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Cjre gait (Tamil! 'ZStthljt tinus OFFICIAL ORGAN OF DADE COIN TY roR c o\ori:sn. 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.