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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 MACON ADVERTISEMENTS- A. T. FINNEY Manufacturer and Dealer in BERND BROTHERS Manufacturers of and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in MUSS, SADDLES, COLLADS BRIDLES, LEATHER, HARDWARE, &c., &e., j Nos. 44 and 46 Third Street, Macon, Georgia. "he Southern Market G .A. IR, X .A.<3- IE3 S, Sucli as are Needed for EMPIRE STONE WORKS OS’— MACON, O A.. 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. aug27-tf 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. aug20-loj 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 sep21-3m 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.