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VOLUME VI.!
ATLANTA, GEORGIA, TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1873.
INUMBER 18*
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ATLANTA, TUESDAY, AUGUST 26.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
THE AIR-LINE.
The Great New Railroad In Retail
to Habersham County. *
Hot far Tallulah! ud what Wsi
Seen.
Editors Constitution: Off for TaliuMi the Terrible!
For many along j car we have longed to visit Toccoa
and Tal.u’ah. Thanks to the Air-Line Railroad, we
were enabled to'realize our desires,
Past the famout Ponce de Leon, the reputation of
whoso healing waters has been made by its own mer
its simply—by the cures it his effected. Past Good
win Station, where wc saw but a farm house. Past
Doravllle, a depot, sters and two dwelling houses; ths
elie of the town elevated and pleasant,
THE UNITES STATES COAST SURVEY.
About a mils out, we passed the tents of the United
States Coast Harvey, under tho charge of Capt. C. O.
Bontelle. This gentleman is a thorough veteran,
having been engage 1 In tbs work of the survey for
about forty years. H« is sow in cuarge of a geoditic
survey, walch will be carried through this range of
the Blue Ridge, frem the Atlantic to ths Mississippi
river. Thence a system of triangulation will he car
ried acrcu the continent to the Pacific coast. Auxili
ary to ths main workers astronomical observations
for determining the latitude and longitude of the
principal points, sod a network of subsidiary tri-
angulations which are filled In with a minute topo
graphical map of the fsoe of the country, showing
the boundvy and kind of crop of every turn, the
of the forest growth, tne height of the hills
and mountains, the course of every Stream, the route
of every country road, as well as the main roads and
Xftilrotdfe
The varied utilltlei of su:h a work are too obvious
to be particularized. Works of a similar character
have teen carried over all the civilized countries of
Europe. Tne latest application* of art and science
have been brought to bear in the sat vey of tne United
B *Ajmong the savants who wo’u a world-renowned
reputation was the late Professor Alexander Dallas
Bacbe, who for twenty-five veer* devo'ed the energies
of a powerful »nd most accomplished Intellect to car
rying out the work as Its sup'rintendent. He was
tacceeded t-y the well known aatron-mer and mathe
matician. Prof. Pierce.
Cspt. Boutlette Is now engaged upon the measure
ment or the base l.ne, which is tec basis ot Die whole.
It is work requiring the greatest care, anF observa
tions requiring the ntmo« refinement of nije.y to se-
cure csictscM*
Mr Jefferson Davis knsw Prof Ba-.be well, and
reguded bis as one of the wisest and best balanced
minds this country had procuccd,
N0BCHOSS.
Bn* in the meanwhile we have arrived at Noreroes,
where we take bieakfast with Cousin John Thrasher.
What a wonderful deal cf human nalur in this man's
cheery face. He keeps quite a handsome, well ap-
pointed hots', snd or course the breakfast wsa solid
And excellent. Some one good humoredly inquired
If there was eba'k In his milk. He said no ; it w M
Mid by a Hardshell Baptist.* who always dealt on t b „
faiMxi And it might have been Immersed (!) It this
siuydid not provoke a smU«v, ws pwnune the pa xs ,
Sew -anerrily B iptiits. and Cousin John tnew It.
Noicrces is beautifully situated on elevated un du
taring cronnd, has some handsome residences
^ows marked signs of progress. It claims five hnn.
d N>xt*comta Duluth, cousirtcg cf s few from
houses.
Suwanee about the same.
: BUFORD.
Buford is a handsome. weU bu’lt town, along
' An-leatreet. tunning parallel to the railroid.
Flowery Branch is so named from aa'ream nearby,
surrounding in the aztlia which shows ao brilhan.ly
in the spring and early summer. _
GAINESVILLE.
Gainesville—all we see from the cars la a large b ick
fcO’el with Richmond in moot conspicuous characters
on Its front. A few diminutive companions are in ita
neighborhood. The main town la some three-qoar-
lets ota mile to the northward onkof sight. Hero are
the celebrated Sulphur snd Chalybeate Springs
which were much resorted toby the beet people of
the Southern put of the State before the
SIT HOLLAND.
Two mOee farther is New Holland, the getting off
place of paaidngera bound for the Limestone Spriags,
which are quite near, j The hotel at this place has fee
reputation of being « til appointed and well kept.
BELTON,
Belton is a saw mill town—saw-miKi clattering and
piles or lumber crowdln* the road. Housts look as If
ibey bad been put up yesterday,
MOUNT AIZT.
Here we debark. Its name is well deserved. It is
< v, Mshest point on the road. Here we take an old'
ifi^hTSed rattletrap cTa -
eightmOea off.
a hark for ClarketTlLe, which is
STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Second Raj’s Proceedings In treat*
ing Rlscnsaion-Fraits, etc.
The Sccitty met yerterday at 9M o'cicck. the
President. J IL Wallace, in the chair.
Ths minutes of the day prcvl'ns w re read, ap
proved and after ccme s'lght amendments were
adopted. Ihe rrgalrr order adopted by l! e bufitcif
committee was adopted.
Mr. Wm. A. Eats gave notice thathe win d move
an amendment to the constitution and by laws a’
fo'lows:
Ar icie 6. Constitution—List clause to be amended
so is to rrad ‘the Secretary ant Treasurer shall be
elected by the society at each annual meeting.”
Article 3. The first clause uniting the offlsu of Sec
retary and Treasurer in one person, be ttricken out.
The second clause to read ‘.hey shall be elected by
the society at its arturi meetings as provided by the
constitution ”
vo oval J. M. fctubbs o* Lauren*, moved that tho
catalogue of fiults cultivated in Georgia adopted by
the State A«ricnitural Society, be adopted by this So
ciety!* tae best one now to be had for the informs-
ttonof fruitgrowers, and that it be puhiieh.d with
the constitution and by-laws. It-was adopts .
Colonel T. C. Howard beirg railed on made one of
his m-ual happy speeches on fmlt culture-notwlth*
eiaad.Dg, be raid thit it was done “as extempora
neous as he bad ever dr-ven a hog out of a com field.”
Your committee to z.-port upon the frnitaexurb.ted,
beg leave to report as foiiowas
PEALS .
The aggregate number or varieties cousin i f
With few exceptions correctly named snd well grown;
toire exceptionally so. Several native Georgia varie
ties were txsmmed, but not being in thtir proper
etsge of maturity, your coznmi tee were unauta to
classlty tbem as to their standard of quality, end
rt quest that these varieties be reta bed by tbe S c e-
■aryof the committee until sufficiently adt arced in
maturity for funher examlnatior, and lep-rti The
Naboure was admitted, ana claimed as gcor.
APPLES.
Toe number cf varieties on exhibit! u Is in general
correctly ntmed. Several varieties were represented
in specimens grown in differ-tit sections of-the 8tate,
and In different so-Js, giving an opportunity tir cor
net comparison as to their adaptability to tne several
localities«f the Stats. Among the collections which
came under our notice we especially mention that of
Mr. J. S. Newman c f Sparta as the oeet gtown.
OBAPZ8.
Iii number of varieties and quality, your commit
tee would state that few better specimens have ever
came under the'r notin'; lateness of tbe S'aeon caused
a few varieties to be passed their best edge. The tiu-
m-Jan and Senatqus were exhibited for the first time
in Georgia. The collection of Dr. Hap*. Ur. Wm.
Jennings and Mr. Wm. A. Bass, wire worthy of eptciti
notice as to qn.lity and skillful cn tore. The Tray-
lor grape, a native seedling of rummer grape tvpe, ts
reccmineided as a variety from which a progressive
amelioration in this peculia* class may be expected.
PLACE h*.
Few varieties were exhibited owing to the lateness
of the seasen. We beg to report upon the relative
meri*B of the Smock, tali* ay and Pirquets late, and
we found that tbe latter Oats are best, toe Sallway as
good and ot small alze. a> d Smock as Interior in flavor
and reject.-d sb below the s and&rd.
. MISCELLANEOUS FRUITS.
Wefisd specimens of Jujube. Flga, Bnillih Wal
nuts. Cobnu.s, Pomegranaus, MidilUia, Quinces—
gllcorrectl. named and generally well grown.
we also leg to notice specimens of Tronby
Tomatoes of exce-lei-t quality, bweet Potatoes of
lkrce size fur the feast n
TakiEg into tone,delation that this Is the first ex
hibition, where Irnits were a speciality and the unfa
vorable spring as well aa the lateness of the season
of maturity ol many classes of t: nits, the display now
on exhibition riflic'spreatcredit upon the exhibitors
and demonstrate* torcibly tt.at the iruit producing
capacity of Georgia is equal to that of any section of
Re United Stiles arid only requires to be dev.fopec
Rcepeetfally'snbmi-tetf. . _ T.' 'V,
P. J. Bebkmans. Chairn.au;
D ; B. Ladd,
Rush Irwin,
■Wm. Jennings.
Samuel H ape-
DISCUSSION OP FRUITS.
The rest of the moinlfgsesrionwts devoted to the
dlrtu-llon of the principei frxita grown in the eute,
and the adaptability or panlcttVir variet-.es that had
received attention of pomologuts.
Mr. P. J. B rkman, of R chmond, who it seems is
thoroughly versat-t on the suiject of fruit*, gave
some very Important facts and instructions that had
come under his observation. Varfins qualities ol
pours were mscuseed and much tueful lufomation
given. r.'
Alter which the society adjourned until SM r. at,
afternoon session.
At 8M o'clock the society re-assembled. The after
noon was spent In the further discussion of fruits.
The question of what were the best manures to bo
used in orchards bad • fa’l and free ventilation.
The best varieties of small fmits, and those that
had been tried in this State and had failed, were par
ticularly spoken of.
After a moat interesting session, the body finally
adjourned to meet again the first Wednesday in
next August, or at ,n;h other time as the Executive
committee might designate.
Last night tne Pomological exhibition was continued
with quite a respectable attendance At half-past
nine o'clock, after all present had feasted their eyes
on the appearance of the frnlts exhibited, they ware
given an opportunity to feast their appetites. The
fruits were auctioned off to the highest bidder, most
of them bringing quite a handsome sum.
A good dealot tun and merriment was had on the
o cession of it. Thus ended one of the most impor
isnt assemblages that his convened in the State for
sometime. Tnough the attendance was not as large
as might have been desired, yet It was sufficiently
large to give impetus to the science of horticulture
that will greatly redound to the future benefit of the
State; .
Fomelsglcal.
A convention for the purpose of organizing a State
Horticultural Society assembled In the Hall of the
House or Representatives yesterday, at lOjtf A- K. Ia
the absence cf Mr M. A.,Cooper, who it was announced
would call the Uonventiun to order, Col. J. R. W.IIect.
President ot the Pomological Society of Atlanta,
acted in his stew'.
Prayer wag off red by the Rev. E. W. Warren, of the
First Bap l’t Cnurch. after which > oL Robert Baugh,
ot Atlanta,Trecseded to deliver the following
ADDRESS OF WELCOME:
CcJ, Baugh said:
3fr.President and Gentlemen:
It >i with pleasure, that 1 welcome you to our city to
participate in the labors of forming a State Horticul
tural Socle y. *
• ur County Pomological Society believing a neces
sity existed lor such an association, have invited you
here from different parts of the State, aa delegates to
aid in ita orgutlzuioc, and present such views and
suggestions ur ths deliberations as wilt more effectu
ally adapt the result of your labors to the fruit-grow
ing interest of the State.
To accomplish tire object in view, a Constitution
and By-Laws, will he adopted for its government,
which ehou’d command unity of purpose and action.
Laving for its object the gain of information from all
available sources, and to extend it to those who wish
to engage in this most fascinating and interesting of
lndustri.s, and one in which ladies, as well as genii -
men, can find employment both pleasant and profit-
able.
The cultivation cf fruits upon systematic and sci
entific prineipl s, is an. important movement a; this
time, as tie tendency Is .to elevate and dignify labor,
and make tbe bombs of the hcebindmen enticing and
attractive, and to counteract tost disposition of ths
The committee having returned, mads the follow
ing report, which was adopted :
1. list ail pereons who desire to become members
of the State Horticultural Society eh 11 enroll their
names as member*, and that each person so enrolled
be all-wed to vote tn t‘ e permanent organization.
2. That tbls Convention proceed to the election of a
permanent President and Secretary cf the Convention
and to the adoption of a constitution cf Statr Agri-
cahural Society.
On motion the gentlemen occ pving positions cf
Pretldeut and Secretary were made the permanent
t files s of the Convedti -n.
on motion the following gentlemen were appo-'nted
a committee to draft a suitable constitution and by
laws for the government of tbe Society: J. W. Stubbs,
cfUpscn;G. W. Hinkle, S m Htpe. and Wm. Jen-
ninits, of Fulton, and P. J. Beckman, ol Richmond.
The committee having retired, Mr. Newman, of
Hancock, being called on, gave his experience on
THE CULTURE OF APPLES. ’
He had been engaged in raising apples for some
time iu tbe cotton biltor Georgia, and had come to
the ccndnsionthat a treat mistake had been made ia
oQering premiums for the greatest variety of apples
iasteaa of offering pre-turns for tho best selections
that were a lapted to the particular localities. Apples
were fastidious, and of 163 varieties named In
the catalogue but s x, he believed thrive well in the
Slate. Those that did well in one section lallid In
otheis. It was to the interest of all to ascertain those
were partiiularly suited to the d'ffcront localities
The committee on constitution and bye laws made
thtir re{>ort recommending a constitution and bye
laws, which bringread was adopted The consti'u-
tlon Is framed after the style of the American No
tional Horticultural Society.
On motion, a committee composed of one from
eschCongTesiiotat l lstrlct in th* State was appoint
ed to nominate a President and Vice Presidents tor
tbe earning year. Thi« committee recommended for
President Mr J. B. Wallace; ftr Vice Presidents, lor
tbe first Congressional District, Mr. Joseph B. Jones,
of Ba- ke county; for the 2d, John Starke, of Thomas;
for the 3d, R. J. Redding, of Schley; for the 4tb, J.
H. Fannin, of Troup; for the Sth, Dr. J. S. Lavender,
of Pike; for the 6th, £. 0. Greer, of Jon°e; for the
7th, E. h. B?nman, of Floyd; for the 8th. P. J. Berk
man, of Ricbmora; for ihe 0th, John B. Walker, ol
Morgan.
Ptnuing ti e report of the committee. Col. Eobeit
Baugh was called to ihe chair, and the report was
adopted and the officers elected.
Col Walsce, resuming tbe chair, Hanked the
Society for the h mor conferred.
On motion. Rev. Ur. J. T. Tlgnor and Bon. Mar
shall p. \\ yiy were eli cted honorary members of tne
Society.
On motion, Messrs. S ubbs, Fannin and Jem logs,
wire appointed a committee to obtain a charter for
the Society.
On motion, the President appointed the following
as a committee to examine the fiuiti on exhibition
by ihe Pomological fcociely and io report to this
Society. Tbe c mmiitee are P. J. Beckman, chair
man, 8. Hape, W. P. Robinson, Moses Cole, D.B.
Ladd, Win. Jennings. Rush Irwin and J. S, Newman.
Ou motion or Mr. Newman the following resolution
was adopted:
Retolved, Toat the member of (his society g< t up a
selection of frnlts and send them to the Secretary to
ba forwarded by him to American Pomological Socie
ty that meets in Boston on September 10th.
A committee was appointed to report further buil-
nesz for the sociitj wLen ti adjou'Lel titi tbls mom
ing at 9 o’clock. . .
I. O. «. T.
Picnic at Wen Point —Interesting
Addresses—Sumptuous
Dinner.
West Point, Ga , August 19.1873,
Editors Constitution .* Last Wednesday was a gala
day in onr town. Some four or five m -ntbs ago tae
Rev. W. D. Atkinson. Grand Lecturer of tbe State of
Georgia, visited onr community and organized a
‘•Good Templars’ Lodge." A few brief months have
pasted, and to-day we number between one hundred
and seventy and one hundred and eighty members. A
few weeks ago the mtmbe's determined to have
grand-picnic, and last Wednesday was the time agrei
upon. About io o'clock lil the,Ladasfarnl-
«jopj and hraMwt by ftra 'West Point Cornet
marched to the beautiful ground above the U.
E. Church'ou the .east sloe of ths river. On arriving
at tho B’acd, seme soul stirring music was dlsc-mrsec.
by the band—taen prayer by the Bev. John J.Ltite,
Handspeth.
An unuautl fcatnr* of ths day’s proceedings, was
tlmmostcf iheepeekeie W:re young, and ou this
occasion made their first effort at public speaking,
and rignt ably did these yoang temperance heroes
sustain ibtmselvea. May they all beoome leader*
In the great moral reform that Is sweeping with re
sistless energy over this fair Southern land. Lit le
lodge was well repreaentod by Alien Little snd
Wtuturvltle Lodge ny Fr nk Gore, Bsq , wed both
lodgrs by a respectable number of members. After
the speaking was over all were Invited t > partake of
a moat sumptuous dinnsr prepared by the hands oi
the fair women of our community ana vicinity. The
appetites of all were freely satiated, and yet
there was au abundance left-almost enough
to . feed a> many more as were present.
Just as dinner was over a heavy rain come up and
cansed the crowd to disperse. The young gents snd
pretty girls—and there were scores of them present
—looked ssdly disappointed when they were forced to
leave so«nexpectedly. The day passed off pleasant
ly. . The picnic was a decided success, and will un<
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the city requesting them to close their houses from 10
a. m. to 1 p. k., and be it sail, to the honor of our
merchants, that every one promptly acceded to the
request, and at the hour des’gnated their
houses were promptly closed. Til's, Messrs.
Editor*, we rectra as a f&ct of significant
importance. It pr jves beyond the quibble ox a doubt
that the grept temperance reform that Is sweeping
over the country has taken fast hold upon the minds
of our people. The power snd Influence or the Good
Templars is felt, and was thus publicly acknowledged
by onr business men—men of every grade aad*po.-i-ton
have joined the Lodge—merchants, mechanic*, law
yers, doctors, fanners, ministers, bankers-all have
ruehed forward, as with one impulse, to serve the
mighty temperance army organized in onr midst.
May God speed tbe came.
The Good Templars, feeling profoundly impressed
with the action of onr business men in closing their
hous9s, unanimously passed the following resolutions
at the last meeting of tne Lodge:
Resolved, That the ih >nks cf Lasler Lodge of Good
Templars is hereby tendered to the business men
generally of West Point for their liberality in closing
,helr stores on the day of the picnic, and that we
cherish a high appreciation of the motives prompting
them to comply witir onr request.
Also resolved. That a vo'e of thanks he tendeied the
fair women of our community for their prompt, liber-.l
and efficient assistance in preparing our picnic; and
to the West Point Cornet Band for fine music dis
coursed cn the-occasion; and to onr worthy and effi
cient Marshal, Tom-Adkias, lor valuable services ren
dered
You shall hear from us again saps.
Good Temtlab.
I* C. O. F-Sawnec Lodge No. 72.
At Cnmm'ng, Ga, on Thursday. 21st. this order was
institntedby W.B.Borrow,D.D.*G.M.; T P. Flem
ing. P. G. M ; L. H (hark. P. G; John U. Rogers, F,
a.; and W. S. Gramllng, P G.
The following officers were elected and inttahel
Thomas L. Sims, N. G; Sam. B. Patterson. V. G ; W.
D. Bently. Secretary; J. W. Jamee, Treasurer.
The following officer a were then appointed: J. M,
McAfee, Warden; IL J. Lewis, Conductor; D. L.
James. O. G: B P. Stokes. L G ; K. A. Oramling, B.
S. N.G.: J. D. Foster, L. S. N. G.; J. A. Sim?, R. S.
V. G.; J. K. Knox, L.S. Y. G; J. W. Nolen, R. S.S.
L S. Cement, L. S. S.
The order starts off with a memherenipof fourteen,
_ _ and has applications from seven already. This, in a
ycuug men to abindon the homesteads and seek em* I little plica like Camming, is considered vexy en-
ploymentin towns and cities.
And it is not strange that they should become dis
gusted with agricuUcral life as now carried on where
cotton absorbs every o'her interest of the plant er. and
no time is taken to beautify and adorn their
homes and gratiiy the taste of the children with Rails
and flowers. It is not our object to deprecate the cul
tivation cf cotton, but we do wish to impress thepub-
lic mind with the fact that many of the la uriesof
lire may be cultivated and railed profitably without
materially diminishing the quality of the gn at staple.
In entering upon the oischarge of ycur duties, ig
nore ail local jealousies, political and eecterian preju
dices. and give the subject before you your undivided
attention.
Trusting that peace and harmony may prevail in
yonr counsels,and that you may inaugurates work that
will redound to the credit and interest of the society
I now leave you to engage in the duties fer which
you have assembled.
on motion Mr. Moess Cole was elected temporary
Secretary*
Mr. Stubbs moved that a committee he appointed
to ascertain tbe statu* of delegates in attendance, and
report bow the voting st-ouldbs done ia making a per
manent organization. The motion was adopted, sad
Dr. 8am Haps, G. W. Hinkle, Sidney Den, J. C.
Whttner, ana Mr. Yates were appointed the com
mittee.
Earing the absence of the committee, on suggestion
of M r J. J, Toon. Rev. Mr. J. T. Tlgnor, of Alabama,
addressed the Convention on the subject of horticul
ture and pomology. The address was a moet admi
rable one! abounding in excellent argument and facts
whx the peojeot the couth should turn their atten
tion more particularly to the raising or fruits, etc-,
rather than devote to tir entire attention to that cf
cotton, He was frequently applauded.
couraging, and augers good to the cause.
JACKSON’S MAGIC BALSAM.
We stated that We should give seme testimony of
the fact that Jackson's Magic Balsam has the result*
of cxperience^to fortify the belief of its proprietor,
Van Alstine, in its efficacy and merit. The testi
mony of experience is, after all, the. very beet that
can be produced. Large orders have just been
shipped to Atlanta and Macon. Go to the draggiet—
don’t take anybody b word for it—go ta the druggist,
get a bottle and try it. Head tho following:
Henry Cain, blacksmith, Pike county, Ga., says
I burned my arm so badly that I could lay my finger
in the bum, it was so deep, I applied Jackson’s Bal
sam, and in a few minutes had no pain whatever and
d’d not slop work,. Iam satisfied the balsam srved
me a great deal of suffering and expense
Hssbx Cuk#
John W. TremoD, of Earnesville, Ga, saya; My
c iw was poisoned with poison Ivy, and had spasms*
I gave her a 25 cent bottle of Jackson’s Balsam in a
hilf ptnt of water, a^d in thirty minutes she com-
m meed satire, and has shown no signs of poison
■luce. I shall blow this Batsam wherever I go.
John M. Tnxxox.
H. C. Holder, of BarneavQ'.e, was cured of rhioma-
tan by one 23-cent bottle.
COBB COUNTY.
The Fair at iciverth.
A ~~
The Ladles, as Usual* Hake a Flue
: % Display.
Acwobtu, Ga., Augnst 20,1873.
Editors Constitution; The Cobb County Agricultu
ral Society are fcotalng here to-day a Fair Unthe
21th ultimo, a meeting was held bv the Society at
Powder Springs. The citizens of this live, prosper
ous place have made every arrangement to mtke the
gathering pleasant and a sneceee.
VUE GROUND?.
Beiutilul grounds. 200 feet tquare, inductee the
Academy and Masonic full, have been nicely inclosed
by | 'ayging.^Ttfcjawer floors oi ihe acareujy have
been. w*Q tmxQwthe diaplav of farmers products,
and the er i liijgHitsD'Bpda of fanoyand useful
aitMeC -deveral rp: akerswece invited, and while the-
several committees' were busily enraged. GsLcral
Phillips and Campbell Wallace were called upon
THE SPEECHES.
4 have not time to give yon a synopsis of their
speeches. Both were exceedingly practical, and what
they said full of pith.and sound eense. The large
crowd were all attention.
- The display in the Ladle.’ Department was very
fine. The quality and variety of oed quilts snd fiu cy
covers for beds, stands, tables and chairs was indeed
excellent. ?
FRESEBVE3 AND JELLIES.
Mrs. E. M. Mitchell, E. L. Lltchflelf, George Ken
drick, M. Putnam and others (whose names I could
not obtain) exhibited the grape, quince, peach, toma
toes, blackberries, &c., (I reckon I would te ea'e in
saying every variety ot iruit grown in this splended
unsurpassed fralt region) in some form. One of
these ladies had twenty-two sorts in one and an
other form; either preserved. In jellies or jams. The
specimens of dried lruita were also, very fine.
BUTZZB.
Some 101 pails and pans of five pounds and up
wards were displayed- I am new satisfied this is not
only a good butter region, but that the Cobb county
wives and chuightera know how to make it “better as
best.”
FLO WEBB.
I cannot paBS by the several elegant bouquets with
out paying my respects to a remarkably large tnd
exceedingly handsomely arranged box, 2K by 3 feet
square, sent by Miss Sue McCay.
WINES AND GRAVES.
Mr. E L. Cobb took the lead. His Conoords were
the largest I ever saw. He has over three thousand
bearing grape vines, of moet of the varieties that do
well in this section; also a fine nursery. He received
the first premium on a wine manufactured of one-
third Clinton and two-thirds Concord grapes, fer
mented eight day* on the lees. The saccharine matter
developed waa 1C per c.-nt.
' - LEATHER.
The-display of this useful article manufactured in
the connty was pleasing as well as surprizing. Mr.
Lemons, Mr. Logan, Blackwell L« Benett & Sons and
others exhibited. Hr. Bennett was represented by
his foreman, Wm. Spencer. They received three pre
miums. His goat, calf; kip ana all be had was cer
tainly excellent. Their factory Is near Marietta, and
I learn they are doing a large business. If the leather
shown is a specimen of their-work they deserve it.
Mr. Lemon’s I alto noticed was fine.
COTTON STALKS
were shown wi'hover 200 bolls and squares on them,
and stalk* cf cora averaging two ears io the stalk.
SEWiro MACHINES
The Home and Domestic were exhibited. They.are
too well known to say a word more.
( STCCK.
'Whitlock showed three head W. L Palmer his
EDUndid stallion and his ten year old brood mare
(without a blemish,) snJ a thorough bred yearling
colt. Mr. McIntosh, an old messenger mare and colt
by her side. It will be enough to say there was siair
display of stock.
A few fine hogs, chickens, etc., were shown-
Mr. J. Andoraon exhibited Hpoors’ pttent gate. It
runs on rollers half way back, swinging half way
round, balances and then promenades back again to
its place—a good thing. The gate money paid the
premiums and lelt $75 in the Treasurer's hands. The
Lite field Hou-e led the hungry, gave shelter to the
lost, and made everybody at home, and nobody gram*
bled. The Snperinvmdant of the Western and At
lantic road, fumiBbed to the Marietta folks an extra
train. Such accommodation always pays, and
He Raekuows it. W,
AN I9RE(8E FORTUNE.
Fact Stranger than Fiction.
Two Ladle* of Madison* Georgia*
Fail Heir to; Twelve millions
of Foliar* in France—They -
Leave For lufope to
Claim Their Prince
ly Fortune Next
Week.
We slated about a week ago that It was reported that
an old lady living near Washington, Wilkes county,
in this State, had fallen heir to right millions of
dollar a in Franoe. This information we obtained from
* yagaa rumor floating about, hut since that time the
matter has assumed a definite shape, and on yesterday
we came into possession of facts, from positive
authority, in connection with the matter, which leaves
no room for doubt. From this authority we learned
yesterday ”*** Mrs. Virginia M. Campbell and her
aiece, Mrs. Kmlra Chambers, of Madison, Georgia,
are entitled to not eight, but
TWELVE XXLLXONS OF DOLLARS
Now writing in France to he claimed by these fortu
nate ladies. Mrs Campbell ia a widow about seventy
veers of age Her niece, Mrs. Chambers, is also s
widow, aged about thirty-six. The vast property
which they have inherited belongs to the Bennauleiu
estate. Information in regard to it was received by
them about thrre months since, and by the advice of
. a gentleman in MadUon. who says he was once a law
j partner of the Hon. Judah P. Banjamin, they at ohee
I wrote to the latter at London, asking him what course
to pursue In the matter. Mr: Beu-amin, after
thoroughly investigating the case, 'wrote to Mrs.
Campbell and Mrs. Chambers that there was not a
question of-doubt in regtrd-to their claim, ana ad
vised them to come ou to Europe at once.
The property descends to these ladles through a
Mrs. Reuuanleau, grandmother of Mrs. Campbell, and
great grandmother of Mrs. Chambers. Mrs. Camp
bell’s maiden name was Magnir*, and . that of her
mother. Mademoiselle Reunauleau. They are con
nected wita one of the best families in France.
, It appears that a certain party who once resided li
the United S.ates aud fora number of icxrs trans
acted bu-inees for several old refugee St. Domingo
fa•> llies living ia this city, in connection with their
indemnities irom the French Government tor.their
losses in that island, beesms aware some time ago
that the
within atoed with umbrellas aud under the trees, and
listened wltn rapt attention to the preacher for near
an hour aud a half. No beer venders or any other such
disturbers of. the peace were allowed within the camp.
The meeting was pronounced by ail as a great move
toward bringing the in redeemer's kingdom A number
ot infants were baptzid and about twenty-eight
adults wore' admitted into tbe church. It 1b thought
that there were near fifty conversions.
, PABncEPIS.-
HUG* ESTATE
was waiting in France to be claim*,!. He, there!ore.
hurried port haste to that aGuijtry, hunted up a re
mote branch of the RdnnauleAu family, andtucceeded
timsnwnusav alsrttfctes-fe^al* maashtts-Lt iL- tte
then presented proofs of the death. Ofau of the Ameri
can and nearer -ranch of the family, and claimed the
ettate f--r the distant branch into which he h-.d mar
ried. Me. Benjamin, in-bis letter-to Mr. Campbell
and Mrs. Chamuers. remarks that this man will soon
find out that tee ! .-i
DEAD CAN BE RE St ERECTED
, By the terms of au agreement between Mr. Benja
min and the two ladles, the formecwill take one-half
of the whole amount or the estate, and the other half,
six million dollars, will then fall to Mrs. Campbell and
Mrs. Chamber*, tne share of cioh being the neat little
tumor three million dol-ars. Of the entire amount
of twelve millions, seven millions and a bait are in the
bank of France, and four millioi s and a half are fn the
hands of the Rothschilds, the celebrated banker*.
Mrs. Chambers was In tits city yesterday making
arrangrmeuts for the voyage of ber aunt and herself to
Enrol e. Th»y will be accompanied by * lawyer from
Saver nab and Mr. Antoine Picqaet, of this city, who
goes for the purpose of identifying them. They will
also carry papers signed bv old citizens of AuguBta,
proving their Identity. They will leave for Europe,
we understand, next Tuesday.
Mrs. Chambers was the observed of all observers on
Broad street yesterday, the story cf her good fortune
andabat of her aunt having become pretty well
known In the community.
This windfall illustrates to the fullest extent that
fact is stranger than firtion. Tho two ladies named
have suddenly been raised from moderate competence
to Immense wealth, and only wait a voyage across the
Atlantia to step into their possessions.
THE SJNJDY SPRING CAIKP-MUEK T-
i V" ING.
A Successful Revival Thirteen
fillies North, of Atlanta
Just Closed.
Editors Constitution: The camp-meeting at Sandy
Spring Camp Ground, about thirteen miles north of
Atlanta, closed on the morning of the 19th instant.
This meeting was one of peculiar interest to ail
who participated. The Methodist denomination and
Chris-faulty at large, has now * stronger foot-hold,
then ever, pe.hsps, ever before, all through that re
gion. Ths protracted meeting in question is only a
specimen of a series that has been held annually and
which has remlted in a moral revoiutt->n throughout
the community.
Old" men of wealth and influence, aim ist
bounded, ov*r the youger generatl n, have been
turned from lives ot sin and corrupting influence to
the embrace of rdigion, and now. instead of aUurk g
the young through the dramshop Into lives tf vice
they-re doing all in their power ta turn them'from
corruption Into the pathway of virtue. Within three
months time one young man was brought through
th - se meetings into tae pa’pit from the counter, aud is
now a flaming herald of the Cross. Snob influences are
more conducive to good order, not to mention the
noblest of all reenlts -tho salvation of immortal souls
than ali the courts of i quit y ta the laud, and are cer<
tainly worthy the consideration of those who oppose
camp-meetings as sensatl.'zal.
Tkemeettng was opened with preaching Thursday
night, the Xith. AU the tents on the ground were oc
cupied, I believe. b> their holders and quite a number
of visiting iriends, and mere lookers-on were also
present. So that the grounds most ol the time were
teeming with people. Tbe meeting was presided
over by the presiding elder of tie dbt-ict. Rev IV. H.
Potter, and in his absence the preacher In charge of
the circuit. It .v. John W. Yarbrough. A number of
preachers from Atlanta and elsewhere were present.
All eeemedt) be thoroughly interested.
Still there was no decided move until Sunday night.
Previous to that time only a few, and those most!;
young ladies had presented themselves for the
prayers of God’s people. On Sunday night theltiv.
W. A. Parks, cf Marietta, the'weil known agent oi tbe
Amerlcin! Bible Society for' this section, preached,
with gieat logical eloquence and zeal, an unsparing
serm'.n from Luke x,v, 18r “And they all, with one
consent, b*gan to make excuse." Tne sermon was
accompanied by a wonderful manifestation or the
Holy Ghost, and at tbe conclusion, when mourner*
w.r, invited forward there was a quaking, in the
*‘v»lley of dry bone*,” and the altar was fi'led with
anxious aeek.rs, crying, “Men and brethren what
shaU we do to te saved.” There were
perhaps more than a dozen hardened sinners
converted before ihe altar waa vacated - by
God’s people who remained, laboring and crying nn-
tilnear muling t. Tne following d>y from 8 o’clock
a. k. until midnight again, was but a continuation of
* nw»w»*"tfa«*atin«i. Anxiety was depicted on the
faces of sinners everywhere, and all were deeply
serious. ,i--_
At the final meeting of the tent-holders they unani
mously agreed on two points: Pint, that tneyhad
neve* known abetter attendance of young and old at
Sandy Spring Cunpmeeting; ud second, that they
had never known the proprieties cf the occasion so
well observed. On the Sabbath when the attendance
is always large, udwae on this occasion overwhelm-
^fijoae wh^were Stable for the crowd to find seats
OUR KINGSTON LETTER-
Funeral of T- R, Couch-Emigrating
Westward-Crop*—Kingston’*
Prospects.
Kikgstos. August 21, 1873.
Editors Constitution; Tie largest ifahsral *vts •
own IwfftiepaWof ro
to the grave yard as tbe core arrived to-day. It waa
that of T, B. Conch, late President of the City Cotm- •
cit, Justice of the Peece aud the proprietor of the=-
Couch Hotel
He died yesterday with inflxmmailon of the bowelr,-
His remains were taken charge of by the Masons, ar d
•he was burled with imposing Masonic honors—of
which order he was a leading member. His hotel i»
the largest in the place near the junction'of tin rai
roads, and In all probability will soon he fer rent, or
sale. I learn there is also a big barbecue being held.
at Dyke’s Check, nine miles out on the Borne road,,
given by the officers of that road to Its employees.
On my way hore this morning I met Mr. A. Bv.
Wreun, the General Traveling Agent of what is known
asthe Great Central Short Line Route. I learned from
him that he was on his way to meet a party of some
thirty families that have been residing in ths Chero
kee section, a few miles distant front the Selma, Rome
and Dalton Railroad, for the purpose cf making ar- ■
rangemen' a to remove them and baggage to Arkansas..
What tadneements they can have to cause to cause
them to leave this productive, healthy section forthato-
flat, marshy, uncertain crop region where everybody
in a short time seems a walking miasmatic sign, I can- -
not imagine. The same labor required theretopro—
duco a crop will give brtter rcsultB here witnout the-
certainty of having Iroke lone fever Butlf they.-
are hound toga Wrenn is the very man to direct them-
right.
In my Ac* orth letter X intended to mention two
matters I think specially worthy of a notice in Tax
Constitution. Mrs. R. M. Mitchell, of that place,
exhibited at the fair a crochet coveriidmxde from the ..
wool, by herself, she having carded, spun and
crocheted it It waa universally admired. I hope to.
see it at the State fair.
A The other was that Jacob Westbrook exhibited a.
cotton stalk which had upon it 293 bolls and squares..
In the cars thia morning I met aud mentioned the
lict to Lewis Xnmlin, the big farmer of this whole
section. He remarked that a few days ago he saw and,
CDunted on one branch of a stalk (grown by B. F.
Veal on his place near Stone Mountain) ninet7.six.b0Hs -
and sqntreB The growth is excellent ail along this-
roid. it evident'y pays to nee fertilizers, bnt it will
do so far better when purchased with cash than on*,
time at SO per cent, advance, 6ven though the option -
is given of making' the payment with cotton at 15
cents per ponnd.
T-iis place baa not as lively appearance as Atlanta. •-
bnt I find its citizens are full of hope and believe Its
comer lots will eventually be In demand and bring
high fig ires.' Mr. George Taylor epeaks encouraging-'
ly of the amount of transferring and business done •
by the r ilroads. He certaiuly moves it about with -
much system and order, lire. Doctor -Johnson kee^s
the hotel of the place. I; is as neat as a Western re-
seive cheese factory—the. food is well ccois-l and.
thei e is enough "and to spire. W.
BURNED TO DEATH. As
On Monday last Willie McDonald, son of Mrs. W. If.
McDonald, and a son ot Mr. J. S. Smith, of Stone
Mountain, experimented with kerosene oiL They
poured a little out of acan on a rock, and while trying
to ignite that on the rock the fiime communicated
wi'h the oil ta the can, exploding the can andsending-
the burning fluid over the clothing of the unfortu
nate boys. Willie McDonald wn 1 burned so severely
that he died that evening. Hia remains were taken to
Angnsta for interment. He was a promising boy, and
this bereavement falls heavy on his widowed mother.
Young Smith is recovering.
Tbe flood in Williamsburg inundated the
gas mains, and that. part of Brooklyn is in
darkness.
The coroner’s jury to-day found John
Lyons guilty of kicking John McLanghlin
to death in a bar room last Monday, bat ex
honerated Lyons from any intention to kill
Yob Doss of Appetite, Dyspepsia. Indiges
tion, Depression of Spirits and General De-
oility, in their various forms, Fbrbo-Phos-
phoratkd Eltxtk of Calisaya made by
Caswell, Hazard & Co., Hew York, and sold
by all druggists, is the best tonic. As a stim
ulant tonic for patients recovering fromfevec
or other sickness, it has no equal. If taken
during the season it prevents fever and sgue-
and other intermittent fevera.
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