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, M. W. HIIiL. THOMAS C. BRACEWZLL.
JAMES I* CALHOUN, Tuskegee, Al*.
t SEBHDT, Social Circle, Ga.,
{General Traveling Agent.
Agents for Tlie Son..
SI. F. Echols, Opelika, Ga.
j, B. Chawlky, WolLkln, Oglethorpe Co., G&-
J. K. P. Do. glahs, Homer, Ga.
Da. M. P. Bomn, Monroe, Ga.
Jams* Aluw Smith, Knoxville, Xenn.
J. L. Wright, Woodstock, Ga.
J.Q.Ca i. dwell, Bonevflle, Ga.
Atkins k Uaulioux, Thomson, Ga
ll. C. Hamilton, Dalton, ua.
W. C. Dsns, Jr., Eatonton, Ga-
J. C. Parham, LaGrange, Ga,
E. G. Williams, Union Point.
A. A. Bell, Athens, Ga.
Lumpkin k Our*. I**}?# 0 "’
Da. W. H. Jeabixl, Point le.er.
D. W. flrrcA Covington.
L. C. Thomas, 0« 0 ™- ...
J. H. Pittabd, Wioterville.
K. S. Martin k <*>•.C«'* for,L
B. B. Ethbido*- BnUedge.
Jack Kino, Bome.Ga-
a J Comas. Cleveland, Ga.
A." si. Coltos, Social Circle. Ga.
G*o. Lumpkin, Stephens, Ga.
A. W. Asncax, Maxey’s, Ga-
Jesse Cabb. Carr's Station, Ga.
Stock Florknck, Saw Dnst, Ga.
Rkt. & Mayxikld, Conyers, Ga.
jo«Vh Davidson. Woodville, Ga.
C. L. Peacock, ElUville, Ga.
W G. Scbcoos, Warrentou, Ga.
Miller DuBosk. Sparta, Ga.
T. P. O’Bbikn. Barnett, Ga.
Benjamin Moo a, Cnlverton, Ga.
Mtebs k Dabbacott, Crawfordville, Ga.
Iykxson L. Hunter. MilledgeviUe, Ga. *
Dr. J. T. Baker, Mayfield, Ga.
A. A Bass, Devereux, Gs.
C. C. Noktos, Greensboro, Ga.
8. 8. Flotp, Sladlton, Ga.
C ONTENTS
OX THE
“ATLANTA WEEKLY SUN,”
JOB THE WEEK ENDING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3d, 1878.
VOL. 3, NO. 2.1
ATLANTA, GA., WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1872.
WHOLE
NUMBER
108.
.EDITORIALS BY MR. STEPHENS—
The late State Convention, page 1.
EDITORIALS—
The Kentucky Convention: Unjust Assaults on
Private Partlos; Grant desires Greeley Nominated
at Baltimore; Questions for the Constitution; Strik
ing Analogy; Greeley Waning, page 2. Expeditions
to the North Pole, page 5.
Platform of tlie Georgia Democracy*.
3r,th Jane, 1873.
Resolved, That the Democratic party
of Georgia stand upon the principles of
the Democratic party of the Union,bring
ing into special prominence, as applica
ble to the present extraordinary condi
tion of tbo country the unchangeable
doctrine that this is a union of States,
and that the indestructibility of the
States,of their rights, and of their equali
ty with each other is an indispensable
part of our political system.
Resolved, That in the approaching
election the Democratict party invites
everybody to co-operate with them in a
zealous determination to change the
presen t usurping and corrupt administra
tion, by placing in power men who are
trneto the principles of Constitutional
Government, and to' a faithful and eco
nomical administration of public affairs.
Resolved, That in our opinion, the
delegates to the Baltimore Convention,
should go untrammelecl by instrnctions,
and should act with all the lights before
them, as they deem best for the good of
the party and for the welfare o f the coun
try.
the Baltimore Convention, in view of the
expectation that it will be a Greeley rati
fication meeting, was altogether right
and proper.
4th. In reference to» the delegation
selected to represent the State at Balti
more, no comment from ns is necessary.
They are all, we believe, men of charac
ter, mark and ability; and many of them,
we have good reasons to know, never will
give their sanction to principles in con- 11116 Ba ^ j f ct was tbo «**•* unanswered .and un-
«. . ... TTY, . answerable question of the Roman Governor—
fact with those announced by this Con-
Tlie State Convention.
In our weekly issue for this week will
be fonnd the proceedings of this body
in folk
A more imposing assemblage, perhaps,
great speech by hon. linton STEPHENS— I never before convened in the State; cer-
Corrccted by him and re-pnhiuhed, page 4. tainly no one of a higher character and
proceedings of the state convention— more distinguished for talent and worth,
1>a 8e 3. ever me j; on a like occasion.
communications—political— "With its action, as a whole, onr readers
From West Virginia; From Douglas County; From need nofc ba assured that W6 were highly
Texas; From New York City, page2. Bugle Note , . ,, ... . ___
from Tennessee; Meeting In Clay County, pages, gratified _ in the mam, but to be more
Political Suggestion, page 5. A Voice from Pennsyl- I specific, it IS proper to Say
“Tania; Letter from Boston, page 6. 1st. We tllink the rejection of the
humorous— Fulton county delegation, which came
Recorder's Courts, pages 2, 5 tnd 7. Tipples of bac ked by the strongest indorsement of
punch, page 5. the Democratic masses, was a great er-
MISCF.LLANE0U6— I ror; no less impolitic than it was unjust.
A Lady.Sculptor; Bonds of Georgia, pago 5; Inter- ’ r 77.
ostlng Letter from Selma, page 2. Letter from This, W6 moreover think, WCUld not have
Taliaferro; Letter from Hogansviiie, page i. been done, if a full discussion had been
Telegrams; Commercial; Telegraphic Market Re-1 permitted. But, passing by that indifl-
ports; Advertisements, page 8.
Metereologlcal.
cretion and blunder, to say the least of
it, we come to the action of the collected
wisdom and patriotism of the Democra
cy of the State upon the great leading
] questions of the day,
2d. By far the most important part
Liberty Hall, 1
Crawfordville, Ga., July 1, 1872. J
The rain fall at this place daring the
month of June, just passed, has been as I of this, "however, was the adoption of
follows:
3d d&y of the month 60 of an Inch I
Oth
10th
14th
15th
21st
fi3d
24th
20 th
.,.16
,. .15
. .20
. .04
. .05
. .30
. .20
. .75
Aggregate 2.44
The rain fall during the month of June,
inches.
the Platform of Principles, by which
the Party, in solid phalanx, with but one
dissentient voice, pledged itself to stand.
This Platform will be foufid at the bead
of our column, where we intend it shall
remain as the unchanged expression of
Georgia’s sentiments; and so far as we
are concerned, the unchangeable senti
ment by which we shall be governed.—
It is the same platform on which the
The fall in June, 1672, as above 2.44
Less this year-than last 1.83
A. H.
S.
1871, was —...4.30 inches. 1 Democracy of the State planted them-
| selves in 1870, when they entered the
, contest of that year for the rescue of onr
people from the “robber crowd” who
were preying upon our vital interests
under the shield of the grossest
and foulest usurpations. At that
time, it will be recollected, there
were great efforts made to induce the
-Called meeting or the Vulton County
(Democratic Executive Committee.
Atlanta, June, 28, 3872.
The Democratic Executive Commit
tee of Fulton County are requested I Democracy of Georgia to lower their
to meet at the office of Hill & Candler, flag, at the suggestion of Mr. Samuel
on Monday, the 1st day of July next, at Kandall and other “New Departurists” at
12 o’clock,m., for the purpose of transact- Washington; but it was then that the
ing important basin ess. A full attend- ] noble old State illustrated her character
ance is requested.
T. W. J. Hill, Chm’n.
and vindicated her principles by stand
ing steadfastly to the truth and the right.
The cry of “Bourbon” and “Bevolu-
tionary Democracy” had no terror for
her undaunted sons,—the only “Bevo-
Countv Convention’ Called.—At a meeting of
the County Democratic Executive Committee, the
following named members were present:
t. w. j. Hill, Chairman; b. e. Cowart, j. t. I hition” they aimed at was the displace-
Olenn, A. C. Gariington J. H. Meeaslin, John ment of the from power by tbe
Thomas, S. P. Wells, W. M. Butt, A.B. Culberson, ... . .... . >.
S. B. Spencer, William Gray. Robert C. Young, V. P. peaceful instrumentalities of the Con-
Sisson, J. F. Edwards, A. M. Reinhart, T. B. Camp, stitntion at the ballot-box.
On motion of S. P. Wells the following resolution Tbeir work in tbis way was no less Slg-
was adopted unanimously: j t * , _ .
Whereas, at a meeting of the State Democratic Ex- na l than * was gl<>*10US. was in tins
-ecutive committee, held in Atlanta on the 26th June way the State was redeemed and disen-
last, it was resolved that a Convention of the Demo- thralled, and it is Only by adhering, witll
cratic party be held in the city of Atlanta on the 2*th , . , 1 it - -
July next, at 12 o'clock m„ for the purpose of nomi-1 equal steadfastness, to the same pnnci
mating an Electoral Ticket and a candidate for Gov- pies, that her present proud position can
emor; and whereas, the Democratic party of Fulton be mninininofl
county should bo represented in said ConvenUon, Th , Convention, therefore, did
JSe it resolved, That the Democrats of Fulton coun-1 » ,
fy, on Saturday, 13th July, instant, do ballot for six- great day’s work when it re-affirmed the
delegates to represent the Democracy of Fulton same principles and unfurled the same
county in said State Convention; that the baUotting banner to tbo breeze .
shall commence at the City Hall, at 8 o'clock a. si., ] . ........
and Close at 8 o'clock p. m.; that the mana- \Ve take occasion also to add, that it is
gers shall number the tickets of each votor, and on the same platform oi Principles, es-
heep a list of the vote*, and upon counting the sentially, that the Democracy have won
votes tho aix persons receiving the highest number _ , - . .. , , . ,
of votes, shall be declared elected as delegates; and ever J triumph they have achieved
that each delegate so elected shall have the right to every State of the Union since 1S68,
appoint his own alternate. • It was on a similar Platform that Con
That W.M.BUU,Esq., w.p^am-l^tj^ Indianai and California were
mond and Lewis H. Ciarke are hereby appointed and I . , .
requested to act as managers at saideiection for del- earned in 1870, and Kentucky and Texas
and in the event they or either of them. 1
il to act, any three reliaolo Democrats may I I
by 1116 chair * | where the “New Departure” from this
platform has been tried, has a single
victory ever been achieved by them, but
under the fatal lead of “New Depart
ure,” Connecticut, Indiana and Califor
nia have been lost.
Enough on that score, however, for
the present.
We are now dealing with our own State
affairs; these at this time should more
deeply concern our people than all other
matters. If the Democracy of other
States go whirling from their orbits, it is
a source of pleasure to us to see every
devotee at the shrine of Troup, Crawford
and Jefferson, in Georgia, at least, re
solved to cling to the Ark of the Cove
nant of our fathers:
3d. The tabling of the resolution
pledging the Democratic Party of Geor
gia to abide in good faith the action of
Executive Appointment.
Gov. Smith yesterday (Friday) ap
pointed Mr. C. D. McCutcken, of Dal
ton, Judge of the Cherokee Circuit, to
fill the vacancy occasioned by tbe late
■death of Judge J. R. Parrott, at Mont-
vale Springs, East Tennessee.
We hear that the appointment is gen
erally satisfactory to those of Iho various
shades of political opinion. Judge Mc-
Cutchen is a thorough-going Democrat.
Colonel John D. Romp, Master in
Chancery of the Brunswick and Albany
Railroad, gives notice to all persons have
ing claims against the road, to present
them to him in Brunswick on the 9th,
12th, 25th and 26th days of July, and in
Albany on the 12th, 13th, 30th, and 31st.
Commencement Exercises of Oglethobfe Uni
versity.—The Commencement exercises of Ogle
thorpe University have begun, aud notwithstanding
the unusual warm weather, they promise to attract
large audiences. Every one remembers the wide
spread interest that prevailed l»&t year in the suc
cess of the first public exhibition, and though busi
ness may be a drawback to large audiences, we know
the interest in the institution is the same.
The Baccalaureate Bermon was delivered Jin he
Central Presbyterian-Chureh, Sunday morning, to a
crowded and deeply interested auditory, by tho
Eev. David Wills, D. D., President of the University.
vention.
'ibis may become a very important
point hereafter; for we notice in the
proceedings that the idea was entertain
ed by some, that the Democracy of Geor
gia would be bound by the action of the
Baltimore Convention, let it be whatever
may, both as to candidates and prin
ciples. In this we do not concur at all;
the Democracy of Georgia, and of the
common, will be, in good faith, bonnd by
the action of the Baltimore Convention
only in so far as it shall not depart from
the time-honored, creed of the organiza
tion, nor give its sanction to acts of usur
pation or principles direotly in conflict
with the essentials of that creed.
We are particular on this point; for as
we now look upon it, the Baltimore Con
vention, under the management of the
wire-pullers who have at present the con
trol of it, may be considered as nothing
bnt a Greeley ratification meeting. How
this has been brought about is not now
the object of our inquiry. We simply
state the fact, aud this leads us to one
further remark upon the subject and
that is:
5. What shall the Democracy of Georgia
do, or what onght they to do, in case the
Baltimore Convention shall, by their ac
tion, attempt to convert the Party
throughout the United StateB to the ad
vocacy of principles against which they
have been warned since the Government
was founded ?
In answer to this question, we have at
this time only to say, that, in our judg
ment, they should feel no more bound
by what shall be done at Baltimore, than
they would if the Grant Platform bad
been adopted, instead of the Greeley.
In Georgia, at least, the Democracy
shonld adhere, with unswerving fidelity,
to the great essential principles they
have announced with such unanimity,
and on which alone Constitutional Gov
ernment can be maintained and pre
served on this continent.
At their convention, hereafter to as
semble, they should put forth an electo
ral ticket, pledged to stand by these
principles, and the vote of the State
should be cast by our own college of
electors, in such way as in their judg
ment will bnt subserve the maintenance
of those principles.' If, at the time the
vote is to be cast, they see no prospect of
effecting any good by giving it to any
candidate in the field, then let them vote
a blank, or cast it for anybody they
please. There are many high and noble
examples for such a course.
In this way, in the greatest calamity
that can befall us, we may, in the elo
quent language of Mr. Lamar,' the Presi
dent of the Convention, “with a devo-
“ tion like iEneas of old, when he bore
“Anchises from the burning ruins of
“Troy, take upon our brawny arm old
“mother Georgia, and with stont hearts
“march through all dangers to place her
“upon a pinnacle of safety and honor.
In this way, our good old State may
yet be the Arrarat on which the Ark of
the Constitution may rest in the general
flood of demoralization which now
threatens to submerge the land.
A. H. S.
Letter from Talialerro.
Crawfordyille, Ga, Jane 30,1872,
Messrs. Editors of The Sun: Oar vil
lage was greatly refreshed by a very fine
rain yesterday. It was the greatest fall
of rain in this place daring the whole
month, and was very much needed—es
pecially for gardens. The crops of corn
were also beginning to suffer for want of
it. Cotton is generally doing well. The
wheat and oat crops, now harvested, have
turned out above an average yield. In
some ports of the county, up towards
White Plains, there has been much less
rain than in this vicinity. It is reported
that com crops have been seriously in
jured by the drought in that direction
Trade in the town is passing the usual
dull season of summer, but our mer
chants are in excellent spirits, looking
forward to a heavy fall business. With
general good health, activity and indus
try, an air of cheerfulness pervades the
entire community.
Taliafebbo.
Superior Court Adjourned.—Alter receiving
the presentments of the Grand Jury yesterday, the
Superior Court adjourned until 26th August, when
one week will be devoted’to the motion docket. The
Court will then adjourn to the regular term in Oc
tober.
Dr. J. AL Johnson and J. P. Logan were appointed
as attending physicians at the execution of J. B
O'Neal, Friday 16th August.
4S?* It is now a pretty well settled
fact that Dr. Livingstone still lives. He
will have a good time when he returns
to England, reading the obituaries of
him that the papers Lave published.
The Fulton County Delegation.
What is Truth ?"
The preacher proceeded in his usual clear, logi
cal and eloquent manner, to show the relations of
truth to the human mind aud heart, and its influ
ence on the civilization and Christianity of ancient
and modern times. He showed that aU men, in |all
ages of the world, who have risen above their fellows
high enough to “grasp the bauble fame,’’ have done
in pursuit of some truth. H > cited in testimony
the men whose lives and acts have made the world’s
history. Men who have become distinguished as
Theologians, Philosophers, Scientists, Poets and ar
tists—all illustrate the fact.
His argument was luminous and comprehensive,
and adorned with all the beauty of eloquent lan
guage and eloquent diction of which the learned
Doctor is master.
A distinguished gentleman, on leaving the Chnrch,
said: “That discourse was. highly learned and
deeply spiritual, and is destined to make a lasting
impression.”
The Sophomore Declamation took place yester
day, at DeGive’s Opera House. Besides the Faculty,
the following gentlemen occupied seats on the stage:
Dr. John S. Wilson, Professor G. J. Orr, Bev. A. T.
Spalding, General A. C. Gariington, Professor W. N.
Janes, Dr. A. L. Hamilton.
The following was the programme:
Clayton, A. S.—Shakespear. Original.
Daniel, J. F.—The Contentment of Europe. Kos
suth.
Eokford, C. G.—The effect of the Exclusive Sys
tem on Ireland. Phillips.
Jones, J. H.—Impeachment of Warren Hastings.
Burke.
Mitchell, B, E.—In the Land where we were
Dreaming. D. B. Lucas.
Bold, H. M.—- Against Employing Tnd tan a in War.
Earle of Chatham.
Robinson, J. H.—The Crucifixion. Rev.JGeorge
Croley. .
After prayer by Bev, Dr. Spalding, they proceeded
with the regular exercises.
The first declamation by Mr. A. S. Clayton, we
learn, was a composition original with Mr. Clayton,
The composition was decidedly creditable, and the
delivery quiet and graceful.
Mr. J. F. Daniel’s elocution was pronounced by
many to be in remarkably good keeping with the
spirit of the extract.
Mr. C. G. Eckford's gesticulation and expression,
were almost perfect, and he certainly deserves to be
ranked at least with the first three declaimers. He
was over-showered with boquets from many fair
hands in'the audience.
Mr. J. H. Jones, whose powers of declamation has
heretofore excited much admiration, spoke with
much spirit, and a true conception of the spirit that
animated the illustrious Burke, though the execu
tion did not quite equal his conception, nor did it
quite equal his ability.
“In the Land whs.e we were Dreaming,” by Mr,
B. E. Mitchell, probably the most difficult piece of
♦he day, and though evidently well understood,fcwas
not delivered, we think, according to the declaimer’i
own conception of the extract.
Mr. H. M. Beid, in personating the Earl of Chat
ham in his celebrated speech “Against Employing
Indians in War,” thoroughly understood the situa
tion of the distinguished orator. The elocution,
expression, gesticulation and general delivery were
all good—some almost perfect; and tho effort was
second to none of the day.
The Crucifixion” was rendered with unerring
spirit by Mr. J. H. Robinson. While the generaal de
livery was excellentthe conception was better,though
perhaps not fully executed. It was, however,
among the happiest efforts of the day, and doubt
less the medal lies between him and Mr. Beid.
They certainly both deserve honorable mention.
We are glad to see this generous hut zealous
emulation to excel in public speaking. Such talent,
if not misdirected, may yet be the salvation of onr
country.
The exercises will continue to-day, and will con
sist of original speeches by some members of- the
Jnnior Class. Let there be a large attendance, i
The Junior exhibition of Oglethorpe University
will take place this morning at 10 oclock, in De
Give’s Opera House.
At 12 m., Col. I. W. Avery will deliver an addresB
before the Alumni on “the Individuality of South
eru Character."
In the evening, at 8>£ o’clock, the Bev. Dr. Wills
will pronounce an oration on the late Jndge Nisbet,
who* was for many years President of the Board
Trustees. After this, on the same evening, Gen.
Alfred H. Colquitt will deliver the prizes to Sopho
more and Jnnior classes.
On Wednesday the Senior class will deliver
speeches, and after the awarding of diplomas Gen.
John B. Gordon will deliver the Anniverssary
Oration before the Literary Societies. His subject is
“The Defense of the right always bears Fruit.” This
is an intensely interesting topic for the considera-
tion o: the j oucg men of the country.
Editors Sun: The action of tlie State
Democratic Convention with regard to
the Fulton county Democracy, was such
a palpable outrage that, in justioe, it
ought to provoke a little comment. Is
it right or wrong to encourage the people
to take an interest in their primary poli
tical meetings? Are they expected to
take this interest, if the assembled wis
dom of the party assume to rebuke them
without a hearing, when they appeal
from tbe fraud and injustice done them ?
The Convention proceeded regularly
i tbo appointment of a committee to
investigate the claims of the two sets of
delegates. This committee reported
that the evidence was “conflicting and
confused,” and recommended that both
sets of delegates be admitted. This re
port was unanimous. But a substitute
was offered (by one not a member of the
committee) to the effect, among other
things, that there was “no evidence that
any frand had been practiced in tbe selec
tion of delegates, or intimidation used
to prevent a full, fair and free ex
pression of the choice of the Democracy
of said county,” and that one set of
Delegates was entitled to represent Ful
ton county to the exclusion of the other.
Now how did it appear that their was
no evidence of fraud, to?” Had not
the Committee to whom the matter was
specially referred, reported otherwise?
Had they not '-said that the evi
dence was conflicting and confnsed ?
Then upon what could the Convention
assume to contradict them ? What is the
basis of this avowed rebuke “of the ef
fort at disorganization” in Fulton coun
ty ? The facts are assumed and the as
sumption contradicts the report of the
Committee ?
But we have not yet reached the cli
max of this cruelty and oppression to
the Democracy of Fulton county. The
previous question is moved, and all the
severity of cehsnre and rebuke imposed,
forbidding one word in behalf of the
rebuked. It is of course, in the estima
tion of the Convention of the State, a
matter of-small importance to have the
co-operation of the Democracy of Fnl-
ton county. However, if they have no
desire for their co-operation, wonld it not
be well to have some little regard for
their feelings ?
The “party lash” may be a very useful
political implement, but prudence sug
gests that it be plied very cautiously. It
is a matter of deep regret in this case,
that this long used implement was fnrn
ished from friendly hands, (misled
though they were), but it was at once
seized by the impetuous Greeley hobby-
riders, wbo took occasion to attempt to
use it, as people of that political j
have always done, with the usual in
creased ardor of new converts. Bat the
Fulton County Democracy do not intend
to be whipped in in that way, as time
will prove too soon, to a few restless
office-seekers, on the “wild hunt."
Fulton.
Daily Proceedings of the Supreme Coubt.—
Monday, July 1st, 1872—Chief Justice Warner and
Judges McCay and Montgomery presiding.
BLUE RIDGE CIRCUIT.
The following cased were argued: No. 1—J. C.
Susan J. Clark vs. J. M. Thurmond. Equity from
Lumpkin. K. A. Qoillian for plaintiff in error; Weir
Boyd, contra.
No. 2.—David Nichols, for use of John D. Field,
Jr., vs. H. C. Martin, administrator. Complaint
from Lumpkin. Weir Boyd and R. A. Qoillian for
plaintiff in error; H. P. Bell, contra.
No. 3—W. B. Dodgen vs. E. J. & B. A. Camp, ad
ministrators. Assumpsit, new trial, from Milton,
H. P. Bell for plaintiff in error; no appearance for
defendants.
No. 4—L. M. McConnell and S. Lovingood vs,
Joseph T. Hamilton—Scire facia3 to revive a dor
mant judgment,from Cherokee.
Thompson for plaintiff in error; no appearance for
defendant. /
WESTERN CIRCUIT.
No. 1—J. N. Montgomery and B. M. Meroney, ex
ecutors, vs. J. W. & S. W. Prewitt, et. aL—Dismissed
under Belief Act of 1870, from Clark.
Henry Jackson for plaintiff in error; G. Me-
Jliilan. contra.
No - 2—Ann E Lowry vs. E. P. Williams, adminis
trator—Equity, from White.
Henry Jackson for plaintiff in error; G. McMillan,
contra.
Pending the opening argument of Mr. McMillan,
the court adjourned until 10 o’clock to-morrow.
Examination or ths Grammar - h-> )m There
are five of these; ihroe are in new building, which
will each seat over four hundred students. They
sre provided with patent cast-iron desks', mostly by
Mr. W. A. Slsymskrr, of this city. Wall blackboards
surround tho rooms. Tho new buildings are of a
like construction and finish—tbe p’au is sitisfactory
and might not be improved. There are two wide
doors to each class room, and folding doors between
adjoining rooms. Ventilstion hss been well secured.
These schools have only been in operation since
the first of last March, except the one on Ivy street,
which commenced a month sooner. Considering
the short lime, tue written and oral examinations
lor the past ten days evoke surprise aud merit hearty
praise; they conclusively indorse the wisdom of In
stituting the Free Graded School System in Atlanta.
These Grammar Schools thoroughly prepare pupils
to enter the High Schools; in a better manner
probably than many colleges—“out West.”
There are eight grades. The last four are mixed
classes of boys and girls. A gentlemen is at tho
h,ead of each school; all the other teachers sre ladies.
We regret that we could spend so short a time
between 9 and 1 o'clock yesterday, at the exercises
of the several schools—all of which we visited.
There was an encouraging attendance of visitors
and of the Board of Education generally. The fre*
queut and unanimous applause nmuli-stod louder
than words tho universal satisfaction.
WALK KB STRUT SCHOOL.
Principal, Mr. (J. itocaw n. icaoheis, in the *
order of tueir grade: Mrs. McK -ou, Miss Field,
Miss Ellis, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Brown, Miss Sallas,
Miss Brown and M.ss Fraser. Number of pupils
during the term, 42d.
We understand that the exercises generally were
highly creditable, which ■ e woiy u also infer from the
pait we wituos.-ed. It wilt astonish even an expert
accountant at tlie proficiency evinced in mental
arithmetic. The simultaneous gesturing of the first
and secon-l classes had a marked effect. Tho small-
children had on thoi- black-->oards various natu
ral objects, as well as maps aud let.criug, of which
they were properly proud.
CREW STREET SCHOOL.
{Principal, Mr. John Isham. Teache r s, according
the number of class: Misses Htath, George, An
drews, Wood, Laralice, Johnson, and Williams.
There are about IOj ,-upilg.
The exercises nad a full complement of attrac
tions. (In tho oightti gr-do, the lettering on the
blackboard by the wee litile children of lessons from
their books, was almost identical with print; and tha
little speeches were truly charming. Miss Williams
deserves particular praise for enabling such excel
lence.
The mode of sp i.liug on slates commended itself
to favorable retua: Its irom visitors. The maps on
paper, drawn m -u- -lay by the boys of the first
ciasa, were indeed fl .•si-class maps. Those by Charles
W. Smith, W. Fuller aud Edgar McDaniel, were es
pecially meritorious.
A noted feature of the whole school, was the suit
able language employed by the students in their
answers and analyses.
IYI STREET SCHOOL.
Principal, Mr. Win. Bray. Teachers, Mrs. Ballard,
Miss Young, Miss Smiley, Mrs. Colquitt, Mrs. Bea-
sent, Mrs. Sams, Mis« Duggan. The pupils number
about 400.
Tbe Examination by the Board of Education was
conducted by Messrs. E. E. Rawson and H. f. Phil
lips. The boys in the First Grade were notably
prompt ♦in their responses. The results tn Mrs.
Colquitt’s class received much praise. Tlie chil
dren, although very young, read in suoh a manner
as to show that the modulation of the voioe had re
ceived special attention. Their declamations were
delivered in a lively, natural style.
The Music and Calisthenics, were mnoh admired.
Maps adorned the walls on all sides of the rooms,
many of them carefully colored. The one framed
of the Southern States Is very truthfully and ele
gantly drawn and colored, by one of Miss SmUey’s
class—little Katie Bleckley, only ten year* old. In
the exact sense of the word, it is exquisite.
There - were applauded readings from Tenny
son and Poe, by Misses Kate Sasseen and Alice Fow
ler. Declamations were made by Masters Moore.
Bleckley, Young, Aebell and Pitts. As a good judge
remarked, they were very fine, but rather too theat
rical. The one by Joseph Pitts was highly compli
mented by Superintendent Mellon, In his remarks
at the close of the exercises.
Col. Mabry, of LaGrange, on Invitation, expressed
himself as highly gratified with the evident results
of the Free Public Graded School System, and de
sired to see it extended throughout the State. Tha
result must inevitably be highly beneficial to the
pupils, and gratifying to their families and friends.
He urged the children to learn moreover to govern
themselves, have independent opinions, and honor
their parents who were doing so much for their wel
fare.
Mr. Mallon, Superintendent of the schools, and
Mr. Bray, Prinoipal of this one, made remarks
which we think wonld be profitable to report in full;
which we therefore defer.
DECATUR AMD LUCKIK.
In the language of a member of the Board of Ed
ucation:
'The result of this week’s work will dispel from
all candid and appreciative minds and lingering
prejudice for the present system of education, and
establish beyond a doubt the beauty and excellence,
; propriety aud necessity, of Free Schools—not only
:h Atlanta, but throughout Georgia and the South.”
The French exercises will be continued to-mor
row at the Storrs aud Summer HiU schools.
A large and intelligent audience was in attend
ance upon the exercises of the Literary Societies
Oglethorpe University. Orations were delivered
by Messrs. W. A. McDowell, orator of the Xhalian
Society, and B. P. Gaiilard, of the Phi Delta Society.
The first named address—the only one we heard—
was emphatically one of the most elegant speeches
we ever heard. We will speak of them both to-mor
row.
HO GAN S VILLE .
THE HOGANSVILLE INSTITUTE—-GRAND VO
CAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT.
Correspondence of The Atlanta Sim.
Hogansville, Ga., June 27th.
Editors of the Sun: Having seen in your
columns, no notice of the admirable con
cert, under the direction of Professor
Henry Schoeller, with which the spring
term of the Hogansville Institute dosed
I write a brief notice of the same.
As was expected, the concert was sue
cessfulin every particular. The vocal
and instrumental music, embraced selec
tionsfrom some of the finest operas, and
were rendered in a style which showed
that the talents of the yonng ladies had
been carefully trained. All the perform
ers are or have been pupils of Professor
Schoeller, and he has reason to be proud
of the testimony they now bear of his
efficiency as a teacher.
The audience was one of the largest
ever assembled in this place, and it wonld
puzzle a much larger city to crowd more
beauty and fashion in the same amount
of space.
The prima donna of the evening was,
probably, Miss Laura Mcor, though per
haps it is wrong to say so, where all did
so charmingly. But this young lady sang
two selections from La Favoriia, ancl
they brought out the full powers of her
rich and sweet voice, and showed her to
be a mistress of melody—the divinest of
all arts.
Miss Genie Pnllin rendered two elabo
rate instrumental selections with great
ease, and a grace that wonld have been
charming in a professiona 1 pianist. She
performs admirably, giving to sonnd the
very soul that the composer meant should
dwell therein. She is very young—not
far into her “teens”—and therefore all
the more wonderful.
Miss Fannie Moreland and Miss Lilly
Moor,both sang exquisitely, and obtained
their fall measures of applause. They
have sweet voices, with iess of art and
more of nature.
Miss Alice Norwood also played
most admirable style, and was greeted
with the liveliest applause.
Then there was Jo. Lowenstein, with
his Cremona—than whom no man in
Georgia can so completely arouse the
soul of harmony that slumbers in that
sweetest of all musical instruments the
violin. He played several piecies, and,
while listening to him, the audience was
careless whether or not Ole Ball ever
came this way or not; and there was not
one who cared to shed a tear in memory
of Paganini.
Professor Geo. O. Looney, has the
thanks of this whole community for
having provided so grand an entertain
ment. Ferguson.
Decatur Street School.—The examination in
thlB school yesterday was conducted'by tho teach
ers, the members of the Board of Education ap
pointed not having arrived while this reporter was
present.
Several classes in reading, spelling, arithmetic,
geography, grammar, etc., were examined; and con
sidering the brief time in which they have been en
gaged in these Btudies—^since the beginning of tha
term—they all showed remarkable proficiency.
This school is classified into seven grades, accord
ing to the advancement of the various students. Mr.
Joel Mabel, a young man of exceeding promise,
principal, has charge of the lBt and 7th grades.
Mrs. B. M. Neeley, of the 3d and 4th grades; Mrs.
V. A. Richer, of the 5th and 6th grades, and Miaa
Kate L. Weem, of the 8th grade.
Every class of all the grades have undergone writ
ten examinations, which were on exhibition at the
school rooms. This feature of instruction hereto
fore considered one of the moBt trying ordeals of a
college student, is now becoming familiar to tho
youngest student. We would be pleased to give the
graduation of all the grades, but’in a system of
schools comprising over 3.0UO children, it would be
come voluminous and tedious. We must therefore
satisfy ourselves by appending the graduations of
the more successful students of the First Grade.
Arithmetic.—Boysie Polhill, 98>i; Mary E. Barry.
92K: John Mahoney, &1}£; Bartow Warlick, 90>f.
Grammar.—Boysie Polhill, 100; Bartow Warlick.
98>£; Fat McNamara, 97; J. F. Mahoney, 97%; Mary
Barry, 95%; Carrie Saloshin, 93.
Geography.—Ada Fears, 100; Bartow Warlick, 100;
BoysiePolMll, 99%; Mary Barry, 99%; Carrie S»-
loshin, 99; O. D. Burnett, 99; Pat McNamara, 98.
Many of the above which fall short oi the maxi
mum, 100, are so not from want of accuracy in the
subject matter of examination, but because of in
accuracy of spelling, ko. It is gratifying to observe
the uniform order in school, the admirable system
of discipline, and above all, the kind and pleasant
intimacy between teacher and pupil.
LUCKIZ STREET SCHOOL.
This school is under the supervision of Mr. H. H.
Smith, principal, who has charge of the 1st and 2d
grade; Mrs. Prather, 3d and 4th grades; Airs. Har
vey, 5thand Cth grades; Miss Ectiols, 7th grade, and
Mrs. Brown, 8th grade. Mr. David Mayer and Dr.
S. H. Stont, were present, witnessing aud directing
the examinations, and seemed much gratified at tha
astonishing progress of the students in all the de-
artmenta. Recitations and examinations vrer*
eard in arithmetic, geography, grammar, spelling,
reading, ko., aUof which gave evidence of remark
able proficiency. Some recitations of poetry by the
girls were very judicious, evincing much good
training. Below, we give the graduations of those
students in the first grade, who exceeded 90, the
maximum being 100.
Grammar—Emma Wynn, 97; Bella Guthman, 97;
Theodore Shuttles, 96%; Adelle Caldwell 96; Lizzie
Smith. 95; Frank Alexander 94, Beverley Allen, 94;
W. B. Kontz 90%; Hannah Hanley, 90; Nannie Ham
mond 90.
Geography—Pat O’Connor, 96; Frank Alexander,
95%; Bella Guthman, 95; Flora E. Grandde, 95: Bev
erly B. Allen, 94; lizzie Armstrong, 93%; Mattie A.
Harden, 93; J. T. Shuttles, 91%; lizzie Smith, 91;
Lenorah K. Bigham, 91; Whittle Sterling, 91; Han
nah Haney, 91.
Arithmetic—Lizzie Smith, 95; Frank Alexaunder,
91%; Beverly Alien 91.
This school 1b under very superior management,
and deserves much better accommodations. These,
however, will doubtless be provided just so soon as
the city can meet the expense.
Judge Lochrane.—Hon. O. A. Lochrane returned
to the city from Washington, Saturday last. We learn
that he has transferred his residence to New York
city, aud will remove his family thither, as soon as
he conveniently can—though it will require some
time to wind up big business and make the need
ful arrangements to remove his family. He is pros
ecuting big cases for recovery of the value of cotton
and other property, taken by the United States
Treasury Agents, after June, *65, having opened an
office in Washington city.
E. H. Pug he, of Augusta, was in the city yester
day, in obedience to a summons to come up and telj
what he knows about Bullock.
The Constitution's dispatches of Sunday morning
makes the Internal Revenue receipts of Saturday
$14,318,301; for the month of June $1,308,709,164,
and for the year $13,130;721,415—the latter figure ia
something over three times the notional debt. Tha
exact amonnt may be obtained by dividing the Con
stitution’s fignres-by 100.
Paris, June 29.—Bamusat, Minister
of Foreign Affairs, aud Arnim, tbe Ger
man Ambassador, to-nigbt signed the
treaty providing for the evacuation by
the German troops, which has been for
some time in negotiation.