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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. nov*2 tf C 0 L II M li IT S DAILY TIMES JOB OFFICE, Columbus, Ga. ICeiug Supplied witli Hio I.n lewl STYLS of TYPE Presses, Ac., Is Prepared to till Orders for Job Printing OF EVERT DESCRIPTION, With Neatness ami Itispnteli, inelmling : % BILL HEADS, LETTER HEADS, NOTE HEARS, MONTHLY STATEMENTS BUSINESS CARDS.] VISITING CARDS, POSTAL CARDS, SHIPPING TAGS, ENVELOPES, CIRCULARS, PARTY INVITATIONS, WEDDING INVITATIONS, DHLS LADING BOOKS, R. R. RECEIPT BOOKS, &c., &c., &c. from a distance solicited and filled promptly, at short notice. Samples and prices sent on application. CLOTHING. EXCELSIOR ! ! CLOTHING, -£I2STD HcLt Store Thornton & Acee, NO. 83 A 85 BRONZE FRONT, Rooney Building, Broad St., Columbus, Ga. DEALEHH I3V Mon’s Olotlaing, Boys’ OI otlaing, ClalldLron’s Clotliins. Men's llutK, Boys’ IlntK, Cliiltlioii’s Hats. O MEN’S AND BOYS' FURNISHING GOODS, TRUNKS, VALISES, UMBRELLAS and WALKING CANES. *|-Wo arc constantly receiving new goods of all kinds, and will Bell as low as any Market in the State. Give us a call. octl-dilm INSURANCE. INSURE YOUR GIN HOUSES AND CONTENTS. All my old Customers of Years Past and all others who would feel Secure against loss are notified that T am Pre pared as usual to furnish 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 the City. D. F. WXIXCOX, General Insurance Agent. .I'lly.c.i li.i.vw - INSURE YOUR PIIPPEHTV WITH THE GEORGIA HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, Ooluintous, Gra. A HOME COMPANY, seeking the patronage ot HOME PEOPLE! FAVORABLE RATES MADE FOR GIN HOUSES, WITH LIBERAL ADJUSTMENTS AND PROMPT PAYMENT OF ALL LOSSES, Warehouses, Cotton, Dwellings, Storehouses, Merchandise, and all other Property Insured at the Lowest Rates consistent with indemnity. Omeo intlie GEORGIA HOMEBUILDING. 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. o 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. \ COLUMBUS, GA., 18 WELL SUPPLIED WITH MATERIAL. AND Experienced Workmen employed in each De partment. Orders for work of any description filled with dispatch, and at most reasonable rates. Georgia and Alabama Legal Blanks Of everv description on hand, or utedtoor dvr at short notice. Receipt Books FOR RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS Always in stock: ab.o printed to order when do sired. 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. ON and after tho 15tli of this month,(May) rates of this Hotel will bo THREE DOLLARS per DAY. Single Heals, 75ets; For Couples, per Month, $75. Special rates for Families. No charge for Bag gago to and from Depot, itir Elevator runs at all hours. GEORGE M’GINLEY, ielll 4m Proprietor. nfi TP II TO obtained iu the United a ul I B IV I \ States,Canada, and Europe, i II I Lll I terms as low ns those of any other reliable house. Correspondence invited in the English and foreign languages,with inven tors, Attorneys at Law, and other Solicitors, es pecially with those who have had their cases re jected iu tho hands of other attorneys. In re jected cases our fees are reasonable, and no charge is made unles we are successful. mminm 111 V Ball I Ullvl sketch and a fuJl de scription of your invention. Wo will make an examination at tho Patent Office, and if we th*u It patentable, will send you papers and advice, and prosecuto your case. Our leo will be in or dinary cases, s‘2s. a nillftr Oral or written in all matters fluvlbt iss 1 :: free ventious, I !IL>& References:-—Hon. M. D. Leggett, Ex-Commis sioner ofPatents, Cleveland, OlilojO. H. Kelley, esq., Sec’y National Grange, Louisville, Ky.; Commodore Dau‘l Ammen, U. S. N„ Washington, D.C. J9rßend Stamp for our “Guide for obtaining Patents," a book of 60 pages. Address:—LOUlS BAGGER & CO., Solici tors ofPatents. nov2s tf Washington, D. 0. THIS PAPER IS ON FILE WITH Where Advertising Contract# can he mode, TENNE SSEE. For the latest news from Tennessee and all parts oi the world, read THE AMERICAN, Published at Nashville, Tenn. The Largest, Cheapest and most Widely Circula ted paper in the State—with full volume of Western Associated Press Dis patches in every issue. Its Predecessors Date Back to 1812. SUBSCRIPTION CIST: Daily one your $lO 00 Semi-Weokly ono year 4 2e Weekly one year 2 00 Or for shorter time in proportion. Font Pnfl to any Adilcrss oh Receipt of I*rJo©. Specimen copies sent, free on application. 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.