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Professional Paros.
\\r X BEALL. Att -rrevfri Law. Thom-
H aston. Ga. Will practice In the Flint Circuit or
"Is-ivhere,ami attend promptly to business, j »nl3-tf.
\\ T T WEAVER. Attorney at Law,
ft Thomaston, Ga., will practice in nil the Courts
|J tlie Flint Circuit, and elsewhere by special contract.
"S' in Cheney's brick building, Southeast corner
bom, up stairs. janlS-tf
HR HIRAM PERDUE, having porma
-1 / nenriy located at The Rock, tenders his professional
'bices to the surrounding coinmuity, and promises to
ire no labor or attention to those who may patronize
turn. july‘22—6mo
\\ H. SANDWICH, Attorney and Conn
■'l seller r.t Law, Thotilaston, Ga. Will practice
' r ' the several (.lonrts of the State of Georgia, and attend
t'-mptly to all business entrusted to his care.
BOVII-tf
|)I)YNTON & DISMUIvE. Attorneys at
l) Law,Griffin, Ga. Officein AlmahHall, next door
' e St\r Ornc*. Will practice in the -Counties
Lining the Flint Circuit, and in the United States
'■■’■riot I'liurt. Attention given to cases in Bankruptcy,
may 13-1 v
IV’VAL it NUNNALLY, Attorneys at
H Law, Griffin, Ga. Will practice in all the coun
' "-prising the. Flint Judicial Circuit, and in the
~ l ies of Meriwether, Clayton, Fayette and Coweta.
practice in the Supreme Court of Georgia, and the
, '; ric tbonrt id the United States for the Northern and
“ ri vrn Districts of Georgia.
1 kIItTKXAi.LT. [ap!ls-ly] L. T. DOTAL.
[ ALLEN, Attorney at Law, Thom
' *f>ton, Ga. Will practice in the counties cotn
,f n ? the Flint Judicial Circuit, and elsewhere by
X - contract. All business promptly attended to.
in Cheney’s brick building. mchll-ly
R T. R KENDALL offers his profes
~' sional serv'ices tc the of I homaston and
Ending country. May be found during tlie day at
jjtore, at' night at the former residence of
• Hall, opposite Rogers «fc Cheney’s Warehouse.
F. REDDING, Attorney at Law.
■ ’ Barnesvil ! c, Pike co, Ga. Will practice in the
i "* comprising the Flint Judicial Circuit, »nd
“'’-hireby special ontract AH business promptly
L'Mlo Office in Elder's building, over Chamber’s
“iota. ug6- y
BEALL, Attorney at Law,
t n Ga. Will practice in the Flint Cir
_ • by special contract. aug‘27-ly
Jr «ALL, Attorney and Counsellor
the y.m'r practice in the counties composing
•*'l in tK„ iv’"’ 1 - In the Supreme Court of Georgia,
N-rrfiern , trict Court of the United States for the
Th,, m .,., Hiou-hern Districts of Georgia.
. on, G*., June 18th. 187"-1y.
A r'& McCALL A. Attorneys
w, an l a Georgia. Will attend regu
v tlce in the Superior Courts of the
Cj ro? i. Newton, Butts, Henry, Spalding. Pike,
k*. Pv ' n ' Morgan, DeKalb, Gwinnette and Jas
dec 0-ly
•»’uI K tS M ' MATIIEWS, Attorney at
. -in? th button, Ga.. will practice all the counties
» r.nF' Chattahoochee Circuit and elsewhere by
declO-ly
ji * i.HUNT, Attorney at Law, Barnes^
, ’- a practice in all the counties of
I-^JJ' c,u t and Supreme Court of the State.
few BET II ONE,* Attorney at
»{'■Photon, Ga. Will practice in all the
"'»Mk„ he t’hattahoochec Circuit, and Upson and
1' will continue the practice
■> «aiciDe. Office at B. D. Hardaway’s Drug
I dcctS-ly
WALKER. Attorney at Law
I tuStfi • W "1 practice in Circuit Conrts of
I kj' v * in the United States District Conrts.
LADIES’ FANCY STORE!
OVER
MESSES. FLEMISTEE & BEOOKS,
COP.KE.R or IIILL AND SOLOMON STREF.TB,
GRIFFIN. GEORGIA,
\yOULD respectfully inform the good
citizens of Thomaston and vicinity that we have now
jn store, and keep constantly on hand a superior stock
and very latest styles of
LiADIES’ FINE dress CiOOES,
RADIES’ CHILDRENS’ SHOES,
LADIES’ JEWELRY,
LADIES’ HOSIERY,
LADIES’ NOTIONS,
WILLINERY, «Si<.
A thousand little tricks and trinkets that Mett-Mel’*
Chants kndw nothing about, to be found at our Store.
The Choicest, Freshest, and SWEETEST, stock in
the maket. Goods manufactured to suit the taste of
customers. Orders respectfully solicited. Call on or
address
MRS. M. A. HIGHTOWER & 0.,
mayl3-tf Griflin, Georgia.
ANDREWS & HILLi
MANirrACTURF.RS AND DEALERS TN
FURNITURE,
COFFINS, See., &o,
AT
J. & T. G. ANDREWS’ Mill, Five Miles
Southwest of Tiiimiaslon, Ga.
»
V\T E would respectfully inform our
T v friends and the public generally, that we have
estahed a
FURNITURE MANUFACTORY
at the above named place, where we manufacture and
keep constantly on hand superior Furniture of all kinds,
varieties, and grades. We are prepared to All all or
ders tor COFFINS, and do all kinds of Cabinet work
with neatness and dispatch. We flatter ourselves that
we can please all that know good work when they see
it. Our facilities and advantages in preparing our own
Lumber and Manufacturing our own Work enables us
to otter any quantity, better varieties, and decidedly
better bargains than other Furniture dealers in this
section of country. We earnestly request all that are
in need of anything in our line to call and examine < ur
stock, as we feel satisfied that we can give satisfaction
in style, quality and price. All work warranteed to be
as represented. Orders solicited.
may2C-ly JAS ANDREWS & L. S. HILL.
VOTTOX FOOD! 7
A FERTILIZER ESPECIALLY
FOR COTTON.
Send for CIRCULAR before purchasing.
BUY IT ! TRY IT I
And you will NEVER REGRET IT.
RO ERS & CIIENEY, Agents,
Thomaston, Ga.,
F. W. SIMS .to CO., Agent, Savannah, Ga. jan2o-2m
Just received!
gQ BBLS. BLUE GRASS RYE WHISKY.
gQ BBLS. CROWE S RYE WHISKY.
DUNCAN BOURBON.
100 BBLS FAIRFAY bourbon.
100 BBLS CORN WHI9KY -
And a Large assortment of Imported and Domestic
BRANDFIS AND WINFS,
Which we offer extremely low. As we buy only from
Distillers and firs class Importers and only FOR CASH,
we can offer rare inducement. Give us a call and ex
ami our stock. COHEN CO.,
oct2l m Atlanta, Ga.
CANNON HOUSE,
m (Recently St. James Hotel.)
Marietta Street, Gate City Bloek,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
Board, Per Day, $2.00. oet2l-6m
DR THOS. A. WARREN,
GRIFFIN, GEORGIA.
OFFERS his services to the citizens of
Griffin and vicinity. Special attention given to
the treatment of
CHRONIC DISEASES.
Those at a distance can can consult him by letter.
Office over George Beecher & Cos , Hill Street.
april29-tf
~WATCH
r citizens of Upson and adjacent
I counties are respectfully informed that I have
moved my stock to the store of Mr. Wm. W allace, and
am now prepared to execute work In my line of busi
ness, on the most favorable tenus. Repairing of ail
kinds done at the shortest notice and In the neatest man
ner. I have facilities for turning out good work, and by
strict attention to business hope to receive a liberal
share of patronage. Very respectfully,
aprilS-tf WM. L. BRYAN.
BYINGTON’S HOTEL,
CORNER BROADWAY AND HILL STREETS,
GRIFFIN GEORGIA.
THOMASTON, GA., SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 25, 1872.
LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST!
new goods.
JUST received, a SELECT STOCK cf
DRY GOODS,
BOOTS,
SHOES,
HATS,
TRUNKS, &c, &<\
GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS.
LSO CLOIIIING cut and made to
order in the latest New York Styles. Please call to sec
me at D!L HANNAH’d NEW BUILDING,
A. MARKS,
mayll ts Thomaston, Ga.
W. A. TURLEY, » j W. P. BCSSKt,
oi Tennessee, j j of Georgia.
SAVE YOUR MONEY
BY GOING TO
BARNESVILLE,
AND PATRONIZING
TURLEY & 111 SSIiY
GENERAL
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
AND DEALERS IN
BACON, .
lard,
CORN,
FLOUR,
OATS,
COFFEE,
SUGAR,
SYRUP,
and Molasses. NORTHERN and SHOP MADE SHOES,
Cotton Yarns and Domestics.
They, also, keep constantly on hand a tftri»ty of Fami
ly GROCERIES, Plow.and Breast Chains. Harness and
Collars, Hoes, Ac., all ot which will be sold ft little
Cheaper than the Cheapest FOR CASH. Mr. TURLEY
h .viug many acquaintances and friends in Tennessee,
gives us an advantage in buying our Bacon, Lard,
Flour, and Corn, which enables us to offer inducements
to the trade that others cannot do. Come around and
see if we don’t give you a bargain, First door East of
the hotel, BAKNESVILLE GA. jan27-ly
ROGERS & CHENEY,
WAREHOUSE
AND
COTTON COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
THOMASTON, GEORGIA.
\\ T E tnke this method of informing our
V V friends and the public generally that our NEW
W ALEHOUSE is now completed and we are now pre
pared to serve them in the
Storage and Sale of Cotton.
Our Scales are new and correct, and having secured
the services of a competent and reliable Scalesman, we
can safely guarantee to do justice to both buyers and
sellers. LIBERAL
ADVANCES
will be made on COTTON in store BUYERS IN
THOMASTON will pay Barnesville PRICES for Cot
ton. Insurance on Cotton in AN arehouse one per cent.
oct?-6m
FOUTZ’S
CELEBRATED
Ite tiiE Uaitle Powfiors.
This preparation, long and favorably
known, will thoroughly re-invigorate
f F broken down and low-spirited horses,
j n by strengthening and cleansing the
i stomach and intestines.
(L It is a sure preventive of all diseases
e- incident to this animal, such as LUNG
F E V E R . GLANDERS, YELLOW
WATER. HEAVES. COUGHS, I)IS
TEMPER, FEVERS. FOUN I) E R , fad*
LOSS OF APPETITE AND VITAL
ENERGY, Ac. Its use improves
the wind, increases the appetite— O t|V T
gives a smooth and glossy skin—and /
transforms the miserable skeleton
into a fine-looking and spirited horse. T-*
To keepers of Cotvs this prepard
\ a - n tion is invaluable. It is a sure pre-
ventive against Rinderpest, Hollow
l ay Horn, etc. It has been proven by
| actual experiment to increase the
O gU jIJ quantity of milk and Cream twenty
I—’ — * and make the butter firm
an( j swce t. In fattening cattle, it
gives them an appetite, loosens their hide, and makes
them thrive much faster.
In all diseases of S-vine, such a3 Coughs, Ulcers Sfl
tlie Lungs. Liver, &c , this article acts
as a specific. By putting from one
half a paper to a paper in a barrel of /
swill the above diseases will be eradi '
cated or entirely prevented. If given y/L | U
in time, a certain preventive and
cure for the Hog Ciiolera.
DAVID E. FOfTZ, Proprietor,
B A L, T I M O RE . 9WI.
For sale bv Druggists and Storekeepers throughout
the United States, Canadas and South America.
For Sale by J. AV. ATWATER^
Thomaston, Ga. novll-ly
THOS. F. BETHEL,
»
DEALER IN
DRV GOODS AND CROCEitIES
'\\TOULD inform hia customers and
> \ friends that his Fall stuck is now complete, and
Solicits from them a continuance of their former pairon
are at. his new fire proof store on Main street, Thomas-
Urn.’ Ga. m *yS°~ tf
ON AND AFTER THE 10th OF MAY
Dext, we will be prepared to fnrnish Brick to all
at Reasonable Prices. Bend in your orders and be in
time Brick Yard two miles South of Thomaston.
»pr’g7tf WM. LA6TER A HOWARD HOLMES.
Miscellaneous.
The Brhlal WlMr Cup.
“Fledge with wine—pledge with wine?”
cried the young and thoughtless Harvey
Wood; “pledge with wine!” ran through
the bridal party.
The beautiful bride grew pale—the de
cisive hour had come. She pressed her
white hands together, and the leaves of the
bridal wreath trembled on her brow ; her
breath came quicker, and heart beat wilder.
“Yes, Marion, lay aside your sci ttplec for
this once,” said tlie judge, in a low tone,
gv>vo£ toward his daughter, “the company
expect it. Do not so seriously infringe
upon the rules of etiquette. In your own
home do as you please, but in mine, for
this one’, please me.”
Every eye was turned toward the bridal
pair. Marion’s principles were well known.
Harvey had beeu a convivialist, but of late
his friends noticed the change in his man
ners, the difference in his habits—and to
night they watched him to see, as they
snceringly said, if he was tied down to a
woman’s opinion so soon.
Pouring a brimming cup, they held it with
tempting smiles toward Marion. She was
very pale, though more composed ; and her
hand shook not, as smiling back, she grace
fully accepted the crystal tempter and rais
ed it to her lips. But scarcely had she
done so. when every hand was arrested by
her piercing exclamation of “Oh ! how ter
rible. !”
“What is it?” cried one and all, throng
ing together, for 6he had slowly carried the
glass at arm’s length, and was fixedly re
garding it as though it were some hideous
object.
“Wait,” she answered, while a light,
which seemed inspired, shone from her
dark eyes, “Wait, atid I will toil you. If,
see,” she added slowly, pointing one jew
elled finger at the sparkling ruby liquid,
“a sight that beggars all description ; and
yet listen—l will paint it for you if I can.
It is a lovely spot; ta'l mountains crowded
with verdure rise in awful sublimity
around ; a river run through, and bright
flowers grow to the water’s edge. There is
a thick Warm mist, that the sun seeks vain
ly to pierce. Trees, lofty and beautiful,
waive to the airy motion of the birds; but
ihcre—a grGup of Indians gather ; they
flit to and fro, with something like sorrow
upon their dark brows. Attd in their midst
lieH a manly form —but bis cheek, how
deathly ; his eye wild with the fitful fire ot
fever. One friend stands beside him—nay,
I should say, kneels, for see, he is pillow
ing that poor head upon his breast.
Genius in ruins—Oh the high, holy look
ing brow ! why should death mark it, and
he so young ? Look how he throws back
the damp curls! see how he clasps his
hands! hear his thrilling shrieks for life!
mark how be clutches at the form of his
companion, imploring to be saved. Oh,
hear him call piteously his father’s name—
see him twine his fingers together as he
shrieks for bis sister—his only
twain of his soul—weeping for him in his
distant native land.
“See,” she exclaimed, while the bridal
party shrank back, the untasted wine tremb
ling in their faltering grasp, and the Judge
fell ovemowered, upon his seat —“see ! his
arms are lifted to heaven—he prays, how
wildly, for rnercy ! hot fever rushes through
his veins. The friend beside him is weep
ing ; awe-stricken, the dark men move si
lently away, and leave the living and the
dying together.”
There was a hush in that princely parlor,
broken only by what seemed a smothered
sob from his manly bosom. The bride
stood yet, upright, with quivering lip, and
tears stealing to the outward edge ot her
lashes. Her beautiful arm had lost its
tension, and the glass, with its little troubled
red waves, came slowly toward the range of
her vision. She spoke again ; every lip
was mute. Her foice was low. faint, yet
awfully distinct; she still fixed her sorrow
ful glance upon the wine cup;
“It is evening now ; the great white
moon is coming up and her beams lie gent
ly on his forehead. He moves not ; his
eyes are set in their sockets ; dim rre their
piercing glances ; in vain his friend whisp
ers the name of mother and sister—death
is there. Death—and no soft hand, no gen
tle voice to bless and soothe him. Uis head
sinks back ! one convulsive shudder—be is
dead!”
A groan ran through the assembly. So
vivid was her discription, so unearthly her
look, so inspired her manner, that what
she described seemed actually to have taken
place then and there. They noticed, also,
that the bridegroom hid his face in his
hahds and was weeping.
“Dead !” she repeated again, her lips
quivering faster and faster, and bet* toice
more and more broken 5 “and there they
scoop him a grave, and there, withont a
shroud, they lay him down in that damp,
reeking earth ; the only son of a proand
father, the idolized brother of a fond sister.
And he sleeps to-day in that distant coun
try, with no stone to mark the spot. There
he lies—my father’s son —my own twin
brother ! a victim to this deadly poison.”
“Father,” she exclaimed, turning suddenly
while the tears rained down her beautiful
cheeks, “father, shall I drink it now?”
I he form of the old Judge was convulsed
with agony. Re raised not his head, but
in a smothered toic£ he faltered, “No, no
my child—xo!”
She lifted the glittering goblet, and let
ting it suddenly fall to the floor, it was
dashed into a thousand pieces. Many a
tearful eye watched her movement, and in
stantaneously every wine glass was trans
fered to the marble table on which it had
been prepared. Then, as she looked at the
fragments of crystal, she turned to the com
pany, saying : * Let no friend hereafter,
who loves me, tempt me to peril my soul
for wine. Not firmer are the everlasting
hills than my resolve, God helping me,
never to tobch or taste the poisoned cup.
And he to whom I have given tny hand—
who watched over my brothfcr’s dying form,
in that solemn hour, and buried the dear
wanderer there by the river, in that land
of gold, will, I trust, sustain me in that re
solve. Will you not, my husband ?”
Ilis glistening eyes, his sad, sweet smile,
was his answer. The Judge left the room
and when, an hour after, he returned, and
with a more subdued manner took part in
the entertainment of the bridal guests, no
one could fail to read that he too, had de
termined to banish the enmy at once and
forever from his princely home.
Those who were present at that wedding
can never forget tho iirtpfegsions so solemn
ly made. Many from that hour renounced
forever the social glass.— Christian Guar
diuiu
Grorlfy’# Prospects.
Mr. Horace Greeley has seen fit to issue
his mandate to Democratic voters, com
manding their adherence so his party, and
has threatened, in the cvcht of their diso
bedience, to abandoh the principles he now
professes, forsake the friends whose confi
dence he has sought, find cast his lot with
the Radical faction which he has denounced
and repudiated. The demand made by Mr.
Greeley is so strange in its character that
we are led to lbok closely into the grounds
upon which it is based, as well as the
chancCs of its being complied with. That
Mr. Greeley can expect no Democratic sup
port from the North is indicated by the
temper of the entire press of that section
too plainly to admit of discussion. The
sentiment Urging the rejection of his claims
is decided and unanimous. In the West,
with but one or two exceptions, the same
opinions prevail. His main strength must
thou be found in the South. There is no
doubt that certain actions and utterances
of Mr. Greeley have obtained for him some
degree of popularity in that section. Goaded
by oppression, and loaded down ts ith taxa
tion under the present Administration, its
people believe that any change must be for
the better, and are willing to take to Gree
ley to escape from Grant. Several of its
most widely Circulated journals have, in
obedience to this feeling, warmly advocated
his endorsement by the National Democratic
Convention.
Especially has this bean the case in Vir
ginia and Louisiana. The former State
having gained substantial relief by the elec
tion of a Conservative over a Radical for
Governor, imagines that equal benefit must
accrue to the country at large by a swap
ping of Radicals in the Presidential chair.
In Louisiana, the notorious frauds and
abuses perpetrated by the agents of the Ad
minstration have made the very name of
Grant odious. Like causes have, in lesser
degree, produced the same result in other
Southern States, and it is not to be wonder
ed at that portions of the representative
press should be swift to catch at, and eager
to urge, any movement which seems to
promise a return to law and order. But we
already find that these journals which have
been so freely quoted cannot be taken as
exponents of the popular feeling of the whole
section. That any candidate would be ac
cepted who was thought to be capable to
beat Grant is certain. But by far the great
er part of the Southern papers refuse to
commit themselves to the opiniondhat Gree
ley is the only possible candidate to accom
plish that end. A few totally rejected his
nomination, and ask for regular Democratic
candidate. Among these are such as the
Savannah News and the Atlanta Sun, whose
editor* the Hon. A. 11. Stepheos, deserved
ly commands the respect and attention of
his people.
The majority of the journals represent
ing the rank and file of Southern Democra
cy, are determined to await the action of
the National Convention, and declare their
readiness to obide by its decision and to
accept its candidates. We have in this
statement endeavored to estimate fairly the
strength of Mr. Greely in the South, and to
state plainly his prospects there. Unless
he receives the endorsement of the Demo
cratic National Convention, he cannot rely
upon the South for support. From agen
eral review of the whole field, we are con
fident he can in no event obtain the approv
al of that Convention. Mr. Greeley might
as well look this matter square in the face,
and if he really hesitates to stand or fall at
the head of the Liberal party, he should at
once decline its nomination. If he pursues
a vacillating course, he may escape the
cowardice of a recreant, but only by incur
ring the disgrace of a traitor. — Baltimore
Gazette.
“Diarlplriof*hr \>w Rcv<U||un '-\>M*
!•« (<tror|l».
The Atlanta i>un gives some Interesting
particulars ot a “religious mondrehy” es
tablished in Columbia county, about four
miles below Liberty Point, on the Columbia
roiui to Atlgustlt, find about fourteen miles
froth thttt cltj, by t!ie folio wers of one Mr.
Curry, who is designated by them as
“Elijah.” They designate their home as
the “Happy Land of Canaan.” They have
purchased a small tract of land, including
residence, quarters and out buildings,
known as the Starnes place, recently oocu
pied by a northern man named Starnes,
who came there since the war, carpet bag
in hand. The old residence, quarters, barns,
and gin house, etc., have been renovated
and fitted up, and are now occupied by the
faithful followers of the modern Elijah,
who nfe Puritans in manner an! style of
the most ultra down east character. They
claim that they are God’s people, the faith
ful of the remnant of the tetl lost tribes of
Israel, and are the only true jevts. the)
state that “Elijah’s [Mr. Curry’s] revela
tion is the only true one since Christ as
ceDded into heaven, and that “Elijah” is
the only real and true vice-Jerent of Christ
on earth. As such he is infallible in all
things. The new retelatitffl was Wade to
“Elijah” eight years ago, since which timo
they have been steadily making converts.
According to their belief, “punishment
for sins may consist in burning up as &
tree,” but there is no endless punishment,
no hell. Os those that have died only tho
faithful can be resurrected to inherit eternal
life. The others die like brutes and have?
no futtiro existence or punishment. The
faithful who yet live, will suffer neither
physical or spiritual death. “Heaven is to
be located on this eafth. There is to be do
resurrection of thoSo who die hefcaftor.
All hitman governments tiro Undergoing
gradual disintegration and will finally bo
destroyed.”
“When the great fight which is prnpae
sied, docs come, the chosen w ill destroy
their enemies with spiritual weapons.”
Their government is irreligious monarchy.
“Elijah” has obsolete Control of everything
pertaining to the faithful. Everything is
owned in common, but he controls; They
do Uot expect to farm much ; bdt will spend
nearly all their time in builuing churches;
As to food, they are at ease Upon that Score.
If they need it, “ifianna will bo rained
down from heaven.” The plurality of w ives
seemed to be a tender question with thorff.
and was' not dwelt Upon. Sixty to one
hundred form the Rett’ement.
Wants to Murjy arid Don’t ljnnlt WWc-ff.‘
A nice young man, with a dotible cargo
of the divine afflatus lodged fast In his
manly bosom, is stuck in the mUd and sig
nals for relief as follows t
Nevada, VEntfort Cos., Mo., May 2,18 bi.
Editor Pomtroy'n Democrat: — Dear Sir—You are
kind enough to answer questions propounded by pei
sons in Various parts of the country, therefore I hope
you will answer this, and, if possible, through thi
columns of your paper.
How old should a man be when he marries? lam a
young man and inquire for information.
Old enough to have a mind of his own ;
to know what be Wants without stopping
to ask foolish questions.
If in doubt about the matter, ask your
girl. She should be able to tell something
about your stamina. Ifoilwill, however, do
well to bear this in mind. Do not marry
till you arc ready. Do rot marry to please
parents who think that a boy should jump
from a cradle and the arms of a ntfrSe into
the arms of a young wife, lest he he con
taminated by seeing something of tbfe world.
Look around a little. Become Well ac
quainted w’ith the one you would marry.
Study her disposition and your own at the
same time. Do not marry simply to Win a
dimple in the chin, a pretty face, a sweet
lisp, or to epite another young man who is
after the same piece of dimity as yoUrSi'f.
A perSofi if? old enough to marry When
he knows what he wants, and knows how to
take care of a wife, aod when he is willing
to devote as much time to her and home as
he asks her to devote to him and the mak
ing of that home happy.
The Democratic National Conventiom.
—lt is a verified fact that the National
Democratic Committee have had a meeting
in this city, and reached the conclusion
that it will be just as well to hold a Na
tional Convention to nominate canidates
for President and Vice President. The time
fixed for the assemblage of such Conven
tion is July 9tb, and the place of meeting
Baltimore.
Until such Contention meets thfe country
must be content with the arC6ompli p hed
farce of Cinoinniti, and be happy in the
anticipation of dull fan over the prearrang
ed pantomime of Philadelphia.
If the Democratic Convention ttill discard
the advice of cowards' and the suggestions
of traitors, and nominate two thorough
going Democrats, the two factions of Gree
ley aud Grant, will, I ,like a spirt comet, dis
solve in space, going farther and farther
away froth each other, until the political
astronomers will cease to look for their reap
pearance, even in disjointed form.—Pome
roy’s Democrat.
The different schools of La GraDgtf are
preparingfor their annual Commencement*
i NO. 25.