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'wathwa^atdim**. 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--)( ™