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THE SUN. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1871. NO. 348. HOW TO It KM IT MONBT. » win t» iwpojMtbU for Um aafe orrlrol of all y MOtaabj ItefUtoiwd L®tt«r. by Expretw. or 1 Draft, but not otborwtaa. If money aont In an 4 latter la lost. It moat be the loaa of the u Minding U. ' ui be tent from the office till it in paid a will alwaya be craned when the time p Cltjr ■wbaerlbera. our city aabacribera to notify o receive The Bum. We have changea In the city delivery, and c of thin, aome will probably be miaeed .ontil the routeeare perfectly learned i charge. t time, we beg oar city readers to be pa- e fail urea occur. We promise i evil will soon be natlnfactorily reni* - i resolved to see that The Bum la fiutli- mptly delivered to every subscriber. Make ap Clubs. 1 make Tut Sum lively, freah end Inter* lining all the latest news. 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THU WESTEaK A ATLANTIC (OH STATE) EAILEOAD S| «bt Passenger Train arrives 1:42 a. m ' “ ' 10:30 p. ni a: *0 p. Ill 8:16 a. Ill :oinmodatlou arrives 9:10 N'Kht PAHsenger Train lei l'»> I'aeMeuger Train arrives.. 1 **> Passenger Train leaves.. CsrtersvilU Accommodation Carti-rsvillc Accommodation leaves 3:00 p. THE OEOEOIA (AUGUSTA) KAII.ROAD. (A’o Day Train on Sunday.) SicH Number Train «rrlY«. «:«)•. > I’MMmger Train leaves «:1B P- » *»*y l'Mxi'iiger Train arrives 6:20 p. i **!’ l'asieuger Train haves 7:10 s. i MouuUin Accommodation arrives . .8:06 a. » stoue Mountain Accoiuniodstion leaves....0:4o s. i J'mht Passenger Train leavss. 3:28 p. ATLANTA AMD WEST POIML BAILBOAD, * I'Asssnger Train arrives. 10:07 a. •/‘Kht Passenger Train leaves 2:46 p. {*«> 1‘AhM-nger T am arrives 6:o0 p. m bay Passenger Train loaves .....7:10a. ATLANTA AMD BICUHOMD AIR-LIME RAILROAD. [WuLr Passenger Tan 4:30 p. m ‘h'Kular l‘ass<-u k er Tram leavss 7:90 a. m **• i- ..it., M.mphla, ■••Urlll. ■ ^battaaooegs Great CcEtral Through Lius. < luttaaooga train leaves... .9 :60 a.m. sad 6:46 p.ns. .. •* arrives.. .S.i»6 p.m. ami 3:48 a. Memphis train leaves 4:0U a m. and 4:00 p. arrives 9:30a.n». and 0:00 p.m. »t.L„,u train leaves 4:00 a.m. BK _ *• arrive 9.30 a m. and 6:00 p.m. Bholbyvlllstrain leaves 8:30p.m. „ __ “ arrive 9:40 a.m. 03. The 1:50 a.m., 12 m., and 1:90 p.m. trains do not run on*in,,lays. The 4:00 a.m. and 6:46 p.r IVentern Railroad of Alabama VSiY* «"NTO<niERY T:00 A. M AUHIV* AT WEST POINT' AUIUVIC AT COLUMBUS I.KATE ft K8T POINT.. ..I2:3lir. M. .13:30 . IP AKRUE AT MONTOOMKBV. '*AVI COLUMUUI ARRIVE AT COLUMDU8 Macon A A nun At* tUllroait. DfcT RMU U TUI, D ILY, SUNDAY. MIYBCTHD. (•ray. Amuuu, u It uu M. •«*4 Mao>u U • 00 A. a *">.« V 40 F. M. An-ly. M An.nu. a 1 44 P. U. *V TR. Ray puMUfpr train ArrtTtn. At Mtoon 4t TtO P. M.. tM aukt. olo*4 wHUMonaiMu o'.nanKUn. ratnatl Muon. Snnipw It.Yin# Vtnon MIA. M., win nimk. ntoa. wnnMiOoa M 04- ntk with np 4a, mumimt train tor Alton*. Atknut. ; “Rlnuton And dlpolnt. on th. (toorfto rc*4, «nd will ooantet At Attoato with train, for mo WiM. •«* a X J0UN80B, 8npMlliUlid.nl. More of the Cosceri Ltd Night— A Mont Brilliant AChix-CMB* mencement Day Cony* lion*—The Address, AC. LaGrange, Ga., June 28, 1871. Iu my hurried letter of last night, I failed to give as much notice of the Concert as it deserved. Through the courtesy of Professor Cox, the Prim cipal of the College, I am indebted for a very eligible position for obser vation mid hearing. The performan ces began with A Cl I! AND OVERTURE. L’Allayue March, which was one of the finest pieces of music I ever list ened to at a College Concert. The execution was superb, aud its effects, the most soul-stirring. Twelve per formers were engaged in its execu tion, using five violins, and four pia nos, bass violin and other instru ments. The entire programme was arranged under the immediate sujicr- vision of Professor Schirmacher. lie is undoubtedly the most accomplished gentleman iu his line LaGrange has ever hod, and she has ever been noted for securing the services of the very best artiste in the profession. Prof. S. is a pupil of- the world renowned Mendelssohn, w ho stands next on the list to JtevbeCr. Bui,.perhaps, the most NOVEL FEATURE of the entertainment was that of four lieiintiful young ladies, with violins, pupils of Professor Schirmacher, cor rectly executing all the intricate and difficult strains of this very won derful piece of music. This is a re cognized feature in the musical de part mend of this College. The marked accuracy and precision of time—the graceful draw of the bow and the sweetest of sounds extorted by these young beauties were as deli cious as the scene was novel. The programme was rather lengthy, and compossd entirely of gems from the most celebrated authors of Eu rope. The operatic efforts of Miss Rachel Beau and Miss Carrie Morgan may well secure for them a place among the sweetest singers of our sunny South. The piano solo, by Miss Sal- lie Cox, was a rare specimen of me chanical execution ; hut the capstone of this monument of music was a violin solo by the same young lady. It was her sister. Miss Alice, who took the prize ut the State Pair last fall, for the best lady performer *on the piano. I would like to particularize more extensively on this point, but where all merit so much praise, a full report might lie burthen some to you. It is, undoubtedly, the most brilliant affair of the kiml LaGrange has ever seen, aud it stands unexcelled by any other iu the State. COMMENCEMENT DAY. At half past ten o'clock the exer cises of commencement day came off. The Graduating Class consisted of eight beautiful young ladies, who read compositions, and were awarded diplomas. Below I append a pro gramme of the day: 1. Miss Belle Embry—Columbus— “The Barest Ilock,” Ac. 2. Mi## Bailie Cox—IsiGrange—Gild ed Temples. 3. Miss Ireno Robert—LaOrange— Happiness tile aim of all. 4. Miss Mattie E. Pinson—Coweta county— "AIaa! If Youth Would, AlMt If Ago Could." 5. Mias Julia L. Wiley—Troy, Ala- Love. 6. Miss Emery C. Amoss—LaGrange— Scattered Thoughts. 7. Miss A. T. Fonville—Crenshaw county, Alabama—Man and Animal* Con trast.*. 8. Mias Ida Ferrell—LaGrange—“Will You Walk Into my l’ai'lor” Ao. Diplomas awarded. Annual uddress, by Rev W. T. Brantly, D. D., of Atlanta. Each of these young ladies stepped forward as their names were called, and in distinct, silvery tones, reud well-written and ipiite sensible com positions. Perhaps the one which re ceived the loudest applause was that ofiliss Ferrell, Subject—“Will yon walk into my l’arlor ?” Ac. This young lady exerted all the powers of her naturally line mind in its com position, am! the matter treated of and tlie manner and spirit of its rendi tion, provoked alternate mirth and applause. It was replete with solid truths graphically portrayed in an in imitable style, and whose poignant garou ni were ut times truly grand, gr -V ABT GALI.EHY. The Hall was very tastefully dec orated with specimens of plain and fancy paintings, crayons and pen sketches, by the young ladies of the Art Department. Some of them were really exquisite, while all were pretty and ‘displayed unusual accomplish ment for the tender years of the pu- p* 1 * ; Bit. iibantlt’s address. After tile delivery of the diplomas, Rev. Dr. Brantly was introduced and delivered a short lmt appropriate cx- teniporiuicoiis address to the gradua ting class. His subject was: “THE ( HOICK OF HUSBANDS.” This was an interesting talk, but we hardly think the reverend gentle man did liimself justice, nor that of the audiuMCo. I understand that very important business demanding his attention at home, prevented him from delivering a longer address. However, if that graduating class will profit bv the good and wholesome advice he offered, there will be no un happy household where they are mis tresses. THE GRAND RECEPTION. At night the doors of the hospita ble mansion of Prof Cox, were flung open to the public, for a reception iu honor of the graduating class. Num bers of the youth and beauty of La- Grange, availed themselves of this in vitation, and the Commencement Exercises of the Southern Female College received a fitting_/!«ak. THE COLLEOE EDIFICE. The numerous friends of this pop ular institution of learning will be gratified to learn that the re-building of the College edifice has been placed under contract, and that the work which has already been commenced will be pressed forward so that the building will be ready for use by the opening of the next fall term. Ido number of pupils who have been in attendance the past term was over seventy. Applica tion! for over one hundred and sixty were made, but could not be aceom- inodatod. The building, now under eortract, when completed, will fur nish ample accommodation for two hundred and fifty pupils. We learn that the College was chartered about thirty years ago. Since that time two hundred ami thirty young ladies have received the honors of gradua tion. In 18(13 the College wa# de stroyed by fire. Since that time Mr. Cox has preserved the organization of the College, und, notwithstanding difficulties almost insn)>erable, it has grown in public tavor till now it en joys a degree nr prosperity rarely equaled in this country. The forthcoming catalogue will number about one hundred and twen ty pupils, more than seventy-five of whom are music scholars. This great success is remarkable, achieved as it has been in spite of difficulties arising from the want of a suitable college building, and from the financial I rou bles of the country und gives token of a bright future for the college when these sources of embarrassment ure removed. Heartily do we wish for this noble old Institution the most unbounded suocess. And to the untiring energy and zeal of Professor Cox, for the past sixteen years, are some of the best female minds in the South in debted for tlisir Alina Mater. The next term opens on the last week in July. M. The Alabama and Chattanooga Itatlroad. The war upon this railroad has kept things lively about Chattanooga for some time; but Stanton is the top dog in the fight, having won over all competitors. At ono timo it was thought all was up with him. Busteed had declared him and his company bankrupt and appointed men to take hold of the road and manage it un til further orders. But Judge Woods exercised the right to revise Bustecd’s decision in the ""case and set it aside, returning the road to Stanton, who has resumed control of it ami will put it into operation at once. Wc are Bomewhat inclined to side with Stanton in this matter. AVe think the prosecution against the company amounted almost to a per secution, and that, after the road had been finished so nearly to completion, over so many obstacles, Stanton should have been permitted to com plete the work. There is no doubt of his ability to complete the road, and when completed it will be in con dition to meet its liabilities without any undue sacrifice. Most men would have been intimi dated if subjected to the ordeal through which Stanton has passed; but stimulated by a strong will, coupled with Borne Yankee pertinaci ty, he has surmounted the obstacles that were in his way, and, all in pro' Lability, will soon be gliding along or the flood-tide of success. We rather admire the way in which he lias fought and won the battle. Certain ly he is entitled to a good deal of credit Republican Harmony. The Baltimore Sun, of the 26th, has the following from Washington: “Word comes here from New York that the various factions of the Re publican party are endeavoring to in augurate a new compromise, to which they hope the President will agree, for consolidating under one head. Senator Fenton, Mr. Greeley, Hon. John Cochrane and other well-known and prominent Republicans hostile to the New York policy of the Presi dent, arc parties to an arrangement which, it is claimed, will be success ful if the latter is desirous of making concessions. Collector Murphy, it is well understood, is willing to step aside if found to be in the wuy of the proposed adjustment. A promi nent New York Republican arrived here yesterday, as a friend of the President, to confer with other Ad ministration officials.” A cousin of Sir Walter Scott, who tiears the poet’s name, is living in Fall River, Mass. GEN. HANCOCK. Interesting Letter from Hon. Blanton Duncan. The follow ing letter, setting forth the merits of Gen. Hancock and rec ommending him as a candidate for the Presidency, will be found inter esting to all admirers of that distin guished soldier. We publish it at the earnest request of several esteemed frieudB: Geneva, May 13,1871. Hon. Joalnu Baker. Ex-Governor of Louisiana. Fraukliu, Pariab-of Hi. Mary, La.: My Dear Sib: I perceive fay the newspapers of the United States that the political caldron is begining to boil and that many movements are being made iu behalf ol' various dis tinguished men of our party. These evolutions are not devoid of interest to me. In so far as I may be able to assist in anything which can benefit the whole country, aud especially en sure peace and prosjierify for our section thereof, it is my duty us well as my highest pleasure, to bend all mv energies thereto. Yon, as a de voted and energetic citizen of Louisi ana. w ill always do the same. Believing that you have not forgot ten the NOBLE AND PATRIOTIC stand assumed by Gen. Hanoock, when, in command of the South, he followed the dictates of justice and duty in hi# attempt to ameliorate the condition of the citizen#, and to make the military subservient to the civil law, I write to suggest that Hancock it »till alive and wilt be presented and uryed for the position of our standard bearer, by his numerous warm and zealous friends. The peculiar considerations which ought to make Louisiana, Arkansas. Mississippi and Texas come unitedly to bis support are not alone the at tempt# upon his part to benefit the people of those States, but also the circumstances which have since oc curred. He has been ostracised as it were, for bis boldness in braving the wishes of Gen. Grant, and for daring to have an opinion of his ow n, in which kindness of heart and magnan imous sympathy for the sufferings of our jieople formed not the least portion. For your sakes, nay one might say for the whole South, martyred in so for ns a just and priqier acknowledge ment of his great merits and capaci ty are concerned, when assignments of military positions were made ; it is eminently proper, that your State should be the vanguard of the entire South, rallying iu liis behalf. What could be more proper, than to have the South SOLIDLY DEMANDING permission to liante a Northern man, as the Democratic candidate, who roulil be elected1 What could lie more fitting, than the selection by the South *it‘ a gallant soldier, who fought us as long as we could hold our weapons, anu yet. when we wore crushed and bleeding, was the first to step forward like a ministering angel, to staunch our w ounds and to anoint them with balsam, and to raise us from mental prostration by infus ing holies of just and generous treat ment in the future? What more righteous retribution in the compen sations of life could there he, than to pit the warrior, who believes in the SUPREMACY OF CIVIL LAW, against that President, who has again unsheathed his sword at the bidding of partisans, aud who, in his willingness to crush our section of the country, may yet strive to ride into power by the complete subver sion of the liberties of all ? There but one leading question the choice of the next Democratic Convention ; TO SELECT THE STRONGEST CANDI DATE. I have not a word to allege against any of the distinguished champions, who seek the honor of carrying our colors. But, in a crisis like this, I deem it in cumbent upon every man, who ha# a drop of patriotism in his veins, to discard all personal considerations, nnd to have an eye single to the des tiny of the country, and the conse quences which our failure in 1872 may entail; and more especially is this compulsory on every Southern man. We absolutely require rest and jHiace and years of solid prosperity to regain what we have lost in the past ten years of war— FOR WE HAVE NOT YET HAD PEACE, nor is it likely to be vouchsafed to ns, so long as the bauble of power is with in the clutch of Radical ambition, or the rich prizes of Southern El Dorados are to ho attained by bun grv adventurers. In I860 there were hundreds of thousands like me. who followed such leaders a# Alex. II. Stephensin regard to the policy of the South. We lie- lieved that the battle for the Consti tution should have been fought in side of the Union, where wc had the Supreme Court to protect our inter est, before partisan lip#lution had stricken down our legitimate de fences; and where th. thirty South ern Senators, In the aid of the North ern Democrats, could have fo'lod the machinations of the Radicals. The majority overruled us ami said that the proper course was the Montgom ery Congress and Government. Did we, because of that, falter in our de votion to Southern interests ? The battle fields of the South will attest that the Whigs am! Conservatives, who laid down their lives upon the altar of love for their State# aud brethren, were among the bravest and most self.sacrifieing of the GALLANT LKGIONR who faced death so courageously dur ing that long and dreadful war. Nor have we, nor do we now propose to cast a shadow of reproach upon our friends for what might be considered an error of judgment Our policy might have avoided the carnage, the distress and the havoc; it might have saved the ten thousand millions of property which hare been lost, and it might nave averted the dreadful vas salage which the Radical politicians, with an utter want of magnanimity, have now so long compelled us to en dure. It was not foreordained that our views should even have the priv ilege of essaying the peaceful battle. Our people, a minority of the United States, accepted or proffered the gage of battle. Those who urged action did not thoroughly understand the Northern mind, and that delusion was a fatal one which induoed the be lief cf a divided North, in a section al war. The present is a crisis in our late, fully as vital as was that of 1860. And, again, I venture to plead for calm, well-considered aud wise action. If we misunderstood the tone of Northern sentiment, the error that we may commit may destroy us as well as our friends in the North. There are men in the South who be lieve that our section will ultimately secure its former asecndancy in the councils of the nation. Iam not one of them. The laws of nature are ir resistible, aud so are those of events. We might as soon expect to reverse the current of Niagara as to subvert the inevitable sequences of our war. There should be no hesitation to pro claim our prompt acquiescence there in, and thus take away from subtle schemers their capital in trade, which is the constant DEFAMATION OF OUR PEOPLE and the uterly false construction of our views. To practical minds au act demonstrates far more than thousand words. If, therefore, our people Bliould say, “ We waive all revolutionary attempts, though forced by the bayonet to accept many laws, we have, in good faith, enfranchised our former slaves, given them equal political rights, and projiose to acqui esce in all legal enactments,” and if that should be followed up by pre senting to the North Gen. Hancock, a true and tried soldier aud statesman, in whom they have every confidence, the result would not be doubtful. What good will it do to agitate past issues r The recent legislation of Congress for the purpose of FOMENTING DISTURBANCES or nuinufacturing them, and thus frightening a certain number of Con servative voters into the support of Gen. Grant, will be sufficient for his success, even without a resort to force or fraud in 1872, if wise action i< not concerted in the South to check mate them. The Prcsideutial contest is narrowed down to the control of less than two hundred thousand voters in the Xorth, who will defeat us unless we unquivooally show them tliui tliere is no danger of disturliances from the South, and that our candidate is a man whom the North can confide in with more certainty than in Gen. Grant That Grant is to be the opposing candidate is unquestionable. The last military bill rivets it beyond recall. Who can defeat Gen. Grant? Only a military man, who can secure the votes of tens of thousands of former soldiers who voted for Grant in 1868; or a civilian, who from former Republican associations can secure the support of a portion of that party. The latter candidate is probably out of the question. If we present General Hancock to the Nortncrn delegates in convention they will accept him, for the South ern States cast the majority (83) of the reliable Democratic electoral votes. He is probably the only Democrat whom we could select with a certainty of success. It is to our interest to take any chances whatever. The result in Connecticut ought to open the eyes of every man who is not willfully blind. It proves the compact organization and strength of the itadicals. We can win the game with case, and yet we may throw it away by folly. Idle declamation and assertion will give us no strength. It is the conservative element of the North, now acting with the Radicals, which we must divert from them, or consent to let the elections for the next century go iu the same smooth groove. Look at the figures. What States can wc expect to carry with oertain- ty ? Alabama, 8; California, 5; Del aware, 3; Georgia, 8; Kentucky, .11; Maryland, 7; Missouri, 11; New York, 33; North Carolina, 10 j Ore gon, 3; Tennessee, 10; Virginia, 10; West Virginia, 6—Total 124. But to elect wc require 159. Now, where are we to get the others ? Dealing frankly with each other as business men, we could discuss our chances in doubtful States. Under the military law just enacted we will be swindled and probably lose Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi, which un- yet, if we lose two of them, or even one with six electoral votes, the elec tion is gone, unless we carry Pennsyl vania. With that State safe, wi could dispense with veral of those enumerated above, and still win.— 1Vow, I speak advisedly when Is that Pennsylvania Democrats will be a unit for Hancock—that her State Convention will instruct the deleg tion to nominate him, and to cast h vote for him from the first ballot. 1 repeat, also, that Hancock can get twenty thousand votes in that State, which no other Democrat can. After our Convention in 1808, distinguish ed Radicals in Washington did not conceal their joy from me that Han cock hud not been nominated. They feared him and Chase alone, and mie of the most distingusliedpoliticians of Pennsylvania, who knows every nook and corner thereof, and has managed its political campaigns for years, i dully answered my denutnd for the truth, that “Hancock would have beaten Grant thirty thousand VOTES.” Shall the South ignore such facts ? Shall we turn away from the cer tainty that we can secure a reign of justice and affection, instead of on of oppression and hate ? That is all that we of the South can claim or ask; for with it would come that LASTING PEACE, that brushing away of the clouds of misrepresentation and foul calumny, which to-day is the real barrier be tween the North and the South. And the negro race would no longer lie stirred up by the adventurers, who seek to embitter their docile instru ments at any cost, so that rich returns may flow unceasingly into their cupa- oioiis maws. The Kii-Klux bill, with all its enormities, would drop harm less to the ground, if—when oraton attempted to raise the affrighted bris tles upon credulous bumpkins' head: by recitals of Southern horrors and outrages—every Northern Democrat could reply, “And yet these people are supporting from preference our great soldier, Winfield Scott Han cock.” It would take the pith and marrow out of every lie concocted by the Radic al press. For the South the stake is a great one. She has far more to lose than the North by the result of the next election. And, as practical men, I place the issue before you and other friends in the South' whether it is not wise now to consult with each other, .ascertain whether my asser tions and my figures are not correct, and be prepared to act hereafter with that unity of purpose, which alone gave our section its great strength in the past I have taken the lilierty, my dear sir, to address this letter to you, in the hope that you will take steps to bring the subject treated of in it. to the notice of the Southern people: partly because of my knowledge of your position in your State, and jiartlv because I am certain that from *s\ log been lor some time con nected with Gen. Hancock in the ad ministration of the civil affairs of the State of Louisiana—while he was the commauuer of the Fifth Milita- ey District—there is no one more competent than yourself to speak of the fitness of that gentleman for the station to which 1 would desire to have him elevated by the suffrages of the law-abiding citizens of a consti tutional republic. Yours truly, Blanton Duncan. Curious Jewish Case. A Chicago dispatch dated the 25th instant says: A curious case will come before Jus- tice Doggett for adjudication this week. The complainants ure Elkin Hertamun. a Jewish Itabbi, and D. P. Reynolds, and the defendant ia Thomas It ilkins, an Englishman and sou of a Jewess, who has been married several years and lias ohildren. When young, he declined to embrace the Jewi.-di faith, lint receutly announced hia inteutiou to do so. lie consulted Rabbi Hertsmau, and was in formed that if he would subscribe to the formula he would be admitted to a Jew ish synagogue. This he agreed to. This formula included circumcision of him self and son, aged six years, baptism of his wife, and then a re-marriage accord ing to the Jewish rites. Previously, Wilkins had agreed to pay all attendant expenccs, medical and ceremonial, but when the bill was presented, amounting to $95, Wilkins pleaded poverty, aud several members of the congregation proposed to make np the sum aud pay the bill. Before doing ao, it was discov ered that Wilkins wosworthSlO.OOO, aud that he was about to dispose of his busi ness and go to England. The Rabbi, on learning these facta, instituted legal pro ceedings to recover the claim, and the trial will take place on Wednesday. The Health at Mr. Colfax. A Washington dispatch of the 25th says A letter just reoeived from Vice-Presi dent Colfax, dated South Bend, says, the doctors allow him to write two or three letters a day, instead of twenty or thirty He adds: “I am leading hero the laziest life possible, and looking back to the l ist doxen ye .rs, I wonder now that tl.e blow- dor a fair and legitimate vote are all | did not fall earlier. Every bi.-unial Con- Democratic. We have therefore to S grcaaional canvass 1 nude to fight the battle in Connecticut, 6; In diana, 13; Nevada, 3; New Jersey, 7; New Hampshire, 5; Texas, 6—in each of which the change of a few hun dred votes will decide the result— Three were Democratic and three Radical at the last election. And we have to contest the election with UNSCBUPULOUS OPPONENTS, who have all the plunder and all the 1 >ower to back them. If we carry all of these States except Nevada or New Hampshire, we have just enough to elect. Will any honest man say that our chances to carry all but one would be a safe betting point * And to one Unuilrcd and ten speeches and tin interim between them was tilled with pablio life with all its exacting duties— lecturing, Ao. Mv journies across the continent to the Rocky Mountains, the only relaxation ot the last half dozen years, postponed the evil day for me. I am going to follow yourconunel aud that of other friends here, so that I cau enjoy with my family the health Providence has ao kindly given hack to me.” The Democratic Congressional Com mittee is about to commence the dis tribution of Schurz’s sjieeehes on San Domingo, the civil service and te revenue reform, in English and Ger- d! man, t! iroughoul the United Statos. Missouri Itadicals in Trouble. A Washington special to the Cou rier-Journal of the 24tli, says: Gen. Isaac Shepherd, of St Lonis, chairman ot the State Central Republi can Committee of Missouri, has been in town for several days, in search of the Administration, and left for Long Branch to induce the President to remove Gen. Smith, postmaster of St. Lonis, and pro cure the appointment of M. Hilton in his stead. The demand for that change ix based upon the refusal of postmaster Smith to the discharging of men of luke warm aud conservative proelivities. Con gressman Havens, of Springfield, Mo., feels no less aggrieved at Grant’s mani fest influence to a thorough overhanling of Federul ollice-holders within the State, and has repeatedly set forth elaborate memorials on the deplorable condition of the Radical party in Missouri, depicting its speedy disintegration unless certain changes are mode. It ia not improbable that Haven’s paper, the Springfield Pa triot, will soon come out against Grant. Tlie lloutxvell'Pleasauton l ! u- pleasantness. Says tlie Washington correspon dent of the Courier-Journal: “The dispute between Secretary Bout- well and Commissioner Pleasanton, with regard to the ofliciul rights of the Utter, if fast reaching a culminating point, which from the present aspect, must ter minate in a severance of the official reU- tious of the one or the other of these gen tlemen with the administration. Secre tary BoutweU's friends predict a new Commissioner of Internal Revenue by by the 1st of July. ► 1 let tic McEwcu’s Flag. The Secretary lias just received the flag made by Mrs. McEwen, which floated from her house while the city of Nashville, Tenn.,was in possession of the rebels aud was found still flouting there when Gen. Buell’s Union army occupied the city. The (lag will lie placed in a room iu the War Department containing several other flags of historical interest. The Louisville Courier-Journal says: A disease they call spotted fe ver is killing many valuable horses in New York. If it should kill Dexter, and Dexter's death should kill Bon ner, und Bonner's death should kill the Ledger, and the death of the Led ger should paralyze the pens of F'anny Fern and Sylvauus Corncob, the glory of American literature would be at an end. F'or goodness's sake let the vete rinary surgeons of New York spread themselves. General Sherman mentions in con versation that everywhere he went on his recent tour of inspection, he met with a warm reception from the peo ple, especsally in Louisiana aud Texas. The Governors of those States in formed him that peace and order therein would favorably contrast with any period previous to the late war. He found the army in good condi tion. The Lexington (Illinois) Banner ys: “We learn that a hot wind blew across a part of the farm of Mr. Kir- ker, one day last week, and scorched about ten acres of corn, some of the blades lieing scorched to a crisp. When this wind came to a liege fence, it raised and went over, scorching the toji of the hedge badly. It gave the ippearance of steam.” At Princeville, Illinois, last Satur day. a man named McNamee attempt 'd to hang Miss Potter, a school teacher, who had punished his child. He went to the school house, seized the Jody, fastened a rope around her neck and dragged her to the door, when she was rescued from the ruffian by two men who came along. A gentleman prominent in the De mocracy of Somcrsworth, N. H., has kept for fifteen years three bottles of wine, which he vowed should not lie d till Democracy ruled in the State. On the announcement of Wes ton's election, the corks were drawn md a select party invited to rejoice to gether and sip tne juice. The Philadelphia Telegraph rays the report that Simon Cameron will resign the chairmanship of tlie Com mittee on Foreign Relations and Mr. Sumner bo restored to it. means that Cameron desires to be Vice-President, md wishes Sumner's influence to aid him in securing the nomination. A fire occurred in the clothing house of Strause A Goldsmith, of Co lumbus, on the morning of the 27th. The stock was damaged to the extent of $4,500. Insured to the amount of $10,000, in the following companies: The North British & Mercantile, the -Etna, of Hartford, and the Home,of New York. Columbus people throw rotten eggs out of their windows. One fell on a gentleman on his way to the Opera House the other night. He did not smell as if he had been rolling in a bed of camomile. 4-*-* Woodward, the Rock Island stock manipulator, is a prominent church member of Brooklyn, aud at one time built a church for the citizens of that city. The new wheat crop of California is two weeks behind the usual time. That received in the market thus far is of an inferior quality. An old bachelor says he asks noth ing better in the summer than moon light, a good cigar and a nice girl to talk to, with no nonsense about her. Columbus is building a 12,900 ad dition to her market house.