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Newspaper Page TextOLD SERIES—*OL. ICt. NEW SERIES—ML *L tnuo. THE DULY CHRONICLE * SENTINEL, the oldest uewnpeper in the Sooth, ie {published daily, except Monday. Terns: Per year, $lO ; six months, $5; three months, $2 60. THE WEEKLY CHRONICLE 4 SENTINEL is published every Wedneedsy. Terms : One year, $2; six months. sl. THE TRI-WEEKLY CHRONICLE 4 SENTI NEL is published every Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday. Terms : One year, $6; six months, $2 50. SUBSCRIPTIONS in all oases in advance, and no paper continued after the expiration of the time paid for. RATES OF ADVERTISING IN DAILY.—AII transient advertisements will be charged at the rate of $1 per square each insertion for the first week. Advertisements in Tri-Week ly, $1 per square: in Weekly. $1 per square, ftarrisge and Funeral Notices. $1 each. Special Notices, #1 per square. Special rates will be made for advertisements running for one month or longer. ALL COMMUNICATIONS announcing candi dates for office—from County Constable to members of Congress—will be charged at the rate of twenty cents per line. All announce ments must be paid for in advance. Address WALSH A WRIGHT, Cusoincbß A Hesttkel. Augusta, Ga. Ctjroniclr ant) jgmfmcl. WEDNESDAY JULY 26. 1876. “Reform within the party Placing Zaoh Chandler, a drunken demagogue, at the head o( the National Republican Committee. Hates has only ninety-four thousand office holders to support him for Presi dent. When Grant went into office there were fifty-four thousand. '‘Reform within the party:” Placing John J. Patterson—who boasts that there is four years more of good steal ing in South Carolina—on the National Republican Committee. We learn that the Democracy of Co lombia county will hold a meeting at A opting on the first Tuesday in August for the purpose of nominating a candi date for tbe Legislature and selecting delegates to the Congressional Conven tion. Packard says he doesn’t want any whfie troops in Louisiana. “They affiliate with the people too soon, and we can't use them.” Packard is evi dently just the man to represent the Government at the Court of Sitting 8011. This is a suggestion which the President has permission to adopt as his own. Hebaohbl V. Johnson is marching on. Hia strength is increasing every day. And just here it is proper to state that the Colquitt organs do not give oorrect reports of the county elections. Their immense majority for theit favorite is partly tne result of blind guessing at the preference of nninstructed delegates. — Conger's Courier. Gen. Joe Johnston has been inter view*! by a Herald reporter on tbe Cus ter massacre, but the interviewer found him as dry as a last year’s bone. The exoessive caution of the Southern Fa bius in conversation since the war has suggested the idea of Respectability sit ting in a chair with full knowledge of a needle in tbe cushion. In the heat of the Gubernatorial con test, scarcely anything has been thought of in tbe primaries save the election of delegates!. Yet in several, the past as well as ths future administration of tbe State government has been thought of, and Gov. James SL Smith and his of ficial acts have been warmly endorsed and approved. Hox. H. R. Casey, Chairman of tfie Executive Committee of the Eighth Congressional District, publishes a noti fication to the counties this morning to send delegates to thue Congressional Convention which ia to meet in Thom mo, September 6th. Some of the counties have already elected delegates, and the others we presame will do so on the first Tuesday in August. We will soon have a fair sample of European works ou America. Offen bach, the apostle of indeoeut opera, af ter spending some weeks in New York, and giving away eighteen hundred au tographs, has gome home to publish a book “descriptive .of Amerioan life." He knows about as OMtoh of American life as Sitting Bull does vi the Jardin Mabille, It is reported that au English peer, witii tbe singular Dame of Lord Dctaw, is about to marry the ex-Empress Ec •genie. It has been several years since the nephew of bis unole wont off the hooks at Ghiaelburst, and ex-Empresses are not expected to wear weeds forever. Perhaps she will find more happiness in her English home than when she set the fashioua for the world and kept her weather ey ekinued for Napoleon's mistresses. The New York Herald says that if Oeamt doesn’t stop turning decent men ot of office “Hates and Wheeler will be defeated by as large a majority as Soott and Graham or Greeley aud Brown.” The President will stop for the simple reason that the kicking ma terial has given out. There were only about a baker’s dozen of the decent in offioe, and eaoh of these has been made to feel the titillating toe of the “second Washington.” Just to try our hand ac guessing, we will venture the prediction that Hon. B. H. Hill doee not return to Congress from the Ninth District. —Sparta Times arui Planter. And just to try our hand at guessiDg, we prediet that Hon. B. H. Hill docs return to Oongress from the Ninth Dis trict if he is alive on the day of eleotion. He has written that he will accept a nomination, and the people will give it to him. Tmit editor of the Newnn Blade is getting uneasy because we don’t place the names of Tildes and Hendricks at the head of our edi torial calamus. This is a custom for several years past we have honored in the breach, but if the Blade can give any good reason for its observance we should like to hear it.—&ita -A Setts. We also abandoned some time ago whad aeemed to ns a very useless cus tom. There is precious little dauger of Any one faggetting the names>of the candidates foe offioe before the day of election. Mr. Wm. Walter Phelps, of Bergen oounty. New Jersey, recently brought suit agaiust a collector for publishing him in the list of delinquent tax payers. It appears that the collector was in formed that the land upon which the tax was due did mot belong to Mr. Phelps, by several parties, among them Mr. Phelps himself, who addressed him letter to that effect. In the face of all these foots the collector kept Mr. Phelps’ name upon the delinquent list, and for so doing has now to answer in a Coart of Justice. Gknx&al John F. Farnsworth, of H tiuots, who served for several terms as a Republican member of Congress, has come out for Tildrn and Hendricks, and made a strong speech in favor of their election at Aurora. Illinois, on the night of the 9th instant. Gen. Fabns wobth has always been ahead of his party. In 1870 when Bullock and a few renegade Georgians where trying to have tbe State reconstructed again Gen. Farkswobth opposed their rascally reheats. He is s gennine, not a sham reformer, and therefore supports the candidates of real reform. THE NEWARK BUTCHERY. When our Northern brethren catch breath after their prolonged howls over what they are pleased to term the Ham bnrg massacre, they might profitably employ their time denouncing the re recent butchery in Newark, New Jersey. In that city three men who resisted an arrest and killed two policemen and one or two personal enemies were pursued by a howling mob and murdered in the most atrocious manner. They were not asked or allowed to surrender. They were assailed with sticks, knives and pistols. One of them had his hand severed from the wrist, and all three were driven into the river and stoned to death like mad dogs. All the circum stances of the case seem to show that the brothers were insane, and, there fore, irresponsible. Whether they were or not they should have been tried by the Courts and received sneb punishment as the law attaches to their offense. In stead of being so dealt with they were cru Bly murdered by an infuriated mob. So far no one concerned in the killing has been arrested, nor is there aDy prob ability that tbe murderers will be molest ed. The deed was done in daylight and tbe parties are all known, but they are iD no danger whatever. Here is a case that clearly calls for denunciation, yet the party organs are as dumb as oysters. There is a marked difference in tbe treat ment of the Northern and the South ern ox, HON. BENJAMIN H. HILL. We are glad to learn that there is lit tle danger of the State's losing the ser vices of her distinguished sou, Mr. B. H. Hill. It was at one time reported that Mr. Hill had grown weary of Con gressional life and would retire from the House of Representatives at the expira tion of his present term. This state ment was incorrect, as the following, from a letter from Mr. Hill to a con stuent, will show : The rumor that I would decline to serve the people of the Ninth Congressional Dis trict, after the expiration of the present term, ia not correct. I feel under many obligations to the people of the District, and shall be at their Bervice as long as they desire me. The truth Is, it requires some training here to en able a mau to get ready to be useful. The field, here, is a broad one. I have no desire to remain here for any selfish purpose. In deed, it is a great loss of both ease and profit for me to be in Congress, but I am willing to do all I can in tbe great work of restoring a Constitutional Union on the basis of Southern honor and manhood." We know what a sacrifice Mr. Hill makes to serve his people, and this knowledge heightens our appreciation of his services. He gives np a large and luerative practice and the pleasures and comforts of home for tbe discom forts and poorly paid labor of a life in Washington City. Mr. Hill has gained daring the past Winter and Spring a knowledge of public affairs, and of the practical details of Government.that will make him an invaluable member of the uext Congress. We presume that be will encounter no opposition in bis District, either in the Convention or at the polls. , THB KENDRICK CASE. The case of the adulterous preacher in Columbus has had rather a singular ter mination. When Kendrick was first ar rested—charged with seduction—it was feared that mob violence would antici pate the judgment of the Courts, and the jail in which he was confined was guarded to save him from the hands of Judge Lynch. His trial was brought on io * very short time—for this latitude— aud $ eoßYtotjon seemed inevitable; yet, after hearing aii the .evidence, the j ury refused, and wa think rigfijtly, to find him guilty of seduction, but returned a conviction of adultery. The presiding Judge, who was also evidently impress ed with the flimsiness of the evidenee, imposed a nominal punishment—a fine of five hundred dollars. This was prompt ly paid and the prisoner discharged. After the trial, the church of which he was the minister took the matter in hand. At a meeting held a few days since tbe committee which had investigated tbe charges against him made a majority and a minority report. The majority report recom mended “that fellowship be withdrawn “ from Rev. 0. A. Kendrick on the '‘.charge of adultery.” The minority report “/dissented from the recommenda “ tion of the majority ; but, for the sake “of harmony and flipity in the church, “ respectfully recommended that the “ fellowship of the church be withdrawn “ from C. A. RmWßlok.” A vote wap taken and tbe majority report was adopt ed by a majority of only one—tfie ma jority report receiving thirty-five and tfie minority report thirty-four votes. The strangest feature of the affair is that of the thirty-four persons who voted for the minority report which did not be lieve in the minister’s guilt, twenty aeven were lady members of the congre gation. These things are evidences of the reaction in favor of the accused which set in as soon as the people grew oool—a reaction so great that the min ister who was io danger at one iie)e of being lynched as a seducer bad the fel lowship of the chnreb withdrawn from him becanse of adultery by a majority of but one vote. THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK. The Boston Globe says the quarterly circular of Dun, Barlow & Co.’s Com mercial Agency gives the total of busi ness failures io the United States io tbe last six months, together with other facts and information indicative of the outlook for the future. The number aud amount of failures is almost appall ing, coming as they do as a sequel to a similar record for two years before. There are 4,000 failures reported, in voicing liabilities to the amount of $107,006,(1)0. This is over a thousand more failures amj more than $30,000,000 more in liabilities than the record shows for the corresponding half of LsTJ. The last three months, as compared with the first quarter of the year, afford a more reaasuring prospect. There was a de crease of more than 1,900 in tfie number of failures and §21,000,000 in the amount of liabilities. BUU the figures are lar ger even for this last quarter than for the second quarter of 1876. The average liabilities of each quarter for the past 18 months have been $57,000,000, while those e< ttie last quarter were only $43,- 000,000. This is discouraging enough, aud yet it shows $ turn in af fairs and present progress in Urn direction. The reports from various quarters given fis tilff circular regarding the state of business all sfiogr that there has been a persistent effort to gdfiare to a more eantious and conservative stand ard, and that care and economy are the rale now in business management.— There is a noteworthy lack of risky en terprise and of speculative activity and a disposition to establish everything on a safe basis. Lower prioes and smaller profits srw the rale, necessitating pru dent management. Many of those that have given way under the pressure were shaky concerns, built ou too little capi tal and a credit too much stretched. Other* would have gone on prosperously in ordinary times but could uot wea ther the prolonged stress of dullness. The crop reports are most cheering from all sections of the country, and so far as a plentiful supply of agricultural products can give impetus to business it is likely to come. In the South there are gratifying evidences of improvement ; in the condition of the people and their industrial interests. On the whole it is safe to predict a gradual bat certain re vival of prosperity based on safer me thods and sounder principles. There is to be henceforth a toilsome building np, which in the long ran will produce healthier and better results than could come from any artificial stimulus. For a long time people will have to content themselves with working hard and manag ing with pradence, but smaller incomes with security are better than wild specula tion and heavy profits to be followed by disaster and rain. Tbe most substantial fortnnes are built up by careful and economical business and long continned industry. THE CHAMPION SUICIDE. The Boston Olobe thinks, and justly, that the ingennity of the century seems to have culminated in original and start ling methods of self-slaughter. Not long ago a misguided man of genius, Moon by name, set np a contrivance in his room at a hotel in Lafayette, Ind., for chopping off his own head. Now a youth of equally original turn of mind has committed suicide in a Chicago ho tel in a manner that shows a contempt for the ordinary and uncertain methods usnally adopted, ancf quite characteris tic of the “Centennial year.” And the purpose of the young man, whose name was Jeffery, was to celebrate the Cen tennial Fourth of July in a way entirely unique and to reflect glory on Chicago as the scene of the great achievement. His modus operandi is thus described by himself in a letter which he left be hind : “When night comes on I shall draw a piece of wire across the bath tub length wise, its use to be soon explained. The wire will be properly adjusted, the pistol loaded, and with the razor conveniently hung on strings, where I can readily reach them. The poisons will then be carefully fixed and marked. The rope, understand, is to come where it will suspend my body, when attached, exact ly over the middle of the tank. Direct ly over this rope, and on the wire before mentioned, I shall attach cotton or something else which will burn well when alcohol is poured on it. The noose will have been made in tbe cord and above my head on the rope shall be placed a like torch, which, when ignited, will burn the cord and let me down. 1 will then pack everything but the clothes which I am to wear, and then, being all ready, I’ll fill the tank with as hot water as I can get. Then mount the tub, with a foot on each side of it; carefully pour the liquor over my pants legs and coat and shirt; will allow a rope of some soft material to fall from, the torch above down my back; will then light the prepared torch on the wire which I then will be standing over; will raise my self upon tip-toe and fix the rope about my neck. It shall be well soaped, so that, when my feet leave the sules of the tank and my full weight comes upon it, it will draw up pretty tight. One thing I had almost forgotten to mention: I am going to put a mirror before me just to see if I will be frightened. I think it is more likely that 1 shall laugh, but as I want to enjoy it all I’ll put the glass up anyhow. Next I reach for the tum bler of poisons, conveniently near, and swallow its contents entire, probably shall ‘sigh for more.’ Well, at this point I shall hurry up, for deadly acids work destruction quickly. I next grasp my pretty little dirk and send it with all my force into my breast as near to a black ened spot showing where the heart is as possible. The razor and pistol are all ready, and supended by cords, it must be jjeipembered. So after plunging the dagger in I do not want to withdraw it, but take the razor in my Jeft hand, and as firmly as I am able under the circum stances to do, while I grasp and cock my little silver mounted pistol; this I place tp my head and pull the trigger as I draw the keen bladed razor across my neck. My feet must slip froi# their places by this time, and nay legs will come into contact with the wire and the fire upon it, which will of course imme diately set my clothing alight. I intend the flame shall run up the rope I shall allow to bang down my back to the place where the other torch will have been prepared. This must sever the strands of rope, and I can but fall into the water below to cook and drown.” This programme was not precisely carried out, as the dagger was found un j aspd ; but poisoning, shooting, cutting of the throat, hanging and drowning were found quite sufficient to extin guish life, and doubtless the young man diseoypr.ed in the course of the experi ment that jt jyas n,ot practicable to com bine all tbe metbo.de .Pjf previous investi gators in one act of seif-degtrfletion. The cremation feature of the experi ment was also a failure, as it proved very difficult to make fire and water work together. Notwithstanding these I serious drawbacks the exploit was on the | whole a brilliant purpose of Mr. Jeffery to celebrate the qomple ] lion of the first century of our national existence a#d .cyst distinction on his fa vorite city ut the same tigje, is shown in another letter in wkiefi he says : “ Jn the first place Chicago is the city of the West, St. Louis is good enough j in many matters, but Chicago suits me better in every particular than all the Western places put together. And Chi cago is lively and fond of excitement, aqd always gets ahead of St. Louis , when she can. There is an emulation and generous rivalry between the two | oities which I like, and Chicago being my favorite I shall help her, in my fum ble way, and knock the spots off St. Louis in celebrating the Centennial Fourth, St. Louis may get ftP some thing in the saute line for pejt nial, but until then Chicago will be ahead. She can claim originality, if no thing more. lam the only Frederick Addi-on Jeffery who will do this act first, aud the only one who will do it on the 4th of July, inyfi. J fire but one : shot, yet that one puts Chicago fy? out of St Louis’ sight that it will , take $ hundred years to put her near Chicago again, ’pfiwy, too, yon know that this is a chance to die which cap never coipe again. Think of skipping ! ont dong with the lsst stroke of the midnight bell, which proclaims the death of one bnndred years of inde pendence and the birth of the second Centennial of freedom. I could not let 1 this pass without suitable recognition, ‘ anyhow/’ - - In 1875 the total amount raised in sew York from its one million of in-! i habitants from taxes and other sources, for all purposes, was $36,367,744 75, or $36 36 per capita. The expenses in Lon don, with four million inhabitants, is $lO 03 per capita. New York is assessed for 1876 on real and personal propeatv, $1 111,054,343, showing an increase of $10,110,644 over 1875, the major part of which, $8,784,620, falls on real estate, when it has declined greatly in valne. In 1873 the rate of tax was two and a half per .cent, $2 50 on SIOO. In 1874 it was $2 80 on $100; in 1875 it was $2 94 on SIOO. The rate for the present year is not yet fixed. Such weather as this jerks all business oat of a man. AUGUSTA, GA., WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY 26, 1876. NORTHERN EMIGRATION. Northern emigration to the “oath is earnest ly invited by the Albany (Ga.) Sews, which seems anxions to make the Northern people nn -1 derstand that they will be welcome at the Month, that they will be secure against outrage and interference, an! that they will find a good soil, cheap lands and a civilized society. The effort to spread abroad this belief begins rather late, and labors tinder the disadvantage of being addressed to a well educated race who read all sorts of newspapers, magezines, books and official reports, and who are posted perfectly about the condition of things at the South. There are some questions that tbe Albany Sews omits to notice. For example, if the Nothern farmers and mechanics settle in Georgia and vote tbe Republican ticket will they be proscribed in business and society ? If they take an active part in public affairs will they be classed as carpet-baggers and scalawags ? It is wholly foreign to the North ern people to submit to anything short of com plete equality. If they go Sonth at all they expect to bs rulers as well as ruled. The above is from the Philadelphia North American , a journal which strives to be just to the South, yet which often allows prejudice to get the better of its judgment. Ia its anxiety to get North ern men to settle in the South the Al bany News but reflects the sentiment of the people. We invite them to come among us to help bnild np the waste places of war and to prosper, that all of us may prosper. In Georgia, especially, we have many advantages to offer North ern emigrants. We have a mild and equable climate, a fertile soil, cheap lands, abundant water power, magnifi cient and varied mineral resources, an honest government, moderate taxation and a cordial welcome. The people of this State want a hundred thousand Northern families—honest and indus trious people with moderate capital— to settle in Georgia. We can easily an swer the questions of the North Ameri can. Northern farmers and mechanics who settle in Georgia will not be proscribed iu business or in society, or in any other way, if they vote the Republican ticket. If they take an active part in public af fairs, as it is right and proper that all good citizens should do, they will not be classed as carpet- baggers and scala wags. We do not ask, or expect, or de sire that Northern settlers in Georgia should submit to anything “short of complete equality.” We do not ask or care anything about their politics— though we trust to make them Demo crats before they have been among us six months, for they will soon learn that the Republic in policy in the South is fraught with danger to the country and disaster to the people. If the North American distrusts our statement, let it ask information of the Northern people who have settled, bona fide, in Georgia since the war. We are content to be judged by their reply. “LET NO GUILTY MAN ESCAPE.” Mr. Homer T. Yaryan, the honest and efficient Revenue Ageut whom Gen- Grant dismissed from office for offend ing Babcock, has been before a Con gressional investigating committee since his dismissal. Among other thing! he gave the history of Grant’s famous declaration “Let no guilty man escape.” ‘He said that order had been pro cured through the importunity of the Secretary of the Treasury (Mr. Bristow) and some of the President’s friends. It was understood by the whisky oonspira tors in St. Louis that the President would not allow them to suffer, and some of the President’s friends urged upon him the necessity of giving some indication that he was not in sympathy with those conspirators. After con siderable importunity on the part of these persons, the President simply en dorsed upon one of the letters which he had received from St. Louis, asking him to take some action in the matter, the words, ‘Let no guilty man escape.’ In his (Yaryan’s) opinion, those words were not intended to be made public, but were intended to be kept in the Treasury Deparlment and to be pro duced at any time that any charge might be made against the President. Yaryan testified that fie and Bluford Wilsqn had gone to yarioqs newspapers and given tfiem these words shortly af ter tfiey were written, and tfiat fie un derstood tfiat tfip President iyas very angry when fie discovered that the or der had been published. was asked how he knew that the President was angry at the publication of these words. He replied that he knew the faot from the statement of Mr. Bristow to him. He was asked to state any facts which tended to show that the President was in sympathy with the prosecution of these whisky frauds or any facts that induced him to believe that the President sought to shield any of the persons alleged to be guilty. He replied that he based his opinion ou tbe delay of the President in removing the following officers, who were obstructing the prosecution of the Whisky Ring, viz : District A-ttoruey Ward, of Chica go; Huge ell, of Milwaukee; Dyke, of San Francisco; Supervisor Munn, of Chicago, and Collector McGuire, of St. Louis; his failure to remove Collec tor Sedgwick and Supervisor Foulke, of Sau Francisco; his removal of GeD. Henderson, assistant counsel at St. Louis, and his Retention in office of Babcock; his dismissal or fiis forced resignation of nearly every officer who has taken an active part in the prosecu tion pf tfie whisky conspirators; the importuning that was required to ob tain the celebrated endorsement, ‘Let no guilty man escape,’and his anger at its publication; the length of time that tbe resignation of McDonald was held be fore it was accepted, and the fact that he was not dismissed after confessing his guilt, were also enumerated as a basis for the opinion that the President was in sympatv witfi the Whisky Ring.” The “Second WASHEfaTos’’ is cutting a very sorry figure as tfie end of fiis term draws pear. If not first in war and first in peape fie is certainly first in the pockets of fiis countrypjep. — —S AS : —_ A colored indignation mooting, held in Charleston Monday night, adopted | resolutions which made the following j declaration to the white people of the ! State: We lell you that it will not 4o to go too in in this thing—remember there are SO,OOO black men in this Slate who can beqr Winchester rifles, and know how to use them, and that there art’ 200,000 women who can ligld a torch and use the knife, and that there are a hundred thousand boys and girls who hare qot knowji the lash of a white master, who have tasted freedom once and forever, and that there is a deep determination never, eo help their God, to submit to be shot down by lawless regula tors for no crimes committed against society and law. There is a point at which forbear ance ceases to be a virtue; cowards driven to desperation often destroy those who corner them. The negro in this country will not al ways be docile—he win not always be restrain ed by his law abiding character —the rising generation are as brave and daring as are white men; already that Bpirit is taking deep root in the minds of thousands who have noth ing to lose in the contest, and who would rqoice ia the opportunity to sqpryioe (heir lives fop their liberty. We warn tfie colored people of Sonth Carolina if they endorse the language of these resolutions that they are tread ing on dangerous ground. When they preach fire and sword—murder and in cendiarism—the whites most consider their own safety. There can be but one issue when such a straggle does come, and we fieg tfie negroes to pause and reflect before they resort to the torch W)d the rige. GEORGIA GLIMPSES. THE GUBERNATORIAL CONTEST HON. JOHN J. JONES, OF BURKR. Editors Chronicle and Sentinel: Many names have been suggested in connection with the chief magistracy of our State, and yet there is another, Messrs. Editors, that deserves favorable mention. I allude to the one at the head of this article. Before the war Col. Jones was prominent in politics. He was twice the nominee of the Demo cratic party for Congress in the Eighth District. The first time he led a forlorn hope, without the least prospect of suc cess, and suffered defeat for the unity and integrity of his party. In the elec tion which immediately preceded the war, however, he was again nominated and elected after a hotly contested can vass wi'h the lamented Wright.— Asa member of Congress he fully justified the wisdom of his se lection by a bold, upright and intelli gent discharge of his duties. The sla very question, being at that time the ex citing topic of debate and legislation, Col. Jones signalized his Congressional term by an able and exhaustive argu ment on that subject, iu defense of the rights of the South. On the secession of the State, he promptly retired from Congress, and ac cepted as a faithful and devoted son, the issues of war. For this act of patriot ism he was proscribed, and he i still laboring under political disabilities. As a con sequence,, he has hot held office since the war, except as a member of the General Assembly of 1865-fi In this position he addressed himself with wisdom and sagacity to the adjustment of those questions which grew out of our changed relations with ths Fed erai Government and the revolution in onr social system. But though out of office, Colonel Jones has never failed to take a deep interest in the political events of the times. Few men kave a more extended knowledge, and none a more correct appreciation of their impor tance. Ever since the close of tke war he has been the leading and controlling spirit in the local affairs of his county, and through his activity and zeal the party has been spared a number of de feats. The same earnestness of purpose and devotion to duty that characterized his course in Congress aud the Legisla ture distinguishes him now in the sphere to which his usefulness is restricted. Responding cheerfully to every call made upon him by his fellow citizens, he has served them with an unselfishness of purpose that is sub limely refreshing in these days of sordid and corrupt amfiition. As chairman of his county executive committee his ser vices have been invaluable, while as a delegate to conventions and as a mem ber of the Executive Committee of the First Congressional District his time and his means have ever been it the command of his political friends. Col. Jones was a member of the St. Louis Convention and actively participated in the deliberations of that body. In view of his services to the party, and as a matter of simple justice to one who richly deserves the honor, his name is respectfully suggested to the Conven tion for the consideration of o -r politi cal friends in case they are not rifle to harmonize upon any of the rival candi dates already in the field. The nomina tion could not be more wortiily be stowed, and in case of election Georgia would fiave a Governor whose public services and private character would be a guarantee of honesty and efficiency in the administration of her kws. His disabilities could be easily removed. Troup. THE WARREN COUNTY AtEETING. A Large Assemblage—Tbo Delegates—^Reso lutions Endorsing Johnson Adopted. (Reported for the Chronicle atd Sentinel.] Wabrenton, July 16.—1n pursuance to a call issued by the Executive Com mittee of the oounty, a meeting of the Democratic citizens of Warren oounty was held in this plaoe yesterday for the purpose of electing delegates to the Gubernatorial Convention. The county has been a good deal agitated on the question of the Governorship—Gover nor Johnson and General Colquitt hav ing each many warm friends. Asa con sequence the meeting was well attended ami was one of the largest of the kind ever held in Warren county. Hon. A. S. Morgan was called to the Chair and H. W. J. Ham, Esq., editor of the Clip per, was requested to act as Secretary. The object of the meeting was explain ed, and, on motion, a committee of one from each militia district was appointed to report the names of suitable dele gates to the State Convention. Tie committee retired and, after some time, returned and reported the names of Messrs. James Whitehead and H. W. J. Ham. The report was adopted. Eon. O. S. Dußose then offered resolutions declaring Herschel V. Johnson the choice of barren county for Governor. Upon these resolutions there was warm debate—tfie friends of Gen, Col quitt endeavoring to preventa vote from being taken. Speeches were made pro and con by Hop. Q. 8. J}qsose, T. N. Poole, Esq., and others. At last,’ when the vote was abont to be taken, most of the Colquitt men, finding themselves in a minority, withdrew from the meeting. Mr. Ham made a speech, saying he would not withdraw, and would bow to the will of the people. Tfie resolutions were then passed by an overwhelming majority. 0n motion, tfie proceedings of the meeting were ordered to be fur nished to the Chroniole anr Sentinel and Warrenton Clipper for publication. The meeting adjourned. Warren. THE MASS MEETING IN GREENE. Greene for Johnson—A Lively County Meet-. ing—The Colquitt Mon Work Hard—Crop Prospects—Barbecue. [Special Correspondence Chronicle and Sentinel.] Greenesbobo, July 17.—Nearly three hundred of the bone and sinew of the grand old o'oudty of Greene assembled at the Court House, af noon of last Saturday, for the purpose of appoint ing delegates to the Gubernatorial Con vention. For some time this place has been agitated with the discussion of the relative merits of the different candiates, and the general impression prevailed that Judge Reese was the favorite against the fielj'. polqqitt’s friends were no’ idle by any means.' but tne jriends of Judge Jofinson faugfied in tfieir sleeves, because they w e r e fully aware they field tfie fiey qf the posi tions, beoausa tfieir leaders were the recognized leaders of oounty politics. It is due to all concerned, however, to say that the meeting was a harmonious one, and not a single word was spoken that gave offense to any one or created the slightest bitterness of fe -ling. It was like going back to the good old fashion ed times, when a difference of opinion, especially in politics, did nqt necessi tate words apd action ever afterwards to be regretted.' i U>ii ■ . i i The proceedings opened by the choice of James L- Brown, E.°q., as Chairman, whereupon Caiptaiu Willis offered a set of resQlfitjpps pjpposipg a regular ballot, and q sfibstiffite yaa offered by Judge Paris, calling for tfie appointment of delegatee afid naming them ifi fils reso lution. Colonel M. W. Lewis thereupon offered a preamble and resolution as a substitute for those offered by the other two gentlemen. He said the Democratic party was not in such a shape in the ooupty to be able to afford to risk anything, and preferred for his part not fo fie hailed upon to name his choice at this tiine, bat tfiat the delega tion to Atlanta should go uhtramrfselled. Captain Willis and Jndge Park there upon withdrew their resolutions. Col. If art, of|Jnioa |foiut, skid fie did not favor tfie resolutions offered by 001. Lewis, and thereupon presented a sub stitute calling for the appointment of delegates who would oast their votes for “the people's ohoioe." Col. Hart did not say who he considered “the people’s choice,” bat there oan be no doubt be is a warm adherent of General Colqnitt. Discussion followed in which Capt. W. H. Branch, J. Shannon, Esq., Judge Park, 001. Hart, Dr. Harris, Jofiu Mc- Whorter, gsq., W. P. Clayton, Esq. and other gentlemen participated, where upon the substitute of CbL Hart was voted down, and tfiat of Col. Lewis was adopted. A ballot was afterwards gone into, and $s f telegraphed on qaturday, Johnson delegates qfiosen. ' Resolutions were offered for the ap pointment of delegates to tfie Gqqgrps sional Convention, and a clause direct ing them to vote for Hon. A- H. Steph ens was stricken ont, and, aftey author izing the publication of the proceedings in the Greenesboro Herald, Georgia Home Journal and tbe Chronicle and Sentinel, the meeting adjourned. Crop Prospects. All planters with whom J have con versed |iye a very encouraging view of the prospect of good crops of com and cotton, and say that the labor has been better this year than at any time since the war. Unless political agitation should di urb the freed men, planters hope to be able to offer a handsome bal ance sheet at the end of the season. Please keep those Radical black and tan Augusta politicians at home, so that the planters of Middle Georgia may be able to realize their expectations. Festivities. On Friday last a neighborhood bar becue was given at Carmichael’s Grove, and the committee, consisting of O. E. Carmichael, C. M. King, Henry Thomp son, K. C. Williams, J. P. Harris, W. D. Doster and W. H. Griffiths, did their duty iu a most thorough mauner. There was a large attendance of ladies and gen tlemen, and the “barbeouists,” R. H. Greenwood and Henry Weever, proved themselves masters of their profession, Explanatory. I notice in yesterday’s issue of the Chronicle and Sentinel a card from “E.,” relative to the Strickland scandal. My account of the affair was submitted to one of the Baptist Church officers be fore I sent it, and he authorizes me to say that it was entirely correct so far as the statement of facts is concerned, and he is willing to back it up. From a re sponsible source, it i& ascertained that the Baptist Church authorities of this city will take official cognizance of the letter signed E., and publish an official statement over responsible names. F, FLOYD COUNTY. The County Gives a Large Majority for Johnson. [Special Correspondence Chronicle and Sentinel .l Rome, July 17.—Floyd county in a regular primary election gave a very large majority for Johnson. Johnson stock is looking np. Had there been as hon est primary elections held in every coun ty, as were held in Floyd, Polk and the other Johnson counties, Johnson would have carried nine-tenths of the whole State. The Atlanta “ring” lay great stress on Colquitt’s military record, anrl claim he ought to be made Governor upon that. I admit he has a military record, and when that is said, all that oan be suid of his ability to be Gover nor is said. Bartow. Junior Day of Emory College Commence ment. [Special Correspondence Chronicle and Sentinel] Oxford, July 18.—To-day was Junior Day. The exercises were as follows : John W. Akin—Oartersville, Ga., The Centennial ; Robert J. Big ham, Warreuton, Ga. True Intellect; Wm. J. Campbell, Oxford, Ga., Know Thyself; Music; Silas N. Conually, Atlanta, Ga., The Demagogue; Edwin R. Dußose, Washington, Ga., Power of Example; Wm. S. Featherston, New nan, Ga., Religion Essential to Good Government; Music; George C. Gro gan, Eureka Mills, Ga., Pro Virtute et Patria; Tom. H. Jeffries, Atlanta, Ga., American Civilization; James C. Long street, Macon, Ga., Chivalry; Music; Walter B. Palmer, Dalton, Ga., Ameri can Journalism. James W. Roberts, Atlanta, Ga., Our Country; Edward G. Thomas, Oxford, Ga., Heroism; Music, To speciiv the various individual merits of these young gentlemen would not be wise sufficient to say the whole audience was enthusiastic in their praises of this inimitable Junior exhibition. We can not pass by, however, the oration of Mr. J. W. Roberts without special men tion. Never has it been our fortune to hear such a perfect College speech tri umph. He was frequently applauded during its delivery, and at its close a perfect storm of cheers rained from the galleries. After the Junior exhibition the inimitable Hon. H. V. M. Miller de livered the Sophomore medals for merit in declamation. His address was a reg ular Miller speeob, spiced with wit and illuminated with eloquenoe. The first prize was given to Mr. T. D. Oliver ; the seoond to Mr. J. B. John son. Rev. John W. Heidt, A. M., de livered the annual address this after noon before the Alumni Association, We need not say it was a complete suc cess. Those who know him well know that he is incapable of doing anything else. We regret that our letter has grown too long to permit us to insert extracts from this excellent oration. t W. A. C. The Primary Meeting in Jackson—The County ior Colquitt. I From an Occasional Correspondent.] Jefferson, July 17.—Last Saturday, the 15th inst., a mass meeting of the citizens of Jackson county was held in this town for the purpose of appointing delegates to the Gubernatorial Conven tion to be held in Atlanta on the second day of August next. After the organi zation of the meeting, it was determined that every citizen present should vote by ballot for his favorite candidate for Governor, and afterwards delegates should be elected to cast the vote of the county in tqe qppfqafit(ing Convention for the iqW 'fho should je.cei'yc fhp highest YPte Joe meeting. The hallciting revealed the fact that at least seven-tenths of the people present were supporters of General Colquitt— the hero of Qlustee—while Hardeman, James aqd ex-(governor .Johnson re ceived a few votes. 4fter tl|£ ballot ing, Efugh Banoqck, Cqlqncl J. B. Siimaii, j}. J). Qatqp and Mon. J. M. Potts were chosen delegates to the Convention, The nppds of the. people of this county b 4 heoqine fixed on General Qolqqitt for the office long before the name of that nobje old Bo man, H. V. Johnson, was mentioned in connection with the nomination; and for this reason and because they wished to do honor to General Colquitt, and because they could not give any greater honor to Judge Johnson than they have already given to him repeatedly, there fore the ballot resulted as I have stated. Asa great admirer of Judge Johnson— —a warm personal friend fQ him—l much regret that his name Was fever brought forward 1 in this cahvass at all; and even how l would advise that his name be at once withdrawn. No office in the gift of the people of Georgia can enhance his honors. Re has 1 served his country ancjhis ; God ’ in his day and generation, and has served' them well, and now in' his’ declining vents,' he should be'pestled'‘to’ his lau rels peaqe, and descend' quietly and tranquilly' to an' fionored 'tomb. When a Dollpgc''hoy rporp tfwu thirty years ago Ivm hqßorcd With the friend 9h‘p of H. y. Johnson and his charming wife, and was a frequent visitor at their pleasant home, and although I have not seen either of them in twenty-five years, yet I shall ever remember with 2fati ‘ K d ?i th t if adneß * - mendship? and shall Suerish for them a friendship which will deepen and strengthen in the ages to come. If gigantic intellect, ex tensive learning, a commanding elo quence, sterli’ng'integrity, perfect puri ty of private and publio character, and distinguished and services ren dered to his country, avail anything in these days, surely Herschel V. Johnson will be honored and revered Ipy his countrymen Byigg, a,nd will be fondly remembered when,' dead. Well would it he for oar. country if she had many Herschel J- Johnsons to, adorn the walks of private and public life. Jackson. Lincoln County—Commencement at Lincoln ton Academy. f From an Occasional Correspondent.] Linoolnton, July 17.—With your per mission f propose a Brief tribqfe to the cause 6f education, bv a cursory glance at the exercises of the academic school at this place on the 12th and inst. Thfs Btffiqq} ifl unde* the oh urge of Rev. Wm. H. Davis and bis wife, and assist ed by Mr. John Davis as teacher in mathematics. The examination was a private affair, and more particularly for the benefit of the patrons, and was attended only by snch as felt a personal interest in the school. It was a very quiet and interesting time, without the display and excitement too often atten dant qu snob occasions and presented very much a true picture of the every day work of the school. The scholars all felt at eaSe and answered promptly, and exhibited the confidence of a good thorough iraimng. In this school are taught nqf only the English branches, the Sciences and French, bat the high iqoral training of. ths yefuth%ade a leadfqg igatqrl. tfhe school under this excellent corps of teaohers, though re cently begun, has already achieved a success far beyond the hopes of many of its friends, and presents a high claim to the confidence and patronage of an enlightened and generous community. The most pogqlnr feature of tbe exer oiseo on the occasion referred to Was the public exhibition on the' evening of the 13th, which consisted' of an agreeable medley of compositions, declamation, tableaux and charades -all enlivened by the thrilling strains of sweet mnsio. The stage, with all its paraphernalia, both internal and external, presented an au fait style of order and arrangement that did honor to the taste and skill of the young ladies who presided over that de partment, The compositions were all good. The prominent subjeots were “Spring,” by Miss Ida Southerland; “Thorn Among the Roses,” by Miss Eltie Davis; “Home,” by Mies Lnla Strother; “Autumn,” by Miss Emma Freeland; and “The Tale Bearer,” by Master A. Laramore. The thoughts of the young writers, expressed as they were in chaste and beautiful dress, fur nished food for the mind to feast upon in the intervals of the lighter entertain ment of mnsic, tableaux and charades. The one on “Tale Bearing” was truly a didactic essay worthy of the head and heart of the writer, and has a just application to many communities.— The reading in the main was cred itably done. In a few instances there were some defects, such as may be easily overcome by the young with proper care and attention. Be not discouraged, young friends. There are comparatively few good readers either old or young. By practice and close atten tion not only promptness and clear enunciation may be readily acquired, but also that still higher gift of reading with tbe spirit and understanding. The declamation was very criditable to all the young men and boys. In some cases it was excellent. The prologue to Washington’s Dream of Liberty was well rendered by Sammie Wilkes. Extract of Patrick Henry, by Mr. J. Fergußon, was delivered with impressive pathos. The speech, by Willie Wilkes—. Phillipp’s Ex tract— with a little more deliberation would give him high rank as a declaim ed The speech of Mr. A. Laramore, one of the best declaimers, lost its best effect by not being well memorized. The tableaux representations were good. The effect of “Washingson’s Dream of Liberty” was inspiring. In the charades, “The Thorn Among the Roses” “The Farmer’s Son” “Matri mony” and “The Debate,” drew heavily upon the plaudits and admiration of the large and appreciative audience. In the last but one the effect was fine. The theme seems to have lent anew in spiration to the fair young actresses as well as boldness and eloqnenoe to the aspiring young suitors. The grand old poet of Nature has said that “All’s well that ends well.” And it is true of mat rimony as well as other things, if true at all. But it is well for our young play ers that these things “were of the imag ination all compact,” as was said in the “Mid Summer Night’s Dream,” or pise they might exolaim “Oh! for a ourse upon the cunning priest, Who conjured us together in a yoke That galls me now.” In most of the charades the characters were well sustained. Indeed all did well. But some deserve particular mention if we had time and space for that purpose. But I forbear. I have already trespass ed too long. In oQnolusion, my convic tion is that this community and county would do well to encourage and gener ously sustain the efforts of this excellent corps of teachers, who with their inter esting family have but recently settled in our midst. There is no sofiool |n this ’community that presents higher claims for usefulness and thorough instruction in all the modern brandies of education, Looker-On. Warren County—Another Aerount ot Satur day’s Meeting. r From an Occasional Correspondent.] Warrenton, July 18.—About two hun dred Democrats assembled in Warrenton Saturday last for the purpose of select ing delegates to the Gubernatorial and Congressional Conventions soon to meet in Atlanta and Thomson. Saturday morning, bright and early, Colqnitt men were promptly at their business, doing all in their power for their favorite. Johnson men ponld be seen working in a quiet way. Old and trusted men of the oounty, followed by a majority of the young men, were doing the work up brown The Conventian was called together at eleven o’clook by the Chairman, Hon. C. 8. Dubose. Tbe reorganization of the party was then in order. W- H. Pilcher was selected UU temporary Chair man. The Convention proceeded by electing Col. A. S. Morgan as perma nent Chairman of the Esecutive Com mittee, with Mr. Ham as permanent Secretary. Jt was found tfiat tfie friends of Johnson and Colquitt had decided on a compromise to send a delegate for each from this oounty. Only a very few had been made aware of the compro mise. It was therefore moved and adopted that one man from each militia district be appointed by the Chairman to select delegates to the two Conven tions. The committee was duly select ed and retired for the purpose narked. Judge E. H. Pottle was then uallqd qpen to address the Convention, and respond ed with an excellent address. Although his judicial duties’ prevented entering too deeply into p’ofitiqs, yet fie could nbt forget fie ' WAS a Demo crat, qnc| forward giving good and Wholesome advice to his citizens to be prudent, and do nothingimprudent that will give our enemies-eapital to work on. After Judge Pottle finished his efito course, Col. Dußose was Called Upon to give the people aouquntof his trip to St. fijouiq, to, the Presidential Con vention, whiqh be did in pleasing style and on winding up suggested three ofieqifs for Tilden and w.hich were given witfi u will. The. committee on delegations coming in reported the names of Mr. Ham (Colquitt man) and .Tames whitehead (Jfohusqn rq an l to cast the vqte of tfie county for the two can didates named above, and Hon. Obas. S. Dußose and Major Charles E. Mc- Gregor to the Congressional Conven tion. Resolutions were then offered and unanimously carried instructing the delegates to support Judge Pottle f>r Congress. We would ask our Aqgqsia friends to co-ope-aU With' ua'i’n support of tfia'y orthy v ana' tfttfi 1 Democrat for Congress’. ' After’ adopting the action of the committee on delegations, Mr. D ( u- Bose offered a resolution endmijung; Hon. Herschel V. Johuseu for Governor. Finding a little opposition on tfie Col quitt side, 1 lie (Dußose) made one o* tfie grandest efforts’ of his ftypr of Mr. Johnson. At conojusion o( DuEqseis remarks such fia*i never bee'n heard 'to resound 1 lipni the t, n. Mr. Dußose, favoring oeq. CdJqurit, uud said that all he could heat against' (Jon. Colquitt waa his financiering qualities. Mr. Pool remark ed that some of tfie biggest fools he ever knew could make the most money. At this point Ur. Pool was asfied the question now was it witfi Gym. Colqnitt and the ypmppny % The ques tion pcefi answered yet. The question pendin'g being called, th§ Col quitt men finding themselves in tbe minority bolted—leaying the conven tion amid great excitement. Ordjer be ing restored, Mr. Jjonnson afifiost unanimously endorsed, 401; Governor. Mr. Ham then yielded (9. tfie presence of thfi pppvepti,on, fie. being a, Colquitt delegate—£W dqwu (id Warren for Johnson,. “Leo.” J. G. Thrower Akboad.—Tfie Sfapa nee (Ontario) -ffimrea*, of tfie 6th inst.: After tfie (Jose of the Good Templars lodge, on Thnrsday evening last, the members, at the request of W. S. Wil liams, Esq., R. W. G. S. of the order, repaired to Jamison’s Hall, there to par take of strawberries and ioe cream. The entertainment was given in fionoi; of the distinguished YisitoYsprpaept, bpipg J. (J. Thfower, Iplsq., (J. Yf. 0. T-, of Qeor giU, aud lady/arid & A. Harcus, Esq., P. Q. W. S., of Soqtfi Australia. Abont fifty persons sat down, and the straw berries and cream were served in abund ance. After this came the usual loyal aDd other toasts, proposed by the Chair man, C. James, Esq. Thronghont the entertainment was of the most pleasing character, the best of hnmor prevailing, all seeming to feel themsdves' fit ’home. The host, with hie usifid good’ humor, was thg life df tfifeparty', and had an able , seconder iii tfie person of Mr. Thrower, who'is a gentleman of ready wif and full of fan, which at once glweg'fiim a place in the hearts gf all. fto ¥an English man by birth,' but from a protracted 1 resifiencp in tfie Sunny Sonth maji now be taken as a fair the Southern gentlmUßte' WTady, unlike the generality of Amerioan women, is Ifiodekf ana unassuming, and such an one as will meet with kindred spirits in the land of the Green Maple Leaf. Mr. Harcns, though from the other aide of the world—Australia—and many would suppose civilization has not yet reached, is on Hfiglisfi gentleipan of no crAray ability;, is a good speaker, and a much better writer, making him a fit associate for such men aq Thrower and Williams. Mr. Harcus, we are proud to Ba y> lß a meipber of fourth estate, aufi was for many years parliamentary reporter for the press iu fhq Australian. *2 A YEAR—POSTAGE PAID. SOUTH CAROLINA. PALMETTO NEWS LEAVES. Arrangements are being made to have a grand Democratic ratification meeting in Snmter on the 7th of August. The young men of Snmter have organ ized a strong base ball clnb and desig nated it the Tilden Base Ball Club of Sumter. County Treasurer Nelson, of Fairfield, made his final settlement with tbe State Treasurer on Saturday. His accounts are reported as being very satisfactory. Judge Carpenter had a box stolen from bis bnggy Monday while his team was resting nnder the shed in the Court House yard in Columbia. It was soon afterwards recovered from one of the outhonses, where it had been hidden by the thief. Governor Chamberlain was Monday night summoned to Washington for consultation with the President and of the Cabinet on affairs in this State and the South generally. He left on the Wilmington train at 9 o’clock. He is expected back on Saturday. A letter from friend “W.,” Stateburg, S. C., informs us that the crops iu that portion of the county are good, and will, with good seasons, produoe an abun dant harvest. He represents the farmers to be in some instances “hard up;” some of them having to turn their stock out to graze, being unable to get sup plies. A negro fellow jumped on one of the Charleston street cars Monday afternoon and finding the car pretty well crowded with ladies and children, requested some of the ladies to move up and give him a seat. No notioe being taken of his request, he deliberately attempted to push one of the ladies aside to make room, when a gentleman seized him by the collar and put him off the car. A colored man, on last Friday morn ing, ran np to a young lady on her way to the Normal school, St. Philip street, Charleston, and catching her around the waist, squeezed her, at the same time using very insulting language towards her. Her cries caused tfie villain to run off. It is becoming dangerous with a paid police force like the oity of Char leston for young ladies to walk the streets ih broad dayiight without a male escort. Some means should be provided to bring suoh scoundrels to justice. Tbe train on the Wilmington, Colum bia and Augusta Railroad, due in Co lumbia Monday morning t 4 o’elook, passed over aud terribly mangled the body of; a young negro man, about two miles and a half below Columbia. The carpet fi’g of deceased was discovered about 200 yards below where the re mains were found, his hat about ftfi yards below, aud a clean shift fthout 2 5 yards below the body, which would indicate that fie was making a free passage on the truck of one of the cars, w .-ere he went to sleep and fell off, and thus met his death. Columbia Register: Between eight and uine o’clock Sunday evening, while the family of Mr. J. D. Pope were seat ed in thefr piazza, a shot was fired at them hiy someone on the street, near the house. A member of the family in forms us they were sitting on the piazza in a semi-feirole, and wheu the shot was fired the hall was heard to whiz in close proximity to their heads and strike the house. Ladies and children were in the family group. The ball penetrated the weatherboarding to the depth or half an inch, from whioh it was extracted and exhibited to ujj Tuesday, The ball was conical in shape, and, as well as we ooqid judge, from its flattened condi tion, was fired from a large pidoj. the aim of the woqld be murderer been more accurate, ffic bail woqld h aV e hilled one of the family, as where the ball en tered was on a fine with the heads of the ladies aud gentlemen in the piazza. The party attempting the assiuation was heard tjo run off, but as a few moments were lost in the excitement following the dastardly act, pursuit was eluded. Hopes are entertained of 4 discovery of the guilty party p,r parties. “A PERTINENT INQUIRY.” Such, Messrs. Editors, 1* the caption of an article whioh appeared in to-day’s CoristitufiwctliM-. Comment on that article, however, is not my present pur pose, further than to say, in passing, that however muoh we may delight to honor our Confederate generals (and none will go further in doing so than the writer), yet it must suggest itself to the mind of every cool headed South erner, that at this moment it wilf great ly aid the Democratic Presidential ticket if we of the South, put fp nomination for- State men whom the Northern" era to, fie willing fo meuauve cut exact justice, tft PM? CoWed people. All thfe nojnincen for- the position of standard bearer in the Gubernatorial eontest about to teke plaice in Georgia would doubt less do this. Only one of them has had the opportunity of making khis disposition on his part IjUAwn at the North. If, Rerschel V John son was-iq other respect least ac ceptable to the people of Georgia of all those whose names have been mentioned for Governor, ought, not this circum stance alone to determine, his selection at tflis fime % We must have a change in the NatipjnaJ, (Democrats will under stand me better if f say federal)! Ad ministration, before the Southern States can hope for a comple restoration to ciyil government. The election at the North will be exceedingly close in some of the States, a very few votes, perhaps, determining the result in one or more of them. Johnson’s nomination ‘0 Georgia will serve as a powerful uutidote to the campaign mhivA which the Radicals "JiV' undoubtedly extract fr?,m auoh soenes as lately occurred in Hamburg. Who is Governor i 8 of comparatively little in as much as he is cmtodU to, be a Democrat ; who is fo he president is a matter of v—ry grayemoment. Let vy thee, by no act of. omission 0; commission, lessen the chances rhu Democratic nominee for ofe- B-qt this by the way, top, dqsire tUYUta very pertinent ’ On the same page of the Constitution dlist on which the communication re ferred to appears, I find Col. Hardeman’s letter of withdrawal from the contest for Governor, in which letter qcomts the following sentence : “To f h/wo friends, who, for months gavb 1(110 encouraging assurances of cpnddence and support, then abandoned me and joined my op ponents, I will only say I freefy forgive t you, knowing as I d,<\ thftt human na ture cannot withstand the blandishments of position ftodtheal)uremeut*ol office.” Has. B com.e to this, that an honored j gentleman who, donates, the position of 1 Governor, aud lß Willing to. take all hon orable means- to. attain, the object of his ambjtiop, ia compel fed to withdraw j from th,fe CUUba&s '‘because he will not stopp to use the blandishments of posi- I tf<m and the allurements of office ” to accomplish his end ? Which of Colonel Hardeman’s “opponents ” has, or have, resorted to the means condemned by him to reach Executive office ft Cer tainly not he wkp does not seek, the office, but whom the office is seeking. Colonel Hardeman would scarcely have made such au insinuation without foundation. I trust there is virtue enough yet left in the people of Georgia to, elect any aspir ant, who hae reported to snob means, to Serve his family, if he has one, in private life, ff possible, let ns have light on fhis subject. Inquirer. THE WESTERN WAR. A Small Triumph for the Govern meiplj Force*. Chicago, July IS.-wQaueial Sheridan has received fhh following from Lara- of the date of the 18th: A courier, who bna just arrived from Red Cloud reports that on the lfith instant Colonel Merritt intercepted the eight hundred Cheyennes and Sioux, who had left the agency to join the hostile hands against Generals Cxook and Terry, and drove them, back to the agency, , (Signed)) £. F. Townsend, General Commanding. THE UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE. The Cornell Crew Victorious in Con test*. Sabato<ja, Jjuly —The boats for the University race started at 10:37, The I race was won by Cornell; Harvard, sec ond - r Wesleyan, third: Union, fourth; Princeton, last—-time, Cornell, 17:014; Harvard, 17:0Sj>; Columbia, 17;18j ; Union, 17-.271; Wesleyan, 17:58i; Prince jton, 18;10j- The single scull race was won by the Francis, of Cornell, The Freshman race was won by Cornell; Harvard aeoondt, Where the gong sounds loudest the ; supper is smallest, THE STATE. THE PEOPLE AND THE PAPERS Clarke Court will oome the second Monday in August. The town property of Forsyth is as sessed at 18477,040. Oconee Court will be held the fourth Monday in this month. In Clarke, Jackson, Banks, Hall and Habersham the corn, cotton and other crops are looking well, but rain is need ed. William Mitchell, a one legged negro, was drowned near Mr. Malcom’s last Tuesday, while bathing in White Oak creek. A Macon cow gav6 birth to twin calves a day or two ago, whioh makes the third pair of twin calves Macon has prodneed this Centennial year. The Sheriff of Upson county carried a oolored citizen to Esbulon last week and left him for the entertainment of the Court next week. The Democracy of Monroe county re solved that Monroe is entitled to name the candidate in the approaching Sena torial Convention. The adjournment term of the Superior Court for Pike will commence at Zebu lon the 17th inst. and continue two weeks, if necessary. The first number of the Henry Coun ty Weekly has made its appearance. It is published at.JHampton, Ga , by G W Humphries, with W. T. Read as editor! On Tuesday afternoon quite a severe wind, accompanied by a heavy rain-fall and considerable hail, passed over War ren ton. It has probablv damaged the crop. Gaston Allgood, son of James Allgood, aged nine years, was drowned last Sun day near Villa Rica in a pond used for mining. There are suspicions of foul play. Mr. Stephen Wright, of Monroe conn ty, threshed out the other day 80* bush els of oats from one acre of lanri. Mr Wright is evidently all right on the small gram question. In the Sophomore prize declamation contest, at Emory College, on Monday, Mr. Taney D. Oliver, of Alexander, Ga. won the first prise, and J. B. Johnson* of Griffin, the second. How would you like tp see Georgia boys fighting the Indians under the old As strange as it may appear, they were the first boys in the country who volunteered to do so„ The Philotheau Society of Deeature had a pleasing entertainment Tuesday ni ghh The young ladies acquitted them selves handsomely. Miss Pauline Pearce desened special mention. . h has been two months and five days since there was even an alarm of fire in Macon. This is the longest time dur ing the past five years that the boys have gone without a little fun. \ savage dog in Rome attacked a man, who defended himself with a lantern that he was carrying, and the lantern became fastened to the dog’s neck in such a way as to cause death by burning. A hopeful Griffin lad, who is required to cut the wood for the kitchen stove this hoi. weather, was heard to observe to himself sq(a voce that he wished they would make the stove as long as the woqd was. Mr. W. B. Bostwick, of Newton coun ty, has not been sick enough to go to bed for 51 years. For sixty-six years himself and mother saw each other daily. A night never passed but what they slept under the same roof. A negro girl in the employment, of Col. Newton Anderson, of CoviDgton, found a nugget of gold near his well, which weighed four pennyweight. It is supposed that this nuggot was dug from the well when it was last cleaned out. Friday, the 21st inst., will be the an niversary of the Y. M. C. A. in Warren ton, on which occasion there will be ex ercises of more than usual interest, per haps including an address from a dis tinguished speaker from abroad. We learn that there were storms of rain aocompanied with considerable wind in several localities within a fw mila of Barnesville, Sunday evening, they 9tb inst. Maj. R. Backs reports a storm of that kind on his plaoe and his neighbor hood. Mrs. James Troutman, of Vineville, fell from a second story window of her residence Tuesday night, end was very seriously injured. She had retired, but was aroused from sleep by her husband returning home from the city, and mis taking the window for a door, walked out of it, and fell to the ground. Deaths in Georgia : Mr.-- Smith, who lived near Barnesvilln, died Satur day, the Bth instant, and Mr. Hendree on the night of the ifith instant, both of typhoid fever. Mrs. Thomas W. Bax ter, of Cartvcsville, died at her residence on th<: evening of the 10th instant, after a protracted illness. Her disease was typhoid fever. The Baptist Church of Columbus now have under ecclesiastical consideration the famous Bush-Kendrick case, but up to last accounts no definite conclusion had been arrived at. From the Enqui rer it is evident that Kendrick still has friends in the church who believe irv kis. inuooeDce, but the rnsjority is doubtless against him, and he will no doubt be ex cluded from the church. AmoDg the negroes in Atlanta are many mutual aid societies, some of which have rich names. Their genr-ral princi ple seems to be to. support their members in sickness, or misfortune, each member contributing hia mite to the funds. Often they do much good and relieve suf fering among their fellows, but in some cases the frailty of the treasurer inter feres seriously with the benevolent work. On the night of the 3d instant, a white, man entered th - bouse of J. G. Oa’,d wetl. Zebu lon, Ga., through a window and searched every room in his nouse, opened trunks, took Mr. Ciald well’s pants from the bed side wlmre he was sleeping and carried theca to the dining room.. Mr. C.’s daughter awoke and saw him and gave the alarm, when the thief scampered off, with a few articles of not much, ve-’.ue. We av* informed that one day near the close.of last week a Mr. Wade, living some four or five miles above Harmony ■ Grove, got caught in some part of the machinery attached to a thresher, and was severely hurt—having one arm bro -1 ken in two places, and receiving other injuries. It was feared, at first, he could not live; but later advices are more t favorable, and he is, we are glad to say, 1 gieatly improved and considered out of danger. A lady of Jackson county, who ha* tried it very successfully and satisfacto rily, sends us the following receipt as a cure for bone felon : One tablespoonfnl whisky; lump of bluestoae size of a par tridge egg; lump of alum same size; white of an egg. Beat all up together; divide in three parts, and apply as a common poultice; keep on three honrs, then renew; three applications thought to be sufficient. On Sunday morning last the body of an unknown colored man was found dead on the track of the Georgia Railroad, about If miles east of Covington depot. The body was cut in two just abovo the hips,and he had evidently been dead for several hours before the car-wheels pass ed over him, as there wax but little blood on the track, and no signs of struggling or contortions of the face were perceptible. How he came to his deoth is yet 4 mystery. The following were the graduates at Mo?cex University: A. S. AndersoD, El ■ bert county; John T. Boifeuillet, Macon; -J. M. Dunwoody, Marietta; O. L. Fort son, Elbert connty; J. A. Goodall, . Macon; J. W. Hickson, J. T. Hickson, Greene county; W. D. Jelks, Alabama; J. S. Kink, Cedartown; T. E. Murphy, Barnesville;C. L. Moses, Coweta connty; | B, H. Ivey, Marion county; W. A. Thom i as, Washington county; S. A. Wright, A. W. Shropshire, Rome; J. A. Massey, Wilkinson county; J, G. Holtzelaw, Houston county; N, A. Maroncy, Floyd connty; C. W. Sparks, Putnam county; H. M. Smith, Macon. Altogether the factories of Georgia have taken from Columbus 11,643 bales of cotton, against 9,034 last year, show ing an increase of 2,609 over the previ ous. The different factories of Georgia must have consumed thus far fully 70,- OOff bales, and thusincreased theirvalue, i even averaging them at the low figures of ten cents per pound, would give the average pei bale 850, and for the whole 89,500,000; and this after the raw value has been passed through the mills and enhanced three fold, brings as money to Georgia from all quarters, above the ■ cost of the staple, $7,000,000. This is ! gathered in from almost every market in the country, and gives so much more to the material wealth of the State. Columbus alone has taken in about two millions of the amount.