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t [WKITTIS £XPE£SSLT FOB THE ATLANTA HERALD}. MARCEL’S PORTION. A KOVEL IS THREE PARTS. 15V SANDY DtTAVAUKS. Entered according to Act of Congress, bj the Herald Publishing Company, in tlie office of the Libra rian at Washington. 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 ses cured, and acute diseases treated. n ylO-ly 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 THE SALE OF THE LUCKIE PROPERTY, has been postponed c May 22. Plata at on: my!0-3t 33 week, to Thursday Afternoon, 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- ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOIs ACk-BKTCY. Over John Kyau’a More, Whitehall Street. CAPITAL (Gold) $11,000,000 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—” Mr. Room v Herald PnMisliii Company IS NOW PREPARED TO EXECUTE EVERY DISCRIPTION OF BOOK AND JOB PRINTING SUCH AS BILL-HEADS, LETTER-HEADS, CIRCU LARS, MONTHLY STATEMENTS, SHIPPING EE3EIPTS, SHIP PING TAGS, BILLS OF LAD ING, NOTES, DRAFTS. INSURANCE BLANKS. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK, FINE LABELS. BLANK CHECKS, LE GAL BLANKS, RAILROAD BLANKS. INVITATION TICKETS, E : ECTION TICKE TS, BUSIN ESS CARDS, VISITING CARDS, CERTI FICATES OF STOCK, ENVELOPES PROGRAMMES, HAND BILLS, PAM PHLETS, ETC., ETC., ETC., ETC.. ETC NEATLY, PROMPTLY, ACCURATELY i Risks taken at current Rates of Premium, and _ _ 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,