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CHAPTER VI.
THE GORAM BOARD OP ALDERMEN PASS THZ
ORDINANCE, THOUGH THE TOTE BATHER
STAGGERS MESSRS. GREEN'MOUNT
AND O’SNL'BN'OSE.
[CONTINUED FROM OUR LAST SUNDAY’S PAPER. ]
As both of the Goram newspapers bad an
nounced tb&t the Gas Ordinance would come
up lor a final Tote on {Saturday evening, and
as the subject engrossed public attention at
the time, a large number of persons crowded
every seat and passage in the gallery of the
Aldermanic chamber, long before the board
met.
Among those who bad the “privilege of the
floor,” who were not members, were Messrs.
Greenmount and Fradden, the editor, and
Mr. O Snubnose, the Oil Lamp Contractor.
These three gentlemen were present and be
ing acquainted with each other in a political
way, though not socially, engaged in conver
sation until the President of the board rapped
with his gavel ou the desk and called the
august municipal legislators to order. The
members, accordingly took their seats on the
semi-circular rows of chairs before his desk,
while the privileged characters retired to a
wing cl the floor where several cushioned
benches were placed for their accommodation.
The number of gentlemen thus admitted was
not less than twenty, equally divided between
the friends and opponents of the ordinance.
These were confident that the measure would
or would rot pass, and the more speculative
on both sides did not hesitate to support their
conviction in a material manner, by laying
wagers on the result. Mr. O’Snubnose ’was
certain that it would be rejected by a large
majority. Mr. Greenmount felt sanguine that
it would pass, while Mr. Fradden was of the
opinion that if the Repeaters voted for it the
ordinance would become law, aad if they
did not, why it would fail. In either case he
felt assured that they would cast their votes
according to the best of their judgments, and
with the single thought to the good of the
city and the advancement of our glorious
republican institutions.
“I’m asshore,” said Mr. O’Snubnose, dang
ling his magnificent watch chain, “I was as
share that the ordinance never’ll pass, as I
am of leeylng."
“Damned nonsense,” rejoined Mr. Green
mount, tugging at his suspenders, and vig
orously smashing in the crown of his hat.
“Gentlemen,” said Mr. O’Snubnose, “I
shant notice this man. I tell you I’ve fixed
the thing. It can t be passed. Fob! Does
any man think I’ve been in politics these
twenty years for nothing.”
“You don’t surprise me,” retorted Mr.
Greenmount. “Of course you refer to bri
bery and corruption. There may be some
corrupt men in my party, but I tell you that
the word Repeater and the word Corruption
are synonymous. Show me a Repeater and
I will show you a scoundrel.”
“Show me,” said Mr. Franden, warmly,
“Show me a Pious Fraud and I will show you
a hypocrite. Show me a Pious Fraud and l’ll
show you a —”
What he could show was never told for at
this moment the clerk of the Board rose from
his seat and cried out “Silence,” at which Mr.
Fradden, like the law abiding citizen he was,
ceased speaking and took a chew of tobacco.
The minutes of the last session was read
by the clerk, after which some unimportant
business was transacted.
Mr. Rooney (Repeater) moved that the
Board go into Committee of the Whole on
the Gas Ordinance, which motion was carried
without a division.
The ordinance was then read. It provided
for a contract between the city of Goram and
the Goram Illuminating Gas Company, in
which the latter were to bind themselves in
the sum of one hundred thousand dollars se
curity to light the streets of Goram with
illuminating gas for the spice of twenty
years, for the sum of fivedollais per thousand
cubic feet of gas; provided that the total
number of cubic feet, per annum, did not ex
ceed two hundred thousand. Should it ex
ceed that limit all over two hun !red thousand
feet to be paid for at the rate of four dollars,
ninety-nine] cents and nine mills per thousand
cubic feet. It also ordained that the Mayor
and Board of Alderman should have the pow
er of appointing three officials to be known
as the Gas Commissioners, at a salary of not
exceeding six thousand dollars per annum,
the same to be paid out of a special tax to be
levied upon the property holders of Goram,
and known as the Special Gas Tax. It fur
ther ordained that no hotels, theatres,
churches or other places of public resort
should be attended by any members of the
police force, unless they abandoned the use
of oil and adopted the new illuminating gas,
and gave the Goram Illuminating Gas Com
pany the exclusive right to manufacture such
gas in the city of Goram for the space of
ninety-nins years and eleven months, free of
all tax, but limiting their charges on private
citizens to ten dollars per thousand cubic feet.
In return for the benefits thus conferred, the
Goram Illuminating Company was to bind it
self to pay into the treasury of the city the
sum ot fifty dollars as payment in full for its
franchise. The ordinance concluded with a
provision empowering the city treasurer to
pay the bills of the gas company monthly,
should they each not exceed eighty-five thou
sand dollars, but should they exceed that
sum, then eighty-five thousand be paid on
account, and the balance be appropriated by
a special resolution of the Board of Aldermen,
by and with the concurrence of the Mayor,
or by a two-thirds vote passed in spite of Lis
objections, as was provided for by the charter
of the city of Goram.
Upon the conclusion of the reading Mr.
Oldfashin, one of the two native Goramites
ia the Board obtained the floor. He objected
to the ordinance in toto. It was not only an
innovation, but it would put the city to o
large and unnecessary expense. Was the
new light all that its fnends claimed it to be?
It might, but he had no proof of the
fact. Perhaps he was antiquated in his no
tions, but he did not nesitate to avow that
after going on as well as they had for fifty
years with lamp oil, he thought that they
could get on very well with the same fluid for
fifty years longer. New fangled inventions
should not be hastily adopted. There was a
poor maniac young man in the city—a paint
er, or something of that sort—who believed
he had invented a machine by which people
could stand thousands of miles apart and
converse with each other as easily as if they
were in the same room. This invention was
as practical as the gas and no less so. It was
true that some persons pretended to have
seen the new light, but he believed they had
been juggled. The ordinance would merely
pay an enormous sum to others for the use of
some other kind of oil, (probably some dan
gerous chemical compound, for he had read of
its having exploded), which would light the
streets no better than the present lamps.
He, therefore as a citizen and tax payor, hoped
the ordinance would not pass.
Mr. Oldfashin resumed his seat amid
storm of applause from the opponents of the
measure and a storm of buses from its friends, j
which latter appeared to be in a decided
majority.
The President rose from his seat and an- !
nounced that should the manifestion be re
peated he would be compelled to have the 1
galleries cleared, which announcement r.*«nlt- •
ed in several voices exclaiming “Good f*»r
you; bully,” and “Don’t you think yourself
devlish Rmart, old codger.” In reply the
President rapped several times with the gavel
and gazed sternly at the galleries.
Mr. Rooney, (Repeater)—“Mr. President,
I have investigated this thing and have come
to a decision. Shure, and after all, its all a
question of progress and emprovement. I’ve
seen the light. As a man with some artistic
study, I say its not a frod, its not a juggle.
(Sensation.) The ordinance is just, it ought
to pass. I hope it w ill pass, and I shall vote
for it.”
Bought, by G— !” exclaimed Mr. O’Snub
nose, in a towering passion, as Mr. Rooaey
took his seat. “Dawn him, Sir,” he con
tinued, speaking to a friend. “I made sure
of him. I sent him a check for two thousand
yesterday.”
“Bribery,” remarked Mr. Greenmount,
pensively. “Nothing but bribery. Hallo,
what’s that!” and he turned his attention to
the proceedings.
Mr. Pilgrim, (Pious Fraud)—“Mr. Presi
dent, weeks ago I had my doubts about this
ordinance. Its a swindle upon the communi
ty. It outrages every idea of equity and good
government. It is a gigantic lobby job, Sir.
It is a plot to steal the peoples money. Are
not the getters up of it aware of the fact, Sir?
They are, Sir. So aware are they that they
have actually resorted to bribery; indirectly it
is true, but still bribery. I demand, Sir, that
this letter be read by the clerk in the presence
of the Board and of my fellow' citizens.”
Here the indignant Pilgrim flourished a
sheet of paper in the air for a moment, then
placed it in the custody of a small boy stand
ing before his desk, and directed the youth
to take it to the clerk. 4
“Who is that villian?” asked Mr. Green
mount, pulling at his suspenders and taking
out his note-book. “Somebody tell me his
name,” he gasped.
Somebody told him the name and he noted
it down, while the clerk, after a few prelimi
nary coughs, read the following note:
Office of the Goram Illuminating 1
Gas Company,
Goram, June 9, 1829. )
Mr. Isaiah Pilgrim, Member of the Board of
Aldermen:
of a grave breach of parliamentary decorum, j I had slandered him. Who has got the best
Sir: lam directed by Henry Van Dusen,
Esquire, President of the Goram Illuminating
Gas Company, to return you the thanks of
the company for the noble stand you have
taken in behalf of the new light, and to re
quest your acceptance of the enclosed five
shares of the company’s stock as a mark of
appreciation of your enlightened patriotism
and advocacy of the most important public
improvement that bas ever been offered to
the people of our beloved city. The com
pany only hopes that a majority of the Aider-
men will agree with you in voting for the or
dinance now before them.
I have the honor to be. Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
Ezekiah Sniff.
The reading of this letter was followed by
some laughter, mingled with a few hisses, at
which the President frowned and beat the
desk with his gavel
I will not pain my own feelings by repeating
the charge made on this floor and the violence
it gave rise to. No. I will not further refer
to the circumstance than to request that each
of you consider yourself severely censured.
The Sergeant at Arms will release the gentle
men from custody.”
Mr. O’Conner, (Repeater), “Misther Presi
dent, Upon mo soul, Miailier Flynn shant
f et off quite so aisey as that. (Sensation.)’
Is it him, that talks about bribery? I can
prove that he told me he would pay six
hundred dollars to ivery mother's sun ov us
that voted for O’Snubnose.” [Laughter and
applause.]
Mr. Oldfashin declared that he had never
heard more scandalous revelations. It seemed
to him as if both the friends and opponents
of the measure had offered bribes without the
slightest regard to honesty. Such were the
features of the case that he regretted he-could
not vote both for and against the ordinance.
As he could not do that he would do the
next best thing by declining to vote at all,
and by offering his solemn protest against the
wholesa’o corruption of this board. To his
certain knowledge two-thirds of the Pious
Fraud Aldermen had declared ihemselves in
favor of the ordinance two w'eeks ago. Had
they received’any letters from the O'Snub-
nose faction since? He also knew' that a clear
majority of the Repeaters were opposed to it
ten days ago. How much money had been
paid to them? Tlie maimer in which sides
had changed W'as marvellous, and he would
wash his hands of the whole iniquity, lest
people should number him with the corrupt.
So saying, Mr. Oldfashin walked out of the
hall with an indignant countenance.
Upon his departure Mr. Rooney moved
the previous question, which motion was
seconded.
Mr. Pilgrim earnestly hoped the honorable
gentleman would withdraw the previous
question. He believed that the measure
should be fully discussed.
The honorable gentleman declined to with
draw the previous question, whereat Mr. Pil
grim declared that an attempt was being
made to stifle discussion.
Mr. Rooney scornfully hurled back the base
insinuation of the gentleman. The measure
had already been amply discussed. The ma
jority had made up their minds, and nothing
that could be said by the minority would
change the vote of a single man.
“No gags, no gags,” exclaimed several
Aldermen.
Mr. Pilgrim—“When I asked the gentle
man to withdraw the previous question I was
firmly convinced he would refuse to do so.”
“Then why did you ask him,” said Aider-
man O’Gonner.
Mr. Pilgrim not heeding the interruption,
“The gentleman wishes to stifle debate be
cause enough has already been said to show
that money has been spent to obtain the pass
age of this ordinance. The Pious Frauds,
Mr. President, leave this chamber with clear
skirts. Yes, 8ir, with clear skirts. We have
exposed an attempt to bribe us; we defy any
man to prove that we have been bribed to vote
have voted. Let, then, debate be stifled.
it?”
Just then a friend of Mr. Greenmount drove
up in his carriage, and having ascertained
the cause of that gentleman’s plight as well as
examined his optics, to learn whether they
had suffered any damage, (which they hap
pily had not), volunteered to drive him home,
which offer he accepted. With a smiling face
and a very wet suit of clothes, the Philoso
pher entered the vehicle and was driven off.
CHAPTER VII.
MR. SNIFF RETIRES FROM THE SERVICE OF
MR. VAN DUSEN.
One month after the passage of the ordi
nance, the stock of the Goram Illuminating
Gas Company had risen in value until it
touched forty-two per cent, above par, or on©
hundred and forty-two dollars were paid for
what had languished at thirty dollars but a
few weeks before. It is true that the com
pany had gone energetically to work and laid
the pipes in several streets. The brilliant
light, no less than the provisions of the or
dinance, had influenced many of the citizens
to notify the company that they desired to
use gas, so that, all thiugs considered, there
was no more flourishing corporation than this
company. The directors, who were all gen
tlemen of the highest respectability, being
aware that the stockholders had never re
ceived a dividend and knowing that for sever
al months to come it would be impossible to
declare one, unanimously decided that justice
a wife and children certainly would not
know.’”
“None of your hypocricy, Sniff,” rejoined
Mr. Van Dusen. “I wouldn’t give a’snap of
my fingers for the morality of all the Dow
Neasters in the world. I believe I am a bet
ter Christian to-day than you.”
“It might be even so,” Mr. Sniff replied,
with becoming humility. “How can I tell
what your walk in life is? How would I dare
to assort that you are Dot?”
“Pooh,” said his employer, “Stop that
cant. If there is anything] I hate it is the ]
pretence that you people put on. You are
all worse than the Italian brigands who mur
der a man for his money in the morning and
return thanks to God at night lor their work.
If you don’t know where she is or what has
become of her it makes no difference. You
can go.”
As soon as Mr. Sniff had reached his desk
he wrote a letter to Belle informing her that
Mr. Van Dusen had been inquiring for her.
This he sent by Hiram, who was the bearer
of all correspondence between the two. In
about two hours the lad returned with an
answer. Belle regarded the information as
most important and desired to see Mr. Sniff
at once. Hastily thrusting the note in his
pocket, he took up his liat and entering Mr.
Van Dusen’s room mentioned that he would
be absent until three o’clock.
[to BE CONTINUED IN NEXT SUNDAY'S PAPER.]
STEAM BESSES!
FINE PRINTING
A teacher in Rockport received a note the
other day, from an indignant parent, which
demanaed the declaration of wliat they termed j rcad: , “ 1 want you to strictly understand that
a stock dividend of fifty percent, on the paid ! you hant boss of my Children if you keep
up capital. Before doing so, however, they mar * n for ben iate you will have trubl v~“
HAVING ADDED NEW PRESSES AND
NEW MATERIAL TO OCR
OFFICE, AND SECURED
THE SERVICES OF
Reliable and Experienced
WORKMEN.
j w ith 3Ir. T. It. MOORE I*chabge
Mr. Pilgrim, (Pious Fraud) continuing, and | It is the usual resort of the Repeaters when
swelling with a virtuous indignation, “Mr. ‘ * * " —Of ■ "
President, I call that note the offer of a bribe.
mutually agreed not to proclaim their action
until they had all bought up, from outside
stockholders, all of the stock they could pos
sibly obtain. Mr. Van Dusen, who held
nearly two-thirds of the 6tock, readily con
sented to the plan and on the day that the
newspapers published the announcement was
the owner of some five huudred additional
shares. As a matter of course the stock,
amidst the greatest excitement in the market,
went up to one hundred and eighty-nine.
The newspapers, including the Consol, de
nounced the directors as nothing better than
thieves, and for so doing w ere threatened with
numerous libel suits. The very honorable
and upright gentlemen who composed the
direction of the company,were unlike Creser’a
wife, above suspicion—so much above it, in
fact, that the public merely laughed at their
action and called it a deuced sharp piece of
business, quite forgetting the numerous wor
thy men who had agreed to sell, expecting a
fall and were utterly ruined by the stock
dividend.
Mr. Van Dusen, however, had become’tired
of the Company, so ho determined to
sell his stock and retire from its management.
It might have been that he was aware of the
liberal manner in which the capital had been
wasted, to use a financial phrase, and desired
to secure his profits before the inevitable crash
came. It is certain that he sold every share
he owned, making a profit of not less than
four hundred thousand dollars and a few
days later formally tendered his resignation,
need not think Wee are Slaves becas wee hant.
We live inn a free land adoo.”
The new Capitol of Connecticut is to be
completed by the first of May, 1875.
Water Cure.
DR.F.KALOW,
Hunter Street, Opposite the Catholic Church.
T HIS celebrated Doctor has returned, opened an
office, and located permanently.
Rbveks—To Mr. J. W. Rucker, N. T. Walker, Mr.
Hightower, Major Cox and others. Send for Circulars
on Water Cure, Its Principles, etc. All chronic disea
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MEMORIAL DAY!
Sit root Cars.
the Cemetery every fifteen minutes from 9 to '
THIS DAY.
myio- RALPH. PETERS, Supt.
POSTPONEMENT,
Sir, in my native State, the first principle
implanted in the breasts of her youth, is un
swerving honesty, aud morality. I, Sir, trust
that the lesson handed down by my Pilgrim
Forefathers, has not been forgotten by me.
Gentlemen, of tlio opposition, from foreign
climes, may accept a bribe. Perhaps in the
downtrodden land from which they come, it
is no moral crime to accept one. But I, Sir,
bearing in mind the Mayflower and Plymotli
Rock, can never be bribed; no, Sir,’never!
I regard this letter as an insult, Sir. The at- j au d seconded, debate is not
tempt to buy my vote with five shares of gasp - -
they are in a majority. The Pious Frauds, j which was accepted with many expressions of
Sir, as a party of Liberty, as a party of Free- [ regret, and a service of silver was voted him
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office.
WALLACE k FOWLER.
as a mark of appreciation. The Consol, how
ever, declared that he had retired from the
company because of the rascally action of the |
directors and praised his integrity as a man j
and his fidelity as a Pious Fraud. In the
same article Mr. Greenmount expressed a ! DEPOSITED iu u. S
hope that the voters of the fifteenth Congress-
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dom, as a party incapable of representing an
Oligarchy, can only bide their time and prom
ise that when they obtain a majority in the
councils of the nation or anywhere else, as
they assuredly will, for Truth is mighty and
must prevail, in the long run; they, Sir, true
to their glorious record, will have discussion . : -- x — Jl—H
unfettered and free. Sir, aud I do not hesi- j ional district would not permit Mr. Van Dusen ; Losses settled without reference to England,
tate—”
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_ _ The President decided the point of order
stock, worth in the market one huudred and j ^rell taken.
fifty dollars, is disgraceful. The ordinance “Question, question,” exclaimed several
may pass, Sir, it may be forced upon an members.
already overtaxed people, but it can never re-1 Mr. Pilgrim—“Mr. President, X move that
j to retire to private life, but would endeavor
“I riso to a question of order. } to persuade that patriotic gentleman to be-
The previous question having been moved j come the standard bearer of the Pious brands
order.” J in the approaching momentous contest be
tween the supporters of an odious Oligarch}’
and the philanthropic defenders of Universal
Liberty.
ceive my vote !"
“Nor mine,” said another Pi or
derman.
Nor mine,” put iu a third
j the roll be called. I wish to have every
Fraud Al- j man’s name down on the record.”
| When the roll was called seventeen Re-
j peaters and one Pious Fraud, (a native Gor-
Chas. Bohnefeld,
“The internal scoundrels” ejaculated Mr. i a mite), voted for the ordinance, and nine
Greenmount. “What are their names. I’ll 1 pious Frauds aud two Repeaters against it.
give them tLe devil for this,” and ho took
down their names.
“Nor mine,” said a fourth.
“Nor mine,” said a fifth.
“Nor mine,” said a sixth.
“Nor mine,” said a seventh.
And so it went on until every Pious Fraud
Alderman had declared his purpose to vote
against the measure.
Mr. Greenmount was much annoyed at this
action of his political allies.
“What right,” said he “have the rascals to
talk about liberty of conscience and of voting
as they think best ? Shall the future of the
party be prejudiced by a few foolish ideas?
Damn ’em, Sir,” he continued, “No member
of the Pious Fraud oigaDization ought to
have a will of bis own. Universal liberty
will never be attained if every man is to be a
free agent, politically. Oh, the .villainy of
these fellows. I half believe they have been
bribed. But they’ll catch it. Mark my word,
they’ll catch it from me.”
Mr. Van Dusen, as well as Mr. Greenmount,
now entertained, great fears for the success of
the ordinance. Everything depended upon j Frauds with those of the Repeaters. They
Mr. Roeney, and the character that gentle- ! vo t e d against the measure and I shall pitch
man for reliability was none of the most ns- j ; n to them for it, but the scoundrels voted
suring. On the other hand Mr. O'Snubnose according to their consciences, thank
felt considerably elated, and offered to bet j Heaven !”
twenty thousand dollars that the measure j “Bloody stuff, that,” exclaimed Mr.
would not receive five votes. He felt certain ! O’Snubnose, in a towering rage. “I paid
of at least three-fourths of the Repeaters, and j them all eight hundred dollars apiece to vote
mentally promised himself to smash the head ; as they did.”
of Mr. Rooney at the first opportunity. His j “You are a liar,” replied Mr. Greenmount,
elation, however, was not of long duration— j fiercely. “You are a barefaced liar and cal-
indeed, it scarcely lasted live minutes. j umniator. Pious Frauds bribed? I repeat
One by one the Repeater Aldermen rose ; that you are a liar, an insufferable villian,
from their seats and announced their iuten- au( j an incorrigible scoundrel.” Aud he tug-
tion to vote for the ordinance. The reasons ! g C fi a t his suspenders.
they gave for so doing were many, if not al- , Mr. Greenmount had made a mistake for
together cogent. Excepting the two native ] once . At the best of times Mr. O Suubnose
Goramites, who were always publicly known , was uo t man of the most amiable temper,
opponents of the measure, but one Repeater ‘ aiK ] now that he had just suffered a severe
The President then announced that the meas
ure was carried, amid the applause and hisses
of the crowd, which soon after left the
galleries.
“Good gracious,” remarked Mr. Fradden,
after the board adjourned, “What a singular
result. Here are all the Repeaters who were
unanimous against the gas, voting unani
mously for it, and here are all the Pious
Frauds who were unanimous for it, voting
against it. I cannot understand it.”
“I do,” said Mr. Greenmount, from behind
him. “The Repeaters were bought, every
one of them. I’m glad the ordinance has
passed.”
“So am I,” observed Mr. Fradden.
“You are? Well,” Mr. Greenmount re
turned, “Knowing that all of the members
of your party were bribed it is cool to say it.
But is not every Repeater accustomed to cor
ruption? Your consciences are dead to
shame. To you, all that is vile, all that is
disgraceful, all that is c ishonorable, come as
naturally as do water from the clouds. Now,
come! Compare the records of the Pious
declared tLat he would not agree with his po
litical brethren.
|T charge the majority with having sold
their votes,” exclaimed Alderman Flynn.
“I «6Sfcrt here, on my personal responsibility,
(here the worthy Alderman rolled up bis
sleeves and looked significantly at his fellow
Imembe-rs), that money has beeD paid to Aider-
men ou this floor for their votes.”
This charged created quite a sensation.
The crowd in the galleries applauded and
hissed. “Give names. Let’s know who they
are,” called out several voices, unmindful of
the President’s frowns and the noise of his
gavel, which latter, by the way, was quite
drowned by the £nproar from above. At
length several policemen rushed through the
crowd, ejected the noisest and compelled the
remainder to observe silence.
■Mr. Flynn continued. “I am prepared to
loss he was not at all inclined to submit quiet
ly to the affront. Falling back a few paces
be drew in bis right arm and when it was
sent out again his fist, no doubt purposely,
came in contact with Mr. Greenmouut’s
spectacles, smashing them and sending the
venerable man to grans.
“Don't bit him again O Snubnoso,” said
Mr. Fradden. “Pshaw, man, ho didn’t mean
anything by it. It is a way he has.”,
“Then, its a divlish bad way,” remarked
Mr. O'Snubnose, who, however, refrained
from striking Mr. Greenmount again, and al
lowed bis friends to lead him off.
Quite a crowd had gathered around the two
so soon as the blow was struck, aud apparent
ly delighted at the prospect of a fight. They
were quite disappointed when the angry Re
peater moved oft', but their disappointment
soon changed to anxiety on perceiving that
From some hints that Mr. Van Dusen had
given, Mr. Sniff became aware of a disposition
on the part of his employer to retire perma
nently from business. Indeed, Mr. Van Du-
sen bad even remarked to him one day that
he thought it probable he should not concern
himself with commercial affairs after that
year. And furthermore, Mr. Sniff observed a
growing ambition on the part of the rich man
to become distinguished in the National
Councils.
Heaven be praised for it that under our
glorious institutions there is no sycophantic
submission to wealth. The very moment a
rich man ceases to bo of .service to us, we
metaphorically kick him, and thus show to
the world we cannot be influenced by money.
Mr. Sniff, in his gentle and pious way, felt
proud ol the knowledge that he was under no
obligations to Mr. Van Dusen and, after he
had bespoken another situation, made up his
mind to leave that gentleman at the earliest
opportunity.
Mr. Sniff had not been idle all these weeks.
He had been twice to see Belle, who had re
moved from Nickerbocker Place and, under
an assumed name, then lived in a less con
spicuous part of the city. Every movement
of Mr. VaD Dusen had been faithfully report
ed. When he took a run up to his country
residence on the river, Belle bad been duly
notified; when he returned she was al60 in
formed. If he took alady to a theatre, Hiram
was on the watch and Belle heard of it.
Never before was the cause of Betrayed Vir
tue more faithfully served by a Lofty Morality.
Iu addition to the two visits several notes had
passed between the two, and when Mr. Sniff
saw Belle last she had informed him that in
the event of his receiving a letter at any time
from the Sister Superior of a Convent he was
to instantly reply in person, and furnish
such information of her whereabouts as wculd
be necessary; but that he was not to inquire
into the purpose of the Sister iu desiring to
know where she was. This injunction he
promised faithfully to obey.
Mr. Van Dusen, on his part, bad not for
gotten Belle amid the pleasurable excitement
of money making, lie was, indeed, rather
anxious to learn whether she had left the city,
as also to know if she really iutended to fol
low him ns she had declared her purpose to
do. Iler threat to inform her relations that
he was her seducer was not ge veil thought of,
for though a Pious Fraud, Mr. Van Dusen
had a thorough knowledge of carnal weapons,
UNDERTAKER AND DEALER IN METALLIC
MARIETTA STREET ATLANTA.
GEORGIA, Fulton County.
n^HE PETITION OF W. S. WALKER, J. S. BOYD,
JL Walter A. Baker, T. W. Hooper, John Patterson
H. Stockton. Charles Dupree, W. D. Bell, A. M. Wil
son, and H. L. Davis, citizens of the city of Atlanta
said county, respectfully represent that they desire to
form a FIRE COMPANY, in accordance with the laws
of said State. The object and purpose of said com
pany, and the name aud terms thereof, are as follows:
1. The corporate name by which said company shall
be known is
THE EUREKA FIRE COMPANY, No. —.
2. The object for which said company is formed is
the protection of Life and Property in the city of At
lanta, Georgia.
3. This company will have no capital stock other
than may be necessary to purchase outfit, equipment
and engine house, and to meet current expenses inci
dent to such a corporation, for which it will depend
upon donation and assessments per capita upon its
members,
Cheap as the Cheapest!
THOSE WHO FAVOR US WITH THEIE
ORDERS MAY RELY UPON ALL PROMI
SES BEING FAITHFULLY CARRIED
OUT. PLEASE REMEMBER WE HAVE
ONE PRICE FOR ALL!
AND THESE PRICES WILL COMPARE
FAVORABLY WITH THOSE OF NORTH
ERN CITIES : IN FACT, RANGE FROM
TEN TO TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT. LESS
THAN MANY OF THEM.
Send in your order for any kind of
PRINTING. Orders from abroad will re
ceive prompt attention and only a reasonable
per centage ou actual cost charged for the
same.
HERALD PUBLISHING CO..
ALABAMA STREET.
LAWTERS.
THOMAS FINLEY.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
ATLANTA GEORGIA.
Courts, and elsewhere by special contract. Al
business attended to with dispatch. Office: North
J _ . , , . , ., . _ . ,, - East Corner of Broad and Marietta Streets, Bed Build
4. The term of existence of said company shall be _ dec3I -
twenty years, unless sooner dissolved by a vote of two- ; ®!—_ 1_
thirds of the active members thereof.
Wherefore, your petitioners pray the order of your
Honorable Court incorporating said company agreea
ble to the statute in such cases made and provided.
This 23d of April, 1S73. T. W. HOOPER,
Attorney for Petitioners.
True extract from the minutes.
This April 24, 1873. W. K. VENABLE,
np26-law4w
AW NOTICE.
KING’S CURE
—roB—
Chicken Cholera.
L
A. C. G A R L I N G T O N,
Practice in All the Courts.^;:'
Office: James’ Block,
Ofdi cl-2- Vtl/inta Georgia.
give names. I assort that Alderman ltoouey | Mr. Greeumonnt still lav ou the ground
called upon me and intimated that if I would
vote for this measure I would bo paid fifteen
hundred dollars. ”
Mr .ftooney—“X give the gentleman the
ie. Ho cannot prove it.”
Mr. Flynn, pitching an inkstand at Mr.
Rooney’s head, exclaimed: “Take that you
liar! You know I speak the truth.”
The President directed the Sergeant at
Arms to arrest both members. Happily for
the peace and order of tbo Board both gentle
men consented to be placed under arrest.
On motion, it was resolved that the refractory
members should be punished according to
parliriinentaiy mlos, by being brought before
the bar and censured. Accordingly Aider-
men Flynn and ltooney were ceuduvted be
fore the President.
The President—“I regret the necessity of
having to perform this unpleasant duty.
There an/ »o Able:man on this floor for whom
I entertain a deeper respect. You, Alderman
Rooaey, are well known for your high char-
a< tar for honesty; for your vui »ed attainments,
aud for your li’ernry acquirements. You,
AWlerman Flynn, ar« well known for your
sterling integrity and high mimladu»s«. It,
therefore, anrpr**afi mi t*» yei hoik guilty
motionless.
“He’s insensible,” remarked a bystander.
• Who has got some water.”
A m«n pushed through the crowd aud
handed a bucket a water to the speaker, who
instantly threw it upon the face of tlie pros
trate man.
Mr. Greenmount sprang to his feet.
“Who did that’ he asked, “Where’s the
scoundrel that did that?”
“Thought your sensts had been knocked
out,” said the man, apologetically.
“Knocked the deuce,” rejoined the editor.
“Why didn’t you get up, then?” observed a
bystander.
“And be knocked down ogaiu !” rujoiuod
the now dripping wet gentleman, who then
asked, “Is he gone. Is that ruffian gone.”
Upon being assured that be Lad, a bright
smile lit the features of Mr. Greenmount and
he forgot, for the time, tlie drenching he had
received.
“My frieadM,” said he, with a aknckla «f
exultation, ns ko gave u tug at hi* ouspendem,
“Knocking down a man never pi #>**<! nor dis
proved an arguMieat 1 uelUsi kfcat mfkian a
liar and n villain and he eewld net piove that
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS MAY LE ANNUALLY
S WED BY THE USE OF THIS SIMPLY AND
CHEAP REMEDY-ONE BOTTLE WORTH
FIFTY CENTS, MAKES TWO
GALLONS OF MEDICINE.
IT IS CERTAIN AND
,, ,, - . . . . PROMPT.
Mill could suufl a caudle at twenty pace* one J Ilayn xwu - K A WEEK ir will PKEVEST the
S. A. DARNELL,
Attorney - at-Law
SPECIAL COMMISSIONER OF CLAIMS
For Georgii. Office corner Broad and AIsb»m» St?
Will practice in the Courts of Atlanta aad Blue R:d-
dozen times in succession. This part of hi:
education he had acipiired iu Europe, where
several affairs of gallantry had brought him
into trouble and rendered a recourse to small
arms ueceasary. It must be stated, however,
that on each occasion mutual Iricuds of the
parties had interfered and prevented blood
shed. The graceful manner in which Mr.
Van Dusen had permitted his foreign acquain
tances to fleece him at cards, rather recon
ciled those acquaintances to the marked at
tention he paid to their wives and daughters.
Air. Van Dusen, however, desired to know
what had become of Belle, and one day he
rang the bell for his business manager.
“Sniff,” he said, “Do you remember that
woman that come here a couple of days be
fore the orii muoe wai passed?”
“Do you mean,” replied Mr. Sniff, “Do
you mean the person that yon forbid uiy ad
mitting into tho office ngnin without your
knowledge?”
“Yes, I mean her.”
“No.” ho replied, “She li s never been
hero.”
“Have you any idea what has become of
her?” asked Mr. Van Dusen.
Mr. Sniff looked his employer fail in the
face and assumed an air of shocked morality
and outraged religion.
“Mr, Van Dusen." said he, holding up his
hands solemnly, “How long have you known
me? How long have I been in your employ?" |
Ilia employer moved in his chair iiu- |
Latently.
• I must ask thoso questions Urst, eouliu- :
usd Air. Sniff, "Because, ns a mao of moral
ideas, as a lather, with daughters small, it |
ie true, but still daughters I regard yonr
inquiry w ith a feeling of sell abasement. No,
Sir, von were wrong. Yon should have ssked !
yeuteell. - U«» e.u Sniff know whine that j
tnem ie? Ale, a luwnther of the church, with
lUSEiSE.
Prcpa
■ a i>>
MAY festival:
IM.IYE'S OPERA HOUSE.
Dr.. WILLLVM KINO?
Athens, Gs.
For sale at wlioleaale by
IIALLETT, SLAYER A BURBANK,
New York.
C. S. NEWTON.
Atlanta, G*.
BARRETT. L~NR & Co.
Augusta, Go.
W. D. HOYT k Co.,
Rome, Ga
ATLANTA
STENCIL AND VARIETY .WORKS
Cor. Marietta and Broad Sts.
DUTTON & FAIRBANKS,
ntHE BOSE BUD UNION WILL HAVE A COBO-
JL NATION FESTIVAL. «t DeOive’s Opera Hour
On Friday Evening, May 9th.
The entertainment will consist of Recitations, Ta
bleaux, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Soloe, Dnet*.
Onsrtettee, Ac., Ac., all arranged especially for the oc
casion. PROGRAMME ENTIRELY NEW.
The children will be aided and supported by a num
ber of youDg ladies and gentlemen of acknowledged
taste and talent. At the conclusion. Ice Cream. Straw
berries, *c., will be served to further aid the object of
the Rose Bud Union.
Poore open at S p. xt. Admission 60 cents. Tickets
for Foie st Phillips A Crews, st the door, and in the
bauds of s committee. msy4-td
DR. D. DuPRE,
riYENPERS his services to tho i'itir**ns of Atlauta. in
__ . . T ommTnrr nnrrmnnn fl TENDERS Ins services to tnc c.tip-iis oi ai
PRACTICAL STENCIL GUTTERS* 1 JL the various breeches of bis profesaion.
•v j rt i Residence, corner of Cain and Ivr streets.
Designers and Engravers, 1
Add&jcss Lock Box 361, - - • ATLANTA. CA.
S TKNCIL MARKING PLATES of every description !
cut to order. Kamo plates lor marking Clothing,
with Ink and Brush, 75c; by ju.vd S3c. Baggage, hotel
and key Checks, Notary Public aud Society Seals,
phabets end everj-thing in the line made to order.
Excelsior Printing Press, \>lth font of tyyes. eo«i
mail for fl.OU.
Orders from a distance promptK attended
dsoejw.
NT. E. NIAJETER,
WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER.
Office over Collier A Venable’s Drug Store.
qprlF-dt
uxnFTvrr suits.
IVo. i:j Mitt Urll Mr*<
I 71AM1LY UQUORB ou»«2*> a speoialty
; XU.^i RECEIVED, AT MRP. MoCORVICK’iJ NEW
tf Y r, . i . store, on Whitehall street, NEW siUTd
i for Laoie* aud ChiMreu. alec rml *u«i imIUuvm v vs.
, uiug Pi bus aud I War'. Jot OUNAMS^Tb fo* tbe'-v.-
! and a line a** ruefid of HK.iL H.vH5k
! Curls, Pt.fTa !tc. _ taiT'trr '
onricj* castije rock coir
COMPANY Or GEORGIA.
AixaSTTa. Ga., Apnl Jd, 1873. )
V N ANNUAL MEETING OF THE 8TOCXHOLD-
er* of the CASTLE lUH'K GOAL COMPANY OF
‘ * * GEORGIA w tl) be held at tho Green line i>ffice, No *
Cal) end see ! Grant Uuddirg. up-stair*, on May 2>, lfc73
uwre <vniii v ■ By order Board of Directors.
| TAI L ROM ARE,
ap‘J?-lm Secrotary,