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m '%v»rV- SHic jjtrald and gMwtisci]. BY THE NEWNAN PUBLISHING CO. /WW'**VWWV.WN^ * ,V. 8. W. MURRAY, linKlnvM Manager. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF CITY AND COUNTY WN.'VWWWWWV'V',.'WW\ v . SUBSCRIPTION PRICK, Sl.SO A YEAR. All communlcwtloima«lvocatlDif the claims of candidates for office will be charged for at I,he rate of five cents per line. A GREAT DAY. Continued From First Page. ward in its fair proportions. “Though round Its base the rolling clouds are spread, . , Eternal sunshine settles on Its head. No good cattle has ever been, or can be lost. Behind it is the pledge of Di vinity. The power of moral truth, of righteous principles, will survive all things, coeternal with the living God. Great docl rines underlying and support ing personal, civil and political liberty, may be shaken by sacreligeous hands; the ark of the glorious covenant of hu man liberty may be touched by traitors to truth; but there is in these principles *> a hidden life, beyond the tire, and above the empire or reach of death and decay, which sooner or later will breach the cer ements of the tomb and defy the rage of the despoiler! The hallowed spots which hold the dust of Southern patriots are consecra ted to liberty forever. Greece had her shrine, where patriotism bowed and caught its inspiration. Rome had her Pantheon, where her deified heroes bore witness to her martial spirit and spread the glory of her army to the sea. The South proudly points the world to every field, where her sons have bled and di|d, and call these the shrines of lib- \^'hy should we call it the “lost cause?” Can truth be lost? Can honor, can the love of virtuous deeds be lost? Can base dishonor stain the patriot s sword? Can the most heroic achieve ments ever witnessed on tSarth—can these, all these, be consigned to obliv ion? Can He who made us all, forget a God-like deed? He is the traitor, doubly condemned, who dares malign the cause which inspired the armies of the South, and which sustained them in the dark est hour of defeat. He is the rebel who would throttle every noble sentiment in our people and drown the voice of truth. He is the traitor to God and to the truth of history who would meas ure the justice of a cause by the shout of a mob. “Why noble ends by noble deeds attains, Or falling, smiles in exile or in chains; Like good Aurelius, let him reign or bleed ; Like Socrates, that man is great indeed. | . f 1 Sooner or later, the verdict of history will be rendered. That verdict will speak the truth, and it will record for the study of mankind, that towards the dose of the nineteenth century a great victory for the cause of liberty was won in the American Republic; that in lstil a tierce conflict was waged; that cen tralized despotism was threatening ev ery stronghold of freedom; that the Constitution was declared to be a cov enant with death; that strong men trembled at the prospect of universal disaster to our free institutions; that in 1805 till seemed to be lostbut it will record that a change came; that strong, brave, true men, North and South, ral lied to the cause of Constitutional lib erty, and rescued American institutions from the hands of fanatics. The South fought for human liberty, and not lor human slavery. This was her cause and it can never be lort. Soldiers of the good cause, we greet, and welcome you to-day! Ten thous and blessings on your heads! May you live to behold the fruits of your labors! Mav your feeble steps adown 'the lull of life be cheered by the consciousness that the fruits of your toil and suffer- ings will be enjoyed by your children , and your children’s children forever. When, in the order of Divine Provi dence, you shall be called hence, may you join in an unbroken band in the Kingdom of Peace. , , . IIow shall we speak of lnm whose name is written in every Southern heart; whose steps are hastening to ward the sunset of life—the peerless chieftain who rests from the toils of a well-spent life ’neatli the shades of Beauvoir. Most of his brave lieutenants have joined the innumerable throng be yond the stars. A kind Providence has lengthened out his days, and spared him to his countrymen. He is loyal to his people. Well may he call them sons and daughters, for the whole South loves him with a true devotion which neither time can cool nor adversity abate. Long live Jeff Davis! and let the people say “Amen and amen! ’ After reading, Miss North was pre sented by the veterans of the 7th Georgia Regiment with an exquisitely wrought gold badge, of appropriate design. The presentation was made by Miss Cora Berry, of Atlanta, who said: It affords me great pleasure to have , the privilege of presenting you with this badge, in behalf of the veterans of the 7th Georgia Regiment, As you are the daughter of one of its survivors, no •doubt you already feel an interest in .every one of these brave old soldiers. This souvenir will serve as a link to bind you closer to the frieuds of your father’s vouth. I hope you may- be spared to wear it years hence at these . happv meetings. Allow me to present this with the best wishes of the Regi ment for a bright aud happy future. Miss North bowed her acknowledg- he had become distrustful of his own efforts at eloquence. Gen. “Tige” Anderson was then en thusiastically introduced as the “lion- hearted man that commanded the 7th, 8tli and 11th Georgia Regiments, and always led them to victory.” Gen. An derson’s opening words were: “I didn’t come here to make a speech, for I don’t know how;” followed by a brief, patriotic address, during which a bat tle-worn Confederate flag was display ed, calling forth enthusiastic recogni tion, and at last returned to its former bearer, as one who had borne it brave ly in the past and would guard it faith fully in the future. Gen. Clement A. Evans next occu pied the platform. His prefatory re marks were eulogistic of Gens. Long- street and Anderson. In his allusions to President Davis, “the most conspic uous figure” of the great epoch now being commemorated, he pronounced him “the ideal representative of a prin ciple that they would never let die.” Special allusion was made to the gal lant 13th Georgia, whose fame fills the State; also, to the 12th Georgia Battal ion. The reverend speaker expressed a hope for future reunions, “but it griev ed him to note that the ranks were thin ning year by year.” Pathetic mention was made of the late Capt. John Keely, of Atlanta, concluding with these words: “Bye and bye, comrades, we shall ‘pass over the river and rest un der the shade,’ and enjoy one grand re union that will last forever and for ever.” The next speaker introduced was Capt. Jno. McIntosh Kell, who served with Admiral Raphael Semmes, who has long since passed on to join the grand reunion. Capt. Kell was Admiral Semmes’first executive officer, and sec ond in command of the “Alabama”dur- ing her eventful career. He was engaged in numerous naval conflicts, and follow ed his brave ship uritil she finally went down, being one of the last to leave the vessel. The gentleman excused himself from much speaking, saying that he was brought up in the navy where speaking is not much cultivated; but what he did say was listened to with deep attention. Capt. Jno. W. Hudson, of the 7th Georgia, was introduced as “the man who wore a green coat throughout the war.” “Yes; but he wasn’t green I” re sponded some admiring comrade. Capt. Hudson began his remarks by deprecating egotism, but continuing, said: “Fellow-citizens, if there was ever a man excusable for representing the ‘big I,’ it is a Confederate soldier.” As regarded the merits of different commands, he insisted that there was no room for discrimination. And, now that the war is over, he appealed to his hearers to be not forgetful of, nor false to the past; but true, also, to present patriotism. Announcements were now made for the afternoon, the veterans of the dif ferent regiments being assigned various points for meeting. The order of procession to the tables was then arranged. “The hour that tries men’s” manners had now arrived, and it is gratifying to record that with the utmost decorum the immense throng proceeded to surround the num erous tables that had been so generous ly spread for the refreshment of “the inner man.” It is estimated that there were at least ten thousand on the grounds; still, the provision made was illustra tive of Coweta hospitality, “enough and to spare.” After all had satisfied their wants, it is said that whole carcasses were left untouched. Besides the pub lic spread, vast numbers of private baskets, sumptuously provided, were opened out and gladly shared with all who would partake. Dinner over, the beautiful spring from which the park takes it name be came the place of popular resort, its limpid and almost ice-cold water being universally pronounced, “The best I ever drank.” Perfect arrangements had been made for the accommodation of all, so that none went away thirsty. Physical wants having been attend ed to, social enjoyment occupied the remaining hours, the occasion proving a most delightful reunion for many be sides Confederate veterans. From West Point, LaGrange, Atlanta, Grif fin, Carrollton, and every intermediate point on either road, had come a throng of representatives, besides which all the surrounding country gave up its inhabitants; so that delightful surprises and joyful recognitions were witnessed on every hand. Genuine and uninterrupted good feeling pre vailed, and not one incident occurred to cast a damper on the enjoyment of the Union by sustaining that form of government best calculated to illus trate the principles and maintain the character that belongs to a great re public. Gen. Young was followed by Hon. W. L. Calhoun, President of the Fulton j County Veterans’ Association. His re marks were interesting and well re ceived. While inculcating the duty of cultivating kindly feelings toward all sections, he urged the propriety of con tinuing these reunions, to perpetuate the memory of that struggle whose re-1 suits, disastrous as we then regarded I them, are constantly bringing about j further development of the resources of the South and the manhood of her ! citizens. In reviewing the war and the principles actuating that memorable straggle, he found nothing for which to blush. The war record of the sol diers of the South is one of which the survivors and their posterity have rea son to be proud, and parallel with these successes are their victories in peace. Our railroads, our public schools, our varied manufactures, our improve ment in the arts and sciences—all these stand as growing monuments to the conquering power of Southern brain and Southern pluck. ' Iu response to a number of calls, Col. T. W. Flynt, of Spalding county, next -took his stand upon the plat form, and, in words expressive of the glowing patriotism whose fire shone through his kindly eyes, he awakened responsive fervor in the hearts of his hearers. As he concluded, the call: “‘Dixie’ for the Colonel,” was responded to by the band in most animated style. Being repeatedly called for, Rev. J. B. Hunnicutt followed in a brief and well-worded address. Yielding to none in honor for the fallen brave, as well as for the surviving heroes of the late struggle, he would turn from the war of the past to the battle ©f the present; —the conflict for existence, for inde pendence, and for an honorable place among the nations. Putting aside dead issues and vain regrets, he would urge a reinforcement of energies and princi ples, such as would lead to reorganiza tion, reconstruction and rehabilitation of society, of labor, aud of the varied resources open to us. He would urge home management of these resources, developing the characters and utilizing the education of the young men of the South. He alluded to the field open to the women of the South, and advised all classes to “quit grumbling and go to work.” Dismissed by a solemn benediction, the crowd dispersed, each to seek en joyment in his or her own preferred way. The shores of beautiful Lake Olive proved the most decided attraction to the many. The scene now presented was an animated one. Coming and going, on the road from the spring to the lake, ■were parties in vehicles, on horseback, and on foot. Reaching the lake, a scene of enchanting beauty presented itself. Spread out in sparkling, crystal beauty lay the sheet of water which to our impoverished inland eyes is a love ly lake. Dotting its shores here and there are boat houses, while on its yielding bosom floated numbers of pleasure boats, manned, perhaps, by inexperienced rowers who none the less enjoyed the novelty of their em ployment. Clad in bathing suits, num bers enjoyed the sport furnished by the cooling waters. On the near shore of the lake has been erected, for ti e rest ami refresh ment of visitors, a spacious pavilion, and there, too, ti e devotees of Terp sichore often resort to cheat Father Time of his laggard hours. Beyond the bright expanse, forming at one end of He lake an angle, rise emerald slopes so beautiful as to make one almost sigh “Kor a lods'e lu some vast wilderness, Some boundless contiguity ot shade.” Turning from this scene of beauty and from the groups that remained up on its banks, you beheld a new addi tion to the picturesque surroundings in the white tents of the Governor’s Horse Guard, then occupying the greensward near the lake. It almost made one sad to think that this scene of living beauty must be dis solved, never more to be presented to the admiring gaze of the hundreds who that day enjoyed it. “Blest be the art that can immortalize,” and some pho tographer has missed a grand oppor tunity if he failed to limn the scenery around Olive Lake last Saturday after noon. Dr.MofTett’sTEETHINA (Teething Powder) AUrtvs Irritation, aids Digestion, Regu lates’ the Bowels, Strengthens tne Child, makes Teething Easy and Costs only 25 Cents. Teetnina cures Erup tions and Sores, and nothin for the Summer troubles of any age. It is safe and sure, and you will never be without’ INA as long as there are children in the House. Ask your Druggist. it ren of . Try it TEETH- COLE’S SEED COTTON ELEVATOR Ctnnouncements. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. After consultation with a goodly number of the Democratic voters of the county, both in town and sonntrv, and feelirg that it is the duty of all good citizens to see to it that our ablest and most acceptable men are chosen to represent them in the Legislature, antf know ing J. 1*. JONES to possess such qualifica tions as entitle him to the confidence and support of the Democracy of the county, we hereby present him as the choice of the far mers for this responsible office, and heartily commend his candidacy to the Democratic voters of the county. He is a practical far mer and knows nothing of the arts of the pol itician ; is sound on all qaestions that will en ter as issues into the campaign, and can al ways be found when an expression of his views is sought upon any question. Wc have no hesitancy, therefore, in asking the voters of Coweta county to support Mr. Jones in the comfhg primary election as the candidate of THE FARMERS OF COWETA. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. I announce myself as a candidate for Rep resentative from Coweta county to the next General Assembly, subject to the approval of the qualified voters of said county in the primary election to be held 31st of July next. JOHN F. METHVIN. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. T hereby announce myself a candidate for the Legislature. My platform is as heretofore announced'. GEO. A. CARTER. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Representative from Coweta county to the next General Assembly, subject to the action of the Democratic voters in the primary elec tion to be held July 31st. W. T. ARNALL. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. I am a candidate for Representative from Coweta county to the next General Assem bly, subject to the action of the Democratic party. W. V. ATKINSON. Will add to the popularity of your Gin because it cleans the cotton and thus IMPROVES THE SAMPLE, saves labor, lessens the danger from FIRE, and makes the COST OF GINNING LESS. Our Elevator is sold for less than half the cost of any other system of handling cotton. We have just received a car-load of PIPING, From the Pittsburg Mills, and can sell at prices that would surprise you. You can not afford to be without PROTECTION FROM FIRE when pipe is so cheap. FARMERS’ SUPPLY Save your boilers by having our “JET” PUMP to raise water from well. It is cheap and the best means on earth for raising water. STORE! a large We have received and elegant assortment of Spring Clothing, comprising all the new styles and patterns which we are selling at aston ishingly low prices. Can fi. 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. TFT E “NEWNAN GIRL” Inquire about our anti-Wind Mill Water System. R. D. COLE MANUFACTURING CO., NEWNAN, GEORGIA. STILL ments and retired from the stage, cur- those present. rving an elegant bouquet of flowers pre-! The consultation among the veterans seated to her also. j **** *nd“i, the assembly was once Letters from absent soldiers then j more called to order, to jratify the ^ ^ _ „ impietnems . Aoma in order the first- of which, ex- popular demand for more addresses and a general wood and black- pressing deep’regret at his inability to ! from distinguished visitors. 1 * ~ i,K •if tafid troc fpiim Confederacy s attend, was from the Confederacy’s I Gen. F. M. B. Young, being called A ppllcation for Charter. GEORGIA—Coweta County: To the Superior Court of said county: The petition of James A. Parks, YV. G. Arnold and John S. Ware, all of said county, show that they have associated themselves together lor the purpose of carrying on the businessof buying, manufacturing, repairing and sellihg buggies, carriages, wagons and other vehicles, harness, agricultural and other implements. smith business and repair shop, for gain; with their priucipa’ place of business at Newnan, said county. The capital to be em- honored President, Jefferson Davis. for, gave his friends and admirers much j !iciliars."teii percent, of which has already “Short Speeches from Distinguish*! pleasure by .he sentiments j tbcr , tMras ^ lanB Cnests” was next on the programme, m ln> onet address, lie dwelt ur ^t and successors, may be incorporated for the and Gen. Jas. Longstreet was intro- upon thonecessityof ihese jeumons, j ^ n ^^r\re^of the | rlVllege ° f “NEWNAN BUGGY COMPANY,” for the objects and purposes aforesaid, and with the privilege of increasing their eapiial srock to no: over one hundred Thousand dol lars. That the capital stock of said company shall be divided into shares of one hundred dollars each, and that at the corporate tae- t- iugot shareholders each shareholder shall be entitled to as many votes as he owns shares appearingon the books of t heconfpany in his name. McCLENDON FREE Nt AN, Petitioners’ Attorneys. Filed in office Julv 26,1SSS. DaXI nr, Swixt, Clerk. A true extract from the minute? of Coweta Superior Court. This July 2t>, 1SSS. Daxieu Swixt, Clerk. perpetuating as they must, in the i minds of the surviving veterans and i their posterity, tlie memories of the j grandest epoch in our country's annals, j Quoting from Tourgee’s book. “A j Fool’s Errand, by One of the Fools,” the exclamation, “Alas, that the South , has lost her manhood !” he denied the j charge as libelous. Touching upon the political view, he demonstrated most the Union owes to the Solid South. In preserving that Having failed to induce them to do ai, j solidity, it was proving its loyalty to duced by the President as “one who knew not what it was to say, ’Re treat.’ ” Gen. Longstreet made no pretentions to being a public speaker, his experience in Atlanta during tin* war having caused him to lose all con fidence in himself in that capacity. Passing.through Atlanta on his north ern route, he was called on for a speech. He told them that if they ^ . would go with him to Chickamauga be . forcibly tne deb, that would make them a speech next day rhp - olul South - 1 CIGARS Take the lead over all compet itors, and will continue to do so as long as tobacco is raised in Havana. These cigars are made by hand, right here at home, and are warranted to be pure Havana Filler. The only strictly ioc. cigar manu factured in the State that is sold for FIVE CENTS. At wholesale and retail. M. SALE IDE. Factory No io. Newnan, Ga. MONEY FOR FARMERS I am prepared to negotiate loans on improved real estate at a total commission of 11 per cent, with interest at 3 per cent, payable once a year, to- wit: ci December ist. L. M. FARMER. Newnan, Ga. MARKING 'EM DOWN! My Spring Goods are all now in, and I respectfully call atten tion to a few bargains in the Dry Goods and Clothing line, as an earnest of what I propose to do for my fellow-citizens du ring the spring and summer in the way qf cheap goods. For example, I am now sell ing full Cassimere Spring Suits _ at $8 that sell everywhere foi $io. Splendid Cassimere Suits at $io, worth $12. Genuine Cheviot Suits at $14—same goods can’t be bought jn Atlanta for less than $16 or $18. Fine Worsted Suits at‘$i6 50— worth $20. Elegant Dress Suits, latest styles and finest fabrics, at $20—nothing finer in the city. I have also a handsome line of Alpaca and Silk-Mixed Coats and Vests—all sizes, including extra lengths. A full assortment of Boys’ and Children’s Suits, all sizes, and at prices ranging from $4 to $12 50. I can beat the world on Shoes. My stock of Gents’, Ladies’, Misses’, Youth’s and Children’s Shoes is the most select, if not the largest, in town. Gents’ fine Shoes, from $3 to $6; Ladies’ dress Shoes, from $2 2 5 to $3 75; Misses’ Shoes, from $1 75 to $2 50; Children’s Shoes, from 65c to $1. These shoes are manufactured by Frank D. Weyldman & Co., of Phila delphia, and each pair is sold upon an ab solute guarantee. A full line of spring and summer Hats —Felt and Straw—all styles and prices. An elegant line of Gents’ Neckwear, 1Ierrin{ , Furnishing Goods, etc., and the largest " assortment to select from in town. A large stock of Shirts, laundried and unlaundried. A full linen, reinforced bosom, unlaundried Shirt for 50 cents; worth 75c. Gents' Underwear in great variety. Ginghams, 10 and 12IC. White Checked Muslin, ioc.— worth 12-I. Yard-wide White Lawn, ioc.—worth 12k Fig ured Lawn, 4c.—worth 5. Bleaching from 5 to 10c., accord ing to quality. Brown Linen, Cottonades, Table Damask, ^ has marked his Clothing down so low I couldn’t resist. Corsets, etc. A soecial A- good ot Oi Tobacco at Bus-tie, 20c. 0 5C. per pound. Going rapidly. I keep also a general stock of Groceries,-Hardware, Plowg^ Crockery, etc., which will be sold cheap, either for cash or on time for approved paper. J. R. HERRING.