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PEOPLE’S FBIEND.i FeopITFTEnE 13 PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING BY A. B. S. MOSELEY, ROME, GA. SI'IISCKIPTION, /One year in advance ------- $2.00. j ADA’ERTISING, • One «|inre, first insertion - - _ - sl. I Subsequent Insertion, encti Liberal contracts made for six or twelve mouths ■ vertisements. I 00 121 wrai? I -SW o I I OFFICERS OF GRAND LODGE. I, Hon. J. >V. H. Unperw..od,G. \V. C.T Rome, Ga ! 1 Hon. L. F. LIvtNGSToN, G. W. Gf....Covinston, “ I Miss Maooik Blakeley, G. W. V. T..... Avista, “ , Samuel C. Robinson, G. W. 8. Koine, ( W. 11. Enoraz,G. VV. A. S Calhoun, “ | * Rev. W.JI. Roof.rs, G. VV. T Marietta, “ : I Rev. W. C. Dunlap. G W. Chaplain...Carrollton, “ .1. R. Mei W. M J '4ck b<»l|, <£ Miss Adelle Mosher, G. \V. D. M -dir.-usta, “ * E. F. Herndon, G. W. L G Adairsville, “ II T. Fred Wynn, G. W. <>. G Atlanta, “ Rev. W. D. Atkinson, Grand Lecturer, Greensboro,“ The next session will bo held in Au- ' gusta; commencing on the last Wed- ’ nesday in September, 1873, at 10 ; o’clock, a. m. 1 Rome, Ga., Saturday Feb. 1, 1873. ' Miss. Maogie Blakf.ly. We are j pleased to hear of the G. W. V. T. Miss. Maggie. Blakely, being convalescent, after her recent, severe illness. ♦ «> ♦ | Official Directory. The official Di- , rectory of the I. (). G. T. for the Suite of , Georgia, will appear in our next issue. - Important—Al! members of the order in writing to the G. W. Secretary, will conn i.i favor by giving the name ami number of their Lodge. This is very im portant, Brethren, ami should be adopted as a general rule. Secretary of Lodges or if they can not, any other I bother or Sis-J ter is earnestly requested to give us tlie local news in their Lodge and community. <► 77ic /’c'ss JUo/vL—The password for the term commencing Feb ruary Ist has been sent to every Lodge in the State. If it fails to reach any of the Deputies they will write nt once to tlio G. W. Secretary, Brother 3.C. Robinson, Rome, Ga. — ■—■» - Kimi reader, into whose hands this paper tails, will you if you have not already done so, Sub scribe tor the Peoples Friend and send two dollars by Post otliee Order or registered letter for it. i It w ill do you no harm and may be “good seed” proving hereafter of the greatest value. By request and in order to let our new Subscribers read the ad dress of Rev. L. /’. (Iwaltny, on the Importance of an Inepriate Asylum in Georgia, and thereby secure as large an influence as posible in its behalf, we have republished the address as well as memorial to the Slate I egishuure. Read it and then hand to your neighbor. We shall endeavor to place a copy of this paper in the hands of every member of the General Assembly of Georgia, and we ask each one to read and cousidder well the Address and Memorial, andthough it may be out of order to introduce any New business. Certainly a matter of such life and death importar.ee will war rant it. 'Brethren in Geo'gia, Stand to the Order. I Atlanta, Ga,, Jan. 28 1873. ; Brethren: —My zeal for the establish- Imentand perpetuity of the princ'ples of the Independent Order of Good Templars in Georgia is, perhaps, the only gratifica tion I can claim in addressing you this letter, through the columns of The Peo ple’s Friend, as the opinion of the writer las to our duty in the present hour. A longing desire to see our cause prosper and become a power for good in every commu nity, prompts me to labor in any capacity that may tend to lead to the accomplish ment of the end for which we strive ; and, (in view of the circumstances with which i we are surrounded, lam before you in a i capacity that may have little or much claim to your consideration. It is incumbent upon us to know the , situation and then meet its demands. For ( several years we have been permitted to 1 move forward in uninterrupted unity in the ( work of benefitting humanity. During that I time, a grand work has been performed ; noble deeds been done; and in the last day, when the secrets of all hearts shall be made known, only’ can we have a correct appro ciation of the fruits of our endeavors. Bui to-day are we presenting to the enemy the same solid front? Are we moving forward with the unanimity that characterized our efforts in the past ? We answer no. Look at the grand structure we have reared; think how consecrated hearts have rejoiced to see it lift its head above the angry surges that around it roll; think of the best affec tions of thousands of true and noble hearts that around it cling, and say, that it must crumble away in order that a new one may be erected in its place. And what for ? Brethren, let us not be wafted about by every zephyr ; but stand firm to our Order and its principles. With due honQr and respect to the good men who are engaged in this new move, merit, some of whom are personally known and highly esteemed by the writer, we would say that a tree is known hy its fruit, and that, the Order of Good Templars commends itself because of the fruit it has borne. It has done much for humanity, and will do much more. Come, then, brethren, away with new ideas, new plans, new orders, new rituals, new principles; let us again to the battle, and if prosperity attends us in future as it, has favored us in the pa-t, the rum-seller will soon feel our clutches upon his vitals, and this fair land : will be redeemed. W. O. Butler; Rome, Ga., Jan. 20 1873. Editors People's Friend : In reviewing the many theories which from time to time have been promulgated , for the restriction or supp.cs.Moii of ’the liquor trade, I have seen nothing which probably comes so near meeting the re quirement of the i’cniperance Organization 'and which has as-umed so potent a shape as a law enacted hy the State of Illinois, last, year, in a lively newspaper published in that State. I have reported a portion of an address dvl'vered by lion. Irvine Coy at Bristol Station, near Chicago, bear (ing directly upon the law referred to. J quote: “ * * Leg Jators have en acted laws prohibiting the sale of intoxica ting liquors, an 1 those whose cupidity or avarice would t mpt them’o violate this humane law, did it in cellar and garrett, to avoid the gaze o<’ honest men, and when detected and arrested, paid their fineswith out a mnrmur, never questioning the jus- , tire of the law or the fine. But our Legis lature saw fit to pass a law, not prohibitory in its character, but which sought to regu late the sale an 1 ti*‘ nf intoxicating liquors. It. prohibited the sale to minors without the consent of parents or guardians. It made the seller responsible for the damages the inebriate did when under its influence. It forbade the sale of liquor to any person who was intoxicated or who was in the habit of becoming so; and it further re quired every person who took out a license to first give bom] to the amount of Three ( Thousand Dollars, conditioned that he will pay al! damages that may accrue to any in their property or their means of (support; thus by express statute putting .the sale of intoxicating liquors under the ! same restrictions that all other business was subjected.” In the first paragraph it will be seen that the gentleman is fully aware of the light regard in which strictly prohibitory aws are held, and in another place lie touches this subject again. ‘‘They could laugh at prohibitory laws, they could thrive under indictments, and bo happy even in the pri-oner's box, for they well knew if they ■ could not buy off the prosecuting Attorney, , the punishment would only be a slight fine, > 1 which the proceeds of one day's sale of rum would entirely obliterate.” That the law now in force has terrified, vexed and annoy- ed the “whisky ring” more than anything that had before been put forth, for their compliance is conclusive of its efficaej’.— There has never been any banded resist ance to laws of this kind in that State, but saloon keepers quietly paid the fines imposed and then returned to the violation until the sitting of the next court. But this draws forth an organized resistance. 'The distil lers, brewers, wholesale and retail venders throughout the State assembled at Chicago and each pledged the other to resist and break the law, backed by a subscription of one hundred thousand dollars, made as a general fund for the defense of any member who should fall under prosecution for viola tion. This ban I styled themselves “Per soial Liberty Leagues,” I note the above that it may be seen how the law is met. Perhaps nine-tenths of the people favor the law, yet will most likely sleep over its execution, while the opposition arc wide-awake, strong in their activity and confident in their adequate treasury. The point is this, and I wish to bring it home, We in Georgia need such a law. We need it now. For two years the interest in the temperance cause has been steadily and surely taking the ascend ancy in our State, now embracing the in tellect, culture and beauty of every commu nity. We arc not asleep, but through the long night keep watch upon the vidette, without support, without encouragement, and without the ai I of a law to save the unfortunate- Will the people help us? instruct our representatives to make such a law for us? Mow is the time; they will have zealous advocates and executioners outside the courts. Sacred Promise Lodge will execute the law, will go into “commit tees of the whole” to report and bring to justice and punishment any \ i >1: t >i. I have heard of families in this city who would have astonishing claims upon the Bar Rooms of from sl2 to sls per week for hard earned wages which should have gone to their support, but which slip over a rum soaked slab into the till of the fatten ing vampires who hand the bitter dregs of discord, oblivion and remorse in exchange. Rome ciaims to be the pioneer in this movement for Georgia. Who will help her to thrust the matter before our Legislature and insist upon its consideration and adop tion, I feel that it is but an expression from the Order of Good Templars through out the State to ask their Grand Officers to sec such a bill introduced. And now the question is, must we stand i 4 ly by and see the youth of onr State sink deeper and deeper in their degradation ? Must we see them daily saturated in liquor, see their credit, their principles and their lives wrecked as they go on in their continuous round without restraining them, without placing safeguards, and see them sink under their repeated potations into what is gener ally called a dishonored grure.- No! No! Let us extend to them a helping hand. Let us work and talk on the subject, and see this law introduced ; what says the voice of the public ? Will ihey do it ? Solitaire. - o The Frequency of Murder in New York. —It is no longer safe to speak of “onr latest, murder ” Reports of a later are in order up to the hour of going to press, and an exclamation of surpiise is i hardly expected in relation to capital crime, unless it be that a day has passed without ■ its blooily record. As as-asinaiions are I now taking place i:i our city at a rate far greater than the capacity of District Attor i noy and Courts to try the cases, it scorns that a new Court should be organized, with special proecuting officials, to be charged with binging up the arrears of murder and assisting society to get Equate with capital crime. In no other way is it apparent bow the Tombs can be cleared of culprits who have taken human life. If i a prisoner is innocent he can justly claim a speedy trial and acquittal, and if he is guilty the city demands conviction and speedy punishment. Distols, knives and bludgeons scoff at such delay as that which disgraces law. Justice should take a lesson from crime audquicken its pace- A speedy trial and prompt execution is the only cure for the fashion of murder .V. 1. Herudd. Upon the marriage of Miss W heat, of Virginia, an editor hopes that her path may be flowery, and that she may never be thrashed by her husband. It is siid the French Government will permit the remains of Napoleon to be bu ried in France if he is buried as ex-Ern- I peror and not as Em| eror. A system of condensed gardening for la dies: Make your bed in the morning; sew buttons en your husband’s shirt; do not rake up grievance; protect the young and tender branches of your family; plant a smile of g<K>d temper on your face, and carefully root out all angry feelings, and expect a good crop of happiness. The lix-Empress Eugenie’ Eugenie-Marie de Cusman, countess of Teba, ex-Em press of the French and widow of Napoleon, was born at Malaga, in Spain May 5, 1872. Her mother was Donna Ma ria Manuels Kirpatrick, of Closcburn, countcss Lewager de Montijo, whose father was English consul at Malaga at the period of her marriage with the Count de Montijo an officer in the Spanish army connected more or less closely with the houses of the Duke de Frias, representative of the an cient admirals Castile, of the Duke of Fri rs sand others of the highest rank, inclu ding the kings of Arriagon. On the death of Count de Montijo his wid ow ivas left a fortune adequate to the main enance of her position and two daughters, cnc of whom married the Duke of Aba and Berwick lineally descended from James II and Miss Churchill, For Eugenie, the second daughter, a still higher destiny was reserved. In 1851 the Countess. Teba, accompanied by her mother, paid a lengthened visit to Aaris and was distinguished at the various enter ainments given at the Tuileries by the dignity and elegance of her demeanor, and by great personal beauty, of the arristocra tic English rather than the Spanish style. Her mental gifts were not less attractive; fbr her education, party conducted in Eng land, .van very superior to that generally bestowed upon Spani.-h women, who sei Join quit their native country. Shortly after the opposition of the higher northern pow ers had put an end to the idea (if a union between the Emperor Napoleon 111 and the Princess Carola Wassa, of Sweden, he apprised the council of his intended mar riage with the daughter of the Countess Montijo—-a measure which excited some disapproval among the, and even led to ; temporary with-drawal from office. During the short time intervearing between the public announcement of the approaching event and its realization, the Countess Te ba and her master took up their abode in the palace of the Elysee’ The marriage was celebrated with much magnificence on January 20, 1853, at Notre Dame. The life of the Eetnnress Eugenie from the time of her marriage to the breaking out of the Prussian war was comparatively un eventful having been passed chiefly in the ordinary’ routine state cquette, in visits to the maissons-de-plaisance, varied by the extended progress through France in com panny with her husband; by an annua sojourn for the benefitof her health at Bi rritz, in the Pyrenees, the favorite resort; of her family in the days of her girlhood by a journey to England or Scotland in the fall of 1861, and in 18G4 to some of the German baths. She became mother of an heir to the house of Bonaparte March 16, 1856. Accompanied by the Emperor she visited the cholera hospitals in Paris October, 1865, and her conduct on this occasion was very highly commended. In July, 1869, she proceeded to the cast to attend the opening of the Suez canal. She was the guest, alternately of the Sultan and the Khedive, and the fetes in her hon or were of the most dazzling Oriental char acter. After the departure of the Empero for the army, in July, 1870, she assumed the regency and held it, until the disaster at Sedan became known in Pan is when the angry and bewildered populace sur rounded the Tuileriet and the unhappy Empress, in terror of her life, fle l with the Prince Imperial in disguise to England. She took up her residence at Chiselbursi, where she was roon after rejoined by the Emperor. Thirty-five thousand tons of wheat arc stored at Stockton, Cal., for shipment to Liverpool. THEHOPEOFOUR COUNTRY, SOT LITTLE I: ays, BV T (JLOVEK ano G kass S ea D MORE PROFITABLE THAN COTTON, AND A BETTER FERTILIZER THAN GUANO, RESTORES THE SOIL AND keeps all 'he Stock far. Makes the Farmer independent and greatly enhances the value of his lands. I beg tocall the attention of the public to the largest and most ctinplete assortment of Clover and Gra** Seel ever brought to this market. I obtain them from the very best houses in the West, and can safely guarantee them to l e fresh and genuine. , Also offer 100 Barrels of Lish Potatoes. The choicest varieties grown in the East. Sold only bj- the barrel. Term* strictly cash- Seed K arehau-e in Rear of P. 11. Hardin’s Dry Goods Store. Office with P. II Hardin, 49 Broad St. Rome, Ga.—Feb 1’ B & F 4 w. Society is the atmosphere of souls; we necessarily imbibe from it which is cither infectious or salubrious - The society of virtuous persons is enjoyed beyond their company, while vice carr es a sting into solitude. The society or com- I pany you keep, is both the indication of your character and the former of it. In vicious society, you will feel your reverence for the dictates of conscience wear off, and ■ that name at which angels bow and devils . tremble, you will hear condemned and . abused. The Bible will supply materials for unmeaning jest or impious buffoonery; the consequence of this will be a practical deviation from virtue, the principles will become sapped, the fences of conscience broken down; and when debauchery lias corrupted the character, a total inversion will take place’ and the sinner will glory in his shame.— Robert Hall. '■« O a» Six Men Lost in the Ice.—AraiisiAVe, Ind , January 23.—About dark last night six men attempted to cross the river in a skiff, coming apparently from Green river. U hen opposite this city their skiff got into the floating ice and was overturned. They were heard to shout for help, crying that they were freezing to death, but none of the steamers or othei criftat the wharf could get out to them, and their voices ceased after a few minutes. The weather is very cold and stormj’. A Troy (N. Y.) letter gives the detai’s of the poisoning of a whole family near Ea gle Bridge by the husband and father, a farmer, named George Shaw. Two of the children are dead, and two more and the mother are expected to die. Shaw has 1 e?n arrested, as also his paramour, a Mrs. Briggs, who is suspected of being an ac complice. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. * SHAY & WALKER, Dealers in and Manufacturers of COPPER, TIN AND SHEET IRON HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, Rome, Georgia. § 1 •V GOLD DUST. R. E. LEE, BILL ARP, ROME GEORGIAN, CHEROKEE CHIEF, Ar. Unsurpassed Cooking Stoves. And keep constantly on liAnd all styles of Heat’g Stoves Grates AND Hollow- W a r e f Solo Atrent< for Rome Hollow Ware Man uiacturaig Company. Plumbing gas and steam fitting in all its branches done on short notice nnd in best of style; would most m-1 mend our manufacture of stove* over any Other for one reason. They are all Warran ted, and if any part of either of them should break will be repaired at ourexpun-e I Correspondence solici’cd from merchants | ami dealer* fo.’ onr wholesa'e price*. ftf.fehl!B73.