Newspaper Page Text
ROCKDALE BANNER.
SUBSCRIPTION rates:
Per Year (in advance) $1.00.
Six Months 50 cts
Entered at Conyers postoffice
AS SECOND CLASS MAIL MAVTER.
T. D. O'KELLEY, Editor and Proprietor,
Southern Abolitionists.
The Appletons, of New' York,
have just published a -work of
peculiar interest, entitled, “Jarfies
G. Birney and his /Times.”
Even the few who remember
that Birney was the first abolition
candidate for the presidency in
1840, and again in 1844, are
probably not aware that lie Avas a
southern. Such, liOAvever, Avas
the case. He was born in Ken¬
tucky, and lived for a long time
in Alabama, where lie Avas a
member of the legislature, and
mayor of Huntsville, After
working for the abolition cause
about fifteen years, lie moved to
Ohio, and then to NeAv York. He
died four years before the war
broke out.
Before Birney, and during his
life, there were many other active
southern abolitionists. Tlie Rev.
Samual Doak, a Virginia Presby¬
terian divine, avIio settled in Ten¬
nessee in 1777, freed bis own
slaves and took a prominent part
with the Rev. John Rankin, Rev.
Jesse Lockhart, Charles Osborn
and others in founding the Man¬
umission society of Tennessee.
The members of this society fa¬
vored immediate] emancipation.
In 1820 Eliliu Embree |started tlie
Emancipator at Jonesborough,
Tennessee, and advocated aboli*
tion in its columns. This paper
was succedod by another of tlie
same stamp, edited by Benjamin
Dundy. {The Abolition Intelli¬
gencer and the Liberalist, pub¬
lished in Kentucky aud Louisiana,
Avere two other southern abolition
organs. As late as 1834 an Anti
Slavery society Avas organized in
Kentucky, and the cause had
the cause had strong advocates
in Virginia.
After General Jackson's re
election the abolition sentiment
in the south weakened, ]and such
leads as Birney moved north
Avbere the frieds of emancipation
where just beginning to organ¬
ize. f
We americans are a strange
people’ The south borrowed
secession from New England;
and New England borrowed gen¬
eral abolition from tlie south,
aud imported southerners to
champion tlio movement. It will
be seen from this that “Birney’s
Life and Times” contains some
mighty interesting reading.—
Constitution.
A Avell-knoAvn preacher of At¬
lanta tells this story on himself:
“About twelve years ago I preach¬
ed one night at a protracted meet¬
ing, in a small country toivn. T
noticed a stranger on a front scat.
Presently the congregation Avas
called upon to rise, and the strang¬
er, seeing those about him get up,
stood up. Then all that Avere at
peace with God, and wore mem¬
bers of the church, Avere requested
to come forward and kneel at the
platform. About half the congre¬
gation came forward, including
eA'erybody on tlie front bench ex¬
cept the stranger. Then all that
wanted to find peace with God
were asked to
Everybody but the stranger knelt
down. He never once looked
around him, but stared straight at
me. Of course everybody was
staring at the stranger, but he
seemed perfectly unconcerned.
His self-possession was remarka¬
ble. ‘All those that have a Qiris
tian relative on earth,’ said I, ‘will
please kneel.' I looked straight
in his eyes, and he stared back at
me unmoved. A hum of disap¬
proval went up from all over the
church, but there he stood][like a
post. Things were getting to a
desperate pass. ‘All those,’ said
I, ‘who wish to escape eternal
damnation, will please kneel.’ A
painful silence ensued for two or
three seconds, and the confusion
Avas more audible and visible than
ever. The stranger stood there
unmoved and unmovable. I then
up to him and began • ‘Mv
friend—.” He smiled and bowed
slightly, took a pencil and small
writing pad from his pocket, and
wrote, ‘John K. Breiver, secretary
Young Men’s Christian Associa¬
tion, New Orleans.’ He must have
noticed the quick change on my
face, for lie glanced around sud¬
denly', and I shall never forget the
dismayed expression that swept
over his face. He wrote quickly,
‘Shall I kneel?' and I nodded as¬
sent. Avrite, ‘Explain and then for me,’ dropped he stopped
to upon
his knees. I did explain for him,
and to save my life I couldn't keep
from smiling as I did so.”
It is reported that intensely hot
weather prevails in Bio Janeiro,
and that yellow fever of the most
malignant type has appeared in
in the city._
Eddie Langford is now a^ent
for a book “The Story of America.”
We think he has a good book and
will make a good agent. Success,
Eddie.
_________
W ho is it that can sell goods
cheap? It is the man Avlio sells
goods without expense, and that
man is G. W r . Cain.
ASAD DEATH.
Mr. Frank C. Armstead, whose
highly respected father liA’es in
Rockdale county,] is thought to
have committed suicide by shoot¬
ing himself Avliile standing in the
Chattahoochee river about six
miles from Atlanta. At any rate
his body Avas found last Friday
evening and identified Saturday
by a friend with Avhom lie work
ed some time ago, and by his
name in his hat. He had a bullet
hole nearly straight through his
I head, and pistol case, but no
pistol. •
His remains Avere carried yes¬
terday to Alcovia, where they
were interred iu the family bury¬
ing ground.
It is with sorrow that avo speak
of the death of this young man;
because he Avas always so pleasant,
highminded, and generous, and
last, but not least, he has been
under our tutelage as a pupil iu
school at this place. “Requiescat
in peace.”
To the bereaved Ave extend our
hearty sympathy.
G. W. Cain lias in store and to
arrive every thing you can think
of,'all liOAv and bought for cash.
TWO GREAT BOOKS.
In “Christ in tlie Camp; or,
Religion in the Southern Armies,”
Dr. J. Win. Jones (the lighting
chaplain) in bringing has done-a grand work
and readable together in permanent
form tlie record of
tlie groat religious work Avhicli
Avent on among the soldiery.
Every family throughout the
Southland should possess a copy.
It gives if the best needed, possible guaran¬
tee, any Avere that tlie
work of the same author, on the
“Memorial Volume of Jefferson
Davis; or, The World's Tribute
to His Memory,” Avill leave noth¬
ing to be desired. It is said that
he is progressing rapidly with
this work, and will soon have it
ready co-operation for the press. Having the
of Mrs. Davis, and
access to abundant material of the
most intense interest, the volume
is sure to be one that Avill be eager¬
ly brought sought after. It will be
out in handsome and
durable form, and at a price to
bring it Avithin the reach of oven
the poorest; Avhile there will be
an who expensive Avill desire edition this for those work
in the best dress that great
can be put
upon it. It Avill be sold only by
subscription, and thus every fam¬
ily Avill have an opportunity to
procure the work right at their
own homes. Any oue desiring
fuller particulars, and agencies
for the book, should write at once
to the publishers, Messrs. B. F.
Johnson & Co., 1009 Main street,
Richmond, Va.
G. W. Cain is himself again.
Go and see him at liis new' store.
H. F. & D. M. Almand «fc Co.
Avill receive a new stock of spring
liats this week.
You can get fresh grits, rice,
meal, and flour, at Almand &
Laugford's. #
McEIpjj^WIN^^^CAROUI for female disease*.
H. P. & D. M. Almand <fc Co.
Avill receive another ear load of
meat this AA'eek.
TO ALLIANCEMEN.
I am now prepared to take or¬
ders from parties who desire to
buy goods through j. the Exchange.
. A. Smith
Trade Agt.
GETTYSBURG.
Bill to Mark Lines of Battle of the Con¬
federate Forces.
A bill was introduced in the
House, January 14tli, by General
Bingham, of Pennsylvania, for
marking the lines of battle and
positions of troops of the Army
of Northern Virginia at Gettys¬
burg. The preamble of the bill
states that as driveways have been
opened at Gettysburg aggregating
over twenty miles, on Avliich mon¬
uments have been erected to mark
the positions of troops and lines
of battle of the Army of the Po¬
tomac, a proper exemplification of
the battle for tactical and historic
purposes requires that the posi¬
tions of both armies should be
marked, while the work can yet
be done.
The bill provides for the laying
out and constructing of twenty
four miles of driveways along the
lines of battle, oceupied by the
confederate army on July 1,2, 3,
1863, and for erecting on those
avenues, 1,050 tablets with histor¬
ic legends, complete without cen¬
sure, to mark the positions of
crops, divisions, brigades, batta¬
lions, and batteries, to be done by
orjfunder the supervision of Col.
John B. Batchelder, government
historian of the battle, assisted
by officers of tlie several com¬
mands under direction of the
Secretary of War, for Avhich an
appropriation of $310,000 is ask
ed.
It is stated that every living
crops commander, and many
prominent officers of the Army of
the Potamac favor tlie enactment
of this measure, Jand that the G.
A. R., through their commander
in-chief, AA'ho has been consulted,
likewise favors it.|
Separation of Church and
State in Brazil.
Only six lines is occupied by
the folloAving telegram from Bra
zil:
official Rio Janeiro, January promulgated 8.— An
decree just
proclaims State; the separation of Church
and guarantees religious
liberty life and equality, and contin¬
tlie ues the Monarchy. stipends granted under
Only six lines to tell it. But
what a Avondorful influence upon
men is to follow from this decree.
At the opening of this century,
not only Avas Romanism the State
religion of Brazil, but Protestant¬
ism Avas excluded by law under
pains and penalties. Iu the year
1824, a new constitution Avas adopt¬
ed for tlieEmpire, AA’hicli provided
for the tolerance of all forms of
religion, provided they worshipp
ed in buildings Avithout spires or
bells. But this constitution still
maintained the official connection
between the State and tlie Romish
Church.
The present act, as avo under¬
stand it, places all denominations
in perfect equality before the law,
and guarantees religious liberty
to all men. This is all that Chris¬
tians ask from the civil govern¬
ment, that it Avill cease to uphold
error aud protect the citizen in
worshipping God as he chooses.
Then it belongs to tlie people of
God so to present tlie gospel,
Avith such efficiency and zeal as
win the ignorant and the lost
unto the Saviour.
When God thus provides op¬
portunity, let us be prompt to lay
hold of it, and enter iu. The
event ought to make us send more
missionaries to that land at once.
Observer.
From the Houston (Tex. Post.).
is little cause for alarm in
various schemes
republican politicians for the op¬
pression of the south. Time was
when the business men of the
north and east paid very little at¬
tention to southern matters.
They were not interested in its
progress or retrogression, and
viewed its despoilment under the
reconstruction regine with in¬
difference. But times liaA’e chan¬
ged in the last decade. Millions
upon millions of northern and
eastern capital have been inves¬
ted in southern enterprises, and
those sections are now' taking a
great interest iu southern affairs.
Any legislation that would tend
to check southern progress will
meet with stubborn opposition in
the commercial centers of the
north.
St
*
OXB ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently and yet promptly on the Kidneys, the
Liver Bowels, cleanses sys¬
tem effectually, dispels colds, head¬
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro¬
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac¬
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial m its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
man v excellent qualities commend it
to all ill and have made it the most
popular remedy of known. sale in 50c
Syrup bottles Figs is all for leading drug¬
and $1 reliable by druggist who
gists. Any have it hand will
may not on pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. N.Y.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK,
NOW
Is the time to
subscribe for the
Banner, by far
the neatest, new¬
siest, and best
printed paper in
the county. Send
us a dollar or load
of wood and make
yourself happy
and keep up with
the political news
of the present
year.
GEORGIA, Rockdale county—
AVhereas G. W. Granaile, executor to the
last will of Timothy deceased, represents to
the court in his petition duly filed and en¬
tered on record, that he has fully administered
Timothy Gvanndc’s estate, this is therefore to
cite all persons concerned, heirs and creditors
to show eiyise, if any they can, why said ex¬
ecutor should not be discharged from his exe¬
cutorship and receive letters of dismission on
the first Monday iu April 1890.
This Dec. 23rd, 1889. 0. Seamans,
3in Ordinary.
GEORGIA. Rockdale county—
To all whom it may concern: Jas. S. Weath¬
erford, ndmr. of F. M. Weatherford, having
shown to mo that lie has fully administered
the estate of F. M. Weatherford, and having
applied to me for letters of dismission from
said administration. I will pass upon sa.d ap¬
plication on the first Monday in April next at
my office in Conyers Rockdale county Geor¬
gia. Given under my hand und official sig¬
nature. This January 2nd 1890.
O. Seamans,
3 m Ordinary.
GEORGIA, Rockdale county.
To all whom it may concern: Whereas AA r .
N. McKnight administrator of the estate of B.
N. McKnight deceased, has in due form ap¬
plied to the court of Ordinary for leave to sell
the land belonging to the estate of said de¬
ceased, said application will be heard on the
first Monday in February next.
This Jan. 6th 1890, O. Seamans,
■it Ordinary.
GEORGIA, Rockdale county—
To all whom it may concern: Whereas G.
W’. Gleaton, attorney for L. P. Green and
William Reed, has made application to the
court of Ordinary for the appointment of the
clerk of superior court administrator of the
estate cf B. F. Carr deceased, this is to cite all
persons concerned, kindred and creditors, to
show cause on the first Monday in February
next why the clerk of the superior court, or
some other fit and proper person should not
be appointed administrator on the estate of
B. F. Carr deceased.
This January 3,1890. O. Seamans.
It Ordinary.
BUCKLEN S ARNICA SALVE.
The Best Salve in the Avorld for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains Corns,
and all Skin Eruptions, and posi¬
tively cures Piles, or no pay re¬
quired. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money re¬
funded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by Dr. W. H. Lee & Son.
Dr. W. H. LEE & SON
WHOLESALE AND
—RETAIL DRUGGISTS
CONYE RS, G EORGIA,
'
BESIDES KEEPING IN STOCK <i O AND FLLL LINE
OP
OILS, VARNISHES, 9 <3? Chemicals, Paint, ’
WINDOW GLASS, Etc
We also have a complete line of the following goods, which we will sell at botto
Fine Colognes and Extracts, 111 prices:
Toilet Articles, Combs and Brushes
Stationery, Confection 9
m
o3ffi^2d Snuff, Cigars, L «' Pipes. Tobacco, Grate* Cans. rmt
Afumineof Violin, Banjo, and A large and complete line of all 1
Guitar Pocket Strings, Bows, Etc. kinds of Spectacles
Harps, Kerosene Cutlery, Kazors, Patent Scouring Mops
1-Gallon Oil Cans, Carpet Sweepers ’
5-Gallon Cans with Family Pump Kerosene Oil Window' Cleaners
attached. Fishing Tackle, Marbles Tons
And a great many other articles too numerous to mention. ’ * '
DR. W. H. LEE is Depositary of The Rockdale County Bible Society y rheae t,. Bibles
sold exactly at cost. Our terms are STRICTLY CASH. - v , are
- DR - W. -
H. LEE & SON,
John H. Almand. Jud. J. Langford.
ALMAND & LANGFORD,
-DEALERS IN
GeneealMeechandbe
BROKERS AND COLLECTORS.
CONYERS, Qa,, Jan-18,1890.
To Our Customers, Triends, and ilie Public Generally :
We take this method of informing you that we have moved into
the store rooms formerly occupied by Stewart & McCalla, where we
will have ample room to carry a full line of General Merchandise.
And from our long experience in the mercantile business, we think
Ave know tlie wants of tlie people. It will be our determination to
please all in price and quality. We Avill, at all times, sell as low as
tlie lowest. Our stock will consist of all kinds of Staple and Fancy
Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Clothing, Hardware, Staple and
Fancy Groceries, Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Etc. Also, a full and
complete line of Farming Tools, and various other articles too
numerous to mention. We buy County and City Scrip, and disconnt
approved We paper. thankful
are for the liberal patronage given us in the past,
and respectfully time, ask a continuance in the future. We will furnish and all
goods oil at cash a reasonable per cent, above cash prices;
who want to pay for their goods will find it to their interest to
call on us before buying, as well as those who will have to buy on
time. Come and see us.
Respectfully,
ALMAND & LANGFORD.
20 Cents Paid
For first class cotton
seed.
ONYEBS OIL & FERT. GO.
Jan. 10th. 1890.
THE FARMERS’ CO-OPERATIVE CO.
—ARE THE—
SOLE AGENTS FOR
ROCKDALE STANDARD GUANO
It is well known to all and NEEDS NO EN
DORSEMENT.
It is HOME INDUSTRY, and for this reason ought to he
a of
used by all farmers, in preference to other gmanos same
Don't forget to see us before buying.
We sell for Cash Money, Note, or cotton option.
REMEMBER YOU CAN BUY IT FROM NO ONE ELSE
BUT US.
Farmers’Co-operative Co.
Conyers, Ga,
LETTER DISMISSION.
GEORGIA, Rockdale county: Whereas T.
H. Bryans, Guardian of U. S. Jones has ap¬
plied to the court of Ordinary of said county
for a discharge from his Guardianship of U.
S. Jones, this is therefore to cite all persons
concerned to siiow cause why the said T. H.
Bryans should not be dismissed from his
of U. S. Jones, and receive the
usual lettei of dismission on the first Monday
April 1890.
Given under my hand and seal.
Dec. 23rd 1889.
O. Seamans.
Ordinary.
LETTER’S OF ADMINISTRATION
GEORGIA. Rockd it ma a > le con couutv--^ ^ he r eM Ordin* W. >”
To all whom ^beGo- p C urt 0 f
McKnight has applied ^ ^
ry for letters of admini- county de
of B. N. McKnight. late the
ceased, this is to cite al j to sbo*
of said d . ase( ^ in
dred and creditors
cause on the first Mon .. they can
office at 10 o'clock a m® - not is
my admimstranon B. >’•
why letters of MeKmfhtonthe^ov of
sue to W. N. & ]g ».
McKnight deceased. 0 Sea***^.
.
