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15V JOHN H. CHRISTY. DEVOTED TO NEWS, POLITICS, AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION AND GENERAL PROGRESS. VOLUME XXII. ATHENS, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1875. $2.00 pei* Annum, in advance. NUMBER 2. the SOUTHERN WATCHMAN PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. rorHer Ht'oiut a tut Wall Street*, (up-ntalr*.) terms! two DOLLARS PEB ANNUM, invariably in advance. advertising. \4f ®rtia*w.uty will be inserted nt ONE DOLLAR , ojpiY CENTS per square for the firatinaer- '• SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS per square for .h’-.sntinu.ocis, for any time under one month. For periods, a liberal deduction will be made. |v -,. I liberal Jeiuotlon on yearly adrertiaementa. LKOAL ADVERTISING. sk ,riff'« sale*, perlevy of 10 lines $500 mortus^e sales, 00 days— - •« hi levs, by Administrators, Executor*. or S, ;*o.r,liana .. «•»» Citations of Administration or Guardianship 4.00 Votlce to Debtors and Creditors 5.00 n .u Visi nor square, each insertion 1.50 L,»ve tu'sell Real Estate 4.00 citstionfor lismiasion of Administrator 5.00 i< <■ “ Guardian 5.25 -t« .certain the number of squares in an advertiee- m .nt ,r 'bituary, count the words—one hundred being equal to ten linos equates. FALL ANDWINTEB STOCK OF Millinery AND FANCY GOODS. MRS. T. A. ADAMS A NNOUNCES to the public that she is now reeeir- ing a large and ruled stock of Ladies’ Bonneta, Hata Lacea, Ribbons, Trimmings, Ac., which aha is nfferingat low priest. Call.examine and beconrinead. Next door to Benk of the University. Athena. sep30 E. A. WILLIAMSON, Meal latcMer aii Jeweler. A T Dr. King's Drug Store, Broad Street, will exe cute all work entrusted to him in the best style 5.00 and at reasonable pricer •• Terms positively All fraction* aro counted »• fall Iflrofrsstonal anb Jnsmrss Carbs. a. KRWIS. '101515. ERWIN k 0 IIOWKLI. COBB,JR COI5I5, AT To UN El'S AT LAW. ATHB.VS, OEORQIA. OI£o. ia the Deuptee Building. Dec21 i positively CASH. feb4 DR. WHITTIER! to. 617 St. Charles Street, St Louis" to., eoetlaM* I* trCRt an «M «f chalAetea tm urrlaa. L 51 ,'» >»M M. la au ta... exMs. ’• so pngee, rtriof fan era,, f,, IU ,^ MARRIAGE GUIDE, b * l *M hr avvrr. naa,. •« ao-iS a J. antala, tea A. EDGE, A. BOOT, SHOE AND HARNESS MAKER, Watkixsvillx, Ga. B ANKRUPTCY.—Samuel P. Thurmond, Attoruoy-et-Lew, Athena, Gn. vfiet o, Broad rtrtct,owr (As afort of Barry A Son, Wiil give apecinl attention to cases in Bankruptcy. Al- ,o to the colleetlnpnf all olaima animated to his cart. T7VM0RY SPEER, Jld LAWYER, ATHENS, OA. Ai Solicitor General of Waatern Circuit, wiil attend tb. Courts of Clarks, Walton. Gwinnett, Hull, Banks, Jsrksoo, Habersham, Franklin, Rabun and Whits, aad give attention to collecting end other claime in qht.se counties. March 19,1873. TjiDWARD R. HARDEN, jZj (Litto JudgeU. 8. Court* Nebraska and Utah, and now Judge of Brooka County Court) Attorney at Law, jnly!S ly Quitman, Ji rooks County, Ga. Wagon Yard in Athens. TNH E aubaoriberhea fitted npand opened a safa, com I fortable and commodious Wagon Turd, on River street, in the neighborhood of the Upper Bridge, whore CORN. FODDER, and nil other necessary auppliearan bejpurobaacd on reasonable terma. Charges moderate The highest market prtoo paid for Country Produce and Bank bills reoaived in exchange for Goods. July7 tf WILEY IS HOOD. iohs a. b*ti:s. MADISON BELL. TT'STES k BELL, Attorneys at Law, Pj gaiSesvili.e. ga. r&-WILL prActice in the counties composing the Betern Circuit, and Dawson eud Forsyth counties ol tho ltlue Ridge Circuit. They will also practice in the Supreme Court of Georgia, and in the United States Court at Atlanta. mayl4 IT'LOYD k SILMAN, JP ATTORNEYS AT LAW, WillpraetioBln tho counties of Walton and Jackson, •oil* J. FLOYD, Jo B. SILMAN. Covington, Ha. mar4 Jefferson, Ga. T F. O'KELLEY’H tl . PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, Over Williams* Shoe store, Broad street, Athena, tdsorgis. ssp3. T H. HUGGINS, t) • hoUsaloand Retail Dealer in DRY HOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, Ac. Piblft Broad Street, Athens, Ga. TUHX II. CHRISTY, (.1 Plain end Fancy BOOK AND JOB PRINTER, Broad St., Athans, Ga. Office corner Broad and Wall streets, orertha store James D. Pittard. tf TAMES R. LYLE, tl Attoumet at Law, Dec:: WATKlKSVILLg, OA. JOHN M. MATTHEWS. Attorxet at Law, Daniclaviile.Gn. Prompt mention will be given to any buainoaa on- •uitet to his care. Marohl4. TAMES L. LONG, M. dT ~ f J SlIRUEON. ACCOUCHEUR k PHYSICIAN, (Ofice at Mr. Tkoma$ Sk«at9* Store,) Good Hope District, Walton county, Ga. Offer* his professional service* to the cititens of the surrounding country. »«g27 mruicai !Iterator* _ __ l»a* etperleoee; alao Ui tail I-pald for Met*. t I J'OR use or any Sewing Machine, is ** CLARK’S 0. N. T.," especially that made for and bearing the name of the Singer Manufacturing Co. A word to the wiso should be sufficient, Price, 75c. pei doien Spools, at the office of the SINGER MANU FACTURING CO. G. II. HOPE. Agent, July!—ly Bishop's Corner, Athens, Ga. THE GREAT REMEDY .—FOR Burns, Scalds, Cons, Foisoo Oat, Sins if Insects and Citintsns Inflammations Generally, DISCOVERED BY MRS. L. E. MS 11 JUG TAVERN, WALTON CO., GA., \\JAS entered agaipst the World, nt the late State YY Fair at Macon, aod iadail, effeeting THE MOST WONDERFUL CURES, and hna become an indis- penaabla honaehold neeeaalty. No family should ba without It! If, after trial, a family ia willing to lire without this preparation for Tan Dollars, aganta are authorised to refund the money. FOB SALE, In Athena—At Dr Wm King’s Drug Store and at the Stora of Judge J D Pittard. In Watkiosville—At theStoro of Booth k Durham. In Monroe—At Dr Galloway’s Drug Store. At Princeton—By Mr Ruaeell. Address all order, to WILEY n. BUSH, novlD Jog Tavern, Walton co., Ga. Select fgisrrtlutig. Use the Great 11 Dili For all Diseases of tbs Bowels, such as EMINENT GEORGIANS. HON. JOHN H. JAMES. [From the Sunny South. John B. James was born in Henry county, Georgia, on the fourteenth day of July, 1830. His father, David James, a native of North Carolina, emigrated to this State, abont fifty years ago, and married the beautiful and ac complished Miss Sarab Sanders, of Franklin county. This estimable lady has passed from earth, but her husband survives at a green old age, full of mental and physical vigor—a sturdy, respected and independent farmer, at the old homestead in Henry county. The childhood of John H. James was un marked by any features of particular interest to the public. As a member of a respectable and industrious family, devoted to rural pur suits, he bore his part in tho labors of the farm with uncomplaining and cheerful spirit. Du tifnl to his parents, careful of their bappinoss, affectionate aud just to bis brother and sisters, he illustrated, in early years, the embryo of the splenoid Christian character which makes Him appreciated aud honored by the good and unble of the State. He was Derer known to murmur at the circumstances of his early life, nor in Summer’s heat or Winter's cold to de sert his post of duty. Through many a melt ing day be has followed the plow or bandied the hoo, as a barefooted boy, and in maDy a wintry blast labored cheerfully for the bread of the family. After the crops were laid by, bo was per mitted to enjoy the meagre advantages of the ueigbborbood schools, in which be obtained, by close application, a limited knowledge of the rudiments of an English education. For about three mouths bo attended a boarding- school at the village of Jonesboro, after which be entered the great University of Nature, iD which ho has gathered a fund of practical knowledge that constitutes him one of the best-informed men of this country. The fa cility with which he measures character, cir- cumstaocesand things, is wonderful—enabling him, with unerring precision to reach conclu sions. At tho age of twenty he bade adieu to the old homo, endeared to him by many fond memories, and located at 4tlaota. There was a vital prompting energy within him that re quired more active and exciting scenes aud employment than were furnished by life in the country. However dear wero the pur suits and associations of his childhood and youth, he yielded to the stern bidding of bis nature and sought the city, not for idle en joyment, but for the pertormance of manly duty. A situation was promptly secured at ten dollars per month. Soon it was advanced to twenty dollars and fifty cents; and as his capaeity and fidelity were discovered, and his experience increased, his salary was enlarged, reaching, in due season, one hnndred dollars per month. At that period that was regard ed as first-class compensation, and none but first-class clerks could command so much For five years be continued in the relationship of an employee, and enjoyed the fullest confi dence of his employers. In 1853, having saved from bis earnings two thousand three hundred dollars, which CHOLERA, DYSENTERY, bo deemed sufficient to justify business on bis Diarrhoea, Oolio, PAINS IN BACK, SEE & JOINTS, T7~ ELIAS, Attorney at Law, 1V. FRANKLIN, N. C. Practices in all th« Coarts of Western North Caro lina. and io the Federal Courts. Claims collected ir all parti of the State. aplff—ly T IYERY, Feci and Sale Stable, ±J ATHENS, GA. GA.V.V Jt REA VES, Proprietor■». wiL-Will he found at their old aland, rear Frank lin Ho.,, building. Thames strait. Keep always ia hand good Turn-ontc and careful drivers. Stock well eared for when entrusted to onr cere. Stock ea hand for sale at nil times. ilec25—ti M W.RIDEN, . ATTORN! Y AT LAW, U. B. Claim Agent and Notary Public, GAixuaviLtn, Ga. TV* Offlee on Wilaon street, balow King A Bro’s. February 19, 1873. Toothache and Neuralgia. The Proprietor*.io putting this GREAT REMEDY before the public, do «o with the firm belief that it will care all the above diseases it is recommended to car*. All we ask is affair trial. If this MEDICINE does not perform what we claim for It after a fair trial, according to the directions, then Return it and pt pur Money. Prepared and put up hv .T. E. KOSS. At DB. W. B. D. THOMPSON'S, 285 8a*t Fair street. ATLANTA. GA. AND FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.-^ PRICE, 50 CENTS. July 8th,1874. ’ '■'iSM.II. a. T. UOWULL. PEEPLES k HOWELL, ~L ATTORNEYS AT LAW, 20 and 22. Kimball House, Atlanta, Ga.* URACTICE In the Statonnd Federal Conrte,and I attend regularly all theCnurta ia Atlanta, includ- i°c the Supreme Court of tha State, and will argue oiti upon briefs for absent parties, on reasonable tonal. Tbay also practice in the Courts of the eonntieseon- ’.itoous oracoeisibleto Atlanta by Railroad, sapll R b. ADAIK, D. I), s. • Gaimksvillk, Ga. Uffice.southeasteoroar PublicSqaaro. R S. ADAMS, M. D., . fitJROKOX, Accoucncun AXD Pbtriciax. He. it residence. Mountain Diatriot, Walton coun ty, ,'‘corgis—offers his professional services to the citii.u,’ «f the swreandjng enuatry. angid—1 y ,Q a uo.m 4J. u»l ulesale and Retail Daalar in sup], Fanue" DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, Ac. P.b9 « Brand Street, Athans, On. man OBoe. SPOOL L^ILK! 0*T THE BEST and CHEAPEST 1 ofaetaredhy U.BingerMaoufMt^ 1 ”* **>ebt» specially adantsd for nan on all k^ n(1, of Saw- ■»r Machines. sals, wholesale and retail, by tbe SINGER -'■AMIPaCTURING company. itlyl-ly G. H. HOPE, Agent, Athens, P. G. THOMPSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, ^ rDr „ ATHENS, OAT I u FICEorer Barry’s stora. 8pneial attention given V ‘"'rlmiael practise. Tar refer.ana, apply to Bx- "av.Thomas H. Watts and Hon. David Clopton, Mont Alabama. febS Tbs undersigned is now prepared to furnish MONUMENTS, HEAD STONES Or anything ia Jhe Marble or IRON-RAILING line, at short notice. I have quits a number of NEW DESIGNS or Patterns, which can be seen by apply ing ta Nov30—tf J.R. CRANE. HORSES & MULES. T nK undersigned bare established, in addition to their Livery, a regular SALE STABLE, And will, from this date, keep en band, nt nil times, a full supply of HORSES & MULES. Those in want e Stock ean be supplied at ^Reasonable Figures. tar Olva as a call. Athens, Nov. 4—tf GANN k REAVES. globe hotel*, „ AUGUSTA, GA. (artier qf Broad and Jackson streets. TUS Siobe Hotel has jest been refurnished and re- ™ » n the modern improvements and oen- •kisnoes, together with tbe addition af a new varan- making it one of tbe most eomplete Hotels In tbe «*d is BOW ready for tbe aeoommodatlon of "“‘'V* 11 ®* Petite. ‘ J tbl » P. MAY, Propriator. _ Brackets! Brackets! DRACKBTS, Wall Poekate, Book-Shelves Cloek ohiLaa faiiAs — **—VSafes, Hanging Bos- meat assortment ever Athoes. Jar anient ***** BURKE’S BOOK STOBB. lr _»»rht to Athens. Far Family Groceries. r. rTsaulter C ALLS the attention of bis friends and tbe “rest of mankind’’ to tba fact that ha will keep on hand a fresh assortment of Family Supplies, With a fine quality of COOKINC WINE, Eltfrerin bottle* or on draught. Also, tha bast of BRANDIES, WHISKIES, RUM, Gin, Ale, Lager Beer, CIGARS & TOBACCO a*- Country dealers sapplied at low Mures, at HOLBROOK’S CORKER, jan8 Soar Northeastern Depot, Athens,On. MARTIN INSTITUTE. Jefferson, Ga., _ nn a-,;.. T, rm of this institution mill open LEGAL BLANKS, ^FULLoopply always on 0FrI0Ea own account, ba decided to engage in that of an auctioneer. Rightly judging that change from point to point was necessary to the life and profit of that pursuit, he determined to conduct it as an itinerant. For many years be was punctual in attendance at those place in tbe Southern States best suited to the sue cess of his plans. In five years ho bad accu ululated property valued at twenty thousand dollars, and demonstrated to himself tue wis m of reliance upon his own mental sugges tions, which have proven unorriug guides to fortune. In 1800, feeling that hi« possessions were ampin, and influenced by a true and ardent Hlleuuon, be sought and gained tbe heart and baud <d Miss Susan C Leonard, daughter of K. Leonard, Esq., of Talbot county, to whom he was married during that year, Blessed with a wife of proverbial gentleness and beauty of character, be felt that an era bad dawned upon him replete with tbe prom Isee of happiness, and that bis changed condi tion required a chaogo of pursuit. Accord ingly, with fortune enlarged, be located per manently In Atlanta, engaging in the business of banking. Success rewarded bis efforts until the war of tbe States was instituted ThU circumstance, whloh disturbed tbe fiuan cia! condition of so many citizens, felt with heavy force upon the fortune of Mr. James leaving him only a small portion of his acqni ai tions with which, after the smoke of the con flict had passed, to resume his selected pur suit About fonr thousand dollars in cash and real estate of perhaps twice this amount and value, constituted all that was left him by the tedious aud terrible strife. Undaunted and with a cheerful spirit, he reopened his bank, and has since steadily prosecuted busi ness with unvarying success. Grasping re sults through a power of perception well-nigh prophetic, his conclusions have proved unerr ing. He has acquired fortune after fortune until he now ranks a* one of tbe wealthiest men in the State—owning as much (or more) real estate in Atlanta as any other eitizen, and wielding a bankiog capital equal to every ne cessity of bis business position. Mr. James enjoys tbe confidence of all who know him. His capacity and integrity chal lenge the criticism of the world. No one can truly charge him with a single act either of H liberality or dishonor, and none will doubt the power of his intellect who judge it thtough the medium of his achievements—tbe only re liable test. Daring the panic of 1873, when many of the wealthiest bankers were compelled to suspend —some going into bankrnptoy—a heavy press ure waa brought to bear upon tbe establish ment of Mr. James, by the unexpected do mauds of depositors. At this juncture be closed his bank until he could marshal assets, when a number of tbe wealthy men of At lanta, voluntarily and through the press, pro posed to assume, in his behalf, liabilities vary ing from five to fifty thousand dollars each. Snob a manifestation of faith is ssldom met with in the history of bankers or banking in stitutions ; and this was an expression of con fidence unmistakably sincere, since it was based upon the advance of large sums of actu al capital for immediate use. These shrewd men had measared not only the integrity, but the ability of Mr. James, and this act was the highest commendation that could have been given. Tbe final storm has passed, leaving many a noble wreck as the consequence of its fury, but tbe establishment of Mr. James survived its threatenings and came out even strength ened in tbe face of the dangers which seem ed to impend. Unwilling in such a period to force collections from bis many debt ors—feeling that such a course would result iu great inconvenience and perhaps serious injury to them—he placed promptly on tbe market a large amount of valuable city pro perty, he brought to actual sale at publio out cry. Thus be was not only enabled to extend extraordinary favors to bis patrons, but to make such additions to bis banking capital would preparo him, in all events, for tbe calls of panic-stricken depositors. Mr. James has wrought for himself, in an iucredibly short time, tbe reputation of an accomplished and far-seeing financier. He entered tbe arena of commerce when a plow- boy, aud bas bandied tbe great financial pro blems of his day with tbe facility and success of a master. Even when fresh from tbe farm aBd tbe field, bis conclusions and his actions wi re marked by accuracy, and the history of bis acquisitions show few errors of judgment in tbe many details constituting his business decisions. Men born in the lap of wealth, educated to the highest degree iu literary and commercial schools, baviug long experience in banking under tbe most advantageous cir- umstauces, esteem it a privilege to advise with John H. James. His fortune has been made, not by niggard ly savings, but heroic investments. RolyiDg upon bis own comprehension and judgment, he bas amassed largely by venturing where others feared to go. As an illustration, be re alized over twenty thousand dollars from tbe purchase of a lot of bonds of a suspended bank. These securities were freely advertis ed in tbe papers of tbe State, and by distrib uting handbills. Their character and the time of sale were brought to tbe notice of bankers generally, but they failed to comprehend tbe situation, and suffered Mr. James to purchase them for a little over three hundred dollars. Dealing in stocks and bonds is an important feature in bia banking business, aud though regarded hazardous, has brought only an un broken succession of financial triumphs. Ho scans tbe question, decides, acts and succeeds. No one bas displayed so mupb enterprise, good judgment, or refined taste in the im provement of Atlanta. Tbe most valuable, beautiful aud imposing structures aro due to bis designs. His bank block, extending on Wbiteball from Alabama street towards tbe railroad crossing, tbe Executive Mansion and his private residence on Peachtree street are ornaments to tbe city and monuments to bis liberal enterprise and refined taste. Tbe lat ter is a costly aud magnificent model of archi tecture. Though, as stated bis sales of city property iu 1873 wero considerable, he still retains a large amount of great value, bringing him good annual profits by way of rcDt. Every room iu bis spacious bank block, embracing basements and attics, is occupied. Here is situated bis banking business, tbo machinery of which moves with a quiet pre cision and absence of all ostentation, which seem to be copied from tho equanimity and deportment of the proprietor. With him its front portico is a favorite point. There ho may be seen almost every morning, groeting tbo passers-by with his genial face, or engag ed in pleasant conversation with those who pause in tbo sunsbino of bis presenco. No one would imagine that Mr. James basau un pleasant care upon bis heart, or a disturbing thought in bis brain. His eye beams with a lustre that burns steadily, aud bis countenance is serene as a cloudless morn of tbo spring Free from all affectation, ready at every mo ment to communicate with others, showing no selfish reticence for tbe sake of gaining ad vantage, practical, far-seeing, sensible and good, no wonder that bis presence is an at traction wbicb causes many of tbe passing throng to bait before him. To eay that Mr. James is a noble character is only tba language of true description. At home, in society or in the connting-houae be illustrates this truth. His family consists of bis wife, a little girl about ten, and a son abont nine years of age. No happier home adorns tbe State. Affection presides over it and with generous care provides for every want. Towards bia employees be i maintains a respectful, polite end kind deportment, nev er assuming that chilling austerity so common with those who wield capital in the control of labor. To society he always adds a charm by his genial good nature. He is a man of great liberality, furnishing a striking exception to the maxim that human nature becomes miserly in the ratio of its ac cumulations. The evidences of hie generosi ty are seen on every band. At bis individu al expense, two commodious and tandsome church edifices have been bnilt in Atlanta, and to the completion of another he contribn ted the sum of three tbonsand five hundred dollars. Both of the churches which he had erected are regularly supplied with pastors and services each Sabbath. Though he has been a devotedly pions member of the Bap tist denomination since his eighteenth year and though now attached to the Second Bap tist Church of Atlanta, be ia possessed of no thing like bigotry, bat gives to all cbnrches and all races, whether Jew or Gentile, Catbo- lio -or Protestant,-home or foreign-born, white or black. Thousands of minor charities have relieved the necessities of the poor, and if tbe worth of mqn should be measured by their gifts to the hoe3y7 that of Hr James would appear pre-eminent. His donations tochurch- es since the war sum up to fifteen thousand dollars, an amoant considerably tn excess of tbe entire capital with which he resumed bu siness. Tbe fact that be givee in the prime of life; while in tbe vigor of health, distinguishes him from the most of (hose who have besto ed charities and benefits. It is the general custom to cling closely to the sordid dust until robbed by death of the power of enjoy ment, and then to bequeath a portion to chari ty and the church. Though temperate in all his habits, he has never joined a temperance society. His ad vice, however, to all now is to guard them selves with jealous care against the insidious indnigenee in strong drink. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and lives in obedience to its injunctions of parity and charity. To give some idea of his appreciation by the denomination to which he is attached, it may be said that he is promi nent in almost all of its important enterprises, being a Trustee of Mercer University; Trustee aud Treasurer of the Georgia Baptist Orphans’ Home ; being, also, with the help of his good wife. Superintendent of that institution. He bas given to tbe “ Home” more than any other man, and his wife more than any other lady. Ho has for a number of years been President of tbe Atlanta Bible Society; also, of Fulton County Sabbath School Society, both of which are composed of members of the various ortho dox denominations. In this we have proof that be is esteemed by Christians of other churches, who have measured his virtues and bonored him. Io 1871, Mr. James was called unanimously to tbe Mayoralty of Atlanta, having first been nominated by a popular vote of the Demo cratic citizens over three gentlemen of highest standing, socially and politically. This indi cates his strength with tbe Democracy of the city and his great personal popularity. This is the only office ho ever held. It was not sought, but accepted because tendered by his constituents in a manner so complimentary. A high appreciation of his administrative abil ity and bis integrity prompted their choice.— As proof that his administration was accepted and approved, he was strongly urged to allow bis re-election. This he declined. His pub lic service was characterized by a desire to ad vance the common interests of the city, and by tbe strictest honesty. In 1872, his name was suggested in connec tion with the gubernatorial election office.— Many citizens of foresight and influence desir ed to see him in position for the exercise of bis great financial mind iu redeeming the State from her financial embarrassments and per plexity. They saw in him the hope of Geor gia, and, therefore, entreated him to allow his name placed before the nominating conven tion of that year. This he declined to do. and apprehending that his position might not be fully understood, and that this might interfere with tbe desired unanimity of that body, be published a letter in which he declared tbat be would not, under no circumstances, be candidate at that time. Tbe suggestion of bis name for Governor brought out a number of jealous and unjust comments, designed to prejudice hie standing with the people. It was alleged tbat be bad realized a large fortune from tbe Treasury of Georgia by,tbe sale of bis magnificent resi dence for an Executive Mansion. The facts aod figures show tbat tbe report of his profits were exaggerations. The original cost of tbe land, building and furniture conveyed to tbe State amounted to seventy-three tbonsand dol lars. For these be received one hundred thousand dollars iu depreciated bonds, which by extraordinary shrewdness, he managed to dispose of to Henry Clews <k Co. for eighty-five thousand dollars. This left him only the ap parent profit of twelve thousand dollars. Tbe land cost Mr. James ton thousand dollars. Upon this for three or four years, while un productive, he paid Stale, county and city taxes. Add to this tbe interest on its cost- ten thousand dollars—then to this add tbe in terest for one year on the cost of tbe building, it having been about tbat length of time in process of erection, and consequently unpro ductive. When theso amounts are summed up aud subtracted from tbe apparent profit— twelve thousand dollars—it will be reduced to an inconsiderable amount, if not altogether absorbed. These facts and figures are capable of easy proof, End certainly vindicate Mr. James effectually against this charge. As soon as it was sold be built another fully as handsome, whiob cost about tbe same, wbicb clearly shows that he built the first one for his own use. The more serious allegation that be absconded from the Confederacy daring her straggle ior independence was put in. circula tion. This was regarded by tbe opponents of his political advancement as a fatal shot—one that would cause him to hide his face in shame from bis countrymen; one that wonld class him among tbe enemies of Georgia, convincing all that be was nntrae, and therefore unsafe to her interest. Mr. James was apprised of tbo zeal with which this slander was circa lated, and also tbat thousands of honest peo pie believed the report. He gave no direct denial, calmly awaiting tbe period of his choice to employ the proof at his command for bis vindication. Tbe facts are these: For a short period be was in the military service, bnt upon the tender of his personal aid as bearer of die. patches to foreign powera, he wae granted release from the army and famished a pass port beyond onr linea. Embarking at Wil- mington, N. C-, on a blockade-runner, he reached Nassau In safety, and remained there most of the time until the eloae of the war.— He visited and spent a short time in Canada> and while there devoted himself, at great per sonal cost, to tbe objeot of relieving Southern soldiers who languished in Northern prisons. Many received tbe benefits of bis liberality and knew not to whom they were indebted.— To make his plans effective, it wae essential that profound secrecy^ should be maintained. When be advertised in.tbe New Tork Herald % it was over an assumed name. Perbape those who were his beneficiaries have innocently be lieved or circulated this uojust charge. If oo, they should, when Informed of tbe actual facts, he eqnally active and zealoae in doing Justice to a persecuted patriot. The passport of Mr. James was granted by Hon. J. P. Benjamin, Secretary of State of the Confederate States, and was donbtless allowed ott^ihe hypothesis that the applicant conid and would render tnore efficient service beyond onr lines than as a private in the ranks. It is ab- surd to say that Mr. Benjamin, In 1863, when able-bodied soldiers were in so much demand, wonld have allowed his departure on any oth er account. Lest some may dispute tbe correctness of I For the Southern Watohoun. this statement, and persist in urging the false I The Close of Life, and prejudicial charge, we are permitted tot When wo contemplate the close of life—the publish the following copy of the passport, aod I termination of man’s designs and hopes—the to refer to Mr. James for tbe examination of silence that now reigns among thoso who a lit- the original; tie while ago were so busy or so gay—who can Confederate States of America, avoid being touched with sensations at once To all whom these Presents shall come—Greeting: awful and tender f What heart but then warms Confederate Sa'lf Sa! hereby ^ ** B }°” ° f h °“ anUyt all whom it may concern to permit sately «o doe * net the tears gather on reviewing tho fate pass J. H. James, accompanied by bis wife, a of passing aDd short-lived man f Behold tho citizen of the Confederate States of America, poor man, who lays down at last the burden “d predion! 18 ' 4 ‘° giV6 llia, aU ,aWfUl a,d of his wearisome life. No more shall he groan P Given under my hand and the impres- under tha ,oad of poverty and toil; no more sion of the seal of tbe Department shall he have the insolent calls of the master [seal.] of State, at the city of Riobmond, this I from whom he received hie scanty wages; no ?K t °^ er ’ ®' 8hteon i more shall he be raised from needful slumber [Signed] & J.*!^ Benjamin, I on hl * °f straw, nor be harried away from Secretary of State. I his homely meals to undergo the repeated la- This act of Mr. Benjamin was approved by bors of the da ^’ Whil ° hi8 humbl ° 8rave u Hon. James A. Seddon, Secretary of War, as Preparing and a few poor aod decayed neigh- will appear by reference to an original letter h 0 ” are carrying him thither, it Is geod for us from that officer now in possession of Mr. I t0 5hluk that this man, too was our brother; James. This passport was not granted in I tbab f° r Mm his young and destitute wife and blindness, and if the person to whom it was I tbe family now weeps; that neglected as he issued is subject to publio censure, those who I waa b Y * be world, he possessed perhaps both granted it must also be condemned. The Con-1 a *° and umierstending and a worthy heart, federacy not only required soldiers to fight her aad |B now Mrri8d b ? aD8#ls t0 re8t in Abra ‘ battles, but agents to assist outside of her bam ’ 8 h 080 ®’ At no great distanoe from him limits, and many were employed in tbe latter the 8™*® “ °P° n to r ® oelve tbe riob “ d P roud capacity. We know some of these, and they man ’ fer M U iB ® aid . with emphasis, in the rank to-day as high In the affections of their P arable ’ tbe riob man a,8 ° dled an . d wa8bnrl#d: countrymen as the heroes who breasted the I bis r * obe9 P revent8d not b * s sharing the same storm of actual battle. Why, then, seek t0 fate with the poor man; perhaps, through lax- make Mr. James a sacrifice on this account 11 ury ’ tbey accelerated his doom. Then, in- During the war he was the owner of one d ®®d’ tb ® “e^nere go about the streets, and half interest in the papor which bore tbe sig-1 while in all the pomp aqd magnificence of nifleant title of The Southern Confederacy— I wealth hlB f 1111 ®™ 118 pre P arin S5’i hla hdre. lm- During his proprietorship of that journal be P atlont t0 examine his will, are looking on one had employed ae editors at different Intervals, 1 anotb8r witb Jealous eyes, and already begin- Mr. William Smith, Mr. Roberts, of Nashville, nin 8 10 di8 P ute aboQt tbe divi » ion of bis eub- known as “John Happy,” Mr. Cardoza, of| 8tan °e- One day we see carried along tho Charleston, and last, but not by any means coffin of tb ® smiling. Ufant-tho flower just least. Mr. Watterson, now of the Looisville nipped as it begwi to bloom in the parent’s view Courier-Journal. I —and tha next day we behold the young man The writings’of Mr. James correspond in ®r young woman of blaming form aod flatter- style to that of his conversation and public I * D8 hopes laid in an untimely grave, while the speeches. They are concise, embellished, t0 faneral is attended by a numerous unconcern- the point, clear and forcible. A recent article, ed com P an J who are discoursing to one anoth- originally published in the daily Constitution, ® r about th ® n ® WB of tbo ordinar Y affalr# of on the subject of the usury and homestead ,ife ’ Let oar thoughts rather follow to the laws, is regarded as the ablest financial review boU88 of mourning and observe what is pass that bas emanated from any of the leading in * there * We should seo a disconsolate fam- men of Georgia. It has been reproduced in I sitting in silent grief, thinking of the aad many papers both North and Sonth, and it8 breach that is made in their little society, and arguments and theories have attracted the Wltb tear8 in tbeir ® yes ’ looWn g t0 tbo cbam ' favorable notice of the greatest financiers and tar tbat is now lofc t0 T* Ti statesmen of the republic. morial tha ‘ P r98enta ,te ® ° fotbe , re ’ b ® *** Tho views of Mr. James on a number of im- bardn !“ hearts will be gradually soften portant State questions show that he is en . od and melted down into humanity. Another dowed with the elements of statesmanship. day ’ we follow to the grave one who in old which may be brought into requisition for the a *® and after a lon * °" e * r of llfo h f ’ ln faU good of his country. matnrity. sunk at last into rest. As we are a lnrivA nnmYta* A?inAnenM ip , I going along to the mansion of tbo dead, it is urged him to become a candidate fe?Sv*era” Qatu ™ 1 for ns J think a8d l ° at the next election. They believe that be , the changes which each a person ha. seen du- more than any other person, is adapted to the rin * tb ® °° ur8 ® ° f bls . U ^' ? ebaa pa88 ® d ’ lt position at a period when our financial condi- ia likely ’ tbroa * b Ta f 18tie8of / orta , D6; b ° b:t8 tion demands extraordinary wisdom and abil- experienced prosperity and advereity; he has ity for its successful management. If an army 808,1 faml,ieB and r ® latl ™ rlw abd ' a11 ! be must be led to strife and victory, we would haa Men and war ’ BUC ®eeding in their select our greatest military chief; and ir the turQ8; tbe face of Ms country undergoing financial questions of the State need to be ““5 alterations, and the very city in which solved to advantage, common sense demands h ® dwelt rising in a manner new around him that our greatest financiers should be called to After aU b ® ba8 bebeld ’ bis ® ye8 are n °w closed tbe helm. No man who rightly judges ca J for ever-he was becoming a stranger in the doubt tbat Mr. James towers far above al , midst of a new succession of men-a race whe other men in Georgia in this particular. His | kn6W bim not : had amen to fill■ tlm earth, friends aud admirers believe tbat his adminis tration would so adjust and regulate tbe finances of the State as to liberate the people, in a great degreo, from the burden of taxes Thus passes the world away throughout all ranks and conditions—one generation passeth away and another generation cometb. This great inn is in turns evacuated and replenish- fcatotr under which they have toiled since tbe war; ® d by tro °P® of succeeding pilgrims. O, vain and this opinion lies at tho base of tbBir and inconstant world O. fleeting and tran- anxiety for his election. » ient life! wb ®“ " 11 ‘ tb ® 80,18 of ““ lea ™ I to think of thee as they ought t When will Father Poland as a Punch Maker; I they learn humanity from the afflictions of their Even Poland likes his “ tod.” I would J brethren, or moderation and wisdom from tho rather count all the money in the Treasury, MDM 0 f their own fugitive state t W.S. W. which has to be (lone before Spinner leaves, J Hope, Walton County, Ga. than undertake to tell you how many cock-1 —— —— tails have disappeared inside of that “ old Three Eminent Physicians, blue coat,” all buttoned down before. When As the French pbyqician, Desmoulins, lay be first came here some of the boys thought I oa death-bed, he was visited and almost it would be splendid to see old di^blty P. I constantly sarroanded by tbe mostdistlngaish- “ how come you eo,” so th.y attempted to I °d medical men of Paris, as well as ather prom- “ put up a job” on him. A stag party waa I ,Be nt citizens of the metropolis. Great were inaugurated, and the ** waiter” was implicit-1 the lamentations of all at tho lose abont to bo ly instructed to give tho member from Ver- eustalned by the profession, in tho death of mont a double dose every time. This be on " the y regarded ae its greateat ornament, faitbfally carried out, but what waa tbe as-1 Desmoulins spoke cheerfully to his prac- toniabment of all when every time the “ wine I titionere, assuring them that he bad left bo- went round” the old dnffer complained of the Mnd three physicians much greater than him- weaknens of his beverage, and made the 1 *eff- Each -of the doctors, hoping that bia waiter brace it up. They had reckoned be- own “ome would be called, inquired anxiona- yond their host. He was as bright as a new ly who was sufficiently illustrious to snr- shilling in the morning, and as he gazed on 1P^ *« immortal Desmoulins. With great ths prostrate forms of the conspirators, like I distinctness the dying man answered: Alexander, he sighed for more-whiskey-to ‘ Tbey are Water, Exercise and Diet. Call conquer. ia the service of tbe first freely, of the second The joke leaked out, and tke Green Moan- "gularly, and the third moderately. Follow tain boy pat his wits to work to retaliate. On tbto •***»- you may "® U dl8p ease with a certain evening he invited the same parties my ald - “JH* 1 co “ ,ddo nethlng without to a kind of a scotch masnnerade. tb8ni ! “ d dyiD 8’ 18ba11 not mi88 ® d ’ lf yoa The gaests assembled “on time.” Forth is make friends of these, my faithful ooaflu tors.’ brought the “whiskey,” smoking hot. It I b .Pat bought & sheep’s head, and wat writ- was not long before it was discovered that j Dg down the receipt for cooking it, when m the punch was ton strong. “ Add some more dog made off with it. Pat gave chase a littlo hot water!” said the Judge. I naj, shouting, • Come back wld ms sheep’* The suggestion was acted upon, and again hoad, ye robber, ye!’ bat after a stiff ran, he and again tbe water waa added, still the ba d to give la .dead beat, when he consoled stronger tbe beverage became. It was won- b | mM if with the remark, • Never molnd; he derful. Finally It was decided that the hasn’t got the resate to make it ready.’ strength was only in the imaginations of the r ■ ..———, drinkers. This deoision was, however, re-1 --The Jardin d’Acclimation, Paria, has a versed when the gay worshippers at the ehrine chimpanzee which measures font fees iu height of Bacohue sought tbe “ soft side of a plank” u Perfectly tame, and extremely gentle White for a downy couch. There was some talk of itB maat8r llTod at sierra **° ao lt Performed a partition of Poland the next day, when lt in the house the functions of a servant, salut- was discovered that tbe magic kettle which ing ylaitora,^opening the door fer them, ^escort- waa supposed to contain water was fuff of l « ^ out and offering them their hats, whiskey all the time, and every drop added V.The Writer of this had poetry in hie soul: therefrom only made the pnnob atronger-fio- • Yon may go on inventing washing machine* Chester Express. ; f or tbo nezt fifty years, hot to the average eye ..The Parisians devour 100,000,000 of ap-1 yon can’t patent anything equal to the eight pies every winter. An eminent French phy-1 of a lady’s diamond rings flashing in and oat sician thinks that tbe decrease of dyspepsia ] ot the sparkling suds as she thumps a wet tow- and bilious sflectkraa in Paris is owing to the el np.and down the washboard.’ increased consumption of this fruit, which, be tr. Auguatuaj^r.’»M*he.tenderiy push- ^ ^ no i P h ? P 7 ^ tl ° ^ N tall her as the moonlight flooded the , 8 * _, - 1 think you bad better try some other hair dye; Some of the statisticians who are Invesfiga-1 your moustacho tastes like turpentine.’ re . Ii r BUlcW^, Only .wo oases L, ow York, a abort time sines, yielded one o eeQ recoraea on the police books of hundred and eighty-six pounds of solid hcmey Richmond, Va„ for ffiereral years. I and seventeen pounds of comb and honey. .8 i inloM