Star, key & Palen, 1109 aud 1111 Giianl St. Philadelphia, Pa. August 31. A Word of bound Advice. Those who contemplate speculations in stocks will do well to correspond with the reputable and trustworthy house of John A. Dodge & Co., No. 12 Wall street, New York. This firm have the reputation of giving unusually sound advice to their out-of-town customers, many of whom have reaped large returns from small in- vestments. As our reporter came along Wall street last night, shivering with the chill night air, and drawing his overcoat tightly about him, he thought, now is the time for colds and coughs,” but if poor mortals only knew what a certain cure Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup is, how few could long suf fer, and theu it costs only twenty-five cents.—Sandusky r \Ohio), Register. A peck of worms have been known to pass from one child. Shriner’s Indian Vermifuge was the remedy used. Only 25 cents a bottle. aug 31 The most comfortable 'boot in town is that with Lyon's Patent Metallic Heel Stifleners. No child can be healthy if worms abound in its stomach. Send for Shrin- er’s Indian Vermifuge, the reliable rem edy. Something for Musi elans. The August uumber of tiie Southern Musical Journal, published by Ludden & Bates’ Southern Musical Journal, Savan nah, Georgia, has, besides its great varie ty of mnsicai reading matter, Mendel- ssolin’s beautiful song, “Tho First Vio let,” which true musicians will appre ciate; “Pleasant Thoughts,” mazurka, by Kiukel, easy and pleasing, and the lovely sacred melody, “Flee as a Bird,” which has given comfort to so many sin-sick souls. All this mysic in one monthly number, price ten cents. Yearly sub scriptions only $1.25, with SI worth of sheet music as a premium. Send $1;25 before you forget it. Address the pub lishers. The First of the Season.. Hawkixsville, August 3,1SS0. Editors Telegraph and Messenger: R. W. Anderson, living one mile from this place, had his gin house, together with one new Gullit gin, seven hales of cotton aud the giniouse screw, destroyed by fire to-day—loss about $1,000. The fire caught from a spark lrom the engine, which was a small distance Off and was saved. Mr. Anderson is one of our best farmers and a good citizen, well liked. D. R. Tuskegee, Ala., July 2S, 1S78. Dr. C. J. Moffit—Dew. Sir: Justice to you demands that, I should give you my experience with your excellent medicine, Teethina. Our little girl, just thirteen months old has had much trouble teeth ing. Ettry remedy was exhausted in shape of prescriptions from our family physician. Her bowels continued to pass off pure blood, and burning fever contin ued for days at a time. Her life was al most despaired of. Her mother ' deter mined to try Teethina, and in a day or two, there was a great change—new life had returned—the bowels were nearly regular, and thanks to Teethina, tke little babe is now doing well. Yours, etc., D. TV. McIver, Editor and proprietor Tuskegee (Ala.) Neics. For sale by Lamar, Rankin & Lamar. New London, Conn., June 1,1880. Messrs. Lamar, Rankin cb Lamar, Ma con, Ga.: I wish you to send me six bot tles of Brewer’s Lung Restorer by express and I will forward you the money on re ceipt of hill. Respectfully, Israel F. Brown, President Brown Cotton Gin Company, New London. t™.Jsrssj't?* united committee of thirty to perform this o. ?* requested the members of the State central committee to take seats upon the platform, and all other dele^a- n 10 , seatcd elsewhere. Col. French .aid he kuew he would be allowed one moment to express his «m? atula ions of M^ed Democ racy of Massachusetts. [Applause.) No longer representing fragments of a uartv the Democracy of Massachusetts pledge renewed fealty to one another here, and now they turn their backs upon the past and henceforth ail dissensions shall dis^ appear, and hereafter we shall present an unbroken front. Major McCafferly, of Worcester, was appointed temporary chairman. At this point General Butler entered the hall, and the convention at 'once sprang to its feet and cheer upon cheer was ^ven, to which the general only bowed his ac knowledgement from the platform. Ma jor McCailerty was received with applause, and the hark of a dog, which joined in tl-e greeting, made considerable laughter. He said the bark of a dog may be a good omen. Geese cackled when Rome was saved. I thank you for the honor con ferred ami congratulate the Democrats that in a solid column they will go on to victory; that now has come the day of re demption upon the blunders of the Re publican party—when they presented the name of a candidate with a soiled charac ter for the place Washington occupied. In conclusion he congratulated flic con vention upon the selection of General Ilaucock as their candidate for the presi dency. Mr. Dyer, of Raintrce, wa3 chosen temporary secretary of the convention, and a committee on credentials was ap pointed, also a committee on permanent organization. Mr. Reed, of Charleston, asked for a speech from Gen. Butler. He merely replied, “In the sweet bye and bye,” to which Mr. Reed replied, “Now is the accepted time.” After some fui.h- .er talk the subject was dropped, although it was evidently a great disappointment to many of the members. The committee on permanent organiza tion recommended that Hon. P. A. Col lins, of Boston, be declared permanent chairman, which was received with en thusiasm. Mr. Collins addressed the committee in a speech of twenty minutes, and was vociferously applauded on reso lution. • Mr Tarbox, of Lawrence, offered the following: Resolccd, That the functions of the committees appointed, respectively, by the Merchants’ hall and Fauueil hall con ventions ot last year, now terminate and a joint committee of thirty, hitherto se lected from such committees, constitute the Democratic State committee, to hold office until the 1st day of July, 1SS1, with power to fill vacanies, if any shall occur. Mr. Tarbox was called to the platform and said: We are a united Democratic patty iu Massachusetts once more. Th's is a matter of congratulation to every Democrat. We have no quarrel to prose cute against any Democrat who stands loyal to the national nominee. Tiie question was demanded and the resolution was adopted by an'overwhelm- .ing majority. The committee on credentials reported (hat there were 1,245 delegates present, representing 327 cities and towns. There were no contesting delegations. The re port was accepted. At 12:20 p. m. the convention took a recess. The convention reassembled this after noon at 3:30 o'clock—after announcement of the names of vice-presidents, Mr. Hag gerty, of Lowell, put in nomination for governor, cx-Governor Wm. Gaston, Bos ton. This nomination was strongly op posed by Mr. Allen, of Holyoke*) air'd great confusion. Upon a motion by Mr. Tarbox, of Lawrence, it was resolved to ballot for Governor. Mr. Brady, of At tleboro, as an amendment to Mr. Tarbox’s motion, moved that the convention nomi nate General B. F. Butler of Lowell, for governor, by acclamation. The motion was made amid loud cheere and confus ion. Mr. Allen, of Holyoke, moved to re consider the motion, whereby the com mittee voted to proceed to ballot. Attliis point, the chairman presented General Butler :o the convention. General But ler said: “I rise to speak on the subject of recon sideration, the alternative being the use of my name by acclamation. A fair and free ballot is the pledge of the Democrats to the country. Then there is another consideration—when I say a thing I mean it, and when I mean a thing I say it. I have declared that under no consideration would I be a subject for an elective office under the incoming administration, for reasons which T have deemed sufficient. This is my position before tiie country : First—I have come out from the Repub lican parly. I have stated my reasons for it. If these reasons would have any weight with the republic, they should have been the result of careful thought, and not a bid for of fice... Second—If I did stand as a candidate, men would talk about my changing ideas, and the result would be injurious to tho united party. Let me fight one year in the ranks, or three or four .or five* years, if necessary. One other reason I will state to you: For a year or two I have sought, by the aid of the Dem ocratic party, to reform abuses in the State. A portion of fhe Democrats, for honest reasons, have opposed this use of the Democratic party, but I trust they have done so with no considerable bltter- I have learned that it is impossible A Hnnotlai To RamawToa'Iit) A change iff climate is at all times more Or less dangerous. There are elements in a new atmosphere which are Injurious, especially when the system is exhausted by care and overwork, and which should be guarded against. After careful obser vation, we havs_ppjne to the. conclusion that Warner’»"Safe Kidney and Liver Cure is the best preventive for atmospher ic evils, and that it will restore health, and vigor sooner than any remedy which has been discovered. lw jh»ti The habit of running over hoots or shoes corrected with Lyon’s Patent Heel Stifleners. - ■ In East or West or North or South, They to themselves an outrage do, Who cannot boast a fresh sweet mouth) With teeth like pearl begemmed with dew When SOZODOXT ail this supplies, And works the charm before our eyes, aug. 311 w. Fatal Poisoning. Petersburg, Va., Sept. 1.—Three children of Charles Wilson, a prominent mer of Surry county, were fatally poisoned last week by eating berries of the deadly nightshade. The first aud . oungest died last Thursday, tiie second bn Sunday nigh.", and the third and only remaining child on Monday. The case without parallel In this section of the country. to accomplish financial reform without a united Democracy—until the party, moved by the principles of Jefferson and Han cock, presents a solid front to the opposi tion. There were some feelings in these contests. They have passed away from my mind, and I hope they will pass away from others. I will never do anything which can brine them up again. You have many good men; select one to go with the name of Hancock. Gentlemen, I thank you for your kindly welcome, and you, Mr. President, for the warm words in which you introduced me. I shall not be your candidate.” Alter some further discussion, Mr. Burke, of Boston, put in nomination Charles P. Thompson, of Gloucester. The voting at once began, and Mr. Thompson had a majority of the votes cast on the first ballot. His nomination was thereupon made unaaimous, with much enthusiasm. The ticket was then completed by tiie nomination of Alpha E. Thompson for Lieutenant-Governor;. Michael F. Donahue, for secretary of State, and Francis J. Parker for treasu rer. Upon the report of the committee on resolutions, a platform was adopted in dorsing the Cincinnati platform and can didates; asserting that tiie Republican party is sectional and not national, and that its fanning.i>f th^embersof sectional strife retards the prosperity of the country; favoring manhood suffrage, and demand ing the removal of unreasonable restric tion 0 upon franchise; protesting against the law which makes the payment of a paltry tax a condition of the exercise of a citUen’s right to vote; demanding re- ISrros jn State taxation ; and, congratu- ing tlx; Democratic party of tiie com monwealth upon the honorable settlement of the differences heretofore existing with in it. . . The convention then adjourned. The Hissing Man. New York, Sept. l.-^The friends of John M. Benson, of Montgomery, Ala bama, who mysteriously disappeared re cently from his hotel In this city, heard to-day he bad been found in Jamaica, Long Islaud. At least, a person corres ponding with the missing man,, iu cveijT particular, is reported to' having been found there, and there is no doubt of his identity. On obtaining information Messrs. Farley, Pearl street merchants, at once dispatched to two men to bring Mr. Ben- soh to New Yo:k aud provide whatever is necessary. The condition of the man is reported very bad. He was helpless and unable to give any connected account of himself. He toid a story about being in search of work, etc., and physically was natch prostrated.