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g [Saturday, October 20, 1877.
McClellan is carrying on a splendid
campaign against! the Radicals in New
Jersey.
Morton is improving a little, say lr.test
reports. Wo are glad of it,on Morton s
account alone.
The Louisville News suggest Hon.
Thomas Ewing and Wado Hampton as
the Democratic Presidential ticket with
which to wallop the Republicans in
1880.
Hays appointed Major R. L Garden
er, of West Yiginia, who was Quarter
master in his old Ohio regiment, Con
sul-General at Melbourne, Austral
ia, the other day.
It is whispered about in certain cir
e’es in Washington since the result of
the Ohio election, that Secretary John
Sherman'is to retire from the Cabinet
J
to be succeeded by lion. R. W. Mack*
ey, of Pennsylvania.
The Ohio Democratic majority
ranges in the neighborhood of 23,000.
In 1863 the Republicans carried the
State by one hundred thousand majority *
How ish dot for a change.
New York City now has the gratify*
ing prospect ahead of soon numbering
among its attractions the great Egyp
tian obelisk, Cieopatra’s Needle, an en
terprising New Yorker having offered
money sufficient to tiaDsfer it to tie'
American metropolis. Steps have been
taken to press forward negotiations and
bring the undertaking to an early con
clusion.
The extra session of Congress con
vened on the 15th. lion. Samuel Ran
dall was re-elected Speaker of the
House. The President on the 16th
sent in his message. The message be
gins by refering to the failure of the late
Congress to pass the Army Appropria
tion Bill, and states .that the army is a
branch of tho Government, authorized
by existing statutes, and the obligation
to maintain it is in full force, and that
in tho absence of a specilio appropria
tion the Government was authorized
to make the necessary expenditures.
The absence of this authority is re
garded as fit grounds for the convention
of Congress in extra session. The mes
sage asks that the appropriations bo
made upon the basis of an army of
twenty-five thousand, and that all ques
tion3 of the increase or decrease or mod
ification of the personnel or adminis
tration in other branohes of the milita
ry service, be suspended until somo fu
ture time.
The message then states that the
amount necessary for the War Depart
ment for this purpose, according to the
estimates, is $32,436,764. The message
then proceeds to designate the reasons
for the various estimates which accom
pany it. There is the library of Con
gress, for binding newspaper files !fcc.,
$22,800 ; for adjudicating eases under
the Court of Claims, $1,206,434 ; for
divers m’sce'laneous deficiencies in the
Treasury Department, $273,890 ; for
printing stamps in the Post -office De
partment, $900,000 ; for deficiency in
uevy pay, $2,003,861 ; for contingent
expenses of United States Court $261,-
635.
The message then refers to the great
benefits to aecruo to the industrial and
manufacturing interests of tho United
States by a proper representation by this
Government of American industries at
the Paris Exposition, it be opened on
May, 1878 P alludes to the receipts
of communications from our diplomatic
representatives at. the vatious courts of
Europe who have expressed a determi
nation co participate. It recommends that
0 plan somewhat similar to that es‘a.-
blished by Congress for Vienna iu 1873
be adopted.
It refers to the amount of S2O t,OOOO
as a.• an. approp i t A lor ’.hat occasion.
The most age oy nlmding to the
invitations sent this G uvernmeut to aps
point representatives to the Luteioa*
t .ill, C‘ i to bo 1. Jill t
Stockholm, and states that tfeese meas
ures for the prevention of crime are re
garded ns highly satisfactory in the
past and recommends that a suitiable
appropriation be made, that the invita
tion may be aocepted and representa
tives of the United States bo present at
their deliberations.
Every indication at present poiots to
to a very shortsession.
l>y conceded right Gordon county is
entit'ed to the Senator from the 43d
Senatorial District in the next Genet al
Assembly. The friends of Col. J. C.
Fain have strongly urged it upon him
to offer himself for that position, and
he is now befort the people as a candi
date, and with no disparagement to oth
er aspirants, we know of no one whose
general qualifications better entitle
them to preferment, and who is better
able to serve the people of the district
satisfactorily at the next session of
that body, which will be one of import
ance to the country.
We have intimately known Col. Fain
since 1862, when obedient to duty’s call
lie entered the service of his country. —
Lis record there is well known to those
who were with him. With unwavering
patriotism he stood to his duty like a
man until after that extraordinary era
which“ti ied men” was peace it. our land.
It has been our privilege to know him
siueo in civil life, and tho people of
bis county and of this district who have
honored him, we sincerely believe, have
never yet felt that while in public posi
tion ho has proved in the least recreant
to the trust imposed in him. His re
cord is that of an unflinching Democrat,
the proud defender of the rights of his
people ond an active enemy to oppres
sion. Asa citizen in the private walks
of life he has never forfeited the good
opinion of his fellow countrymen, and
carries about him the evidences of su
perior manhood, never refusing to be*
friend those who need counsel or assis*
tance. He is progressive in all his ideas,
experienced in public life, is well fitted
to assist in carrying into activity and life
the principles of the new Constitution,
the outgrowth of that able body of which
he was an im|ortant member, and in
the coming election he sinoerely merits
the popular suffrage of a noble constit
uency.
The Capital question at present seems
to be the leading question under
sion among the newspapers of Georgia.
The ratification of the new Constitu.
tion,we believe,is almost conceded to be
a certainty. Many, yery many who op
posed the Convention are pleased beyond
their expectations with its werk, and
are now strong advocates of the new
document. Among these are tho few
who wanted to avoid the expense. Tho
homestead question seems to be leceiv
ing small consideration, and we are sat
isfied from the few expressions we have
heard that among every class the ma
jority of people of this would
have preferred the complete abolition
of that measure, and tho Constitution
would have lost but few votes if among
its provisions there had been one killing
out this law. As it is the greater cum
ber prefer the new to the old, and the
homestead of '77, we feel sure will ra*
cieve far the greatest support in this
section. On the question of the loca
tion of the Capital the possibilities are
that Millejgeville will get a few vote3
around us, but the predominating sen'
ti"ient favors Atlanta. Aside from
any sectioral view of the matter, we
cannot see how Atlanta's superior claims
can fail to suggest themselves most foi
eioly to the mind which professes to bo
without prejudice. Admitting that the
carpetsbaggers carried the Capital there,
we believe a large majority ol intelli
gent minds concede that they did a
good thing. Atlanta was a go-ahead,
progressive city, exhibiting that spirit
of enterprise which should character
ize a State bound to be prosperous
when rid of her great political
destined, as oould be seen, to be the
great city of importance in Georgia,
her population increasing rapidly and
her growth like magic, there was no
other site so desirable, no matter to
whose lot fell the selection. Millcdges
ville was made the Capital in our good
old days when railroads were few and
members of the Legislature had other
means of reaching their sessions. Geor
giu has changed since th n and new
necessities come about. No doubt our
fathers thought they placed tho seat of
government where it then ought to be,
but in considering the question now we
must look at circumstances as tb ey now
exist. There can be no reasonable ob
jection to the eligibility of Atlanta’s
location, it being a railroad center
where people can reach it from the re
motest parts of the State much easier
thun it is possible to reach M Wedge*
: ville, uud with no disparagement to the
people of the lower part of the State,
j we believe strongly in Ben Hill’s idea
that “the child is born vbo will sec four
millions of pe ple in upper Ge rgia,
with Atlanta as the great central city,
with ever oue huudred thousand iuhub
j ltuuts. The day is coming. The Cap
j itol must be located, not temporarily
| but permanently. Look well to the fu
tare of glorious commonwealth and let
your tickets in December bear upon their
faces “ Atlanta.”
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.
Washington, D. C. Oct. 15,1877.
Editor Calhoun limes :
9 he action of tho Democratic caucus
on Saturday night resulting in tho re
election of Messrs. Randall,and Thomp
son to the positions they held during
the last Congresses in almost every res*
peefc a subject of congratulation. It
means that the representatives of the
people mean that th : .s shall be a busi
n<si session above everything eke. and
that which is to be done, no matter on
what subject, shall be well considered.
Randall is the best presiding officer in
the House and understands thoroughly
how to further legislation. lie is not
a free trader as many excellent Demo"
crats are, and is not supposed to look
with earnest favor, as many other Dem
ocrats do, upon the project of aiding
the Texas Pacific Railroad. On these
points however, I do not believe he will
insist improperly, upon his ideas. On
tho whole, no fairer man could have
been chosen, and certainly none so com
petent. Mr. Thompson’s election as
Sergent-at-Arms is a merited recogni
tion of past satisfactory service in the
same capacity. The general re-election
of the House officers, too, is in the line
of civil service reform, and comes with
peculiar propriety at this time when
Mr. Hayes is abandoning the practical
enforcement of his noisily proclaimed
ideas on the subject. Senator Blaine
by the way, thinks that Hayes acts in
this matter like the boatman—he
looks one way and pulls the other.
There is no attempt to conceal the
great effect the Ohio victory has upon
members of tl\e Administration, from
Hays down,down, down to Sherman.—
They see that it is not only disastrous
in itself, but will cause disaster in oth*
er States. Yet I think that the Gov
ernment employes here are really glad
of the defeat. They have no liking for
Sherman, and my belief is that compar
atively few of them regret the signal re
buke administered to Hayes.
Senator Jcnes will at once present
the revised report of hit> Silver Commis
sion urging the remonetization of silver.
This subiect, as all know, has gen*
eral attention paid to it of late, and
Senator Jones says many men who were
doubtful a year ago,will now vote with
him.
It being understood that Mr. Hayes
will appoint Gen. John M. Harlan, to
the Supreme Court, in place of David
Davis, resigned, it seems to bo equally
well understood that the appointment
will meet with opposition in the Senate.
There will be Republican opposition, in
and this would hardly seem to be the
kind of nomination which Democratic
Senators should go out of their way to
assist in confirming. Men far better
qualified for the office by legal experi
ence can be found. The appointment
would be made entirely in the iuterest
of Hayes, new party.
There will be more entertaining than
u3ual this winter both by officials and
private citizens. A part of this will
be really though not ortensibly in the
interest of one or two lobby schemes,
but besides this there will be much
genuine social entertainment. The
Theatres, also, will have unusually good
companies, and Washington anticipates
a livelier season than for many yea? s.—
Among the matters oi importance to
Washingtonians, and affecting the hono
or of the country to be acted on at this
session, is the subject of a permanent
form of Government for this District.
After affairs of more general interest
are disposed of we wish to be heard.
Being without representation from
among our own citizens, we ask that
every member of House and Senate, be
as he should be in some respects, our
representative. Unlike Government
officers we do not shun but covet inves
tigation. We ask no favor unless in
quiry into our position be a favor.
Reno.
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The disease at Port Royal has devel
oped into yellow fever, and Savannah
has been called on for physicians,nurses
and such aid as sho can conveniently
furnish.
J. M. LOVELACE,
—DEALER IN—
BOOTS, SHOES,
Leather, Shoe Findings, &e.,
BROAD STREET, - - ROME, GA.
Having purchased the largest and most
complete assortment and selection of Boots
and Shoes, Hemlock, Oak, Sole, Upper and
Harness leather, Cal' aid Kip, Skin l ,
Toppings &c.
The fullest line of shoe findings ever cf*
fered in this market.
With twenty years experience in the bus
iness I am satisfi and I can offer very rate
and special inducements in my line of
goods.
Warranting everything and obligating
myself to have repaired free of charge, all
rips, &c.
When I say 1 can make ii to your advan
tage to call and examine my si ml; 1 mean
what I say. Call first door above Uoum-..-
vilic & Brother, My lioute made Brogans
can’t be batten in material or wear; price
$1.50. Give me a trial.
J. M. LOVELACE.
P S.—l will pay marxet price for
dry hides. sep22-3m.
THE CLOTHING HOUSE OF ROHE, GEORGIA.
v -' ' • 1. ' . .
* 4 . . ** *
I have opened what has long been needed In this Section—A FIRST CLASS CLOTHING HOUSE.
My stock comprises suits of all grades for Men, Boys and Children, made in the latest style and best manner, at prices to compete with any first-claw Clothing
House in this State. I have fu'll lines of samples of French, English and American Cloths, Cassimeres and Suitings, from which I will
have suits made to order by the best Merchant Tailors in New York. FITS GUARANTEED IN EVERY CASE.
I have also an elegant stock of
Hats, Shirts, Braworsj Hosiery? Suspenders? Scarfs? Handltorcliiefs,
Ties, TrunhLS and Valises,
AND EVERYTHING KEPT IN A FIRST-CLASS HOUSE.
I make a specialty of suits for extra lare men. Agents for Keep’s celebrated partly made Shirts, the very best —Six for six dollars. Give me a call, and I can
tuit you in anything you want in my line. My Terms are Caslli No discrimination.
3T' Broad St,, Rome Ga. (o!3’4t) Kl GAWIWIOIM*
H. HARPOLD,
NO. 13, SHORTER BLOCK,
Homo, ------- Georgia,
I invite your attention to my large and elegant stock of Foreign and Do
mestic Dry Goods, Notions and Fancy Goods now open for inspection. My stock
in all the departments is well assorted and has been selected with great care and
bought at “ bottom prices.” 1 feel justified in saying that I can offer such in*
ducements that will insure satisfaction both in quality, style and price.
QUICK SALES AND SHORT PROFITS IS MY MOTTO.'
I can only name a few specialties : Black and Colored Cashmeres from 55
cents up. Black and Colored Mohair and Brillianteen from 25 cents to SI.OO.
French, English and American Dress Goods in the newest styles and colors.—
Buttons, Fringes^Lace and Trimmings. Silk to matoh Dress Goods.
Ladies buying dress goods from me will be saved the annoyance of hunting
the trimming.
60 Dozen Ladies Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs from 10 cents up.
40 Dozen Gent’s Linen Handkerchiefs from 15 cents up.
FAJSTCY GOODS
consisting of Silk and Lace Ties, Silk Handkerchiefs; Ruffs from 20 cents per
dozen to 75 cents per yard. Headquarters for the celebrated Cork Corset, with
a large stock of other makes from 40 cents up.
Ribbons, Cuffs and Collars.
A large stock of Hamburg Edging from 4 cents up.
25 dozen Kid Gloves, new shades.
My stock of White, Red, Plaid and Opera Flannels cannot be excelled in
variety and price.
Hosiery and Notions too numerous to mention.
Cloaks and Shawls.
An immense stock of Cassimeres, Water Proof, Doe Stein, Jeans, Linsey,
Blankets, Cotton Flannels, Brown and Bleached Domestic, Tickings. &c.
B.—Great bargains in Boots, Shoes and Hats to close out stock on hand.
Agent for the Pearl Shirt, made of best Muslin and Lineu, price SI.OO.
Agent for the Athens Factory Checks and Yarns, “ Georgia Factory ” Sheet
ing and* Shirting, all of which I sell at Factory prioes.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore received, and trusting by in
tegrity and a polite and careful attention to your wants to win and hold your
good will and patronage. Yours respectfully,
6 11. HARPOLD.
Rome, G a., October 1, 1877- oc6-4t.
Pianos and Organs!
DO YOU WANT TO BUY A PIANO OR ORGAN OF ANY FIRST
CLASS MAKER 7 Do you want to buy a Piano or Organ on Installments 7
Do you want to buy Sheet Music, Books, Strings, etc. 7 Do you want to ex
change an o and Piano or Organ for anew one 7 Do you want to rent a Piano or
Organ 7 Do you waDt to have your Piano or Organ tuned or repaired 7
Send Your Orders to
€. W. LANGWORTHY,
ROME, GA.,
ONLY MANUFACTURER’S AGENT
FOR THE SALE OF
AND OTHER FIRST-CLASS INSTRUMENTS FDR GEOR6IA, ALA
BAMA AND TENNESSEE.
Eleven years use in the Southern climate has proved the Shoninger Instrument
inferior to no other Manu acturers’
The Shoninger Piano needs the same care as Steinway, Chiokering or Knabe, in
in tuning, etc., but no more. The customer really gits more for his money in a Shore
inger Piano than any other first-class instrument made. The Pianos have Rosewood
caes, and every modern improvement and are 7J Octaves. Every instrument, the
cheapest or highest price,
FULLY WARR.tNTED FOR SIX YEARS.
Stool anil Covers furnished with every Instrument Free of Charge.
i tie undersigned, with experience since Januury, 1856, in selecting instruments
aud in repairing and tuning the same, i better prepared to satisfy the public than any
nther gent, arid woul-i refer to those now using his instruments, furnished during the
last 21 years, in Georgia, Alabama and Tennesseee.
Thankful for the appreciation of the public through a very liberal patronage, hope
to merit a continuation of the same. Prices to suit the times. Garnot be undergo Id in
a first-class instrument. Write for circulars and catalogues, Correspondence eoliot ted.
■L 'gßpSm S.
R. S. Norton & Son,
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HOME, GA.
ARE NOW RECEIVING A LARGE AND FINE STOCK OF
Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes,
MATS, OLOTHINQ-, dbo.,
Which were bought re-y low and will be sold at short profits. LOWER PRICKS
THAN HERETOFORE IN l OME.
To satisfy yourself please call and examiae. ep29 2a.
ALLEN & McOSRER,
M WATCHES, CLOCKS,
SOIjID TED V WAR I E DPLA ’
S No * 45 BROAD street,
ROME, OEORBIA.
Celebrated Perfected Spectacles.
JUST RECEIVING ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS OF
CXiOOKLS AND JBWBLRT
EVER BROUGHT TO ROME.
Repairing done in all its branches and warranted to give
Satisfaction.
Give Us a- Call.
ALLEN & McOSKER.
oc6 3m.
HAWKINS, BUTT & C 0.,!
Manufacturers and Dealers in '
STOVES 1 TINWARE,
House Furnishing Goods, &e.
Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitting a spe
cialty. Special attention to Hoofing,
Guttering, and Galvanised Cor
nice Work.
No. 35 Broad Street,
sep22’6m. ROME, GA.
J. H. SATERFIELD,
DEALER IN
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
TRUNKS, &C.
[Broad St., 2 Dcors east of Rounsaville <j* Bro.)
Home, Georgia .
lias just received his Fall and Winter
of goods, which he is disposing of at
bottom prices- The rarest bargains guar
anteed. Be sure aud call Defore making
purchases, oc6-3m.
B. SHOHSTHSTGEB &
Co.’s
J. R. CANTRELL,
—WITH
M. ROSENBERG & BRO.,
Dealers iu
Clothing, Dry Goods. Boots*
Shoes* and Gents’ Fur
nishing Goods.
STRICTLY one price.
All goods marked in plain figures.
Pay the highest market pries in cash for
cotton.
ROME, GEORGIA.
sep29-4t.
MRS. E.W. MILLS,
ROME, GA.
Has just returned from New York with a
heavy stock of
Millinery Goods
such as has not before beeu brought to
Rome. Ladies’ fine Pattern Hats ft the
latest styles, in straw, velvet and felt. An
elegant lot of Bibs, Collarettes and Sacks.
A fine assortment of Children’s Suits in
the most attractive styles, A great variety
of mottoes and numerous fanoy articles.
Stamping and Stamped Hoods a specialty.
oc6 3m.
FINE GOODS I CHEAP GOODS I
MRS. T. B. WHIMS,
HAS THE FINEST AND CHEAPEST
Hats , Bonnets ,
Flowers, Flumes,
*£ies % Lace,
Ribbons, A;c.,
at her stock. No trouble to •*<>*A
Stamping and ene to order, oc '