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THE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 16,1873. §taal Intelligent. 60IBHH6HBHKI. MIEBBWMM.EBIEBSCIDI Elberton Entering Upon a New Era! ller Schools can Make her Pros perous. Mr. Editor : The examination exercises of this excellent school, just concluded, seemed to afford so much pleasure to all who witnessed them, that I feel assured some account of no interesting an occasion, however meager, will not prove unaccepta ble to your many readers. The whole course of exercises from the admirable sermon of the Rev. Dr. Haygood on Sunday, to the masterly address of Prof. Waddell on Wednesday, gave unbouaded satisfaction —not a single circumstance oc curring to interrupt the enjoyment of this auspicious season. The house recently erected, was commo dious und well arranged, and of sufficient dimensions to 6eat comfortably the large and appreciative audience assembled from our own and sister couuties to greet the young aspirant to academic honors; and, “with music to fill up the pauses” from a brass band, which “discoursed in tones of sweetest melody,” all things conspired to render the occasion a most enjoyable one throughout. Monday and Tuesday were devoted to class examinations ot Text Books studied during the term just closed ; and the ease aud confidence with which the different classes displayed the knowledge they had acquired of Geography, Grammar, Arith tic. Composition, Language, Higher Mathe matics, illustrated most favorably and for cibly, both the ability of the instructors and the earnest attention of the instructed. Ou Monday and Tuesday evening the younger classes delivered extracts from the speeches of eloquent orulors in such a man ner as would have done 'honor to the origi nal speakers themselves. On Wednesday the Seniors appeared, and, Mr. Editor, though I can Dot of course intrude so much upoD your time and space as to expect you to publish all their speech es, set, M'eel assured that the large audi ence then and there assembled would gladly see in print the name of each speaker, asso ciated with that subject which his admira ble handling has invested with so many ad ditional charms. First came, Wyche, of Merriwether, with his motto “Never give up,” fiuely illus trating, both by language and manner, that the subject well suited the man, and that he had been worthily selected by his instruc t r to bear “to the lront” the banner of elo quence in the struggle for academic tame. Then came, Bonner, of McDuffie, demonstrating with “thoughts that breathe and woids that burn,” “The Duty of South ern Young Men” to “themselves, their country, and their God.” Next followed, Freeman, of Franklin, Subject; “Capt. Jack’s Defence of tbe Mo docs.” Unfortunately for him, Capt. Jack did not “die on the field of honor,” but as this was manifestly the fault of the perverse Indian, and not of the gallant orator, the audience very properly transferred to their own favorite the meed ol praise the Modoc chieftain might have won had he followed the course so gallantly marked out. J. K. Swift, of Elbert, “Man’s own Achievments," a noble theme, and nobly handled- T. Hughes, of Elbert, “Tribute to Gen. Lee.” It caused our heart to beat with joy to hear the noble deeds of this our own loved chieftain so graphically described. C. B. Henry, of Elberton, discoursed so eloquently and understand- of the “Improvements of the Present Age” as to make us better satisfied than ev er with being here at such a time, and even more desirous of staying here as long as possible. H. P. Quillian, of White, “The mind.” We feeurd many commenda tions of this young gentleman and felt as sured that he was thoroughly imbued with his subject. W. Mathews, of Elberton. This young gentleman “subjcct”-ed rigid scrutiny many magnificent failures of the past, and demonstrated very clearly that a “railroad” (on paper) is not a“real”-road ; that all these “so-called” “extensions” are but extensions of our gullibility, and (hat the “Air-Line” is not an “air-castle,” but the only feasible “line” by which Elberton might be connected with “somewhere, no where or anywhere.” His speech was a good one, abounding in happy hits and hu- morous allusions, and was well received. J. F. WILLIB, OF FrANLIN, next delighted the audience with a disserta tion on “The power that governs.” Of course thcladies smiled their approval of his doctrines, while a few of the “hen-peck ed,” in the absence of their “better halves” expressed aloud their utter repugnance to so “monstrous” a theory. T. C. Carlton, of Elbert, “The scholar’s hope.” A discourse abound ing in beautiful images and well-turned periods, and impressing the audience so fa vorably by its graceful delivery, as to in duce the expression on more than one lip, that the eloquent speaker might realize to its full extent thej “hope” he had so graph ically described. D. R. Keitii, of Merriwether, “Labor omnia vincit.” An admirable es say, delivered with that force and emphasis which the earnest manner and rapid utter ance of the speaker renders so impressive. We predict tor this young gentleman a bril liant career in the profession he has chosen, and sincerely trust that as he climbs the hill of fame, he may recur with ever increas ing gratification to the instruction received at the “Andrew Male High School ” A fitting termination to these delightful exercises was found iu the address of Prof. Waddell of Franklin College. The subject of education was presented from the teach er’s standpoint, the outy of purents most earnestly enjoined, and the whole matter presented with such elegance of diction, such grace cf manner, and such force of ar gument as to produce an effect upon all those who heard him highly cooducive to the advancement of the cause. The examination w*Sfi altogether a decided success, and we bespeak fof the “Andrew Male High School” that attention on the part of its friends and that patronage 9R the part of all those interested iu the cause of education, which may make its influence as extended as its merit is unquestion able. THE LEARNED PUNDIT AGAIN. Our learned friend of the N.E. Georgian , in a late number of that interesting paper, does us the honor to reply to our insignifi cant article of a few weeks ago, in which ht highlyly [flatters us for our industry, and bestows numerous highly appreciated com pliments, for which we desire to express our obligation. There is an instance or two where he (undesigucdly, of course) does us injustice, ani wc merely mention the fact in order that his attention may be called thereto, satisfied that a gentleman so punc tilious in nice questions of honor would not wilfully misrepresent another. The injustice we complain of is misquo ting our language and so distorting it as to make us express what we had no iutention ot doing. This, as a matter of course, lie will cheeifully correct. We mention the following instances: Our language. As stated by G’gan. We deny as a fact McCarty . .. . that “a good many far- occupies about three rners iu that [Elbert] fourths of a column oounty were plough- in his paper to show iug up their cotton” that do cottoo has on account of bad been ploughed up in stands—in the usual Elbert county, acceptation of the term “good many.” As we have never said there was no cot ton ploughed up in Elbert, the mistake of our estimable friend is apparent. Again: Our language. As “quoted.” These reporters re- He says “the crops port more cotton are better in Elbert ploughed up in Clarke county than they are than iu Elbert. in Clarkp.” The wicked types make our veracious friend intimate that we drew a comparison between the crops of Clarke and Elbert, iD order “to lead the people of Elbert county to believe that we (he) thought more of Clarke than we (he) did of Elbert, and thereby injure us (him) in the estimation of our friends.” We respectfully and most earnestly disavow any such intention, and when we state that our language last quoted above was all we said about the crops in Clarke, we are assured that so enlightened a gentleman will not need even a disavowal of intention to injure him with our good peo ple of Elbert. If the Athens publisher thinks more of the people of a neighboring county than in the county in which he does business, especially as the one for which he shows preference agrees with our own judg ment, we cannot condemn him. As an instance to show how the very bad little types of our accomplished friend are bent on misrepresenting us, we are made to work each day a half hour longer than we stated. This we seriously object to, as, since the hot season is upon us, it is as much as nature can bear to be pent-up from 7 a. m. to 7 p. m. It has been intimated by a friend that the language which so excited the ire of our polished cotemporory was our statement that “we had probably better inform the L. P. that the offer of better terms will not cause them (our reporters) to swerve from their fealty—a statement that may save some trouble;” but we must dissent from that opinion, as we know him to be too brave and honorable not to mention it if such was the case. As the weather is very hot, we suggest to our philosophic friend the proprieiy of keep ing cool—or as much so as the temperature will admit- Mramtiwm SOCIAL, EQUALITI! A CORNER ON WOOL! In May last there came to this county a doughty warrior in black, accompanied by a womap of fair appearance indeed to be linked in wedlock (as she claimed to be) to so dark a knight. Tho man —Absalom Da vis by name—wa9 a former resident of this county till since the war, when he left and went to Appling county, where he says he remained until his return, at the time men tioned above. The woman, as we have said, was quite fair, had red, or better probably, auburn hair, and seemed devoted to her liege lord. Suspicions were entertained by many of the people in the vicinity where they lived that the woman belonged to the white race, and she was questioned closely upon the subject. But sbe persistently claimed that she was a negro and came of negro parent age. This had to satisfy for the time, tho’ all suspicions were not allayed. It was remarked that this would-be Di nah kept her hair, though unmarked by na tive kink, coiled ’ueath a handkerchief, and when wbeu she went to the negro church, which she frequently did, she kept her fuce concealed as much as possible from the staring crowd by the use of handkerchief, fan or hand, which also excited fears among “the ’spectable colored folk” that she was “Dot what she ought to be.” “Time rolled on,” und the ill-assorted pair, behaving themselves properly, were per mitted to dwell iu peace. But “there is a tide in the affairs of men”—and women too, for that matter —and so it proved in this case. Early la?t week a party of men from Ap pling came to Elbert, armed with proper legal authority, in search of this pair of lovers. Short work was Buttle of it. A warrant for their arrest,was placed if? the hands of Bailiff Chandler, who proceeded to their place of abode and executed the war rant without delay. Absalom was securely chained and placed in charge of the Ap pling party. It was ascertained that the womau was really white, and that she was the daughter of a Mr. Moody, a citizen of Applrag coun ty. It appears that Absalom was working for Mr. Moody, when it was discovered that there was too great an intimacy between him aud one of his employer’s daughters. Steps were about to be taken to break off this intimacy, when the guilty pair fore stalled them by running away and coming to Elbert. They both contended that they were legally married, and that the license was procured “from a preacher.” Toe wo man protested her love for her companion ; she said he was her husband, aud she in tended to cling to him. The man was impu dent to the lust, and when told that he was liable to he sent to the peDiteutiary he did not seem startled in the least. The infatuation of this woman for a big buck negro is remarkable as well as disgust ing. A sensiole old negro declared that “she had disgraced herself wid de white folks, and ’spectable nigger people oughu’t to ’soshate wid her.” They lived, while in the county, several miles below town, in the vicinity of Eureka Mills. We hope the county is rid of them. A Young Pugilist. —We have iu our community, a young friend of about seven teen summers, who will fight at the “drop oJ a hat.” We admire good pluck when it is called for, but unless it is necessary, we cannot commend it. This lad to whom we allude, was present at the examination ot the Elberton Female Collegiate Institute week before last, and feeling rather jolly and in a talkative humor, he was indulging a little too freely in a conversation, and so much interested was he in the subject he was arguing, that he forgot how much noise he was makiug, indeed, he was so much absorb ed in the conversation that all else was ob livious to him. A lady near hinted to him that he was disturbing the exercis es, (we suppose more out of fun than any thing else,) which caused our young friend’s “angry passions to rise.” Stepping outside of the building he exclaimed in “ac cents wild,” (meaning the ladies of the school,) “come on one at a time, and I’ll give you what you need ; I can whip the last one of you.” To this pugilistic youth we would say, beware of such threats to the ladies, or else the “fightin’ editor” of this paper will give you cause to take his “little bed” for a week or two. What’s the Use. —ln our town is a handsome young gentleman, who always makes it a point when conversing* with us, to use the biggest words he can think of. — Now, we do not know that he does this to stump us, for if he does, he has picked up the wrong case, and we would admonish him that he is “wasting his sweetuess on the desert air,” if he thinks that he’s learning us anything, and that he would do well to persist in using these “jaw-breakers” no longer as he might he cdled to account for it and be “found wanting.” Where is the man who wants more locals? MAN KILLED 61A FALLING TREE A HORRIBLE DEATH. FULL PARTICULARS. Last week we mentioned the fact that a Mr. Bowsey, of Hart county, was killed by a tree falling upon him. We have since come in possessiou of all the tacts connect ed with the dreadful affair, and we publish them tor the benefit of our readers. On last Saturday week Wm. M. Rowsey, son of Edmund llowsey, left his home, near Little Holly Springs, in Mart county, for a ride on horseback. When last seen alive, he was riding at a rapid pace along a coun try road, the wind blowing a heavy gale. Within a mile or so from this place he met his sad fate. On the morning following (Sunday) a neighbor discovered a saddled, but riderless, horse on his premises. He immediately started out iu search of the rider, and soon he came upon a scene which caused the blood to stand still. In the middle of the road laid the body of the uu fortunate man, and diagonally across the chest was the body of a tree, some eighteen inches in diameter. Other neighbors were hastily summoned, the tree rais'd, and the body drawn out. On examination it was found that the chest was mashed flat, the boues crushed into minute fragments, showing that death must have ensued on the instant. One side of the lace was badly bruised and scratched, which must have been done by some portion of the tree in its fall. When discoverel the body was in such a state of decomposition as to require the earliest interment. The deceased was about twenty-one years of age, aud was generally liked by all who knew him. Tbe father is a worthy citizen of Hart county, and receives, as he deserves, the sympathy ol the community in this terrible calamity. THE BALL. The ball last Wednesday was a complete success in every respect. The managers deserve cojpmcndation for the excellent taste displayed in providing retreshment6 and music. Lemonade was iiterally as free as water, and as cold as the breeze that cil v eles around the north pole. Waiters were on the floor continuously, loaded with boun tiful supplies of the refreshing beverage, and he or she who desired it had only to reach forth an arm to obtain it. In the supper room the table, under the deft manipulation of fair(y) hands presented an appearance which could not fail to elicit approving smiles from the most perverse epicure, and to satisfy the appetite of even the JOAtst complaining dyspeptic. Here we fouud everything, from the airy sweets upon which the dainty fairy-gods might feast, to those more substantial dishes which satisfy the inner cravings of the hungered. The dancers tripped Upon the floor to the time of exhilarating music, iufusing vain desires to indulge among the more staid and straight-laced who were de-barred from the cotillion floor by real as well as imaginary obstacles. Abbevile, Oglethorpe, and Wilkes con tributed with Elbert to an array of beauti ful ladies never surpassed here or anywhere els, and scintillations of wit played around tbe joyful throug like flashes of untamed lightning. The music was all that could be desired, dancers and lookers-on expressing themselves as well pleased with the harmonious sounds. All visitors and married men were allow ed the privilege of the ball-room. The door-keeper present on the occasion, was an expert in the profession, as will be seen from the following conversation : (Enter stranger whose beaming counten ance indicated that he was “gwine to the ball.”) Doorkeeper. —“Where are you going?” Stranger.—“l’m goin’ to the ball.” D.—“ Where do you live S.—“F lives at home.” D.—“ Are you a married man ?” S. —“Yes, sir.” D. —“Who did you marry ?” S,—“l married a Miss K-, old man K’s. daughter.” D. —“Have you got any children, sir ?” S. —“Yes, sir.” D.—“ How many ?” S.—“ Seven.” D.—“ Well, sir, you can pass in.” The questions were numerous and rather impudent, but then there was two dollars at stake, and there’s no telling how much a man will take, and how many questions he will answer, when it comes to the “money, ticket or squibulum.” Altogether the ball was one of the enjoy able aflairs Elberton can boast of in her his tory. New Type.—We are gratified to state to our many friends and patrons that we shall appear next week in anew dress, hav ing purchased new type for the reading matter of the Gazette. —eem* Writ of Lunacy. —On Monday last, in the County Court, a jury pronounced Mrs. Elisha Hammond a lunatic, and a fit sub ject for the Asylum, ELBERT COUNTY PEOPLE IN A TOR NADO. We have been permitted to make the fol lowing extract from a letter dated Erie, Kansas, July 2nd, 1873: All day yesterday clouds were drifting about, and towards night they seemed to culminate in such a manner as to predict a storm. At length the thunder began to roar and the most vivid lightning continu ally illumed the sky, but little rain fell. Some families retired at an early hour—we did, but had not beeu in bed long until the fury ot the tempest increased. Then came a dreadful and continual roar, that seemed to have no cessation; at length, however, it ceased, every thing grew comparatively quiet. At this moment the alarm of fire rang out on the air; people left their hous es, and soon the cry became general; but no one could tell where the fire was, theu came crie3 for “help ! help!” Every oue was mystified, lor nothing could be seen through the darkness txcept when the Jess frequent lightning flashes came. In a shorter while than it takes me to write it, messengers came running in from the out skirts of the town to get aid lor the rescue cf those who were suffering from the rava ges of the dreadful toruaao —for such it was. One eye-witness described it as hav ing the shape of an inverted hay stack, per fectly black, with a ball of fire at the top Its course was Southwest. Several houses were demolished; others had the window sash blown out, the toofs taken off or the sides down. A Mr. Denny, his wile and two children were taken out of their house by the wind and carried some distance from it; they were removed to a neighbors, their faces and heads crimson with blood. Au other man named Williams had two ribs broken, two boys blown out of the windows and house laid in ruius—some had their legs, faces and arms hurt; do one killed that we have heard. With the rest of us you will regret to learn of Mr. Trencbard’s misfortunes. His kitchen on the lack of the house was severed from the main building and blown to atoms—-theydon’t know where rhe material is. The cellar underneath con tained all his supplies; large rocks were hurled into it, destroying everything; the sacks of meal and all wheat flour they had were blown off; the smoke-house was lifted from its foundation and carried away, they dou’t know where; the dwelling house, strong aud well-built as it was, was lifted six feet north of its foundation ; the furniture fell from its place. In the room where Willie was sleeping, the bed was blown so as to knock him agaiust the wall. The house is so injured that it will have to be all torn down and rebuilt. Just think of it! But this is not all: the large, n : ce barn that was built last year is an entire heap of ruins; the horses all escaped but the car riage was destroyed. The house of a tenant justn few yards from Mr. T.’s was lifted in fo another place, or rather field, the family ill if. Death of Another Old Citizen. At nine o’clock on Monday night, the 14th, Dillard Herndon, a citizen of El bert county, died, aged about seventy-eight. Judge Herndon was a native of Orange county, Va., but came to this county in his youth. He grew up and developed into manhood in Elbert county, and being a man of superior intelligence, honest, and of unswerving integrity, he won the confi dence of the people, lie served the county for several terms in the Legislature, and if he had wished it, could have retained his membership almost indefinitely, so entirely did he possess the confidence of the voters of the county. Witty and quick at repartee, his compa ny was sought after and enjoyed by both old and young. Benevolence was one of his marked characteristics, and the distress ed were never turned empty-handed from his door. He was a member of the Baptist church, and has been for a number of years. We are informed that for forty years he has giv en fifty dollars yearly to the support of the gospel, and it is said he has provided iu his will for a continuation of tbe same amount years to the Baptist church at ltuck ersviße. Judge Herndou lived and died without ever being married, and he never saw a rail road. He had his faults, like other men, but the greatest was that which makes a man his own worst enemy. Destructive Hailstorm. On Thursday last several plantations on Savannah river were visited by a hailstorm whose destructive powers were of the most alarming character. Wherever it touched the destruction to the crops was almost com plete—the stalks ot cotton stripped of leaves and branches, aud the corn torn into rib bons. The planters most injured, as far as we can learn, are—Dr, Langston and his ten ants, A. A. Blackwell, M. L. Stanton, Thos. J ones, and probably one or two others. The stones ranged from the size of guinea eggs down, and the amount that fell was so great that one gentleman said ho could have raked up cart-loads in the fence cor ners. By this storm some of our industrious farmers have almost entirely lost the fruits of their labors for the present year—a real calamity, indeed, and especially to those who rented lands. To Our Reporters. —We must express our obligations to the gentlemen who so kindly assisted us in making our reports last week as well as for the present issue. We thank you, gentleman, and, as “ouegood turn deserves another,” we hope you will do so frequently, | The crowd in Elberton last Wednesday was the largest we have ever seen in this Place, Found —Two beautiful and accomplished young ladies of our acquaintance, while perambulating the grounds about the Male Academy during the recent commencement in search of a favorite flower, whose name we have forgotten, (we meau the flower a,) one of the ladies fouud a jet car-ring. W e happened to see this little car ornament, and we can say without the least hesi* tancy that it was as largo, well, we suppose it was as big as a piece of cluilk, and weigh ed something under a pound Any ona having lost such ao article ns described above, can procure the same by calling at this office, paying for this notice, giving a description ot the properly, and paying a considerable commission fer storage. — The Brass Band. —The Band engaged for the commencement exercises of the An drew Male High School we believe gavto universal satisfaction, and the amount of blowing they did during their three days' stay is terrible to contemplate. They were always ready, and upon a signal being giv en, harmonious sounds pealed forth iu vol umes sufficient to satisfy the most mus.c huugry gourmand that ever breathed. The band was composed of cobred men, under the leadership of a competent musician. The behavior of the members while here was all that Ouuld be desired. Athens has good reason to be proud of her brass band. RIDING. —Last Wednesday afternoon, the streets of our town were alive with ve hicles of every description. It seemed that nearly every young man that could com mand a “turn-out,” embraced the opportu nity, and about six o’clock, that evening, on every street might have been seen nu merous buggies, etc., whose occupants seam ed to be enjoying their rides to the fullest extent. We have heard it said that the young enjoy these eveaing rides greatly, aud we expect that it is so. That Ball. —Our good trieuds, tie trustees of the Andrew Mate High School, objected to the terra “Commencement,” as applied to the ball last, week as the word, they thought, intimated that the bull was connected with the exercises of the school. There was no connection whatever between the two. The ball originated with the young gentlemen of Elberton, aud was intended as a sort of rcuuion at parting with the scholars who were about leaving for vacation. The term “Commencement” was used be cause the ball was given just after the clos ing of the commencement exercises. Our DEVIL.— For some months past, our office has been minus a devil. But few newspaper offices of our knowledge was ev er in this predicament before us. A devil to a newspaper office is almost as essential to its prosperity, as the warming rays of tho sun is to all growing vegetation, and feeling at a loss witlicut one, We have engaged a very handsome youth in our town, who comes in our office occasionally, and plays the devil so well, that we will give Wm a ticket]to tb£ ia that comes around free gratis, for nothing. On Sun days he wears a little blue cravat. Elopement ExTAORDifiAnY. —JamesT. Hammond, a gay and festive Benedict, left his Wife and children last Suuday week, and eloped with a young girl. They were both tenants on the plantation of Eugene W. Hewitt. Which way the guilty couple fled we have not ascertained. Prof. Waddell’s Address.—Wo will have the p’eisnre of lading bcfoie our renders next week the excellent litera ry address delivered by Prof. Waddell, of Athens, at the close of the commencement exercises of the Andrew Male High School, For- Loss of Appelit©, Dyspe[Ain, Indigestion, Depression of Spirits & Gen’l Debility,in theirva rious forms, Ferro Phosphorated Elixyrvf CalUaya made by Caswell, Hazard ft Co..New York, ft sold by all druggists,is the best tonic. Asa stimulant tonic for patients recovering from fever or other sickness,has no equal. Taken during the season it prevents fever ft ague ftotber intenuittentfevers It costs less than S3OO to make any SGOO Piano sold through agents, all of whom make 100 per cent, profit. W© have no agents, but ship direct to families at factory price. We make only one style and have but one price. Two Hundred and Ninety Dollars, not cash, with no discount to dealers or commissions to teach ers. Oar lumber is thoroughly seasoned; our cases are Double Veneered with Rosewood, bare front round corners, serpentine bottom and carv ed legs. We use the full iron plate with over strung bass, French Grand action with top dam pers, and our keys are of the best ivory, with ivory fronts. Our /*iano has seven octaves, is 6 feet 9 inches long, 3 feet 4 inches and weighs, boxed, 955 pounds. Every Piano is fully warranted for flye years. Bead for illustrated circular, in which we re fer to over 700 Banker*, Merchants, etc., some of whom you may know, using our Pianos U 44 States and Territories. U. S. PIANO COMPANY, 810 Droadway, N. Y. Please state where you saw this notice, A GREAT OFFEK. W© will pay all AGENTS S4O per week in cash, who will engage with us at onok. Every thing furnished and expenses paid. Audro*s A. COULTER & CO., Char lotto, Mxh-