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THE DAILY SUN. Hatubpai Mown— August 20. Nm Advertiseiimita altray* found n /M Page; Jjosrd and Business Notices hi Ais. CITY AFFAIRS. Oktnk DlmUry. I ateeMflar to pobU«h« d teiaateT. (IrtOf the DW. of Mckir inf tudi teter taramsMoo m ms, bo of latamt to u» SFlften*. Oewymen who* terete la tteteffellowler. > csNagsnteamJ JXSCSie. Asm at 10M s. m., ate I i». J. M. Dicier. X at 10 ;W A. M.. tad S r. M., by tte mjr* _ _ ' hrMl ML K. Church South—Ilev. D. D. Cox. Paafeur.—PrMchlnff it 10JO a. m.. and 8 r. m.. by the HMtnr, Fwqrar meeting ererjr WednMdejr evening Church South, Third Ward—I O. H. raNlo. Factor.—Preaching MDMt.bj ur School at 4 JO r. u. Weakly prayer Wedaeeday evening atlr.M. r M. K. Cnuncn—Hev. J. B. Knowlee, new. wwhn at 10 44 a. m., and 8 r. u. Sun- day ewhoel efltjlfl a. m. Ones netting Sunday 11 u. and Friday 0 p. at. Prayer meeting Wednesday ti r. u. BuuOay echool Teacher*' meeetleg Saturday 8 r. m. Church Social Sd Tueeday in each mouth at 8 p. ac. JESS'S •ley. W. T. Brantly. Pas- K.. and Mi t. a*.. by the OBdUy.; Pint Preebyteriau Church, Marietta street-Rev. J. S. Wilson, D. D., Paetor. Prcachiiifatie JOA.il.. rud 8 r. m. Sabbath School 9 a. u. Prayer meeting Weduacday, stir. u. OunieciAU Ourucu—Hunter atrcet. Elder T. M. llarrta. Pastor. Preaching at 10>< a. m., and 8J 4 r. .teote ro,. JinfOum, warn ten—Prteohln* lex a. m. Hooter School I p. to. Froyer mooting Ttuotey - Instructions on the Piano and Banjo. W. K. noteholder, at Faxon’s Musie Store. aiig20<13t Smidlag Hew* te Real. See Col Adoir’i notioe. Two Seed Tim Reeftn Wonted. A good job. Apply or write to J. M. Coggin t Oo., UFijiettc, Ala. •ug25 2t * VteUimi rnl|bl Ml,. See the sdrattissmeni of the Georgia Railroad Company, E. A. Weaver, Agent Waxtbd—Fnniiahod bed-room—with out board—private family—by a eingle gentleman. Aildrem “Board," Sun Of- ncn. _ Rcfueed Ball. The otoe of the State va. James Alex ander, charged with the mnrder of a negro, waa argued before Judge Hop- kina, yesterday, and the prisoner woe re lated boil. Old Pianos made over—tile tone and action fully restored. Charges moderate. W. K. Batclieldcr, at Faxon’s Music Store. nug20d3t ris. Car.. The Agent of the Atlantio Coast Line, Mr. A. 0. Ladd, is doily expecting tho arrival of a couple of the finest parlor ooacbes to ran from Atlanta to Branoh- villa in connection with the magniloent sleeping coaches, which oonnect there on the route North. The agents of this line are using every exertion to farniah the best accommodations and oonvonienoea to traveler*, and we predlot increased popularity for this great line of travel. THE STATE ROAD MUDDLE. A Drilliaut Flunk llotemeut 1>»’ Potter Blodgett—A Struggle for 4 Sainrenaacy—A Comipromlse. Have your pianos tuned by a practical Piano Maker—who aoderstands thor oughly every part. All workgitarantacd. Prise for tuning, three dollars. W. K. ltatcheider, at Faxon’s Muiio .Store, cor ner Marietta and Broad streets. angttdSt Ua,s awe Wsgo. at Aaetlaxt tkl. Mara- lag. This morning at 0 o’clock T. 0. May- son will sell a good yoke of oxen and a light two-boree wagon. lekool Halle*. Mia Latimer givea notice through Tin Sun that the exercises of her school will be resumed on Monday. This is a select Hohooi, for girls gaol naivety, and as the uambir of pa pi Is is limited, those who apply earliest will find places. Mia I ..timer's gyatem of taaohing is thorough alfi her dlecipHne is strict, but kind. Hsr schedule of prioee will be found elsewhere in The Sun. A Un Bstabll.Urn.at. T Iraae etevor gentlemen of tho "Eoo- nomieal Printing House, ” Messrs. V. P. Sisson A Co., have spreed their sails for the Fall bueiasa campaign, as will be seen by their announcements elsewhere. It is OM of the rttiabls business estab lishments of the city, and are cordially commend it to persons in want of good, quick sod deep printing. la J ate lew ta Sr. Batao*. In oar report of the testimony given in the Alexander trial, last Monday, tho following paragraph appeared: their teetiaoey. The prosecution intro duced several witnesses from mem bora of the chain gang, but their statements war* so conflicting and unreasonable that we wfll not report them. OrA- white witness, Mr. Edens, gave in his testimo- nv, bat it eosuntad vary laooh like the la justice to Mr. Edens we will state that, although he was celled by the prose cution, tbs report of hie testimony, given above a “sounding very much like the others,” meant like the other tatraeny for the defense. Mr. Eden, igjg nMftaoten at good character and vtsndlnfc a minister o( the gospel, and we did nut intend clearing his evidence with fhalcf the member* of the chain; ♦hough lima Am reading of the para- The Era of yesterday morning con tained an Executive order to which the name of Gov. Bullock was at tached, dated the 19th inst., of which the following is a copy: Obdbred, That tbo Hon. Foster Blodgett, Superintendent of the West ern and Atlantic Railroad, be, and he is hereby authorised to remove any or all of the persons named and appointed in the Exoeutive Order of January 23d and 211b, and February 1st 1871, to bring up the aoooonta and reoords of the Western and Atlantio Railroad, oo a to disclose the complete and final balance of the af fairs of tiie road to and including the date of its transfer to the control of the leasees Ac.; and he is hereby empowered to appoint others in their stead, as be may deem necessary to perform the du ties assigned to said persons in said Ex ecutive orders; and to discover any frauds or irreguloritic* in tbo accounts or conduct of any agent of said road. Annexed to that was an order signed by “Foster Blodgett,Superintendent,” dated tho 24th instant, which, after referring to the foregoing as authority, says: Ordered, That N. P. Hotchkiss, Audi tor, Isaac P. Harris, Treasurer, and Glias. P. McCalls, General Book Keeper of the Western A Atlantic Railroad, are hereby removed from tho Board of Com missioners to bring up the accounts and records, etc., of the Western & Atlantic Railroad. PISTOL IK BAKU. Yesterday morning when Major McCalla went to his office, he was astonished to find a man stationed at the door with a pistol in hand, who informed him he was there by order of Foster Blodgett to keep him out of tho office, as lie was discharged. The Major regarded this us a very strange and unwarrantable proceed ing, and determined NOT TO SUBMIT to it. lie was appointed to the posi tion he has held since the lease, by order of Governor Bullock, and he decided that ex-Superintendent Blod gett could not remove him from a placo held by Executive appointment. True, Blodgett claimed Bullock's or der us authority, but it is well known that Bullock was not in the State at the date of that order, and his power to issue such an order while out of the State was questioned. But if the power to issue, and the legality of the orders in both cases, were admitted, there was no necessity for any such u HIGH HANDEP PROCEEDING in McCalla’s cose. He is a man whom no one had accused of improper con duct, and was at least entitled to an honorablo discharge and the privilege of turning over his office and hooks decently to his successor. He and his friends quickly determined that such a disgraceful proceeding should not bo submitted to. Besides, why should it be desired on the part of Capt. Blodgett to eject him thus summarily and dis gracefully? The answer to this however, is obvious to some minds. McCallu’s honor, in the public mind, is unturnished. No ouc bus charged that any of the State Road funds which have boon ILLEGALLY AUSTKAC T ED or appropriated, has ever stuck to his lingers. On the * contrary, lie has been active and vigilant in ferreting out the frauds and peculations, co operating zealously with Maj. Har grove and others who have under taken this herculean task; and it is upon his affidavits that all the or ients have so fur been made. Ho has also been watchful, and has kept im portant books and papers out of the way of thoso whom lie suspected of be ing very desirous of putting them where they could not show evidence of their guilt. The gentlemen who have been la boring in this cause for months, de termined further not to recognize BLODGETT’S AUTH01UTY at all, and not to allow him to take tho books, records and vouchors in his possession. Acting niton this idea, Maj. Hargrave, who is the legal adviser of Maj. McCalla, at once de termined not only to rescue tho office from such a forcible and lawless oc- cupnncy, hut to provent the books and papers from falling into the bunds of Capt Blodgett and those who urs suspected or charged with the crimes of embezzlement, plundering and forgery. He, therefore, directed Capt Tim. C. Murphy, of our city police, to take charge of tho office, giving him the following WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS; Atlanta, Ga., August 20, 1871. 7b Captain T. Murphy: Sib: The interest ot the people of Georgia, as well as that of Major Charles P. McCalla, General Book-keeper of the Western and Atlantio Railroad, demands that rooms No. 40 and 40, Capitol build to Attorney General Farrow, who i also attorney for the Slate Road by Executive appointment; OrrtcE W. k A. Railroad, Atlanta, Ga., August 20, 1871 //. P, Farms, Attorney IK. A A. Rail- romU Sir—By virtue of authority in me vested, I bavo removed the General Book Keeper ot tho W. AAR. It.; and in consideration of the condition of the un finished business of tho said rood, and in consideration also of tho fact that tho post conduct of certain persons hereto fore connected with the r wd needs in vestigation, you are hereby instructed and required, as attorney of the W. A A. R. R., to take charge of the books and papers of tbo said road, and employ such assistance os yon may need to bring np the same and take all legal steps proper in tho premises. Footer Blodgut, Sup’t Upon this the following entries are made: 11 A. u., August 20th, 1871. The above is a trno copy ot the instru ment under which I have taken posses sion of tho-bookB and papers of tho road. lL P. Faiibow, Attorney W. A A R. R. Col. Farrow has not possession of the books and papers ot tlie W. A A. R. R., by authority of the within order. This August 25, 1871,11 o’clock 20 miifutes. Chas. P. McCalla, G. B. K. It appears that Capt. Tim Murphy and McCalla and his friends were too formidable to be kept out of the office by the one man who wus stationed there with a pistol, and they went in. Col. Furrow, it appears, also went into the office about the same time, and claimed to have taken possession of it, us per the foregoing order of Capt. Blodgett and Col. F.’s indorsement thereon, which McCalla denied, as per his counter indorsement; and thus they were in the rooms, each claiming possession, but McCalla and his party really holding it. And this dispute was a matter of serious consideration and negotiation all day, till very near night, when, wc were informed, an understanding and agreement was arrived at lietwccn the Counsel for each party, that posses sion of the books and papers is to be given to some eminent person, hav ing the confidence of both parties, who is yet to lie selected—meantime, each party is to have free access to rooms and the books in the presence of each other, but not to be consid ered exclusively in the possession of either. And thus the matter rests at the present writing. I\ S.—Since the foregoing was written, we learn that Lieut. Queen with a posse of three Policemen were designated to guard the books in the rooms of the Capitol, where they now are—also, that it lias been mu tually agreed to turn over the entire books and papers of the office to Dr. C. L. Rcdwinc. ing, be not entered without the consent and presence ot Mr. McCalla and his counsel. Yon will, therefore, proceed at onoe to said rooms and prevent the en trance of any one, nnleaa otherwise di- as xected. ■ Criminal prosecutions are now pro- F wing against several late officials of State Road, at the instance of said MoCaUo, and it is deemed neoeasary that all books and papers be preserved. Z. B. Habhbov*, Counsel. THE PLOT THICKENS. Meanwhile Capt. Blodgett waa not idle. In order to fortify himself, he issued the following order addressed Let Them be Supported. Those who have undertaken to expose the wiekod plunderings of the State Road, under Fester Blodgett's adminis tration, should recoivo the cnoourage meat and support of all good people. Major Hargrove, Major McCalla and those who havo dared to uudertuko this great work and arc boldly pressing it forward, sbould have, not only the moral support of good people, but should he assisted with material aid. They are doing this in good faith. They have, out of thoir own private means, paid all tclegrapliio dispatches; the cost attending all arrests that have been made, afld all othor ex penses. Wo hope they will not be de serted in tbo boar of trial. I’AIW. K1HK ON TUB BAIL. Hr Travel* In-cog- I* Rrragniitil-Bc* romm Terribly Alarmed—Denies III* Name—la Afruld of the Uiorglu K KUi. Tho veritable Captain Kirk, Holden's North Carolina murderer and butcher, oamo up ou tho Goorgia train ou Thurs day night, nnd passed on towards Ten nessee. He was discovered at the SUITED HOUSE, by a gentleman who knew him ; and as soon as it was whispored around that that's him, sitting thero at the head of tho table,”—every eyo was riveted upon him. Ho discovered that ho was recog nized and hastily withdrew to tho train. Of course, it was soon known to all the passengers that tho NORTH CAROLINA BUTCHER alumni,—and passenger after passen ger passed on file to look at the great ruffian. He soon " wilted” under tho in dignant stare of the passengers, and rushed buek to tho sleeping car, where he imagined that tho prying eyes of the in Llignnnt or curious passengers could not reach him. The sleeping car conductor was sent for, and he requested the con ductor to let him remain in the rear of tlie ear. Ho persisted that HE WAS NOT THE HAN, but was originally from Beaufort, S. C., and it was suggested that as be had lieen mistaken it would he proper for him to go to the passenger roach and state who he was,” which he did in the following brief spoocli : “Gcn- tlomnn; I am not tho North Carolina Kirk, but am originally from Beaufort, 8. C.,"and retired to the rear of the aleeping ear. But liia hang-dog, cut throat look satisfied the passengers that tbs blood of tho Kirks of Beaufort, S. C., did not run in the veins of such a craven as ho was. His knees shook, and he trembled in every limb. He imagined that the retribution that never fails to overtake the slayer of his kind was close at hand, and that his time had oome.— He expressed himself freely to the servant on the oar—stated that he wanted to be allowed to stay in the rear of the coach, at ha oonld make fight if the KuKlux attempted to kill him; but it waa the gen eral Impression that if he had been c’-proaohed, that he would hare jumped off and taken to the woods. cajt. Kins need not be afraid of being harmed in Georgia, notwithstanding he nobly de serves Ku-Kiaxing; bnt we would rec ommend him not to fly nnder false col ors—at least not to pass himself off as a Beanfort Kirk, or perhaps they will get after him with a sharp stick, as wo know thut (hey never qnako and tremblo in tbo prcscnco of any act of men. They are u brave and chivalrous people, and would consider it sufficient ground to make an example of him. COUNCIL PHOCKBUINOS. Council met—present. His Honor, Mayor Hammond, and Aldermen Cassin, Rice, Wells, Fowler, Grnbb, Graham, Lowry. Proceedings of previous meeting read and confirmed. REPORT OF STANDINO^OOHHITrEES. The Street Committee’reported on the petition of the Street Railway, to grade Peters street as far as Castleberry's Hill. This caused discussion about the distri bution of earts, and referenee was mode to the operations of the railway in rais ing their track higher than a foot, which was all granted by Council. If they had done so, then the company should fix np tho street. Tho Oonncil hnng fire on this, and had to call the yeas and nays, and finally concluded to let the carts re main ou that street till Wednesday, not withstanding the chairman of tho com- mittco stated that it would take two weeks to finish the work on that street. From tho speeches, it was conclu sive that there were not half enough streets — and perhaps there was some management needed. At all events there is bad blood about the working of the streets, whioh should be let out, and then let the work go on to tho interest of the whole city, irrespective of wards.— If the street foroe was kept together, un der skillful management, more good conld be done than by scattering them in the wards. Think of this, gentlemen, and don’t waste time discussing who control the carts, and who don't. Thu curtawere finally divided among the wards, about as poor a disposition as could havo been made of thorn, if tho Council desre to make them useful. And thns onded an hoar’s, useless and bitter dis cussion. PETITIONS were presented, asking various privileges, such ns licenses, and a eontinuanco of tho some; for privilege to trade without li cense, and various petitions in regard to lack of drainage, cisterns, Ac.—showing that there is a crying demand for better drainage and more cisterns. And from the reports of the different officers it ap peared that efforts were being mado to supply the necessities of the people in thut line. The subject of cisterns in the 1st waid were discussed, as well as one in tho 5th ward. It was shown in tho dis cussion that property had been lost for lack of cisterns in several places. A mo tion to build two cisterns in the First ward, and one in the Fifth, was voted down. Then a motion fo put two iu the First ward was granted. Tho proprietors of tlie Kimball House petitioned the Council to build a walk from Alabama lot to the Kimball House, which was referred to the Street Commit tee. This is an improvement that should lie mude for tlie comfort and convenience of citizens and strangers generally, and ought to lie done immediately. Captain Jackson read a petition from the Ladies' Memorial Association, stating tho aims and object of tho Society, and a summary of the labor they hod per formed, tho cost, receipts, etc., and ask ing for aid. Captain Jackson mado on earnest appeal in behalf of the Ladies’ Memorial Aasociation. It was granted unanimously, to the lasting credit of the Mayor and Council. The Burn asked for was $500. resolutions: A resolution was offered to “protect" the Knights of Jerioo, whioh passed, af ter debato—not needed. A resolution providing that Fetors Street be macadamized to tlie city limits —referred (supposed cost one-fourth million greenbacks). A resolution providing for a meeting of theassossors, on the part of tho city and property-holders on Foster Street, Ae.— referred. Resolution to give the Board of Health twonty-five men to assist in improving the sanitary condition of tho city—all this in view of the fact that cholera is reported in New York and Louisville, and Yellow Fever in Charleston. All of which is proper—and of there is no dan- gor. Even common decency requires that the city should bo kept cleanly passed. Other resolutions were offered and dis cussed, of no special importance, FINANCE COMMITTEE. It was moved that Committee issue 8 per cent bonds to tho amonnt of $100,- 000, payable in thirty yean—interest payable semi-annually—which was pass ed. This stops a large amount of inter est, and also puts the Council in funds. Disbursements, 5,745.02. Yesterday we had a pleasant interview with this gentleman, and found him just as we expected, and had predicted—patri otic, unselfish, and ardently in favor of the building of tho Georgia Western Railroad—ready and anxious at any mo ment (o do anything or make any sacri fice to advance tho interests of tho Road. no inured us that whenever any man who could inure efficiently servo tho KckuI than he, could ho put iu his place—ho would cheerfully and gladly resign. He is willing, if it is deemed advisable, to remain on the Directory, and, with his accustomed activity and zeal, do ivhatev may be assigned him; or surrender his position, and still continue, with all his means and influence, to aid and assist the great work. We knew before writing the article, which appeared inTus Bun yesterday,that such were his feelings, for wo had con versed with him, and heard him express himself to this effect; and we have no doubt all the members of tbo Directory will be actuated by tlie same spirit. Mr. Rice is a young man, who has been eminently successful. Beginning with nothing, and having no one to assist him, he has steadily worked his way up to wealth; and no man has better fiuauctal credit in this city than. Franklin P Rice. Some linvc a wider financial reputation, but none have a better credit within thuir sphere. And wo improve this opportunity to repeat what wo said yosterday; we have not mode, or intended to make any im putation against tho good fuith, circum stances, or standing before tho communi ty, of any of tho gentlemen whom we named, os not coming up to our views of what should he the standard of capacity and efficiency in the position of Directors of theGeorgiaViYKteruRttilroad. We nmke no sort of reflection upon the standing or good naino of any of those men. Tho only point is thut wc want men of high finau cial standing and ability and of e-ctensive financial influence, on that Board. Wc want them from among our wealthy and successful merchants, bankers nnd prop erty holders, B’e mint tho Road b uilt, and want any and all interests made sul vient to this all important enterprise'. MAvuiut conn . riy Tall Lire are Sworn loniitu Good Lecture Impost-,1. SUPI1KIIE COURT OF OBOROIA. 7. Chattahoochee “ 23 8. Macon “ 18 5 9. Flint 10. Tallapoosa 11. Atlanta 12. Rome 13. Cherokee 14. Northern 15. Augusta 1C. Middle 17. Ocmulgec 18. Eastern 19. Bniuswick We are informed by Captain R. J. Lowry, that Atlanta Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, havo purchased the lot adjoining Gov. Joaeph E. Brown’s build ing on Broad street, where they propose to erect a fine building, at an early date. Through the liberality of Gov. Brown they save the ooat ot a half of tho parti tion wall, he having generously given it to them. When the company is located at this eligible position, it will add great ly to thoir well known efficiency aa a fire oompany. Captain John A. Stephana and T. G. Simms, Esq., will arrive this morning from New York and Washington, where they have been spending several weeks Luke Buffington has just retained from a very auocosaful business tour in the in terest of a large commercial house of this dty. Supreme Court op Georgia, ) August 25,1871. ) Argument of Nos. 14 nnd 15, Saukey A Shorter vs. Columbus Iron Works, and the same vs. Hall, Moses & Co., was con eluded. No. 10 was withdrawn. It is John T. McBryde vs. John Amos—Complaint from Talbot. Argument was heard in the following cases from Chattahoochee Circuit, to-wit No. 17, M. C. McCann et al., vs. T. C. Brown—Petition for Partition of land from Marion. B. B. Hinton for plaint iff in error; M. H. Blonford, contra. No. 18, John M. Gill vs. Mary Mizell et al.—Trespass from Marion. M. H. Blanford, E. H. Worrell nnd B. B. Hinton for plaintiff; Peabody A Bran- nan contra. No. 19, B. F. Moore vs. John M. Gill, Administrator—Equity from Marion. B. B. Hinton for plaintiff in error; John Peabody, M. H. Blanford, contra. No. 20 was by consent passed over. No. 21 was withdrawn. It is Atkins, Dunham A Co., vs. R. M. Gunby A Co. Relief act, 1870, from Muscogee. R. J. Moses for plaintiff in error; Smith A Al exander, oontra. No. 22 was argued. It is J. F. Winner vs. H. H. Epping—AssumBit from Mus cogee. Peabody A Brannnn for plaintiff. Moses A Downing, contra. No. 23 was argued. It is James Ran kin, Executor vb. W. M. Dawson et si. Relief act, 1870, irom Muscogee. Pea body A Branau, Smith A Alexander for plaintiff; R. J. Moses, Wm. Dougherty, contra. No. 20 was taken np. It is Mary H. Dillard vs. The Manhattan Life Insu rance Company—Doht from Muscogee. H. L. Benning, J. M. Russell for pluiut- iff in error; Smith A Alexander for de fendant. Pending argument of this case, the Court adjourned till 10 o'clock A. ti. to morrow. Writ Bad Plcaiurts. The case of Tom Collier, tlie negro who was up ou Thursday moruiug for creating a disturbance with John Alexan der, curnc up yesterday before tho Court. Eminent counsel waa employed on both shies, and the tri:il occupied a considera ble iMjrtion of the Session. Tom's wit nesses were not well-drilled, for no two of them swore the sumo thing, mid he told a different tale from them nil. These things so disgusted Tom’s counsel tliatlie took his hat aud umbrella and left tlie court room und Tom and the Mayor to make it out between them. Then he got such a lecture from the Bench that ought to do him good all his life. He not only was proven a liar himself, hut induced others to lie for him. He psiil $10 and costa, and tho Mayor told him that it would be better for him to lie shot, heud foremost, out of a cannon, against the rock of Gibraltar, than to swear to a lio. Tom thought if he could get another chance ut it he would tell tho truth. JOHN FLOYD is un attache of the cuisine department of the Kimball House, and was, no doubt, an ill bred nigger, lie committed some indecencies, and when old aunt Jane, a cook there, reproved him for it ho wanted to knock her down. The Court thought, and very properly, too, that John was a cowardly scoundrel, and fined him $10, ut tlie samo time intimating that a good strap would go far towards mending his ways. ABOUT SIX ROYS, white tuid block, were up for throwing rocks at one another. The Mayor could have put the whole crowd in one of his cupucious coat pockets very conveniently and never felt it. The idea of a six year old negro kissing the Bible and testifying is something ludicrous in the extreme; but still there is no help for it now, unless the City Council authorizes tlie police to use their best discretion in thrashing out such offenders on the spot instead of bringing them into Court. One white lioy and a negro wore fined each $10 mid eosta. jno. t. hunter plead guilty to losing drunk and profane, and so few words were passed tlmt lie got off for $10 and costs. zees Notices AiUtAiNS.—For sale—two first-class Engines. Apply to Portal A Butler, Machinists. Atlanta, Aug. 22-dfit W4. Nougat de Marseilles, at Block's Candy Factory, jy29-tf 1@, Nougat do Marreillae, at Block's Candy Factory. jy29-tf Curt “Alexander H. Stephens ou (he study of the Law.” This is the title of a 10 page puuipblet, being the substance of a Lecture to a class of Liberty Hall law students. It is printed and now ready for sale at The Atlanta Sub office. It is one among the ablest and profonnd- est productions that ever emanated from Mr. Stephens’ pen, and is deeply inter esting snd instructive, not only te law yer*, but to all classes and profeeaioDs. Price—single copy 16 cents, 50 oopies $o.00. Address J. Hkhlt Smith. Manager Son office, Atlanta, On. augl8-tf Shooting Star*. Sometime about the latter end of this month, if predictions should ho fulfilled, there will bo a rain of stars, or meteors, similar to that which alarmed tho people of this country in 1831 or 1832. The number of meteors which havo been seen chasing each other through the heavens for several nights past may he the heralds of the approaching storm, and may have been sent to remind us to ho on tho lookout for the grant celestial pyrotechnic display. Many of our citi zens remain np late at night to catch a glimpse of the bright and attractive fore runners, and their presence are said to be not peculiar to this latitQdo, hut is manifest all over tho world. There are signs now and wonders, in the heavens and the earth, which Lave never been seen or known before, and may be sig nificant of an approaching change in the economy of nature in the not very far off future. THE RULES OF THE W. A. K. K. VIOLATED. Ex-Suporlnti'iulent Bloilgctt. Take* Of. frn»e, and llcmovc* the OfTcndlng Parly. That West End Reading Club had another meetiug Thursday uight, to which some of tho dashing young gen tlemen on Whitehall were iuvited. They wont out, aud returned very much in love with literature, and strongly iucliued to repeat poetry to the dry goods shelves and hat cases. Mr. Malcolm John son, President of the Club, was iu the ohair, and opened tho exercises with a few explanatory remarks. Tho charming voice of Miss Lizzio M—, gave a new grace to that admirable lecture that Mrs. Caudlo whispered in tho car of her un fortunate spouse upon a memorable oc casion when ho was heedless enough to loan a neighbor his umbrella. The “Pu laski’s Banner” became possessed of new beauties, in the delightful syllabling of Miss Ella S—. Miss Anna 3. read beau tifully, a very beautiful poem, the name of which was not remembered by our in formant. These with splendid vocal and instrumental musie, by Misses Mary C. and Ella W. made up a most pleasurable entertainment; after which there wag some promensuling, and praising the moon and, perhaps, “the old, old story was told again,” more than once during the evening. When tired of this, the ladies sgain furnished music, winding up, significantly with “Home, Sweet Home,” which the town boys aooapted aa a musical hint, aud came home in a most mellow and delightful mood. Day before yesterday Maj. McCalla, the General Bookkeeper of tbo W. A A. R. R., paid iu tho State Treasury $3,950 of "Restitution moDey,” and the following morning (yesterday) an order from Foster Blodgett, by authority of Gover nor Bullock, appeared in tho Nine Era, removing McCalla from office ! It seems that Major McC. was for the moment oblivious of the fact that for ten months of Blodgett’s administration pri or to the lease, not one cent of State Road earnings had beon allowed to find its way into the State Treasury ; that claims against tho Road amounting to over $400,000, mostly arising during said administration, havo already been paid in cash out of the State Treasury, with large amounts still behind aud uupaid, and that in tho eyes of Blodgett it is an unpardonable offence to pay money into tho State Treasury, nnd thus violate the rules of the Road! It could not be en dured for n moment, and he was re moved. Major McCalla aud Major Hargrove have been, nnd are now zealously en gaged in trying to find out the exact whereabouts of the abstracted aud miss ing earnings of tho road, and it is be lieved their investigations arc pressing closely on the Ring Masters of the grand scheme. On the 27th December last, the road, with all its cfl'octa, was turned over to the lessees, with authority of law to settle with all connecting roads, and a Board was appointed by the Legislature to ex amine into all claims against the road, and allow or reject them, as they might think proper. Whou this took place, wo know the peoplo thought they wore done with the Ballock-Blodgett administration of tho State Road, and of all Ring robberies on that account. Who can tell ns wheu wo are to find tho end of their usurpations, peculations aud and audacity? Tbc German Nantlay Sr lino 1. Rev. H. Hokum informs us that this school is now fully provided with siugiug books and catechisms. In a note to us be says : We are able (with the help of God) now to instruct our children so as to confer permanent good. Our only aim Is to load them to the foundation of holiness. We earnestly invito the friends of the cause to visit us. Services begin ut 3) o'clock, p. M. W. W. Harmsen is our leader in singing, aud Mr. Bellingratk the Treas urer. oommbrot at: FINANCIAL AND UOMMKRCIa'l.”” REMARKS Atlanta, August 25, 1871. Business in the city generally is im proving. Wo note an improved demand for Bacou, but tho impressiou prevails that no marked advauce will be mode, os tho amount iu tho West oo hand is too large. We notice heavy stocks and largo arrivals to some of our large houses, evi dently preparing for the September de mand* There are fall stocks of Corn and Flour here with moderate demand- prices without change. Coffee, in sym pathy with the Northern market, has ad vanced about one oent per pound. Sugar is in active demand at full prices. But very little raw Sugar on hand. Groce ries generally in light demand and quiet. Wo quota : Grain—Corn by car-load 90@90 cents. Wheat—Red $1.50; prinio white Sl.CO® 1.70. Outs 05@70. Ryo $1.00. Barley $1.00. Bacon—Shoulders 8o; clear rib sides 0|(rj>9Jc; clear sides 9ic; canvassed hams 14@17c; bulk to lower. Lard—Barrels 12e; kegs and cans 13 (fill c. Flour—Superfine, $5.75; extra, $7; family, $8(«8.25; funcy, $9. Meal, etc.—Quite an aotivo demand exists, and many orders are received from a distance. Corn meal per bushel $1.00 Bran, per cwt., $1.00. Groceries—Wo quota A sugar atl4)e; extra 0 14c; yellow C 18@131c; fair to choice crashed, powdered and granula ted 15ic; brown 12@13c. Rio coffee 17@19c; Java 26c; Laguira 20c. Mo lasses, in barrels, 33c; New Orleans prime 70c; hogsheads 25@30—this style of pack age is getting to be very common in this market, and buyers will at onoe see tlie discrimination in prices. Liverpool Balt $2.25 ; Virginia salt $2.25. Rice 10j(u,llc. Ginsing 12(ai22c. Caudles—sperm 18c; adamantine 121@ 13 lc. Pepper 25c. Race Ginger 15c. Starch 8c. Cigars, domestio, per thou sand $22@40. Teas—Green tea $l(<i>. 1.50; block 90c®1.25. Soap 5@10o. Crackers 6@15c. Country Produce. — Butter 20@80; eggs 15@25c. Cement and Lime.—Market brisk. Cherokee lime 55c; Chewacla 60c; hy draulic cement, per bbl., $4; James Riv er, $4; plaster of Paris, per bbl., $6. Hay—Moderate. Prime clover, per ton, $30; Tennessee, $30@33; Timothy, $32®35. Tobacco—Low grades 55@60o ; oom- rnon, 58(3)65; good, 75(3)90; fine, $1@ $1 25, choice brands, 81 25(2)1 50. Prints.—Allens, 10J ; Sprague 11; Pacific 11 ; Lancaster, 101; Wamsuttor, 71 ; Merrimncs, 101 ; Garner, 121@15. Hardware.—Nails—lOd to GOd $4.70 8d $4.95; Gd $5.20; 4d $4.75; 3d $6.70; finished, all grades, about 15o lower.— Iron—Swede 7e; horse shoe iron 7c; City Mills aud Pittsburg bar 6c. Live Stock.—Cattle—Tennessee, 21(3) 4}c; couutry, 2(3)8)c; sheep—country 2(3) 3Jc; Tennessee, 4c; shoats, 5(3)5ic. Our quotations are mode up maiuly from the largest and most responsible dealers in the city, and may be relied on as correct. Editors Atlanta Sun: Iu your notice of the urrest of Messrs. Harris and Wrenu, for having a largo amount of money in their hands which thoy havo heretofore failed or refused ta account for, you state that they exouso themselves on tho ground that they have been waiting for tho Legislature to designate some person ta whom this money oould bo paid. Now, the Code of Georgia requires Mr. Wrenn to pay ovor inslanler, to the Treas urer of tho Road, whatever money lie may receive, and tho Treasurer is required ta pay over monthly, all surplus in his hands. The excuse rendered by these officials for not complying with tlie law (if the report bo correct) is most extraordinary, and I can See no escape for them from the punishment of a violated law, except in being held to bo crasy or lunatics. The law is plain as the noouday sun. Detective. . The Hop Lett Night. Tho attendance last night at the Kimball House was just enough to make it pleasant. Tho weather was fine and the atmosphere calculated to enliven and invigorate tho gay and select party present One among the nicest features of theso soirees is the ntter contempt, as it were, for a strict adherence to the man dates ot Mr*. Demorest, Godov, Leslie, anil other leader* of fashions. These en tertainments ore solely for the pleasure of the numerous guests of tho house aiel their friends; and together with Professor Robinson and the excellent hand always there, a most pleasant evening is passed- Mr. Crittenden and Ilia corps of hotel att'iches generally make themselves and their gnests comfortable, and os a conse quence, these levees ore always pleasant.