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THE WEEKLY CONSTITUTION, TUESDAY, AUGUST 8. 1882.
THROUGH THE STATE.
SPECIALLY REPORTED FOR THE
CONSTITUTION.
A Strong Convention of Bibb County Democrats and
its Result—Thomaston Topics—An Engine on
Fire—Immense Crops—Who Was Rilled
First?—A Great Variety of Fruit.
A WOMAN CRUSHED.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Marietta, July 27.—This morning as the
■way freight was rounding the curve just be
low the old tanyard crossing the engineer dis
covered a woman walking up the center of
the track. He blew the danger signal, but
she either did not hear or would not heed.
He then blew on brakes and reversed his en
gine, but it was too late. The iron monster
seized its victim and dragged it under its
wheels, and in an instant a living, breathing
hnman being was crushed to a mass of quiv
ering flesh and muscle. The engine first
struck her from behind, throwing her upon
her face, tearing loose the skin and flesh,
completely 'scalping her, and breaking her
arm in four or five places. The next turn of
the wheels the back of her head struck a
cross-tie crushing her skull and making a
fearful gash from which the brain oozed.
He right foot was terribly crushed and
was only held to the leg by a shred. The
flesh was completely torn from the bone as
far as the right knee, and from a murderous
gash in her side protruded several broken
ribs and blood was flowing from numberless
cuts and bruises. The railroad track for 30 or
40 yards where the body was dragged was
strewn with bits of flesh and clothing and the
ground dyed with biood.
The victim, Lucy Durham, was a half crazy
negro woman who has been an inmate oi the
county poor-house. She left there this morn
ing with all her worldly goods in a bundle
upon her head, going to visit her daughter,
who lives at Acworth. It is thought that the
bundle upon her head prevented her from
hearing the train, which was going quite
slowly at the time—not more than four or five
miles an hour.
No blame is attached to the engineer, who
did all in his power to prevent the catastro
phe.
THE LAST DAY.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Acworth, July 27.—Last night at the Bap
tist church, Governor Colquitt addressed a
crowded house on the temperance question.
He was closely listened to throughout, and
announced himself squarely upon the tem
perance platform, declaiing that the issue is
upon us and must be met. A paper was read
by Miss Stokes, of Atlanta, setting forth the
objects of the Women’s Christian temperance
union.
At the grand lodge a declaration of princi
ples was adopted and ordered printed. The
leading feature is a demand for prohibition
by constitutional amendment. A committee
on juvenile teinplarisin was organized with
Governor Colquitt as chairman. Hon. Wil
liam Markham suggested the raising of a fund
of $5,000 for the advancement of the work
among children, and headed the list by a con
tribution of $100. The installation of officers,
with Rev. G A. Nunnallyas grand worthy
chief templar, was had in the afternoon. Af
ter interesting ceremonies the grand lodge ad
journed to meet in Athens on the 4th Tues
day in July, 1883.
A new temple, with Mr. J. C. Cooper, one
of Acworth’s best men, as chief, was organized
by Mrs. Eveline Gilbert, C. S. J. T.
AX ENGINE ON FIRE.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Lawrexceville, July 26 —Las nightt about
ten q’clock it was ascertained that the engine
on our narrow gauge railroad, which was
standing at the depot, was on fire. When
first discovered the flames had completely en
veloped the cab and would have entirely de
stroyed it in a few moments but for the
prompt action of the engineer, Mr. Brown,
and assistance rendered by the citizens. The
engine was not seriously damaged, regular
trips having been made with it on the road
to-aay without the slightest difficulty. The
origin of the fire is unknown and opinions
concerning it are couflicting.
Our village enjoys the presence of a num
ber of visiting young ladies of rare beauty
and extraordinary intelligence and accom
plishments. Among them are Misses Mary
and Annie Bell, of Pensacola, Florida, who
are the guests of Mrs. W. E. Simmons.
Mr. HutcHns declines to make the race for
senator from, this district and the friends of
Hon. W. J. Born and Colonel T. M. Peeples
are urging them forward for the honor. They
are both able and lionorabie’and either of
them would make a faithful representative.
DECATUR.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Decatur. July 28.—We have been blessed
with a fine rain to-day. It was much needed.
Work on the court house is progressing finely
and will add much to the place as well as to
the comfort of the court and officers, besides
we are. to be honored with a, clock, which
speaks well for Judge Steward and other pro
gressive citizens of Decatur and vicinity who
have aided in purchasing the same. Mr. M.
C. Hawes returned from Virginia last night,
where he has been spending a few weeks visit
ing his old home and the springs. He has
much improved and says all who go there do
that. Many from your city are guests of the
Valley, and since the completion of the Shen
andoah railroad every tram carries tourists,
who claim it the garden spot of America and
the scenery not to be surpassed. He reporis
'crops of all kinds, both in Virginia and Ten
nessee, finer than for years. He is advising
all who wish to take a trip tor real pleasure
and recreatiou to go to the Valley.
THE POSSE'S PURSUIT.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution,
j Jasper, June 27.—Last Tuesday a posse of
jnen, led by Mr. Nim Parris, of Paulding,
tame to Jasper in pursuit of Joe Holden, who
lor the last two years, has been livingin Pauld-
kig county, but formerly of Gilmer county.
' Last Friday Holden we’nt to Marietta with the
Pretense that lie wished to take the train for
Ball Ground, en route to visit friends and
■elatives in Gilmer. On last Sunday night a
fine mare, belonging to Mr. Parris, was stolen,
4nd circumstances led to the suspicion of
golden, and, therefore, Mr. Parris and posse
oursufd. Aftersecuring the services of our
jjroficient'sheriff, Henderson, they proceeded,
ifnd arrived - at Holden’s father’s about day
light, and captured Holden and the mare,
which was tied out in the woods. They re
lumed to Jasper with the prisoner yesterday.
GREENSBORO BUILDINGS
special Correspondence of The Constitution.
(Greensboro, July 28.—The new residence
of Mr. W. R-. Jackson, of which mention has
been made before, is now completed and is a
(T$ry handsome building and add much to
that street. The new Baptist church here
alto is nearing completion. Rev. Albert
Gray, for a number of years pastor of the
yj thodist church at this place, and his wife
yiv on a visit here now to relatives and
friends. They are the guests of Dr. H. H.
King and family.
NO NUBBINS.
Hj'Aial Correspondence oi The Constitution.
lUrtersville, August 1.—This is the fourth
wtfe of Bartow superior court, and the dock
ets Ire about as badly crowded as when court
lifgin. The case of the State vs. Andrew J.
TYimas, charged with the murder of John
Alien'd, January 1st, 1881, was taken up this
king. The most of the day was spent in
ng a jury. The case was tried a year ago
lie defendant found guilty; but the case
irried to the supreme court and a new
vas granted. Solicitor-General Harris,
Milner, T. J. Lyon and John Candler,
it the state, and the defense
lesented by General W. T. Wofford,
T\£lcCamey, Graham & Foutc, and
Keel. The democrats of this county
|cet in their militia districts next Sat-
and select delegates to attend the sen-
Iconvention, to be held in Cartersville
|th instant. Maj. C. H. Sniith(Bill
Ini Colonel a. P..Wofford and ethers
(ken of as candidates, subject to the
~f the convention! The CSrtcraville
dramatic society will render the moral and
instructive drama, ‘'Saved,” at the opera-
house Thursday night. The com crop in
this county is bet er than for many years.
The only complaint comes from an old far
mer, who says that the only thing that trou
bles him is there will be no “nubbins” for
the cows.
A STORY WITH A MORAL
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Flowery Branch, August 1.—A fight took
place last Sunday evening near town. The
active participants were Jonah Cruise, his
brother and mother versus Hose Porter, all
colored. It resulted in Porter’s getting a
first-class flogging. The origin of the trouble
was about as follows: Jonah Cruise was en
gaged to be married to a girl whose people
were very much opposed to the match Dur
ing their obstinance Hose Porter goes to
Jonah’C. and borrows some money promising
to pay itback by a certain time. Meanwhile
he uses the money in buying a marriage
licenseand goes and marries Cruise’s “gal.”
Porter failed to pay the money back by the
specified time. Cruise comes in and lays
claim to Porter's wife, using the argument he
furnished the money to buy the license, and
that she was already his “sweetheart.” and
that they were to be married the next day
after Porter and she were married. It seems
Cruise is likely to win. At any rate, be has
Porter’s wife, and it is reported she pleads
that she was crazy the week she married
Porter, and that she means to go to Gaines
ville and get her a “kervose” from Porter.
The Branch is more flush since the fine rains.
All quiet. Business looking up. Quite a
number of visitors. Fine crops in this section.
millf.dgeville matters.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Milledgeville, August 1.—The Middle
Georgia teachers’ institute, meets in this city
to-day. The whites will assemble in our col
lege building and the colored teachers will
meet in the commodious building known as
the Eddy school edifice. Messrs. Zettler,
Superintendent Bonnell, Neely and Mc
Laughlin, instructors, are already here, be
sides quite a number of both male and female
teachers, both white and colored, have ar
rived and are arriving on every train. The
institute promises to be largely attended by
the representative educators of the two races,
throughout Middle Georgia. This being one
of the first three ventures of the kind in this
state, it is to be hoped that an abundant suc
cess will be achieved. Quite a number of
persons from a distance are hunting dwellings
to rent, for the purpose of sending their chil-
dred to our college when it opens in Septem
ber next.
A MONROE MURDER TRIAL
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Monroe, August 1.—The trial of the state
vs. Job 1. Smith and others, charged with the
murder of Mr. A. T. Sims, which occurred
last week in this county, is now in progress
here before a court of inquiry, and will pro
bably altogether consume about three days.
Tbe state lias closed, and it is thought a strong
case has been made against some of the de
fendants. The state is represented in the
case by W. J. Ray and Charles E. Blalock,
and the defendants by Hon. H. D. McDaniel,
Major J. W. Arnold and B. J. Edwards.
In most parts of the county crops were
never better, and our people are in high
spirits over the prospect. From indications
now it would seem that the county will not
be lacking for candidates this fall for the leg
islature. The issue as to the senatorship to
succeed Senator Hill will probably be made
in the election of a member of the legislature
fropi this county.
GAINESVILLE RAILROADS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Gainesville, August 1.—Colonel A. D.
Candler commenced track laying on the
Gainesville and Dahlonega railroad this morn
ing with forty hands, and will push the work
right along * until his contract to Chestatee
river is completed. Professor Hall, of Dah
lonega, will commence at once as the secretary
of the Gainesville and Dahlonega railroad.
Dr. Green’s new street car made its first trip
yesterday to meet the evening train. Its ap
pearance on our streets made quite a stir, and
there was a universal expression, “Ain’t it
pretty?" For beauty and workmanship this
car can’t he excelled. It was built here, from
Hall county timber, by Mr. E J. Heasy, of
your city, and demonstrates the fact that we
can make some things at home, and the fur
ther fact that Mr. Keasy can’t be excelled as
a workman.
immense crops.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Canton, J uly 31.—The corn crops of Chero
kee county are looking better and promise a
better yield than for ten years past. Judg
ing from the present outlook one would al
most say that this county will make enough
corn to suply the state. The cotton crop is
looking very well, and if the fall should be
two weeks late we expect almost as good cot
ton crops as if the cotton plant had not been
almost or quite killed by the cold snap in the
spring. Our farmers are quite hopeful and
the merchants are looking forward to the har
vest with bright anticipations.
elberton events.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution:
Elberton, July 31.—The tax receiver’s book
shows about nineteen hundred polls, and
about $1,400,000 worth of property in the
county. The colored people own alibut fifty
thousand dollars worth of property. Elbert
and Oglethorpe counties united last Saturday
in a big social and political picnic and barbe
cue, on Broad river. Speeches were made by
Mr. P. W. Davis, of Elbert, and Colonel J.
M. Smith, of Oglethorpe. A very large crowd
was in attendance.
DAWSON dots.
Special Correspondence of the Constitution.
Dawson, July 31.—Professor J. W. Beards-
lee his returned from a visit to relatives it.
the state of New York and, will resume his
position in the college here next term. He
brings with him two pupils from the “Empire
State of the North.” to be taught in the
schools of the “Empire State of the South.”
Rev. G. S. Johnston leaves to-day to make a
visit to his daughter, Mrs. Gramling, of At
lanta.
ROME NEWS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Rome, July 27.—Information has been re
ceived here that, last Monday night about 12
or 1 o’clock, three prisoners made their escape
from Polk county jail at Cedartown They
effected their escape by filing the bars across
the windows of their cell and lowering them
selves with the bed-clothes. The prisoners
were John Caps, charged with gambling,
Gallamore, indicted for murder in Haralson
superior court, and one Baldwin, charged
with rape. They have not yet been appre
hended.
Mr. Miles Reece, an old and esteemed citi
zen of this county, died last night. Mr.
Reece came to Floyd in 1834, and made ho3ts
of friends, who mourn his death. “Frou
Frou” will be presented at the Nevin opera
house next Thursday evening. The cast,
composed of some of our best dramatic talent,
is sis follows: M. Sartorys, M. M. Pepper;
Brigand, C. O. Sprenger; Baron de Cambri,
C. L. Omberg; Gilberte, (Frou Frou), Mrs. \V.
C. Yeiser; Louise, MissM.R. Yeiser; Baronne
de Cambri, Mrs. L. M. Myers; Pauline, Miss
Ella Smith. A talented young gentleman
will take the part of “Valreas.” The enter
tainment promises to he a great success.
THOMASTON PERSONALS.
Special Correspondence of The Coustftntiou.
Thoma8Ton, July 23.—The sad news reached
here to-day of the death of Mrs. Means of
Atlanta, and to-day a large numberof friends
and relatives were at the depot to meet the
remains which were brought down on the 12
o'clock train for burial litre, and on arrival of
the train was borne to the house of her
father. Miss Ella was the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John F. Hightower, of this place,
and had many friends iiere. She was a mem
ber of the Methodist church and a most ex
cellent lady and devout Christian. Captain
Higntowerand family have the sympathy of
this entire community. All day yesterday
was consumed in Upson superior court iu ex
amining witnesses in the case of the state
against James F. White. Colonel W. E. H.
Searcy, the reporter far this judicial circuit
is on hand.
DEKALB COUNTir PAUPER FARM.
Special Correspondence of TbeCoustituuon.
Decatur, July 26.—The committee ap
pointed to purchase a pauper farm for the
county has bought one hundred and fiity
acres of land from Alexander Vaughn, being
the place where he now lives, about four
miles east of Decatur, for which they are to
pay $2,000.
The republicans in the county have ap
pointed William Anderson, Jethro Brooks,
George Holmes, George Horton, Elias Bur-
dett, Joe Hawkes, Jack Goodsmitli and Mr.
Simms, of Kirkwood, all colored, as delegates
to the state convention.
Miss Bettie Hamilton, of Montezuma, is
visiting Mrs. H. J. Williams, at this placed
WHO WAS KILLED FIRST?
Cusseta, Ala., July 27.—Editors Constitu
tion : Gentlemen—In your paper a few days
since there appeared a communication from
Major S. B. Wight, of Albany, Ga., in refer
ence to the “First Dead Rebel.” I desire to
correct the major as regards the death of the
soldier by the bite of a snake. Early in May
1861, tbe Fifth Georgia regiment was ordered
to Pensacola, Fla. While we were cutting
down the thorny chapparal thicket, cleaning
up a parade ground for old “Camp Stephens,”
Mr. Parkins, our chief musician, who
was a member of Company A, “Clinch
Rifles” from Augusta, Georgia, caught a small
snake and was carrying it around in his bosom
and sometimes in liis pocket. He contended
that the snake was harmless and provoked it
to madness when it bit him five or six times
on the back of the hand. In spite of the best
medical attention, Mr. Parkins was dead in
six hours after the snake bit him. The writer
saw him after he was laid out in his tent,
dressed in his uniform of green and gold. He
looked as if only asleep. That night an es
cort of honor carried his remains to the depot,
the band playing a dirge and the torches
flickering cast a fitful glare on the troops,
who, with muffled drums, reversed arms and
solemn tread, followed the remains of their
dead comrade to the train, which bore him
to Columbus, Georgia, where I think he is
buried. It being the first de .th in our regi
ment, and the sad circumstances surrounding
it, made a lasting impression on my mind.
So far as I know, that was the first death
among the confederate troops at Pensacola,
Florida, up to the niidlle of May, 1861. The
regiment "which Major Wright refers, the
First Georgia Volunteers, Colonel Ramsey,
was stationed over at the navy yard, War
rington, Florida, nine miles from* Pensacola.
Respectfully yours,
W. O. Sandwich,
Late Lieutenant Company “K,” Fifth.Geor-
gia Regiment.
I'tora: and crops in QurniAx.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Quitman, July 27.—Mr. L. M. Collins, of
this place, and Miss Mamie Roberts, of Val
dosta, were married last evening at the
residence of the bride’s mother at the latter
place. Hon. D. L. Gaulden, a talented young
attorney, and chairman of the democratic ex
ecutive committee, went over as Mr. C.'s
“best man.” There will be a huge barbe
cue at Mud creek, ten miles north of this
place, on to-morrow. Colonel Hardeman
is expected to attend. The action of the
late convention is heartily indorsed in this sec
tion and enthusiastic support of the nominees
is assured. A primary election has been or
dered on the loth prox., for the pijmose of
nominating a democratic candidate for
the legislature. The corn crop of our
county is the best for years, and the cotton
and other crops are promising, in fact
south Georgia is truly in a healthy and
prosperous condition. An occasionional open
cotton boll is reported in various parts of
the county.
DECATUP. DOINGS.
8pecial Correspondence of The Constitution.
Decatur, July 29.—Some one—not your
regular correspondent—writing from this
place, in to-day’s paper conveys the idea that
the clock to go on the court house, if pur
chased, is to be paid for by private contribu
tions. This is a mistake. The ordinary lias
expressed a willingness to pay out of the
county funds half the expense provided the
town would pay the other half. The council
agreed to pay two hundred and fifty dollars
of the amount, but the ordinary will not
make the purchase unless he is guaranteed
more money if it is needed. The De-
Kalb county Sunday-school celebration will
be held here next Wednesday at the chil
dren’s tahernacle. There are generally from
three to five thousand in attendance. Mrs.
Edgar Thompson, daughter of Senator B. H.'
Hill of your city, with her children, will
spend the summer here. Mr. John Kirk
patrick, of Opelika, Ala., is visiting friends
in this place.
THINGS IN LOVELACE.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Lovelace, July 26.—Farmers in this section
are delighted at the prospect of an abundant
harvest, crops of ever’ description being un
usually fine.
The “no fence” iu this (Troup) county has
increased the value of land and is fast im
proving the stock, as farmers cannot afford
to keep a lot of inferior stock.
This community has a fine school and a
church, (Methodist) presided over by Rev.Dr.
Lowry. On last Sabbath his pulpit was filled
by Rev. Mr. Pennington, an eloquent divine,
who delivered a fine discourse.
I was reading in Sunday’s Constitution a
description of Judge Hopkins’s cattle farm,
which reminds me of a description of Colonel
W. P. Orme’s farm given me by Mr. Janies
M. McGhee, who, with Mr. James
Donnell, visited it some days
ago. Mr. Donnell, with whom I
also talked in regard to it, says that it will
well repay any farmer to travel fifty miles to
see it and talk one hour with Colonel Orme.
The farm is some seven miles from West
Point Mr. McGee and Mr. Donneil were
kindly received by Colonel Orme, who taken
special pains to show them everything of in
terest in connection with his "farm. First
they were shown his fruit evaporator, which
was being managed by Mrs. Orme and her
daughters, assisted by a number of servants.
Tpsji.apple-pearer was a great curiosity—peal-
iwjfctaking out the core and catting up the
apple. The pearers and evaporators are of
the latest and improved style. Next they
were shown Colonel Ornie's Jersey bull “Puz
zler,” perhaps the finest one in the state
of Georgia. He is two years old and was bred
by Colonel Orme from the thoroughbred bull
“Darlington” that was brought direct from,
New Jersey by Colonel Orme, and afterwards
sold and sent back to the same state to James
Stilman, where he is now registered at the
head of the herd that stands first in the
United States. They were next invited tD see
the sheep—all merinos—having no other
kind on his farm. From here they were then
invited to visit the fruit department of the
farm, where
A GREAT VARIETY OB FRUIT
was successfully raised and of the finest qual
ity. They then inspected Colonel Orme’s
herd of cattle, all thoroughbred Jerseys.
Mr. McGee asked the names of some of them;
the oldest cow, Glenida; next, Ooclogee; next,
Cotton-lint; next,Cotton-bolt; next, Pauline,
of Norfolk; next, Orinelee. Then came
bull calves—Solom Moor, Emro, Reamno,
etc. The arrangement of the
barn for the cattle was complete,
each one knowing their stall. But what wilt
perhaps be of most interest to farmers gener
ally, is the description of the farm in cultiva
tion, as given me by Mr. McGee. It seems
that when Colonel Orme bought the farm,
several years ago, from Mr. Jack Chisolm that
portions of it had been abandoned on account
of washed gullies on rough hill
sides. These are now in a
fine state of cultivation, having been ter
raced, and look as attractive as a flower gar
den, and producing finely. Colonel Orme
lias also made thorough tests of ail the differ
ent fertilizers and can tell you which is the
best. His farm is simply a wonder to ordi
nary farmers in Georgia, and as Mr. Donnell
says, would pay any farmer, who wishes to see
farming down to a science, to go fifty or
more miles to see. It would require too
much of your space to give all the interesting
facts in regard to this wonderful farm given
me by Mr. McGee. Mr. Donnell and Mr Mc
Gee combined business with pleasure in visit
ing Colonel Orme. Mr. Donnell has invented
a field level for traversing and leveling
ground, which he exhibited to Colonel Orme,
who pronounced it the best level he had ever
examined, and highly recommending it to
farmers. I have examined it myself, and it
is simple and perfectly accurate and durable.
These field levels can be secured at a moder
ate cost by addressing James Donnell or James
M. McGee, at this place. Terracing is made
simple by the use of one of these levels.
ROME NOTES.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Rome, July 31.—The funeral of Mr. J. C.
Rawlins, who died in Atlanta Friday evening,
took place yesterday afternoon from the
Presbyterian church. The funeral exercises
were largely attended. Cherokee lodge, F.
and A. M.. of which deceased was a member,
followed the remains to the grave. “Bob”
Herrick, the well known city bill poster, died
Friday and was buried to-day. The Atlanta
base ball club will play a match game in this
cjfcy with the Daisy club Wednesday after
life*. A large delegation from Atlanta will
be present, and the game promises to be very
interesting. The Atlanta boys will have a
good time in Rome and wil’l be hospitably
entertained by our citizens. Mr. and Mrs.
W. A. Moore, of Atlanta, are in the
city, visiting the Hon. Seaborn Wright.
The Southern college of languages and music
is in a very flourishing condition. A large
number of our citizens are being instructed
in French and German by Professors Lynes
jiuid Cohahn. A goodly number of pupils
abroad are in attendance and are mak
ing very satisfactory progress. The present
session of the college will close about the mid
dle of August. The new city hall will be
completed by November 1st, It will be a
very handsome structure.
During a game of base ball this afternoon
between the Daisy Juniors and the DeSoto
club, Sam Lumpkin, the catcher of the
Daisies, was run into by one of the DeSotos
endeavoring to make the home base and had
his leg broken in two places.
A SERIES OF FIGHTS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
ILccatcr, July 31.—The report of a pistol oil
tlie%>ublic square Saturday night created con
siderable excitement for a few minutes. The
marshal attempted to arrest Anthony Baily,
colored. He objected and started off in a run.
The marshal hailed him, but it did no good
until a pistol was fired near him by some un
known person. Anthony, believing he was
shot, fell to the ground and was soon in the
hands of the marshal. The pistol did no
harm. Anthony asserts positively that he
did not do the shooting; says lie had nothing
in his pocket but a bottle of whisky. The ex
citement had scarcely died out when two
coldfed men, Henry Goldsmith and Wesley
Axt, alias Tom Sneed, got into u fight. Wes
ley knocked Henry down. Henry got up and
cut Wesley eleven times on the head and
face, but none of them were serious. Henry
was arrested on a warrant, which was dis
missed this morning, Wesley refusing to
prosecute. Robert W. Alston, a young gen
tleman well known in the state, and son of
the late Colonel Robert A. Alston, is favorably
spoken of by his friends in this county as a
candidate for representative.
A GOOD OUTLOOK.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
White Plains, July 29.—The outlook is
that we will gather alargecorn erop this year.
Our aged planters tell us the present prospect
is better for a large yield than any previous
year for the past twenty. Wheat and oats
. turned out finely, and our cotton, to this date,
i is good With 60 days favorable weather we
' think the general crop will be far in advance
of any previous year" since the war. There
has been less western meat and com sold here
than heretofore, and there is less disposition
on the part of the people generally to buy
other goods on a credit. Laborers want the
cash for their labor—they don’t like to “tote”
orders. Guapo has been sparingly used here.
Many have used none, and yet they say their
crop is good. We hope our people are upon
the eve of better times. Considerable atten
tion is being paid to raising good stock, and
we can brag on having in our community
some of the best native, as well as Jersey
cows in the state. We will speak of them
more fully in the future.
DAWSON DOTS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Dawson, July 30.—Miss N. W. Dozier, H.
S. Bell and J. G. Parks returned home yester
day evening from Cuthbert, where they had
beenjfar the past four days, as delegates to
the' tfistrict conferenc the A ericus
District M. E. Church south. The
session of the district conference will be
held next year in Dawson.
Our citizens all sympathize with our towns
man, Dr. W. C. Paschal and wife in the loss
of their eldest child and only son Dennis,
who died on yesterday evening. He was a
young lad full of promise and liked by all
who knew him. Miss Claude Cutts and Lott
Price, of Americus, are visiting friends and
relatives in our city.
AN EXPLOSION AND FIRE.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Ben Hill, July 31—About 3 o’clock Sun
day morning the people in the neighborhood
of Ben Hill were aroused by a loud explosion
which caused the houses to shake and the
earth to tremble for one mile around. This
was caused by the burning of the store house
of. Dr. J. C. Tucker, in which was a keg of
powder. The house, which was a small
wooden building, was entirely consumed with
a few goods. A curious incident was that the
doctor’s son. Charlie, has been sleeping in the
store house for two or three years until a few
days before the burning, wnen he had moved
to the dwelling. Tho stock was insured.
FORSYTH FACTS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Forsyth, July 29.—J. P. Lea, who has lately
removed to your city, has sold his residence
and farm to Mr. Cadwalder, of Nebraska, who
will next fall build an elegant residence on
the site of the dwelling which was burned
last spring. The committee of the Monroe
female college are receiving contributions for
the fair to commence on the 8th of next
month, which will close on the 12th with a
regular old fashioned Georgia barbecue. 8.
D. Mobley has bought the old (Jreer stable
lot, and has commenced to build a large and
commodious cotton warehouse on it. General
Gartrell will shortly address the citizens of
Monroe county on the issues of the cam
paign.
Messrs. Sneed, Clark, Laseter and Greer
leave to day to attend the Teachers’ institute
at Toccoa.
An election for officers of the Quitman
Guards was held yesterday and resulted as
follows: J. M. Ponder, captain; W. M. Hitt,
first lientenant; S. I), Mobley, second lieuten
ant, and J. T. McGinty, third lieutenant.
Mrs. C. L. Moore and daughters leave to
day to spend a month with the “old folks” at
Conyers.
FORT VALLEY CANDIDATES:
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Fort Valley-, July 28.—Mrs. Minims, who
recently died in Atlanta, was buried in the
cemetery here last evening. The infant
child of Mr. John Claxton, whose wife died a
week ago, was buried also yesterday.
Polities getting on a boom. Candidates for
the legislature are popping up every wSeik.
J. M. Gray, Edwin Martin, \V. E. Collier and
M. G. Bayne are the ones now known to be
seeking that honor. There will be no local
issues in the present campaign.
Many of our citizens have gone to the Meth
odist district meeting at Perry.
TALLULAH. «
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Tallulah Falls, July 28.—The suddenness
with which this place has leaped into popular
favor is not in the least surprising. It was a
matter of regret that no railroad had ever
dared run its threads of steel in this direction,
and only the inaccessibility lias kept Tallulah
from being the most popular resort in all the
country. But the boom has now fairly started
and before the summer is over more people
will have visited the fulls than were ever
known at any resort in all the south in one
season. It was only yesterday two weeks ago
that Major Houston sent up the first excursion,
and since then there has been one nearly
every pleasant day. The Northeastern rail
road is now finished to within half a mile of
the grand chasm, a little over a mile
from the hotel. By the first of October the
cars will run right to the very door of the
hotel. But as it is the inconvenience of get
ting from the train to the hotel is so slight
that one does not consider it in the anxiety
to see this great wonder in nature. I suppose
it is not too great an estimate to say that fully
3,5(0 people nave been here already this sea
son since the road was completed, and I firmly
believe that before the summer is over four
times that number will be here. The hotel is
kept by Mr. Tbeo. Robt. Pause, and he un
derstands just how to make people comfort
able. He has been rushed, of course, but
even with enormous crowds on him he has
kept things moving right along. They come
here seven or eight hundred strong sometimes
and still Pause is right side up.
Some of Atlanta’s best people are here
for the summer, and a more delightful
place could not be found in all this
broad country of ours. The hotel stands 1,550
feet above the sea level, while there are num
bers of hills and mountains around here as
high as 2,000 and even 3,000 feet. The pure,
bracing mountain air is very exhilarating,
and rosy cheeks among the ladies is the rule
with those who are here. Judge Bleckley and
family are here; Mrs. Pack and family, Mr.
J. L. Logan and wife. Major Cummings", Mrs.
Silvey and daughter, Mrs. Munday and
daughter, and about a hundred others. Nearly
all the northeast Georgia towns are repre
sented, while Macon, Savannah, Griffin and
other middle Georgia cities are also on the
list with men and their families.- Mr. Pause
tells me to-night that he is arranging to get
up a large excursion soon, and have the Gate
City Guard come up and give a grand sham
battle across Grand chasm. One of Georgia’s
eminent chemists is to prepare the pyrotech
nics, and altogether the scene will be one of
grandeur, equivalent in general effect to
having 3,000 soldiers and three heavy bat
teries in full fire. This will be given on a
large excursion so that everybody will have
an opportunity of witnessing a spectacle seen
only once in a life time.
In another letter I give a description of
Tallulah Falls as they impress me. I have
been winding through the mazes of the dance
in the ball room below, and it is now too late
to attempt more than thatalready mentioned.
C. T. L.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING.
Special Correspondence of the Constitution.
Macon, July 31.—The waves of popular
emotion are raging high in Bibb county. The
political caldron has commenced boiling.
The fires were lighted Saturday last at a mass-
meeting of the democrats of Iiibb held at the
court house, and called “to select delegates
to the convention to nominate a candidate
for congressman front the sixth congressional
district, to be held in Milledgeville on August
litli, and for other business.” A large at
tendance was present, and the scenes of the
meeting were of a most lively nature. The
debate at times almost became violent, and
personal expressions were uttered. Much
animus and prejudice were displayed. Hun
dreds of men were standing on their feet at
one time, some in the wildest ettn fusion,
many gesticulating madly, and others clamor
ing for recognition from the chairman. A
similar demonstration of discordant feeling
has not been witnessed here in long years.
The bone of contention was the ratification
of the nomination of Stephens for governor.
The meeting was called to order by Hon.
Geo. \V. Gustin, chairman of the Bibb county
democratic executive committee, one of the
ablest lawyers, truest men and purest demo
crats at the Macon bar.
Major Cicero A. Tharpe, one of our honored
representatives in tbe last legislature, was
made permanent chairman of the convention,
and despite the excitement of the occasion
and the general wild uproar, he presided with
great patience and calmness.
The first business of the meeting, the elec
tion of congressional delegates, was quietly
and quickly performed.and the following gen
tlemen were chosen: Messrs.Wm. H. Ross, L.
A.“Jordan, J. G. Lowe, A. W. Gibson, C. D.
Findlay, W. R. Rogers, H. B. Davis, W. R.
Phillips, C. C. Balkconi, \V. A. Lofton, James
Hoimes and Washington Dessau. They will
vote for our present distinguished representa
tive, the Hon. James H. Blount, who con
tinues, by able services and unwavering atten
tion to duty, to come up to the fullest expec
tations of his constituency.
The apple of discord was thrown into the
convention when Mr. Washington Dessau, an
intimate political, business and social asso
ciate and friend of the Hon. A. O. Bacon, in
troduced the following resolutions:
“Whereas, At the deAiocratic stale conven
tion, recently held iu the city of Atlanta, the
following nominations were made: For
governor, Hon. A. II. Stephens; for congress
man-at-large, Hou. Thomas Hardeman, Jr.;
for secretary of state. Hon. N. C. Barnett;
for comptroller-general. Hon. vY. A. Wright;
for treasurer. Hon. D. N. Speer; for attorney-
general, Hon. Clifford Anderson;
“Resolved, That we, the democratic party
of Bibb county, in convention assemble ', do
hereby ratify said nominations, and pledge
our support to the. same in the ensuing elec
tion.”
Mr. J. F. Hanson promptly moved to lay
the resolutions on the table, seconded by
Captain W. W. Carnes and others in strong
speeches in support of their position.
Captain John P. Fort, Colonel H. II. Jones,
W. B. Hill, Mr. Thomas Willingham and
others in emphatic addresses favored the
adoption of the resolutions. The anti-Ste
phens men expressed themselves as being
willing to vote for the resolutions if Ste-
I phens’s name was dropped therefrom, but
' Stephens’s advocates would not here to the
proposition and preferred having a test vote.
Mr. Dessau made a strong appeal for the
adoption of his resolutions.
MUCH CONFUSION.
After much confusion the motion to table
the resolutions was finally put to a viva voce
vote, and declared by the chair as lost.
A motion to adjourn was made and sec
onded but lost. A number of anti-Stephens
men now left the hall, and on a vote being
taken to adopt tbe resolutions, the motion
was carried. The state of the meeting at this
stage was of the wildest excitement and live
liest emotion. The next important featureof
the convention was the introduction of the
following resolution by Mr. J. T. Boifeuillet:
“Resolved, That the name of George W.
Gustin, of Macon, is hereby recommended as
the choice of the democrats of Bibb county
as the nominee for the office of state senator
for this the twenty-second senatorial district.”
The resolution was instantly seconded by
scores of voices, proud to have tiic pleasure of
voting for such a man as George W. Gustin,
the equal of any lawyer in ability and the
peer of any man in the honesty of his charac
ter and the warmth and sincerity of his heart,
A number of stirring speeches were made
eulogistic of Mr. Gustin.
A motion was made by Mr. Willie Rogers
tosubstitute the name of Colonel Isaac Har
deman for that of Mr. Gustin. The motion
was declared out of order, though it was sug
gested to the friends of Colonel Hardeman
that liis name could be placed in regular
nomination, and thus a test vote obtained
which could but result in tbe overwhelming
election of Mr. Gustin, for his friends were
present in large majority. The resolution
recommending Mr. Gustin as the choice of
the democrats of Bibb county was carried by
acclamation.
The immense crowd numbering far into the
hundreds advocated Gustin almost unani
mously, and if the matter was left to primary
vote, Gustin would defeat Hardeman three to
one, not that Hardeman is unworthy, for lie
is a gentleman of exalted character and fine
ability, both of which are also possessed by
Mr. Gustin in an eminent degree, hut the
people of Bibb county consider Mr. Gustin as
highly deserving of the honorand position by
reason of the valuable services he has ex
tended the democratic party through a long
series of years when the country was groan
ing under republican oppression, and from
the dark night of radical reconstruction
unto the bright days of democratic
promise, he has been ever found
battling in the front ranks for truth and for
right. The people of Bibb county are enthu
siastic for Mr. Gustin, and in order to test the
strength of his support and to fully satisfy
Mr. Hardeman, should that gentleman con
sider liiiuself unjustly dealt with at the mass
meeting, Saturday. Mr. Gustin proposed to
Mr. Hardeman to-day that they should have
a primary election to decide who was the
choice of the people, but to this proposition
Mr. Hardeman would not agree. What more,
then, can be expected of Mr. Gustin! Surely
he has acted generously and fairly. He holds
the recommendation of a large mass meeting
of Bibb demo;rats, who overwhelmingly in-
dorsed him over Colonel Isaac Hardeman,
and yet Mr. Gustin is willing to test the mat
ter with Mr. Hardeman in a primary election
in order that all things may be harmonious,
but Mr. Hardeman declines the proposition,
HARDEMAN'S FRIENDS.
The friends of Colonel Hardeman bestirred
themselves Friday to assemble as many of his
voters at the mass meeting Saturday as possi
ble, in order that lie might receive the recom
mendation for senator, and Colonel Harde
man told Mr. Gustin just a short while prior
to the hour of opening the convention that
■in a few moments more it would be known
who would tie senator. Gustin or Hardeman.
This remark implied that Mr. Hardeman had
come with his friends on the scene of ac.ion,
and proposed and expected to tilt with M r -
Gustin for the senatorial prize, at d in the
bout Colonel Hardeman was defeated.
Since the meeting friends of Colonel Har
deman have informed him that the introduc
tion of the resolution by Mr. Boifeullet rec-
nmmending Mr Gustin was delayed until the
"tail end” of the meeting in order that the
.•ote might be surely cast for Gustin, as many
Hardeman supporters left the meeting during
the great anti Stephens exodus—whicli really
absented scarcely one-third of those original
ly in attendance. Now the truth is such
great confusion existed and so much time was
consumed in discussion over the resolution
indorsing Stephens that the resolution recom
mending Gustin could not have been intro
duced one moment earlier than it was, and
certain friends of Gustin doubted the expedi
ency of putting the resolution to«a vote at the
“tail end” of the meeting, because of those
who had left the convention a number were
avowed Gustin supporters and it was thought
bis strength might be considerably weakened,,
but it was shortly discovered wheu the vote
was taken that the absence of some twenty
odd friends made no difference at all, so_ great
was Gustin’s strength among those remaining.
When a distinguished lawyer and honored
citizen like the Hon. L. N. Whittle, ofMacon,
a man pre-eminently worthy in all things an
swers, through the public press, a flattening:
petition from a number of the leading Citi
zens of Monroe county asking him to be a can
didate for senator from this district, composed
of the counties of Bibb, Monroe and Pike, by
declining the honor and saying: “I could not
antagonize the candidacy of my friend, Mr.
George W. Gustin, of tin’s county, who has
been brought forward for the office by many
of our citizens, and possessed as he is, of
ample qualifications for the performance oi
the duties of this high trust, I hope that lie-
may receive the nomination.” surely Mr.
Gustin is shown worthy and capableof all
men. An indorsement from Colonel Whittle
is a glowing tribute to the mind and character
of any man.
The people of Bibb county admire George
Gustin for his legal ability, esteem him for
his integrity and honor him for liis valor as a
brave confederate soldier and did not even
these things exist, they would ever gratefully
remember the heroism he displayed in the
election riot in this city in 1872, how he man
fully maintained the supremacy of thedemo-
cratic party in our midst and cheerfully bore-
the prosecution to which he was subjected by
the radical foes of our state government and:
constitutional rights.
Colonel Thomas Hardeman is ready to make-
a strong and warm campaign throughout
Georgia. He will speak in Macon during the
canvass. His nomination for coiigressman-at-
large was received here with great enthusi
asm. Attorney-General Anderson is also a
great favorite here and the people of Bibb will
take pleasure in giving botli Colonel Harde
man and Judge Anderson an overwhelming
vote.
The legislative race has about opened and
the canvass will be very exciting. The Col
quitt and anti-Colquitt issue will be sprung.
Candidates will be forced to state their pref
erences and map cun a platform.
THOMASTON TOPICS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Thomaston. August 3.—James Baker, who
killed John Owens iu this county in May
last, and for whose arrest the governor has
offered a reward of one hundred {ind fifty
dollars, was "captured and delivered to the
sheriff on Monday last. We understand that
a trap had been set by some of Baker’s friends
which resulted in his being caught. The
question as to whether Thomaston should
issue five thousand dollars’ worth of bonds
for the purpose of building a new school-
house was voted on by the people to-day and
carried. The hoard of county commissioners
held its regular monthly meeting yesterday.
DAHLONEGA* DOINGS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Dahlonega, July 31.—Colonel Candler has
purchased the iron of a Chattanooga company
to lay the track of the Gainesville and Dah
lonega railroad to the Chestatee river. The
work of putting down the iron will begin at
once. As soon as done to the Chattahoochee
river the bridge, which is made at Gainesville
will be taken on the road to the river and put
across at once. Rev. J.R. King,Methodist min
ister, has been conducting religious services
for a week past at Jones chapel, three miles
from here. There has been a number of con
verts—seventeen j versons were added to the
church. The people of this county are nearly
a unit for A. H. Stephens for governor.
BATTED FROM BALL GROUND.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Ball Ground, August 1.—The citjzens are
alive to improvement and that many new
business and dwelling houses are springing
up all over town. Mr. Franklin has a steam
flour and grist mill, tannery, saw mill, etc.,
at this place, and still goes on to improve and
build up the place. He is an enterprising
and energetic gentleman, and Ball Ground
citizens should give him every encouragement
to remain with them. Captain Lvons lost
his smoke house and hen roost by tire last
Saturday night. Total loss about $50. Fine
crop prospects along the line of road.
HOUSTON DEMOCRATS.
Special Correspondence o£ i he Constitution.
Byron, August 1.—A meeting of the white
citizens of the country districis of Houston
county has been called at Busbvville on the
second Saturday iu August. The object of
the meeting is to unite these districts on a
suitable candidate to present to the democracy
of the entire county, and possibly to decide
vhich aspirantto the senate shall receive their
support. Candidates are as thick as the leaves
of Vallambrosa, and the demand for more is
running high. We have three candidates for
the senate and five for the house.
DUBIGSON FOR SENATOR.
Special Dispatch to The Constitution.
Milledgeville, August".—The convention
for the twentieth senatorial district held here
to-day unanimously nominated Fleming
DuBignon for senator on the first ballot.
VALDOSTA.
Special Correspondence of the Constitution.
Valdosta, July *1.—Mr. Frank W. Wil
liams, one of our most honest and enterpris
ing citizens, died in this place on the 29th
instant. The funeral services, conducted bv
the Rev. J.R. McClesky, took place yesterday.
Judge J. C. Wisenhaker made a shipment of
1,600 melons recently to a firm in Boston.
To-day he showed me the returns. They sold
for fifty cents apiece, or $800. The judge un
derstands the business.
elberton for reesk.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Elberton, Aug. 1.—The delegates from the
militia districts in the county met in the
court house to-day, and selected fifteen dele
gates to attend the congressional convention
in the Eighth district. The delegation is-
headed by Hon. W. H. Mat tox, and instructed
to vote for Seaborn Reese. A meeting will be
held this evening to discuss the propriety oi
calling a senatorial district convention in’tiie
Thirtieth district.
FOR REESE AND TUTT.
Special Correspondence ol The Constitution.
Thomson, August 1.—Hon. Seaborn Reese
received the vote of McDuffie for congress on
first ballot, obtaining a majority over all his
competitors. Bottle, 21; DuBose, 20; Black,
74; Reese, 136. Tutt was nominated for sen
ate by acclamation without a dissenting vote.
To the Surviving Members of the Macon Light
Artillery.
If the surviving members will send me their ad
dross 1 will inform them how they can procure a
complete history oi the company from its organiza
tion to the surrender, embracing a period ot four
years. Jno. C. Judson, Atlanta, Ga.
julyl—wky tf 2dp