Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

The Daily Herald. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1874. TWO DAY» LEFT. There arc oaljr two day* left la which to secure Ticket# in the Herald DUtrlbn- Horn. Oar Boohs are already la the haads of the clerlta, who are preparing the lists. dead la year orders to-day. There will he no postpone meat—no scaling—no “Sketches 1" f nch a chance will not be offered again. THE ATLANTA DAILY HERALD. VOL. II-NO. 142. ATLANTA, GA„ AVEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1874. WHOLE NO. 430 WASHINGTON NEWS. Tlaere are only a few dajr. la whirl, to flet ehaaec. la the Herald Ht.trlbntlon. Bend la yonr anheerlptlona atoaee. Doa't delay a dap. ho Cabbage stalk, will be given In the Presents. No Novelettes. Renumber, the 30th Is the day. Von will never get the ehanee again. TlilopUCBBMT. —'~‘fk jaduttigned announce that the Heuald distribution of presents will com. off on the night of the twenty-ninth, at James’ Hall, noder the management of the commissioners elected. Ihe presents are on hand, and the cash prizes are in bank. All will be delivered on the presentation of the tickets drawing pres ents. There are but three days left in which to secure tickets. Such a chance will not be offered again. There will be no scaling of presents. Alston & Geady. We would respectfully remind the General Assembly that there are seven hundred con victs to be provided for, and not to waste val uable time in discussing the convention ques tion. A Veiekan Babbistee.—The late Judge Law, wss sged eighty-seven years, nine months and twenty-seven days at the time of bis death, Thursday last, and was a hard stu dent and regular practitioner in the courts up to within a few weeks of that sad event. CoBEicnoN.—In onr remarks, some days ago, on the reduced mileage in the new ap propriation bill, we stated, on what we con sidered reliable information, that the mile age paid the Bepresentative from Camden Was $275. We hare the authority of the ex cellent gentleman now representing that connty for saying that it is but $179 50, or nearly $100 less than stated by our previous informant. THE LEGIST. YTL’RE YKSTKROW. House.—The House of Representatives held two sessions yesterday, forenoon and afternoon, both of which were occupied, al most exclusively, by a debate on the bill for a Constitutional Convention. Mr. William son, of Baldwio, opened with a well-prepared speech in favor of his bill, and was followed by Mr. Foster, of Bichmond, in opposition, ■ ;d Mr. Hudson, of Schley, in favor. During the afternoon session, Mr. Williams of Dooly, and Mr. Tutt, of Lincoln, advocated the bill, and Mr. Fort, of Sumter, Mr. Butts, of Marion, and Mr. Anderson, of Cobb, op posed it. It is generally conceded that the opening and closing speeches of the day were the ablest. The subject will be resomed this morning, and will probably occupy the entire day. The friends of the Convention entirely failed to show that the people in any section of the State hod the slightest desire to enter upon a revision of the Constitntion at the present time. Before the regular order was taken up, the House passed the bill allowing the Sco&eld Bolling Mill to issue scrip. The contested election cases from Decatur are the special order for to-day.bat it is doubt- ftil if they be reached. Senate.—The Senate passed the bill provid ing for a registration of births, marriages and deaths; also a bill requiring the recordation of judgments in every county where the de fendant owns property; also a bill to attach Coffee connty to the First Congressional District That unfortunate book called the "NewCode,’’although just from the press, was variously amended. The Governor sent in a message suiting that the city Council of Atlanta had taken a transfer of the mortgage against the Capitol buildings, and had obligated the city never to claim the debt so long so the seat of gov ernment remained in Atlanta. HIE STATE PRINTING. The Constitution referred to Mr. Walsh’s re marks in the House, as reviving an "exploded scandal" concerning Mr. Hemphill, the late State Printer. As the Hebaj.d first published this “ex ploded scandal,” it is bnt justice to state the facts and allow the public to judge how far the scandal has been exploded. The editorial which appeared in the Heeai.d last April was as follows: Governor Smith, in his discharge of hi9 sworn duty, refused to pay Mr. Hemphill’s btli until it had been audited by the Comp troller General. The Comptroller General, who is also as honest and true as any officer ever intrusted with the d charge of a public duty, had this bill carefuby examined by Mr. Mr. Miller, after days of labor spent in careful investigation, made his report, which he said that after allowing full prices, be had reduced the bill more than seven thou sand dollars. Mr. Miller, in making the estimate, allowed the full charges of the Typographical Union, altbongh he knew well that the State work is done by the job—for instance: A printer is paid $21 per week. During the week suppose he does $90 worth of work; 25 per cent, on $9G makes $120, which is considered a legiti mate cost, and Mr. Miller so allowed. The law,however, is very explicit. It says "The public printer shall receive twonty-hve per cent, on actual cost of material and labor employed in the pnblie printing; provided, that before being paid, he shall make an ac count, on oath, o( the actual cost of material and labor employed, and present the same to bis Excellency, the Governor, who may al low or reject said account, or any part there of, as in his judgment may soem right and jojt. ” The Comptroller General employed Mr. Miller to examine it. On Mr. Miller’s report, CoL Goldsmith refused to audit the acconnt for more than $15,772 61, to whioh he added twenty-five per cent, $3,943 15— i $19(715 76, or $7,299 36 lees than Mr. Hemp hill’s sworn aoeount called for.” We call upon Mr. Hemphill before he refers to this matter as an “exploded scandal” to deny, if he can, a single fact slated in that editorial. First—That the Comptroller doubted the jnstioe of the bill and refused to audit it. Heccnd—That upon this setion of the Comp troller General, the Governor appointed a practical printer of high standing in his pro to investigate it, end notified Mr. be might have the oppor- ain his charges. Third—That Mr. J. L Miller, after weeks of careful investigation, reported that there were over-charges amounting to more than •even thousand dollars. These are facte based upon recorded testi mony. \ The writer of this regrets very much the necessity of being obliged to refer to this matter again. We had so decided, until "the editor" of Ihe Constitution gratuitously re- ferred to it as on “exploded scandal.” In i would ask, has Mr, Hemphili I balance of $7,299 36 which I? We know he has nob When he docs, then he will hare exploded this The President Changes his Views on the Louisiana Question. GOTHAM GOSSIP. THE BIG FIGHT. The German Societies and the j x ] {ea;H i ar Field Day In tllC Police—They will Protest * * T He will not Send in any Message. Against the Clubbing of Unemployed Work men—The Speak ers will be Protected. Cashing Sails for Madrid- Gen, Gordon and the Louisiana Prisoners. Nolth Carolina Republicans want Negro in Office— McMillan's Credentials. THE STINER FAMILY BURNING. Some Recent Developments that Insinuate Murder and Robbery. . House. Hot Skirmishing on the Convention Question. Both Armies Sleep Arms and Adjourn the Issue Until To-Day- THE JUDICIaBY COMYtlTTEE AND THE GENEVA j AWARD—SPEECHES—THE HOUSE AND THE FREE BANKING QUESTION—CRESWELL*9 POSTAL SAVINGS BANK DON’T TAKE — THE PORTER MATTER. The Merchant Princes Visit the Capitol on Important Measures. Washington, January 27, 1874. The president, after consultation with the Cabinet, to-day decided not to send the mes sage in Lonisisca matters, which he had partly concluded to send, in to-day, and it is now very doubtful if he will at any time con sider that there are any requirements for him to do so. The Committeo on Ways and Means disa gree to Kelly’s convertible bond bill. Cushing sails for Madrid on the 7th of next month. W. C. Ossou has been nominated for post master of Thomasville, Georgia. Senator Gordon appealed tu the President to-day, in behalf of the Grant parish (Louisi ana) prisoners, who were arrested last fall by the United States Marshal, and have been kept incarcerated ever since without trial. He asked tb&t they be allowed a speedy triai, or released on bail until the courts were ready. The President promptly agreed to call the At torney-Generala attention to the matter to day, and Senator Gordon hopes for good re sults. A delegation from North Carolina, headed by Mr. Arnold, handed the President a peti tion for the appointment of G. L. Hobson, colored, for Collector of Customs at Wilming ton. The application is signed by influen tial Republicans of North Carolina. In the Senate, on motion of McCreary, tbe credentials of Wm. L. McMillan, of Louisi ana, were recommitted to the Committee on Privileges and Elections. At a meeting of the House Judiciary Com mittee this morning, Wm. M. Evarts, David Dudley Field and Cephas Brainard, all of New York, made arguments with reference to the distribution of the Geneva award. Mr. Field confined his remarks in behalf of insu rance companies, particularly in reference to the services of the Columbian Insurance Co., a corporation which failed by reason of the maraline damages which it sustained by the privateering cruiser Alabama. Brainard {spoke in behalf of such claimants sb were injured by the Shenandoah while Everts represented generally claimants heav ily interested in the distribution. A meeting of tbe Subcommittee will be held to-morrow night at whioh Mr. Evarts will be beard in the interests of the Piedmont railroad. Tbe House Committee on Banks and Cur rency have agreed upon a bill providing for free banking, and abolishing all reserve except five per cent. o%tha circulation, to be retained as security for its redemption. The commu tes have decided to report adversely on Cress- well’s postal savings bank proposition. They have concluded their hearing of capitalists on the financial qnestioa, and are convinced that redumption is impossible at present, and will recommend no measure looking to that end. The friends of Fitz John Potter, late General in the United States Army, are mak ing strenuous efforts to get him a new trial. Ex-Secretary Blair, who was in Lincoln’s Cabinet when Porter was dismissed, has writ ten a long letter to him, asserting the illegal ity of the court that convicted him. Should a new trial be granted, several of the wit nesses for the defense will be distinguished officers of the Confederate Army, who were arrayed against Porter in the Army cf North ern Virginia. FORTY-THIRD COIGRkSS. The Fbench Spoliation Claims — Civil. Rights Discussed—NoJExecutive Session. SENATE. Senator CAMERON from the Committee on Foreign Belations, reported a bill to pay the French spoliation claims. Senator MORTON spoke at length on his resolution providing for a Railroad Commis sion. Tbe Civil Rights Bill was discussed all day and referred to the Judiciary Committee. No Executive Session,andjno Southern nomi nations. HOUSE. The Vieginia Election Case Decided in Fa- vob or Republican Membebs —Steono Op position. Washington, January 27, 1874. The long debate in the West Virginia elec tion cases were decided in the House to-day by the admission of Messrs. Davis and Ha- gars. Republicans. The majority report of tbe election committee was , dverso to their right, bnt the minority repou was adopted by a strong party vote, only s > ae half dozen Republicans voting against Davis and Ha- S rs and ODly two Democrats voting for them, cGee of Pennsylvania, and Waddell of North Carolina. PENNSYLVANIA. THE CENTENNIAL WASHINGTON ASSEMBLY AT THE ACADEMY or MUSIC —A GUARD OCCASION- SHIP CABPENTEB8 AND C AULK- EBS ON THE STIEE. Philadelphia, January 27, 1874. The first Centennial Washington Assembly nnder tbe auspices of the Women’s Centennial Committees came off to-night at the Academy of Music, and was as successful as tbe recent tea party. Tbe academy was beautifully decorated and tbe stago adorned with ever greens, flowers, arches etc. All around tbe honse were bunting flags sod arms ol States and nations. MaDy ladies were costumed in revolutionary style, and army and navy of- cers appeared m uniform. The city troops, ■ in aniform, acted as floor managers. Among those present were the officers of the Provi- I deace artillery, the officers of tbe Old Guard, of New York, the officers of the Boston Ca dets, tbe officers of the Richmond Blues, the officers of the Fifth Maryland Regiment, and the commandant and officers of tbe Philadel phia navy yard. BREVITIES. On yeaterday Prof. J. F. Halton, of Boston, died. Hi* disease was that of tbe heart. A dispatch from Louisville states that tbe Ohio Falls Car Company has arranged with its creditors and will resume business. From an Omaha dispatch ws learn that a young man named Perrins, of New York, on bi* way home, died ot consumption, on tbe Union Pacifio train, whieh arrived in the former place yesterday. P. F. Davenport, a native of Massachusetts and brotber-fn-law of ex-Governor ClaffliB, died on a train whioh arrived in .Omaha yes terday. HU disease was consumption. Mr. Davenport and Mr. Perrine were inti mate friends, and bad been traveling in Cal ifornia for thsir health. A telegram from Borne says: It U highly probable that an English prelate will be ap pointed Cardinal at tbe second Consistory, whieh U to be held at Easter. New Yobk, January 27, 1874. The Free Thinker Burntl Turnvereia and other German societies will meet at tbo Cooper Institute Friday night, to protest against the action of police and other public functionaries in regard to the meeting and clubbing of the unemployed men at Tomp kins square. The trustees of tho Cooper Union had a conference with the Polico Commissioners, and were informed by the latter that they could protect the speakers from violence in the expression of their opinions, bnt might not be able to pioiect tho property in tho lull in case of disorder. Hence, in addition to tha rent—two hundred and fifty dollars—the Free Thinkers must give a bond of two thou sand dollars to pay for damage to the furni ture. The former cook of tho Stiner family, four members of which wete burned to death in their honse two weeks ago, has beeu arrested pending tho inquest by the Coroner. Silver plate known to have been in the house and jewelry belonging to the decensed cannot be fonnd since the fire, and robbery and murder are now insinuated in connection with this terrible affair. A committee of merchants will visit Wash ington to show the Secretary of tho Treasury tho necessity of changing tho ad valorem to specific duties on still wines, and also to ad vocate the construction oi tbe law so that one liquidation of customs shall bo made final in accordance with a vote of the Chamber of Commerce. • The Postoffice Money Order business of this city last year amounted to $321,500,000. Foreign- GREAT BRITAIN. Vessel a'iclld ur at Sf.a—The General Election Bill to be Completed Soon — Betting in Fayor of Liberals. London, January 27, 1874. Weather fair. Tho bark Catblen, possibly Kathaden, of Charlestou, for Bremen, towed in to-day. She was picked up at sea water-logged, and had been in collision. It is believed that tho general election will be completed by the 16th of February. Both parties are confident of success. Betting is now in favor of the Liberals. The Dissolution of Parliament — Causes Not yet Made Known—The Coming Elec tion—Dr. Livingstone's Death Confirmed Great Suffering of hls Party. London, January 27, 1874. Tho reasons which caused the Government to decide upon the disolut'.on of Parliament has not been made public, and speculation in regard thereto continues. Some persons de clare that it was brought about by dissen sions in tbe Cabinet, while others allege that Gladstone has been summoned before a Court of the Queens Bench for not standing for re-election to Parliament after again accepting office in March last, and that this was what occasioned tbe dissolution. Tbe utmost interest is manifested throughout tbe Kingdom over elections, and much ac tivity i3 displayed ia preparations for them. The newspapers are tilled with appeals for an election. An official dispatch was received by tho government to-day, from Zanzibar. This dis patch states circumstantially that Livingstone arrived in Lobisa, after crossing marshes, with the water at one time, for three hours consecutively, above his waist. Tbe sufferings of his whole party were terriblo, and ten of them died in consequence. The members of Cameron’s expedition were suffering from fe ver and opthulmia, but would await the arri val of Livingstone’s remains and bring them to XJjiji. From the latter place they will be conveyed to Zanzibar, where, it i - expected, they will arrive next month. SPAIN. The Fire Fiend—Senor Valero Still in Prison—Important Military Movements —Another Insurgent Defeat. Havana, January 27, 1874. A fire broke out to-dav in the foundry and shipyards of Senor Sufetto, at Casa Blanca, which are threatened with destruction. Jdigb winds prevail, and the wharves and shipping in the vicinity are in danger. Senor Valero, the Director of tho Havana , Lottery, remains in prison, i The steamer Isabella La Catolica has been sent to Cubaro to embark the Spanish force^ for Guantelemo, which is threatened by the insurgents. Gen. Portima has ordered the removal of several detachments of troops, which have for a long time been guarding the cultivated zone of Puerto Principe. It is expected that important orders will be issued by Jouvelar to-morrow. The insurgent prisoners report that Vincente Garcia has assumed the ministry of war and Gen. Maces has suc ceeded him in commaud ot his columns. Some troops having left Manzanillo for Bay onne, reinforcements are sadly needed at the former place. Tbe troops in the jurisdiction ot Trinidad have defeated a band of insur gents at Arroras Pinos. The latter fled east, but v cro pursued : nd numbers cap'ured. SCOTLAND. COLLISION. Glasgow, January 27, 1874. While the expi css passenger train from Ed inburgh for Glasgow was running at great speed, it came in collision with another ex press train. Sixteen persons were instantly killed, and a number received severs inju ries. .Several coaches were demolished. MARINE INTELLIGENCE. New York, Jan. 27, 1871. Arrived—Crescent City. Arrived out—Kentuckian, Edymoic, River Side, Ellen, Southard, L. L. SturgcHS,. Kerr, Kingston, all from New Orleans. John Par ker, Nelson, Robert Boak, John Prince, Clyde, Abraham Lincoln, Western Empire, Comptesse, Ducbatel, Jennie, Alphonzo, Marie. Departed—Homeward, Magnolia, Prince ton, Herman, Zoilo, Queen of tho West, Eve line, Helena, Republic. Interviewing has reached its height in Chi cago. A reporter of ono of the leading pa pers in that city recently visited tbe police inspector, and tbe next day iuformed the pub lic that “Mr. Hheridun sat back in his chair, gracefully smiling at a group of fledgling fire men, and squirting rich-colored tobacco juice into a ravenous spittoon with marvellous ac curacy and overwhelming constancy.” Un moved by tbit exhilarating spectacle, however, the reporter asked Mr. Sheridan tho nsual stereotyped questions, and in return got the usual non-committal amwors given by evory victim of this wretched practice. The consideration of tbo Convention ques- j tion being the order of the day in the House. • Mr. WILLIAMSON of Baldwin, rose and in dofeDse of the bill said: That the more he deliberated on the matter the more thoroughly was he convinced of the justice and truth of his position, and of the importance of the question now before this body, I am no rev olutionist who desires to plunge the country into ruin. I think that if this measure is de feated, serious consequences will result ulti mately. The present constitution was forced upon us by fraud and misrule, and I hope that the people will no longer submit to this innovation upon their rights. Every gdod man in Georgia has at one time voted against this, and why will we now submit to it? It was wrong then and it is wrong now. And it is our duty now that wo can, to strike off these shackles that have so long bound ns and rise in tho power of manhood and throw off this burden. Tho "Comptroller General and Treasurer’s report show a large amount of bonds outstanding against the State, (ag- gragating about $8,000,000), had resulted from legislation under tho present Constitution. Committees bavo been appointed .to investigate and pass upon these matters, at a cost of over $40,000, they have detected these frauds, but are incompetent to protect us against the power of these acts, or against subsequent legislation should tho Radidftl party ever come into power. If this should occur they could easily re-enact tbe odious laws of several years back, and fasten these bonds on us again. Formerly, when we bad an honest voting population, of tax-paying property holders, wo could protect ourselves from wrong; but now, when we were impov erished, and with a voting power of igno rance, ono that can be prostituted, we are sub ject at any time to the variations of political rule and the predominancy of political pow- The present Constitution delegates a dangerous power to the Governor to aid in Wild Cat railroad enterprises. Under the perfect and wise administration of the pres ent Governor, we have nothing to fear, but should tho Radical party come into power again, we cannot tell the result of that rule. There are already fourteen bills in the Senate and House looking to a change of the Consti tution. This shows the necessity for a Con vention. Wo had, from timo to time, submitted to the various amendments. As each one was proposed it was accepted, with a |bope that it would secure ua peace. One by one we took them, until all were added, and what did we gain? Nothing but degradation. At last, alter bearing the yoke of despotism till for- bearan ye ceased to be a virtue, we arose in our might and power, and threw off the bur- don that had been fastened upon us: then and not till then did we have peace. Look at tho late Texas election. Gentlemen tell yon that we are courting Federal inter ference. Let me read you the letter from Pres ident Grant to Governor Davis, (reading the correspondence), theso people becoming tired of radical rule showed by a majority of 50,000 TUtes what freemen could do and when the courts decided against them, by virtue of the Constitution, they rose up with arms and expelled the intruders from their capitol. This does not look like federal in terference. Gentlemen say that if wo call a convention we will combine the homestead men and other factions against us and cause a defeat of the Democratic party in the next election. This is an ungrounded fear, but let tbe republican party come into power undor the present Constitution, and we have serions results to anticipate. Why should the people object to tho dele gates of a convention ? They would represent the same constituency that this General As sembly does, so that tbe interests of the State will be zealously guarded. A great deal had been said about the co3tof a convention. The cost of the convention of 1866 was a little over $45,000. Tho average mileage of members is about $74. Add this to the other expenses, and put the time at thirty days, and tke cost ot the convention will not exceed $25,000. After a few other remarks, in which the speaker alluded in &u eloquent manner to those dumb shadows of Georgia’s former great ness that looked down from tbe wall above, and eulogizing Georgia’s former greatness and her partial return to, and tbe restoration of her temples and her institutions, he closed his remarks. Our report is only synoptical, as wa&t of space precluded our giving the speech at length. Mr. FOSTER, of Richmond, rose. Ho congratulated the gentleman from Baldwin, bat could see nothing in his speech but the answering of objections against the Conven tion. Some of the best, bravest and noblest of cur men oppose the measuro. He hoped that the discussion would bo conducted fairly. His objection was that this cry for conven tion did not come from tho people, but from those who havo been laid upon the shelf— political hacks. What part of tho State has moved in the matter, cr who has demanded this thing? No one! The people are the ones to speak their sentiments in this matter. Tho people sent us hero. The question was not for convention absoluto. but that it should be left to the people. Some of the press were crying oat in a sensational manner in iavor of" this thing, and yet not threo rospectable counties have carried the measure. The peo ple have made no demonstration in favor of this ; they havo no heart in it. He spoke of his constituency. They said a con vention now would bo the disinte gration of the Democracy. We havo a good Governor, wise legislation and what have we to fear. The Republicans would if thoy were in power go outside of the consti tution. Ho had rather havo the present Gov eruor and Democratic Legislature without any constitution than to havo tbe best con stitution that could be framed with Bullock nod a negro legislature to administer it. This constitution was adopted by the white peo ple. They were poverty stricken, and in a distressed condition, and the engrafting of a homestead proviso caused tho people to sup port it. In 1868 did not many of Onr citi zens Harch 4o the polls and vote for Bullock instead of one of our purest and best mtn, on account of their condition. The call of a constitutional convention to repeal the home stead act will drive hosts into tho Radical ranks; this call of a convention would drive tho negroes to oppose us and bring them once more against us, and fill the Governor's chair with another Bullock and the Assembly The Marietta Journal says tbs wheat in that section is looking fine. The area planted is large, and tbe prospects are bright for a good crop, notwithstanding the recent bard weather. sion. Ho was in hopes that the gentleman from Richmond would give him something tangible to answer, but he had not assigned any reasons why a convention should not be held but imagihary evils. Mr. Fos ter said that the bill would | be modified ; I was of tbe same opinion ; was I always in favor of letting the people decido the matter. If we refuse to allow them tnat privilege, it will be the first time in the his tory of the Georgia Legislature that the mem bers refused to leave any question to the peo ple. He could not understand how it was tnat palatial residences were . so abundant in "Atlanta, while his people had to live in log-cabins, unless it was attriti on Their I ate d *° fact that his people had no credit 1 I unless they took advantage of the lien law. | He said he did not care whethar the Capitol j remained in Atlanta or not, but if it did stay | here he wanted H. L Kimball's name erased. | from it Ho said tho homestead law was a I bait to tho men impoverished by tho war. Will favor the amendment of the gentleman from Hancock, as ho don’t think any one ought to fear the people. The convention of ’65 did not moot the wishes of tho people. The good citizens and tax payers opposed it, but it did good and brought forth the “notes on tbe pituation” by B. H. Hill. MR. FORT or SUMTER, who in substance said that: He had not given the subject much attention, as ho had only determined that morning to take part in tho discussion. He would offer some rea sons why the bill under consideration shou Id not become a law; that in order to arrive at proper conclusions on tho question, we must look into tho merits of tho bill; that tjie fund amental law should b3 subject to as few radical changes rs possible, and that to call a State Convention to make the changes suggested would establish a bad precedent. That nothiog is more disastrous to a country than a change in politics. Tbnt our present government was largely Democratic, but who can insure what the government made by the convention would be? He gay;) a brief his tory of the causes and re?*- , of tho three State conventions called within the last four teen years. The first was a call in 1861 to se cede from the Union. This as you all remember required immediate action, and a call of a State convention was a necessity. Immediately after the wnr. the second State convention was held At tint timo no one doubted the advisability of the calling of tho convention. The third was called against tho will of tho people, and although we cannot indorso the convention and can say nothing in favor of tho framers, we must consider tho law ns an instrument, and not who made it. If the Constitution is objectiouablc is a Convention the best means of remedying tho evils? Many nrge that our Constitution is nothing but a creation of fraud and corrup tion. The most objectionable feature of the Constitution is negro suffrage and that can not be repealed now by a Convention or any thing else. Some of the opposition have been harping on granting State aid. Tho law on that sub ject as it now stands is safe enough, and since tho Democratic party has been in power they have not abusod tho law. Mr. Hudson says ho wants a convention to repeal tho homestead. This law can be re pealed by a two-thirds vote of two consecu tive Legislatures, and hence by proper legis lation the law can bo repealed almost as soon and more certainly ; that tho evils existing in the Constitution arc serious enough to war rant tho calling of a convention; that there has not been an expression from any portion of the State asking us to leave this matter to the people. The Grangers met here a few days since, representing every section of tho State, and they did not ask for any specified action, or leave tho matter to the people; our constit uents and the people generally have shown enough confidence in us to abide our action, without instructing us. After speaking of the expenu* which, in this instance, is not a minor consideration—and that tho Convention only provided for seven ty-two delegates to composo the Convention, which is diametrically opposed to tho theory of conventions, which is supposed to be the voice c f the people, he closed. MR. WILLIAMS OF DOOLY, Stated, that after ho had listened with a good deal of interest to both sides of the question, and after weighing well the argu ments, could not sec how any lair minded man could object to leaving the matter to a vote of the people. He said that he could not face his constituents with a clear conscience and tell them that he had opposed a bill sub mitting the call of a convention to them and allowing them to decide whether or not they should havo a convention. He spoke at length and with feeling about his love for Georgia, his adopted State, and abused in harsh language the framers ot the present constitution; that if this constitution coaid be made by tho worst element that could be scraped together, what sort of constitution could good men make? He said that tho people, under tho present constitution, aro getting poorer and more depraved every day; that there was no thing to encourage the farmers and laborers to work, for as it was they did not know who they were for. The capital was not a question with him; it was immate rial to him where it was situated. The six million of bonds owed by the State was tho principal matter to be considered. That a convention would seal this question forever, and unless prompt action is taken in this mat ter, and the question settled beyond redemp tion, tho General Assembly might expect a committee from Henry Clews & Go., and that every session until their claim was satisfied. MR. TUTT, OF LINCOLN, followed with a sprightly speech, pregnant with quotations and abounding with jokes containing in substance about the following: That the importance of tbe question prompt ed him to speak. He said ho did not know any big words, and if ho did he would soorn to use them; that he had listened to the high- sounding words of those who preceded him, and when their speeches wero sifted down, it amounted to »jusfc this: Will you allow the people to have a convention? that tho ex pense of a convention docs not belong to the question: tho dollar and cent view of tho question should not bo considered. Ho asked if freedom was not worth ouo moro struggle even if it cost forty thousand dollars? Ho said that there was sixty thousand Democratic majority in the State, and if we could not change the organic law now with out danger, when would wo bo able to do it ? Ho said that now was tho appointoi time to settle tho question of the six thousand dollars in fraudulent bonds issued by Bul lock. MR. BUTT, OF MARION, next spoke. IIo said that there arc articles in’.the Constitntion that ought not to bo there, and the Constitution is not ours. Yet, sir, I oppose the bill becauso I consider it impolitic and un safe. He holds this is not the timo to tako action. Onr prosperity would compare favor s' 1/ with that of any State in tho Union, no men compared our present prosperity to the condition of the Elate five years ago, aud said now that peace and quiet prevails he could sec no earthly reason why stir up discord aud with negrooB. If tho conTeotion is elicit j unpleasantness by calling a convention, negroes will constitute tho majority, ami 1 l rh « r ®“ Dse >u attempting to disguise tho whnt will be tha result? | f.ict that tho question of moving the capital what will be the result ? Look at Richmond and other counties that haves negro majority, now represented by selections of the whites. They will thon be ruled by a Tweedy, a Blodgett or a Bryant On the question of removal ho did not care a snap of his finger. If ,tho question of re moval came up he would vote to go to Mil- ledgevillc. lie sis referred to tbe fact of cer tain membors voting State aid to railroads, and who now want n convention to strike out that section. As to tbe removal of tbe Capitol, ho rather favored UillodgeviUe, His people did not went s convention, and on throe different occasions, after a sufficient notice, tbe thing failed, although advocated by the Obroniele and Sentinel, whose power was felt strongly in and uroaod Augusta. Tha small number in attendance ahowod the sentiment to tie against K. The elephant was on tbe hands of tho conventiomats. What woald they do with it ? Let every nnn come up squarely to the loans, and vote as they were honestly Im pressed, and they will have done their duty. auDson or scxlxt ould divide the party aud causo much iil- foeling. Tho work that the partisans ot both sides would do to accomplish tho wishes re garding tho removal of the capital would ef fectually divido tho people and engender much bitter foeliag. Tho bond question would be a power in the canvass, and money would flow like water, and as prece dent demonstrates money will buy votes in Georgia or any where elee. As it is avowed by tbo supporters of tho Gonstitution that thoy propose repealing the homestead net, is It not ~ possible that the advocates of the homestead might be persuaded to form com binations with the bond ring and work dis astrous results ? Shall we, for the salts of holding a Convention risk tho peaoo and tranquility of the State, when tha people havo not oven asked it. This quostion was brought up at the last session of tbo General Assembly, and no convention wss oslled, and I ask you, was thsro any oomplaint mads by the people of any ssotion ? The fear of losing the Democratic government of the State was not an Imaginary evil, it is not at all ent of tha bounds of reason that said that he had no set speech for the oooa-v 1 radical* will step into power. When the democracy is divided fighting over local is- Buesandpet bills aud the opposing party having everything to gain and nothing to lose, spending quantities of money, offering inducements to those dcsiriDg the homestead law, may gain control of the Convention. I am satisfied that my constituents, will en dorse my action, and God knows I am follow ing the dictates of my conscience. MB. ANDEBSON, OF COBB, followed, by stating in substance: That tho making of an organic law was no child’s play; the Constitution is tho citadel of liberty, and any man who attempts to erect ono of these citadels should be a master craftsman. I hear the Constitution cf the State of Georgia spo ken of, as if it were o dirty rag. I invite any one to tell what article of our Con stitution is suffering for relief. The lack of liberty is not wanting in Georgia. The con test spoken of is goiog on, but not in Geor gia. Wo havo sent our voice and warning to Washington, the fitld whero liberty is being throttled. There aro objectionable features in tbo prosent Constitution, but tboso evils aro not preying on the people of Georgia; anti notwithstanding the objectionable features of ! the organic law, there is a prin- j ciple incorporated into it that makes it dear ; to every ono. To talk about leaving the qnc-s- : tiou to the people is all bosh. The people j have not spoken. Why not? The issues now ; presented to tho people go to their health- ; stones, and are not of a political character, j To a people who are struggling to recover ; from a poverty and panic stricken condition, and who fear a ro-; peal ot the homestead law, I do not wonder that they have not spoken. The amendment : to the bill amounts to about this: As your constituents did not instruct you how to vote 1 on this quostioD, you must refer tho matter to them, and allow them to decide it. If my people had not considered mo a competent judge how best to subservo their interests, when not instructed in matters of detail, thoy certainly would not havo sent mo hero. I hold that a legislator is but a month piece for the constituency, but when they fail to instruct him he is supposed to take the responsibility on himself. Will you of your own accord cast this firobrand of discord and strife. If tbo people want a convention lor weal or for woo they will let you know it at tho next general election. A new consti tution will make now issues, and if it is called at this timo yon will have long enough to repent iu sackcloth and ashes, and he hoped in this our incoming hour of lib erty and prosperity nothing would be doDe to jeopardise the liberty we now enjoy. When you are doing well, let well enough alone. If the constitution must be changed, let it be done in such a way as to gain all the benefits thereof without tho corresponding evils. If you will call a convention listen to my prophecy, that you will repent when repent ance is too late. THU CONTEST TO-DAY will be spirited. Air. Hoge of Fulton, will oppose the convention bitterly. 3Ir, Pierce oi Hancock, and Patrick Walsh ofllichmond. will favor it Dell of Scriven, DiiBoso of Wilkes and others, will probably join in tbe fight. GEORGIA LEGISLATORE. SENATE. Atlasta, January 27,1874. Tho Senate was called to order at tea j o’clock, President Trammell in the Chair. Prayer by ltev. Mr. Ketchum. The minutes of Monday were read and ap proved. BErORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES. Senator HARGIS, from tho Committee on the Judiciary, submitted report of the com mittee on snodry bills, whieh were read. Senator HOYLE asked leave ot absence fai th© Senator from tho 23d Senatorial district. Granted. HILLS ON TlIIItD BEADING. A bill to amend section 1876 of the Revised Code of Georgia. Passed. A bill to amend section 787 of the Code of 1873. Passed. A bill to provide for tbe registration of births and marriages in this State and for other purposes. The committee on the Jodi- ciary to whom this bill was referred recom- moud that this bill do pass with amendment. Report of Committee agreed to and the bill passed. A bill requiring judgment creditors to have their judgments recorded ia each county whero the defendant own property. Passed. A bill to allow II. J. Arnold to change his residence from Oglethorpe county to the county of Wilkes. Tho committee on new county lines to whom this bill was referred recommend that the bill do pass with amend ment. lieport of coaimitteo agreed to and bill passed. A bill tosmend an act in relation to dis tress warrants. Amended and passed. A bill to attach Cofleo county to the first Congressional District. Passed. A bill to change the lino between the coun ties of Pierce and Wayne. Passed. A bill to change tho connty fline between the counties of AppliDg aDtj Pierce. Passed. A bill entitled an act to amend the Plan ters’ Insurance, Trust and Loan Company. Laid upon the table. A bill to provide for appeals from decis ions of Justices of tho Peace. Passed. A bill to abolish distinctions between prin cipals in tho first and second degree. Lost. A bill for tho relief of J. W. llcnfroe and Mathews, of Washington county. Passed. A bill authorizing J. J’>. McGuire to sue the State of Georgia. Layed upon the table. A bill to umend section 5543 ot the Code of 1873. Passed. » A bill to exempt bonds of the State of Georgia from State, County and Mimic ipal taxation. Itcoommitted. A bill to incorporate tho town of Lumpkin in the county of Stewart. Passed. A bill to establish County Courts iu the counties of Dougherty and Mitchell. Passed. A bill for tho relief of It. C. Ford and Robt. Willis of tho county of Worth. Passed. A bill for tho relief of W. It. Horn, of the county of Worth. Fussed. A bill to dsclaro tho intent aud meaning of Sootion 3703 of tho Code of Georgia. Passed. A bill to amond Section 3618 of tbo Code of Goorgia. Passed. A bill to regulate practice of dentistry iu this State. Lost. A bill to prevent hunting on tho Sabbath day. Lost. A bill to organize a Connty Court for the county of Muscogee. Passed. A hill to amend sections 4072 and 1071 of the Code of Georgia. Lost. On motion, tho rale was suspended, and the report of tho Committee on Printing was takon up on resolution authorizing tho Gov ernor to draw his warrant upon the treasury for live thousand dollars, in tavor of tho pub lio printer. Resolution agreed to. MESSAGE or THE GOVKKNOK. Executive Detabtment or Geoia.iv, Atlanta, Ga., January 27, 1871. To Vic General Assembly: I have tho honor to submit to the General Assembly the accompanying docuinonts, showing tho action of tbo Mayor aud Council of tbo city of Aflauta in rcferonco to the mort gage npon tho Capitol Building, held by the Northwestern Life Insurauco Company. It will he soon that the Mayor aud Council agroo to tako a transfer of said mortgage to themselves, and that the mortgago debt shall never be claimed train tho Stuto or out of the mortgaged property so long as tbe capital re mains in Atlanta. It will bo scon further that the counsel of tho Northwestern Lifu Insurauco Company agree to look to tho city of Atlanta as pri marily liable to their client lor tho amount of the mortgago debt. Signed. James M. Smith. Accompanying tho messago of his Excel lency tho Governor, wero communications from the Mayor nnd Council of Atlanta and from B. H. Hill A Son, Agents for tho North western Life Insurance Company, with pro posals, as contained in the above message, for the transfer of tbe mortgage debt on tho Capitol buildings. Tbe matter was Toferred to the Finance Committee. ADJOUBN ED. On motion the Senate adjourned until 10 o’olook Wednesday morning. HOUSE. FUNERAL NOTICE. COT J,IRAK—The frianda and acquaintance* of Patrick Reiley and Jamea Collaran are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of the latter, from tha reaidenco of the former, thia afternoon at 3 o’clock, corner of Mitchell and Man gum afreet*. Atlanta. January 38. 1874. New Advertisements. IMPORTANT. To the Stockholders of the Atlanta Real i Estate Association : Speaker Bacon iu I f F yoa i Wlil1 to proWct your interest*, attend the 1 1 annual xneetlrj, tha first Monday night in Febru ary next, at 7H o’clock, at the office of the Treasurer, in tha Georgia Railroad depot. JOHN It. WALLACE, Preaident. ian38 dwedAtueaSt House met at 10 the Chair. Prayer by the Rev. John Joucs. On motion the call ot the roll was dispens* i ed with. Tho Speaker announced that the reading ! cixrrv-aTYvVr oxairriTT of the bill that was not completed yesterday ^ I JDiN -Ci 1L ^ JtJLI 111# would be first in order. The bill was by Mr. Dell of Striven, and entitled an act to create * a County Court in each county in tho State, i except certain counties therein mentioned. Approved January 10, 1872, Ac. Mr. HUNTER of Brooks asked a suapen- the n foHo” ! r g WU^ ePnrPOB6 ° f introdnciB 8 : W£S'JAMES JiLi: a bill to legalize and approve the sale of | Thursday EvV, 29th, at 7:300‘clock certain streets in the town of Quitman iu said ; u connty, Ac. | Subject'• “ SMITH. Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Ock- ! ticket, admitting to Lactnre* by ltev. I>r. lockneo, iu the county of Thomas, etc. Also, a bill to add the counties of Brooks, Y. wrje. A. Rev. J. S. Lamar, D. D., Lamar, Biahop Pierce, aud Hou. A. H. Stephen*, for ONE DOLLAR, at book storen of Phillips k. Crew ami J. W. Burke k Co. Single lecture 50 cent*. \otieo in Bankruptcy. Lowndes, and Berrien to tho First Congres sional Distnct of this State. fJAlso, a bill to secure the more efficient eo' ■ lection of the poll tax. Also, a bill to amend section 4593 of the Code of Georgia. Also, a bill to alter and amend caution 3911 of the Code of Georgia. Also, a bill to cause the eur.tneratiou of the school pcpulation to bo taken every four years, instead of annually. Also, a bill to provide for tho payment of £ the balance of tha salary duo to Peterson ! to to™, for* their 1 -,.?e, Thweitt, former Comptroller General. Grant- ' property by tb*m ax Issued apatoat the estate ot | FRANCIS M. JACK. of Atlanta, county of Fultou and Stale ot Georgia, win- baa b*-en adjudged a bankrupt on petition of hia rred- ijora and that tbo payment of any debt*, and the belonging to such bankrupt*. u?e. and the transfer o: forbidden by Jaw; that a meeting ol the creditor* of said Bank rupt*, to prove their debts and to choose one more aaelgneaa of their estate, wili be held at i r I lOLLLD Uriutt me a* e»tra>a. cu the 2UL Jay u: A January, W.i. by N. II. B*con of Black Hall Dia J tedjO. M.. Fallon county, Georgia, two whit* " follow*: one with a swallow fork and a split in the ngbt; tbe other Comptroller ed, and the bill wa3 read the first time. J. 1 '- J ®p S ° f ® arka moved a suspension . , r moro of ^ r>uu>i ^ b. „., a ot tho lUies, lor the purpose of introducing Court of Lankruptcy. to be holden at Atlanta, Ga., be- tbe following bill: i for* tawaon black, Esquire. Register, on tbe 1.1th da- A bill to establish a ,State Board oi Affri- ! of February. A. D , 187*. alio o'dock. A. Ji. culture. Granted, and the bill road the first , jan^-lt time. j _ Mr. CARLTON cf Claike, moved e. sus- NlntlPP pension for the purpose of introducing the iiouv#g. following: - .... - *§:A bill to amend an act creating a county court in eaoli county of the Slate of Georgia, except certain counties therein mentioned, so j 5S£ m ” r V J 'ZZuZ** far as tho same applies to the county of and hole in left car and a *1 ...... Claike. Granted, and the bill read the first . marked with a *pht in the right ear and a swallow fork timo. in tha left. Both appraiaod by G. We*l«v aud J^h” T- Ttd °»} bi i; to ! c darter the Direct Irado Union of tho Pat- 12J-* cents oarU to take care of and feed them per nay. rons of Husbandry, be taken up and read the Tub owner la kereoy notifitd to appear before me. third time. Motion agreed to. and the bill P r ° Te property, pay cost and expanses and take than, nawed linflnimnnalv »*ay. e!ae they will be sold cm the premtaea cl said passed unanimously. Bacon, the Utter up. eight mUe, from AtUut., on the Un motion of West Point Railroad, on Friday, the 6th dav of Febru- Mr. HOGE of Fulton, the bill to allow the 1 *874. Scofield Rolling Mill Company to issue | JSO.T. COOPER. Clerk C. C. promissory notes of the similitude of bank t A OlTQfW’Q notes, and which was laid over on Friday * AVIkov/iN last, was taken up and put upon its passage’. H m rv m n n m m a m.^MAG C BALSAM l Joint Committee of the Senate aud House: lwliV/ Ui IL■Wl Ilf! t The joint committee appoint-' 1 in pursu ance of a resolution to irquirc and report _ whether or not any ui.lio matter already ~ printed is being printed by the new State Printer at the expense of tho State, respect- HRFAT UAQTFR flF DA IN fully report that tho new State Printer, Mr. IflffU ■ HI Ui rMln J. H. Estiil, under a resolution of the House is reprinting all tho public documents sub mitted at the opening of tho General Assem bly, which work bad previously done by the outgoing State Printer, Mr. AY. A. Hemphill by authority of the Governor, by m pursu ance of a decision of the Attorney General. Respectfully submitted, Saaiuul J. Winn, Uhairm in Senate Committee on Printing. i Pat Walsh, Chairman House Committee. j Mr. WALSH, of Richmond, offered the , felt it coming c following resolution : »- Found Equal to any Fraargeti'; TI12 Proof. A1LANTA, GA.. Xov. la, 1STJ. 1’. \ vs AijUSk, B*rae*ville, Ga : Dear Sir—Y*u must excuse, for I can’t b’ lp this ontburat of pr*lte lor your invaluable medicine, sod tbauks to you for placing it within my reach. L* t me trll you about it: To-night, after auppav, I wu at tacked wiih a r*ry acute pain In my right aide. I had felt it coming on lor several day*, but n did *ot reach afocna until to-night, and of all tha intense pain that Resolved That Mr -T H Fstill stato i 1 * ver bad ' il w>8 the wor,t * Having triad year Bal- wiiL YL'j t’ I, state Mmbt;forcfor different ail men ta and found it equal Printer, is hereby ordered to discontinue | to any emergency, I went down town enfferlng excru- work on all the reports already printed .tod j tiatmg pain ** l went along, ar.d paid my last quarter submitted at the opening of this General As- j for * * ma ti Mr." LATHAM, of Campbell, moved to J^CkSOfl S MS^IC EiclIScim* withdraw the minority report in the Decatur it was with the greatest difficulty that f reached county contested election case for the pur- : home. Tne mediciue «r** applied to tha hurting pose of offering a substitute. It was agreed , P 1 * 0 *- in a few minute* after the application.! to if the reports were not yet printed. ! wbl16 \ a ^ lil ^ ble tbaaa Unetto rpu. u.„* n •»« t >°u the pain hae diaappetred. leaving me as happy as Itie House then wen. into a Committee of tneneual sun flower, and another dose of the magic tho Whole to consider the bill authorizing a truck in the bottle ready to ease any pain that might Constitutional Convention. ante. I only wit t> you a* much good luck as your Mr. BUTTS, of Marion, was colled to the ! 5?.“ “ » nd ,h “ l * Chair. The bill was read. ’ Typographical ™it. The following amendment was offered by I ‘ ~ ‘ ‘ Mr. PIERCE, of Hancock: AMENDMENT TO SECTION U. Jan2S-dAw Christian Index. TRIUMPHS or THE Wheeler&Wilson NEW YORK, Provided that a majority of those voting j at such election shall vote in favor of calling ! said convention, as hereinafter provided. 1 SUBSTITUTE FOB SECTION II. That said election for delegates, and for or ! against a convention, shall be held and con ducted in the same manner and at tho same j places as elections for members of the Gene ral As >embly are now held in this State, and a plurality of votes cast shall elect. The ^ . voters at said election shall, upon the ballota j sewing Mae nine Co.. cast for said delegates, also vote for conven-! tion or against convention, and all returns of said election shall be in tho same manner for- ; warded to the Governor, who, after counting Over 81 Competitors. tho same, shall mako public proclamation • ^ whether tho greater number of votes have j at THE been cast “for a convention" or “against, convention," and if the greater number of WORLD'S EXPOSITION, VIENNA, 1873, JtC. votes shall have been east for a con\ ention, j i. the KNIGHTS cross of THE imperial tho Governor shall furnish each delegate chosen a certificate of his election; but if the greater number of votes shall hare been cast against a convention, then said convention shall not be held. The amendment and substitute were read , for information and to give direction to the | debate. Mr. FREEMAN of Meriwether offered an I amendment in relation to the appointment, and qualifications of those voting on the quc L tion. Read for information. On motion of Mr. PEABODY of Muscogee, | tho committee of the whole House arose and | through their chairmen reported back tho bill Order of “Francis Joesph," conferred by hls Apostolic Majesty the Kmpsrer of Austria, uj> ou the Hon. NsthncJel Whenftsr, Prsatdsnt of the Wheeler A Wilson Sswmg Mschms Compa ny, ss tbs fourdsr nnd builder of Sowing Ms chins industry. , THE GRAND DIPLOMA OF HONOR, recom mended by the International Jury for this Sew ing Machine Company only, for their important contributions to the mnterUl snd soclsl welfare of mwkind. THE GRAND MEDAL FOR PROGRESS, awarded for thoir new No. 6 Sewing Machine, being for raoGRXes made since the Paris JCapositioB of 1867, st whioh the old Gold Mednl for 8ewing Mschiass was awarded to Uus company. Hence the Vienna award marks Progress not from a low level or inferior medal, bnt from a Gold Medal, the highest sward made st Paris, in controversv, having made some progress. * 4. THE GRAND MEDAL FOR MERIT, for the de- Sovcralloavea of absence wore granted ' I Mr. FORT of bumter offered a resolution j i»ed. tendering nsc of Hall to Dr. Sears, agent of \ 5. A GRAND MEDAL FOR MERIT, for excellence — nnd superiority of Cabinet work, the only award of the kind in this section. MEDALS FOR SEVB&AL OO-OTEliATOBS ef the deliver a lecturo. On motion, the House adjourned until 3 r.M. ^■wheeler A Wilson Company for superior ability. 7. THE OFFICIAL REPORT, published by the gen era! direction of the Vienna Exposition, signalt* ies the supremacy of the Wheeler A Wilson Company for quantity and quality of Manufac ture, and position in the 8ewiag Machine boa: new,a* follows: OriTCTAL REPORT, VIENNA EXP03TTION. SEW ING MACHINES, Ac. vuitoup IS, sec. 2, n.) The greatest Sewing Machine Manufactory in the AFTERNOON SESSION. Tlic House was called to order at •> o'clock by Speaker A. O. Bacon. On motion of Mr. SMITH of Bryan the calling of the roll was dispensed with. Mr. HOGE of Fulton made tho following world IsthaTof Wheeler a wtleonTNew York, which motion, which prevailed : ; alone ha* brought already POO.OOeof thetr Sewing Ms- That the rules of the Houso be suspended chines into practical une. The complete produetkm to read * message from hi. Kxcellcm-v the | 2& Governor, and accompanying documents. This firm produces •eo wall adjusted ms which will be found in our report of the Sen- chines daily. . “The latest production of this Ursa, and which la o n .,L„ tUn * , XT , \i i tbe wonder of the Vienna Exposition, is their new lho Speak, r then ash»d Mr. Mercer of No. C bowing Machine. Thia universal machine sews Chatham to tako tho choir, while tho House : the hoariest leather harness and the finest gansee resumed the discussion of the State Con Yen-1 -"1th a truly pearl etitoh. tion bill. The discussion w.ns opened. I ’•¥•?•»«* h * v « prira. IT of Sui to the Convention. Mr. WILLIAMS of Mcrion, fimred the FURTHER DISTINGUISHED HONORS. holding of a Convention. j Mr. TUTT of Lincoln. als>*> favored the Sx*- Yomx, September IA, 187s. m Mr?ANDERSON of UobK opposed it at The Grand ° f Honor, some length. j or r«r Si-vcral leaves of absence were granted, after which tho House adjourned until 10 o’clock this morning. AMKKit V\ MITITUTK. NtolW YORK. Chattanooga and Alabama R. R. Judge Woods, of tlio United States Circuit Court, recently entered up a decree at Mobile ordering tile sale of thia road, »nd a distribu tion of the proceeds, after the following man ner: 1. The railroad end other property shall be ; sold ou thefirnt Mondny ol M.iy next, by tbo clerk nnd marshal of the conrt, if na much as five millions two hundred nnd tweuty thou sand dollars ahnll be bid, nnd two hundred thousand dollars thereof paid down in caali at tho close of the bidding, whieh last named sum is to be forfeited if the purchasers fail to pay tho balance of tlic bid as directed by tbe court. 2. Tho proceeds of tlie sale shall be paid in tho following order: 1. To the expenses of the litigation. 2. To the bona fide holders of tbe receivers certificate*. 3. To the bona fide holders of mortgage bonds whioh were bona fide isauod. 4. The reeidue, if any, i* to be paid to snoh claimants and creditors as the oonrt may hereafter determine. WHEELER A WILSON’S SSW NO. I! SEWnta MACHINE, u betas »”4» wOed lnproreineat over all the other aueataee lathe market.-' and which "must revolutionize certain branches of tndttMrv. e»poctally Is Shoe and Herne.. Manufacturing." •• Bat TTMonv, MJ., October 81.1872. Tlic Maryland Institute baa awarded Wnatter A Wilson vbe Gold Medal for their Naw No. 6 ftewluc Machine. Othar » wiag Machine* rcoeimd nothing. “Savaskah. November 4.1878. "At the Georgia State Fair, a Silver Metal, tha highest and only premium for Leutbnr Stitching, was award** to Wmkelk* it Wilson fur aompten dona on tbalr Naw No. 8 Sawing Macbinna.'* PRINCIPAL OFFICE, NQ. a™ HIOADWAY. 0. Y Aganolaa in all tha Principal OUaa of Ua WorhL janJSd&witt HAY. RALES PRIME AlfDCHOICB KINTUOKT UlfU ana Waatarn Timothy and Otovar Bay. at >nry tow price* to clone co«,aignmaaU. A. L1YDBK W. M. WILI J AMS. Oommteatoa ] JAE 28 d«t