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TH K E Aft L E. Friday Morning, July 13, 1877. sp ecial colu This column is set apart for Special Adver tisements, and those stipulating for space in it will pay 25 per cent, more than elsewhere in the paper. CHAMBERLIN, BOYNTON & GO?, << and 68 Whitehall Street, ATLANTA, &a. Dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry hoods and Carpets, Window Shades, Etc. WE OCCUPY TWO LARGE STORES, adjoining each other—one devoted to Dry Goods, the other Carpets and House Furnishing Goods, under same roof. IN Ol R DRY GOODS STORE we keep as complete stock as can Le found in the South, ami buying our goods for cash and from first hands, we are able to give bottom prices. Now in store all best brands Bleached Do mestics, that we handle in large quantities and sell at about New York quotations; also S-1, 9-4 and 10 4 Bleached and Brown Sheet ing, and .! 4, 7-8 and 4-4 Brown Shirtings on same basis. Large stock Cassimeres, Cloths, Doeskins and Linens, tor Gents’ and Boys’ snits, very cheap. I able Linen, Irish Linen, Handkerchiefs, Napkins, Etc., of our own importation from Belfast, Ireland. Large lot Victoria Lawns, French Organ dies, Nainsooks, Strip Victoria Lawns, that we will sell at what we have usually paid for same goods. ASTONISHING BARGAINS IN E M It B O 1 D E It I E S. Dress Goods in beautiful Figured Muslins 121 c.; Linen Lawns 15c.; Summer Debnges, irou Grenadines, Mohairs, Black Silks, Plain Colored Silks and Stripe Summer Silks, in endless variety. Complete stock most desirable Mourning Goods. Samples sent on application. CJarpets ! Carpets ! We have simply everything in this line, and cheaper than can he found elsewhere. Carpets horn 29 cents to the finest, Window Shades all grades, Lambuquins, Wall Paper. Mattings, Lce Curtains, Floor and Table Oil Cloths, Etc. Don’t fail to examine our stock when in the city. It gives uh pleasure to show our goods. CIIA MB Kit BIN, BOYNTON <b CIO., j uneß 3m The (jainoHvilie Eagle - ♦ HAS THE LARGEST CIRCULATION IN NORTH EAST GEO Anil is Brail by 9,00.1 arsons! It is the host Advertising Medium, of any paper in existence, for seven large counties, and equal to any other paper in ten other counties. It does tho County Advertising for Hall, Banks, Dawson, White, Union and Towns counties, the city of Gainesville, and the Internal Revenue Department for this divi sion of the Second Georgia District. Now is the Time to Subscribe. The Constitutional Convention will assem ble mi Wednesday, the 11th day of July next, and it is Iho intention of the Eagle to watch the proceedings and post its readers. It will contain a weekly letter from an able corres pondent, who will not only give the proceed ings ol the Convention, in a condensed form, hut the current news of the Capital, in th most attiactive and interesting style. It is Valuable as a Family Paper, Farm and Household interests are carefully provided for in its columns, while the Educa tion and the Motals of the country receive, and will continue to receive the most careful consideration of the Editorial management. Mining, Mechanical and Manufacturing In dustries will, on no account he neglected, and the Mercantile and Market interests will also he particularly attended to. The News Department Will bo kept up to tho highest standard of Country Journalism, and neither enterprise nor expense will be spared to make the Eagle ono of the very best Weekly Newspapers in all tlie land. I3ST POLITICS The Eagle will adhere to the “Old Guard” Democracy, approving whatever is good and censuring whatever is bad, in State and Fed eral Administrations; and, on the progressive theory ol a “Solid South,” will drive straight ahead for the complete rescue of Americau in stitutions, a return to Constitutional methods and thi> election of a Representative Demo crat in 1880, Subscription Price. One year $2 00 Six mouths 1 00 Three months 50 Item it by Postal Order, Itegistered Letter, or through Agents, at our risk. Address CAREY W. STYLES, Editor and Proprietor Eagle, june‘22 Gainesville, Ga. dITTiIAUM H0H8I!, AMONG TIIE OAKS, C> II E E NT STREET, Gninesvillo, Gsi., TS NOW HEADY FOR TIIE RECEPTION * and Entertainment of Summer "Vissit oix. •X 1 II IE HOUSE Is situated directly on the line of the ST It EET CAHS, Which run from the Depot through Court house Square to Gower’s Spring; is embowered in a grove of stately oaks, and is well supplied with the best water the mountains afford. THE TABLE Is furnished with Fresh Provisions from the best dairies and farms of the surrounding country, and neither effort nor expense is spai'ed to secure the comfort, contentment and happin ss of guests. XR.r,t''S of Board.. $25 per month; $8 per week; $1.50 per day. A limited number of day boarders can be accommodated at $lB per month. DANIEL QUATTLEBAUM, maylß tf Proprietor. Atlanta Provision Market July 12th. Coffee, Rt020a244; Java 30a33; Sugar 11a 12J; Flour $5 50a50.50; Smoked meats, Ten nessee clear rib sides 10; Bacon shoulders 6?; bulk meats, clear rib fidas, wiuter cured 84; summer cured 8; shoulders 0; llams 9Jal2; Lard llal24; Eggs 10; Chickens 20a25; Coru 70a80; Butter, country 10al24; Wheat $1.25a $1.50. CITY IT E aV[ S . Wheat for Subscriptions. The Eagle Office will take wheat at $1.50 per bushel, for subscriptions over due. Bring it along. We want 3,000 bushels. Trade is brisker. Look out for the peach pie. The oat harvesting is on hand. Who brings in the first Hall county water melon ? Judge Smith makes regular trips to meet the traius. Plums are gone, and the country is again healthy. Try Bradley s .o ogne, it you want some tlnng brst class. Don’t forget the • Lady of Lyons ’at Col lege hall to-night. streets' 10 tea,US ar ° coln,n °u on our BtrG6ts t)OW-|t-(layH. See the advertisement of G. H. Miller & Cos. We shall have something to say about it next week. The “Lady of Lyons” at the College to night. Everybody will he there. Go early, if you want seats. The hog wallow at the town pump has been ruthlessly filled up with brick bats and stones alas ! poor swine. “You have the best climate in the world,” is what the people from abroad say, when they come to Gainesville. The Daily Constitution and the Savannah Morning News, for salo every day, at the News Stand at Post-office. Communion services at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath. Preparatory sermon Saturday morning, at II o’clock. The second Grand Hop, at New Holland, came off last night. It was well attended, and was more brilliant and enjoyable than any of the season. Prof. G. J. Orr, Slate School Commissioner, will deliver an address on Education at Lau rel Hill Academy, on Friday, the 27th inst.— Everybody invited to attend. The water at Gower’s is working wonderful cures. The guests at the hotel speak in the highest terms of its medicinal properties, and pronounce it equal to the most famous cura tive waters on the continent. The hotel is admirably kept by Mr. Gower, and the com mendation he is receiving from his guests, must be exceedingly gratifying. Personal.—The Eagle had a pleasant vis it, yesterday morning, from Maj. Joseph Gar rard, commander of llie Cadets of the North Georgia Agricultural College and member of the faculty; and Prof. G. B. Lawrason, of Ihe same institution. Both were emerging from the mountains to find recreation and pleasure out in Hie great world. Correction — We erred in stating that Mr. Cook was managing the Eating House at Bulord. Mr. Garner, the owner, is proprie tor and manager, and don’t lack much of be ing the best feeder on the continent. His breakfast, last Tuesday morning, was good enough tor the Royal family, and we were told it was ouly an average breakfast at that. The vigilant and industrious Routt) Agents, ou the Air Line, in order to be exactly cor rect, are in the habit of carrying some of the Eagle packages, intended tor offices on the Western end of that road, down to Atlanta, and delivering them on the return trip. This is done to secure accurate distribution, anil intensify Ihe eagerness of subscribers to get their delayed papers. We hope Mr. Terrill will fling n glance at this peiFeted service, ami find out bow it. is himself. AVe have reoi ived the July numb-r of the Southern Farmer and Stock Journal, and are pleased to see the marked improvement in the arrangement of its topics, aud information given; making it one of the most reliable means of knowledge to the Northern firmer of the vast resources of the South; while the Southern farmer will find it Ihe best periodi cal on tbe varied agricultural subjects, pub lished in the Souther States. Monthly at. the extreme low price of 75 cts per annum. Ad dress H. O. Billings & Sons. Madison, Ga. Annie Logan, the charming little gossipy contributor to several Georgia newspapers, lias a finely written letter in the Calhoun Times, of the 30th. She wrote from Coving ton, and we extract the following local item: “Among the visitors from ‘up tlie country’ I was pleased to meet Col. J. B. Estes, ot Gainesville. His wife and two boys prtPy brown eyed little fellows—were here also.” ‘Claud ! Claud ! Why don’t you speak’ to Aunie ? ‘Pretty littlo brown-eyed fellow!’ That’s good for a rising young lawyer, and the gal tautest beau in Northeast Georgia. iMimnuT Visitors. Guests at the hotels and watering places in ami around Gainesville, are cordially invited to call at the Eagle office, and make it their news headquarters. Our exchange list is very large, and tlie papers are at the service of the visitors. We should be pleased to receive them, and extend the courtesies of the sanc tum. Enterprising Finn. It is a little refreshing to be able to call at tention to a firm that lias energy and enter prise enough to vary the dull times and defy the dog days, with an attractive advertise ment. Redwine & Bro. afford us this oppor nity—the young merchants just established on the east side of the Public Square —and it gives ns decided pleasure to commend them to the readers of the Eagle, as young men of industry, enterprise and integrity—reliable in character and eminently worthy of liberal pat ronage. They mean business, and with pro per encouragement we have confidence in their ability to build up a lucrative trade, and a commercial name that will be an honor to Northeast Georgia. Welcome Visitors. —Saturday evening last, Dr. Carlton, of the Georgian; Dr. Little, State Geologist, and Prof. White, honored ns with a call, en route to Allieus from Dahlonega, Porter Springs and the speckled trout fishing grounds, on Cooper's creek. They were a lit tle bronzed, but bonyant; a little jaded, but jovial. Their general appearance and a bucket of pickled trout, gave evidence ot plenty in the mountains, and their genial good humor impressed us that they had en joyed iheir trip. On Monday, Gen. P. M. R. Young, one of. the fishing party, gladdened us with bis pres ence. It is said that lie constructed a spring bed of saplings and tangled boughs, upon which lie slept the night they bivouacked on Cooper’s creek, and that his back developed distinct outlines of tlie Mosaic pavement the next morning. The General was chosen President of the Board of Visitors, at Dahlon ega, and from his fund of information, exper ience and strong common senee, contributed materially to the report agreed upon. Gen. Young deserves well of his country men—he has never faltered in the discharge of a duty; never betrayed a friend, and never quailed in the preseuee of his own or his countries* enemies. True to his friends, his flag and his principles, he is without censure as a soldier and without reproach as a patriot. The Savannah Morning News. The twenty-seventh volume of this excellent journal is now half complete. It has enjoyed a bri'liant and useful career, and we predict, and wish for it, a long continued and unceas ing success and popu'arity. The News has been from its earliest publication the staunch conservator of the best interests of the State and the South. That veteran of the pen, Mr. Thompson, has been its guiding spirit during all the changes of these thrilling and eventful years. He has won for himself the high es teem, and lasting regard of the people whom ho has served so faithfully and acceptably. Luder the busines management of the clear-sighted and liberal proprietor. Mr. J. H. Estill, the News is extending its influence and increasing its patronage. Its correspondence is extensive, interesting and reliable. Since the completion of ‘Misguided,’ the admirable story written by Mrs. Cox, the News has pub lished* ‘My Mother’s Daughter,’ a novel by Mrs. Ophelia Nisbet Reid. This is one of the most linished and finely written productions we have seen from the pen of a Georgia woman. The work compares favorably with that of the most distinguished writers of En glish fiction of this or the other side of the Atlantic. We congratulate the News on the success of its new enterprise, and especially on the pos session of a contributor who writes at once so elegantly and so entertaingly. We have read but two papers containing parts of the story, but thus far it is charmingly told. Something About (lie Fair. I am glad to see, Mr. Editor, that you have begun to urge Hie subject of a fair at this place. It lias been a subject of wonder to a good many that so enterprising a place as Gainesville, should have never had one before this time; it being the central point and market for so many counties, could certainly get up a very creditable exhibit of their home industries in a short time even Gainesville herself could do considerable in that line; for in going “to and fro iu the earth,” I don’t think I’ve ever known any place, where ihere were so many ladies, that could do many, so many kinds of work, aud excel in so many. Aside from showing the capacities of country aud people, and exciting a pleasant spirit of rivalry among so many competitors, fairs bring together so many from different sec tions, with an exchange of ideas, and promo lion of neighbor-ship, acquaintance and good will, hardly possible in any other kind of “drawing together” of the people; and then it gives us something else to gossip about for a short while, besides our neighbors’ follies and vices, our own perfections, and that “ultima Ihule," of so much of our pains and labor fashion. The discussion of ‘pin-back’ or “hold back” dresses aud “tuck-down” hats, though certainly very edifying as well as en tertaining, has become somewhat s! ale, aud something new in the way of a sensation would be so refreshing, so that we might then return to our all-eugagiug, all-absorbing theme with renewed zest and vigor. Will you allow me, Mr. Editor, to make one suggestion, although it may be prema ture, iu regard to tho objects for premiums, that in case it can be got “under way,” and we have a sensible, liberal, gentlemanly com mittee or managers, that they will offer a nice cooking slove to Ihe best cook to be found among young ladies—age to be designated by the committee—the articles (o be cooked at the place of exhibition. I have known the experiment to be tried with very gratifying success—some of the fairest daughters of the land hearing off the palm. Why is it not more generally practiced at fairs? On what other department of household economy does so much of our comfort depend as cooking our existence itself often depends on the good or bad manner in which it is done. Although we may not be called ou to “appeal from Philip drunk to 1 bilip sober,” we all know what it is to appeal from our “men folks” hungry, to well fed or well cooked meals. Let it become a fashion as well as necessity for grils to consider it an accom plishment to prepare a respectable meal. Let us hear from you again, Mr. Editor, on this subject in your excellent, really excellent, paper; aud see if you can’t get our people to make a move in this matter. Viotorine. The Illicit Distillers. The following letter will satisfy the people that the proper authorities are making an effort to reform the civil service, as well as to siippn ss tlie evil of illicit distilliug. We havn’t a doubt of Mr. Jackson’s good inten tions, or of liis determination to execute the laws. Let all good men support his efforts: United States Intei.nal Revenue, I Atlanta, Ga., July 7, 1877. j Col. Carey W. Styles, Editor Gainesville Eagle: Sir— l have read your article beaded “Illicit Distillers,” iu your issue of the Gth inst., and as a government official, I thank you for these timely and highly patriotic sentiments ex pressed. Having special supervision of these violations of law in the States of Georgia and Alabama, 1 am ot course proud of such timely and efficient aid in my official duties. You allude to the outrageous conduct of Federal officials in the Northern District of Georgia, as practiced heretofore, causing your sympathies to lean to the illicit distillers. You also speak of blackmailing and other rascali ties that have been carried on. I have myself denounced these things for two or three years, and will say to you, and au thorize you to say to the public, that no such things will longer contiuue. If any Revenue official violates tlie law within my knowledge, such offender Will he properly looked alter, aud at once. A sober, reliable aud gentlemanly squad of special deputies will be used to suppress illicit distilleries. No citizen shall be insulted, nor will drinking, swearing and other bad coral'.cl be allowed—yet a vigorous prosecution ot this work will be made. I heartily thank you in the name of the Honorable Commissioner of Internal Revenue for the great assistance your patriotic senti ments, through your ably conducted journal, will give me iu the prosecution of my official duties. Most, truly, Ac., Jesse W. Jackson, Reieuue Agent for Georgia and Alabama. We append an extract from a private letter from Mr. Andrew Clark, Revenue Colltctoi for this District: “Your articles on illicit distilling are good, and I will see to it so long as I am Collector, that gentlemen are, in every instance, em ployed to enforce the Revenue laws. I have always tried to do this. Andrew Clark, Collector.” Three Hundred Visitors. Gainesville is now the Depot for about three hundred summer visitors, and evry train adds to the number. We intended to com mence the publication of arrivals to-day, but the reporter sent out yesterday to get the names turned his attention to something else aud returned too late. According to the best estimate we can make upon the lists received, tbe number aggregates 315, and are distributed as follows: Porter Spring, 110; Gower’s Spring, 40: New Hol land, 34; Piedmont, 20; Richmond House, 24; Qnattlebaum’s, 19; Rich’s, 17; Brown House, 14; Johnson’s, 12; White Sulpher, 30 Mauy of tbe rooms yet uuoconpied are eu-' gaged, but there is ample room iu aud around Gainesville lor five hundred more, and none need apprehend difficulty in getting good accommodations. There are about one hundred guests at Por ter Spriuge. Col. Farrow’s liberal and judi cious use of printer’s ink has bad a wonderful effect on the climate and water at Porter’s. OUR COMMENCEMENT. Monday’s Exercises. Our commencement exercises opened on Monday morning, with the examination of the primary classes, consisting of reading, recitations, declamation ami compositions. We have attended many examinations and have witnessed a great deal of thorough train ing, but we have never seen pupils so thor oughly drilled as Prof. LaHatte’s. Every thing moved with the regularity and precision of clock-work. No mistakes were made; in fact, order aud discipline were manifest iu every thing. The pupils answered promptly and correctly. All the little fellows did well, and we, therefore, forbear to mention any names. At night the house was literally jam med to witness the exercises ou the stsge. These were rendered in a manner highly creditable to both teacher and pupil. The immense audience was delighted. ON TUESDAY The large classes were thoroughly aud rigidly examined in their various studies, and the manner in which they answered, gave complete satisfaction. The declamation and compositions of these classes were exceeding ly fine. These exercises were interspersed with some excellent vocal music by the school, accompanied by Miss Lallatte on the organ. We are pleased to note that Prof. Lallatte has given somo attention to this beautiful science, with success. Iu (he afternoon, the large classes were ex amined. The class in Algebra, Latin, Botany, etc., all acquitted themselves with credit. The declamation and recitations were superb—- some of them were really grand. The audience to-day was larger than yester day, and all were deeply interested and highly pleased. WEDNESDAY. If the proceedings of the two preceding days were interesting, those of to-day were far more so. The exa i.inatiou of the classes iu geometry, higher arithmetic, Latin, the concert, reading the compositions, declama tion, etc., were entertaining aud gratifying. We failed to observe a dull scholar iu any of the classes. The exercises of the day having closed, Prof. Lallatte announced that Mr. A. S. Clayton, of Atlanta, had been invited and was present to deliver the annual address, the hour set apart for the address being 9 o’clock. Long before the hour arrived, the large and commodious hall was literally packed aud jammed-at least one hundred people being unable to obtain seats. After an amusing stage act- Daddy Durum—Prof. Lallatte came forward and iu a very graceful manner introduced to the vast audience the orator of the day. MR. A. SMITH CLAYTON. This gentleman then gave us a rich intel lectual treat. He handled his subject, “The Girl of the Period,” in a masterly manner. His address was replete with good sound sense —his language splendid, and liis style fault less. The glowing tribute paid to Shake speare, Scott, Goldsmith, Byron and Dickens, was grand aud beautiful. This was Mr. Clayton’s fist visit to our city; but we trust we shall have opportunity to cultivate his acquaintance further. Our people are highly gratified with his address, and he carries with him our best wishes for his future success and happiness. Gainesville thanks Prof, LaHatte and Mr. Clayton lor this intellectual least. After the address, we had on the stage “The Wind Fall,” and the “Song of the Workers.” These were played perfectly, aud delighted ihe spectators. Altogether the evening’s entertainment was pleasant and profitable. All were pleased all were satis fied. We shall complete this report iujU week, with appropriate remarks on the school and its successful management. Letter on the Convention Question. White County, Ga., July 7, 1877. Dear Eagle: Your issue of yesterday has reached me by this morning's mail, aud among other things, I have read with much interest, and in the main with approval, the article of ‘Conveutiouist.’ But ou the Capital Question I must join issue with him. In our county there is quite a strong element of our best imformed citizens who are in favor of the return of the Capital to Milledgeville, aud we favor this course entirely without regard to the local interests of either Miliedgevill or At lanta. Local interests should not be allowed to weigh a feather in influencing the action of the Coventiou. But Ido not believe that any well posted man will deny that we will be forced to build anew capitol very soon, if the Capital remains at Atlanta, involving tax ation to tbe amount of at least a million and a half of dollars. This fact, I think, gives such importance to the Capital question, that in stead of being a local matter, it is really a matter of great importance to every tax payer iu the State. I know from recent personal inspection, that the statement so studiously circulated by the friends of Atlanta, that the public buildings iu Milledgeville have fallen into decay, is incorrect. Two more substan tial buildings than the State House and Exe cutive Mansion, at Miliedgevill, cannot be found in the State, and they are good for a century’s service yet. Why then the neces sity of additional heavy expenditure for new buildings? I certainly must regard it as ut terly uncalled for. But the Capital question is only one of the subjects to be considered by the Convention, among very mauy. One inportant matter which I have not seen alluded to by any one as yet, I hope will not be lost sight of by the Convention. A golden opportunity is now afforded us of showing the negro that his in terests and rights are entirely safe iu the hands of the while Democrats of Georgia. So far as I can ascertain, the negroes voted unanimously against the calling of the Con- vention. And they were induced to do so through fears raised mainly by Conley’s let ter, that they would be disfranchised by rais ing the poll tax and applying a property qual ification. Let the Convention display such liberality and fairness in their action on all points involving the rights of the negroes, as to give the lie for all time to come to the as sertion that there is any disposition ou our part to infringe iu the least on their just rights. By pursuing such a course, I believe the negroes will be induced to vote almost unanimously with us in the next National election, and the ‘solid south’ will be thus greatly solidified. Our wheat crop has been harvested, and the yield is unusually fine. I threshed out, this week, for one of my neighbors, thirty-six and a half bushels grown on oue acre, and this without the use of any commercial fer tilizers. We are now taking care of our hay, which is giving not much over a half yield, having been much damaged by the protracted drouth which preceded onr late rains. Corn is clean and unusually promising. N. M. W. Riden, appointed Notary Pub lic by the Superior Court of Hall coun ty, is prepared to execute and attest conveyances, protest commercial pa pers and prove debts iu bankruptcy. The chicken trade waxeth greater and con tiuueth to increase. LETTER FROM RAMBLER. Commencement at Covington and Conyei s Editor Eagle :— I attended the commence ment of the Southern Masonic Female College, at Covington, during the visit to which 1 re ferred iu my last. The Commencement Ser mou was preached by Rev. Dr. Gwinn, of Atlanta. It was a most excellent sermou, full ol wisdom, clearly defining the respective posi tions of the sexes in life, inculcating the doc trine that there is no such thing as woman’s sphere, or man’s sphere, but that each sex occupies a hemisphere, both together making up the sphere; one harmonious whole, where iu is blended all that is great, powerful, wise aud prudent in man, and all that is beautiful, pure and lovely in woman. The preacher was truly eloquent. He held his audience in rapt attention during the whole time, and fully sustained the reputation which he has for some time enjoyed, of being one of Georgia’s very best preachers. The commencement exercises were of a very entertaining character, The young ladies in both the Junior and Senior classes performed well the parts assigned them. The composi tions were unusually good, aud were gener ally well read. One incident iu the exercises deserves special mention. Miss Hicks read a most charming address to the Masons. At its close the M. AV. Grand Master commanded Rev. Mr. Maxon to respond in behalf of the order, whereupon that Reverend gentleman delivered one of the most chaste and pointed impromptu addresses which it was ever my pleasure to listen to. Alter tho Baccalaureate address and the conferring of diplomas upon the graduating class, Capt. Harry Jackson, the anniversary orator, delivered a most beautiful, ornate and eloquent address. The concert was a success. I would refer especially to the Calisthenic exercises, under the direction aud control of Miss Annie Brad shaw. lam sure I never yet saw this most beautiful and beneficial exercise more per fectly executed. Taking the whole commencement exercises into the account, they were of such character as to reflect the very highest credit upon Presi dent Bradshaw and his highly accomplished assistants, I congratulate the Masonic fra ternity, and the Southern Masonic Female Collego upon tlie unanimous re-election of this most worthy aud eminently qualified educator to the presidency of the College for the next five years. The patrons of the Col lege may rest satisfied that their daughters will receive the very highest moral, scientific and literary training under tho present faculty. I hear it rumored that “Annie Logan” will in all probability be added to the faculty. I hope tho rumor is true. I should certainly regard her employment as teacher an acquisi tion to any female school. conyers’ commencement. Unfortunately, the commencement at Con yers’ Female College came off' at the same time of the commencement at the Southern Masonic Female College, except that the former closed on Thursday instead of Wednes day. On Thursday morning I went to Conyers. I found at the College a large crowd collected. The building being too small for a commence ment occasion, a spacious arbor was provided on the side of the house, and so arranged and seated as to afford very comfortable accommo dations for all who wished to see or hear. Maj. S. AV. Small, of the Atlanta Constitu tion, delivered the annual address, which was a most excellent one. It has rarely been my pleasure to listen to a more graphic descrip tion of our Southern land, a higher compli ment to Southern honor and cUaracter, aud a more glj-wing iribute to Southern valor, than were portrayed by this truly gifted writer and very eloquent speaker. The address was enthusiastically applauded. After the annual address came the reading of compositions by the graduating class.— 'These were very fine productions which were read by the young ladies very creditably in deed. President Baily then delivered a very touch ing Baccalaueate address and conferred the diplomas. Col. J. B. Estes was then intro duced to the auditory aud spoke impromptu for a few miuutes. At night the young ladies, uuder direction of Mrs. Bailey, the very efficient music teach er, gave their annual concert. I did not at tend it owing to tho threatening appearance of the weather, but I learn that it was a rare treat. Thus closed the term of this very flomish iug institution. I regret to learn that the board of directors have displaced President Bailey and elected Professor McClellan, of Stone Mountain, in his stead. I hear that great dissatisfaction has been engendered by this act. President Baily was very acceptable to the great majority of the community. He is certainly a very efficient educator and made a very popular president. It is to be regret ted that division, disaffection aud eveu ill feeling should be stirred up in a community in which so prosperous a school has already been conducted,and which bids fair to become one of the most popular in the country. I have but little idea that Prof. McClellan will accept the presidency under the circum stances. It is to be hoped that some peaceful solution of the trouble may be found; that harmony and unity may prevail and ample prosperity crown the future of this young college. RAMBLER. A Wonderful Horse Tamer. Prof. J. W. Jones, the great horse tamer, will be at Gainesville, on Saturday, July 14, where he will deliver a lecture at the Court House, at 2 o’clock p. m., aud take a class to instinct in his wonderful theory of taming and training horses. Prof. J. wishes someone of our community to bring him a wild horse, which he will break free of charge for the benefit of his class. Owing to the low state of financial affairs, Prof. J. has put his theory in reach of all. He is teaching his theory for the small sum of $2, and for fifty scho’ars lie will teach for sl. He will allow his class to select a committee of three gentlemen, and to pay the money to them. If he fails to educate each pupil to perform as xvell as him self, the committee can return the money to the class. Only Twenty-Fve Cents. The unparalleled offer is made to the farmers and people of Georgia, to send them the great week’y agricultural and official of the Patrons of Husbandry and State Society, for tbe next three months, for twenty-five cents, contain ing proceedings, sketches, etc., of State Con stitutional Convention. Our first Convention issue will be July 14th, but the back proceed ings- from first day of Convention will be furnished to all new subscribers. This offer is open li r thirty days. Address, enclosing twenty-five cents in money or stamps, Georgia Grange Publishing Company, Atlanta Ga. James Nix and Berryman Winches ter of Rabun county, were killed last week, while mining for mica, by the fall of a tunnel, which buried them alive. It is stated that on the mountains in Mitchell county, N. C., on Monday of last week, thin ice formed in water in buckets. Tlie Cry is Still They Come. New Prospect, July 6, 1877. Dear Eagle: I think by fall that I will have twenty more good paying subscribers for your paper at this office, and some of them are old men who have not subscribed for any paper for years. They are well pleased with the print and the editorial management. They want to keep posted on the Cou. Cou., and know' no better way than to read (he Eagle. Please add enclosed names to your list, and send to New prospect. Yours truly, T. A. H. Council Proceedings. Council Chamber, [ City of Gainesville, July 2, 1877. ) Council met. Present—llis Honor Mayor Candler, and Aldermen Daniel, Smith, Clements, Bradley, Green and Alexander. Minutes read and adopted Petition of It. A Griffis, for retail liquor license for 3rd quarter, granted. The following account was approved by the Finance committee and ordered paid: A. D. Henderson, repairing city cart. $25 t)0 Referred to Finance committee: Oliver & McDonald, repairing tire extin guisher Hook and Ladder GO Camp A Barrett, lumber sl2 61 J. A. Morrison, timber and moving car casses 4 GO A. B. C. Dorsey, incidents 2d quarter.. 470 There being no other business, on motion Council adjourn, and. D. G. Candler, Mayor. A. B. C. Dorsey, Clerk. We do not remember to have ever before seen President Andrew Jack son’s tribute to his wife which is also engraved upon her tombstone. It is this: “Here lie the remains of Mrs. Rachel Jackson, wife of President Jackson, who died the 22d of December, 1828; aged 01. Her face was fair, her per son pleasing, her temper amiable, her heart kind. She delighted in reliev ing the wants of her fellow-creatures by the most liberal and unpretending methods. To the poor she was a bene factor, to the rich an example, to the wretched a comforter, to the prosper ous an ornament. Her piety went hand in hand" with her benevolence, and she thanked her Creator for being permitted to do good. A being so gentle and yet so virtuous, slander might would but could not dishonor. Even death, when he took her from the arms of her husband, could but transport her to the bosom of her God.” The Greensboro Herald announces the marriage in that county last week ef Mr. Thomas A. Brown, aged 82, and Airs. Sarah Carroll, aged 72 years, re spectively. C O MMERCI A L . Gainesville Retail Prices Current. CORRECTED WEEKLY FOR THE EAGLE. Gainesville, Ga., July 12, 187". COFFEE—java $ Its 37 1.® “ rio “ .... 25(a) 25 SUGAR—ft lb, Ex. C., " 12>* “ “ “ A 13>i “ “ “ Crushed 14 “ “ “ Yellow C 12 “ “ “ Browu 10® 12'4 SYRUP— f, gal 50 @ 80 MOLASSES- 1* gal 50 “ “ by bbl 45 MACKEREL—S kit 1 26®1 80 CHEESE 20® TEAS—imperial 90@1 25 “ hyson : 75@1 00 CANDLES—It lb 2ct CORN— biishel7s To 80 MEAL—3k bushel 70 to 80 FLOUR—supirtlue—per 100 lb 400® 500 “ extra “ 400@ “ family “ 5 00® “ ex family “ 4 50® “ fancy ‘ 5 00® HAY—clover 100 lbs “ timothy “ none WHEAT—white-new 150 “ red 150 BACON—hams— 'p lb @,12)4 BACON —clear sides—lb 9® 11 BACON—shoulders—H lb 8 to 10 BACON—C R3k lb 10 to BULK MEAT—clear sides 10 to 11 HAMS (sugar cured) canvassed 15® EGGS—%dozen 12>£ BUTTER 15@20 CHlCKENS—spring 10®12ti “ grown 15® 18 DRIED PEACHES—unpealed V lb 6 “ pealed “ 10 DRIED APPLES—pealed lb 3‘i SWEET “ “ ONIONS—drv “ 60 SODA CRACKERS, (fresh) 12 q® 15 LEMON “ “ 15 @ 20 SUGAR “ “ 20@ GINGER 25® 30 SPICE 25® 30 PEPPER 30® 35 CLOVES (3k oz) 5 NUTMEG “ @ 20 STARCH 10 BROOMS each 25@50 BUCKETS (painted) “ 26 PEARL GRITS—Ib 05® WELL ROPE—lb 15® 25 AXLE GREASE—box 10 AXES 1 00® AXE HANDLES 10® 20 PLOW LINES pair (32 feet) 25® - STICK CANDY— 3k lb 25® 30 FANCY CANDY—3k lb 40@ 50 SOAPS—various kinds 8® 10 RAISINS—ft lb 25 APPLES—3k bushel ]00@125 POWDER—3k lb 35® 40 SHOT— $ lb 12 L® W. PROOF CAPS—3k box 10® TOBACCO— f, lb 65® 100 CIGARS 05@ 10 RICE 3k lb 10 BEESWAX fs lb 25 SHOVELS—Ames’ No. 0 1 10® “ “ “ 1 ID® IRON—Sweed ft 7®B SHIRTING—7-8 7 ®8 “ 3-4 6)4® 7 SHEETING—4-4 810 DRILLING 10 FACTORY THREAD 1 00 NAlLS—basis, per keg 3 50 McAFEE’S HOTEL, (Comer’s Old Stand,) Cleveland, White County, Ga. rpms HOUSE is now opou for the accommodation X of tlio public. Board at reasonable rates. Address T. V. MoAFEE, j ulj 6-tf Proprietor. Georgia, hall county. Eliza a. Pollard vs Garland H. Prior, adin’r. &c., R. B. Davis, L C., and E. M. Johnson, of Hall county, Georgia, and VV. W. Findley, of Fannin county, Ga., and W. C. Williams, non resident—Bill for Injunction, Relief. Ac., in Hall Superior Court, March Term, 1877. It appearing to the Court that the defendant, W. C. Williams, resides out of the county of Hall, and it further appearing to the Court that said W. C. Williams resides out of said State of Georgia: It is ordered that service be perfected iu said case upon said W. C. Wil liams, by publication of this notice and rule iu the Gainesville Eagle (a newspaper) once a month for four mouths preceding the next term of this Court. J. B. ESTES, PHIL R. SIMMONS, Plaintiff’s Attorneys. Granted: Geo. D. Rice, Judge S. C. A true extract from the Minutes of Hall Superior Court—page 305. May 0, 1877. W. S. Piokrell, Deputy Clerk Superior Court, mayll -lamlm Hall county, Ga. JERRY LYNCH, No. S Whitehall Nlreet, Atlanta, Ga. MERCHANT TAIIjOR AND DEALER IN Men’s Fine Furnishing Goods, Hats and Caps, Umbrellas, Trunks, Valises and Canes. juuels—tf 64 SHARES Gainesville Street. Railroad Stock For fcSoLle. Apply to the Editor of the Eagle. May 25tb, 1877-tf. The Highest Honors AT THE Centennial Exhibition. The judges unanimously recommend the MENDELSSOHN Grand, Square aud Upright Pianos FOR THE Diploma of Honor | Medal of Merit. PRICES BELOW COMPETITION For Strictly First-class Instruments. SOOO Pianos For $250 And all other styles in the same proportion, sold direct to the people at factory prices. NO COMMISSIONS TO AGKNTS, NO MISCOUNTS TO TEACHERS. NO DEVIATION IN IMUCE. The Mendelssohn Pianos Are the only ones which aro sold direct to the people at factory prices, and the only low priced Pianos which have received the endorsement of any high authority, such as th© Judges at the Great Centen nial. f lhey contain every improvement adopted by the best makers, besides valuable patents and im provements never before introduced. They are Matchless in tone, Purest in quality, Finest in finish, Most durable in use, Cheapest in Price. MATHUSIiEK’S New Patent Duplex Overstrung Scale Is the greatest advauce in the history of Piano niak iug. producing the most astonishing jiower, richness and depth of tone , and a sustaining singing quality never before sustained, being a “Grand Piano in a Square Case.” The Mendelssohn U mini* Is Are the Finest in America. They are pronounced the “PIANOS OF THE FUTURE.” Manufactory and Warerooms: Nos. 490, 492, 494, 496 and 488 West 57 th Street. Nos. 858, 860, 862, 864, 868 and 870 lOtli Avenue. PIANOS SENT ON TRIAL. Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue mailed free. MENDELSSOHN PIANO COM’Y., Business Office Xo. r4* ttrtnulw ay, X. V. june2'2-ly Atlanta and Charlotte A I U-L.IN E, OFFICE GENERAL MANAGER, Atlanta, Ga., June s, 1877. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE, To Take Effect Sunday, June 10. GOING EAST. Leave Atlanta 4.00 p.m. Arrive at Gainesville 0.24 p.m. New Holland 0.29 j). m. j Lula o.;' 5 p. m. Bellton (Supper) 7.i 0 p. m. Mt. Airy 7.50 p. m. Toccoa 8.21 p. m. Greenville 11.18 p. m. 8p rtanburg 12 52 a. m. Charlotte 4 12 a. m. Charlotte (Railroad) Junction 4.20 a. m. GOING WEST. Leave Charlotte (Railroad | Junction 7.00 p. m. Charlotte 7.10 p. m. Arrive at Spartanburg 10 42 p. m. Greenville 11.30 a. m. Toccoa 3.47 a. m. Mt. Airy 4.18 a.m. Lula 5.58 a. m. New Holland 5.13 a.m. Gaiueavil'e 5.43 a. in. Buford (Breakfast) C. 33 a. m. Atlanta 8.45 a. m. ACCOMMODATION TRAIN. Leave 7.15 a. m Atlanta Arrive 5.15 p. m. Sundays excepted. G. J. FOREACRE, General Manager. W. J. HOUSTON, General Pass, and Ticket Agent. CHEAP CASH FURNITURE HOUSE! No. 0 Marietta Street, ATIjATiTTA, C 4 A . SPECIAMT ES : CHEAP BEDSTEADS, CHAIRS and Mattresses. I. M. IVES. II W. THOM AS. Orders with the Cash will lie filled at bottom prices. in ay2s 2m DOC TO R! The Atlanta Netlieal and Surgical Jour nal, the oldest and best Medical Publication iu the Soutli, will be sent to you one year for $2.50, if you send in your subscription, accompanied by the money, before the first of September, -fed The Journal is ably edited, and furnishes sixty-four octavo pages of fresh medical literature every mouth. Don't delay, but send in your subscriptions at once. ,9jj-Jb Printing at “Bottom” prices. Send for-hed / asr Estimates. Ad' resß -%♦ H. H. DICKSON, Proprietor, juue22 3m 32 Broad Street. Atlanta, Ga. 17 A Week to Agents. Samples ekee tU ilp. o. VICKERY A CO.. Augusta Maine. aug27-ly THE GOWER SPRINGS, One Mile from the Court House, i Terminus of Green Street, In the City nl' Gainesville, Ga. j i:. X. HOW Eli, Manager. 1 A LARGE, COMMODIOUS Rtid counorlable lintel, just completed, aud will be ready for guests by the lotli instant. IFL-A-TES OP BOARD. S3O per month; $lO per week; $2 per day. Special rates for families aud parties. Water, Bathing, Amusements and service free to guests. Street cars will run regularly from the depot to the Spring. Visitors courteously attended to and bag gage promptly delivered. Qualitative Analysis of Gower’s Mineral Spring, by William J. Land, Analytical Chemist. Atlanta, Ga., October 30, 1876. Constituents. Freo carbonic acid, free hydrosnlphuric acid, carbonate ot iron, car bonate of manganese, sulphate of potassa, sulphate of soda, chloride of sodium, crenate of iron, apocrenate of iron, phosphate of lithia, (small quantity,) sulphate of lime, sul phate ot magnesia, phosphate of alumina, nitrate of ammonia, sulphuret of copper, (traces) sulphate of strontia, (traces) feuoride of calcium, (traces) bromide of potassinna, (traces) nitrogen gas, oxygen gas, (small quantity of each.) Note -This is one ot the best chalybeate waters I have ever examined. may 4 - W. J. LAND, Chemist. GEO W. WALKER, GAINESVILLE, G-A., Manufactui*ei* of Open and TopHuggies, Ro< liAWAYS, HACKS, Spring Wagons, Etc. Ho takes pleasure in informing liis friends and customers that he is now prepared to make Buggies, Ilockaways, Hacks, Spring Wagons, Etc., on short notice and at most reasonable terms. Particular attention given to repair ing all kinds of work in his line. Horse Shoeing a Specialty. Feeling confident that he can give full satisfaction, orders are solicited for anything iii his line. mar3o-6m To Sum liter Visitors, A 1 my OLD STAND ON OAK STREET, ■'- * I continue the I jiver V Bnssin AKia lu all its branches, and am fully prepared to furnish Elegant Turnouts At short notice and at reasonable rates. Parties wishing to visit the neighboring Watering places, or the more distant moun tau attractions, can be supplied with good stock and comfortable vehicles. \V. P. SMITH, maylß-3m tiainesville, Ga. w. sTwilliams & C 0.7 Auction and Commission Merchants, Grai i Ho. Cr . Consignments of Merchandise and Country Produce Solicited. PROMPT RETURNS GUARANTEED. YY J Fl ARE AGENTS for several Insurance ’* Companies, and will insure buildings and other property at reasonable rates. Refer to Geo. W. Williams A Cos., Charleston, 8. C.; Perino Brown, Cashier Citizens Bank, Atlanta, Ga.; Banks & Brother, Bankers, Gainesville, Ga. may 18 3m AND LADIES DRESS GOODS. I\Ti*s. IYI. Persons, Northeast Corner Public Square, C 4 aiiiosvillo, Gr a. , 1) ESPECTFULLY announces to her friends -*-*• that she has engaged the services of Mrs. Faulkner, an accomplished Dress Maker, aud that she is prepared to supply her customers with the latest styles of Millinery and Dress Goods. She has a carefully selected assort ment of Hats, Bonnets, Ribbons, Laces, Edg ings, Insortiugs, Collars and Cuffs, Embroide ries and Trimmings of infinite variety. Ladies are invited to examine her beautiful goods before purchasing elsewhere. may4~3m Town Lot For Sale. r FHE following described unimproved Town Lot, bounded as follows: Cornering on the John Turner corner, and running west to the Smith mill road, thence east to the Minor Brown line, thence south with Brown’s line to the place of beginning—on the Turner corner—containing ten acres, more or less. This property is most desirably located lor dwelling lots, being within the corporate limits of Gainesville. Titles guaranteed. A bargain will be given either for cash or approved paper. Call on or address JOHN A. WEBB, junelo-3m Gainesville, Ga. BROWN HOUSE, Northwest Side Public Square, 3--A.iiNraEis*vix.ija3, g-a., IS NOW < )I>EN FOR THE RECEPTION OF LsUMMEK VISITORS. Table Fare first class; rooms large, well ventilated and newly furnished; servants polite and atten tive; postoffice one hundred yards from the house; street cars for depot and uiiueral spring pass the door every half hour. For further information, address juneß it MuS. M. TIMBERLAKE. Southern Mail. / fONTRACTt >ltS who carried the Mail in 1859, 1800 and 1801, cau now get their pay without proof of loyalty. Address, M. W. ItIDEN, iuar23 Claim Agent, Gainesville, Ga. E. N. FRESHMAN & BROS., Advertising Agents, “‘‘“’CINCINNATI, 0., Are authorized to contract for advertising in this paper. Estimates furnished free. Send for a circular. Notice ! Notice ! ! All parties wanting first-class lumber at low figures, will call on Penno G. Boone, who is our only agent. Lumber warranted first-class, septs-tf CAMP & BARRETT.