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Jflutbemifatfhmn.
Athens, Gra.
WEDNESDAY HORNING, AEG; 10, 1874.
Largest Circulation!
READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE.
Look to ttao Legislature.
We are pleased to see so many of oar ex
changes giving this wholesome advice. At
thi3,tim'oitf8inachmore important to send
good mon to the Legislature than to Congress.
Constituted aa that body new is, the ablest
and best men we can send to Washington can
po little for as. Among those who know some
thing of the practical workings of legislation
under Radical rale, it Is funny to hear well-
meaning people talking about what this, that,
or some other great man oould do if he were
in Congress. The best of them cannot get an
opportunity to open their mouths except thro’
the grace of the Radical Speaker; and when
accorded the floor, who listens to thorn T A
few Democratic members, the newspaper re
porters, a few loafers and negroes in the gal
lories,
cares
who do not go over to Whitney’s w. . T . . . -
son’s are in the cloak-rooms smoking and toll- lhe Confed^t?Coiwio2e“J'fir exchSge'Sf
ing yarns, or reading newspapers and writing | prisoners.
In 1846, he was admitted to the bar in the
thought of the Board of Trustees, may yet
result in his return to the Faculty of t'ue Uni
versity. They could not do a more graceful
and acceptable act to the people of Georgia.
The New Chancellor of the University.
We copy from the Atlanta Constitution the
following brief biographical notice of Dr. H.
H. Tucker, the new Chancellor of the Univer
sity, which is the fullest, and, as we believe,
most reliable sketch of his life yet published :
Rev. Henry Holcombe Tucker, D.D., was
born in Warren county, Ga., May 10th. 1S1D,
of Southern parentage. He 13 descended from
tho Holcombes and Tuckers, of Virginia, both
well-known families of the Old Dominion. Hi3
maternal grandfather was the Rov. Henry
Holcombe, D.D., founder of tho First Bantis't
church in Savannah, Ga.
■ He was chiefly educated in Philadelphia, at
■Ho may give the Radicals “fits." Who the University cf Pennsylvania. He grsdn-
f They are not listening to him. Those ated at Colombian College, (now University,)!
do not go over to Whitney’s or Sander- at Y“ Idn8 .? n i; lty, J? i 838 * Oneofhiaelass-
of tho Spanish Republic, there has been great
rejoicing in that country.
Recognition of Spain.
England, France and other European Go-1 letters at their desks. He has poor enconr-
vommeDt8 having recognized the independence agoment to attempt any thing more than to *° wn Fo [?J th in this State. Hon. John J.
vote richt and wo reirret that same of onr I F °^ d was ^ ho presiding judge. A number of
rig t—and e regret that somo or our youn g i aW y 0 rs at the Forsyth bar at that time
members have absented themselves and nog- have risen to distinction. Some of them we
lected this important duty. can mention: bis Honor, Judge R. p. Trippe,
So far as the Legislature is concerned, thiDgs P f th ® Supreme CourL Gen. Phil. Cook, now
work differently. There is, or will bo a large Son ^ M °J Texa8 ’ I Wrd art « cl ? of the Constitution of this State.
,U ’ ni. . I “°?\ A- M.- Speer. His Excolloncy, Governor to-wit: Neither the General Assembly, nor
Demooratic majority there. It is important 1 Smith, wo belleVe,' began the practice at this . .. ~ ....
that the best interests of the people of Georgia bar about the same time,
should bo wisely provided for and protected. I 1851. Mr. Tucker was ordained a minister
Rc-Nominntod. /, ,
The Convention in tho Sixth District, which
mot last week at MilledgevUle, re-nominated
Col. Blount for Congress. Judge Floyd re
ceived twelve votos on several ballottings, and
after liis withdrawal, Cel. Lawton received
twelve vetc8. Tho nomination of Col. Blount
was finally declared unanimous.
Republican Convention.
The Chairman of the Republican Executive
Couimitteo has called a Convention of the par
ty in this District at Gainesville, on the 19th
of September, to nominate a candidato for
Cougreas.
Appointment of State Geologist.
The Atlanta Constitution says that Gov,
Smith has appointed Prof. George Little Stato
Geologist. Prof. Littlo was for several years
Assistant State Geologist of Mississippi, and
also occupied a chair in the University of that
State. Ho graduated at tho University of Ala
bama, and studied two years at tho University
of Gottingin, Germany, where the degree of
Doctor of Philosophy was conferred upon him.
Ho speaks several languages, and is an accom
plished mathematician.
Grand Encampment, I. 0. 0. F.
On Tuesday morning, Aug. 11th, the Grand
Encampment of Odd-Fellows of the State of
Georgia, met at Odd-Fellows' Hall, iu the city
of Savannah, at 9 o'clock, A. M., and was
opened by Grand Patriarch C. J. Stroberg, of
Macon—tbore being a full attendance of officers
aud representatives.
A good deal of business, looking to tba in
terests of this branch of the Order, was trans
acted, and after a harmonions session of one
day, tho Grand Eucampmsnt adjourned.
The following is a list ef the officers elected
and installed for the ensuing year, just before
adjournment:
J. M, Bloodwertb, Griffin....M. W. G. P.
W. G. Grnmling, Atlanta..M. E. G. H. P.
E. J. Christy, Athons R. W. G. S. W.
Jos. E. Veal, Romo R W. G. J. W.
Jno. G. Deitz, Macon R. W. G. 8.
T. A. Burke, Athens R. W. G. T.
Jay O. Gailey, Athens R. W. G. M.
Jacob Morris, Atlanta R. W. G. S.
B. Lowenthal. Macon R. W. G. O. S.
P. H. P. Jay O. Gailey was appointed D. D.
G. P. for Athens District.
return of the large crowd, without the slightest
accident.
The members of the Grand Lodgo were en
tertained daring their stay in the city by the
proprietors of that excellent hotel/the Pulaski
House, at greatly reduced prices pf.board, and
were shown every kindness and attention pos
sible by them. ». > ^ *
Altogether, the session of tho Grand Lodge
was an exceedingly pleasant one, and will not
soon be forgotten by the members of the Grand
Lodge.
The Bullock Ronds.
Tho Chronicle & Sentinel calls attention to
the fact that the Legislature passed tho fol
low tog amendment to the Constitution, which
received the Governor’s approval. To make
it binding it must be passed at the next ses
sion of the Legislature and submitted to pop
ular vote. Let the people elect true mon,
who will not only protect them against the
Bullock bonds, bat all other kinds of rascality
and oppression.
An Act to amend the Constitution of this State.
Section 1. Be it enacted, etc.. That so soon
aa this act shall have passed by two successive
Legislatures, and been ratified by the people,
the following be added as an amendment and
additional clause to the sixth section of the
We have but little to do with the General Go-1 SSSSu . 6a ;: and he . has
. . . , , „ . . boon preaching almost constantly over since,
vernment and the laws of Congress, but the I He baa not, however, spent mnch of his time
citizen is brought in daily contact with State io pastoral life, being a man of snch general
laws, and all bis interests are affected by them, usefulness, as to have been made, to some ex-
How important, thon, to havo wise legislators. *°“J: “ everybody's deputy.”
At thio timrt „h. n 1, S „ His mind 13 ono of groat activity and broad,
At this time, when it is behevod that no comprehensive views, not confined withiu the
means will be left untried to Becure a recegoi-1 bounds of a. routine existence or reatricted
tion and payment of the.fraudulent Bullock I fields of thought or actioS' Speedily after tho
bonds, it is more than ordinarily important to war-storm burst, he was up and doing or, as
. . . . I he himself would likely express it, I10 lost no
have good men in tho Legislature men not t jm 0 j n •• getting upon a war footing.” His
only of ability, but whoso integrity cannot be I restless energies became engaged in needful
questioned. and vital wurkl Ho originated tho Georgia
The press of tho State, then, is perfectly Relief and Hospital Association, devoting at
_ . , - • , . ... . I least a year to It. Foreseeing the salt famine.
correct in advising tho people to send their I j, e 8tun3 p ed the State at bis own expense, urg-
best men to the Legislature, and we hope this I ing the people to make their own salt, and toll-
advice will be beeded. Georgia cannot afford ing them bow to do it. In fact, we believe, be
to take any steps backwards. It is universally I started a salt company himself, wont to Salt
conceded that her condition is bettor than that | bSsheU a day ’ 6 ° m0 tW ° hundred
In 1866, be was elected to the Presidency of
Mercer University, and was eminently success
ful. In 1871 he resigned. In November, 1873,
he settled in Atlanta. Last Snmmer he spent
in New York, filling the pulpit of the Fifth
Avenue Baptist Church during the absence
abroad of the great preacher and pastor, Rev.
any other powerin this State, shall have pow
er to pay, or recognize as legal, the bonds of
any railroad company npon which the so-call
ed endoresement of the State was made by the
ate Governor Bullock, and which endorsement
is declared illegal, fraudulent or void by the
Legislatures either in the year 1871,1872, and
present General Assembly.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted. That so soon as
this act shall have been passed by the requisite
vote oftwosnecessive Legislatures, in the man
ner required by the Constitution, his Excellen
cy tho Governor, bo authorized and directed
'to provide, by proclamation, fur submitting
the said amendment to the qualified voters of
said State for final ratification.
Sec. 2. Repeals conflicting laws.
of any of hoF Southern sisters. Let her not!
fall back from tho front.
The Bceclier-Tilton Affair
Still excites much attention. Telegrams,
newspaper leaders, private conversation—ev
ery thing ovory where is full of it. Extracts
aro now published from Beocher’s statement,
in which ho avers that ho paid Tilton sovoral
thousand dollars to keep quiet, but finally con
cluded that Tilton was blackmailing him and
peremptorily refused paying tho last five thou
sand dollars demanded. He vehomontly de
nies any improper conduct with Mrs. T.—says
he treated her as a daughtor.
It is now said that Moulton, tho mutual
friend of Beechor and Tilton will bo very dam
aging to Beccbor.
Legitimate Fruits ortho Civil Rights Bill.
We publish on our first page an articie from
tho Albany News, showing the practical work
ings of the so-called Civil Rights bill in that
scetion. This is olearly a misnomer—it is
not a civil rights, but a social equality meas
ure. Scarcely a week passes that wo do
net rend of rapes committed on whito girls by
negro men, and many other similar outrages
growing out of this vilo measure.
It seems that in Mississippi the war between
races inaugurated by this bill of abominations
has already commenced. The town of Austin
is, or was a fow days ago, in possession of two
or three hundred armed negroes, who have
broken into saloons,*&o., and are committing
other excesses. Outbreaks are tbroatnod olso-
wbere. Road the following, for example:
HORRIBLE NEGRO PLOT DISCOVERED.
(Special to N. 0. Bulletin.)
New Ibebia, Aug. 7—A dreadful plot of
the negroes has just been discovered hereto
kill the inhabitants and to set fire to the resi
dences and plantations in the parish of St.
Martin.
The facts were disclosed by a letter which
was hnnded to a prominent white gentloinan
by a republican, who vouches for the truth of
tba statement it contains.
The plan was to commence killing and
burning at tho Lestrapes place, and con
tinue their work of rapine and murder as far
os St. Martinsville.
A recommendation iamade in the letter to
aet the plantations on fire, in order to find
where money oonld be found.
The negroes were to keep for themselves
tho most beaotifbi women, and the parties
who were to be killed were mentioned by
same.
As soon as the criminals ascertained that
their horrid plane were discovered they fled the
parish in hot haste.
The greatest excitement prevails, and the
people are thoroughly aroused and determin
ed to discover and bring to punishment the
villains who have meditated this dreadful
massacre and pillage. Eug. A Duchamp.
New, is it not amazing that white men can
any longer affiiliate with a party which seeks
to inaugurate a war of races at the South f
Wo are surprised thatjrespectablo negroes act
with snob a party. .
The Lnxury of New York Hotels and Their
Tables.
It is a matter of mnoh interest to those who
visit New York to keep posted about the ho
tels. Recently there has been quite a rivalry
among the first-class betels about their bills
of-fare, each striving to set the beat table for
ItsguesfiB. We speak particularly of the ho
tels on Broadway and Fifth Avenue—the
Grand Central being tho iargeet, most cen
traily located, and elegantly famished. Of
•these fear or five leading hotels, the bills-of-
fare are covered with the names of the most
luxuriant viands of the season. The bill of
the Grand Central especially, deserves setting
apart as a notable specimen of modem cnlina-
ry skill in the number, variety, and riebness
©fits dishes. It contains no less than eleven
courses for dinner, anfi gives tho hours for no
less than six meals every day, for tho moder
ate sum of from $3 to $4 per day, including,
of course, an elegantly furnished room for each
•iuest. It would seem from this the tours of
our travelers and the visits of our business men
become rounds of pleasure as well as of busi
ness.
Tho Annual Convention
Of tho Georgia State Agricultural Society,
which was held at Stoss Mountain last week,
was of mere than ordinary interest. We regret 1 b7. Arai'tage. 0 ' On the'fourth daytf logneV.
that we were unable to attend either of tho 1874, ho was elected Chancellor oftheUniver-
Conventions of the Society this year, to which 1 sity of Georgia.
we bod been appointed a delegate. We be-1. Chancellor. Tucker is a man of great learn-
n e v.,b.„.„b»to».d. tega »^^
from this county this year. The old officers phlets and a small volome entitled the •• Gos-
were re-eleeted for tho ensuing twelve months. | pel in Enoch.” In preaching he is nervous in
thought and dolivery, and has striking pecu-
fhnip Minr T m C n n i»i, I Haritiea of expression and manner, which, how-
Tho retiracyofS^eminent gentleman from ^d*? manife9tation8 ° f hia ori « taa »*
tho University of Georgia is a matter of uni- His mind is well stored with general inform-
versal regret. It is odo of those misfortunes I ation. He has seen ranch of hnman nature
which, in the nature of things, cannot bo anil of the world. Io 1871 he travelled in Eu-
„ « fc “ ^sK»*£!S^i!»
He resigned on account of impaired health. I ^as absent over a year, but he was glad to
The severe labors and great responsibility ofl get back, as he is a hearty, old-fashioned be-
the position had actually worn him out - Ho I liever in the faith that there is no country liko
retired with regret, for he is ardently attaohed ®J“ re ’ 9 nd D ? 9 60r f^ a ' ® er0 lio
, . ’ . , , . . the ashes of his ancestors for three genera
te the institution ho had resurrected after the tion8i and here> it 5a his heart’s desire, that his
war and rendered abundantly more useful and own shall rest
prosperous than ever before. But his phy6i- As a teacher he has eminent qualifications,
cal condition created an imperative necessity He ha® j^ly filled the chair of Belies Lettres,
, - rr ,, ™ .j,- ■ and logic is a specialty with him. Powerful
for rest. Tho Trustees accepted his ros.gna- Iogic > a characteristic of his sermons. Ho is
tion with regret, hut they were left without I never happier than at his work. It arouses
remedy. all the enthusiasm of bis nature and makes bis
In his retirement, it must be pleasant to re- blood leap with new lifer In many respects
Providence seems to have designed him for
ceivo snch assurances of groat remembranco teachjngi which l8 to him a delightful pastime,
and appreciation as is contained in the follow 1
ing, which we clip from tho Monroe Advertiser.
“ When tho University of Goorgia gave up I
Dr. Lipscomb, sbo parted with one of tho |
greatest mon we bavo ever known. In educa
tion be has no superior; in the possession ofl
Grand Lodge of Georgia, I. 0. 0. F.
This body convened in the city of Savannah,
on Wednesday morniBglast. At 8 o’clock the
local Lodges, with a band of music, formed in
. . . , procession and marched to the Pulaski Hoase,
the qua , .es that adorn human life, ho is s,n-1 faero a . of the 0 dd-Fe!lows wore
gularly blessed We do not suppose that of l aQd escortefl Gfand Lod ^ ,
tho man, hundred young men who have grad- gome ^ ^ 8treet3 t0 0dd .£ w
na ed atthe University here is a single one wher(j 8hort addres3 of welcomo wa3
but who entertains the highest regard for the I, v ^ ^ * u o m „ ^ „
. . # , *. , , % , delivered by John S. Tyson, P. G. Represen-
1 orrra nnorf Oil binn end nilnntmnntn I Mien/in! 1 * * *
large hearted, kind and aflectionate Chancel
lor. Ho was a glorious illustration of the law
of kindness. His heart was large enough to
contain an affeetkjnato fondness for each one
of his pupils, whqm.be loved as a father loved
his sons.
“ The writer of this was a student under Dr.
tative, of Savannah, and responded to by R.
R. Harris, Grand Master. Both gentlemen
acquitted themselves with great credit.
The hoar of 9 o'clock having arrived, the
Grand Lodge was called to order by Grand
Master Harris.
T . , . . u .i i The Grand Ledge degree was then confer-
Lipscomb and never expects to have the same . , v <• r. .>
1 , , , .. ... red upon a very large number of Past Grands
rogard and veneration for any other living . -T . ..
man. When wo heard that failing health had and Representatives.
.. - .. . , i, . . I The reports of the different officers were pro-
driven him from his post, a feolmg of sadness * , £ . .. A , 4 . . . f.
came over ns. We trust that his health will 8eated ’ showin * 10 ** iaaheaU ^
bo restored and that he maj be spared a long and presperons condition throughout tho State
* * ° I nith n AAnei/lAMhln inAMaes in nnmKaii nf
time.”
The following is from the pen of Col. H. H.
Jones, of the Macon Telegraph <£- Messenger',.. ... . , . ...
. , ... , . „ . ing tho two days’session, and everything was
who was a momber oftho late Board of Visitors: | _,. u . u _ A *, u ___
Ex-Chancellok Lipscomb.—It is with the
deepest regret,amounting to actual sorrow,
that we note the retirement and virtual dis
placement of this eminent eavan and gentle
man, by the trustees of the State University.
with a considerable increase in number of
Lodges and membership daring the past year.
A good deal of business was transacted dor-
doue with the best of good feeling and harmony
existing among the members.
The following is a list of the officers for the
ensuing year
F. D. Jordan. Savannah M. W. G. M.
J. B. Richardson, Lnmpkin...R. W, D. G. M.
During our recent visit to Athens, it was IL. G. Scheussler. Columbus R. W. G. W.
generally conceded that he would be retained Jno. G. Deitz, Macon R. W. G. S.
at a moderate salary (say $1,000) in tho chair T. A. Borko, Athene. .R. W. G. T.
of iEsthetics, whiob is a now and popular ad- E {j Holliday, Augusta.V.V.V.V.V.R. W. G. C*
ditionto tho curriculum of tho University. j a , O. Gailey, Athens R. W. G. G.
Tho veteran Mitchell, all the local trustees, IB. Lowenthal, Macon R. W, G. H.
and the citizens univerally, were anxious for it I Nichole, Savannah. .Rep. to G. L. U. S
It is well known that tho resignation of the I Athons was unanimously elected as tho next
Chancellor grew out of deep personal bereave- P'aa® meeting of tho Grand Lodge,
meats and advancing years. Indeed ho told Th6 following D. D. G. M’s were appointed
the writer that at this immediate juncture, I 1,10 Grand Master for Northeast Georgia ;
when the University was in a formative con- P- G- Jay 0. Gailey, for Williams, Unity,
dition and important changes were about to Dove, Harrison and Lnckie Lodges,
bo inaugurated, he felt that the labor and re- G. J. W. L. Smith, for Perseverance,
eponsibility sboaid do devolved upon younger P- G. W. R. Tack, for Friendship,
and more vigorous shoulders. For many years P. G. M. P. Caldwell, for Air-Lino,
he had served the Institution faithfully, and A vote of thanks was tendered to the differ-
tho grand object of bis life, its conversion into ent Railroad companies, tho Savannah Lodgo,
a university, had been accomplished. and the proprietors of the Pulaski House.
Now then ho was willing to retire, and give After adjournment, the members were in
the credit of its foturo success and grandeur to vitod to participate in an excursion oat to sea,
his successor. But burdened recently with I provided by the Savannah Lodges,
the support of many helpless orphans, the off- Tho members of tho Grand and local Lodges*
spring of two beloved children who had do- together with a portion of their families, went
ceased, he was still willing to remain in a aboard the fine steamer, Herman Livingston,
subordinate position and serve tho University at 4 o’clock on Thursday afternoon, and pro-
at almost a nominal remuneration for the sake tended down tho Savannah river to Tybee
of those dependent npon him- And the no- island, where many of ns enjoyed, for the first
ble old man was indeed a tower of strength to timo, a view of tho “ deep heaving sea.” We
the University. We doubt if in all the length only proceeded a short distance oat to sea,
and breadth of the land a more courtly and when we returned to the city, where we ar-
magnifleent specimen of the real gentleman rived at 10 o’clock,
and chevalier of the olden time, can be found. The Savannah brethren deserve great credit
He was the living, personal embodiment of a for the excellent manner in which we were
noble Yirginian, with a presence and magne- entertained while on the boat. They had pro-
tlsm about him which charmed all who oame vided a good band of tnasio, and all who felt
within its ioflnence. Moreover, in tho w’uele dieposed to do so were given an apportnnity to
circle of onr acquaintance, there is not a more j “ trip the light, fantastic too,” which oppor-
scholarly, polished andgracefal writer and leo- tnnlty was embraced by quite a number of tho
Urer. His moral power over tho students ladies and gentlemen. Tho centre of attrac-
was very great, bocausa they loved the venora- tfon among tho male members of tho gay
bio head of tho University. , throng of dancers was a corpulent member of
Dr. Lipscomb bad devoted mnch time of I tba Grand Lodge, who is recognized among
late to Bo):ee-Lettere pnd humanities, and his his brethren as the “ champion sweater.” He
masterly papers and oral instruction to the seemed to eDjoy himself hugely, and imparted
students have dose much to refine their tastes I vivacity to all with whom ho came in contact,
and send them forth polished gentlemen, fitted The thanks of tho Grand Lodge were tea-
to shine in any society. dered to Cant. F. G. Mallory, of the Herman
Possessing a comfortable home in Athens, Livingston, and his efficient corps of officers,
we can only hope that this eminent scholar on onr return to the city, for their kindness
and gentle Christian will still remain there. ‘ I and courtesy to ns, and for their excellent
Perhaps experience and the sober second l management of the vessel, In securing a safe
[From the Atlanta Herald.]
An Important Supplement to Mr. Hill’s His
torical Address.
Interesting Correspondence—Gen. Wade Hamp
ton Says That Gen. Lee Opposed the Removal
of Gen. Joe Johnston.
The famous Historical Address of Hoc. II.
H. Hill before the Southern Historical Society
having been published originally, alone, at
length in tho Atlanta Herald, we have been
reqnested to publish the following most im
portant correspondence, including letters of
Gen Jos. E. Johnston and Gen. Wade Hamp
ton, In which the latter gentleman states that
Gen. R. E. Lee was strongly opposed to the
removal of Gon. Johnston from the army of
Tennessee, and that Gon. Lee had great con
fidence in General Johnston as an army com
mander.
The letters are a most valuable and impor
tant contribution to the unwritten history of
the war.
Gen. Colquitt's absence from the city has
prevented earlier attention to the mattor.
GEN. JOSEPn E. JOHNSTON’S LETTER.
Gen. A. H. Colquitt, President Georgia Brancft
Southern Historical Society:
Dear Sir :—In hi9 oration before your in
stitution, the Hon. B. H. Hill introduced the
subject of my removal from tho command of
the army noar Atlanta, in July, 1864. He de
scribed the President as strongly opposed to
the measure, and said that he expressed a high
opinion of me as a General. It is not for me
to attempt to reconcile his Excellency’s action
with such an opinion; nor to decide which of
the two is most probably a correct exponent
of the President's opinions, himself or tho Hon.
Mr. Hill. Nor is it a matter of concern to me
whether the President was controlled in this
measure by his own opinions, or those of emi
nent persons to whom the orator referred with
out naming thorn. He gave, however, a prin
cipal place among these advisers to Gon. Lee.
Being too weak to bear snch a weight as that
of Gen. Lee’s condemnation, I relievo myself
from it, or liability to it, by the following let
ter from one whose eminence as a gentleman,
soldier and civilian, makes bis testimony con
clusive.
As Mr. Hill's allegations were published by
you, and are, I believe, a part of your archives,
I respectfully ask that this paper may be pub
lished also, and may be kept in juxtaposition
to the oration.
Most respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. E. Johnston.
GEN. WADE HAMPTON'S LETTER.
Columbia. S. C., June 6th, 1874.
My Dear General Your letter of the
19th May reached me early yesterday, having
been forwarded from Mississippi.
Col. Venable is perfectly correct in saying
that Gen. Lee bad spoken freely to me in re
gard to your removal from the command of
the army of Tennessee. On that occasion be
expressed a great regret that yon had been
removed, and said that he had done ail in his
power to prevent it. The Seoretary of War
bad recently been at the General's head'
quarters, near Petersburg, to consult as to
this matter, and Gen. Lee assured me that be
bad urged Mr. Seddon not to remove yon from
command, and had said to him that if you
could not command the army we had no one
who could.
He was earnest in expressing not only his
regret at yonr removal, bnt his entire confi
dence in yonreelf.
This conversation made a strong impression
on me, and though I have not given ail the
details of it, I have given the substance.
If this statement can be of any service to
yon, you can use it in any way yon prefer. >
Wade Hampton.
Gen. J. E. Johnston.
The Wrong Road.—Mr. Earle, a gentle
man who has a wide reputation as a revivalist,
made a recent visit to Waterville, where his
labors were attended with success. When
about to depart to keep , an appointment at
Gardiner he began «n exhortation to some of
the guests at the Williams house. Mr. S
who had a carriage ready for his cbnvfl
to the depots reminded : himi it was’‘time to
leave.
Oh, no,’said Mr. Earle; ‘the Lota con
trols the trains.’
Yes,’ replied the matter-of-laot friend, ‘bnt
if yon intend to go by tiffs train yon must start
now, for to my oertain knowledge the Lord has
had nothing to do with the M. C. R. R. for up
wards of two years.’
The minister.got left. p
COLORADO EXCURSIONS-^ WEST
THROUGH ST. LOUIS.
Daring the Sommer Season, the Missouri
Pacific and Kansas Paciflo Through Line, via
St. Louis and Kansas City, will sell Excur
sion Tickets from St. Lonisto Denver and Re
turn, good ninety days from data of sale, at
extremely low rates thus affording every one
an excellent apportnnity to visit the famous
resorts of Colorado, among the beantifnl Parks
of the Rock; 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 rente, via Sb.Lonis; over '
the Missouri Pacific Through Line. It is
equipped with fine Day Coaches, Back’s Re
clining Chair Cars, Pullman's Palace Sleepers
the famous Miller Safety Paltform and the
celebrated Westinghouse Air-Brake and runs
its trains from St. Louis, to principal points
in the West, without change. The. Texas con
nection of this road is now completed, and
passengers are offered a first class all-rail
route from St. Louis to Texas, either over the
Missouri, Kansas 6c Texas R. R., via Sedalia, or
over the Atlantic & Pacific R. It., via Vinita.
For fall information in regard to Colorado
Excursions, or trips to any point in the Great
West, addressor call upon either of the fol
lowing named Agents of the 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. Loots, Mo. Ques
tions will be cheerfully and promptly answered.
FURNITURE AND 0OFFI]
» -A*« C3rillolctndL Qq
keep always on .band
M^TALIC BURIAJ OASIS & WOOD COFFINS
** ^ At reuonkilepricta. Wefiv# od h#nd * Ergo and wall auortad .took of
FURNITURE,
3,000 CASESS ^
BOOTS AND SHOES,
FOR
J. W. STOKES,
The Great Doctor on Sores,
OF SOCTAJj CIRCLE, GEORGIA,
j iFFEftS to the world at Urge to try to cure any old
' iore,'OD mao orbeatt. Aa I have eared the old-
est and wont cases of sores, I say I can care sores and
laias with Ay own discovery, without paoishing, bo ra
ng or otherwise injuring the patient. It works isild
and slow, but ante, and the price is within reaoh of all.
I will send it on triel fqr (2 cash, and if any good is
don% I .niHfntaish it at a standing price. It oosts
eash to prepare it, ijad l most have some cash.
I could give 75 names of persons who are now aaing
it and are well and getting well. It is propared by J.
W. ST0KE3 and T. E. LYLE, at Social Circle, Ga.,
and sold by no one.eise. It is good and wo will keep
it good.
We can ba found at all tiues,oD the same street with
the Post office. Send your orders, with name of P. 0.
aud Express office, and write them plain.
I certify, that I have just seen a good many persons
who are nsing my medioine, and they are all getting
well as fast as time will permit. So como or send to
me and get well.
MULES FOR SALE.
A PAIR of good, yonng mules, with new wagon
and harness. Apply to
Augl#—It. JNO. V. BRUMBY.
FOR SALE.
I NOW offer my undivided half interest in my plan
tation, two and a half to three miles from Athens.
This place contains about five hundred and eleven
acres good bottom and upland, wail improved. Terms,
one-half or three-foorths cash; balance on 12 months’
time, at tO per cent, interest, I will take pleasure in
showing said land to any one wishing to buy.
I also offer for sale my honse and lc L The lot eon
tains one and a half acres, and a two-story honse, with
tl rooms, barn, stable, smoke-house, carriage and
wagon house, all new and substantial. There is also
a fine spring and cistern on said lot Terms, one-half
or three-fourths cash; balance on 12 month*’ time,
with interest at 10 per eenL A bargain will ba given
on the above property.
augl 9 J. S, ENGLAND.
ANOTHER EXCURSION
TO NEBRASKA, ST. LOU1&, CHICA
GO, SALT LAKE CITY, and
AN AUTUMN HUNT ON THE PLAINS.
T O accommodate a large number who oonld not join
the Juno Excursion, I have ma£e arrangements
for another to leave Atlanta on the 15tb of September,
to visit tho large cities and the prettieit prairie conn,
try of tho Weit. For fnli partienlars, address
augl9—It SAM’L A. ECHOLS, Atlanta, Ga.
FOR SALE,
S EVERAL superior building lots, being a part of
the lot known as the Baxter place. Apply to
Dr. M. S. DURHAM, or
Escape of Marshal Bazalne.
Every body outside of France will rejoice at
the escape of the brave old French Marshal
from the prison where he had been nqjnetly
sentenced to pass the remainder of his days.
He escaped on Sunday night, the 8th instant,
and arrived safely at Genoa.
Good Advice.
All the yonng women in the country would
do well to heed the words of Bishop Foster,
addressed to the graduating class of the Wes
leyan Female College in Cincinnati. He said
*• Learn yonr obligations to the past; be care
ful of the present, and prepare yourself, for the
great ruture is before you. The reign of brain
has come. Though yon may not be fonnd on
the battle-field or at tho ballot-box, yon 6an
build up the future by building up the men
Yon live in a particularly exoiting time, when
yon have placed ia opposition to yon one of
the greatest of vines, and yon women will con.
quer if all of those of yonr sex who are real
women will combine. Beware of coxcombs
and libertines. They are fools whether they
know it or not. By yonr conduet toward them
send them from your presence. Reserve your
hearts and love for men. Be not what is
known as a “ fashionable ”' woman. There is
nothing so foolish as such a woman, and none
but fools admire her.
..Crops In Coffee county are tolerably good,
. .A colored man named George Washington
went into Rome the other day ornamented with
several severe gashes. Somebody did it with
a little hatchet.
..Floyd county has four negro candidates
for the Legislature.
Social CtncLB, Ga., Jnne 29, 187^
I, C A Salter, do eafely aay that Iharo boon trou
bled with a wound on my ankle of 18 yean’ standing,
which waa very bad. I have been ueing J W Stokes’
Salve and Tonio,according to hie direction!, and it ii
all healed over, and I can pronounce it nearly well.
The 8alva ie good—very good. I know of othore neing
the earn* Salve, and they lay they are benefited. I
can fay I believe Stoke* and bia Salve are all right
Any one will do well to try him.
Reipeotfhlly, 0. A. SALTER.
Social Circle, Ga., Jnne 29tb, 1874.
I have been afflicted near the fame way and time,
have not been nting Stokes' Salve long, bnt agree
with the statement of the above certifieste.
T. N. LYLE.
Word for Stokes and to all the Suffering.
Social Cibclx/Gs., July 4th, 1874.
I have jeft come to tee Mr. Stokes tbia dey, and on
my way I have seen a good many of hi* patient*, who
tent word by me to him that they were ail getting well,
and tneh a thing aa hia Salve never was aeen before.
have been aighing for 30 year*, expeoting oaeh year
to be my iaat, for my affliction waa auoh that it waa be
yond any hope. I have been reported dead, bnt have
mod naing Stokes’ Salve, and am now walking a mile
or two at a time. When he firat oame, I oould not walk
fifty yard*. Ho aaya my eaae ia half eared. I feel at
did when I waa 35 year* old. It ia no use to call
Stokei and h<a remedy a humbug, for there are too
many benefited by it, and not a aingle complaint aa
yet. Stokei ia tho man and ia all right, if I oan aee
straight, and I think I can aineo I used hit Salve.
LEWIS ARTHUR, Jaokaen co., Ga.
I agree for Mr. Stokes to aay this to the world for
o: I havo boon atone blind for fifteen years. I have
used bia salvtand tonio for fourmonths and lean now
tell day from dark and toe tho shade of the trees in the
road by the nae of it. He needs help and ought to ba
>ralied, for ho haa done that for me, that no one elaa
las.and did it free. I know of others who are naing
bia Salve and aay it it good.
MARY WHITLEY,
nag!2 Near Social Cirole. Ga.
augl 9—tf
J. S. WILLIFORD.
Classical, Mathematical and Commercial
SCHOOL
T HE next term of 16 weoka will open August 31st,
auglU—2t A. M. SCDDDSR, Principal.
r T'llUSTEE’S Postponed Sale,
JL Agreeably to an order of tha Coart of Ordinary
of Jackson county, will be told, on t;he firat Tuesday
in October next, within tha legal hours of tale, before
the court house door in the town of Jefferson, tho fol
lowing property, to-wit:
Four hundred acres of land, more or lost, on North
Ooono* river, adjoining lands of Wm D Smith, John
M Hancock and others, ten miles north of Athena and
two miles west of theline of the N orth eastern Railroad,
with comfortable dwelling-house and ont-bnildinga,
and a considerable amonatof river and braneh bottom
—the place whereon John F Gober resided at the time
of hia death. Sold aa the property of John F Gober,
deceased, by an agreement of the widow and heira of
said deceased, for Investment. Terms oath.
aug!9 JAS.P. HUDSON, Trustee.
Lucy Gobi) Institute,
J ATHENS, GA.
Rev', pi a! HEARD, 1 ’ } Associate Principals.
W ill open on the 9th day of September, 1874, with
a full oorpa of Teachers.
For circulars, Aa. apply to the Piineipala, or to
JOHN H. NEWTON, Prea’t
LAMAR COBB, Sec. 4t Board of Trustees.
A GARB.
T HE exercises of my Private School for Boys, will
be resumed Monday, August Slat, and eontinno
until December 4th, 1874. LEE M. LYLE,
anglfi
Corner Wray and Lnmpkln’at*.
For Sale or Rent.
A STORE-HOUSE at Wintervllie, Oglethorpe oo.,
Ga. The house is so arrangod that it may be used
as a dwelling by a small family, as wall as a place bf
bntinstt. Possession given the first: Ootober nexe.—
Terms reasonable. Apply to
ang!2 tf JOHN WINTER, Wintervllie,Ga.
Still Greater
BARGAINS!
T HE undersigned ha* in store and constantly ar
riving, a largo lot of
Sugars and Coffees,
Of all grade*. Alio, a splandid stock of
CLOTHING,
Staple & Fancy Dry Goods
1 PROVISIONS, &c.
prices, for
Cash or Produce,
AMoybody.ln **»• wW.
jaff-Don’t fail to call on
opposite A 8 Dorsey. 1 -
me, at my naw brick store,
Very rsspectfully,
8.0. DOBBS.
P.8. What a rush, to bay CLOTHING CHEAP!
Come quick! ' jnnelO—3m
Valuable Beal Estate,
IN JACKSON COUNTY,
FOR SALK.
TWILL sell, at private sale, cheaply, on good terms,
A tho plantation of'John A DanieX, on th* waters of
Mulberry riser, in Jackson eo.nty,, within ten miles
of Jefferson, twelve mile* from FItiwory Branch, on
tha Air-Lies Railroad, and only sixteen milts from
Gainesville. The place contain, four hundred and six
ty acres—two hundred in original forest, twenty-five
or thirty of tbit bottom Innd, uncleared, and all splen.
did woodland, finely timbered—fifty aorss of number
one bottom land cleared, well drained andin excellent
state of enltivation—forty or fifty acres of old pine-
field land, well adapted to eottbn. Two good residences
on the plaoe—one a six room frame building, finished
off in style and painted—the others: very eomfortabla
log house. Two splendid wells of water, two nioe or
chards with almost ovary variety of Traits, trass youn;
and healthy. Magnificent climate, good society ani
oapital surroundings. ' Come and tee it, andbny a bar
gain. Other information furnished, on application.
Mr. Daniel or the undersigned will show th* premiss*
to any one desiring to purchase.
W. 0. HOWARD, Real Metal* Agent,
,oot22 Jefferson Georgia.
FALL.
T
TRADE.
Wo aro now receiving, direct from the Manufacturers, a LARGE AND WELL SELECTED 8T0«K 0|
BOOTS, SHOES'AND TBl'NKfy
Whieh will bo sold as low a* in any other market, AU goods with our Brsnd Warranted. Orderi eolieit,^
Heretots Tinif Charleston te ImM to Cel anti Eiamiie oar stoct
D. F. FLEMIHG & CO.,
No. 2 Hayne Street, Corner of Church Street
aug!2—1m
D. F. FLEMING,
SAMUEL A. NELSON,
JAMES M. WILSON
JAMES OILFlLLra’
The Brown Cotton Gin.
T HE attention ot planters and others i, againeal’tt
to tho abovo old and reliable make of Cotton Git?
They are furaiskod this year greatly improred
nothing which an experience of thirty years ia’tk,b
manufacture could suggest has been left undos, t,
make them tho most reliable and perfect Cottoa 01,
in market. As the result of our effort,, we need oil,
refer to their established reputation and wide-iprnj
popularity. For Perfection of Workmauihip.Strsen,
Durability, Light Running, and Quantity andQnilitj
of Lint produced, we challenge competition. Wean
propared to warrant, to any reasonable extent, eerfwt
satisfaction to every planter or operator. ThtGiu
are sold atthe lowest possible price, forgoodmiekistt.
and on reasonable terms. Wo invite exatnlsttlot sf
tho samples in the hands ef onr local agents, who till
give all desired information and furnist applieuti
with eireniars and copies of commendatory lettsn
from parties using the Gin, in all sections of the cat.
ton planting country. Circulars, Prise List, ai,
other information, may be obtained of ocr aieel, o,
by addrotsing tho BROWN COTTON GIN CO.’,
New London, Coes.
SUMMEY A NEWTON, Agents, Athens, Gi
may20—6m
SPRING & SUMMER STOCK OF
Millinery
AND FANCY GOODS.
MRS. T. A. ADAMS
A NNOUNCES to tho public th&tshe is nowrtetiv*
iog a large and varied stock of Ladie*’ fioooiu.
Hats Laces, Ribbons, Trimmings, Ac., which eb» ii
offering at low price*. Call, examine and be conYincid.
Next door to Bank of the Uoi7er*ity, Athens. nijf
T. A. SALE,
Dentist,
H AVING permanently located in this pltee, offers
bis professional services to tbecitisensof Atbsn
endvicinity.
Office in the Gen. T. R. R. Cobb home, left witf.
Office boars, 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. msrll—tf.
300 Pounds of
FRESH TURNIP SEED.
FLAT DUTCH, RED TOP,
WHITE GLOBE, SEVEN-TOP,
LARGE NORFOLK,
SWEET HANOVER, YELLOW
RUTA BAGA, YELLOW GLOBE,
Besides “TURNER’S TURNIP.”
Last year A. G. Turner A Son towed 21 seres in
Turnips, from which they sold $440 worth, ted their
stoek daring tho Winter, and in the Spring had ONE
THOUSAND BUSHELS OF TURNIPS LEFT!—
These teed I have for sale, at 50 esnta per pound.
They stand tha Winter perfeotly.
WM. KING, ,Tr.,
jnly29—2t At the “New Drug Storo.'
UNDERTAKER’S IB
IF SUCCESS
Is the true criterion of MEBIT, then the
SINGER SEWING M1CHINE
Stands unrivaled. Its sales last year reached th*
enormous number of
232,444:!
Being an ineresae of 12,680 over the previous year,
(1872) and
113,Q5 4=
In excess ofits LARGEST COMPETITOR!
Do not boy a Sewing Maohino until yon have seen
and tested tbs
NEW FAMILY SINGER,
the WORLD’S FAVORITE.
Distributing office for Northeast Georgia, at oornor
Broad and Jaekson stJreets. Atheas, Ga. jnlyl
F OR use on. any (Sowing Maohino, is «CLARK'S
O. N. T.,” especially that made for and bearing
the name of the Binger Manufacturing Co. A word
to the wisa ehonld bo. inffieient, fit* Price, 75e. pet
doxen Spools, at the office of the SINGER MANU
FACTURING CO. • G. H. HOPE, Agent,
jnlyl—,ly Bishop’s Oornor, Athens, Ga.
VALUABLE LANDS
For Sale.
r PHB undersigned offers for sale his two tracts of
JL land—tbs ono oh whieh he lives containing near
throe hundred mores, lying on Little Carry’s creek, 8
miles from Jefferson, 12 or IS from Athens; 125 to
1 St acres' in original fohest of excellent timber; 20 to
30*eree bottom; nilitt cultivation nepr 140,acres; 8
or 10 seres in orohard, of the choicest and best select
ed fhiltij' The lend Will average with the hest iir the
oonnty. House built tine* the war, ef tho host select-
ed lumber and shingles, containing 9 rooms, 4 fire
places, eonvenisnt to a syring of the best water. 8ad
and Grist Mill three,** Jent hundred yard* from the
honse, a* good as i*.in tb* country. Out-buildings,
gin-houre, Ao, sufficient. Also, cabins for tenants.
The other plae* contains two hundred and five sores,
good fruit and water; oommoa improvements; water
power for a gin. AU indulgence granted possible.
jnlylS E.J. SHARP,
Just received, a large assortment of
FRESH TB® SEED,
Of every variety, at
■I BILLUPS’.
jul,22
MABTIN INSTITUTE,
COFFINS
And Burial Caskets
Furnirbed at as •
LOW OR LOWER PRICES,
At our oatabliahmont, on Broad street, over Freewill
House, than they can be purchated st
Any other Place in the City*,
When Bnrial Cases are furnished by us, we willed*
furnish, '
WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CHABGE,
Our handsome HEARSE, with hones ted driver, to
Funerals within the city limits- , ,,
Athens, June 17,1874. J. F. WILSO-t t CO.
NEW SPRING AND SUMMER
GOODS.
I TAKE pleasure in calling attention to the Wilt
ing styles ol NSW GOODS, just rec.irsd:
Infant’s colored and black Morocco and JUdBeetstfi
sixes 1 to 5. . ...
Children’s colored and black Morocco tsd at*
Bootees, sixes 1 to 5.
Misses’ oolored and black Morocco and KidBOOWi
sites 5 to 10}. ,
Ladies’ foxed and plain lasting GaiterMUs*/* •
Misses’Kid Slippers, of various qutlititi,
to 2. •
Ladies’ Kid Slippers and Newport’s Tier, nevtiH
very much instead of Slippers, sites 2 to 5.
Youth's, Boy’s and Gentlemen'*!
Youth’s sowed Calf Bootees and Strap Shoes, «*•*
9 to 18. .
Boy’s Oxford Ties and Strap Shoot, sises 11» »•*'
Gentlemen’s Oxford Ties and Strap C»U »ho««,
Gontismen’s Goat and Calf Prince Alb.rU,
Gentlemen's Goat and Calf Congress Gsiten,
Gentlemen's Calf Excelsior Gsitsrs, ’.L,
Gentlemen’s Goat and Calf pump-soled Boots, if
5 to 10.
^Call at “ Bishop's «°--’ bric kHOU^
Agents Singer Man’f&ty.
in the oonnties opposite their respective
they, and they only, are authorised by us tow otilt ,
aid collections for our account. Any *® .,
are impostors, and payments made to tllWB ,‘ hfiBt «si
recognized by us, oven though they may,
knowledge or consent, be in posseiston of a
in onr favor t,. . . . t>
Banks county—S L. OlivUT. v«bJ.^
“ ■ —G. E. Abbottand Wm. U.
—T. B. Brown and J. D.
—T. B. Brown and Jno. D. Ms
—T.B. Brown. •. . 10
—W.M.D. Lambert* Sob.
—Hughey, Alexander * to.
—John M. Ridgewsy.
—Hnghoy, Alexander * Co. |
—8. F. Jaekson. > , l J
—S. F. Jaekson.
. Clarke
Elbert “
Franklin “
Hart . “
Habersham’
Hall
Jaekson “
Lumpkin “
’Madison ■'-*
• Oglethorpe’
Rabun ,—
Towns , jfo-rv
Union " —
Walton ’’ —Isaac 0. Thrasher.
White —W. M. D. Lambert * So*.
Colleotlng Agent at Large—J- Y- '
THE SHOES
jnlylS By G. H.HOPE,Manager AtheM^.
<9
JEFFERSON, GA.
Y Q7I THE Fall Term opens AUGUST 19tb.—
IO f rr). Apply to J. W, GLENN, President, or
J. E. RANDOLPH, Seoretary Board of Trustees.
anglfi—fit ”, in. -AUjAprfy
Sir. Cecilia AcaJcm
pod Toraa iab®, t-l l)
This institution stands npon an emmw-j of th*
the city of Nashville, overlooking “‘ J. ..iksxitto
Cumberland river. For beauty S ths0e*4f
fulness it is uneqnaled by any ln*t«st|»»»
iggfiSKg3£&S
ofstndyisthoroughandsolid; thesyst m ,
in accorduncowitU the best modelsintbeco Jj. ^ («
tired, yet within easy reach of the 0 f.th*dr*W»
fideoce for verification of its P®. 8 . 1 ® ..tered
finished graduates, and it»pup»l« gpp^BlOB*. »
the South. Address,
angS—fitivUfXnV,* A