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rk TJELIEj post. 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. REYNOLDS IRON AND BRASS WORKS, A. REYKOI3S & SON, Frop’rs. IRON AN1> BRASS FOUNDRY —AND— MACHINE SHOP. Manufacturers of STEAM ENGINES, BOILERS, SA W, GRIST AND SUGAR MILLS, —AND— COTTON PRESSES, ill OR V RAILING, For Horse, Hand, Water or Steam Power. Kettles, GEARING nz* ^ ... and all kinds of Machinery and Castings. -SUGAR MILLS O n ERA, Xx*oh Railing Specialties* This being a new establishment, all our PATTERNS ARE NEW, With all the Modern Improvements. First Class WorJc Guaranteed and Prices Very Reasonable. Call on or address A. REYNOLDS & SON. Corner Fifth and Hawthorn streets; (near Southwestern Rail Road Freight Depot.) 5 : . : Georgia. I^acon, OR IR. Xj. hicks, DUBLIN, ZStT* Send for Price-list and Circulars. GEORGIA. June204^ CIHIIE-A.IE 5 CASH STORE DENNIS KEA, Holmes Cross-Roads, Ga. Dealer in .Foreign aud domestic DET GOODS, Groceries, Hardware, Glass-ware, Crockery-war®, Tin-ware, Hats, Boots. Shoes, School Books, Stationery, NOTIONS AND FANCY ARTICLE, Ana other articles too numerous to mention, all of which will be sold at the Lowest Price for CASH or PRODUCE, These goods havo been selected* with great care, and are sure to give satisfaction to all who may desire to purchase. June 20-3m. _ ap, •: ML