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OFFICIAL ORGAN OF DADE
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THE BOX, .11DSOX f.fLEHEXTS,
OF WALKER.
Subject to the Democratic convention.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
Jf c are authorized io an
nounce the name of Dr- T
J• L VMR KIN, as a candi
date for Representative■
FOR STATE SENATOR.
We are authorized to an
nounce HIRAM SMITH
as a candidate for State \
Senator for the 44th Sena
torial district; composedl of
Hade, Walker and Catoesa .
We are authorized' io an
nounce R M. W- GLENN
as a candidate for Stale
Senator Jor ihe 44th Sena
torial district; composed of
Dade, Walker an dCa toosa
We are authorized to an
nounce JOHN Y WOOD
as a candidate for State
Senator for the 44-th Scna
torin district; composed of
Dade, W'alker and C'lo^s*-
WEIMSDAY AIGLST IS, 1881.
SnrEßion Court of Catoosa conven
ed last Monday.
Our minutes of the Convention in
onr lart issue were not right in regard
to tiic time of the meeting of the res*
pective Conventions at Atlanta and
Rome. The Convention at Rome meets
the 28th inst., at Atlanta the 13th
inst.
Rev. T. R. Deicoree, of Louisville
Ky:, will deliver a public address on
Temperance at Trenton, Saturday,
August 16th, 4p. m.; and will oi
ganize a Countv Lodge that evening
at 7:30 p. m. Will deliver a public
address at Morganville the 17th inst
at 11 a. m.
—lo >
The cletion for county officers corao of in
warioun County, Tuna. ,1 ist Thursday- t!io
Oeuiocrts were beaten by the most overwhelm
Ing majority since the organization of theße
publican party. Wm. Rankin wns elected
Shoriff about 500 over the Democratic corn
inee; and Dan Hale as Trustee,4oo.
LABOR VERSUS TIME,
Can Time Accomplish What
Work Wiil Do?
To Which Shall We Give ths
Most Credit.
Tiir early history of our learning to
lead is too sacred to throw before the
public eyes; but from that time till
now, a vast and far greater portion of
our time, with the exception of which
imperious duty has demanded of us,
has been spent in that persuit (read
ing): yet, we never saw the above
subject and questions presented direct
ly to the public. To bring the point
home to onr own land of liberty, with
out going into the almost boundless
lecords and history of the Old World
we will find that we are furnished with
characters, possessing a power enerev
and influence at an age, as if it almost
fame troin inspiration, and entrusted
with the mod arduous duties and gifts
o-f fisc nation. We read and know
.tii.it these arc witborrt ever inquiring
into the reason; but if we coo Id only
get tbe tine record of their lives, the
result would he ot tune well and labo
riously spent. There are men who
live and go down to the grave never
anything more than a child or nieie
school-boy in thought and action—as
if the mind was not capacitated forex
fmwliog and exploring a broader field
of action. Admitted that time is a
material commie;atinn in capacitatin’
and enlarging the mind and genet a 1 it
'll litres for the varied and atduous re
tpotisiloiittes of life, and that 1-0100
Jtiindfi and intellects will receive know
Jedge more ranidij titan ether*, vet, it
is tLe the testimony of every one, that
tlieir success is the fruit ot labor
mental as well as physical aetbn—
the material consideration upon which
it all rests, Nihil sine labore, noth
ing without labor, has been the motto
of the brightest lights that have ever
shone in the Clniotian of political
world. '1 blowing ourselves out upon
the world, with the intention of accom
[dishing results ot importance and in
terest to every person in our national
government or the world, without be
ing prepared for the task, is a sin a
gainst God and man. But still we
have more of such would-do-grcat
tlungs people than any other kind. (A
little digression).
The mind may he as well capacitat-
ed, when just enteiing man-hood and
the stage of action, as in more mature
years'. But it is almost a crime Lefur'
public gaze for a young man to under
take an object and assume responsibil
ities, that would seem more in accord
ance with one of maturer years. The
public will not stop to consider how
his life has been spent; the first con
sideration to meet the duties and re
quirements of the task, is, how many
years has lie lived? If we are going to
make this a rule absolute, we may [day
till eighteen study and work till twen
ty-five and do nothing till thirty.
There is no necessity for our living
till our hairs ate gray before being pre
pared and fit for any vocation of life.
It is a fact that the majority ot men
acquire their knowledge ami capacity
for business alter many years not-half-
way application, while a short while
well applied would fit them much ear
lier. Hueh being the fact it naturally
places close application and study at
a discount. God has given us our
time, and we have no right to throw it
away; and, farther if we ecnnomfse and
use it properly, there will not bo to
much complaint auout heavy taxes.
These are about the facts, and every
one can consider them as they wish—
whether or not they have answered the
heading question.
Some one will say that this is writ
ten for a personal motive. I admit it,
There are rules in it that will govern
my entire life, to that extent it is per
sonal. Rut reader it will govern yours
too, and lam not so selfish as to de
sire to exclude any from benefit oftfiem
Life is not governed by chance and ar
tificial laws. Nearly two years ago,
•1 wanted to move this press to this
place, and make an effort towards ed
iting or assiting to edit this paper;
but no, there was a lack of faith some*
wheie, and I did not get the proper
endorsement,
TEMPERANCE.
The Dificulties in the Way of
Making a National or po
litical Question.
Tho Tcmpcraneo Cau.se needs an issue tip
on which to act. Ihe Resolution passed by
the Temperance Convention at Atlanta should
meet the approval of every one, Ir. an issue
before this, an editorial appeared under the
above subject, to which some exceptions were
taken. We publish tlis following, from the
Atlanta ConiUuUou, which eudorcos what we
we said:
'Hie Republican platform ignores
the temperance question. The demo
cratic platform cornea out squarely
against sumptuary laws The liletice
ot the one and the prononncccd attitude
of the other have given rise to consid
erable discussion, and many temper
ance people are calling for father light
on tbe subject. Tho most obvious
explanation is that under tho existing
constitution, the Federal goVerroent
has not power to prohibit the sale
of liquor, and under an amendment
con feting that power, the gotermeiit
could not organiz a judicial and po’ice
force sn efficiently strong to administer
a prohibitory law withoi** divesting
the State government of the entir
field of police control and the punish
ment of crime. Some two or three
hundred thousand additional ollicec
holders would be required to enforce
tl>c la v Hoeing tli'e almos
insnperalbe difficulties bound mi in
a policy tho republicans dodge tbe mat
ter by saying nothing about it in their
platform, while the democrats, with
commendable boldness, openly declared
against a scheme so impracticable,
i lie temperance reform is moving a
long well enough as it is. The local
’ption plan, which has found so much
.■•lvor in Georgia, is the boat method
th.:i has been devised as yet, and ii
iins the irifciitvl being ;n accord with
tfc,® spiiit of onr DcnrocraGc institu
tions.
TRIFLE HANGING!
Three Men Expiate the
Crime of Arson
A condensed Detailed Account
of tae Crime, Events Prece
ding and Executions, as
Taken from Our Exchan
ges Ca&tanooga Dai
ly Times snd Our
Heporters.
did not give ft detailed account of tlio
subject as headed nbove, in our last issce b.*
wo thought about all our readers would got
the matter liT'cve our paper reached them mid
f rom the want of space. At the request of
some of olir subscribers, which we hop© will
be satisfactory to ail, we give the following
collected as stated In the heading. It may
bo well enough tr say, that we lind gomo con
flict in tho publication and statement of facts
but by taking and considering all, and exclu
ding mcru conclusions, we think we can ap
proximate the facts very closely.
TIIE PLACE BUILDING AND
OCCUPANTS.
On a spur of Sand Mountain, over
looking the town of Carpenter, Ala,,
ami in full view ot the Tennessee,
stood the residence of Henry Porter.
It was one of the most beautiful dwel
lings in that region, situated in a most
picturesque spot and in the centre of
an enchanting landscape. lie was a
native of New York, but came to this
section from Michigan in 1859. When
he moved South he was fifty-five years
of age, but his health was shattered
autl he sought seclusion and this salu
brious climate in the hope of regain
ing it. lie and his wife were people
of refined tastes and cultured habits
A few years ago they were joined by
Miss Blandish, Mrs. Porter’s sister, a
highly educated and accomplished lady
who liyed with them. A wealthy la
dy front the North, Mrs Chilbbuek,
resided with him, also a protege of
Miss Standish, named Hattie Lodge.
An orphan girl from the Nashville Oi
phan Asylum had also been recently
adopted. These constituted the house
hold and they lived a happy and
peaceful life. Their beautiful home
had been adorned with priceless paint*
ings and refined tastes weie the cliarac
tesistics.
THE CHIME.
On the night of the 25th of March,
1883, before the occupants had retired
the house was assaulted liy armed
and masked men. On opening the
door tho parties rushed in and de
manded tnoneo. Their demands, or
more proboblv expectations, not being
satisfied, they became enraged and be
gan to shoot promiscuously through
the house, and braking up the furniture
and rifling the trunks. The house at
the time was set on fire, and was soon
in flames. W bile thus engaged, the
family made then' escape from tlie
house, but with narrow risk to some
of their lives. Soon after the neigbors
attracted by the flames, were at the
scene, and the terrified family wet a in
duced to retire to one of their houses,
with the exception ot Mrs. Chlibbuek,
who in her terror ran into the woods,
where she remained all night, The
destruction was complete. " Tho aged
man began to declin, and tire expo.-*
me anT privations soon killed him.
llir?wife became totally blind, and
one of the orphans and bind htdv were
left depedent on Mis? Standish.* As
soon as the deed became known, the
whole community was thrown into an
excitement and became incensed a
gainst tbe perpetrators, and every avail
able means used to capture and bring
the parties to justice^
THE I'ARTIES JL
Rnsplcion rested stronEy Upon
George Smith and A.sbFny and
George Hughes, George Smith as
every mje in tin's county knows, was a
desperate character. Sonic years ago
a BiiA, was prefered against him by
the Grand Jury of this county, for the
mill'd.t of Lum Street, and 'was ar
rested and committed to jail in this
county shortly alter Portor’s house
was burned. Some time last summer
he effected bis escape, an! has been a
fugitive from justice from th/s State to
the time of bi.s death. Ha l he been
brought to trial here there is but little
doubt of his suffering the extreme pen
alty of the law. He was about 25
years of age at the time of hisexeeution
The Hughes buys were from Rhea
courtly, Tenn,; aged respectively 21
and 23. Their character was not of
good repute. It is reported that the
elder killed a nnn in Texas, Their
mother had come with them to the vi
cinity, and married John Gravsou
" 5® has been seutensed to the peneten*
tmpv foi life as a confedeiate in the
crime. 1 heir mother returned to
It hen county, and it is reported that
site soon died.
'I hey were all finally arrested
(though George Smith with considera
ble. diftacnlty, having been shot almost
down in tbe attempt) on the charge of
a a soM (burning of roller’s house)
and bill prefered against them, and
biought to trial last June and sentenc
ed to be hung the Ist of August. All
wece represented and dolened by some
ol the most able talent of the Bar
evidence
T lie eviuenco adduced was both di
ect and corroberativc {Smith wa s
recognize i by Miss Standish at th*’
time oi the commission of the crime,
ti.o o-il- 1 him L#v name li.>-'e,;chin
him to leave the rem.-es .ae sake
of the kindness she had done the fam i
ily. He replied asking her if she was
not charging him with larceny, fShe
described the others minutely, which
almost fil H.ln't ]y ii'titif td tLim.
Mr. I'itch, olio of the neighbors who
was at the scene in t ime to see tlie par
ties leave, recognized them as George
ami A sherry Hughes i. lid John Gray,
soil. Sotne of Miss Stnndish’s clothes
were also found in Smiths house. Oth
er evidence showing their Identity and
guilt was also adduced.
Grayson was sentenced to the peni
tentiary for life. When the sentence
was pronounced against Smith and
the Hughes hoys, A sherry Hughes a
rose and denounced the witnesses its
liars.
BETWEEN TltF. SENTENCE AND
EXECUTION
An appeal was taken to the Su
preme Court, but tlio decision of the
Court below affirmed. Every effort
was made to obtain respite, but failed.
Awhile before the execution a telegam
was sent the Governo.l saying, That if
lie did not respite or interfere some way
that he would lose 1,000 votes in
■lackson County, but all ot no effect.
It is well enough that the sentence
was not otherwise, and that the execu
tive power refused so interfere, forbad
it been, it is extremely probable that
they would have been lynched. No
doubt hut that the public feeling had
considerable effect towards thoii con
viction. Up to almost the tune of ex
ecution, till the last hope of lile expir
ed, they appeared to lie very careless
about tlieir eternal interest. It was
reported, and authentically, that they
played cards, leaving to tlio winner
the light to tay who should first he
hung, But as the time neared their
demeanor in that respect changed.
the Evening before the execution.
Careful precautions were taken tl e
evening before against tbe possibility
ol rescue. It was currently inmored
that a strong feeling of sympathy for
the condemned men had sprung tip
and a large party was being organ
ized to rescue them. It was also re
ported on good authority that Smith’s
kinsmen had been heard plotting a
plan whereby the jail could ho stcirin
ed and the prisoners release.
Your correspondent visited the pris
oners with Rev. J. L. Whitten, the
Methodist minister, at Bp. m. Mr.
hitlen has been their constant advi
see and gained the admiration and love
of all by his fidelity and solicitude
for tho spiritual Welfare of these
wretches. They greeted the scribe
and minisle! cordially and engaged in
chcciful conversation. They were not
at all morose, but kept up a lively con
versation and answered all questions
readily. Smith Had that he was pre
pared to die and believed bo bad made
peace with his Maker He seems to have
been thinking and communing with
himself until lie felt that grace had
reached him and that his sins would
be forgiven. The guards stated that
lm had been engaged in prayer nearly
the entire day. and at times would be
come so enthusiastical in his devotions
that he could he heard outside the
building. The Hughes boys said thev
were trying to make prepe rat ions, but
their manner was not so sincere as as
Smith’s. Smith was asked if be in.
tended to make a confession' “1 hav
none to make. ile replied, heaving
a deep sigh, "I hate said so often;
if i am willing to die by it, you ought
to be willing to live by it.”
"Are you prepared to die?”
‘‘l believe I am. I’ve prayed to
God to forgive me and 1 believe He
will.”
The reporter then asked the Hnghcs
boys for a statement. They replied
in substance as follows;
‘ We lived in a little house near
Shellmonnd, where we kept bach
Asberry was sick about that time.
Wo didn’t know ennything about the
flic until the next day. We were Ur.
rested by a crowd and turned loose
That night we happened at Shellmuiind
and sat in the lower story o£ Avery’s
waiting for a friend, when they arrest
ed us again and tried to skeei us into
telling a lie by’pearing to bang nr
'A e thought it was done up with us
but we didn’t have nothin’ t 0 tell, to'
we couldn't tell nothin’.”
THE I.AST NIOHT.
Snr; tli prayed nearly the entire night
but towards morning slept sonudly.
Geoige Hughes had a good mght’t,
rest and seemed more self-possessed
than eilhei of the other two. Asbeny
Hughes seemed very noivous ami
would pace tlie cell to and f ro and
seemed very despondent ami thouaht
fnl.
. THE BAPTISM.
Ihe night before the three men ex
pressed a desire to he baptised by im
imo-omi and it was perh.Mimd it I0;:H>
a. m. :r v- ...1 - • ,
' - om:U v, as
first brought, in (supported by his yvife
and his father and the baptism was
administered by Mr. Beeson, with the
impressive appeal on high* When
Smith arose he was visibly affected
his father grasped him by the hand and
breathed a silent prayer over him,
His frame shook with emotion and for
a moment tears flowed freely, hut he
brushed them away and quickly recov
ered himself. A pathetic scene now
ensued. His wile stood by his side
drying his face, when his father came
to his side and removing his coat pla*
cod it over Ins son’s shoulders, his eves
strenmining with tears. The specta
tors stood with Uncovered heads and
witnessed the affecting scene. Smith
shook the ministers warmly by the
band and said that his sins were fol
giveu.
The two brothers were next led in
ami were in turn baptised with the
same ceremonies as Smith. Both
seemed deeply affected, and when the
younger Hughes arose he uttered a joy
ous shout and wrung his hands. He
came to Smith who was sitting near
and three embraced and mingled tears
and shook all present by the
hand and expressed great relief,
A few moments afterward the cere*
inony of the blessed sacrament was ad
ministered by the ministers present in
a peculiarly impressive maimer, The
recipients were deaply affected ahd the
entire audience was moved, particular
ly at the fervent and eloquent prayer
of Mr. Whitten.
THE EXECUTION.
The execution was private, and
took place at 10H p. m . They de
nied the charge till the last. Just be*
fore the final Work, Rev. Mr. Faun*
derr) began a very beautiful, fervent
aiul touching prayer. He never finish*
ml it. In the midst of it an excitement
was raised on the outside; caused by
feeling to rescue the prisoners, but
finding that such an attempt would re
sult in bloodshed and fiuilldWfv, quiet
was Boon restored. They denied to
tlio end the commission of the crime,
E. T. ROGERS
At the Trade Palace.
Rising Pawn, » - - Georgia.
Invites everybody and his wife to come and
see him. Tbe Mainoth Spring Stock
of goods have arrived.
What we Can’t sell we give
Away. We have everything in the dry
goods line, from a bale of Domestic to
a Satin Ribbon.
Everything in dress goods, from a 7a
) unices silk to Cotton plaids. Everything in
Clothing from Ercncli worsted to a white
necktie. Everything in groceries from a
cask of bacon to a pound ot rice. Every
thing in hats from a genuine Stetson to a
palm leaf. Everything in crockery and glass
ware from a wasli howl to a China cup. All
too drugs known to Materia Medica. Every
thing in llardward from a log-chain to a
sewing needle. Everything in hoots and
slioesf mm a brogan boottoan infants slipper.
And an endless v ariety of tin; a volume
would not enumerate what we have in
hosiery, novelties and notions.
TAKE SCRIP AT PAR.
Mant all flic barter you bring from
an anvil block to a whetstone. You will fine
moor the Indomitable Tom Gray at thd
store at any hour day or night..lf you want
o save money come to sec us We mean
business.
E. T. ROGERS.
hut Ihe peers of their country Maid
they did commit.
How Smith Escaped Ironi
Trenton Jail Still Lett
a Mystery.
Many of our citisene have foil an ex
treme anxiety to know bow George
Smith ever made his escape from the
jail at this place, and ImVe awaited tint
time of his approaching execution, ex*
pecting the impressiveness of eternity
to cause him to give sotno light at least
on the manner. But still it remains in
as deep a mystery as ever. Sheriff Byrd
made it a specialty to go and see him
just before the execution. Heat first
refused to bp interviewed by him on tha
subject but told him to Come when he
sent for him. He returned but all that
he could extract from him was that tho
key was handed him from the outside.
The day he was hung he made tho
following declaration!
'•Bill Smith jailer at Trenton, is
charged with helping me to break jail
there. I want to say to yoh men,
that’s false. He didn’t give me tho
keys. The key I got out with 1 made
myself.”
His statements io regard to tho
manner ot obtaining the keys con
flicts. He does not implicate anyone
nor was he itudiir ativ moral obligation
to do sc. Had lie done so, would not tho
public spniiment have held him in con
tempt? There is one tiling cettain,
lie in unqualified and peremptory lan
guage says, that William Smith who
in 1114; way implicated in bia release
This much should he received, for it
is his dying declaration, and at tha
time lm was not insensible of “Tha
way tlio tree falls, there will it lie."
—-—1 1
Several prominent Democrats met
in Chattanooga the other night and
resolved to c inteat tfie election bo
wees Pyott and Conner,
t % . *
The Reuitai of the 3rd Confederate
Regiment will take place at Collins
ville, ala., til,* 20th inst.
1. Y. Willis says, that 110 and his
wile, and and all his children are go
ing. L'on't know(?) whether any oaa
else will go from Dade or uot.
