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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. CHEAP h , O l or> RIN G 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.