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THE WEEKLY CONSTITUTION, TUESDAY, AUGUST 15. 1882.
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THROUGH THE STATE.
SPECIALLY REPORTED FOR THE
CONSTITUTION.
Escape of Five Prisoner*. Subsequent Becspture of
Three. One of Whom. Charged with Bspe, is
Taken Out by the People and Lytehid—
History of the Crime. Etc., Etc.
Ijccial Correspondence of The Constitution.
Newxan, August 10.—On Tuesday five pris-
>nei8 broke out of jail. The prisoners were
out of their cells and pressed open the iron
bars in the jail window, made a rope out of
their blankets, descended to the ground and
in this way escaped. There being still some
negro dogs in the county they were placed
upon the track of the runaways, and before
night three of them were caught. Two of the
prisoners were in jail under the charge of
committing a rape on a little white girl in
Campbell county, and were sent here for safe
keeping. One of these two negroes was re
captured, while the other is now at large.
TAKEN OCT AND LYNCHED.
Last night a number of armed men, reputed
by several witnesses to consist of fifty or sixty
men, broke into the jail and took the negro,
who had been recaptured, whose name was
Alex Brown, and!carried him up the Atlanta
and West Point railroad and hung him to the
bridge in front of Colonel Wilcoxon's resi
dence. Various rumors are afloat this morn
ing as to whether the crowd was from Camp
bell county or not. But the general opinion
is that most of the men were from Campbell.
They did their work quietly, and hut few
peop'e knew anything of the hanging until
this morning. Public opinion in Newnan
much condemns the act of lynching Brown,
and many good citizens think it a stain on
our county.
THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE RAPE.
In conversation with tnc sheriff of Camp
bell county, who came to Newnan yesterday
afternoon for the purpose of carrying Brown
to Fairbum to stand his trial, winch was set
down for to-day, we learned the following
facts: On the 28th day of May last it is claimed
that the rape was committed. A negro boy
about 14 years old, named John Smith,
had been living with Mr. Bairfield, father of
the girl who was raped, three years, and the
negro, Alex Brown, also lived with Mr. Bair-
field. On this 28th day of May, Sunday, the
twe negroes were in a barn on the premises of
the young lady’s father. The young lady,
between 12 and 13 years old, went to the barn
to look for eggs. It is charged that the two
negroes raped the girl, one holding a pistol in
bis hand, commanding the girl not to make
any noise, while they gratified their beastly
desires. The matter was net known,
even by the girl's father, until the Fourth of
July, five or six weeks after the rape was com
mitted, when tlie smaller negro was arrested
inder a charge of larceny, and thinking that
le was arrested for the rape,, told his story—
.hat he was not guilty of rape, but that his
:onnection with the girl was with her con
tent. The young lady’s story is that the two
legroes threatened to kill her if she ever told
iny one about the crime. It is thought by
tiany good citizens that the governor should
show his disapproval of lynch law by offering
a reward for tne parties who are guilty of
lynching Brown.
THE JURY OF INQUEST.
After holding the inquest this morning,
four or five witnesses being examined, the
coroner’s jury returned the following verdict:
“We, the jury, find that Alex Brown, of
Campbell county, the deceased, now lying
before us, came to bis death by being hung
by the neck by some unknown parties. J. G.
Shannon, foreman.”
COUNTY MATTERS.
Professor J. E. Pendergrass has given up the
male academy in Newnan and will soon re
move to the state of Texas. The school will
now be taught by Professor C. L. Moses, a
very competent and efficient young man with
much promise ahead of him. The agricul
tural people of Coweta are better pleased
with the fine crops than they have been in
many years. Have heard many old farmers
say that this lias been so far the best crop year
they ever saw. With the fine grain crops al
ready garnered and the uncqualed prospects
for tne best corn and cotton crops they have
had in years, the farmers are all in a good
humor and are very hopeful. Protracted
meetings are cohtraencing everywhere and
the many good things they have to eat on
such occasions clearly show the standard of
our people’s prosperity.
THE SIXTH DISTRICT.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Milledgeville, August 9.—The sixth dis
trict congressional convention met to-day.
All the counties were represented except
Laurens and Newton, which latter was repre
sented by proxy. The two-third rule was
adopted. On motion Hon. J. H. Blount was
nominated by acclamation. There were about
f orty delegates present and the utmost bar-
nony, unanimity and good feeling prevailed.
The convention was in session less than one
tour. After adjournment many of the dele
gates rode out on a visit to the state lunatic
isylum. Quite a number of county school
jommissioners are here to meet Dr. Orr. who
trrived last night. He is having frequent an
dicnces with the county commissioners, and
much good will result therefrom. Mr. Smart,
of Indiana, arrived last night. In company
with Dr. Orr he came into the parlor of the
O’onee house and was introduced to some 40
of the teachers, who had assembled to give
Dr. Orr a surprise. Mr. Bonnell, in a humor
ous, but chaste address presented Dr. Orr, as
a birthday’s gift (bis 03rd), an elegant pair of
gold spectacles from the teachers and commis
sioners. Dr. Orr thanked the donors.
BURGLARIZED IN DALTON.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Dalton, August 9.—A burglar entered the
on the firat ballot. He will be elected without
any serious opposition. To add to the political
news of tlie day, anotiier convention was in
session at the same time in Stuart’s hall to
nominate a candidate for the legislature from
Lowndes county. The cliaimian of this body
was W. H. Ousley, while D. C. Ashley acted
as secretary. Several names were put in
nomination, and it was not until after the
thirty-sixth ballot was reached that a choice
could be made, at which time Mr. J. A. Ous
ley received the requisite number of votes.*
THE LADY OF LYONS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Camilla, August 8.—The frequent and
severe storms have greatly damaged crops in
this section. This thrifty, enterprising little
place is full of life, the new goods are pour
ing in and the stores present an animated
city-like appearance. The thespian corps, of
which the irrepressible Ed Haile, of Cochran,
Haile & Co., is manager, will give an enter
tainment next Friday night, and will present
the beautiful play of “Lady of Lyons.” The
best local talent is employed, and our com
munity expect a fine treat. Camilla may not
have the size of many of Georgia’s fair cities,
but for gallant men, accomplished women
and a more popular weekly paper, we defy
competition.
CROPS AROUND BYRON.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Byron, August 9.—The crop prospect in
this section is’quite Hattering. An unusually
targe grain crop has been made. In fact, no
finer com crop lias evei been known to be
produced. Tlie cotton looks flourishing, and
if it fruits as well as the farmers anticipate it
will equal the crop of 1880. Our fellow-
townsman, C. M. Dupree, lias located at Vi
enna, Dooly county, where he will engage in
the publication of the Dooly Vindicator, an
enterprise much needed in that section.
THE SMYRNA GAM I' MEETING.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Conyers, August 10.—Smyrna camp meet
ing, six miles from this place, is in progress.
Several members of the Eighteenth Georgia
regiment left this morning for Acworth to
attend a reunion of the regiment to-day.
Blount’s nomination will not be objectionable
to the average voter of Rockdale. Rock
chapel camp meeting begins to-night seven
miles north of here.
FIRE IN SENOIA,
Sj ecial Correspondence of The Constitution.
Senoia, August 7.—About 4 o’clock Sunday
morning last Mr. E. A. Drewry’s storehouse
was discovered to be on fire, and owing to the
headway tlie fire had made before it was dis
covered, could not he controlled. Mr. Drew-
ry carried about $2,000 stock, and was insured
for $1,400. Nothing was saved. The house
was owned by M. H. Couch, and was not in
sured. The young men of the town again
showed their color, and C-olonel Sibley, while
standing some 150 yardj from the burning
building, liad his fine mustache scorched and
appears to-day closely shaved.
FIRE IN SPARTANBURG.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Spartanburg S. C., August 5.—At 4 o’clock
this morning 1 the large brick storehouse
known as the “Columbia Bakery,’’ was de
stroyed by fire. No insurance on building.
Messrs. Camp & Lester, who occupied the
lower room as a bakery and confectionery,
sustain heavy losses and were uninsured. The
second floor was used as a ware room by F.
W. Jones, and at time of fire was stocked
with coffins and undertakers’ goods. The fire
companies succeeded in controlling the
fianies and prevented further losses.
RAINS IN THOM ASTON.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Thomaston, August 7.—Owing to the fre
quent rains of late, rust has made its appear
ance on the cotton in some parts of the county.
We have had a shower every day, except yes
terday (Sunday), for the last ten days, fol
lowed by any quantity of mosquitoes at night.
Miss Lena Sandwich is on a visit to relatives
in Alabama. Miss Belleand Mollie Jennings,
of Barnesville, are visiting Miss Len Sherman
on Bethel street
A TRAIN FIRED INTO.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
West Poist, August 7.—As the up passen
ger train moved out Saturday night, it was
fired into just before entering the river bridge
by some miscreant, who, under cover of the
darkness, made liis escape. The bullet passed
through a window within a few inches of
Conductor Dunlap.
A JUDGE DEAD.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Opelika, Ala., August C.—Hon. Wilson
Williams, late judge of probate, this county,
died at three o'clock this morning of gas*
ri tis.
SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Decatur, August2.—The seventeenth an
nual celebration of the DeKalb county Sun
day school association was held in the cbil-
one of tlie best boys in our tows. The Hart
well camp meeting (three miles from town)
commences to-day. It lroks now like a large
crowd will be in attendance. Several able
preachers from a distance are expected to be
present to assist our minister in conducting
the services. One of them from a distance,
the Rev. Sam Jones, will be here, who will
attend in the interest of the proposed orphan
home at Decatur.
THE CHATHAM ARTILLERY.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Macon, August 4.—Tlie Chatham Artillery,
of Savannah, in command of Lieutenant
George B. Clarke, arrived here this morning
en route for Chalybeate Springs, where they
will spend ten days’ encampment. They were
met at the depot by tlie Macon Volunteers
under Captain W. W. Carnes, and a number
of friends, who marched them up stairs,
where a few remarks were made by Captain
Carnes and the guests given an elegant break
fast and a cocktail. Speeches were made by
CaptainCamesand Sergeant Saussy in behalf of
Lieutenant Clarke. After breakfast they filed
down stairs and formed in line preparatory
to embarking on the train for the springs.
While in line they gave three cheers and a
tiger for the Volunteers and also Colonel Tom
Hardeman who responded in a few words.
All aboard was sounded and the party took
the train, delighted with their reception in
Macon.
GWINNETT DEMOCRATS.
Special Correspondence of The Con>titutlou.
Lawrenceville, August 2.—The democracy
of Gwinnett assembled yesterday in the court
house to select delegates to the congressional
convention at Gainesville and senatorial con
vention at Stone Mountain.. Twenty-eight
delegates were chosen to attend the senato
rial convention, a majority of whom are s:tp-
£ osed to favor the nomination of Colonel T.
L Peeples. The following eight delegates
were selected to attend the congressional con
vention: Colonel James P. Simmons, B. A.
Blakey, Major J. T. McElvanev, Colonel N,
L. Hutchins, Emanuel Suddeth, Miles P.
King, Charles McKinney, Colonel J. T. Bax
ter. Tlie delegates to both conventions go
uninstructed to act as their convictions of
right and propriety at the time may dictate.
FORSYTH FAC’S.
Special Correspondence to The Constitution.
Forsyth, August 5.—The committee to so
licit aid for Monroe female college returned
last evening from Atlanta highly pleased with
their visit. They speak in glowing terms of
the liberality of your business men and the
generom ho-pitality of your citizens shown
them while in your city. They collected be
tween eight and nine hundred dollars.
Peaches dried and peaches £reen are brought
in by the wagon loads, and meet with ready
sale.
We still have our dailv showers of rain.
Mrs. Howard, the wife of the Baptist min
ister, who has been extremely ill, is some
what more comfortable, but not out of danger.
FIRE IN QUITMAN.
Special Correspondence of the Constitution.
Quitman, August 3 —The fire alarm was
sounded and the cry was heard that the Quit-
man mijls were on fire at 11 o’clock. The
fire originated in the picker room, anil at one
time bid fair to destroy this extensive estab
lishment it. Prompt and active attention got
the fire under headway and at length extin
guished. Damages about $1G0; covered by
insurance.
The first bale of new cotton was brought in
to-day by Mrs. J. E. Young, and sold to our
enterprising merchant, • Natiian Gazan. Mrs
Y. brought in tlie first bale last year.’
WniTE SULPHUR.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
White Sulphur, Ga., August 3.—
There are now one hundred and
twenty-five guests here, and the
number will go up to one hundred and fifty
by Tuesday. The swell German of the sea
son was danced on Thursday night. It was
led by Professor Harry C. White, of the
University of Georgia, and Miss Mamie Nevitt,
of Athens. Many families here have their
private teams here. The Inmans of Atlanta,
the Wilkins of Waynesboro, the Whites of
Athens have fine turnouts here.
barnesville.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Barnesville, August 5.-sv*Adilatrs for the
legislature are out and actively canvasiing the
field. Prohibition will he one of the issues in
the election. A musical society has been or
ganized in our town. Mr. Robert Matthews,
of Thoniaston, will soon make Barnesville his
home. Professor Lambdin is rapidly fatten
ing since commencement. Messrs. E. S. Mur-
ptiey md P. A. Murphy, Professor Clias. Floyd
ami Mr. M. F. Cochran are now at the Indian
Spring. Crops were never better in this sec
tion.
DECATUR DOTS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Decatur, August 5.—The hop at the Jossey
There were about twenty five hundred persons
present, being a smaller attendance than
usual, on account of rain in the morning.
The programme was os follows: Singing by
the Decatur schools, “We’re Marching to
Zion;” reading Scriptures, by Rev. J. L. Kirk-
E trick; prayer, by Rev. J. C. Berrien. At-
ita; responsive service, lead by President
M. A. Candler,-from 34 Psalms; solo, byj.
W. Wallace, Augusta Ga.; singing, by all the
schools, “Ring the Bells of Heaven;” annual
address, by General C. A. Evans, Atlanta;
singing, by all the schools, “Coronation.”
Recess for dinner. Praise service, led by J.
W. Wallace, Augusta; singing by all the
schools, “Revive us Again;’’ reading annual
report, showing there are 38 schools connect
ed with the association, with 1,083 male and
992 female scholars; 121 male and 138 female
teachers, making a total of 2,342 teachers
and scholars, with an average attendance
through the year of 1,503. There are 3,278
volumes in the school libraries. The contri
butions the last year amounted to $488.83.
The installation address was delivered by
Rev. Virgil Norcross, of Atlanta. A banner
for the best singing by any of the schools, to
dren’s tabernacle at this place yesterday/ ’boose last night given by the R. and R.D.club
is said to have been the most pleasant social
affair of tlie season.
Dr. Hunter P. Cooper, of Washington, Mr.
Charlie H. Hamilton, of Augusta, Miss Babe
Hamilton, of Montezuma, and Miss Annie
G'gniUiat, of Marietta, are visiting friends at
this place. Captain Edward H. Hyde has
been visiting friends in Virginia the last few
months. He returned to Decatur this morn
ing.
CATOOSA FOR CLEMENTS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Ringgold. August 5.—At a meeting of the
citizens of Catoosa county to-day, Arthur H.
Gray having been called to the chair, under a
resolution authorizing the chairman to ap
point delegates, J. M. Combs, R. S. Story, W.
G. Cook and John D. Calhoun were appoint
ed delegates to the congressional convention
which meets in Dalton on the 9th inst. The
delegates are all enthusiastic supporters of
Clements.
NOT HU*T.
Madison, Ga., July 3.—Editors Constitution:
The Madisonian stales in to-day’s issue that
the Rev. George G. Smith received severe in
juries from a fall.” As The Constitution
goes everywhere, will it be kind enough to
say that I did not receive severe injury. I
be contested for every year, offered by Presi
dent Candler and Secretary Ramspeck, and | did fall and strain the muscle of niy Sack,
— ’ vr?—, ,— awarded last year to Rehoboth school, was : but am nearly all right again. I regret to
residence of Mr. r. F. Hardwick, the banker, I awarded this year to the Decatur ur.'ouschool. I ask the favor vf the correction butmv friends
Monday night but did not succeed in getting The schools contesting for the prize were Re-1 may be uneasy. G. G. Smith.
off with any valuable---,as the noise awoke Mr. hoboth, Belmount, Cedar Grove, Clarkslon! * sutciDE in monroe county.
UhmU ii.V ul.ii fipi il Itrn r.i* tliWA fitrnv annta Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Hardwick, who find itto or three stray shots
at the fleeing midnight marauder, which suc
ceeded in making him run the faster.
Colonel J. A. W. Johnson was taken sud
denly ill Sunday moining last; is now recov
ering am glad to note. Miss Maggie Roberts,
a hew itching and beautiful young lady of At
lanta, who lias been visiting Miss Fannie
McAfee of this city for the past month,
left for home yesteiday morning, carrying
with her the better portion of some Dalton
young man’s heart. Mr. James M. Lewis, a
brilliant young-lawyer of St. Louis, Mo., is
at the National on a visit to the old folks.
Mr. James H. Herron has been confined to
his home on Thornton avenue for the last
week ill—is recovering and will soon be out
again. Mr. William C. Glenn has withdrawn
his name as candidate for legislative honors.
A COLORED CANDIDATE.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Decatur, August 10.—William Anderson,
colored, has, we are reliably informed, an
nounced himself a candidate for representa
tive from this county. He is about fifty years
old. is a carpenter and wagon maker and has
a shop on the street leading from public
square to jail house. He has some educa
tion, can read and write, and believes, if
elected, he can do as much good in the legis
lature as many others that go there. He is
very popular with the colored people, and
will poll a full vote in the county. The cen
sus of 18S0 shows 2,092 whites and 894 colored
males over twen'v-one years of age. There
is only 1.G45 white and 543 colored polls re
turned this year. On the 1st ol the month
the democratic executive committee ordered
a primary election for candidates for mem
bers general assembly on September 2, but up
to this time no one has announced os a cau-
lidate subject to the nomination.
SIXTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
'•pecial Correspondence ol The Constitution.
Valdosta, August 8.—The convention to
lominate a senator for the sixth senatorial
listrict, composed of the counties of
Lowdnes, Berrien and Echols, assembled this
.norning in the court house. Hon. A. H.
Smith was nu.de chairman and C. R. Pendle
ton and R. T. Myddleton secretaries. L. E.
Lastinger, of * Berrien, was nominated
Methodist, Clarkslon union, Decatur union,
Decatur Methodist, Decatur Baptist, Indian
Creek, Midway, Ousley Chapel, Popular
Spring, Wesley Chapel. The judges were
J. W. Wallace, Augusta; Rev. N. Keff
Smith and W. J. Hudson, of Atlanta. The
judges complimented all—the schools, and
found great difficulty in deciding which one
was entitled to the banner.
The committee appointed to draft suitable
resolutions on the death of Vice President V.
II. Tomniey reported, and it was ordered that
the resolutions be spread upon the minutes of
the association, and that a page of the min
utes be dedicated to his memory bearing upon
it these words: “Sacred to the memory of
Vincent R. Tomniey, vice president of the
DeKalb county Sunday-school association for
twelve years.* The upright citizen, the de
voted Christian and the faithful -Sunday-
school worker.”
Forsyth, August 8.—Mr. Jethro Williams,
a well-to-do farmer residing nine miles south
of this place, was drowned in Tobesofkee
creek on yesterday. For some time back he
has suffered with Bright's disease of the kid
neys, which affected his mind. He left the
house after breakfast on yesterday with a bas
ket on his arm, as he usually does to feed his
hogs, going by the gin-house to get some corn,
left the basket and went towards the creek.
When found he had a large rock tied around
his neck, in water about four feet deep. He
was a consistent member of the Methodist
church, good Christian and an honest man.
He leaves a large family to mourn his dread
ful end.
PUTNAM FOR BLOUNT.
Special Correspondence ol lhe Constitution.
Eatonton, August 7.—The democratic par
ty of Putnam met en masse on Saturday last
and selected delegates to the congressional
, a sad shot. I convention at Milledgeville, which meets on
Special Correspondence of The Constitution. I Wednesday nert. The delegation was in-
Hartwkll, August 4. A sad accident hap- structed to J ^ Putnam’s vote for James H.
pened here yesterday evening. Several little BIount . strong resolutions of indorsement
bojs were at Dr. Mathews s fish pond with | were ; n regard to that distinguished
guns hunting for bull frogs. W hue Stafford i
Seidell, son of C. W. Seidell, was loading his ! ° e '
gun with a cartridge,little Elijah Stephenson, teachers attoc.oa.
son of Mr. John B. Stepenson, ran up behind
him. Stafford bad the breech of his min on
the ground and the muzzle pointing behind
him in the direction of Elijah, and in this
position tried to pull back the trigger for tlie
purpose of cocking the gun, and
in doing so the trigger slipped
through liis fingers and discharged, the bullet
lodging in the abdomen of Elijah Stephen
son, inflicting a mortal wound. Both boys
all about the same age, between ten and
eleven years old. The gun was a small parlor
rifle, and usually shot cartridges that there
was no danger in —it making no report, there
being but little powder in them. The shot,
however, that inflicted this wound was made
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Toccoa, Augus; 2.—Yesterday at Americas,
Milledgeville and Toccoa three teachers’ in
stitutes were simultaneously opened. This
marks an advanced movement in the educa
tional work of Georgia. For the first time
the state is making an effort to help teachers
to higher ways and better methods of work.
The Toccoa institute was called to order at 9
a.m. by the state school commissioner, Dr.
Orr, and opened with devotional exercises,
conducted by Rev. Mr. Smith, of Cartersville.
Dr. Orr entertained the audience for half an
hour with pictures drawn from memory of
the old field schools of Georgia—
the old log school house, thoroughly ventila-
witb a number twenty-two cartridge, some of j ted by many a chink through which the ini
the other boys having obtained them, I prisoned innocents canght glimpses of the
and exchanged one with Stafford I outer world. The “slabs” that were used for
Seidell. It was purelv an accident j seats; the plank, raised and lowered at will
andnofelame is attached to’any one. Elijah j an ingenious by arrangement of pegs, that
was a quiet, weeklv little fellow, but Las been ' ran round the room and served for desk; the
peripatetic Irish
teacher when business was dull, devised his
own methods and quite unconsciously
anticipated Boston kindergartners in turning
work into play, were contrasted with the
country schools of to-day.
The most ardent advocate of reform was
forced to admit that advance has been made.
The country schools of to-day are infinitely
better than those of fifty years ago, though
much remains to be done. The wantof mon
ey, the indifference of parents, the imperfect
preparation of teachers for their work, are
difficulties that must be met and overdue.
The necessity of normal schools and normal
institutes was insisted upon, words of cheer
and hope were spoken in regard to the future
of the common school system of Georgia and
the North Georgia teachers’ institute was de
clared open for work.
Professor J. W. Glenn, of Jefferson, who
had been appointed to preside over the insti
tute, was unavoidably detained at home by
illness. The other teachers. Professor San
ford, of Macon, Mr. Mitchell. Mrs. Mallon and
Miss Haygood, of Atlanta, were present and
stated in outline the work that they hoped to
accomplish. There will be each day lessons
in grammar, geography, arithmetic, primary
readiog, elocutionary reading, penmanship,
elementary physiology and calisthenics, with
occasional evening lectures and social gather
ings to break the monotony of lessons.
TEACHERS PRESENT.
There are about forty teachers present to
day. The number would doubtless be much
larger but for the fact that many of the coun
try schools are now in session. Permission
was given for teachers f'orn any part of the
state to attend any one of the institutes, con
sequently there are teachers from Macon,
Americus and Forsyth here enjoying tlie
mountain breezes and finding physical rest
and refreshment in this delightful climate.
Board can be had at prices ranging from
twelve to twenty-five dollars per month.
Quite a number of county superintendents
are in attendance and holding frequent con
ferences with Dr. Orr in regard to their work.
Mr. James H. Smart, ex-president of tlie Na
tional educational association, and former
superintendent of the schools of Indiana, is
expected daily. He will probably spend next
week at the institute. The committee ap
pointed to consider the claims of North Geor
gia for the location of the Southern Chantau-
qua visited Toccoa Falls to-day, and will meet
the people here to-night.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Toccoa, August 3.—We would that the
people of Georgia en masse could be refreshed
by the educatioi al breeze that, wafting gem ly
over this pleasant little city of Toccoa,is prov
ing so invigorating to the forty or fifty teach
ers assembled here. Truly this is now estab
lished as a summer resort of the mind. You
know ere this of the opening of the Normal
institute,and also that we feast daily on the best
thoughts of the ripest intellects of the south.
It is needless to dwell on these themes, but
perhaps a brief account of our proceedings
may prove interesting. We expected to be en
tertained last night by a lecture from Cokmei
Lewis, of Dahlonega* He did not arrive, but
the teachers and citizens of Toccoa spent a
very pleasant evening listening to addresses
from a committee of gentlemen passing
through the city, who are visiting north
Georgia, having for their object the selection
of a site for a southern Chautauqua. Their
addresses were not only interesting to the
citizens but to all Georgians. This morning
the members of tlie institute and a large num
ber of visitors listened for two hours with un
abating interest to a lecture from Rev. H. H.
Tucker, D.D.. of Atlauta on the best method
of teaching English composition. It was en
joyed not simply for the pleasant manner in
which it was delivered and the purity of the
language in which it was couched, but it
merited the praises it received because of its
practical character. Following the lecture in
regular order came a lesson in reading con
ducted by Miss Haygood. This was a novel
and entertaining exercise, as she had gotten
together a cla& of little children who knew
absolutely nothing of text books, and gave
them their first lesson, using the word
method. She proposes to continue these les
sons that the teachers may see that the
method is practical as well as theoretical.
This evening we will have the pleasure of
hearing Colouel Lewis.
CAMILLA.
Special Correspondence ol The Constitution.
Camilla, August 2.—We have for several
weeks been relieved of ths intense heat by
frequent showers, fully as much perhaps as
the farmers want, and the thunder and light
ning have been violent. All the products of
the soil here are now looking excellently well,
and by the rush of goods to the stores a large
trade is counted on with the planters by the
store keepers, who are an active, industrious
and thriving body of men here. Ten years may
see this town as large as any from Macon to
Tliomasville. There is every prospect of it.
The soil of this county is as good as that of
any and the people well to do, comfortable
and hard working. You see no ragged and
worn-out teams from the country, but all has
the appearance of thrift and competence, and
they go home sober and steady, though whis
ky is sold openly and freely here. We have
no highly stimulating climate, as in some
places, that, by making"one nervous, calls for
something to steady the nerves. The cli
mate here is pleasant-, tranquilizing
and healthful. The people here
are intelligent, but not bookish—believe in
books only as tools and instruments, and ab
sorb by converse the knowledge of other men
with whom they come in contact. And the
preachers here and other speakers deal sel
dom in abstraction,but only in thesimple facts
The preachers strike righthome with personal
thrusts, and if a lawyer should attempt here
the role of some literary and philosophic
Choate he would only strike some knot-hole
over the heads of tlie’ jury, and be little apt
to try that game a second time. What con
nection there might be between the Via
Appia and Sam Slick’s right of way they
couldn’t and wouldn’t see.
FORT YALLRY FACTS.
Special Correspondence ol The Constitution.
Fort Valley, August 2.—The executive
committee of Houston county met in Perry
to-day and ordered the nomination for mem
bers of the general assembly to be by delegate
system on the first Saturday in September.
This will put a quietus on some of the candi
dates. Much improvement in building is
now going on in Fort Valley. H. C. Harris
is building a fine residence on Church square.
It will cost several thousand dollars and be the
finest residence in the town. The prospects are
very favorable for Fort Valley to have an
artesian well. At a large and enthusiastic
meeting of cur citizens this morning, a motion
to have an election on the 15th instant to de
cide whether a tax shall be levied for that
purpose, was carried by an unanimous vote,
if two thirds of the qualified voters in the
corporate limits favor the taxation, we will
have the well commenced.
EDWARDSTILLE EVENTS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution,
Edwabdsville, July 31.—Yesterday morn
ing Mr. Wm. A. Crawford, postmaster at this
place, tried to commit suicide. He took two
ounces of laudanum sometime between the
hoars of one and five o’clock. He got out of
bed and left the house at one o’clock. His
family began to search for him, but failed to
find him until this morning at five o’clock.
He was found in his store house with the
doors locked. With’ the aid of an ax they
soon forced a way to him. He was in a pow
erful stupor, with twitching of ibe muscles.
In fact, fib had all the symptoms of opium
poison. Dr. J. W. Mayson was called in to
see him, and under his skillful management
he was resuscitated. This is Mr. Crawford’s
fourth time at trying to shuffle off this mortal
coil.
There was a Sunday-school celebration at
Pace’s school house last Saturday. Five
schools were represented, and all who attend
ed say they enjoyed it finely. The road com
missioners have had ail the roads in
this district worked oat the past
two weeks, and they are in a
better condition now than they have been for
the past two years. The commissioners de
serve the gratitude of all good citizens for
their prompt and efficient manner in dealing
with defaulters. 1 he farmers of this section
went through a kind ot starving process this
slioiniaker who turned i- year rather than run a time account. Bysell-
A — 1 1 - ! ~ Ing a few eggs and chickens and a cow or two
they have managed to make a good crop.
There are a great many farmers who sowed
oats and wheat last fall for the first time in a
good manly years.
UNCLE RVLIE’S JoY.
A man over fifty years old the other day
was playing marbles with his boys, and it was
remarked, “Uncle Rvlie. von are too old for
that kind of business." He said he felt like
jumping, turning somersaults and running.
He felt well because he had the best crop lie
had made since the war, and he owned it.
too; it did not belong to some one else, as all
the rest of his crops did. With the “no
fence" law enforced we believe that this end
of Fulton county would be the garden spot
THOMAS TO BE HANGED.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Cartersvilee, August 9.—The superior
court adjourned at a late hour last night.
There will be an rdjourned term in Novem
ber. At 7 o’clock yesterday evening, Andrew
I. Thomas, who was last week convicted of
Jie murder of John Alford, was sentenced by
fudge Fain to be hanged on tlie 29th day of
September next. The execution is to take
place in the jail yard, and is to be private.
But as there is now pending a motion
for a new trial, and if refused
the case will be carried to tlie
supreme court, it is hardly probable the exe
cution will take place on the day named.
Hon. A. H. Cox, of LaGrange, was in the city
yesterday on legal business. Bartow sent a
full delegation to the Dalton convention, and
I reckon ere this Hon. J. C. Clements, tlie
“mule colt,” has been nominated by accla
mation. And now, as Dr. Felton has already
announced liimsel f the processes of “weaning”
the young mule and breaking the old one
from “stump sucking,” will begin. The sen
atorial convention meeti here next Saturday.
All tlie districts except three have already
selected delegates and the balance will do so
POLITICS IN JESUP.
Special Correspondence of the Constitution.
Jesit, Ga., August 7.—The county conven
tion met here Saturday and organized by
electing Captain H. R. Fort chairman anil
W. H. H. Young secretary. Seven of the
eight districts was represented. The contest
was a spirited one, resulting in the nomina
tion of John G. Ritch for representative on
the 18th ballot. Hon. Jclin C. Nicholls, of
Pierce county, was indorsed for congress, and
five delegates elected to represent the county
in the third senatorial district convention.
The county executive committee was organ
ized by election of John Massey as chairman.
Crops were never better and everybody happy
with the prospects before us except timber
and mill men. Fodder pulling is now tlie
order of the day, and asufficientquantity has
been made to largely supplement the domes
tic demand of northern and western liay
next year. Sweet potatoes have been largely
planted, and the yield will be abundant,
PROGRESS IN GAINESVILLE.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Gainesville, August9.—Mr. Williams, pres
ident of the Gainesville and Dalton railroad,
left Monday with some of his associate officers
to prospect tlie route for the location of the
road. A survey will be begun shortly and Tlie
money, I learn, is ready and subject to*he
orderof Mr. Williams with which tocomplete
the road. There has never been a time since
Gainesville commenced to grow that she lias
had the future that now lie3 before her.
Many important changes in real estate have
occurred here lately, amongst which are the
following: A. W. ColdwelL sold yesterday to
Mr. Wolfe, of South Carolina, the red store
and lot on Green street. Mrs. Sandford sold
to a Mr. Green her garden lot on Green
•treet. Mr. Quattlebaum sold a portion of
lis vacant lot on Green street to Mr. G. B*
4.flair, of Atlanta. All of above lots will be
licely improved at once.
THE DOG’S TAIL.
special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Tuomaston. August 9.—The democrats of
this county will meet here to-day for the pur
pose of nominating a man to represent Upson
in the legislature. The names of three good
men are oflered as candidates: Judge John
W. Brown, and Dr. John C. Drake, two
former representatives, and our present repre
sentative Hon. Benjamin G. McKenney.
A dog running away with a box tied to its
tail, and two mules with a wagon, was the
oniy excitement in the burg yesterday. The
mules ran a short distance without doing any
damage. The former and foremost, tlie dog
and box, has not been seen or heard from
since.
POINTS PROM UNION POINT.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Union Point. AugU3t 8.—All for Stephens.
An elegant hotel is building here. Crops
are splendid and the farmers are happy. In
the primary election held yesterday at
Bawstown Alaborn Reese received a very
large majority for congress in eight district.
McWhorter received about tlie saute majori
ty for member to the legislature. It’s said
Hon. Robert L. McWhorter will not- be a
candidate for congress. No nomination has
been made in Green county yet, for mem
ber to the legislature.
DEATH IN JASPER.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Jasper, August 8.—Deatli has again visited
our town and called away another ofonr
most esteemed citizens, Mr. Z. II. Cox. His
life was one of industry and integrity and
the abundant evidence he leaves behind of
his happy acceptance into the spirit iand
should be rather a cause for rejoicing than
mourning. Protracted meetings are being
carried on in all parts of the country with
fine results. Public schools are now in tull
blast. Crops continue good and it is generally
conceded that there will be more corn made
this year than in any one year in ten.
A FATAL PISTOL SHOT.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Darien, August 8.—On Champney island
near here last Saturday night a quarrel be
tween Pompv James and Price Anderson,
colored, caused the death of the latter by
pistol shot in right side. Coronerts jury said
wilful murder. Porapy James isnow in jail.
Rice crops all around us are extra good. One
or two planters commenced cutting. Other
crops best for years. Plenty sweet potatoes
to feed three counties. Weather very warm,
94 to 90 degrees. Rain for three days.
CONYERS DELEGATES.
Special Correspondence ol The Constitution.
Conyers, August 2.—G. W. Gleaton and H.
Y. McCord were elected as delegates to con-
S essional convention on the 9th, and James
. White and A. C. Perry, as delegates to
senatorial convention, which meets to-morrow
at Social Circle. Our meeting for above pur
poses was held at the courthouse yesterday,
and everything passed off harmoniously.
hocansyille’s new meal.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Hogaksville, August 2.—Nathan Jackson,
colored, living on the plantation of Mr. Ar
nold, near Grantville, Ga., brought the first
bushel of new meal here to-day. Nathan
says he has plenty more of the same kind at
home.
CELSP AHEAD.
Special Dispatch to The Constitution.
Americus, August 3.—Sumter gives Crisp
one hundred and fifty-one majority. Schley
elects Crisp delegates by forty-three ma
jority, and Stewart has gone for Crisp by forty-
eight majority. Macon went for Cook oy a
large majority, and Dooly by one hundred.
Crisp now has twenty-three votes in the con
vention, being one less than two-thirds, and
Pulaski acts on Saturday next.
SO DELEGATES FROM ELBERTON.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Elberton. August 2.—The democratic par
ty in mass meeting, yesterday evening, de
cided not’ to send delegates to a senatorial
district convention, thus leaving the field
open for candidates. The thanksgiving bar
becue will be at Elberton on the 31st of
August. Rev. John G. Gibson, of Oglethorpe,
has been invited to preach the sermon, and
the Hon. Thomas Hardeman and other prom
inent gentlemen to deliver addresses.
A PROMINENT CITIZEN DEAD.
Special Dispatch to The Consiituilon.
Dawson, Aneust 2 —C. R. Moore, of Wis-
ton, Wcoster county, is dead. He was for
several years a citizen of Dawson, and was a
prominent and useful citizen,and atone time
a member of the general assemblw. His
death ocurred suddenly, as he was in Cuth-
bert last week as a delegate to the district
conference, and many of his friends thought
2r
he was greatly improved in health, which
had been failing for some time past.
a sad death.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Bainiikidge, August 1.—Friday Iasi, at 2
o’clock Mrs. Ann B. Harrell, consort of Horn
W. W. Harrell, died fron the effect of cancer
of the breast—aged 50 years. For one and a
half years this amiable lady suffered from the
disease. Her funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Mr. Simmons, of the Methodist
church, of which she was a member, assisted
by Rev. Mr. McKee, of the Presbyterian. A
large number of citizens attended.
Heavy rains are damaging greatly our cot
ton crop. For two weeks almost without ces
sation, the clouds have been emptying their
contents upon us—rust and shedding to an
alarming extent the result. So far, no great
number of worms have been seen.
A large percentage of the todder, at least
one-third, lias been destroyed by water. The
steamer Newton was sold under mortgage ex
ecutions to-day and bought by Weston & Da
vis for $025.
POLITICS.
With the exception of a few sore-heads, the
nomination of Hon. A. H. Stephens and Ma
jor Hardeman give entire satisfaction. De
catur will give both a handsome majority.
Hon. Nelson Tiff was in town to-day looking
after his debt against the steamer * Newton.
A rough-and-tumble fight between J.
Wilder and Nick Lester occurred in Study's
store yesterday evening. The former had tlie
latter down and was knocking him wildly,
when tlie deputy sheriff waltzed in and scjh
arated them.
The first bale of cotton raised in Decatur
countv was brought into town yesterday from
the farm of John E. Donelson. It was classed
middling, and was bought by Ebrlidli it Co.
for 12 cents.
DALTON BURGLARIES.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution,
Dalton, August 3.—At tlie Murray county
democratic convention held at. Spring Place
on tlie 1st instant, Mr. C. C. Howell was nom
inated for representative from that county.
The convention could not liarmon’ze on a
candidate for a senator to represent the
counties of Murray, Whitfield and Gordon.
Mr. W. C. Carter seems to be tlie most favora
ble candidate. The convention was compos
ed, it is rumored, of independents, democrats-
and republicans. No nomination was made
so there will be several candidates in the field.
Messrs. Tratter & Bass's store on Hamilton
street was entered through hack window by-
burglars Sunday night and relieved of sir
pairs of shoes and other articles. The thief
tailed to get into the till which contained some
amount of money. No clue to the parties
who made the entrance has yet- been found.
The new mail car “Dalton,” which came up
on tlie Western and Atlantic railroad Sunday
afternoon, created considerable curiosity and
praise by our citizens who witnessed its first
appearance. The car is a model of beauty
and co .venicnce. We arc proud it is named
after our city. Mr. John Townley and family
left for South Carolina, a few days ago. A
fearful and devastated runaway occurred on
Broad street, yesterday. A horse hitched by
the bridle to the rear end of a small wagon,
got scared and smashed up wagon and har
ness and left for home in the country. Tlie
Juvenile club met at the residence of Judge
McCutchen, Tuesday evening last—a gay
time.
a railroad rarbecue.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Washington, August 3.—The largest barbe
cue of the season comes off to-day at Lin-
colnton. One hundred carcasses arc to brown
over the pit, and Dincolnton will have one of
the largest crowds she has ever entertained.
A good many go down from here. Tiie ob
ject of the meeting is to try and get a rail
road from Augusta to Elberton via Lincoln-
ton. If this road is built it will branch off
from tlie Augusta and Knoxville road at
Walton’s island, eighteen miles above Au
gusta. President Verdery, of the Augusta
and Knoxville railroad, will address,
the people there to-dav. Patrick Walsh
and Hon. J. C. C. Black, of Augusta,
passed through here yesterday on their way
clown there, and will epenk to-day. Ho ad- - -
dressed the people of Wilkes on Tuesday on
political affairs. He lias a strong following-
in this county. Politics are worse mixed in
our county than we have ever known them.
A certain part of town lias been designated
as “Political Row,” and this theme is discuss
ed hotly from “early morn till dewy eve.
Our new postmaster has arrived and taken
charge of his office. The Methodist and Bap
tist churches have voted their pastors a
month’s vacation, and these divines have left
for the mountains. County politics are
booming, and political barbecues follow each
other in quick succession.
GAINESVILLE NEWS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Gainesville, August 3.—The first spike in
the track of the Gainesville and Dahlonega
railroad was driven by Miss Sallie Price, the
accomplished daughter of the president, Hon.
W. P. Price. Colonel Price made a rousing
speech.. There wa- plenty of nice champagne
convenient, presented by John W. Miller, to
add to the interest of the occasion. After all
tliis Colonel Candler took hold with forty
hands and has laid the track nearly a mile to
the first trestle, which is now being built.
Professor llali, of Dahlonega, will commence
the survey of the Gainesville and Dalton rail
road at once, and not “be secretary,” as stated q
in yesterday’s paper. Mr. C. W. BuPre is
building a nice residence near tlie Prcsbyte- \
rian church. New families coming here to
live every week.
At a meeting of our citizens the following
gentlemen were selected as delegates to the
congressional nominating convention to meet
here, the 15th instant: A. J. Davis, W. R.
Bolding, W. II. Deaton, A. B. C. Dorsey and
as delegates to nominate a senator for 33d
district, G. W. Johnson, W. H. Quillian,
Aaron Poss, F. T. Davie.
FORSYTH NOMINATIONS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Cumming, August 3.—The nominations
made are: For senate, R. A. Bakes, of Cum
ming. For house. A. J. Julian. For delegates
to the congressional convention which meets
in Gainesville on the 15th instant, H. P.
Riden, W. J. arid A. C. Bell. A. J. Julian
was in the last house of representatives and
made a good and efficient member, always at
his post. This delegation will be pretty solid
for Hon. D. E. Butler, for congress, if his
name is before the convention, if it is not,
then it would probably be for Hon. A. D.
Candler. We are having fine rains. Our-
people are healthy, our crops were never bet
ter than now. Most of our people will vote
for fence.
Et.BERTOS’S RAILROAD.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Elberton, August 5.—Hon. Patrick Walsh,
J. P. Verdery and Mr. R. M. Mitchell, of Au
gusta. are here in the interest of the Augusta
and Elberton railroad. They report the pros
pects for the road very encouraging in Lincoln
and Columbia counties. Much enthusiasm
is manifested by the people here in the enter
prise. Mr. Walsh and other gentlemen ad
dressed a large meeting to-day, and it is-
thought that work will commence on the
road at an early day.
Industrious Hester Ann.
From the Toccoa, Ga., News.
Hester Ann Filley, who is well known to
our citizens as an industrious, energetic and
well behaved colored woman, brought to this
office last Monday a sample of the grapes and
peaches which are grown on her lot, in this
place, from an orchard planted by herself.
The grapes were of the English variety and
were large and luscious. Another * grape
which she showed us, which she names the-
“Sugar grape,” was grown from seeds which
she planted, and though of small size, is an
excellent grape. The peach exhibited is of
the Golden Wonder variety, finely flavored
and very large, spme of them weighing as
much as one pound.
To the Surviving Members of the Macon Light:
Artillery.
If the surviving members will send me their ad
dress I will inform them how they can procure a
<»mplete history of the company from its organiza
tion to the surrender, embracing a period of four
years. Jno. C. Judson, Atlanta, Ga.
july4—wky tf 2dp