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ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Friday Morning, June ai, 1887.
The Opinion of the Attorney General.
The supplemental opinion of the Attornoy
Genera), embracing the meaning and Intentions
of the military laws, will be found on the first
page of tho Intklluikncer this morning. It is
an elaborately prepared and luminous paper, lu
which aro clearly defined tho powers and duties
of the military commanders under the Sherman
Shellabarger bill, and will not fall to elicit tho
general attention of tho country. Tho lines be
ing drawn, and the metes and bounds being
made apparent by the highest authority in the
government, there can bo no reasonable oxcuso
hereafter on tho part of any ono for misappre
hension or misapplication of the provisions of
tho law. Tho civil authorities arouot interfered
with so long ns tho functions with which they
are clothed aro properly exercised, and both, tlio
civil and the military, may goou In the discharge
of their respective duties without danger or cou
diet or embarrassment,
Special Instruction*.
In another column of the Intku.iokncf.k this
morning will be found a copy of “Special In
ductions to Boards of Registration in the State
oi Georgia," issued by General Pope on the 17th,
to which attention is directed. It will be seen
that tho class coming under the terms “Execu
tive and Judicial officers" is pretty large.
General Sickels.—Tho illustrious comman
der of the Secoud Militnry District, having made
the somewhat astounding discovery that liis au
thority under tho reconstruction act was not
altogether without limit, that there wore metes
and bounds beyond which ho could not go, and
that some ol his acts would have to be rescinded,
grows indignant aud asks to be relieved of his
position. We trust lie will keep in that notion,
and that the President will promptly relieve him.
It was a rare idea, anyhow, that ot the radical
Congress, to set up a few “ gallant brigadiers” to
play Big Injun over five or six millions of peo
ple. Ilistory will blush to her eyebrows when
Bhe comes to record the fact.
East Tennessee.—A Greenville (East Ten
nessee) correspondent of the Nashville Gazette
says: Everything in this end of the State is
most encouraging. We will carry East Tennes
see by large majorities. A)l*our information
corroborates tins statement. All the corruption
and fraud being practiced by the Browulowitcs
cannot deleat our glorious champion. Wo hope
Hint correspondent builds his calculations on a
solvent basis, but we arc nfruid he is ono ot the
enthusiastic sort. Etheridge, however, has stirred
up the people of the green hills and fertile val
leys, and it would not be at all strange if tlioy
were to rise in their might and heave off the ter-
riblo tyranny which is upon litem.
Stewart County.—A letter from Stewart
county to the Columbus Enquirer reports the
crops as looking finely. The wheat crop is ex
cellent, and it is all housed—dry and sound.—
One gentleman sowed fourteen aud gathered two
hundred and sixty bushels of wheat. Tho letter
adds: As a general tiling, white folks aud blnck
ones nre working very well, and seem to be
watching the progress of tlieir crops with more
than usual interest. There is some talk of poli
tics about the stores and public places, but in the
rural settlements the whites, and Ireedmen, loo,
are “running” more on “killing grass” aud mak
ing something to eat than on politics—between
which two classes the best of feeling exists.
Repudiation op Greenbacks.—A Tennessee
cotemporary suggests that the New York Herald
may not be in favor-of repudiating the public
debt, but it is significant that it is proclaiming
that repudiation is imminent. In a recent issue
it declares that “we shall soon hear the word re
pudiation uttered, much as bondholders dread
it.” It is very probable that there is a party in
this country, though perhaps small at present, in
favor of rcpudialing the public debt. But it is
significant that so largely circulated a journal a?
the New York Herald is gravely discussing the
probabilities of repudiation, and thus lending its
influence to familiarize the people with such a
measure. It at least shows the temper of the
times.
Tre Result op Confiscation.—The New
York limes submits that if Wendell Phillips'
plan of confiscation, giving lorty acres oi land
to every Southern negro were carried out, it
could not last ten years. Those who prospered
would buy the acres ol those who did not. Cap
italists would tempt the owners of small farms
to sell and would thus ngain aggregate them into
large estates. Those in any country who can
cultivate land to the best advantage and with
the largest profit, will be sure in the end to own
it. This is the inevitable result of a simple, gen
eral law, which is a good deal stronger than the
plans of politicians or the projects of philan
thropic theorists.
Political Estimates.—A writer in the New
York Ecening Post submits a list of the States,
and an estimate of tlieir political complexion in
the next House of Representatives, and in the
electoral college at the next Presidential election.
He gives Connecticut and all the seceded Stales
to the Democrats, together with Delaware,
Maryland and Kentucky. The result is in ttie
electoral college, Republicans, 220; Democrats,
09; in tlie House, Republicans, 141; Demo
crats, 104.
DrEDOINO TIIE CllATTAnOOCHEE FOR GOLD.
—A correspondent ut Warsaw Perry, Milton
coonty, writes the Intellioknckr that during
last week a boat was sucessfully launched for
the purpose of dredging the Chattahoochee river
for gold. He also slates that the machinery lor
such operation is being rapidly placed on board,
und that the work of dredging will soon <johi
monce. Our correspondent suggests that he will
keep the readers of this paper advised ol there
suit.
The Return Tide.—Mayor Monroe having
returned to New Orleans, addressed the jieople
of that city some evenings ago. lie stated tlmt
lie had not met a single man at the North who
approved the course of Gen. Hlieridau, and that
Radicalism was virtually dead. Tho people of
the North, he said, were now trembling lest they
too should have the rights of tlieir States over
thrown and military ruin put over them. It is
about time for them to look out lor breakers at
home.
The Free School at Marietta.—We are
in receipt of another letter Irom Mr. Mansfield
iu regard to the free school recontly commenced
at Marietta. Everything is working encourag
ingly, ami the school is progressing beyond the
expectations of those who started it. The pu
pils in attendance now number eighty. Addi
tional outside assistance, however, is needed, and
contributions in cash, books, clothing, etc., so
licited. Address W.L. Mansfield, Marietta.
Texas.— 1 The Radicals seem determined upon
a war oi races. When it comes the emissaries
will probably not be on iiand. The San Anto
nio, Texas, Herald says the negroes ill that sec
tion are being organized into Radical lodges, and
that there is to be a gathering in the city on the
Fourth ol July, at which all life frecdtneu iu tho
surrounding country are invited Pi lie present,
duly armed and equipped.
Attorney-General Stanuerry on Regis
tration.—The discriminating reader will ob
serve that Attorney-General Btaubcrry’s opinion
oa the powers ot the District Commanders is
clearer on tho subject ol qualifications to register
than his previous opinion—giving a summary of
such persons in the Southern States as are and
are not entitled to vote at the ensuing elections.
Special Instruction* to Board* of Kcgla-
tration In the State of Georgia.
niAuquiiiTtB* Third Military District, I
Atlanta, Ubohuia, Juno 17,1S07. f
In addition to tho general-instructions fbr tho
guidance ol Boards of Registration for tho States
ot Georgia, Florida, and Alabama, promulgated
Juno 1,1807, the following rules ol construction
will bo followed by the Boards of Registration
In tho Btato of Georgia, in carrying out the pro
visions of the first section of tlio Supplomontary
act of Congress. [Bco page 5 Instructions.!
I. Persons entitled to registration on taking
and subscribing tho oath (pago 6) aro:
All male citizens of tho United States twenty-
one yoars of ago and upward, of whatever race,
color, or previous condition, who have been resi
dent of tho State for ono year immediately pre
ceding, and are oxompt from the disqualifications
hereinafter described.
II. Persons not entitled to registration se'
capnblo of taking the oath (page 5,) aroti-
have been disqualified as follows:
First Thoso who were at any tin
of Congress or officers of the Unite'. . .i
or military, and, as such officers, tc .u to
support tun Constitution of the l" ■ . . dtates;
and all who were at auy time mcr.ibcm of any
State Legislature, or of any body flint passed a
State ordinance of secession, or executive or ju
dicial officers of any State, and afterwards en
gaged in Insurrection or rebellion against tho
United Slates, or gavo aid and comfort to the
enemies thereof.
It will be noticed that the words, “at any time,
apply to all who, at any time previous to the re
bellion, held any of tho offices named, some of
which offices no longer exist
Tho following will be regarded as cxecutivo
and judicial officers of the State ot Georgia
within tho meaniug of the law:
Governor of the 8tate; Secretary of State;
Stato Treasurer; Comptroller General; Surveyor
General; Judges of tho Supreme Court; Clerks
ot the Supreme Court; Reporters of tho 8upremc
Court; Judges of the Superior Court; Clerks of
the Superior Court; Judges of the Inferior Court;
Clerks or the Inferior Court; Judgus usunlly
styled Ordinaries; Clerks of the Court of Ordi
nary; County Treasurer; County Surveyor; Re
ceivers of Returns of Taxable Property; Tax
Collectors; Tax Receivers; Attorney General;
Solicitor General ; Shcrifls ; Justices of the
Peace; Coroners; Judges of any Court of spe
cial jurisdiction, such as City Court ot Augusta,
City Court of Savannah, City Court of Darien,
Police Court of Savannah, etc.; and Mayor, Re
corder, Aldermen, Councilman of auy incorpora
ted city or town who are ex officio Justices.
Second. Tax Receivers and Tax Collectors
who have acted in levying or collecting moneys
in aid of the rebellion.
Third. Any judicial or executive officer not
herein named, who has exercised his official
functions in furnishing men, money, munitions
of war, or any material aid in favor of tho re
bellion.
Fourth. Those persons who liavo been con
victed of felony against the laws of any State or
of the United States.
Fifth. All executive or judicial officers who held
or exercised the functions of any officer under tlio
so-called Confederate Government,or the Govern
ment ot any one of the United States, which
functions were of a nature to aid iu prosecuting
the war or in aiding hostile preparation or action,
and all who engaged in the rebellion or gave aid
and comfort to the enemies of the United States.
Sixth. Those executive or judicial officers who
voluntariUJ furnished supplies of food, clothing,
arms, anmnition, animals, or auy other material
of war, or labor or service ot any kiud to the
Confederate military or naval forces, or money
by loan or otherwise to the Confederate Govern
ment, or nided in any way the raising, organizing
or equipment of troops, gave aid and comfort to
the enemy, and participated in the rebellion and
civil war against the United States.
III. .Ministering to the wants of the sick and
wounded, or giving individual soldiers food to
relieve present suffering, are merely acts of chari
ty, and do not constitute “ giving aid and com
fort to the enemy.” The parent who gave nson,
in armed hostility, food and clothing tor his own
use, might do so without hostile intent. If lie
gave him a horse, gun, or anything else to be
used tor hostile purpose, he thereby gave aid and
comfort to the enemy.
IV. Boards oi Registration will adhere strictly
to directions published in General Order No 20,
Instructions ot June 1, and to these special in
structions, and will use every effort to secure a
just and fair registration iu accordance therewith.
II any who nre entered on the registration list
as rejected by the Board alter examination, still
believe they are entitled to vote, and desire to
take the prescribed oath, the oath maybe ad
ministered, and the fact ot its being taken re
corded opposite the name of the party.
Members of Boards in large towns will use
special diligence to prevent fraudulent registra
tion of persons disqualified by felony, non-resi
dence, minority or want of citizenship.
V. Registering officers are hereby empowered
to administer oaths to witnesses who may be
summoned by tho Board iu auy case of contested
registration.
VI. The third section of the Constitutional
amendment referred to in section (!, act ot March
2,1807, (sec page 4 instructions,) is here publish
ed for the information of Boards of Registration.
It is as follows:
“ No person shall be a Senator or Representa
tive in Congress, or elector ol President and
Vice President, or hold any office, civil or mili
tary, under the United States, or under any State,
who, having previously taken an oath as a mem
ber of Congress, or as an officer of the United
States, or ns a member ot any State legislature,
or as an executive or judicial officer of any
State, to support the Constitution of the United
States, shall have engaged in insurrection or re
bellion against the same, or given aid or comfort
to tlie enemies thereof. But Congress may, by
a vote ol two-tliirds of cacti house, remove sucli
disability.”
By command ot Brevet Major General Pope.
James F. Meline, Bv't Colonel,
General Inspector of Registration,
3d Military District.
Reward for a Murderer.—Governor Orr
offers a reward of $2'>9 for the nrrest ol Vandry
Bolin, who is charged with having murdered
James Johnson, on tlie night of tlie 3d instant,
near 110 mile station of the South Carolina Rail
road, in Barnwell District.
Bolin is a native of Orangeburg District, and
has relatives residing there. He is six feet high,
broad-shouldered, high and broad forehead, dark
hair, heavy eyebrows, with a down look; weighs
about 200 pounds, and is about 22 years old.
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A Heavy Job.—A. .1. Fletcher, Secretary of
Stab;, in stumping Tennessee for tlie purpose of
vindicating Urowniow's administration. Mr.
Fletcher la o gentleman of great physical power,
hut lie lias a load on Ids shoulders that would
sink a navy, and entirely too heavy for a man
who lias hopes of heaven.
Uy telegraph.
NSW YORK ASSOCIATED PRESS D1SPATCUKS
The l>re*l<lcnt and Cabinet In Council—
lJcKlutratlon-Tlio two Opinion* or tho
Attorney Manor*! Dl*cue*ed—Their Cou«
Rtriictlouof the military Itocon»f ruction
Law.
Washington, .Tunc 20.—Tho conclusions of
the President and Cabinet, iu reference to tlio in
terpretation of the militnry reconstruction laws,
nre stated in tlio following proceedings, which
are lubllshed by tlie permission of tho proper nu-
“In Cabinet, Juno 18,1807.
i : tho President, Secretary of State,
ary of tlio Treasury, Secretary of War,
tnry of tlio Nnvy, Postmnster General, At-
,.noy General, tlio Acting Secretary of tlio In
terior.
Tlie President announced that ho had under
consideration tho two opinions of tlie Attorney
General ns to the legal questions arising upon
tlio acts of Congress, commonly known as the
Reconstruction nets, and that in view ot the great
magnitude of tlie subject; and of tlie various in
terests involved, ho deemed it proper to have it
considered fully in Cabinet, and to avail himself
of all tlio light which could lie afforded by the
opinions and advice of tho members of the Cab
inet, to enable him to sec that these laws bo
faithfully executed, and to decide what orders
and instructions nre necessary and expedient to
be given to the militnry commanders. Tlio
President said further that tlie brancli of tlie
subject that seemed to him first in order tor con
sideration, was as to the instructions to he sent
to the military commanders for their guidance,
aud lor tlie guidance of persons offering for re
gistration. The instructions proposed by the
Attorney General ns sot fortli iu tlie summary
contained in his last opinion, will, therefore, be
now considered. The summary was then read
nt length.
q’lie reading ol' the summary having been con-
eluded, each section was then considered, dis
cussed, and voted upon, ns follows: 1. Tho
oatli prescribed in tlie Supplemental act defines
all tlie qualifications required, and every person
who can take that oath is entitled to liavo ids
name entered upon tlie list oi voters. All voted
aye except the Secretary of War, who voted nay.
2. The hoard of registration have no authority
to administer auy other oath to the person ap
plying for registration limn this prescribed oath,
nor to administer any oatli to any other person
touching the qualifications ol the applicant or
i he falsity of the oatli so taken by him. No pro
vision is made for challenging the qualification
ot the applicant, or entering upon auy trial or
investigation ot his qualifications either by wit
nesses or any other form of proof. All voted nye
except the Secretary of War, who voted nay.
3. As to cilizenslisp and residence. Tlie ap
plicant for registration must lie a citizen of the
State and of the United Suites, and must be a
resident ol a county or parish included in tlie
election district. He may he registered if lie lias
been a citizen lor a less period than twelve
mouths at the time lie applies lor registration,
lint lie cannot vole nt auy election unless his cit
izcnsliip has extended to tlie full period of one
year. As to such a person tlie exact length ot
his citizenship should he noted opposite his
name on tlie list, so that it may appear on the
day of election, upon reference to the list,
whether the lull term lias then been nccom
plished.
Concurred in unanimously.
4. Au unnntunalized person cannot take this
oatli, but an alien who lias been naturalized cun
take it. No other proof of naturalization can
be required of him.
All vole aye, except tho Secretary of War,
who voles nay.
5. No one who is not twenty-one years of age
at tlie time ol registration can lake tlie oath, for
lie must swear that lie 1ms then attained that
Tiik One Among Ten Thousand.—A pastor
in Boston, Muss., recently refused to accept on
increase of Ids present salary, Iron $9,000 t
$3/100, on the ground that he had enough lor nil
needs, and that there were persons in Ids
parisli who could not afford llielr proportion of
any larger sum.
Good Yield.—Tlio Rome Courier states that
Captain S. M May lias just harvested and thresh
ed the wiieat that grew Irom one and a hall
bushels ol seed, on one und a half acres of land.
This yield is lorty-fivc bushels. Who will say
this is not a wheat country.
Rkgistbation.—It is stated that registration
was commenced at Summerville on tlie 19th.—
The Romo Courier says the work will he com
pleted in Chattooga county first, then probably
Bartow, leaving Floyd for Hie last—these three
counties comprising tlie 42d district.
A Tennessee Radical.—The notorious
Bilbo, who, we believe, was a famous seccsli in
1800, is nuking radical speeches in Tennessee
wherever lie cun get a colored audience. It
takesadarkie to comprehend William's peculiar
style of oratory.
Southern Flour in New York.—The New
York World lias a paragraph stating that South
ern millers had made large arrangements for sell
ing handsome family Hour in New York lor
$13 per barrel. What is the same article worth
in tlie South 7
For Brazil.—The splendid iron steamer Red
Gauntlet, will leave Mobile on the 15th July,
for Faro, Brazil. The Red Gauntlet is repre
sented as being a most substantial vessel. She
offers a fine opportunity for parties desiring to
go to Brazil. Passage $100.
Personal.—We had a call yesterday from
Major Kihuy, of tlie Chattanooga Union. Thu
Union is a live, conservative paper, and we are
gratified to learn that it is being liberally sus
tained.
age.
Concurred in unanimously.
0. No one who 1ms been disfranchised for par
ticipation in any rebellion against the United
Stnles, or lor felony committed ngalnst the laws
ol nny State, or of tlie United States, can lake
tlie oatli. The actual participation iu a rebel
lion, or tlie actual commission of a felony, does
not amount to dislranchiscmcut. The sort ot
disfranchisement which is here meant is that
which is declared by laws passed by competent
authority, or which lias been fixed upon tlie
criminal by the sentence of the court which tried
him for tlio crime. No law of tlie United States
has declared tlie penalty of disfranchisement
for participation in rebellion alone. Nor is it
known that any such law exists in either of
these ten States, except, perhaps, Virginia, as to
which State special instructions will be given-
All vote aye except tlie Secretory ol War, who
dissents ns to tlie second nnd third paragraphs.
7, As to disfranchisement arising from having
held office, followed by participation in the re-
hellion. This is tlie most important part ol tlie
oatli, aud requires strict attention to arrive at its
meaning. Tlie applicant must swear or affirm
us follows : “ That I have never been n member
ol any Stale Legislature, nor held any executive
or judicial office in any State, and nfterwards
engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the
United Stales, or given aid or comfort to the
enemies thereof; that 1 have never taken au
oath as a member of tlie Congress of the United
States, or as an officer of the United States, or
as a member of any State Legislature, or us an
executive or judicial officer of any State, to sup
port the Constitution of the United States, and
afterwards engaged in insurrection or rebellion
against tlio United States, or given aid or com
fort to the enemies thereof.”
Tlie elements must concur in order to disqual
ify a person under these clauses; first, tlie office
and official oath to support the Constitution of
the United Slates; second, engaging nfterwards
iu rebellion. Both must exist to work disquali
fication, and must happen iu Hie order of time
mentioned. A person who lias held an office
and taken tlie oath to support the Constitution
ol the United States, and lias not afterwards en
gaged in rebellion, is not disqualified. So, too,
a person who 1ms engaged in rebellion, hut lias
not theretofore held an office and taken Hint
oatli, is not disqualified. All vote aye except
the Secretary of War, who votes nav.
8. Officers of tlie United States: As to these,
the language is without limitation. Tlie person
who lias at any time prior to tlie rebellion held
nny office, civil or military, under tlie United
States, and lifts taken an official oatli to support
the Constitution of the United States, is suliject
to disqualification. Concurred in unanimously.
0. Militia officers of nny State, prior to tlie
rebellion, are not subject to disqualification. All
vote uyo except tlie Secretary of War, who
votes nay.
10. Municipal officers, that is to say, officers
ol incorporated cities, towns and villages, such
as Mayors, Aldermen, town council, police, and
other city or town officers, are not subject to dis
qualification. Concurred in unanimously.
11. Persons who luive prior to tlie rehellion
been members of tlie Congress of the United
States, or as a member ol a Slate Lt-gisluluro,
are subject to disqualification. But those who
have been members of conventions framing or
amending the Constitution of a State prior to
tlie rebellion, are not subject to disqualification.
Concurred in unanimously.
12. All the executive or judicial officers of auy
State, who took au oath to support the Consti
tution ot the United States, are subject to di -
qualification, including county officers. (They
are subject to disqualification, il they were re
quired to take, as a part of tlieir ofilciu! oath,
the oath to support the Constitution ol the Uni
ted Slates.) Concurred in unanimously.
18. Persons who oxercised mere employments
ns commissioners to lay oat roads, commission
ers of public works, vlsita ns of Slate Institutions,
directors of Blate InstHutldns, examiners of banks,
notaries public, commissioners to lake acknowl
edgments of deeds. Concurred in unanimously,
but tho Secretary of State, tho Secretary of tlio
Treasury, aud tlie Secretary of War, express the
opinion that lawyers aro such officers as aro dis
qualified, if they participated in the rebellion.—
Two things must exist as to any person to dis
qualify him from voting. First, tho office held
prior to the rebellion, and afterwards participa
tion In the rebellion.
14. An act to fix upon a person tbo offense of
engaging in rebellion under this law must bo an
overt nnd voluntary act, done with tho intent ol
aiding or forlhering the common unlawful pur
pose. A person forced iuto tlie rebellion by
conscription, or under a paramount authority
which ho could not safely disobey, and who
would not have entered such service if left to tho
free oxerciso of ids own will, cannot bo held to
be disqualified from voting. All voted aye ex
cept the Secretary; of War, who votes nay as the
proposition Is stated.
15. Hero acts of charily, where the intent is
to relieve tho wants of tlie object of such chari
ty and not done in nid of the cause in which lie
may bavo been engaged, do not disqualify. But
organized contributions ot food and clothing for
the general relief of persons engnged in the re
bellion, and not of a merely Banitary character,
but contributed to enable them to perform
tlieir unlawful objects, may he classed with acts
which do disqualify. Forced contributions to
the rebel cause, in the form of taxes, or military
assessments, which a person was compelled to
pay or contribute, do uot disqualify, but volunta
ry contributions to the rebel cause, even such in
direct contributions ns arise from tlio voluntary
loan of money to rebel authorities, of purchase
of bonds or securities created to afford the means
of enrrying on the rebellion, will work disquali
fication. Concurred in unanimously.
10. All thoso who in legislative or other offi
cial capacity were engaged in Hie furtherance ot
the common unlawful purpose, where tlie duties
of tlie office necessarily lind relatiou to tlio sup
port ol tlie rebellion, such ns members of the
rebel conventions, Congresses, and Legislatures,
diplomatic agents of tlie rebel Confederacy, aud
other officials whoso offices were, created for the
purpose of more effectually carrying on hostili
ties, or whose duties appertained to tlie support
of tlie rebel cause, must be held to be disqualified.
But officers who, during tlie rebellion discharged
official duties not incident to war, but only such
duties as belong even to a state of peace and
were necessary to tlio preservation of order and
the administration of law, arc not to bo consid
ered as thereby engaging in rebellion, or as dis
qualified. Disloyal sentiments, opinions, or
sympathies, would not disqualily, but where a
person has by speech or by writing incited oth
ers to engage in rebellion, lie must come under
tlie disqualification. All vote aye except ttie
Secretary of War, who dissents to the second
paragraph, with the exception of the words
‘where a person lias by speecli or by writing in
cited otlicrs to engage in rebellion lie cmuiGs
under tlie disqualification.”
17. Tlio duties of tlie board appointed to su
perintend tlie elections: This board, having
the custody of tlie list of registered voters in
tlie district for which it is constituted, must see
that tlie name of tlie person offering to vote is
found upon tlie registration list, nnd if such
proves to be tlie lact, it. is the duty ot tlie board
to receive ids vote, if there qualified by resi
dence. They cannot receive the vote of any
person whose name is uot upon the list, though
lie may be ready to take tlie registration oath,
and although lie may satisfy them that lie was
unable to have his name registered at the proper
lime, in consequence of absence, sickuess, or
oilier cause. The board cannot enter into any
inquiry its to the qualifications oi any person
whose name is uot on the registration list, or as
to tlie qualifications ol any person whoso namo
is on tlie list. Concurred in unanimously.
18. The mode of voting is provided in tlie act
to bo by ballot. Tlio Board will keep a record
and poll book ot the election,showing the votes,
list of voters, nnd the persons elected by a
plurality of tlio votes east at tlie election, and
make returns of these to the commanding Gen
eral of tlie district. Concurred in unanimously,
19. Ttie Board appointed for registration and
for superintending Hie election, must take the
oatli prescribed by tlie act of Congress approved
July 2d, 1862, entitled, “an act to prescribe
an oatli of office." Concurred in unanimously.
In Cabinet, June 20th 1807.
Present: The same Cabinet officers as on the
18th, except tlie acting Secretary of the Inte-
FitlUdolphlft Varieties Theater Burned.
Philadelphia, Juno 20,—Tho V ariotlca Tho-
ater was totally burned to-day. Tlie audience,
fortunately small, escaped with some bruiscB, in
crowding out. Subsequently, a falling wall
killed six persons certainly, and there are proba
bly more in tho ruins. Fattio Steward, one of
tho proprietors, is missing.
The Philadelphia Fire.
Pinr.AEBLPnTA, Juno 20.—Thirteen dead and
80 wounded from last night’s fire.
ii nun in iiinr-'--—
P. PEASE
A CO>i
Commissiofi Merchants,
NO. 17 ILAlUItU STREET,
Have in Store-and for Sale very Low:
BY THE ATLANTIC) CABLE.
The Cretan*.
Constantinople, June 19.—A collective note
from tho French, Russian, Prussian and Italian
governments was presented to tlie Porte on Sat
urday last, urging tho suspension of hostilities
in the Island of Candla, and recommending that
inquiry bo made into tho grievances of tlio Cre
tans, to be conducted by a joint committco ap
pointed by the great powers and tlie sublime
Porte. ^
COMMERCIAL INTELLIQENCE.
BY TELLUR APR.
New York Market,
New York, Juno 20.—Stocks heavy. Gold
87$. Bonds of 1802, coupons, 110J.
Flour 25 cents lower. Corn 1 to 2 cents lower.
Pork lower at $20 00 to 20 05. Lard dull ut 11$
to 12$. Whisky quiet.
Cotton quiet. Middling Uplands 27 cents.
Freights quiet.
[EVENING.]
New York, June 20.—Flour dull and declined
25 to 80 cents. Corn dull at a decline of 2 cents.
Wheat declined 3 to 5 cents. Cotton easier. Sales
1,000 bales at 20$.
New Orleans Market.
New Orleans, June 20.—Cotton dull. Low
Middlings 24$ ; receipts 337 ; exports 3,182.—
Louisiana Sugar scarce and in demand; prime
to choice retailing at 14 to 15 cents; Cuba Mo
lasses dull and nominal. Flour dull and unset
tled; superfine $10 00; double extra $11 25.
Corn dull; yellow and mixed 80 to 85; white
90 to 02$. Oats dull; ollercd at close at 70.
Bacon—shoulders scarce at 9$ to 10$; rib 11$.
clear 13. Lard dull, in tierces 12$; keg 13J.
Pork dull aud unchanged. Gold 37$. Sterling
48$ to 52$. York sight $ to § premium.
Augusta market.
Augusta, June 20.—Cotton weak. Sales 105
bales. Middlings 23$ cents.
Savannah market.
Savannah, June 20.—Cotton opened firm;
hut little doing; closed with a downward ten
dency. Low Middlings 23$. Receipts 300 bales.
Receipts ot tlie week 1,901; exports 1,593. Stock
14,824. Receipts of tlie scuson 228,797; Sea
Island 15,203.
CIiarloMton market.
Charleston, June 20.—Cotton dull. Sales
24 bales. Middlings 25 cents. Receipts 190.
Mobile Market.
Mobile, June 20.—Colton sales to day 000
bales. Middlings 24. Receipts 89.
Foreign Market*.
IllT THE CABLE L1NE.1
London, June 20.—Noon.—Consols, 94$.—
Bonds, 73.
Liverpool, June 20.—Noon.—Cotton is tend
ing downward. Uplands, lit; Orleans, 11 §.
Sales 8,000 bales.
Liverpool, June 20.—Colton declined $d.—
Middling Uplands 11$.
Livf.rpool, June 20, P. M.—Cotton continued
dull to the closiug. Uplands 11$; Orleans 11 |d.
20
Tlie President announced to tlie Cabinet that
after full deliberation lie concurred with the ma
jority upon those sections ot the summary upon
which tho Secretary of War expressed hisdis-
scut, and that lie concurred with the Cabinet
upon those sections approved by unanimous
vote. That, as it appeared the military command
ers entertained doubts upon Hie points covered by
tlie summary, und as tlieir action heretofore had
not been uniform, be deemed it proper, without
further delay, to communicate in a general order
to tlie respective commanders tlie points set forth
in the auimnnry.
The President-'Tlie Mexican Mix»lon—
Seducer Shot — Longatreet Pardoned.—
The IliiRxlau Treaty.
Washington, June 20.—Tlie President leaves
Northward in the morning.
Prominent citizens ol New Orleans telegraph
the President, urging Mr. King, editor of the
Times, for the Mexican mission.
Tlie close relations between Thomas S. Sinoot
aud Hie wife of Henry Johnson, were interrupt
ed by her husband, who shot Smoot twice in tlio
head. Smoot died in hull an hour.
Gen. Longstreet has been pardoned.
Tlie Russian treaty is officially promulgated
Registration In Richmond, Va.—Two Clt
izcit* Arraigned for Perjury.
Richmond, June 20.—Stark Doiiney aud T
B. While, two well-known citizens, were or
raigued before tlie United Slates Commissioner
this morning, charged with perjury, in having
taken tlie registration oatli yesterday. Tlie Uni
ted Stales District Attornoy said that in tlie first
case the prosecution would lie on the ground
that tlie Slate Constitution adopted by the con
vention at Alexandria disfranchised all persons
who aided tlie rebellion alter April, 1804. This
constitution, it is claimed, is not set aside by the
reconstruction bill. About nine-tenths ol the
wbitca in tlie State will be disfranchised, il the
District Attorney's ground is sustained. Both
cases were continued till to-morrow. There is
great interest manifested by all classes of citizens
in these cases.
RegUtrutlon In Richmond—J udge I.yon'*
Funeral.
Richmond, Juno 20.—Registration in city so
iar stands 1,010 blacks to 880 whites.
Judge Lyon’s funeral look place this evening
All business suspended in the city. Tlie bells
tolled during the procession. Several thousand
citizeus attended.
Tlie Uroken {'able Spliced.
New York, June 20.—Tlie Herald lias a dis
patch from Heart’s Content that the broken ca
hie bus been spliced, and communication re-es
tablished.
(Jen, Sickle* l**ue* a Circular.
Charleston, June 20.—Gen. Sickles has is
sued a circular explanatory of certain para
graphs of Order 83, chiefly witli regard to tho
suppression of the sale ot distilled spirits.
Registration lu Montgomery.
Montgomery, June 20.—The result of four
days registration in Montgomery is 1,183 blacks;
457 whites.
BALES Factory Yarns—Roswell and Oconcc Milts,
1 balo Wool,
40 hales Ilay,
■70 barrels Lime,
10 barrels laird and Kerosene Oils,
6 barrels chulco Vinegar,
5M barrels flue Cognac Brandy,
5>f barrels genuine Imported Bcotch and
Irish Whisky,
0 barrels Dubbin,
16 barrels Soda, Butter, and Oyster Crackers,
10 barrets Yellow and Brown Sugars,
6 barrels Oil Meal for feeding cows,
5 casks cholco Kentucky Sugar-Cured Hams,
rsi canca Wines and Brandies,
25 casfiB Telegraph Matches,
60,000 Cigars—assorted brands,
40 boxes Green and Black Teas,
20 boxeB Candles,
60 dozen Brooms,
20 dozen Buckets,
•10 dozen Lanterns,
70 dozen Cotton CardB,
76 dozen Blacking,
20 dozen Calf and Kip Skins,
10 dozen Sifters,
80 reams Wrapping Paper,
60 bags Shot,
20 kegs Snuff,
10 boxes Tobacco,
10 coils Cotton Rope,
26 dozen Plow Lines,
80 dozen Hats,
200 dozen Papers Pins,
200 dozen Spools Thread,
00 dozen Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs,
200 gross Pearl Buttons,
Wheat and Corn Sacks tn any quantities',
nt manufacturers prices, treigbt added.
Wilders'a Burglar and Fire-Proof Safes,
1 large Mule, nnd Dray, tlie best In tlie city.
jel4—fit P. p. PEASE & CO.
TfflfiiisTOr
EDDLEWIAN & BANKS,
WHITEHALL STREET,
Opposite Talley, Hr own Ak Co.'h.
W e take ptesMie in announcing to the Ladles of At-
of tho I “ nta * n “ that we have just received one
MOST COMPLETE STOCKS OF
Ladies’, Misses' and Children's Shoes
Ever brought to this market, embracing
Every Quality, and all the
Latest Styles Made !
Having purchased onr goods entirety for cash, and with
; a view to the wants of the Ladiee. we flatter ourselves
I that we can pleAse all in quality and price. Snfllce it to
| say, that we are selling
LADIES’ FINE SERGE CONGRESS GAITERS
From $1.25 to $3 per Pair,
And all other goods in proportion. Give us a call, and
satisfy yourselves.
All Goods Warranted as Represented,
AND HIPS REPAIRED ORAT18,
Remember, our store is in MARKHAM’S EMPIRE
BLOCK, Whitehall street, opposite Talley, Browu <fc
Co.’s.
j el 8—fit EDDLEMAN A BANKS.
The Cholera in South America.—That
terrible scourge, Asiatic cholera, is prevailing in
many portions of South America. We gather
tlie following facts from late advices:
The details of tlie ravages of the cholera in
South America are frightful. It first appeared
in Southern Brazil, but did not rage violently,
but by the movement of troops was gradually
spread over a largo extent of couutry, Monte
video was Hie first city on tlie Rio dc la Plate to
be attacked, but escaped with comparatively a
light visitation. Early in April the disease broke
out at Buenos Ayres, and by the 15th had be
come epidemic. Tlie deaths on that day were
over two hundred, aud on tho next day even
more. A stampedo of the inhabitants then be
an, and over twenty-five thousand persons fled
nto the country. Dr. Faust, a prominent physi
cian, and Senor Esteran ltamos Y. Rupert, a
leading capitalist, were among the enrly victims.
The chief fatality was, however, among tlie
poorer classes. There has been great (ataiity at
the town of Rosario and San Nicolas. In Hie
camps of the allies, tlie mortality lias been lear-
ful. At the first appearance of cholera at Curuza,
writes a correspondent of Hie New York Herald,
six hundred people died in one day. The fol
lowing day tlie troops were taken out of Hie bar
racks into the open air, where only about two
hundred and fifty died per day. This was among
the Brazilians.
Death from Snake Bite.—Tlie Columbus
Sun says a youth, James, son oi Dr. William
Anderson, who lives near Villula, while fishing
last Saturday, was bitten by a moccasin. From
the effects oi the wound inflicted, lie died on
Monday morning. His age was about fifteen
years. Dr. Anderson was formerly ol Bartow
county, in this Slate.
Kentucky.—Tlie Democratic convention at
Bowling Green, Kentucky, on tlie 17th instant,
nominated Colonel Jacob S. Golliilay for Con
gress in tlie third district, to succeed tlie late
Elijah Hise.
JUST [RECEIVED !
SYRUP, SYRUP.
BARRELS NEW ORLEANS SYRUP,
25 barrels Now Crop Molasses,
10 hogsheads New Crop Molaaaea.
IjVery cheap, by
P. & G. T. DODD,
Wholesale Grocers,
Corner Whitehall and Mitchell Streets.
MACKEREL.
5Q HALF BARRELS NEW MACKEREL,
75 kits New Mackerel,
25 half barrels White Flail.
At lowest market ratea, by
P. & G. T. DODD,
Wholeaale Grocers,
Corner Whitehall and Mitchell Streets.
SUNDRIES.
BARRELS FLOUR—various brands,
GO boxes Soap,
75 boxes Candy,
50 boxes Tobacco—all gradea,
10000 pounds Clear Bacon Sides,
8000 pounds Country Ilams,
2000 pounds Shoulders,
60 barrels Sugar,
75 boxes and half boxes Cotton Cards,
UK) dozeu Covo Oysters.
-ALSO-
Raislns, Sardines, Candles, Lard, Cheese, Salt, Powder,
Shot, Wrapping Paper, Rope, Rice, Starch, In
digo, Madder, Copperas, Blacking, Crack
ers, Snuff, Twine, Brooms, Wa
ter and Well Buckets,
Gun Caps, &c. &c.
All of which are offered to the trade at the very lowest
cash rates, by
P. A G. T. DODD,
Wholesale Grocers,
Corner Whitehall and Mitchell Streets,
mar24—c A tlan te,_Geo rgla.
PHILLIPS «&> FLANDERS,
Next to Dodd’s Corner, Whitehall Street.
"Y^OULD respectfully call your attention to our
VARIETY STOCK OF GOODS.
Prints from 10 to 20 cents
Domestics from 15 to 20 cents
Bleaching from 15.to 40 cents
Ticking from 22 to 50 cents
igureu Muslins from 15 to 50 cents
Kentucky Jeans from 25 to 50 cents
Ginghams from 20 to 35 cents
Cottonades from 20 to 30 cents
and a variety of nice Dress Goods, Linens, Towcllngs
and Table Cloths.
In tho HARDWARE Department many articles_for
Housekeepers, Builders, aud Mechanics.
FURNITURE IN LARGE QUANTITY.
Bedsteads from $ 4 to $15
Bureaus from 7 to 15
Wardrobes from 10 to 15
Wash Stands from 2 to 10
Tables from 2 to 7
Work Stands from 2 to 4
besides many other articles too numerous to mention.
Sugar and Coffee, Bacon, Lard, und Syrup.
Cast Steel ut 20 cents per pound
Bur Iron at 5 cents per pound
Square Iron at « cents per pound
Band Iron at 0 cents per pouud
Smoothing Irons at fi cents per pound
Andirons at 7 cents per pound
jul2
-A.tten.tion I Everybody.
P. L. BIERCE & CO.,
Of Memphis, Tern., will sell
AT AUCTION,
CORNER WHITERAI.L AND ALABAMA STS.,
Commencing Monday, June 24th, 18G7,
A Large Stock of
Mil, Boots nil Stas,
HATS ANB OAFS, D It V GOODS,
NOTIONS, DOMESTICS, PRINTS, Sic.
These Goods will he closed out at LOW FIGURES,
Refjftrclle«8 of* Cost !
Sales will commence at 9 o’clock, A. M., and con
tinue until 8.30 P. M.
Now Is your time to get your goods for a small amount
of money!
JST ew Advertisements.
Shackelford & Sons, Auctioneers.
ILL be sold on Saturday morning at 10 o’clock,
1 Fine Rosewood 7 Octavo Piano, nearly new.
Also, One Buggy. J'" 1 * W
JUST RECEIVED.
A T tho Crockery and China Store of T. R. Ripley,
Agent,
MASON’S METAL-TOP SELF-SEALING FRUIT JARS,
Feather Dusters, China Seta, Vases, Ac., Ac., low for
cash. june21-8t
Savannah Hicuaudson J
vs.
Younu B. Richardson. )
ltjtfj
does uot rcsld
iu this county; and It further appearing that he does not
reside in this State : It is, on motion ot counsel, ordered
that said defendant appear aud answer ut the next term
of this court, else that the case be considered iu default,
and the plaintiff allowed to proceed; and it is further or
derad that this rule be published in one of the public gu
i month for four mouths.
HILL A CANDLER,
Libelant.
A true extract from the minutes of said court. June 8,
1867. J. M. HAWKINS, Clerk.
Printer’s fee $1 per square each Insertion,
j'ji |na4m
NOTICE TO ATTORNEYS.
TIIK OOkll’LKTK
Forms & Rules for the Praclice iu Bankruptcy
A S authorized and adopted by ^hc Supreme Court of
the United States, and by them ordered to be
printed.
The Only Genuine and Complete Edition
Of Forms that can be had. All others incomplete and
unanthorixed.
Sent (postage paid) to all points of the country, on re
ceipt of $1.25. A liberal discount is made to the trade.
Address C. L. SAY RE A CO.,
National Law House,
je20—Gt
vashlugton, D. C.
McDonough Street Female School,
In a room erected for the purpose.
MLLE. E. STERCHI
W ILL give instructions iu French, German, Perspec
tive Drawing, Pastel, aud Painting of any kina.
Apply to Judge W. Watkins, Fair street, or to J. 11.
Sterchf, at W. M. & H. J. Lowry’s, Alabama street.
Je20-rtt
MORE NEW GOODS. '
G 1KNTLKMKN who wish really nice Serge or Flue
f FRENCH CALF SKIN SHOES, either of tho Con
gress Balmoral, Strap, or Oxford*Tie pattern, can noar
nnd the latest style and most approved manufacture at
tho New Shoe Store in liawsou’s Building, corner ol
Whitehall aud Hunter streets,
mays- 1. T. BANKS.
MA8SENGALE & CO.,
Commission [Merchants,
And Wholesale Dealers lu
Grain, Flour, Hay, aud Produce Generally,
Noe. 10 and 12 South Market Street,
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE.
jel*-lm
IV OTIC E .
C ONSIGNEES wanted for the following unclaimed
goods in Western A Atlantic Railroad Depot. If
not claimed und removed within ten days they will he
sold to pay charges:
L E Wright, 8 boxes Scales.
George Sharp, 82 packages Boxing.
Smith A Stifles, 0 barrels Petroleum.
Roberts, Reid & Co., 20 boxes nnd 20 half boxes
Candles.
John Payne, 1 small Box.
Dr T 8 Powell, fi sacks Corn.
O Hall, 2 boxes Tools.
M P llall, 2 Chests ami 1 box Clothing.
.1 M Harris, •! bariels L Oil.
It Hirsch, 1 Box.
L J Hurd, fi Chairs and 1 Rocking Chair.
W S Murry, 8 sacks Meal.
McAnthor A McGrath, 2 packages Stove Castings.
Masse)’ A Herty, 5 cases B Brick.
John Mills, 44 Grindstones.
Alexander Gillespie, 2 sucks Flour.
James Gass, 2 sucks Flour.
J L Andrews, 1 cask Bacon.
Jun20—lOt JOHN M. BRIDGES, Agent.
Sacks for Wheat and Flour.
5000 nAI ‘ F BARKBL SACKS for flour,
5000 Quarter Barrel Sacks for Flour,
5000 Osnaburg Sacksjor Wheat,
5000 Shirting Sacks for Wheat,
5000 Burlap Sacks for Wheat.
At New York prices, freight added.
LANGSTON, CRANK A HAMMOCK,
Commission Merchants,
jell- mi Alabama Street.
N OT1CE.
Office Gkouoia Railroad, I
Atlanta, Ga., June 18, 1807. f
O N and after the 30th instant, and until further notice,
this Company will transport, at half the local rates,
all Provisions lor free distribution to the Destitute,
whenever the shippers will satisfy the agents at Augusta
or Atlanta that the provisions are to be so disposal of in
good faith. E. W. COLE,
j-T.i lm General Superintendent.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
PROPOSALS will bo received until Thursday
next,
Plan and specification! can be seen by calling on Robert
Crawford, Commissioner Public Works, ut Clerk’s of-
tlee at City Hall, from 8 to 9 o’clock A. M., aud from 3 to
3 P. M. Budding to he of good, hurd bricks.
W. C. ANDERSON,
Jd6 td Cli’n Com. on Public Buildings.
8EW1NU DONE—BOARDERS WANTED
M RS. MARY K. TUCKER, Mitchell street, between
Whitehall aud Forsyth streets, will do any kind of
sewing entrusted to her care, cut and make dresses, gen-
tlemen’s clothing, or any kind of millinery work. Terms
reasonable.
Mrs. Tucker aud Holliday will be pleased to accommo
date Day Boarders at the same place. JolO— Gt*
J (1ST ARRIVED.
1 NRE8H COUNTRY BUTTER,
. FRESH TENNESSEE BUTTER,
1000 pounds Goshen Butter
100 pounds Dried Venison Hams.
. w | lo | e8a j e ,
JN & KC1K
maylG—lw Whitehall Street.
ICE! ICE!
W E are now prepared to furnish ICE In auy quantity
and nt low prices, from the lee House of Gage A
Co., iu the Basement of White’s Dry Uooda Store, ou
Whitehall street. After the 1st ol July we will be pleased
to supply our customers from our Ice House, known as
the Old Post Office Building, near the Railroad.
Country orders solicited.
JclS—flt H. F. EMERY, Agent
NOTICE.
A LL persons are cautioned against trading for a Note
for $500, given by the undersigned to B. N. Wil
liford, and due ou the 15th of J uly next. The considera
tion having hilled, we will not pay It unless compelled
by law. Atlanta, June 18,1867.
Jel9—3t 111 Ran BERG, MAAS A CO.
jelft—3in
P. L. BIERCE & CO.,
Corner Whitehall and Alabama Streets.
Wholesale and Retail
CjASH
CLOTHING HOUSE.
W E have now in store, and aro receiving regularly, ail
the LATEST STYLES of
MEN AND BOYS CLOTHING,
PIECE AND FURNISHING GOODS,
TAILOR'S TRIMMINGS, etc., dec.,
Which wo will sell at a very slight advance on first cost.
OUR TAILORING DEPARTMENT
Is now complete.
Suits of All Kinds Promptly Made
Weguarnntee FIT, STYLE, and QUALITY.
HERRING & LEYDEN,
40 Whitehall Streot
SEWING MACHINES.
H AVING accepted the General Agency for the Shift)
ol Georgia, of the WEED SEWING MACHINE,
we are prepared to sell them at manufacturer's prices.
These Machines, after a thorough trial for years, have
proven themselves to bo the SIMPLEST AND BEST
lor general family nse now made.
Our arrangements are now complete to furnish any of
X Sewing Machines, at maker’s prices.
the leading
iquy5— 3m
HERRING & LEYDEN
At Wholesale.
io.
OSNABURGS,
FACTORY YARNS.
by buying them Irmu i
Jel8— tiinugG
Reconstruction !
'A'O 11KNT.
A SPLENDID Second Story 11*11 75 by loo (ect, witn
On. balcony in IronL AUo, two Oue Uoom. lu
third (lory, nullable lor bed room, or office.. Apply *1
once *t No. 8 (.Cherokee Block) Peach-Tree .treet.
Jelfr-104 JOHN H. LOVHJOY.
)
Extra Inducements to Bayers at Wholesale !!
I. T. BANKS
yy AVINQ returned to Atlanta, takes this method of
Informing tho citizens of the place, aud the whole Stme
of Georgia, that he has taken the spacious
Storeroom in Rawsou’s Building,
Corner of Whitehall and Hunter streets, next door te
Chamberlin, Cole A Boynton’s elegant Dry Goodt* Store,
where he intends to aul, as far as possible, in reconstruct
ing the
BOOT, SHOE,
Leather, and Shoe-Finding Business.
He is Now Opening the
LARGEST AND MOST PERFECT STOCK
Of Goods In his liue ever offered in Atlanta; all of whh h
has beeu made to his order or bought by himself withiu
the last sixty days, aud consequently cousista wholly uf
FRESH AND NEW GOODS, and of the
VERY LATEST STYLES!
These Good, he propose* to sell to his old cn.tomers and
Mend, at* VERY SHORT PROFIT,juid at price, which
cannot (all to give satisfaction.
MP*Ail good, warranted a. represented, «ud ltlW
MENDED FREE OF CHARGE.
N. B.—I. T. BANES ha. no business connection with
any other Boot aud Shoe House lu Atlaula.
Don’t forget the place, Rawsou'i Building, coruer ol
Whitehall and Banter streets.
sign, I. O'. BANKS.
apttt-iy