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The Joint Kills.
From tl New Tors World, lth.)
What words the Const itutlou uses
about electing a President, is now
pretty well understood, and but little
reference has beeu made to the stat
ute in execution of those provisions
of the fundamental law.
Section 136 of the Revised Statutes
directs the "Executive” of each State
to cause three lists of the names of
Electors of t hat State to bo made,
certified and delivered to the Electors
on or bofore the first Wednesday in
December.
Section 138 requires the Electors to
make and sign three certificates of all
the votes given by them, each certifi
cate to contain two lists, one of votes
for President and the other for Vice
President, and annex to each certili
cate one of the lists of Electors de
scribed in section 136.
Section 130 commnuds the Electors
to seal up each of these certificates,
and certify on each envelope that it
contains lists of all the votes of the
State given for each of the two offices.
Section 110 enjoins on the Electors
to dispose of these certificates thus:
One is to bo delivered by a messen
ger, appointed by them or a majori
ty, r.o “the President of the Senate,”
at Washington (and if none be there,
then into the office of the Secretary
of State), before the first Wednesday
in January; the second the Electors
shall send by the postoffiee to the
same address; and the third they
shull cause to be delivered to the
Judge of the district in which they
assemble. By the next section the
Secretary of State is to send a mes
senger to the Judgo for this certifi
cate, if the other two have not been
reoeived on the first Wednesday of
January.
Section 112 provides that “Con
gress” shall be in session on tho sec
ond Wednesday of February, and “the
certificates, or so many of them as
have beeu received, shall then be
opened, the votes counted, and the
persons to fill the offices of President
and Vico President ascertained and
declared, agreeably to the Constitu
tion.”
It will be observed that this for
mality requires no authentication of
the vote or the certificates by tho
Governor, or the Executive of the
State, other than the appending
thereto of a list of electors caused
by him to be made, certified and de
livered to the electors.
The Constitution directs the Presi
dent of the Senate to “open all the
certificates” containing lists of votes,
which the electors sigu, certify, and
transmit sealed to him, “and the
votes shall then be counted.” What
votes'? All the votes described or
given in the lists contained in or ap
pended to tho certificates” shall be
opened, but not that ail tho votes
shall be counted. Does the Consti
tution permit any votes to bo exclu
ded for any reason? The President
of the Senate, or the two houses,
or one house, or altogether,
have certainly heretofore exclud
ed votes. Where did one, or all,
get the power? Did they usurp it?
This brings us the famous joint
rule adopted in 1865. This rule clear
ly assumed that either house could
at will prevent the reception of the
votes of any State, and tho counting
of them. During ten years the rule
was in force, and w r as acted upon
during two Presidential elections.
Both houses assented to it. The
Senate at the last session did not
readopt it, nor did the House. In
deed, neither body apperas to have
readopted any joint, rules, and Mr.
Randall says that in his day it lias
not been done. But oven if the joint
rule is dead, how can that influence
the inquiry as to a grant of power to
each house, in the Constitution, to
prevent or regulate counting? Cer
tainly the power was in the Constitu
tion from 18G5 to 1876, or else t lie
joint rule was a usurpation. If either
house had tho power theu, it will
have it next winter; and if either has
then the power, either can certainly
provide by its own rules for its effi
cient exercise. The second clause of
the fifth article of the Constiiution
says that “each house may deter
mine the rules of its proceedings.”
As the Senate in 1872 3 investigated
the election and return of Louisiana
electors and finally excluded their
votes, so, if the facts warrant, it can
do in 1876 7.
What Will Follow tiifi “Cotintinjf In"
ot Hayes.
From the New York Sun.]
Supposing it is determined that Mr.
Hayes shall be counted in after this
style, the first obstacle to be encoun
tered will be the determined resist
ance of the House of Representatives,
which, by every legal exercise of its
power, will strenuously endeavor to
defeat what is regarded as an unpar
alleled wrong. Investigating com
mittees will at once be sent down to
the disputed States, and tho whole
proceedings of the election and of
the canvass will be thoroughly ex
plored from the Democratic stand-
Soint; while, on the other side, the
enate will send down Republican
'committees. These committees will
report, and the public excitement
will be increased and inflamed.
Then, in February, will come the
final opening and counting of the
Electoral votes' by the two Houses,
and the contest over the-disputed
States will there be renewed and still
further embittered ; and how it will
end no one can foresee. But during
all this time and this agitation, what
becomes of the business interests of
the country ? Whose property is not
diminished in value by the uncertain
ty and the fear? What enterprise is
there that will not he stopped ? What
employment for labor that will be
continued ? What capitalist that will j
get income from his capital ? What
laborer that can earn anything by his
work ?
Nevertheless, if the scheme is car
ried through, and if, amid all the
doubt, conflict and, alarm, Hayes is
proclaimed President, we have no;
doubt that such a result, if accom
plished with the forms of law, will be j
shbmmitted to by all parties. There
will be no Mexican outbreak, no at
tempted insurrection, no matter how
groat the wrong done to the convic
tions and to the conscience of a great
proportion of the people, no matter
how enormous the damage inflicted
upon business and property.
Butin what kind of attitude will
the Republican party stand before
the country, having secured the Pres
idency amid such circumstances and
by such means? How can it be ex
pected to carry on the Government
or to go through another election?
Which of the States would it be able
to hold after such proceedings? Even
lowa, Vermont and Massachusetts
would turn against it; and its final
ruin would be without hope of recov
ery. Meanwhile industry and com
merce would lie dead ; and evils far
greater than any that labor or capi
tal have ever experienced would af
flict and depress our whole people.
For reasons like these every wise
and thoughtful Republican must ear
nestly deprecate the counting in of
Mr. Hayes.
NOTICE.
A LL PERSONS INDEBTED TO R. L. MOTT,
A. the Palace Mills, or the City Mills, are re
quested to call on It. M. Halford at the Chatta
hoochee National Bank, and make immediate
payment. Mr. Mulford has the books and ac
counts, and is authorized to settle and give re
ceipts. R. L. MOTT.
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C 0 L II M li IT S
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INSURANCE.
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GIN HOUSES
AND CONTENTS.
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and all others who would feel Secure
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INDEMNITY AGAINST LOSS BY FIRE
on this Class of Property.
LOSSES ADJUSTED AND PAID AT MY OFFICE.
Apply for Insurance or Information to me Direct, or
through any of the Factors and Commission Merchants oi
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General Insurance Agent.
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dec! 2
I. JOSEPH,
WHOLESALE GROCERY
"W" areliouse.
Telegraphic Price Current Received & Corrected Daily
158 Broad Street, under Rankin House.
M. and. hood & co.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DRUGGISTS,
93 Broad St., Columbus, Ga.,
HAYi: IS STOKE A I.AKGE AND CAIUMT&LY
Fresh Drugs, Medicines, and Pure Chemicals,
with which they arc prepared to supply their former patrons, and the public
AT WHOLESALE OR RETAIL,
at pricoa that cannot fall to insure satisfaction.
Let no one wanting any article in our line buy elsewhere before seeing eur goods
and knowing our prices. All articles sold are guaranteed PURE.
PAINTS! PAINTS!!
We have full stocks of
White Lead, Varnishes, Linseed Oils,
Spirits Turpentine,
And all the Colored IPaints, both Dry and Ground
in Oil and at Bottom Prices.
o
Window Glass and Putty at lowest prices.
Parties at a distance will be furnished SASH when desired.
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Home -Made Fertilizers !
Early in the Season we will ha.ve on hand largo supplies of CHEMICALS
for Composting of Home Made Fertilizers, in which there is eoonT.rny in
buying. Our experience in the purchase and use of these one mien is m*
the past six years justifies us in saving we are prepared to give valuable
information with regard to the Composting for the various crops grow n
thlscol "“ ry ' M. D. HOOD & CO.
\
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Of everv description on hand, or utedtoor
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Receipt Books
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Always in stock: ab.o printed to order when do
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WRAPPING Pi Pint A Nil IE AC*.
A largo quantity of various sizes and weights
Manilla Wrapping Paper and Dags, suitable for
Merchants, now in stock, which I am Belling low
in any quantity desired, cither printed or plain
tar Prices and Specimens of Work furniehe
on application.
THO*. GILBERT,
Randolph Mtreet, Columbus, Cn.
janl tf
T. S. SPEAR,
No. iC Broad St., Columbus, Ga,
Watchoa, Jewelry and Clocks Repaired promptly
a.ll orders will receive prompt attention.
_ Remington Sewing Machine Deoot.
11. I. KIMBALL HOUSE,
ATLANTA, GA.
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Single Heals, 75ets; For Couples, per
Month, $75.
Special rates for Families. No charge for Bag
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hours. GEORGE M’GINLEY,
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Address THE AMERICAN,
Nashville, Tenn.
fcANTHINI
Never fails to restore Gray Hair to its original o
our in a fow weeks. Eure, harmless, effective
Preoared bv XANTHINE CO.. Richmond. ’V
Sold by Purcell, Ladd t Co.,Richmond, Vft., and
druggists and country merchants. Price $1 per
bOttlfc.
This incomparable prexaration for the Hair is
commended to the public on its own merits.
It prevents the Hair from falling off, producing
a rapid and healthy growth;eradicates scurf and
dandruff, and cures diseases of the scalp. Try it
and judge for yourself.
[From Rev. E. T. Baird, Scc’y of Publication of
Presbyterian Church South.]
Rich v ond. July 27,1874.
The Xanthine is the only hair dressing I have
ever used which has removed the dandruff from
the scalp and made my hair soft and pliable. It
iias also restored my hair to its natural color; and
by occasionally using it as a hair dressing, I have
uo doubt it will preserve the color.
[From Rev. Mr. Cameron, Minister of Presbyte
rian Church South.]
Mossv Crkek. Tenn, Aug. 22, 1876.
Xanthine Cos., Richmond, Va.:
I have used the Xanthine now for three years
*nd have induced otti- rs to buy it. and have nev
er known it to fa 1 in ac oraphshing all you
■laim for it. It is an excellent tonic, a pleasa-t
dressing removing and preventing dandruff and
til unpleasant itching, demoting and preserving
rhe natural growth and color of tho hair, and ren
taring it glossy and pliable. I confidently,
cheerfully, knowingly recommend it.
9 WILLIAM CAMERON.
Sold by M. D. HOOD fc CO.,
Wholesale and Ho tail Druggists,
julylS ood<fcw3m Columbus, G
GROCERIES.
J. J. Whittle. Geo. 11. Yarbrough. Jno. T. McLeod
J. J. Whittle & Cos.
11 AVI ’- OPF.XEI) A NEW
W HOLESAL AND RETAIL GROCERY HOUSE,
TXxxc3Lox* Central Hotel,
Where we wilt, keep constantly on hand a large and complete stock of
KTA I>L£ and FANCY CIBOCEIIIEH, Con.LWnf in ir, o,
Boots, Shoes ami Staple Dry Goods, Bacon, Lard, Su
gar, Coffee, Cheese, Flour, Syrup, Bagging A Ties,
TOIUrCO. WHISKEY, BRANDY and WINES, of all grade*. HALT, CORN. TEAR of all Brand*.
MAKEREL and SOAP; together with a hill line of all other goods kept in a tlrst-class Grocery
House.
worn GOODS arc all NEW and FRESH, and were bought for tho CASH, and we will be able t#
SELL THEM AS LOW AS THE LOWEST,
solicit the patronage of tho City and surrounding country,
J. J. WHITTLE & CO.
Dry Goods! Dry Goods!!
CHEAPER THAN EVER,
M. JOSEPH,
SUCCESSO R TO JOSEPH & I5BO„
IIAS JUST RE EIYED:
500 PIECES BEST STANDARD PRINTS @fl 12.
LARGE LOT OF CORSETS @sor. each.
SHEETINGS, SHIRTINGS, CHECKS, OSNABURGS and FACTORY JEANS
of all makes at FACTORY PRICES.
CARPETING from 20c. a yard and upwards.
SHOES, HATS, SEA ISLAND BLEACHINGS, in largo, quantities at BOT
TOM PRICES.
A&-I BUY AND SELL FOR CASH AM) AM PREPARED TO
OFFER BARGAINS.
M. JOSEPH.
FARM LAND.
Only Remedy for Hard Times.
CHANGE YOUR SURROUNDINGS.
ALL WANTING FRUIT FARMS, ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO THE GROWTH OF THE VINE
WHERE IT IS AN F.STABLISHED SUCCESS AND PAYS LARGE PROFIT. THE LAND IS
ALSO AD.APTED TO THE GROWTH OF PEACHES, PEARS, APPLES AND SMALL
FRUITS: ALSO, GRAIN, GRASS AND VEGETABLES.
Many hundreds of excellent VINEYARDS, ORCHARDS and FARMS can now
be seen.
The Location is only 31 miles Mouth of Philadelphia, by railroad, in a mild, delightful climate, and
at the very doom of tho New York and Philadelphia markets. Another railroad runs direct to
New York.
The place is already large, Buccoiaful and prosperous. Churches, schools, and other privileges
are already established. Alsu, manufactories of Himes, Clothiug, Glass, Straw Goods, and other
things, at which different members oi'a family cau procure employment.
It has been a health resort, for some years pant for people suffering from pulmonary affections.
Asthma, Catarrh, Ague and debility; many thousands have eutirely recovered.
Anew brick Hotel has just been completed, 100 feet front, with back buildingH, four stories high,
including French roof, and all modern improvements lor tho accommodation of visitors.
Prico of Farm Land $25.00 per Acre, payable by installments, within the period of four years. In
this climate, planted out to vines, 20 acres oi land will count fully as much as 100 acres further
north.
Persons unacquainted with fruit growing, can become familiar with it in a short time on account
of surroundings.
Five Acre, One Acre, and Town Lots, in the towns of Landisville and Vineland, also for sale.
While visiting the Centennial Exhibition, Vineland can be visited at small expense.
A paper containing full information, will bo sent upon application to
CIl AHI.I'IM H. Yindaml, \. free of cost.
Tho following is an extract f*oin a description, published in the New York Tribune, by the wel
known agriculturist, Solon Ilobinson:
All tho farmers wore of tho “well to do” sort, and some of them, who have turned their attention
to fruits and market gardening, have grown rich. The soil is loam, varying from sandy to clayey,
and surface gently undulating, intersected with small streams and occasional wet meadows, in
which deposits of peat or muck are stored, sufficient to fertilize the whole upland surface, after it
has been exhausted of its natural fertility.
It is certainly one of the moat extensive fertile tracts, in an almost level position, and suitable
condition for pleasant farming, that wo know of this side of the Western prairies. We found some
of the oldest farms apparently just as profitably productive as when first cleared of forest fifty or a
hundred years ago.
The geologist would soon discover the cause of this continued fertility. The whole country is a
marine deposit, and all through the soil wo found evidences of calcareous substances, generally in
the form of indurated calcareous marl, showing mauy distinct forms ofaucient shells, of tho tertia
ry formation; and this marly substance is scattered all through tho soil, in a very comminuted
form, and in tho exact condition most easily assimilated by such plants as the farmer desires to
cultivate.
NO NAME!
14 Marietta, Atlanta, Ga.
Uun2o 4m
MILLINERY.
I DESIRE TO INFORM MY FORMER CIISTO
mers and tho pabllo, that I have removed my
Stock of Millinery
to tlio store opposite tho Times printing oflico,
whero I have a superb lot of
Millinery, Ilnls & Trimming*.
I will bo more than pleased to renew the ac
quaintance of my customer In my new place of
business. Respectfully,
jfli-s. IU. 16. Howard,
octl-tf
“THE tontine;
GENEVA, GA,
JOHN J, JONES
Eespeotftjlly informs his friends
and the public, that he has recently moved
to Geneva, where ho will keep the best oi LI
QUORS, CIGARS and TOBACCOS, and a general
stock of GROCERIES, which he will guarantee
equal to the best and as low as such goods can
be bouget anywhere. oct io-tr
COLUMBUS DYE WORKS
St. Glalr.SU opposite Presbyterian Church
LADIES' Dresses, SllEa.-Mcrmoa, Velvet or Al
paca, Straw Bonnets, Feathers or ether
Trimmings Renovated, Re-dyed and Re-fin jahed
in the beat Style. Gentlemen's Olot hirig
Scoured, R'-dyed and Re-finished and warranted
net to Btatu the underclotba with dje. Silk Cot
tou and Woe len Yams Died any shade or color
desired. AU work at reasciable prices—tkkms
cash JOHN JI*M,KY,UII,
aprS7 6m _ D>“
Stray Mules Taken Up.
II HAVE TAKEN UP TWO DARK BROWN
MULES—one medium, the other small size—
and both young. The owner is notified to come,
pay expenses and get them. Flournoy’s Mills
M & G R. R- ROBT. FLOURNOY.
nov!2
EVERYBODY SUITED.
We are this Season in Receipt of a Urge
Supply of all Sizes of Our
Celebrated
For botii Wood and Coni
Besides a (ull assortment of other Popular
COOKING AND HEATING STOVES
GRATES, *ce..
And feel Justified in saying tbat we are BUKE
we can suit any and all classes of purchasers, both
in quality and price.
Of other Goods in our line, we have a large and
complete assortment, such as
TIN AND. SHEET-IRON WARE
OF KVJCBY DESCBIFTIOJf,
HARDWARE, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY.
CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, COAL
HODS, SHOVELS, &C.
All of these articles we CAN and WILL sell a
VERY BOTTOM PRICES,
ian 1 dtf W. H. ROB ARTS k CO.
Collinsworth Institute,
FOR ROYS AM) GIRLS,
Talbotton. Ga.
milE UNDERSIGNED HAVE TA
-1 kon charge of this well known rTjjft-
Instituo with the determination
make it a School noted for its thor
oughness and cheapness. The school jrgMF
is pleasantly situated, one mile from
Talbotton and six miles from Geneva. The build
ings are ample and admirably situated in a beau
tiful grove.
The "Geneva Lamp,” a weekly newspaper, is
published at the Institute, the typo for which is
set by the pupils of the school, each pupil being
required to devote five hours a week to type set
ting, under the instruction of a practical printer.
This is not to make printers, but to give practical
lessons in the construction of our language.
BOARD AND TUITION:
Board, including lights, fuel, Ac., per
mouth
Tuition, for the entire session of four
months 2 0°
Information and circulars furnished on nppli-
MILLINERY.
UK AND OPENING.
WE WILL ON THURSDAY NEXT. OPEN OUR
Fall and Winter stock of MIL’NERY. AC.,
Embracing all the paraphernalia of a la
dy s wardrobe. Having considera
bly Increased our store-room, we
have a larger and more com
plete stock than ever
before.
MRS. COLVIN & MISS DONNELLY.
octß-eod!Jm 100 Broad Street.