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[Continued from Page 2.] po jurisdiction to rule a sheriff on stick field, That under the Constitution, l ^Superior Court has concurrent juris- rdion with the Justice’s Court where p amount claimed is less than 3100. geld, also, That under the provisions t the act of 1870, where an execution been issued by a Justice of the Peace J. enforce a factor’s lien for a sum less i' —the same may be levied by inr sheriff of this State, or bailiff, on the property of tlie defendant subject to such Lj/ and when placed in the hands oi l e Sheriff, he may be ruled in the Supe rior Court for his neglect of duty in fail ing to execute the same. judgment reversed. [7 jj, Hayward vs. Easly & Rice. WARNER, J. . This was an action brouglit on a prom- Lory note. The defendants filed their p]ea"alUging that the consideration of the note was negro slave. The Court examined a witness as to that fact, and dismissed the case for want of jurisdic tion, without submitting it to a jury. Held, That as the defence pleaded made a issue of fact as to the consider- jtion of the note, that question should be submitted to the jury; and it was an jrror in the Court to decide the facts and dismiss the plaintiff’s action. Judgment reversed. | A Voice from one of the People of Maine. other money due the State, should be paid over te the State Treasurer, and be receipted for by him, just like taxes or any other money due the State, T H E A TLANTA WEEKLY SUN. 7. Joieph Pry, Air. Fry returned to the city volnn- tarily last evening, and is willing at once The law on this subject previous to the j t °“ a . 1 J e a * ul1 ’ fair and S( l uare settlement Lease is found in paragraph 1007 of Ir- Wlth tlie . State for evei 7 tb ing unsettled bJ’i’o __ e I, 1 i or unadiusted. with i,~ We have just received fron the “far | East” a letter, which we give to our | readers, omitting name, etc. It is as follows: , Maine, August 8, 1871. To lion. Alexander II. Stephens—Deab I Sir: I hear you edit a paper termed The Atlanta Sun, and desirous of taking a pa per in some part of your State, I thought II would write for you to send me a copy j of The Sun, that I might subscribe for | the same if it is what I want. I suppose you don’t think well of the I people of the State of Maine; but let me say to you that not all of the people of Maine arc changed from the principles of their fathers, but still believe that the in dependence of all the States should final ly triumph over this reign of terror we have had for the last few years. "We shall labor for the restoration of your liberties from the brutality of those who gained [tower by deception and since hold it by | usurpation. Truly yours, In reply to our correspondent’s re- I mark, as to what we think of the people of Maine, we assure him that we do not think ill of them, nor do we think ill of the people of any State of the Union. We believe that large majority of the people of all the States are unfaltering in their clem tion to the principles of Republican Government as taught by the Fathers. We think well of the masses ot the I people everywhere. It is only those kaders, tricksters and “money-chan Hers” who deceive them, and trifle as well as traffic with their interests, while they trample upon their rights, I that we do not think well of. Some of the truest men to Consti jtutional liberty we ever met with jliailed from Maine. They were of the I Jeffersonian school in politics, and we have not doubted that the real \ Democracy of that State, of the same J school, are as true at this time to their pneient principles as ever. In thi I late “departure” movement, on the I pan of a few of the leaders, we have I not entertained-the slightest suspic lion even, that-the honest masses in I Maine, or in any other State, are at all disposed to abandon the gloriou I struggle for a “restoration of the lib lertics” of the country from the hands Kthose “who gained poiver by decep jhott and since hold it by usurpation !” ^ A. H. S. the state road plunderings. vnu s Code, as follows . . ,T^ C proceeds of said Road after de ducting expenses and all debts which are shall be paid into tne State Treasury monthly.” We advise all parties indebted to the Road to make payments direct to the State Treasury, taking receipts for the same. We are inclined to the opinion that the State Treasurer’s receipt is the only legal voucher which will stand the test of law in such a case. We further think it like ly that all who have heretofore made pay ment to these ex-officials, are not at all discharged from their indebtedness, but are still liable to the State for the utter most farthing, and can be made to pay it. We further are inclined to think that these ex-officials who have received and disbursed the money so collected by them, can be forced to pay it back to the persons from whom it was received, or l j ay it into the State Treasury in satisfaction of the claims which the State can bring against the original debtors; who are now supposing they have paid all, but are mistaken: MISCEGENATION DEFEATED AGAIN. Tlie Serpent Writlxcs In its Agonies and Dies Hard. |Ex-Saperintendent Blodgett and Oilic Officials Collecting and Paying the ■loney« f tlie State Without Antliorlty Law. HIGHLY IMPORTANT REST. AR- Foster Blodgett and other officials of *be .State Road under his superintenden <y. have been retained in their places, kawing their salaries as such State Road fffleers, and receiving and using money be the Road ever since the Lessees took barge of it in December last. (Our filers will recollect that Blodgett com plained of injustice being done to him by iiIE Sun a few days ago, when we stated 'bat this money had gone into his hands a mere quibble; for, while making the ^plaint, he remarked that when the ‘Oad was under his control he never re eved nor handled a ce nt of the money !) Now we have a question to ask which b seems to us, is important, wliich is this: By what authority has Foster Blodgett, ^-Superintendent of the State Road, or to? °f the ex-officials, or ex-clerks of Road, been collecting or receiving a°ney since the Lease, which was due be Road before the Lease ? What right we they, or either of them to collect, ^dle, use, pay out, or disburse, the ;°ney due or belonging to the State, ve that of any other private individ- •J • What right have they, or either of to be “'prolonging” their terms of We all supposed their terms ex- when the Lease was made, on the Ui day of December last, and that the Elimination of the Lease under the authorizing it, certainly terminated c ‘ °fficcs of all persons holding positions ■ lt r State authority. 'bid it seems to us that all money which 5 due the State on account of the Road flie 27th day of December last, like Wm. Hobbs and Martha Johnson, of the late miscegenation cases, convicted and sentenced by the District Court at its late session, through their counsel, sued out a writ of habeas corpus, which, according to previous announcement, was heard before Judge Erskine yesterday. We take great pleasure in chronicling the fact that the hydra-headed monster cannot find a refuge in Georgia. The Judge fully sustained the decision of Hon. Sam’l Lawrence, who sentenced them a few days ago, holding that under the 14th Amendment and the Civil Rights bill, Section 1707 of the Code of Geor gia, which declares that “the marriage relation between white persons and per sons of. African descent is forever prohib ited, and such marriages shall he null and and void,” is no violation of the supreme law of the land, and does not in any way conflict with the Civil Rights bill. If the law of Georgia prohibits negroes from marrying white persons, it also pro hibits white persons fixm marrying ne groes; so all are on an equality before the law. The prisoners were remanded to jail. The case was argued at length by B. H. Thrasher, of Messrs. Thrasher & Thrasher, and T. K. Oglesby, for the re lators, and District Attorney W. G. Ir win,for the State. As soon as the decision was rendered, counsel for the relators took formal ex ception to the decision and gave notice of an intention to sue out a writ of error to the Supreme Court of the United States. As our readers already know, the negro preacher who performed the marriage ceremony between the degraded creatures in this case, was indicted and found guil ty at the late session of the District Court. The 1666th Section of the Code authorizes colored preachers to unite in wedlock persons of African descent only. A certiorari in his case was refused by Judge Hopkins, and his counsel, Messrs. Thrashers and Oglesby, have carried the case to the Supreme Court of Georgia. But the question involved, we suppose, has already been adjudicated by that tri bunal in the case of Charlotte Scott, 39th Ga. Rep., 321, and the one which is now carried up, we suppose to he res ad- jiulicala. Since the case has taken this course it is to be regretted that Judge Lawrence did not impose a heavier fine upon the preacher (Owen George)—it being only $50 and costs. If the Supreme Court, in all such cases as this (where the point involved has already been decided) would strictly enforce the 4221st Section of the Code, and award 10 per cent, to the de fendant in error, the docket would be less crowded with unnecessary cases. The intermarrying of blacks and whites is revolting to all right-minded people. The negroes are a distinct and inferior race. The Almighty has indelibly stamp ed the brand of inferiority upon them. The commingling of blood does not ele vate the inferior but degrades the supe rior race, and tends rapidly to the ex tinction of posterity; and the law which declares all such marriages null and void is a wise one. The following is the decision of Judge Erskine: It being the opinion of the Judge that Section 1707 of the Code of Georgia is not repugnant to the 14th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States or to the Civil Rights bill, it is Ordered, That the Relators be and they are hereby remanded to the custody of J. O. Harris, jailor, and that the Re lators pay the costs of the proceedings. John Erskine, Judge. August 22d, 1871. unadjusted, with which he had any connection; and he also expresses the hope that others will, as promptly and voluntarily, do the same thing; and while he admits that he himself may have done some things not right, he a suspension of public judgment till-he can have a full and fair hearing before the country; and is willing to abide by the decision of good people who will calmly consider the case with all the facts be fore them. tele g b"L~b' Topeka, August 20.—A week ago in an election row at Newton, the terminus of the Topeka, Atchison and Santa Fo Rail road, a Texan, was shot and killed by one McCioskey—the former being the aggres sor. Since that time McCioskey has been appointed a policeman and there has been a feud between him and the Texans which culminated last Saturday in a general fight in which McCioskey and a Texan were killed and two others mortally, and four seriously wounded. There is little law in that region and more trouble is anticipated. Texan dro vers congregate there in great numbers. Charleston, August 22.—Ad vices from every part of the coast section report im mense damage to the cotton and rice crops, especially cotton, from the recent heavy and continuous rains and gales.— Reports from the interior, on the other hand, represent cotton and corn to be suffering greatly from the protracted drought. Philadelphia, Aug. 22.—-Jay Cooke & Co„ Fiscal Agents, report that they have received information from London that much more of the now loan than the amount allotted to Europe has been sub scribed, and it is believed that the amount reserved for this country will be closed this week. Washington, Aug. 22.—The steamship Victor, from New Orleans to New York, encountered a hurricane on August 15th, off Jupiter Inlet. The cabin was filled with water, and the cargo was shifted and there is much water in her bilge. Masked men hung a negro who com mitted a rape in Cleveland, Tenn. Cadet Smith, negro, is in trouble again; this time for harsh treatment of his fellow-negro, cadet Gee, from Ala bama. It is stated that McCook has withdrawn from the Ohio gubernatorial candidature. The French Budget Committee fix their salary at a half million francs, ex clusive of ordinary expenses. The Kentucky Legislature stands- Senate, 35 Democrats, 3 Republicans House, 82 Democrats, 18 Republicans. A fight has occurred between the peo ple of Limerick, in which several were injured. ^ A committee of Conservative Catholics of Munich have invited the Catholics of Germany, Austria and Switzerland, to. a Congress, at Munich, September 23d. The Central Pacific Railroad elected the old Directory, except Crocker, whom Robert Robinson succeeded. The cholera is steadily -increasing at Konigshurg. It has appeared at Dantzig. The Italian Government has taken stringent measures against the cholera. In the Saratoga races, Duffy won the steeple chase; Vesuvius threw his rider Midday won the second race—time 1:48 Joe Danidln won the third—time 1:531 and Abdel Keoree won tho fourth—time 3:481. The Mayor of Montreal lias ordered stringent measures regarding the cleans ing of the city in view of the possible approach of the cholera. Disinfectants are supplied gratuitously to the inhabi tants. San Francisco, August 23.—The split in the Republican party, caused by Gor ham, Secretary of the Federal Senate, seems to be incurable. In the commit tee appointed to nominate a new ticket, four politicians drew pistols and knives! No one was injured. Isaac P. Harris, Late Treasurer, and B. \V. Wrenu, Gen eral Passenger and Ticket Agent. Charged with Complicity in the State Road Frauds. The Passenger Depot. We learn authoritatively that the Pas senger Depot will be well floored aud completed in a substantial way as soon as the material can be obtained. This was decided yesterday by the Rail road officers who are interested. We are glad to make this announce ment, and know the public will read it with satisfaction. Barton, Aug. 23.—A strong move ment id on foot to have Harvey Jewell renominated for Governor by the Repub lican convention. New York, August 23.—The Sun pub lishes a report, founded upon the state ment of Detective Colonel Woods in or der that the Golden Rule was purposely wrecked in 1S66, that over a million dol lars in treasure belonging to the United States might be stolen. According to Woods’ narrative, Montgomery Gibbs managed the affair. Woods says he would have made ar rests had it not been for the desire of the administration to protect Gibbs. He has won over Washburne, Mrs. Grant, Speak er Blaine and others, so there is no use pursuing him further. Felix Darcy cut his wife’s throat, made an ineffectual attempt to kill his children, aged nine and ten, and then committed suicide. The children say their father has been subject to fits of derangement for six months. The crew of the wrecked steamer Wyom ing is safe. The funeral of Lieut. McKee, who was killed in the fight with the Coreans, will take place at Lexington, Ky., to-day. The first bale of new cotton from At. kansas has arrived at Memphis, It was classed as low middling and sold at 25 cents. A block on North Broadway, between Main and Short streets. Lexington, Ky. lias beed burned. Loss $100,000. The Ithaca, New York, Hotel, with many adjacent buildings, lias been burn ed. Loss $100,000. There is no longer any doubt about the appearance of the army worm in nnsual numbers in the richest cotton lands of Alabama. The rains now falling will aid their development. Saratoga, August 23.—Morselle won the first race—time 1:21 J. There was tremendous interest in the great race between Longfellow and Helm bold. During the first 3 miles Longfel low gained from one to two lengths, Helmbold began to gain on the last eighth of the third mile and passed trader the string half a length ahead. Lonfel- low lost steadily during the Lost mile, Helmbold leading him three lengths at i the first quarter, six at the half mile, and finisliing sixteen lengths ahead, amid the most tremendous enthusiasm and cheers. Time 71491. Yesterday, Isaac P. Harris, Treas urer of the State Road under Foster Blodgett, and B. W. Wrenu, tlie General Passenger and Ticket Agent under tlie same administration, and still holding that position under Gov. Brown, were arrested. Both wer^charged with larceny after trust! They waived an examination, aud each gave bond in the sum of $10,- 000. John Harris, late Senator from Newton, (father of the . accused) hut now of this city, and President of the Georgia National Bank, became the bondsman of Isaac P. Harris, and E. L. Jones, Esq., Cashier of the same Bank, signed the bond with Mr. Wrenn. We learn that Mr. Harris admits that he has money in his hands be longing to the State, which he is ready to pay over to any one properly authorized to receive it, and has been ready to do so ever since tbe lease, whenever lie can, by so doing, have' his bondsmen relieved. We are also informed that Mr. Wrenn makes the same or a similar statement. We did not hear these gentlemen make this statement, but suppose it is true. If it be so, there must be some virtue in ar rests, as we never beard of these state ments having been made-till after they were arrested. We dare say that if they had publicly made this statement, giving the amount of money justly belonging to the State in their hands, declaring their readi- nessto pay it to any one authorized to receive it, and showing legal obsta cles in the .way of paying it over to the State Treasurer, and obtaining at tbe same time a full discharge from all responsibility or liability on ac count of the same, that they never would have been arrested, and,public suspicion would, never have fallen upon tb cm—especially, if they had publicly m anifested their disapproba tion of the course of those who, like them, had in their hands money be longing to the State, which it seems had to be found out. by others. Some such thoughts as these rise up in the mind, in spite of charity. THE Kl'-KLUX IN JAIL. Wilit? Comity Man is Fi-iglit- ened. The Alexander Cate. The ease of tlie State against James Alexander, charged with murder, was adjudged by Justice Johnson yesterday morning. As a magistrate cannot grant bail in a case of this description, he was committed to jail. Subsequently the case was laid before Judge Hopkins, of the Superior Court, who will hear tlie argument of the counsel on Friday. The usual crowd of negroes were gath ered about the court house at an early hour, and as the prisoner did not make his appearance, they thought some trick was being played upon their curiosity. As we before said, if a crowd of savage, worthless, irresponsible negroes arc to intimidate the law-abiding citizens of this place, the sooner wo abolish all forms the better. Prompt and determined ac tion on the part of the officers will go far towards quieting the riotous proclivi ties of these negroes. : >-*-< POLITICS IN PENNSYLVANIA. Paid into tlie Treasnry, We learn that Mr. O. P. McCalla, the General Book-keeper of the State Road, has paid over to the State Treasurer sev eral thousand dollars of restitution mon ey which has lately come into his hands. This is taking the right conrse, and one that will be approved by the public. Sad Affliction. We saw a telegraphic dispatch yester day from Col. Warren Aiken, of Carters- ville, to Col. Prather, of this city, in which he says that two of his children had died that morning with some thing like diptheria, and a third one was hopelessly ill. This is a severe affliction, and Col. Aiken has the sympathy of his friends in this city in his distress. * >"»-< Returned. The train load of negro excursionists who went to Athens last Friday returned yesterday. We did not enquire or learn whether they had a pleasant visit or not, or whether the Athens niggers made any thing by the trip. One thing, however, we venture to say is, that if the Asiatic Cholera should reach our own shores, the Athenians need fear no trouble in their town. Five hundred Atlanta negroes sweltering three days in the month of August in a small town like Athens is sure preventive against anything Asia can produce. There is consolation in all things. Joseph Fry. We are indebted to Col. E. Y. Clarke, of the Constitution, for a copy of the fol lowing letter addressed to him by Mr, Fry, in explanation of the reports about his absconding, &c., which wo lay before our readers: /from the ‘-Perry County (Pa.) Eemocrat.” Tlio Democratic Convention. An Excellent Ticket Nomi nated. No Departure from the Landmarks. Old T!!»e Democracy Round to Win. The County Convention Democratic Ticket. and In the jail of this county is a man from White county, who was put there for evading in some way, the revenue law in regard to distilling. He is a good hearted, simple fellow, and thinks he has committed a hanging crime. Ho is in the same room with McLaughlin and several other prisoners, who have worked upon the simpleton’s credulity to such an extent that he is fully convinced that the Ku-Klux will break into jail some night, take him out and hang him for distilling peaches without license. For two nights the poor fellow has slept scarcely any—tlie boys keeping him awake by rapping on the walls, and asking for him in a disguised voice. Yesterday he told the Sheriff about it, and the joke was explained. Francis Hancock is his name, and Mc Laughlin has gotten up ran imaginary address from him to the jailor of Fulton county, which is given below : I’m a poor orphan boy, from tbe county of White, And in youth was not taught to box nor to fight; But in handling the plough, or the hoe, I’m quite frisky, And can beat the very devil in making corn whisky. Last week I’d occasion from home for to stray, When I gmet some d—d Yankees along by the way; They searched in my wagon, and quite wroth they did wax, Just because I’d some whisky, and hadn’t paid special tax. aud sartain, Said a Deputy Marshal, by the name of Hank Martin; It is therefore no use for to weep nor to wail, You’ll find comfortable quarters in Fulton County Jail. So dear Jailor I’m with you at last, and don’t fail To hunt up some friends who will forme go bail; This place is too hot, and the inmates a sight, I fear if I stop long they’ll kill me out- . right. Dear sir I’m not guilty of the charge they’ve preferred, Although I’ve no doubt a different tale you have heard. Could I only indcce you the door to un lock, You should have the last dollar from Frances Hancock. The temper of a Western religious con vention was sadly ruffled by a discussion concerning the moral and spiritual aspects of croquet. LETTER FROM JOSEPH FRY.—HE DECLARES HIS INTENTION TO MEET ALL CHARGES AGAINST EM. E. Y. Clarice, Esq., Editor Constitution: I addressed you a letter a few days since requesting you to furnish it also to the Sun and Era, but withdrew the same on my arrival, as being here, I thought it best to make my statement in this form: The public generally seem to be under the impression that I absented myself from the city some ten days ago because of my inability to successfully meet cer tain charges made by Mr. Blodgett. It is also surmised that after having been so suddenly arrested and placed under bond for appearance, I became alarmed lest further investigations should take, place. In explanation of my absence I can say, that I left Atlanta with the intention of attending to some impoitant business of my own, in no way connected with the transactions that have taken place since. When I was arrested and gave the bond on the 12th or 13th instant, it was at my own urgent request, so that I might feel protected during my absence. The bond was given in good faith, and my conduct in the future shall clearly con vince the people of that fact. I am ready now, as I have been in the past, to meet before the courts any and all charges made against me in regard to illegal State Road transactions. In the Hotch kiss trial several utterly false statements were made, especially where reference was made as to what I had said or done. To refute such evidence will be an easy matter when the proper time arrives. Respectfully, Jos. Fry. Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 23, 1871. On Monday the Democratic County Convention was held in the Court House. We publish the proceedings elsewhere. It will be seen that every district in the county was fully represented. No more respectable and intelligent body of men ever met in this borough for any purpose whatever. Better material from which to select candidates could not have been found in the county, and it is to bo re gretted that so many good aud worthy men had to be rejected. But it could not be otherwise. Like sensible men, as they are, they all went home satisfied with the result, and will not only support the tick et, but will work to secure the election of every man on it They have but to bide the time when their turn will come. Locality has always had much to do with the nomination of an acceptable tick et. To the importance of this fact the delegates could not shut then* eyes. The offices now filled and the locality of the occupants, as well as the offices to be filled and the locality of the c&ididates, could not be overlooked. These consid erations necessarily disappointed tbe hopes of many who were warmly enlisted in the success of their favoritesbut then’ own good judgment, on second thought, will approve the action of tho Conven tion. There was far less dissatisfaction after the adjournment of the Convention and before the delegates left town than is usual on such occasions. It will also be seen, by reference to the resolutions unanimously adopted, that tho Democracy of Perry have an abiding faith in the old principles of the party and have declared they will not depart therefrom. The Constitution adopted by “the free voice of spvereign States” is still regard ed by them as sacred and inviolate and will ever command their cheerful obedi ence. The votes of Dr. Hook and Sheriff Rinehart, delegates to the late Demo cratic State Convention at Harrisburg, on the platform then and there adopted, is unanimously approved. Both gentlemen voted against the Ninth or “New Depar ture” resolution. The nomination of Hon. James H. Gra ham for President Judge, was made by the unanimous adoption of a resolution to that effect. See proceedings. The convention postponed tho nomi nation of a candidate for Assembly to a future day. Tbo ticket nominated i^ believed, ' Da a strong one aud if every Dcmoc-ra: will do his whole duty, will be triumphantly elected. We have not space this week w speak of the candidates severally, or to notice in detail their qualifications . for the of fices for which they have respectively been nominated. This we will do here after. They are generally well and fa vorably known to the voter’s in every part of the county. If elected they will discharge their duties faithfully. To insure success the work of organi zation in each district should commence at once. We have the prestige of last fall’s victory to urge us on to a greater and Snore emphnti’? triumph of the good cause of which the candidates at tiro of this column are the representatives.— Let all go to work. The day of our country’s deliverance from Radical mis rule, extravagance and corruption is near at hand. Let us all do onr part in the great work of redemption. Up with the old flag. Every Democrat to his post.— The Democracy of Little Perry never surrenders. Commence the battle at once, and when the fight is over we will again inscribe upon our banner the words of the immortal hero in honor of whom our gallant little county was nam ed: “We have met the enemy and they are ours.”—Perry County {Pa.) Democrat, August 16,-1871. ALABAMA AND CHATTA NOOGA RAILROAD. The New York Herald of the 19th in stant has this: “ The Irrepressible Afri can again figures in diplomatic circles, and is the cause of some tart correspond ence between the government of Great Britain and the United States. A negro justice in Darien, Ga., discharged on a writ of habeas corpus four sailors who had been imprisoned on board an En glish vessel at that port for insubordina tion. Of course such a breach of inter national law could not pass unnoticed, To Atlanta you must go I’m quite surej and notes on the subject are passing thick and fast between the British Minister and the State Department.” Now, if one of these Georgia negro justices of the peace were to involve the United States and Great Britain in a long and bloody war, the reputation of the race would at once be established. The pub lic will await with impatience the issue of this correspondence, uncertain whether or not to applaud the Ethiopian Daniel who dispenses justice to the nations at the court-ground of Darien. It is supposed that one cause of Helmbold’s “rash act” was his great dis gust at his race—it having made him one of the richest men in the country by bay ing his quack nostrum. Srir* 1 “Syndicate” has lately been poked into the eyes of the readers of financial reports. It means a combination of bank- era, or brokers, to regulate a loan, or rnauage other financial transaction Validity of Alabama’s Mortgage Confirmed. The editor of the Chattanooga Times has been informed by Gov. Lindsay, of Alabama, that the United States Court in Mississippi had affirmed the validity of Alabama’s lein on the Alabama and Chattanooga Railroad, and issued a writ of possession directing the Marshal to turn over to the agent of the State all the property attached. The people along the line of the road in Alabama are delighted with the prospect of having communication once more, since they are now entirely out of supplies of all kinds. Trains will run this week from Atalla to Meridian regularly. Certain creditors of the road, have made their boasts that the State shall not run it, and great indignation exists among many business men of Chattanooga to ward these creditors. It is urged that the only thing to be done is to bring tbe power of public opinion to bear upon the men who oppose the running of the road by the State, and to give thorn to understand that if they persist in light ing the interests of Chattanooga, they must take tbe consequences. The Times says that it is a mistake to suppose that the possession of the road by Ala'-ama invalidates the claims of the employees, or of any class of creditors, except that they are thereby compelled to desist un til the interest paid by Aiabuma has been made up from the earnings of the road. If the road should be sold, how ever, that would, of course cut off the- floating debt and prob ;bly a large por tion of the bonded debt. It is indicated that Stanton’s scheme la to forclose the second mortgage and cut off the floating debt. An indignation meeting was held in Chattanooga on Monday night of citizens who protest against unneces sary delay in opening tlie road. Unqual- litied disapprobation was expressed, of the course of those who oppose the im mediate running of the road. From present indications, prospects are.that the regular running of the road will be resumed at an early day.