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WEWESEAY. AUGUST 21. 1878.
R. L. TUCKS,
Ejorrou /. ;d proprietor.
INDEPENDENTS.
Had ific Democrats of the country
had justice done them in unci through
$hd Electoral Gamniission of 1870,
(ho ci-ction for President of that
year would have sounded n death
knell io Republicanism m this coun
try Bat such was not the ease.
The Democrats were cheated and
defrauded, and against the wishes of
-a largo majority of forty millions of
.people, a man was iuagurated Pres
ident, and placed in,possession of the
reigns of the government.
Through this means of corruption
•and fraud alone, the republican
pirty lias its existence to-day. And
.in order that morn dark and more
deep dyed infamous frauds may be
perpetrated, that tho Republican
party may yet have uu existence,
the man, in whose heart the deepest
infa ny exists, is io make a third
term race for President in 1880. If
he is (docted, don’t tho people of tho
country know that it is-a vital stab
to. liberty?
It soems, coutrymeu, that you can
not ho so dull of comprehension os
nol le know it. And don’t, you fur
ther know that,the election of inde
pendent candidates iu Democratic
Congressional Districts, is aiding
C rant’s chances for election in 1880?
Of course it causes a break in tho Dorn
oeratic ranks and weakens tho par
ty, Then why will sensible Demo
crats support these independent can
didates, who are going about over
the country as roaring lions seeking
to devour liberty?
Oil! you hospital rats, and you
nienwho havo claims on account of
infancy ip tinio of tho dark days
memorable ns tho struggle for the
‘‘Lost Oauso’, why will you blow so
much for yourselves and struggle so
hard for pergonal promotion when
you know it is giving a death stub to
tho liberty of your pooplo? And cit
izens, why will you give those fellows
your support when you see that your
notion in the premisses leads to this
fearful result? , s'. J
W oke up, and give an ovnrwliol-
mning majority for your noipinces
against those independents, and in
t his way, koop your party in organ!
zntion, and in 1880 Grant will go
down to history in an infamous cloud
of shame.
A Kind Word From (lie No
bles! Old Roman of Them All.
Gen. Eli Warren, of Perry, who
has enjoyed the esteem and admira
tion of three generations of all the
good men throughout the State, and
whose good name and noble deeds
are house-hold words in every family
in this, his native county, uses the
following language in a letter to Col.
Conner: “Will you please tell Mr.
Hicks to send me his paper, and I
will try to pay him for it when I see
him. I wont to hear what is going
on .in the county. I take too many
papers, but must take his. He is
the son of a highly esteemed and long
tried old friend of over fifty years’
standing, and, ought to be (as I doubt
not ho is) a good, truthful, honest
and honorable man; and I fed an in
terest in him,—as I always do in the
children of old and esteemed friends.
So tell him to send me his paper,
through which I hope to hoar fre
quently, from you all in Laurens.”
'78
Drill,IK Ga,, Aug. 21st, 1878.
In pursuance to a call of Capt.. R.
A. Stanley, Chairman of tho Demo
cratic Executive Committee of Lau
rens county, a largo number of citi
zens mot in the* Court room at 12
o’oiock, m., for the purpose of select
ing delegates to represent the county
in tho Congressional Convention to
assemble at Millodgovillo on tho 4th
of September noxt,.
On motion of Capt. Stanley, H.
M. Burch was colled to tho olmir,
and J. J. Connor requested to act as
Secretary. ‘ -
On motion of Capt. Stanley, Den
nis McLendon, Jus. J. Conner, W.
II, Tillery and J. T. Coney were
elected as said delegates.
Capt. Stanley offered tho following
violations-which were unanimously
adopted:
Rksolutioxs.
Wo the people of Laurens oouuty
in Conventi/m assembled,. desire to
make an expression of our feelings
m regard to the services and ability
of our present lioprosoimtivo, Hon.
James H. Blount, in Congress.
We havo watched with pride and
satisfaction his whole course for tho
l h reo past terms, aud for manliness,
watchfulness, seal, devotion, and
ability, no district iu tho State of
Georgia has been better represented.
But to our immediate people and coun
ty, do wo desire’to say h is care of dur
interest and wants in Post routes,
Post offices, appropriations, ami the
like, demand frpm us $ur grateful
commendation, and oui* . hearty co
operation ami adherence. 5
On motion of .Tames J. Connor,
the delegation were instructs! to cast
their vote in said convention for the
Hon. James 11. Blount to represent
the 0th Dish in tho next Congress.
On motion of Capt Stanley, ad
journed.
Jas. J, Conner, II. M. Burch,
Sec’t, Chairman.
Lactbexs Hill, Aug. 12,
Mr. Editor;
It was tho good fortune of the
writer Friday evening last to attend
a delightful Moonlight Picnic near
Mr. J. F. Moore’s.
The god of day lmd not long since
gono to doze in Thetis’ lap, leaving
his golden tints upon tho western
horizon •that scorned to linger like
tile mfcfoibrios o'f young love’s dreams,
ore tho bright-eyed, lover-loving
queen of night sat upon her ebon
throne, and through the dark bosom
of night throw bright silvery waves
of light upon tho lovoly scene.
In various groups could ho soon
thoso who sootnod to enjoy their tete-
a-tetes. It was what can well be
termed, a “lovely night.” Tho
wholo Armament was covered over
with myriads of bright constellations.
From tho south camo a gentle breeze
that fanned fair and lovoly cheeks,
and played ’mong brown and golden
tresses.
The occasion was well represented
with beauty and manhood, and al
though tho crowd was not very large,
it was well selected, and wo dare say,
enjoyed by ovory ono. Tho commit
tee on invitation erected a rustic
platform upon which to dance, (as is
tljte custom on such occasions,) and
the young people all joined in the
quadrilles.
About 12 o’clock supper was an
nounced; and oh! what u spectacle
greeted tho eye. The table was laden
from ond to ond with savory food of
ovory kind. Mr. Editor, it’s useless
tonttompt description and do justice,
for it*is a theme too old for comment,
After supper, many becoming
weary by sittiug, rosOrtod to moon
light promonades, or “moon-gazing”
rather. Refreshments woro prepar
ed by tho gallant comniittoo of many
kinds of fruits, besides ioo-wator iq
abundauco.
Suffice it to say, tho Picnio was a
grand succoss, ovory thing passod ott
as smooth and calmly as a summer
zephyr.
As fair Luna began to trace her
course low down in the wost, casting
now and then, (from behind lloocy
clouds that somewhat obscured her
mellow light,) a warning glanco that
old Timo was still moving on, and as
she sunk still lower to rest on the
oconn’s breast, all tho fair scenes had
faded away, and all were enveloped
in tho arms of Morpheus.
Er.vvv.
Corpus caso. of Ann Perry and Susan
Perry, yb. J. C. Scarborough Deputy
Sheriff, also the same subject mat
ter having been heard and passed
upon by hie Honor, Judge Pate, at
Hawkinsville, Ga., on the 6th day
of August, in the Habeus Corpus
case of Ann Perry and Susan Perry,
vs. Dennis McLendon, Sheriff, as
will appear by reference to the judg
ment rendered' by him iii said case.
And this Court holds that it has no
right to hear and pass upon the same
points again under Sections 3577,
2897, 3820 and 3827 of the code of
Georgia. And it also hojds that a
Habeus Corpus being forntj’^l
an affidavit, cannot be amended
der Section, 3504 of the CodvC'
It is therefore ordered that the par
ties be remanded back into tho cus
tody of Dennis McLendon, Sheriff,
and jailer, and that judgment he
entered np against tho applicants.
John T. Dutfcan,
Aug. 10, 1878. ,* , Ordinary.
upon
un-
Montgomery News.
Gov. George M. Troupes grave at
Rose Mount, in this county, I am
sorry to say, is in a most deplorable
condition. It is a difficult task to
get to it for the briars and thick
undergrowth of bushes. I think it
would bo an honor to tlm pooplo to
honor his memory enough to remove
all surplus matter from near it. The
grove of so great und good a man
should never bo left so careless.
Mr. E. II. Phillips of this county
died very suddenly on the 25th inst.
Ho seemed to bo us well as usual all
day, and on getting up from the ta
ble, staggered,. and beforo any one
could get to him ho fell. Ho was
taken to a bed where ho“died in a
vory short timo.
Tho only pooplo who rcully enjoy
bad health are the doctors.
The Perry Money Cano Again.
On Friday last another Habeus
Corpus was sued out against Dennis
McLendon, Shoriff, of Lnuronfi coun
ty, at the instance of Mr?. Ann Perry
and Susan Pony, for tho purposo of
inquiring into tho legality of their
imprisonment; it appearing tlmt two
writs of liko chnraotor having been
previously sowed, containing the
sumo subject matter, tho prisoners
therefore, wore romauded back into
tho custody of tho Sheriff, ns will ap
pear by reference to tho Judgement
of Hon. John T. Duncan, Ordinary.
Laurens Court, of Ordinary.
At Chambers, Aug. 16, ’78.
Ann Perry &
Susan Perry
vs
Dennis McLendon
Sheriff
This caso dismissed
Habeus Corpus.
(after argu
ment) on the grounds that i]io main
points set forth iu tins llabcus Cor
pus has already been heard and de
termined upon by this Court on the
26th day oi July last, as will fully
appear by reference to tho judgement
rendered on that day in the Habeus
Tho Picnic at tho residenoo of Mr.
John McLeod, last week, was a good
thing, especially after the heitt of the
day was over, and the Davis string
band arrived. Yon could see now
and then a couple of the courting
folks who wero tired of music and
dancing, promenading leisurely un
der tho beautiful shade trees in Mr.
McLeod yard, but ono certain young
man took his S—out to promenade,
aud was telling her in a low and gen
tle voice of tho beau ties of nature,
and how ho was often inspired by
the sight of spine of those Wuhe.s.
TR’S'liafi'tier hrifftfnt otvvfitij his
head up among the foliage of the
spreading trees, not heeding.’for a
moment wholo ho was going, not
oven stopping to view tho situation,
but on he went, nor did ho stop un
til ho van against tho dinnor • table,
broke it down, smashing two or three
dozen goblets.
Mr. TTm. Clark, one-of tho oldest;
settlers of this county, who lias been a
groat, hunter in his day, has kept, an
account of all tho deer lie has killed
since ho Como here, and tlio amount
is over fifteen hundred.
Johnson Items.
No wedding to report this week.
Dr. Brinson is building a fine house
in Wrightsville.
Some fever yet, but no death in
hearing for the week.
The job of fencing the Court lionse
was taken by Mr. M. II. Mason.
Arthur Smith killed a trout twen
ty-three inches long in Hightower’s
mill pond on the 15th inst.
The recent heavy rains have raised
the water courses, and the “wet
weatlier” mill men ere happy.
The season for sowing turnips is
here. If the showers continue, we
shall expect a fine crop of them.
There has been a great deal of
fodder ruined this season. Some
farmers say they havo lost half of
their crop.
There lias fallen rain enough to
run timber down the Ohoopee, and
timber owners me wanting hands for
that purpose.
Mr. J. N. Blount of this county,
lias some fine white May wheat for
sale, at one dollar and fifty cents per
bnslicl. Call aud see him soon.
More rain fell in one day and night
lost week, than has fallen in two or
three years at one timo. Some farm
ers say they had move .than they have
had since they planted their crops.
Tho protracted meeting at Ar-
line’s Chapel closed last Thursday,
is pronounced by many who at-
It
tended as one of tho host meetings
ever know in the county. ..Six wore
added to the church.
The general meeting of the Prim
itive Baptists at Philadelphia Church
was held last Sunday. The rites of
feet-washing and baptism were per
formed on Sunday. It was an excel
lent meeting and well attended.
Dr. J. W. Flanders and lion.
Wm. L. Johnson returned from the
Thomson convention on Saturday,
stronger Stephens men than ever.
Tho result of that convention is so
well known that it is needless to say
little Aleck was nominated by accla
mation. ,1.
At a printer’s festival ‘lately, the
following toast was offered: “Wo
man—second only to tho press in the
dissemination of the news.”—Souih-
The president of tho Oconee Debat
ing Society docidod that tho United
States should not suppress mormon-
ism.
Some of tho Sunday School schol
ars at Mt. Vernon are striving faith
fully to get tho premium offered by
Hon. D. J. McRae, Dr. Hicks aud
Rev. W. J. Flanders.
Tho timber men say, “More rain.”
Mr. J. A. Daniel is making good
g go
meal on his new steam mill; which
has boon ruuniug only a few days.
Mr. Joseph Roach, a young man
hi '
culture, is touching e. sehoo£of fqriy-
fivo pupils at Long Pond. Wo say
to his patrons down there, “Keep
him.” Wo know his worth ns a
teachor from having seon him tried.
Our buggy painter has just finish
ed a job, amt the work is*oxeeu‘0-i
iu exquisite stylo. , >
Ono of our enterprising farmers,
Mr. J. T. McCullough," has boon
eating bread from corn made this
year, and bus boeii digging potatoes
f<
four or five weeks.
We iyre having plenty of dry weath
er; the oldest men say tho river is
lower than they ever saw#. The
i'V a,
cattle are crossing it every day at
will, at certain places, audit never
swims any of thorn. v
On last Snuday morning three of
our young men hitched up their
horso to a buggy and off they wont
to church, twelve miles distant.
Oho t»f tho party called round to seo
a young lack, took her to church,
ana back home. Iu the evening ho
took her out to ride, and buck to
church atuight. As the other two
boys were weary of well-doing, (if
you call waiting impatiently well-
tioing.) they hitched up tho horse
and-came home; leaving the courting
tuun to toko it at his leisure.
“Is your father a Christian?” said
tho Suporintendant of a Suuday
school to a bid. “Yes, sir, but he
don’t do much at it,” replied the boy.
ern Cultivator.
Gen. J. B. Hood, tho gallant ex-
confedevato chieftain, is summering
at Tate’s, with his family. Among
~ “cod
Anion
his successes and reverses,*Gon. Hoot]
has succeeded in placing in arms three
pairs of interesting twins, to rise np
and bless him.—Atlanta Constitu
tion,
The woman who can dress hotter
than bor neighbors will always be
willing to defend them from aspora-
I ions and forgive what they may say
about her.
Kearney says tho Pacific railroad
offered him a freo pass to Boston.
This proves nothing except the en
mity of the Pacific railroad toward
tho pooplo of Boston.
Tho Boston Post says: “I wish I
owned a yacht and my name was
Benny B.* Then I’d sail the seas ov
er the sights to see; I’d take Mrs.
Jenks: as a cook slio’s the banner.
For she cooked the returns way down
iu Lousiana.
“An infirm, small, eheap man, who
k.b ' ■
likes to hear himself talk, but doesn’t,
mean any of it or remember any of
it,” is Senator Chaffee’s estimate of
the president.
"When the communist get into pow
er they will not allow a bank presi
dent to havo a boil of his own, all to
himself.
Tho State ticket electod in Ala
bama last Monday was one in which
agriculture and mechanics aro pre
dominant. The governor’s name is
Cobh'; the secretary of State, Screws,
and the superintendent of education,
Box.
Washington Irving’s old homo at
Sunnysido is growing old-looking and
neglected. The ornamentation is
cheap, and tho.pietnro makers have
idealized it so that reality presents
a sad contrast.
When lovely women stoops—what
folly—aud feels too lato her skirts
give way, she yanks that pull-back
up, does Molly, and disappears from
light of day.
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June204^
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