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The Georgia Weekly Telegraph xxncl Journal <Sc Messenger.
Tflcgrapli and Messenger
jjjvCON MAY 10 1870.
- on Reading Dr. Wills’ OlB-
l** fl * rt entitled Idols of the Ago, r
f* 0 ’ rtcer.ily in the Presbyterian Church
^ ri%from the following text: “ Little
®‘ittp yoursdees from idols. Amen."
understood thnt tho first edition of
^excellent sermon has been exhausted,
** & that another will soon be issued, and
* "prill cot only bo generally circulated, but
Enable precepts and advice soon become as
“ household words,” in every family,
ideas advanced in each of the four divi-
* , of the subject are not only expressed in
concise and impressive language, but
5l!t!v"adapted to the times, particularly the
namely—wealth and fashion, which
p^k’aps, tho two most prominent idols of
^■Jrcat pa:t, we like to hear or read the ser-
* 0 f ii minister whoso mind is not entirely
®~l sse <( with doctrinal points, and who pos-
^ssr.iScient moral courage to preach against
j[^pje«il> 3 S vices and follies of the present
be lamented that productions of this
,.p_.i r r, which are replete with “ gems of
ikfliii-h ut0 sutiuro ^ to glow dim on the dusty
of libraries—which, if kept bright by
jjciUtion, would soon become “ fixed stars of
,vc £r>t Magnitude” in the galaxy of pulpit lit-
^jsre. Even then—like our glorious North
they would frequently be lost to view
pdtle dazzling light of lesser orbs; and wo
^uues think, that when they have reached
position which thoy should occupy, the
"f l* rtM make but a feeble effort to
uj tbcm before the eye of the public, who are
IctUaHy bowing with blind adoration before
idols at whoso shrine they worship; and
0 i tho most devout devotees are found
(he members of the church, notwith-
Lhng the Divine injunction, “Little chil-
jrsstecpyourselves from idols;” and that it
51 positive violation of the third command-
wjt, which says: “ Thou shall have no other
jpisbtfore me.” Many may be said to be lit-
joined to therr idols,” whose temple is
a, Vorld; the altars on which they kneel are
Oftccnmnlation of wealth, the allurements of
fukion, the charms of beauty (instead of the
^T»ad the good), and the love of a light and
fcjroloas literature.
ife close these few simple thoughts with one
tf it Doctor's closing reflections:
‘■Bow infinitely dishonoring to the immacu-
Me ltd ever glorious God is idolatry in all its
forms and features. He is the fountain of all
kW ad the perfection of all moral excel
tact'-. legislates for the universe : He is
fosfcipj*! by adoring principalities and powers
ji the upper temple : He sitteth on the circle
tithe earth, and the inhabitants thereof are bnt
ug.isshoppera; yea all nations before Him
ire bat as the drop in the bucket and the small
fcst of the balance. Now to bestow the heart’s
tot affections on any created object or secnlar
jesuit, is to rob the Supremo Ruler of the rev-
oom of glory and honor which belong to Him,
Bfjjto commit a sin the magnitude of which
brill take an eternity to measure. Woe to the
aariio is guilty of robbing tho golden treas-
Bjof the divine perfections.”
A CONTRIBUTOR.
Letter from Memphis—The General
(ouforcriee or the Methodist Epis
copal Church South, iu Session.
Memphis, Tens., May 4th, 1870.
Unions Telegraph: According to promise, I
Mult pen noto of tho proceedings of the Gen-
enl Conference of the M. E. Church South,
tiich opened its session in this city, at nine
iek>tk this morning. Tho body is composed
if tin hundred and forty-six delegates, half of
liomare laymen. It is the legislative assem-
k> of the denomination, as all Annual Confer-
tstes are bat executive bodies. There were
present at roll call one hundred and sixty-seven,
ui quite a number made their appearance
tag the session.
This is the first session of this body since lay
representation was introduced into the conncils
of the church. The laity comprises some of the
finest talent in the land. All departments of
lifeue represented. The judicial,thelegal, med
ial and military professions predominate, bnt
there are merchants, planters and artisans, also,
ialiii number. The introduction of this ele-
■uut brings into the assembly a vast amount of
practical wisdom and experience, which will be
of peat advantage to the church. They took
their places this morning, and everything
mured off without the least appearance of fric-
fics, giTing assurance that “Ephraim will not
rex Judah.”
The College of Bishops consists of Bishop J.
0. Andrew, Robert Paine, George F. Pierce,
E H. Kavanaugb, John Early, W. M. Wight-
man. D. Doggett, E. Marvin, H. N. McTyeire,
all of whom are present bnt Bishop Early, who
is too feeble to leave his home.
The morning services were opened and par
ticipated in by Bishops Paine, Kavanaugb,
fierce, Wightman and Doggett, and Rev. Mon-
no, of Missouri.
The Conference was organized by electing
«r. T. O. Sommer Secretary, and Rav. J. S.
martin, of Baltimore, and James McKershozn,
cf Arkansas, and George N. Lester, of Geor-
pa. Assistant Secretaries.
Bishop Paine occupied the chair during the
“J- However, little was done aside from
adopting ihe rnles of order enacted at the Gen
ial Conference of 18C6. Numerous amend
ments were proposed to these rnles, which de-
Woped the “talkative" dispositions of the
member!, ihe laity of Georgia taking a promi-
!** P*H in the discussion. According to Bishop
Ecljeire they talked well, and he complement-
«the speeches of Dr. Garvin, of Augusta, of
Jackson, of Macon, and of CoL Lester,
«Marietta, upon the two-third rule in “calling
previous question.”
«is now thought that the session will con-
about twenty days. There will be an ef-
®*de by the laymen to hasten through with
“* wo »k, and return to their business at home,
“he only danger apprehended is too much talk
mg and too much legislation.
Another item, not connected with the Confer
ees, however, bnt was of great interest to ma-
pof the members. It was the baby show,
m Coart Square. There were twenty of these
(•veriest things in the world," according to
«nt Betsy, on exhibition. Thoy were paraded
tfotind tho park several times, much to the ad-
e * I *tion of thoir respective mothers, and
•ausement of tho crowd. Unfortunate the
••■ *ho was to decido os to tho beauty and
^riU of this bevy of “squallere." Ho was cer-
to bring down upon him the scornful indig-
mfion of nineteen women. Rut so it was. The
“hapion was a litto blue eyed child belonging
toijjrs. Myere.
Ennphis claims about 60,000 inhabitants.—
°&ness is rather dnll in commercial circles,
•si money maters rather tight. Le Reyf,
Hailroads Hair a Ccntnry Ago.
ft* following letter, in reply to a suggestion
*^°at railroads, over fifty years ago, by Chan-
LWingstoD, who had been associated with
*• brother-in-law, Robert Falton, in the appli-
fstion of steam to vessels, shows the state of
improvements in that day:
Alb ant, March 1,1811.
JJmrs 8m: I did not till yesterday receive
of the 25th of February, where it has
on the road, I am at a Joss to say. I
before read of your very ingenious proposi-
u to tho railway communications. I fear,
“>*6ver, on mature reflection, that they will
"•liable to serious objection, and ultimately
?*** expensive than a canal. They must be
r®“le, so as to prevent the danger of two such
J 4 *! bodies meeting. The walls on which they
"•placed must be at least four feet below the
J) , c ® end three feet above and must be clamp-
j»Hhiron, and even then would hardly sus-
J7. 80 heavy a weight as yon propose moving
low® Jto of four miles an hour on wheels. Ajb
it would not last a week. They must
covered with iroD, and that too, very thick
jr*»trong. The moans of stopping these heavy
without a great shock, and of prevent-
ifonlSk 11 fromrunn > D g on each other—for there
many running on the road at onoe—
jjT* 1 be very difficult. In cases of accidental
WMssary stops to take in wood and
etc., many accidents would happen. The
0*8® of condensing water would be fronble-
upon the whole, 1'fear the expense
®nt Ui mnc ^ G r ®ater than that of canals, with-
eing ao convenient. R. R. Lansosroy.
Railroad Ilf eel In g.
Jacesox, Ga., April 23d, 1870.
By previous call, a large portion of tho citi
zens of Butts county met at tho Court-house for
the purpose of taking into consideration the
propriety of building a Railroad throngh the
county, and aiding in tho construction of the
same.
On motion, Rev. N. N. Edge was called to tho
chair, and W. R. Thaxton and W. W. Settle
were on motion, appointed Secretaries.
A Committee for preparing business was ap
pointed by the ChairmaD, to wit: .
Col. James R. Lyons, Thos. J. Saunders, M.
Y. McKibben, Levi J. Ball and Henry Barnes.
Daring tho absence of the Committee, tho
Chairman delivered a pointed and well timed
address, showing the advantages to accrue to
tho citizens of Butts county by the completion
of the road, running from Macon, Ga., to
Knoxville, Tenn., via Covington, Ga.
- The Committee reported the following :
1. Resolved, That we hail with the heartiest
gratification tho prospect of a speedy construc
tion and completion of the Macon and North
Georgia Railroad.
2. Resolved, That wo desire the road built
at all events, in view of the happy conse
quences likely to result to our State in increas
ed commercial, social, scientific and moral facil
ities. That we deem it a project second in im
portance to none that has as yet, or may here
after be presented to the people of Georgia—
thus much we, as citizens of tho State, and the
friends of laudable progress generally, feel
bound to say.
3. Resolved, That as citizens of the county
of Batts, throngh whose territory said road was
in part projected as early as 18G4, wo feel that
wo will be pardoned if wo propose greatly to
intensify our gratification at the flattering pros
pects that tho route of said road will be located
on or near the western bank of the Ocmnlgee
river, on a line running to the Indian Spring
and Jackson, and thence to Covington; that
said ronte is the most direct and tho most eli
gible, promising to develop not only a good
agricultural region, in the healthiest and most
genial climate in the world, bnt a splendid and
almost nnbroken series of the finest water pow
ers in the State, along said river, not only in the
county of Butts, but Newton, Jasper, Monroe,
and last, bnt not leasts the unrivaled medicinal
fonntain known as tho Indian Spring, second in
healthful efficacy to none in the Union.
4. Resolved, That for the purpose of aiding the
speedy projection and completion of said road,
we tender the right of way together with every
other assistance within our power and request our
Representative in the Legislature to co-operate
with the friends of this enterprise in procuring
a suitable charter, aid from the Legislature and
whatever else may be had.
5. Resolved, That a committee of three be
appointed from onr citizens to co-operate with
our representative in Atlanta, Macon and else
where, in furtherance of our interest and de
sires in this matter, and respectfully suggest as
such committee Major B. F. Ward, Dr. Wil
liam H. Whitehead and James W. Harkness.
On motion of Wiley Goodman the above res
olutions were unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Hendrick the resolutions be
published in the Macon Telegraph and Mes
senger, Macon Journal, Monroe Advertiser and
Covington Times and aDy other papers friendly
to the cause.
On motion the meeting adjourned, subject to
the call of the chairman.
Wm. M. Settle,)
)>
W. R. Thaxton,
Secretaries.
Macon Journal and Monroe Advertiser please
copy.
A Quiet Hamlet.
Those sprightly young gentlemen of the At
lanta Constitution speak of this place as the
quiet hamlet known upon the map of Georgia
as Macon!” We have always regretted the mis-
judgment which devoted Atlanta to the eternal
din of a dozen old shifting engines, which
wheeze, and whistle, and ring and puff back and
forth through the very heart of the town, and
keep up an eternal clatter to get away half as
many trains as leave Macon daily withon; the
first particle of fuss. No wonder the boys get
tired of it—especially when their minds are dis
tracted and excited with an occasional trade for
a dried cow’s hide—an otter skin—a half bushel
of dried peaches—a pair of country-made socks
or a gourd full of eggs and bran. Its too much
for them; and when the Constitution sighs for
a place where there is not so “much ado about
nothing,” he reminds us of one of Avery’s favo*
rite stories. In his juvenile day3 Avery’s father
took him np behind a pair of unbroken yearling
balls on a trial trip down in Ware county. The
bulls took fright and flight too, as might have
been expected, and clattered down the highway
with fearful speed and as much noise as one of
those old, broken-down shifting engines in At
lanta. “Arn’t we biling, dad,” says young
Avery—“Arn’t we playing h—11!” “I’mpretty
much of your opinion!” said the old gentle
man, as the team brought up with a crash against
a seven railed fence and both of them were
sent spread-eagle fashion into a briar-patch.
We never witness the fuss and ringing and ding
ing, and blowing and screaming about nothing
in Atlanta, bnt we think of young Avery’s ride.
They can make more fuss in Atlanta over a
quarter’s worth of trade than any other place
would make over a thousand dollars.
j4 ri —The Fifteenth Amendment
h di° V splendidly. For example:
, Ts ;^°h from Indianapolis, dated May 3d,
4& ci . ty elections in Madison, Columbus
•aicf-toli tho Democratic tickets were
—ail Democratic gains.
The unfortunato people of Pocahontas, Ark ,
are mourning over a theft of the Randolph
county money, the same being school and other
public funds. Tho Judge of the County Court
ias been ignominiously sent to the connty jail.
The Connty Treasurer has fled to parts unknown
and the Sheriff has wildly followed in pursuit of
him. Various other persons supposed to be im
plicated in the filching have disappeared. For
tunately, Randolph county, Ark., was not very
rich, and the purloined money amonnts to only
abont $10,000; but if it had been $100,000 It
would have been stolen all the same. One great
advantage of an empty treasury is that it con
tains no temptation for the itchmg palms of the
Treasarer; and even in this case, considering
the Uttle stolen and the number of those among
whom it was divided, it is onr opinion that the
game was hardly worth the candle.—JV. Y.
Tribune.
And who arc these chaps that play this little
game on the “rebel” tax payers of Randolph
county? Why, “loyal” men of course—men
entirely too good for association with the “trai
tors” whose money they condescend to steal.
We don’t know, but we suppose they are near
akin to Forbes and Bailey, tho last unfortunates
of the Radical pnrtywho have been caught
thieving- As tho Radical organ at Atlanta
seoms pretty good on tracing genealogies, sup
pose it investigate the matter.
Well, the long and short of the whole story
seems to ns jost this: That while Democratic
office holders were monstronsly corrupt, and in
efficient, and servile instruments of the slave
power, yet they were reasonably honest They
didn't rnn for office to keep ont of the peniten
tiary, and when they got office didn’t steal all
they could lay their hands on.
To the Public.
Under this head, we find the following card
in the Atlanta papers of yesterday:
The Joint Committee, appointed for the pur
pose of investigating the charges which have
been circulated against his Excellency, the Gov
ernor, in relation to the use and misapplication
of the pnbHo funds, having fixed upon the 18th
day of May, 1870, for commencing such inves
tigation, wonld respectfully state to the publio
that it is the purpose of the Committee to in
vestigate all charges that may be brought to
their notice, in tangible form, fearlessly and as
fully as practicable. Any person haying any
charge to make is invited to communicate the
same to any member of the Committee, either
personally or by letter, giving an outline of the
matter complained of, and furnishing the names
of witnesses, and giving any other information
which may aid the Committee.
The Committee respeolfully ask all public
journals in the State, feeling an interest in the
matter, to give publicity to the foregoing.
John Harris, Chairman.
A D. Nunn ally,
J. O. Fain,
Marion Bethune,
W. R. Bell,
8. A. Darnell,
I. E. Shumate,
W. P. Pbice,
Committee.
President Grant contemplates the purchase ; 163 66
Young America or Macon at Eofanln.
I left Macon on Thursday last with atout fifty
members of that gallant and spirited Fire Compa
ny, Young America No. 3, to visit Eufaula. The
excursion train consisted of threo elegant passen
ger coaches and other necessary cars for baggage,
mails, etc. The train was prepared for this special
occasion, by Mr. H. P. Smith, Master of Transpor
tation on the Southwestern railroad—one of the
most affable, faithful and reliable railroad officers
in the country. It was placed in charge of tho reg
ular conductor for the down trip on that day, Mr.
James N. Bass, who, always polite and attentive,
was particularly so on this occasion. On the trip
down th^“boya” made them some eight or ten
small,paddles, on which they inscribed in charcoal
letters, “No. 3 K. K. K,” and with this they recon
structed every mail, depot and express agent along
tho line of the road, by seizing them and while they
were held by four or five of the company, another
would administer to him a sound spanking. I could
soe no very fine fun in it, bnt it occurred to me that
such a measure of reconstruction in Congress
pressed with more vigor than in this case, wonld
greatly benefit the country.
Between Andereonville and Americas, where tho
up and down passenger trams meet, Young America
was met and cordially received by a committee of
ten members of the Clebumo Fire Company, No. 1,
of Eufaula, and also by his Honor, Mayor A G.
Roberts, B. A. Solomon and James M. Buford, Esqs.
Councilmen. The trip down was qnito pleasant
and agreeablo to all save ' 'mse who were so uncer
emoniously reconstructed for any misbehavior or
shortcomings.
Aa the train approached the depot in this dty it
was received by loud and continued cheering, wav
ing of hats and handkerchiefs. Tho depot platform
was densely crowded with ladies, and “onr boys”
were received with apparently as much enthusiasm
aa if each was a conquering hero. Tho Clebnmes
were present in foil force and feather to receive
their guests, and when they had alighted from the
cars both companies wero drawn np in lines facing
inward, and Mr. Chas. H. Laney. on the part of the
Clebnrnes, stepped forward on tho platform of the
depot and welcomed the visitors in a very beauti
ful, chasto and appropriate speech. Ho was res
ponded to on tho part of Young America, by their
Foreman, Mr. It. A Morris, in grateful and hand
some terms,
The Companies then marched to the music of the
Macon Brass Band to the Chewalla Hotel, where
the visitors wero received on the part of tha city
authorities and citizens of Eufaula generally, by
Gen. Alpheus Baker, ono of tho most brilliant ora
tors, I think, Alabama has over produced. Stand
ing in front of the hotel and in presence of a large
assembly of ladies and gentlemen, Gen. Bakersaid
Gentlemen: In behalf of the Clebnme Fire Com
pany, No. 1,1 have the honor to offer to you their
kindest salntations,to hid you welcome to our city,and
to tender yon its wannest and most cordial hospitali
ties. Words are not required, gentlemen, to give as
surance of how happy you have made us by this visit.
This large assemblage of our citizens, these joyous
cheers, theso gleaming smiles and sparkling glances
that meet your eyes on every hand, testify more
-kingly than words, the pleasure occasioned by
most agreeable event, and the delighted appre
ciation in which Eufaula holds the compliment and
honor of your presence.
It is well to greet with cheers and garlands the
coming of tho young and brave; and at no hour or
season more appropriately than on such a fair even
ing as this, in flower-decked May, when the South
wind whispers its softest vespers to tho sotting
sun, when—
“Bade are filling, leaves are swelling,
Flowers on field and bloom on tree,
And over air, and earth and ocean,
Nature holds her jubilee,”
Wo rejoiro, then, to behold the glad participation
of all classes in this reception. I see here the hap-
>y school boy, with his satchel, and the laughing
ittle school girl, with her bunch of rosea. The man
of business has quit his workshop and the office and
come forth to meet yon. Over there tho Fifteenth
amendment exhibits its abundant ivory in unmis
takable approbation of thiB whole proceeding, while
opposite stand onr honored Mayor and the city
Fathers, and here—
“Lovely woman greets yonr band
With kindliest welcoming,
With hearts as warm as summer,
And smiles as sweet as spring.”
Wo recognize you, gentlemen, as cordial allies in
the strife which a provident civilization is constrain
ed to wage with some of her inevitable evils. We
salute you as reliable sentinels in the watch which
she mast keep upon her first and most important
agent, upon the oldest and moat valuable servant
of mankind. We hail yon as fellow soldiers in tho
campaign which we intend to carry on against old
Fire on the rampage. Fire! It is a most respecta
ble institution in its place, and, in its well ordered
condition of servitude and subordination, we en
tertain for it tho most appreciative and affectionate
regard. No wonder that, with its wondrous beauty
and Protean form, its terrible and yet benificent
power, its intimate relationship to Light,which Gash
ed down from Heaven to dispel tho darkness which
brooded upon the face of tho earth, it should have
been an object of adoration among many mighty
sects and people. We know that for the present ho
is imprisoned in tho heart of this round globe, and
we feel his efforts to escape in the earthquakes of
Mauna and see them in the flames of iEtna and of
Cotopaxi. Wo know that he must at last burst
forth and bo the conqueror. And, though when the
time for that “surrender” shall arrive, we do not
propose to place too great rehance on these engines,
and expect to accept the situation in good faith, and
trust to be prepared for it by good works, yet we
have no ungovernable objection to its indefinite
postponement, and, in the mean time, design with
yonr assistance, to give Old Fire on the war path
the best fight that may bo in us; and to see to it,
by all that a conservative strategy can accomplish,
that no sudden emancipation from his bondagethall
permit this divinity to flash into tho demon, and
transform this all-producing servant into the all-
destroying master, to consnmo the grandest works,
and blast the brightest hopes of civilization, and
then peiish and dio ont, and be extinguished amid
the rain and ashes which can be the only traits of a
premature and ungovemod liberation.
Moreover, gentlemen, as Alabamians we greet
tho eons of Georgia. Glorious “Young Americans"
of glorious old Georgia 1 For old eho is, and a hun
dred years ago slio stood np to form the right wing
of a band of patriots who confronted oppression
from across the sea, when that right wing swept tho
dark wilderness of the west where we now stand,
inhabited then only by the wild beast and the eav-
ago. And yet, majestic though she be with the
hoaiy splendors of her revolutionary glory, she
towers aloft to-day among her compeers aB one of
the old thirteen, and ono, too. of the newest 88th,
39th or 40th, her royal brow radiant with tho pur
ple flush, and her gigantic limbs nerved with all the
manful strength of Young America’s magnificent
capacities. Her locomotives ramble under tho moun
tains of Cherokoe and wave their black plumes be
neath the solemn pines of the .Mlamaha. She rises
against her vast calamities with a grandeur than An-
tean energy, and like Samp r • , hours off npon
her broad shonlders the gates of her imprisonment.
Her desolated cities spring superbly from the : r
ashes. Her Savannah competes for the throne cf
commercial dominion in the South, and from the
centnry-neglected seaport of her Brunswick she
stretches out heriron arms towards the Pacific. In
all her travels in tho past she has been fully able to
take tho bull by tho horns, and now in her present
trials may God give her the stregth to twist the
neck or any ungrateful beast of that description
be ho ball or bullock, that may point its hostile horns
at her interests or her honor!
Finally, gentlemen, as yonr former guests, bear
ing in our hearts the sweatest memories of a grace
ful, coidial, and bonnteous hospitality extended by
on to ourselves, we bid you thrice welcome to our
lomes. Wo stretch out to you a brother’s “trusty
hand,” and offer to you all the warm greeting of a
brother’s heart. May this visit bo .one of unalloyed
pleasure to yon as we are sure it will be to UB f and
to fruits and its future prove another golden link
in tho chain which binds the interests and affections
of Eufaula to those of her qaeonly sister upon the
banks of the Ocmulgeo !
Mr. Jas. E. Schofield, of Young America, replied
to Gen. Baker in most happy and felicitous terms,
Indeed, this young gentleman has oratorical abili
ties of no ordinary character, and he made a most
favorable impression upon all who heard him.
When he concluded, both Companies repaired to
tho City Hall, where refreshments had been pre
pared, and for tho space or half an hour Macon and
Eufaula wero tipping tumblers in the most cordial
and social manner. After tho pleasant little reunion
the visitors were escorted to their quarters at the
Chewalla, and each of them will endorse the state
ment, that they never fell into tho hands of a more
polite »nd attentive landlord than Mr. A W. Bran
non, of tbs Chewalla House.
The remainder of the evening was spent by the
visitors jn walking about the dty, serenading, Ac.
Quito a number on a serenade at Mr. W. J. Bray’s
residence, wero received very cordially by that gen-
man over a glass of foaming and sparkling cham-
o’clock on Friday afternoon a trial of tho en
gines took placo between the Young America, Cle
burne No. 1 and Phoenix No. 2, of this dty, on Broad
street, and in presence of the largest crowd we have
seen since the big parade of tho Fire Department
of Macon in April last
The following is the result of the contest in tho
order in which ihe engines took position at the cis
tern:
Clehnrae, Eufaula.............179 feet 6 inches
indies
of a summer residence near Washington.
Young America, Macon .194 foot 9j£ inches
In this contest the j ndges allowed Young America
a distance of 22 feet, it being a third class'engine
and the Cleburne a second class. The prize was
therefore awarded to Young America as tho victors,
and it was presented on tho part of tho dty author
ities and dtizens of Eufaula, by James M. Buford,
Esq., and consisted of a large and beautiful silver
wine castor. In presenting it, Col. Buford said:
Gentlemen of Young America, No. 3 : Agreea
ble to an honored custom, and representing the
Connell, and throngh it the dtizens of Eufaula, I
come to award you this prize. It is not so costly or
so magnificent as yonr merit perhaps might demand,
bnt, believe me, we present it not for its beauty or
for its costliness,or for its magnificence: bnt as an
acknowledgment of your triumph in the laudable
contest in which you have just engaged with yonr
brother firemen; and as a recognition of yonr merit
in carrying off the prize over yonr worthy competi-
l And we beg yon to receive it, gentlemen, as
tors.
coming from our citizens, who, in this way, wish
to give some slight token of tlieir appreciation of
the importance of well ordered, well organized fire
companies in every town and city.
We sometimes think, gentlemen, and we believe
all persons will concur with us, that wero it not for
contests of this sort, and for some such public re
cognition of yonr merit as is here given to-day, that
all such voluntary assodations as yours would,
sooner or later, disband and pass away. Human
nature would break down under the pressure of
such protracted voluntary effort for tho general
protection of property and benefit of eoriety, with
out any corresponding personal good to the individ
ual members of such companies. To make your
organizations efficient and useful requires great
physical endurance, mnch self denial and great
command of one’s self to voluntarily undergo the
labor and toil it imposes. Bnt yon contend for these
simple prizes, gentlemen, offered you on such oc
casions, not for their real value, and not for any
personal benefit to individual selves.
In andent times games of divers sorts were insti
tuted, at which prizes were offered to those triumph
ing over their competitors. Tho victors were
crowned with olive and palms of victory were placed
in their hands, and tho shouts and plaudits of the
multitude ascended to Heaven to add zest and life
to the occasion.
But, gontlemeD, you ate not mere wrestlers and
foot racers contending for the fading olive and the
withering palms, and the evervescent shouts and
plaudits of largo and anxious crowds. You con
tend with one another, that you may fit your
selves for effectiveservice, when the fire boll arouses
a slnmbering people, or alarms their waking fears.
You contend that yon may do valiant service in the
cause of humanity againt the ravages and desola
tions of tbi fire fiend when let looso by accident or
design to deflate our homes, anddeetroy ourprop-
erty. But, gentlemen, you have on such occasions
a stimulus to exertion, and an incentive to action,
to which the victors in Olympic games were stran
gers. On those occasions almost the entiro civil
ized world wore represented. They centered from
Greece, from Sicily, from Macedon, and the far dis
tant State of the Uelenic World, from Asia, Africa,
and the Isles of tho Sea, to witness and engage in
those contests. And not unfrequently, Kings laid
aside their crowns and royal robes, and made com
mon cause in those games contending for tho mas
tery. Bnt, gentlemen, none of the fair ones of
earth were there. Thoy wero banished from be
holding such scenes, and if found present, were
hurled from the summits of the Tsrpean Crag, with
malefactors and criminals, fortheirpreenmptous in
trusion where exploits wero performed which have
been told in history and immortalized in song. Bnt
to-day, gentlemen, beauty meets you; pleasant
smiles and bright flowers greets, and our loved ones,
mothers and wiveB and daughters and sisters, tell
Ah, gentlemen, without the presence of woman,
without the approbation of woman, yon would soon
falter and give np your arduous work, and wo may
ever know that we are doing good, it matters not in
what we are engaged if we, by onr labors, are
throwing safe guards from poverty and want aronnd
onr wives, and daughters, and sisters. You tell
them when they lie down at night that if fire threat
ens their houses, you will Boon be there to do what
you can for their safety and protection, and thus
you lessen immensely tho terror, the fright, the
overwhelming alarm that seizes every heart when
the dread cry of “fire” is heard.
But, gentlemen, there is much for you to do that
you may be efficient and useful as fire organization!).
Let every member of your companies feel that to
him is committed, to a certain extent, the protection
of society and the safety of its property. Let him
feel and realize the fact that it behooves him above
all others to be sober, self-denying and fraternal
in bis feelings, not only towards the members of
his own company, bnt towards those of similar or
ganizations wherever thoy exist. And whenever
ou find a member disposed to bo captions, to
>e querrilous, to be envious, disposed to stir
np strife and bad blood towards members of his
own company, or towards those of others be
ware of such an one, and let him never con
trol .or influence your organization; if you do,
yon do it to the rain and destruction of yonr use
fulness. Bnt, gontlemen, we are persuaded better
things of all you, though wo thus speak, and wo
know that it yon follow tho manly instincts that
pulsates in your every bosom and beats in your
every heart, you will never have canso to repent
that you heeded not this advice.
And now, gentlemen, members of Fire Company
Young America No. 8, allow me to congratulate you
on yonr victory, to award yon this simple unpre
tending prize in behalf of onr citizens, and to as
sure you that the natural feelings of courtesy and
liberality in onr hearts towards strangers, constrain
us to say that we are glad you will all return to
yonr homes flattered and consoled with the recollec
tion of your victory over your noble and worthy
competitors on this occasion. Take it, and with it
our best wishes for yonr safe return and for your
future welfare and usefulness.
Tho prizo was received by Mr, James E. Schofield
in a brief bnt very handsome and appropriate
speech. Several other gentlemen also made nice
little talks on this occasion as they were called np.
Tho contest and talking being over the companies
retired to their quarters and the crowd dispersed to
rest and recuperato strength for the brilliant affair
to come off at night in Hart’s Hall.
THE BALL. _
First. There were fuH two hundred couples pres
ent. Second. Tho ladies were attired in tho finest
of dresses. Third. They looked very lovely. The
company, as seen from the musician’s stand, was
full of beauty, almost of romance. The view was
one of rare animation and intorest. Nothing ever
seen in Eufaula has surpassed, in some features
not equalled it. The dancing began about 9 o’clock,
and did not end until—a very mnch later hour, bnt
still a very happy one. The programme included
sixteen dances, and in the list was the usual variety
to suit the tastes of all. These were executed with
joyous feet to tho stirring music of a Macon String
Band. All—even those somewhat advanced in life—
seemed to engage in the figurative measures with a
zest that it was good to behold. The eaBy and
graceful qn&drille carried the day—more properly
evening—while the more animated waltz, thofieeter
schottische, the livelier polka, or the more demon
strative gallop came in for a good share. Tho in
termission was reached between 12 and 1 o'clock,
when the company proceeded to partake of
THE SUITER
Prepared by Mr. C. A Marlin. Tho tables were
loaded with the most tempting luxuries and present
ed the most grateful appearance. After supper tho
dance was resumed apparently with increased de
light. I shall tell no tales—not even fairy ones—
but not a few of (he Macon boys left their hearts in
Eufaula.
I shall state that, daring the evening, The Young
Americas presented tho Clebnmes with a m&gnifi
cent silver pitcher, goblet, and salvor as a token of
their affectionate regard.
But I have written more than, I fear, you have
the space to spare in publishing, and close with the
general remark, that from first to last, the filacou
boys had a glorious time. S.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
Washington, Hay 5.—House—Mr. Paine intro
duced a bill providing for compensation in oontested
elections. The re-committed bill don’t apply to the
forty-first Congress.
Tho civil service bill was resumed. Jencks said
the heavy vote against the bill yesterday was in the
interest of thieves! Amotion to table the whole
matter was defeated, and the bill was recommitted.
Senate—Mr. Edmunds, from the Committee on
Pensions, reported the Senate billto grant pensions
to Mrs. Lincoln with a recommendation that it be
indefinitely postponed. The bill was accompanied
with a report which was ordered to be printed.
Mr.Wilaon, from the Military Committee reported
with amendments, a bill relative to buildings used
for military purposes in New Yoik city.
Drake, from the Naval Committee, reported
substitute for tho bill to promote seamen for the
navy.
Tickers, from the Committee on Commerce, re
ported adversely on a bill to regulate the importa
tion of emigrants under labor contracts.
A bill was reported from the Finance Committee
granting a subsidy of $150,009 per year, for ten
years, for a semi-monthly steamship line between
New Orleans, Campeachy, Sisal, Tampico and Ha-
tna.
House.—The Committee on Elections reported
bill regulating compensation in cases of contested
elections. It provides that no money shall be paid
to a sitting or contesting member pending tho con
test. After a decision, mileage and compensation
is to bo paid tho party to whom the seat is awarded.
The party against whom the claim is decided is to
receive actual expenses.
A hill for tho relief of Capt. Beatty’s scouts, of
Tennessee, was passed.
Tho Committee on Foreign Affairs reported res
olutions on Paraguayan investigation, dodaring
that Rear Admiral Gordon neglected to perform his
duty in neglecting to aid Washburn in reaching the
Nioarauguan Government.
A minority report was presented.
The balance of the day was occupied in an effort
to pass the Senate joint resolution granting addi
tional land and privileges to the Northern Pacific
Railroad.
The Houeo adjourned till Monday without coming
to a voto.
Washington, May 6.—House—The sub commit
tee's proceedings of the House Pacific Railroad
Committee favored granting franchises to a trans
continental raiho&d on thirty-second parallel. The
main features of the bill will be left to the fall
Committee.
In the House yesterday, Beck’s resolntioncalling
on the President for information why Gen. Terry
suspended the writ of habeas corpus in Georgia,
meeting with obj ection, Beck objected to everything,
and the regular order was resumed.
Considerable excitement to-day.
The Radical convention to nominate a candidate
for Mayor split. Messrs. Bowen and Richards of
somewhat irregular nomination, and Emory, an in
dependent Radical, are regularly in the field for
Mayor.
The Democrats carried Elkton, Md. The negroes
voted.
The following is derived from a reliable source
Last night a committee of the Honse and the Pa
cific) Railroad Committee agreed to recommend
Southern Pacifio Railroad on the 32d parallel from
San Diego to Marshall, Texas, and to grant the
franchise to the Southern trans-Continental Rail-
aoad Company. The route fixed npon and the guage
of the road, and the provisions of the bill relating
to running arrangements with connecting roads
are such as were suggested by the committee of
Gulf State men, composed of Sheldon, Sherrod,
Boice and Clark.
The Southwestern States are to be liberally rep
resented by incorporators from among their capital
ists.
This result has been reached after considerable
discussion but a fear that a longer delay might
jeopardize the passage of the bill chartering a com
pany with liberal aid has brought together all the
representatives from the Golf States, and it is now
believed that opposition in the Senate will cease,
and that the bill will go through at no distant day.
Senator Sherman introduced a bill to-day propo'
sing to reduce taxes over forty-three million and a
half on income, sales, gross receipts, articles in
schedule A, salaries of United States officers, For-
eignLegacies and successions and miscellaneous spa
cial taxes except spirits and tobacco, which are in
cluded in license taxes, and all taxes on employment,
This will leave tho taxeB of the following articles in-
force : Distilled spirits, fermented liquor, tobacco,
gross incomes at the rate of 3 per cent; all the stamp
taxes, or taxes collectable by stamps.
The report of the Senate Committee on Pensions
is adverse to the House bill granting Mrs. Lin
coln a pension of $3,000 per annum, tor the reason
that she is not in as destitute a condition as she
represents herself to bo. In 1867 she received
from Congress and Mr. Lincoln’s estate, $59,000.
Tho Committee report that they have good reason
to believe she received a huge amount of clothing,
plate, and household goods after the death of Mr.
Lincoln, which should be added. The Committee
hinks a fortune of $60,000 should be sufficient to
take her out of the categories of those whose ne
cessities, in consequence of casnalties of public ser
vice, give them a claim upon the Treasury. The re
port was signed by six members of the committee.
The Medical Association appointed a special
committee to consider the subject of abortion, With
tho view of suggesting means whereby abortionists
might be expelled, < •■■■•. .to: »
Officers for the ensuing year:
President, Stilie, of Penn.; Vice President, With-
erly, of Ala.; Gibbon, of Cal.; Hard, of Tex.; Wil
ley, of Minn. Place of next meeting, California.
Br. Rayburn, who is champion negro doctor,
strove for a hearing, bnt was refused amid much
hissing. No definite action. •
Dr. W. M. Walsh, who is connected with the hos
pital at Savannah, was elected a member of the
Association.
Washington, May 6.—A bill to increase the com
pensatton of United States officials in the Western
district of Arkansas was reported upon adversely.
A bill to reduce no officers In the army was taken
up and made the special order.
The Senate to-day discussed the House resolu
tion to adjourn on the Fourth of July, and the Ex
ecutive Judicial Legislative Appropriation bill,
without coming to a vote on either, and adjourned
to Monday.
FROM WASHINGTON. ”'
Washington, May 6.—Revenue receipts to-day
$668,000.
Women are incompetent tuc census marshals.
Their business is to multiply, not enumerate popu
lation. Gen. Walker says so.
The President nominated ex-Govemor Wells At
torney for Virginia. No other Southern nomina
tion.
It is proposed at that time to fix upon a man for
Attorney General of the State, and devise a plan
upon which to work during the approaching cam
paign.
Col. Allan Rutherford, third Au lit or of the Treas
ury, will attend the Republican State Convention at
Raleigh next Wednesday.
Tho United States Pharmaceutical Association, in
session on the decennial revision of the pharma
ceutical codo, accepted a delegation from the Wo
man’s Medical College of Philadelphia.
In the National Medical Association, the Com
mittee on Ethics reported favorably on the creden
tials of the delegates from the Woman Hospital
and Collego of Philadelphia.
Washington, May7.—No session in either Hotue
to-day.
Forney testifies that the money he received from
Bullock was for printing jobs, pamphlets, speech
es, etc.
Revenue $637,003.
Politicians are all exenrsionizing.
The financial statement shows only an immaterial
change. .' ~ ‘ ' r"
GENERAL NEWS.
San Feancisco, May 5.—The grain crop will be
short.
Philadelphia, May 5.—Sixteen persons were re
moved to the small pox hospitals to-day for relaps
ing fever.
Augusta, May 5.—A subscription is being taken
up among citizens for the Richmond sufferers.
Morning papers report the arrest of Chap Norris,
the military sheriff of Warren county, for receiving
bribes from citizens. The arrest was made by the
military. ** ' j
Chart.xston, May 5—The Emigration Conven
tion adjourned today. They tookmoasures for es
tablishing an opposition freight emigration steam
ship line, for the formation of an Immigration so
ciety with central bureau in Charleston, and for the
introduction of Chinese labor in the localities
the South where it can be used with advantage.
The leronaut King, accompanied by a merchant
of Charleston, made an ascent in his balloon, Auro
ra, from this city this evening.
Passengers arrived from San Francisco in six days
and twenty-four hours.
New Orleans, May 5.—The last Legislature re
pealed the old statutes for the punishment of crimes,
etc., and enacted laws now in force; but made
provision for the prosecution of persons charged
with crimes committed prior to April 1st, 1870,
leaving a hiatus through which one hundred and
twenty-five indicted for various crimes will likely
pass' unpunished.
CoL A. 8. Badger, is appointed Chief of Police,
vice C&ne resigned.
Zanesville, Ohio, May G.—Tho boiler of the
new power house of the water works exploded with
a terrible crash. Tho engineer and fireman were the
only persons in the building. The fireman was
blown through the roof and landed fifty feet from
tho building. Ho will probably die. The engineer
was not mnch hurt. The bnildiog is blown
pieces. Loss about ono hundred thousand dollars.
Boston, May 6.—Rev. Fred Fremont Lovell, pas
tor of the Universalis t Church in Essex, Massa
chusetts, fled to avoid tar and feathers for gross
licentiousness.
New York, May 7.—Tho laundry and kitchen
the Southern Hotel wero burned last night. The
gueBts fled into the streets in their night clothes.
The damage to the laundry and kitchen i3 $5000.
Many Southerners are thero,and made laughable ex
hibitions.
Jackson, Miss., May 7.—The Senate has confirm
ed to the Supreme Bench Symrall Peyton and Tor-
boll. 'a «b rfehiw U
The bills in regard to mixed schools and equal
rights in taverns were defeated.
San Francisco, May 7.—John Savage arrived here
last night. He was received by a committee of the
Fenian Brotherhood. He will deliver an address
the grand Fenian pic-nic on Sunday next.
The small pox has broken ont in Arizona City.
Numerous Indian outrages have been committed
in tho vicinity of Prescott.
The Mozart Democracy, Union Young Democracy,
and the German Central Committee met at the Ma
sonic Hall, for the purpose of effecting a basis of
agreement on which to act in nominating a candi
date for the coming campaign. Thomas A. Led-
with was chosen Chairman. A committee of five
from each organization was appointed to agree npon
a country ticket; and it was farther resolved that
the combined organization support no Tammany
nominee. A committee of twenty will meet on
Monday afternoon to nominate.
The United States Government has pnrebasod
General Halstead’s torpedo boat—built during the
war at Mystic, Conn., and lately lying at Newark,
N. J. Its original cost was $100,000. Its weight
twenty-five tons; ten men are sufficient to man it.
The spinner’s strike at Clarke’s thread mills of
Newark, N. J., still continues. Endeavors have
been made to obtain other spinners, but so far the
effort has been nnsnocessfol.
Omaha, May 7.—It has been raining here, and in
the West Ml day.
Sheridan and staff passed here to-day, going
West.
FOREIGN NEWS.
Paris, May 5.—A decree has been published con
vening a high court of justice to investigate theplot
against the life of the Emperor. The decree Bays
“ Long before the issuance of this decree M. Emile
Ollivier demonstrated beyond a donbt the existence
of a revolutionary oiganization, having for its aim
the establishment of a democratic and social repub
lic, the members of which are resorting to syste
matic villificatton, ontrage, calumnies, outbreaks
and assassinations, to accomplish their purpose.'
The Siede of to-day explains the situation as fol
lows : “ The Government asks for unqualified ap
proval of the past and a carte blanche for the fu
ture.”
The earnings of Adelina Patti for the past season
have been 1,000,000 franca, to say nothing of the
presents she has received. The Marquis de Caux,
her husband, has jnst contributed 1500 francs to the
fond of the Flebiscitory Committee.
Paris, May 5.—Gauloas independent, organ, says
the opposition party has sent committees to Lon
don and Brussels, to ascertain the real truth of the
alleged conspiracy.
A Conference was held Yesterday at the Toilleries.
at which Ollivier, Caurobert, Petri, Lebouef and
Minister of the Interior, were preset^.
Design of the Conference was to agreo upon pre
cautions necessary to preserve order on Sunday,
next tho day of voting. Meantime, the police and
other local authorities are making all the precau
tions possible in furtherance of the same end.
To-day’s edition of the Rappel was seized by the
police.
Trouble is reported at Lyons, w h9re the authorities
have interrupted tho publication of “cloche” news
papers. Smalley, of the New York Tribune, is
here, and announces his readiness to answer all
questions, though tho authorities have as yet given
him no occasion.
He says ho is acquainted with FJourens; ho met
him in London and received letters for him, hut
knew nothing of their contents, and declares that
he had no knowlgede of Flourens being in any way
connected with the conspiracy.
Two sliaip engagements were had with the rebels
on Sunday, the 3d Inst., in both of which the
French were successful.
Marseilles, May 6.—Rochefort’s Journal was
seized to-day, on account of an article on political
affairs.
Arrests continues of persons suspected of impli
cation in tho regicide plot.
General DeWimpfen reports to the foreign de
pertinent from Oran, that tho tribes of Algeria
which recently revolted, have submitted to French
rale. X
Glasgow, May 6.—The steamer India which ar
rived in Clyde from New York, reports that she
spoke the steamer Siberia, which sailed from Liv
erpool, April 19th for Boston, heading east. Tho
Siberia had broken her Bhaft and was on her way
back to Queenstown, but needed no assistance.
London, May 6.—The land expedition against the
Red River insurgents has been abandoned, owing
to the unreliability of the news from that region.
The betting on the Chester cap dosed at mid
night yesterday as follows: Four to one against
Balances ,four to one against Derby, eight to one
against Sunshine, and twenty to one against Pal
merston.
The Pall Mall Gazette, in behalf of Smalley,
states on authority that he was ignorant of the alleg
ed conspiracy, and of the contents of letters sent to
Flourens in his care.
The London Times continues editorially to be
little tho French conspiracy. It says peril lies lees
in the strength of those who would inflict than in
the weakness of those who would resist conspiracy.
Rohe, May 6.—Two-thirds of the French bishops
and priests now in Rome, have requested permis
sion to vote at the French embassy on the plebieti-
tnm. Marquis Bienville thanks them for their pa
triotism, hut was icstrncted to reply, that the law
doesnot permit such a step.
Madrid, May 6.—Senor Olazoga has arrived from
Paris. It is now rumored that Marshal Serrano will
not resign, but will bo invested with full powers of
royal regent. .utaail
Thirty-eight Spanish bishops announce from Rome
their refusal to take the oath to support tha con
stitution of Spain, although the Pope interposes no
objection.'
Berlin, May 6 -The Parliament of Zollverein
having increased tho duty on coffee, have rednoed
that on pig iron to 2X, silver groahen per quintal,
and that on rice to 15. The duty on cotton yarns is
retained.
Havana, May 7-—Goicouria was captured on Guv
jaba Island. HU companions, a Canadian, three
pilots and two Cubans, are still at large. Three
gunboats are watching to prevent their escape.
Paris, May 7.—The Journal Officiel announces
that the issues of the 'National Siede and BereQ
were seized because of the publication of a false
proclamation, signed Louis Bonaparte.
The Journal Officiel says that the Emperor has
caused masses to be said, in the Paris churchee,
for the success of Plebistite to-morrow.
M. Lennina, who at a recent public meeting urged
the impeachment of tho Emperor, has been sen
tenced to a year’s imprisonment and a fine of 10.-
000 francs.
London, May 7.—In the Honse of Commons, last
evening, the Irish land bill was discussed in the
committee. Many amendments were introduced,
debated and rejected.
Palmer’s amendment, restricting the application
of the improvement clause to tenancies, created
under this bill, provoked an unusually long and in
teresting discussion at length. On a division the
amendment was rejected by 59 majority.
Ihe Prussian Consul, at Rome, is hero.
D. Amheim has delivered adUpatch to Cardinal
Antonelli strongly backing the remonstrance of
Napoleon.
The defeat of the Imperial arms in North China,
as before reported, is fully confirmed.
The new steamship Sidoni&n and steamer Earl
Elgin sunk to-day, off , having collided with an
unknown vessel. The captain, mate, and their
families were lost—only seven who were on board
escaped.
The decision in tho Mordaunt divorce case is
ready, hut will not be announced until the next
term of the court.
Tho death of Dr. Simpson, of the Edinburgh Re
view controversy respecting the invention of chlo
roform, Is announced.
St. Petersburg, May 7 Prince L. D. Arberg,
an attache of tbe Austrian Legation in this city,
was murdered to-day. His mutilated body was
found in his home this morning. Tho assassin is
unknown.
Vienna, May 7.—Tho commercial treaty with
Guatamala was ratified and signed by the Austrian
government.
Herr Petrino has exchanged places with Herr
Wiedemann, in the Cabinet. The former takes the
portfolio of national defences; the latter that of
agriculture.
FBOMCUBL
New York, May 6.—The Moro Castle brings the
fillibuster, Gen. Jordan, as a passenger.
Gen. Jordan, Col. Caatello, Major Belanboustu,
and other officers of the Cuban service, arrived to
day. They report the Cuban cause in a better con
dition than at any previous stage.
The success of tho revolution depends only on
time. Supplies are considerable, and arms and
ammunition have been safely received from abroad.
Muchha3 been taken from tho enemy’s stock.
Ammunition on hand is sufficient for present needs.
The Caban army numbers about ten thousand
equipped, with artillery sufficient for the present.
Their method of warfare consists chiefly of moun
tain howitzers. Tho season now is in favor of the
revolationiBts, giving them what they moat need,
time for organization and collection of supplies.
The rainy season retards Spanish operations, and
when over, the heat of summer will prevent tha
Spaniards from pushing their warfare.
Colonel Castello, a wealthy planter of the inte
rior, who is thoroughly familiar with all the re
sources of the revolution, says it has never been so
strong as friends claimed for it, nor so weak aa
Spaniards assert; bnt regards tho situation at
present as altogether hopeful.
METHODIST GENERAL CONFER.
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Memphis, May 6.—AU the bishops are present ex
cept Bishop Early, of Virginia, who is sick. The fol
lowing conferences responded: Baltimore, Virgi
nia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Montgomery, Mobile, Louisiana, Mississippi, Mem
phis, Tennessee, Holston, Kentucky, PainavUle, St.
Louis, Missouri, Arkansas, Little Rock, Indian Mis
sion, Texas, East Texas, Trinity, Southwestern
Texas, Western Texas, Columbia, Pacifio and Illi
nois.
The whole number of delegates is two hundred
and forty-six, of whom one hundred and sixty-seven
were present.
Memphis, May 7.—The Conference adjourned to
enable the members to attend the commemorative
ceremonies.
BosinesB was suspended to-day, in honor of the
decoration of the graves of Confederate dead.
MARRIED,
By Rev. B. F. Tharp, at the residence of the
bride’s mother, on the 5th inst.. Mr. Jesse W.
Walters, of Albany, and Miss Willie Davis, of
Houston county.
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change, long 9%; short 10. Gold 14J£. Bonds 11%.
Tennessee ex-coupona 60; new 55%. Virginia ex-
coupons 69. Louisianas sixes, old 79: new 73 ;
levee 6s 73%; 8a 90%. Alabama 8s, 1 03; 5s, 72%.
Georgia 7s 94. North CarolinaB, old 47; new 23%,
South Carolinas old 90.
Flour shade firmer. Wheat 1 better. Com shade
firmer. Pork dnll; moss 29329%. Lard dull at 16%.
Turpentine quiet at 43%. Rosin quiet at 210 foe
stained. Freights firm.
Cotton strong at 23@23%; sales 1.000 bales.
New York, May 7.—evening.—Money quiet bit
firmer. Gold 14%(a)14%. Governments shade
higher. State bonds weak.
Cotton firmer; sales 2800 hales; middlings up
lands 22%.
Flour shade firmer. Wheat 1 better; red and
amber Western 1 3031 32. Corn shade firmer;
114(51115 for new mixed; Western 116@117 for
new white. Whisky shade firmer at 1 06@1 06%.
Beef quiet, steady; pork dull, heavy at 29.50.
Lard duH; kettle 16%@ 17. Naval stores steady.
Groceries dull. Freights steady.
Baltimore, May 7.—Cotton in good demand.
Prices tending upward; middlings 22%; sales 450
bales; receipts 55 bales; stock 2890.
Flour quiet. Wheat duff. Com firm; white 116
@117; yellow 114@115. Pork 29%@30; shoulders
13%. Whisky firm.
Mobile, May 7. — Cotton, in good demand and
tending upward; middling 21%@21%; srieB 1000
bales; receipts 500 bales; exports 43; stock 47,753.
Galveston, May 7.—Cotton firmer; good ordina
ry 18%@ 18%; sales 1000: receipts 326 bales,
btock ^ i Oof)
Charleston, May 7.—Cotton active; prices ad
vanced; middling© 21%; sales 300; receipts 563; ex
ports 50; stock 12,110.
Savannah, May 7.—Cotton quiet and unchanged;
middlings 21%; sales 150; receipts 145; exports 82;,
stock 40,291.
Norfolk, May 7.—Cotton uncharged; low mid
dlings 20%; sales 100; receipts 461; export* 591;
stock 3701. _ •. -i
Boston, Mav 7.—Cotton dull and nominal: mid
dlings 23; sales 100; net receipts S10; coastwise
320; total 6G5; stock 7000. -Vht- ortl
New Orleans, May 7.—Cotton inactive; demand
full; middlings 22; sales 6500: net receipts 1696;
coastwise 150: total 1847; exports to Havre 3285; to
New York 1510; stock 143,537.
Foreign Markets,
May 7, noon.—Consols 94.
Bonds
London,
88%. ~ -
Liverpool, May 7, noon.—Cotton steady; up
lands 10%; Orleans 11%@11%; sales 10,000
bales.
Later.—Cotton closed sieady; for speculation
and export 1,500.
Com 29s 6d; Pork 102s.
Paris. May 7,—Bourse closed firmer. Rentes
74152c.
Havre, May 9, evening.—Cotton dosed quiet but
steady; price unaltered.
Salvia’s tt>tr Coloring An insuperable objec
tion, to the continued use of most of the Hair
Dyes’ of the shops, is the fact that they cause, in
many instances, serious constitutional effect*; aa
no lead or saturnine poisons are used in “Salvia’s
Hair Coloring;” there is not the slightest danger o
palsy, neuralgia of the scalp and face, cholic, oon-
stipatton, etc.
The eminent chemist has, for many years pest,
been endeavoring to create a chemical preparation
that would oombine the valuable proprietors of a
harmless, reliable coloring, and at the same time,
render its use iinpoesible to be detected by the oloe-
eet obeervation-
By the use of the ordinary Hair Dyes, the heir
present* a dead appearance, and it ia noticed at *
glance that it is dyed.
By using this scientific compound, the coloring el
the hair is so silkfully modified an mellowed aa to
defy detection, thus giving to the work an article
that has been long and fruitlessly sought for, and
guaranteed to give entire satisfaction. Perfectly
colorless—no stain to the skin. Be sure and ask
for Salvia’s Hair Coloring. febl6-d*wtf.
Merit Soon Noised Abroad.—The Gantral City
Condition Powders have been bsfore. the pubSo a
little over six months and the proprietors have sold
5365 boxes, and the sales are rapidly increasing.
This is a certificate of their u&rfulnees which can
not be overlooked. It is destined to become tho
great stock medicine of thi? country. Those who
hare not nsed this valuable medicine should do ao
at once to protect tkefc Mock ttte MptSKum
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