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Tho country Is wailing somewhat impatiently
for the rendering of tho decision ot tho Supremo
Court in tho Georgia and Mississippi injunction
caw, nod consequently everything from the di
rection oi the national capital bearing upon tho
subject is gobbled up with avidity. At first the
opinion prevailed at Washington that (ho court
would get rid oi tho question by ignoring Juris
diction on the ground of its political character.
But a different impression now seems to bo ob
taining, which, quite naturally, Intensifies the
anxiety to hear the result Tho usually correct
correspondent of the Charleston Courier sends
his paper somo information on the subject, which
though perhaps partially speculative, is more
plausible than much that haa already been pub
lished. The letter is dated the 6th instant, and
says: “ Those who thought a while ago that tho
court would promptly dismiss tho rnotiou to filo
the bills, now deem it a doubtful matter. Next
■Saturday, the 11th, will bo the consultation day,
and tho opinion of tho majority of tho court, and
dissenting opinions, 11 any there should be, will
be prepared with great cars and circumspection.
Upon so great a question, the most Important
one that ever came came before tbo court, the
Justices wilt bo in no hasto to form or express
opinions. The decision of tho court will not be
rsndored till a fortnight from to-day. Borne who
are familiar with tho political antecedents of the
Chief Justice think that he will decide in favor
of entertaining the question. If lie should main
tain the jurisdiction of the court in the caso,
there cannot be much doubt that Uie court will
pronounco the military acts to be unconstitu
tional, and will enjoin the officers of tho govern
ment against its execution.
The acts themselves, and all proceedings uu
dcr them, will be null and void.
In response to the suggestion that the progress
of reorganization and restoration will be thus ar
rested, and that the Radical party will bo left
with its two-thirds power in Congress, it is confi
dently maintained by some that the South would
lose nothing by it in tho end. The South, says
some of its friends, must wait. It will be ulti
mately better for it and lor tho North to preserve
the Constitution intact”
New England and the Great West.
Caleb Cushing is made responsible by the pa
pers for some remarkable utterances on the sub
ject ol the reconstruction injunctions. He says
our whole people have been surrendered to the
tender mercies of New England. Wo quote
Proud in the hour of triumph over her ancient
but now fallen foe, the South is now a prostrate
country, lying, like a headless body exposed to
the spurn of the passer-by. New England has
the reins, and while she holds them she will
drive rough-shod over the conquered States, and
place the cup she has prepared even to tho lips
of her hitherto Northern allies. But tho hour
cometb, says General Cushing—and ho thinks it
no further nway than tbo next administration—
when the awakening people of the West, who
have in the past followed the lead ot the East
will assert that giant strength whose irresistible
power is to control the future of this country,
The East may at the present have the cultivated
genius and refined intelligence; but even these
it cannot always claim; while tho West will
soon wield that ponderous common sense which
is to wipe away the flimBy cobwebs of legislation
now being spun in the land, and with that
mighty singleness ot purposo which ever flow
irom that fountain, re-establish the Union, and
found that "more perfect Union ” contemplated
by the Constitution.
> uisguclcd Ifatllcal.
Tlie result of the Kentucky elections, held on
the 4th instant, Bhowing all Democrats elected
has thoroughly disgusted that intensely Radical
sheet, the Cincinnati Gazette, and in its virtuous
wrath it proposes enfranchising tho negroes and
Instrumentality by which the'State °m^y C hese°
cured to the Radicals. Tbe suggestion, though
not entirely original with the Cincinnati man, is
one mo9t proper to be made. Tho plan has
worked admirably in Tennessee; why should
not its introduction in Kentucky be lollowed by
the same satisfactory result f Congress, accord
ing to Henry Wilson, has the right, you know, to
regulate the internal aflairs of Kentucky, or aDy
other State inimical to the growth and spread of
Radicalism.
Mr. Davie.
According to the telegraph report in our col
umns this morning, Mr. Davis left Fortress Mon
roe yesterday morning, in charge ol Gen. Bur
ton, to bo delivered into the hands of the civil
authorities at Richmond. His imprisonment at
Fortiess Monroe lias endured through two dread
ful years, the earlier portion of which time it was
ol the most rigorous character. Ho was attend
ed by iiis family nnd soverul friends who lmd
gone down to accompany him to tho former
" capital of tho Confederacy." Let us hope that
his transfer Irom tho custody ot tho military to
the civil authorities of the country will result in
his release and liberty at an early day.
The Opinion of the Attorney General.
A Washington date Btates that tho Attorney
General lias been so entirely occupied with his
onerous and laborious olilcial duties in tho Su
premo Court that he lias not been ablo to pro
perly consider the subject ol disfrnnehisment
under the reconstruction act. To complete the
work it becomes necessary to examine the various
statutes of the several Southern States, and it is
understood that Mr. Stanbcry will not bo pre
pared to submit his opinion to tho Cabinet till
Tuesday next.
Fayette County.
A letter to tho Intelligencer from Fayette
states that there is some rust in tho wheat in
portions of that county, and if it should be gen
eral destitution will be increased to an alarming
extent. The writer adds that it is alarming
already, and but small contributions have been
raised up to this time.
We have heard ot indications of rust iu other
portions of the State, but trust the disease will
not prevail to a great extent.
Operation op tub Bankrupt Law.—Among
the many changes wrought by the enactment of
the Bankrupt law, there is none more important
tiian that which prevents a debtor from making
an assignment ol ids property for the benefit of
preferred creditors. Heretofore it lias been tho
custom lor persons who have become involved
to make a deed of trust to secure the payment
of certain descriptions of debts, before all other:,
as for inslancu obligations lor money borrowed,
or tbe endorsements of friends. It any deed ol
this character is made within four months before
applying for I he benefit of the Bankrupt act, or
before proceedings have been commenced by
creditors to force the debtor into bankruptcy,
under tbe provisions of this bill, it is null and
void.
Gone to Brazil.—Tbe following persons from
j Georgia were ’ passengers in the steamer North
! America, which recently sailed from New York
t to Rio de Janeiro: J. McF. Gaston, wife and
. four children ; T. B. Gaston, S. A. McLendon,
'wife and four children; S. J. Allen and wife, O.
| P. Anthony, J. F. Porclier, wife Shd child, H. A.
Morgan, II. 0. Burton, J. H. Fullwood, Frank
f Run is rill, —-Blackburn, and B. T. Leonard.
We notice in tbe above list, which we find in
jjtbu Macon Telegraph, tbe names of Mr. and Mrs.
SjSanford J. Allen, formerly of Henry county.
Tub Rochester Democrat says: “General
ant’s aominat'nn by tho Republicans is a set-
, thing."
TO TBS INTILLiaSWCtn.)
Macon, Ga„ May 10,1807.
Tho proceedings In the Convention of the
Protestant Episcopal Church have not presented
much to-day of general interest to your readers.
The election ol a Bishop still occupies a groat
part of tho thoughts and conversation ol the
members. So far as can bo judged, the proba
bilities seem to bo grantor for the choice of Rev,
Mr. Beckwith, ot New Orleans, than of any
other of tho many who havo been spoken of
from tlmo to time.
The eamo delegates were present os the day
previous, with the nddltlon of Dr. Camak, of
Athens; Mr. B. B. dcQraffenrcld.of Mllledgevillo;
Mr. Jones, of Augusta; Mr. Beers, ol Albany;
Mr. Bnkor,ot Cave Spring; Mr. Benjamin Green,
of Dalton; and Itov. Mr. McCauloy,of Albauy
A church recently organized at Sparta, and
one at Dalton, which had mado application for
that purpose, were to-day admitted. The ap
plication of St. Stephen’s Church, Savannah,
was withdrawn.
Several reports of committees woro made.—
A concise statement was read of the official acts
of tho lata Bishop of Georgia, and ot Bishop
Wilmer, ol Alabama, during Ills recent visit in
this Diocese, which will appear In the published
journal of Uio Convention.
Certain amendments to tho Constitution,
adopted by tho last Convention, were taken up
and mtifled.
A canon that had been proposed for giving
greater efficiency to tho missionary operations in
tho State, was postponed till tho next annual
Convention.
By resolution, so much of tho sermon ol Rev.
Mr. Harison ns relates to tho lilo and services of
tho late Bishop Elliott, was directed to be pub
lished with the minutes of tho Convcntiop.
Tbe Convention instructed the Standing Com
mittee, by resolution, to take measures for the
erection of a suitable monument in memory ol
tho late Bishop of Georgia.
As preliminary to the election of a now Bish
op, resolutions were adopted expressing the opin
ion ol the Convention Hint he should not bo op
pressed witti any official cares other than those
of the Episcopate, and pledging the Diocese for
an adequate support.
A Committee was appointed consisting of five
laymen to assess the churches for the purpose of
raisiDg an adequate salary, and Messrs. Johnson,
Jones, Ormond, White, and Camnk were ap
pointed by the President of the Convention.
The hour of 12 M. to-morrow, Saturday, was
agreed upon as the timo for receiving tho report
of the Committee, to be followed by the election
of Bishop.
John R. Johnson was elected Treasurer of the
Diocese.
W. W. Lincoln, Treasurer ot the Missionary
Fund,and
Jas. Cnmak, Treasurer of the iundfor the sup
port of tho tlie Episcopate, aud also Treasurer ol
the University of tho South.
Gov. Jenkins was elected Trusteo ol tho Uni
versity of tlie South in ot place Daniel Griffin, de
ceased.
Resolutions were ndopted commendatory of
the University.
Alter tlie re-election ol tlie Missionary Com
mittee ot tlie post year, the Convention adjourn
ed till to-morrow morning at 0 o’clock. II.
iron tu* intkllioincrh ]
Itnluoua AVnato.
Past wrecks give fearful warnings. Glances at
the past should prevent ruin in tho Ititure. Iu a
stray number ot a weekly sheet, published in
1849, we find the following news items: The
Commissioners on Drunkenness in Great Britain
estimate tho loss of labor from intemperance at
two hundred millions of dollars annually." Near
Of *temont is tho record of our own sins:
“Facts mako it anim.^...
, , . , , n “ w ‘W a million and a
half of barrelt ot grain are annually aistiiieu m
this country."
Viewod from our present standpoint, and from
the midst of tlie wailings for want ol bread, by
which the hearts ot mtluous oi our population
have been pierced, tacts liko these should he
fearfully admonitory. Now that bread-corn is
synonymous with life itself, is not its distillation
a high criminality V Now, too, that labor is pre
eminently needed in every department of indus
trial operation, shall it be that, in addition to all
tho destruction of the " staff of life," tlie use ot
tho “ Are water ” thus produced shall, as in Great
Britain, detract from tho labor ol this country,
to tho amount of two or Hire© hundred millions
more P
Surely patriotism, philanthropy and our holy
religion should lift up n cry, like tho voice of
many waters, against such wholesale waste, des
titution, demoralization and death! Can this
people forget the value of bread? Iu view of
tlie fearful evils of intemporancc, should not tlie
causes of its terrible destruction be excluded ?—
Shall we quarantine tho cholera and yellow
fever, and yet, witli opon arms, admit tho vustiy
more terrific destroyers? Did not every house
hold bewail the slain who fell on tho bloody
fields ? Has not a horror of war pervaded every
heart—because of its destructive, desolating el-
fects upon life, morals, aud tlie proceeds of la
bor? But is it not a known and most lamenta
ble fact, that wliile war slays Us thousands,
King Alcohol destroys his ten thousands?
Now that we commence our career of llfo
anew, tho evils of tho past should suffico. No
thirst for liquor, no famine ol bread, no waste
from distillation; industry and economy en
throned ; education and good morals at a pre
mium-then shall we soon bo a thrifty nnd happy
people. _ Monitor,
Allan!* News via New York.
Tlie paragraph below occurs in a recent letter
from Atlanta to the New York Herald. The
writer may bo presumed to know whereol lie
speakB, though we frankly confess to an igno
rance of the precise uumber of aspirants lor
Congressional honors in this immediate locality
He says:
"There is already a scramble among gentle
men in this city tor high offices alter the Stato is
reorganized. No less tbau six are struggling
for the inside track for representative in Con
gress for whatever district Atlanta may be in.—
They are jealous, and are beginning to quarrel
over Uie loaves and fishes in prospect, as tho
probability is that there will not bo enough for
fill tlifl nnnlmonla "
The charge of JungO Underwood to the Jury
at Richmond, a copy of which we publUhod
yesterday morning, U perhaps tho most obnox
ious utterance that ever escaped the lips of n
man clothed with judicial robes and speaking
from his seat on tho Bench, and ought to secure
for Its author an immortality of infamy. Tlie
English Jcfirles, whoso memory is a loul stench
in tho nostrils of his postorlty, never promulgated
anything half so infamous, or gavo out such evi
dences of total dopravlty. Evil Indeed are tho
times when such men are called to dispeuso law
and Justice, and fatal will It bo if a popular seu-
ttment can be found to approvo these emanations
of hate and prejudice.
The paragraph below Is from tho Richmond
Whig, a journal which has recently been ac
cused of Radical tendencies:
Underwood’s charge to his Grand Jury yes-
torday will be found in our columns this morn
ing. We have no hesitation in saying that cer
tain of its allusions to this city are the most wan
tonly mendacious, and brutally libelous utter
ances that ever came from the bench of any civ
ilized country. They sink their author beneath
the fellowship of the lowest Jail birds. It’s Im
possible to give expression to the scorn and con
tempt which every honorable man must feci for
the depravity of a heart that can engender cal
umnies so vile.
The National Intelligencer says ot the charge:
We publish this morning the remarkable
charge of Jndge Underwood to tho grand jury at
Richmond. There may be partisans who will
pronounce this an exhibition of nervo and man
liness ; but wo are sorry for thorn as we are pro
foundly sorry that a Judgo of a eourt of the
United States found it comport with bis Ideas of
judicial impartiality and professional dignity to
deljver a political harangue from the bench
which wo will not permit ourselves to character
ize in tlie terms it deserves. If the wholesale
vilification of an entire community was true, if
tlie tribute paid the notorious spokesman of con
fiscation was deserved, there could be no possi
ble excuse for thorn coming from the lips of one
sworn to administer justice in the very court
over which lie is called to preside. As it is, his
tory will take care of the man who lias permit
ted the politician to absorb the judgo, and the
very enormity ot the offense of one who thus
prostitutes tho bench of justice to the base pur
pose of party Bhould lift tho people whom lie
maligns above the affront he seeks to put upon
them, and should awaken an universal feeling of
indignation throughout the nation, whose honor
is assailed by the gross misconduct of ono of its
judicial representatives.
Tho New York World says of this extraordi
nary judicial fuhnination:
It was our misfortune to print yestorday one
of the most disgraceful charges to a jury that
ever was uttered by an American judge; we
mean tiio charge of Judge Underwood to tho
grand jury, nt Richmond, on Wednesday. The
majority of our readers may have been tempted
to smile at it, forgetting that it was given to tlie
world us tho deliberate, official utterance of a
judge ot a United States District Court. Were
it labeled a stump speech instead of a judicial
charge, one might afford to laugh at it; but, un
der the circumstances, tlie feelings it excites are
contempt for the speaker and unleigncd sorrow
that such a fellow is permitted to defile such an
office. A man who can so far prostitute his offi
cial position as to wreak upon a conquered peo
ple tlie weak verigeance of Ilia owu babbling,
who can embody in what should be a solemn
charge to a jury praises of an old party hack,
whose venom towards his opponents is as notori
ous as his unscrupulous use of means to attain
his end, and can defame the entire community in
which his court is to sit, should havo a seat he-
sido tlie Fishmongers’ Gate of London rather
Ilian on tlie bench in Richmond. We choose to
repeat, in this connection, none of the language
employed by this man. Tlie publication ol hia
charge once, and simply as a matter of news, is
as much ns any newspaper of self-respect can be
expected to do.
ail the applicants.”
Was Mr. Johnson to Have Been a Victim ?
-Just before sailing for Europe the irrepressible
Forney got off tho following lie:
It is said that Gen. Butler, who, since the ad-
joununeot of Congress, has been energetically
engaged in tlie search for facta connected with
the assassination, has ohtaiued evidence showing
that there was a distinct understanding among
the conspirators that in no event was tho Vico
President to be assassinated, and that tlie move
ments ot At zero! t about tlie Kirkwood Homo,
aud tlie various circumstances going to show
that there was a design to Include Mr. Johnson
as one of the victims of the plot, were intended
merely as a blind. One of Forney's lies.
Promising Times in New York.—Tlie limes
gives prominence to the following statement:
We havo received directly from the police au
thorities of tlie city, information of recent or
ganizations which ure now in progress for tlie
purpose of resisting by violence, and bloodshed,
f nccessaiy, tho execution of the excise nnd
other laws, which are obnoxious to a large cIubs
our citizens.
To h World says tiiat Superintendent Kennedy
has given orders to the police to notify all store
keepers, cigari stands, etc., not to open their
places o* business on Sundays, hereafter.
The Fort Buford Canard.—Tbe following
is the dispatch alluded to yesterday:
St. Louis, May 8.
To General U. S. Grant:
General Augur reports the arrival at Omaha
of citizens who left Fort Buford April 16. Col-
Rankin und garrison are all well,
Itatlflcatlon meeting at Richmond.
The Richmond Times gives an interesting ac
count of a meoting held iu that city a few nighta
ago to ratify the platform adopted by tlie Repub
lican State Convention recently in session there.
It says:
Dr. Mansfield took tho Chair, thanked tlie au
dience for tho honor they had conferred upon
him, und announced that Haywood, white would
first speak,
Haywood took the stand. He addressed them
’ L/atlira and gentlemen, lellow-citizeus nnd
descendants of tlie F. F. V.s," and said that lie
groes to o'fpflhti
them to control tho polls and prevent Hie " dis
loyal whites” from sending men to Congress
who would prevent them from exercising their
lights. He thought that confiscation would he
accomplished in due time,” and argued in fa-
vor of it for some time, nt last taking his seat.
Marsh White, Wythe county, Virginia, then
took tlie stand. Marsh congratulated his "loyal
countrymen" on the progress that had already
been mado by them. He knew Hint "confisca
tion would come in its own good time-” he
hlmaeji was in fuvor of it, and thought that it
woiild he beneficial to both those who opposed
and those who favored it. He waa willing to
let the “rebels" live, but confiscation must he
accomplished and they thoreby rendered raw-
crless. [Tremendous applause ] He wanted the
ands of the wealthy men of Virginia con
fiscated and tlie “majority of them hanged, as
they ought to liuvc been long ago.” The speukcr
took Ins seat amid loud continued applause
and the utmost manifestations of delight.
Cornelius Harris, a colored citizen of Rich
mond and a grand Juror of the Circuit Court of
Hie United States now in session in thin city
next spoke. Ho mado an incoherent, rambling'
argument in favor of confiscation, which was
oi course received with delight.
Alter speeches of the same character by Ward-
well and others the meeting Adjourned.
Tl»e Suicide of Judge Iliac.
The Louisville Courier says of Judge Illse,
who committed suicide a few days ago :
Judgo Iliso was intellectually one of the first
men of the State. Long recognized as such
where he was known, his career in the Thirty-
ninth Congress gave him a national reputation
A. stern and uncompromising devotee nt the
shnno of principle, his bold and powerful ar
guments in behalf ot constitutional liberty, and
his fierce und scathing invective against tlie
venalities and corruption, the perjury and trea
son of Congress, were as if one ol tlie intellect
ual giants who reilected glory and honor upon
America in her palmiest days had risen from
tlie uend to warn the nation against the ruin
upon which it wus drifting.
And now Hise is deadl-deud, too, by ids
own hand, and at timo when the shouts of his
friends over his most victorious return to Con
gress where yet ringing in his cars! God help
the country when at such a moment a great
nund like his could be so impressed with its
peril as to be thrown off its balance, and in the
insanity of despair seek reliel beneath the cere
ments of the tomb. No one may know tlie
terrible anguish through which this strong mun
passed—this great and pure patriot—before it
reached that culmination which unhinged ids
intellect at the very moment when others in his
p ace would have been filled with the exulta-
t on of gratified pride. We can imagine the
thought o Uie desperate condition to which
his beloved country was reduced ever pressing
witli its mountain weight upon the powerful but
excitable and impatient mind, until, at last it
was goaded to madness; and then that lelier
was written, and the rash and fatal deed was
done.
Mu. John Forney.—The Cincinnati Com
mercial, Republican, does not uppear to be par
ticularly in love with the Forneys, father and son.
Referring to Mr. Forney’s departure lor Europe,
the Cincinnati journalist says:
Looking over the Philidelphia Press and the
Washington Chronicle—both daily newspapers
—we discover that ihere is another Mr. John W.
homey, and that he is already abroad. The
other Forney is Mr. J. W. F., Jr. He writes
profusely. Every steumor brings wads ot his
correspondence. Already lie seeniB to know
almost ns much as his father. His letters are
published aud republished, liko his father’s in
Ids father’s uewspupers. This thing seems like
ly to go on forever. Presently we shall have by
every steamer two letteis to two newspapers
both daily, from two Forneys, both John W.'s.
It is hard, hut we are helpless.
Completion of Fort Gaines Railroad —
W e are pleased to chronicle the fact that the
railroad Irom this point to Fort Gaines Is once
more in lull o;ier#lUu>. Tlie ears make daily
trips to und fro, and the good licople of Clay
county are highly delighted that they are again
In connection w'th all the great marts of com
merce
of Voters.
Tho Charleston papers contain tho order of
General Slckcls In reference to the work oi re
gistration In the Second Military District, which
Is to commence on the third Mondny of July
next The Mercury calls tho attention of the
people to the order, urges its importance, and
says:
Unless Hie Supreme Court ol tho United
States at Its present session declares tho act un
constitutional, null nnd void, the registration will
take place and will bo followed by voting.
The whole framework of our State organiza
tion and every right in tho community is involv
ed in Uio action taken by our citizens In tills bu
siness, and It requirca no reflection to nrrlvo at
tlie vital Importance of every one registering who
is entitled to voto. For weal or woe, for con
nervation or for Radical ruin, lids matter is going
to decide tlie fate of our licople. If ruined, they
nro to have a voice and hand in their destruc
tion, nnd either apathy or timid, and hopeless
time-serving will accomplish the end of rnnkiug
the country unendurable—without security for
life or property, nnd witli a disgusting and degra
ding war of races, it is incumbent upon us to
rise to the realization ot our true position ; to un
derstnnd the diffieulliea nnd dangers by which
wo are surrounded, nnd to Bliape our courso with
wisdom nnd judgment and illscretion, no loss
than with courage, fidelity to ourselves, and
the vigor nnd energy of a community striving
for existence—for every interest, and for every
right, and for every hone, which makes life
valuable. However unpleasaut and humilia
ting the very dirty work of canvassing and
electioneering, it cannot ho avoided, and must
he done. We havo laitli to believe that the peo
ple of the State will do their part honestly und
actively, with a manly patience and good sense.
The Stato can und will be saved from the Radi
cal inundation nnd overthrow which otherwise
is likely to prevail over our rights, property, and
civilization. In this great impending emergency
South Carolina expecta every man to do his duty.
No good citizen who can vote should fail to re
gister; and we trust tliut such men will heap
pointed to conduct the registry that no suspicion
of pnrty trickery or foul play can possibly rest
upon the results of the ballot boxes. This seems
clearly the intention ol General Sickels’ order.
Tlie following is the form ol the oath which
registration officers havo to take
“I, A. B., do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I
havo never voluntarily borne arms against tlie
United States since I have been a citizen thereof;
that I have voluntarily given no aid, couuteuauce,
counsel, or encouragement to persons engaged
in nrmed hostility thereto; that I have neither
sought nor accepted, nor attempted to exercise
the functions of any office whatever under any
authority or pretended authority iu hostility to
the United States; that I havo not yielded a
voluntary support to any pretended government,
authority, power, or constitution within the
United States, hostile or 'mimical thereto. And
I do further swear (or affirm) that, to tlie best ot
my knowledge and ability, I will support and
defend tlie Constitution of the United States,
against all enemies, foreign or domestic; that 1
will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;
that I take this obligation freely, without any
mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and
that I will well and faithfully discharge the
duties of the office on which I am about to enter.
So help me God.”
Wendell Phillips.—A New York paper of
the 8th has a good notice oi Phillips, and his
next beat friend, Gentle Anna Dickinson, as fol
lows:
We give pretty full reports of the anli-sluvery
gathering yesterdny, hut it must be confessed that
the proceedings were "stale, flat, and unproflta
hie’ compared witli the good old times when
Phillips anil Company’s liartingues were provo
cative of riots and rotten eggs, ’file exercises
during tlie day were diversified, as several new
speakers appeared; hut last night Phillips nnd
Miss Anna Dickinson lmd tlie singe to them
selves, and their speeches were ns dismal ns tlie
weather outside.
Cnors.—Tlie Hnwkinsville Dispatch says tlie
crops in the upper part of Pulaski and Twiggs
are promising. The Irccdmen are working bet
ter than last year. A friend who 1ms taken a
trip through a portion of Alabama, Florida, and
tlie lower portion of this Stato, bears tlie same
testimony as to tlie crops and irccdmen. Corn
in Southern Georgia and in Florida is waist
high.
Collection of Direct Taxes Suspended.
—Au order from tlie Secretary of tlie Treasury,
dated 1st instant, suspends tlie collection of di
rect taxes in the Southern States. The law sus-
ary 1st! ^8, was passed by Congress in July,
1868, aud tlie closing of tho Commissioners’
offices naturally followed, though no act closiug
them was passed until recently.
Greeley Opposed to Sonfiscation.—Tho
Rome Courier publishes tlie brief affuir below,
written in reply to a business letter of ,J. R. Ste-'
vona, of Romo:
. “J wisl > the South were ns free from danger
in respect to famine, and other evils, as from
confiscation. Yours,
^Horace Greeley.
Early County.—Tlie Early county Hem
says corn is now selling thereon a credit nt $2 25
per bushel. Tlie farmer who grows cotton at 18
to 20 cents per pound, and buys corn ul the
abovo figures, will not accumulate wealth very
rapidly.
Murder.—A Air. Yerby, of Fayette county
Alabama, while sitting nt his supper table, in
company with his wife, on last Monday night,
was shot nnd killed by an assassin, who after-'
wards robbed and pluuiloreil the house. Air.
\ erby had heeen married only six weeks.
Prices Reduced.—The Augusta Constitution
alist ol yesterdny gives notice of a reduction in
lBc P rice °* tll(J Augiisia Factory goods of one
cent per yard. The following are the present
quotations: } shirting, 15*; 4-4 sheeting, 18!
and drills, 10 cents per yard.
Sad Accident.—Tlie Dawson Journal states
that Air. John Wiseman acddenally inflicted
upon himself a gunshot wound, which, it is
feared, will result in his death. He was alive
ou Friday, but witli little hope of recovery.
BY T
ELEG
RAPH.
NSW YORK ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
Mr. Davie Takes bis Deparutro iron
Forireic Monroe.
Fortress Monroe, May 11.—There was
largo crowd at Uio steamboat landing this morn
ing to witness the departure of Mr. Davis, who
loll Fortress Monroe, after two years’ imprison
ment. The leave taking wns touchingly impres
sive. Mr. Davis walked. On one side was Gen.
Barton and Dr. Cooper, nnd on tho other was
Robert Onld, and a brother of Mr. Davis, from
Vicksburg, who accompanied Mrs. Davis. Sev
eral friends followed. The countenance of Mr.
Davis was cheerful, and lie was received by many
friends with great cordiality, on Uie boat He
was dressed in a plain dark suit, felt hat, and
cane. His face is pale, tliiri, and bo seems very
feeble. His hair is quite gray.
Revival at Eufaula, Ala.—The News ot
the 0lh says the revival in the Baptist church at
Eufaula still continues. Tho list of converts al
ready numbers seventy, and interest in the meet
ing continues.
I ailure.—A New Orleans special announces
the failure ol the City Bank, a private concern.
Liverpool and New York bouses are mainly af-
fecled. The cause is said to he tho declino in
cotton.
Acknowledgment.—Wo tender our thanks
to Alessrs. Crew & Co., the popular News Deal
ers of Atlanta, for late papers.
The New York Herald now contains Uie name
ot James Gordon Bennetl, Jr., as manager.
Arrival of Mr. Davla In Richmond.
Richmond, May 11.—The steamer John Syl
vesler, with Mr. Davis on board, arrived here at
5* P. M. Long before tier arrival tbe military
arrangements bad been made by Gen. Schofield
A detachment of infantry from the 29th regi
ment was present, and sentinels were posted at
intervals, enclosing about 100 yards square of
tho wharf. Outside of this space a large crowd
ol negroes and a few whites were gathered. The
brows of Uio surrounding hills were pretty thick
ly crowded with spectators. Major Vance, ol
Gen. Schofield’s staff, who was in command, had
a detachment oi cannoniers of the 5th artillery
numbering about 50, mounted as a guard for the
carriages. As tlie steamer hove in sight, with
the national flag flying, the most intense anxiety
was exhibited by the crowd to get closer, hut
there was no demonstration, no cheering or his
sing when tlie steamer was mado last. Hon. Jas,
Lyon went on hoard, and a after feeling meet
ing witli Mr. Davis brought Mrs. D. ashore, and
conducted her to the carriage, followed by the
two servants who attended her. In a few mo
moots Mr. Davis camo over the gang plank, ac
companied by Gen. Burton and Dr. Cooper. He
looked very much changed from what the citi
zens of Richmond remember him, looking much
older, BDd rather haggard and feeble. A lull
gray beard contributed much to tho change. He
wore a heavy black overcoat, and came ashore
witli a very firm step. Tlie party immediately
got into carriages, and surrounded by tlie mount
ed guard, drove rapidly by a side street up to
ward the Spottswood Hotel, thus disappointing
the large crowd which lmd gathered on Main
street, near the wharf, to see >Ir. Davis on the
trip up.
Air. Davis was quite cheerful, and lmd no
guard, but walked freely about tho boat, con
versing with tho passengers, who wero all nnx
ions to speak to him. Ho said little about his
imprisonment, but spoke in terms of warmest
affection ol Ex-President Pierce, who visited
him on Thursday last, no said there was no
man living for whom lie entertained a higher
regard. At Brandon, on the trip up, a number
of ladies had gathered to speak to him, who
slied tears on seeiug him. They had nearly all
been acquaintances of his family during the war,
A lady named Airs. Davis, of Richmond, who
got on tho boat at Norfolk, died in tlie ladies 1
cabin, shortly before reaching Richmond.
Two bridal parties camo up on the same boat.
There is a large and curious, but orderly crowd
around Spottswood Hotel, waiting to get
glimpse of the prisoner. IIo will remain in
Gen. Burton's clmrgo until produced in court on
Alnnday. Tlie citizens gcuoraily, in deference
to tlie wishes ol tlie authorities, staid away from
tlie dock, though many of them were stationed
in tlie doors and windows on Main street, to see
Air. Davis ns lie passed up, after the procession
entered that street n« ro-ruples the same sui!
of rooms at tlie Spottswood that lie am m rom
It is Uie opinion expressed by one of Mr. Davis'
counsel that if bail is refused him, Uie Execu
tive will intervene to prevent his further con
finement until his trial comes off. Alany of Mr.
Davis friends win vihh liim ui-uignt and to
morrow.
Mr, DavU at tlie Spottswood IIoteLIu
IMclimond.
Richmond, Alny 11.—The crowd around the
Spottswood Hotel dispersed after vainly waiting
to seo Mr. Davis. He lias a private parlor, and
takes his meals in his own room. This evening
lie received the visits of nearly ono hundred
of our most prominent citizens, amoug them tlie
pastor of St. Paul's Church, where he first
ceived tho news of the breaking ot Leo's lines.
There is no restriction on his movements, and he
hns tlie liberty of Uio house. In view of tlie re
cent riot, tho lltli U. 8. Infantry is about to en
camp permanently at the city spring park, with
in tho city.
Some citizens here laid before General Scho
field a complaint about the language used at tlie
colored meeting Friday night, ns likely to pro
duce iurther disturbances, nnd tlie matter is be
ing investigated.
A largo number of permits have beeii grauted
to be present at tlie session ot the U. S. Court
Monday, many of them to colored people.
National Finance*, dec,
AVashinoton, Alay a -The week’s disburse-
ments for tlie nrniy are 121,100,000; navy
♦77,000; interior, 12,233,000. The sum of *100-’
COO in fractional currency has been issued. Na
tional Bank circulation $208,063,000. The gov
ernment holds as security fur National Bank cir
culation nnd deposits of public money, ♦379,544,.
000. Internul revenue receipts to-dny $881 000-
for tlie week, 11,834,000.
Tlie St. Augustine, New Alanville, and Tampa
Bay land offices are to be consolidated nt Talla
hassee, Fla.
Senienc
Baltimore, May 11,—Samuel fl. Wentz, wlto
plead guilty to the Mechanics' Bank embezzle
ment, has been sentenced to six years in the
Baltimore jail.
BY THI ATLANTIC CABLE
The Reform Bill In (he British Parlla
ment,
London, May ll.—During a debate Mr. Glad
stone said that the Government Reform bill was
a shallow, transparent and dlssimuiatory pretense
for an extension ol the franchise. Air. Bright
declared the hill to he Uie most, unjust and often
sivo measure ever submitted. Roebuck and
D’Israell defended it. Strangers were excluded
during tho division, and the announcement or
the result, sixty-six majority, produced protract
ed cheering from the ministerial benches. Lord
Stanley, in tbe House, congratulated the coun
try that the good sense and moderation of the
poace conference has had tlie effect of arresting
the unspeakable calamities of a European war.
[Loud cheers.J He explained that the treaty of
1889 absolutely guaranteed Luxemburg to Hoi
land. What the government had now done was
to adapt that guarantee to present circumstances.
Forelstn Hems.
London, May 11.—The death sentence on the
Fenians has been commuted to long imprison
ment.
Enrl of Derby says officially that the govern
ment will not publish the real history of the re
cent Feninn uprising, on account of apprehen
sions of trouble that may arise from certain for
eign governments being interested in tho plot.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
nr TELIO RAPID
New York Market.
New York, May 11.—Flour 10 cents better.
Wheat a shade firmer and quiet. Corn dull and
nominally one cent lower. New Mess Pork,
$28 18J to $23 25. Lard firm.
Cotton firmer at 27* to 28 ior Aliddling Up
lands.
8tocks strong. Money 5 per cent. Gold 36§
[EYBNINQ.) ,
New- York, Alny 11.—Cotton more active,
aud advanced 1 cent. Sales 26,000. Middling
Uplands, 28. Flour less active. State Super
fine, $11 45 to $12 35. Alixcd Western Corn,
$1 18 to $t 20. Mess Pork, |2S 25. Lard, 12*
to 13*.
Baltimore Market.
Baltimore, May 11.—Cotton dull and nomi
nal. Coffee quiet and steady. Flour unchanged.
Com dull—White $1 18 to |1 20; Alixed, $1 14.
Provisions dull. Holders steady. All descrip
tions of hog products unchanged.
New Orleans Market,
New Orleans, May 11.—Cotton sales to-day
5,500 bales. Market active and higher. Low
middlings 25 to 20 cents. Receipts 307 bales.—
Exports 8,848 bales. Sugar and molasses no
minal and unchanged. Flour, but little, busi
ness ; choice grades firm, low grades cosier.—
Superfine $13 to |18 25. Corn quiet and firm.
Mixed and yellow |145 to $1 47*, white |1 50.
Oats, fair demand und light supply, 90 to 95.—
Pork firmer, mess |24 25 to $24 87*. Bacon
firm and advanced * cent, and owing to light
supply, holders asking for shoulders 9*, ribbed
12, clear 12| to 13. Lard quiet and very firm at
18 to 14* Gold 35f. Sterling 46*. New York
sight * to * premium.
Mobllo Market.
AIobilk, Alay 11.—Cotton, sales 400 bales.
Market quiet and firm. Middlings 25 cents.—
Receipts 02 bales.
Augusta Market.
Auqusta, Aluy 11.—Cotton mnrket stiff and
prices ndvanoed 1 to 2 cents. Sales 43 bales
receipts for two days 90 bates. Strict Aiiddlings
oc <’ents.
Sava,,.—j, OTnrkct#
Sax annah, Alay 11.—Cotton opened in fair
demand nt ot ccntn. sales uby Dines, anu ctoseu
at an advance, holders asking 26, hut no buyers.
Receipts, 413.
Foreign Markets.
[BY Till OABLB LINI.|
London, Alay 11—noon.—Consols 92*; Bonds,
wholesale and
beta,.
Immense Att
ra cti 0 J
Cheapest Goods of the Seas*
CASH XSTJ1
78.
Liverpool, Alay 11.—Cotton quiet. Mid-
dling Uplands 11*; Orleans, Ilf.
New -Advertisements.
ICE CREAM SALOON
Toadies’ Rentam-ant.
PEASE & JACK,
ALABAMA STREET.
mu i ^ ere a military necessity shall
ot tho massacre originated in Chicago.^* ” !p( i l .‘«| r J^ rl «bing [own from the
[Signed]
w:t. Sherman, Lieut. Gen.
outer world. Steam is now the breath of life to
| every town and clty.—Cuthbert Appeal.
«Tlint Received.
1000 bags good WHITE COHN,
100 bag. Choice Family Flour,
10 cask. Bacon—Bides aud Shoulder.,
160 balea Prime Timothy Day,
25 bnrrela N. o. Molasses,
Sugar, Coffee, Candles, Caudy, Ac.
1# bales 8 os. Osnaburgs,
SB bales Cotton Yirnr-assorted Numbers.
Cadi ordera aollclted by
CLAYTON A ADAIlt,
Commission Merchant*,
maylQMt No. IS Alabama Street.
J. A. TAYLOU. JOM a. DAVIS, M. D.
TAYLOR .St DAVIS,
WUOLXiALU AND RETAIL
drug-gists.
FAINTS, OILS, DYK-MTUFFS, CLASS,
GLASSWARE,
Hm-tfl.-al IiiNtPiiiuoutM, «&o.,
Under the NaUunal Hotel,
ATLANTA, - - - UEOUUIA.
lm
MORE NEW GOODS.
G B jMrcA w & m &
Whlmbail and'uunter atnjaS!"* 1 "' ”
**JL T. BANKS.
Another Bill In Preparation lor Hie Nu.
promo Court.
Washington, May ll.-Itisstated that Judge
Slmrkey ami Mr. O’Connor have prepared an
amended hill, in which Gen. Ord’s proceedings
in relation to tlie Arkansas Treasury will furnish
a tangible property consideration justifying Juris
diction.
ItcgUtrailou In Texan.
New Orleans, May 11.—Governor Throck
morton, of Texas, says he lias not recommended
persons to register, and declines tu do so. Books
and papers have arrived, aud the work oi regis
tration is expected to commence soon.
Interesting Mexican News.
New Orleans, May ll.-The steamer Gen.
McCullum, with Tampico dates to the 6lli lias
arrived. She carried a lurge cargo ot arms for
the Liberals. She reports Gen. Gomez com
manding Tampico. There was an open revolt
against Juarez on the 6th. Gen. Pavon, com
manding tbe lorces North of tho State of Vera
Cruz, received orders to relieve Gen. Gomez
who was dismissed tlie army in disgrace The’
order recites that ♦yoo.ooo revenue customs at
Tampico remain unaccounted for. Tampico is
suspended as a port of entry. A special courier
from ban Luis Potosi says that Maximilian, at
Queretero, placed himself at the head of a col
umn of 6,000 men and led tlie sortie. The fight
lasted all day. The Liberals, at first surprised
and drlveu hack, subsequently rallied and re
pulsed the Imperialists, who took reiuge iu the
city. Tlie Liberals held a portion of the city
for a few hours, then retired to their old position.
It was believed in San Luis that Queretero had
becu (‘■Gill[veiled to surrender ior want ot provis
ions nnd water.
Bcimvidea combines to besiege Vera Cruz, his
force ot 4,000 or 5,000 coinpreleiy investing the
city, by land and water, the people being com-
|>elled to eat horse flesh. Tile death of Mira-
mon is confirmed.
NoJxure of Distilleries.
New York, May ll.-Eig^t distilleries were ,
•cued yesterday for illicit distillation.
UR now ami olegant Ico Crcsm Ssloon and Restaurant,
for both ladles and gonttemen will be throwo open to the
public on Monday, May 13th, and will be found the most
attractive placo of resort In the warm summer months,
ever known In Atlanta. Wo want the ladles to come
especially, and give the place a critical examination.
Opon from S A. M. to 11 P. M.
may lt-lrn PEA8R A JACK.
CK W. ADAIR, Auctioneer.
CONTINUATION OF THE GREAT SALE
Saddlery, Harness, Leather Mountings,
HARDWARE* A^C.
Ou To-morrow IVoriiliitf, at lO O'clock,
Iu tbe Basement of tho House of
J h. WHITE it Ci.'., WHITEHALL BT.
A TTENTION Is called to the great sale of Flno Sad-
dles, Harness, Leather Mountings, Collars, Undies
together with a general assort incut of '
Saddlery and Harness Good3,
AND
IIAIIDWARE,
WhhFjfft bailment of the house of J. H
f7nm Whlt $“ l , Bt , reet ’ “nd which will continue
,S i Bo1 ?- “took comprises
00° worth of Roods, and as the sale la iftremptory, a
Mter opporlaplij to obtain bargains oouJd not bede-
may 13—it
PHOTOGRAPHS
fob the billion ! t
for W CCTta^M t i*£f raI - for 5° conU i M Rebel General
vou^iiS?.£H.L e ™? n .? r . s ?“9 l “! W beautiful
—...UR you DR
Ctng Glri.ri n 7oV-,u£iX& r ‘ Pt! “
igraphs of French Dau-
ly colored, exactly aa
tlemen for 60 cents
ctng Girls, In cosi , .
haHslan
tt’Sei Yo^k PUr “ f llle Ul,ci£ Crookl •• N1 b" ‘'ua
Bend all orders to P. O. Box 1T7, Troy, N. Y.
moat
they
Garden,
FUN FOR ALL!
<!OLL Instructions by which any person, male or fe-
by
iSga-wV" w " M ' T, "*' w - r -
WHISKY.
100^a2^r^b^ ttNWHWKY - J “‘
M KAPOSI A BROS .
a»*H» * Comu 1 u.lo 1 M,rcb 1 eu,
Are Invited to call at once and secure ih, T!8t
GOODS at the LOWEST PRICES i
ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAly 1
ONE PRICE ONLY!
Pzioet Guaranteed to Correipond wiUta*
JOHN M. GANNOftl
Corner Whitehall and Hunter st n
JJBSPECTFULLY Informs hie frlendaand Utsu
that his Stock Is now complete In every depertijj
that he will, on ™ ^
Monday, May I 3th J
Mark down all hi. good, st price, to com,™*
tho times. All consumer, ot Dry Good, win
their Interest, by examining ihl, eplendld Block
purchasing elsewhere.
GREAT BARGAINS will beofle^ed toCuh
for the next thirty days, In order to reduce the
etock, eo as to make room for the MID-SUMMER
which I intend purchasing at the Immense Ancita
which will tako place In New Ynrk the Utter jaitofL
and early part of next month. The fact ol the Oooii
tag marked In plain figure. Is the best evidence Ik
prices will be very low, and that there cannot ben,,
price, enstomere can see the price of every mkh
them selves and Judge accordingly. To thoie liiiwj
distance, I would say that, If they scad me ihelrorti *
they will be promptly filled at the loweitprlcad
season.
Annexed will be found a SCHEDULE OP GOOM||
the different Departments. "
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT.
Black and Fancy Silks,
Plain and Printed Organdies,
Plain and Embroidered Grenadine.,
Lanne, Cambrics, and Chamhaj,
Challlee, Tamartlne,
Broch-Barogc, English Bmp, Del»j
Printed Brilliants,
Mozambique,
Printed Jaconots,
Printed Perales,
PineAppUQ
HOUSE-KEEPING DEPARTMENT.)
9,10,11, and 12-4 Bioached and Brown Sheeting,
8, 9, and 10-4 Bleachod and Brown Table B
A SPLENDID LINE OF
Irish Linens, Napkins,
Towels, Scotch Diaper,
lluck Diaper, Russia Crash,
Marseilles aud Lancaster Qilb]
WHITE GOOD8 DEPARTMENT.
Swiss, Jaconet, Nainsook,
Mull, and Crlmpud Muslins,
Plnld and Striped Nainsook,
Swisj and Jaconet Muslins,
Pin Cord Muslins, Bishop Lawn,
White and Colored Tarlatoni,
Brilllantek,
Dotted and Figured flwia
A FINE ASSORTMENT OF
ouk nun mm Laco cloaks,
Rotundas aud Points,
Grcnndino and Barege btmI
A FULL LINE OF
Paris Silk Mitts, Alexandre’s Kid Gloves,
Lislo Thread and Cotton Gloves,
Black and White Silk Gloves,
Silk, Ltnon, and Palm Leaf Fan*,
Flno French Cornetts,
Ladles' White ^English Hwc,
(so mo very superior,)
Embroideries, Laces,
Collm-a and Cuffs,
Bordered and Uein-Siiched
L. C. Handkerchiefs,
Cambric, Cotton, and
8dk Handkerchiefs,
Beantlful Parasolt,
Silk and Cottoa
Sun Umbrella j
domestic department.
French, English, and American Prints; French,Ikoltl |
aud American Ginghams; Now York Mill. Long
Cloth, Lonsdale Long Cloth, Hills Long
Cloth, Rose Bud Long C/oth,
Hope Long Cloth,
aifcl all other favorite brands. Also, a splendid itodrof |
line Sea Island Shirting and Sheeting always oo
hand. A full supply of Augusta aud
Granlteville Factory Sblrlngs and
Sheetings, Tarns and Os-
naborgs, Ac.
FOR CENT'S AND BOYS’ WEAR.
Black French Broad Cloth,
Tricot Cloth,
Black Fronch Doeskin,
Fancy Casslmeres,
Cashmeretes, English Tweed*,
Hattinclts, Jeans, Cottonades,
Plain and Fancy Linens,
Plain and Fancy Marseilles,
Drapt d’Ete, English Half Hose,
Hemmed Silk Handkerchiefs,
ALWAYS ON HAND, A FULL STOCK OF
Notions, Boots, and Soes,
Trunks, and 8traw Goodr.
„ . JOHN M. GANNON.
Corner Whitehall and Hunter Streets,
_jnayl2—tllljuuu24 Atlanta. Georglt_
C. W. ADAIR, Auctioneer.
TIt o InJ unc tion XMsaol
THE POWELL PROPERTY.
Near Cnlonol Oolller's.
o'clock In Vh? et’eSlijgT UKS0 A '^° TLe^iAU, 11 i * •»»
t7 BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE LOTS.
known as tlie Powell Property.
niSKi*?"*’? beautifully located, divided by convr
T™. nn .1 Muii Nave some large Forest Stai.
inS l ...!"?’ S r “ ? er 7 convenient to the bu.itie.. pa*
wm pleaeant* lb * clt 7- * nd snrronudlngv ars ev«y
Jhe Injunction which was tiled against the sale of thl*
haa been dla.olved, l
wm sell It without reserve.
TknH,: One-third cash ; balance in 3 and 6 month..
U. W. ADAIR,
. „ Real Eslaie Agent.
maylO-td Ub<i !i,r(rel ’ “** r tbe Railroad Croniag.
IN STOKE AND TO ARRIVE.
15000 P0 ^ NU!t CL KAR bacon bides,
6UO pouuds Shoulders,
6000 pounds Hams—Plain anil Sugar-Cared,
SSOU pounda Leaf Lard,
6000 hnahela Corn,
1MI lacks fresh-ground Meal,
100 balea Timothy Hay,
For aalo at tha lowest market prices, by
J. R. BOSTIVICK,
mayltf-at Qranllo Block. Broad 81reel.
CHEAP FLOIJB.
F IVE HUNDRED BARRELS and 300 half sack. Floi r
will be sold at one dolhtr per barrel less than It can
now be delivered, from any market iu tho West J aw
and would requeat merchants to give me a
A. K. 8EAGO,
Commissi, n Merchant,
Comae Fomytli and Mllchell streets.
uiaylO—lOt• Attains, (is.
NOTICE.
, ’ — — J m ountil, (MIL UUCPUJui out-
C* 11 ) (“'"fool »uiJ right hiudloot while,
t tail, aniTahout seven years old, taken from s nun
reported hia name u Burke, iom Heard county-
rel Idara
short tall, and
who.reported 1—___ „„„ „ wlu
Said mere la anppoaed to be stolen and I bo owner can
get her by proving property, indn*'iug all cxpeu.e,.
Atlanta, May 7th, 1