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WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 20, 1874.
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1ST Tbo Southern Watchman is under many
obligations to Senators Gordon and Norwood
and to our immediate Representative, Hon. H
P. Bell, for courtesies shown in forwarding
public documents, &c.
Valuable Document.
We print on our first page this week a docu
ment which if cut out and pasted in a scrap
book, will bo found very useful for futurq ref
erence. It gives the names of all the Cabinet
officers under ali administrations, from Wash
ington down to Grant, together with dates of
their appointment, &c. Such a documet filed
away carefully often saves hours of wearisome
search after a tact which can be loarned from
it at a glance.
Georgia Press Association.
The editor of the IFinfeftman, who expected
to start to Macon on Monday morning, is de
nied the pleasure of inoeting his brethren in
convention, on account of indisposition.
Tlio Atlanta Herald, of Sunday, says the
New York press con' ention, now on a Southern
“ rampago,” and the Alabama press conven
tion, which met at Birmingham yesterday, will
boll) visit Atlanta, and that the Georgia con
vention will probably move up from Macon
What n crowd of editors! But Atlanta hos
pitality, which is boundless, will be sufficient
for the occasion.
Georgia Railroad Business for the Past Year
Jn his report to tlm stockholders of this road
at the annual meeting at Augusta last Wed
nesday. Superintendent Colo, says theChmni
clc and Sentinel, reports that the gross earn
ings of the company during the past year have
beeu $1,571,785. The expenses have been
$1,045,200, leaving as not earnings $520,579.
The gross earnings arc $51,071 less tbau they
were during the preceding year, and the net
earnings have increased $30 3S2. This make
a very gratifying showing, "-hen the epidemic
of last Summer and the panic of the Autumn
are remembered. While a large number ot
railroads iufluenced by these causes wero un
able to meot their obligations, and others were
compelled to resort to mortifying and damag
ing delays, the Georgia Itailrord met prompt
ly all its liabilities and paid its usual dividends
The Air-Liue Railroad was opened last Octo
ber, and has considerably affected the Geor
gia Road by competing for the through travel
between the Snath and East. From the state
ments published it is seon that thoro was a
largo increaso in every department of tho sor-
vico for tho first six months of tho year, and
that the falling off in receipts commenced
about tho first of October, with the begiuuiug
of tho panic. The shipments show a small
quantity of fertilizers used this year in com
parison with last season, which argues a de
cline iu tbo production of cotton and dimluish-
rnont of tho busiuoss of the company to some
extent. An average summer busiaess in
freights from the Wost is anticipated. Forty
miles of new iron for tho main lino and eight
for tho new branches is needed, and will be
furnished ns rapidly as tho financial interests
of tho company will permit. The receipts of
the Macon and Augusta railroad havo been
$121,374, and tho oxpeusos $100,406, leaving
a net profit of $20,963. Thirty thousand
cross ties and one and one-half miles of new
iron are required to placo this road in good
condition Ot the rccoipts of the company,
$1,239,336 carao from freight, $307,047 from
passengers, and $25,401 from postal service
Tho 51 aeon nnd Augusta road earned $78,410
from freight, $39,013 from passengers, and $3,-
950 from postal service. Tho largost busi
ness done on the Georgia Railroad was in De
comber, when the freight amonnted to $167,-
577, nnd the passongers to $27,158; the small
est in June, when the freight amonnted to
$48,022, and the passengers to $91,509. The
number of bags of cotton banled daring the
year was 273,293, previous year, 294,300
bushels of grain, 1,107,382; previous year,
1,897,640; barrels flour, 123,209; previous
year, 96,181. The shipments of gnano for
the year ending April 1,1874, amount to39,171,-
240 pounds.
Cotton Manufacture, North and South.
Tho bistory of cotton manufacture in tbo
United States is both carious and instructive.
Its rise and growth has been more recent and
rapid than the majority of well informed per
sons snpposo. Nominally the first impulse
was given in tbo year 1813, but practically,
the great movement which brought the United
States into rivalry with Erjland, dates back
bnt fifty years. As recently as the year 1810,
the manufactured products of Virginia exceed
ed those of Massachusetts in value five mil
lions five hundred thousand dollars per annam.
Every ono knows how tbo comparative reckon
ing stands to-day. The enterprise of one man,
succeeded by the energy and industry of the
commnnity in which be lived, bas for the last
half century made tbo South tributary to the
North, and made the former both producer
and consumer for tbe benefit and profit of the
latter.
In tbo war of 1812, a wealthy and intelligent
young Bostonian was made prisoner and taken
to England, whore ho was struck with the in
ventions of Arkwright and Hargraves, as ap
plied to tbe British cotton manufacture. This
young man, whose name still lives in this con
nection, in that great manufacturing marvel
of Massachusetts, the towu of Lowell, with the
aid of an ingenious Scotchman, Samuel Slater
by name, returning home, be selected Wal
tbam, on tho Charles river, (a stream since
made famous in song as well as story) as tbe
site of bis experiment; and from that grain
of mustard seed sprang the forest of factories
which bas since flourished on New England
soil.
Speaking of the matter bnt very recently
one of the most eminent citizens of Massachu
setts made this remarkable prophecy, which
may be much nearer tho fulfilment than either
tie or the majority of his readers imagined
Genera! Banks used this language : “ The in
dustrial processes discovered by Lowell will
not havo boon thoroughly established until all
tbe cotton of tbe country shall have been util
lze-1 by manufactures on the lands where it is
produced, as well as iron over tho inexhausti
ble beds of ore aDd coal with which nature his
so lavishly enriched this country.”
To General Banks himself, a3 well as to his
auditors, a simple recital of wbat tbe Sonthorn
people are deiug in this matter, and have done
ever since tbe last unreliable census returns
wero made, four years ago, will be almost a
revelation as well as a confirmation of the cor
rectness of his statement. Tbe next decade
may produce results which will confound the
expectations of all, and again reverse tbe re
lat i ve positions of tbo North and South as man
ufacturing centres, fulfilling the conditions laid
out by tho man of Massachusetts much earlier
than even ho expected, by bringing tbe raw
material and its manufacture into immediate
proximity all ovor tho cotton States, as it now
is in Georgia. South Carolina ahd Alabama.
Of the young and growing Lowells of the
new South—at Grauitevillo, S. C., at Augusta
and Columbus, Gs... at tho eastern and west
orn extremes of the State, at and near Mont-
gomery, Ala —lit tie has beon said or written
and less generally known, as yet; but those
are indeed most premising pioneers in this
mighty industrial movement, and tho rapid
though steady progress they have made in tho
past three years, recalls tho similar march
made to wealth and success in Massachusetts,
and throughout New England during the early
part of this century.— Harper's Magazine.
The Gold Mines of Georgia.
In tho last issue of tho Philadelphia North
American there appears a capital editorial!
article on the gold mines of the South, and es
pecially those of Georgia. It says that tho
mmes in tho Northern part of Georgia are still!
rich in tbo precious metal, and that if properly
worked they are capable of adding greatly to
tbe gold product of the country. All that is
needed is proper management ar.d capital. The
North American is right. Tho men who hasten
. to sink their money in the wild cat enterprises
of tho Pacific coast would find a safe and prof
itable return from an investment in Northern
Georgia. Immense fortunes, perhaps, could
not be so easily or so speedily realized, neither!
could large amounts be so expeditiously squan
dered ; but a sure and lucrative return could
bo secured. Already mining of every kind bas
received a fresh impetus in Georgia, and foreign
capital and foreign immigration are being
turned in this direction. When the geological
survoy of tbe State, ordered at tbe last session
of the Legislature, shall be completed and tbe
results of this great work published to tbe
world, wo bolieve tbat Immense benefits will
be experienced. Heretofore our riches have
boen valueless because bidden and unknown,
but when our stores are exposed to tbe gazo
and brought to the knowledge of the world,
they will at onco become a most lucrative
source of revenue, besides adding greatly to
our population. Georgia will yet become-r-
and at no late day—as important a mining and
manufacturing centre as the great State of
Pennsylvania. »
Every word of the above, (which is copied
from tbo Chronicle A Sentinel,) Is true, and tbe
day is near at bafid when it will bo fally real
ized. No part of tbo Stato is so riob in min
erals and manufacturing facilities as Northeast
'Georgia, and tbe opening of tbe Northeastern
Hand Air-Lino railways and the geological sur
voy provided for, will develop this vast mineral
•and manufacturing wealth, and cause a rash
■of capital and labor to our section.
-..The Atlanta papers chronicle the mur
der of Mrs. Brinkley, of Newnan, on the 13th,
by her buthaud, who stabbed her, and then
a ttempted to kill himself.
\Ye copy tbo above with a two-fold object-
first, to call attention to the fact that whether
Northern or Southern newspapers refer to the
cotton manufacture of tbo South, they studi
ously avoid all reference to tho large interest
in this town and county. The first cotton fac
tory south of the Potomac (tho old Georgia)
is four miles from 'his city, and bas been in
successful operation half a century or more.
Tho Athens Factory, ip the city, and “ Prince
ton,” three miles distant, havo bgpn in opera
tion forty years or more; while High Shoals
and Scull Shoals Factories have been in ope
ration twenty-five or thirty years. In addi
tion to those, are throe or four smaller con
cerns, confined entirely to spinning cotton and
carding wool. Athens is, therefore, a very
important manufacturing centre, as well as
Columbus nnd Augusta.
The prediction of Gan. Banks is very signi
ficant, and, so far as cotton and iron are con
cerned, wo have no doubt will be fully verified
earlier than he anticipates.
This will open up a splendid career for
Northeast Georgia; for no section of the coun
try possesses equal manufaesuring and mining
facilities. The completion of her railway sys
tem will hasten tho development of her latent
powers.
Onr people will be compelled to embark in
manufacturing. There are always men in ev
ery country who will accumulate capital. It
is so hero now—unpropitlous as the times havo
been since 1860. Previous to that period, these
men invested their snrplus capital in land and
negroes. They must and will invest in some
thing. Tho first thing which oflered was rail
roads. This is all right and proper—but when
they are all built, wbat comes next T They
cannot conveniently invest in shipping or
foreign commerce, in tbe fisheries or fur-trade.
What, then, will thoy do t They will be driv
en to invest in manufactures, nolens volens.
The railroad system being then complete, we
shall possess all tbo necessary facilities for not
only successfully competing with New En
gland, but can, if need be, drive ber out of the
market.
Thus will the South get her revenge for tbe
great wrongs done her. Thus will New Eng.
land be punished for her perfidy id stealing
from tho South the property they had previous
ly sold to her. By this act of villainy they
will baild up a rival which will cripple, if not
destroy their great manufacturing interest.
Gen. Banks and all the other ’ freedom
shriokers ” are welcome to all tbe comfort they
can extract from a contemplation of tbe pj.c
ture.
We do not urge onr people to rash into
manufacturing enterprises, from tbo simple
reason that wo know they will be driven to it
by the force of circumstances, when the proper
time arrives. It pays now, and will continue
to do so; and there being nothing else to ra
rest in but railroads, as soon as they are com
pleted surplus capital will then seok invest
ment in manufactures—the. only legitimate
cbaunal left open.
Death of Admiral Bachanan.
Franklin Bucbauan, late Admiral in the
Confederate Navy, and tbs hero of the naval
engagement in Hampton Road*, died last
week, at bis residence in Maryland, ig Jbo
74th year of bis age.
It will be remembered by our citizens tbat
bis family resided in this city during tbe war.
The Georgia Delegation In Congress all Willing
to SerTe Again.
The Washington correspondent of the
Atlanta Herald, under date of the 14th in
stant, says that all the delegates from this
State are willing to serve again. He refers
to each District particularly, except Mr.
Stephens’s, of which he says nothing. We
copy what he says of this (Ninth) District,
and of the Districts represented by Colonel
Blount and Gen. Young. It will be seen
that the latter proposes clearing up the
charge to which we referred last week.
THE GEORGIA CONGRESSMEN'
are naturally reticent upon the subject of
re-election. However, from repeated con
versations with all of them, I am able to
glean some facte, which are herewith sub
mitted to the readers of the Herald.
COL. H. P. BELL GETS HIS BACK UP.
Col. Bell has made a very quiet and un
obtrusive member, having but little to say,
but always effective and to the point. He
stands well with his party in tho House,
and is always “ on hand,” and very atten
tive to business. At the opening of the
session Colonel Bell expressed his determi
nation not to become a candidate for re-
election, but he does not regard with friend
ly eye the attempt that is being made to
forestal public opinion in his district, in his
absence, against him. He is disposed to
leave his case to the jury of the people, and
will cheerfully abide their verdict.
HON. JIM 3L0UNT WILL TRY IT ON AGAIN !
3C0l. Blount came into Congress unherald
ed and comparatively unknown. He bas
made several line legal arguments on the
floor of the House, is quick and ready in
debate, and growing every day in the es
teem of his party and personal popularity.
The frequent consultations that such men
as Beck, Niblack, Cox and Wood hold with
him, plainly indicates the estimation they
have for his talents and ability.
Col. Blount stands squarely on the re
cord, and says that he is willing for his peo
ple to judge him by his acts. If they see
fit to re nominate him, he will serve to the
l>est of his ability; if, on the contrary, they
prefer some other gentleman, he gracefully
abides the decision. One thing is sure and
very evident to lookers on here, and that
is, it would be impossible to send a better
man to Washington to do good, square, ef
fective work for Georgia and her material
interests than James H. Blount.
HQN. PIERCE YOUNG AND HIS ENEMIES.
Geq. P. M, B. Young aqd his services to
his people are too well known to ueed
mention in this paragraphic column, Gen.
Young is as brave and valiant on the floor
of the House as he was on the Held of bat
tle. One of the youngest and flnest look
ing men iu the House, he is a great iavorite
with the ladies, and warmly admired by his
Democratic confreres.
Gen. Young came to Washington this
Winter, intending, after this term, to retire
from public life, but tho shafts of slander
and malice, poisoned in falsehood and de
ceit, have beon aimed so heavily at him
tbat he feels that it is necessary to let the
people pass upon his claims. Iu this con
nection it may not be improper to allude
to a recent publication iu the New York
Sun, charging Gen. Young with connection
with the Washington ring, and with having
borrowed money from the “Freedman’s
Bauk.” Your cone spondent bas taken the
pains to gather all the facte of this trans
action, which at some future time, ho pro
poses to print. But as General Y. himself
(as soon as he recovers from an attack of
sickness, with which he is now suffering)
will prepare a statement of facte, my pub
lication at this time is deemed unnecessa
ry, Pqr parenthesis however, let me say,
that the Now York Sun is poor authority
for the truth. It is a notoriously corrupt,
lying and black-mailing sheet, at least, so
goes the on dit here.
The General Conference
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church South,
been in session for some time past at Louis
ville. Ky. Tbe proceedings seem to be quite
harmonicas. Dr. Haston has appealed from
the decision oftbo Baltimore Conference, and
bis case will be tried by the General Confer
ence. ______
The National Agricultural Convention.
This body was in session at Atlanta sever
al days during tbe past week, and many able
reports were read and speeches delivered.
The Convention will meet in Ciaelanati next
year. ___
Burying the Hatchet.—The Ninth Army
Corps met in the Senate Chamber, on Mon
day, at Harisbarg, Fa, General Burnside pre
siding. After prayer, Gen. Wilson addressed
bis comrades. He suggested that an Invita
tion should bo extended to the late Confeder
ate corps, Longstreet's, which be bad most
frequently encountered, to come np next year
to have a patriotic time of it, and to bnry the
hatchet together and forever.
For the Southern Watchman.
The Late Railroad Convention.
Mr. Editok : Having attended tbe late Con-
vention of Stockholders of the Georgia Rail
road, I have thonght that a few facts connect
ed with it would be of interest to your readers.
We arrived in Augusta by the nsnal day
train, and in accordance with nsnal custom,
met at 11 o’clook at the Masonic Hall, expect
ing as a matter of course, to get a seat, but
the Hall, to onr surprise, was not open, and
tho large crowd were compelled to stand in the
rain for a considerable time, until about 12
o'clock some ot the stockholders found tbe
janitor and gained admittance, but no officers
of the Road were present.
At about 12 o'clock, the President and Di
rectors made their appearance, and the body
was organized as nsnal, by ascertaining tbat a
quorum was present. The meeting being tbeu
open, the Vice Preslden read a report of the
past 12 mouths’ operations, and its adoption
was proclaimed, and it was accordingly re
ceived by tbo meeting.
The meeting then adjourned to give time to
tbe committee on proxies to make their report,
which was done at the afternoon session, at 34
o’clock.
It has been customary heretofore to furnish
all stockholders on tbe first day with copies of
printed reports, and to postpone further action
until next day; baton tbis occasion this cus
tom was departed from, and was explained by
Col. Cole, to the effect that the printing had
been accidentally delayed. In connection with
tbis part of the business, a stockholder made
a motion that these reports be furnished hero
after one week or ten days in advance of tbe
convention; upon which a short discussion
ensued on the motion and amendments. As
the accounts are made up to the 1st of April,
it is belioved ample time will be allowed for
getting out the reports. It was finally agreed
however, that the reports should bo furnished
five days in advance of tho meeting.
It was now about time to adjourn over, as
usual, until 10 o’clock, next day, to give stock
holders an opportunity to discuss and boar
argued snch matters of interest as usually
come np on the seoond day. To the astonish
ment of all not in the secret, a motion was
made by a Director to adjourn sine die, and
without any time for discussion, the vote was
taken, and the body adjourned accordingly.
As a stockholder, I object, Mr. Editor, to
this sort of •’ snap judgment” aud protest
against every thing in the shape of gag law.
There aro others who, like myself, cannot see
any good reason for 6uch proceedings, and I,
for one, hope never to see a repetition of it.
While the general management ef this great
interest has been relatively good, under all tho
circumstances, it is unqnestiouably true that
ten per cent, might have been paid as easily as
eight, if unwise “ entangling alliaucos” had
been avoided; and if dividends are to be de
clared in tutilre. it is apparent to all thinking
minds that a reform ip this particular must be
adopted.
Ono more point, 5ir. Editor. Did you or
yonr readers ever observe that tho Board of
Directors—all of whom I admit to be clever
gentlemon—represent only about 14 per cent,
of tho capital stock of the company t
Stockholder.
Rejoicing In Little Rock.
Little Rock. May 15.—Tbe effect of tbe
President’s proclamation is most gratifying*
Crowds of men, women, and children now
throng the streets, the stores are re-opening,
flags are waving and bands playing. Hun
dreds of people are visiting Baxter’s head
quarters to congratulate him.
COLORADO EXCURSIONS—GO WEST
THROUGH ST. LOUIS.
Daring tbe Summer Season, the Missouri
Pacific and Kansas Pacific Through Line, via
St. Louis and Kansas City, will sell Excur
sion Tickets from St. Louis to Denver and Re
turn, good ninety days 'from date oPsale, at
extremely low rates thus affording every one
an excellent opportunity to visit the famous
-resorts of Colorado, among the beautiful Parks
of the Rocky Mountains.
To all who are seeking new homes in or are
about to take a trip to Missouri, Kansas, Ne
braska, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Nevada,
Oregon or California, we recommend a cheap,
safe, quick and direct route, via St. Lonis, over
tbe Missouri Pacific Through Line. It is
equipped with fine Day Coaches, Buck’s Re
clining Chair Cars. Pullman’s Palace Sleepers
tho famous Miller Safety Pallform and the
celebrated Westingliouse Air-Brake and runs
its trains from St. Louis, to principal points
in the Wost, icithout change. Tho Texas con
nection of this road is now completed, and
passengers are offered a first class all-rail
route from Sc. Louis to Texas, either over the
Missouri, Kansas & Texas R. R., via Sedalia. or
over tbe Atlantic & Pacific R. R., r*a Vinita.
For full information in regard to Colorado
Excursions, or trips to any point in tho Great
West, address or call upon either of the fol
lowing named Agents of tbo Line: J. F.
Thompson, 157 Exchange St., Buffalo, N. Y.;
S. H. Thompson, Union Depot, Columbus,
Ohio; or E. A. Ford, General Passenger Agent,
25 South Forth Street, St. Louis, Mo. Ques
tions trill be cheerfully and promptly answered.
Southern Mutual Ins. Co., I
Athens, Ga., May 16th, 1874. j
T IIE Annual Meeting of this Company will be held
at tho Company's office in Athens, on Tuesday,
tho 2d of Juno next, at 11 o’clock A. M.
uiaj20—2t S. THOMAS, Sec’y.
TEXAS
Real Estate Drawing!!
$146,000
I N Gold, Houses and Lands, given to holders of tick
ets, at Houston, July 20th, 1874. Send for cir
culars.
./T-TV Age its wanted. J. E. FOSTER,
may20 - Houston, Texas.
PL
144 pal Teachers Ianted & —
Spring and Summer in a bu.iue.a navinc Sira
month, la their own counties. Addrera ZIEar
MsCURPY, Philadelphia, Pa. ZlE <H*Eh A
Rheumatis.n, Scalds, Lameness,
Neuralgia, Burns, Soreness,
Sore Throat, Boils, Wounds,
Hoarseness, Ulcers, Bruises,
Headache, Piles, Sprains,
Toothache, Colic, Old Sores,
All Hemorrhages,
Diarrhoea,
etc.
W0 RKIN G CL ASS p m7i' le ’ tM
** , hoi ?f d *J ° r oveoiog; no capital; in.traction,
valuable package of good, cent free bj mall ASa.l 4
with aix.oont stamp, M. YOUNG A C0..173
wlch «L, New York. ’ S
FOR COUGHS, COLDS, HOAKSEKESS
ASK ALL THR0AI DISEASES, DSE
Wells’ Carbolic Tablets
PUT UP ONLY IN BLUE BOXHS ’
A TRIED AND SURE REMEDY
Sold by Druggists.
IBKffli
DISSOLUTION.
T HE co-partoerihip heretofore known a, J B BEN
SON A SON, of Hartwell. Hart county, Ga., hm
this day been dissolved by mutual consent.
J. B. BE SON/
May 1st, 1S74. E. B. BENSON.
Notice.
The underaigeed have this day formed a co-partner
ship, to be carried on iu Hartwell. Hart county, Ga,
under the firm n&mo of J B BENSON k SON, aud ex
pect to deal in everything except Liquors, Playing-
Cards and Tombstone*, continuing five years from
this date. May 1, 1S74. J. B. BENSON,
E. B. BENSON,
raayfi—6t E. A. BENSON.
KING’S CURE
FOR
Chicken Cholera.
Wkst Point, Mila.
o v * * Please send mo a supply,
hove bought all there was at tbe Drugstore,, anil find
it very valuable. * • •
JOHN GERDINE, M. D.
$3- CALL AT THE
NEW DRUG STORE.
Sacred Vocal Music!
T HE Rev. Prof. GEO. W. SINGLETON will give
his long, well-tested and experienced attention to
the teaching of SACRED VOCAL MUSIC.
Rofernces given, if desired.
Any town, church orcmnmuuity desiringhisservices
will do well to address him at Dixon, Dawson county.
Ga., or Dacusville, Pickens co., S. C. mav6—3m
General Ticket Agency.
RAILROAD TICKETS
For rale, liy all route, to nil principal points in the
United States.
Buy your Ticket* before leaving Athens, and get
all information fiom
• Capt. WM. WILLIAMS,
Agent Southern Express Co., Athens, Ga,
may20
SPRING & SUMMER STOCK OF
Millinery
AND FANCY GOODS
MRS. T. A. ADAMS
A NNOUNCES to the public that she is now receiv
ing a large and varied stock of Ladies’ Bonnets,
Hats Laces, Ribbons, Trimmings, Ac., which she is
offering at low prices. Call,examine and beconvinced
Next door to Bank of the University, Athens. may6
The Brown Cotton Grin.
The Annual Convention
Of tho stockholders of the Georgia Railroad
and Banking Company was bold in Augnsta
last week, and we understand the city was
crowded as usual.
We copy from tho Chronicle <£- Sentinel tho
following synopsis of judge King’s annual re
port ;
PRESIDENT’S REPORT.
Tbe President’s report, owing to the in
disposition of tbat official, i? a very short docu
ment. He complains pf the fcelipg wffich ex
ists agaiust railways, and asserts that all
creeds, classes and professions seem combined
against these corporations. Every oqb wishes
new lines, yet tbe highest officials and hum
blest artisans combine against those already
in existence, and it is boldly avowed that rail
ways have no rights which the public is bonnd
to respect. As a consequence, not a single
road in the South, and bnt few in tbe West,
are paying regular dividends, and tbe com
panics are rapidly rnnning into bankruptcy
and tbe bands of receivers- During tbe past
year tbe expenses in some departments of tbe
road have been heavy and an effort made to
reduce them, but generally with unsatisfactory
results. The great difficulty of finding men
worthy of trnst in confidential positions has
been one of tbe troubles attending railway
management. Perfidy and peculation are tbe
order of tbe day, and all moral responsibility,
all power to resist temptation, seems to be
banished from the land. Though the losses
of tbe road have been heavy, and tbe valne of
assets fluctuating, tbe stock of the company is
still whoie, with a handsome surplus. Among
the investments which have improved in value
is the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad
stock, which is worth doable tbe value placed
upon it in tbe balance sheet. Tbe report con
cludes as follows:
.“ 4^ tjio President informed tbo Board in
Octobar last tbat bodily affliction disqualified
him from duty, tbs Board apppiptod Mr. Jas.
W. Davies, President pro Um., to per/ofip tip
exeentive duties. So far as known to the
Board, Mr. Davies bas been vigilant and at
tentive to the dnty assigned him, and given
entire satisfaction to tbe patrons of tbe road.
Tbe President bas long since, and on various
occasions notified tbe stockholders of aovish to
to reUeypd from the position in which the con
fidence of tho stockholder* has so long con
tinued him. To select > SMC&essor now be
comes a necessity, and it is hoped the stock
holders may bo able to harmonize and make a
judicious choice."
Notwithstanding Judge King’s desire, often
repeated, to retire from the Presidency of the
Road, he was again re-elected, without opposi
tion. The old Board of Directors was re-
elected; cud stands as heretofore, except Mr.
Charles H. j?hmizy, wbo was elected in place
of Dr. E. R. Ware, deceased. The following
is tbe Board:
E. E. Jones, James Hamilton. Antoine Pool-
lito.M.P. Stovall, James W. Davies," D.'TE.
Rotter, E- M« Hill, W. M. Reese, Thomas J.
Burney, Georgs JJjllyer, Josiali Sibley, John
Davison, Stevens Wfygmga, O- T. Jackson, W.
W. Clark, Cbas. H. Phinuy.
Mr. King said be would be somatjWag less or
more than man did be not feel 'most deeply
tbe obligations thrown upon him by tba -as-
fttoa of tbe Convention. In the face of a resolu
tion de bad made, and wish be bad expressed,
to retire /rasp jtjw presidency of tbe road, tbe
stockholders bad again and again reimposed
tbe daties from which -ho 4flpjred to be re
leased. He bad advised the stoqk&ddere to
elect a successor to himself, believibg' fbafi,
their ffitprests would be thereby promoted.—
While not jqsfSrdlDg himself as possessed of
special fitness (or toe .office of President of the
road, be would doaUintyjl B9wer to protect
and advance its Interests.
The Arkansas War.--The Government Recog
nizes Baxter.
Washington, May 15.—Attorney-General
Wjjliams has given an opinion in tbe Arkan
sas mutter, referred to him by the President.
Ho says it would be disastrous to allow the
proceedings by which Brooks obtained pos
session of the office to be drawn into a prece
dent. There is not a State in the Union in
which they would nop produce a conflict and
probably bloodshed. They cannot be upheld
or justified upon any ground and in bis opin
ion Elisha Baxter should be recognized as tho
lawful Executive cf tho Stato of Arkansas.
The President will to-day Issue a proclama
tion in accordance with tho opinion.
Lively Times in Arkansas.
Little Rock, May 15.—The Baxterites to
day captured Brooks’ carriage, with his daugh
ter and coachman. Col. King White, while
attempting to kiil a Brooksite, killed a Bax-
torite instantly. Numerous murders and out
rage^ arc reported throughout the State.
7*"—
Southern Baptist Convention.
Tbis body is now in session at Jefferson,-'
Texas. Many of the most distinguished min
isters and laymen of the Baptist church are in
attendance—among the number the Bev. Dr.
Skinner, of this city.
fhC President’s Proclamation.
Washington, May J5—following is
the full text of the President’s proclamation
in relation to the Arkansas troubles :
Whereas, Certain turbulent and disorderly
persons, pretending that Elisha Baxter, the
preseni Executive of Arkansas, was not elect
ed, have combined together with force and
arms to resist bis authority ;is speb Executive
and tbe other authorities of said State; and
whereas, said Elisha Baxter bas been declared
duly elected by the Genera! Assembly of said
State as provided in tbe constitution thereof,
and bas for a long period been exercising the
functions of said office, into which he was in
ducted according to tbe constitution and
laws of said State, and ought by its citizens
to be considered as tbe lawful executive there
of ; and whereas, it is provided in tho Consti
tution of the United States that tbe United
States shall protect every State ia tho Union
on application of tbe Legislature, or of tbe
Executive, wbea the Legislature cannot be
convened, against domestic violence; and
Whereas, said Elisha Baxter, under section 4
of afti£l.e‘f of U)0 ponstitution of tho United
States and tbe law? passed ju purSuance there-
of. bas heretofore made application’ to H)0 to
protect said Stole and the citizens thereof
against domestic violence; aud whereas, the
General Assembly of tbe State convened in ex
tra session at the Capitol thereof on the Uth
jnft., pursuant to a call made by Elisha Bax
ter, and both bosses thereof have passed a
joint resolution also, applying potato pro
tect tbo State against domestic violeuoo and
whereas it is provided in tbe laws of the Unit
ed States tbat in all casesof insurrection in any
State it shall be lawful for tbe President of
tbe United States, on the application of the
Legislature of such a State, or of the Execu
tive, when the Legislature cannot be conven
ed, to employ each part of tbe land and naval
forces ps shall be judged necessary for tbe pur
pose of suppressing snch insurrections or caus
ing the laws to tierdniy executed; and where
as, it is required that whenever if may be
necessary in the judgment of the President to
jape the military force for the purpose afore-
■for hfnfca.il forthwith, by proclamation, com
mand sutJiMrisiirgenis to disperse aad retire
peaceably to their'respective jhontos witbin a
limited time. Now, therefore,' t U* 8.'Grant,
President of tbe United States, do hereby
make proclamation and command all tnrtra
lent apd disorderly persons to disperse and re
tire peaeafyy to tbjair respective abodes with
in ton days from 1 this'&ffe. and hereafter to
submit themselves to the 1 ' lawfai authority of
said Executive and the other bonbtitutflff au
thorities of said State, and I invoke the aid
and so-ope,ration of all good citizens to uphold
the law and'proseilypptlhjlic peace.
In witness whereof I have hereto sat myhan^
and caused the seal of the United States to
be off**!- U. 8.-Grant.
T HE attention oi planter* nnd other* i* again called
to the above old and reliable make of Cotton Gins.
They are furnished this year greatly improved, and
nothing which an experience of thirty year* in their
manufacture could suggest has been left undone to
make them tho most reliable and perfect Cotton’Gin
in market. As tbe result of our efforts, we need only
refer to their established reputation and wide-spread
popularity. For Perfection ofWorkmansh ip, Strength,
Durability, Light Running, and Quantity and Quality
of Lint produced, wo challenge competition. We are
prepared to warrant, to any rensonableextent, perfect
satisfaction to every planter or operator. The Gins
aresold at the lowest possible prices forgood machines,
aud on reasonable terms. We invite examination of
the samples in tbo hands cf onr local agents, who will
give all desired information and furnish applicants
with circulars and copies of commendatory letters
from parties using the Giu, in ail sections of the cot
ton planting country. Circulars, Price Lists and
other information, may be obtained of our agents, or
by addressing tho BROWN COTTON GIN CO.,
New London, Conn
SUMIIEY Jc NEWTON, Agents, Athens, Go.
may20—6m
BAD BLOOD!
ff A CORRUPT tree,” saith the Inspired Volnme-
A “ bringeth forth not good fruit," nor can oor,
rupt blood impart health, beauty and good flesh, or
spirits. " The Blood is the Life," andhealth can only
be enjoyed in its full perfection where the blood is kept
in a pure aud uncorrupted state; hence, tbe necessity
ef pure blood, to give health, beauty, buoyant spiritSj
long life and happiness.
AN IMPURE CONDITION OF THE BLOOD
manifests itself in different forms of diseases, snch as
Tetter, Salt Rhentu, Scald- Head, Ringworms, Pimples,
Blotches, Spots, Eruptions, Pustules, Boils, Carbun
cles, Sore Byes, Rough Skin, Scurf, Scrofulous Sores
andSwellings, Syphilitic Affections of theSkin,Throat
and Hones, Ulcers of tbe Liver, Stomach, Kidneys,
Lupgk sp4 1-fieru*. -
In this condition qf things, something ia needed at
once to oleanXe the blood. and'neutraliie khhinsidious
poison that burns like a terrible Are, as if dunises
through the veins, sowing seeds of death with every
pulsation.
Dr. Pemberton’s Compound Extract of Stiilingia,
(or Queen’s Delight) will positively effect tbis deride^
ratum, expelling every trace of disease from the blood
and system, and leaving tho skin soft, fair and beantiul,
Jfor all diseases of the Blood. Liver and Kidneys,
this qreat Vegetable Alterative is without a rival. It
will cure any Chronic of Long Standing Disease, whoso
real or direct cause is Jtad Blood. Rheumatism, pains
ip Limbs or Renos, Constitution* broken dq^n by Uer
curial or other poisons, are all cpred by it. For Sy.
philis, or Syphilitio Taint, there is nothing eqaal to
it. A trial will prove it. It is n most nsefnl Spring
and Fall Putifier of the Blood.
Its safety nnd innocence have been fatty tested, so
that it may be administered to tbe most tender infant
Beware of eonnterfeits and substitute*. Try
tba Genuine Extract Queen’s Delight, prepared by Dr.
J, S. PEMBERTON, Atlanta, Ga.
For eale by all flrat-elaae Druggists. mayZO—9m
'VT0TICE.
_Lcy Aftertbe publication of this notice once a week
(otfioui tseeko, apd at tba regular term of the Court
of Ordinary of Ciatije sangty, to ba held ontfaeflret
Monday in July- next, applIcWtlon: will by tntdo to
said Court for leave,to sell all *.h*.Real.Estatebelbnfc-
ing to tbe estate of Everett Yerby, deceased, in terms
of tbe law. THOMAS F. HUDSON,
mayJO 54 Administrator.
pSYCHOMANCY, or SOUL-CHaUmImT^
, _ How either sex may fascinate and gain , ho tov „
andaffectionsofany person they chooscinstantlv Ti-
simplemcntal acquirement allcan passesa,tree £/ ■?
for 25c, together with a Marr'age Guide, Egyptian oi,
clo,Dreams,Hints to Ladios.Wedding-Ni-htShi- I”’
A queer book. Address T.WILLI AM .t Cofpnba p'i,q '
Millions of Acres/
RICH FARMING LANDS
IN NEBRASKA,
NOW FOR SALE_VERY CHEAP!
10 YEARS CREDIT, INTEREST ONLY o p KBct
Descriptive Pamphlets, with Sectional Maps, JC nt ft«
THE PIONEER,
a handsome Illustrated Paper, containing the H u v r
STEAti Law, mailed froo to all parrs of the world _
Address O. F. DAVIS ~
Land CominissRucr U. P. R. R., Omaha, Xtb
“EDEOCSRAPHY,” A new book on the art of tfri,
ing by Sound; a complete system uf Phonetic Short
Hand, the shortest, most simple, easy ar.d romprehso
sive,enabling anyone in n short time to report trials'
speeches, sermons, Ac. The Lord’s Prayer is written
with 49 strokes of tho pen, and 140 word, per minute
The unemployed shouid learn this nrt. Price by roaiUti
cents. Agents wanted. Address T. W. EVAN* A pn
12# S. 7th St.. Piiiln., Pa.
The Highest Medical Authorities of Europe
sav tiro strongest Tonic, Purifier and Deobstruem
known to the medical world is
JTJRUBEBA.
It arrests decay of vital forces, exhaustion of thentrr.
us system, restores vigor to the debilitated, cleanstj
itinted bloud, removes vestiele obstruction, and aeti
directly on tbo Liver nnd Spleen. Price $1 „ hoitls
JOHN Q KELLOGG, 18 Plait St„ N. Y.
cures all Hnmors from the worst Scrofula to
a common Dlotcta or Pimple. From two to
six bottles are warranted to ctiro Sal* Ithcnin
or Tetter, Pimples on Face, Boils, Car.
bnncles, Erysipelas and Liver Com-
R lnlnt. Six to twelve bottles, warranted to cure
a worst Scrofulous Swelling! and Soret
Painn In Bonoa nnd Soro Throat caused
by Poison in Blood or mercurial treatment.
By Us wonderful Pectoral properties it will
cure the most severe recent or tho worst lingering
soothing Irritation, anil relieving soreness. Sold
by ail Druggists. 1L V. PIERCE. SL D*
world’s Dispensary, Buffalo, N. Y.
SEND FOR THE
NEW CATALOGUE & PRICE LIST,
.mailed free. 1
100-Piece Freneh Ctta Dinner Sit
PRICE, SD2.
FRENCH CHINA AND STOf»E WAKE GIVES
AWAY (almost.) Too, Toilet Sots and everything
else same way. Cnll or send for catab-gnes.
WASHINGTON HADLEY’S,
flth Ave. and 12th Si, N. Y.
CHILDS, N1CKKRS0N & CO.,
GENERAL HARDWARE DEALERS,
may2l Agents, Athens, Ga.
T. A. SALE,
Dentist,
H AVING permanently located In tbis place, offers
his professional aervices to thecitiaeos of Athens
and vicinity.
Office in tbe Gen. T. R. R. Cobb house, left wiog.
Office hours, 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. marl 1—tf.
J. C. WILKINS & to.,
DEALERS IN-
STOVES OF ALL KINDS,
Tin-Ware and House-Purniehing Goods of every de
scription. Roofing and guttering a speciality.
JfcSF* All work guaranteed.
april 8
Hartwell\ Qa.
A NY one in Hart or the adjoining counties wishing
BLINDS, DOORS, SASHES. MOULDINGS,
BRACKETS, <fcc„ can got them from the undersigned
at Charleston prices, with freight added,
marll—tffat J. B. BENSON k SON.
FX<OYD A SXLMAN,
ATTORNEYS AT LA W,
Will practioe iu the counties of Walton and Jackson
JOUNJ. FLOYD, J. B. SILMAJf,
Covington, Ga. mart Jefferson, Ga.
IK. V. CrURLiEY,
SURGEON DENTIST,
T AKES pleasure in announcing to the citixens of
Franklin and adjoining counties, that he is now
located on tbe Athena street, one mile south of Carnes-
villo, where ho is well prepared to practice Dentistry
in all its different branches. Prices low to suit the
times, but positively no Inferior work. sept!7
DISSOLUTION.
T HE co-partnership heretofore existing, in Jeffer
son, under tho name and style of J. S. Hunter k
Co., is this day dissolved, by mutual consent. The
business will be run for the future by W. F. Hunter.
ap22—fit J. S. HUNTER k CO.
Valuable Lands
FOR SALE.
T HE undersigned offers for sale his tract of land
containing 400 acres, lyiug on tbe Appalachee
river, eight miles North of Monroe, Walton county;
about 250 acres of which is in original forest of ex
cellent timber, and near a hundred acres of good bot
tom, sixty of which is now in fine state of cultivation
The up-land it excellent quality, and tbe entire plan
tation in good condition, nnd under the best fences.
On this'plsiee'is situated a new and commodious fram
ed dwelling house with 1() rooms and good chimneys,
Ac., nnd all necessary out-bnildingr, such as barns,
cribs, stables, Ac, and good cabins on different parts
of tbe plantation for tenants. The plantation is well
watered by runniog streams, and excellent spring and
well water convenient to the dwelling. Also, a good
orchard of the choicest and best selected kinds of fruit.
This is a very d.sirable place, having all the conve
niences one could wish, situated in a good community,
convenient to pbnr-’h.a fit different denominations and
good tehpp),, qud within two miles of a good flooring
and grist mill. A more desirable and healthful place
cannot be found in Walton county. I will divide said
tract of land Into parcels to suit purchasers, if desired.
Terms so easy that any purchaser may be suited.
JAMES II. CAMP,
marl 8 Monroe, Georgia.
Doe Dollar Mi a Quarter a Dazea!
W EBSTER’SELEMENTARYSPELLING BOOK,
at one dollar and twenty-fire cents per dosen.
Everything in onr line, snch as Letter, Note and
Foolscap Papers, Blank Books, Slates,. Pencils, Ink,
School Books, Ac., sold at pricte to suit lit lieu..
Give ns a trial.
gp22 BURKE A HODGSON.
... _ I’fhptiqperior Court 'of said eonnty.
The petition of the liddorsfigae^ ahoweth, that they
(and their suroea*ors)ide*ir« to boiitB’ttfppnisd, gnde;
tbo name and style of <a Babcock Fire Company,' Wtf.
1," to have their place of bnsineia in the city of Ath
ens, State of Georgia. Tbe object of yonr petitioners
ia to prevent loss to the property ot tbo oltisens of
by lira, and to do all tbo thing! whieh may
lawXu'ilj’jnn.fvOvif/tffvh an organisation; for which
purposc. ypur pitufubers pr>/ ,i.u reusing of an order
conferring upon :petitioners.-ah<l T tfis»r‘«live«*4pJJtb3
privileges to tbeir incorporation,,tender.aeetivn*.lff7A
and 1677 of tho new Code of Georgia, .Sqyi.Cqmpgny
to consist of thirty members, and to exist twenty, year*,
with right of renewal.' C. G. TALMADQE,
JAC. P. DORSEY, JOHN E. TALMADGE,
jSS <?. MYGATTt W. H. HODGSON,
ma/20—lm gndjffiMf*,
Blacksmithing.
MERIWETHER & VARNTJM
■RESPECTFULLY announce to thepnblio that they
It- are atilt located at their old atand, near Gann A
Reave*’ Livery Stable, and are prepared to do all
kindaof BLAO.vRMTTHING.
’f Thepriep of SHOEING,for the present wilt be $1.10'
J0-Those Kffabtpji flout come forward andset'de.
wasi.ay itaaiwavpan. .. 1 run*. y>gaon
The hiijijeet thing yd. Humor, wit, pau.H, uiu, fan
and laughter, ■ - j 0 comic cuts, Tbo people y-arn for
it. It will tell IH dull lituee ! 1 Show it to a man sod
ho surrenders. It is sure every tiino. Ilon't bather
irtth heavy bootee that no body i coals. Humor ia lbs
thing that takes. Agents wanted everywhere. Send
for circulars and extra terms to To-Day Pub Co, Phil-
adolpbiu, New York, Boston, or Chicago.
ATHENS
OAiKeusji f£«uO
GENERAL FOUNDERS AND MACHINIST
PATTERN WORK, SMITHING & REPAIRING.
Haring an extensive collection of Patterns
manufacture
Iron and Brass Castings,
Mill and Gin Gearing,
MINING & MILL MACHINERY.
STEAM ENGINES, Saw Mills,
Shafting, Pulleys, Mill Spindles,
Hoisting Screws, Lighter Screws,
Rattle Staffs, Mill Cranks, Horse-
Powers, Threshers, Fan Mills,
Sugar Mills, Hark Mills, Stamping Mills.
Cotton Seed Crashers, etc., etc., etc.
Manufacture, and are Agents for, tho most approved
Turbinp Water Wheels, Brooks’ Patent Port
able Revolving and Colt’s celebrated Cot
ton Presses, Iron Fencing, Grave
Enclosures, Balcotties, de., <Cc.
Thankful for past patronage, solicit a contioosoes
of tho same. From the nature of our business, west*
compelled to make our terms STHIGTL Y CASH.
Address, R, NICKERSON,
Agent and Snp't.
Mill Findings furnished at Manufacturer*!
prices. ^
MARBDK
The undersigned is now prepared to furnish
MOSSrUMENTS,
HEAD STONES
Or anything in the Marble or
IRON-RAILING
line, at short notice. I have quite a number of
DESIGNS or Patterns, which can be seen by *PP'7*
ing to" Nov30—tf J. R.CRAbE»
CURES, AS IP BY MAGIC,
Colds, Coughs, Bronohitis, Hoarsene >
Asthma, Whooping Cough, Croat .
Pleurisy, lain and Soreness
in Breast, Difficulty of
Breathing,
And will Positively Cere
CONSUMPTION
Majestic in aonsoions power, this .!’’*? t bt
sweeps as relentless doom, upon tbo enemies
Throat end Lungs. ,io-
Heavou-boi n jit is, while omnipotent t0 ’,ily
pin and haithles*; DtUolons to take. Th* P
Saviour to a)l afflicted with any diif*»» V
Bo wise and use Globe yipwer S-rqP- ® “ppid vK"
sabitituto.^^ Thousands of rjiving^Krsra^r^^ ji]^,/
I N cqnsequence of ill health and press of official bu
siness, I offer one-half interest, or all of my TAN-
D for sale, in Orawfordville, Ga. It isonoof tho
jiosh'ipaationa jg Middle Goorgia, with superior ad-
'Vautngesd fforra i^fttupetcai workman, or a man of
somecnpital,(a,sn)aU;amount),a wrechaouy is offered $1,75.
to invest. .For particulars, .ndd.rqes . Pin
C.A. BEAZLEY, A*U
ap22—lm 'Crawf(jrdville,-Ga. ' ap3J. i
S? For sale by alt fitsValasi druggist* tod ehemu.s.
'j. t s;PBMBERTW|toP^
Price, $1 per bottle.
' ,-a Dr. J. ~
feblS—IyD’
^ DAWin^R OF.BOHEMIA, by t
THE C 6lRCUIT RIDER, by Edward Eg
'.PICKWICK P PERS. ’ English
id'J other uorr boobs, for sale bv nflDOSOy-
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