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THE. ATHENS GEORGIAN: JUNE 12, 187T.
Judge Kelly on Currency, j iylvttnia ami New York 70 75<3«its j son of country, it loti us to some
[Philadelphia Press, May 28.]
The following letter from the senior
partner in :a leading firm of cominis-
Bion merchants of Baltimore to Judge
Kelley is -replete with suggestions.
Iu handing it to us with permission
to print, the Judge remarked that
the writer, although well known by
name as a prominent merchant, 1 was
personally uriknownJrO him:
lion. IP. B. Kelley, Philadelphia :
Dear Sir—I have just finished read
ing your admirable statement in the
Philadelphia Inquirer, and agree
with you in every particular. I have
bitterly opposed from its incipiency
the contraction of the currency begun
by Secretary MeCuljough and con
tinued by his successors,' believing
that such a policy would ultimately
prostrate the manufacturing, com
mercial and agricultural interests of
the country, and thereby cause uni
versal bankruptcy, which in the end
would force the General Government
to enact a bankrupt law similar to
the one of 1842, simple and easy for
(the unfortunate to obtain relief.
If it is the desire of those in au*.
i mi the dollar.
Owners of real estate wot twang
able to collect their rents, ■could not
pay their taxes, on corporations, not
collecting taxes, eowld not pay inter
est or principal. The -consequence
was that investors, not receiving
their interest, were forced to sell the
principal, which wold the same ns
other unproductive jM-operty, just in
proportion to the fiuwted amount of
money in circulation; no property
would sell for anytliiag like its real
value, eventuating in tlte enactment
of the memorable-ba-nkrnpt law of
184* to give the people relief.
Now, as then, the <0111 is leaving
our shores to pay interest, dividends,
and the carrying trade, and the silver
exported for sale as a ■commodity,
the government refusiug to coin it,
and the greenbacks going into the
firery furnace. The country in a few
years will be depleted of its circulat
ing medium, ami the people must
suffer the consequences of this mal
administration of their finances. God
only knows how the matter wiil end.
1 fear eventual bread riots only will
terminate this wretched mismanage-
mucli higher and more rugged hills,
ami here they had censed to feed and
France till his exploit was acciden
tally mentioned in the queen's apart
ments. It filled her with admiration.
etc.
Sweet Mary.
These lines, written by an Irish divine, the
Rev. J. Wolfe, who died abont halt'a eentury
ago, arc worthy of the pen of Golbsmitii :
If I had thought thou conldst have died,
I might not weep for thee;
15ut I forgot, when by tliy side,
That tbou couldst mortal be ,
It never through my mind had pass'd
The time would e’er be o’er,
That I on thee should look my last,
And thou shouldst smile no more 1
And still upon thy lace I look,
/ nd think ’t*vill smile again;
And still the thought I will not brook,
- That I must look in vain 1
But when I speak, thou dost not suv
What thou ne’er left’st unsaid,
And now I feel, as well I may,
Sweet Mary ! thou art dead!
If thou would’st stay even as thou art,
All cold and all serene,
I still might press thy silent heart,
nay a premium for the green- And where thy smiles have been!
rather than 'lie thus! loaded" SOTfi* 0,0,1 tbyxhnt bleak corse I have,
11 - ■ ; Thou seemest still my uuue own,
But there I lay thee in thy grave—
And I am now alone!
I do not think, where’er thou art,
Thou bnst forgotten me;
And I, perhaps, may soothe this heart,
In thinking too of thee;
Yet there was ronnd thee such a dawn
Of light ne'er seen before;
As fancy never could have drawn,
And never can restore!
My Firbt Elephant.
15Y A TRAVELER
thority to enhance the greenback to
par with gold only iu order that they meut. In haste, very respectfully,
persist in resumption of specie pay
ments, they can accomplish it much
sooner than 187'J, an»l in a very sim
ple way. Declare the greenbacks
legal tender for the payment of cus
tom dues, and in a very few weeks
there will be of equal value with, a..d
possibly a premium over, gold—cer
tainly largely over silver coin. This
would place money matters in the
same anomaly that exists at present.
Gold, silver and paper money having
different values, greenbacks would be
highest on the list, gold next, aiul
lastly silver. For this reason every
one would prefer the most convenient
money to carry—especially business
men traveling to different sections of
the country to buy produce. They
would. not like to bo encumbered
with a load of gold or silver, and
would
backs
down.
Business men don’t want a variable
currency. They want it all of uni
form value. To give this the gov
ernment must make greenbacks and
silver and gold coin a full legal ten
der ; also, make all United States
coins interchangeable in greenbacks,
the same as formerly the fractional
currency was redeemed in large
notes. Otherwise the business com
munity will be encumbered with the
metals, and will only be able to get
rid of the same by suffering a dis
count with the broker. The banks of
the city at this time are refusing sil
ver coin on deposit or in payment of
bills receivable, and the merchants
are much inconvenienced thereby.
By making the coins changeable iuto
greenbacks the government becomes
the custodian of all the metals of the
country, and, in case there should he
a call for them by parlies holding the
greenbacks, the government would
be at times ready to make. tlic ex
change. This call would be but sel
dom made.
The people of this country are
financially approaching the condition
they were in between 1836 and 1853,
and from the same cause. The banks
at that time were incorporated by
the States and were required to hold
one-third of coin for every dollar of
■circulation. Then, as now, the metal
left the country to pay interest on
bonds negotiated in foreign countries,
the banks, losing their reserves,
collapsed and their notes became
worthless, the oonntry being nearly
depleted of money, caused a deplora
ble state of affairs; property would
only sell in proportion to the amount
of money in circulation, which was
very limited. Real property tum
bled first, next stocks, and lastly
bonds. They caved in so Boon as
the States and municipaltics defaulted
in the payment of the interest owing
on their bonds.
In 1836, Illinois bonds sold at a
premium of 2 per cent.; Indiana, 5;
Maryland* Pennsylvania and New
York, 10 to 12. In 1842 and 1848
Illinois goldjat 17 cents on the dollar;
Indiana) 19} Maryland, 85, and Penn-
commemorate so noble a deed. She
was told “ nothing ;’* the man and his
gallantry had been alike forgotten.
“ Had be left descendants or kins
men ?” “ He had a brother and two
nephews; the brother a retired vete
ran of the same regiment, the neph
ews officers in different corps of the
army.” The dead hero was forgot
ten no longer. Marie* Antoinette
never rested till she had procured an
adequate pension for the brother,
which was settled in perpetuity upon
the family, ami promotion tor both
the nephews; and as a further com
pliment, Clostercamp, the name of
the village which was the scene of
the brave deed, was added forever to
thrir family name. The pension is
paid to this day.
S :inc years ago, in-my first hunting
trip in Africa, I had been trampiug
about for days .through the hot sands,
which I seemed to moisten as I walk
ed ; and at last, wearied out, we
camped down for the night close to a
pool. , s
I was in the land of dreams, and
back in Englaud, when I was awaken
ed by one of my Kaffirs, and, sitting
up, there was about the strangest
noise of wallowing, spouting and
trumpeting I bad ever heard. It was
for all the world as if some great beast
were playing with water, and kept
saying “ Pomp!”
“ Elephants,” my boy whispered.
And we lay listening—I without
the slightest desire to go and attack
them iu the dark; and at last, all be
coming silent, I dropped again into
that sound sleep enjoyed by the tired
man.
The next morning, on seeking the
nearest pool, the first glance con
vinced us that onr ears had not play
ed us false in the night; for there,
deeply impressed in the soft mud, lay
the giaut footprints of several splendid
bulls.
A careful survey round about soon
showed us that they had come down
the valley to the fight, and, after
drinking and splashing about in all
the pools, had gone out iuto the low
bills on the left; so, patting my best
spooring Kaffir on the track, we lost
no time in starting in pursuit.
The troop, as well as could be
judged, consisted of about ten or
twelve bulls, amongst thorn three or
four regular old teasers, with foot
prints nearly two feet in diameter.
After following their spoor for
ahont a couple of hours across an easy
.which fronted hi, portion, ({hen, slid- SSSliSlSSSX
l... e x i iu ■■ ’ - -— 1 wed to do any and all work in the „
Bravery Rewarded.
In the. Seven \ears’ War, when
the French army, under. J^pvshal do
Broglie, and the Prussians, under
Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick,
were watching one another in the
neighborhood of Wesel, the Cheva
lier d’Assas, a captain in the regi
ment of Auvergne, was iu command
of an outpost on a dark niglit of Oc
tober. He had strolled a liitlc in ad
vance of bis scntrfesrmtir' the wooil
denly he found himself stlrrouuded
and seized by a body of arjjicd ene
mies. They were the advanced
guard of the Prince’s army, which
was marching to surprise Die Broglie
by a night attack, and they threat
ened liim with instant death if he
made the slightest noise. If he were
but silent he was as safe as a prisoner
of war; but his safety would have
been the "ruin of the whole French
army, which had no suspicion of his
danger. He did not for a moment
hesitate. With all the strength of
his voice he shouted to his inen, who
were within hearing, that tiie enemy
were upon them, and fell bayoneted
to death almost before the words had'
passed bis lips. He had. saved his
comrades and his commander, and
had influenced the issue of the whole
campaign. The enemy, whose well-
planned enterprise bis selfedevotiou
had baffled, paid a cordial tribute of
praise to his heroism, Ferdinand
himself publicly expressed his regret
at the fate of one whose valor had
shed honor on every brother soldier;
but not the slightest notice had been
taken of him by those in authority in
BUGGIES,
BUT Gr GrilEJS—G-GrlUSCS,
BUGGIES.
taken to an old path, stepphig it out She asked what had been done to
at a brisk jiace in single file.
After following the sjioor for about
another hour along this path, it once
more left it, and struck off agaiu in
the old direction across the hills, and,
just here gening amongst a lot of
yesterday’s tracks, we had great dif
ficulty iu following it; hn^at length
my lwy, with the sagacity and perses
verance of a hound, ferreted it out,
and away we went again.
Abont eleven o’clock we got into a
patch of very thick, scrubby ■ bush
(what the Kaffirs call “ idoro’’ bush),
in a deep kloof bet ween the hills, and
here we went along witli great care
and caution, expecting every instant
to see the elephants, as I made sure
they would not pass a place so favor
able for their mid-day siesta; how
ever, they went clean out of here, and
up the steep hill on tin* other side.
Arrived at the top, tve inured down
upon a large kloof, enclosed on all
sides with steep hills, and covered
with dense bush, thicker a good deal
than that we had just come through ;
and as I looked I felt sure my friends
were standing sleeping not many
hundred yards oft.
At this instant, glancing to the
right, I perceived four elephants com
ing down the side of the hHl a little
on ahead (my boy afterwards claimed
to have headed these, and turned them
back towards the valley) ; so I ran to
intercept them.
I was just in time, and as they pass
ed iu front of me, at not more than
forty yards’ distance, in single file, I
gave the last one (he-having the finest
ivory) a shot i i the middle of the
shoulder, but a few inches too high ;
however, it slackened his speed eon-
iderably, and he left the others:—
Quickly reloading, I followed, and
getting to where the bush was a little
more open, shouted behind him, “ Hi,
there !—woho, old man !” and fatal
curiosity, or perhaps a wish -for ven
geance, inducing him tolnrh^Tpl.ant
ed another four-.ounce ball in his chest.
He wheeled round immediately; but
his strength foiling him, only walked
a few yards, and stood under a tree ;
and, after recevmg another bullet
square on the shoulder^ gave a- fierce
shake of the head, making lus huge
ears flap again, and sinking slowly
down with his hind legs doubled out,
surrendered up his tough oW spirit—
looking for all the world, though dead,
like a tame elephant when kneeling for
people to ascend the howdan.
W. R. BEAVERS,
A-thens. Georgia.
Manufacture ot and dealer in fifi* kinds of
Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, Sulkys,
Top or no top Baggies and Spring TV ago ns
All kinds of vehicles repaired at short notice,
painting and trimming done in the best and
latest styles. Work put. up to order and war
ranted to give satisfaction.
Blacis Smithing v
Done in the best manner, harness made and re
paired at short notice. I use tbc best material
that can be had, aud have skilled workman
who know their business, having an experience
of eleven years I feel confident of giving satis
faction. Give me a trial aud I am satisfied you
will be pleased as I do the cheapest work in the
eity. Shop opposite
J. Z. Coopers Livery Stable.
janO-fini. W. R. BEAVERS.
W. II. COX. W. n. HiLL. *03. THOMPSON, Jr.
COX, HILL & THOMPSON,
Wholesale Dealers in
Foreign and Domestic liquors &c,,
No 29 PEACHTREE ST., ATLANTA, GA.
And Distillers of tl- Stone Monntuiu Com
Whiskey.
oct.Sl.ly.
GRAND SPRING OPENING
-OF-
C liar lie Stern’s
CLOTHING EMPORIUM !
I would call the attention of my patrons and
the public generally to my fine stock of Clothing
For Men Youths' and Boys’.
Consisting of French Diagonals, Worsteds,
Cheviots, Cloths, Melton’s Scotch and Navy-
Blue Flannel Saits, all of the Finest Material
aud the most fashionable styles. Also, a first-
class stock of Gents’ Furnishing Goods in all
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the public, guaranteeing my prices to compete
with any he use m the State. Augusta or Atlanta
Prices Duplicated.
OUR SPECIALTY — Uulaundercd Shirts,
made complete, fine Linen Bosom and Cuffs for
$1, A call is all we ask to convince one audall.
Cfc.or3.es Stem,
Popular Clothing Emporium,
Broad street, Athens, Ga.
Next door to Long & Billups Drug Store.
ap3-ly
BLACKSMITHING.
Having rented the Blacksmith Shop so long
TO a ^VatnifVi T .ivao
at the shortest notioe and at the lowest prices ot
any shop in the city. I have a
Slsdlled Edge-tool l^atrox
and mako specialty of Axes, Mill Picks. Mat
tocks, Picks, Garden Hoes and tools of all des
cription and of the finest temper.
WAGONS AND BUGGIES
Ironed and Repaired, Tire Shrunk, Etc.
Plows of all Irinas made and repaired at low
prices. Also
First Class Horse-Shoeing
done by a northern shoer, Trotting Plates,
Concave Shoeing Eto-, in a manner unsurpassed
by any. All new work warranted and satisfac
tion guaranteed. Guns and Pistols repaired.
John M. Bassett.
march20-ly.
Millinery & Fancy Goods
3VEISS O. J-A-dVTElS
Has just received direct from New York a
chaste and beautiful assortment of
PATTSRN' HATS,
which will be opened for the inspection of her
friends and patrons
On Wednesday and Thursday, April Uth and 13th
Also a choice stock of all the Novelties of the
season, consisting of Neck Ties, Lace Bibbe,
Ruchings,Backcombs, Flowers, Ribbons, Orn
aments, Jewelry, etc. Beal Hair Switones at
Cost. Strict attention given to orders. Only
the best all silk material used in trimming. An
early call is soRcitedby
wa!L£ESS
apS-Sm Athena, Georgia.
NEW SPiUJNG GOODS. “
Notwithstanding the hard times,
THE UNDERSIGNED IS RECEIVING A FULL
SUPPLY OF ALL KINDS OF
Spring and Summer Goods
OF VARIOUS STYLES,
Bouglit ^Prices!
He most earnestly invites his old customers and the public generally,
Anb EspboiaeiOT
TO CALL AND EXAMINE II1S
GOODS AND PRICES
Before purchasing elsewhere, as lie is confident lie can please both with goods and prices
Athens, Ga. apl7-3m S- C. DOBBS.
P. A. SUMMKY. j. v. SPARKS, Ag’t.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
1M11AI
IRON, STEEL AND NAILS,■
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS-
MANUFACTURERS AGENT FOR THE SATE OF
A. A. REEL.
COTTON G- I 2sT S,
PORTABLE ENGINE8,
Mowers, Reapfrs, Threashers, &c.
DEUPREE BLOCK. ATHENS, GEORGIA.
June 23, 1875. 34-tf.
THE UNDERSIGNED IS PREPARED TO
I FURNISH
MARBLE OR GRANITE
Cut to any designs they are desired, Plain oi
Elaborate Monuments, Head and Foot Stones
with side pieces. Marble or Granite Box
Toombs, Cradle Toombs, Vases or Statuary.
Marble or Granite Vaults for Cetnetnry and
other purposes, designs and prices furnished at
the Marble Yard.
A.R. ROBERTSON,
june20.tf. . , Athens. Ga.
PIANO & ORGAN DEPOT
Phillips, Crew & Freyer
JLfcaxrfca, Georgia-
Sole Agents for the World-Renowned
w :« JE3
Grand, Square and Upright
These instrumentsjhave been before the publio
for more than forty years, and upon their ex
cellence alone have attained an Unpurchosed
Pre-eminenoe which establishes them as un
equalled for their Tone, Tough, Workmanship
and Durability.
They have received seventy-five gold and
silver Medals overall other competitors.
Endorsed by “ *alberg,” ^ “ Gottachalk,”
“Strakosh,” “ Pauline Lucca,” “Clara Louise
Kellogg,” “ lima Do Murakn? “ Muzio ’’ Mills,
and others. Also securing the first and highest
premiums at the
T-NTTBlRNrATIONAIi
Centennial Exhibition,
PHILADELPHIA, OCTOBER, 1876.
The prices of these instruments are as low as
the exclusive use of first-class materials will
allow* *
Catalogues and price lists mailed free on ap
plication to
PHILLIPS, CREW <fe FREYER,
General Agents, Atlanta, Ga..
bct.81.tf.
SOLD ON EASY TERMS.
OB WORK OF ALL DES-
criptions done at this office
“Thedifferent editious of Tub Sun during tli.e
next year will be the same as during the year
that has just passed. The daily edition will on
week days be a sheet of four pages,'and on
Sundays a sheet of eight pages, or 56.broad
columns; while the weekly edition will bo a
sheet of eight pages of the same dimensions
and character that are already familiar to our
frieuds. t • .
Tub SuN will continue to be the strenuous
advocate of reform and retrenchment, andot
the substitution of statesmanship, wisdom, and
integrity for hollow pretence, imbecility, and
fraud in the administration of public affairs. It
will contcud for the government of the people
u.. si,* nnonla and >fhr t.hf: YiT.ODlC. 33 ODDOSfifl tO
violence. It will endeavor to supply its readers
—a body now not for from a million of souls—
with the most careful, complete, and trustworthy
accounts of current events, and will employ for
this purpose a numerous end carefully selected
staff of reporters and correspondents. Its re
ports from Washington, especially, wiU bc full,
accurate, and fearless; ond.it ^doubtless
continue to deserve and enjoy the hatred of
, . ,l_! v- .innjavino tHa Treasury or
them,
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