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OGLETHORPE ECHO pcblished EVERY FRIDAY MORNING, m T. GANTT, Editor and Proprietor. Tire nation in the .Vfntlh The election for Congressman in the Ninth District oame off yesterday. The rac' was between Hill, Estes and Price, all Independents -and all Democrats. The district embraces the upper coun ties in North Georgia, and the returns come in slowly. In the ton counties heard from, though fti 11 returns liave not as yet been received, Hill’s majority will be in this neighborhood of 3,000. To overcome the majority, there are ten counties to hear from, which will in all probability go for Estes or Fricc. The vote will be badly divided, however, and none of them will give either Estes or Price a heavy majority. We think it fair, therefore, to assume that the Hon. I>. IT. Hill, Georgia’s greatest son, will be in the next Con gress. The Radical vote was divided. In Athens the negroes voted solidly for Hill, while in Gainesville, Estes’ home, the Radicals gave him all their strength. Throe cheers for Hill, and gallant old Clarke, the banner county, with her majority of 943 for the man who will do the country better service than distribu ting garden seed. After concluding his eloquent and pa triotic speech at Lexington, General Bartlett was approached by a stranger, who, with tears rolling down his cheeks, said: “General, lam a Southerner; I was a good Rebel, but now lam a true Cnion man, and I only needed to hear such words as yours from a Northern man’s lips.” It is asserted that the election of sev eral Roman Catholie representatives to the New Hampshire Legislature will be contested on the ground that the State ( • institution provides that representa tives must be of the Protestant religion, and the people have several times voted against the repeal of the clause. — Judge Edward S. Pierrepont, of New York, has accepted the position of At torney General, and will enter upon the discharge of his duties on May 15th, at which date the resignation of Attorney General Williams will take effect. An expedition under command of Lt. Col. Fred Grant will leave Yankton about May 10th for an exploration in the Yellow Stone Valley. The hundredth day of the great Brook lyn trial gradually draws near. Can’t it be somehow arranged to celebrate it by a verdict ? +++ The Governors of Georgia and Tennes see have a little misunderstanding. The Captain General of Cuba pro claims pardon to all‘who surrender be fore May 13th. *4 C. C. Bowen of Charleston has been arrested for instigating the murder of Col. White in 1864. —The editor of the Montezuma Week ''! has seen a cotton stalk having a tap ro t which must have been in the ground at Last forty inches, and draws the mor al that ground.should be broken deep and pulverized as low down as possible. —The Society for Preventing Cruelty to Animals have a supporter in County Judge Hopkins, of Thoraasville. The o{ her day he fined a negro SSO for cruel ly heating a mule, and last Friday he ■ isied another SIOO and costs for stealing •mi from a mule’s feed trough. -At 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon a brief dispatch was received from Rut : , a village of three hundred inhab ‘ n the Georgia railroad, one hun ml fifteen miles from Augusta, cry house in the town exeept the • depot had just been blown down Tone, and a great many people ■ e: 'posed to be killed and wounded .ruy its t *ack. —i n Resaca there is a merchant a part ' n hose business is to collect the leaden h*‘ts that are scattered over that trag ld He employs a good many .n. who are steadily engaged in '• : toe iug these bullets, for which he horn live cents per pound. These -Lips to Baltimore, where he ma* seven cents. He told Capt. hat he had already collected and : xieew .thousand pounds, and hen had on hand about two •!: 1 more pounds. Wo have heard of a case of civil : hstoceurv'd a few days ago in county.. A young lady had been uome visiting-a neighbor, and on r turu she was met in the road by a ~ ;, ignorant negro, who told ner e ivil rights bill had passed, and allowed him the priviledge of _• home with her. She fcaew it •cither-do to refuse or resist, so 1 ! nothing, and lie actually accom ler hotae. When they arrived xl him to take a seat in tile piazza. -’ ed hi meetf, and she went in the When ahe returned, she had her s double barrel guu,whij&h she dis* ; > ed at the villain, biowingJn* brains out. n the spot. OUR ATHENS LETTER. Athens, Ga. Dear Echo :— I promised your rea cted to notice some of the improvements of the city. The foundation for another store, adjoining John IT. Newton, of the Lester Block, is nearly completed. The dirt taken out has been U3ed to make a fill on the lot of the Catholic Church, widening both Prince avenue and Pulaski streets. The avenue was too narrow for the travel. This will give some ten feet more in width and will be extended on taking some off" the Gen. T. R. R. Cobb lot. The Catholics propose to build a fine house for worship on their lot, which is now being fenced in fine style. The Baptists contemplate a church, for which over $2,000 has been subscribed. The most probable location is the lot of S. C. Reese, corner of Pulaski and Han cocks street. This will be near our Catho lic brethren. It is a very eligible lot for the church—central, yet away from the present location of the noise of trade and traffic. May success crown both ef forts ! Good church houses and fine public roads are among the best inducements for strangers to see, as an inducement to settle in any country. They, combined, show a spirit in the population not to be mistaken. Where you find good church houses you are apt to find good roads, and a thriving, intelligent, industrious com munity, not given to tattling but attend ing to their own affairs. The Southern Mutual Insurance Com pany speak of anew building for the offices of that sterling corporation. It is not as yet known where it will be located. The buildings for the new Woolen Factory are to be put up at once. In the private residences you see evi dence of improvement on every street —some repairing, some building. Mr. Julius Cohen proposes to build, this summer, on the Winsted lot, front ing on Clayton street. It is to be wooden, and style Swift-Gothic. The dilapidated fencing on the lot has been torn away, and anew fence put up which improves the same very much. Such a house as Mr. C. will put up will fill up the gap on that street, and add to the appearance of the place. On the night of the 29th of April, Col. J. B. Estes, the “so called ” nominee of the Gainesville failure, spoke to our citi ens at the Town Hall. The Colonel is a very pretty speaker, but failed to con vince any, so far as I have heard, that he had more claims on the party than Mr. Hill. He was ably answered by Messrs. T. W. Rucker and Emory Speer. The hall was well filled, considering services were going on at the Methodist Church. This church has been protracting the services for near three weeks. It has done good work—am not informed as to the number of conversions or accessions to the church. On Saturday, “ dodgers” were fully circulated that B. H. Hill would address the citizens at 8 o’clock. The Town Hall was full to a jam. After waiting for near two hours, an explanation was made that the appointment was made supposing Mr. H. would be in Athens that night, on his way from Danielsville to his other appointments. It was suppos ed the rain prevented his being here. The well-filled house quietly went to their homes, rather disappointed. Mr. H. arrived Sunday morning, in fine spirits. The “ May Day” being rainy, was not much observed, except by a party of stu dents at Gum Springs. On Monday evening, at 3 p. m., the Athens Guards assembled at the Monu ment, formed and marched, accompan ied by a host of friends, including a large number ofladies, to near the point se lected for the depot of the North-Eastern Railroad, to enjoy a target practice. Af ter firing three rounds each, with single shot to the honorary members, the Judges, Dr. Billups and Judge Mitchell, made their report, when our worthy Mayor proceeded to deliver the prizes, the recipients of whom were not known by the company up to the hour of de liverv. For the best shot of the officers, a copy of “ Upton’s Tactics,” to First Lieu tenant C. G. Talmadge. For the best shot of the non-commissioned officers and privates, a silver cup to private Emory Speer. The second prize, a box of splendid cigars, brand “ Belle of j Athens,” a present from the maker, Mr. Hauser, to Quartermaster Sergeant R. |T. Pittard. The next was a box ot | cigars called “ Cheroots,” to the first one j that missed the target. This was given to private R. G. Rowe. The prize which none wanted,*a half gallon tin cup, paiated green, with “ Our Boy” in yellow letters, for the poorest shot, was awarded to private Bill Grif feth. Twice in succession has private Speer taken the first, and Griffeth the other first, “the tin.” Last year it was a | tie for the tin-ware (a tin watch,) but as | Mr. G. had left before awarding the prizes it was given to another equally as de | serving. The prize of a silver epp to the j honorary members for a single shot was awarded to Mr. A. K, Childs. I The worthy Mayor was certainly happy .in a success of his little speech before * delivering the prizes. 4 The University Battalion came on the grounds just as the prizes had been given, when they joined the Guards, and pro ceeded by the band, marched through some of the principal streets under the command of Maj. Charbonier. No acci dent to mar the evening. The target was riddled, (the distance being about 100 yards), showing that many good shots failed to get a prize. On the eveuiug of the 3d, the Hon. W. P. Price spoke to our citizens. The turn-out was not large. Mr. Hill was represented by Hon. A. L. Mitchell. I am sorry to be forced to say the order of the audience was not so good as it might have been—uncalled for hisses, etc. The right of free speech is accorded to all—to any one behaving and speaking as a gentleman it is certainly out of place to behave rudely, for no other reason save a difference of opinion. Ere this reaches your readers the “ die will be cast];” “ someone elected”— who, we can only conjecture. Hill’s chances are enhanced by Findley, the Radical, running, as none of that class would vote for him, and consequently strengthens his chances of election. I fear liis friends are too sanguine of success to turn out as they should do—but we will soon know. Did time or space permit, I would be pleased to tell you how a young man excused himself, or rather intro duced himself to make a speech to the scholars of tsvo Sunday-schools last Sunday, by saying he could not speak, as he had burnt his mouth with hot peas at dinuer. It may be furnished in some future letter from Mustopha. ATHENS FOUNDRY. We invite the special attention of our readers to the advertisement of this pop ular, reliable and first-class establish ment. This foundry is prepared to do all manner of work in its line, having the newest, best and most improved ma chinery, the most finished workmen in the South, and an inexhaustible quanti ty of the best material of all kinds. Be sides, they keep always on hand a full stock of those tried and approved water wheels, horse-powers, threshers, steam engines, etc., etc. These articles are manufactured and warranted by this foundry, and when you purchase of them you get the very article you desire, that is sure to give satisfaction. Again, you not only get cheaper and better machine ry at the Athens works, but you save in freight, and patronize a home institution. Captain Nickerson, the agent, is one of the best, most honorable and cleverest gentlemen in the world. One cannot but like him. We assure our friends that in purchasing of this company they can count on honorable dealing, first-class work and low prices. < M. G. & J. COHEN. Read the prominent advertisement of this splendid firm and give them a call if you wish to see Ihe finest stock of goods in the country. Their large store is overflowing with beautiful articles in their line, of the latest styles and shades, which they are selling at the lowest pri ces. They were selected by Mr. M. G. Cohen in person, who is acknowledged by all to have unsurpassed taste. We have not space in this issue to speak of establishment as it deserves, but will review the same in our next. We will say this to our friends—do not visit Ath ens without calling at Cohen’s Paris Store for it is the first wonder of the city. —The Atlanta Herald has resolved it self into a joint stock concern, with Mr. Jas. A. Burns as business manager. —A cyclone on Saturday is said to have blown down every house in Rut ledge, Morgan county, save one. —Luther Maxwell, a young man of Elbert county, was killed on Tuesday last by the accidental discharge of his gun. —A colored woman at Thomasville went to throw a cat out of the bed, and threw her baby on the floor, killing it. —The celebrated telegraph pole into which a piece of board and a large spike were driven by the tornado at Camak, is on exhibition in Augusta. —Dr. W. A.. Green, of Americas, has. been elected second Vice-President of the Georgia Medical Association, now in session at Savannah. —Willie E. Burnett, a lad of seven teen, commited suicide at his father’s house in Sparta, one night last week, at 12 o’clock. —On Saturday night last, the dwel ling house on the upper Broad river plantation of Mai. John H. Jones was entirely destroyed by fire. —Tihere is no accounting for these At lanta people. A young lady in that vil lage attempted souiciue the other day simply because her young man was go ing to move his boarding-house. —The G.Vnsville Southron is again on our table, a.ier a short suspension. It is now published by “The Southron Puldisbiog Companyand will be edi ted by W. F. Findley, Esq. —The objection that Col. Estes has to the election of the Horn B. H. Hill to Congress is the fact that he utterly re losed to swallow the reconstruction acts and the amendments in 13$8. —Judge John P. King, who has for many years faithfully and ably managed the affairs of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company, has determined, it is said, not tofce a candidate for re-election. f EW ADVERTISEMENTS. I American Wash Blue For Laundry and Household Use, MANUFACTURED AT THE Arner’n Ultramarine Works, Newark, N. J. Our Wash Clue is the best in the world. It does not streak, contains nothin? injurious to health or fabric, and is used by all lar_ r e laun dries on account of its pleasing effect and cheapness. Superior for whitewashing. l*ut up iu packages convenient for family use. Price 10 cents each. For sale by grocers anywhere. Always for the American Wash Blue, if you want the cheapest and best. AMERICAN ULTRAMARINE WORKS, mv7-2m Office, 72 William at., New York. KINCSFORD’S~ OSWEGO Pure AND Silver Gloss Starch, For tlie Laundry. MANUFACTURED BY T. KINGSFORD & SON, The Best Starch in the World. GIVES A BEAUTIFUL FINISH TO the linen, and the difference in cost between it and common starch is scarcely half a cent for an ordinary washing. Ask your Grocer for it. KIXGSFORD’S OSWEGO CORN STARCH, FOR PUDDINGS, BLANC MANGE, ICE CREAM, &c. Is the original—Established in 1848. And preserves its reputation as purer, stron ger and more delicate than any other article of the kind offered, either of the same name or with other titles. Stevenson Macadam, Ph. D., &c., the highest chemical authority of Europe, care fully analyzed this Corn Starch, and says it is a most, excellent article of diet, and in chemical and feeding properties is fully equal to the best arrow root. Directions for making Puddings, Custards, &c., accompany each one pound pockage. For Sale by First-class Grocers. my7-2m JOHNNIE MINES, Fashionable Tailor, BAIRDSTOWN, GA. Will be in Lexington the first TUESDAY in every month, prepared to do all work in his line. Cutting and Making, in the latest style, done at short notice. Satisfaction in sured, and prices very low. my7-tf ATHENS Foundry and Hade W ORKB,i ATHENS, GEORGIA. General founders and machin ists. Pattern Word, Smithing and Re pairing. Having an extensive collection of Patterns, manufacture Iron and Brass Castings, MILL AND GIN GEARING, MINING UNO MILL MACHINERY, Stea m E n gin es, SAW MILLS, SHAFTING, PULLEYS, MILL SPINDLES, HORSE-POWERS, THRESHERS, FAN MILLS, SUGAR MILLS, BARK MILLS, Etc., Etc. Manufacture, and are agents for the most approved Turbine Water Wheels, Brooks' Patent Portable Revolving and Colt’s celebrated Cotton Presses, Iron Fencing, Grave Enclosures, Balconies, etc., etc. Address R. NKKERSON, a P r 3O Agent and Sup’t. w. a. talmadge. f. p. talmadge. W. A. TALMADGE & CO., DEALERS IN WATCHES, CLOCKS UNO JEWELRY, SILVER AND PLATED WARE, Mnsical Instruments, Cutlery, CANES, GUNS AND PISTOLS. _ SSR* Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Guns and Pistols REPAIRED in the best manner and warranted. General ENGRAVING done with dispatch. Sole agents for J. MOSES’ ELECTRO GALVANIC SPECTACLES. College Avenue, Opposite Post Office, apr3o-tf ATHENS, GA. ELECTION. ORDINARY’S OFFICE, ) Oglethorpe County, Ga., V April 17, 1875. J It having been made known to me that the Hon. Thomas A. Gilham, Ordinary of said cownty, has departed this life— Now, therefore, I, Geokge H. Lester, Clerk of the Superior Court of said county, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by an act of the Legislature of said State, approved December 15, 1871, do hereby order an ELECTION to fill the vacancy occa sioned by the death of said Gilham. Said election to take place on Tuesday, the First Day of June next, at the Court House and the several legally established precincts in said county, and to be conducted in the manner prescribed by law. It is further ordered, That this notice be published till the day of election in the Oglethorpe Echo, the gazette in which the Ordinary of said county published his Citations. GEO. H. LESTER, Clerk Superior Court O. C. T. A. SALE, Dentist, lester’s block, ATHENS, GA. Work warranted nd prices moderate. ap3o-tf ___ ADVERTISEMENTS TXEZnr GOODS BOOTS AND SHOES, GROCERIES ARB PROVISIONS! FOR SALE CHEAP FOR CASH! K CII ACCOMMODATE PROMPT-PAYING CUSTOMERS Ml fill, CALL TO SEE HAIRE & LATIMER, At their Mammoth Store, LEXINCTON, GA. 000 R zl R R 33 R & o & c O c o m o GROCERI ES ta=- m % w & C/2 C/2 Don’t Ask Any Questions, but Come to M’MAHAN & STOKELY’S AND YOU CAN GET BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS, SUCH AS CALICOES, MUSLINS, LENO, SWISS, LAWN, Jaconet, P. K., Trimming, Ruffling, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Linen Collars, Ladies’ Collar ettes, Gloves, Hosiery, Belts, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Buttons, Fans, etc. W r e also have a good stock of CLOTHING, HATS, SHOES, Linen, Cottonades, Shirting, Stripes and Checks, that we will sell cheaper than you ever bought the same quality of goods in this market. Besides we have a splendid stock of FAM ILY GROCERIES and PROVISIONS, all at bottom prices. DRUGS and HOYT’S COLOGNE a So if you desire to live a life of happiness, never leave Craw ford without calling oh McMAHAN & STOKELY. IS/. ERS- DOBLE CRAWFORD, GA., Mionable Milliner and Dressmaker HAS JUST RECEIVED THE FINEST LOT OF New Spring Hals, Bonnets, Ribbons, Laces, Trimmings, Rufflings, Etc,, Etc,, Ever offered to the ladies of Oglethorpe. My goods were all selected with great care, and with especial view to this market. The ladies of this and surrounding counties are cordially invited to examine my stock and prices. CUTTING, FITTING AND DRESSMA KING promptly done, in the latest style of the art, and satisfaction guaranteed in every in stance. Prices very moderate. MRS. V. E. DOBLE. J. M. WEATHERLY. W. A. WEATHERLY. H. R. BERNARD. WEATHERLY & CO., ATHENS, GA., Heaters in GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, Crockei*y, Glassware,, Etc. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO CASH BUYERS SUMMEY, HUTCHESON & BELL, (SUCCESSORS TO SUMMEY & NEWTON,) Dealers in Hardware, Cntlery & Aaricnltnrfll Implements. Factory Agents for the sale SASH, DOORS AND BLINDS, JACKSON WAGON, COT TON GINS AND MILL FINDINGS, jan29-ly Doiipree Block, Athens, Ga. INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION CO. -S2O - BUY A First Mortgage Premium Bond OF THE Hew York Industrial Exposition Cos, Don't compare it to a lottery ; bear in mind that the capital invested is always secured. This loan is issued on a novel plan, and is authorized by special act of the Legislature of tin* State of New York. Every bondholder must receive at least s2l, but he may receive #lO 0,00 O ! or $35,000, or SIO,OOO, or $5,00, or $3,000, Ac. 4th Premium Allotment, June 7th, 1875. t t- sth Series* Drawing, June 6th, 1875. Circulars giving full explanation, will be sent, free of charge on application. For Bonds and full information, address without delav, MORGEKTHAU, WM k CQ„ FINANCIAL AGENTS, 23 Park Row, New York. Remit by draft on New York City Daokt, Regbßewd Letter :orT. O. Menef Order' Me Mow SMes and beauty, these wESSgSZ SgL? gi"? Shades cannot be p'Jjjjf j| excelled. Each v ed with all the |;|g|r..*S - fixtures complete, and can be put Pfg; up by a child. | jjgj {SagaHS *. should they be- Sji % come soiled they L-jjfe2£i )>c spread a table, washed, W__ T _jl 1;L liffi aid made as jj fa I aright as new. H| They will last for fj yeajnt. 11* . j _ They arc snpe- Shade, admitting the air in warm weather, btit excluding light end dies and mosquitos, while their s mplicity is such that they neve l get out of order. For sale at BtiRKE’S BOOK STORE, ATHENS, GA. MILLINERY MRS. T. A. ADAMS, BROAD STREET, ATHENS, GA, has Just received one of the finest stocks nf Spring and Summer MiLUnttry and Goods ever brought to Athena. Prices moderate. ap3A3m