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The Cartersville Express. VOL. XX.—NO. 44. ABOUT CITY AFFAIRS. Candidates for Mayor Interrogated— Their Answers. The following correspondence ex plains itself fully. We were not pre sented with copies of the same until this week, or should have conformed to the wishes of the parties named. Cartersville, Ga., Nov. 9,1879. Robt. B. Trippe and A. M. Foute, Esqs. Gentlemen: The undersign ed, friends and advocates of popular education, being informed that you are candidates for the office of mayor of the city of Cartersville; and be lieving that every candidate should declare his position unmistakably on every question of public interest and concern, desire you to answer the fol lowing questions: 1. Are you in favor of the adoption by the city of Cartersville of the sys tem of public schools, as provided for by the recent act of the legislature? Will you vote for its adoption ? 2. What salary do you think the mayor, the councilmen, and fceach city officer should receive ? 3. If elected, will you publish, when you enter office, an exact state ment of the debts and liabilities, and ‘sources of revenue of the city. And, at the close of your term of office, will you also publish an exact state ment of the liabilities of the city, that the people may see and deter mine whether your administration has lessened or increased the burden of our debt and taxation ? We request you to answer these questions through the columns of our local papers of this week’s issue. Very truly, W, C. Edwards, F. M. Walker, R. H. Jones, T. W. White, R. M. Pat tillo, J. A. Stover, N. Gilreath, T. Warren Akin, Lewis T. Erwin, Jas. W. Harris, sr., Thos. W. Milner, D. W. K. Peacock, J. T. Norris, Theo. E. Smith, C. H. C. Willingham. Cartersville, Nov. 10, 1879. Messrs. L. T. Erwin, T. W. Akin, and others. Gentlemen: Your com munication was handed me to-day, I have been warmly solicited by nay friends to become a candidate for the office of mayor of Cartersville, and have consented to do so. The answer I make to your questions is as fol lows: 1. If in March, 1880, the people of the city determine by their votes to put the school law in operation, and if at that time I am mayor of the city of Cartersville, 1 will do all in my power to inaugurate the system of public schools as provided by the re cent act of *the legislature. The school system will receive no half-hearted support, and my best energies will be devoted to the advancement of the schools. The board of education shall receive my hearty co-operation. 2. I think the city officers should receive reasonable compensation for their services. The salary of the ma yor is fixed by the board of aldermen without the aid of the mayor, except there be a tie vote. 3. If elected I will endeavor to have a published statement, exact and full, made of the financial condi tion of the city at the beginning and close of my of office. Yours, &e., R. B. Trippe. Cabtersville, Not. 22,1879, Messrs. W. C. Edwards, F. M. Walker, B. H. Jones, and others. Gentlemen: Your favor of the 9th inst., was not handed me until to day. Asa candidate for the office of mayor, I recognize your right to know my views upon such matters of public concern as you may consider impor tant: 1. I am in favor of the adoption by the city of Cartersville of the sys tem of public schools, provided for by the recent act of the legislature, and I will vote for its adoption. I think it proper that I should add here that whatever of[influence I may possess, in any position, shall be exerted to wards the establishment of public schools with the least possible ex pense consistent with a fair trial and proper efficiency. If, after such trial, the plan should be found impracti cable, I should favor its early abans donment. 2. Each city officer should receive reasonable compensation—measured by their duties. I would not, in any event, vote upon the question of fix ing the mayor’s salary. 3. Should I be elected, I will use my influence to have published an exact statement of the debts, liabilL ties and sources of revenue of the city at the beginning and end of my term of office. Respectfully, ’ A. M. Foute. 'HOOKER’S MONUMENT. A “Rebel” Cheer for “Fighting Joe.” [B. M. Hord, editor Rural Sun.] The death of the late Gen. Joseph Hooker recalls to the mind of the writer a memorable incident, that occurred during our “late unpleasant ness,” of three thousand confederates warmly cheering a major-general of the U. S. A. Those of our readers who shared with us the privations of a prison life in Rock Island, 111., during the se vere winters of ’63 and ’64, will learn with sorrow of the death of Gen. Hooker; a sorrow born of profound respect for a gallant soldier and a true soldier, and the mention of his name will doubtless recall fresh to their memories the visit of inspection he paid the prison in—if we mistake not the date —the winter of 1863. In full uniform and mounted on a large, handsome gray stallion, Gen. Hooker presented a grand appear ance when he entered the prison gale. By his side rode Lieut.-Col. Carrier, second in command of the post, but who really commanded it, and a more cowardly, cruel and dirty vil lain never disgraced God’s image. Behind the two rode a couple of offi cers—we have forgotten their names, but they were members of Gen. Hoo ker’s staff. Slowly the little caval cade rode down, and then up the lines of the wretched, half-starved captives who wtfre drawn up for in spection, and who instinctively shrank back from the brutal and tri umphant stare of Carrier, expecting every mement to receive a curse or a blow from him* The keen quick eyes of Gen. Hooker seemed to scan every man from head to heel, as he slowly passed them in review, and at the upper end of the lines, near where the writer stood, the party halted; the old general, half wheel ing his horse, lifted his plumed hat with as much knightly grace as if we had all been courtiers, and a soft ex pression passed over his face as he said, “Young gentlemen, I am sorry, very sorry for you, and hope soon our differences will be settled, so that you all can return safely home again.” Simple as the expression was, it was different from those we had been accustomed to hearing from the commander of the prison that it touched the hearts of the “ragged Rebs” like a current of electricity, and instantly three thousand throats gave a lusty cheer for “fighting Joe Hooker.” We are pretty certain that there was not a man in the line who would not, if he had a chance, have hung Carrier at that time; and we are equally as certain there was not a “reb” on the ground who would not, at the same time, have risked his life to save Gen. Hooker from harm. It is with profound sorrow that we announce his death, for when friend less, penniless and fettered in irons, he cheered us by gentle looks, and won our respect and admiration by his kind words; and we, as an ex- Confederate soldier, will contribute our mite towards having his name engraved upon the everlasting rocks of Lookout mountain; and let the mountain itself be his monument, for no man during the war, whether he wore the blue or the gray , more truly won the sobriquet than did the gal lant “Fighting Joe Hooker.” Those Artificial Limbs. The governor has requested the press of the state to warn persons entitled to money for artificial limb3, according to the appropriations of the last legislature, not to employ any one to secure the same. Don’t em ploy anyone, but write direct to Gov. A. H. Colquitt, Atlanta, Ga., or to comptroller-general Wright, of the same place, for a blank, which will be sent you to fill out. As soon as you have filled it out, return it, and .the money will be sent you.—J^r. CARTERSVILLE, GA., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1879. THE SECOND WAR. Uncle Sam’s Part in Preserving the Records. Ex*con federate General Marcus J. Wright, agent of the war department for procuring statistics of achieve ments by the southern armies, sends us the following circular. We can not too earnestly urge its importance to every man at the south who prizes the valor of his people in that event ful struggle. He says: “I was appointed on the Ist of Ju ly, 1878, by the secretary of war an agent for the purpose of collecting, for the use of the government, such records of the late war (on the con federate side) as could be obtained. In the work of my agency I have obtained many valuable records. Among others, copies of the large and valuable collection of the South ern Historical Society, at Richmond; very many of the most valuable works and .papers of the heads of military departments and bureaux at Richmond, and of the general of ficers of the confederate army, includ ingfbattle reports, field notes, corres pondence, returns, rosters, telegrams, etc. These records are now being compiled with a view to their eariy publication, and it is very desirable, before this is done, to have all of the papers which are extant, and which may be valuable in illustrating the nature of the great struggle from which the country has emerged, so as to put them in print, in order to preserve them precisely as they are, for the use of the historian, or such other disposition as congreqs may di rect. It will, of course, be impossible to make this publication complete if any of the records are withheld from the government; besides, sich action would be unjust to the actors in this great struggle by depriving them Of their proper place in history. “There are, doubtless, many valu able documents scattered over the country, and only preserved by the owners as souvenirs of their own parts in the war. These being in perishable form, and liable to be de stroyed at any time, no delay should be allowed in placing them in the possession of the government, where they will be put in print and pre served from the chances of destruc tion. To persons having such records, and not desiring to part with their ownership,but who arewilling to have their contents preserved and made public, I am authorized by the sec retary of war to say that, if delivered to me for the purpose above indica ted, they will be carefully copied and the originals returned to the owners as soon as practicable. “Packages of papers too large to send conveniently by mail may be sent by express at the expense of the department.” His address is Gen. Marcus J. Wright,agent of the war department, Washington, D. C. THE HOOD VOLUME. We are pleased to learn that the chosen contributors have all consent ed to serve the benevolent people of Macon in the book to be published as Georgia’s special contribution to the Hood orphans. Senator Jno. B. Gordon will write the sketch of his life which will come first after the preface by Senator B. H. Hill. Mr. Joseph Jones, the efficient local edi tor of the Telegraph and Messenger , was in Atlanta, Monday, perfecting the plan adopted to secure contribu tors and having succeeded, went home happy. Macon will hardly let Atlanta excel in aid of this noble work. However, the Constitution fund will hardly ever be equaled by a single enterprise. A World of Good. One of the most popular medicines now be fore the American public, is Hop Bitters. You see it everywhere. People take* it with good effect. It builds them up. It is not as pleas ant to the taste as some other Bitters as it is not a whisky drink. It is more like the old fashioned bone set tea that has done a world of good. If you don’t feel just right try Hop Bitters. —Nunda IVeivs. —To suffer and be pleasant is almost im possible for an adult, and quite so for a baby. When it is afflicted with Colic, Diarrhoea or other troublesome disorders, use Dr. Bull’s Baby Syrup. Price 25 cts. AKERMAN FOR CONGRESS. Dr. Felton and ex-Attorney Gen eral Akerman possibly understand each other. The doctor is evidently in accord with every prominent re publican in the district, and he has a genial smile for every other. So it is improbable that his late letter, pub lished simultaneously iu Chicago, Cincinnati, Washington, New York and Boston was written altogether through fear of repuolican opposi tion. Mr. Akerman has been inter viewed on the subject of his candida cy, as reported by the papers, and asserts that such publication was wholly unauthorized by him. It is perfectly natural that he should sym pathize with the Felton movement. Democrats when in a minority al ways favor a cause of Independent republicans—anything to divide the opposite party is a fixed rule in pol itics. In this connection we express sen timents which cannot be miscon strued, and which we trust will not be misrepresented. We esteem, per sonally, Hon. Wm. H. Felton,# We greatly respect democrats who sup port him, as true men at heart, zeal ously as they may espouse his cause. We have an abiding faith in demo cratic principles, and shall stand upon them regardless of consequences. If we fail to advocate nominations it shall be without the minutest surren der of anything but the contest which will soon end, while the principles shall live on forever. Now, we mourn over party dis affection in this district, and we are seriously inclined to favor letting the fury of our friends escape before fur ther action is taken by the party. Let Mr. Akerman run. He is one of the most admirable gentleman we have ever known, eminently con servative for a republican, and if Dr. Felton bolts the caucus at Washing ton, there is little more to be expected from him than should be of such a republican. Mr. Akerman’s success as a republican would greatly benefit our misguided democracy, and he would do much we believe to temper animosities against the south. Let Dr. Felton’s salary be continued, if that’s the power behind the throne and send him out to preach. He could do more good in that way than any one member in congress. If the republican strength in the seventh district were rallied democrats would realize the necessity of standing together. Let Felton democrats or ganize as democrats, or let the party stand aloof through oue campaign, and demonstrate what they have tried so long to impress. Don’t become excited brother Wil lingham. These are our individual sentiments. If abler minds mark out a different course we are quite apt to fall into line. Dr. Felton’s Letter. Felton’s foray on the democratic party appears in the Constitution of the 18th. We have read it. It is a daring, and, in many statements, a truthful indictment. He arraigns the party for its blunders, and shows just what we all know, that if we fail to elect a democratic president next year, the party will have “been slaughtered in the house of its friends.” The doctor still claims to be a dem ocrat, but antagonizes the “organiz ed” with vehemence and lurking hatred. The extra session folly is handled with gloves off, and he pre* diets that Georgia will next year elect an independent for governor, and several independents to congress. He starts a boom for David Davis, as an independent candidate for the presidency, and kills off Tilden as unacceptable to the South, and Bay ard as unavailable. On the whole there is too much hard fact in the doctor’s letter to get away with by poo pooing. A truth is a truth, if the devil announces it, and in a fight with the devil fire is the necessary weapon.— Seaport Ap peal, —Few are aware of the importance of cheeking a Cough or common Cold in its first stage. That which ip the beginning would yield to a mild remedy, if neglected, soon preys upon the Lungs. Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup affords instant relief. S. A. CUNNINGHAM AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH AS SOCIATION. The American Public Health Asso ciation meeting at Nashville was, in many respects, the most important yet held. It was also equal in pleas-* ant incidents to any it may hope to have for years; Nashville indeed can entertain more hospitably than al most any of her southern sister cities. Many a pleasant reminiscence will be had from the Nashville meeting. The daily press jupplied as much as could have been expected of its de liberations. Hospitable homes were opened wide to the delegates, and a cordial address of welcome was made by Governor Marks and other offi cials. Dr. E. M, Wight, president of the State board of health, in hir address admitted that the governor’s welcome words were so well chosen that little more could be said. We wonder if members from the north realized that this compliment was from a New England republican who was the nominee of his party as com petitor of Governor Marks in the late election. May they treasure his words in behalf of our southern coun try as spoken by Dr. Wight. In moving that Dr. J. Berrien Lindsley, of Nashville, be elected by vote of the secretary, president-elect Billings said : “For the first time in the history of the association finan cial matters had been made easy, and it was mainly due to Dr. Lindsley, the local secretary. It was necessary for the welfare of the association that he should be elected treasurer. The early publication of the transactions of the present session of the associa tion would, through his efforts, have , been fully assured. The motion of Dr. Billings that the secretary cast the vote of the associa tion for Dr: J. B. Lindsley, of Nash* ville, for treasurer, was carried with out a dissenting voice. Dr. Billings, on behalf of the exec utive committee, read invitations tendering the hospitalities of Evans* ville and New Orleans to the associa tion for its next annual meeting. All the medical associations of New Orleans, and the municipal authori ties, together with the health bodies of Louisiana and the governor, uni ted in an invitation to the association to make their city the place of meet ing of 1880. The New Orleans invitations were accepted by an almost unanimous vote. Dr. W. D. Mussey extended an in vitation to the executive committe to hold Its next meeting in Cincin nati, Luxurious Travel—A Sober People. Col. V. A. Gaskill, who married in Vermont the other day, favored us with a commercial suppliment con taining an interesting letter. He says of “luxurious travel: ” “A couple of days in Boston and off we go to New York on the Fall Riv er route. Just think of a trip from Boston to New York, over 300 miles for $3.00, and a nice cabin for a night’s rest thrown in. And then such a boat, a floating palace for your admiration and comfort. Think of it! 380 feet long, and 83 feet wide, with sleeping accommodations for 800 people and not crowded. With such luxuries and so cheap, is it not hard to keep from grumbling at the high prices of travel south? But then, the throngs that travel here are marvellous. One wonders where they all come from. • But here is New York just before us, and we are pass ing “Hell Gate” and all seems pla cid, and in memory only,can we take in that wonderful work which blas ted out this channel which is the gateway to fabulous commerce and wealth.” Concerning the absence of liquor is Vermont he says: “I guess this is a healthy place for spirits ; not ardent, but disembodied. 1 have not seen a bar-room in the state, nor an intoxicated person. Beer is proscribed. This village of Rutland, of over 10,000 people, is as steady as a clock. There are no rum blossoms here nor no rum fights. Rum is the word here that takes the place of whiskey with us.” Chew Jackson’s best sweet navy tobacco,