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THE WEEKLY CONSTITUTION
SDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1882.
THROUGH THE STATE.
SPECIALLY REPORTED FOR
CONSTITUTION.
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Sweet Potatoe. — Catching a Wife—
Tire In Bockmart—Other Paefa.
Special Correspondence ol The Constitution.
Americus, August 31.—The South Georgia
teachers’ institute closed yesterday, after a
most interesting session of one month, lasting
a week longer than either oi the other insti
tutes. When the class assembled yesterday
morning the instruction room was decorated
With flowers, fruits, grapes, pomegranates
etc., brought by the pupils as offerings of re
mctnbrance and friendship to the faculty.
As the school was called to order by Mr. Ba
ker, chairman of the faculty, Miss Lannie
Adams, on the part of the pupils, advanced
forward and presented to the faculty a beauti
ful basket of flowers, “as a token of love and
esteem,” in which they were held by the pu
pils. In the basket were found, imbedded
among the flowers, four nice gold pens,
one for each of the faculty.
When Mr. Neely finished his examination
in reading, he delivered his farewell address,
full of wisdom and good wishes for the pupils,
almost breaking down before he finished it
with emotion. When be finished the pupils
werp in tears. Mr. Baker and Mr. Gannon
then delivered theirs, replete with good ad
vice for the pupils. Professor Hunter was
not present, having left for home. Before the
institute closed a spelling bee was engaged in
between the pupils for a “Worcester's Una
bridged” as a present to the best speller. Miss
Sallic Wheeler and Miss Ella G. Hay stood
up to the last. It seemed impossible to get
them to mis3 any word that could be given
out from “Neely’s Speller,” the book selected
to govern the contest, anil not having time,
Mr. Neely decided it would have to be a draw
and give both an “unabridged." In the ex
aminations Miss Ella Huy and Miss Ada Dur
ham stood highest on the general average of
five studies, both making 100 per cent, the
highest possible average. Both of them
are grauduates of our public schools,
under our superintendent, MT. John Neely.
Tl)is is certainly a compliment to him. Miss
Ella was the youngest in attendance upon the
institute, but was the highest m the examina
tion. After their final dismissal the pupils,
by a rising vote, adopted the following resolu
tions:
Whereas. As our exercises have now closed (that
of the "South Georgia Teachers' institute' ) and
we the pupils of said institute, as wc ail are now
about to separate, to leave for our homes in many
difl'erent sections of the country, we feel that we
cannot part fully satisfied without some little cx-
picssion of gratitude ou our part to those having
charge of this institute. Uur instructors, Messrs
W II iiakcr, John Neely. Benjamin T Hunter and
John M Gannon, bavo been so patient, kind and
considerate to us; spuring neither trouble or ex
pense to make our time both pleasnui and in
structive and preparing us for our gieat duties that
wc assume in the futur:. It is our opinion and
earnest belief that "South Georgia institute," es
tablished at Amcncus by our worthy state school
commissioner, UrUrr, has been entirely successful,
having accomplished more than was expected of it.
u c believe it has been productive of much good,
and our institute will at once be the
cause of a complete revolutionln the cause of edu
cation in corgia. Therefore be it resolved. That
wc, the pupils «.f this iusiitute unanimously bestow
upon Messrs. W. H. Baker, John Neely, Bcujamiu
T. Hunter and John M. Gannon, our unqualified
indorsement, thanks and praise for the admirable
Inanncr in which they have conducted the insti
tute. Heeotved farther, Hiat to Dr. Orr we extend
our sincere thanks for his tarnest attention and the
in ten st he has taken in us. also to Messrs. Dr. J. E.
Willet, J. H. Smart, and Dr. A. J. Battle, for their
instructive lectures on different occasions, uud to
Miss I.annie Adams, our librarian, for the nice and
clever manuer in which she did her duties. Re
solved further. That eacli of us hope to meet here
again ut tills lime next year, to tell of the good wc
have accomplished by 'our attendance upon this
institute. Resolved fin ' k
l limber, That these resolutions
of itself indicate a condition of affairs more
extraordinary than favorable. On Saturday
last tlie receipts in Albany amounted to 247
bales. This week they will probably double
that figure. While tire weed is everywhere
luxuriant almost beyond precedent in late
years, it is in every case but poorly fruited,
and very much of the bottom crop is rotting
simply from excess of vegetation. On the
uplands much of the crop is affected with rust.
Most of that now being brought to market
is the result of premature opening o£
the bolls of the top crop, caused by the neat-
scorching intervals of weather between the
rains. These accounts tally with the writer's
wide observations made during a ride one day
in the early part of the week through several
of the largest and finest plantations in the
oaky woods. One or two planters be con
versed with said their crop would not conte
up to that of last year. Albany merchants,
we note, are ordering and receiving much
larger stocks of goods than usual in anticipa
tion of a lively fall and winter trade. Several
new firms will open shortly, and it is further
rumored that a large Macon wholesale firm
will establish a branch of their store here.
THANKSGIYING IN CONYERS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Conyers, August 31.—The members of the
various churches and others had a thanks
giving meeting at the Methodist church in
this place this morning at 8:30 o’clock. Ap
propriate remarks were made by Kev. Dr.
_ ' •, Rev. Mr. Turne, the pastor in charge
of tEe Methodist church here, and our mayor,
Colonel J. C. Barton.
GAINESVILLE MARRIAGES.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Gainesville. August 31.—Mr. W. K. Ash
ford was marrid. on the 28th insL, to Miss
Florie V. Candler, both of this city, and Mr.
John M. Findley to Miss Josie N. Raley, of
Warrentown. The ladies are charming and
the young men are amongst the first of the
county.
Gainesville, September 4.—The Baptist
seminary and the Gainesville college resume
work this morning. The prospects are flatter
ing for a full opening in each institution.
Captain A. Rudolph is building a nice two-
story brick block on the vacant lot north of
the Arlington house.
DEKALBS SENATORIAL CONVENTION.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
1)ecatub, August 31.—The time appointed
by the executive committee of DeKalb coun
ty is second Saturday in September. There
are now two candidates, Colonel W. J. Pee
ples and F. P. Julian, of Gwinnett county.
Decatur, September 2.—The nomination of
two candidates to represent DeKalb county
in the legislature took place yesterday by pri
mary election. The result, as reported from
ten out of the twelve precincts, is as follows:
R. Winninghani, 342; H. C. Jones, 292; Frank
Akers, 248; A. F. Pharr, 238. Unless the re
turns from the two precincts not heard from
changes the result, Messrs. Winninghani and
Jones will stand as the nominees of the party
THANKSGIVING.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Hartwell, August 31.—Thanksgiving is
being kept here to-day, and onr town has all
the appearance of Sunday. Every store and
place of business is closed. Rev. Charles A,
Stakely preached this morning the thanks
giving sermon to a large congregation in the
Baptist church. It is reported he will next
year accept a call made to him from the First
Baptist church of Augusta.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution
Eiuekton, August 31.—There is an im
mense crowd in town to-day—at the thanks
giving dinner. Hen. Thomas Hardeman is
here and is now speaking to an enthusiastic
audience of both white and colored people.
The best of order is being preserved so far.
The continued rains are interfering seriously
with the gathering of fodder in the upper part
of the county. Hon. R. F. Tate sold the first
bale of new cotton here this year.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution. ‘
Gainesville. September 1.—Yesterday was
a big day for Gainesville. There was an old
I Albany papers And a copy be forwarded to Dr.
G. J. Orr. our suite school commissioner.
BAiNimmu
Special Correspondence oi The Constitution.
Bainbiudok, August 28.—The democrats in
convention here last'Thursday nominated Dr.
E. B. Bush, of Miller county, for senator in
the eighth district. It was accorded to that
county on the plea of rotation. It is hinted
that there will be strong opposition to bint on
the ground that this rotation doctrine does
not please the majority of our people. Dem
ocratic convention meets September 2d, to
nominate candidates for the lower house.
There are legions of gentlemen hanging on
the ragged edge of expectancy, ready to im
molate themselves upon the altar of their
country. On the Saturday following, the re
publicans will hold a convention here. If
the democrats put out good conservative.men
1 believe they will indorse them.
They are not pleased with the nominee for
senator, and will not support him.
Professor Witherspoon to-day, assisted by
Miss H. Smallwood, opened the academy
with a large attendance of scholars. There
will be a free term of three months. R. B.
Bower has formally accepted the candidacy
for judgeship of the Albany circuit. He is
son of Isaac E. Bower, who in life, was an
able and distinguished lawyer. Tutored and
admitted to tbe bar under the eye of liis
father, he has fought his way up to tbe fore
most rank of his profession.
The “snowy fieece” is rolling in rapidly.
So are new goods of every variety. Large
stocks have been purchased in anticipation of
a large cotton crop; but the rust and
heavy rains have shattered their hopes to
atoms. The owners of the 1 “Newton” are
busy fitting up this little reckless looking
craft to skim the muddy waters of the Flint.
They propose to do local business for tbe tur
pentine farms and timber men, and to bring
cotton down tbe river. Owing to the great
demand for land in oUr county for turpen
tine farms and milling purposes, they nave
not only advanced, but are almost withdrawn
from tbe market.
Gadsden county, Florida, democrats, last
Saturday nominated Hon. A. K. Allison for
tbe senate, McMillan, Hendry and George
Davis for the house.
ACWORTH.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Acworth, August 31.—In response to tbe
proclamation of the governor our good peo
ple laid all secular business aside and re
paired to tbe Baptist church, where appro
priate services were held, conducted by Rev.
J. G. Ryals, pastor, assisted by Revs.
A. 0. Johnson and H. M. Quillian. pastor oi
Presbyterian and Methodist churches. Every
business house in Acworth was closed from
lo o'clock a. m. to 2 o'clock p. in., which
pave our stirring little town the appearance
ft had on Sunday. The interest is kept up in
the meeting now going on at the Baptist
church, notwithstanding the rains.
CANTON SCHOOL
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Canton, August 30.—The exercises of
..the school of Miss Diema Duvall, at her
school house, will close this evening. Not
only has she done, and is doing, a great work
in educating the young, but in her quiet and
unassuming way, requesting aid from none,
she has built a neat, substantial, well arranged
framed school house and supplied it with all
necessary apparatuses, piano, etc. About two
vears ago sue came to Canton from New Or
leans, with a sick sister, seeking a healthy
summer resort, an entire stranger to all, but
by her genial manners, pleasant smile and
the interest taken in educational matters she
has drawn around her a circle of devoted, ad
miring and lasting friends The school she
has built up reflects much credit upon her,
and is an honor to Cant.a and we are justly
proud of iL
ALBANY.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Albany, August 31.—Too much wet weather
has been the cry with planters in this section
for some time past and the present condition
of tlie cotton crop, from all accounts, fully
justifies the fear thus expressed. The un
precedented amount of the staple brought
into this market this early in the season, and
which still continues to come in daily, would
fashioned “barbecue” at Miller’s park, which
was attended by un immense crowd of people.
Speeches were not as plentiful as tbe crowd
desired. Colonel George T. Turner was called
for, and responded in a well-timed, appropri
ate and eloquent little speech. Everyone
went liome rejoicing and satisfied.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Thom aston, September 1.—Thanksgiving
day was duly observed here. The stores were
closed and divine services were held in the
morning at tbe Baptist church and in the
evening at the Methodist church. A rain fell
last night. A new bale of cotton was brought
to town this week. Messrs. Chambers Bros.,
of Bamesville, have moved to Thomaston and
entered the mercantile business.
ROME.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Rome, August 31.—Judge A. R. Wright
states that he was with Mr. Stephens in sever
al campaigns against the know-nothing party,
and that Mr. Stephens made some very elo
quent and effective speeches against that
party. He obtained the ritual of the organi
zation, and criticised and dissected it with
great force. Judge Wright says that the idea
of accusing Mr. Stephens of having been a
know-nothing is absurd and outrageous in the
extreme. Thanksgiving day was well observed
in this city. There were services in the Epis
copal church, and the Presbyterians, Metho
dists and Baptists held a joint service in the
Baptist church.
Rome, September 1.—The cantata, “Zaida,
will be produced next Tuesday evening, for
the purpose of raising funds to carpet tbe
Baptist church. The cantata was composed
by Miss lone Newman, a talented young lady
of this city, and will be given under her di
rection. A large audience will doubtless be
present. Rev. J. 8. K. Axson, of Savannah
is in the city on a short visit. Tbe cotton
factory has been finished and will be in oper
ation within two weeks. It is rumored that
there will be an independent candidate for
senator from this county. The proceedings
of the senatorial convention which meets
here on the 12th,'are looked for with consid
erable interest.
CATCHING A WIFE.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution,
Byeon, September L—Our little town was
the scene of a lively sensation yesterday after
noon. When the Eufaula passenger train
came in a pretty young lady, assisted by the
conductor, was seen to step from the platform
of the ladies’ car into the gathering twilight.
She was joined immediately by two gentle
men and a lady, who had been waiting with
buggies to take her a short distance into the
country. Your reporter gave her only a pass
ing glance, till one of the passengers kept
tugging at his coat sleeve and, turning, he
asked him to step aside, as if he had some
thing to confide. The gentleman said to us:
“Do you see that lady there? She is running
away from home to be married, as her parents
Oppose her union with the man of her
choice.'
Then eyeing her more closely, the corres
pondent could see that she was frightened and
restless, and that rosy blushes upon her cheeks
would come and go Its rapidly as the changing
colors of a kaleidoscope. It seems that about
a month ago a Mr. Rhodes, of Monroe county,
was to have married Miss Ida Gammage. a
cultivated and fascinating young lady of Mar-
shallville, Ga. The day'was appointed, the
wedding feast prejiared, attendants and
friends who had been invited were there, and
the clergyman who was to officiate in the
ceremony was present. The consummation
of the union, however, was destined to
be a failure for a time. Rumors had
just reached the father of the voting
lady, that the young man, her affianced lord'
was not tlie one who should win his lovely
daughter. The father, accrediting these ru
mors. informed tlie young man of what had
reached his ears, and forbade the clergyman
to tie tbe knot. The guests sat down to the
banquet prepared without their expectant
bride and groom. The lover departed resolv
ing in his heart of hearts that he would yet
daipi her as his bride. Everything moved'on
quietly until a few days ago, when Miss Gam
mage visited some friends at Fort Valley.
She soon notified her affianced of her where
abouts, and he lest no time in getting ready,
bnt put out immediately for Byron in com
pany with a trusted friend. Here he remain
ed t'ill hi> friend could go to Fort Valley and
bring lier to Byron, where his betrothed had
a married sister. The family, whom
the young lady was visiting_ in Fort Valley,
got wind of what was brewing and ordered
the young man to leave the house. On ac
count of this the young lady becameoffended
and told the lady she was visiting that she
was going home. Miss Gammage, accompa
nied by a young gentleman of Fort Valrey
drove to lier home in Marsuallvil'e, told her
mother that she had wanted to visit her sifter
that morning who was sick at Byron, ind
that her friends in Fort Valley refused to al
low her to go. ‘Her father being from home
at the time, her mother gave her consent.
She returned with the young gentleman to
Fort Valley, reaching there in time to take
the Eufaula train for Byron. She was me
stated above and carried to th
residence of Mr. J. E. Rushing, wher
the troth plight of the lover
was to be declared to the world and their
hearts made one as long as they lived on
earth. The next thing in order was to find
some one to perform the marriage ceremony.
No one cauld be found near by except Justice
Hardison. He was, _ therefore, called on to
perform the sacred rites. The squire was no
little befuddled, as lie had never married a
couple of such high standing before. He
tried to think up a ceremony that would an
swer for the occasion, but be couldn’t succeed
in collecting his thoughts. He imagined all
the time that he could hear the silver bells
jingling in bis cars. He had been accus
tomed to tie the silken knot in the shortest
and most effectual manner, something
after the western style. In marry
ing negroes he probably thought
it sufficient to say, “Have lier? Yes. Have
him? Yes. Married. Two dollars.” Butin
this instance he felt that he had to arrange
bis ceremony a little different, so he set
about to give it a little touching up that
would suit the occasion. He succeeded
admirably, as those present say that be tied
the knot substantially and that the squire is
willing to bet that it will stand the crosses
and trials of life as well as the knot tied by
any clergyman. The bride and groom are of
the best families of their sections, and.their
friends wish for them a smooth pathway
through life.
MADISON. ■;
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Madison, September 2.—Fifty or sixty o
the citizens of Morgan have petitioned John
R. Hudson, of Putnam, to run as an inde
pendent for senate from this district against
Judge Calvin George, tlie nominee of tbe dis
trict convention which met at Shady Dale on
the 19th ult. They, or some of them’, first
petitioned Hon. Flem Jordan, of Jasper, to
run independent, but he refused. Mr. Hud
son, however, has consented to run.
Mrs. Everett Atkinson, nee Miss Carroll, of
Covington, died at her home in this cityr last
Wednesday morning, greatly to the grief of
all who knew her. lire. Isaac Early, aged 76,
died at her home in this county last Thurs
day—the relict of an old soldier of 1812. Mr.
Robert Chafer, whosp life has been suspended
as if by a thread for two or three weeks with
malignant fever, is now happily out of dan
ger.
DALTON.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Dalton, September 2.—-Our “gem city” has
been the past week very lively, commercially
and socially, many improvements going on
in the city. Uncle Amos Southerland is
pushing forward the work on his new dwel
ling on King street, on the same place where
his former residence -was destroyed by lir^
sometime ago.
An impromptu sociable and ounce at tbe Na
tional, Wednesday evening last, gotten up by
tbe young people, was a very enjoyable affair.
Dalton’s gay and fascinating belles and beaux
composed the greater part of those present.
A very pleasant evening was spent. Misses
Lewis, tlie kind hostess of the National, de
serve much thanks for kind attention shown.
Miss Gussie Rooney, of Columbus, Georgia,
who has been veiling Colonel G. W. Radcliff
and family, at tbe Exchange hotel, returned
home a few days ago. The little folks hjttl a
gay time Thursday night at a masquAde
party at the home of Doctor JC C. Bi^Wgs.'
Many very comic and humorous costumes
were worn. Dalton claims the handsomest
post office delivery clerk in the state.
Mr. Charles L. Owen, of the Southern ex
press company, who has been running as
messenger from Dalton to Selma, has been
promoted to tbe position of freight clerk in
the Selma express office. Messrs. W. L. Har-
ben and Cal Bryant have returned from their
eastern trip. They report crops good and the
price of jeans the same, except in Cincinnati
the nlarket has advanced, owing to an immense
lot getting damaged. William W. Lumpkin,
of this place, left for Atlanta Wednesday to
accept a position with the firm of S. M. In
man & Co. in the cotton business in that city.
Dalton receives and consumes from eight to
ten wagon loads of melons daily, on an aver
age from 20 to 50 melons in each load. This
county has produced more this year than was
ever known before; price is no object. The
republican party of Whitfield county held a
convention or meeting at the court house to
day; object not yet known.
NEWNAN.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Newnan, August 31.—Each year bears with
it the testimony that Newnan is a progressive
town, and upon a substantial basis. Dr. J. T.
Reese will soon have completed a fine opera
house, built and arrangedaccording to modern
style, with all the modem improvements.
He is also buildiDg four brick stores under the
opera house, and when the building is com
pleted it will be quite an improvement in
the appearance of our twown.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Newnan, September 2.—The democratic con
vention of Coweta county met yesterday, and,
taking all in all, it afcs the most harmonious
convention we have nad in the county since
the war. Two of tbe most available and best
men in the county were nominated, Colonel
Lavender R. Ray, a very able man and a law
yer, who has as much personal influence
as any man in the county, is one of the nomi
nees; Mi. William T. Stalling, a farmer, and
a man who has ever been successful in every
undertaking of his life, is the other nominee.
The nominations meet the hearty approba
tion of all the good democrats, and a Heavy
democratic majority will be polled on the
day of the election. The party in Coweta
seems to be more thoroughly organized
than it has been since the first independent
raised his head in Coweta. The fall elections
will testify that our people still adhere to the
grand principles of Jeflersonian democracy
by 1 giving to every nominee a handsome ma
jority. We are a people who do not do any
thing by halves. Will prove onr faith by our
works. Our first bale of new cotton was
brought in town this morning by our worthy
old citizen, Dr. A. B. Calhoun. The cotton
crop still promises to be) as good as any we
have made in many years.
FORSYTH.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
• Forsyth, September 2.—Monroe Superior
Court is in session tnis week, Judge Stewart
presidiug. His charge to the, grand jury was
one of the best, if not the best, ever delivered
Concise, pointed, plain and practical. The
case of Huskette vs. Central railroad is en
gaging the attention of the court Mr. H. is
sueing for damages sustained by a run off
some two years ago, in which he came very
near being killed. The county dqpocratic
executive committee meet to-day to deter
mine how candidates for the legislature will
be nominated. Captain L. A. Ponder is out
of the race, and the contest will be between
Colonel G. G. Flynt, W. H. Head and E. B.
Taylor, all good and true men. Professor Orr
will speak here on Tuesday next
, CURTIS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Ccbtis, September 1.—Crops in this coutty
are very good. Com in better than any year
since the war. Cotton is about an average.
Field peas are very good, and more planted
and sown than for years. In fact, most every
growing thing is better. The people of this
county want little Aleck for governor. PolL
tics are getting to be very lively. County
candidates are numerous. The question o’f
“fence or no fence” will be voted on the Uth
insL
barnesville.
Special Correspondence of the Constitution.
Barnesville, September 2.—Our people are
discussing the idea of building a cotton fac
tory at Barnesville. It is proposed to get up'
a stock company for~the purpose. A great
many of our farmers will take stock, and in
fact they are the ones pushing it. The varitey
works, burned last year, are soon to be re
built. Sands & Bennett, two of our contrac
tors, will run them. Tbete are many com
plaints of tbe boll worm. Bluff Springs camp
meeting is in progress.
COLONEL HARDEMAN'S SPEECH.
Special Correspondence of The Consdtution.
Elberton, September 1.—The speech of
Colonel Tom Hardeman here yesterday was
one of tbe best speeches ever delivered in the
county. It was Colonel Hardeman's first visit
here and it will long be remembered by our
people. He has certainly won golden opin
ions here, and the county will be a unit for
him in the election. There was considerable
rejoicing here over the nomination of Seaborn
Reese at Washington yesterday for congress
in this district.
STEPHENS’S SPEECH.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Eatonton. September 3.—Mr. Stephens’s
speech gives universal satisfaction. He will
carry Putnam county by a large majority.
Marietta, September 2.—The democrats of
Cobb are delighted with Mr. Stephens’s
speech. It is the key-note, and organized to
the core.
Thomaston, September 3.—Upson will re
spond to Mr. Stephens’s speech by a rousing
majority for the nominee of tlie democratic
party, and “don’t you foiget it”
Milledgeville, September 3.—We are all
solid for Mr. Stephens since reading bis grand
speech in The Constitution of yesterday.
Griffin, Septemper 2.—Mr. Stephens’
speech Las the true ring to it. Many .of onr
citizens who followed him in I860 will help
to swell bis majority.
Fayetteville, September 3.—Fayette coun
ty has alwajB been a strong Stephens’ county,
and it is stronger now since his speech.
Barnesville, September 3.—Mr. Stephens’s
speech has made the soreheads all sick here.
It was a rattler.
Lawrenceyille, September 3.—Mr. Steph
ens’s speech was read with great interest by
our people and all the democrats are well
pleased with it. Gwinnett county will vote
almost solid for him for governor.
ATHEFS.
Special Corresnondence of The Constitution.
Athens, September 3.—Nearly all the sum
mer resorters have returned to the city, and
Mifiedge avenue is enlivened in the* after
noons by the usual number of high steppers
and nobby turnouts. The social system, ac
cording to rumor,has received so many set ere
shocks during the summer that until the
breaches ate healed matters are likely to be
quiet in that line, and geruians infrequent,
not to say scarce. Several ladies and gentle
men from here will be in attendance on tlie
chi phi festivities in Atlanta. The telephone,
besides being a great convenience, is a source
of much pleasure and a material aid in tbe dis
semination of gossip. Madison court is in
session this week, and Messrs. M P. Thur
mond, Lamar Cobb, E. T. Brown and Syi-
vanus Morris are in attendance. The injunc
tion case of Speer vs. the Banner-Watchman
was noi heard yesterday, owing to the absence
of Judge Erwin at Gwinnett court. A hear
ing will be had in Gwinnett this week. The
opinion seems to be gaining that Candler’s
strength is on the increase in this part of tbe
district. We have only one candidate for the
legislature from this county, Mr. It. B. Rus
sell;. The extension of the Georgia railroad
over into the town has given employment to
a great many negroes, and to several doctors,
the frequent accidents having caused several
injuries to careless workmen. The matrimo
nial crop this fall, though not equal to last
season, will not be inconsiderable.
THOMASTON.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Thomaston, August 31 —The first bale of
new cotton was received here yesterday. It
was brought to town by Mr. Charlie Fuller
ton. The bale weighed 451 pounds, and was
consigned to the warehouse of Williams &
Williams, and sold to Mr. G. A. Weaver for
ten and a half cents. Quite a number of
friends and relatives met at tlie depot yester
day to say good-bye to Miss Tillie Franklin.
Miss Tillie is the daughter of Mr. M. Frank
lin, tbe wholesale millinery and dry goods
merchant of Atlanta, and has been on a visit
to the family of Mr. A. Pollock, of this place.
She left for home yesterday evening on the
three o’clock train, much to the regret of her
friends.
Thomaston, September 4.'—Sometime ago
a five foot rattlesnake was killed in this
county. Last Saturday the bones of this
snake was brought to town and were strung
on a string. There were two hundred and
thirty-seven joints, each of which are sepa
rated and no flesh, on them. But the mo-
mentone of these joints is touched they all
join until the whole length of the snake is
made.up and then each one wriggles like a
enul'O r.GC? Vrillott 1 Mr T r P Pl>nn>knro 4l.n
l>eet continues very fine, though most people
are apprehensive oi tlie. visitation of the boll
and army worm. There appeared about the
l’.uh of last month a worm resembling the
caterpillar, but they have not bothered the
cotton yet; they confine themselves to grass
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and bottom fodder, and in some places have
stripped the stubble fields. Mr. A. A. Burton
reports the boll worm in his cottop, and says
they are doing material damage. Our mer
chants are expecting a fair business this fall
and winter. The public roads are all being
reworked by order of the grand jury.
snake. 'Last Friday Mr. J. T. Chambers, the
hardware merchant of this place, sold his
stock of hardware to parties in Barnesville,
who-will conduct the business hereafter. The
■.dry goods and grocery firm of D. W. Wimble
it Son has been dissolved. The business will
be carried on in the future by Mr. M. D.
Wimble at their same stand, corner Church
and Main streets.
Thomaston, September 6.—Last week a par
ty consisting of ladies and gentlemen left
town for a beautiful grove not far off, to spend
an hour or two from tbe cares of tlie busy
world, and on arriving, flowers were plucked'
songs were sung, and all seemed to enjoy
themselves until a motion was made to have
a game of mumble-x'eg. The leaves were
raked away, the flowers plucked were laid
aside, the garments were folded about us and.
we all sat down. Some, complained of the
ants and said "let’s move." But ’twas too.
late, in a little while tlie entire party deserted
tie saying, “mercy,”, others “glory,”
the game saying, _
and one got stung throug'h a little red”stock-
ing by a little “yellow jacket.”
Thomaston has two livery stables, three ar
tists, two dentists, two warehouses, eighteen
stores, two carriage repositories, two wbod
shops, four blacksmith shops, one grist mill-
one cotton gin, one hotel, four churches, tw,
schools, four doctors, six lawyers, one real es
tate agent and one newsjiaper.
DAWSON.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Dawson, September 2.—Frequent rains in
this .section continue to damage the cotton
crop, causing it to rust and die, and the bolls
to open prematurely. The bulk of the crop
will be marketed by 1st of October. Already
nearly 800 bales of the new crop have been
sold here this season, a thing unprecedented
for the time of year in the history of this sec
tion. Mr. Olin Wimberly, son of Judge
Wimberly,\of Lumpkin, arrived here to day
preparatory to entering upon his duties as the
newly elected professor of mathematics in
our college here. Primary elections were held
hroughout this county to-day for delegates to
meet in -convention here next Tuesday, for
purpose of nominating a candidate for Ter
rell’s representative.
lawrenceyille high school.
pedal Correspondence of The Constitution.
Lawrenceyille, September 4.—The annual
exhibition of the Lawrenceyille high school
took place on last Friday evening. The decla
mation and reading by the boys and girls wa3
very good, and reflected much credit on their
teacher. Professor R. E. Mitchell. Mr.
Charles H. Brand was orator for the occasion,
and sustained his reputation as a polished
orator. Dr. Alexander McBean delivered the
prizes. Emory Speer speaks here during court
week. He has lost strength in this county,
and old Gwinnett will most likely retrieve
her lost honor this fall, by repudiating at the
ballot-box this infamous alliance with repub
licanism.
FENCE IN ELBERTON.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Elberton, September 2.—The people of this
section of country are strongly in favor of
Hon. George T. Barnes, of Richmond, for Mr.
Hill’s successor in the United States senate.
The fence question is being considerably
agitated in county now. Elections will prob
ably be held in two or three districts this fall.
One district in the county has already adopted
the stock law and its advocates are making
strong efforts to get it adopted in a majority
of the districts.
CENTERVILLE CROPS.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Centerville, September 4.—The crop pros-
lkesuurg snakes.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Leesburg, September 2.—Two rattle snakes
measuring respectively 9 and 10 inches in
circumference were found in a log and killed
and brought here day before yesterday from
Mr. Alick Forester's place. One had 12 rat
tles. Two smaller snakes were with them,
and killed, but not brought to town. The
snakes, from the noise, seemed to be playing,
so the negro says—playing a lively tragedy.
GRIFFIN s FIRST BALE.
Special Dispatch to Tha Constitution.
Griffin, September 4.—Griffin’s first bale
of new cotton was brought in this morning
by Jonn Knight, of Jenkinsville, Pike coun
ty. Weight four hundred and seventy-eight
pounds; class Liverpool middlings; weighed
and sold by W. T. Cole, warehouseman, at
sixteen cents par pound, aud shipped by
D. W. Patterson, broker,
this county. It weighed 673 pounds, was first
class middling and was bought by Mr. Ed
ward Schaefer for fifteen cents a pound, bring
ing $101.70. The transaction reflects great
credit on Mr. Schaefer, as lie bad at heart
only the good of onr town in buying this cot
ton. 9 * • ..
JESIT SWEET I-OEATOES.
Special Correspondence’of The Constitution.
Jjssrr, September 6.—The sweet potato crop
is booming, and united on the question of
being the best crop ever made in this section.
THE ARMY WORM.
The March of Mllllou. through Gwinnett County-
How they Mnreh.
From the Gwinnett, Ga., Herald.
From all sections of the country we bear
complaints of the onward march of millions-
of worms through the crops of this county.
The worm is not exactly the color and size of'
the regular army worm we have been accus
tomed to during the fall months, but it is
generally believed to he the same species.
Qi.ma trim fiava initodiiriltnil tllft HlAttPr SUV
FIRE IN BOCKMART.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Rockmakt. September 4.—Yesterday after
noon tlie academy was struck by lightning
and caught tire from it. The rain kept it
somewhat in check, anil after half an hour’s
work tlie citizens, beaded by Mr. D. L. Hope,
of Acworth, put it out.
SA1XM CAM I* MEETING.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Conyers, September 4.—Tbe camp meeting
at Salem is progressing, and it is said that
ihere were more people in attendance yester
day than was ever known before.
IiECaTIR.
Sj erial Correspondence ot t he Constitution.
Decatur, SeptemberG.—The DeKalb cou
central agricultural club met at this pi
yesterday. I. J. Bryant, J. H. Gaza way, Bryce
tVebb, S. K. Austin, Bob Alston were elected
members. The committees appointed at last
meeting to examine the farms of Dr. J. S.
Goss,Thomas.T.Flake,George A. Ramspcckand
Robert H. Hollingsworth-made a report quite
complimentary to all the farmers. - Mr. Hol
lingsworth will average 30 bushels of corn to
the acre on-sandy bottom land, and about 25
bushels to the acre on upland. Cotton where
guano was used, 100 pounds to tbe acre, will
produce one bale to every two acres. Dr. J.
H. Goss has about 25 acres in cultivation.
Corn very good. Cotton average one
bale to two acres. Geo. A. Rainspeck has a
very large farm mostly cultivated by tenants.
Of his personal crop one field of ten acres in
cotton will make eight bales: 25 acres of pp-
land corn will average 25 bushels,and 15 acres
of oottom land in corn will average 70 bushels
to acre. Thomas J. Flake also' has. a very
large farm mostly cultivated by tenants. Be
lias of his own crop about 60 acres in cotton,
where lie used 100 pom ds phosphate to tbe
acre, that will average two bales to every three
acres; also 60 acres of very fine corn on bot
tom land; made a large crop of oats and
wluat, has a finq pasture of Bermuda grass,
an orchard containing one thousand fruit
trees, a largo vineyard with fifteen varieties
of grapes, a large vegetable garden, of full
variety of vegetables, potatoes, etc., and' his
farm in every respect in firte condition.
’ Dr. L. C. Hi (oh cock delivered a very inter
esting a,Md instructive address on the subject
of labor.' ’Fhe enhject At the next meeting is
wheat. A. M. Hairston. JamesM. Smith and
W. J. Bishop were appoinied to examine the
farm of Dr. VV.-P. Bond. J. J. McDaniel, E.
M. Kettridge and Judge Underwood to exam
ine the farm of Thomas E. Chewning. George
A. Ramspeck, J. H. Goss and R. F. Davis to
examine the farm of Moses E. Davis. All the
committees to report at the next meeting, on
the first Tuesday in October. Tlie club is com
posed of many of the best farmers in the
county, and is doing much good.
ALL FOR ALECK.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Conyers, September 5.—Hon. A. H.Stephens's
speech made in Atlanta is all tlie talk in our.
town, and we want a copy for every voter in
the county, and we can show what Rockdale
can do for him on day of election.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution!..
Hartwell, September 5.—Mr. /Stephens's
speech was received here with great enthu
siasm and our people are a unit tor him, and
our people will give him a rousing vote, If
General Qartrell speaks here, which it is re
ported lie will do, our people only desire to
read this speech of Sir. Stephens in reply.
The general cannot answer it, and it may do
him good to have it read to him.
dotage” and' he is the only
statesman in Geqrgia among her many able
sons that is. Would to God that we had more
“dotage” statesmen and patriots. Although
we arc honored by having among us tbe
chairman of the liberal party, the entire op
position to Stephens is. very nominal.
DAWSON..
Special Correspondence ot Tbe Constitution. ?
Dawson, September 5;—Tbe fall term of the
South Geoight male and f.-male college here
opened on yesterday, and there were i25
pupils in attendance the'first day. The 6ol-
lege has secured three accomplished ladies in
the'musical and art department, viz.: Miss
Clmires, of Florida. Miss DeWilt, of Massa
chusetts, and Miss Norton, of New York; At
the convention of delegates selected by the
primary election last Saturday, and which as
sembled here to-day, Captain R. F. Simmons'
was unanimously nominated for- Terrell’s
representative. He will be elected without
opposition and will serve the county with
credit to himself in the next general assemblv.
GAINESVILLE.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Gainesville, September 6.—The exercises
for the fall term of the Methodist college be
gin this hiorning. The prospects are flatter
ing for a full attendance. During the sum
mer vacation Professor LaHatte has remod
eled and enlarged his college building, and it
is now a model of beauty and convenience.
Our town continues to be built up. There
are new houses going up on every prominent
street and contracts for more. Our saw mills
can’t supply the lumber demand.
DARIEN.
Special Dispatch to The Constitution.
Darien, September 6.—A fire at 9:30 last
night burned five stores, two warehouses in
the rear of the stores, and one bakery. The
losers are Levison, Keller, Stewart, G’allat
Bros., Hiltons and. Atwoods. The colored
citizens, with the exception of about thirty,
did but little work except pilfering, as usual.
The total loss was about forty thousand dol
lars. Tbe insurance was nineteen thousand.
The fire originated in Levison's rear ware
house, cause unknown.'
DALTON DOTS
Special Correspondence of ihe Constitution.
Dalton, September 6.—A negro tramp was
arrested here Saturday night about 8 o'clock
for breaking into a box car in tbe Western and
Atlantic railroad yard at this place. His ex
cuse was that he was only trying to steal a
ride. Mr. Robert Springfield, of this city, had
a painful accident Monday, while scuttling
in his stable with Mr. Wrinkle. He fell on
his ankle and broke his leg below the knee,
which will keep him confined for some time.
HARTWELL’S FIRST BALE.
Special Correspondence of The Constitution.
Hartwell, September 5.—Hartwell’s first
bale of new cotton was'brought in to-day by
Mr. James W. Smith, a prominent farmer of
Some who have investigated tlie matter say
that they are a species of meadow wortn, and.
tills theory is borne out by tbe fact that? they
first made'their appearance in the low lands,
on the creeks and larger streams and that they
do not.march across fields after the style of
the army worm, hut scatter all over the
ground and move in dill'ereut directions.
They are creating considerable alarm in the-
county. While they have generally attacked
the grass and young fodder, ' grave appre
hension is felt that as soon as they get through
with these their attention will be turned to-
the cotton crop, which is just in proper con
dition to be ruined. The recent heavy rains.
and the rapid growth of the stalk has left cot
ton very tender and juicy, and filled with
young bolls and squares that offer bait to the-
appetite of these "cormorants. In the fields-
they have passed through the grass looks like
fire had swept over it, and a very unpleasant
odor is perceptible. They succeed in getting
over four or five acres a day. The destruction
of the grass is a matter of small importance
as most farmers have an abundant supply and
some to spare, and it the cotton is not attacked
it will be of great advantage.
We met a gentleman from Hog Mountain
district yesterday who slates that the worms
have been»through his cotton and topped
nearly all of it. They go to the top aud eat
the tender, young shoots, hut after careful
investigation he could find no further dam
age done. He says if they stop at this lie will
be benefttted by their visit, as tlie destruction
of the grass and topping the cotton will be of
service to the crop.
We do not remember that the worms ever
made their appearance so early before, and
there is great danger that two-thirds of the
cotton will be destroyed. Our farmers should
watch their movements closely, anil if they
find that the cotton is about to be lost an ef
fort should be made to destroy them.
A war STORY.
From tlie Amerlcus, Ga. Republican.
When General Wilson made his raidT
through eastern Alabama, thieving partie
would diveige from tbe line of march to robs
the plantations and very often to gratify an
inate love of cruelty and wanton oppression.
Planters would conceal their negroes and cat
tle in the jungles and swamps to secure them
against the thieving squads which always dis
graces the movements of armies. Not far
from Warrior Stand there lives an old widow
whose eyes could dart lightning and whose-
tongue could scorch, blister and rattle amid a
thuuder shower of expletives and
vituperative expressions*. Tlie Yankees:
made a descent uppii lier premises.
Chickens, turkies, geese, pigs, in fact, every
thing was speedily gobbled ud. Down in the
stable yard tyas an old mule who had a head
and ears of unusual size. For twenty years
he had been ploughed, worked and fed by a
colored woman; men he was unacquainted
with, and ten limes more stubborn when ap
proached by them. Two yanks thought him
sufficiently valuable lo steal. After putting
on it bridle they led him out and commented
on his looks after this fashion: “I say. Peel,
he’s got the darndcst ears I ever saw. They’d
make fine fins for a whale. It seems to me
his hern! got its'growth first: that’s what give
him that powerful backward motion. Hold
up your head! I’m going to make a'good de
cent union ntule out of you, then I’ll sell you
and convert the money into whisky.
Mount on him, Jim, and let me
see his gait” Jim bounded on his
back and clasped the spurs to liis side-
away darted tbe mule down the road. After
running a hundred yards at full speed he
humped his hack, stopped short and the yan-
kee shot ahead like a holt -from a gun and
landed on the hard ground with a mashed
nose and bruised body. . The mine turned
suddenly about and went back to the stable.
Jim recovered, went back and cussed tbe mule-
and commenced flogging him with his navy
pistol which in .the excitement was discharg
ed, the ball taking effect in Peel’s eye killing
him instantly. Jim run to the help of Feel.
When he saw that life was extinct lie ajr
proaehed ill the rear of tlie mule to shoot
him,'hut coining too close received his two
feet in the pit of his stomach and was finish
ed by a single blow. ’ Three hundred dollars,
five watches and some stolen jewelry found
on these persons reimbursed the widow forall
her losses.
Silk Culture at LaGrange. •
From the LaGrange, Ga , Reporter.
A great many years ago there was a regul:
cocoonery on the outskirts of LaGrange, bi
tween the site of the cemetery and tlie plat
whereon Mr. E. D. Williams now resides,
was established by a Mr. Bacon. The fiel
now ownqd by Mr. Williams was planted ot
in mulberry trees, and tlie silk worms wei
sheltered by a long building, doing their wor
on narrow.benches or counters. All truce i
the industry has now passed sway, but ot
older citizens remember it well. As silk cu
ture is reviving in the south, we thought
not inappropriate to mention what hail bee
done in that line in our own communit’
Why may not sonic one try it again? Tl
climate is finely adapted to the growth of tl
cocoons and the development of that indu
try.
The Brave Man and the “Bear.”
From the Henry County. Ga., Weekly.
One of our _ neighbors was returning fre
court one night last week when a dark lot
ing bbject, suspiciously like a large black bi
m appearance, sprang out from the gloot
recesses of a fence corner and took after t
lmggy at a fearful xate of speed. Our frie
is a brave man, but this was m.ore than
could stand. Putting whip to his horse
endeavored to escape, but tnc pursuing “ti
mint gained on hint steadily, and final
passed him and stopped in tlie middle of t
road in front of the liorso. Imagine his d
gust when lie discovered that it was notlii
but a calf—a little, rollicking calf—and
scared nearly out of his wits!
_ ... The Leap of a Lamb,
from the savannah. Ga., Recorder.
Yesterday morning about II o’clock a lai
ran into, the office of Mr. Charles Green’s S
on the Bay,foot of Lincoln.street,from the E
street side,and thence made a jump intoRi'
street,a distance of about 35 or 40 feet. Strar
to say the animal was* not dangerously
jured. The incident caused some autusemi
in that part' of the city, especially amo
those who witnessed it ami were sure that 1
. . _ ncivauic umt
little lamb was not badly hurt. It was:
Mary’s little lamb.
The Two-Headed Cat.
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From the DouglasviUe, Ga., f-'tar
Last wiek Mr. G. W. Blair sent to I
office a strange freak of nature. It was a 1
ten that had a double head, having th
eyes and t^ro mouths. Otherwise it was 1
any other kitten. Dr. J. W. Westmore!;
has taken possession of it and will preserv
m alcohol.
To the Surviving Members of the Macon
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