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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. — ♦ ♦ * 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. j ♦ ♦ 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. HECBNTBNNIAL. universal HISTORY. to the close of the first 100 years of our Na tional Independence, including an account of the coming grand Centennial exhibition, 700 pages, fine engravings, low price, quick sales, extra terms. Send for circular. P. W. Zie glor & co, 518 Arch at., Philadelphia Pa. 4w A I ind Reading, Psyohomancy, Fascination, ixL Soul charming, mesmerism, and Marriage Guide, showing how either sex may fascinate and gain the love and affection of any person they choose instantlr, 400 pages, by mail 50c. Hunt & co., 139 South 7th street, Phlla, Pa.4w AGENTS. 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