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C|fpamilton^isitor BY 1). W. D. BOULLY. FRIDAY MORNJNG.JULY 3, 1874 A Cuazy House.— A horse in Al bany, 111., cut up some queer antics, a few nights since. As he was be ing led through the streets by bis owner, he suddenly whirled away from him, and after going through a gate and four fences entered Dr. Robinson’s house by the front door. Mrs. Robinson was seated in the par- lor, and upon perceiving her strange guest, immediately fled through the rear of the building. In her momen tary fright, she forgot her yonng babe. I)r. Robinson, bearing the crash, rushed into the house just in time to save bis child. Indeed, not a moment too soon, for the beast had already demolished part of the crib, besides leaving a flesh wound; upon the child’s face. Sewing machine, chairs, sofa and stove, toon followed, aud the carpet was literally cat in pieces. Having completed his course here, he turned into an adjoining bedroom, and, getting his fore feet upon the bed, soon brought it to the floor. Men soon collected, and ropes wero thrown around his body, but they cottld not force him to subjec tion, until he was severely bled. Then thirty or more men forced him home, and having tied him down, they managed to keep him in the stable. lie did not return to con scionsness, and died about midnight the same night. The animal was valued at t 3,000, and was sent from New York not long since. Interesting to Tkavkucrb.—We arc in roceipt of tho first copy of the Tourist, a newspaper published at Washington, D. C., by Capt. W. D. Chipley, formerly Superintendent of tho. North & South It. It., now Gen eral Agent for the South of the Bal timore & Ohio, Washington City, Virginia Midland aud Great South ern railroads. As an advertisemoul of these roads nothing could be better; and as a plain guide for travelers, it is perfect. Wo congratulate Capt. Chipley on his first effort. JMBhThe Civil Rights bill having failed to pass beforo tho adjournment of Congress, let us hope that it is now boyond resurrection. Of all the iniquitous measures enacted since tbe war, this-was the worst, and would have been productive of more dis oord among tho races, and more in jury to the South, than all the other infamies that have been forced upon us pnt together. Some days since we published the death of three children in Blount county, Ala., by falling in a well. Now we learn the sad nows that tho mother, partially erased by the loss of her little ones, has drowned her self iu the same well. Truly, thcro is nothing on earth equal to a mother’s love. Singulab.— While a white and ne gro woman wero lately conversing together, in Pike county, the latter was killed by lightning, and the former seriously injured. Two little negroes, who were between the two women, were unhurt. tsr* woods, of the llawkinsville Dispatch, has bought the first water melon of the season, someone lias sent him half a peck of early peaches, amV the prisoners have all escaped from jail; consequently Woods is happy. ■ Kspvbucan Candidates. —Marion Bctbuno, of Talbot county, Jno, S. lVtgW, of Coweta, aud Win. F. Ilale, of Meriwether, arc announced as the candidates of the Republican party for Congress from the 4th district. Tan Elections.—There will be two elections iu Georgia, this fall— Got, 14 for members of the legisla ture, and Nov. 3d for congressmen. The election for oounty officers will tako place next January. ■■ m ■■■ W"A brick buildiug is to be built on tbe old post-office lot in Colum bus, and to be used as a post-office. Wo are glad to hear this, as the place now occupied for that purpose is a disgrace to the city. A freight train on the Pennsylva nia Central railroad ran over a cow on tho 19th ult. Tho engino and fifteen cars were thrown down a steep embankment, and the engineer aud fireman killed. HP* Mr. Charles Rise, an old oiti xen of Columbus, died last Saturday frorn the effects of a heavy dose of laudannm, taken to relieve an attack of oolic. Jm. ■ Congress has voted $25,000 to the improvement of the Chattahoochee river, $5,000 to the Flint, and SIO,OOO to tbe Oosuusula. The Senatorial Question. EV>. Visixon —I have received a copy of the Thomaston Herald through the mail, coniamiurg an editorial advoca ting the right of Upson county to so lect the Democratic candidate in the approaching senatorial contest. The right claimed is endeavored to be maintained by asserting that the ro tation rule was adopted when Mr. Birdsong was nominated ; and then arguing that Talbot county had since had since bad her candidate under the rule, and as Harris county bad, prior to the adoption of the rule , two candidates, therefore Upson is now entitled to the privilege of naming the leader. I suppose that the editor, by send ing me the paper containing the edi torial in question, simply intended to “ throw down the gauntlet; ” for cer tainly he did not think that his parcntly false deduction from the ad mitted premises—that the rotation was adopted when Mr. Birdsong was nominated—would even convince a “ babe and suckling,” rryfch less your humble servant, editor con siders oT&orae influence and as is the fact that he troubled himseqPl wrap up his neat and well got" up (except that editorial) paper, stamp it, and send it to me. 1 assure the kind gen tleman that I am flattered, and far more tickled by his mistake than con vinced by his argument (?). My in tellect does extend, however, to the capability of comprehending the pain ful and mortifying truth that my cal ibre is small; yet ignorance, like mis ery, loves company, and it is very consoling to me to reflect that there is even an editor, who scorns to bo succeeding with his paper, no “big ger in the bore than I am. Surely, if he can’t get up something better than his attempted argument on the question of the Democratic senatorial cundidatc, I can “ carry as big a ball” as bo can. I intend to subscribe for the Her ald so soon as I can raise the funds, and then watch; and if it does not break down before I do in my pres ent occupation, 1 intend to turn edi tor myself. Now, we Harris county people are a very economical set. We econo mize our intellectual ammunition, as well as everything else, except titles. We havo got more great men—more colonels, judges, majors, captains and corporals, than any oounty in the State. .No one'but a acaramoucht would fail to smell that Shakespeare fibbed about “ a roso smelling as sweet by any other name,” for there are not many of us who do not expand, and theroby open the perspiratiVo pores, when addressed as “Colonel,” br “Judge.” A goose called ino Colonel, the other day, at the Masonic celebration, right in “ the heat of tho day,” when that live editor was trying to hold up his proboscis, and repeat tho piece lie spoke at tho school examination on the 10th, with “variations,” and I “swelled up and expanded out” till I thought I would sweat myself to death. While there, I struck up with one of our “big guns”: Major.—Well, old fellow, how d’ye do ? Ilavo you seen the Thomaston Herald’s editorial on the senatorial candidate question ? Private.—Yes, sir. Major,—Fire away at it. Private.—l’m ’fraid to. Major.—Oh, bosh! What are you ’fraid of? Private.—An editor wroto it, and lie may “ come back ” on mo. Be sides, I am merely ono of the untitled rabble, and wiiero there are so many great colonels, judges, majors, cap tains and oorporais, ’t would be great presumption in one so lowly to pre sume to champion our proud old oounty, whoso legislative paunches can outoircle those of any other county; and you doubtless remember, my dear Major, that !>ack in the oidon time, the soat of the intellect was lo cated in the bowels. Major.—Fiddlesticks, boy I As for his being an editor, that's nothing. Furthermore, it is useless to waste ammunition shooting big guns at so small an enemy; so, rnon petite ami , fire away at it. If, however, he should 11 go for you ” too heavy, some of us “ big dogs ” will “ everlastingly tear his hind sights off.” Besides, if you pitch in, and show pluck and fight when our dear old county’s rights arc threatened, maybe you’ll got to be somebody after a while, and not only bo able to havo a tailor, but hare the satisfaction of occasionally order ing him to “ add an inch or so to tho waistband.” Private.—l yield. I hope, though, that I won’t “ get to be somebody ” while the hot weather lasts. If his return fire is no more cffeoiive or heavier than his opening, I’ll pop him agaiu; but if he dost come book too hot on me, I’ll turn him over to you, and get out of range in my little down-the-hill borne, and stay there, where I can blessedly realize, “ That the dearest pleasure in life Is to sit by the stove-pipe and tickle your wife, And hug her and kiss her, in your moments of glee, And twist the cat’s tail when she jumps on yoOr knee.” Major.—Hal ba! ha! Put in a whaling load of anti ex-post-facto-law powder, and a tub full of anti-reiro active-customa grape, and ram down on top of it a canister full of some thing to keep senatorial districts from rotating backwards. Private.—Yes, and I will get me a good piece of paper for wadding, and write on it: “ Mr. Editor Thomaston Herald: Your assertion that the ro tating rule was adopted is correct; but your pretence that rotate means to ‘go round backwards,’ and that, although Upson had the first candi date under the rule, and Talbot the next, the thing ought to * crawfish ’ now, and leave Harris out, is sheer nonsense. No reasonable and just man in the good county of Upson, I dare say, will sustain you in such an untenable position. The wretched condition of some of our sister States under a different rule from the one we enjoy, ought to admonish ns to harmonize; and the only way to har monize is: Let justice he done. Let rotate mean exactly what it does mean—to ‘go round forwards.’ Let Harris have her rights, and let Tal bot and Upson join with us now, as we will with them when their time comes; and by united, determined, and harmonious effort, let us strive, usi'g all manly, honorable and legal means, to prevent our senatorial Dem ocratic banner from again ‘ trailing in the dust.’ While Harris demands the privilege and claims the right to designate the ensign when that polit ical battle begins, she at the same time assures her sister counties that she will not put forward a drone, but a man, competent, available—one whom her citizens Lave repeatedly honored with their suffrages—one in whose vocabulary thero is no such word as defeat, aud on whose wall no hand has ever nor ever can write, Tekel.” Private. Down tho-Hill, June 26, 1874. Phonography. —We are in re ceipt of the latest text-book on pho nographic writing. This fs Burns’ Phonic Shorthand, published by Burns & Cos., 33 Park Row, New York, price -$1.00. The work is so arranged as to be a complete self instructor for any intelligent student; tho engraved phonographic exercises, which are numerous and well execu ted, being all keyed in common print, whioh is anew and valuable feature. Full directions for study are also given. Tbe author of this book has un doubtedly succeeded in greatly sim plifying both the system of phono graphy itself, and tho study of it. Tho rules for position and the forma tion of outlines are not only clearly expressed, but adhered to through out the writing; the various conso nant signs are so classified that the memory is greatly assisted in re membering, and applying them prop erly ; interesting reading matter illus trates tbe principles as they are suc cessively unfolded, and this, with the freedom from the numerous excep tions of older methods, converts a dry mid difficult study into an easy and attractive one. The book is well worth the atten tion of eduoators and teachers, as well as our young people generally. It is endorsed by many leading pa pers, as the N. Y. Tribune, Hearth & Homo, Scientific American, etc. While a blind negro was lately catling up a load of wood for a bar ber in Albany, the latter’s infant son got in the way, and the descending axe cleft his skull, producing death. Intelligence has been received at Constantinople, that a collision oc curred betwoen two ships in the Sea of Marmora, on the 19th ult., and that 320 lives were lost. During a strawberry festival at Syracuse, N. Y., on the 23d, the church floor gave way, causing the death of nineteen persons, and injur ing several others. A little negro in Columbus died tho other day from driuking potash. The same beverage caused tho death of another negro in Augusta, a few days ago. James’ friends think he stands a better chance for Governor than either Hardeman or Colquitt. The people don’t think so, though. The Radicals failed to nominate Loehrane for Congress, a few days ago, and. now tho rosy fellow says ho has been a life long Democrat. A Sad Death —Mr. Francis But ler, a New York dog fancier, died recently of hydrophobia. Ho had been bitten at his store, some six weeks previously, by a sick dog, while giving it medicine. Mr. But ler had been bitten many times, and was a total unbeliever in hydrophobia —saying that it was merely a ner vous affection, and that the disease following the bite of a dog was caused by fear. In spite of all this, Mr. Butler’s death was caused by the bite of a rabid dog. A New York .butcher was bitten by a dog about a month ago, but the wound soon healed. On the 22d nit., he began to have sharp pains in his back, and died of- hydrophobia on the -25th. A man bought a supply of mourn ing stationery' in Macon, the other and ' and then wanted stamps to ta; i ! ‘DOMESTIC’ FASHIONS- All of the latest styles in dress furnished in patterns cut to any measure—price from ten to thirty cents each. Send for Catalogue, which is free to all. ‘DOMESTIC’ SEWING MACHINE. The most perfect and reliable machine in the world, and capable of doing work that no other machine can. Send for prices and directions how to choose. ‘DOMESTIC’ MAGAZINE. A beautiful Family Journal, published monthly at $1 50 a year—intended to make home happy. Send for specimen number — price 25 cents. Addre.-s DOMESTIC 8. M. CO., ju!B Cm 27 Marietta st, Atlanta, Ga. T±EE- T- MOORE, At VaifTtiper’s old Stand, ' COLUMBUS, GEORGIA Offers his services as TTiotoprapher to all wantiog Pictures from card to life size Old Pictures can be copied, enlarged and colored in a satisfactory manner, in oil or water. Long experience aud unsurpassed facilities enable me to offer as good inducements as any Gallery in the State. All work guaran teed to suit customers, or no charge, at rates as low as any. jul3-Gm THE BECKWITH PORTABLE Family Sewbi^lachliia; 1 l to My t Pe iS •* rnrdleM or cost. 5 n WithSaml-GuldlngFeedi R and Automatic Stitch Fastener. All other Machine* require tbe movement of from 20 to 80 pieces to every stitch—this requires but Two! Hence it is a symbol of simplicity and strength. For full partic ulars send for Circular—then buy no other until you •ee tho Machine, for •*seeing is believing.” Agent* wanted is every town in the country. If 15 are sent with the order the balance can be C. O. D. Agent* must pay fullprlce for single Machines, per centage on first to be deducted when six Machines are paid for. Terms to agents, cash with order, or C. O. D. BECKWITH 3. M. Cos., 862 Broadway, H. Yd .GEORGIA — Harris County. Wml Hudson, administrator, of Lovick Graddick, dec’d, makes application for leave to sell the land belonging to said deceased— All persons concerned are hereby notified to show cause, If any they have, by the first Monday in August next, why said applica tion should not be granted. Given under my hand officially, June 16, 1874. junlfi-td J. F. C. WILLIAMS, Ord’y. 01u bandl* contain* the gold or ateel pent need, and changed aa In a comqnon holder. Ink entirely under the writer a cootrot Jut the thing (or book-keeper*, reporters, lawyers, and aU continuous writers Prepaid to any addreee on receipt of price, S3 00. Discount to Sealers Address H. B. Lxtoumxttk A Cos., No. 7 a JlGrrarSL, J. H, HAMILTON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN BAGGING, TIES, BACON, CORN, SALT, SUGAR, COFFEE, fcc., & 0 . FLOUR! FLOUR! FLOUR! A Large Stock of Best Brands at prices which defy competition. ALWAYS ON HAND A FULL STOCK OF Plantation & Family Groceries & Provisions. Junction of Franklin, Warren and Oglethorpe Sts, COLUa|bUS - * ’ * GEORGIA. B®, No charge for Dray age. feb2l-lyr BOATRITB 8c C^IPF,. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in - Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Boots, Shoes, &c,, Have Just Received Their NEW SPRING GOODS. Best Spool Cotton 70c. Prints 10c. Dress Goods and all other goods at very low prices. 4—4 Bleached Goods 10@12|c. —worth 16c. Columbus, Ga., May 1, 1874. m&yl=*Bm 1874 SPRING MILLINERY 1874 CHEAPER THAN EVER, AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL! MBS. L. A. LEE HAS NOW OPENED AT HER STORE, 75 BROAD BT-. COLUMBUS, GA, A Magnificent Stock of Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Hats, trimmed and untrimmed. Flowers, Parasols, Fans and Ribbons. Hosiery, Gloves and Corsets. And many other novelties, which she offers cheaper than ever, ft®, Orders faithfully attended to. mayl- 2m GRAND ATTRACTION. NEW CLOTHING STORE. THORNTON 8c ACER, 78 ZBROAJD BT-, COLUMBUS, GA-, Having their new stock of SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING, For Men’s, Youths’, Boys’ and Children’s wear, offer superior inducements to the trade. Having carefully selected their goods w ith an eye to the wants of the trade, and the finan cial condition of the country, and having purchased their entire stock for Cash, they are enabled to offer great bargains to all buyers of good clothing. Their stock of Furnishing Goods is complete, new, novel and cheap. Give them a call. aplo-6m J. W. PEASE 6 NORMAN, COLUMBUS, GA., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN u>n.&sr@s 3 onasav saraem®* Mb Rosewood seven octave Pianos from S3OO to SSOO. Geo. Woods & Cos. Mason & Hamlin, and other Organs. Violins, Guitars, Flutes, Banjos, mouth harps, sheet music, etc. We make orders for sheet music and music books every few days, and anything wanted and not in stock, will Is ordered and furnished at publisher’s prices. nov7-ly W. J. CHAFFIN, BOOESnnIiHEI if STATIONBB AND DEALER IN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, eStROM©3, FBAMSS AKQ SEOULBINGS, NO. 92 BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. # A- WITnCH. C- M- KINSKI. WITTICH & KINSEL/ PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELERS IHD IHillfllßp NO. 67 BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. All of tDo Latest Manufactures- An entirely new stock of the beat goods and the latest styles has been recently bought' in New York, and is offered at the Lownsr Cash Priors. Diamonds, gold and silver Spkctacus and Eye-Glasses, gold and silver Tiijhblib. ladies and gents' Chains, plain and fancy Gold Kings of beautiful workmanship, and every, variety of article found in a First-class Jewelry Store. Stencil Plates of every description out at short notice. Sole Agent* for the celebrated Diamond Pebbled Spectacles and Eye-glasses, snd Agents for the Arundel Pebble Specks, which are slightly colored, and in h'gh favor with every-' body using specks or eye-glasses. Watch, Clock and Jewelry repairing in all fts branches. Hair Jewelry, Society Badges, Diamond setting, or any new work made to order at reasonable charges. JHT Engraving promptly executed. bctlM-tyr