Year: 1879

wheat was looking tolerably well sorry now to inform you that in thi, immediate section it is considerably affected by rust, though hope is en tertained that it will not sustain SC rious injury. Cut worms have an noyed us considerably this season having eaten oDion-tops, potatoes cabbage-plants, cotton, and indeed everything almost in the vegetable line, but they have ceased their dep relations to some extent, since tho warm weather has set in.

 The lots mentioned in my last letter, (about forty in number), were all sold on the 10th, ranging in price from six to one hundred and six dollars. Bidding was lively, which proves that lots were in demand since they sold so well, we now ex- pect the town to rapidly build up.

 Considerable excitement ex- ists in thls portion of the coun- try on the subject of mad dogs. For my part, I do not believe there is a mad deg in the county. 'Tis true some disease is raging among ca hines, though it certainly is not hy- drophobia, but it is just as unfortu- nate for "poor tray" as if he was affected with the dread disease, as learn that more than Q hundred have been killed in different portions of the county within the last few weeks. It has better effect than the late dog law, for the good of the country, as it has been, and I hope will con tinue for some time to he, the means of getting rid of great many worth less dogs, which, sir, in my mind, are q greater source of evil than all the wolves we have in the State.

 Now, Mir. Editor, I have just a word or two to say in regard to the law passed by the last legislature, giving Justices of the Peace exclu- sive jurisdiction in all cases of mis- demeanors. The act virtually takes above mentioned cases entirely out of the hands of grand jurors, and at the same time fails to place them within the jurisdiction of J. P.'s, ex- cept upon certain prerequisites. Do not understand mo to set myself up as a critic, but as Q J. P. I must be allowed to say the bill, as it now stands, is Q failure. For this reason, the case must either come under the immediate observation (which is i'm possible in old cases) of Q Justice, or some one must come before him and make an affidavit that the law has been violated, and give bond for the cost; Tam sorry to add there are very few persons patriotic enough to trouble themselves about the matter, under those circumstances. In my judgment the next legislature should eithcv repeal the law, or amend 1t so as to give Justices of the Peace au- thorty to properly investigate any and all cases which may come to his knowledge, if in hls judgment, it be necessary, without requiring a cost bond from the party who reports the case. l am fully aware, sir, that q proposition of this kind would meet with obstinate resistance, from this fact: Justices of the Peace, gener- ally speaking, are not held in very high esteem by the people at large. The question then arises, which is to blame, the office or officer? an swer it is not the office, for that, sir, in my mind, IS very important; then, sir, if the occupant IS the evil, let the people apply the remedy by electing men to the office, men who have the sense to know and do their duty re- gardless of fear or favor.

 I heartily endorse the action of Sheriff Hogins in his transaction with the Railroad Go. Our railroads have for long time given the au- thorities trouble in reference to taxes, and have constantly failed or refused to pay taxes due the State from them. Collector Hogins took the proper method to bring them to time, as the sequel has proven; and and one which other collectors may, with advantage initiate.

 We are blessed with fine weather and good health Respectfully,

 HANNON.

 Quitman, May l9, 1879.

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