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Tux athksh daily »*««* 0J02S* l»r carrien in tM city, or mailed. Transient advert semente wffl to» tMWted y the rate ot *l/> p r mows tor the Bmin.KT> loo, sod toceo a tor cacti nubeoouent tnotBon, ex : ceptcoo'iact advert cciaenU, on wnlch special Loc^notSceswpfbe charged at the lateotl* SSSJKSSSSttSSt "MX * BcmUutneM may be made by express, postal bole. mobejr onk* or rrgteterM letter. All butane* communication* iihotiM be na- druseed to the Business X&nAgef. THE QRAOY MONUMENT- There will in all probability bo raiaed #25,000 for the monument to be erected by a loving people and appreciative country, to perpetuate the memory of that gifted young orator and patriot, Henry W. Grady. This sum will certainly build an im* posing shaft—a fitting tribute from his friends and countrymen to the brainiest and brightest young man Georgia has ever produced. The beautiful statue erected to Hoo. B. H. Hill in Atlanta only cost #3,000, and with the large sum subscribed to the Grady monument, truly handsome and imposing memorial tribute can be raised. This shaft should not be placed on any of the streets of Atlanta, as was the Hill statue ; but as Grady belonged to Georgia, the loving work of furnish ing a site for his monument, and preserving and guarding the same, should be left with Georgians. There is but one spot in the State for this i monument, and that is upon the capitol grounds in Atlanta. It will here rest upon soil belonging to the State and people he loved so well ; it will overlook the city that owes its present prosperity so largely to his pen and his active brain ; it will be a silent monitor over the halls of leg islation of Georgia, and encourage future generations of statesmen to emulate the example of the illustri ous dead, who gave the short years of his brilliant life to the service of his State and people. When we say locate the Grady monument on the capitol grounds, we but re-echo the wish ot the entire people of Georgia. And in this connection we would suggest that the Hill statue be taken from its present aile and set up in the centre ot the rotunda of the new eapitol, just beneath the dome. This is not only the most fitting place for it, but there this beautiful work of art will bo preserved from the in clemency of the weather and depre dations of vandals, who have already begun their work of defacing it Let the capitol grounds of Georgia be made the site for monuments to her illustrious dead. It is the fitting place for their erection, and no pa triotic citizen will object. again be allowed to dominate the superior. The negro will be given bis every right and ample protection so long as he remains In his proper sphere ; but the day he attempts to get control of the gov. eminent, or trespass upon the do main of the white man, there will be trouble. This role applies, as much to Mississippi, Louisiana or Arkansas as it does to Georgia, or South and North Carolina. The preservation of the supremacy of the white race over the black is an ur- written law, and to attempt to vio late it can only result in punishment to tbs negro. Every soldier in the country can never again place the negro in power over the whites of the South. CEN- SHERMAN ON THE NEGRO The St. Louis Republic printed re cently a letter written by Gen. W. T. Sherman at Atlanta, in 1864, in which the following passage occurs : “ I don't see why we can't have some sense about negroes, as well ss about bones, mules, iron, copper, etc.—bat say ** nigger" in the United States, and from Sumner to Attorney Kelly, the whole c&untiy goes crazy. 1 never thought my negro fetter would get into the papers, but sioce it has, I lay low. I like niggers well enough as kiooeus, but when fools and idiots try to make niggers better than our selves, I have an opinion." The above utterances by the “hero of the march through Georgia,” and the brother of John Sherman, and wLich was committed to writing more than a year after the publica tion of President Lincoln’s Emanci* pation Proclamation, has naturally attracted much attention everywhere in the country, and has been the subject of general comment—outside of Republican newspapers. Some doubt having been expressed that Gen. Sherman ever wrote such a letter, the paper which first printed it said, a little later : The Republic vouches for (he authen ticity of the letter, and is prepared to de monstrate it if it should require further de monstration than the appearance in our editorial columns of a full and literal copy, from which only the address was omitted. This we are entitled to withhold, for it is not a matter of importance or of public interest unless Gen. Sherman should at tempt to deny that he wrote the letter just as we printed it. Io the event of such a denial—which we do not anticipate—wc will convince him that denial is useless. We have some reason to believe, moreover, that Gen. Sherman’s real views have changed in no essential particular.” Gen. Sherman has made no at* tempt to deny the letter, or any part of it, and there is no doubt but that those were the sentiments of Gen Sherman at that time, and they have undergone no change. In a letter written from his headquarters before Atlanta in 1864, and which was printed at the time in some of the Western newspapers, Gen. Sherman said in substance : “ D—n the nig- ger ; we are not fighting for him,” and more to the same purport. These utterances will be excellent literatnre for the republicans to study when they attempt to enact a force bill for the South. THE NEGRO AND THE SOUTH- The past few mouths there seems] to be an epidemic among the negroes US shift their quarters, equalled only by the years following the war, when Coffee thought tbe best way to test aud assert his fireedom was to quit the locality where his old master abided. Thousands of deluded blacks were beguiled into exodust ing to the West, where a majority of them fell victims to the malaria and climate. Every day we read of train loads of deluded negroes moving to new homes ia distant States, under the belief that they are mistreated at home. To show the inconsistency of these exodusters, North Carolina blacks seek greater political freedom in Georgia, while the Georgia suf frage slinger thinks he can be best protected in Mississippi or Arkansas. Tho same rule applies to South Car-] olina and other Southern States. In these changes of abode by our black population, they Bimply jump from the frying pan into the fire. There is no marked difference in the characteristics of the Southern peo ple, and the negro}will find the same protection in one locality as the oth. cr. If he will so deport himself as to win the good will and respect of his white neighbors, he will be jnst as safe in Jesnp, Ga., or Barnwell, S.C., as in any spot on ohr globe. If ho expects to find some locality where he can consort with outlaws, shoot down white men in cold blood, associate on terms of equality with this race, and place black heels on white necks, he will find that land as visionary as did Ponce de Leon his mythical Fountain of Everlasting Youth. There is one thing the negro must learn, and the sooner ho does so the better for his peace and safety: This is a white man’s government, and the Anglo-Saxon intends to rule it. There is not a spot on the. American continent where the inferior race will looted for the responsible position of managing editor. While Mr. Howell quite yonthfnl to assnme such an important place, he is ripe with journalistic experience, end stands at the head of the profeseion. He has gone through a careful training in the largest newspaper offices in the country, and had the Constitu tion directors searched the United States, they could not have fonnd a better man to take the place of the lamented Grady. Mr. Howell is one of tbe brainiest yonng meu in Geor gia, overflowing with energy and en terprise, and we never knew a more chivalrous, high-toned gentleman. He will not only keep the Constitu tion up to the high position it now occupies, but fully abreast with the times. Many persons are under the im pression that Mr. Grady wrote all the editorials for tbe Constitution. Never was there a greater mistake. Very few articles in that paper came from his pen direct; but of course whatever he produced was a literary gem, and readily recognized. Grady was to the Constitution what an en gineer is to a locomotive—he watch ed the machinery and kept it in mo tion. That same machinery is still on the paper, trained by the same masterly hand. So far as the future power and worth of the Constitution are concerned, its readers will never know but that Grady is still direct ing it. Mr. Howell has. for several years had a hand in shaping its edi torial course, and he is in every way qualified to wear the mantle of the brilliant and beloved Grady.' There is another mistake that the public labor under : that Mr. Grady had no business tact; when, in fact, he was one of the clearest headed financiers we ever knew—only he devoted his brain aDd energy to fur thering the interest of others aud the public instead of his own. It was Grady who mapped out all the plans by which the Constitution was able to attain its pre-eminent suc cess, and to this department he gave as much or more time than to the editorial room. The increased cir culation of the weekly edition was his especial pride, and the means by which this end was achieved all emanated from his brain. STILL THE SOUTH IS SOLID The following dispatch in the New York Herald shows that the effort to build up a white republican party in the South is doomed to failure. This is just as we expected. A party that seeks to force upon our people incompetent negro officers, and place the superior race under the political domination of the inferior, can never hope to get a foothold here. The name of “republican” acts as political emetic on every representa tive Southerner, and President Har rison had as well try to establish an ice factory in hades as a respectable republican party south of Mason & Dixon’s line. Tho Herald’s dispatch says: “The white Republican Tariff League of Alabama, a political movement organised last April with tbe avowed purpose of breaking the solid South, ia dead. Instant recognition of the Administration and the erpublican majority in Congress alone can save it from utter dissolution and speedy oblivion. Tbe leaden of the movement announced that they would exclude the negro from the party council chamber* and nominat ing conventions, and this would bring into the party thousands of Protection Demo crats. This, they said, would send the race issue to tbe rear and divide tbe two great parties in tbe South on the tariff issue only. Nothing ollthe.kind bas|beea accomplished The colored brother refused to be sat upon and Protection Democrats, with few ex ception!*, qoictiy ignored tbe movement. Tne meeting of colored Republicans, held here list week to protest against the con firmation of several members of this league who have been appoioUd to good places by President Harrison, was inspired by white Republicans who opposed the league. The resolutions adopted, which I tele graphed to the Herald at tba time, were forwarded to the effect All Alabama ap pointments where the parties were not mrmbersof this league,have beenconfirmed while all others have been held up. 8everal important positions have been held by members of tbe league, but tbe in dications are that they will not be cou- In the meantime no meetings of e can be held. .plana for breaking the solid South have been dropped, and those who led tbe organization of tbe movement now declare they know nothing about it firmed, the THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION. The readers of this great South-i ern paper indeed have cause for giat ideation at the announcement that Hon. Clark Howell, Jr., has been se- M. MYERS CO. have received their Holiday Goods, and invite you to call and see The Prettiest Line put on Of Goods suitable for sale in Athens. the HOLIDAYS ever Respectfully, M. AtYRDS Hr (HO THE MOST COMPLETE" LINE OF— BOOTS & SHOES IN ATHENS, is ;at THE ONE PRICE SHOE STORE, -OF- ZW* Satisfaction swaranteod with every pair. For extra tine meat call atBooth Bros, and you wil get just what you call for. Botli Bros, understand the business. Do You Want Cheap Boakd.—Ap ply to 221 Dougherty st'ret. Jan5-lm Fresli Fish and oysters received daily at Booth Bros. * tf For fresh fish and oysters Booth Bros. call on tf Epoch. The transition from long, lingering and pains foi sickness to robust health marks an epoch in the life of the iodividoeL Such a remark able event is treasured in the memory end tbe agency whereby the good health has been at tained is gratefully blessed. Hence it is that so much is beard in praise of Electric hitters. So man; feel they owe their restoration *o health, for the use of the Graat Alterative and Tonic. If yon are troubled with an; disease of Kidn >ys, Liver, Stomach of long or short standing yon will rare!; find relief b; nse of Electric Bitters. Sold at 50c. and $1. per bot tle at. John Crawford Co. or L. D. Sledge Co. Whole sale and Retail Druggist —Karr: Friends—those who love and those who hate ns. Northeastern * Coal * Yards 0RR & HUNTER, Proprietors. ‘Bed Ash Anthracite” The Best ever Sold in this Market. “Grlexi IVIary” “Coal ‘Cree k” “Splint” Coal. Blacksmitli- Goal and Coke Give us your order now and get the benef of summer rates. 6-life m ONE-PRlCE Clothiers, Tailors, Hatters, Furnishers. All goods marked in PLAIN FIGURES. Prompt attention given to mail orders. Measure blank furnished upon application. Eiseman Bros., 17 and 19 Whitehall Set. Atlanta. Ga Haselton & Dozier's Music Hoase. PIANOS and OKGANS. The Best Instruments at Lowest Prices. Soo a partial list of our customers for reference on any of them PIANOS. Miss Lucy Bishop, Athens. Cnpt. .1 -l.O. McMahan, “ Billups 1'hinizy, “ Col. E. T. Brown, “ W. B. Jackson, “ Mrs. Raphael, “ M. B. Mobility* “ W. D. Griilbth, “ Mrs. E. A. Crawford, “ Cant. W. W. Thomas, “ Miss Ellen Moll, “ J. T. Tolbert, Daniolsville. P. F. Crawford, Lavonia. W. II. Morton, Crawford. W. II. Cheney, Bairdstown. ORGANS. L. M. Cain, Athens. Williams Lodge O. F. “ H. T. Huggins, “ 1st Baptist Church “ 2nd Baptist Church, " M rs. K. A. Phelps, “ Wintervillo J Baptist Church W. II. Wright, HanksviUe. ills. Dr. Thurmond, Jewelville. W, W. Bright well, Maxeys. Methodist Church, Wintervillo. O. A. Waddell, MHIedgevifte. J. P. Wilson, Greenesboro. Miss aggie Thurmond, Lynchburg,Va W, L. Adams, Monroe, Ga. Athens Cotton Exchange. Athens, Ga. January 7.—Tone of the Market, Firm. Good Middling 9 7-8 Strict Middling 9 9-16 to 9 5-8 Middling 9 9-16 to 9 5-8 Strict Low Middling 9 7-16 Low Middling 9 3-16 Strict good ordinary 9 1-8 Tinges 9 1-4 to 9 3-8 Stains 9 to 9 1-8 Liverpool Market. Tone: Steady Demand Fair. Middling uplands, 6 5-8;< Middling Orleans; Sales 10,000. Tone Futures. January-February....... F.bruary-Marcli March-April April-May May-June : June-July July-August 5 40 5 41 5 43 5 45 546 5 47 5 49 September- October. October-Xovember November-December. DOcemberJannary Opening Tone: Quiet. Closing Tons Firm. 5 40 5 42 5 43 5 45 5 40 6 48 549 Mew York Market. Middling 10 1-4 Tone: Firm. Futures. January.... February March Jana July..., August mber 10 10 M 90 10 29 10 38 10 48 re 49 10 K 10 61 November... December.... 10 19 10 94 10 34 10 41 10 48 10 55 10 60 rots Opening Tone Steady. I Closing Tone Steady. Receipts of AU U. S. Ports. This Week Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday 3385??::::: w Total 3 days 22JW5 2VT0 *0^36 "OT Total Port Becclnts Sept. 1 to Deo. pa.... Stock at all UAJPortg. Wee Lust yoar. 33JH7 61,072 25,451 32,461 25,529 11471 ggST TbU Woe 1887 4,083447 756,040 m 1888 23,015 23,8441 20,582 22,125 23.174 S 1887 4,144,858 1,023,781 A GENTS wanted atonce for Life and Bern! niacences of Jefferson Davis. Edited by Jus tice> Lamar,U.8. Supreme Court. Partcf pro ceeds givenloerect a.monument to Mr. Davis. .Complete outfit SI. Address R. IL WOODWARD A CO., Baltimore, Mil. Me A few general agents wanted. *d-Jan2 DAVIS 4 GAREBOLD HAVE MOVED THEIR BOOKSTORE TO 111 Broad St., Formerly Long’s Drugstore WHERE YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND ON HAND AT THE LOWEST PRICES. A FULL LINE OF Books, Stationery Musical Merchandise, And Base-Ball Goods. 11 BROAD ST. ATHENS.GA ELEGTRICIT)V D ^ VITAL FORCE, THE ERRORS ofYOUTHano MANHOOD, 34G2?Bo.tcm!MassF**Prefatory Lecture with numerona teeUmonWto from high sources, fiee jo all. For all Disease, of Men, by the distinguished author, Hun Du Most, H. D.. who haa DISCOVERED THE ELIXIR OF LIFE AND THE TRUEjES- be consulted In ir,athla£lectro- Boston, Mu.. ‘I HEARD A VOICES IT 8AID. **COME AND SEE."* T1VE RE. SOUTHERN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPART I.Lfi. Harris, Pres. S. Thomas, Rot DIRECTORS: Y. L. O. Harris, L. U. Char bonnier John H. Newton, Robt. I. Hampton, Stevena Thomas, Edward 8. Lyndon A. E. Orifieth. Marcellos Stanley John A. Hunnientt, Rufat K. Reaves -FOB— COTTON GINS, ENGINES AND REPAIRS, -—AT Bottom Prices, WRITE TO Geo. R. Lombard & fo. Foundry, Machini Augusta, Mcli7 di ; Boiler and Gia Work Supply House, Ga 1889. FOR SjYIYE. All the property lying on 1 and Foundry streets and k ropertv. The lot runs to The lot on which the Livery stable on Thoma street stand. The lot can front two stores on Thomas street, and a good residence lot on Strong Street. Apply to J. 8. Williford, Beal Estate Agent the corner of Broad known as the Deed property. The lot runs to M. A C. R. R., and *s vary yaying handsomely Apply to J. 8. Williford, Real Estate Agent. Also town suburban small farms aflO,20,40 add no acres. Also a number beautiful lots on Barber street. These lots beautiful, low priced. NOTICE. Ih ve city property to exchange for farms In the country. TAN YARD. I have for sale two miles from the city a well equipped tan yard. Everything new, eight or nine acres of land attached, only 1-4 mile from N. E. It. R., which has side-track where hark can l>cdelivered. The property Is not offered because the business does not pay, bat beeanx- owner desires to change his business. Apply to J. S. WILLIFORD, • xeal Estate Agent. LOOK AT THIS. I will sell a bargain in a pretty little farm o J6U acres of good land jnst outside of dty limits. There are two bouses on the place, one well plastered, well of good pure water, also spring on the p!»ce. Frice $1,000 and no less. App!y to, FOR SALE. A calc 6-rum cottage on Colkge at. OF NEW YORK, LARGEST, SAFEST OLDEST MOST RELIABLE- Assets Surplus, New Insurance, Insurance in Force, Paid Policy Holders in 1888, Increase in Assets, Increase in Sur plus, Increase in Insurance written, 1ST O RESTRICTIONS. If you pay your Premium, the Company will pay your Claim. Agts. 213. EAST CLAYTON STREET $126,082,153 7,940,063 103.214,261 482,120,184 14,727,550 7,275.301 1,645,622 54,496.251 GKRA.INT & WILLOOX C. L. SORREL. W. H. HAINES SORREL <fe HAINES. Have just opened up a CAltHIAGE AMI WAGON SilOl*. Corner Jackson and Washington streets. They are prepared to do all kinds of BLACKSMITHING, HORSE SHOEING, etc., will also biiild wagons, carriages and other vehicles to order. All kinds of re pairing done promptly and at reasonable prices. Mr. Haines has had twenty years experience in the business, eight of which were spent at the old Hodgson shops. Give us a trial, und we will give you satisfaction. REPAIRING AND HORSE-SHOEING A SPECIALTY l 89dly Respectfully, SORREL ,V IIAINRS Augusta Brewing Company, Augusta, Ga. Special high quality attention to orders. Bottled Beer for family use. Prompt 6. A HELL. HJH, UMR MELL & LINTON, Insurance -Agents, ■ * ~ ' * * Desirable Property in Represent the BEST COMPANIES and Instil Athens and vicinity on most favorable terms. List of CompirJta. Capital. Home of New York. 83.000.00p Phoenix of Hartford. 2,000.000 Liverpool and London and Globe £2,000,000 Insurance Company of North America North British and Mercantile Germania of New York Hartford of Connecticut Georgia Home Atlanta Home Savannah Fire and Marino New York Life Insurance Company. mt- in U. 8. 6,963,81 In U. 8. !,S S 284,83 W itHenspoon House ani l Jfii , Oil, Vnrniahes, Turpentine, Brashes n],.n 1911 nl.AVTflM ftTIHTBl'P Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Whi . ^ cilorsaod Painters supplies. Don’t foret the place, 123 CLAYTON STREET ATHENS, GEORGIA. HP We willjio your Painting promptly and give satis! action every particular. Witherspoon & Hamilt