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K i 6 THE ATHENS GEORGIAN: JULY 17. 187* Superhuman Phenomena. A House si Sltitla'. Kerry. Ohte, Po»*ewd or Kplrita. {Correspondence of the Pittsburg Gazette, June 28.} A very curiou- plienoincnon has just occurred in tiro-community. The scene of action is about five miles in the country, back of town, on a main road leading to Cadiz, at the house of Mr. William McComas, a wealthy farmer. The coramnnity around Mr. McComas’ are almost all Friends— Quakers—and are not in the habit of producing sudden excitements, hence their reports, together with those of well known citizens of this place and Wheeling, stamp it with truth. About nine o’clock Monday morn ing Mrs. McComas heard a noise in the pantry, and on going in to leant the cause was surjirised to 6ee almost everything there falling from the shelves to the floor, and on replacing some cans of fruit saw they would not stay, but reeled about and fell to the floor. Being alarmed she at once went and called the men from the fields where they were at work. -On coming into the house they wen* struck with amazement with what was going on. The neighbors were sent for, many of whom came at once and saw sights sn«li as to throw the most advanced spiritualistic far in the shade. The cooking stove moved from one side of the room to the other. A large piano, weighing about eight hundred pounds, moved out. from ti c wall half way across the parlor. Two clocks, stationary upon mantels, fell off upon their faces on the floor. They were replaced and did not stop running, nor were they injured. A feather bed in one of the lower rooms raised itself high off the bedstead and rested on the floor, while a feather bed up stairs was carried from one room through another, down stairs, and rested on the hall floor. Pots filled with water were thrown off the stove. A sew ing machine was thrown almost across the room ami rested upside down. Several large jars, containing butters of different kinds and weighing about forty pounds, were turned upside down, and on being hastily filled by the almost frantic people, were placed in a tub, where they remained but a moment, when thoy raised themselves out, emptying out their contents. A tea canister, tilled with tea, moved across the rooms in such a position as to empty itself and cover the floor with the tea as a farmer would cover the ground with grain ; the drawers from the bureau would slowly move from their places out into the middle of the room; several large hams were re peatedly thrown from the hooks to the floor; books from the tables and bookcase were thrown all about the room, and, in fact, everything mova ble was durimr the day thrown out of place. While the strange scene was transpiring the neighbors were flock ing in and passers-by were filling up the house. More than one hundred saw the affair, and all speak of it as something unbeard of before. A part of the things in the pantry bad jn the meantime been replaced by Mrs. McComas, and while yet there explaining to a party of neighbors everything she had replaced came tumbling down upon their heads. A batch of eight newly baked loaves of bread were torn into hundreds of pieces and cast about the rooms, sev eral pieces of which were gathered up and sent to friends. The phenomena lasted all day Mon day until night, was quid through out the ni**hl, but commenced action again early Tuesday morning and ceased about noon. Hundreds of people have and are s ill visiting the scene of excitement. Hacksarc run ning from Bridgeport out to-day. The question in our excited neigh borhood is, What is it ? Dr. J. M. Todd (well known in Pittsburg), of Bridgeport, went out, and alter “aeaetiil exam nation o a 1 details and evidences,” reports it as a mysterious and unaccouiilable t rut It. —• — Promotion.—A gentleman rode up to a public house in the countrv, and asked, “ who is the master of this house?’’ “lam sir/ replied , the landlord ; “ tuy wife has been dead about three weeks.” WAR IN THE EAST. John BrtUo friubt Aboot the U»nUuetk*-Thr Bus-tins Wrikrnlng in Avia atnnr. {The Journal of Commerce.] Cologne. July The Grazette to-day publishes a telegram from Vienna stating that the Hon. M. Layard, the British minister at Con stantinople, has informed the Sultan that circumstances might compel England to occupy Constantinople and the straits of Dardanelles to pro tect British interests. The Sultan replied evasively and referred Mr. Layard to the Turkish ministry. London, July 9.—It is stated that the Duke of Edinburgh is in Con stantinople, traveling incognito. In the House of C mmons this afternoon Sir Stafford Northcote said it was untrue that Minister Layard had informed the Multan that it might be necessary.for English troops to oceupy Constantinople. St. Petersburg, r July 9.—The Russians admit that their forces in Asia Minor are t«»o week to cope with the Turks who are numerically stronger, and whose powers to resist the Russian advance have been great ly underrated. The Czarwiteh telegraphed to Rus sian authorities in this city yesterdav, that the Russian forces on the Danube are approaching Tirnova, where a desperate battle is expected. Manchester, July 9.—The Guar- d'.au’s London correspondent says he understands that the government knows that the Russians intend to oceupy Constantinople at all risks, est wrong. Its true that office-seek ers send to pester him ftir reeom- mendatior.s when his friends con*, trolled the customhouse, though the “ red-nosed ” variety was seldom found among them. It is not true tliat he ever obeyed a summons to Washington in order that he might there promote or oppose legislation in favor of that private scheme. In short, the article is a monstrous fable, based on some other experience than that of the editor of this journal.” The Sun says this disclaimer was never published in the Tribune by order of the editor in charge, though Greeley begged and entreated for three days, that it might. Greeley then began to realize that he had been deposed and that if he remained connected with the Tribune any longer, it must be as a mere subordi nate. He would not consent to that, and on November 12, lie left the editorial rooms of the Tribune forever a brokenhearted man, and he never returned. Almost Ills last coherent words were: “ The country is gone, the Tribune is gone, and I am gone.” THE COX CON! Assembling of the Convention. [From tlie Telegraph and Messenger.] For some days the city has been filled with a throng of strangely de termined looking men, men whose appt-ai mice was much different from what Is usually thought t$> be the marks of the politician. These earn est men constitute the material from which the long looked for Constitu tional Convention is to be formed. This day at the hour of high noon, unless the Turks anticipate that event \ ^| 1L , delegates assembled in the Hall by making peace on the Czar's terms, j 0 f Representatives. Upon motion cf The effect of the receipt of this and j General L. J. Garlrell, Mr. W. L. other intelligence as to the Russian j GlR>ry w ., s c . al | L .d to the office of tem- intentions, says the correspondent, j | )0rat y chairman, to enable the body lias been to modify very considerably the'view taken of the crisis by cer tain numbers of the cabinet. The practical outcome will probably be that if the more energetic members should feel bound to adopt an active policy, they will no longer be opposed by tlose of their colleagues who l ave hitherto been disposed to cau tion. It is reported that a powerful reinforcement is to be sent to the squadron in Besika Bay. A special dispatch from Constanti nople by way ofSyra, says tbc Sultan recently, at a private audience, de clared to Mr. Layard, the British representative, that he would not guarantee protection to Christians if the Russians continue to excite rebel lion in Bulgaria and perpetrate atroc ities in Asia Minor. London, July 9.—A special dis patch from Paris says M. Ranher and other leading Bonapartists have gone to Chiselhurst for a grand coun cil. A dispatch from St. Petersburg says the following is a dispatch from the Czarwiteh, dated yesterday: “ A body of cavalry with one battery sur prised firnova on Saturday and cap tured a Turkish camp, with ammuni tion and baggage. The Turks re treated on Osman Bayon. Our in fantry and artillery are approaching firnova. An Old Story Revived. THETBt'F.I'Al'SE OK TIIE DEATH OK ROSACE GRERI.ET. Worth, it is said, is making many bodies with round waist and Queen v Hortense hand, which is in satin, and lasteiis with either a crystal or steel buekles. — f Base ball items are lull of inter est. The world breathes easier when it learns that the Chipmuuks have got eway with the Beetle Bugs by a score ixext to nothing. [By Telegraph to tho Journal of Commerce.] New York, July 7.—The. Sun to- lay, in an :irticle.on Horace Greeley’s death,-claims that the loss of the. Tribune, and pot his defeat in .the election or domestic rffiietions, was i lie cause of bis insanity and death. It publishes a fac simile of an article written by Greeley, for insertion in the Tribune editorial columns, of November 8,1872, claiming the au thorship of an article entitled “Crumbs of Comfort,’’ which ap peared on November 7, 1^72, simul taneously with his card in which he announced his intention of resuming control of the Tribune. His dis claimer, which the Sun says is now published lor the first time, is as fol lows: - *’ r *• By some unaccountable fatality an article entitled ** Crumbs of Cotn- tert ” crept into our last u seen by the editor, which does him the gross- to resolve itself into a parliamentary body. This gentleman, after thank ing the assembly for the honor, and in a few eloquent terms pointing out some of the object of the Convention, took Lis seat. Upon the motion of Hon. Newton Campbell two tempor ary clerks were appointed to act till the regular officers could be elected. The temporary clerk then Jjegan to read, on motion, the certified list of the members Tt was really re freshing to hear tlie illustrious rtffhies of Toombs, Jenkins, Johnson, Reese and others, long unheard in these embargo times of political dishon esty. The Conventiau was then declared j convened, as a quorum had answered to their names. Gen. A. R. Law- ton, in glowing terms, nominated the Hon. Clias. J. Jenkins as the perma nent President of the Convention, and moved that his election be by acclamation, which was forthwith done with much enthusiasm. » A committee was appointed to con duct the honorable gentleman to the chair. Governor Jenkins then spoke in clear, distinct tones on the object of the Convention. He said : 1. The interest of the people of Georgia at large, of the grand old commonwealth, must be paramount. 2. It is important to distinguish between Constitution and statutory law. . 3. There are matters of law not involving any great fundamental principles, which, after a while, when t heir necessity is determined, require their abrogation. Wo live in an ago of remarkable progress, but sometimes progress in tilt? wrong direction, diverted by personal interest. The rights of the. States, secured to us by the Consti tution, to all things which do not antagonize with tho Constitution of the United States, but there are some thiugs which may not conflict with the national Constitution, but still are not healthful to the State. In such cases, the good of the State should be preserved The credit system has been extended to a most dangerous state. Look to this, for at this day our States, our cities, our counties, are in a most deplorable condition of embarrassment. Take then from the Legislature, the power of lendiug- aid to this disastrous polioy. Education of the masses is essen tial to the happiness and prosperity of a people. Many of the voters of the State cast their votes simply from favoritism, and not*from an i”- telligent understanding of tho politi cal questions of tho day. It requires a much lower degree of mental edu cation to understand the 'great ques tions of Government, than to origi nate or conduct them. Let us leach our youths our politics. Do not send them to the Universities of other States, or to* foreign lands where they may imbibe sentiments antagonistic to our institutions. Georgia will never be true to herself till she establishes a system of uni versity and common school education. It is useless for me to say aught to you, gentlemen, about the subject of class legislation, and if any one in this assembly has any such intention in regard to our friends of the African race, he will find himself without a following. Let us then keep in view the sov ereignty of our State, the enlight- ment of her people and the develop ment of her resources, so that the Constitution of your making will In to the people to come the Palladium of their liberties and the safeguard of their happiness. I thank you for yoar courtesy, and shall do all in my power to facilitate a speedy dispatch of the business which may come be fore this body. The chairman then resumed his seat, amid the continued applause of the floor and galleries. Mr. Fain, of the Thirty-sixth, offer ed the following: Resolved, That a committee of nine be appointed, one from each Congressional District, to obtain the necessary clerical force to be employed during the session of the Convention, and that the expenses not to exceed $30 per diem, and the head clerk give bond for faithful service. Mr. Davis, of the Tenth, moved as a substitute that the Convention im mediately go into the election of a Secretary for the Convention. The yeas and nays are being called. Pending the decision on the call, we close this report. EVENING SESSION. Atlanta, July 11, 1877. A resolution to limit clerk hire to tliiity dollars per diem and bond required of the Secretary was adop ted. J. Cooper Nisbet was elected Sec retary by 110 to 75 for Cabaniss. A. L. Johnston was elected door- keeeper and J. KJSmith Messenger. Matthews’ resolution to empower the President to appoint committees on the following heads passed : Leg islative, judicial, public institutions, education, taxes and finance, military, county affairs, homestead, miscellane ous and general unity of the Consti tution. Committee on Rules—Howell, Simmons, Lawton and Trammell. NEW SPRING GOODS. Notwithstanding the hard times, THE UNDERSIGNED IS RECEIVING A FULL SUPPLY OF ALL KINDS OF Spring and. Summer Goods OFfcVABIOUS STYLES, Bougnit at Panlo Prices! He most earnestly invites his old customers and the public generally, And Especially C?ash CJustomers, TO CALL AND EXAMINE HIS GOODS AND PRICES Before purchasing elsewhere, na he is confident he can please both with good* and price*. Athens, Ga. apl7-3m S. O- DOBBS. Rock Bottom Prices. ! WORKING ON A CASH BASIS. 1 t t IIba imujabterh for Hotice. The und.raigued having rented the Hemphill shop, is prepared to do oil kind of blacksmith- ing, making and repairing wagons and buggies. Having procured the best of white mechanics, he hopes to #“ ** the public patronage. ^ J. S. ROBISON, Jr Public Schools. P ERSONS wishing to contract with the Board of Education ofCIarko county, for the puriMM • of teaching in the Public Schools of said county, will meet tho undersigned at the Court House on Saturday, June 23d, 9 o’clock A M. 11. K. BERNARD, County School Commis- , cr . June 12—21. Millinery & Fancy Goods 3VEXSS O- -X AMB3 lias just received direct from New Yorkjn chaste eud beautiful assortment of pattern hats, which will be opened for the inspection of her friends and patrons On Wednesday and Thursday, April tlth and 12th Also a choice Stock of nil tho Novelties of the season, consisting of Neck Tics, Lace Bibb.-, Kuching*. Beck Combs, Flowers, Kit.bons, Uru- amentaT Jewelry, etc. Heal Ha.r Swnebes ai Cout. strict attention given to orders. Only the best-eU silk material used in tnmimug. An oariy call to «***%, JAMSS, anS-Sm Athens, Geor.i • GRAIN, MEAT AND w/n-JA'Jn -ja -jaw- -/a-ja wxaz ua-ja UAiUA vn -/a '/ava wzuR&rxtKxtn vn -jA-AAr/Avr. aaua/aa. aa SFLOTJR DEPOT.! $ S v/. Ikuaaaaa aaaa.aa'JA aa aaaa.aa aa aa aa aa. at. aa<aaaaa aa ’/aaaaaaaaa Competition Invited From all Quarters. Regular Bulldozers Against High Piices. Cajs’h. Ag'a'inst Time! AND CASH ALWAYS WINS. COME AND SEE HOW WE CAN SELL GOODS. Tabnadge, Hodgson & Co. PLANTERS’ HOTEL, -A.TJGTJSTAi GEOROIA. NEW AR.R.ANG-EMENT. Hates Reduced to $3 per Day. HAVING LEASED THIS WELL KNOWN HOTEL, I outer upon its management by Reducing.Rates, and asking of the Travel ing Public, especially my friends of Carolina, and Georgia, a continu ance.of that liberal support they’ have always given it. B. IFL BBLOWKT, juu23-5ir, FORMERLY OF CHARLESTON, 1 R M’RIETOK, W. ». CviX. W. *• BllX. ZOJ. THOMPSON, IT. COX. HILL & TIIOM FSOS. Whoukals Dealers in Forqgh nui Domestic liquors m, No » PEACHTREE 8T., ATLANTA GA, And .DistiUer# oTt! - Btoue MonnUin. Corn .... Whiskey, ocun.ty. jt