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State News Paragraphs- Post-Appeal: New wheat was sold jo Cartersville last Saturday. The Georgia railroad bridge at Ath ens, will be the highest in the State. The books of the Treasurer of Mus cogee oonnty show a balance in the treasury of $9,199 44. Post-Appeal: The chair factory in >1 arietta has sold 9,000 dozen chairs within the last twelve months. A colored man near Valdosta, mistook his venerable father for a polecat the other night, and shot him in the abdo men. The old man will recover. The Atlanta Post-Appeal of Tuesday, rays, Hon. W. B. Wood, Associate Justice of the U. S. Supreme Court, is in the city to-day. He leaves for Washington to-night. Doc Tharp who murdered Burrell Roberts, in Decatur, in 1880, and sen tenced to the penitentiary for twenty years, has been pavdoued, as Doc is likely soon to die of consumption. Augusta News: Atlanta again takes the belt. This time she is going to build a belt railroad around the city, from the Air Line to the Georgia Pa- eiftv>, a dis'ance of over three miles. Savannah Times : Jacob Frain was convicted in Richmond Superior Court of the offense of voluntary manslaugh ter, in the commission of an unlawful ae ( , and sentenced last Friday to three yeaie in the penitentiary. Hartwell Sun: Last Wednesday whijn threshing L. C. Profitt’s oats, a spark from the engine fell into the chaff, and burned over 200 bushels of the grain before the fire could be arrested. It was only by the greatest effort that the machinery was saved. The Sparta Ishmaelite save that Hon. W. J. Northern sells upwards of one hundred and thirty pounds of butter per month, besides supplying his family with all they can consume. He at tends to the cattle himself, and does the milking with his own hauds. Augusta News : It is an open secret iu Atlanta, that Mr. Stephens is to be slaughtered in the house of his friends. We very much fear that at last the Old Commoner has fallen into the wiles of an insidious foe. It would be a pity at his time of life, to be caught with chaff. In yesterday’s Atlanta Herald ap pears the following, which it call* the “Kitchen Cabinet” of Mr. Stephen*’ administration: Executive Secreta ries, J. R. Randall and Mr. C. P. Cub ver. Adjutant-General, Mr. T. K. Oglesby. Principal Keeper of the Penitentiary, Hon. W. H. FeltoD.— Commissioner of Agriculture, Capt. G. N. Grier. State Librarian, M. E. Thorn ten. It is said that the demand for fruit oars on the Central railroad this season far exceeds the demand for any previ ous season. Two young men in Lowndes county hiwe received $1,000 up to date this season on the sale of truck raised by them. [And yet, with such statements as these coming continually before their eyes, it is impossible to convince our farmers that there is any money to be made by planting anything but cotton. Ed. Or.] Athens is to have a laTge lawsuit.— When the Georgia railroad reached Athens, it slopped before crossing the river, and built its depot on land* do nated by a Mr. Carr. There it has re mained until now it is proposed to cross the river into the city. In addi- to the depot grounds, Mr. Carr donated about one hundred acres of laud which was sold off, except so inueh as was needed for actual use. The heirs of Mr Can now propose to sue for the re- overy of ihe land on the ground that was not an absolute gift, but coudi- cd on the keeping of the depot oa jedde of the river permanently. Th* y commenced, and fill probably the next twenty years. General News Paragraphs- The Empress of Russia has a daughter. Senator Anthony, of Rhode Island, has been re-elected. This is the fifth term. The Greenback party of Tennessee have nominated J. R. Beasley for governor, and reaffirmed the Chicago platform. The resolution introduced by Sen ator Brown giving each Senator a clerk at a salary of $1,500 per annum, went over Monday. C sas. Gallins, at Little Rock, Ark., has obtained a verdict of $4,900 against a railroad for putting him off the train because his excursion ticket had expired. The residence of Dr. J. E. Bailey, in Chattanooga, was burglarized on Sunday night and $1,225 in money, besides notes, jewelry and other valuables were stolen. The Maine Republican State con vention nominated Col. Frederick Robie on the first ballot for governor, and Reed, Dingley, Boutwell and Millikcn a* candidates for Congress. New York, June 13.—A car load of new Texas wheat, the first ship • ped North, and consigned to Samuel Jacoby, was sold on the Produce Ex change Wednesday, at $1 50 per bushel. ^Many petitions are being sent to the President for the pardon of Gui- teau. At a recent meeting of doctors in New York the question was dis cussed whether he ought to be hang ed, and it was asserted that a majori ty of the physicians in the country believed him insane. Rock Hill. S. C., June 12.—Yes terday morning Alice McDowell, a white girl fifteen years old, while hunting for plums with other chil dren, was seized and outraged by John Johnson, colored, aged seven teen. Her companions fled and gave the alarm. Johnson was caught, confessed, and was lynched this morning. Lieutenant Danenhower has re ceived a letter from Irkutsk, Siberia, stating that a courier from the Lena delta had arrived there with letters from Engineer Melville, giving the particulars of the finding of the bodies of Be Long and his men. In a memorandum found on De Long’s body, dated October 18, 1881, it is •Uted that “four of the party are dead and Collins is dying.” A Chicago special from Danville, Virginia, says reports from Patrick county are to the effect that five thousand persons arc starving. The drought last year greatly curtailed the crops. A load of corn was received at the court house a few days ago, and hundreds of starving women and children crowded around the vehicle, imploring to be given a quart or peck of corn. The court house is crowded with wen, women and children, begging for bread. Three hundred had not tasted food for two days. Several wagons have been sent with relief from Danville. COL. JOHND. ASHTON AND THE SAVAN NAH LAND LEAGUE Savannah News. Savarkah, Ga., June 3,1883. Col. John D. Ashton ; Dear Sin—I am instructed by Capt. M. J, Doyle, President of the Irish National Land League of Savannah, to extend to you an invi tation to deliver an address at the anniversary pionic of that body at Schuetzen Park, Savannah, on the coming Fourth of July. The object of the Land League, is as you are aware-, to give material and moral aid to Ire land, in her life and death struggle with the feu dal system of landlordism, which has for cen turies been the potent, if not the sole cause of her chronic misery, of the heartless evictions and periodical famines that have bestrewed with desolation and ruin that fair but unfortu nate oountry. Your reputation as an orator who rises to the loftiest flights of irresistible and matchless elo quence when pleading the cause of the weak and defenseles, has induced us to address you in behalf of down-trodden, long-suffering Ire land. Should our invitation meet with a favorabk answer, be pleased to inform us at your earliest convenience. With the highest consideration for you person ally, and admiration of your transcendent talents and ability, we hare the honor to re main, very respectfully, J. O. Duogaw, Chairman of Lecture Committee. Watkksbobo, Ga., June 7, 1882. J. C. Duggan, Esq.: Dear Sir—On my return home this evening I found your kind favor of the 3d Inst. I am going to leave here on the 10th inst. for Texas on some private business, but expect to be back by July 1st. If no unforeseen accident detains me, nothing on earth could afford me more genuine and sincere pleasure than to meet and address one and all noble and grand-hearted people at the time and place, and on the subject you mention. My maternal grandfather, Patrick Devereux, was a county Wexford maa. His wife, my grandmother, who was Catharine Kane, and born on Queen Ann* street, Dublin, knew some thing of English tyranny. He sacrificed his property and escaped with his life for his devo tion to the grand old isle, ever green, proud, brave, defiant, unconquerable. His grandson could not be indifferent to this great issue. I shall make every effort to bs with you. Present my affectionate and loyal regards to my old friend, and comrade, Capt. M. J. Doyle. He is a noble fellow, a good soldier and a superb gentleman. Yours truly, Jonh D. Ashtok. THE TRUE CITIZE PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY, AT WAYNESBORO, C -BY THE- SULLIVAN BROTHERS •:oOo:' FATAL QUARREL OVER A WOMAN. Gauatin, June 10.—Yesterday evening Jake Vance shot and killed John Griffin at Bethpage, about ten miles east of Galatin. As near as could be learned, the circumstances connected with, and the cause of the affray, are about these. Both of these young men were suing for the hand of a young lady by the name of Stow- vall, Griffin was the choice of her parents, but Vanco was hers. Feeling that his competitor was about to win the prize, Vance enticed her away from lier home last Thursday and brought her to this place for the purpose of marrying her, but Griffin got wind of the move and fol lowed in pursuit. Arriving here In i ime to pre vent the ceremony he immediately hired a horse and buggy and sent the young lady back to her htime. The young men kept a sharp eye on each other for awhile, and at one time came near having a collision on the public square, but were prevented by some citizens. In a short time after the woman left the two men followed and overtook her at Butnpage, when Griffin took her from the buggy for the purpose, it is supposed, of carrying her home. At this juncture Vance interposed and the deadly combat ensued. The rivals stood so near together that the clanging of their pistols together was heard by those present. Vance had the advantage, being the quicker of the two, and consequently accom plished his deadly intent. He fired two shots in succession at his adversary, both taking effect, one in the arm, the other in the breast, causing the death wound through his breast. He died iu fifteen minutes. Vance escaped. The woman was arrested and placed in jail. Independent in All Things, Neutral In Nothin; -oO;o Not Pledged to Any Party, Faction, or Individui -o:0:o~ A JOURNAL FOR THE PE0P1 —o:0:a- PHILADELPHIA, June 12.—In the United States Circuit Court to-day, by order of Judge Butlej, damages were assessed and judgment* render ed against the government of the United States in thirty-five cases brought by knit goods dealer* to re cover an excess of duty which had been charged upon goods and which had been declared illegal by a recent docisiou of the United States Su preme Court. This excess was a difference of duty charged on the importations of knit goods and stock ings made on frames between fifty cents a pound, which had formerly been levied, 1 and 35 per cent, ad valorem, which the importer* suc ceeded in establishing as tho proper rate. The entire amount to be re funded by the government to the venous firms is $43,409.67. IN SEARCH OF CASH. Atlanta Herald. Governor Colquitt lias been amused, as well as annoyed, recently by tho peculiar and per sistent demands of a lady In Forsyth county She wrote to the Governor some weeks ago a letter in which she said that from the newspapers she had learned that he had recently made a great deal of money. She further elaborated her desire to "be useful to society” m some un- explaim d way that demanded more ready cash than she possessed and she therefore requested the governor to ut once send her $1,300. The governor took no notice of the letter until she wrote again, when ho replied that he had not 81,200 to spare for the purpose named. The correspondent thereupon wrote a third time, saying to tho governor that he would some day be a candidate again, and If she did not get that $1,200 she would throw (100 votes against him In the election. Terrible ns was the threat, tho governor did not wilt and no reply was sent to the letter. The other day she wrote again, saying that she understood Mr. George I. Sonoy was throwing his money around rather loosely, and she requested the Governor to write to Mr. Souey and toll him to send her the $1,200. The Governor has not complied with the latest request, but is patiently waiting to see wha 1 move the Forsytti county person will next make. Atlanta I’ost-Appsal: The 8. A. E. Conven tion will meet in Augusta on the 28th. Tho ora tors selected from the fraternity for the occasion are tho lion. L. Q. C. Lamar, United States Senator from Mississippi, and Hon. Albert H. Cox, of Georgia. Poems will be delivered by Messrs. Burgess Smith and J. Hooper Alexander, of Georgia, and essays read by J. C. C. Newtoni of Kentucky, and 8. Y. Tuppor, Jr., of Charles ton, and possibly by K. S. Goss, of Kentucky and F. S. Kirkpatrick, of Virginia. Palmetto (8. 0.) Dost: On Sunday evening last, while Parson Jenkins was conducting sor vices in Zion’s African Baptist Church, a vory strange occurrence took place which lgp been the cause of much comment among our colored fellow-eltizeus. While tho minister was earn estly calling upon those who wore In need of prayer to come forward and be prayed for, a cow mounted the steps of the ohuroh, and kneel ing down at the entrance, bellowed piteously. 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