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D ~ CM» ll.KlltlVd: SALE JAMES M. CRAY & GO’S. j Regulators of i[he Northeast Georgia Dry Goods Market! •Mhnis -Wfildv Ortmklr ATHENS, GEORGIA: SATITBOAV, Al®. 3, IS»8. JOEO’F ARRELL, - - PUBLISHER. THE GAINESVILLE CONVENTION. GREAT HARMON V—OIL ON THE TROUBLED WATERS—SUCCESS ASSURED. After ballots about equally di vided between Carlton and Bell, with out any material change, the tide turned, and iu a roaring shout of applause the Chairman announced that Col, Joel Abbott Billupk. of Morgan, was unani mously wminated its the standard bearer qf the Democracy of th« Ninth District A noihiuatiorf dKuW“ not have been made, and the District will honor itself in honoring him. War rah for Billups'. —— 5 THE UNIVERSITY. We have read with care the letter of Prof. Orr on the subject of the Univer sity, and we think the plan therein sug gepted not only practical, but eminently desirable. It is really refreshing after the col umns upon columns of brainless fault finding which have flooded the State from anonymous scribblers, to read a well digetted, common-sense letter like that of Prof. Orr. We are glad the Trustets will have mapped out for them by O' 6 learned School Commis sioner a plan which they may so prop eily take as a basis. We have uo in teution of attacking a body of men so eminently capacitated to decide any and all questions as is the Board of Trustees of the University. There is not a more capable body of men any where. This is, indeed, one of the troubles— they are too great! They have other affairs which occupy their ‘whole time and attention, so that they come here filled with thoughts of their railroads, their politics, or their preach ing. and are not properly prepared to plan for the benefit of the institution. This being the case, it was meet and proper that the School Commissioner, whose whole time end thought is de voted to the etudyjif the most proper means of cducatmg the-youth "of the State, should submit, for their consid eration, a plan whereby the people of ■'the State may have their confidence iu the University restored. It remains to lie seen wnetber the Mreatness of the Trustees will allow them to I s en to the words of wisdom which Prof. Orr has uttered. We do not think tuition should be free; we think it should be very small, however, say twenty five dollars a year. This would, with three or four hundred students, add very materially to the al ready large income of t wenty-nine thou sand dollars. We think, too, that there should bo about twelve teachers, ten full professors and two tutors. This number will give greater chance for professors to make specialties of their departments. Right here we suggest with no desire to call attention to any professor, that the faculty be carefully managed, and prrsanal fiiendsaip sat aside in so doing. It is thought some deja tments are too full, aofl others ‘ly neglected. Will not the local ... , res speak up in this mdtterf They ■“ 7 "t i> mod as to its truth, rue {•; We think, too, Dr. Orr'splan forgiv ing the boys cheap, good board, is most admirable, ft is a new one to us, but among all the plans which have been proposed, this is the best which has come to our knowledge. It shows, as does the whole letter, a profound study of the subject and a full and ac curate knowledge of the necessities of the University. We feel, when we sug gest that personal friendship be laid aside, and the good of the youth of our State consulted in the selection of the Faculty as if we were a knot on an ox’s horn; but, nevertheless, we do so sug gest to the learned and wise Board of Trustees. If your friendship influences you in choosing professors, gentlemen, you are in honor bound to resign. If you prefer another college, gentleman, you are in honor bound to resign. The good Book says “you cannot serve two masters." WALL PAPER. Just received at W. FLEMING'S - A gnod lot <4» Wall Paper. etc.) whirt. he will sell lower th»u ever offered before. Call and. Examine. AOokßeHe. and StaVionrr, Athene, Ga. June > Newton House, ATHENS, GA. Rates, $2 00 Per Day. A. D. fffcNARD, Proprietor. BUIST’S WARRANTED TURNIP SEEDS, NEW CROP, Just Received by R. T. BRUMBY & CO. IF YOU WANT FINE Go to the Fruit Store DEUPREE BLOCK- THE TIMES COOK STOVE FINEST COOKING STOVE EVER OFFERED TO TRIE PEOPLE OF GEORGIA. “THE TIMES OF 1878” Has all the Improvements, and we feel no hesitancy in saying to our patrons that this beautiful Cook Stove can not be excelled in the UNITED STATES. CALL AND EXAINE FOR YOURSELVES. Every Stove warranted to give perfect Satisfaction. Northeast Georgia Stove and Tinware Depot. W. H. JONES, Supt Great Attraction ! Th* subscriber having continuously added to his already Complete Stock, The Latest and moat desirable goods, in his line, at HARD TIMES CASH PRICES, Fow offers the Whole Stock, at greatly Greatly Reduced Prices for Cash, Aud many articles at New York cost, with a view of change m busi ness. Stock consists ol Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Solid Silver or Plated Ware, Spectacles in variety, Guns and Pistols, Cutlery, Musical Instruments, Canes, and other goods usually kept in a first-class JEWMLRY STORE - I Spectacles ; 'Pebble Electra Galvan ic M3?.arine<tar.d Blue Tinted, Bifo-j cle ShootinrJknd Eye-glasses in great variety, aPT T about one-half of Ped lev’s pricesfpir the same goods. Pebbles atrtl all other best Lenses neatly fitted to old frames. Repairing lof all kinds neatly done at Lowest I’i’icos. Call and sc* for yourselves, at College Avenue, opposite Post Of fice. W. A. TALMADGF. “hardware. For General Hardware, Buggy and Wagon Material, Blacksmith’s Tools, Tanner’s Tools, CARPENTERS TOOLS, Call and see us. Will sell at Re markably Low Prices. Special in ducements to cash buyers. Also agents for the celebrated Tennessee Wagons and Crown’s Cotton Gm. T. FLEMING & SON, feeupree Building, Athens, Ga. M. G. & J. COHEN ARE OFFERING Special Bargains in /Clothing, Furnishing Goods tfc Hats TO CLOSE THIS SEASONS STOCK !' i * C’/ill nt No. I3rofi<l Street —r~ Charles Stern, The Clothier OFFERS lib IMMENSE STOCK OF CLOTHING. V l ' Gents Furnishing Goods, HATS, UMBRELLAS AN!/ALT GOODS IN Gents Wear, To reduce stock. Visitors to Athens will profit by examin ing our stock and prices before purchasing elsewhere. Broad street, opposite College Campus. I’ol’ AND GO. VwA’.uuK Tvv* ....... a a Desires to call the attention of those who may become overheated during this warm weather to his ICE-CREAM SALOON, Which will be supplied with the best. 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