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R. D. UlnVBT, ....... PUXI.AI* SCOTT.
HARVEY & SCOTT,
ATTORNEYS AT I,AW,
ROME GA.
A DVANCE3 oi money ean usually be had
f\ upon good claims loft for collection.
Rome, Jiiool.—ly.
35. B. HARGROVE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
ROMS, OA.
Oprir.n—Ovor Fort A Hargrovo's new store.
febl9—ly
JOHN F. COOPER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
ROME, °A.
Wii.l practice in the Courts of North West
ern Georgia. Collecting promptly attonded to.
Oman—In City nail Building, up stairs.
apr7-ly
GEO. T. STOVALL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
ROME, GA.
Wi.1. prastioo in the counties of Chorokeo
is. 05is over N. J. On'in s'l Clothing -torn
Rsreiixvoo — Underivont A fl'nlth. Romo
Ba. T. R. R. Cobb. Esg.. Athens. Ga. ,jaii27
TIIOS. J. VKROERY,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
CEDAR TOWN, GA.
Wn.t pra’tico in the counties of Floyd,
pMk. Paulding. Carroll, lfaraldsen and Cass,
Ivrist attention paid to collecting. jan2#-ly
HENRY A. GAUTRELL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
ROME, ••• GA.
STaitv altentiso given to collecting and se-
etring claims in Upper Georgia. febl-ly
j. w. n. vxnrnwoon e. n. smith.
UNDERWOOD ft SMITH,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
ROME GA.
PiucTinn in Upper Georgia: also In the
Federal District Court of Marietta.
j»n20'59-1y
C. H. SMITH,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Commissioner of Deeds for Alabama and
Tonnesseo. ang3.
T. W. ALEXANDER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
GA.
febl0'57
W. B. TERHUNE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
ROME GA.
" Orrics—In City Hail Building.
aprR-lv
J. B. W. NOWLIN, SI. D.
OFFERS his Professional scrrlcs to the
linens of Rome and vicinity. When not
rofcssionnlly engaged. mvr always he found
i the office formerly oeeupiod by Dr. Roht.
atty, or at the Drug Store of Newman A
bw'lln. novfl.ly.
Dr. E. A. WARE,
PRACTICING PHYSICIAN,
Ten miles west of
oct5'59—ly ROME, GA.
W!H. FAItELL, M. D.,
ROME GA.
Orricr.—In the old Post Office.
aprl'57
II. II. PENNY,
GENERAL COLLECTING AGENT,
CA VJt SPRING, GA.
Soph 7, ’59.-n45-ly.
J. C. REESE, M. D.
SILVER CREEK. - - FLOYD, Cc.GA
Offieo at J. A Whiteheads' ang.t.ly
R. J. JOHNSON,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Rome, Ga.
Will givo strict attention to the
SELLING OF COTTON.
And all kinds of Produce, and Heavy Goods,
that inn v be consignee to him.
*,*0filce at the Post Office corner, [aug.24
MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY.
ROME. GA.
Dries—At Romo Railroad Depot.
W. 8. COTHRAN, Pros’!,
S. ir. STILLWELL, Soc'y. july28
c. W. LANGWORTHY,
mOFKBftQU OF
PIANO, ORGAN
Guitar and Vocal Music,
ROME, GA, aug3.1y
Susipes? 6^5?.
FORT & HARGROVE,
OFFER FOR SALE A
LARGE ASSORTMENT OF }
Groceries & Staple Goods,
adapted to IJl&utor'ruso— ■ .■ ; .!
• '■• ''' For Cash, •' *
Consisting of
Sugar, Coffee, Salt,. Molasses,
Nails, Negro Kerseys, Blankets,
Linseys, Negro Shoes, Stripes
Shirtings, Osnabargs,
mai/lS-ly. Factory Thread, he., he.
DENTISTRY.
Dr. J. T. Duane,
I s now permanently located
in Kome.nnd has taken rooms
over Fort A Hargrove’s store, . u
where ho will he pleased to receive tho'ealls
of thos-* who may require his professional
sorvicos.
He would also state that he is prepared to
Insert artificial teeth, on vulcanised rubber,
which is fast superceeding.all other styles of
work, now made, combining' as it does,
LIGHTNESS,
AND
A Pleasant Decree of Elasticity,
with
Cleanliness and Durability.
All work performed at New Y*rk prices,
inoyt—ly
BOOTS AND SHOES
MAHUFACTHIIRn BV
P. A. O MB ERG,
ROME GA.
The Subscriber is supplied
witli a fine lot of extra FRENCH CALF, PA
TENT LEATHER, and all otlior mntorials
for Gentlemen’s Dress Boots & Shoes.
He employs the best of Workmen and keeps
posted on the latest fashions.
Genteel Fite and Work warranted.
Thankful for past favors he hopes to re
ceive a continuation of palronngo in this
branch of heme industry.
aug25—ly P. A. OMBERG.
ETOWAH HOUSE,
ROME, GA.
L. P. THOMAS, Pro’r.
(Lateof Eatouton Hotel.)
Tn« Stage Office* aro kept at this House,
and it is nearest the Depot jan5
TIIOS. J. PKTIUT,
G. W. F. I.All KIN.
PERRY & LAMKIN,
WHOLESALE ANI)
RETAIL GROCERS,
No. 4 Choice lintel,
W ILL keep constantly on hand, a well
selected assortment nf Groceries. Al
so, Provisions, such as, Bacon. Lard, Flour.
Meal’ he., he., which we will soli low for
Rush, or country produce, nt rush prices. Wo
feel grateful for past favors, mid liopo by
prompt attention to business, anil fair deal
ing, to receivo a liberal sharoof patronage.—
Our motto will be quick sails and short pro
fits. Give us a call before buying elscwhers,
Rome, Aug. 31, ’59.tf.
J.B. MURPHY
RESIDENT DENTIST,
R espectfully informs bis friends, ami
the public generally, that he continues
the practice of DENT1STR ¥ in all its branch -
cs, and 1ms fitted up au office, over the store
of McGuire h Pinson, where ho is prepared
to exocuto nil opera tions appertaining to Dou-
tisiry, in the moat approved manner.
Ho would also call the particular attention
of those in want of Artificial Work, to his su
perior style of teeth, set on gold pinto; for
beauty, ’strength and life-like appeacance,
they are not surpassed. As an iinpressiunhns
been made tliut my prices for dental opera
tions ore higher than the usual run of Den
tists. I liog leave to say thutthey aro thosamc
as charged by Dentists at, Augusta. Macon
and Savanna'll. For Artificial Work mycliar
gos aro as follows:
Entire Sots Upper and Lower from$1 on to 8251.
Half Sets, Upper or Lower, frnm 50 to 150
Temporary Sets, Upper and Lowor, 25 each.
Partial Sets in proportion to the above.
As I am well posted in all tliclate improve
ments of the day, I fed confident that I can
meet the wants"of all who may ucod the ser
vices of a Deutist, and if references nto want
ed; as to their utility in answering the purpo
ses of nature, I can give them in nbundaneo,
from those who have tested my skill, for the
Inst fourteen years, iu this, and adjoining
Slates.
J. B. MURPnY.
Rome, Sept 14,1850,-tf.
Business Cqirdg.
VERANDA
Boarding Home d
Insight of tlio Depot—same side of tho
Street. [fcbXltrily] S. G. WELLS, Pro.
REMOVAL!
M GUIReT PINSON,
TTAVE Removed to thoir new building'
ii Urst door below the Drug Store of
Ttirnley h Baker, where they will take
pleasure in waiting on their old customers
and the public generally. jan.'i-irilAwtf
FOR NEW YORK.
FARE REDUCED.
Freights and Passage as Low as by
any other Steamer.
CABIN PASSAGE,
...By the Splendid and Commodious BIDE
WHEEL STEAMERS
Augusta, 1,500 tons, Copt. M. S. Woodlmll.
Florida, 1,200 « « Isaac Cirwoll.
Alabama, 1,300 « « G. R. Seine ck,
These stonmships belonging to the old es
tablished and favorite line, known as the
“New York and Savannah Steam Naviga
tion Company,” and in comfort, accommoda
tions and Fare, cannot be excelled. They
are commanded by experienced, skillful and
polite officers.
JOHN R. WILDER & GALLIE,
Agents Savannah.
SAM’L L. MITCHELL h SON,
ju!20—tf Agents, New York.
MRS. M. J. _
N OW IN NEW YORK, HAff’jUST' R
eeived from'Paris, the Spring Fashions'
for Bonnets, and finding tho also touch larger
and the style quite different,J she fools Jt in*,
enmbent upon her to Inform the' Ladies, of
Rome arid Vicinity, of ’these foots. ,y 1 ^
If pny ono dosires a Bonnet of, the {Spring
style before (he return .of Mrs. So with her
'Spring^iipplies,,on j)ie receipt qf an.order,
-|he will send by Express, at her o wn expense,
any kind that may- be desired, and as She
has betwoen twonty-ond thirty work-women,
this oan be done at very short notice. 1 *
Orders may be left with' Miss S a Lite. Wii.k-
antox, at the Store in Rome, or stnt direct
to, MRS. M. J. 8UMMERHAYS.
febtltritf. 54 East Breadway, N. Y.
COTHRAN, JEFFERS & CO,.
—SUCCESSORS TO—
JEFFERS & COTHRAN,
Factors & Commission Merchants,
CENTRAL WHARF,
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA.
WADE fi. COTRAN, Rome, Ga.
WM. If. JEFFERS. 1
HENRY L. JEFFERS, j CI "»riesten, S. C.
September 7,—ly.
Clothing Manufactured ,
On Commission.
X)\RTIE8 purchasing-tbeir goods i.i the
X piece, can hare them made up in any
style, and of any assortment of sises, at a
chnrgoof ten per cent, on tlio nett cost,
The subscriber havingmany years experi
ence in tlio business, with unusual facilities,
for the manufacture of extra fine and medium
clothing, can oiler great indueements to those
who prefer ordering their goods to buying
them ready-made. J. R. SIIOTWELL,
References: Rahway. New Jcrsoy.
Messrs. .7. R. Danin) A Co.. Columbus, Go.
“ W.G. A A. R. Andrews, Montgom
ery. Ala. Mr. A. C. Vail, Millodgovilio, Go.
dec21—lin
1 1
LUMBER OF ALL HINDS,
AT
Wragg’s Steam Saw Mill!
T HE subscriber, desirous of keeping up
with tlio wants of tho community, have
recently increased their facilities for furnish
ing Lumber of all tho various kinds requir
ed for building and other ordinary purposes.
The Lumber is inferior to none aud is fur
nished on ns reasonable terms as eon bo bad
anywhere in this soction.
All the Labor
about tho Mill ia performed by white men,—
the timber used and machinery is not excell
ed. and all hills for lumber will bo PROMPT
LY and ACCURATELY filled.
Three Teams
aro regularly employed to haul lumber to
Rome and other places, and contracts can be
mndo far lumber delivered.
Terms for Hauling, CASH,
but reasonable credit will be given on the
lumber itself.
We are thankful for the liberal patronage
heretofore bestowed and respectfully solicit a
continuance of the snmo.
L. R. A S. D. WRAGG,
Fi.orn Cowxtt, Feb*—tf
Prof. C. W. LANGWORTHY
WILL OPEN HIS
CLASS OF VOCAL MUSIC
ON MONDAY NIGHT, 8th AUGUST, ’59.
at noons,
24 Floor of Fori & Freeman’* Ulopk,
jaETSsssion, five months—Torms, $10 per
scholar. i»ug3— fm
Gas Lights! Gas Lights
Gas made from Common
PniE WOOD !
W. II. MAGILL & CO.,
Buildere of Gae Apparatus for making Gae
from Wood.
T HE subscribers are now prepared to build
and furnish Ga«s Apparatus for eittes,
villages.towns, public and privato buildings,
on short nntino.
Gas made from common pine wood is cheap,
or and better than ouy other light known
from another source.
Persons wishing to see tho Wood Gas
Works in opperatien, oan sop tbom at Grady,
Nicholson A Co's.. Col. Hammond’s or Dr.
Wars’s in Athens, Ga.
SfuAli kinds of aas and Steam fitting
done to order.
£H,AI! kinds of Gas and Steam fittings
constantly on hand, lor lighting and hoatin^
purposes.
Orders sent through tho Post Offieo, or oth
erwise, will be punctually attended to.
Rome, Ga. W. H. MAGILL A.CO.
J. K. ROSS, WM. H. MA0ILL.
nor30-ly.
. i 1
An Imperial Pieaent.
^-The fferiddtonespottiopt wriWw:-^
“As an indication of the change in $he
‘ A. J. BEARDEH, y
AMBROTYPiST,
ROME, GA.
jnn.",l,1.8G0J [Trlly.
JOHN T.’.SMITH,.
WITH
Geo. W. &IJehial Road,
Manufacturers and ^rhelotaln Dealers in
HATS, CAPS,
and Straw Goods,
Paris style Bonnets, Flowers
UMBRELLAS, PARASOLS, Ae.,
120 Chambers and 50 Warren Streets., .
NEW .YORK,
4th and 6th Stroots above tho Aster House,
jao 20—trOm
w. n. whiTr. r. l. cAnmn.
¥. H. WHITE & CO.,
MANUFACTURERS OF A DEALERS IN
Saddles, Bridles
And Harness. 1
BROAD ST., ROME, GA.
K EEP constantly on hand a.large and
Well Selected Stock of
Carriage, Harness and Saddle
TRIMMINGS.
Also a heavy stock nf BOOT AND SHOE
FINDINGS, such as Solo and Uppor Loath,
er, Calf Skins, Ae.
All of which we offer VERY CHEAP for
CASH or to Prompt Paying Customers. We
esn be found at the old stand of W. H. White,
2 doors below Turnloy A Baker’s Drug Store.
Janl2
w
bo me
FIRST CLANs
BOARDING HOUSE,
AVING purchased tho house now ocou-
piod by Mrs. Mary P. Whitaker, it will
most THOROUGHLY RENOVATED and
Notvly Furnished, and will be opened for
the oevommodation of boardurs by tho sub
scriber, on the First of January, 1800.
Ratos of board will be, per single meal, 30
“ day, $1 00
“ week, 5 50
Without Room, will be, “ month, 12 50
With “ “ “ « 15 00
Wood, Lights and Washing, will bo furn
ished at resonable rates.
C. W. I.ANGWORTHY, Proprietor.
A. A. Sit aw, SupL ,deol4— tf.
SHORT CREDIT
For Drugs and Medicines.
W E, the undersigned Druggists or Roms
respectfully inform our friends add-
patrons that we have adopted the six months
rule. AH our bills in future will be duo July
1st and Januaty 1,L
FARELL A YEI8ER.
NEWMAN A NOWLIN,
P. L. TITRNLY,
J. C. BAKER.
jan3—twawlm
LOUIS VALENTINO,
WHITEHALL STREET,
ATLANTA, - - - > - - GEORGIA.
W OTLD respectfully invite the citizens of
Atlanta anil vicinity to call and ex
amine his extensive and well seleoted stock of
Confectionaries, Cigars. &c.
COUNTRV MERCHANTS are particular
ly invited to give him a call, far he Will soil
to them nt slow price, for cash.
Ho has, also, an hnnda largostock of CON
FECTIONARY of his own manufacture, su
perior to any In the city. nov23~ly.
Georgia Manufacture*—Georgia's Strength
THOS- P. STOVALL & CO.,
of Augusta, Geo.
W OULD respectfully invite the attention
of Merchants to their heavy Stock of
4-4 SHEETINGS,
7-8 SHIBTINGS,
Cotton Yarns, tito,,
As manufactured by -tho MONTOUR COM
PANY. These Goods will compare favorably
with any made i), the South, aqd we will
sell at auch VERY LQW rates, as to under
sel) Northern bought domestics.
THOS. P. STOVALL A CO.
General Commission Merchants, AugUtWGo,
jan3l. tri.lm, 9
GRAHAM HOTEL,
CAVE SPRING, GA.
J. A. GRAHAM, Proprietor.
THE REGULAR STAGE OFFICE.
There is a Livery Stable kept in connection
with this notcL whore Horses and Vehicles
aro kept for biro. . janUtwtf
Misses Noble & Stoeckel,
ARE SELLING OFF THEIR
Fall and Winter Stock,
AT
REDUCED PRICES,
Tko Ladies will do well to give thorn a eall
If they wish articles In their liue Cheap,
dealt
I) [From the ESgUsh Traveller,’Fab,' T.J1 .
.ii i t.An A Modern Lnocoon. l - ! i’
'TeniUerc^/mtm'a
*■ “' cipe from Oieatji'q/ Am’if' '* °* < a ®*' r8 > t * le
„ It was only-ti week or two since
wo nnnouncedtheerrivnl ntSalem, 1
4lri(»,,of.a monoter boa constrictor,.in!
eizoonp of the largest over brought to
this country.,, Jts length, in i»» quiet
state, ww full thirty foot, with thocapa
bUUy,pf ; ex;tension when in motion, to
nearly forty, feet. .In his largest pert It
some twenty inches ixa circumfer-
Thw snake -was, purchased by Mr.
Goodwin; broker, of this city, and placed
in. exhibitiop at HortiauUiiral Moll,
Johool Street, where it proved, quite-at
tractive. Last week, however, his snake-'
ship exhibited symptoms of illness . in
the form of indigestion, end upon one
occasion Mr. Hishop, the koeper, re-, vesta
moved a number of feathers of an eni- ‘ '
mal which the reptile had swallowed,
fromita,throat.a iHovj.ituud iJT
On Sunday thesnaka w«s ; treated to it
worip bath, nud Mr. Bishop waa ngain
attempting to removesome obstructions
from its throat, when the snake sud
denly exhibited signs of hostility, erec-
tho
Schedule.
Rome and Kingston.
O N and after Thursday, December 1st; the
first train will leave daily; at 11 o'clock,
A. M., returning to Romo 41 P. M„ excepting
Sundays, when it will return at 0 P. M.
Second train will leave Rotpo,»t 7 o’clock,
P. M., daily, (excepting Sundays) returning
to Rome next day ht 8| A. M.
This second trai-r makes-complete connec
tions with the Talladega stages; else con
nects with, the two morning trains on the W.
& A. Railroad, at Kingston.
Office Romo Railroad, Rome, Nov. 20, ’68.
deeT W. 8. COTHRAN, Genl Sup’t,
HENRY A. SMITH,
Bookseller & Stationer
HOME, GA.
JUST RECEIVED
jfjrJzs4ra large aud exton-,
'SKSBU sivo Stock of School, -^.
'Classical and Miscellaneous Books,
largo variety of Stationary, Wall Papering,
Engravings, Paintiugs and Fancy Articles,
suitable fiir the Holidays. Morelmnts ai;d
School Teachers, supplied with Books and
Stationary at Augusta prices. The attention
af purohasors rospeotftjlly soli/ilted.
Terms Oaiali.
)au3—Iwly
? .ndcoi
ongth about tho body of the
keeper, in order to crush, him to d«4th.
The other attomluntain the first, mo
ment, of alarm retreated, but recalled
by tho.cries for help of the imprisoned
keeper, they armed , themselves with
clubs and commenced to belabor the
Bliake in order to ipdujoe him to release
h a !iold.’
.No impression was made however,and
one coil was already, around the body/of
the uufoi tutmte man, when a brother of
Mr. Goodwin canto to the rescue with a
largo hammer. ' With this ho stnibk
the snake; two violent blows upon the
head, which together with a violent
choking about the throat, induoed the
reptile to unloose its coil, when Mr./Bis
hop was at once set free from his, horri
ble imprisonment. Tho snake soon be
gan to sink under the, treatment whiait
it lind received, and in two ■ hours was
dead. Its remains were purchased ' by
Mr. Vickery of Lynn, who will have
the skin stuffed for preservation.
♦ » <S» ;
J6@“U. B. Darned says he overheard
tlio following “rail-fence soliloquy," the
other evening during the storm, from
an individual Who seemed “tightudljy
slight
Sing’ior a fellow can’t go out to hev a
little reo’rution 'thout must rain; just as
ifit hadn’tlrained. ovpr since New Year’s
day, last August. ' Well," let’er rain, 1
don’t kcer—I’m itavin’ a extra holler-
day—I mean to have a extra hollerday
(hie) hollerday everyday this year ’cept
Sundays—them days—I shan’t koop. Fll
? et drunk them days. Lem me see
’ll hev two hundred Fourth o’Julys,
and a hundred and forty New, Yearses,
and about two hundred and ten Christ-
massee—Thanksgivings—yes, I’ll hev
them twice a week all the time—wonder
if them's all the days in . the year—if
there's any ovor I’ll hev some raorp
Thnnksgivin’s. Guess I’ll take suthin.
Hullo, what’s that 7 Shootin’ ennnorns
eh t (Here a clap of thunder “yanked"
tilings generally.) Shootin' for some
hollerday—Thanksgivin’ I s’peot.—
Hoopcc! Got a cannorn here myself,
I’ll just load ’er and shuto a saloote.—
Hooray 1“ Here tighty tried to load the
small end of a wagon-tongue with .his
jug, using iiis big.foot for a rammer. Pres
ently jug smashed and he desisted..—
“Hullo, ball busted and powder wet-i-
can’t shute—nevermind, come t’ thd
bar and take a drink—it’xall rite boyri”
And he $ot Up to.a frame where custo-i
mers hitched their horses, and ordered
“a fly with a lemonade in it.” The last
wo sow of him he was tugging at one of
the pegs of the rack, trying to pull the;
cork out. There was nothing out of
the way in this, for the last words» we
heard him articulate was—“ TsmII (hie)
rito boyal" ' ’ S! ' ' ” ’’
“Tusrb’s Alwavb Itoox up Staies.’’—
A young man who was thinkin]
studying law. said to Daniel Websl
“Mr. Webster, I understand the ’ _
fession of law is quite full, and that
tbor* era, mora lawyers than are noed-
oi; do ypu think there is any chance
For me?" "There i* always room up
stairs,” was the reply—and ok tru6 as it
was ingenious. Only a few persons
reach the high, places,. and these are ah
ways in great demand—“there’s ropm
enough up stairs." First class farmerr
and mechanics, ns well as physicians,
lawyers, etc., always find plenty' bf
room, plenty of work, and good pay.—
Whatever calliqg yfid choose, and it
matters little, if -it lie an honest one, re
solve to go into ari’ubpdr fatorV ; 'bill
don’t try to jump there by aslngle leap
or you mayfell disabled. Rather, begin
at the bottom of the ladder, and patien
tly step upon each roqnd.
—i—l——
•STlt was among the loveliest cus
toms of the ancients to bury the young
in the
strove
to death, so they imagtneti
who loved the young,mad stolen them
to her embraco.
jfe h9
which 1 he immediately ‘pIAfflBd’. eff fier
ladyship’s finger,; The first; he said, to
supply ..Lord .CowUQrfe omission;- the
second i» * .tokfip ofmy
and the third is a pledge of tl
amity Of England and' Fran
ririgissaid to . be worth XI
cnor- English Embassador has thb Umeaodie
W giwflds to»r the new entente
iTWt.fi r tint.-Ill ” ihuK
A Snnke Storr.. ;,: g K ,t }
•my. OhbdBy i Shouldc^^
and; woptiri pursiiit'of ga
ingthrpughaswampil saW'soi
few feet ahead ,of q>e n lying, qpqtt
length, and about OnOfOot lb MiMAr.
So positive WM I .that it Was nothing but
a log, that. I paid no, attention to itu the
fact ts l would liavo sworn before,.a
court of justice that'it' was a log' apd
nothing else; YOU see, I had never
heard of snakes growing to such >’ huge
dimensions, and th« fact ia, l ijnftve*
should havoboliovod ifcif 1 had." .,.
“Well," Hi cOhtinucd, “between nia
and the I6g (as'I took U to be) whs a
miry place, .which it wat necessary fe»
mo to avoid. I therefore, placed tht
butt of niv gun on the ground aheadq<..
mo, and springing' upon itj lit right on
top of—what Jo yoti sapposoi'-’ .
“A boa-conBtrictor," sold oho.
“No.":' . . i.i
“An anaconda," said another.
“No/*
“What could -it have Keen I" said \
third. •: (iox : pi<jq4oiotpIda blr« o
> “J us t what. I . supposed tti to -be—t
.log," ssid feq wj^.,,... -j 0 dt
What a Northern Democrat' TMakli.
of the Southern Fncnds ofOofig-
liu.. H • i'i. • ociUr
It is not aften that we see the truth
so fitly spoken as wo find it in the
marks of Senator Fitch, of Indiana,
which we publisnelsewhero. Like most
honest men ho considered Hie South
sincere in her hue r aUd cry against nor-
the: n enoroachmentt.anct iu the pcsl-
Hon she has been laying' do#P for
at essential for her safety and. t
taction of her constitutional' rig
has, however, had muchof latot
bis eohfidenoe and impair the 1 ft
conviction. The wilungheeH,
southern men to Vote for_T
President, after all tho e
sition he' has made to me
ing. oswe have often seen de
uality and honor as well As the r
our seetion, may Well
prise him. He looks at t—.
nary state of affairs, and, 1 thong
thorn man, utters : his firm am'
convictions in the* following
languaget-’l .
"f am opposed to the nomination of Mr,
Douglas at Charleston, oii aecount 6f'the'\n- i
’rial doctrine. If the/SAM ih
him, the North woldd regard W i
that his views Wetre'acceptdbls to i
Nothing can ba truer;. arid
spectacle doea-it present t Hei
have a northern plan feord je u “
our rights and more careful Of
. tSTk person who waa recently called
into court for the purpose of proving
tho correctness of a dootor’s bill, wm#
asked by the lawyer whether “the doo-
tor did not make several visita after itue
patientwaBOutof’langer7” “No,’’said
the witness, “I considered the patient
In danger os long as the doctor contin
ued his visit*!”
g»*Whit"u tlio difference botwedn
truth .and eggs? “Truth crushed to
earth will riso ogaiu,” but eggs will
not,
or than ourselves 1 l
s&tv, Dtp.
iii.,:i. most
Gor.Wiw hAsaSaoairr'Ai»b'Jck«Wt
—.In his speech 'at the > coiriplitri Ontiry
thnnor given WritJ.ln Wl
ot-hipr day,, referring to Ihe. Harperfft
Ferry affair, to the o%GOiiernoi<'>Mlt<i'
Tjth
cpuld say
wlnmafo ‘
of Johh
worid<
sion; or
of that _ .
enough for the ji
tion m the case,
untold which l. .
the reason ttat twi
peace between the Jf<
and tell nethirig wh. r
esaarily agitato and
g^AmanwMAnMtoddni Ylrghtfek 1
few days since, and being itiifrbned that ’
he waa suspected of haying been engag
ed in the insurrection at ikarpor's Ferry
where ha kopUuad-“-~d, <
jquittad.'
replied “he didu?t” kno« Harper r
where ha kepAhfed-“—<l old ferty.”
Ho was acqta
(5 OAVM ATSTAL.—“John, ‘ What, ifeil fhar-
past of seel” H adl <.i -I-iv.'.-iY «
“Sen»,air.” ;m--ii>
"flo, John, it is saw/* >11 .'iidAtitam *i
. “Yes, sir, so,-if a sea fish swims Lyme
it becomes a saw fish; when it is past
and can’t be <rai.” .