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Athens, Gra.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE 16, 1876.
Largest Circulation 1
READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE.
To the Press of Georgia.
In parananco to a resolution passed at a
meeting of a number of tbo representatives
of Georgia newspapers, held in Athens on
the 20th of May, I take pleasure in in
viting the editors, publishers and' propri
etora of all publications in this State to meet
in Atlanta on the 5th of July. The resolu
tion assigned the 3d of July as the day of
meeting, but as that date falls on Saturday,
1 bavo, by conseut, changed it to the 5th.
J. H. Estill, Ch’m
In publishing tho above announcement, the
Atlanta Constitution urges a full attendance of
all tho “ press gaug” of the State, promises
to make them all comfortable, and, in addi
tion, tenders the brethren an excursion to Toe
coa Falls. If they can't come in person, they
are urged to send their children.
Another Shipwreck.
Tho steamship Vicksburg was wrecked by
being crushed by icebergs on the first ofJune
when about 120 miles from St. Johns, N. B.
Forty lives are known to have been lost—the
captain of the vessel among the number.
Fourth of July.
Extensive preparations aro being made for
the observance of tho fourth of July in Atlanta
—on which occasion the Hon. A. EL Stephens
will deliver an oration and Col. J. A. Stewart
read a poem.
Joyfal Tidings.
At their meeting in Augusta last week, the
Directors of the Georgia Railroad declared
dividend of four dollars per share, payable on
tho 15th of next month.
State Road.
We shall publish next week Col. Cole’s let
ter in referenco to the operations of the State
Road, since it has been run by the lessees. It
contains matter of public interest.
Earthquake in South America.
A terrible earthquake occurred in South
America on the 18th ult. Tho city of Cucuta
was entirely destroyed; San Cayetano was do
atroyed, and Santiago in a largo part. Arbole
da, San Cristobal and other cities were greatly
damaged. The loss of lifo and property has
been heavy.
The State Board of Health
Was organized in Atlanta last week, when
the following officers were elected :
Dr. J. G. Thomas, of Savannah, President,
and Dr. V. H. Taliaferro, of Atlanta, Secreta
ry. The commissioners drew for terms, with
the following result: 1st district. Dr. J
Thomas, 4 years; 2d do. Dr. B. M. Crorn
well, 2 years; 3d do. Dr. G. F. Cooper,
years; 4th do. Dr. F. A. Stanford, 5 yoars
5tl> do. Dr. J. P. Logan. 0 years; 6th do.
Dr. C. B. Nottingham, 4 years; 7tb do. Dr.
G. W. Holmes, 6 years; 8th do. Dr. G
Campbell, 2 years; 9th do, Dr. H. H. Carl
ton, 6 years. The salary of the Secretary
w as fixed at $1,000 for the first year.
K 1 A CANDIDATE.
undeniable fact that Ex-Gov.
Jenkins could command the support of the
great mass of the voters of Georgia for the of-
of Governor or any other office be might
consent to Hill, it appears by the following let
ter addressed to the editors of the Chronicle A
Sentinel, that he will not consent to be forced
from bis dignified retirement.
It does not take us by surprise, as we have
understood from the beginning of the agita
tion, that he would not consent to become a
candidate. While it is true that he is a thor
oughly tried public steward in whom the people
bavo unlimited confidence, and bis candidacy
would give entire satisfaction to the voters of
the State, it is also a subject of gratnlation
that Georgia can boast of many other gentle
men eminently qualified for the discharge of
the responsible) duties of the office of Govern-
..Horman, the porfumo manufacturer,
Cannes, uses annually ono hundred and forty
thousand pounds of rose leaves, thirty-two
thousand pounds of jasamino flowers, twenty
thousand pounds of violets, eight thosand
pounds of tuberoses, and other perfume
laden flowers in like proportion. It is cstima
ted that in the cities of Cannes and Nico, over
twenty tons of violets are consumed. Nice
nlono makes a demand for one hundred and
ninety tons of orango blossoms, and Cannes for
one hundred and fifty tons of acacia flowors
List of Patents
Issued from the United .States Patent Office
to citizens of Georgia, for week ending June
11,1875: Furnished for tho Southern Watch
mom, from the office ofj. McC. Perkins & Co
Connsellors-at-Law and Solicitors for Ameri
can and Foreign Patents, 513 Seventh street,
Washington. D. C.
163,769. Spring-Saddles. C. H. Harris, Ce-
rlartoicn. [Filed May 15, 1875.]
In a riding-saddio, the spring C, construct
ed as described, and having tho portion from c
c rigid and straight, in combination with the
pieces a a, and metal bar m, substantially as
and for the purpose described.
162,256. Attachments to Crosscut eases. Alex
II. Riley. [Filed Apr. 15,1875.
Brief.—For facilitating the operation of saw
ing logs into different lengths by gangs of
crosscut-saws, two or more saws are suspend
ed in a pally-carrying frame, which can be
spiked to the log. The saws are attached to
litorally-adjustable end pieces by means of
elastic and noo-elas’lc straps.
163.392. Sugar Skimmers and Coolers. John
i. Morgan, Savannah. [Filed Apr. 24,1875.]
Brief.—A tight fitting cover applied to the
top of the pan allows tbo froth of the boiling
jnice to pass up the inverted funnel-shaped
cone, and through the opening. Falling back
upon another cone, which is perforated, tbe li
quid drains back, cooled and clear, Into the
vessel,
62,701. Row-gages for Plows. Wm. Edwin
Stanley, Montesuma. [Filed, Feb. 27,1875.]
Brief.—Pivoted in uprights upon the plow-
beam is a hollow shaft for the reception cfa
reversible marking-rod. The journal on which
the marking-shaft is secured is hallow for tbe
passage of a cord that extends downward,
and to the lower end of which is attached a
weight (moving in gnides) for retracting the
shaft to its normal position, should it meet no
obstruction. By a pivoted two-pronged lever
tbe shaft is turned from side to side.
163,835. Railway-Rammer Heads. M. H. J.
Wimpee, Rome. [JFYtaf Mar. 10,1875.)
164,534. Horse-Powers. J. S. Scofield, Ma
eon. [JVtod Feb. 15,187S.
Death of Gen. Dgff Green.
This remarkable o:>ar.,'wb0 was so Intimate-
y connected with thcDsii mg political evonts
of half a cootary qgqjr ? '4 whoso name was
once as familiar as jhatof hen. Jackson, died
near Dalton, on the JOibA^it.
Aa editor of the United sta '<%• ’f Ijaraph, Gen
Greco oxerciaed a tremendous lienee, and
contributed ranch towards the dleub n of Qon
Jackson. He aftorwards acted with 1 Mr. Cal
boun iu the nullification excitement, and bis
p:i)t.-r ceased to be tbe Government organ.
A 1 r baviug passed through a stormy polit
ical carr Gen. Green settled near Dalton,
and viuuigh very old, his mind was actively
employ ?d fo tho last in schemes of internal
improvement, finance, &c.
Theiwo first newspapers we remember to
bavo read were the United States Telegraph and
National Intelligencer. Both have passed away
as well as their very able and remarkable edi-
Tbe last time we met Gon. Green was in
Atlanta on tbe occasion of the meeting ofGov-
ernore there, when wo introdoced him to and
Association*
Inasmuch as the election is yet a long way
off, oar ever activo brethren of the " fourth
estate" may now safely take a breathing spell
before they press tho claims of any man upon
popular attention. The people want not only
PEACE, BUT BEST.
Summerville, Jane 8th. 1875.
To the Editors of the Chronicle and Sentinel:
Gentlemen—1 bavo felt no little regret at
seeing some prominence given to my name in
connection with the yet remote Democratle
uomioatioo of Governor of Georgia. I had
hoped that by genoral consent 1 bad been
placed upon the retired list of quondam offi
cials. So long as it seemed permissible to re
gard the suggestion as a “ mere mention,” I
was inclined to let it pass, sub silentio. But
siuce several leading journals of tbe State have
expressed, and some of them bavo urgently re
iterated a desire for my nomination (all con
curring in the opinion that they but give voice
to tbe popular will,) and since yourselves, in
tho abundance of personal kindness, have
spoken somewhat imperatively, it may be
questioned whether propriety will sanction
continued silence. I begin to soe that it will
put me iu peril of being caogbt on one or the
other born of a dilemma, both of .which I would
fain avoid. Seeming indifference to tributes
so high, and so entirely volantary, might sab
ject me to just reproach. But if acquitted of
silent indifference, it wonld probably be on
the ground of tacit acquiescence. Allow me
then, a word to yoa and through you to your
brethren of the press, who concur with you.
1 disagree with yoa, both as to the peril
arising from the cumber of aspirants and as
to the policy of placing another in the ring.
It may be a little difficult for tbe Convention
to chooso among so many meritorious men
but tboy will do it, anil cannot believe there
is on: among the contestants so intent upon
personal advancement as to jeopard the bar
tnony of tbe great party, to which they are
ittacbed and upon whose success hang such
vital interests. If they and their friends be
so iuteut upon success, your scheme would
uail nothing. But to come nearer tbe point.
On this whole subject, as regards myself, 1
have a clear view aod a fixed purpose. If I
desired tbe position, or if I desired any other
public position more to my taste, the attain
meat of which would be prevented by my con
sent to compete for the former, tho prover
bial selfishness of human nature might inca
pacitate me to arrive at a right conclusion
tbe question of duty. Bat iu tbe abscence of
those disturbing elements I think I may, with
out vanity, claim that mine is the best stand
point from which to discern it clearly, for the
simple reason that I best know my own status
Therefore, for reasons, with which it is unnec
essary to trouble the public, but which are
conclusive with me, I respectfully decline
without qualification or mental reservation, to
compete for the position or to consent that
my name shall, in any event, he used in con
nection with it. I am not ungrateful for past
honors. I know that they aro immeasurably
ereater than any service I have rendered. But
I know also, that “ to every thing there is a sea
son, and, a time to every purpose under the sun”
—a time to be active, and a time to bo quiet.
My manhood has been active, but its dav-
droam throughout has been quiet in the evening
of life. Quiet I now have, and in it I rejoice,
Respectfully, Ac., C.J. Jenkins.
ere and painters ought to build them for no
thing f
There is another unjust imposition upon
newspaper men. Some pnblio or private char
ity needs help—the editor is called upon to
have five, ten or fifteen dollars* worth of pr'a$.
ing done, and ten or twenty dollars* worth o’
advertising—all of which most be free—bile
bis neighbors are expected to contribute a dol
lar or two, and are extolled for their liberality.
The proper couree is to pay the editor, like ail
other men, for what he does, and then let him
contribute as others do.
Hard limes.
The New York Herald winds up a long edi
torial with these consoling reflections: ** Oar
condition jast now is that of a man who has
handsome income and lives in a small hoase.
Such a man has not long to wait before he is
master of tbe situation. He is always prospe
rous. And so is tbe country at the present
moment. It is substantially in a sound con
dition. It could bear losses to-day far better
than three years ago. It Is richer now than
it has been since 1861. A bad crop would
distress us less this year than it would have
done in 1871 or 1872. We have put a stop to
tbe outgo, and oar income is so great that on
ly prudent economy and sound business man
agement aro needed to bring ns back to a
welcome prosperity. It will be some years
before we are ready to enter on another ca
reer of wild speculation, and those who un
derstand by prosperity notions of living at
the expense of others will have to wail
awhile. For them the times will continue to
be hard; but for the legitimate industry the
present promises to be tho last hard year, and
if we could be sure of certain wholesome and
needed reforms in tho government, which
would give rest and good government to the
South and a sound currency to the nat<ou, our
period of bard times would be substantially
at an end.”
We trust the Herald 13 correct in its prog
nostications, and that the coming business
season will open np with bright prospects.
SHERMAN’S VANDALISM.
as belonging rather to the genus of the fox
than that of the lion.
I stated to him my errand, which bad so
far been nnsQCcessful—the troubles which we
bad already passed through; at the same time
expressing surprise; even more, my indignation
at the course tho army had pursued towards a
conquered, unresisting and surrendered city.
I told him farther, that previous to the sur
render of OolunUa I bad always expressed
tbe opinion that we bad nothing to fear, ex
cept the accidents of war,—to which tho’ I
did not consider the deliberate burning of a
city—that in a civilized country, battles wonld
be fought, bnt private property, aod females
would be protected; but instead of this a war
fare was waged, wbioh would make it a dis
grace to our present history. He showed
great temper, and said, “ What do you mean
by that, Madame T” to which I merely replied,
that I meant exactly what I had said. He
then spoke in strong terms of the responsibil
ity of Columbia, South Carolina; of the suf
ferings caused by secession; indeed, he spoke
well. In conclusion, he said, ** You have suf
fered much already, BUT 1 if i HAVE TO COME
back again —■** leaving hie threat un
finished.
To my repeated request for a guard, Gen.
Sherman assured me there would be no need,
as he expected to leave tbe following morning,
and therefore required the whole army to be
at their posts. At this, I rose, saying that I
would not detain you longer; he escorted me
to tho steps.”
Soon after the army left the city, and the
immediate troubles from the valdal horde were
ended. Tho narration of all the personal ef
forts and hardships to which the Madame and
her party of refugee friends were exposed is
well told, and we regret our inability to give
it entire. The above extracts, however, aro
valuable, and will be read with interest at this
time.
Horrible Outrage.
The Atlanta papers contain tho particulars
of a horriblo outrago perpetrated by a brutal
negro in DcKalb county one day last week.
It is said ho violated the persons of two sis
ters in the presence of their mother, a 17 year
old brother and smaller children. This must
bo a mistake, unless they were all either par
alytics or idiots. ______
The Public vs. Newspapers.
There seems to be an idea very prevalent
among tho people that newspapers are the
property of tbe public, and that the private in
terests of tbe proprietors should always bo-
sabservient to the desires or whims of the com
munity at large. They seem to overlook tbe
fact that the publication of a newspaper re
quires an investment of time, labor and money,
and is as much tbo private business of those
who own it as Is the business of the merchant,
the farmer, or the mechanic. No reasonable
man wonld think of saying to a merchant that
he ongbt to give away his goods, or sell them
at cost, becaaso ft wonld benefit ** tbe public"
for him to do so. Yet each requests are fre
quently. and almost daily, made of newspa
pers. Take, for an illnstration, the publica
tion of tbe Grand Jary Presentments. We are
frequently told that these presentments, being
matters of pnblio interest, we ought to publish
them without charge, or at least at greatly re
duced rates. We confess we have never been
able to see wby advertising should bo done
for the pnblio on any better terms than for in
dlvldoals. If a merchant desires a column in
a newspaper, he expects to pay tbe nsnal rates
for it. If a county or a municipal corporation
desire the same space, 'onght it to be given
gratis, because " It is a matter in which tbe
pnblio is interested t" It has always been very
patent to onr minds that “ tbe public” onght
to be willing to pay for matters that are of so
mnoh 11 interest to the pnblio.” We, as jour
nalists, are under no more obligations to give
onr time, labor and material to the ” pnblio'
than the merchant, mechanio, or tbe practi
tioner in any of tbe professions. Newspapers
are neither objects of charity, nor is there any
more moral obligation upon them to be dis
pensers of charity, than upon ttuse who ask
so ranch of them. They are published for
stipulated price, and when that price is paid,
and the paper Is furnished, tbe aoeount is bal
anced, and neither is under any obligations to
the other. It is strictly a business transac
tion, in which both parties are bold to a faith
ful compliance with their part of the oontract.
No newspaper proprietor can be sustained by
its subscription prlee alone. It is tbe adver
tising patronage that enables publishers to
famish subscribers with papers, and leaves
them a small profit on their labor and invest
ment, and if everything connected with the
State, county or municipal government is to
be advertised in their oolnmns without com
pensation, then newspaper men should seek
some more profitable employment. We con
cede that if we expect to be sustained, we
must famish our readers with a good, live,
readable paper, but we deuy that there Is any
obligation upon ns, or that there is any fair
ness in asking, that we advertise the business
of tho public, or of individuals, free of charge.
Tbo foregoiDg sound and sensible remarks
aro copied from tbe Newnan Herald, and most
heartily do we endorse them. This idea of
working for tbe public for nothing is never ap
plied to any body bat newspaper proprie
tor. Court-houses, jails, churches, academies,
&b., are built for publio conveniences >nd used
by the publio; yet, who ever argued that, for
this reason, briok-masons, carpenters,plaster-
Testimony of a Lady in Our Midst.
The last Greensboro’ Home Journal contains
very intesesting article from tbe pen of
Madame Sosnowski, a Polish lady now of this
city, but at the time of the burning of Colum
bia by the Vandals she was connected with
the Barbamville Female College near that
city. We regret that we have not room for
tho thrilling account of tbe burning of that
city, bnt must be content with the following
oxtracts:
After a faithful description of the exciting
scenes of the evaluation. Mad. Sosnowski be
gins with tbe early part of Thursday, when
Sherman’s army had taken position opposite
the town, and the shelling, and cannonading
were incessant. Upon tho eotronce of the ar
my into the city, she says:
THE PRE-ARRANGED PLANS.
“ How pre-arranged tho bnrning of Colum
bia must have been, was proved by the scat
tering of Sherman’s soldiers in every direction;
these soldiers were led by negroes, who not
ouly guided them, but by whom thoy must
have been already informed of tbo residence
of “prominent rebels.” The eagerness and con
fidence, by which these creatures, who called
themselves soldiers, were animated, was as
tonishing; thoy flew about enquiring: “Is this
the homo of Mr. Rbett f ” pointing in tho right
direction; or, ’’ Is that the dwelling of Mr.
Middleton t” also indicating exactly the lo
cality. with many other like questions.
“ It was surprising to see the readiness with
which these incendiaries succeeded in their
work of destruction. They had hardly pass
ed oat of sight, when columns of smoke and
flames rose, to briug tbe sad news that anoth
er home had been sacrificed to the demon of
malice and arrogance. It was in tbe middle
of the day which witnessed tbo Federal en
trance into it, when Coinmbia was already en
veloped in an overshadowing cloud of smoke,
and tbe flames were already rising like col
umns of fire from a volcauo. Although we
lived over a mile from that city, yet from tbe
roof of tbe Barbamville building the whole ter
rible spectacle, which grew more harrowing as
tbe night set. in, tho whole town of Columbia
could be plainly and distinctly described.
Through the exertions of Dr. Marks, the
iroprietor of Barbamville. who bad remained
a tbe towo, guards were procured, who during
the day barely succeeded in protecting ns from
the many attempts of the soldiery to rifle and
burn the Female College.
HORRIBLE DEBAUCHERIES.
“ Columbia was then enveloped in one sheet
of flame; we could bear tbe cries, and lamen
tattoos of tbe people, even at this great dis
tance. It was a terrible night! Soon the
building of Cape. A., whose wife aod sister
bad taken refuge with us, was set on fire by
tbe soldiers.
“ Whilst with horror and indignation we
watched all these scenes, Mr. Strawinski rash-
ed towards us, and in a greatly excited state
of mind. Be bad remained at bis post, at
Capt, A.'s residence, nntil convinced that noth
ing could be eaved by bis totervsntioo. No
appeals on bis part coaid divert the fury of
tbe soldiery. Tbe scenes enacted at that
dwelling in connection with the negro servants
are not fit for female pen to dwell upon: yet
that same soldiery baa been lauded to tbo skies
for tbnir moderation and virtues, and has been
styled tbe finest body of troops iq tbe world !
Tbe finest body, indeed; wbeq we un
derstand by it a band of most expert robbers,
and incendiaries. The negroes informing the
soldiers of valuable wines stored away, thus
was given the signal to general bachanals.
when the intoxicated servants disclosed to
the reveling soldiery the hiding plaoe of tbe
family silver-ware and other vaiaablee. tbe
tamolt reached its height.
SEEKING PROTECTION.
After a round of constant annoyances from
marauding and drunken bands of soldiery du
ring tbe entire days of Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, on Sunday morning the Madame
went into Columbia to seek tbe protection of
a detailed guard. Sbeaaya;
“The outer gate of Geu. Preston’s house
was guarded by a soldier holding tbe United
States flag. At my question if Gen. Howard,
or Gen. Blair were in, the man could give me
no satisfactory answer. I presume these gen
tlemen enjoyed then tbe sweet repose to which
their glorious achievements entitled them,
passed in, however, under another United
States’ flag of immense else, floating over tbe
front of the building.
“ Tbe sitting-room wbioh I entered was en
livened by various passing scenes; it was
enlivened by various passing scenes; it wgs
crowded with women of tbe lower sort, evi
dently arranging to go north with tbe army.
Several officers came In with books, statuettes
in their hands, evidently considering what to
pack np nmoag their booty. These were their
war trophies. I wonder whether they are not
ashamed, now, to possess them.
“ Seeing no prospect of attaining what
came for, I left tbe place; and now advancing
.through tbe city, tbe work of destrootlon met
my eyes. It was a saddening sight to see the
once lovely c»ty utterly iu rains.
It wonld have struck the most casual ob
server, that around all the localities where
head-quarters were established, these arrange
ments were made through loyal whites, before
Sherman entered—no buildings were destroy
ed, nor were any attempts made to disturb
tbe quiet enjoyment of Sherman and bis offi
cers during their stay in Columbia.
HRB INTERVIEW WITH SHERMAN-
“ On being informed that Gen. Sherman was
iB, I mounted the steps and found that gentle
man giving directions to. a soldier. I intro
duced myself; and he politely led me into the
apartment where already a number of persons
had assembled, If I had met Geu. Sherman
unexpectedly, I sl)oqld have considered him a
man of mercantile employment, who knows
how to drive a sharp bargain; tbe eye, the
contour of bia countenance exhibited much
keenness; and Lavator, according to bis sci
ence of pbysiogomy, would have olaaoed him
Condition of the Crops.
Tbe State Agricultural Commissioner, Dr.
Jane, has soot ns his monthly report for May,
from which tbe following statistics are gatb
creel:
From a general comparison of tbe returns of
111 counties that have reported, the following
interesting information is gleaned:
Corn.—There are 7 per cent more acres
planted in corn this year than last, or 152,916
acres more than last year. Thera is also an
increase of 6 per cent, in tbe amount of fertil
izers used on corn; 68 per cent, of these com
post. In preparation and time of planting,
there is a decrease of 3 per cent. A large
margin from tbe middle and lower counties re
port tho best distance for corn 4x5, 3x7, or
3x6—the upper counties 3x4,3x5, and 4x4.
Oats There is an increase of 12 per cent
in tbe nnmber of acres sown in oats, or 55,215
acres more than last year. Forty-nine per
cent, of these were sown in the fall, and 21
per cent, fertilized. Tbe condition of tbe crop
May 15th, throughout the State, was 1 per
cent, above an average. A large majority
who reported “ best variety” give preference
to the •* rust proof’—many prefer the “ winter
grazing,” while quite a nnmber prefer what
they call the “ yellow,” which may mean either
of the above. A large majority sow ono bushel
of seed per acre—some only one-half bushel
and others as much as three bnshels.
Wheat.—The acreage in wheat is 14 per
cent., or 50,239 acres more than last year;
per cent, more fertilizers Used on it, and the
condition of the crop May 15th, l per cent
above an averago. The varieties principally
recommend as successful are the. “ Tappaban
nock," Early Red,” or “ Red May,” in the mid
die and lower counties, and the .“ Tappaban
nock" and the spring varieties in the northern
connties. A large majority sow one bushel
per acre, while many sow only one-half bushel
or three-fonrths that quantity. A few sow
more than ono bushel.
Clover—Tho acreage ia clover is 7 per
cent, greater than last year, while Its condi
tion May 15th was I per cent, below an aver
age. Correspondents from the middle conn
ties report it best to sow alone, either in fall
or spring. In tho upper counties it is sown
either alone, or with small grain, in spring
principally; but some say September. An iu
crease of only 1 per cent, in grasses is report
ed. Correspondents almost unanimously re
commend the sowing of grass seeds atone, ei
ther in fall or spring.
Cotton.—There is 5 per cent., or 80,150
acres less cotton planted this year than last.
Preparation of the soil is reported only two-
thirds of 1 per cent, inferior to last year, while
41 per cent, more fertilizers are used, 52 per
cent, of which is compost.
The condition of the crop May 15th gene
rally two weeks late, and 3 per cent below an
average.
Sugar Cane.—Acreage 4 per cent, de
crease ; condition May 15th, 6 per cent, below
an average, and the condition of seed cane,
when planted, 14} per cent, below last year.
Sorghum.—Acreage 351 per cent, increase,
while the condition May 15th was 44]per cent
below an average.
Ground Peas.—Acreage 4 per cent great
er than last year. Condition May I5th, 8 per
cent, below an average.
Melons,—2J per cent, more planted. Con
dition May 15th, 61 per oent. below an ave
rage. Varieties generally recommended,
Rattlesnake,” “ Mountain Sprout,” aud
Mountain Sweet.”
Peaches—1} percent below an average.
Nearly all killed in some parts of North Geor
gia ; generally a full orop in the middle and
lower counties.
Apples—13J per cent, below an average,
Pears—If per cent, below an average,
Small Fruit.—7 per oent. below an ave
rage.
Garden Products.—5f per cent, below an
average.
ftlQR—There Is an increase of 12 per cent,
in the acreage in rice, while the condition May
)5tb web 3) pet fcent. below an average,
Sheer—Tbe nnmber of sheep is reported
as f of one percent, less than last year. The
number of lambs If per cent, less, and the
wool crop 4 per cent. leu. The Merino is gen
orally reported but for wool, and the South
down for mutton, except in some parts of upper
Georgia, where tbe Cotswold is recommended
for both. Tbe common report, however,
that only tbe native sheep are raised, tbs risk
from dogs being toe great to iqonr the expense
of introducing the improved breeds.
The condition of work stock is reported 3f
percent, better than last year. The pork
prospect ? per cent, leu, in consequence of the
ravages of oholera iu many Motions of tbe
State.
Tbe reports show that 10 per cent of all the
stook' in the State died during the last winter
and spring.
Onr piantors will do well to give their stock
more attention, to proteotthem from disease
and stealage.
It is gratifying to state that 83f per cent, of
the carq being fed in the State is home raised.
The Father of Waters.
The Mississippi River is tbe guardian and
pledge of tbe anion of tbe States of Amerioa.
Had they been confined to the eastern slope*
of tbe Aliegbanies, there wonld have been no
geographical unity between them, and the
thread of connection between lands that mere
ly fringed the Atlantic, muBt soon have been
sundered. Tbe Father of Rivers gathers his
waters from all the clouds that break between
the Allegbaniu and the furthest rangu of the
Rocky Mountains. The ridgu of the eastern
chain bow their beads at tbe north and at the
south; so that, long before science became
the companion of man, nature herself pointed
out to the barbarous races how short portages
join his tributary rivers to tbe shores of the
Atlantic coat. At the other side his migbtiut
arms interlock with the arms of the Oregon
aod the Colorado, and by the conformation of
tbe earth itself, marshals highways to the Pa*
eific. From his remotut springs be refusu to
suffer bis waters to be divided; but, as ho bears
them all to the bosom of tbe ocean, the myriads
of flags that wave above his bead are all the
ensigns of ono people. States larger than
kingdoms, flourish where he passes; and, be
neath bis step cities start into being more
marvellous in thoir reality than the fabled cre
ations ot enchantment. His magnificent val
ley, lying in the best part of tbe temperate
zone, salubrious and wonderfully fertile, is the
chosen muster-ground of tbe most various ele
meats of human culture, brought together by
men summoned from all the civilized nations
of the earth, aud joined iu the bondB of com
mon citizenship by the strong, invisible attrac
tion of Republican freedom. Now that science
has come to be the household friend of trade
and commerce and travel, and that nature has
loot to wealth and intellect tbe use of her con
stant forces, the hills, once walls of divisions,
are scaled, or pierced, or leveled; aud tbe two
oceans, between which tbe Republic bae un-
assailably entrenched itself against the outer
world, are bound together across tbe continent
by friendly links of iron.—From Bancroft’s
History of the United States.
Recovery of the Safe ot the L'umbreland.
Norfolk, Juno II—Capt. Brown, of the
schooner J. C., arrived here to-day, in charge
of the iron safe of the United States man-of-
war Cumberland, which was run into and sunk
iu Hampton Roads, Virginia, iu 1862. Divers
had been at work on the deck ten years, hav
ing in view the recovery of this safe. Tbe
lucky man bad only been at tho wreck forty-
eight hours wbon he found the safe buried in
three or four feet of mud. The water at that
place is 78 feet deep. By the the explosion of
torpedo the safe was cracked, and when it
was hoisted on deck a few pieces of gold coin
dropped out. It is generally believed the safe
contains between $60,000 and $100,000. It is
estimated that more than $100,000 has been
lost by different parties in tryiDg to recover
this treasure. The safe and the treasure be-
ong to Capt. Brown and O. E. Maltby, of this.
Icity, and Herbert Smith, of Detroit, Michigan
While Capt. Brown was searching the wreck
bo came across a petrified human body, in a
perfect state. It was unhurt by crabs or fish
and tbe flesh was extremely hard.
WESTERN & 4TUNTIC R. R.
and its connections.
“ Kennesaw Route.”
Tho following Schedule takes effect Majr 13d, 1875 •
NORTHWARD.
r . No. I. No.*. No. 11,
JUsto Atlanta 410 PM 7.«0 A M S.30 P M.
Arrive Cxnersrtlle-. S.I4 “ #.Z* « 7.19 <■
Arrive Kingston 8.42 “ 9.56 “ 8 21 «
Arrive Dalton . 8.24 « 11.54 « ll'.18 »
Arrive Chattanooga. 10.25 ** 1.56 PM.
SOUTHWARD.
v .. No. 2. No. 4. No. 12.
Leave Chattanooga. 4.00 P M 5.60 A M
Avrire Dalton 5.41 “ 7.01 •« 1.00 AM.
Arrive Kingston. 7.38 « 9 07 « 419 <«
Arrive Carteraviile. 8.12 ** 9.42 «« 5*18 “
Arrive Atlanta 10.15 « 12.06Noon...9.30 «
1 oilman Palace Cara ran an No«. 1 and 2, between
New Orleana and Baltimore.
Pullman Palace Cara run on Noe. 1 and 4, between
Atlanta and Nashville.
Pullman Palace Cara run on Noa. 3 and 2, between
Louisville and Atlantn.
ehnnge of care between New Orleana, Mo-
bile, Montgomery, Atlanta and Baltimore, and only
one change to New York.
Passengers leaving Atlanta at 4.10 P.M., arrive in
p M^ 0 '* accond afternoon thereafter at 4.00
Excursion Tickets to thoVirginla Springa and vari-
Reaorta will be on aale in New Orleans,
Mobile, Montgomery, Columbus, Maeon, Savannah,
June * D<1 reduced fates let of
rarties deJiriDg a whole ear through tu the Vir
ginia springa or to Baltimore, should address tbe un
dersigned.
Parties contemplating traveling should rend for a
copy of the Kaxsr.aaw Rocve Gingiva, containing
schedules, ete. 6
Ask for Tickets via “ Kennesaw Route,”
_ B. W.WRENN,
tlea lPaasengerandTicket AgenLArianta.Ga.
PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES.”
8n “ n, « r months, MISCELLANEOUS
j BOOKS, of all kinds, will.be sold at greatly re
duced prices! Now ia the time to pet pood rending
at low figure!, at ju2 BURKE'S BOOK STORE.
A splendid Music Book upon a NEW NATi-r>, ,
EASY system, by which W «n. Wv , R wV* 4
MUSIC and to SING in 0Sb“ OURTH
quired by tbe old methods. Designed fcr rnJRiT**
SINGmG SCHOOLS and MUSICAL S0CIBT«1’
d L Xr ou$B ' ! 102 -WBUs &
FOR COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS
' ALL THROAT DISEA^ID8E ’
Wells’ Carbolic Tablets,
, ’
Sold by Drucgista. * •
FREE ^^e^'ro^ 1 -
Send stamp, E. P. Gluck. New Bedford. Mass.
WHEREVER IT HAS BEEBT~TBIEI>
JURUBEBA
baa eaubiished itself as a perfect rogolai.r and
reuxdv for disorders of tho system ari.ii* ?*? * **
proper action of the Liver and Bowels S " lm ’
IT IS,NOT A PHYSIC, but, bv7tin>u!.ti De .
secretive organs, pentlv and . ' t the
VEGETABLE TONIC
which assists digestion, and thus stimulate,
tite for. food necessary to invigorate the U.km'd^r
inactive organs, and give, strength ,0 all
IT CARRIES ITS OWN RECOMMENDATION
as the; large and rapidly increasing „„ if , '
Price One Dollar a bottle. Ask your druggUt lor iT
Jodv4top.Holi.owat A Co, Ptrtla, Pa, Wholesale AgtJ'
A FORTUNE IN IT. Every family buy. i. ' s^,
Jl by Agents. Address. G, 8. WALKER. Krie, IV
U^ CENT S WANTED
Men or women.
L ! I* 1 ** ! sod hiv"'
fesejssss
8th »t^ srar yoa*.
CIVIL DIGITS IS A Mftll!
BUT THE NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED AT
HUNTER & BEUSSE’S -
Are cheaper than ever. The stook consists of a large lot of
Ready-Made Clothing, adapted to the Season,
CIASSIMERE OTHER CLOTHS;
Parasols, Umbrellas and Dry Goods,
Straw Goods, ladies’ & Gents’ Hats,
Boots and Shoes, Fancy and Family Groceries,
WOODEN-WARE, CROCKERY, ALL DESCRIPTIONS
Leather, Saddles, Bridles, Whips, Cigars, Tobacco, &c ,
Choice Flo or and Country Produce, Osnaburgs, Sheetings, Yarns, &c.
public NCW Tutk ’ >-*'• - - «*«ed I the
mar7
HUNTER & BEU&SE, Deupree’s Corner.
To Contractors!
ICR SOUTH’N MUTUAL INSURANCE C<
ATHENS, Juno 16th, 1375.
S EALED proposal? for the erection and completion
of the new oflloe building of this Company will
be received nntil Jnly 1st, 1875.
Plana and spaeiffeations ean bo aeon on application
at thi» office, to W. W. THOMAS.
junol6—2t. for the Building Committee.
Medical Notice.
A T tbe (otlcitatlon of many of my former patron*,
I resume tbe praetieo of Medicine from this
date. I desire to pav especial attention to tbe diseases
of INPANTS and CHILDREN, and tbo CHRONIC
DISEASES OF FEMALES.
June 22, 1875-junel6 WM. KINO. M. D.
BOOT & SHOE
ESTABLISHMENT.
T HE undersigned has a lot of One dress Bootj, wbieb
be offers for sale at $10 par pair, for cash. They
aro fine French o.lf skin. For $10 a pair of these
boots will bo lent by mall o» express. All work war
ranted. jane 16 _ P. WEIL.
3. W. STOKES,
The Sore Doctor,
OF SOCIAL CIRCLE GA.
C AN you believe that I have cured Old Sores, of
long standing. Fresh Sores. Sore and Weak Eyes,
Pilaa and Tetters, and all kinds of Sores, with my
Modieino, in the last twelve months ? If yon doubt
it, I will give you the namea and poit offices of a few
of my eases, who atre the most honest and reliable
eitixena we have, and you can talk peraonally,
write to them, and tee how they talk.
I get my ingredients in the month of May, and am
now manufacturing my Medicine at my reeidenee,
where I am also engaged in farming. I .offer to all
drnggiate a liberal commission to sell my Medicine,
Orders from drnggiate should be addreeeed to Dr. R.
E. THOMPSON, Atlanta, Ga., who ia my General
Agent.
All persona using my Medicine for old sores of long
standing, will please write me for special d reel ions.
jaulS ' J. W. STOKES, Social Circle, Ga.
RirnuaKcas.
R R Saul tor, John Eberhart, JF Jackson, Mrs L
Jaokson, Mrs P White, Athens; A E Owens, Yemas-
see, 8 C;John Bethnne, Charlotte, N C; Mrs Fannie
Tomlna, Savannah; Mrs Oyntbia Bryant, J Lupo,
Augusta: C B Sorrells, John Vandiver, Doctor Elder,
Clark Oloieon, T J Hughes, Monroe; 3 Minton, Ln
eine Stallings. F Crosby, Rutledge; Wm Lnmedale,
Montieello; Joseph Brown, Thos Lyle, C A Saltar,
W A Allen, Social Circle. " ’
A DMINISTRATOR’S Sale.
, Pursuant to an order of the Ordinary of Clarke
eoanty, will bn sold before the court houso door In
•aid eoanty, no the first Tuesday in Jnly next, during
the legal boors of sale, two shares of tbe stock ot the
Northeastern Railroad Company, to ha sold ae the
property of Edward P. Lumpkin, deceased, for the
Benefit of h!s heirs and creditors. Terms each,
junel6—It. JAMES M. LUMPKIN, Adm'r.
Ordinary’s Office, 4tb Jane, 1875.
Bedford M. Fuller has applied for exemption of
personalty, and aetting apart aod valnation of th*
same, and I wilt pass upon his application on Tbnrs
day, the 34th day of Jane, 1875, nt my office.
jonlS A. O. MOSS, Ordinary.
“YTOTICE.
XI All persons having demands against tha estate
of Thomaa F. Anderson, late of Banka eoanty^ de
ceased, are hereby required to present them to the tan
dereigned in terms of tho law. Tuoae indebted to the
••tnte are required to com* forward and make pay
meat immediately, junlfi E. ANDERSON, Ex.
Uvatj for the Centennial.
Thirteen States In all, It is said, have already
made appropriations for the expenses of repre-
sentqtlon at the centennial. New Jersey leads
qff with $ipO,QOO; Massachusetts gives $50,-
000; Ohio $13,000; Delaware $10,000, and
other States sums ranging from $500 to $5,000
—tbe total amount thus far appropriated, in?
eluding tbe general appropriation of $505,000
by pongreps, being $709,500. Many States
are yet to hear frontL Altogether the prospect
of securing enough funds to make a creditable
representation is encouraging.
Proclamation.
GEORGIA.
By JAMES M. SMITH, Governor of sqM State.
U PON examination of the rotnrm from the several
counties of the Ninth Congressional District, of
a special election held on the 5th day of Hay, 1875,
for a Representative from said District in tha Forty-
fourth Congress of tho United States, U appears that
Benjamin H. Hill receired a majority of the votes
oast in said election.
The said Benjamin H. Hill is, therefore, deelared
duly elected a Representative of this State from aeld
Distriet in the Forty-fonrth Congresa of the United
States of America.
Given nadev my hand and tha Grant Seel of the State,
•t the flapUol in Atlanta, thla twenty-sixth day of
May, in the year of onr Lord one thousand eight
hundred and UTentj-fivo, and of tbe Independence
of the United States of Amerioa tbe Ninety-Ninth.
JAMES M. SMITH, Governor,
Ry the Governor;
N. C. Barxbtt, Secretary oi State,
Gainesville pspers publish 3 times. jn2
T HE snbreribers have removed to No. 12, FRANKLIN HOUSE RANGE Brood Str-.i „l ... .1 .
constantly on hand a large end Kell selected stock of Street, where tbrr keep
FURNITURE of every description,
'hich they invite the attention of the public, and which wil! be sold
Astonishingly Low!
COFFINS AND BURIAL CASES.
Furnished AS LOW OR LOWER than bv env oiher «t,b!i.b-
ment in the city. When furnished hv uV, we will f. rni*h
WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CHARGE.onrhaud,, mVHEAR3E;
with horses and driver, for funeral., within the ritv
J. P. WILSON & CO.
Athens, Ga. February 17, 1874. ly
STOOK SPECULATIONS.
Conducted by ut in every form, on Commission only.
Puts and Calls, on best bouse, cud lowest rates. Cost,
$100 to $200, and often pay $5,000 PROFIT. Pam
phlet, explaining how Wall Street speculationa are
conducted, sent free. Send fora enpv.
TUMBRIDGE & CO„
BANKERS AND BROKERS,
2 Wall Street, N. Y,
CHILDS, NICKERSON & CO.,
GENERAL HARDWARE DEALERS,
Agents, Athens, Ga.
•DR. WHITTIER?
ffo. 617 St. Charles Street, St Louis, Ho.,
meUaM la tntt an mm. rtMadn to awntux Mm4
“**■ ta4 rtHaM. nltat Mai e fraOeat. cl
SpaSSsSstSKs
>*n. ZSnwgee.slvteeH»new?fcm5B,
MARRIAGE GUIDE,
WCpeSW, ep^kr tort wklck thoalJ be m4 >7 crcn-
is Kmret* aad Antrim. S«nt UjyH fortOcU.
ELECTION NOTICE.
I N pomtoee of an act of tha Legislature, approved
February 29th, 1ST*, and the recommendation of
the Grand Jury of OleVke county, at tbe Febinery ad
journed Term of the Saperior Court of eaidl eonnty,
held dnrin
there will
ig tho third week in this present month,
bean election held at the present court
Harden Seed'
mm, but, uses,
Eeai, Pea, Eail, Onion, to.
FLOWER EED,
A fine variety.
Clover Seed,
Orchard, Blue, Herds and Hungarian
Wehave a large lot of B-jilt’s. Ferry’s and Johnson
A Robbins' Seed, which we offer to the trade end fam
Hies very low. All our Seed are fresh.
LONGS A BILLUPS.
jan27 Broad stroet, Athens, Gs.
General Ticket Agency.
railroaiTtickets
For sale, by all routes, to all principal points in tha
United States.
Buy your Tioketa before leaving Athens, end get
all information from
Capt. WM. WILLIAMS,
Agent Southern Expresa Co., A them, (is-
maj20
house, in Athens, (thatbeing the only place' ef vot- which time I will ho somewhere neer tbe court hooie.
HCEIVER’S HOTICE!
CLARKE COUNTY*
'■PAX-PAYERS: I will attend, for the purpose #»
L receiving your Tax Returns for the jeer ISIS,
Providence permitting, the following pieces. v<* : .
Sandy Creek Distriet, at Saye’s Mill, April lets,
20th, and 21st. , . „
Bnok Branch Distriet, at Wm Bucbansn J. Aprii
22d and 23d, and at Winterville, at Pittard A Winter's
store, April 24th. . ..
Georgia Factory District, at Georgia Factory, Apm
26th, 27th and 28tb. _ .
Athens, 2!6:h Distriet, at office of W A OiUelsnJ,
Clerk or City Coaneil, from tho 3d to the 31st »f
inelnsive excepting Sunday t and Court week, ar.n t
ing) in said eoanty, on Wednesday, tbe 16th day of
Jon-, 1875.
At which election the issue to be determined will be
whether or not the bonds of said eoanty, not t0 ex
ceed the sum of thirty thousand dollars, shall be is
sued for the purposeof building a eonrt house sod jail
for said eonnty. i
All voters, voting in favor of issnlng said bonds,
will hava recorded on theirballota the word “BONDS,”
those voting against tho issne of bonds will have re
corded on their ballot! tbe word* “ NO BONQS.”
Bald election shall ba conducted according to the
lawa governing eleotions for members of the legisla
ture of tbls8tate, so far as said laws may be applica
ble to this election. A. L. MITCHELL,
may26—td
Copnty Judge, Clarke county, Ga.
A8A M. JACKSON, Otd’y.
a FIRST-GLASS. .
T HE pnblio would do well to call at tha shop of the
undersigned, where all kindi of
BARTERING, HAIR-DRESSING, $o,
Is done in the best style of the art. Come, and be
convinced. decs DAVIS A SAPP.
THE WONDER OF THE AGE!
THECELEBRATED
Briggs Stove Furnace,
Of wbioh there have been HUNDREDS cold when
ever introduced, is now on exhibition at tbeStoveand
Tin-Ware establishment ot E. B. Jones.
WHAT IT WILL DO.
“It will cook a enpper at an expense offive cent* for
ftael.”
“ It will do one years’ preserving at an expotoia of
twentj-fivo cents for fuel.”
V It will fit pnj stove made, and any stove vessels
will fit It.” ;
NO five required in the stove, which mukcsji great
saving in tbo wear of t e stove. X.
It will oook out of doors as well as on tho sto^e.
Its extreme lowpriee, $3.50, pate it within reach of
all. • IfiWJiGHl
Call and see it in aotlve operation, and leave vour i street,
orders at _ E. E. JONES’, CORN, FODDER, and all other
may26 2t
Barber’sC reek District, fractional pert, st Jennine
store, Jane 7th.
Buncombe District, fractional part, at MeClesxey
store, Jane Sth. „ .
Puryear’s Dirtriet, frsetionaipsrt, at RobertTnc s,
“fit which time I clnro. It is essentisl that
sons owning any property whatever, should epp >
mm Ira fkn! m rniitrni ami iEl0 hentflt <>f •
DAVID B.8fMS,
make their returns, and get thejienrilt
tions. Respectfully, — ■***
npril 14—Il5jane
Tex Receivsr.
WALTON Sheriff’s Mortgage Sale.
W /Will be told, before the court heme d«or »
tho totrn of Monroe, Walton eonnty, dnrin*
hoars of sale, on the first Tuesday in August
J. n; “-.CS
Poplins r Piques, Bareges, Ae., end s lot o- P^,^
Bonnot Trimmings. Also, s lot of c "*‘“ _, r ’c)otii-
and Cotton Goods, a lot of spring and ^, u
ing, Ladles’ BooneUtnd Hats, srf-
Boota and Shoes, Hardwara.Croekory, G lasswaWjB
diary, Madieinasand Drugs, \“ d ,%t:
Floor. Also, tho Furniture of sajd^.i.nce*,
Counting-room Desk, iron Safe, Seales c f
Lamps, Mirror, Ac. All levied o° as
G O Luneeford, under rad by v irtuoofneni
exeention issued from Walton bnperior^Cenrt, w .
of Bdwin Bates A Co vs G 0 Uneeford*
pointed out in said execudon. £»lo or
keDaniel, attora.y for plain MO o B B, D. Sh’<^
Wagon Yard in Athens^
T IIE subscriberhne fitted up and opened a
fortabls and commodious 11 agon V»td;L , whtr ,
,in tbenoighbnrbood of the Upper *„i; e icsn
. . . - -- I, FODDER, and all other n<,ce ”‘!£“5-W»*«*
cor. Broad and Thomas ats., Athens. ; be purchased on reasonable terms. , rT p {0 ducs,
— C i — i The highest market prioe paid for Country
TDLAIN aad Fancy Job Printing, and Bank mui revived in F . nocP*
T. At tha Southern Watchman Office J JnlyT--)( ™