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About Weekly chronicle & sentinel. (Augusta, Ga.) 1866-1877 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 6, 1876)
Cfttonmi and .Snitmtl. WEDN JSBDAY AUGUST 30,1878. INDUSTRY. ■moDU. The busy bee bM ever been The theme of eoog end story, But not to that queer buzzing thing, Should we award all glory. For teaman's tireless industry. With store* of treasured thought, Has with it* honeyed influence, A pleasant lesson taught. She plie# her implement* of trade, With fingers trained and spry, She ever with precision, makes The glittering needle fly . , O'er silken puff, through tusk and seam, lie point manipulates. Thus as her nimble hands transform. Each garment beauty takes. Through bem and stitch, and cord and band, She oraws the tiny thread. And web* of fancy all the while Are forming in her head. With thrift she plans, she makes, she mends, ho her could busier be, Fair woman, blessing of her home, And type of Industry. THE WISE OF LHE. The poet may sin the blood-red wine, He may chani the charm* of the purple Tine; But the wine I prize ail others above Is the wine of life, and its name is love. From a ruby chalice this wine o'erflows, Purer than crvstal. as sweet as a rose; It gladden* the soul, yet never can dim, Though thousftadtf qu*ff. it U full to tho brim. It pebbles and sparkles with inward fires, Which kindle the flame of noble desires ; It strengthen* the weak, makes the iimid bold; On the darkest lot 'tis a gleam c-f gold. Makes sad hearts gay. is the rainbow of tears. Giving hues of hope to the opening years, O, rarer and dearer thi* wine of mine Than any that flow* from the purple vine. Y* who have tasted the Juices of the wine * Whose cluster* are hung thick by the River Bfein**, Or have sought to quicken dead lives again In draughts of Tokey. Madeira, Champagne. And have found the nectar ye erne and drink Like apples which grow on the Caspian s brink Coul l ye taste this wine, 'twould new life lm ’fi* the*wine of love—its chalice the heart! THE BALD-HEADED TYRANT. Oh! the quietest home on ear h had I, No thought* of t ouble, no hint of care; Like a dream of pleasure the days fled by, And Peace bad folded her pinions there. But, one day, there joined in our household band A bald-headed tyrant, from No-man s-land. Ob, the despot c me in the dead of night, And no one ventured to ask him why; Like slaves we trembled before his mi *ht, Our hearts stood still when we heard him cr ; For never a soul could his power withstand, That bald-headed tyrant from No-man's-land. He ordered us here and he sent us there— Though never a word could his small bps With hw toothless gums and his vaoant stare, And his helpless limbs so frail and weak, TUi I oried, in a voice of stern command, "Go up, thou bald-bead from No-man's-land But his abject slaves they turned on me; Like the bear* in Bcripture, they’d rend me there. , The while the. worshipped with bended knee This ruthless wretch with the missi >g hair; For he rules them all with relentless hand, This bald-headed tyrant from No-man's-land. Then I searched for help in every clime, For Peace had fled from my dwelling now, Till I finally thought of old Father Time, And low before him I made my bow: "Wilt thou deliver me out of his hand. This bald-headed tyrant from No-man's-land ?” Old Time he looked with a puzzled stare, And a smile came over his features grim, •OH take the tyrant under my care: Watch what my hour-glass does to him. The veriest humbug that ever was planned Is this same bald-head from No-man’s-land.” Old Time is doing his work full well— Much less of might does the tyrant wield; But, ah ! with sorrow my heart will swell And sad tears fall se l see him yield. Ooald I stay the touch of that shriveled band, I would keep the bald-head from No-man's land. For the loss of Peaee I have ceased to care; Like other vassals, I've learned, forsooth, To love the wretch who forgot his hair, And harried along without a tooth; Aud he rules me, too, with his tiny hand. , This bald-headed tyrant from No-man’s-land. Mary K. Tandyne, in Harper's for September. MERINO MONOS. I. A baby Joy is ivako in my heart, . And flutters her wings in song; For now the wintry Winds depart, And Summer daye are Jong. The woods that late were cold and bare, With Jooand babble ring; Slides on still fans adown the air A biid too glad to sing. O buoyant air! 0 joyous air! Yi.u thrill the we.iry throng, As rb'tbmical with music rare, And filled with sunlight everywhere, You touch our Ups with song. U. O love, sweet love, must I weep in a lonely room ? . .. . O heart, sweet heart, is there never a throb for ms ? ... Bprinp fl wers eoow in meadow and hedgerow bloom, And a s ow soft light creeps over the Bombre It is time for the godde> a to wake— Aphrodite! Aphrodite! It is time to ari e from the foam; Awake, awake! And go to my darling’s home. O bom of the foam, step light on thy rosy fee*. When niglit is still and there’s never a one to bear; Stand where her window glints in the desolate street, And wins ter low to my love that her lover is near: It is time for my darling to wake— Aphrodite! Aphrodite! It ia time for my darling to love; Awake, awake! And tell her I die for love. O levs, my love, what will I not dare for thee 7 Shall 1 d.ve and *p down in the pitiless sea for a tern ? Shall 1 bring ih tiger's skin for a girl in glee. To rweep as she danoes on with her gar ment's Lem.’ I am mad fir a girl’a gray eyes— A hrodite! Ap rolite! It is 'ime to awake from the foam. It is time to sri e. And go to my dar ing’s home. She is fair and *Le is young, As *o many maids have been, As so many lards have tu g. When in pring the werid was gresn; Ah, how oft sve poets su g That a girl was fair and young ! Sbaill then ting ? No, no, no, do, no! Love's a silly thing, And comes and goes with Spring. She is yonDg and she i* fair— Many a maid is fair se she : A pai ter paints her y lloW hair— Men have wrought more cu mingly Br ghter hair m Venice old, Hair which drained the tun for gold: Shall I then try! No no, no, no, no! Love’s a Summer sigh, And gone ere swallows fly. She is fair ; I cannot tell Why I muse on such a thing— Know no other face so well, And, singing, swear I will not sing; Why can’t 1 as other* may, See her pass and leel more gay ? Shall I not ting Tra, la. la, la. la ? Love's a silly thing. And man the merry Spring. [Blacineood's Magaxim. TO A FRIEND—MRS- 8. W. M. Ia Return fur üßeuutlful Culleetluuuf Chulce Cmuiaua. As the sturs are heaven's poetry. So flowers, beaut.ful flowers. Are gl. nous fancies writ in verse .For this lowly world of ours. For peasant as well as prince they bloom. And their mystic message toll, “they stoed their sweets in costly bowers, As wU as in lonely dell. I\ieT speak is a iangnage pure and true To all who hare hearts to read: Have comfort, and words of sympathy For the a eery spirits need; Lessons sublime they teaeh to all Who have patience to hear and learn ; They meet us with sermons of eloquenoe Wherever our footsteps turn. Then thanks, dear lady, for your sweet gift. How faintly may words express My gratitude"for the fliwers you sent "Or their own rare loveliness; You.”'* w * brine poem penned Hr nature's band alone ; Afine art.' but feeble, lifeless words, A taint ijeflex of your own. Yet oh 1 if the heVt could fully speak The thanks it wooid f ain express. Then would my greaifiji thoughts be clothed la e fair and appropnasg drew; Could thoee thoughts that would fain breathe eloquence Re arraved in 44 words that burn.” Then, for vour lovely and treasured gift, I would make a full return. Thev are queens—these fair geraniums, As beautiful as they are frasl; And they must be nursed by lor ug hands. Or th-ir beauty wil fade and pads. Like a woman's " entle, tender h art From neglect they would droop and die; Ana breathe their last to the evening breeze In a ow-voioed, fragrant sigh. Oh ! bring poems 1 Oh 1 ricb-hued flowers! tour ward and odor >us breath Ascends on the south wind's wing to heaven Like a beautiful psalm of faith; Ye b ighten tbe lowte-t home of earth. Like sunbeam in absdy spot; For costliest palsce no sweeter bloom Than for humble, way-side eot, I will treasure them ever—your preeioua gift, And -uard them with Underest care; While their fragrant breath fans my heated cheek. WOl whisper this earnest prayer s That your life may ns iLer, my gentle friend. But pleasant and sunny hours; And vour passing away be as free from pain As the death of the inaoeent flowers. B. A, L., Augusta THE METHODISTS UNITED. FORMAL FRATERNITY BETWEEN THE CHURCHES NORTH AND SOUTH DECLARED. Ae Earant Address free* the Jelat Beard af ( *aaMHn— DUpeala# the Chareh Pre pertv—dieed Advice mad a Ulertaas Pre hecj. Cap* Mat, N. J., August 23, 1876 The Boards of Commissioners appointed by the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South, to remove all obstacles to fraternity be tween the two churches, have been in session at Congress Hall duriDg the last ten days. They concluded their labors this evening, and issued the following address; . To the Bishops, Ministers and Mem bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church and of the Methodist Episco cal Church South: Deab Fathers and Brethren —We," the Commissioner* appointed by the General Conferences respectively of the above named churches, to remove all ob stacles to formal fraternity, and to ad just all existing difficulties bet ween them, deem it proper, in advance of our report to the General Conferences of our re spective churches, to communicate to you in general terms tlie results of the recent harmonious session of our joint commission. Pursuant to previous appointment, we convened at Cape May, N. J., on the 16 b day of August, 1876, and were fa vored by the attendance of all the mem bers of both Boards of Commissioners After a written communication from the Commissioneis of the Methodist Episco pal Church South was received and an swered by the Commissioners of the Methodist Episcopal Church both Boards met in a joint session, the labors of which were continued during seven days. We have had a full and free conference and interchange of views respecting the important matters that claimed our united consideration. If any in the chnrches entertained the fear previous to onr meeting that we could not attain complete harmony of sentiment touch ing the momentous questions to be de termined they will be rejoiced to learn that after having given due attention to all questions involved in the proper con struction of a platform of complete fra ternity between the two great branches of Episcopal Methodism in the United States, we have arrived at the settle ment of every matter affecting, as we suppose, the principles of a lasting and cordial adjustment. We have the satis faction to declare that our aspirations for the harmony of views on vital points have been realize >. By Divine guid ance, as we trust, we have been able, after a frank interchange of views and Drayerful endeavor to harmonize all dif ferences, and to arrive at the desired consummation of a unanimous agree ment of complete fraternity. We be lieve that no principle of honor on either side has been invaded. We struck the key note of brotherly love until it soundid high and clear, and so have been enabled to reach the elements of perfect harmony. No divergence of sentiment mars the complete unanimity of the joint commission touching the e sential principles of fraternization. At the beginning of our consultations one great question seemed to overshadow all others—in Congress the relation of the two churches to each other sad to Epis copal Methodism. To this important matter our most earnest thought and prayerful deliberations were directed, and the result attained occasioned the interchange of rejoicing and congratula tions between the members of the joint commission. We adopted, without a dissenting voice, the following, declar ing a basis of fraternity : Bomlm of the Union. Aa to the status of the Methodist Episcopal Church and of the Methodist Episcopal Church South and their co ordinate relation as legitimate branches of Episcopal Methodism, each of said churches ;s a legitimate branch of Epis copal Methodism in the United States, having a common origin in the Metho-' diet Episcopal Church organized in 1784, and since the organization of the Metho dist Episcopal Church Sopth was con summated in 1845, by the voluntary ex ercise of the right of the Southern an nual conferences, ministers aDd mem bers to adhere to that communion. It has been an evangelical church, reared on Scriptural foundations, and her minis ters and members, with those of the Methodist Episcopal Church, have con stituted one Methodist family, in dis tinct ecclesiastical connections. It was next incumbent on us to con sider tiie questions concerning conflict ing dfaims to church property and some special cases that could pot conveniently be referred to the operation of a general rule. There were two principal ques tions to be considered with regard to tbo church projwrty in dispute between local societies of the tm churches— First as to the legal ownership pf said property. Seoond, as to whether it will consist with strict equity or promote Christian harmony or the cause of re ligion to dispossess those societies now using Church property, which Type originally intended for their use and oo oupaney, and of which they have ac quired possession, though they may nave lost legal title to it by their trans.- fer from one church to another. We have considered the papers in all cases that have been brought to our notice. These arose in the following named States; Virginia. West Virginia, Mary land, Tennesaee, Louisiana, North Car olina, and South GsfffUf}?- In respect of some of these cases WO fr*ve given particular directions; but fof fill R l b^ r oases the joint commission ueapimouely adopted the following rules for the ad justment of adverse claims to churcn property ; Deposing of Property. Ruled—lu cases not adjudicated up on by the joint commission, any society of either church constituted according to its discipline, now occupying the ohuroh property, shall remain in posoes sion thereof, provided that where there is not in the same place a society of more members attached to the other ohnrch, and which has hitherto claimed the use of the property, ti*£ latter shall be entitled to possession. Rule 2 Forasmuch as we have no power to annul decisions respecting ohnrch property made by the State ConrU, the Joint Commission ordain in respect ttwreo*—l t. In case* ia which sueh a decision has been made or in which there exist* in agreement, the same shall be carried or* ;u good faith. acwend- In communities where there are two societies, one belonging to the Metho dist Episcopal Church ami tbe other to the Methodist Episcopal Church South, which have adversely claimed the church property, it is reeooamegded that with outdelay they aancably compose their differences irrespective of the strict le gal title, and settle the same according to Christian principles and the equi ties of the particular case, and, so far as practicable, according to the principle of the foregoing rule. But if snch settle ment eannot be speedily made, then the question shall be referred for equitable decision to three arbitrators —one to be chosen by each claimant from their res pective societies and the two thus chos en shall seleet a third person, not con nected with either of said churches, and the decision of suy two of them shall be final. Third, Iu communities in which there is but one society rule first shall be faithfully observed in interests of peace and fra ternity. Rule 3.—Whenever necessary to carry the aforegoing rules into effect legal title to the church property shall be accordingly transferred. gale 4. —These rules shall take effect, immediately. Iu order to further promote tbe peace ful results contemplated by this joint commission and to remove, as far as may be, all occasion and especially to forestall all further occasion for hostili ty between the churches, we recom mend to the members of both as a wise rule of settlement where property is in contest, and one or both are weak, that they compose their differences by unit ing'in the same communion, and in all eases that ministers or members recog nise each other in all relations of fra ternity, as possessed of ecclesiastical rights and privileges of equal dignity j and solidity. They should each receive from the other ministers sad members in good standing with the same alacrity and credit as if eoming from their own church, and without interference with each others' institutions or missions.— They should, nevertheless, go-operate in all Christian enterprises. Otri Advice. It is not to b supposed in respect of some matters of mwo opinion that all ministers and members is mititfii church will be in accord, bat we trust sod be lieve that a spirit of fellowship and mutual regard will pervade the recon ciled ranks of the entire ministry and the membership of both churches. TVe believe also that their supreme alle giance to the eause of the Great Master will triumph over all variations pf per sonal sentiments, and will so exalt the claims of brotherly affection that from 1 this auspicious hour anew epoch in Methodism will b-gin its brighter his tory. so that we sfaatl know so snfrater- B*l Methodism in the United States, or even in the wide world. To all we commend tbe wise counsels given in 1829 to missionaries and mem ben of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and of the Wesleyan connection in the Canadas, by Bishop Mcgendffie And the, Wesleyan Committee—namely, Feel that yon are one with your brethren, embark ed in the same great cause, and em inently of the same religious family; and if any warm apirits rise up and trouble yon remember that yon are to act on the principles now sanctioned and avow ed by the two connections, and not upon local prejudices. We cannot restrain the expression of onr united congratulations to both of the great chnrches whose commissions we have executed in uniting between them the broken cords of affectionate and brother ly fraternization. Henceforth they may hail each other as from the auxiliary ranks of one great army. The only dif ferences they will foster will be those friendly rivalries that spring from earnest endeavors to farther to the utmost the triumphs of the gospel of peace. What ever progress is made by the one church or by the other will occasion general joy. They will rejoice in each other’s snccees as a common good, and amid the thousand glorious memories of Meth odism they will go forward devoted to their one work of spreading Scriptural holiness over these lands. Two by two the apostles began the promulgation of Christianity in the world. They were companion evangelists, distinct in their several individualities, but at the same time one* in spirit, purpose and fellow ship. Their itinerant successors in the chief chnrches of American Methodism in restored fraternity will vie with each 1 other to wave the banner of the cross in this Western world and henceforth will proclaim that these churches are one in spirit, one in purpose, one in fellowship. Astronomers tell us of dual stars, re volving together in mutual relation and harmony, whose differing colors are so much the complement of each other as to produce a pure white light of exceed ing brilliancy. The dual churches of Amerioan Methodism-will henceforth re volve in mutual fellowship and harmony so mnoh the another a together to produce the pure and blend ed light of Christian charity and frater nal love. • These fraternized churches have no further ocoasion for sectional disputes or acrimonious differences. They may henceforth remember their common origin, pursue their frnit beu ing work, and rejoice in their own and each other’s success while engaged in the same great mission of converting the world to Christ. The Work ot the Chareh. Distinctive features of profession and polity are bound up with the name of Episcopal Methodism. That form of Christian piopagandism and ecclesiasti cal economy has peculiar elements of power and qualities of attraction that command its efficiency in proclaiming a pare Gospel to the world. Its cardinal doctrines of free salvation by faith, and of the witness of the spirit; its scriptu ral articles of Christian belief; its primitive system of ohnrch government; its sententious demand of those who would join its societies; its itinerant plan of preaohing the Gospel; its Wes leyan simplicity and orthodoxy; its nr genoy of the practice of a holy life; its liberal and systematic benevolence; its support of educational institutions; its promotion of Sabbath sohool instruc tion; its vigilant care for the deserving poor; its provision for superannuated ministers, their widows and children; its world-wjde mission ary enterprise, and its general activity in the dissemination of Gospel troth, are one and the. same in the Methodist Episcopal Churoh and in the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Far away in the dark portions of the earth to which their missionaries have penetrated a divine light is breaking on the long night of paganism. For the elevation of humanity it is more than the wand of an enchanter. There, as well as here, Methodist dootrines and usages wear their own peculiar and Heaven blessed distinctiveness, and seem to presage the dawn of that era of gladness when the claims of universal brotherhood will commingle with the fall glory of the millenuim. Episcopal Methodism was never more strong and influential, and never appeared to feel more the quickening impulse of its glo rious destiny than it does at the present day. It is eminently fit, therefore, that in its native realm and wide extended home in these United States, whence its spirit and power go forth like swelling anthems of gladness to bless mankind, it should bear along the blended sweet ness and fraternal harmony. Then will its cadences roll down the ages enriched with the true spirit of the Gospel. For the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle and easy to be entreated, fall of mercy and good frnits without partiality, without hypo crisy, an 1 the fruit of righteousness is sown in peaoe of them that make peaee. The following Streams af Gospel Truth, Issuing from the depths of their sacred fountains in the Holy Scriptures, as they are home to thirsty thousands, through the instrumentality of a called and qualified ministry, and made effect ual to salvation by the mighty working of pivine power, will increase their as suaging freshness when all the itinerant ranks of Episcopal Methodism shall move together in fraternal ooppord. Then, as the chosen vessels of grace, may thpy bear the living waters of sal vation to all the world- Contemplating the prospect of complete fraternity, among them we are Jed tp look back to those inspiring scenes of primitive times when the cpmpapy of disciples were of one heart aud wind, steadfast in the apoatles’ doctrine and fellowship, hav ing all things in common, continuing in the temple, praising God and having fa vor with all the people. In completing the work to which we were assigned by the highest judicato ries of tjie twt> great branches of Epis copal in the United States, we por forth' onr united prayer for these united churches in tbp language which inspiration has prepared for life, and say, “May the Lord of Peace him self give you peace always by all means.” Now unto JJim that is able to keep us from falling and Plaint JJ? faultless be fore the presence of If is tfifb CJ cnefljng joy, to the oply , wise God our Saviour he gfory and majesty, dominion and power, both paw forever, amep. In tbs bonds of tfle gospel of peace, your brethren and servants, ft. p. Crawford, Enooh L. Facr-faer, Erasmus Q. Fuller, Clinton B. Fisk, John p. Newman —Committee of the Methodist Episcopal,Church. Edward H. Myers, Robert K. B.a?gfcye, Thomas M. Fin ney, pavid Claftoh, Robert y. Vance— of the Methodise Episcopal Cbr3o7 3°#ml burke eaj/NTy. Cotton and Corn. Tessierville, August 26, 1876. Editors Chronicle and Sentinel: The farmers of this section are begin ning to see the “dawn of day.” They have been duped by extortioners, bound down with usurpation, and have often i been subjected to want. Biit now we can jiff our hearts with gladness when we look around and see the promise of corn nearly everywhere. Our cotton just at this time is suffering for rain. The cotton prospect is gloomy, and it may be that it is the best for ns. We have followed cotton and negroes until we have exhausted ourselves financially, politiealiy, physically, morally and reli giously. We nave g.een that we were in the wrong end of the horn, and not likely to get through, if we continued in that di rection. Rot we have changed our old: style of planting, and now confine our selves mostly to homo necessities. Our hog crop, t regret to say, is not as promising, owing mainly to disease that prevailed among them. Rome of our old “fogies” still persist in saying it is cheaper to buy our bason than to raise it. Now, I want to know what are we to pay for it with cotton ? The money we get out of cotton, after expenses have been paid, would not buy a dose of par egoric for a sis months old baby, at the prices we now get for it. Those who bonght (or tried to buy) bacon on time, ought to know how easy they bought, and be constrained to raise it in future. Cotton and negroes have been the curse anl ruin of the South, and will continue to be as long as we invest in such stock. May the day speedily come when all the Southern people will know *nd be con vinced that their happiness consists in the doing away of the planting of so much cotton and the final exodus of the negroes from among us. It would give employment to thousands who lutely destitute and needy. Many a poor widow and orphan could get a livelihood in a great many ways and not feel that delicacy they sometimes now do by baring to do the work assigned to tbe negco rase. Our dear and precious ladies w ould then oogae ogt of doors and be constrained to exercise them selves in pure fresh air, and let the rtjlt of the sun sometimes shine upon thaw to gif® them the glow of health and strength, and they Would not then feel that timidity at tbe wash tub or kitchen they sometimes new feel when a gentlepan happens to glimpse (ben; there; and, moreover, our expenses for cooks, milk maids, Ac., would be pissed to our credit. "Whenever ye reaMs* that day the So&tk yill no longer be a refuge for carpet-bagger* ah# th? evee > * n<i men as Jesse Wimberly and oft*™? who ass sops of Burke, will po longer elaun BaijaLe mother or the South for their home; oar etims£s will be to them cold and chilly. They W>4 aeejt a gore genial clime. I will dray my communication to a close, thinking, perbapa, I bare atoeady been too lengthy; bn* I like **> Cffßovi cle and SmnxKEL, and love to favor it with any information or matter I think worthy of its oolnmns, J. M. K. SATURDAY WIGHT’S AFFAIR. INQUEBT OYER THE LYNCHED NEGRO. Fk Testimony la Fall—Warrants Issued far (be Arrest of a Number #f the Lynchers. The Chronicle and Sentinel, of Sun day morning, contained fall particulars of the the lyncfllng of the negro Robert Williams, last Saturday night. The great majority of our oitizens learned of th# affair for the first time from that account. It was the only complete re port published in the city. The body of the negro was removed t the Freedman’s Hospital about two o’clock Sunday morning, and about nine o’clock an inquest was held over it by Justice W. W. Smythe. The follow ing is the evidence taken down : T. C. Bridges, sworn; I am jailer of the city of Augusta, in said oonnty and State; I heard a rumor about an attempt to rescue the p.isoner, Robert Williams; applied to John A. Christian, Chief of Police, and he sent a policeman to the jail; last night, about 8 o’clock, was Bitting on the portico of jail with one of my ehildren and the guard; I observed some parties pass by; went in direction of Parade Gronnd; was so dark conld not distinguish who they were; I then requested guard to lock the front gate, and I would go to the Court House (.City Hall) and get reinforcements; I went to the City Hall; fonnd Lieu tenant A. M. Pra her in charge; I wished reinforcements; he sent six men and a Sergeant, he coming with them ; when we got to the Parade Ground saw some thirty or forty persons, as well as I could judge from the darkness. He remonstrated with them ; asked the crowd to disperse; that the prisoner was in the hands of the law and he would be compelled to protect him. They re plied that they came for the pris oner and were determined to have him. They then made a demand on me for the'keys. I refused to surrender them. After some more conversation from Lieutenant A. M. Prather in re spect to the dispersal, I went back to jail. We went inside and the Lieuten ant remained on the ontside,on the Bide walk. He kept remonstrating with them withont any avail, and the orowd suc ceeded in getting within the outer rail. I then closed the front door of jail and barred ' it; they broke the side lights of the door and kept np the demand for the keys; the chief spokesman was the brother of the woman that was injured by pris oner; his name is Thomas Corly. They endeavored to break down the door. I suppose they occupied about an hour, Lieut. Prather all the time trying to make them desist. They did not suc ceed ’ until they procured a hatchet, when they cut the upright whioh the bar was fastened to. They (the crowd) then got into the main hall of the pri son walls. They seized me and forced me into the street, on the sidewalk. Another brother then presented a pistol at my head, and told me I must give up the keys. I refused. I told them the keys were gone, and they could not get them. A party of men shouted to them: “Kill him I carry him out on the Parade Ground I” I told them I did not have the keys, and they then released me, and I went back into the build ing. The oldest brother of the woman injured told me that I did have the keys and that I must give them up. I said I did not. Lieut. Prather then told me to go, which I did. I retreated to the backyard, and two or three fol lowed me. i ran for the wood pile and threw the keys into the pile. The eldest brother caught hold of me and threw me to the ground; after getting up from the ground I was aßked for the keys. A pistol was then fired, whether at me or only to intimidate me, I cannot say. I then made for the garden of the jail, situated in the rear of the jail. The parties then retired and carried the axe, whioh was near the wood pile in the jail yard. They then stood in the hall. I coulfi see them from the glass in the side of the door. The brother then went up ataira and oalled to the orowd to follow him. I heard the blows on the door. He took the axe out of the yard, attacked the iron gate leading to the pris oner and broke off the iron staple; they then went to the cell and broke the lock now on the table off with the axe; and thenoe to the inner cell door and broke the brass lock from the door. They went into the room; the prisoner was fastened with a chain to the floor; with the axe they broke the chain and dragged the prisoner from the jail into the street; they loosed him then, and as he ran they eommenoed the firing. He fled to the opposite sidewalk, and there they continued to fire for some time; before they dispersed they came to the jail and took the lantern from my office; Thomas Corly then lit it and went to see if pris oner was dead or not. They then dis persed, yelling. I then took a candle and lit it, and went over to where the body lay, and at his head I found the hatchet, and suppose it was used in cat ling; this was the same hatchet used in cutting the door; it was covered with blood; this is'all I know; myself and Lieut. Prather did all in our power to prevent the prisoner being taken. lam no relation to the Mrs. Bridges who the deceased assaulted. I recognized one man, named Williams; some fingers on his hand are missing; the killing happened abont half-past eleven o’clock, p. m., on Saturday, 26th August, 1876. All of this happened in this county and State. T. 0. Bridges. A. M. Prather, sworn: I am a Lieuten ant of tbe polioe force of Augusta; was officer of the night on the 26th August, 1876; last night a little before 9, p. m., Mr. Bridges, jailer, came to my office and told me that he apprehended some trouble at the jail; I went to the jail with a squad of police with the jailer; 04 my arrival the crowd came over from the Parade Ground and made a demand for the keys of Mr. Bridges; he told them he did not have them; I then asked them for what purpose they wanted the keys; a man then said he wanted Bob Williams; tjje name of the man I learn Was Jacji Corly; he that this negro had rayaged bis sister and that h* had come for the purpose of killing this ne gro, pnd he would do it; Mr. Bridges and gys p i tfied to prevail on them to desjst; told them that tb® BFWPner Was then in tbe bands of the law and would be protected at all hazards; Mr. Bridges then went inside of the jail and looked the door; after talking with the broth ers of the injnred woman I saw that I could haye no effect on them; I tried the balance' pf theprqwd to see if I coaid have any influence yijtji them, guring the time they made a rasp on the gate and remoyef ftp® ijts hipges; and then rushed fop top .3,0, PF 8 l Pfrj*} 1 } t "? nfc to tbe door and spepeefleff ip getting the parties from tbeflpprj bpt aoms ppe went and procured a faatohet and they then eat the door; I think it was a man named Corly, brother of the injured woman, and as soon as they cut through they wont to to the hall; they then gathered Mr. Bridge and myself also and held me back; they tom; made a demand on Mr. Bridges for the keys; 4. heard frequent demands made, which he refqspd; ,1 did all I conld to save the prisoner " fron*. fcpipg rescued. He stated that th!e tow pot epßjcjpnt to protect f.,om speb an outrage as had been ucmtatitod op hi ß sif.toT, And he would do it or die. They toes went up stairs, broke in, took prisoner from jail and shot him. All of the Gorlys went up stairs. William Williams was in the party, MattSheron, Jr., and several others whom I can’t now remember, and Alphonse Spinks I saw. There were others present, that" took no part in the riot that I know of—about sixty men, all armed. Thp Chief and his IJonor the Mayor wore not aware that tjbe difficulty would take place before it 4>d. 4 W an oy the name of EubDßks pointed qnt tbe cell; I heard him tell the crowd that prisoner was in that cell and chained to the floor. The boy now before the jury is the man they took from the jail. At the time of Mr. Bridges’ palling upon me was the flrst information that any trouble we ß anticipated; I thought that I yopld be able, when I reached the tail, to perspadd the crowd to disperse without further trouble; af ter I got there the excitement and'con fusion was bo great that it never occur red to m e to notify the Chief of Polioe or the Mayor of what was going on; that is the reason they did not know of the affair until it was *ll over; it was impos sible to keep the crowd from doing what they did; all waa done that eoald be done without useless bloodshed. A. M- Prather. Ebenezer Copper (colored) sworn: I saw them running across the street with this dead man; they then shot him; I do not know of ffiy owp knowledge who did it; it happened near my house; I wont out and covered him bp with a sheet after he was dead; there were abont twenty-five or thirty men in toe party; this u all 1 know about the matter; I heard Stffi 9t ffefW.W “J *“? got Re venge for my state?.” hi* Eseheeer % Coffer mark. Jno. Kavanaugh, sworn: I am a police man of Augusta, Ga. All of the state ment* made by Jailer Bridges and Lieutenant Prather is *U that I know; it is oorrect. Mr. Bridges and Lieutenant Prather did all ih the power'of men to prevent prisoner being taken from the pal’ ‘ John JUvanaugh. Dr. Rudolph G. t*er<>e, eworn: lam a physician and surgeon in regular prae — have charge* of Freedman’s Hoe- Sin this aity, county and State; I several bullet holps iu back on each side of spine, penetrating into the longs and one to the region of the heart; also, another one in toe small of the back, penetrating into thy right kidney; there is also one inflicted by some sharp instrument on the right side of the nock, cutting the arteries and muscles, also wounds on the face; the right eye is all goßb; all of the wounds are sufficient to cause death. R. O. Gercke. Thejury composed of Garland A. Snead (foreman), J. C. Kennedy, G. H. Sledge, Jr., J. T. Willis, S. A. Adams, J. M. Stallings, ’Jacob Sommerall, J. R. Wal lace, D. Davis, Jno. Tarver, J. A. Poet zelberger and W. M. Darby returned the following verdiot : “We, the jury, find from the evidence that the prisoner, Bobert Williams, was taken from the jail by a mob and killed in the streets by parties unknown to the jurors.” A number of the parties who took part in the riot wore reoognized, and warrants for their arrest, on the charge of mnrder, were issued by Judge Clai borne Snead, of the County Court, yes terday, at the instance of Mr. J. A. Christian, Chief of Police. The war rants were placed in the hands of Chief Christian, who was appointed a special constable for the occasion. Daring the afternoon the following parties were ar- John Bailey, William Ward, Sandy Beaver, Hezekiah Smith, Adolphns Col lins, William Williams, John Shipes and George Bailey. The prisoners were carried before Judge knead, who committed them to jail to await a preliminary investigation, which will take place next Thursday morning. He stated that as the crime charged was murder no bail could be taken. He also announced that in case of an attempt to rescue the prisoners, the majesty of the law would be protected, even to the extent of using powder and ball. The prisoners were carried to jail by v a squad of police unde command of Chief Christian, and placed in a cell. As rumors of an attempt at rescue would be made during the night were afloat, a strong command of police, com manded by Sergeant Hopkins, was sta tioned at the jail, with instruction to fire npon any parties who might attempt to force an entrance. We learned yesterday that Mrs. Anna Bridges, the young wife who was as saulted by the negro Williams, was much better and in a fair way to recover. 1 The parties arrested yesterday are all citizens of Augusta. The front door of the jail was literally cut to pieces Saturday night. The iron gate which was broken down was re paired yesterday. Mr. John Bridges, son of the Jailer, was painfully stabbed in the hand by one of the rioters. STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COM SUTTEE. Proceedings of the Meeting Held Friday. Atlanta, Ga., August s.—Pursuant to the call of Clifford Anderson, Presi dent of the late Democratic State Con vention, members of the newly appoint ed Democratic State Exeoutive Commit tee met at parlor No. 2, Kimball House, at 11, a. m. On motion, Mr. Lewis was m>de temporary Chairman, and E. Y. Clarke temporary Secretary. On calling the roll Messrs. Miles W. Lewis, J. L. Warren, J. M. Pace, W. T. Trammell, W. E. Simmons, W. W. Tur ner and E. Y. Clarke responded to their names. There being no quorum, the Commit tee adjourned till 3 o’olook to await the arrival of other members. Miles W. Lewis, Tern. Chairman. E. Y. Clarke, Tem. Secretary. Atlanta, Ga., August 25, 3, p. m.— Committee met pursuant to adjourn ment, M. W. Lewis in the Chair. A quorum was found to be present, as fol lows : Lewis, Warren, Camp (by proxy), Mclntire (by proxy), Niohblls (by proxy), Pace, Jones (by proxy), Tur ner, Simmons, Johnson (by proxy), Trammell, Clarke, John T. Glenn, proxy for M. H. Blandford, and E. P. Howell, proxy for W. A. Harris. On motion of Mr. Pace, seconded by Mr. Warren, Colonel Geo. N. Lester was elected permanent chairman of the com mittee. £. Y. Clarke was unanimously elected permanent Secretary. The Secretary was directed to inform Colonel Lester at once of his election. On motion, a committee of two, consist ing of Messrs. Warren and Trammell, were appointed by the chair to wait upon Gen. Colquitt, the Democratic candidate for Governor, and ask him to visit the committee and present them with his views upon the present canvaßs, should he desire to do so. Mr. Turner moved that the next meet ing of the oommittee take place at Ma con. Mr. Simmons offered a substitute that when the oommittee adjourn it do so to meet again at such time and plaoe as the Chairman shall designate. The sub stitute was passed. Here Colonel Lester appeared, signi fied his acceptance of the chairmanship, and took his seat. The oommittee sent for Gen. Colquitt returned with him, and by request laid his views and sug gestions before the committee, touch ing a thorough organization bf the party throughout the State, and an active can vass. Mr. Pace introduced the following re solutions, which, after slight amend ment, were nnanimously passed: Resolved, That the Chairman and Seeretarv be appointed a sub-committee, with power and authority to represent this committee on fall campaigns. Resolved, That recognizing the neces sity of organisation as an important oondition of large suooess, we exhort the Democracy of each oonnty in the State to look carefully and promptly to thorough organization, establishing a system where it may be wanting, and perfecting it where now exists; and that the Chairman or Secretary of snoh or ganization be requested to report to the Seeretary of this committee, without unnecessary delay. Resolved, That we consider party uni ty to be of prime importance, and we do earnestly dppregatp (ill independent can didacy. Resolyed, That we do bespeak that aotivity of the party which tfle political issues justify und demand, confidently recofptnpndjng ip connection therewith the continuance of a just and honorable conduct toward onr political opponents. fiewlyed, That the Chairman of this Committee be, and is requested to pre pare and }BfiHP 99 nddress to the Demo cratic party of this State, embodying the views of this oommittee as expressed in the foregoing resolutions, with suoh matters as he may ehoose to present. On motion, the Chairman was author ized to appoint a sub-committee in each county of the State. On motion of Mr. Warren, the Chairman was directed to appoint a Finance Committee of thirty, indmdjng tpe beepetary treasurer, to raj§e funds for paWB9>DO9 purposes, ’ Qn mqtiqn, fhp Chairman and Seqre tory we™ made a snb-committee to transact all business pot requiring tfie attention of the full oommittee, Seven members of the committee are made a quorum. The committee then adjourned to meet at the oall of the Chairman. George N. Lester, E. y, Clarke, Seety. Chairman. A Challenge From Texas. —Dallas, the Queen City of Northern fezM, sends fopth, iu behalf ftf toe Stoto °t Te * as > the following challenge; . challenge each and eyery State m tbe Union to meet ns in a friendly con test in November neat, to see which can roll up the largest majority in favor of Tilden and Hendricks, the prize to be a splendid silk banner. The terms of the challenge are theae: If any State gives a larger majority for Tilden and Hen daioks than is given by the State of Tefaß, then Dallas will send to that State a splendid silk banner. But if Tejas giyCs $ latoer maj°r{tl fo? Uncle Samuel tnan any other State, then tbe State giving the next largest majority mast send a banner to Texas, Dallas to be its custodian. Whichever State wina the banner is to be considered the democratic Banner State of the (Jnion, and > 8 to hold on to the flag until the next Presidential elec tion, and then giye it up to any other State which may wip it \>j giytog the largest democratic yqta. Mow, whilst this challenge given to each and eyery State in the Union, yet we would Bignal oat the great Btatea of Kentnoky, Georgia and New York, and invite them to thp contest, What says Louisville, will she take up the glove in behalf of Kentucky 2 Ana what do you say„ Atlnt§, is behalf of your grand old goober-grabbing State of Georgia 9 Come, now, New York city, we dare yon to enter the liat. Every City or State which accepts thia challenge will please make it known by publishing fh e i r acceptance in the Democratic, papers of New York, At lanta, LouiariUp and StiLopie. James B. Simpson, president Jfi*?* Ward Til den and Hendricks Olnb; Barnett Gibbs, President Second Ward Tilden and Hendriokß Glnb: Y- W> Cleveland, President Third Ward Tilden and Hen driokß Qlnb; j. P. Rerfoot, President Fourth Ward Tttdeu and Hendricks Club. Uncle Jeff. —Uncle Jeff or Jeffry, as we all call him—we mean Thomas J. Jennings, of Augusta—is again before the planters and cotton merchants, it gives us pleasure to give nofioe to one who, if worthy before, is dcnbly so now, as it is believed he has donejbusiness in good faith and will continue on the same line. H* hag been long tried, and we feel asauea that the whole communi ty will endorse the above. His place of business is at Messrs. Claghom, Her ring k Co.’s office, Warren Block, agd his commissions half the nasal price— flfty oenta per bal* PERILOUS RIDEON A WIRE. CROSSING* THE EAST RIVER ON ONE OF THE SMALL CABLES. A Journey Threugh the Air £7B Feet From the Water—How the Darina Feat was Successfully Perforated by Engineer Far- Hasten. The man daring enough to be the first to cross the East River on the wire stretched from New York to Brooklyn was Edwin F. Farrington. He is a mas ter mechanic, and, it is said, has no peer in the patting together of the wire work of Bnspension bridges. He gained a reputation at Niagara and Cincinnati in the construction of bridges. He is about fifty years of age, and as brave as a lion. An indescribable and most distressing feeling generally takes possession of the person who for the first time finds him self on the top of one of the bridge tow ers. He is 276 feet above the river, and he imagines, if he steps backward, that he has taken his last step, and when he goes forward and becomes dazed by the extraordinary amount of -land and water within his vision, hs fears he is about to trip into some hole or suddenly slide into spaoe. Everything seems to be upon the edge. A single plank is thrown across the gulches or crevices where the saddles are, and should the visitor be of trembling limb and fall death is certain. The view from the pier is superb. Near ly the full length of Manhattan Island is discernable. Governor’s Inland re sembles a pretty garden with an ugly great cheese box at one end. Brooklyn was bright and fresh with its beautiful trees, and all the principal buildings of the two cities could be distinguished. Bluokwell’s Island and the Brooklyn Navy Yard seemed within a stone’s throw, and Jersey City, Hoboken, and its suburbs were plainly in sight. “I thought we might see them bathing at Coney Island or Rockaway,” said one. “You might on a dear day,” was the answer. The orowds on the steamboat piers in creased until fully ten thousand persons watched. Persons clamored for admis sion to the yard i on both sides of the river, at the anchorages and the piers. At the anchorages workmen were busy patting on the belts that connect the shafting with the gear wheels of the pul leys. When the belts were in position it was necessary to tighten them again. A belt tightener was plaoed in the box, and at 11 o’clock the great pulley was started. At the Brooklyn anchorage a stick was tied to the wire, and it served to show the twist in the wire. The twist seemed to have disappeared when the stick reached the tower. The work ing rope is endless, and is 6,800 feet .in length. It is the longest single belt connecting machinery in the world. The rope was revolved for nearly two hours, and in that time many written messages and sticks were sent from Brooklyn to New York and return. The first mes sage was sent by a Brooklyn Argus re- Corter, who asked for three schooners of eer and six ham sandwiches. The re ply was, “Send the money and we will send the beer.” About 1 o’clock there was an unusual stir among the workmen on the tower. A man with a red flag had arrived, and he was to signal to the engineers at the anchorage when to start or to stop their engine. A large American flag was rais ed to the top of a derrick, and at the same time a flag was unfurled on the New York side. Senator Henry C. Mur phy, with Has Wheeler and several oth ers, clamored to the top of the tower. They were terribly fatigued, and Mr. Murphy narrowly escaped destruction by being wrapped in the folds of the American flag. The banner furled itself about him, and he held fast to the der rick. Several women were on the New York tower. At length the cable ceased to revolve and the “boatswain’s chair,” not unlike an ordinary little swing used by chil dren, was attached to the wire. The board seat is about two feet long and eight inches wide, and the ropes were less than four feet long and joined close together aronnd the wire at the top. Mr. Farrington wore tight fitting buck skin gloves, and when he took his seat his grip on th ■ cable was firm. Then he folded his arms around the ropes, and the red flags on the Brooklyn and New York towers were waved, and the wire began again to revolve. A gun was fired on the New York side and Mr. Far rington was on his perilous ride to the Brooklyn tower from the anchorage. The people in the streets and on the housetops, near the Fulton Ferry, lustily cheered, and Mr. Farrington swung his hat and waved kisses to the ladies. He took his watch and noted the time. Five minutes afterward he approached the tower. Then he was standing in his seat. This, Mr. Martin, who was super intending the engine, explained, was the only point attended with peril, and he felt some anxiety about the working of the engine, for in case it went too rapid, the chair might be dragged over the pul leys and its occupant thrown out. He watohed the signal man anxiously, and when he learned that the chair was with in ten feet of the tower he stopped the engine. Then he ordered it to work very slowly, and to stop again as the cljair touched the tower. His oaution led to a most perfect result, Mr. Farrington was touching the granite pier when the engine stopped. He was pale, and his lips quivered. He held tight to the oable. Daring work men reached for him, and he was drawn upon the pier. He trembled somewhat, but said that he was not nervous. ‘ He shook hands with Senator Murphy, and theif spoke to the bystanders, one of whom enoouragingly said, “Well, old boy, you carry your life in your hand in crossing that river. I wouldn’t make the trip for a million of dollars.” The little swing or boatswain’s chair was made fast to the cable on the river side of the pier. Mr. Farrington said that he was ready to start. He stroked his Bhort gray beayd, and lfiokefl cu riously qt about him, and then real bravery and much nimblei.ess he swung over the aide of the tower and olutched the ropes of his ohair. He waved his hand. The spectators on the tower doffed their hats and cheered, the red flags were held aloft, and the jour ney across the river was begun. Senator Murphy and others shouted to him, M (Jood by,” *’4 safe journey.” AU the ferry boats, tug hosts and steamers in the river set up a screech ing. Every pilot seemed simultaneous ly to have seen Mr. Farrington on the wire. Some of the ferry boats were stopped in the middle of the river, and the ladies on the boats, on the piers, and on the housetops frantically shook their handkerchiefs. Men and boys shouted and wsung their hats, and Mr. Farrington, seemingly enjoying fils ride, held his J}andkprghief fn the breeze. When near the centre of the crossing he clapped hi ß hands and seemed immense ly pleased. While nearing the New York pier the wire was bent so that the trip was almost perpendicular, and Mr. Farrington stood in his seat, and was thus safely carried to the top, and the first man who crossed the great bridge was greeted with terrific cheers. The trip from pier to pier was made in six minutes and forty-five second ß - Tbe ride from the New York PiPt to the an chorage was accomplished in four min utes. hfr. Farringtßn said he had a de lightful fide. I e to Brooklyn in a |<ultop feyry Boat, and was every where popgraf(listed. Many persons applied at the bridge company s office for permission to cross in the same chair used by Mr. Farrington. His trip was merely to satisfy the public that the wire is secure. He was the first to cross the Cincinnati brings and also the Ni agara one. This is the only Rnbqsjggas venture in the work pf th e bridge, and the other trips are to he made for useful purposes. The first thing this morning, anew working rope is to be lashed to the up per oable and palled across, as was the boatswain’s chair yesterday. After it is stretched from anchorage to, anchorage, two baggies, one from New York, the other from the Brooklyn tower, are to be started down the rope to the anchor ages. Each wifi descend by its own weigh!, as It goes the workmen in side of it will out the lashings, tbns free ing the working wire. This done, the buggies are to be returned to the two towers, and adjusted to the cables in the same way. They will descend to the middle of the stream, from opposite di rections, by their own weight, and the lashings will be cut as they go. They will meet in the centre of the river-—it is hoped without 0 violent oo iision, as there will be nothing to restrain them in their oourse. The men in the bnggies are to lash them together, and then tie them firmly to the endless cable. They are then to swing the new wire free, and are to be palled to the Brooklyn tower by working the endless rope. I,l ' f" - ~ kb*>, CnfciNNATU August 80. —The Dayton Short Bine Railroad Depot and contents were destroyed by fire this morning. The fire originated amongst a k>t of coal oil barrels. The depot was a brick building, 400 feet by 80, and valued at $2j,000. An unusually large amount of freight was stoied in the building, prin cipally for merchants of this city. Loss on freight $150,000 to $200,000, upon which there was very little if any inaur rance. A 8 Wf the Railroad company responsible for goods stored in freight houses only for a period of twen ty-four hours, a large part of the loss will fall upon consignees. Most of the freight had beep stored for two or three days, Washington, Ga., August 29.—F. H. Colly and W. R. Calloway were to-day goqunated for the Legislature. POLITICAL. The New York Democratic Convention— Connecticut Republican Convention. Sabatoga, August 30.—The Dem ocratic State Convention assembled at noon. The hall was handsomely de corated and much feeling was manifested. There were many specta tors. Rufus W- Peckham was chosen temporary Chairman and addressed the Convention. When Morrissey’s name was called there was applause. The usual com mittees were appointed and the Conven tion took a recess td 7 o’clock. Sabatoga, August 30.—Hiram Gray was elected President. Horatio Sey mour and Jotyi Kelly were chosen elec tors at large. The platform, after de clarations somewhat similar to Lord’s resolution, oonolndes: Resolved, That we, as American citi zens and Demoorats, devoted to the union and eqnaiity of the States, and to the honor and good name of the Federal Government, hereby enter our solemn protest against the recent order of the Secretary of War, approved by the Pres ident of the United States, to plaoe Government troops, in the Southern States, with a view to intimidate tbe people and to control their elections. A government by the bayonet, to take the place of a government through the bal lot, is an outrage which demands the condemnation of all who love republican freedom and hate despotio power. Horatio Seymour was nominated for Governor by acclamation. Platform. The Demooratio party of New York hereby, with oordial unanimity, ratify the nominations of the St. Louis Nation al Democratic Convention, of Samuel J. Tilden for President and of Thomas A. Hendricks for Vice-President of the United States. The Demooratio party of New York, when selecting delegates to the National Convention, then de clared and now again declare their set tied conviction that a return to the con stitutional principles, the frugal expen ditures and the administrative purity of the founders of the republio is the first and most imperious necessity of the times, the commanding issue now before the people of this Union. The Demooratio party of New York then declared and now again declare that the nomination of Samuel J. Tilden, while it insures the vAjje of New York, will be approved throughout the Union as the incarnation of the vital issue and the guarantee of a successful achieve ment of the work of national regenera tion and reform. The Demooratio party of New York reaffiVm the principles set forth in their Syracuse platform of 1874, which have been twice proved at the ballot box of the Empire State, and np on which the St. Louis Convention, representing the Democracy of the whole United States, have set the seal of their faith and their adoption, and they incorporate herein as a part of this platform the said Syracuse platform of 1874, and the St. Louis National Demooratio platform of 1876. Resolved, That we condemn all inter ference with the constitutional amend ments and all violations of law, holding that all the people of all these States alike, regardless of race, color or condi tion, are all entitled to equal protection and that all orders, practices and opin ions whereby the pnblio order and peace are disturbed, should reoeive pub lic rebuke and punishment according to the offense committed. We recommend that the people of oar State at the coming elections do approve and the ratify two constitutional amendments as being well devised means of seouring henceforth a more economical and efficient adminis tration of the prisons and canals of the State, and for enforcing upon the offi cers oharged with their management a stricter responsibility to the people, and we favor such a reduotiou of tolls upon and an economical management of the oanals as will best subserve the interests of the State and of the men engaged in canal traffic. After nominating Seymour tbe Con vention adjourned till to-morrow. New Haven, Conn., August 30.—The Republican State Convention met, Jew presiding, and nominated the following electoral ticket : At large, ex-President Theo. D. Wolsey, of Yale College, and Hon. Marshall Jewell. District elec tors were also chosen. The old State ticket was renominated. Montgomery, August 30.—Hon. Jere N. Williams was nominated for Con gress from the Third District by the Democrats. Hon. David P. Lewis, the last Republican Governor of Alabama, is out iu a letter declaring for Tilden and reform. Mr. Hewitt, of New York, who made the much praised and remarkably power ful speech iu tl%House just previous to adjournment, has been suggested for Governor. The St. Louis Times askes: Had not the President better begin his cam paign against the people in the States of Ohio and Indiana, where a great many voters show a disposition to create an inoipient rebellion by voting the Demo cratic ticket? 1,000 Lbs. OF THREE and FOUR-PLY Unbloafihed KNITTING COTTON will be oloued out for Cass at C. J. T. BALK’S, No. 136 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga., At tbe following low prices: At Retail, 25c. a pound. In 10 pound Lots, 20c. a pound. In 100 pound Lots, 18fc. a pound. All warranted in good order. A lot of Domestic Cotton Goods from the recent great auction sales in New York will be offered this week at very low prices. Good 3-1 wide Bleached Homespum, 6 e. Good 7-8 “ “ 61c, Good 4-4 " “ “8 o. Good 1-4 “ Sea Island “ 80, Heavy 3-4 “ Unbleached “ 6Jo. Best 7-8 ,“ *• “ 7 o. Best 4-4 “ Heavy Sheeting, 80. Orders for samples by qiail must be accom panied by postage Btamp to insure attention. Olose Cash Bayers will find it to their ad vantage to inspect my Stock. Will open this week some very fine large Straw Fiats, at 60c. Aug6,d&w C. J. T. BALK. NOTICE. THE business heretofore carried on under tbe name and style of C. H. Phimzy A Cos, will expire by limitation on the 31st day of August next. Either partner will sign tbe firm name in liquidation. C. H. PHINIJjY. F. B. PHINHIY. 4 CARO* IN retiring from the Cotton Commission busi ness, I take pleasure in returning thanks to my friends who have patronized so liberally the firm of C. H. Phinizy 4 Cos., and to ask from them a continuanoe of the same to my late partner, Mr. F. B. Phinizy, whom I hearti ly recommend as worthy of their confidence. His experience is ample, and his facilities for tbe management of the Cotton business un surpassed. C. H. PHINIZY, F. B. fHINIZY, (Successor to O. H. Phinizy A Cos.) COTTON FACTOR Augusta, Ga., WILL give his personal attention to all business entrusted to ‘ his oare, and will make liberal advances on consignment*. Shipments of Cotton respectfully solicited may26-sn3m Tag Mi Gotten Gin, MANUFACTURED BY J. D. & H.,T. HAMMACK, CRAWFORDVILLE, GA. FOR over twenty years we have manufac tured the GEORGIA GIN, and from our success with them, feel warranted in saying they are equal to any Gins made. We do not sti ive to get up a fancy article for exhibition at Fairs, but put up good, durable work of first class material. We offer them ae low as any good Gins can be afforded. Every Gin warranted to perform well. We could give hundreds of certificates if de sired, but as that role is so common at this dsy we omit them. PRICES or GINS I For lnch Saws, per Saw - - $3 *6 For 10 Inch Saws, per Saw - - 360 Old Gins repaired in the best style and at reasonable charges. Freight must be prepaid on them when ship ped by railroad. ! Orders for New Gins solicited early, to in sure prompt delivery lor the ginniDg of the next crop. Address, J. D. 4 H. T. HAMMACK, Crawfordville, Ga Or Messrs. BOTH WELL BROS.. Agents. jvß w3m Augusts, Ga. mapeJ TiNG.PULLEYS AND aps-wly seduced tq ackrtaintt. " DhuriQvH Cain $50,000 INTO RISK.. Send lor circular at ogee- No time to lose. RtAo * Banfcrs, H,taide VBW e YOEX. New Advertlßcmentii. CHEAP DRY GOODS. O 1,000 Pieces lev Rikkeis, all kiids. from very narrow to wide. Sash Rlbbffi at Very Low Prices, by C. CRAY t CO. Pearl Press and Shirt Battens la varicty L fcy c. CRAY & CO. New aid favorite krands of 4-4 Shirting and 10 4 Sheeting, by C. CRAY 4 CO. All the Best Brands of Calico at 6 1-4 cents, by f. CRAY 4 CO. Ladies’ and Gents’ Handkerchiefs at 50 per cent. Less than they were two Months ago. O. GRAY & CO. _agKlo;tf_ NEW OOODS! 50 Cases Bleached Sheetings and Shirtings, all widths and prices. 60 Bales Brown Sheetings and Shirtings. 50 Bales Ticking, all grades. 26 Cases New Fall Prints. 25 Cases Kentucky Jeans. 2.000 Doz. Hose and Half Hose. Novelties in Ties, Belts, &c. All New Goods received and opened during the past week, and we submit then to the inspection of Dry Goods Buyers, both Wholesale and Retail, with the fullest confidence in onr ability to give satisfaction. James A. Gray & Go. _ug2o-tf Job Printing and Book Binding. JOB PRINTING. BOOK BINDING. RULING, Etc. THE CHRONICLE & SENTINEL 0 Having Extensively Furnished, With New Material, the JOB PRINTING AND BINDING ESTABLISHMENT O are PREPARED TO DO EVERY DESCRIPTION OF WORK DESIRED Merchants, Factors, Corporations, Societies, Hotels, Railroads, AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY. \ Our Bindery is Complete, AND OUR WORK CANNOT BE SURPASSED FOB DURABILITY AND WORKMANSHIP. LEGAL BLANKS at Every Description. RAILROAD RECEIPT BOOKS Made stroig, aid giaraiteed ist to coma to pieces by careless haidUig. We ask ai exaMliatioi of oar Prices aid Stock, giaraitoolig 0000 AMD RELIABLE WORKMANSHIP with Proaptiesa. JOB PRINTING IN PLAIN OR FANCY COLOPS, superior ti dosigr aid exocittoi, a specialty. TaKB Notes, Ledgers, Circulars, Drafts, fSZfL Envelopes, Cheeks, Schedules Bill Heads, Posters, Pamphlets. Note Heads, Dodgers, Letter Heads, 1 Handbills, D*y 800J 8 . Visiting Cards, Date Lines, Time Tables, Business Cards, Programmes, Dray Tickets, Money Receipts, Dance Cards, Bills of Fare, Shipping Receipts, Postal Cards, Record Books, Cotton Statements, Memorandums, Receipt Books, Aooount Statements, Druggists’ Labels, Clerks’ Blanks, Sociable Invitations, Prescription Blanks, Election Tickets, '• Weddina Invitations, Quotation Circulars, Railroad Tickets, Ordinary’s Blanks, etc. MT H you desire your PRINTING and BINDING dene to give satisfaction bring your orders to the CHRONICLE A SENTINEL. MW* Our oountry friends will please remember the above and send their ordeia to us. WALSH & WRIGHT. PBOPRIITOBB,
