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(Lieleijcstpl) ait&e Suumstl r«* t*. The feiefiraph and Messenger MAOON, GA, APRIL 22. 1879. TUB GEORGIA PjtCESS. Bill Acp.—We confess to a great ad. miration for tbia genial, christianS: oth ers gentleman, whose genuine humor and thorough knowledge of human nature have made hia quiint utterances immor tal. Or l*te he has "cropped out’’ again in a series of aimirable communications for the Atlanta Constitution, which all are forced to admire. We know and es teem Bill Arp personally. These remarks are intended to preface the following paragrapn from the Constiiulion: Major Charles H. Smith, whose letters to the Constitution, over the signature of "Bill Arp,” mark him as one of the most delightful of American humorists, will lecture in Macon on the 23th. His sub ject will be “Society." In a letter to Mr. Herbst, Major Smith says that Lav ing discovered that the publio will not diet themselves in the matter of literary entertainments, he proposes to indnlge them, and himself, too, .n the way of high seasoning. Since Major Smith haa been contributing to the Constitution he has developed a vien of humor aa deli cious in iis homeliness as that of Charles Limb, and we predict that his lecture in Macon will be a success. Now, we make this criticism on the above delivnanoe of our esteemed con-? temporary. Bill Arp’s lacrubrations, though clothed in homely parlance, ars anything else bnt homely. They are the cream which rises to the top in the chalice of acute and philosophical obser vation of the world and ita ways. And then we can’t bear to have opr favorite, Charles Lamb, underrated. Albeit, some what of an epicure, his was a ncble and genial scul, and one always feils re freshed when reading after him. Major Smith spill be greeted with a large audi ence and cordial welcome when ho comes to Macon. s The Constitution says: With her ar chery clubs, base ball clubs, picnics, va rious conventions and meetings, also the Legislature, Atlanta is likely - to be alto gether lively this summer. GoodTidikg3—Constitution: Rev.Mr. Pratr, of Riswell, who haa recently been stricken with paralyss, is getting better. He is one of the most distinguished di vines in the State, and bas many warm friends in the Soutb. Dr. Pratt for more than a half century has presided over the church of which he is pastor, removing with them first from Darien about forty years since. We trust a green and useful old age still awaits him. . Society von the Prevention cv Cau- 2ltt to Children.—Savannah News: A short time since an act of Incorporation _ was granted by the Superior Conrt to a * number of ladies and gentlemen of this c'.ty authorizing the foiming of a society nndcr the above name. A meeting will be held this evening at six o’clock at the lecture room of the Independent Presby terian Church, for the purpose of organi zation. The attendance of all interested is specially desired. Will not Macon follow suit? The Knight Templars of AuguBla have extended an invitation to the Grand Com. mandery to meet in that city on the 2Ut of May. Old Ocean’s Antics.—Savannah News: The steamer G. S. Kelsey, which is to run on the rout- between Savannah and Tybee during the present season, arrived here yesterday morning from Jackson ville. Captain Tribble, her commander, re ports having experienced very rough weather, especially in crossing Cumber land Sound, when the steamer enoonn- tered a violent bnrricane or oyclone, which did considerable damage. The doors and windows ct the pilot house and cabin were wrenched from their fasten ings, and the backets and racks were swept overboard from the deck. The gale was struck about half-past three o’clock in the morning and lasted nntil four, raging with the greatest violence. Captain Tribble asysthathe has never, in his entire experience, encountered sneb a furious blow. As may be imagined, con siderable commotion was occasioned among the passengers, and for a while the greatest exoitement prevailed, as some were apprehensive that the good steamer would be unable to weather tbo eyclone, as she had apparently run into the very centre of it. Portunately no one was hurt. The majority of the pas sengeis, finding it exceedingly hazardous to remain on deck, followed the example of Sir Joseph K O. B., and retired be low to “seek the seclusion that the cabin grants.’’ The steamer arrived safely at her wharf, and not seriously damaged, not withstanding her rough experience. News items: Late New York dates quote Savannah green peas at $2 50.3.25 per crate; Florida do. ar $la2 per bushel; Florida string beans at $4*4.75 per crate; Southern asparagus $8.50.9 per dozen; Bermuda potatoes $10all per barrel; sweet potatoes $3.60a4per barrel; onions $4i5.50 per barrel; strawberries 25i40c. per quart. Savannah Bonds.—There was a lively demand for city bonds yesterday. We hear of the purchase of nearly fifteen thouaand dollars for permanent invest ment. There were sales at 78}. Some shrewd ones predict they will be up to 85 before long. How will the Macon fives sell if they ever seethe light? It hat be noted as a carious coinci dence that among tho cases on the bank rupt docket of the United States District Conrt is that of Columbus W. Hand, of Americas, acd the number of the case is 1492 Overdone —Albany News: Isn’t it ■boat time for the press to quiet down on the subject of “carrying concealed weapons?” Enough has been eaid to convince the pnblietbatit is a “cowardly habit.” Farther discussion will tend to weaken the matter nnd make of it only a sensation instead of a sentiment, Lets quit awhile, brethren. Die Impressible Blocker.—The News says: Blocker stepped in upon ns oa Tues day a’ternoon. Ho is looking rather thin, starving himself out in anticipation of tke Press Convention. He says he’ll be there sure. A Valuable Accession to Macon.— Albany News: We are sorry to hear.of the contemplated removal of Dr. J. P. Ste vens from onr midst to Macon. The Doc tor has many warmfrlend3 who wish him succese and joy wherever ho goes. He will not dispose of his plantation. He goes to Macon to engage in the practice of medicine. Feamtul Ctclon*.—Albany News: Mr Walter Britenbach brings ns information ct a terrible cyclone that struck the Dent place, about air miles oa the east side of the river, about 2:30 p. m. yesterday. The wind came from the west, tearing away fencer, blowicg down trees, and * scattering everything in its track. Tne road was completely blockaded for a quar ter of a mile by the fallen trees. The large gin-houtu was completely demol ished and scatt red everywhere. Not a piece of the building was found in a quar ter of tbei-pot where it stood. The kitch en was completely demolished, and five negro houses, a corn crib and two buggy houses blown to piece*; one calf killed; the large oaks in front of the dwelling torn to atom,; tne columns of Mrs. Mar tin's house blown down, and the windows smashed to smithereens. The furniture of the negroes whose houses were blown down was scattered far and wide. One negro was seriously hurt. The damage is very heavy. So far as we can learn the eiorm oid not strike any other than the Dem place. Thru negroes are to bo hanged in Lceebur4 oi. t-e 9th of May. for mur der. Couldn’t Buand th* Temptation— Jontsbcic Ancs; The guano trade was v-iry b. a*y this season, although oar people determined not to useltoy of tbo siuff. The Georgia Medical State Conven tion is holding its sessions at, Rome. Dr. Battey delivered an interesting ad dress of wtljome to the members end was eloquently responded to by Dr. Campbell, of Augusta. The opening ad dress was made by the President, Dr- Johnscn, of Atlanta. Forty four mem. bers bad appeared and taken their seats. Macon is ably represented by Dr. Charles H. Hall. An excursion down the river is in contemplation, and the me mb ars are invited to do some free skating on the ‘•rink.” The History or Barnesvilul—The Gazette says : About 1835 or '35 Messrs. Seaborn Covington and S. S. Kendrick oame to tne place and did much in- bond ing tt up. The former joined Mr. Tam er in business, and the latter commenced the second store of the plsoe. The num ber of inhabitants was about two or three dezsn at this time. These men wire ac tive in building np the town. Mr. Kendrick was the first man who lived in a plastered house in the place. The first female eohool in the plaos was taught by Mins Mary Yates, a graduate of Troy, N. Y., Snninary, in 1838. The Dawson Journal reports an interf esting revival in the Methcdist church o- that place. There Lave been eleven ad ditions. Says tho Perry Homs Journal: Can’t some plan be devised to stop tne Rome Bulletin fioa publishing the portraits of all the dark browe • desperadoes in the country and labelling them “John B, Gordon, Wade Hampton, Zeb Vance,’ and the like. Paris Again.—Perry Home Journal; Captain John C. Rutherford, of Macon, has acoepted an invitation throngh Judge Giles to deliver his lecture on ‘'Paris” at as early a day as his professional engage ments will permit. Personal.—Atlanta Post. Col C. C. Jones, cf Augusts, has received a dip loma from the Roysl Society of Northern Antiquities of Copenhagen. An idea of the honor which this confers upon this esti mable gentleman may be formed from tne fact that Christian, King of Den- maik, is president of the society ; J. J. A. Worsaw, the most noted arot se xlogisl of Europe, vies president, and the far- famed Eaglehardf, Secretary. The dip loma bears the autograph of these three noted meo. It is pertinent to state in tbia oonceotion that Colonel Jones haB been elected by the literary societies of the 8tate University to deliver the annual oia ion atthe Commencementin Athene. The Result or the Storm.—Post: An inundation of the railroad oetween West Point and Montgomery delayed the -throngh sleeper yesterday. The extent of the damage is not great. A break in the road, however, has necessitated a transfer of passengers and baggage, and a consequent 'delay. The inundation was caused by the recent rains. The Insurance Companies.—State of Georgia, Cokftuollxr General’s Office, Atlanta, Georgia, April 17, 1879.—The following fire and life insur ance companies Lave been examined by me, made the deposits with the State Treasurer according to law, and have re ceived the certificate of authority from this office, and are are alone entitled to transact business in this State for 1879. I learn some companies are evading the law by proposing to write insuranoe and renew risks without submitting to an ex amination or making the $25,000 deposit. If so, it is dangerous to insure in snch companies. If they evade the laws of the State, and pay no revenue into the Treasury, they might find a way to evade the payment of their policies when Iobb comes to the insurer. I think it wou’d ba much better for onr citizens to patronize alone those compa nies which have folly complied with the requirements of the State law*, viz: Fire insurance companies—New York: Home, Manhattan, Germsn American, Williamabnrgh City, Germania, Hanover, Phenix, Continental, Niagara, West- ohes'er. Virginia: Petersburg Savings and Virginia, Virginia Home, Merchants’ and Meohanios’, Virginia Fire and Ma- rtne, Lynchburg Fire. Alibams: Mobile Fire Department Insuranoe Company. Pennsylvania Insurance Company. of North America, Franklin F.re Associadon of Pmlsdelphia. CoLneotioni: Hartford, Phenix. Canada: Western As&uranoe, British America Scotland: Bcotti-h Com- muciel, Germany: Hambnrg-Bremen England: Roysl, Guardian, Assnranoe, Liverpool and London and Globe, North British and Mercantile, London and Lan cashire, Northern Assurance, Imperial, London As-uranee Corporation, Queen, Commercial Union Assurance. Georgia: Soutbern Mumal, Georgia Home. L fe IcEuranoe Companies—Northwes tern Mutual, Wisconsin; New England Motnal, Massachusetts Southern Mutual, Kentucky; Penn Mutual, Pennsylvania; Mutual Life, New York; Massachusetts Munal, Mass; Hartford Life and An- nulte; Maob»t<an, New York; Washing ton New York; Travelers, Connecticut, j£;ns,Connecticut: Cotton States,Georgia. W. L. Goldsmith, Comptroller General. The Randolph County Agricultural Association is preparing to have a fair An election for sheriff in Qntman county will be held on the 7th of May. Hail has fallen in many places in SonthweBt Georgia recently. Georox D. Smith has been appointed deputy sheriff of Rindolph county. The Cuthbert Appeal gives the par ticulars of a fearful storm in that place lost Wednesday. Scarcely a street re mained unblocked with.trees; the colored Baptist Church was demolished, and other buildings were injured. Many farmers will be compelled to replant their crops. Mill dams were disrupted by the water. Reports from below Cuthbert say the storm was more violent on the river than here. Below Eufaula several houses were blown down, and two persona killed and others seriously injured. Heavy Rainfall.—On Wednesday last we had the heaviest rain that haa fallen in Fort Gainee for several yaars, aad also a plentiful sprinkling of hath One of onr citizens reported that be placed a bucket In an open plat of ground, and by aotnal measurement the rain fall was eight in- hoes in it, Tn* weekly Sumter Bspullican- will soon be enlarged. Coohban Enterprise: Oa Taesday morning last, at a very early honr, one Hamite. laboring under the cognomen of George Fesgio, bailing from a section of Lanrena county which is not on the map, oailed “Gopher Field,” put on sale in one o? our must public streets twenty-five of those shell quadrupeds culled “gopher?.” Some Baid “they were broaght for trans portation;] fer exouraloniata Jto Cumber land ;” another land lubber oalied them Norfolk ojEtere. Brutal Attempt at Muedes.—Dub lin Gasetle: Wednesday night last, about 8 o’clock, while Mr. Pollard McLsndon, living in the lower pert of this oonnty, was sitting in his honse with bis family, *ome vandal fired upon him from the yard with a shot guo, Inflicting a danger ous wound in the hip and lower bowels. We learn that Mr. McLendon la in a orit- ioil oondilion, but theie is hopes or bis reoovery. He states that he was shot by one Yates. The eause alleged is that he had forbidlen Yates’ attention to bis daughter. Tbs following young gentlemeD, we learn from the Athens Banner, will repre sent the Phi Keppe tioolety in : the ap proaching literary diaouasitma of the Uni versity of Georgia: Tbomea 8. Mell, Ath ens, Ga; Hi chard B. Russell,' Athens, Ga.; J. H. Felker, Walton oonnty. 8pring debate—P. H. Bell, Atlanta, G».; W. H. Steele, Chattooga oonnty; R. D. Oliver, LiGracge, Ga; A. A. Wiloox, Columbus, Ga.; Blanton H. Noble, Ath ens, Ga; J. B. Sanders, Greene oonnty. Troupe oonnty has been heving some cook fights reoently, much to the annoy- anoe of the good people of the commu nity. Fruit. — LaGrange Reporter: We have made enquiry of a gentleman who is well posted in suck matters, ani who haa made special investigation into the condition of fruit since the recent cold weather. Below we give the reauls of his investigations, whioh may be taken as a pretty good average report of the fruit prospects in this immediate section. 4 About nine-tenths of the peaches are killed beyond doubt; and the other tenth is so badly injured that it is probable a considerable proportion of them will be lost. Some of the peachtrees are dying; and our informant oonld. not account for this except to attribute it to the cold—as the trees had bndded, blossomed and leaved aa usual, and seemed to be flour ishing previous to the cold weather. Fears are not so 1 adly injured. There will probably be half a crop. The apple crop is injured some—it is impossible to tell now how much. Of plums, the bet ter varieties of the Qhickasaw type are all killed. There will probably be plenty of oommon kinds. The foliage of the ever bearing mulberries is killed. Sleep—An Incident m the Late War.—Hawkim-viilu Dispatch: Quite re cently we read in one ot C.Jom-1 Jones’ lett* rB to the Telegraph and Messenger an. interesting paragraph upon sleep. The Colonel said that he might be called to lime, end he would be almost willing to risk a wager that he can sleep four minutes out of five by iho watch. This shows a healthy state of the physioal frame and mental powers, and in alluding to it we propose to give an incident in tbe life of a soldier in tbe late war. The hero of onr history (somehow the editor of the JJispatch is continually accused of tell ing “stories”)—tut aa we were go ing on to aay, the hero ot our sketch was Columbus Franks, < private in- the “Paiaoki Grays,” a com pany that left Hawkinsviile and formed a part of the 44 h Georgia regiment. Franks was a fine soldier, and is now liv ing, we believe, in Hancock connty. Many of his comrades are living in Pa- laski connty. They tell us that Franks was the noted sleeper of tho regiment. He never was sick a day dnriDg the war; he was never known to straggle; he never missed a battle or a roll-call; bub just as soon as bis duty was over he would go to sleep, and continue to sleep until he got hnngry or was called for duty again. He slept all tbe timp, bnt he was the healthiest man in the company—always ready. One day, during a charge at Peters burg, Franks was captured by the Yao- keeE—also three other members of the Paiaski Grays, Ace Pipkin, Tom Jennings and Bob Marchman. They were carried to the same prison, Point Lookeut and kept together. They had nothing to do, and they were afraid that Franks would sleep himself to death. He would draw his rations, eat them^ and go straight off to his bunk and fall asleep, and continue slumbering until the time came to draw more rations. Then he wculd get up, draw his grub, eat it, and resume his nap. He came home stout and healthy. We agree with CoL Jones that the mao who invented sleep did a great thing for his countrymen. Pglaeki county wants a new jail. The dwelling of Mr. A. B. Irby, of Houston county, has been burned. The South Georgia strawberry crop is more abundant and generally finer than ever before. General Toomds has informed CoL Styles that he will not be a candidate for Governor. The Sanitary Commission, eoon to meet in Atlanta, will difeuss tho yellow fever question. The Gold Digger —Chronicle and Con stitutionalists Peiiodioally tne hidden treasure or»ze breaks cat In Augusta, and huge holes is the ground attest alike tbe industry acd the faith of the seekeie of buried gold. List Taesday night an old negro man named Jesse Danforth, was discovered in a lot on Greene street, qmetly sitting on tiie back steps, with a spade by his side. When questioned by a oolored woman he refastd to give any account of himself, and was finally arrest ed by a neighbor and carried to the City Hall. He then stated that be bad gone to tbe premises where he was found by invitation of a white maD, who told him that gold was buried on the lot, and that it oonld be obtained by digging for it. the white man had deserted nim, howev er, eoon alter they arrived at the plsoe, and be was waiting for him to xotnrn when be was arrested. The Mayor let him off with a reprimand. Fob the second time eince tbe organi zation of Banks county, a man was pnt upon trial for bis life, on a charge ofmnr der, last week. The resumption of the control of the Georgia Press column of the Chronicle and Constitutionalist by Mr. P. A. Sioval has added much to that ataid and reliable old journal, and his paragraphs glow forth with all their original pungency and force. EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE. Washington, April 16tb, 1879. BLAINE AND LOGAN Ought to feel greatly better this week. They bavo eased themselves of a vast lot of perilous staff that must have weighed heavily oa their souls, or livers, whioh in some men are synonymous, or nearly eo Blaine’s speech was skyrockety and brill iant as nEnal, and won several rounds of hearty applause from the loyl mob in the galleries, but added nothing to bis reputa tion, and was blown away like a feather nnder tbe resistless current of Wallace's (of Pa.) eteady sweeping logic. Waliaoe is not at all an impressive looking man with bis hatchet faoe, sandy red com plexion, hair eyes and whiskers, thin fig ure, but he hltont like a first-oloas bruis er on this oooaiion. Blsine, aa usual, was vehement, almost passionate, in bis declamation and held his audienoe well in htnd as nsnal,bnt the absence of every thing like argument, and his evident reliance upon the galleries for a response when he made his points, was almost ludicrously evident. They gave it to him hot and heavy, especially when he dragged iu Lincoln's ghost as a backer for the Radical arrangement of soldiers at the polls to oarry elealions for that party. The man who draws Mr. Hendricks' salary did not notice, nor of course rebake this, bat when the Democrats applauded Wallace he rapped- to order spitefully and threatened to put them ont. (William Almond Wheeler, it may he remarked, parenthetically, never loses an oppor tunity to demonstrate his smallness of soul and ugliness of temper). Cleatly the honors oflthe day rested with tho Democrats and there was mush swearing and drinking (on the sly) in the Radical ranks. I think they were uglier than for a long time. Logan followed Blaine the next day (Taesday) and made a more terrific onslaught on the Eng lish language and grammar than ever. Two years enforced abstinence from such warfare on the floor of the Senate seems to have made himnnosnally savage, and he left the ground piled high with the corpses cf slaughtered nouns, verbs acd adjectives and other pans of speeoh. I beard John for a few miau es and found h m neatly as good as Punch acd Judy. He issaob a venomous crea ture and at the same time suoh an igoo- rant, pompous ass that you can’t help be ing amused. He hasn’t out his hair or moustaehealnoe he was herein tbe 44:h Congress, and both are alioker and floroer than lever. The Senate will probably worry over tbe army bill ten days longer, and if the debate waxes any warmer than it did yes terday between Beok and Hoar, it will be great fun. Beck made a very strong, bat rather rambling, dis jointed speech, whioh lost a deal of its force for tbai rea on. It waa, however, quite efieo ual, andsflutt-red tbs enemy I orodigionsly. Hoar, with his usual pert- ness and aelf-oomplioenoy, rushed Vo the rescue, but was eo roughly handled that he eoon retreated nnder oover of a whine about “plantation manners,’’ which Beck, very properly, .didn’t notioe. The debate in the Senate, eo far, has helped the-Demoorats, but whether suffioiently so to retrieve the blunder of this extra session, remains to be seen. I doubt it. IN THE HOUSE. The legislative bill, with the exception of the political sections, has been disposed of, and now let the- country prepare to groan. About ninety members are preg nant with speeches, and have so reported to the Speaker. There is a faint hope that some ef them Will think better of it and decline, but don’t gamble very heav ily on this. Yon wcnld very probably lose. The debate commenced yesterday acd Alabama had the floor, Messrs. Williams and Samford speaking for the bilL The most significant feature of the debate on the Lid, fus far, is the respective posi tions of the two parties on tbe Southern CiaimB Commission. The .Democrats voted solidly for Us abolition,striking ou: the provision for its continuance, which is found in the legislative bill, and the Radicals as solidly against it. Their little game ought to be patent to the country, and, perhapB, will be. They are always howling about “Southern Claims” and the immense sums they draw from the Treas ury, but when a proposition is offered to abolish and send the claimants to another court, and abolish the commission at a great saving in money to ths country, they steadily and solidly yeeist it. Their idea in saving it waa to use it as a club to beat ths Democrats with, but it will prove a stuffed club hereafter. Let us hear no more about “rebel claims” bank rnpting the Treasury. By the way, it is stated in debate that the commission dur ing ita eight years existence, has allowed only a little ever four million dollars worth, of claims. When the Radical stumpers and shriekers are on the ram page they generally multiply these fig ures by twenty-five. the epsakcr has teen compelled, sinco Monday, to have a new petition box built, to hold tbe avalanche of matter that members have been loaded with since tho beginning of tho session, and which it is now settled they can get rid of that way. Sacha lot of grist was Derhaps never emptied into that mill before. It was a lucky thought for which, I believe, Mr. Stephens i3 re sponsible, and he ought to receive, there fore, tbe special thanks of tho Green- backers and soft money Democrats. The attitndo of the Badi:als on this point strikes me as in favorable contrast with that of the men who are flooding tbe House and the country with those wild schemes, all baring the inevitable tendency, in my humble opinion, to dis turb tbe publio mind and business, and unsettle values. Between this flood, and the blander of an extra session and its concomitant evils, or at least mistakes, a rather gloomy view of the Democratic future appears not entirely unreasonable. If we do not clearly demonstrate that we have not blundered in this matter, I ven ture the opinion now, that it will tell era elly against us in 2880. THE PROBABLE LENGTH of the session is quite a boon to men cf a speculative and belting frame of mind. When all other topics fail or pall, you can comfortably fall back on that. I make it a rule to ask every man I talk with his opinion on tbe subject and get quite an assortment of answers. Wash ington people generally chuckle and rub their hand*, and grin, and say July or middle or June at tbe earliest. Mem bers, and newspaper men, and gentlemen of the lobby scarcely nsme au earlier date than May 15, and Speaker Sam, within tbe past week has said June 1st. Your or my opinion, however, is about- as valuable as that of anybody else. It is all speculation. Perhaps I ought to except the Speaker, bat if you ask me why, I don’t know that I could give you a sensible reason. Of course it de pends a great deal on Mr. Hayes, but he keepB his mouth pretty closely shut, I notice that Mr. Beck said in his speech that Mr. Hayes would not veto the bill-, but gave no reason for his faith. I don’t see why he shouldn’t, unlesB he wants to make a martyr of himself to his party’s rage, and go down to history as Andy Johnson’s sole rival in capturing the largest load of loyal blasphemy on rec ord. The ultra element in that party is much stronger than it was a month ago, and growing every day. It Mr. Hayes don’t see this he is tbe blindest man in the country, and if he don’t defer to it I will cet up unlimited beer when we meet. A. W. B. Macon Presbytery. Cuthbert, April 181b, 1879. The special committee repotted respect ing the matter of the Coohran Union Ctrarob, and its recommendations were approved and adopted. Rev. W. MoKay, Judge Anderson and Mr. Charles T. Li- tbrop, were appointed a oommittee to confer with the trustees and other parties concerned, and empowered to oouclode snoh settlement as, in their judgment, most meet ail the equities of the case. Rev. Jas. H. Hall, D.D., and J-uigo Clifford Anderson, wero appointed Com missioners to the General Assembly, to meet in Louisville, Ky , in May next. Fort Valley was selected as the place for tbe next meeting of the Presbytery, on Thursday before the first Sabbath in Ootober. A call from the Americus church to Mr. Geo. T. Chandler, a licentiate of the Presbytery, was found in order, and was put into the hands of Mr. Chandler for his acceptance. The committee to organize a chnrch in Camilla, Mitchell connty, reported and was continued, with power to fill va cancies in ita membership. The statistical reports or narratives of the state of religion in the ohnrcheB, were received and read, and a free con versation had as to matters of general interest in the Presbytery. A toil 19th, 1879. The new book of order and discipline was adopted without opposition. Mr. Chandler returned the call of the Americas church and presbytery as he was not prepared to decide upon accept ing it at present. Presbytery, however, decided to proceed with his ordination as an evangelist. The examination was made, and the ordination ordered to take place after the morning service on Sab bath in the Presbyterian ohurch. Dr. Jas. H. Hall placed a call before Presbytery, whioh he had received from the Presbyterian church in Britsnia street, New Orleans, Louisiana, but be cause of an informality, it was ordered to be returned that tbia may be correoted. After the transaction of other minor matters of business, and the usual votes of thanks, the Presbytery adjourned till to-morrow at 11 o’clock for tbe ordina- nation and communion services. The friends in Cuthbert of all denomi nations have been mo3t lavish iu kind attentions and generous hospitality to the members of this Presbytery, and pleas ant memories connected with the visit will linger in their minds. P. As Undeniable Traill. Yen deserve to suffer, End if you lead miserable, unsatisfactory life in this beau tiful world, it is entirely your own fault and there is only one excuse for you— your unreasonable prejudice and skepti cism, which bas killed thousands. Per sonal knowledge and common sense rea soning will soon show you that Green’s August Flower will cure you of Liver Complaint or Dyspepsia with all Its mis erable effects, suoh as siok headache, pal pitation of the heart, sour stomach, habit ant eostiveness, dizziness, of the bead, nervous prostration, low spirits, etc. Its sale now re&ohee every town in the West ern Continent, and not a druggist bat will tell yon of its wonderful eares. Yon oan bay a sample bottle for 10*. Three doses wili cure yon. ’ joly8 ly QUBMT—"wny will men smoke common Tobacco* when they can boy Marburg Bros. •SBALor NORTH CAROLINA." at the uot price ‘ The Miit-ou Presbytery. Cute be kt, Ga., April 16,1879. This body met b*re this evening, and web opened by r setmoa oy tbe Bar. J. R. McIntosh, of Columbus, in tbe ab sence of the Modera'or. After tbe ter- moo, Rev, T. R English, the last moder- ator present, constituted the Pretbytery by prayer. On motion, Rev. J. R Mc Intosh was < lected Moderator, and Elder 1*. I. Acey temporary clerk. Toe appli cation of BcV John T. I'-cBryde for transfer to tbe Pretbytery of Savannah was granted, and ordered to be forward ed to him. Presbytery adjourned till 9 o'clock to morrow morning. - P. SECOND DAV. Cuthbert, Apiil 17,1879 Offing to the small attendance, caused by tbe recent storm, little business wan cone at the morning tesrioa, bnt several members comiDg in dutiog the day, pro gress was made dating the afternoon. L’ne Rev. Mr. Williams, cf (he M. E. Cauiob, South, from H-twkiosville, was pr-£*nt in tbe intenst of tbe Union cbu.sh at C >cbrane, Palarki county, of wh ch be is ibe Methodist pastor. A change in tbe tenure of tho properly hav ing become desirable, and the Methodist and Baptist denominations being agreed as to making tbe desired cbimge, Mr. Williams attended this presbytery to.ob- taiu, if possible, ibs oonourrenoa of the Presbyterian eburob iu such arrangement as would meet the csso and oonaerve the several right' of tbe parties interested. Tbe papers were road woicbgive tbe facts, and tue whole subject was referred to a committee for special Consideration, which will report in the morning. A good congregation was ont in the evening for worship in the Presbyterian oburob. Tho business of the presbytery will be crowded into small space to be transacted m tbe next two days. P. SWIMttlNC) FOB LIFE. A Turllllng Adventure with an Alliguior. “Alligators,” said Maj. Bpringlo; “of course there ate alligatoia in India. Hair ‘the rivers up-couutr* ewarm with them, and they abound in tha tanks, as the large ehal- low ponds so numerous on the plains are OAllei. Iu Kurraihee, close to the entrance to the Persian Gulf, ihry have a tank stock ed wuh what they call >ame ones; and visi tors cau (ana do) buy goats fora rupee each, and throw them in >o iha reptiles. Andiheir rushing at a goat and tearing it to pieces is a spectacle to make a man forswear fresh water bathing iu India. *' lfe. the majonty of th9 people in India, andespociall tne natives, hold that ths al ligator Is not dangerous to a human being. 1 have heard lbs name thing i. Florida, and, for all I know, it may for tbe moat part, be tine. But I bad cu adventure ones tha, cenviuced me tbit a man who wants to bathe had bettor content himself with the couve mence tffo ded,' however imperfectly, by his own bath-room teau venturo into a river inhabited by ahigatore. “One Sunday morning a few years (go I and two Inende star.od in a bullock wagon for ths otarbie Bocks The Narbuddha is a widing river, *nd live miles from Jnbbulpore we had tu cross it for the first time in a large boat. Wb*u wo reached the fording place \:e were all heated and tired, for it was soorebing July Weather, and we decided to rust ror au hear or t-o nnder tbe trees. “ £ asked a native whether there were any alligators iu tbo river, and he said yes, plen ty of them, bnt they wouldn't hurt us, and, thus fortified, wo were soon swimming from tne sb.re. “ 'Abo river, where we entered it, is about 300 yards wide, aLd waa running, aa tho Nar- baddua seems to do a 1 along i a coatee very sluggishly. Tne oppeei e side is a long, low sand Daub, »nd benmd ihitisa dense jungle. I was very proud of my powers as a swim mer in these days, a d I started to go acres . "Three hundr d yards is no great dis tance, you wm eay, for a good swimmer to traverse iu ths water Ho, bar With an In- ola-i. an haailng uown npon my urn-overe head, £ felt before £ hid go; two-thirds of tbo way ovei that I bad made a blunder that might, coat me my hf„. £ swam ou, bower er, and landed on the sandbank with my ne*d dizzy and my - yes blurred—very lair indicat.ous tnat a suustroke u threatening. “I hia dri ted some distance down tbs river, aed now 1 walked back, getting worse rather than better, urn il I waa a little way avore tbe point from whkb £ had started. l.j the middle cf the river was a small island with a few withered palm trees on it, and to ihia 1 tried to < wim I a warn elowly, frequent y du.kiug my head under the water, ana wnen X was within sixty or seventy yards of he down stream end of tbe island, and feeling in cotter condition, £ saw, coming aroonu a point that jutted out a: me distauoe from tne side of the island, what looked like the end of a thick broomstick, fixating t>er- pouaicularjy down the stream. £ didn’t wait to examine it, I«.r £ knew at the first glance that It was the bom tuat rises irom au alb- gator’s nose. X altered my course at once, swimming d agon ally down the stream, pass ed the island and got over neatly a third of the distance to the shore bo.o:e £ ventured to loo- around. Up to that moment iho al ligator had not seen me, but before I could resume my race f .r the land, part of the gr*at head surged heavuyover the water, and then, horribly ana unmistakably, the horn began to move towjids me. “£ began to swim for my life, with tbe odde altogether against me. Xn halt a minute £ looked over my shoulder and saw that the brute waa covering three feet to my one Ue was about sixty yarus behiau me, and the shore was probably eignty yards away. It waa ev.dent that I baa no chance ; but £ BW«m desperately. In a quarts, ot a minute I looked axoun again T-e alliga tor was very clcse to me then. £ saw his eyes, fur he had raised hia head partly out or the water, ana a hearu the tligbl swash or the river aa he forced through it. But another sound was in my ears; a sound like the lingiug of bele and the beatwg of a black mitn’s hammer on the anvu. The blazing sun and tne terr ble exeruon were doing then part, and a knew that in a few Unites £ should be unable to swim any farther ■ aheu oime an inspiration, the recollec tion oi tne tiuuopha 1 bad achieved in aiv- lug in aays gone oy. £ was down in a sec ond. OIcouiBei remained under as long eS £ c.u d Wnen £ o me up £ waa, ptrbaps fifty yards fro at the shore, and a hasty bacn- ward glance showed me tha. the aihgator hau -topped on lusL.g sight oi me, for 1 had gamed o nsiueraole in ihe raoc. ue saw me the moment £ came to the surface, and was on my track again I swam a few yards, but ne w.s so cw.e to me that, though ter ribly thed. £ went under again I was un able to stay uuder this time mere than twenty-seconds, bat that tooa me li'teen yards nearer tha shore. When I came up he did not sea me so quickly as ne had done before and I swam a little distance before I saw him once more in pursuit. “£ was now ha.dly able to swim, aad neither had I strength to go nnder. Tne reptile was so close to ms >ha< I expect ; d every second to feel his teeth, and in utter despair!stopped swimming and let down my feet. They touon-d the bottom, fur the bank shoaled, and the water was n.t higher than my waut. With a .ast effort I plunged forward, and at tbe same moment the alli gator, feeling himself getung into shallow water, surged around and -wain away. -•I think Ahat I should then have eon elud ed the adventure by being drowned in a foot and a half of wat. r, fur £ had not sufficient strength to s'aud on my feet, but a, friend and ths driver rushed into the river and canght me iu their arms A guarantee that any cne affected with constipation or torpid liver can be relieved by taking regularly, by direc tions, Simmons’ Liver itegulutor. It has been known to cure in hundreds of cases, and will do it again. ‘‘As a general family rmedyfordya- pspsia, torpid liver, etc, I hardly ever used any thing (lie, atd bave never been disappointed iu effect produced; it seems to bs almost a perfect cure for all dis eases of tbe Etomach and bowels. W. J. McElbgt, sprlS 1 w _ Macon. Go.” Style, elegance, location, moderate prices, and choice of either tbe American plan $2.50 to $3.00, or tbe European plan $1.00 per day and upwards, meals in the elegant Restaurant attached to the house, all unite in giving the traveler more far the same money at the‘Grand Control Hotel, New York, than elsewhere. aprl5 _ The St. NicMiaa Helel, On Broadway, New York, now under the popu lar management ol Mr. Uriub Welch, baa large, well-re dilated room., excellent bed, sad perfect accommodations. An elevator connects directly with tbe ladie-’entra ce 'The table and atten dance throughout is ackncwledgmi us being or. - surpassed. No extra charge for Srst-clasa oo mi. Cecil eodlm qVBBR. ISN’T ir. How fait all smoker* are learning tl.at Duke’s Durham’’ SmakmtT - -ne best akyoor dealer fori:, a-.-l t«!c, ■ itht- jnfj alii vlj 1 The Union League n Hast Fal sifier. We are surprised and mortified that £ journal so noted for its fairness and catholicity as the Philadelphia Times ehould have admitted into its columns the following outrageous travesty upon tmth and juaticv, whioh is the utterance cf tho_Union League, at a reoent recep tion given to Pennsylvania’s Governor, Henry M. Hoyt. The President of the League, George F. Boker, spoke thus: Local issues, nominations and appoint ments to office have been left to tbe dis cretion of onr members as citizens. In such affairs we have not Eought to impose an obligation npon onr associates, either by the voice of a majority of our body cr by that of the officers of i,ho League. In grand politics, however—In those things which conoern tbe nation or the Slate— we have never hesitated toaot; and I trust that the d-ty is far distant when the Union Leaoue shall stand idly dv to see political wrong or folly hold a triumph either in the counsels of the nation or ct the Slate. If the principles to defend which this association waa formed; for which we struggled through war and ail its attendant calamities and horrors; for which we won a victory that laid the land m blood-and tears and par tial ruin; for the preservation of which, after our hard-won triumph was assured, we eagerly tendered peace io the con quered men, whom we could not regard as foes, on terms that were their own rather than ours; for which we refrained and renonneed and forgave and forgot— if these principles are again to beassailed, and by the very ingratea whom they once gronnd almost to powder, I oan promise that the Union League will be ready onoa mojre to plunge into action, to make ita fearless voice heard from one end of the land to tbe other, to make its influence felt In every department of politics that it can reach, and if the sor rowful need may be—which God avert!— that it will be equally prepared to gird oa its armor and to marshal its armed legions as of old. If the sinoere Union mon of the Demo cratic party were convinced that the prin ciples for whioh they fought during iho rebellion wore again in jeopardy, I be- ii=ve they would rise, as they rose before, and drive their self appointed, disloyal leaders into an obssmity as dense and an impotenoy as absolute as that wbiob was their lot during tbe war for tbe Union. Remember, these are the some men who, at the beginning of tbe rebellion, told ns that they would not live nnder tbe same government with ns if we gave them a sheet of blank paper npon whioh to write their terms. They are changed in nothing Bave in this, they may now oondesoend to live with ns if they may govern the coun try to their own taste—if we will serve them politically ss their ntgrees served them domestioally before tue rebellion. Men of the North, what do yon think of this convenient arrangement? Wbat blood is in jour veins that yon do not riee to a man against the arrogant weak lings, and show them once again, if in another way, where abides tbe power ot the nation and whose is the right to Inlt? We shall hear much of Southern war claims; of rights—acquited during the rebellion—to dip a thousand empty bands into the common Treasury of tbe United States. War claims! What war claims can a rebel in arms have, save to the loyal bullet that should end him and his claim together ? Rights now for wbat he did then! Wbat right over a coin in tbe Treasnry has he acquired by his acts, save for the dime that would bny him the halter of his hangman ? We have fallen upon strango historical times indeed if the winners at the game of war, which was forced npon them, should ba compell ed to pay the losses of both parties You must not forget what arc tbe dues of rebels under other forms of govern ment than our own. They am cer tainly not absolute moral forgiveness, not amnesty nor restoration to civil rights,nct high plac 8 in the government and seats in the country’s councils; those dues were, and even in this age probably still would be the drum head court-martial, the deadly file, the unknown grave in the field, or the speedy trial by predeter mined judges, the scaffold and the eter nal bad in the ditch of a fortrees. There would be no escape from one or the other of these alternatives, among tho most civilized countries of Europe, nnless in fortunate fight and life-losg exile. I be lieve that Mr- Davis so understood tbe matter on that morning when Colonel Wilson and bis cavalry came npon the arch traitor, and spared him, to become the saint ot tho lost cause, as otherwise with less money, he might have become its martjr. It is not wise in us, at a time when the nation is practically ruled by the disbanded army of the rebellion, to stand idly by and see what they will do next. Saab atrocious sentiments show em phatically what tbe people of the Soa h have to expect in ths next Presidential campaign. Oar only hope is to fight such falsehoods on the hustings, and with ihonnited power of our local press. Then, if the worst comes to the worEt, 1st us more than ever ba r united Soutb, and stand together, like Xsnophon’s phalanx, in its memorable m-reh to tbe sea. The Fifth Annual Entertain ment of the Flo Mono Drama- ue Society. The writer formed one of the delighted auditory who were present on Thursday night at the above exhibition ot theyuang gentlemen of Pio Nono College. Tbe spacioas ohspel was well filled with spectators, many of whom composed the vary elite of Macon. After an overture bj Kessler’s Band, Mr. Y. J. Dorr pro nounced a graoeful salutatory, in which he said ho and hia companions intended to exert themselves to the utmost for the amusement and gratification of tbe au dience, end “even the SDgels oould do no more.” Mr. Dorr, a native of Augusts, fs a young man of mnoh promise. Then followed aoomioreoUation, “Tbe Whisk<*rv,” by E J. Hansberger, wtaion was well rendered, and enooeeded bj ‘Kathleen Mavourneen,” sung with muoh effcot by W. A. McCarthy. Toodles,” a drama in two acts, was then presented. Considering that the dramatis personae wero inexperienced tyros in tbe bisinoDic art, they did exceedingly wull. acd fre quently brought dewn the honse with vociferous applause. But it would bo invidious to particu larize where all acted their parts so well Suffice it to say that in this performance end the subsequent dialogue “Lord Dun dreary’s Brother,” the song ot “Under the daisies,” by W A. MoOartby, “Da vid’s Lament Over Absalom,” by V. J. Dorr, the negro faroe ot * Oae Might m a Medical College," by Msssra C. J. Rooney, S. B. DuBos?, M. J. Egan, P. A. Lynoh and E. J. Hansberger, tbe young gqntlemen acquitted themetlves most handsomely, and time and again were greeted with loud and protracted cheers. Tbe entire entrrtainment was highly creditable to tbe Dramatic Club of Pio Nono College, and shows that their elo cutionary training is excellent. In this coDnectioD, and before concluding, it is proper to say that tbe prospects of Pio Nono College are very fil tering. Q me a largo accession of etnuents have been matriculated tioce January, among the number one Cuban, who is but ihe fore runner of many more from the “Queen of the Aotilles.” There are no dead heads in tbe college. All contribute to Us support, and the in stitution is ably officered and may be said to be upon rising ground. CONSUMPTION CUBED An old physician, retire 1 from practice, bav in* hid placed in his hands by an Hut India missionary the formula o! a simple veer table romndy for the speedv and oermsnent enre for Consumption, Brouchita-, Catarrh. Asihma, and all Throat und Lun* Affections, also a positive and radical cure for Nervous Debility ana all Nervous Complaints, after having tested its wonderful ourative powers in thousands of cases, baa felt It his duty to make it known to hi* suit ring fel ow» Actuated by this motive and a desire to relieve human suffering. 1 will send free of cbaige te> all who desire it, this recipe, with full direct ons lor preparing acd using, in German, French or Bngliau. Bent hy mail by addrmsing with atimp. naming this paper, W w Shabab. ME Po wer** Block, Rochester, N Y. tblASm A Rich scene in the Talmsre Trial. The New York World prints tho fol lowing serio-comic passage in the Tal- mago case, which ia doing so much (o bring into disrepute our Holy religion: BROTHER WOODS* MEMORANDA. When, afUr a prayer by Brother Da vidson, the clerk of ths Talmage trial yesterday afternoon read the minutes of Monday’s session setting forth among ether things that on motion of Brother -Butler the Presbytery went into secret session, excluding therefrom the counsel, the accused and the reporters. Dr. Spear, with a belligerent aspect that threatened to make'the defense he wAs about to open something more than a defense, jumped up and exclaimed: “The minutes are all right. Saoh amotion was made and car ried. But I wish it to be distinctly un derstood in tbe future although I am the counsel for Mr. Talmage, I am also a member of this Presbytery, and I shall not submit to being exoluded from any more of its sessions. I merely (looking sternly at bis brother Presbyters) wish to give yon warning, that ia all.” And then Dr. Spear folded his arms and waited for some bold person to reply. Nobody ac cepting the challenge he called the Rev. Mr. Wood as hia first witness. Brother Wood proved to be a little sharp.faced man, who daring the trial has occupied a stat behind Dr. Yan Dyke, and who has been chiefly conspic uous throngh a perpetual patting of Jbis thumbs in and out of joint, and a luguj, briousness of visage. Seated upon the witness chair, he became all spectacles andaBmallvoioe. “Did you,” said Dr. Spear, “ever have a conversation with Mr. Crosby about Dr. Talmage?’ “I did,” replied tho plaintiye little voice from under the speotacles. “Well, tell us about it,” said Dr. Spear. “I met Brother Crosby,” continued the voice, “on a Hudson Riser train in Au gust, and in the conrse of conversation he said either that Dr. Talmage was or that he believed him to be a disgrace to the pulpit and a liar andaaoonndrel.” “That is all,” said Dr. Yan Dyke. The spectacles and voice now became the property of the proseoution for cross- examination, and Brother Crosby was the cross-examiner. Brother Crosby has a sturdy, well-knit frame and a fine, manly voice. He sat only :wo or three feet from Sister—Brother Wood. The con. versation, or rather the cross-examina tion, was a3 follows: Brother Crosby—Da you mean to swear to the words “liar’ and “scoun drel”? Brother Wood—That is tha impression npon my mind. “Can you swear to it ?” “I am very sure, because”— “Because why?” “Because—(putting tho tips of all hi3 fiogcis together)—I have heard you use similar language concerning other good men.” “What men?” demanded Brother Crrsby. Brother Wood gave a little start and replied, “ ( he elders of the First Presby terian Church.” “What did I say?” “You said—(boldly)—that you would not believe them on tneir oath." “Do you mean to say I said that?” “Yea—(*lowly separating hia finger tips and putting them together again)—I do; I remember jnst when you said it.” “Where?” “In your own lecture-room at a sale of some fancy articles.” “Are you perfectly Bnre?'’ “I sm,” and, in a very soft and melo dious voice, “I remember I regarded you as a very rash and oensorioua man, and was sorry when I beard that you were en gaged in this case.” “Now, look here,” said Brother Cros by, “1 wish yon would confine yonrBelt to anewering my questions." ‘•Humph,” said the witness, with a twist of his thumbs. “Did you express disapprobation at my calling Mr. Talmsge a liai?” “Oh, yes,” (rolliDg his eyes upwatfi).“I certainly did.” “Waan’t your manner duritg the reit of the trip friendly?” “It was respectful.” ‘•Did you tell anybody what you had heard me say?” “Ob, yes, a good many. I went and told Mr. Talmsge about it.” “Oh, you did? bnt did you go acd tell the elders that I had said I wouldn’t be lieve tuem on oath?” “Yob, I told moat of them." “Did they believayou?” “I don't know; I suppose so.” “So you bave beengoiDg about telling things behind my back, haven’t you ?” “Yes, and I told you once to your face.” * - "Told ms what?” “That you had once when you were excited in yonr ohurch lecture-room de nounced the elders of the First; Presby terian Chuoh as mean and outrageous.” “You came to me and told me ifaatl had used these wordE?” “Yes, I did.” “And are yon now sure that I need tnem?” “Yes, I pnt them down in m> not g book.” “On, you did, eh?” “Ycb, I make a practice ot doing so. I did it jnst as soon as I got home.” At this statement Brother Crosby lean ed back in his chair and laughed, while Brothor McCullough continued the cross- examination. “Have you never ycurself criticised Dr. Talmage’a preach it gs?” he asked. “I may have done so; my memory is treacherous on that point.'” “Oa—(ironically)—yon have a treach erous memory, have yon?” “I didn’t say so.” “Yes, job did.” “Ne,” sweetly; “I said it was treach erous on that one point.” ‘•Indeed,” continued Brother MoCul- lough, elevating 'hia eyebrows, “and are yon in the habit, Brother Wood, of taking notes of everything yonr friends say nnder excitement ? ’ “I am,” “And then of retailing ths news?” “I nse my discretion about that.” By this time tbe audience waa in a roar of laughter, and Brother McClelland, the blind preaoher, said that if some means were not taken to prevent it, be thoul feel obliged by his oonscienoe to leave the room. OPINION OF THE olebqy Ll ™ R M"IAT01 to ce:lair.lv a »o«m c ioTh, * cto>» ol complaint* which i! claim, to cure IfsaySSJ? low Swing* are *ufferinr hepatic dtoorden and* h?« doubt, m relation to the effleil! of this ; op-il*: preparatory can onljr offer them the and csodM of Phw e to Nath&nitl, ‘ Tn the proposed remedy s: -Simmons* Lmx Rbgui 1to , „ Medicine, manufactured b» J u5_, os A Co. Standi unrirriwl u ih “ 2*> to Liver Medicine of thTaVlt only known remedy th.t.fw, stimulates «nd corrects tbsVSSfffr o etion and Functional Der*o»^ of the Liver wi-houl Debinuu? 0 '' System, and this i* owing to ihe u-lf* «>t Tome properties *ticha»V“^ united wuh the Cathartic. and Corrective properties of ih.i^iT 0 wonderful vegetable medicine. * ^ The liver ranks with the itomachin u,. v cal eoonomy—they are twi: o porter,re of their functions. * M w tl! « i*. When th- liver fail* to secrete in n-,*. titles the impure element/u reS^ blood and produces the sillow^??' which usually accompanies a duease^'J*^ rrAicE PIMMONS’ iry.B REGULATOR. A Stricken CvMUUnity.— Even be fore the stquel haa been Joarned cf the Me lerxifio flood whioh desolated acd well nigh destroyed the Hungarian city of Sz-sedin, we learp, by telegram to the Herald, that another great storm ooonried on fiuuday, whioh destroyed sixty pile- driving slsnda and earried away and sank iaf'8 and lighters laden with materials »nd provisions. The rivers Theiss and Marcs are again rising. Ten more corpses bave been recovered. Really it does seem that misfortunes never come single- haeded. In the Honse yesterday Mr. McKinley, ot Ohio, the land of Canaan for the offloe- setker, yesterday broke his little Isnos agains tbe proposed legislation on the appropriation bill adyooated by the Dem ocrats. He, at least, was hooest enough to give the North the ered.t for having ballot-box staffers and repeaters. It was hardly expeoied from his lips, as it is generally btluved by men of his latitude that an evil thing can come out cf tbe North as soon aa any good thing ont cf the Nezirene Sooth. Colonel T. J. Smith.—We regret to learn that this eminent Granger and sno- otrtsfnl agriculturist has been seriously injured recently by tbe falling of a soaf- ffcld oo his plantation, and is forced now to go upon crutches. Colonel Smith is one of the six inspectors of fertilizers, a»d discharges the duties of his office with commendable diligence and fidelity. Such men really help to illustrate the State of their nativity. It frequently happens that severe pain is vrry greatly relieved by thorough pnr- gttiou. U*o Dr. Bob’s Baltimore pills for this purpose. 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At las: 1 waa induced to try the Regulator, and fonndit to to a great relief to mo, aud 1 must say, in all can dor. that it ha3 cured me, lam a painter by trade, and suffer with Lead Colic. Since Uk- in* the Regulator I do not suffer at all—yp Tnpod, Maite- Painter. Macon, Georgia An Unequalled Fabilt Rbmedt.— Having tested personally and in n\ prac tice your Liver Regulator, I have found it just the medicize needed as a family remeay, by person* living in* warm cli mate and espocitllv by those inhabiting the more malarial districts of Florida.— J F McK.ir.Mtry, M D, Gainesville. Ha. No Instance or a Failubb cn Record When Simmons’Liver Regulator has been K3J. erly taken. J. H. ZEILIN & CO., Proprietors, —The Pops bas sent congratulations to the Czar on hi* eecape from aesasAiua.ion. —Field Marshal von Mantenffel will ba made Governor Gtnera! cf Alaice-Lorraine, the id*a of nominating a Koval Prince hiv. irg been abandoned —Mme Isabelle McCulloch, tho i.voreed w fe of Brignoli, is the Buttercup in tbe neir Boston ‘Pinafore,’ in which Myron W Whit* ney ei"g» Captain Corcoran; H O. Kimsbee, Sir Joseph; Tom Kul, Ralph; «r George Frothirghsm. Deadeye, am Miss X*rj Beebe, Joeephene. The music?.! pciform- anoe is said to bs vary line, but the setrag constrained and amateurish, as might ba ci- pected. A Cable ts Mexico —Tbe Mexican Cat- grees optn-d on tha 1st instant, when Pr.ti. dent Diaz informed Congress of the conclu sion of a contract for the laying ot s sub marine and land line of to e«r»ph "frnn: Golf port of tho United Hates along th: Mexican coast touching at varione Mexicts ports aud parting, by way ot the I-ft-uns of Tehusntepeo, to ths Paafio coast, wetre it U to terminate. ^—Cornelius J. Vanderbilt will'Vripg him- self and his million over to Europe m soon ae he can go: ready. He w»b iu' Chc go tho other day and tossed some empty figure: and an Havana to a repor er. Bo declared that all bis debts did not stretch b joud $110,000, before tha Greeley pijmeut, *nl that now he is about square. Brother Wil liam b&vb him $15J COO besides th- :1 COO,- 000 Ky tbo way, good friends • f lfoar.ee and feather, hu wants to msrry again — Judge Acner, tha newludgecf the crimi nal court at Waehlnt ton, D. O, sentenced, Bsturdiy, a colored woman, Loufo* WV!*c*, to be hung for tbe murdf r other infant child. This is probably the first lime that & won tn ha-< been sentenced to be hung iu tbs Dis trict of Columbia. The eoutt, iu prononnsrg the sentence, stated the terrible trnlh,thu this offen*e w»e mote prevalent there tbu In any other city tn tho United States. Th* South Amtbioxn Was —A dispatch to the Herald, dated London. April 16, 1879, says the Ucreul General of the Argentine Bepublio has published a telsmm dated Buenos Ayres, April 14, from tbe Minirierof Ficanoe; denying all rancors of a probable complication of the Argentine States in fit war on the Pacific coast, and doctoring that the Argentine Governmtnt inLuds to cant out tha convention on tho frontier qieslic: oonolndod with Chile last December. The Dawn of the Muxensium.—The Dm oorai s of Indianapolis held a dty oonvestta the other day and gathered ia a whole lot of oolorad men. Not cniy were colored men members ot the convention, but one occupi ed the position of vice president and snooti er nominated for City Marchs? Beceni'r the Damocrate cf Rhode Island ran a color ed man for the Legislature, and at Bsxdiig, another was a candidate for Constable os the Democratio ticket. This amount* to a revolution. The Latist Use fob New York M* men,—A curious aight, says ths New lad tua, was witnessed in this city n 8nndiJ- policemea stationed at chu'oh door* to keep people out. Of course, whsn a church x faUitisfnll, and overcrowding is not qulj disagreeable, but dangerous; tardy »*i? u and sinners must seek some lais Ipopiu.' plsoe of w rehip. All tbe same tbe bint’ ousted, olub t«ild.iug pol cem»o at w church door would h*vo considerably **!«“• tahed the early Christians, and it is diocn- to reooncilo him with the command to W into the byways and hedges and compel them tofoomein ’ Bowthk Maes icHuesTis Bobir Hbb- Baxts—The Springfield Ueputibcsu- onr robin does not go to Virginia andFkK* da in the winter, as onr bobolinks and It”;' ids do Ho s'ays. snugly and eocistl; P l£ *' ed w-.th hia fellows in euch convenient ire« and rock-clifts and ground-tugging hex locks oi spruces as they know of A l*' meadow farmer onoe cut an old birch ■ dead of winter, and took out of a great low cf the tiuuk three pecks of robmi, M parently dead. He earried them bonisi»" curiosity and lodged them in a wum when they all osme to life. n , Frrrr Mill on Passengers a Yeab Bun, says the travel by the New York ted rauroads is increasing npictf. week Bhovringa large increase over tnep^ ceodingcne. During the months cf ; February, and March the Now YO’iEAw' road earned, 7,689,476 pasetngere. Metropolitan Elevated road fjnl ,, 613 being a total cf 11.475.C99 fotboib^ Taking the increased facilities for th« ^ that are being prepared by tbe f*L* consideration, officers cf the io»c« that the two roads will oarry more th w million p-akt-ngers daring thayetr ,. —A singular story osmes from w r 1 New Yoik. A firmer, namedBuetiriciu* J little time ago lost his wi e, »n* devout spiritualist, anxiously massage from her bnt none oame. a i hat hie own taking-off ■•ok possession of him. . 7,,-ihlM thong tit in his head he contract'ed sexton of the oemetery to dig hto logout ten dollars for the lsbor .jj. last week hs made a trip to the dertaker, aud on paying down nineii^ elosed »n agreement with that peftcUj^* properly inter his bones Oath 1 * .fo lB d Bo*twick fell from his w'gon sad a.e* cn Friday last he was buriad. , . A Blue Law. —The Liquor and J-' 6 (1* elation of Newark proposes to efforts of Ihe Lawand order A£t jfo r its a rather novel andunexpsctedffiin • [, v Law and Order folks want lh*-for N ifii enforced, eo far as the tale of :l giving of theitrical or other P w Ti ,j, are concerned. The Liquor ard^**^ of pie are now considering tb ^jjwTnfan» i taking atepa to have the l* w / ijquor If this bs done not only tbe tr *®° and lager would be prevented, *>“ -jjfiel of evesy kind would have to ^rst* on Sunday. No harse c»rs, cgirt steamboats oan be run; no new»P*P^ M iv ies err am. candy, soda water. >'? • dabW freehmenU can be sold; no trav* pie*- done in eaxnagea or on boie«w° ^ froB sure, and no walking, 9** ohurch, if the laws be made h!o t, b»» is the old New Jaxsey State tow » | never boen repealed, and th't tM - the liquor traffic complain b “« 7 ^1’ alone of all the psopl* who ^ eziotincnta are held opto puba-c j aiaiked out for pu iriuntst,