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The Haucock-Sherman Letter.
The Radicals, in their laborious
efforts to concoct' something which
they hope will work to the injury of
General Hancock, have, for some
time msfe * indulged in dark and
mysterious hint* regarding a letter
.alleged to,have been written by that
gentleman Just before the fruudul
icnt plot to count in Mayes was
•coiiHUHUu&ted, but while that con¬
spiracy was being.contemplated. It
was stated that, in this letter, Gener
,al Hancock had said that lie would
.not obey the orders of Ilayes as
President of the United .States, if he
were counted in. It is however, really
.unfortunate for the Radicals that
.they have, in their desperation, press
fed this subject, for like all their
.previous efforts at the defamation of
the Democratic nominee for the
Presidency, it lias proven a boome¬
rang which.Inis returned tosmite the
.authorti of the charges. This morn¬
ing we present to our readers the
letter in full.
It will be seen that General Han
i eoek uses no such language as that
: attributed to him. All that he has
:to say regarding Hayes’ counting in
ito the Presidency is a succinct state
■ ment as to how the controversy then
pending between the Democrats and
Republicans should constitutionally
be settled. After alluding to the
complications which might arise
through an interregnum in the gov¬
ernment, on account of there being
no regularly elected President in
, office from the close of the 3d of
March, the day when the President’s
term of office expires, to the morning
of thu Ath of March,—in eases where
the 4th conies on Sunday, and there
might be some doubt of the legality
of the path of office taken on that
day,—he proceeds to diseuHS the du¬
ties of the two houses of Congress
when the election is in dispute, lie
takes direct isue with Grant, Morton,
Garffeld, and others who contended
that the President of tjie Senate
alone bad the authority to open and
declare thaVote in the presence of
the two houses. He takes the ground,
with the boldness of a man who
knows hop right, that if neither
candidate luvs a constitutional major¬
ity in the electoral college—i. e., if
Congress4s unable to decide who has
such majority—there is a constitu¬
tional machinery for peacefully de¬
ciding the Njiicstion. That is, that
the House should elect the President
and the Senate the Vice President,
and In the ease in question, he be¬
lieved the.result (Would be the elec¬
tion of Tilden anfl Wheeler to those
offices respectively. .These are his
words:
“Some tribunal must decide whetli
the pupjjlljf v .have \ duly elected
er a
President. 1 persume, of course,
that It. is in. joint affirmative action
of the Senjity and House; or why are
they present to ■witneess the count if
not to see that it is fair aud just? If
a failure to agree arises bet ween the
two bodies there can be no lawful
affirmative decision that the people
have elected a President, and the
House must then proceed to.act, not
the Senate, ..'The Senate elects Vice
Presidents—not Presidents. Doubt¬
less, in ease of failure by the House
to elect a President by the fourth of
March, the President of the Senate
(if there be one) would be the legiti¬
mate person to exorcise the Presiden¬
tial authority for the time being, or
until the appearance of a lawful
President, or Jots the time laid down
in the Constitution. Such courses
would be peaceful, and, I have firm
belief, ' lawful.”
It
That is all he has to say regarding
the Tildeii-Hayes controversy. The
remainder of hiai letter is devoted
entirely to discussing the duty of
the army iu the mat ter of controlling,
or interfering with State elections.
He declares iu plaiu words: “The
army should have nothing to do with
the election or the inauguration of
President. The people elefct'Presi
dents—Congress declares in joint
session who he is. We of the arniv
have only to obey his mandates, and
arc protected iu so doing only so far
as they may be lawful."
He then cite# in full the ease of
Sout U, Carolina, concerning which he
says: : T was not in favor of the
military action in South Parolina
recently, and if General Huger had
ielegrajftie^ j woi^iaye me, or askqd few advice,
advised Mm hot, under
any circumstances, to allow himself
or his troops to determine who« were
the lawful of a State
legislature.” * “If
the civil authority is supreme, as the
Constitution declares it to he, the
South Carolina case was one in which
the army had a plain duty.” He
then proceeds to show what embar¬
rassments might be occasioned offi¬
cers of the army in ca^is where they
differed with their superiors regard¬
ing the legality of order issued to
them, and says:
“Our regular army has little hold
upon the affections of the people of
to-day and its superior officers should
certainly, as far as lies in their pow¬
er, legally and with righteous intent,
aid to defend the right, which to us
is the law, and the institution which
they represent. It is a well meaning
institution, and it would be well if
it should have an opportunity to be
recognized as a bulwark in support
of the rights of the people ami of
the law.”
As we have remarked, this letter
will act as a boomerang in the Rad¬
ical camp. It lias so eagerly been
counted on it as tv means of cam¬
paign capital, but it will only serve
to place General Hancock higher
than ever in the estimation of the
people as a statesman,and as the firm,
unalterable friend of peace and law.
It is but additional proof that he is
a statesman who thoroughly under¬
stands and respects the organic law
of the republic, and a man who will
fearlessly, at all times, be guided by
that law, from which nothing can
induce him to deviate.
Now that General Hancock’s let¬
ter has been- given to the public, it
is easy to understand why General
Sherman should have been unwilling
to furnish it for publication, intimat¬
ed l»y our special Washington cor¬
respondent .—Savannah Xef-t.
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Slowly Dying ft Horrible Dentil.
About three weeks ago a young
man named Walton and a compan-.
ion, while working in the harvest
field, discovered a snake coiled up
in a shock of wheat. Walton ad¬
vanced near the shock .and was pre¬
paring to aim a blow when the rep
tle darted at him, springing near his
face with a hissing sound. Walton
fell fainting to the ground, and it
was thought that he had been bit ten.
Young Walton was carried to his
home 1 remained weak and slightly un¬
well for a short time, but was soon
sufficiently recovered to be able to
resume his usual duties.
It was then thought that it was
only a had case of fright, and that
his encounter with to no extent.
However, after remaining in appar¬
ent health for several days, on last
Tuesday he was suddenly taken sick.
lh‘ began to suffer intensely, and at
first the nature of bis illness could
not 1c ascertained. He grew worse
hourly,until at this time bis life is des¬
paired of. His flesh began to swell
and turn spotted, and of a peculiar
color, and in the last day or two it
has begun to scale and fall off. So
far it lias been impossible to relieve
bis intense suffering. He seems to
be suffering the horrors of indescrib¬
able torture, which will certainly
end in death. No improvement in
his condition can be noticed, and
with his flesh dropping off inch by
inch be is slowly wasting away and
dying a slow death, accompanied by
unimaginable suffering. Those who
have seen him say that he presents a
sight too sickening to behold.
'The general opinion is that when
the reptile sprang at his face he in¬
haled its breath, and that the poison
has now coursed through his entire
system. 'I’his seems to be the correct
solution of the ease. Great sympathy
is expressed for Walton, the unfor¬
friends.— tunate youth, and for his agonized
Cincinnati Commercial.
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Anxioi stoSavk His Brother.—
Yesterday about 1 o’clock a boy of
about 12 went up Market street at
such a rate of speed that everybody
who saw him was satisfied he was
running for a doctor.
A man with a kindly expression of
countenance caught the flying boy
by the arm and asked him:
“Sonny, is there anybody right
sick at your house.”
“No, but there will be if you don’t
turn me loose.”
“Who is it, bubby?”
“Will yer let me go if I tell yer?”
“I will, my boy.”
“Well, then, it’s my brother Bob.
lie will be a remains before night if
I don’t get home right off. You see,
we have cucumbers, green corn,
clabber, watermelons and cabbage
for dinner, and if I ain’t there to get
my share he will founder himself and
die. 1‘lease let me go, so I can save
my little brother’s life,— Galveston
A etes.
SALOON^
T H E “G E M,”
M. H. BOYER,
SandersTrille, G-a . 3
Keeps always on hand the purest and
best Brandies', Liquors, Wines, Cham¬
pagnes, etc. splendid Lager Billiard Beer always and on draught.
23?" A Pool Boom
in connection with the Bar.
jyl'7-0m M. H. BOYEB.
J. T.&B. J. DENT,
EIGHT MILES WEST OF
Wrightsville, Georgia.
Keep constantly Pure LIQUORS, on hand BRANDIES, a tine assort
mint of
WINES, ALES, LAGER, etc., etc.
Also Tobacco, Cigars, Candies, Pickles,
Oysters, Sardines and a full line of Family
Groceries, all of which we will sell at in¬
side figures. Give us a trial. Respt.,
nty22-ly J. T. & B. J. DENT.
WHEELWRIGHT AND BLACKSMITH
A. M. Mathis,
Tennille, Ga.,
Blacksmith & Wheelright.
HORSE SHOEING A
Speciality.
All work entrusted to my care will re
eeive prompt attention. Charges reasona¬
ble and satisfaction guaranteed in every
instanee. mv22-ly
A. J. BRADDY & SON.
WHIGIITSVILLE, C/A.,
Bla.oUsisirxi'blx Slxcyp
A s|Mi‘ialfy of Plantation Work. AA'A
GO NS, HUG GIES, etc., made and re
paired. PLOWS PLOW
and STOCKS of all
kinds, and every kind of Wood anil Iron
Work done by
A. J. 1IRADDY & SON,
my 22-1 y Wrightsville, (Ja.
DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES.
Take Notice, Save Money!
—m Y YOl’Ifi HOODS FROM—
HARRISON A BURNS,
who nro now offering their well selected
■dock of Dry Goods, Groceries and General
Merchandise at prices to suit tile times ami
as low as the lowest.
If yon want Clothing. Dress Goods,
.Boots, Slioes. Hats. Homespuns. Pants
Cloth, Calicoes, Crockery, Glassware
Hardware, Sugar, Coffee, Cigars, Tolwcco,
i Gaudies, or other Groceries, or anything
else generally ke| t in a general store, call
on
Harrison A Burns,
southwest corner Public Square, Wrights¬
ville. Georgia, and they will take pleasure
in serving you in such a way that you will
feel it your ilntr and to your interest to
call again.
t3f Highest produce prices paid for all kinds of
Country in exchange for goods.
and Thanking the public for past patronage
assuring them please. all that in tin* future
we will more than We are respcct
fully.
HARRISON & BURNS.
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—DEALER IN*—
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CANDIDATES NOTICES,
FOR TAX COLLECTOR,
I HEREBY ANNOUNCE MYSELF AS
a candidate for Tax Collector of John¬
son count}' at the election for County Offi¬
cers on the First WEDNESDAY in Jan¬
uary, 1881, and would most respectfully elected
solicit the support of the people. If
I shall strive to discharge the duties of slid
office in a faithful manner.
j}31-tf WILLIAM Respectfullv,
B. IVEY.
- FOR TREASURER.
r A pHROUGH many friends, THE I SOLICITATION hereby OF
announce my¬
self a candidate for Treasurer of Johnson
county, at the election to be held on the
First WEDNESDAY in .January, 1881,
of aud the would respectfully of said solicit the Respect- ‘support
voters county.
fully, jyiMf* MATTHEW M. SHEPPAR1).
FOR ORDINARY.
r i I'HIE FRIENDS OF JOHN M. IIIGII
tower announce him as a Candidate
for Ordinary of Johnson countv, at the
election, to be la id on the First WEDNES¬
DAY in January, 1881, and solicit for him
the support of the voters of said county.
jyiitf __MANY FRIENDS.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
MTHE A FRIENDS OF CAPTAIN AY. I..
JOHNSON announce him as a Can¬
didate for Representative Johnson county,
at tlie forthcoming election, and solicit for
him the suffrage of the voters of said
county. If elected he will again fill this
responsible the position satisfaction with strict fidelity and
to perfect of his constitu¬
ents. MANY VOTERS.
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MQBNIRGNEVS SERIALS.
A Charming New Story.
“Reviresco,"
— BY —
MISS M. F. HEATH, OF VIRGINIA.
:o:
-THE
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Of Jul ly 17th will contain the opening chap
ters o f a new serial story of absorbing in
terest, entitled “REVIlfiESCO.” by Miss
M. E. Heath.
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J. H. ESTILL,
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Z. SMITH,
(Six Mii.es from Tf.knei.lk)
On Wrightsville Road.
Is now prepared to make and repair WA¬
GONS, CARTS, PLOW’S, etc., etc.
I keep constantly on hand a large stock
of PLOWS and CHAIRS, which I am sel¬
ling at reasonable rates, jiiy22-ly
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
Ordinary's Notice.
CTATE Whereas OF GEORGIA— petition Johnson lieen Co —
► ’ a lias filed in
tiiis office that the keeping up that portion
of the public road lately opened crossing
the running Ohoopie in at direction the Bales' Buck old place and
the of Eye, is of
much expense, and that the public would
be released of great hardship and expense
by from discontinuing the that portion of said road
section with commencing |K)int road to the inter¬
the public running par
alel with the said Ohoopie on the southwest
side. These are therefore to cite all per¬
sons concerned to be and appear at my
office on the First TUESDAY in Septem¬
ber next, and show cause, if any tliey have,
why that portion of said road ’should not
be discontinued.
Given under my hand and official signa¬
ture, this August*3d, 1880. W.
W. MIXON,
aug7-4t Ordinary.
Notice to Bridge Builders.
/A EOItGIA— Johnson Cutty. —Will lie
V X let out to the lowest bidder, on the
First TUESDAY in September next, the
building of a new bridge across the Great
Ohoopie at Mason’s Bridge. Specifications
can be seen at the office of the Ordinary.
Given under my hand and official signature
this August 3d* 1880.
W. W. MIXON,
ogu7-4t Ordinary.
Notice for Leave to Sell Land.
HFHIRTY DAYS AFTER DATE AP
I plication will be made to the Court erf
Ordinaty sell all of of the Johnson lands county, for leave to
of James Anderson, belonging late to the estate
of said countv,
deceased. This August 4th, 1880.
C. T. J. CLAXTON,
aug7-4t Administrator.
A New Militia District.
( VA A EORGIA— nary’s Office, Johnson July 26,1880. Cotnty.— Whereas Onll
application missioners having been made aud Com¬
trict from the appointed to lav feth out a new Dis¬
1203d and Districts of
said county, and said Commissioners hav¬
ing made their report making the Little
Ohoopie river the district line, commencing
at the Washington county line, aud run
ning to Holly Hammock at the Emanuel
county line. These are therefore to notify
all persons concerned that said new District
has been laid out making a new District on
the east side of said Ohoopie and order
granted approving the same. This July
26th, 1880. W. AV. MIXON.
jy31-4t Ordinary.
Citation for Dismission.
CT W ATE OF GEORGIA— Johnson Co.
hereas, A. Guin, Administrator of
Shndrick AA'hcclcr, represents to the Court
in his petition, duly filed and entered on
record, that he has fully administered
Shadriek AVlieeler’s estate. This is, there¬
fore, to cite all persons concerned, kindred
aud creditors, to show cause, if any they
can. why said administrator should ’not lie
ceive discharged Letters from his administration and re¬
of Dismission on the First
MONDAY in October, 1880. This July
5th. 1880. AY. AV. MIXON, ‘
jylO-fim Ordinary, J. C.
MISCELLANEOUS.
NOTICE.
AVisiohtsvili.k. June 1st., 1N80.
It is ordered by the Board of Education
of Johnson county that the following
TEXT BOOKS Ik- adopted for the use of
the schools of Johnson county for the pres¬
ent and succeeding years until changed by
the Board, viz:
Webster’s Elementary Speller,
Appleton’s School Readers,
Nos. 1, 2. 3. 4 and 5.
Appleton's Model Copy Book,
Cornell’s Geography,
tyiaekenboss' Arithmetic,
({iiackcnboss’ English Crammer.
By order of the Board,
JAMKS HICKS,
jy3-tr C. S. C.
C3f"Tlio Books above mentioned can he
'»>ught -it introductory or exchange rates
at the Drug Store of
J - W. Brinson A Co.,
Wkhjiitsville, Ga.
Miss Anna R. McWhorter
W rightsville, Ga..
.Millinery Keeps on hand a nice selection of
ami Fancy Goods, gueh as
Ladies’ Hats, Ribbons,
Flowers mid Trimmings,
n endless variety; also a nice assortment
of latest patterns, etc., all for sale as cheap
as the cheapest. I am also prepared to cut,
fit and make Dresses at short notice. Call
on me tiefore purchasing elsewhere.
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AGENT AND SALESMAN
— WITH —
I. L. FALK & CO.,
Clothiers,
425 u4 427 Broome street. New York.
Cor. Congress anil Whitaker streets,
iuy23-tf Savannah, Ga.
SMITH’S HOTEL,
AY. J. M. Smith, Agt.,
Wrightsville, • Georgia.
pairs, Having this Hotel lately is undergone prepared to thorough re¬
accommo
date the public with the finest the market
affords. The highest market prices paid for
country produce. my22-ly
John A. Shivers A Son,
Tenallle, Ga.
Are now prepared to build, repair and
overhaul Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, etc.,
etc.
ESP’We also make a specialty of One
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