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THE CONSTITUTION.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA, JULY 12.
OT Four hundred and *ixty-two Chinese
are expected to reach Chattanooga on
Wednesday next. ^ _
tW Generals John C. Brown, W-. B. Bate
and W. A. Quarles arc prominently spoken
of for Die Governorship of Tennessee.
Of* There is not now, nor has there been
since the war, a juicery or groggery in
Hilton county. Three cheers for glorious
old Milton!
Or Crops in Forsyth county are line.
The people are industrious and peaceable;
they are a unit for having an election this
fall in accordance with the Constitution
ar Colonel Enoch Steadman, of Cov
ington, was on board the steamer Tennes
see, which was burned, and escaped with
the loss of all of bis baggage. The Colonel
was two days without anything to cat.
KT The Norfolk Journal contends that
fish intended to be eaten should always be
killed, and not suffered to die, as is usually
the case, before they are offered for sale.
It recommends fishermen to kill their fish
by driving an awl into the brain. -
JW 1’isciculture has proven to be very
profitable in Europe. It is well worthy of
the attention of the people of Georgia
There are numerous localities in the mid
dle and northern sections of the State
where fish ponds can be economically con
s trueted.
OT The Cincinnati Enquirer takes de
cided ground against Chinese immigra
tion. China has a population of over 400,-
OOOJXX). Labor is two dollars a day in the
United States; in China, two and three
cents a day
OT Our cotemporarics throughout the
South are publishing a statement that the
name of the Air-Line Railroad from At
lanta to Charlotte has been changed to the
“ Richmond and Atlanta Railroad.” This
is not strictly in accordance with the facts.
It was changed to the ** Atlanta and Rich
mond Air-Line Railway Company.”
OT The Chattanooga Times says that a
“gushing young clerk on i’ryor street,
Atlanta, day before yesterday, while seek
ing to fascinate a young lady with his con
versation, took from her, in payment for
smnll purchase, a $5 bill, and handed back
$1 75 in change." A reward of $5 is offered
for tho discovery of the Pryor street clerk.
m - m
tW Although Cumming is a peaceable
town, yet her energetic citizens are not
disposed to be inactive and croak about
“hard times.” There will be turned out
from her workshops, this season, some four
hundred two-horse wagons, far superior in
durability and workmanship to nine-tenths
that are imported hero. We advise our
readers to encourage, foster and stimulate
home enterprise.
t3T Fourteen Japanese noblemen ore
studying in the grammar school connected
with Rutger's College, of Brunswick, N. J.
Two of them are related, by blood, to the
royal priesthood of Japan, They propose,
on their return home, to establish a system
of collegiate education similar to that of
the United States. One has joined the
Methodist and another the Dutch Reformed
•Church.
tW J)r. J. F. Grant, who at the time of
<tbc surrender was Medical Inspector of
General J. E. Johnston’s Army, passed
•through our city on yesterday. His nu
merous friends will regret to learn that Ills
•health is not good. He has temporarily
abandoned the practice of ills profession on
this account, and Is now travelling in the
interest of an insurance company. Uls
homo at present is Nashville, Tennessee.
tS~ Hon. John Hugh Smith, Judge of
the Criminal Court at Nashville,Tennessee,
died on the 7th instant, after a brief illness.
He was 51 years of age. In 1815-1S50-1-2,
be was Mayor of Nashville. 1853 ho was a
member of tho Legislature. 1862-3-4-6,
having sided with the Union, he was again
Mayor of the city. He was Judge of the
Criminal Court from 1867 to the date of bis
death.
and pay well. Viewed in a moral
they arc always remunerative. Indirectly
they arc the best media for advertising the
commercial, manufacturingand profession-
interests of the city where located.
Socially considered, their value cannot
be estimated. Morally viewed, their price
is beyond estimate.
Therefore,as we have secured Oglethorpe,
let us have ilcrcer, and pay, if it need be,
to invite any college for males or females,
whether they be under Protestant, Catho
lic, or Israelitish influence, to locate in, or
near, our city.
We can have free public schools, too.
These latter will usefully stimulate the
former, and the denominational colleges
will contribute much to insure a high
standard of scholarship in the public
schools.
tS~ Among the popular errors which
almost every ono espouses without inquiry
as to its truth, is that which asserts that
dogs are more liable to hydrophobia in
July and August than any other months
in tho year. From timo immemorial, cer
tain days in midsummer, when Sirius, the
princpal star in the constellation of dog,
rises and sets with the sun, have been
known as “dog days.”
This, perhaps, has bad something to do
with impressing the popular mind with the
error above indicated. Statistics havo long
since exposed it. Nor is it by any means
proven that canine madness has any con
nection with hot weather. It seems rather
to be produced by continued dampness
than heat. The unnecessary muzzling of
dogs during the “dog days” is exciting
the attention of the societies for the proven
tion of cruelty to dumb animals.
Stono Mountain.
Professor J^E. Willct and sixteen mem'
bers of the senior class of Mercer Univer
sity, (as we learn from the Index,) recently
visited Stone Mountain. While there be
made a trigonometrical estimate of the
height of the mountain. He says that it is
655 feet abovo the rails of the Georgia Rail
road at the depot. In White’s Historical
Collections, “ It is said to be 3,000 feet.” In
White’s statistics of Georgia, “It is said to
be 2£2G feet above the creek, and seTen
miles In circumference.” Old residents at
the mountain claim a height of 1,000 to
1,100 feet. With a base of five miles lncir-
fcrcncc, and an altitude of 555 feet, the
mountain contains about one-tenth of
cubic mile of granite. He estimates the
height of the mountain above tho level of
the ocean at 1,610 feet.
Educational Enterprise.
Atlanta ought to boa great educational
enter. Donations to secure the location of
.’rotostant or Catholic Presbyterian or
Baptist Colleges, and to Invite educational
nstitulionsofany kind to locate in Atlanta,
ire suggested by tht soundest principles of
lublic poliey, and can be defended as in
tccordancc with the requirements of the
nost rigid principles of city economy.
While the Inauguration of public schools,
free to all the children resident in the city,
:an be shown to be the best Investment that
the people can make on the score of domes
tic economy, educational institutions, f'
invito students from a distance, can be
oionstratcd to be the best commercial cn
terprises a community can engage in. T
former relate to household economy, so
speak; the latter arc enterprises that look
to the inviting ot the expenditure of the
earnings of other communities in our own
locality.
Nothing pays a larger per centum upon
thecapitai invested by a city.than medical,
law, theological, aBd literary institu
tions, that invite students from a distance
to expend their money for tuition, board
lodging and clothing in its limits.
Viewed in a commercial and in a peen
,piary sense, such investments always pay
College Dormitories.
Whether the Neal House is snited to the
uses of Oglethorpe College or not, docs not
depend upon the want of room for dormi
tories, bat rather the want of a spacious
campus, which, we agree with our corres
pondent “P,” may be important as a ven
tilator.
It is to tho dormitory system in col
leges that this writer objects. Having
spent a period of fonr years where the old
fogy system of students’ dormitories was
vogue, be has bceu ever since deter
mined that his boys shall never pass
through such a demoralizing experience.
The “stag” life of old-fashioned college
discipline is incompatible with his views
the kind of life a boy should lead while
beiDg trained for the active duties of real
life.
Cambridge and Oxford, in England,
Yale and Dartmouth, the Virginia Univer
sity, and other institutions, where the dor
mitory system is practiced, are unfortu
nately situated, and the tendency even in
those institutions is to seek lodgings out of
the college buildings, where the influences
of the family can be wholesomely exerted.
The age and renown of many old insti
tutions of the kind referred to sustain them
spite of the objections that may be suc
cessfully urged against tbe dormitory sys
tem. New institutions, or those obout to
remove to new localities, cannot stand tbe
pressure of the judgment of experienced
educators, now generally prononneed
against tbe old dormitory system in col
leges which originated far back, in time,
tho asceticism of Monkish teachers.
The most successful of colleges in tbe
South (if the number of students and gen
eral popularity Indicate success,) is Cum
berland University, located at Lebanon,
Tennessee, where more than four hundred
students were in attendance lost year. Dar
ing tbe war every building belonging to
the institution was destroyed. The pro
fessors bear the students’ recitation in rent
ed rooms. Neither professors, nor stu
dents, lodge in a building belonging to tbe
University. The former live in their own,
or in rented houses, and the students board
with the citizens of the place. There is no
such thing there as even a college campus.
Nor docs the college morality (7) of the
olden time, that so tended to destroy tbe
individuality of the student, and deprive
him of independence of thought and action,
injuriously affect any one connected with
that institntion.
Tho poetry of college pranks, and the
evils of old timo college boy tyranny over
the “ poor freshman,” will do to sing of and
talk about after the victims “have got well
of the ills” to which they were subjected;
bnt it Is better in this day and time to let
the pensioners upon the government at
West Point and Annapolis suffer the tor
tures of tho long polo of “Menagerie” ex
hibitors, and the “greenings” that are mer
cilessly inflicted upon the unfortunate
junior “middies.” Civilians have little use
for or any patience in our day and time
with tho silly absurdities and the ridicu
lous immoralities of college life, under the
old fashioned “stag” system of lodging stu-
dents in dormitories, far removed from the
beneficial influences of genteel families.
The writer regrets that, while tempo
rarily engaged on The Constitutions’s
columns, he has appeared to commit the
paper upon tho question of the policy of
the trustees of Oglethorpe College, in pur
chasing the Neal House in which to open
its exercises. About a question of tbis
kind, there will be differences of opinion
among the friends of the institntion.
Tho writer, therefore, desires that bis
opinion bo only regarded for what it is
worth, and not as a reflection of the gen
eral judgment of the community, with
which he may or may not agree.
Local and Other Matters.
Jfr. local: Once or twice a week, I no
in your paper that one of our citizens, or one
our citizen’s children, has been Ul'cd, or so
distressingly mutilated as to render the unfortu-
creature a cripple for life, by,tho switch en
gines or regular trains of someone of our several
railroads. Tbis cax be prevented to a very con
siderable extent You have observed that nine-
tenths of these accidents occur to little boys, all
the railroads centering In Atlanta have day
watchmen for their car yards. These watchmen
should be instructed by tho railroad managers,
1, if necessary, empowered by city ordlnacc, to
arrest each and every little boy or little girl un-
thc age of fourteen years found among the
cars in the ear yard, or about the railroad shops,
unattended by parents or nurse or guaidian, and
they should be put in the guard-bouse and the
parent or gnardian made to pay the usual fine to
get them out. This would make the parent more
careful to keep the children at home, and would
have a powerful influence over the children. At
lanta, more than any other city, should he strict
this matter. Our railroads run in every direc
tion thronah and through this city. Donrgctbe
importance of thisononr railroad authorities and
our city fathers. Yours, etc.,
Carnot*.
Miss Fannie Holmes’ School fob Bovs
axu falls —The dosing cxcrelses of the first
session or this school came off at Trinity Church
basement yesterday. We confess to have never
witnessed a more interesting assemblage of “ lit
tle folks,” and to bare more heartily enjoyed inch
a literary feast as was presented on the occasion.
Uiss Holmes seems peculiarly adapted to her pro
fession—that of educating the young. The profi
ciency displayed by the popils, in dedamation
and composition, reflected mnch credit on teacher
well as. popil. By some, Miss II. would be
termed an old fogy in teach In gins she Ignores the
popular idea of the rapid advancement by the
young in the languages before the foundation is
laid is the simple role or English grammar, read
ing, writing and orthography. Her pupils evince
rare knowledge or these minor branches, as
some are disposed to call them, and displayed, on
yesterday, an nnnsnal proficiency In them. Wc
were peculiarly struck with the valedictory ad
dress, as It was replete with original Ideas that
would havo reflected credit upon older heads. All
the accomplishments In refined manners are
strictly taught here, and guarded with great care
by the teacher, “eheartily commend this school
the patronage of the public, and those having
children to educate cannot plane them under bet
ter tutelage than that of Miss Holmes.
The State Agkicdltokai. Convex tion.
We are requested by Colonel D. W. Lewis, Secre
tary of the State Agricultural Soeiety, to give no
tice that tbe delegates to the Agricultural Con
vention, assembling here on the 16th of August,
insure themselves free passes both ways on the
railroads, must send their returns to his ofilco at
an early a day as practicable—the object of the
Soeiety and the Convention being to cherish and
advance the cultivation and tho love of tbe culti
vation of the soil, by which both press and peo
ple live. Secretary Lewis feels assured that tbe
press of tho State will, as in the past, freely ex
tend this notice to their readers free of charge.
As a matter oi general interest, will our contem
poraries publish the names of delegates from
county societies to the August Convention?
The following Societies have appointed delegates
far:
Beach Island Planters’ Club-Jonathan M. Mil
ler, Paul F. Hammond, S. D. Linton.
Columbia county—Dr. Henry B. Casey, J. P.
Williams, Dr. W. Martin.
Spalding eonnty—Dr. J. T. Ellis, S. W. Mau
gham, S. W. Blood worth.
Washington county—Col. T J. Smith, Thomas
Warthcn, —Moses.
Georgia Militia to bo Reorganized.
Editori Constitution: I bear that the
Democrats intend to resist the adjournment
from day to day policy of the Bullock fac
tion In the Legislature, and urge legisla
tion for tbe good of tbe State.
It is farther rumored that if Congress
repeals tbe act forbidding the organizing
of a militia force in the State, that they will
press the passage of a militia bill, re-or
ganizing the militia of Georgia. The bill
will provide for the enrollment by the
sheriff* in their respective counties of all
able-bodied citizens between the ages of
eighteen and forty-five, not exempt by
law. Duplicate blanks of the rolls in each
eonnty will be made out by tbe sheriff, and
one deposited with tbe ordinary and the
other forwarded to tbe Secretary of State.
After being enrolled, the militia in each
militia district will organize into compa
nies. elect officers (who are to be com
missioned by the Governor), and after
wards form into regiments, brigades and
divisions, and elect regimental, brigade and
division commanders. The minor details
are not given, but I suppose will be similar
to the old militia system. The ancient
militia muster, with ail its fan, foibles and
faux, pans, is abont to be resumed.
Kesurgum.
Is he Pig or Pap?
Editors Constitution: The es-Govcrnor
of Idaho, who assnmes the task of settling
reconstruction in Georgia, is an enigma.
We applaud his strictures on Bullock, and
only ask him to
"tw on McDaff!
Damned bo he who cries, hold—enough !♦’
Tho record of the New Era, when Bard
was its editor, shows that daring the can
vass he was Bollock’s champion, and the
only one, save another, in the State. It
further etiows that Bard, with executive
patronage before his eyes, claimed the
honor( ?). with the assistance of sharp and
quick, or electing Bullock Governor. He
failed to get as much “pap” as he deserved,
and then abused Bollock till he bought him
out at a price greatly above his value. Now
he proposes to settle reconstruction, and
makes a great blow of what he is going to
do; and the only evidence we have of his
creed is tbe oublication of the Enforcement
.Act as standing matter. We think that
this Act is in keeping with the official acts
of Bollock, and a true Georgian should
spurn both. A man from Sing Sing can
condemn one and appland the other—be
cause it pays better to do it that way. But
ho will be pig or pop—unless he prefers to
bo both. I- D. Hoe.
Collingsworth Institute.—The exam
ination of tbis institution took place last
Thursday evening and Friday, at Talbot-
ton. Messrs. McLaughlin and Drake bad
made no preparation whatever for tho ex
amination, bnt went through with it Jnst
like an every-day lesson. Collingsworth is
in able hands and deserves the patronage
of all.
A New Article of Esfokt.—We i
ticed among the freight of the America
other day about aix hundred boxes
canned pineapples, anew article of export,
which are put up by a company organized
for the purpose at Cedar Keys, Florida.
This is the second shipment of the season.
£aPonnoA Republican.
Mr. Local: Among the different sugges
tions communicated to TnE Constitution, in
connection with the Confederate monument, the
article signed “Jackson,” in yonr Tuesday’s
issue, I think the most sensible I have read on
the subject, and J do hope the ladies of the Memo
rial Association will adopt his views. Tho mono,
ment belongs to tho heroes whose deeds and mem.
orics it is intended to perpetuate, and la the r
midst should it stand, a sentinel to gnard their
resting-place. Tho growth of cities, the ncccssi.
ty of improvements, or sanitary considerations,
havo often oompclicd tho removal of cemeteries
to other locations more suitable, and where tho
dost of dcparicd dear ones may repose undis
turbed In their silent resting-place. And if tbo
prognostications of far-seeing n.cn bo true, At
lanta may soon extend around and berond the
present cemetery, and at no very distant day; and
when snch an event docs occur, no doubt tbo clti
zens may, and will, remove tho remains of their
departed friends to a more secure resting-place—
more distant and less liablo to be encroached upon
by utilitarian progression.
In such an event, the place now occupied by tbo
Confederate dead might cease to bo respected,
say migU, bccaeso such things havo happened,
and are happening in evory ago. The pyramid
of Cheops was not strong enough to protect its
founder from desecration. The catccombs be
neath a portion of the city ofFarisare filled with
human hones, taken from burying-grounda whose
location it now covered with churches, theaters,
stores and workshops, of which by-gone genera
tions never dreamod of. Even in mo c modern
cities, on this continent, I have seen the pick and
shoTel exhume remains of hnman mortality
where none now living knew that the bnsy street
had once been the silent grave-yard. Snch rea
sons, and many more, which I eonld name, tf time
and space permitted, point tbe cemetery as the
only place the monument should stand as a land
mark and a bond between the present and future
generations, that this place shall be sacred for all
time to come.
The center ora bnsy city Is no place for snch
monument. The criticisms of the stranger, or
the oarelcss glance of the passing citizen is not
tbe homage with which wo wonld wish to honor
onr heroic dead. Goto tbe silent resting-place,
and if the green monnd that covers their narrow
house, recalls no emotion*, no sympathy with
their patriotism, which gave home, kindred, and
even life, for what all mankind bolds doar-Lis
myr, if. beside their lonely graves, wo cannot
do their memory justice, we never can amid the
jostling, selfish crowd that throng tho streets of
bnsy cities. . ’ Galoaccs.' “
ing'city. Two or three propositions are before the
council for the bnildingof watrr-work.«,an enter
prise that will cost n»t Iru than a half million of
dollars, axd yet absolutely necessary to the pros
perity of the city. Beside this, the qnestion of tho
Capitol will probably be an expensive one to At
lanta, for treasure most he poured out freely to
prevent its removal back to MiUedgevillc; not
only on behalf of the interests of Alanta, bnt also
the people of the whole State. The debt of the
city must needs be swollen to largo dimensions,
and at an early day. In view of this fart, it be
comes the City Fathers, the custodians of tho peo
ple’s interests and the city’s prosperity, to appre
ciate the tremendous responsibility of their posi
tion, and to weigh well all matters before them,
particularly of a character affecting the finances.
They will bo held strictly accountable for their
acts, and it behooves them to bosband our resour
ces with the utmost care, and save every possible
dollar, to prevent the accumulation of a debt be-
yoed certain figures, which most unavoidably be
reached, bnt which wonld yet startle a people,
who, heretofore, have been comparatively out of
debt. Bnt while this is tree, the people of Atlan
ta will always sustain the Connell In all expend-
iturcs necessary for the proper police of the city,
especially in the matter of working and
nutting In first-class order the numerous streets.
The streets of a city are the aveancs of its prosper
ity; they are more-they are the veins through
which pass it* life-currents. No city can be pros
perous without streets in the very best order.
Their condition vitally affects the business, tho
pleasure, and the health of the people, both as to
themselves and strangers. Therefore, we think
Council committed an error in determining ;to
abandon all tbe streets of the city, save Marietta
street, for two months to came. All the streets of
the rity mast hare proper attention, and. if need
bo, (at there i* need) let tho street force be largely
increased. The street committee reports that
work ought to be done at once on a number of
streets. lf,lt ought to be done, it should be done.
Atlanta, perhaps, never had a chairman of a
street committee who has won, and is winning,
greater encomiums from our citizens than tho pre
sent one, Mr. Mahoney, and it results from tho
earnestness and energy with which be plies the
work of grading and bcantitying onr streets
Let Council give him all the force necessary, and
wc believe it will, as the resolution in qne-tion
was passed near the close of a prolonged session,
when all were tiiel out, and the matter was not
debated. Tax Fayzb.
July 9,1810.
Mkrckr University.—We trust that the
City Hall will ho filled to-morrow night by onr
citizens who feel an interest in the removal of
Mercer University to this city. Have our read
ers viewed its location here in the light of dol-
ars and cents? Mercer is the favorite institu
tion of ono of the leading denominations of the
South, with an ample endowment and an excel
lent faculty. . It is not nnreasonable to assert that
five years after removal to a place as central,
accessible and healthy as Atlanta, Mercer will
have over three hundred students from atl parts
the State. These students will expend, upon
an average, (500 each, amounting to $10,000 or
$10,000 per annum.
When the amounts expended by members of
the faculty, trustees and visitors are added to
this. It will swell tho amount stijl larger. But the
institution will add vastly to tho material wealth
of the town in the amount invested in bricks and
mortar. And in addition tothis, wo can educate
onr own sons at “ Mercer ” and " Oglethorpe,”
and save annually a large amount which wonld
go abroad ror tuition and board. Wc ventnre the
prediction that many a youth in our midst will
bless the advent of these institutions of learning
here, because a way will be opened for those who
arc worthy and needy to receive the benefits of a
collegiate education.
Bnt there arc a few who aro not utilitarian
enough to view it in this light, who are opposed
colleges being located hero in tho midst of a
great and crowing city. To them wo commend
tho sonnd views of a writer in iho Presbyterian
Index, used in defending the location of Ogle
thorpe College here. The writer is not a resident
of Atlanta. He gave his views because be
thought Atlanta and Atlanta Christian character
unjustly Impugned:
1 do not seo that there is any valid objection
to Atlanta. Its population, it is truo, from the
manner in which it has been gathered together,
may not be as homogeneous as that of older cities
but it is not more heterogeneous nor more wicked
than aro all new and Increasing cities. Besides
this, the elective affinity principle in social
elements Is rapidly causing a sorting, a classi
fying of tbe people. Those who are of the
same likes and dislikes arc insensibly yet cer
tainly associating; and in consequence, at no dis
tant day, Atlanta:wHl exhibit as staid and>s well
cultured society as can bo found in'any city. Re.
Communicated 1.
The Confederate Monument—Mr. Lo
cal: In the late discussion relating to tho loca-
catlon of this monument, by the several city pa
pers, not one of them has taken a correct view or
the matter. Certainly, tho City Hall is not the
proper place, *s I am prepared to show.
1. The ladies of this city are not called upon to
erect a monument to the Confederate-dead of the
whole country; and I take it that if they shall dis
charge the sacred duty resting upon them to raise
a monumental pile to the memory or those heroes
resting in their own locality, they win have per
formed quite as much as ought reasonably to be
expected of them. The presumption is that other
localities will do the lame, thus allowing an equal
distribution of the labor of love. To place in
conspicuous place at Atlanta a monument that
shall embrace territory extending from.“Stone
wall Jackson's gravo to that of tho Texas Ban
ger,” does not strike mo as coming within the le
gitimate sphere ot the ladles of this city. Let it
rather bo a matter oriocal pride with ns to beau
tify and keep green tho turf upon those lonely
graves, and at the same time mark our own par
ticniar spot with a shaft piercing, the very skies.
It will net do to neglect the graves themsolves
and pat elsewhere, as It were, for public admlra
tion only, a column that will be meaningless on
account of its remoteness from the graves of those
whose memory it seeks to perpetuate.
1. The City Hall is an Improper, place, from the
fact that in the march of improvement apparent
everywhere In this city, the day Is, perhaps, not
far distant when tho City Hail lot will have
give place to that spirit or progress wh ich is our
boast. It may be that tho proposed monument
would scarce be complete ere that particular plat
at ground would 1)4 cut into city lots, and the
auctioneer's bell heard to jingle in inappropriate
proximity thereto.
In snch an event would the Confederate monu
tent be respected as is should be. Traffickers
g-ld and silver arc net conspicuous for their ten
der regard for the sacrcdecss of anything!
3- The precedent is a bad one, and the City
Fathers should not have donated any pari of the
public ground for the surjwsg. I might say
much in elucidation of this point, bqt leave (he
thongh’fnl reader to reach bis conclusions.
By all means put tho monument out at tbecem-
ctcry. Let it be a matter of hoc al rxnix with us.
Neath its shadow will repose Virginians and
Texans, whilst the ladies of those States can erect
their monuments, and Georgians will be found
near them; for onr brave hoys fell upon every
field. In connection with the monument, we will
also make tbe surroundings beautiful, and there
UftdUtufbcd will remain a spot which generations
yet to come urfil hold IQ reverence.
July 1, ISM.
Communicated )
A Word to the City Council.—From
the proceedings of tbe City Couneil.wfafch appear
ed in yesterday morning’s papers. the people can
form some Idea of the labors, present and prospec
tive, of that body, and of the great responsibility
consequently resting upon each member of it. The
period has arrived when tpc popple pf AUauta
are compelled.to undertake groat internal im
provements to meet thewaatsof aspeedy expand-
Criminal Lunacy*
Tho frequency with which insanity is
plead in extenuation of crime is arousing
the attention of benevolent and scientific
men. The attention of our renders is called
to tho following paragraph from tho Phil
adelphia Age:
In tho report of tho Prison Association of
New York, for 1870, tho author recom
mends tho appointment of a commission of
eminent mental pathologists and criminal
jurists to collect and compare all the re
corded facts bearing on this subject; to
develop tho principles thereto appertaining;
to devise some rules that would enable
courts and juries to decide on criminal
cases involving tho question of insanity,
with some approach to uniformity; and to
suggest provisions to protect society against
danger from persons subject to insano im
pulses. As insanity has got to be a stand-
ng defense for all crimes, from stealing a
ham to shooting a man or woman, it is
highly important that those who aro called
upon to decide such cases should havo a
sound and reliable theory to act upon. If
men aro mad, let them be kept in confine
ment, so that they cannot do harm to oth
ers—if they are not mad, let them suffer in
the penitentiary or on the gallows.
Agricultural Meeting in Walton
County.
LoYert Female CoUego.
The closing exercises of this excellent
institntion ot learning, at Talbotton. took
place last week. The sophomore class in
select reading acquitted themselves hand
somely, evincing thorough training. The
following yonng ladies compose the class:
Miss Stella Brooks, Pleasant Hill: Miss
Anna Couch, Talbot county; Miss Nannie
Cobb. Talbotton; Miss Belle Helms, Alba
ny; Miss Nannie Leitncr, Geneva; Miss
Adelia Lnmsden, Talbot county; Miss
FannieOwen,Wavcrly Hall; Miss Rebecca
Owen, Pleasant Hill; Miss Lillie Thorne,
Albany; MissCadie Willis, Talbotton.
The junior class read original composi
tions, which elicited universal praise.
Colonel Charles T. Goode, of Americas,
the “silver-tongued orator,” delivered the
commencement address, which was pun
gent, pithy, patriotic and pointed.
The concert, under the direction of Miss
Sallie B. Dougherty, was a very pleasant
entertainment the instrumental pieces
were well executed, the songs well sung,
and all gave nndoubted satisfaction to the
audience.
Not the least moved and interesting fea
ture of the commencement was the exhibi
tion of the class in calisthenics, or physical
training. President Moore had had this
class in training only about two weeks:
but all were delighted by the ease ana
‘grace with which every motion was per
formed.
A preliminary meeting was held in tho
Court-houso to-day for the purpose of or
ganizing an agricultural club. Judge B.
S. Sheets was called to the chair, and A. J.
Burruss requested to act as secretary. On
motion,
Resolved, That the chairmhn of this
meeting bo requested to call a convention
of the farmers of this county on the first
Tuesday in August next, at 11 o’clock p. u.
4ved, That an opportunity ho given
to all present who desire to go into the or
ganization to enroll their names.
Whereupon, tho following names were
entered: G. A. Nunnally, T. J. Lester, W.
S. Ivey, J. M. Stillwell, J. Dickinson, B. S.
Shcats, John Nunnally, A. J. Burrass,
Jesse Mitchell, P. C.Maughon, B. J, Hughes,
Tinsley Upshaw, T. H. Phillips, J. B. Sor
rels and Eli A. Smith.
Meeting adjourned till first Tuesday in
August next.
B. S. Sueats, Chairman.
A. J. Burruss, Secretory.
Jury 5,1870.
A-REQUEST TO THE FARMERS OF WALTON.
In obedience to tho above resolutions, I
hereby request all tho farmers in Walton
county to meet in convention in Monroe, on
the first Tuesday in August next, at 1 p. u.,
to consider the interests of our agriculture,
and to deliberate on the best means for at
taining success in farming. Come, let us
consult together, and make the meeting
.pleasant and profitable.
B. S. Sheats, Chairman.
Report of tlio Committee on the
Penitentiary. .
The following was left out of the Senate
proceedings yesterday evening by over
sight. The Committee on.the,Peniten
tiary closed their report with the following
recommendations:
The committee would most respectfully
recommend to the General Assembly the
adoption of a resolution directing his Ex
cellency, the Governor, to instruct the
principal keeper of the penitentiary to re
quire of the lessees prompt transmittals to
him of all exemplification papers of con
victs, as they are received by them; also,
to make to him monthly roports, stating
tbe names of ail convicts in their charge
the names of all convicts who died, es
caped, or were .pardoned, or discharged
during the past month; also, to instruct
the principal keeper to visit places occa
sionally where the convicts are kept, and
to inspect the prisoners and verify thera
monthly reports, and to require the les
sees to abate the causes of complaint re
ferred to in this report, rs follows:
That all labor on the Sabbath day, by the
convicts, except such as is absolutely nec-
Eiias Cole, who robbed tho Adams
Express Company at Huntington, Tennes
see, somo timo ago, of about $3,000, was
shot to death while attempting to mako his
escape from the jail at that place.
The two “ wild Australian .children”
aro a pair of Warrick county, Kentucky,
idiots. Tho Evansville Journal says tho
children were apprenticed to the showman
in that city by their father, not more than
throe years ago.
Father Hyacintho is at Munich,
where ho holds daily confcrenco with Can
on Dollingor, and tho King of Bavaria, who,
it is said, intends to confer on him tho citi-
zonship of Munich and a chair in tho Uni
versity. v. ,
essary, shall be forbidden and prevented
that all gaming at cards and dice, ant
ligious influences arc also increasing, ami At-1 other immoral practices, on the Sabbath,
lanta is soon to enjoy as truly a Christian society
as any city in the land. Nay, more: it is to far.
nish, by the blending o' its characteristic energy
with its principle of devotion, a higher type of
Christian character than Is elsewhere to be seen.
Zeal for God, as well as piety toward God; a godli
ness with life and-energy In it;adovotion not
content merely to te pions, but earnestly desirous
of making others pions.
But still the objection recurs, that boys in a
city, beyond parental control, are thrown into a
whirlpool of temptation, throngh which it Is Im
possible for them to be conveyed safely. Tho fact
is, hoys who are disposed to evil will find means
of dissipation and debauchery, place them where
yon will; and the temptations of a city are really
no greater than those of a village, perhaps less—
for the police regulations of a citv are more per.
fe-.t, more efficient, than in a village. Besides this,
in a city students may board and room in private
families; in a village they wonld necessarily
have to bo herded together in dormitories on tbe
campus. When scattered among families, the do
mcstlc influence thrown around them aro eminent
ly wholesome. I apprehend that the exemplary
deportment of the students of tho Georgia 8tate
University is attributable In great measure to
thiseanse. There are two largo buildings for
dormitories on the campus at Athens; but a very
large portion of thosjudents board in families or
the city, and In many of the choice families. The
same will be the ease in Atlanta. Still farther, a
large portion of tbe students will be from tho city.
Thcso, of coarse, will lire at their own houses;
and these home influences will be beneficial, not
onlynpon themselves, bnt, through them, upon
their associates.”
Having advocated the location of ” Oglethorpe
College,” wc ere the earnest advocates or tho lo
cation of Mercer University hcie. We do so be
cause we believe it will he beneficial both to tho
Institutions and the city. We are not actuated
by sectarian or denominational bias in the mat
ter, for that has nothing to do with it, and wc
apprehend there can be no feeling of that kind
entertained In onr midst, where ail entertain lib
eral and catholic views. Come out to the meet
ing.
-shall be prevented. And that no convict
shall, in any instance, receive more than
twenty-five lashes, and only that number
in presence of the lessees, and not more
than ten lashes shall be inflicted npon a
convict by any overseer, especially author
ized to Inflict whipping by the lessees, in
the absence of the lessees. And' that no
convict shall be whipped twice for the
same offense, nor twice on the same day.
The whipping of females npon their
naked person shall be prohibited. And the
hours of labor shall be considered from the
timo the prisoners are ordered out to work
in the morning to the time they return to
the stockade or quarters, deducting the
time allowed them for noon. Also, that
the Governor cause the Attorney General
to review the testimony, herewith submit
ted, in reference to the property there re
ferred to, and If thought necessary, by the
Attorney General, that he shall be required
to bring suit for the same. Also; that the
Governor be instructed to require tho per
formance of religions service to the con
victs every Sabbath day; and that-all fa
cilities for tbis purpose shall be given by
the lessees, consistent with the safe keeping
and discipline of th&prisoners.
ing dull. Gold opelicd excited with enor
mous business price opened sit 14’g.
Baltimore, J uly 11 —Flour firm. Wheat
unchanged. Corn dull; white 110; yellow
1 Ooal 10. Pork quiet at 31 00. Ba
con active and advancing; shoulders 14)4.
Whisky 100.
New Orleans, July 11.—Cotton quiet and
dull; middlings 18*18)4; sales 4U0 bales;
net receipts 864; coastwise 11; total 875;
exports to New York 2623; stock 60,465.
Flour firm; superfine 4 75; doubles 50;
Corn firmer; mixed 1 00a 104; white 1 20a
1 25. Oats 64a65. Bran 1 Ooal 05. Hay
prime western, 22 00. Pork 31 50. Bacon
active, held at 14Jfal7^al8^; hams 24.
Lard quiet; tierce la&aiojf; kcgl8J*alSM.
Sugar scarce; prime lraui. Sight J|c
ay 2 premium. Sterling 24)4. Gold 13&.
Galveston, July 11.—Cotton dull; good
ordinary 15&; salc3 25 bales; receipts 50;
stock 11.860.
St. Louis, July 11.—Markets firm.
Cincinnati, July 11.—Flour firm; Family
5 50ao 75. Corn firm, light supply at SSaOO.
Pork unchanged. Bacon higher; shoulders
13^; clear sides 17)4-
Mobile, July 11.—Cotton dull; low mid
dlings 18; sales 400 bales; receipts 117
bales; stock 20,205.
Charleston, July 11.—Cotton dull; mid
dlings IS; sales 60 bales; receipts 363; ex
ports, coastwise, 572; stock 5,678.
Augusta, July 11.—Cotton quiet and dull,
sales 120 bales; receipts 33; middlings 17K
Savannah, July 11.—Cotton fair, mid
dlings 18; sales 200 bales; receipts 523 bales;
stock 0,996 bales.
London, Evening, July 11, — Consols
closed at 92)£. Bonds SS>£.
Liverpool, Evening, July 11.—Cotton
dull; uplands 9)4n9$4; Orleans
sales 10 bales. Red western wheat 8s.
Red winter 93.6d.
Havre, July 11.—Cottonopcncd quiet at
115 on spot; afloat 114.
bY TELEGKAJPH.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
Mercer University—Atlanta—* The
Past, the Present, the Future.—The past his
tory of Atlanta is without a parallel in the South.
Her present position is an enviable one. She has
the State Capitol; she U building her Air-Line
Railroad; she has her foundries* machine shops*
and her enterprising, driving, shrewd, thrifty
population of mechanics, merchants, lawyers,
physicians and tradesmen, and her magnificent
store®, hanks, dwellings * and many beautiful
churches already built and in process pf erpetiog.
She has also secured Oglethorpe. Kirob&U is
building for her a magnificent hot n l. The new
passenger depot will bo a joy forevermore. The
fair grounds will be the most complete and attrac
tive in the South. Every citizen of Atlanta is
Justly proud of her present greatness.
What shall her future be? Can Atlanta afford
to forever lose the opportunity of securing such
an educational institntion as Mcrccr University?
She has the prize almost within her grasp. Will
she consent to be distanced by her competitors?
Tho future of Atlanta depends cm the wise, lib
eral policy of the present.
Look to the FuturL ; 1
Villo’s Lectures on the Chemical
Use of manures.
Editors Constitution: A communication
in a recent issue of TnE Constitution
spells incorrectly tbe name of tbe author,
whose lectures are in course of translation
for The Plantation. These lectures were
delivered by George Ville, in 1867, at the
Experimental Farm, established by Louis
Napoleon, at Vincennes, in Franco. Ville,
perhaps, is now the highest authority in
agricultural science in Europe. Tho avidi
ty with which his writings aro sought is
proved by the fact that although these lec
tures were' published in February, 1868, in
December, 1869. the third Edition was
issued. . - . .. ■
It is tbe oblectof the lectures to illus
trate and enforce tbo value of chemical
fertilizers, to designate the particular ma
nures adapted to particular plants, and to
give rules and tables for the manufacture
of thcso manures. If this work had been
published at an early date, and had been
generally read, it would have saved thou
sands of dollars to the Southern planter and
farmer by preventing useless expenditures
of money.
This work is tpaqslfltod .fpr Tho pianta-
Wosliington News.
Washington, July 11.—Revenue nearly
a million and a half.
Randolph Coyle, jr- has been appointed
Secretary of the Mexican Claims Commis
sion.
Fish retains the Secretaryship of State
until October.
The Committee of Conference on the
funding bill had a prolonged conference
without result.
The House Committee wants 4 per cent,
and no foreign agencies.
General Hancock disavows having inten
tionally treated Grant disrespectfully.
No Southern nominations.
Congressional.
Tho Honse Committee on Appropriations
ordered ail investigation of tbo Washing
ton market honse, on the allegation that
nearly a half million of the stock had been
corruptly placed.
In the Senate the credentials of Athony
and Cragin were presented.
The following discussion illustrates the
tax sales bill, which passed to-day:
Trumbull called up the bill to confirm
the titles of purchasers to lands sold for
taxes in the late insurgent States.
Bayard opposed tbo bill. He said it con
firmed sales which had been attended with
the grossest irregularities, and the condi
tions imposed upon the original owner be
fore he can recover his land are most oner
ous and unjust.
Trumbull said the tnan who neglected to
jay bis taxes, deserved to pay costs before
to could recover his property.
Casserly said the hill was designed to
mako a void sale for tuxes a valid one, and
to impose conditions of recovery that it
were extraordinary, unheard of, and in bis
judgment illegal. . ‘
Bayard moved to strike out the clause re
quiring the pay mentof costs and penalties,
by the original owner, before receiving
back his land, which was rejected.
Bayard moved to amend that tbo bill
shall only be of effect where sales were
made according to law. He knew that in
some of these sales the cost had been piled
up without regard to law. The amendment
was rejected and tho bill then passed.
Mrs. Lincoln’s pension was postponed.
Appropriations were resumed. The
Charleston custom house gets $300,000.
In executive session, no result was
readied.
In the House tbe General Disability and
Naturalization bills, as amended by tbe
Senate, passed by 123 to 53, and goes to the
President.
The majority report that Colonel Segar,
as Congressman at large, was entitled to
his seat, was adopted.
The House, after debate, adopted without
division, appropriated $50,000 for the ex
penses of the Indian delegations.
Blaine appointed Scbenck, Kelley and
Brooks as a committee on tbe Tax bill.
Tbe Senate confirmed Samuel A. Dun
can as Assistant Commissioner of Patents,
and John M. Thacker, of Virginia, as Ex
aminer in Chief the of Patent office.
Richmond, July 11.—The" Dispatch has
information of a serious riot in Louisa
county. Pistols and knives were freely
used. Three men badly shot, and a num
ber of others .more or less injured.
Legislature will' adjourn to-night at
midnight, until October 1.
FOREIGN.
Madrid, July 11.—The Regency reiter
ates that the declaration of its course was
dictated by no hostility to France. Tbo
Kepublican journals say tho only so
lution of the troublo is an immediate decla
ration by the republic.
Berlin, July 11.—The North German
Parliament has been summoned to answer
France.
The reports of naval preparations on the
part of Prussia is untrue.
The impression is gaining ground that
tho question between Prussia and France
will bo settled without resorting to ex
treme measures.
Securities have advanced several per
cent since morning, and tendency still up
ward. American 62s, which were 86J4 at 1
o’clock, have just closed at SS.J4- Other
funds have advanced proportionately.
A much better feeling prevails at Paris.
Rentes were CDf 46c—a very decided ad
vance. ' . ‘ - - *
ATLANTA PRICE-CURRENT.
ICOERICTID DAILY.)
Constitution .Office, )
Atlanta, July 11,3 o’clock, r. M.f
Business inactive and dull this morning.
Gold has advanced four cents. In the
West, bacon has advanced, but quotations
remain hero as below:
Cotton—Market dull at 17 for mid
dlings; lGfor low middlings; 16 for good
ordinary, and 14c lor ordinary. Receipts
light.
Monetary—Gold baying atl 14; Eelling
at 116. Silver buying atl OS; selling at
1.12. Exchange on New York buying at
par; selling at premium.
Groceries.—Com meal 1 35, by car
load, 140 in small lots. Rice, 9>£c, tierces.
Soap, 7&9c. Candles, adamantine, 15c;
Tallow 12al5c. Sugars, A, 16c; Extra C,
15; Yellow, C, 12al3; Brown, 14al4>£. Bio
Codec, 20.V24; Java, 35a3Sc. Beeswax, 33
&31. Virginia salt, 2 25. Liverpool, 2 50.
N. O. Syrup, 76al 00. Molasses, barrels,
Another Atlanta Enterprise.—The
Ucssj-s. IJon-fcait A fig. have bought part of ifr
4- 3. Ormc’s vacant property on Harris 5trocfc,anrl
trill Immediately commence the erection or an
■enso Cabinet Factory, to embrace $13,000
worth of machinery, etc, and afford employment
to some SO mechanics, and this evening at four
o’clock. Colonel Adair will sell the balance or tbo
vacant lots, and those three nice 4 room bonzes on
palhoqn and Harris, rendered ipncb iqorc valua
ble by the erection of tip: Cabinet Factory. Thorp
wbo appreciate lager and ice lemon punch, and
good investment., should jump into tho big red
wagon and take a ride to the sale.
Our young friend, J. B. Tnrnlcy, of
Jacksonville, Alabama, is one of the most enter
prising merchants of Alabama, and a true and
stannch Democrat. Tbe Democrats of Calhoun
county had a grand mass meeting at Jackson
ville, on the 4th instant, and when it was pro
posed to print 803 or 1,000 copies or the proceed-
|qgt, jopng Turnley patriotically proposed to pay
one-half the expense of publication.
An error occurs in the proceedings of
the House or Representatives which gives only a
confused idea of what Representative Lee, of
Nevkro. rohj. Ur. Leo stated that the State
pcedpd groper qpd pat) sopre spboqlfumfs and no
school, j to give ti«e for consideration po
to postpone the resolution until to-day.
tion, from ilie French, by Miss E. L. How
ard, daughter of Rev. C. W. Howard, of
Bartow county: As this is the first offer
ing of a Georgia woman to applied science,
it is, as such, worthy of attention, inde
pendent of tho great importance to the
farmer of the work translated.. By fur
nishing thesevaluable lectures to the read
ers of The Plantation, its proprietors indi
cate that they are determined to place that
paper in the very front rank of agricul
tural weeklies. The lectures of Ville alone
will more than repay the cost of subscrip
tion; ' ' H.
Henderson (Ky.) DRAwiNG.-^Tho Hon-
tjerson Prize Lottery, with prizes amount
ing to upwardsof $500,000-in. lands, was
drawn at Louisville on Thursday night.
Ticket 8,553, held by J. B. McGlaughlin,
Brashcar City, Louisiana, drew tho first
prize, a farm in Henderson county, valacd
at $150,000 and $10,000 in money.’ Robert
Hunt and Frank Karday, of Louisville,
drew the second prize, valgcd at $30,000.
The third prize, sahje value, was drawn by
H. Brown, Mobile, Alabama. . The fourth
S rizo, $13,000, was drawn by os-Governor
'homas H. Porter, of Versailles, Kentucky,
Number 61,081 drew tho fifth priao [ num
ber 20,478 drew the sixth prize; number
31,278 drew the seventh prize; holders un
known. There were several hundred
prizes of town lots also drawn. Tho lot
tery was fairly conducted, and the result is
satisfactory.
A prudent young gentleman, who
earns his living in one of tbe factories of
Lawrence, borrowed $2 of a young lady
acquaintance and took her to the circus. On
pay-day be rcfnndod ycry promptly, but
deducted the fifty cents ijer circus ticket
post him. Ho was pot certain tfyat ho was
giving to have her. ^Apr thtji sl)e was
quite certain he wasn't.
NIGHT DISPATCHES.
Washington, July 11.—Tho Senate con
firmed Murphy collector of customs in
New York, Thomas Helbour, assistant
treasurer, New York. This action is re
garded as the defeat of Eenton.
The commitment of Pat Woods, if obey
ed by the Y\ nsbingtou jailor, places him
beyond the President’s pardon or habeas
7U3. ■:
nrthcr reports show additional Che
yenne and Arapahocs outrages.
A careful reading of the vast amount of
matter bv the cable, seems to indicate that
the Great Powers will not prevent Ho-
lienzollurn’s candidacy, and that France
will' fight. The upward tendency of se
curities this evening indicates a re-assuring
of the nows which has not readied here.
FOREIGN.
Paris, July 11.—The strike at the Mnll-
bousc still continues. Sixteen thousand
workmen involved
, Rome, July 11.—Tho holy father has ex
ercised no cocrcivo pressure upon infallibil
ity. 'The Journal Do -Roma says ho has
only to show patience and forbearance.
London, July 11.—In tho House, Glad
stone said Hohenzollcrn’s nomination bad
taken the English Government by sur
prise. France bad threatened to proceed
to extremities. Should France persist, her
Majesty’s Government woqhL exhaust
every means to nfoyent war upon a.'cause
so lpttlp warranting it.
Telegraphic JHarUctn,
New York, July II.—Cotton dull; up.
lands 10^; Orleans 20; rales 700 bales.
Flouructtve; State 4 S5af) 20; common to
fair Southern 5 90aG 20. Wheat, red South
ern Olal 05. Pork 20 50a20 75. Lard firmer;
kettle 16>4il62£. Sugar active. Groceries
steady. Navels lower. Turpentine 47Ka
48. Ro3ln 192)£a5 00 for strained. Freights
dull.
Money easy at 5a6. Sterling 10al0%.
Governments heavp. GTs 19J^. Gold closed
quiet at 13al3)j£. Southerns active and
higher. Tennessee, old, selling at 70; new
68; closed quiet-
Later—Money opened 3*3aq>^aif for good
(2a45. Pepper, 37M. Race Ginger, 25.
Starch 10. Extra State cheese, 15c; .Fac
tory, 20a21c; English dairy, 23c. Goshen
butter 40a50c; Tennessee, 35a40. Apples
7 OOalO 00 per bbl. Eggs, 25 per doz.by the
lot.
Provisions—There is a light stock of ba
con and prices rule stiff; Clear sides com
mand 19al9j£; clear rib sides .18>£alD:
shoulders 145; plain hams 18al9; canvassed
53a25.
Bulk Meats—Are also in light supply
clear sides 18>£; clear rib sides 172£al8
shoulders 13)4; hams 17j£al8.
Grain—Choice primo white corn very
scarce; mixed and yellow more abundant.
Wo quote mixed and yellow at $1 35,
and prime white $1 40 in car load lots
at depot. In Wheat there is but little do
ing, and it may be quoted nominally $1 30
lor prime red; 136 for prime white. The
demand for Oats is steady at 80 per bushel,
in car load lots, and 85 in small quantities.
Rye. 125 in but little demand.
Dry Goods.—In dry goods. Atlanta
equals New York, and our wholesale deal
ers can duplicate New York bills, raving
freight and expense of travel there and
back. We call attention to tho quotations:
Aliens 11: SpragneJOJiall; Pacific 11; Lan
caster 11; Wamsutta 7; Amoskeag, 91-2.
Ticking, Pittsfield,' 10; Croton, 12; Alba
ny, 12; Eastern B, 18; Amoskeag D, 23;
Hamilton, 32; Conestoga 4-4, 30; Amos
keag A C A 35. Low grades of prints can
be had at from 6 to 6>4.
Lard—Choice in barrels 18j£al9; kegs
and cans 20; inferior 18al9.
Flour—In moderate demand and stocks
full. Superfine per bbl. 6 50a6 25; extra
6 25a7 00; family 7 50a8 00; fancy 8 OOaS 25.
Factory Goods.—Tho supply of Facto
ry Goods is ample and the quality the best
offered in any market. Brown Shirtings,
12; B. Shirting 3-4, : 9J*a4-4,14; Bleached
shirting, %, 7a3>£; Bleached shirting, %
ll)4al4)4; Brown drills, 14)4; Bleached
Drills, 15)4; Stripes, locals}*; Checks,
I8>£al9; Montour Osnaburgs, 17>£al8;
Troup, 19; Yarns, 150al 65.
Tobacco.—Atlanta is one of the best to
bacco markets in the United States, for
price and quality. Wo quote low grades,
sound medium, summer work, 65. Stock
small. Low grade, winter work (won’t
stand May . sweat) 60a62)4; fine OOal 00
choice 1 25; leaf 20.
Liquor Market—Whisky, rectified, 125
al 60 as to proof; Bourbon 1 25aG 00
Robinson County, 2 00a3 00; Cognac Bran
dy, 1 50a3 00; St. Croix Rum, 4 00a6 00
Jamaica Rum, 4 00a6 00; Holland Gin, 1
5 OsG 00; Scotch, 3 50a4 00; Domestic Por
ter, 3 00; French Brandy, 4 60al2 00.
Hardware—Swedes iron.SaO; horseshoe,
7a3; round and square, GalO; City Mills
bar,5&6: Pittsburgh bar, S; nail rod, 10a
12; band,7a8;NaUs,4sto60s,575;3s.com
mon, 6 76 ; 3a. .fine, 8 76. Plow steel, 11c
cast,26a2Sc; German. 18a20.
Oils and Paints.—Linseed oil, raw,
per gal., l- 30al 35; do, boiled, 1 35a
140; Sperm, 2 50a3 00; Whale. 160a
2 00; Lard, 1 40a2 00; Pure Winter,
l 75a2 00; Tanners, 1 OOal 25; Kerosene
40a45c; Petro, 35; Copal Varnish, 2 75a4 00;
Japan. 3 00a3 50; Coach, 6 OOaG 00. White
lead, per lb, 11)4al5; do, pure, 16)4.
Dried Fruit.—Peeled Peaches Oallc
not peeled 5aGc; Apples 5&c6.
Cow Feed.—Hay, 1 70al S5 per 100 lbs.
Peas, (scarce) 2 75 per bushel; wheat bran,
175 per 100 lbs; Oil meal 2)4c per lb.
Hogs and Live Cattle.—Live siiotcs,
6>4a7)4, owing to size; stock fair; no de
mand. Live cattle on foot, choice 5a5)4c;
common 3)4alc gross. Stock light.
Bagging and RorE—India and Borneo
bagging, 20a30c; Kentucky, Q0a25. Ma
chine made rope, 8)4c; hand made, 8c.
Powder and Shot—Rifle powder, per
keg,25pounds, 7 25; blasting, 5 25. Patent
shot, per bag, 3 00: buck, 3 25.
Leather and Hides—White oak sole,
40a50; Hemlock, good,31a33; damaged,
25a30; French calf skins, 31 00a58 00 per
doz; American calf skins, 25 00a45 00;
Harness leather, 45a80c; upper leather,
GOaSOc; liningskins, (sheep), 4 50a9 00 per
doz. Green hides 8a9c; dry salted, 15al6c;
dry flint, IGaIBc.
Drugs and Dyes—Bi-carb soda 7a8 per lb.
Blucstonel8a20. Copperas 4a5. Epsom salts
6)4aS. Madder 22a2o. Qpium 17 OOalO 00
per pound. Alum, 8al0. Borax, 45. Brim
stone. SalO. Camphor, 1 20al 40. Indigo,
l 20al 60. Quinine, 2 75 per oz. Saltpe
tre. 12aS0e jior pound. Castor oil, quarts,
Local and Business JNotices.
When, by reason of the disordered ac
tion of tbe liver, the bile, instead of freely
passing|into the bowels,where it is required
as a laxative, overflows into tho stomach,
the result is what is ordinarily termed bil
iousness. To arrest the distressing and
debilitating misapplication of one of tho
most important of the animal fluids, it is
necessary that the powerful gland which
produces it—the liver—should he toned
and regulated; and nothing accomplishes
this object more speedily as a persevering
use of Lippman’s Great German Bitters.
The household tonic of Germany for up
wards, of a century.
july!2-deodlw&wlt
A Cross Husband.—Mrs. Smith—’Tho
fact is, my husband is becoming so out
rageously cross and nervous that there is
no living with him. He pretends one day
that he has got thcdvspepsia; the next day
liver complaint; tho next is sick, with no
appetite—declares that there is nothing on
the table lit to eat, and so on. It is all non
sense, and nothing but his confounded
ugliness. From tho very bottom of roy
heart, I believe ho wants to worry me to
death.
Lady Friend—Mrs. Smith. I think you
are wrong. No woman has a kinder or
more indulgent husband than you. I must
confess that! havo noticed aebange in Mr.
Smith; but am inclined to think that all he
wants is a tonic; and if I were you, I would
not be a day without Plantation Bitters in
the house. Make him take them moderate- *
ly three times a day, and in a short timo
I think you will sec a change. My expe
rience is that'Plantation Bitters is one of
tho best and most delicious tonics in the
world; and that for nervousness, loss of
appetite, dyspepsia and ail kindred com
plaints, there is nothing so good.
Sea Moss Farino from pure Irish Moss,
for Blanc Mange, Puddings, Creams, Cus
tards, etc- etc. Tho cheapest, healthiest,
and most delicious food in the world.
■ julyl2-dcodlw&wlt
Build up tbe System.—Strength evap
orates fast at this season. This Is especially
tho case with all who live by the sweat of
their brow. From every pore of the sieve
like skin a moisture exudes which contains
tho elements of vitality. Thereby the blood
is impoverished, the nerves relaxed, the
muscles weakened, the digestion Impaired,
the bowels disturbed, and the animal spirits
depressed. Tho constant drain that pro
duces these effects cannot he arrested, be
cause it is due to the heat of the atmos
phere; but the loss of tho life-sustaining
elements can bo supplied bv extra invigor-
ation. Now. therefore, is the time to resort
to Iiostctter’s Stomach Bitters, the most
powerful and healthful of all vegetable
tonics. Long experience has proved that
nothing else will efficiently sustain and
regulate tho system, when wilting down
under the double pressure of excessive
heat, and constant physical or mental la
bor. All persons who havo been tempted
to try tlie local “tonics” (so-called) which
have been started by sordid speculators in
almost every town and village, with a view
of “turning a penny ” by the credulity of
the unwary, know this to their cost. It is
a wise maxim that says “ hold fast to that
which is good.” Of the forty millions of
aeoplo in the United States, probably onc-
ilfth have tested the restorative properties
of Uostcttcr’s Bitters and know it to be a
specific for dyspepsia, biliousness, nervous
weakness, general debility, constipation,
fever and ague, and want of appetite; that
any of these should be persuaded to experi
ment with tho worthless nostrums recom
mended by unscrupulous and ignorant du
peries seems almost incredible.
julyl2-deodlw&wlt
Lippman’s Great German Bitters
strengthen the debilitated.
junc21-deo(14w*w-lt
Lippman’s Great German Bitters*
an old German Tonic.
june2l-deod4w*w4t
Lippman’s Great German Bitters
strengthen the consumptive.
juue21-dcod4w&w4t.
Lippman’s Great German Bitters*
the most delightful and effective in the
world. june21-dcod4w*w4t
From the Norfolk Dally Journal, Deo. 11,18GS.|
Koskoo.—This medicine ia rapidly gain
ing tbe confidence of the people, ana tho
numerous testimonials of its virtues, giv
en by practitioners of medicine, leaves no
doubt that it is a safe and reliable remedy
for impurity of the blood, liver disease,
etc.
The last Medical Journal contains an ar
ticle from Prof. R. S. Newton. M. D-Pres
ident of the E. Medical College, city oi
New York, that speaks in high terms of its
curative properties, and gives a special rec
ommendation of Koskoo to the practition
ers of medicine. This is, wo believe, thn
first instance where such medicines havo
been olficiaUy endorsed by the Faculty of
any of the medical colleges, and reflects
great credit upon the skill of Dr. Lawrence^
its compounder, and also puts “ Koskoo” in
the van of all other medicines of the pres
ent day. feb26-d*w6m
SPECIAL NOTICES.
\3T SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE PUB
LIC! GREAT ONE DOLLAR SAI.E! EVERY.
BODY INTERESTED.—Extraordinary su’o ot
Diamond and Bold Jewelry. Silver and I’lalel
Ware, Musical Instruments, Sewing Machines,
Dry and Fancy Goods, Tablo Cutlery, Photo
graph Albums. Articles of Virtu and an cn-llr-*
variety or Foreign and Domestic Bonds, both
useful and ornamental, at a uniform price ot
ONE DOLLAR each.
Agents wanted everywhere, great inducements
offered. Send for circular.
Address: e. C. CORY A CO.,
Juno4-wSm 193 Broadway, New York.
6 OOaG 50; pints,3 50a3 75; per gal., 3 75a
4 00. Sweet oil, per dozen, 1' 50a6 00; per
gal. 1 45a3 50.
Lime and Cement—Cherokee lime, 65c
per bushel; Chcwackla, 60c. Hydraulic ce
ment, 4 00 per Imril, James River 4 50
per bbl. Piaster of Paris. 6 00 ner barrel.
East Alabama. Female College*
TUSKEGEKi ALABAMA.
mnR 10th Annual Session tegins on the3*of
_L October, and continues fort? week*. Fly*
Professors, assisted by comnctcnt latHcs. com
pose the Faculty. Tho University Elective Sv—
turn of Schools bavin# been substituted for ilra
College Curriculum, young ladies may now elect
their studies ami graduate in each department
separately;'^ulldiugs thorouzhlv repaired;new*
Pftnos; new Chapel Organ; new Furniture;goo |
Board and tried Kducators are some of the ad
vantage* offered.
The uollege has amulc accommodations fbrV)l
girls; average annual attendance 180. Anniul
expenses range fro n fSTO t* $800, according
the number of schools entered.
For Circulars, address:
R. H. li AW LINGS, M. A., President.
junc4-d&w3m
GEORGIA* Gwinnett County*
Bailevo,
12!'.' ^CHESTNUT
peKrecswp^rmeRjf.
from said administration.
This i>, thcrclore. to cite and admonish all and
Singular, the kindred and creditors or said de. _
cc*»od io bo *nd appear a my office. ty» oy before
the tlrst Monday iu October next i$ud show cause,
it uuy thej-' have, why letto rs of dismission should
not bo granted(hs applicant.
Given under my hand and official signature,
July 1.1670. . J AMES T. L AllJUN. Qrdinary.
jotyS-mft Printer's l'cc $4 3)
Valuable land for Sale.
L YING in Milton county, G».. on Little Hirer,
two mile above Graham's Mills.' eight tr lies
from KoswellFaotory. and fire from Alpharetta,
consisting or SOS acres. 15S cleared, 100 bottom
land, in agood static of cultivation, good dwelling
house and out building*, which I will sell low for
cash, at private sale. If not sold before the first
Tnraular In Kentcmbcr next, I will thcnscll the
test bidder before tbo Court-house
A. J. McMAKIN.
Alpharetta, Ga.
door in Alpharetta,
julylO-wft
Catoosa Count)' Sbcriff’s Sate..
Tho reputation and oxpori-,
ence of 40 years, -warrant us i’t
saying that our stock of Pina
Timekeepers of the best Euro
pean and American Makers ia
now tho largest in tho coui-
try; and wo guarantee that each.
Watch We sell, is finished wjth
great mechanical precision, has
■all the late improvements, and
•will run regularly, well, - nd
give satisfaction.
Inquirie* promptly rcpliod to.. *
Vatctes knM fcy arres let ?i7?r/iL
anrli-dStAWly
DcKalh County MicrilfN sale.
W ILL be sold bciorc the Court House door'hi
the town of Decatur. DeKclSronnty, Ga on
the first Tuesday in Aiiru-t nest. 1870. wlihln
*ho lawful hours of sale, the following property lo-
• )ic Hotel and two acres of l.an.I, more or 1—*.
known as tho Kin* Dense, in Iho town o' hi.me
Mountain, DeKalb eonnty, Georgia: pro:
- - next, berore the UovKt-hcuie door. In the bounded as follows: On the east by the.
town or Ringgold, Catoosa county. Georgia, with-1 Kaiiroad right of way: on ihe south by -Mrs.
In tho letral h-urs of sale, the f flowing proper-»:o\’, lot; on tho west by roc • ■ ' -
One handred and fifteen aetoy of land of lot
wwrww opcuuu on„aa>i,»r lutsmi No. ITS, and acres of lot «U in the 11th
business notes in the aftcrnoon. with good i^'reforS&Uh. UbSSoMbSota
deinanil, and rates advanced to £i6, closing property of I’dcr Smith, by virtue oTafl. in. in.ra
firm. Exchange opened strong at 10, dosed
steady at lOalgU- Bonds opened with a
decline of' j£a)4, in sympathy with fall in
. Europe, tu afternoon quiet and stead, clos-
prorerty of Voter Smith, by yutt
Ihe Justices’Court ut tbe ll04Ut District, G M,
Nat llsrhin vs. l'oter Smith, for Uie purchase
money. July S, law.
Jul)9'Wtds
—.. — — - lot belonging to.
Wrs.Winninghsmion thenoithby Derstur-lrt-'S.
Levied on as the property of Wm. G. Newtn.m. u>
sst'sty a Justice Court 11. fa. issued ln.ru tho
UHSthdistrict, G. M., in farnr of Elijah *tcw ,.|
vs. tv.«. Newman. Levy made and returned by
W. M. White, L.C.tht* file id day oTJulr. isri.
JAUMS8NIT1L sheriff.
iulyS-wtda I'niibi’s fee *ffOS \wr levy
J OB PRINTING NEATLY EXECUXEd'a*
TBX UOKSTITUTIOSt office.