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JOBS H. CH1USTY. DEVOTED TO NEWS, POLITICS, AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION AND GENERAL PROGRESS. .OO per Annum, in aavanee* volume xxiil ATHENS, GEORGIA, TUESDAY, JULY 4, 1876. NUMBER thesouthernwatchman PUBUSnEDj^ERY WEDNESDAY. <0^,1 v E 11 >1 Viably in advance. .VDVKKTISJNO : Viil h, ir*Tt«l al«>SK DOLLAR per «man> AJTiTtI*rmr"' r “ ll ».l Fim CENTS per moan- lor each l„, iwitre! l, *f T , ',.v ,ime ni»U r 011c mouth. Por lou«ir j»- : „ l i .,»nyliuieniKUru.re ADVERTISING. SUcrirr per «iuare .. Ilt,,rti P: v,iinuiii»lrMton*, Kxrculorwc HaU-s «*r UuanllAiwhip. nU tTot^»n,i i?Nw. \** :: ve Vo *cU $9.00 5.iNI r Guard'll*. 6.5'* , 'V# «..n.mVYn an advertisement or To Wi«J» »*«wre. All [itoftssioml m*> business Csrbs. 11. conn. Attorneys al law, A firoitlcc in Drupe* BuiMtog-. KliWIX. Attorney At Law, A.ncnr, Ga. , „ , Tr. l.-nm n I nner *Hrav« ami Orr i iSIce Broad ~ Ir ' ■ " fehw— ly , up-vtair* ijoi'K u.viino'v, I Attorney &: Law, Athens, Ga. ciffl.-. ill III. Sc i lluildin;'. • iai»4 I K. WOli’KOlU), ». Attorney at Law, Homer, Ga. .Its. JIK.VAVN'KIl .V YOUNG. ) Carnesvillc, Ga. ■ ceiieraliy. ’ t.V-om.e:,e u>it«* tin* rourt hoi ||)\VAUU It. h ahdhx, l,le Jmlce r. S. < inrtr Schracka an.l Vlali, auil i ' “ - " ‘ “onmy » Ga. mire 1 JihIgc nt Brook*«’onnty 1 ourt.) Attorney at Law, Cuifcnan, 2rscis Co., I'LOYII A S1I.MAN, 1' Attorneys at Law, Will pncllsr ill Ike "mull.-. Ill Walton mi Select |Ui5>cfUanjL « THE AGER.” The followin': clever parody, by Prof. J. P. Steele, editor of the i'rogrtnnire Fanner and of the agricultural dejiart- meut of the Mobile /.Viywbr, Imp lxten repeatedly published, though generally in a mutilated form. We give what is be hoved to be a correct version. It is good enough to bear repetition, and will touch a tender spot in the sympathies of c of our readers: Once upon an evening bleary, While 1 sal me dreamy, dreary* Ir. ’he sunshine, thinking over Things that passed in days of yore; While 1 nodded, nearly sleeping, Gently came a something creeping U P my back, like water seeping— Seeping upward from the tloof. eoolnig bre^eU ft jlaltered,' ^ ** From the regions *ncath the floor— Only this and nothing more.” ered linen instead of roal laca : kid gloves of dark serviceable tint instead of pale buff ones, and furs leas expensive than the real ermine of her friend, all left a largo balance in her favor, wbilo her appearance was lady-liko and refined. * Ob, Vinnie.’ said her companion, ‘ this shade of sago will suit you perfectly. I am not fair enough to wear it, but it is a lovely tint for a blonde. Do not look any further for silk.' * I am not going to get a now silk, Marcia.' * Not get a new silk for Mrs. Hartley’s par ty ! Why, Vin., it will be one of the most dressy occasions of tbo season. You have nev er been at one of Floy Hartley's parties f Ah ! distinctly I remember. It was in that wet September, When the earth and every member Of creation that it l>ore, IIhiI for day** and weeks been soaking In t!ie meanest, ino*t provoking Foggy ruins that, w ithout joking, We had ever seen before ; So 1 knew it mast be very fold and damp beneath the floor— Very cold liciicnth the floor. So I nut me nearly napping In the sunshine, stretching, gaping. Craving water, but delighted With the breeze lrum ’neatb the floor ; Till I found in*? waxing colder. And the stretching growing bolder, And myself a feeling older— Older than I’d fell liefore ; Feeling that my joints were stiller Tlmu t hey were iu days of yore— Stiller than they'd liecn Indore. All along my back the creeping Soon gave place to rnsldng, leaping, As if countless frozen demons Had concluded to explore All the cavities—*• the varmints n — *Twi\t me un«l my nether garments, * l’p into my hair and downward '1 hrough my boots inurfhc floor ; Then I found myself a shaking,. Gently f.rst, but more and more— Every moment more aud more. . O KELLEY’S FAotegraph Gallery, Snead Jt Co.'s Shoe store, Urond si reel Athens, II. HUGGINS, • Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Sry Goois, Groceries Hardwire, Rroad Street, Athens, (la AMES K. LYLK, Attorney at Law, H'.l TK1SSV1U.K, < IDI1N M. MATTHEWS, his c Attorney at Law, Danielsville, Ga. >mpt uUcution will be given to any busines* entrusted to J A AMKS U LONG, M. L>., Surgeon, Acaonchenr and Physician, {(Ifux (It Mr. ruMiKui Mi.ll.' Morr, f,W II")« DUUnct, H’at- 1 tun countft, fnWflia.) Oth-n» his professional wrviees to the citizens of the sur rounding country. aug*27 K 1CU1AN, • Attorney at Law, Franklin, \. ('. Pmctices In all the Courts o( Western North Carolina, and in the Federal Courts. Claims collected in all \wtrts of the State. apl6—ly tn«l IX’EIIY, Feed & Sale Stable, J (UYV X UK1VF.S, Prop**. Athens, Da. W.ll Ik* found at their old stand, rear Franklin House bnllil- Thoinas str.vt. Keep always on hand good turn-outs rareful drivers. Stock well canal for when entrusted to our care. Stock on hauil tor sale at ull limes. dccSS—tf R S. ADAMS, M. l>. f • Surgson, Accoucheur and Physician. Oflloe at residence. Mountain District, Walton county, Geor- gia—otter* his professional services to the citizens of the sur- roundingcountry. au ,T fhi—ly CAMUKL 1*. THURMOND, L Atturncy at Law, Athens, Ga. (Ktice c Tvvum the ager, and it shook ine Into my ciothes, and took me Shaking to the kitchen—every Place where there was warmth in store; Shaking till the dishes clattered, Shaking lib Via tea was spattered ; Shaking, and with ull my wanuiug Feeling colder than Indore ; Shaking ti.l it had exhausted All it’s powers to shake me more— Till it could not shake me more. Then it rested till the morrow, Then resumed with all the horror That it liad the face to Imhtow, Shaking, shaking as before ; And from that day in September— Day that I shall long remember— It has made diurnal visits. Shaking, shaking, on to sore ! Shaking oft my boots, and shaking Me to bed, if nothing more— Fully this, if nothing more. Ahd to-day, the stvahow's flitting Hound my cottage see me sitting MofNlily within the sunshine .lust inside my silent door. Waiting for the ager, seeming Like a man forever dreaming. And the sunlight on me streaming Throws no shadow on the floor ; For I am too thin and shallow To make shadows on the floor ; Nary shadow—any more! with all the wild enthusiasm of a boy, and * No^ MissUartlpy is areceut acquaintance.’ .the maforfc Teaaoo »f a a an. She was far * Then take my advice*iin<n?et *a handsome* ’aboWTho i* grace, ahS goodness, dress. You have no idea how they dress l here.’ ' I can’t afford it, Marcia.’ ‘ Ob, uonseuse!’ * Hut it is a fact. I have beeu out so much ibis Wiuter that my allowance will not last me until Spring unless I am very economical.’ ‘ Ask for more; I never pretend to keep within my allowanco.* ' I am saving for a new piano, and I cannot afford any e^ftravaganco. * Hut what will you woar ?’ ‘I have a new white organdie that Aunt Kate gave mo last Summer, that I did not need, so it has nut bceu inado up. I shall make it so that it will serve me afterward as a Summer dress.' 0 Yin ! Yin! As if your father would not give you twenty new dresses if you asked for them !’ I kuow ho would, hut iia gives me a liboral allowance, and 1 find it sufficient with a mar gin lor saving.’ ,jjAll the above conversation, carried on in a low tone, was apparently unhead by the smi ling clerk,, whose quick car had, however, caught every word of it. He looked again at the sweet-faced little lady, resolving that Floy Hartley should introduce him at the party lor which his card of invitation had already been received. * Come, Vinnie, give mo tho benefit of your taste,’ said Marcia; ’ I am tired of all the bright colors that suit my Iudia stylo of beauty. Is there not one of these delicate tints that 1 could wear f’ ‘ Tbo peach blossom, Marcia with black lace. If you will come over I will show you a new fold for trimming.’ * Oh Madamo U will rnako it up haud- somely. I never make au eveniug dress, do you ?’ * I make all my dresses. I took lessons of and grace were fully appreciated by all the rough bumpkins around her. Working on her cousin's farm, I war-- constantly near her. I drove her, if she wish :d, to see the surround ingseonory, and wae jolted over the rough country roads. She told me of the great city, of the openings there for energy, industry and talent. She found I was fond of reading, and lent me volumes of poetry she had brought with her from the city. Books were treasures forty years ago, Will.- We read the sweot measured lines together i we walked togeth er in shaded lanes, anu I gathered wild flow ers which she wore in',her bosom and hair. To make along story short. Will, 1 loved her CAA"T AFFORD IT. • I tell you. Uncle Josh, I can’t afford it. i llm»il mi-r the .tore of .1. M. Barry—will give *)K>cuu attention to rum** in bankruptcy. AImj, to the wllrvlioii ot ull t Liin*. entru-t«l to hi* care*. S C*. DOHHS, • \\ holexok* mid Retail Dealer in SUpl# and Fancy Dry Good*, Groeerlea, to. Lower eml of Dread Street, At bent*, Ga. I) O. THOMPSON, ^ * ’ Attorney at law, , m n . ATIIKXS, GA. DIiue o\er Larry ** »lore. Special attention given to crimi- unl pruetke. For reference, apply to Ex-(*ov. Thomo-s II. " and Hon. David Flop;on, .Montgomery, Alabama. fcl*3 w O. OAJ E'X', “ C'lT%’ Al'n'IO.VEER, 11HOA D ST., A TUKSS, a A. SatuMy" UWeI11 * r ’ a *R ect *ult3 r Mlidu.1, t'uniiluro .alf. every •J. RAY, Attorney and Connselier at Law, . MONROE, GEOHtilA. uIn c- rv P r °* 4i P* attention to all ba*ine»M entrusted to * - uug*25—tf I 11. CHRISTY, * ' Book mi Jok Printer, Corner Bread and Wall rtreetn, (up-ttlnire.)^’ ** * oo C * VERONEE, SilTlCAL SLATE AMI TIN KOOFER, Ul’TTDRKII, *r. tji r — ATHENS, GA.— Flam and Ornamental Slate as cheap as Tin! .’V I.u. ;Uid id llw Ikj.1 nuumer. Work dorr if, »iicud«l to. Mr. Siuurao »o,it r “ r - Lliwcouth, Y. I. Ci. lUrrir, plaint yet. AU work ,u » r l <;ar« aim, and no roin- * (Sir Order, addrcaaed « above . VN , ( ,U‘ 01 ‘F la Railroad. () m iu- Tr * u “ Leave Au-erU... "* V TBJ I*. Arrive at Atlanta — fi.45 i, s, f. H. L ave Atlanta «*■««». Arn.e at AnjtMta... A - *• leave Amuu ’ <IU " T ri '" tNut » rium. s - 30 r - “• Arrive at Atlanta r - »• , si. leave Atlanta. folurnoui. Arrive at Aa.-sju . . p. m. nu tw (Kti^'lSlijjjj^J^jj'hgtoii, Atlanu, or any lajint waver Trail. by taking Uto I>ay Pns- M^-n and .V^int, i^Sr trti00 “ C *" lak N'skt IWnJii^L"** 1 . St «ft!to Can, on all •epp* au,s 0,1 *n« Georgia Railroad. K. JOHNSON, Sup’t t a, l^inoYal. tell, on bUlj ' “^ttled by J. \V. Ml r 5 pV H. POWELL, SlS ,e Dress-Maker, ^■4 ln“l the Dreaa- iprovrd Oi V*'T! f<uW *>»«bW diwouniS” 111 the largest "• It lit the city i\ lH . *«*ur uer wiin tbetr woil ^tigniul Filling « Spctialiy. ne may l»e found at h#>r » * *r. Jainca s Fr...t - * iM r rwldence. near th« . vananflt S * and Mr ^^Wm e, A ll< ni r i ll * e r ®****« occ * r’—»-»i»!L lieat; by Steam ’ !KK»« l ’3sf3».“3S.’ r £S «yle and rite? 1» ratuUnen to < —• ° r Ce “* d«»«ion i«u. JOHN KITTLE. Girls nowadays aro so extravagant, that it fairly terrifies a man contemplating matrimo ny. Thcro is your favorite. Miss Hartley; she declared to mo in tho strictest confidence, last evening, that sho couldn't imagine how any one could exist without tho opera. And not a week ago I know of her mentioning an India shawl as a positive necessity for a lady’s wardrobe.’ • More girlish exaggeration, Will. 8ho has always had a rich father to pay her bills.' ; And naturally will expeet a rich husband to do tho same. If I had Mr. Hartley's bank account, the matter would ho different; but though ray salary is good, my income indepen dent of that is small. If ! provide India shawls and opera tickets without limit to the future Mrs. Stanton, 1 can scarcely meet expenses if I do not actually run in debt. Now I am qnito resolved to save a littlo every year till 1 own a home, aud can start in business for myself.' ‘ A good wife would help you. Will.’ * But where is sho to bo found t’ Uncle Josh chuckled a littlo at the idea of his giving information on the subject, and tho gentlemen having finished their preparations for departure started for their place of business Uncle Josh was the cashier, and his nephew clerk, in a large rotail dry goods store, but tho older gentleman possessing ample means, omployed his time, not from necessity, but from a horror of idleness. Ho boarded, as did his nephew, at a fashiouable boarding house in Brooklyn and crossed the ferry overy morning for the storo in Now York. Handsome, woll conducted and well educat ed, Will Stanton was a favorite in society and the lact that his bachelor undo was fond of him was no drawback to his popularity Many a girlish heart flattered when ho drew near, and undo Josh was quite eloquent on tho charms of matrimony, aud a homo for Will where ho might eharo the domestic circle. On tho morniDg when tbo gontlemon held tho conversation recorded above, Will found his services required as a salesman, owing to the illness of ono of the men in the silk depart meat. Ho had served in tho sarno c opacity before though ho had a more lucrative posi tioL in the counting house; but stepping bo hind tho counter ho found already a few fair customers in tho 6toie. Two ladies, young and pretty, required his services at ouee. * Evening silks, if you please,’ said ono, tall, very stylish-lookiug girl dressed in ex- quisito taste, and with rich garments. ‘ Show mo so too of the now shades.' Sovoral pieces of tho shining fabric were unrolled, and Will noted the fact that both ladies seemed equally interested in the choice of a dress. But tbo companion of the stylish girl who had first spoke was far more quiet than her friend in voice, manner and dress; while overy detail of \er neat walking snlt was perfect in finish, fitting her exquisitely, and was tasteful and simply elegant. Will's experienced eyes told him that the oost was loss than half of the companion's and yet she seemed equally well-dressed, setting aside that one item of expense. ▲ oioth cloak in stead of a velvet, adressof fine French poplin, a first rato dressmaker on purpose f’ J You like the peach-blossom f’ ‘ I do,’ holding it against her companion’s shoulder. ‘ It is certainly becoming. Not so glaring as a pink, but as pretty. Your black lace overdress will be lovely with it.’ • l shall have an overskirt of tho same, with new thread lace trimming. I teased pa out of a now dress this morning, and I tnoau to have the full benefit of his geuerosity. Twen ty-five yards,' she added to tho clerk, and Will measured off the dress. Ho saw tho ladies going from counter to counter, and the hour being stiff early, had to saunter about, marking Yinuie’s purchase of blue ribbon and her care in selecting what wa3 of good quality, her selection of gloves, and her unselfish interest iu all her friend’s purchases, from the dress aud thread lace to tho gloves and a costly wob ofahandkorchief. Evidently Marcia intended that her father should, indeed, supply an entire new dress. Thero was a discussion over soma exquisite uew fans, a recent importation exquisitely displayed by a clerk. Yinuie’s quiet • can't afford it.’ was proof against temptation, but Mercia added a white feathor fan of dainty beauty to her list of purchases. Floy Hartly was rather eurprised that Will Stanton, who was a favorite of her father's while she had won undo Josh's heart, never paid her those marked attentions that woro so evidently tbo desire of tho old gentleman. But her surprise was changed to chagrin when ho asked a special introduction to Miss Vin- nie Holway. and was tbit youug lady’s de vout cavalier for tho eveniug of Miss Hartley’s party. Tbo young lady in whito with blue rib bons t’ she had said in answer to his request; * ibis is Miss Holway, a scbool-mato of Mar cia Livingstone’s, but am uot vory well ac quainted. Marcia tells me her father is quito well off, bqt has a very large family.’ 1 All of this Will found later was quito true. There was a largo family, and Vinnie was the vfljry sunshino of home. Well educated her self, she was always ready to assist tho young er ones in their studies. With nimble fingers, trained to work, she saved her father many dollars by her ability to cut and fit dresses, and her willingness to impart some ofhor knowledge to hersistors. A uoat housekeep er, sho spared her mother many an hour for visiting, reading or rest. And yet she was no drudge. In society sho was always appropri ately and tastefully dressed. She was a good pianist, and sung woll in a clear, cultivated voice. She was well read, aud kept up an in telligent interest in alt current toptes, convers ing easily, though modestly. Will found that every visit to Mr. Holway's pleasnt sitting room increased his distaste for boarding house life, and his lovo for pretty Vinnie Holway, till ho found himself in seri ous consultation with Uncle Josh again. • So it is not my pot, Floy Hartley,' said the old gentleman. * It would serve you right if I would marry hor myself.’ I will give my consent,’ Will said smil ingly. • No, my boy, no ! Yon and yonr pretty Vinnie must fill my old heart, as you have promised me a corner in your home long years ago. Will, when my hair was aa brown as your own, and my eyes as bright, I, too, had my lovo dream. I was a country boy then, and to own a farm was the very height of my ambition. I was working hard for a farmer named Nelson, for I bad no parents, when there came to visit my employer a cousin from the great city of New York. In tho3e days, Will, New York seemed farther away from tho small country place than Europe does now. Tho advent of Josephine Nelson but sho was gentlo as she was fair, modest aud tender. ‘ When I told her my love she laid her little white band in my rough brown one, and promised to be my wife. Then she came home to tho city, and 1 added dollar after dollar to my hoard, to follow her. Mr. Nelson wroto to Josephine’s father for me, and he promised mo a place in his counting-house if I came to the city. 1 came, Will. Then I found out why my suit was favored, why no cross was laid upon my darling’s love. I had thought her pale, delicate beauty was ouly city refinement compared with the robust charms of our coun try lassos. I found that it was the beauty of that scourge of tbo seaside citios—consump tion. Her parents know my darling could not live to he my bride, but because she had given me the treasuro of hor love, they made me welcome as a son in their home. * I spent my days in tho counting house of Mr. Nelson, my evoqings with Josephine. Slowly sho faded beiore uly 'foVThg eyes grow ing weaker ami weaker, tiff sho died, clasping my hands in hors. That wa3 forty years ago, Will, but I have loved no woman sinco. 1 will keep faith with Joscphino till wo moot in heaven. When I die. Will, all I havo will bo yours, hut bury this with me.’ As he spoke he put a small locket that had beeu hidden in his bosom, into Will’s hands Opening it disclosed tho fact) of a very beau tiful woman. At the sight of it Will cried ‘ How much like Floy Hartley t’ ‘ Miss Hartley is Josephine’s sister,’ said Uncle Josh, quietly. ‘ Now you know why I am so fond of Floy.’ There was a long silenco, and Uncle Josh knew by Will’s face aud tho firm grasp of his hand that his story had fallen upon syrnpa tbizing affection. * Come,’ ho said cheerfully, after a long pause. • If Miss Holway has actually accept ed, I mast see about a wedding present.’ * She actuully bass’ ami the mon ey saved for a piano is to go for a trousseau ‘ Is that a hint for me to buy a piano?' laughed Uncle Josh. ‘ Well. I will. But when tbo wedding day was fixed, and Will consulted Uncle Josh about a houso, ho was informed that Mrs. Stanton’s wedding present from her now tiuclo would bo a ueat brown stono houso fully furnished, including tho piano, with ono room reserved for Uncle Josh. There are children’s voices now in tho hand some house, and Undo Jo3h has stood god fa ther to a sturdy namesako. Tho sun of pros perity shines upon Will, but ho says his busi ness success, his happy homo, his freedom from worldly perplexities, havo nil,depended upon the good 6enso of h’s wifo, who, in all ex ponditures, all charities, first considers wheth or or not she can afford tho outlay : aud while sho is liberal aud large-hearted, is never ashamed to exercise economy, if necessary, or to decline an extravagance. lightning speed. The lino was let out as rap idly as possible, aud when all was ont tho boat sped through tho water, as if in a gale. An half hour racing tired tho fish, when he allow ed himself to bo drawn to tho boat. Another harpoon was sunk into him, wheu again ho darted off, this time nearly capsizing the boat. For nearly an hour, our gallant crow worried with the miniature whalo. In the meantime one of tho Hues was passed to the stoamor, and tho fish was soon brought safely up, com pletely exhausted, aud ready to be taken aboard. This fish, although oue of tho small- in tho school, was estimated-to weigh 2,- 500 to ff,000 pouuds. A two-inch repo was made fast to its tail, and eight men failed to get it out of tho water.—Excursionist Colum bus f CENTENNIAL HYMN. ran OEM. O ! lot the t*onl il’n slumber break, Arouse it*a senses and awake. To see how soon Life, with It’s tflory, glides away, Aud the stern footeteps of decay Gome stealing on. And while we oye the rolling tide, Down which our flowing minute* glido Away so fast, Let us the present hour employ, And deem each future dream of joy Already past. Let no vain hope deceive the mind— No happier let qs hope to And, To-morrow than to^lay; Our golden dreams of yore were bright J Like them the present shall delight— Like them, decay. Our lives, like basting streams must be, That iuto oue engulfing sea Are doomed to fall— The sea of death, whose waves roll op O’er king and kingdom, crovyu mid throne, And swallow all. Alike the river’s lordly tide, Alike the humble rivlets glide To that sad wipS^ Death levels poverty And rich and poor sleep side by side Within the grave. Our birth is but the starting place, Life is the ruuning of the race, And death the goal; Ttyjrc all 'those glittering toys are brought: The path alone, of all unsought, Is found of all. Say, then, how poor and little worth Are all those glittering toys of earth That lure us here ? Dreams of sleep that death must broalf. Alas! befqpa It bids us wake, We disappear! Capturo of a DeTil Fish. These fish are huge monsters, weighing 2, 000 and 3,000 pounds. They aro from eight to twelve feet across, and look like an ini monso brqwn blanket. Tfl 0 y b ave 0 lazy awkward iqovement, and from their action one would judge that it was difficult for them to get about. But wo discovered such not be the case. Tho Snappers lor years bave failed to oapture one of these monsters. This year ample preparation h^d been made and all felt assured of success.* 4?*. great danger atteDds an attack on thownstf, it was neccs eary to put our most experienced boatmen tho front to make the attempt. The life boat was launched, with a crew consisting of Capt. Hochstrassor, J. W. Ader- hold, H. M. McCormick and a freedman, com mqnded by Capt. Charlie Marks. The first strike wa3 at a monster, bat. the harpoon stuck jn a fin and soon tore loose. Our boys were soon np with another, which was muoh smaller. A well dirooted throw sunk the harpoon into the fish’s body. No sooner was the blow given than tho monster, alarmed instead of silk; a collar and cuffs of embroid* * was an event in our village, and her beauty^ and wounded, rushed through tho water at Through storm anil calm the years have led Our nation on from stage to *t»ge A century's space until we tread The threshold of another age. We see there, o'er our pathway swept. A torrent stream of blood and fire ; And thank the ruling power who kept Our sacred league of States entire. Oh ! checkered train of years, farewell, With all thy strifes and hopes and fear*;, Hut with us let thy memories dwell, To warn and lead the coining years. And thou, the new-1»eginulng a Warned by the past and not i Write on a fairer, brighter p-igi The record of thy happier red; REPUBLICAN PLATFORM. The following is tbo platform adopted at Cincinnati : When, in tho economy of Providence this land was to be purged of human slavery, and when tho strength of tbo government of tho pooplo by the people and for the people was to bo demonstrated, tho Republican party came into power. Its deeds havo passed into history, aud we look back to them with pridn. Incited by their memories and high aims for the good of our country aud mankind, and looking to tho future with courage, hope and purpose, we, tho representatives of the party, in national convention assembled, make the following declaration of principles : this class of citizens for additional rights and privileges and immunities should be treated with respectful consideration. [Applanso.] 13. The Constitution confers upon Congress sovereign power over tho territories of tlie United States, for their government. In the exercise of this power it la the right and duty of Congress to prohibit and extirpate in the territories that relic of barbarism, polygamy, and we demand such legislation as will seenre this end and the supremacy of American insti tutions in all the territories. [Applause.] . 14. The pledges which the nation bah given to our soldiers and sailors must be .fulfilled. Tho grateful people will always hold those who periled their livos for the country’s pre servation, in the kindest remembrance., 1. The puqpt Sto** of America is a nte^. 15> W e sincerely deptofetavsU actional tion, not a league. By tho combined work ing of tho National and Stato Governments, and their respective constitutions, the rights of every citizen are secured at homo and pro tected abroad. 2. The Republican party has preserved these governments to the hundredth anniver sary of tho nation’s birth, and they aro now tho embodiments of tho great truths spoken at its cradle—' that all men aro created equal ; that they are endowed by their Creator will; certain inalienable rights, among which are life, liberty and tho pursuit of happiness ; that or tho attainment of theso ends, governments SONG OF’IS.G. Waken, voice of the Lind’s Devotion ! Spirit of freedom awaken all! ltin;', ye shores, to the Song of Ocean, Rivers, answer, and mountains, call! The golden day has come : I*et every tongue Ik* dumb That sounded its malice or murmured its fears ; She bath won her story ; Slit* wears her giory ; We crown her the Land of a Hundred Years ! Out of the darkness and toil and danger Into the light of Victory’s day— Help to the weak and Home to the stranger. Freedom to ail, she hath held her way ! Now Europe's orpine's rest Upon her mother’s breast. The voices of nations are heard in the cheers That shall cast upon her New Jove and honor, And crown her the <£uoeu of a hundred years I North aud South, we are met as brothers ; East and West, we arc wedded as one ! Right of each shall secure our mother's— Child of each is her faithful son ’ We give thee heart and hand. Our glorious native land, For battle has tried thee, and time endears ; We will write thy s'ory, And keep thy glory As pure as of old for u Thousand Years ! [Ttujhn For the Southern Watchman. Mr. Editor: 1 will relate a circumstance which took placo in tho Fall of 1873, with a certain young man, a resident of one of the oppor counties, winlo atfouulag ;tn Association that was convened with Shoal Creek church, in Walton county, which embraced tho second Saturday, Sunday aud Monday of October that ear. On Saturday some of tlio youngsters of tho settlement inado up a singing, to bo held at a neighbor’s house, in about half a milo of where this young man was going to Saturday night. There were two very nico girls resid- at the houso where this young gentlomau had put up. So ho thought ho would bo polite and accommodating to them, by accompany ing ono or tho other of thorn to the s aging. So ho proposed, or got somo ono else to do it for him, and was accepted. The crowd start ed about dark, the gentleman and his girl among thorn. Presently they came to a branch, whoro they had to tnako a littlo jump. Tho gentleman was locked arras with tho girl, and when thoy jumped, ho jumped a littlo too soon for tho girl, aud he being so stout and robust, it gavo her such a sling that sho slung clear loose from him, which threw her down tho branch over on a feneo. Tho fenco being rot ton, it full down, and sho fell over in a briar patch. Tho othor portion of tho crowd, hear ing tho crashing of the fenco and tho briars, tho 8orcamiug of tho girl and tho grunting of tho man, looked around and found tho gentlo- tuan in as bad a dilemma as tbo girl. Tho girl mashed tho fenco down and foil ovor iu tho briars, while tho gentleman got a 3turable and stuck his left foot under a root and foil- sticking his left arm in tho mud up to his el bow, whilo his right hand and foot were as straight up in tho air as bo could got them, reminding every ono who saw him of an old pair of winding l>ladc3. Presently ha got start downwards, which brought his other hand and foot down in the mud up to his kuee and elbow. lie began to crawl out, muttering to hiusolf, using this lauguago: * If Almighty God will forgivo mo this ono time, He’ll nover catch another woman hanging to mo.’ After ho got out of tho mud, ho inquired, • Wbar is you V She answered, * Horo I am,’ also ask log, • Aro you going ou to tho singing ?’ ’No’! says ho, ‘ I’m uot.’ * Well, I’m not, either, so wo will go back homo.’ So they started homo ward, but taking care not to lock arms again They got homo without any more difficulty, and ho got his clothes done up ali right; but ho took caro not to carry any of tho girls out to church tho next day, which was Sunday. Tho first proachor who got up to prcack took this for a text; ’if thy ox falleth into the ditch puff him out.’ Every ono who know any thing about this gentleman falling in the branch tbo night before, bad to look at him and laugh when tho toxt was quoted. Pro bably tho preacher thought thoy were laugh ing at him, but I guess ho found out batter hoforo ho loft tho church Sunday evening. On Monday eveniug, when the young man and the frieud who accompanied him hail started home, ho remarked to tho other, • Wasn’t that tho dovilishest ease you over heard oft’ • Yes’, it wa3 a pretty bad circumstanod; but wo did not follow tho example that was taught in tho preacher's text on Sunday morning. Says he. again, ’ What raado all thorn blame fools look at mo and laugh when ho quoted that ?’ Says tho othor, ‘ I guess it made thorn think of their non-performanco of duty the night before.’ Take warning, young mon ! Felix ..At Winnebago (Minn.) Agency a few days ago, some persons woro exhuming a body which had been buried eleven years hoforo, in attempting to lift tho coffin woro surprised at tho extraordinary woight, and on opening it they found that the body, and also the slothing, were petrified, and bad assumed a delicate slate color. Tho body was perfect, except a slight crack iu the face, probably made in re moving it from tho grave. havo been instituted among men, deriving their just powers from tho consent of tho gov erned.’ Until those truths aro cbeorfully obeyed, or, if need ba, are vigorously cuforcod, the work of tho Republican party is unfin ished. 3. Tho permanent pacification of the South ern section of tho Union, and tho complete protection of its citizens in tho free enjoy merit of all their rights are duties to which tho Republican party stands sacredly pledgod. [Applause.] The power to provide for tho enforcement cf tho principles embodied in the recent constitutional amendments is in the Congress of tho United States, and wo declare it to bu tho solemn obligation of tho legisla tivo and executive departments of tho govern ment to put into immediate and vigorous use all their constitutional powers for removing any just cause of discontent on tho part of any class, and for securing toovery American citi zen complete liberty aud exact equality in tho exercise of all civil, political and private rights. [Applause.] To this end wo impora tively demand a Congress and a chief execu tive whoso courage aud fidelity to those du ties shall not falter until theso results are placed beyond disputo or recall. [Applause.] 4. In tbo first act of Congress sigueil by President Grant, tho Natioual Government assumed to-wnnove avy dcubts of itB purpose to discharge its just obligation to the public creditors, and solemnly pledged its faith to mako provision, at the earliest practicable moment, for tho redemption of the Unitod States notes in coins. [Cheers ] Commer cial prosperity, publie morals, aud the nation al credit, demand that this promise be fulfill ed by a continuous and steady progress to specie payment. [Loud and loDg applause and cheers.] 5. Under the constitution the President and heads of departments aro to make nomi nations for office, tho Senate is to advise aud consent to tho appointments, and tho Houso of Representatives is toaccuso and prosecute faithless officers. Tho best interests of the public sorvico demand that theso distinctions bo respected, and that Senators and Repre sentatives, who may bo judges and accusers, should not dictate appointmonts to office. Tho invariable rule for appointments should havo reference to the honesty, fidelity and ca parity of tho appointees, preferring friends of tho party in power for places where harmony and vigor of administration require its policy to bo represented, by permitting all others to bo Ollod by persons selected with sole reference to tho efficiency of tho public scrvico and tho right of all ciizcns to share in tho honor of rendering faithful servico to their country (>. Wo rejoice in tho quickenod conscience of tho pooplo concerning political affairs, and will holdall public officers to a rigid responsi bility, and ongago that tho prosecution aud punishment of all who botray official trusts shall bo speedy, thorough and unsparing. [Cheers.] 7. Tho public school Systran of tho several States is tho bulwark of the American repub lic, and with a view to its security and por- raaocnco, wo recommend an amendment to the Constitution of tho United States forbid ding tho application of any public funds or property for the benefit of any schools or in stitutions under sectarian control. [Great cheering, continued for several minutes. Gen eral Hawley read the plank the second timo, and tho delegates and audicnco repeated their cheers.] 8. The revenuo necessary for current ex penditures and tho obligation of tho public debt must bo largoly derived from duties on importation, which, so far as possible, should be adjusted to promote tho interest of Ameri can labor and advanco tbo prosperity of the whole country. (Cheers.) 9. Wo reaftirm our opposition to tho further grants of tho public lands to corporations and monopolies, and demand that tho national domain be devoted to free homes for the peo pie. 10. It is tho imporativo duty of the govern ment so to modify existing treaties with Eu ropean governments, that tho same protec tion shall bo afforded to tho adopted Ameri can citizen that is given to tho nativo boro, aud that all nccossary laws should bo passed to protect immigrants in the absence of pow er in iho States for that purpose. 11. It is tho immediate duty of Congress to fully investigate tho effect of the immigra tion and importation of Mongolians upon the moral and material interests of tho country. [Applauso.J 12. The Republican party recognise with approval tho substantial advance recently made toward the establishment of equal rights for women, by the many important amend ments effected by Republican Legislatures, in the laws which concern tho personal and property relations of wives, mothers aud wid ows, aud by the appointment of women to the superintendence of education, charities and other public trusts. Tbo honest demands of (Seling and tendencies. We therefore noto with deop solicitude that the Democratic par ty counts as itB chief hope of success on tho electoral voto of a united South, secured through the efforts of those who wore recent ly arrayed against the nation ; wo iuvoko the oarnost attention of the country to the grave truth that a success thus achieved would re open sectional strife and imperil the national honor and human rights. 1C. Wo ebargo the Democratic party aa ho st the samo in character and spirit as when it sympathized with treason; with making its control of the House of Representatives the triumph aud the opportunity of the na tion's recon t foes; with re asserting and ap plauding in the National Capitol the souti- monts of unropnnted rebellion; with sending Union soldiers to the rear and promoting Con federate soldiers to the front; with deliberate ly proposing to repudiate tho plighted faith of the government; with being equally false and imbecile upon the overshadowing financial question ; with thwarting tho ends of justice by its partisan mismanagement and obstruc tion of investigation; with proviug itself, through tho period of its osccndaucy iu tho lower House of Congress, utterly iocomputrait to administer tho government. Wo warn tho country .against trusting a party thus alike unworthy, recreant and incapable. (Cheers.) 17. Tho national administration merits commendation for its honorable work in the management of our domestic and foreign at-, fairs, and President Grant deserves the con-’ tinuod and hearty gratitude of tho American poople for his patriotism and immense services in war and in peace. (Cheers.) Kissing tho Maid and Kissing the M'slress. A lady in this city suspected her husband was in the habit of kissing Katy, the cook, and resolved to detect him in tho act. After watching for days sho beard him come one evening, and the kitchen was dark— wiih jealousy, the wife took some matches in hor hand and hastily placing tbo shawl over her head, as Katy sometimes did, entered the kitchen by tho hack door and was almost im mediately seized and embraced in the moss ardent manner. With her head almost burst ing witb rage and jealousy, the injured wifo prepared to administer a torriblu rebuke to her faithiess spouse. Teariug herself from his fond embrace, she struck a match and stood face to face with—the hired roan. Her bus- band says his wife never treated him so well since the first month they wore married as sho has for tho past few days. Wayside Gatliei’ings. A cortaic pompous Judgo fined several law yers $10 each for contempt of court. After they bad paid their fines, a steady-going eld attorney walked gravely up u» tbo bench and laid down a $10 bill. ’ What is that for ?' in quired the Judge. ‘ For contempt, your hon or.* * Why, 1 bave not flned^'ou for contempt.* * I kuow that,’ si.id the attorney, ' hut I want you to understand I chorish a secret contempt for this court all the time, and I am willing to pay for it.’ ..’ Is it becoming to me ?’ asked she, as she paraded in tho costume ot 100 years ago, be fore the man who is uot her lord and master, but is her husband. * Yes, my dear,' said ho meekly. * Don't you wish I could dress this way all the time f’ ehe asked. * No, my doar, but I wish you had lived when that was the style.’ .. A quaint silver goblet was recently on ex hibition at Charleston, S. C., bearing this in scription : ' A premium from tbo Agricultural Society of South Carolina to Gen. Wuahiugtou for raising the largest jackass,’ It was Gen- William, not tho * Father of oar Country,' who did it. ..A ration-al enjoyment—dinner. . .The bone of contention in Europe is a Turkey bono. ..A fool in high station is like a man on tho top of a mountain; everybody appears small to him, and ho appears small to everybody. It is strange,’ mattered a youug man, as ho staggered home from a supper patty, ‘ how evil communications corrupt goBd man ners. I have been surrounded 1# tumblers all tho evening, and now l*m a tuihbler myself.’ ..Smith and Brown running opposite ways around a corner, strnok each other. ‘Ob, dear, how you made my bead ring!' said Smith. ’ That's a sign it's hollow,’ said Brown. ‘ But didn t yours ring? ‘No.’ ‘That is a sign it’s craoked,’ replied bis frieud. ..Many a man worth a million is utterly worthless. ..What is the difference between a spend thrift and a pillow f One is bard up and the other is soft down. ..A man being asked, as he lay sunning* himself on the grass, what was the height of bis ambition, replied, ‘ To marry a rich widow witb a bad cough.' .Does this razor take hold well,' said the smiling barber. * Yes,’ replied the unhappy viotira, * it takes bold well, bat It don’t let go worth a cent.' .. An Essex farmer is obliged to chalk hie nose every time be takes a walk round the farm to save himself from an old bull, which has’a strong antipathy to red. ..‘That’s what I call a finished sermon,* remarked a man as be was coming out ot church. ' Yes, flaished at last,* replied hla neighbor, * though 1 began to think it would never be.’ ..The entire assets of a reoeni bankrupt : were nine children. The creditors acted mug- uauUnoqsly and let him keep them. . •wwsij/-*.* Wok