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Rockdale Register.
By the Register FtMisying Company
A. McCAIjIiAi
Uilitor .unii!'•'* Manager.
~ The Woe KI>AI.K Regwteb cost* only
7too Dollars per annum. It lots a
larqe and constantly increasing circula
tion, and is one of the very best adver
tising mediums in the Stale. t
TO SAVANNAH ANV BACK.
On last Tuesday night, the 9ih mst.,
at 12 we boarded the Ga. H. It. down
train on its regular trip to August'.
We saw on board stockholders, their
families nod fHrnds going to the Mrly
Convention of the Georgia Hail Road.
The Convention is always a gala tune
for pfeoplo on the line of the road. We
found the train, which was in charge pf
Captain Brannan, chuck full Irom Hag
gage car to l’ulltnan Slec| or. Therefore
no chance for sleep and rest till morn
ing. Several were on board from Con
yers. The whole crowd deemed to have
n good time. Our Conyers friends
stood it well for a long time ; but after a
while bright eyes got wearied, and heads
with raven curls, as well as those of gol
den stresses began to nod ; and these
same little heads would toss against oth
er heads for props; and bright eyes
went fast asleep. Such a nice little nap;
the sweet sleep of innocence—the
dream of lovo which said :
"Eve something sweet to toll yon,
But a secret you must keep ;
Ami remetnlier if 'tie uot right.
I'm talking in my sleep.”
The reply was :
""Then Hleep no moro around thy heart j
Some tender dream may I deplay —
For midnight song, with magic art,
Shall chaso that dream away."
If auy body says they were not asleep,
jiist tell them we were j king, that we
are bat dreaming, and that we are talk
ing in our sleep.
We arrived in Augusta at .8 a. m.
Wednesday, aud at 9 o’clock the same
morning left for Savannah, to attend the
Georgia Press Association. Wo shall
have about little t) say in this article
about the proceedings of the Press
Convention, as we have published the
main features elsewhere in this issue,
fciiftfcfc it to say, we have had not only a
huge, nice tithe, but a royal bengal to
do. Col. J. ll.,Eslill and his corps of
assistants of the Morning News, werfc
our hosts; and what Georgia Quill
Driver was so dull as not to expect a
treat—rich, rare and racy.
Forest City, and are under many obli
gations to several gentlemen for courtes
si 33 and kindness. Among the number
Capt. A A T/McLaws, Mr.
Stubbs, Mr. John Sino-Lair, steward of
the good ship Allred, an English sail
vessel, now in port. She landed in Sa
vannah about six'weeks ngo, laden with
6,500 sacks ol Liverpool salt; Capt. 11
R Gray is in command. Her’ last trip
out from Liverpool to Savannah was
mnde in twenty-seven days.
We arrived in Savannah at 5r25 r. m.,
and found the Pen Pushers on a trip to
Bom venture and Thunder |bolt. The
Sir Knights say they had a good time.
They returned at 7 r. m., and we had the
pleasure of greeting our old friends and
comrades of the Pencil Brigade, besides
several new reoruits.
At 3 r. m., Thursday, (as is related
elsewhere in this issue,) we boarded the
Bteamer Reliance, for Tybeo. We re
turned at 7, the same afternoon. [For
programme, see small bills]. Our party
by invitation, visited the Exchange ; and
were shown through the city offices and
*' l ouncil chambersby Mayor Anderson.
T. he cotton Exchange was also gone
through, as well as the Georgia Higtori
c’ll i. <‘ciety building*.
At 3p. m , Friday, the Fire Depart
ment gave an exhibition of its prowess
ahd st rangth.
tt’e will let the Morning News (ell its
own ta, ’o of our nleasaiit trip to the
“beatUif ul Isle of the Sea as Harris
says: The Isle, we Hope.”
> x , JC’tSION TO ISLE OP ROPE.
Shortly alter the exhibition of the
Fire DdpAi "Uncut, aud sbout four o’clock
a special tr. ; n of street cars arrived on
the buy, Hit patched .by Superintendent
Haines to oi invey the Prees Association
and their tru nds to Anderson streets sta
lion to ta the cars for Isle of Hope.
Th’e.Savaoah Guards, Band had been
engaged and -occupied one of the wire
and enlivened tno run to the terminus
•with several 6i te airs. The utmost good
humor prevaik and, and when the subur
ban train w&a t uken, and the toot of the
locomotive gav e notice that we were off
to Isle of Hope , the spirit of hilarity was
in the ascendai it. • The run to the Isle
was rapid, 'the cars were comfortable, the
music and the sober cares and
stern realities of every dcy life vanished
in the glare'of gen’al sunshine of humor
and frolic. Within twenty minutes the
train* reached Isle ol Hope, and an hour
and more was here most agreeably and
ble.asam.ly spent. The band took the
grand platform over the waters, and in a
trice, as the melody of an inspiring wall*
was borne upon the balmy zephyrs, nim
ble feet were set. in motion, and homage
paid at ihe shrine of the tefpsiehoveau
divinity. Buckingham,s aud Al'ey,s re
treshmeut establishrmnls were in bill
bloom, and the entire corps were kept
busy, as no'hiug so creates th'rst as a
whiff of salt —apparently, Conviviality
wit and satire formed a milhical trio that
ruled the hour and kept subjects uudei
easy, pleasant yoke'
The return to the city was accomplish
ed in equally as agreeable style, and in
ample time for those who were compet
ed to leave on the eveing train lor home.
The Association kept together after tak
ing the street cars until the Bay street
terminus was reached, when, forming in
procession and preceded by ihe Guards
Hand, they marched around to the Mor
ning News building. Here after “Dixie”
and “Home Sweet Home from the baud
hands were shaken, farewells were spo
ken, - and the departing members hasten
ed to their repseetive hotels to complete
their final arrangements. The majority
of them left last eveing, and we wish
them a pleasant and safe return home.
Those who remained over for to day,n
trains we have no apprehension that
they will not he taken care of in their
loneliness!!).
At 7, Friday evening, with regrets at
leaving so many good friends, as well as
the scene of so many pleasant memories,
still with a longing. desire to see the
loved one(s) and friends at home, we
took the Central train for Augusta.
At Augusta, and at oilier points on
the Ga. It It., we bid good bye to other
new made friends. At 2j v. m., Satur
day, found ourselves at Conyers. Home
again ! Home, Sweet Home !
A GREAT COMPLIMENT.
The unanimous re-election of Mr, S.
K. Johnson as Superintendent of the
Georgia Railroad is oue of the greatest
compliments ever paid a young man in
this country. It is safe to say that Mr.
Johnson is eminently worthy of the hon
or conferred upon him, and we predict
that his career will be more than a just
i float it n of the confidence reposed in his
energy, talents and accohijlishtmnls.
The above deserved compliment to
Col. S; K. Johnson, Supterintcndent Ga.
It. It., we take from the Augusta Con
stitutionalist. We heartily endorse and
approve the same.
GF.ORG IA rhESS ASSOCIATION.
The Georgia Press Association diet in
annual session at Savannah, Wednesday,
May 10th inst. President, J. H. Estill,
in the chair.
MEMBERS riUSKNT.
Tl>., f,*ll. .wiIU inouilioi'a. *f*
tlic call, anocame promptly forward and
paid their dues;
J II Estill, WT TANARUS! nipsoi), J C Har
ris, B ll Uiohardson. Savannah News.
H. 11, Cabaniss; G. A. Forsyth
Advertiser.
11. F. Andrews, 11, O- Colley, Wash
ington Gazette.
W. A. Hemphill, Atlanta Constitution.
S W Roberts, Louisville News and
Farmer,
J II Christy, Athens Watchman.
J T. Whitman, Dalton Citizen.
LI II lvayton, Quitman Gem.
C P Vaughn, A E Cloud, Jonesboro
News’.
J W Anderson,Covington Star
C II Williams, Columbus Times.
J L Smith, 1)31 ton Enterprise.
Edwin Martin, Perry Home Journal.
J Edward Neal, Dhldonega Sigual.
JI B Logan, Griffin Progress.
1) B Freeman, Calhoun Times.
T M Peeples, Lawroueoviile Herald.
J E Murphy, Oglethorpe Echo.
Eugeno Cranberry, Hamilton Journa'.
Jno Triplett, Thoraasvillb Times,
K 11 Sharpe, Carrollton Times.
W E Stevens, Press aud Cultivator.
\V 'l' Christopher, Fort Valley Mirror.
J M G Medlock, Satidorsville Herald.
B E Russell, J D Harrel’, Baiubridge
Democrat.
J D Hoy), Dawson Journal.
11 W Grubb Darien Gazette.
E P Speer. Griffin News.
J W Chapman, LaGrange Reporter.
C P flansell, Thomasville Enterprise.
B W Wreuu, Atlanta Kennoaw
Route Gazette. f
11 G Wright, James Barrett,Augusta
Chronicle.
II M Ilallifiold Sandersville Messenger.
E W Duglass, Eaton ton Messinger.
J L Dennis, Geneva Lamp.
W K Graham, Cuthbert Appeal.
C E Carnes, Irwintou Appeal.
M E Mumford, John B Gorman, Tal
bo*.ton Standerd.
Geo P Woods Hawkiusville Dispatch.
W S Hubbard, Waynesboro Exposit-
or.
•S R Weston, F V Evans, Albany News.
W Ira Smith, Gieouabor Home Jour
nal.
Rev W W Fleming, Blakley News.
J L Johnston Rome Courier.
11 A McLeod, Wadley Enterprise.
J RJReese, Ealontou Messenger.
S W Llawkins, Ooviugton Enteaprise.
C 11 Tendleton, Valdosta Times.
J 13 Herman (proxy), Macon Telfe
graph.
C W Hancock, Auieiious Republican,
The next day, Thursday, the following
additional members, who had arrived on
the night and morning trains, reported ;
1 John T Gray , West l’oint Express,
1 John L Moon, Ackworth Advocate,
Colonel Carey W Styles, Albany , JT.
Waterman, LnGrange Reporter. Joseph
Clishy, Macon Telegraph, C it Pendle
ton , Valdosta Timts L W Smith, Ma
con Advertiser, Will Wke. Ccdartown
Record , A C McCalls, Roo.kd. lo Reg
ister, H O Baldwin, Madison Home
Jourcal.
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Forui.uioN ok Georgia. —According
to the published returns of the census ol
187 C, it appears that the population of
Georgia is largely oVer one million.
Cold Weather. —Western North Car
olina was covered with snow in flic eaily
part of this week. Guess garden vegeta
bles will be rather too late.
The Fali.es Pastor.— Kendricks is
still in jail in Columbus. Bond has been
tendered, with his father as surety, and
he will probdb'ly be released in a few
days.
New Mexico.— The Territory of New
Mexico is about to be admitted into the
Union under the name of Montezuma.
There is about one inhabitant to each
square mile of territory, the American
population numbering fifteen hundred.
The remainder of the population is made
up of Indians, who beg when they car. t
steal and steal when they can't beg;
outcasts from the Eaitern Slates; Mexi
cans, and sheep and cattle drovers.
Good News.—l he Athens Watchman
says, we have reason to believe that a
train will be placed on the Northeastern
railroad within the next ten days, which
will make daily trips between Harmony
Grove lind Lula, on the Ail - Line.
We learn thaf a Una of stages will be
established between this city and Har
mony Grove, to connect with the rail
way trains. This, of course, will be a
temporary arrangement, kti tiains will
soon be running all the way through.
GEORGIA RAILROAD CONVENTION.
Augusta, Ga., May 11 187 G.
The stockholders convention of the
Georgia railroad adjourned at 4 o’clock,
i- m, to-day. The following officers were
elected : Hon John P King, President;
E* E Jones, James W Davies, James LI
Hamilton, Stevens Thomas, W II Sto
vall, Geo T Jackson, L M Hill, Jo.siah
LibLy, D E Butler, George Hillyer, John
Darien, W M llee9o, W W Clark, Chas
II Pliinizy, John It James, F II Miller,
board ot directors. All the old board
were re elected except Mr. Poullain, who
is succeeded by Frank II Miller,-
M
Knights oi tlic Quill on the Hound
ing Wave.
TIIE EXCURSION OF'TUE PRESS GANG TO
TTIIRK A TIME CONVIVIAL.
‘‘The sea, the sea, tho open sea,
The blue, the fresh, the ever free.”
The grand social event of the present
meeting of the Georgia Press Association
in Savnnah, was the excursion to Tybee
yesterday afternoon, tend red by the
proprietor ot the Morning News. The
trip was anticipated wit h rare pleasure by
our brethren from the interior, and many
who intended leaving on tho atternoo"
trains, remained over to enjoy it. The
steamer Reliance, which had been char
tered tor the occasion, was announced to
leave the wharf of Drayton street at pre
cisely half past one o’clock, and by that
time the members, with theirlady friends
and some invited guest, had put iu an
appearance, and were comfortably quar
tered on the steamer.
The Savannah Volunteei Guards baud
was statioued on the upper dock, and as
the steamer swung off troinhcr moorings
and started down the river the .band
struck up a lively time, which served to
increase the euthusiasm and good humor
which already prevailed.
The representation of the fair sex was
quite large, and in due time tho saloon
above was converted into a dancing hall,
and the light fantastic toe Was tripped, to
the music ot the brass band. On the lower
deck, Professor Quinan,of O. A. P. fame,
had constructed a temporary establish
ment from which,was dispeuced most lib
erally punch, lemonade, genuine old rye,
Cognac, and other fluid refreshmehts,
with choice Havana cigar. Everything
was free as air, and ‘ open house” was
kept throughout the trip. Prof. Q 1 was
kept busy, but with his assistant proved
equal to the k emergancv* and tho thirsty
brethren were well attended to. There
was a little reluctance at first upon the
part of some ot the worthy brethren to
tackle tee “pnnoh,” as tho report had
gone abroad that there was lurking at
the bottom of every glass an ingredient
that would produce in tbe aggregate a
first-class headache, but this busfifulness
was soon overcome aud the timid ones
came to the conclusion that O. A. P. had
been outrageously Slandered, and was
a rather palitable doge to take. We
hope they are of the same opinion this
morning.
Conviviality reigned supreme, and the
entire absence of formality or set speech
es seemed to meet general approbation
and rendered the occasion more enjoya
ble. The brethren Were in excellent
humor, aud the moments sped unheeded
by, amidst shooting off .of bon mots,
personal quizzes, repartees,and “introduc
tions”—in fact, introductions were the
order of the period, and in all our expe-
lienees wo have never encountered a
more generally introduced person than
Colonel Jodie Geneva, of tho Dennis
Lamplighter. He was in demand every
where, ns was also Colonel Grubb, Major
Si Hawkins, Colonel Waterman, and
divers other distinguished military heroes
who are winning fame on the dangerous
and b oodless field* of Georgia journal
ism. A happy bit of the festivities was
an impromptu song by Colonel Harde
man.
Under the direction of Mr. A. E. Carr
of the Planters' Hotel, tables were set on
the deck, which was protected by an
awning, and were loaded with the sub
stantial and delicacies of the season, ar
ranged in his usual attractive style, At
three o'clock dinner was announced, with
shapbiied appetites, the party proceeded
to discuss its merits. The results, we infer,
were satisfactoiy, as there was no abate
ment of the convivial spirit noticeable
afterwards. Tybee was reached in good
time, and here the excursionists found
waiting for them two large double team
summer cars to convey them around to
the southend of the island, where they
were treated to a sight ot the giand old
ocean. The trip around on the tramway
was delightful, being rapid, and the trav
eling easy. A half hour or so was’given
to the enjoyment of this trip, when the
return was made to the steamer. Every
body was charmed, and Tybee was voted
by our friends/from the interior as the
finest seuside resort in the country.
Eyen Col. GreggjWright, was compell
ed to acknowledge that the dashing of
the surf was a grander spectacle than
the raging waters ot the Augusta canal.
Shortly after the aeiura from I the re
connoitering torn - , the steamer was head
ed for.bonie, and the wharf was safely
reached about half-past seven o clock.
The arrangements of the whole 'affair
were well planed, and were carried
through without a jar, and the occa
sion, we are glad [to hear, was highly
enjoyed by those for whose enteitain- -
ment it was given.
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The lollowing greetings were inter
changed by the South Carolina and Geor
gia Press Associations with each other
at their late meeting;
. Spartanburg, £$..C., May 10, 1873.
J. 11. Estill , President of the Georgia
State Press Association :
The South Caroljna State Press Asso
efttion, now in sesoion, send greeting to
their brethren in the Empire State, and
pray that the labors of the Southern
press may result in the speedv establish -
tuc... •hunsuituronat itnc in every pan
of that beloved South, to whose service
the professional lives of the Southern
are devoted. James A. lloyt,
President.
Savannah, May 11, 1870.
James A, lloyt , Esq., President South
Carolina Press Association :
The Georgia press association, 'n con.
ventiou assembled this day,, return, ac
knowledgeinent of fraternal greeting of
the South Carolina Press Association,
and tender heartfelt wishes for their suc
cess in their labors to restore the pros
perity and honor ot South Carolina, and
bid them God speed iu their work.
J. 11. Estill,
President Georgia Press Association
S. 6. S. C.
The State Sunday School Convention
which met at Decatur Ga., adjourned
Friday night, last, to convene at Athens
in August, 1877.
The following officers were elected.
W. G. Whidby, president.
Vice presidents:
Ist district—A M Rogers, Waynesbo
ro.
2d district—Rev. W II Iloggard.
3d C R Armstrong, Eastman.
4 th—J Hutchinson, HoganSville.
sth—V K Tommey, Decatur.
6th—ltev. Henry Qmgg, Conyers.
7 th—G N Lester, Marietta.
Sth—T M Bryant, Union Point.
9th—ll P Bell, Cufnming.
Secretary—E M Wood, Atlanta.
Treasurer —W A Ilaygood, Atlahla.
[For want of space we omit the lull
report of the proceedings.]
Investigating. —Bristow has been in
Vestigated ; Coukling has been investi
gated ; Morton has been investigated
himself, and now the country is waiting
for Mr. Blaine.
Encouraging accounts reach us from
the gold of Georgia. Practical mining
is beginning to pay good profits,and wild
speculation is giving away to actual
work,
Mr. T. J. Jenuings, of Augusta, lately
tried the experiment of sending two Sa
vannah river shad,frozen in ice,to a friend
in Liverpool. The fish arrived there
embedded in the ice and in a perfect state
'of preservation.
Signs indicate this yeaf large yield ot
cereals in this state. Such is the opinion
of those who have watched the subject
of the seasons long and closely.
> '
Mrs. Wisenhunt, of Pickens county,
during a fat ot insanity, killed her oldest
child, a girl of eleven years, and at
tempted to kill her other children, who
manage cl, however, to escape from the
house..
Tho Sweedes are described as a nation
of good livers, and they allow themsel
ves an abundant and nutritious diet ; the
[Swedish workman indulges in five or
six meals a day.
THELATESTNEWS.
Mr. Stephens' health continues to improve.
A one hundred and one year old negro died
in Jonesboro a few days ago.
The Georgia Medical Association adjourned
at Augusta to meet at Macon next year.
One hundred thousand dollars worth of gu
ano has been sold in Covington this season.
At the Wilkinson Sheriff’s sale improved
lands, classed No. 1, brought less than one dol
lar per acre.
The Columbus Times reports tho wheat
crops of Chattahoochee county badly injured
by rust.
Eleven hundred watermelons were sold at
Key West, Florida, last week. Somewhat
ahead of us.
The Barnesville Gazette says horse thieves
are roaming through Pike, and advises the peo
ple to watch their stock.
Mr. James Robinson, a Kentucky horse dro
ver, was stricken with paralysis in Perry,.Geor
gia, and died on the loth inst.
The daughter of W. H. Davenport of Sum
tor county, one year old fell from tho piazza to
the ground and broke her neck
Taylor county has over 135 men above 60
years of age.
The Watchman reports a fine prospeot for an
apple drop in North East Georgia.
The railroad torn Athens to Bolton will be
completed about the first of July. -
One hundred and fifty thousand pounds of
corn, bacon and flour were received in Bartow
on two trains.
Two oat grains have produced two hundred
and ninety stalks on the farm of Mr. 'William
Hardy, of Upson county.
In Stewart county, Joe Reynolds was sent to
the penitentiary for 20 years for assault with
intent to rape, and Henry \\ likes for life for
burglaring a store.
Last week a jury in Can oil county, Ga.,
brought in this verdict: "We, the jury, agree
to disagree.” The Judge unanimously agreed
thereupon to fine them five dollars each.
The State Mission committee of the Baptists
have appointed Rev. C. M. Irwin as agent to
collect funds for home and foreigr missions
and Sunday Schools. Rev. T. C. Boykin con
tinues State Sunday school evangelist, and
Rev. W. N. Chaudoin as. agent.
Sumter county is out of debt and has 51,000
in her Treasury.
Miller & Bisell, prominent merchants of Au
gusta, have suspended.
There will be forty candidates for the Legis
lature next fall from Talbot county. So it is
stated by tbe Standard.
The next annual convention of tho Young
Men’s Chi istian Association meets in Newnan.
There are some 800 girls attending Baptist
fomole ciill.u-f in Crenvyia. Tbe huildiUiZh cost
over $250,000’
Tho city council of Augusta have under con
sideration an ordiance limiting the fire depart
ment to one hook and ladder, four steamers
hand seven ose companies, and prohibiting the
formation of any more without the consent of
the council.
Belle Plain, lowa claims the smallest woman
in the aggie Minot. She is eighteen
years old, twenty-six inches high .and weighs
thirty-one poimds. Tom Thumb is six inches
taller.
Mr. John Brogden of Marion county, South
Carolina, has eoverf sons sixteen daughters
—twenty-three children in all. But then it has
taken John tho better part of eighty years to
a-camualte the pile.
Sandersville Heiald: Experience! farmers
informs us there is at least one-third more corn
planted this year than has been for several
years past, and a correspondent diminution in
the cotton crop.
Cl. T. J. Smith, cf Washington County mas
ter, of tho state grange has thirteen hundred
acios in coin,-thirteen hundred in cotton and
fiive hundred in oats. He expects to make five
hundred hales of cotton and twelve thousand
bushels of ccm.
The Augusta Chronicle contradicts the re
port that Gen. Tooms was required to take an
oath befbte being allowed to practice in the
Supreme Court of the United States. It says
that he was reoeived with much consideration
by th“ Judge of the Supreme Court, and even
President Grant, to whom he paid his respects
while in Washington, received him cordially.
The Hawkinsville Dispatch reports the fol
lowing: We understand th y few days ago
a bailiff in one of the Militia Districts of Dooly
county levied on two pones of com bread and
two pecks of meal, and after making the levy
he rented a box from a negro to lock the pro
visions up in till sale day. The above is said
to be a positive fact, and beats all the levies
we ever heard of-
John S. Payne, the now Governor of Libe
ria, is a full blooded negro,- and was born iu
Richmond, Va. He has been a member of the
Liberian Congress for twenty years.
The Ohio Legislature has passed a hill for
the punishment by fine and imprisonment of
all persons who get off and on railroad trains
when they are in motion.
.1,
The graves of Captain Jack and the Modocs
hanged with him are empty. It, ip supposed
that the bodies were removed soon after buri
al.
Mr. C. J. Alien, has just arrived in Hoop
county, to locate permanently, and proposes to
locate permanently, ah'd proposes to grow up
with the county. Mr. Allen was one hundred
years old the 22nd day of March, is from 'Lin
coln county. Term., and was at the battle of
New Orleans.
A bear is roaming around in Hart County.
There is a picture iu Augusta three hundred
y.'tvrs old,
The cattle in' Chattahoochee county are dy
ing black tongue.
The friends of Rev. C. A. Kendrick are of
the opinion that he is insane.
Athens wants to have a barbecue when the
new railroad is completed.
Morgan county boats of a terrier which has
adopted a brood of chickens.
During January, February and March of
the present year 6,76a Irish emigrants foft
Ireland, of whom 4,067 were men, and 2,60 c
women.
, iT ho Ohio and Michigan Free Mmsons have
resolved not to visit the Centennial Exhibition
unless railroad fores are further reduced.
An expedition will leave Stockholm at tho
close of the summer to make archeological m
veiitigations in Central Asia.
The California Lrgisletture has ostablishe 1
the whipping post in that State for tho pun
ishment of wife-beaters.
Mr. Stalling Bryant, of Fulton county was
killed recently by. falling from a mill.
An old gander, with his head caught between
tho palings pf graveyard fence, soared all pa
triotism out of a Meriwether county man tho
othor day. .
A negro in McDuffie county got mad at him
self the other day and shot his broth-in-law.
Such enterprise as this Bhould receive the en
couragement ef both white and colored.
A Greensboro lion laid a hard-boiled egg tho
other day with a shell as black as coal. Bring
in another hen.
A Covington man found a water-moccasin
boarding in tho stomach of a cat-fish tho other
day.
A Bartow county hog remained in a hollow
tree five weeks and one day, and was alive
when taken out.
A negro boy died in Cobh county the othor
day from eating water hemlock, which he sup
posed was angelica.
An Atlanta councilman, by the name of
Gray, proposes to dig up the remains of those
who are buried in her cemetery in lots wuicu
have not been paid for. this is a guoulish
proposition and should be spurned.
Three negroes and a wh'te man escaped tue
other day from the jail at Crawfordville"
A dsljrious prisoner at Cartcrsville named
John McCoy jumped from the second story of
the jail rocently and has since died.
Cedartown Express: There is scarcely a
wheat field in this valley but what has the
rust. As yet however it has not appeared on
the stalk.
Cedartown Express: Farmers in this com
munity complain of the backwardness of the
cotton crop. It is slow about coming up, and
fears are entertained that some of it will have
to be plowed up and replanted.
It requires three over-loaded horse-cars to
move the Georgia Ihe. s Association from any
given spot.
Wallace P. Reed, of the Conyers Courier, says
its one thing to be a Georgia editor and anoth
er to be .* member of an excursion to Tybee.
Twenty— three thousand dollars have been
paid in for the erection of a monument in the
Capitol square of R'hmond, ’it honor of the
(Dust: isous Confederate chieftain Robert E.
Lee. It is thought that.si,ooo more will be
received in the course of a month. The pro
posed statue will certainly be erected.
The Eatonton Messenger of yesterday has,
the following: Mr willie Gerdir.g, nephew of
IMr Juliqs, Gerding being on. a visit to
the plantation of his uncle near L-ong Shoal,
on the Oconee river, and wishing to cross over
to the Greene county side, went down and
hailed the ferryman. Thu loiter back
that he would go and get his son to help him,
as the water was high enough to make it a
little dangereous. It is said that after he
got a very little way he heard a shout, and
looking back saw a batteau going down the
stream and a hat floating on tlm water. He
gave the alarm and a messenger wrs dispatch
ed here and dragging for the corps conimnced.
We under stand that the bedy of Mr. Gerding
was recovered in two hours.
Says the Albany News: We larn by the Under
groud Telograph that Col. Carey W. Slyles has
bought the Atlanta Commonwealh, and will
take charge next week. We did not think: the
colonel,s pen would rest long enough to rust,
and we shall look with earnest anticipation for
ts resumption of joutnalistic duties.
Dalton Citizen: There is no longer a par
i cle of doubt but that we are to be- blessed with
an abundant fruit crop, embracing nearly eve
ly variety. Com as a general thing, is look
ing well. The cotton crop in this section is
Scarcely worth mention, the low price of the
past season having rather discouraged its gen
eral production.
Lamp Chimneys. —Glass lamp chim
neys can be made durable by tempering
them betore putting them in tv use, thus
Place the chimney in a kettle filled with
cold water, then heat gradually to a
boiling, and keep the water at a boiling
heat half an hour. Remove the kettle
ftoni the fire and leave the chimneys -in
the water until partly cooled, when tho
chimneys may be taken out. This seas
oning hr tempering makes them much
less liable to split by changes from co’d
to heat. Until the malleable glass of
which we read comes into general use,
this simple expedient may save much
trouble.
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