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Aerial Navigation-
Correspondence of the New York Times.
Bridgetobt, Conn., Sept 6, 1873.
The public will be glad to learn through the
columns of the Times that the recent discred
itable collapse of the proposed trans-Atlantic
balloon expedition has not put an end to all
projects of aerial navigation, but that, on the
contrary, an attempt will be made next year,
under the management of Mr. P. T. Barnnm,
to fijtially test the vexed question of the ex
istence of permanent currents in the upper
utmospheie, and the practicability of its loco
motion.
Learning that Mr. Barnnm entertained an
idea of embarking in an enterprise of this
description, tne writer called upon him to- ,
day at Waldemere, his elegant residence,
which crowns an eminence overlooking Long
lefand sonnd and the pretty sea-sido paik,
the principal adornment of this enterprising
city, and having found the great showmni in
his library disengaged, was courteously re
ceived and soon put in possession of his *
plans upon this subject.
Aerial navigation, Mr. Barnnm stated, was
a subject in which he bad always entertained J
a Jeep interest, and he had long been per
suaded that the vast ocean of atmos- |
pbero which surrounds our globe was i
not destined to bo traversed bv birds aloue.
but that it would eventually be navigated :
by man. lie was not alone in this j
opinion, for many scientific meu. among
them Prof. Joseph Henry, of the Sraithsoniau '
institute, believed that the problem would, j
SCHOOLS AND COLLEBES.
in time, be solved. About twenty years ago. i requircd:
said Mr. Barnnm, I made a small venture in ||
this line, though I must say that at the time I
I uid not have very sanguine expectations of j
success. A young man, at that time a clerk j
ATLANTA MEDICAL COLLEGE.
FACULTY
A. W. GRIGGS, M. D.,
Emeritus Professor of Principles and Practice of Med
icine.
JOHN T. BANKS, M. D.,
Emeritus Professor of Obstetrics.
W. H. GOODWIN, M. D.. *
Professor of General and Medical Chemistry.
WM. ABRAM. LOVE, M. D.,
Professor of JPb j siolo^y.
JNO. TH\D. JOHNSON. M. D.,
Professor of General and Descriptive Anatomy.
J. O. WESTMORELAND. M. I).,
Profca-or of Materia Medica and Therapeutics.
J. P. LOGAN, M. D.,
ProftMJor of Clinical Medicine.
ROBT. BATTEY, M. D.,
Professor of Obstetrics.
A. W. CALHOUN, M. D-,
Professor of Diseases of the Eye ami Ear.
W. F. WESTMORELAND, M. D.,
Professor of Principles and Practice of Surgery.
J, B. BAIRD, M. D.,
Lecturer ou Minor Surgery.
V. H. TALIAFERRO, If. D..
Professor of Diseases of Women.
G. W. HOLMES, M. D.,
Professor of Principles and Practice of Medicine.
N. D’ALVIGNY, M. D.,
Pros^tor to Professor of Surgery, end Curator.
Practical Anatomy conducted by Professor of Anato
my.
The following fees for the Regular Course will be
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Matriculation (paid once omy).
Tickets for the Full Course
Practical Anatomy (required ou
Graduation
Good board and lodging (
ic the .store ol A. T. Stewart, hid become in- at $4 oo to $3 oo per week.
itxtu-tied upon the subject of flying, and I i An d y d f “£?* r iDformation wiU ^ furnished promptly
at^Yaneed him $300 for the construction of a ■ >y 81 <4rea8II1 «
r tir ci wings. The arrangement was that if
lc succeeded in flying h« was to fly for me in
my museum from the gallery down to the
bt.ige and back again. Alter his wings were
Aiii.sbed he made an attempt t> fly from the
top oi a building in New York, but met with
a disastrous fall, breaking his wings and frac
turing some of his bones. Since that time I
have assisted other inventors of flying ma
chines.
Twenty-eight years ago I met Mr. GreeD,
the Eoglish aeronaut, who made over 600 as
censions, and in the course of our conversa
tion ho asserted the existence of permanent
currents in the upper atmosphere. I believe
thd idea tc have been original with him, and
think that it must have been communicated
by mo to Prof. Wise, who made an ascension
for me in 1853 at the Crystal Palace exhibi
tion in New York. Mr. Green at the same
time suggested the use of a drag-rope, to be
employed to retard the speed of the balloon
when necessary, and which has recently been
asserted to be a modern device.
Soon after the failure of the Boston arrange
ment I wrote to Prof. Wise, intending «to en
gage his services; but not knowing his correct
address my letter did not reach him until a
contract had been made with the Graphic
company. 4
Now that attempt seems to have failed, I
propose to take the matter into my own
hands. I am already in correspondence with
eminent aeronauts in France and England.
1 shall sail for Europe in the Beotia next
Wednesday. A cable dispatch has already
beeu sent" to the English press announcing
my errand, and on my arrival in London I
shall consult with the most eminent and suc
cessful navigators of the air and obtain
their opinion as to the best materi
als and shape for the great balloon
which I propose to construct. I am
at present uncertain whether to have it con
structed in China, where labor is cheap and
silk most plentiful, or in Paris at the estab
lishment of M. Nadir, where were produced
the balloons so many of which successfully
passed the lines of the Prussian army during
the seige of the city. I intend to have my
monogram, P. T. B., together with the Amer
ican eagle and other patriotic devices, inter
woven in the fabric of the silk.
After the balloon is finished I propose to
r-ake an experimental ascension Irom the
grounds of the Snydenham Crystal palace, iu
order to see that everything is in proper work
ing order. Having done this, and having
taken the advice of the most distinguished
scientific men as to the best kind of gas for
inflation and the most propitious time for
making the experiment, I shall peck up the
balloon and bring it across to New York. My
idea is to have the ascension made by three
ronauts of different nationalities—one Amer
ican, one Englishman, and one from France
or Germany.
In answer to questions from the reporter,
Mr. Barnnm stated that he was prepared to
expend any sum necessary for the proper ac
complishment of his purpose. Money will
be no object; success is only what he desires.
Everything connected with the outfit is to be
of the best quality, and $50,000 is the least
estimate of the expense. The utmost care
will be taken to select none but the most ex
perienced and courageous navigators for the
expedition.
For forty years, said Mr. Barnnm, I have
been a showman, and in spite of all talk about
hum bag, the poblic have confidence in mo,
and know that I always carry out what I un
dertake. I firmly believe that this experiment
will be successful. At my time of life I have
but a few years left, and in them 1 intend to
do great things. I have reserved the sky
rockets and the grand transformation scene
lor the close of the performance.
Whatever the cost of this undertaking may
be. I expect that it will be repaid to mo four
fold by the proceeds obtained from exhibiting
the balloon after the trans-Atlantic voyage has
been successfully performed.
Atlanta, Sept. 1, 1873.
U1TIVE H SITT
OF GEORGIA.
rj^HE 73D ANNUAL SESSION OF THIS INSTITU-
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
And Mechanic Arts,
founded upon the United States Land Grant, is au in
tegral part of the University, ind will hold the same
Term. Every advantage which the country allows, is
afforded for procuring a liberal education, both in a
General Coarse and in Special Departments. Degrees
granted both in Arts and Science and in Law, Engi
neering and Mediciue—the last through the Georgia
Medical College at Augusta, uow embodied with the
University.
THE LAW SCHOOL
remains in session throughout the entire year. Libe
ral provision is made for the beneficiaries and for stu
dents of limited means.
For Catalogues, containing full information, apply to
WM. HENRY WADDELL,
aug20-tf fcecretary of the Faculty,
Athens, Ga.
prepared to fill ail kinds of STONE MASONRY, such as Guttering, Waliil
iu the way of improvements in which stone is required.
P. H. WARD, Proprietor.
, 07 Cherry street, will receive prompt attention.
IP. E. McDAXIEL
GEO. W.
COTTON 'WAREHOUSE & COMMISSION M
sep2-lra
PARROTT & 13X10.
CHANTS, Cor. Pryor & Hunter Sts
ATLANTA, hv
| Barouches, Phictons, Victorias, Cabriolettes,
Bretts, Top ancl Xo-top Buggies, Rockaways, Sociables,
Doctor’s Phretons, Sewing Machine Wagons.
I Have Now on Hand the Largest and Most Complete Assortment
OF ANY MANUFACTURE SOUTH OF THE OHIO RIVER,
Which I aui prepared to sell at Reduced Prices. Using very best material,
employing first class mechanics, having facilities equaled by none, I am pre
pared to sell work Cheaper than it can bo duplicated from any portion of the
United States. Carriages renovated on short notice, and all work warranted
to give general satisfaction.
A. T. FINNEY.
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company of California,
CASH CAPITAL $300,000 00
CASH ASSETS 619,431 00
The Great Mem Stove House.
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JNO. C. WHITNER, Agent,
38 Broad Street, Atlanta, Ga.
AUGUSTA CARDS.
DOZIER &c WALTOIT,
LUCY COBB INSTITUTE,
ATHENS, GA.
Mrs. A. E. WRIGHT, Principal. I
T HE FOURTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION WILL |
commence ou the 10th day s;pwm ,er, 13,
with a full corps of Teacher*.
TERMS PER YEAR:
Primary Department $20 00
Academic Department. Latin included 40 0<*
Collegiate Department, *• " 60 00
Board per month 20 00
For further information apply to the Principal or to
JOHN H. NEWTON,
Pres't, Board of Trustees.
Lamar Cobb, Sec’y.
fir Macon Telegraph k Messenger please copy in
Sunday and Wednesday’s paper for four weeks.
jy3l-SnnAWed4w
^olea.
COOKING AND HEATING STOVES—Every kind.
Mantels and Grates,
Tin Ware, Wood and Hollow Ware.
Sliced Iron, Zinc,
House Furnishing Goods, Etc.
Patapsco Female Institute,
Near Baltimore, Md.,
for 36 years, and enjoys a national reputation.
With the number of pupils limited to ninety, it lias
representatives from two-thirds of the States, princi
pally South and Southwest. Its location is pre-emi
nently healthful, is central, and easily reached by rail
road from Baltimore and Washington City.
For Circulars address
MRS. K. H. ARCHER,
P # Q. Elliott City. Md.
SOUTHERN FEMALE COLLEGE
HjaGrango, Gkn.
rjlHIS INSTITUTION, with a corps of Nine First
Class Teachers, will resume exercises the last Wednes
day in August. Four premiums for excel ence in
Music and Painting were awarded Pupils of this
College at the last State Fair. For Catslouges. ad
dress L F. COX, President.
^ e &?ocer s Lawson B. Langford,
24J. BROAD STREET.
AUGUSTA. GEORGIA.
LSTE DANIEL A HILL. ___
DANIEL & ROWLAND,
COTTON FACTORS,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Agents for the Celebrated Etiwan, Wando, Dugdalc and Cotton Food Unanos,
Corner Jackson and Reynolds Streets AUGUSTA, GA.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.
anglT.tf.
COMMISSION FOR SELLING COTTON, $1 PER BALE.
GREENE & ROSSIGNOL, fi £ 0 . *, RATCLIFFS &C»„
Druggists
Pharmacists.
IMPORTERS AND
WH0LESM.E DEALERS IN 0RU3S & DRUCGISfS SUR-
ENGLISH, FRENCH AND GERMAN
Md., Miss Chaffee and Miss Hamersley, Principals,
sisted by able Professors. Next session opens Sep
tember 18th. Courso of Study extensive, comprising
all branches of a polite education. French is the lan
guage of the School. Class honors awarded at the
close of the year. Circulars on application.
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DRIES, PAINTS, OILS, CLASS. &C.
No. 264 Brjad Street.
AUGUSTA,
CA.
C. II. PHINIZY.
F. B. PHINIZY.
COTTON FACTORS,
GUANO XDEzVUEXia
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. lit Jackson Street,
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA,
B EG to announce that they have a commodious
Fire-proof Warehouse, and are prepared to make
liberal cash advances on Cotton and other produce.
BAGGING and TIES always on hand. Commission
for selling cotton $1 per bale.
» sep6-2m
DAY
GilJWest Side Whitehall Street.
ATLANTA. CA.
T NOW HAVE ON HAND THE LARGEST STOCK OF GOODS IN MY LINE EVER
1 BROUGHT to this market.
Stoves, Stoves, Stoves!
The celebrated Charter Oak Stove—the most popular and most extensively used In the United Btates. Agent
for the “Atlanta" Cook Stove. Heating Stoves—all kinds and sizes. Have lor Bale all the most popular Stoves
now in the market.
•TIN WARE—Of every kind and in the largest quantity. A full supply always on hand, and anything made
to orderptomptly.
"Very Large Supply of
Tin Plate an dTinners Findings, Sheet Iron: Sheet Zinc; Slab Zinc; Block Tin; Solder, Etc.
A Large and well selected stock of Light Hollow Ware: Wood Ware of every kind, such as Backets, Tubs,
Washboards, Flour Pails, Sugar Boxes, Wood Measures, all sizes; Brooms, Well Buckets, etc.
A Large quantity of
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,
POCKET AND TABLE CUTLERY.
Old Time Relics.—A f«w days since we
were shown an ancient flour-ladle, owned bv
Mr. George H. Rigby, oi Media, which is
more than one hundred and fifty years old.
It was originally made out of a single
; iece of wood—a rough oak-knot—and mast
have beeD at first extremely heavy for such
a domestic ntensil, but now it is almost
as light as cork, being perforated
in every direction with worm-holes. The
bowl portion is about four inches deep, and
the handle over a foot in length. It was
made at Doe Run, Chester county, about the
time or scon after the first settlers had pene
trated the wilderness in that direction. It
was contemporaneous with the latter days
of William Penn and the host of Indians i
who swarmed over Eastern Pennsyl- !
vania at that period, and, if it had a
voice, could tell many a strange and thrilliDg I
tale of the past. This ladle has always been ;
in the possession of the Rigby family, the an- i
cestors of the present proprietor having taken
an active part in the Revolutionary war. It !
would be a prominent and attractive curi
osity in the forthcoming centennial ce ebra-
tion iu the year 3676. Its safe preservation
requires that it should be placed in
a wooden box, or a glass case made ex
pressly for its reception. A tea-kettle of a
veTy antique pattern was also exhibited,
which is over one hundred years old and
which has evidently seen good service in its
day and generation. It was made before the
commencement of the revolution, and hence
is a relic of no ordinary interest. These
heirloom* are highly valued for their hiitori-
cal as well as for their genealogical associa-
Chester (Pa.') Indenemlan!.
A correspondent of the Swiss Times thinks
the best use the a nthorities of Geneva can
make of the Duke of Brnnswick's diamonds
is to amend what is called by euphuism the
drainage of the town. There is not a bouse
nor a street, says the writer, but is reeking
with foul smells If anything remains after
tbia prime necessity baa been attended to,
they might try to cultivate some sense of de
cency in the poblic mind.
For the Winter Campaign.
S ID HOLLAND AXXOBNCES TO HIS FRIENDS
that he h»9
TEN THOUSAND SUMMER DRINKS,
which ne is anxious to dispose of to make room for
the winter fixings—Punches, Wines, Brandy Smashes,
Cocktails and everything to make a man comfortable,
served in the beat style. The only bar in town that
keeps
PURE ROBERSON COUNTY WHISKY
Is No. 4 Wall street,
sepio-2m The Maison DeVille.
C. H. PHINIZY & CO.,
COTTON FACTORS,
AUGUSTA, CA.
AKE LIBERAL ADVANCES ON CONSIGN
MENTS OF COTTON. Buy and sell Contracts for Fu-
tbis market or New York. Furnish
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M
ture Delivery
Planters with Supplies.
ON TIME.
THE GIRL OF THE PERIOD!
RICHLAND BOARDING AND
SCHOOL FOR BOYS,
143 Lanvale street, near Park Avenue, Baltimore, Md. i
W M. D. MARTIN, A. M., Principal, assisted !by
Graduates of the University of Virginia. French
and German taught by experienced native masters. .
Session commences September 15th. Catalogues with
full particulars sent to any address. Refers to Rev. It.
B. Elliott. Gen. A. R. Lawton, R. J. Da van t. Savannah;
Samuel Lawrence, Marietta; John Martin, Augusta. I
jy 29-2 in
STENCIL MARKING PLATES of every description I as well as those of domestic manufacture.
“ call on him on Marietta street.'
ATLANTA
STENCIL AND VARIETY WORKS
Cor. Marietta and Broad Sts.
BEN. Z. DUTTON,
PRACTICAL STENCIL CUTTER,
Designers and Engravers,
Addkksh Lock Box 361, - - ATLANTA. GA.
^ITENCIL MARKING PLATES of every description
AO cut to order. Name plates for marking Clothing
with Ink and Brush, 75c; by mail 85c. Baggage, hote
and key Checks, Notary Public and Society Seals, A1
phabets and everything in the line made to order.
Coiten alphabet made a specialty.
(riders from a distance promptly attended
deo6-l7.
N. R. FOWLER, Auctioneer.
Guardian’s Sale.
B
Houi
FIRST TUESDAY IN OCTOBER NEXT,
within the legal hours of sale, fifteen and three-fourth
acres of Laud, being part of laud lot No. 149, of tbe
17tfi District of originally Henry now Fulton county,
subdivided into twelve lots, as per plat, to be seen at
the office of Wallace k Fowler, Real EstateAgeuts, and
posters to be issued before sale. Sold as the property
of Mary Helens Lyc.es, minor, for her benefit. Terms
half cash, balance three aud six months, with 10 per
cent, interest. T. D. LYNE8, Guardian,
•2ptd*
IjEE smith
f FELICITATES himself upon the fact that lie has
JP been busy for tho past few weeks in painting,
dusting and brushing up
The Girl of the Period,
and at last his efforts have been crowned with success,
llo is ab.e now to present to his old friends and the
public generally one of the neatest and coziest resorts
to be found anywhere. He has opened the season
with a fresh stock of pure old Randies, Whiskies,
, Gins, Ac., and * * **“ ^
Clayton Sheriff Sales.
XY"ILL bo sold before the Court House door in the
f \ town of Jonesboro, Clayton county, Georgia,
within the legal hours of e&le, on the first Tuesday iu
October next, the following property, to-wit;
One house and lot No. 6, containing two acres, more
or less, in tbe town of Jonesboro, Clayton county,
j known and levied on as the property of It. R. Haynes
; to satisfy nine Justice Court li. fas. issued from the
! 1038th District, G. M., in favor of William Morrison.
1 Said premises being now occupied by E J Barksdale,
j Property pointed out by plaintiff's attorney; levy made
i and returned to mo by J A Johnson, L C for the 1088‘th
District, G M. This 29th August, 1873.
Also, at the same time and place, the north half ot
I lot of land number 51, in the 5th District of originally
Henry, now Clayton county, containing 100 acres more
or less, as the property of Elijah Glass, by virtue of a
fi fa issued from Fayette Superior Court in favor of W
R Whitaker, guardian of Sarah F and B F Whitaker,
vs William Glass, principal, and Elijah Glass, security.
Property pointed out by Plaintiff’s attorney. Tenants
in possession notified. This August 29th, 1873.
aug31-tds N. G. HUDSON, Sheriff.
FULTON COUNTY
i stock of real Havana Cigars,
J .
REMOVAL.
A. ANSLEY
Y virtue of an Order from tbe Court of Ordinary
of Fulton county, I will sell before tho Coart
ouae door in Atlanta, ou the
Sheriff’s Sale for November
W ILL l>e sold before the Court llonse door in the
city of Atlanta, Fulton county, Georgia, on the
; first Tuesday in November next, within the legal
! hours of sale, tbe following property, to-wit:
Two bureaus, ono wardrobe, one sideboard, ono
' secretary, one large desk, aiul six fin© parlor chairs
i Levied on as tho property of Jared I. and Nannie E
^ 11 Whitaker, by virtue of and to satisfy a mortgage fl. fa
AS removed hia Office to No. 9 Hunter street, one ■ jg B ued from Fulton Superior Court in favor of Mrs
A. Kirkpatrick vs. Jared I. Whitaker and Nanuie E
Whitaker. Property pointed out iu fi la., September
1st, 1873. , „
Also, on the same day, first Tuesday in November,
will bo sold ou tho premises, in a factory on the corner
of Harris and Butler streets, in the city of Atlanta,
Fulton county, Ga., one plaining machine, 1 rip saw,
1 gig saw, I cut off saw, 2 lathes, 1 surfacing machine,
morticiDg machine, 1 lathing machine, I baring ma
chine, 1 routing machine, 1 moulding machine and
trimming Raw, line shafting, pulleys and belting at
tached, together with all the tools used about said ma
chines, all the fixtures, lumber and material, located
in said factory. Levied ou as the property of Ron
deau A; Co., by virtue of and to patisty a fi. fa. issued
from Fulton Superior Court in favor of Paul Jones,
Sr., va. Rondeau k Co. Property pointed out in fi. ia.
A. M. PKKKER80N, Sheriff, H
septl0-w4w printer’s fee $2 .’•<» per levy.
H”door eiat of Whitehall. He offers for sale
100 Bales Standard India Bagging:.
2 Car Loads Kentucky Hemp Do.
20 Bbis. choice Sew Orleans Molnsses.
20 Bids. Prime Lard.
800 Boxes Tobacco, common and medium
grades.
20 Cases double Anchor Durham Smoking*
and sundry other Goods. Representing some of the
most reliable bustoesa houses in St. Louis, Louisvll.e,
Baltimore and Savannah, will buy fora brokerage such
goods as way be needed by tbe merchants of this city.
Cotton bought and sold ou commission.
sep7-!0t
Silver delated W are
IDcpartmont Tor tlx© Ladies:
My large stock of handsome House Furnishing goods, Vases, Toilet Sats, etc , are well arranged for inspec
tion. The Ladies are invited to call and see them.
1 have laid in a stock lor a largo
WHOLESALE TRADE.
In my line, and invite the attention of merchants to the same. I can offer special inducements over any
other market.
Orders from a distance will be promptly attended to. Goods skilfully packed, and every advantage of the
market given.
I am now moving into my new store, 69 Westside of Whitehall street, lately occupied by Guilford, Wood k
Co. The public are invited to step in and look at my new store and new goods.
L. B. LANGFORD.
THE YTIT^O-IIsrXA.
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO.
Liabilities $ 11,314 75
Assets 353,413 79
Net Assets 342,099 04
Losses Paid Since Organization ..1,500,000-00
Forty-one years in existence. Rates as low as In any other Good Company.
11 Xiossoa will too Promptly Paid.
Ten Thousand Dollars are deposited with Hon. W. L. Goldsmith, Comptroller General of the State of Geor
gia, for security of the policy in this State.
W. L. COWARDEN, President. | WM. WILLIS, JR., Secretary
J. GADSDEN
KING, Agent,
Broad street, ATLANTA, GA.
Also, Agent for the London and Lancashire Fire—Capital: $5,000,000. State Agent, Cotton States
uwx
MANUFACTURER AND JOBBER OF ALL VARIETIES OF
Crackers, Cakes, Snaps, Ac.,
Amongst which are Soda, Batter, Picnic, Cream, Boston, Batter, Milk,
Butter Wafer, Wine, Farina. Also, Sugar Cakes, Spice Cakes, and Jum
bles, Lemon and Ginger Snaps, and others, which I offer to the trade at the
LOWEST PRICES!
and guarantee my goods to give satisfaction.
South Forsyth Street, Atlanta. Ga.