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MACON DAILY ENTERPRISE HACONf.UA.. M T. 18. IW. rtnunnKn kvxht btsnimi by LINES. WING & SMITH. No. 10 HoUlngaworth Bhxk. AU UtUrt relating to Subscription shaseldbe ael ■l mud to Lines. Wind <t Smith, Macon, Oa. Communication’ for the paper should l* arl ,burned to the BdUor. •> control undertake to return rejected communications. Writ atUhenlt rated nem items, from all parts of the State, m lotted * h mil' HICKS. Editor. EDII OBUI. ( ORBKNPO.^ JacesokYlLLß, Fla , Oct. 17, 1872. My Hear Smith .—You urc too young lo hove traveled much, and aro therefore utterly unsophisticated, if you do know how lo run a newspaper. It was disagree able to leave home, for nowhere will one find so much comfort a* In that particular place, even though it be humble. But In this case the parting was made doubly affecting. To begin with, I had to bid you all good bye, and upon arriving at the depot, who should be there to see rne off but the HANDSOME MAN of the Telegraph and Messenger, who with the tendcreat feelings—as it were—bade mo ndieu. I was duly impressed with w> much thoughtful kindness, and shall nmik the day a white one in my eventful life 1 hope this delightful episode will not he spoiled by a different construction upon the meeting and the parting put upon it by anothor band. Ah, how few, in the rough world know the friendships of edi torial life. We snarl, snap, bluster, crack jokes at one another's expense, and other wise help ouff mutual infirmities, but we are mentally in love all the while. The sharp retort is convoyed in the most fra terual spirit, and we eat one another lik>‘ cannibals —as it were—so Intense Is our mutual regard. It is a poor Journey that does uul afford Items, and lie who keeps his eyes and ears open from Macon to Jacksonville, will have much to reflect upon The pleasure was somewhat tedious in this particular case, but my stock of observation will for ever Ire the debtor. Several American citizens of African descent condescended to accompany the gentlemanly conductor. 1 lmJ the pleas ure to overhear much of their conversa tlon. It was both Instructive and enter tabling When the subjects in hand were picked to the bone so to speak, I politely offered the speaker in chief a copy of the morning Telegraph, which he received with a grateful inclination of his person, and a sudden doffing of his heaver. He immediately proceeded to inspect the pictorial Illustrations—upside down aud made the sage observation that tbe art of making newspaper* greatly improved since freedom, and expressed the hope that the improvement might go on 1 could but—slleutly—sny aineu. for a compliment from so high a source came upon me with unexpected unclion. After finishing his inspection of the pictures as above said, the sable hero very politely returned me the paper, remarking, that the weather was excellent for young children and cotton picking—a scientific observation that did credit to his head, heart and bands. Before we parted lie condescended to ask permission to test the <|Uallty of my tobacco, which led him to remark that if Greeley was elected tobacco and such tilings would go up in price owing to the fact that 11 G never uses the weed, and would he disposed to in crease the tax upon it for the benefit of Id* country. 1 was quito takeu will* the shrewd guoas. and could not but admire the pro found knowledge of political economy the sable gentleman evinced. The only additional remark the diatlu pushed gentleman deigned to oiler, was to ask if 1 was going to a funeral, since I wu so healthy done up In black. Nothlug further happened, to heighten the pleasure of the Journey southward, except the constant decrease in speed, which must be attributed to the kiudness of the railroad authorities. They are do lennlued that nothing shall remain un doue ou their j>art to enable their paasen ger* to view (ho glorious country in pass Ing through it. And what inspiring views' Ah, my dour Smith, you have novel been from homel You know not the Inanities of a.wire-grasa landscape, or the multitudinous attractions of a swamp aloug the Macon and Brunswick Kail road Sir, the pine tree* themselves are towering monuments of uaturc's everlatlng praise And, the far stretching undergrowth, and carpet of richest grass—the spires shooting up all along intervals, like sentinels along the high plain of natures vast dominion ! And now a pond appears in view, hen’ cave red o’er with lillies broad and strong, with here and there a stump of an ancient tree, surmounted and covered —as it were, by the ever singing frog, whose notes of soft, inspiring harmony, fittingly responds to the thunder of the onward plunging train! And. anon, you descry looming up iu the distance, the smoke of Vulcan's w underfill laboratory, and your ears are sa luted with the whittling jets from the ever busy mills that grace this thoroughfare at happy intervals ’ Hut time fails me. to cuter at large, the numerous wonders that rendered my jour ney to Jessup tediously delightful. Ami her# 1 am reminded that brevity is the wit of— newspapers, and. for the present. 1 must he excused, or. 1 may say, as say the story writers, —to be continued W. V. 11 What has become of the Atlanta Her ald f H’a have not seen the sprightly sheet for several days Kohsbt Bokkib. of the New York tyedger, will erect a monument to the memory of Fannv Pern THE CODE OF HONOR A Duel in Atlanta—The Correspond ence—One Man Seriously if not Mor tally Wounded. In Friday's issue of tbc Atlanta Sun, the following cards appeared On the evening of the 15th instant, at the Episcopal Bazaar. I inaJvcrteutly und unintentionally gave offence to a young lady of Ibis place, upon learning which. 1 immediately apologized to her friend who was with her at the time of this occur rence, and I was led to suppose that the ludy was satisfied. Shortly .after this, Houston Forco came to me and expressed himself dissatisfied about the matter, and angry words ensued between us. The matter thus rested until the I6th instant, when Force, unexpectedly to me, sallied out of Hope's drug store and attacked me with a stick, holding a pistol in his other hand, inflicting several blows so rapidly that I was unable to defend myself. I did afterwards get a pistol out, and wus pre vented by fiieuds from using It, and the prudent withdrawal of Mr Fotce from the scene of action. On the evening of the last date, I tent him the following com munication A. Atlanta, October IC, 1 ■'72. Houston Force. Esq. Sir—You saw proper to inflict blows upon me with a stick, when 1 was not on equal terms with you as to weapons; I therefore feel aggrieved and desire you will designate a time, place, and manner of settling this mutter, according to the custom of gentlemen. This will tie handed you by my friend J 11. Townsend, who will act for me. Respectfully, Wallace ll\kklm. To which I received the following reply October 17th. Mr. Townkknk B. Km —We respectfully decline to fight Mr Haskell, Believing you to be a gen tleman. will give yu any satisfaction you may wish. Respectfully. John R. Hart. My friend, Mr. J. 11. Townsend, then addressed the follow ing note C. Atlanta, October 17, 1872. John R Hart, Esq. Your note of this date is before me, say ing that Mr. Force declines to light my Irieml Haskell. I having bornu Mr. lluskeH's note demanding satisfaction, most cheerfully take his place and will he pleased to hear from you us soon as con venient. This will be handed you by iny Irieml, Mr. Joseph 11. Smith, who will act for me. Respectfully, J. 11. Townsend. D. Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 17. 1872. Mr. J. 11. Townsend Dear Kir —At your request 1 handed Mr Juo, It Hurt your note of this date Alter reading it w ith singular inconsisten cy Mr. Hart declined receiving any com luuniealions through me It then became very apparent to me that both Mr Hart and his principal. Mr. Force, were, by subterfuges nod puerile objections, debt) erutely shirking a responsibility of their own creation ; amt 1 do not see wiiat oth er means cun tie adopted lo Compel them to give the satisfaction due from gentle men. As for the insult oflered to myself, it is barely sufficient to state that soins two yean* ago 1 had the satisfaction of calling John It Hart .to an account for wantonly insulting me and behaving unlike a gen tleinau. His contemptible conduct on this occasion does not surprise me in the least. If his principal is as great a dastard ns himself, these is not the slightest proha tilllty of cither showing the courage of men. 1 am, my dear sir. very respcct lully, Joseph H. Smith. Thu foregoing correspondence, which has bccu subiulllWd to me by friend, Mr Towuscnd. will satisfy the public that I have been waylaid und cruelly beaten by Houston Karce, who now refuses toghe me satisfaction, adding to his riilllauly be havior. the crime of cowardice. Nothing, therefore, remains lor me to do. except to post him, as 1 now do, a miserable coward und poltroon. Wallace Haskell. After the publication of this card, it seems as if Mr. Force und Mr, Townsend arranged the preliminaries, and proceeded to a little grove In front of the main en trance le the city cemetery, ou Fair street. The rest is told by the Constitution, of this morning Here Hie duel occurred w ith shot-guns at forty yards between sunset arid dark. It is rumored that Mr. Force fired a few seconds after the w ord was given, and ho fore Mr. Townsend hod turned. Sir Townsend did not lire in the direction of of Mr Force, Two buckshot took effect in the left elbow and one shot in the back under the shoulder blade. lira. W. F Westmoreland, K. 8. Hay, J. F. l ogon and J. T. Johnson attended the untortu uutc man. Two shots and and a number of pieces of bone were extracted from the shattered arm. aud the arm reseated. The wound iu the back w as probed to the depth of four oi flvo inches without detecting the hall It is uncertain whether the hall entered the chest or lodged under the shoulder blade. Sir Townsend is in a critical condition. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Mr. Force, hut up to twelve o'clock he had uot been found. There are a multiplicity of rumors, but j we give only the most authenticated ver sion possible for us to obtain. ArroiKTMBNTS — Seuaior Norwood will ■peak nt Foray lb. on lira h’!*th Octo ber. K. W. Beck, will address the |>eo pie iti (ho same place ou Monday next California has a milkman, who, in 1856. (told (he laeiettl fluid from two cans he carried abtnil (lie streets suspended ft mu his shoulders He sow owns 1,200 Devon and Aderney cows The name of (he successful geutlemou is 8 C. Abbot! His property is assessed at $400,000. —■— . ■ A vov3(o man in town asked a young lady her age. aud she replied Six times seven aud seven times three added to uiy ago will exceed six times nine and four, as double my age exceed* twenty. ” The young man said lie thought *• these girls ought to be stopp'd ft tun school they're a-gittiu’ too diuguatiou smart. " Senator’s seat to bk Contested Hon. l’bllip Joiner, who was so badly Iteaten by Col W. A. Harris in the late election for State Senator, in this—loth District—has written an autograph letter to Coi. 11, announcing his intention to contest the election. A foolish undertaking. Philip. You will make more by stay iug at home and pre paring for the next crop. —Albany ,Vrr , niii'Auo. Marvelous indeed is the rapidity in which Chicago is obliterating all marks of her great conflagration. Bho seem* to bo anxious to assume her wonted magnifi cence, and to that cud has she gone to work with a vim that is wonderful. We give below a few figures from the Inter- Ocean, which will he found to bo inter esting Th* total cost of the buildings, which have been erected in the burnt district is —15,558,200 Thirteen new hotels have been completed or are now in course of construction Kix Chicago elevators, hav ing an aggregate capacity of 2,475.000 bushels of grain, and containing 1,559,- 395 bushels of grain, were destroyed by the fire. Four have already arisen in place of the old, und the fifth will lie rea dy by November 1. The storage room in Chicago elevators in the fall of 1871 was 11,375,000 bushels. Not only has this been tegained, hut it has been absolutely increased within the twelve months by fully 1,000,000 bushels. In dry goods the number of houses is about the same as a year ago; the volume of business is fully 20 to 25 per cent, larger. The decline in real estate was not permanent; on the contrary, estima ting moderately, the increase in the gross valuation of the 2,000 antes burned over lias been not less than 15 per cent, in the past year. The increase of the grain trade in the year under review is upward of II per cent . The total exceeds by 26,000,000 bushels the receipts of 1871*, and by 17,- 000,000 bushels the receipts of 1868, the largest grain year previous to the fire. Outrunning the average of the general in crease, the receipts of corn are larger by 16.000,000 bushels than in any year be fore the fire, while outs, though showing comparatively a small increase, are above the average of the eight years previous to 1871. In boots and shoes and kindred branches the number of large houses is about the same. The increase in the bus iness bus been marked. Eleven leading firms report sales of over $10,000,000 since the lire, aud an average income of 25 per cent. The per ccntage is probably not tar from an average of the whole trade. The greatest number of the Chicago tianks resumed in the week following the fire, und have experiuced no trouble in coping with the situation. On the contra ry, they found Ihe money oflered ou de posit amounted to more than the money withdrawn. From the time they opened to date ttiey have had more money than before the fire. LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS. From the tit. Louis Republican.] The ninth annual couvention of the <>i and International IJI vision of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers as sembled yesterday morning at nine o'clock in Polytechnic hall. The organiza tion extends in its various ramifications throughout tlie United Htutes and the British provinces. Its main objects arc to provote good habits and exemplary con duct among Us members, us well us to succor such as may Ire overtaken by dis tress and misfortune. Mayor Brown delivered the speech of welcome and concluded as follows : My friends, the locomotive is a great civilizer in that it helps the growth of cities and States, und penetrates the wil derness and waste places and makes them blossom like the rose. It is a great har iiionizer, for where the locomotive tra verses a country it brings the people to gether In a community of interest, and then prosperity and happiness become so blended together that even tho horrors •of war cannot long separate them. Do not think, then. “I am only an en gineer. lam of little consequence.” Not so ; your work is one of vust importance. Perform your part well—for there the merit lies —and the reward will be in your own conscience, not only in this life, but that which is to come. | Applause ] Mr Charles Wilson, grand chief engin eer, responded to the remarks of Mayor Brown, and expressed his hearty appreci ation of the kind welcome extended to the convention. He then delivered his annu al address to the members, treating on va rious subjects that affected the interests of the great body of engineers, and giving some statistical information rospectiug the standing of tlio order. They had one hun dred and fifty-six subdivisions, with a membership of over eight thousand. Tho finances of the order were in excel lent condition. The total receipts for the year ending October 1, 1872, were ♦Mb its I t. which added to cash on hand at same date makes a total $45,tM2,08. Their expenses had been $13,1i13 21 leaving a balance iu tho treasury of $31,4-18 87. The grand chief strongly advised that total abstinence from all intoxicating liq uors lie made one of the qualifications of membership He referred to tho necessi ty of a high standard of education among engineers ands commensurate of payment, lie also advocated the abolition of Sunday work on railroads. Speeches were also de livered by P M Arthur SOAK;B Smith TU A E H W Fenner. GO; J Hay. G C . Charles Wilson, G C E . C H Sherman FG E . H Pearson, SG E. Charles Fel lows. F G A E. The Knights Templar band was in at tendance and played several patriotic airs. The couventioli adjourned until two o'clock, aud the members marched in pro cession to their hotels. The afternoon wai spent in examining credentials and in routine work It is thought the session wilHast all the week. A tobacco man in Buffalo, New York, was recently Interviewed as to his politi cal opinions and the rt'asons ou which they were founded, He announced him self for Grant, not through principle, but interest "You see." said he, “this inter nal revenue business is half tax and half black mail. It's a perfect despotism I am entirely iu the hand of the assessor No matter how honestly I strive to keep every requirement of the law. the statutes air so complicated aud his powers so am ple. that the assessor can ruin me when he likes He can close up my factory, take my books aud keep me from doing business for six months of a year on the most frivolous charge, and no matter how innocent I may be there is no redress. Now I have everything fixed. I know just what ones to bribe aud how to bribe them 1 pay the brother of one. the neph ew of another, two sous of still another, high salaries for doing nothing at all in my store . iu fact, 1 would not allow them behind the railing If Greeley goes in there will be a complete sweep." Tbusfit is that orgauired wealth is interested in keeping up the present expensive aud dis gracrftil system, leaving the battle of re form to be" fought by the honest yeomaury of the rouutrv. Thxasi kkr's Office, j Sx\ ANVvn. GKivriv A Nohtb Ala. R K. • Mxoos, G* . Oct. 4, 1572.‘ , TMIF. Annan! Meeting of the Stockholders of l this Company, for the election of Presi dent and Directors to serve for the ensuing year, will be held at the Court-house in New han, Coweta county, on Thursday, the 7th day of November nut.' MILO S FREEMAN,' oct4-lm Be<Sy and Treas'r. WINSHIP & CALLAWAY, THE LARGEST AND OLDEST CLOTHING HOUSE IN THE STATE, Second Street, Macon, tieorgia. What Horace Greeley Knois Atilt tie PolitieaT Sips Which at present agitate the horizon of American politics is immaterial to the people of Macon, when taken into consideration with what we know' about business SIGNS. If you doubt what we say, interview us and wc will quickly prove to you the truth of our assertion, and also explain to you our new method of mathematics, which is as follows: Addition to our pockets, substruction from your’s, in consideration of which we will multiply your bnsiness by advertising it. Simple, is it not ? WINDHAM fc CO., House und sign Painters, scp7-3t Under Spotwood Hotel. FUIffEBAL NOTICE. The members of Hibernian Society are re quested to meet at their Hall, at 2 o’clock r. u to-morrow evening, for tbe purpose of at tending the funeral of Mr. W. J. Darbaoh. James Martin, President. E Dai.t, Secretary. NEW A I)VEHTISEMENTS GOOD TEMPLARS WALTON LODGE, No. 23, will meet at T.cinplars’ Hall Hollingsworth’s Block on Monday night. Business of importance to every member of the order will be transacted. JAMES N. JORDAN, R. L. Telegraph copy and send bill to this office. H* Heating Stoves -FOR COAL OR WOOD. Grates, - Grates, -AT— TRUMAN & GREEN’S, TRI A \<> I 1.1 It BLOCK, Sign of the Golden “Charter Oak.” 162-204 ROBERT WAGGENSTEIN, BAKKR AND CONFECTIONER, MEDICAL COLEGE BUILDING, Mulberry St., Macon, Ga., K EEPS constantly on hand, a line assort ment of CARES, CANDIES, TOTS, notions, etc. PARTICULAR ATTENION given to supplying Weddings, Parties, Pic Nics, etc., with till necessary CAKES and CON FECTIONS. CRACKER BAKING. Tliis department is my speciality, as I hake Crackers every other day, thus furnishing my patrons with nice, fresli aud palatable Crackers The attention of the ladies Is called to tills fact. Oyster Crackers for Restaurants, Butter, So da, Farina, Sugar and every kind made. oetlß-lw VERY CHEAP! APPLES, Plenty of ’em. ONIONS, Lots of ’em. It'ifilt Potatow, Dead Loads of ’em. Ctr 1*01111(1 Pons, Any Quantity. lSg-grs, Any amount of \m. At C. C. BALKCOM & CO.’S General Grocery Depot, Fourth Street ocl& 8t Spotswood Hotel, NEARLY OPPOSITE PASSENGER DEPOT, (Only one minute’s valk.) MACON. GEORGIA. T. H. HARRIS, Proprietor. C. J. M.CCT.t!I.I-AV, . Superintendent. James \V. Meaua, In the Office. 1-tf COL. BLOUNT'S APPOINTMENTS. ("VOL. BLOUNT, the Democratic nominee of J the Sixth Congressional District, will speak at the following places, to-wit: Dublin. Laurens county, October 15th. Irwlnton. Wilkinson county, October 16th. Mtlledgeville, Baldwin county, ctober 17th. Eatontoo, Putnam county, October 18th. Monticcllo, Jasper county, October IVHh. Monroe, Walton county, October 23d. Social Circle. Walton county, October 23d, Covington, Newton county," October 24th. Conyers, Rockdale county’, October 25th. Jeffersonville, Twiggs county. October2Mh, and will speak in Macon, Friday evening. No- j vember Ist. Col. Hardeman will join Col. Blount and ad- j dress the people also, at Monroe, social Circle, Covington and Conyers. At his other appoint ment, Hon. James N Pace, one of the candi dates on the electoral ticket, will be present, and speak likewise. octl2-till2S Marshall House | SAVANNAH, GA„ A. B. LI CE. Proprietor. BOARD PER DAY 83.00. j 121-209 Fresh Arrivals. 25 Cases Fresh Peaches. 25 Cases Fresh Lobsters. 50 Cases Fresh Tomatoes. 15 Cases Fresh Salmon. 100 Boxes Cream Cheese. 200 Packages Mackerel. 75 Boxes Layer Raisins. 25 Kegs Gilt Edge Butter. New lot of CIGARS AND TOBACCO. Come and see us, or send your or ders to Seymour, Tinsley & Cos. 161-190 Paints & Oils ATTENTION is called to my stock o Paints and Oils and the very low figure at which they are sold. Wus T'S EXTRA NO. 1 KEROSENE OIL. The Cheapest Cigars in the City. Pure Holland Gin and KUftiTER'S MOUNTAIN RYE WHISKY! THE NEW STREET CAR TIC KITS Have become very popular. FOUR FOR TWENTY-FIVE CENTS. Prescriptions are Accurately Com pounded. Early JENNY WAKEFIELD. LARGE FLAT DUTCtI, and LARGE DRUMHEAD Cab bage Seed just received. NEW CROP ONION SETTS. ROLAND B. HALL, DRUGGIST, 101-tf Cor. Cherry St. and Cotton Avenue Arm and L. Butts. Edgar A. Roes. COAL AND WOOD. IVTE are ready to fill orders at reduced rates V v for the very be6t COAL CREEK and ANTHRACITE COAL, COKE and BLACKSMITH COAL, also best UPLAND OAK and HICKORY WOOD. Orders left at the office of A. G. Butts, at store of Winship A Callaway, or at yard M. A W. R. R., will receive prompt attention. 114-192 BUTTS A ROSS. FOR SALE, SQA (HUNDRED) BEDSTEADS. 100 (Hundred) Mattresses. 200 (Chairs,) Drv Goods aud notions. Hardware, Pocket and Tible Cutlery, and also a large lot of Secondhand furniture, Car pets, etc., by O. E. BESORE, sepl9 lot Auctioneer. THE l’KtniOl WEEKLY. IT is universally conceded that advertising is a necessity to success in business', it is als< j conceded, by the shrewdest business men. that newspapers arc the best medium (or reaching all parties whose trade is desired. THE MONROE ADVERTISER reaches more of the people trading with Ms ! con than any other journal published in thi t country: it Is, therefore, the best medium of ; communication with the planting interests Wc will be happy at any lime to furnish refer enecs to leading merchants here and elsewhere who will Testify to the fact that they have re ceived orders for goods from parties’who rea. their cards in Thr Advrrtisrr. In fact, many who have availed themselves of its columns candidly say that its value exceeds that of ali other journals in which they are represented The Advertiser has the freshness of youth and the ripeness of age, and is therefore deservedly successful. CHARACTER OF ADVERTISEMENTS. No advertisements are admitted which are not believed to be above question and of real value, and from parties so unquestionably re liable that the readers of The Advertiser will be safe in ordering them from any distance To our readers, the fact of its appearance here has all the weight of endorsement and authority Addreas, JAS. P. HAKRidoN, Forsyth. Georgia. W* A* Con, Bacon aM Floor Florin OF MIDDLE GEORGIA. Com, Bacon, Flour, Salt, Bagging, Ties, Sugar, Coffee, Etc. THAT CELEBRATED BRAND OF FLOUR, “TEE PRIDE OE DIXIE,’’ The Bcst'in the World. Always on Hand. 1 claim superior facilities iu the purchase of CORN, BACON, FLOUR, BAGGING TIES, ETC., ETC., And I will make it to the interest of Merchants and Planters to call on me with their MONEY or GOOD PAPER. Reasonable time given to all good parties. W. A. HUFF. REDUCTION! REDUCTION!! In consequence of the great reduction in price of Groceries in the Northern markets, and owing to the Repeal of Duties on many articles in our line, we now offer the following goods at annexed prices : 7 Lbs. A. Sugar for SI.OO. 71-2 Lbs. Ex. C. Sugar for SI.OO. 8 Lbs. C. Sugar for SI.OO. MIXED TEAS 75c. Per Lb. SEGARS A SPECIALTY! Foreign and Domestic Wines and Liquors OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Fresh. Crackers Every Week! If You Don’t sec wliat You Want, Ask for it. PUTZEL & JACOBS, NEW YORK GROCERY STORE, 2d ST., DAMOUB BLOCK. 13S-149e0d ’ pia:r:c:hied cjoefee.