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mrald ami gdoytisy.
Newnan, Ga., Friday, June t, 1888.
WEEKLY CIRCULATION, 1,750.
JAR. E. BROWN. Editok.
The St. Louis Convention.
The National Demoeratic Convention
will meet next Tuesday in St. Louis,
and that city is in a fever of excite
ment in anticipation of the event. The
ablest and most distinguished of the
party leaders will thus be brought to
gether, and the outcome of their de
liberations in formulating a platform
upon which to go before the country,
and with which to again achieve suc
cess in the Presidential contest, will be
looked for with deep interest—an inter
est not unmixed, perhaps, with some
anxiety. There is but one issue upon
which it can be said that the party is
divided, and that is the tariff. In the
South, even this question is treated
rather as a diversion from the usual
staid postulates laid down for the
gifidance of the party than as a sub
ject of serious difference. In no South
ern State, perhaps, has so labored or so
determined an effort «• been made to
arouse a sentiment of opposition to the
the tariff policy of the Administration
than in Georgia, and the ignominious
failure of the opponents of tariff re
form here lias been the experience of
this irritable but impotent element in
every Southern State. The policy an
nounced by President Cleveland in
his last annual message to Con
gress undoubtedly struck a popular
chord in the South, and the folly of
factious opposition has been promptly
rebuked by the party wherever it has
cropped out. He seems to be steadily
growing in popularity in other sections
of the country, .also, and his renomina-
tion by the St. Louis convention will
receive the enthusiastic approbation of
the party. He is essentially a man of
the people, the champion of honest
government, and the courageous expo
nent of all that is virtuous and com
mendable in politics. Divested of the
malevolent partisanship which lias
characterized the Republican regime
since the war, his administration has
been so conspicuously honest and even-
handed as to merit the confidence
and approval of the whole country.
He has shown himself a thorough mas
ter of the science of politics, and is the
only President since Andrew Jackson
who has had the courage to act inde
pendently of his party when the inter
ests of the public service demanded, or
the ability to impress his individuality
upon the work of his Administration.
His official rectitude is not less exalted
than is his sense of personal duty, and
neither the behest of party nor the
threats of his political enemies can in
duce him to deviate from the one or
shrink from the performance of the
other. With a candidate who com
bines such superb qualities the Demo
cratic party will have an easy stretch
to victory in the coming contest, and
the unanimous action of the conven
tion next week will only serve to
strengthen this assurance.
The choice of a candidate for the
second place on the ticket lies between
ex-Senator Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio,
First Assistant Postmaster-General A.
E. Stevenson, Hon. John G. Carlilse,
of Kentucky, and Gov. Isaac P. Gray,
of Indiana. Just now, Democrat
ic sentiment at Washington seems
to indicate a preference for Thur
man, but whether this sentiment will
ehrystalize by the time the con
vention meets, remains to be seen.
The choice of the convention will un
doubtedly fall upon Thurman or Gray,
and the ticket will be equally strong
with the nomination of either. Mean
while the Democracy of the country
will not lose any sleep worrying over
the choice of a Vice-President. Cleve
land is able to “tote his own skillet, ’
no matter who may be chosen for the
second place on the ticket.
Not Yet Ready for Organic Union.
In the Presbyterian General Assem
bly (Northern) at Philadelphia, Satur
day, the special committee of confer
ence, to which had been referred all
matters relating to treating with the
Southern Assembly, reported that
while it would be premature and im
proper to accept the report made by
the committee appointed last year as a
definite form of union, “this committee
declares its hearty approval of all an
swers in the committee’s report touch
ing the various questions submitted to
it by the committee of the Southern
Assembly.” It was recommended that
the committee of conference appointed
last year be continued, with the addi
tion of five members to confer with
any similar committee that might be
appointed by the Southern Assembly
respecting the co-operation of the two
branches of the church. The report
concluded by declaring that this co-op
eration, in its fullest sense, could be
accomplished only by an organic un
ion, and expressed the fullest confi
dence in the brethren of the Southern
Assembly. The report was adopted
without dissent, and the five additional
members appointed.
On Monday last, at the session of the
Southern General Assemblj in Balti-
more,.Rev. Dr. Strickler, of the eom-
lnittle on bills and overtures, present
ed therreport on organic union of the
Northern and Southern Presbyterian
churches. Ten of the presbyteries op
pose such union, while others wish eo-
nneration in Christian work which can
only be accomplished by organic union.
The report says the obstacles which
have heretofore appeared against or
ganic union have not been removed
and it is deemed best for the church to
remain separate. The report wishes
that all past differences be forgotten
and that close fraternal relations be
maintained, and that a joint committee
be appointed to confer upon and report
to the next General Assembly the best
means of co-operation in extending the
church.
At the Saturday night session of the
Presbyterian General Assembly at Bal
timore, Rev. Dr. Smoot, chairman of
the committee to whom was referred the
vote on the complaint of Rev. I)r.
James Woodrow, made a report declar
ing that the Bible and tbe church teach
that the body of Adam was made out
of the dust of the ground, and was not
an evolution from lower animals. It
makes a call upon Dr. Woorow, and all
others who think with him, to abstain
from teaching such theory or hypothe
sis. The report was recommended.
Before the vote was taken the modera
tor stated that if the General Assembly
failed to sustain the complaint of Dr.
Woodrow, such action would not affect
his standing as a minister. There was
no charge of heresy against him, and
the assembly should understand the
matter in its true light.
Blaine Again Declines.
Paris, May 17, 1888.
Whitelaw Reid, Esq., Editor of the Xcic
York Tribune:
My Dear Sir—Since my return to
Paris from Southern Italy on May 8, I
have learned (what I didn’t before be
lieve.’) that my name maybe yet pre
sented to the national convention as a
candidate. for the Presidential nomina
tion of the Republican party. A single
phrase of my letter of Jan. 25th, from
Florence, (which was decisive of every
thing I had personal power to decide,)
has been treated by many of my most
valued friends as not absolutely con
clusive in ultimate and possible contin
gencies. On the other hand, friends
equally devoted and disinterested have
vuv latter it filinnld 1)6
FARMERS’
SUPPLY
STORE!
Tiie bill introduced by Congressman
Grimes providing for the erection of a
public building at Columbus, and which
passed both Houses of Congress, has
been vetoed by the President. As this
is the only measure of importance that
Mr. Grimes has succeeded in getting
through, and as it was designed for the
sole benefit of the city of his residence,
the action of the President in undoing
with one swipe of the pen what requir
ed so many months of work and worry
to accomplish, cannot be too severely
condemned. Mr. Cleveland evidently
considers himself a bigger man than
Congress. ______________
The Cincinnati Commercial-Gazette
prints a lengthy interview with C. A.
Dana, of the New York Sun, in refer
ence to the general outlook for the
Democratic party. What does the ed
itor of the Sun know about the Demo
cratic party ?
Gen. P. II. Sheridan is lying dan
gerously ill at his home in Washington
City, and his death is hourly expected.
Col. E. C. Grier, Secretary of the
State Agricultural Society, died at
Macon on Wednesday night last.
Communicated.
“Veritas” Rejoins.
I disclaim any intention of “entering
the arena of polemics,” but “having
it thrust upon me,” however much 1
may regret the necessity, I cannot con
sent. to be lashed and scourged like the
quarry slave to his dungeon, and not
enter a mild, gentle protest.
Two persons have seen fit to turn
loose the vials of their wrath upon my
head, because, forsooth, I raised my
voice in the interest and assertion of
truth. Their trenchant, uncertain
weapons fall short of their purpose
when they use accusation for argument.
As to one of the parties, it does not con
cern me if he sees fit to parade his
matchless bravery before a people to
whom he is already so extensively
known. Such wonderful bravery is
enough to intimidate “Veritas” (whose
identity he very well knows) and make
him tremble at the very mention of his
terrible name. One might think that
so courageous a man would have won
his spurs under Gen. J. E. Johnston in
defense of the “fair maidens” and
mothers of the South—protecting them guoRGIA—Coweta County
from the torches and insults of Sher-
un'ity in council or by acrimonious con
test over men, The issue of protection
is incalculably stronger and greater
than any man, for it concerns the
prosperity rtf the present and of gen
erations yet to come. Were it possible
for every voter of the republic to see for
himself the condition and recompense
trade would not receive the support of
one wage worker* between the two
oceans. It may not be directly in our
power as philanthropists to elevate the
European laborer, but it will be a last
ing stigma upon our statesmanship if
we permit the American laborer to be
forced down to the European level, and
in the end the rewards of labor will be
everywhere advanced if we steadily
refuse to lower the standard at home.
Yours very sincerely,
James G. Blaine.
We have received a large
and elegant assortment of
Spring Clothing, comprising
all the new styles and patterns,
which we are selling at aston-
fit
anybody, and suit all tastes.
Call early and make your se
lection, before the stock is
picked over.
One hundred and fifty bar
rels of Flour just arrived. We
bought this lot at a bargain,
and will let our customers
have it the same way.
Burpee’s Fresh Water-
Ground Meal always on hand.
Best Meal in the market for
table use.
J. I. & G. O. SCROGGIN,
West Side Public Square.
Newnan, Ga.
construed my letter (as it- should .. .
construed) to be sin unconditional y '■ j ishin°rly low DriceS. Can
holding of my name from the national tuw pi .
convention. They have, inconsequence,
given their support to eminent gentle
men who are candidates for the Chica
go nomination, some of whom would
not, I am sure, had consented to as
sume that position if I had desired to
represent the party in the Presidential
contest of 1SS8. If I should now, by
speech or by silence, by commission or
bv omission, permit my name, in any
event, to come before the convention,
I should incur the reproach of being
uncandid with those who have always
been candid wit It me. I speak, there
fore, becsiuse I am not, willing to re
main in a doubtful attitude. I am not
willing to be the cause of misleading a
single man among the millions who
have given me their suffrages and then*
confidence. I am not willing that even
one of my faithful supporters in the
past should think me capable of falter
ing in a double sense with my words.
Assuming that the Presidential nomi
nation could by any possible chance be
offered to me, I could not accept it
without leaving in the minds of thous
ands of those men the impression that
I had not been free from indiscretion,
and therefore I could not accept it at
all. The misrepresentations of malice
have no weight, but the just displeas
ure of friends I could not patiently en
dure. Republican victory, the pros
pects Of Which grow brighter every LuevJ . Pfnson> Orlando McClendon,
day, can be impelllled onlj bv lack OI “ M. .Tones, P. B. Murphey, S W. Murray,
B. T. Thompson, Jos. T. Kirby, J. P. Leverett,
N. B. Glover, T. W. Powel, W. Y. Atkinson
and C. B. Simonton, shows that they
have associated themselves into a com
pany for the purpose of purchasing, hold
ing, improving and selling real estate for the
object of gain ; and to purchase such
personal property and to execute such ac
quittances and conveyances, and to receive
— » such evidences of debt and securities, and do
of labor in Europe, the party ot free such other acts as are necessary to carry on
' said business; also to negotiate any loans,
and sell, pledge or dispose of any securities
which may be used in said business.
The principal place of business shall be at
Newnan, in said county, and the capital
to be employed by them shall be twenty-five
thousand dollars, ten per cent of which will
be paid in before the company exercises any
of the privileges under its charter, with the
privilege of increasing the capital stock to
not over one hundred thousand dollars.
Petitioners pray That an order may be pass
ed incorporating them, their associates anil
successors, as a body corporate, for the space
of twenty years with the privilege of renew
al, under the name of
“NEWNAN LAND COMPANY,”
for the objects and purposes aforesaid, the af
fairs of which company are to be managed
by a Board of Directors, consisting of not less
than five nor more than nine members of the
company. That the capital stock of said
company shall divided into shares of one
hundred dollars each, and that at the corpor
ate meetings of shareholders each share
holder shall be entitled to as many . votes as
he owns shares appearing on the books of the
company in his name.
MCCLENDON & FREEMAN,
Petitioners 7 Attorneys.
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Petition for Cliarter.
STATE OF GEORGIA—Coweta County:
To the Superior Court of said county:
The petition of H. C. Arnall, J. A. Hunter,
R. H. Hardaway, \V. H. Gearreld, J. T. Reese,
R. D. Cole, Sr., Lula M. Fisher. R. W. Free
man, H. W. Camp, J. P. Brewster, P. F. Cut-
Tlie Petersburg (Va.) Index-Appeal,
commenting on the recent overwhelm
ing Democratic victory in that city, the
first in ten years, says: “Not the least
gratifying lact in connection with this
victory, is that it is unmarred by 1 he
slightest disturbance, and that no ob
stacles were placed in anyone’s way to
cast his vote according to his liking.
The unusually large number of colored
voters who ranged themselves on the
side of the Democrats is also of more
than passing significance, for it proves
that the color line is gradually fading
away, and that the colored man is at
last beginning to appreciate the full
responsibility that rests upon him as a
citizen to vote according to his judg
ment instead of the behest of party dic
tation,”
The Georgia Weekly Press Associa
tion is ordered to meet in Gainesville
on July 4, and it is desired that every
weekly paper in the State be represent
ed.
£egal Hotices.
Letters of Dismission.
man’s invading hosts—but he didn’t. I
will dismiss him with this incident: In
Campbell Superior Court some time ago
there was being tried a murder case,
Captain T. W. Latham appearing for
the defense. There was a witness for
the State whose given name was “Mun.”
When the Captain came to this wit
ness’ testimony lie said, “Well, gentle
men of the jury, what about Mun’s
evidence?” Then with a twinkle in his
eye, and a smile to the jury, he said:
“Now, gentlemen of the jury, you all
know Mun.” This effectually disposed
of Mun’s testimony and the Captain
cleared his client.
As for “Vincent” I must say that I
did not mean to stir up his bile by
merely asserting that his statement was
unfair, from the fact that he had
been misinformed—not meaning to say
that he had made an intentional mis
statement—and I was astonished at the
hot words of his reply, words which
indicated the very reverse of a “catholic
spirit.” I will not give him “cause to
refer to this matter again” by answering
him in detail, or so lose my temper as
to utter disrespectful words to one who
is so much my senior. By some (find of
“polemical” rule, unknown to me, he
represents me as saying what I did not
intend, viz: “that he had misrepresent
ed a fact, and makes this the basis of
his article.” He admits that he did not
hear the sermon, but took the version
of some one who did. Now, the Bible
teaches us to “take heed how ye hear,”
and this admonition I try to obey, and
I corrected his article accordingly. I
cannot vouch for the way his inform
ant heard. He certainly knows that
attention to part of a discourse aud in
attention to other parts, gives an incor
rect idea of wliat was intended. I do
not think Mr. Stipe’s sermon needs any
“whitewash.” nor do I need to use
“police” or “apology” to defend it.
“Vincent’s” associates aud mine must
be entirelv different, as I have heard
but three men object to the sermon,
aud neither of them heard it. I agree
with him that no gentleman should say .
that ladies and gentlemen who dance
are guiltv of lustful practices; and this !
is just what I wrote the first article for i
—to show that Mr. Stipe did not say so. !
There are none so blind a> those who
will not see. I have seen no , ‘unusual i
excitement” except that produced by \
“Vincent” and Mr. Smith, and the gen- i
era! opinion seems to be but for them
there would have been no bitter words ;
—no fracas. I agree with him again, j
that “it is better to strew olive branches
than firebrands,” the last of which I!
have not handled, and t lie first of which, !
if he will take up, I will exclaim—“all
hail!” Veritas. ;
Senoia, Ga., May 28th. j
• \
.Joseph E. Dent, executor of W. B. A
Dent, late of said county, deceased, having
anpliedfor letters of dismission from his said
trust, all persons concerned are required to
show cause in said Court by the first Monday
in September next, if any they can, why said
application should not be granted. This J une
1, 1888. W. H. PERSONS,
Prs. fee, ?5.00. Ordinary.
Line Cassimere Suits, $io.oo, $12.5° anc * $ I 5-°°-
Alapaca Coats—all sizes.
We also have a few suits of the Anderson stock that we
will close out at a very low price. And if you want a
^7 PAIR OF GOOD TNT
INO. / MEN’S SHOES. JN Cj. /
don’t fail to call on us; for we have a full line of that num
ber, and will sell them below
NEW YORK COST
Filed in office May 15, 1S."8
Daniel Swint,
Clerk Superior Court.
A true extract from the minutes ©f Coweta
Superior Court. This May 1<1, 1888.
Daniel Swint,
Clerk Superior Court.
Application Tor Year’s Support.
GEORGIA—Coweta County:
The return of the appraisers setting apart
twelve months’support to the family of D.
J. Meriwether, deceased, having been filed
in my office, all persons concerned are cited
to show cause by the 2d day of July, 1888, why
said application for twelve mouths’ support
should not be granted. This June 1,1888.
W. H. PERSONS.
Prs. fee, 53.00. Ordinary.
snerilFs Sale for July.
GEORGIA—Coweta County:
Will be sold before the Court-house door in
Newnan, said county, within the legal hours
of sale, on the first Tuesday in July, 1888,
the following described property, to-wit:
Three acres ol land, more or less, said tract,
ofland beinsi part of lot No. 157, in the Sixih
district, G M-, and bounded as follows: on
the east by public road running from the Mc
Intosh road to Hardy’s Mill, on the south and
west by lands of R. W. Hardy, and on the
north by land known as the Smith lot, i>o.
156.) Levied on as the property of James
Bums to satisfy a fi.fa. issued from the Jus
tice Court, 645th district. G. M., in favor of K.
W. Hardv ys. the said James Burns. Levy
made and returned to me by J. M. Barnwell,
L. C. This June 1st. 1888. Prs. lee *5.04.
GEO. H. CARMICAL, Sheriff.
Petition for Cliarter.
STATE OF GEORGIA—Coweta County:
To the Superior Court of said county:
The petition of W. A. Dent, T. G. Burpee,
B. H. Dial, W*. H. Gearreld, N. B. Glover, J.
J. Goodrum, R. M. Hackney, R. H. Harda-
wav, M. G. Keith, J. J. Keith, Jos. T. Kirby,
I.N.Orr, J. A. Perks, G. W. Peddy, J, T.
Reese, J. I. Scroggin, C. E. Smith and J. H.
Wiiluer shows that they have formed them
selves into a company for the purpose of pro
moting the raising and developing of fine
horses, constructing a race track and driving
park, holding fairs and races, and ottering
premiums, for gain; and to afford pleasure,
driving and recreation to themselves and
families. They desire the power to purchase
and own such property, real and personal, as
may be necessary to carry out the purposes
and objects of the company, and to exercise
all the powers that are usually conferred on
corporations of like character.
The principal place of business shall be at
or near Newnan, in said county, and the cap
ital stock to be employed by them shall be
five thousand dollars, which shall be divided
into shares of one hundred dollars each,
which said capital stock they desire the priv
ilege of increasing to not over twenty-five
thousand dollars. Ten per cent of the capital
stock is actually paid in.
Petitioners pray that an order be passed in
corporating them, their associates and suc
cessors, as a body corporate, for the space ol
twenty years, with the privilege of renewal,
under the name of the
“NEWNAN DRIVING ASSOCIATION,”
for the objects and purposes aforesaid; the af
fairs of which Association shall be managed
by a Board of Directors, consisting ol not less
than five members of the Association, and
with the power of making all such by-laws,
rules, and regulations by the shareholders for
the government of the Association, and as
are °not inconsistent with their charter or
the law's of said State. Each shareholder
shall be entitled to as many votes at the cor
porate meetings as he may have shares ap
pearing in his name on the books of the com-
nany. MCCLENDON & FREEMAN,
F Petitioners’ Attorneys.
STRAW HATS to suit all—regardless of # race, color or
previous condition.
And as for the following articles we will sell at Atlanta
prices—
SUGAR, COFFEE,
TOBBACCO, MEAT,
FLOUR AND LARD,
(Choice Leaf is the grade we handle,) guaranteed to suit the
most fastidious.
SOAP! SOAP!! SOAP!!!
All kinds of Laundry and Toilet Soap, with safety-pin in
each wrapper.
ARNALL & FARMER.
JUST RECEIVED!
ll
Filed in office May 15th, 1888
daniel Swint,
Clerk Superior Court.
A true extract from the minutes of Coweta
Superior Court. May 15th, 1888.
Daniel Swint,
Clerk Superior Court
E. S. BUCHANAN,
DRY GOODS,
DRESS GOODS,
A WORD TO THE LADIES!
I l 1 1 1
We desire to call the attention of our lady friends and
customers to our large and carefully selected stock of Spring
Goods, and respectfully invite an inspection of the same.
We are showing the correct styles of the season, in all
new colors and designs, of every fabric and material. We
have received this week—
200 PIECES SPRING PRINTS,
100 PIECES GINGHAMS,
100 PIECES LAWN,
50 PIECES SATINE,
25 PIECES CHAMBRAY,
And a beautiful assortment of—
CHEVIOTS, DRESS LINENS,
CHECK MUSLINS, PIQUES, SOUDAN CLOTH,
PERCALES, WHITE GOODS, Etc.
These goods are bargains, viewed in any light, and noth
ing better can be had. We get them at wholesale jobber’s
prices (not in Atlanta,) and can save our customers the mid
dle man’s profit. This we propose to do.
Remember, the BAY STATE SHOE is always the
best. A large lot just received, embracing all the late styles.
AND
MERCHANT TAILORING.
15-FINGER JOSH BERRY GRAIN CRADLE.
The best Cradle made for harvesting small grain. Price,
$325. For sale only by
HARDAWAY & HUNTER.