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, )on 0 f >'ew Board was then read and
Convention then adjourned until
eJitteiy after Sunday Hchool mass
111 .... .Mists evening, after prayer by Rev.
Henderson, of Alabama.
evening bkrvice.
The friends of .Sunday Schools held a
meeting in the First Baptist Church.
y’Trestiug addresses by Dr. Graves and
others were delivered.
evening session.
T], e Convention met after the mass
fine was over, President Mell in the
met imb " “
cll p v R. D. Mallory, of Georgia, offered
( J ‘ following resolution, which was
t ’ e a nimously adopted:
u °' ...Ived. That the thanks of this Con
ntion are hereby tendered the citizeus
f Macon and vicinity for their liberal
jt a iity to the members of this body,
“the proprietors of the Journal and
monger and Telegraph for daily re
' .nsof tbe proceedings, and the generous
1 .tiibution of their papers among the
"nibers of the Convention, and to tbe
Presidents of the various railroad and
teamboat companies for passingthe dele
' t „ tliis convention over their lines
•f,r one fare
!{eVi Hr. Winkler offered the following,
j.Vwas unanimously adopted:
" j)...olved. That the Convention has
• we( i, witii sensible gratification, the
,t[entla'nce of the pupils of the Blind
Wlurnon the meetings of this body, and
■,,r their assistance in public singing.
w Hr. Reynolds offered tbe following,
W l' l : c h "as unanimously adopted :
Ke-olve<l, That the thanks of this body
are due and are hereby tendered to those
denominations of Macon wtio have cour
t,-u“ly tendered us tbe use of their bouses
0 f worship- _ _
Hev Dr Samson, D. C., offered.tlie fol
lowing, which was adopted:
jtesolved, That we deem it a duty, and
regard it as the high prerogative of our
M .-on Boards to study precedents
ii,l pursue tile plans sanctioned by apos
ll( l ic example in appointing agents to make
collections for tbe Missionaries now in tbe
flel'i, and that we regard that plan as con
tribu'ting to the success which has attended
our iatxirs.
I>ev. Mr. Crane, of Texas, offered the
following, which was unanimously adopt
ed, the President gracefully aeknowledg
iug the compliment:
Resolved, That the thanks of the Con
vention are hereby tendered to the Presi
dent for the able, dignified, and impartial
manner in which lie has discharged the
Idjrt-, and responsible duties of his office.
Rev. Mr. Crane also offered the follow
ing, which whs adopted :
Resolved, That the thanks of the body
are tendered to the Secretaries of this Con
vention for the* prompt and efficient dis
charge of their official duties.
Rev. Dr. Winkler, of Charleston, 8. C.,
offered the following, which was adopted :
Resolved, That the systematic and per
si-tent contributions, however small, from
members of the churches and Hunday
schools every Lord's day is a plan the pros
sn-ution of which will contribute to the
efficiency of the missions cause connected
with ilie Convention, so dear to the
churches.
It was unanimously ordered that the
-.1 retaries, in the publication of the mio
ut> s, be instructed to leave out all reference
to the appointment of a committee to look
alter tiie expenses of the boards.
After the leading of the minutes, the
C Munition then adjourned sine die.
liefofe pronouncing the Convention ad
-unit'd, tiie President rose, and witii
much feeling, spoke as follows :
I cannot, brethren, pronounce tbe ad
journment of this body without exptessing
to you my sense of gratitude for your per
-oiiai kindness to me, and for your cordial
co-operation with me and the assistance
which you have rendered me in
the discharge of the dutie of my
office. And I think I have a
right also to give my testimony of your
character and your conduct. I thank
liotl tiiat my ear lias not caught an unkind
expression from any of vou duringall your
liberations, and tiiat my eye has seen no
ikind action during all your delibera
ins. What I testify now, I thank God
lean testify from my recollections in the
past as long as I have been your presiding
officer, i hope that God may successfully
fmcluct you home and spare your valu
a lives, and give you success in your
ibors in the Master’s cause during the
next year. Prom my heart, brethren, I
untilk you.
After the singing of hymn “Blest he the
tie that binds,” the cordial greeting of
Christian and brotherly fellowship and a
ounpreliensive and pathetic prayer from
Rev. M. J. Wellborn of Georgia. The
Preriileiit pruu iinceil tlie Convention ad
journed. without day.
STATE NEWS.
The Crops.—The growing crops in this
section, thus far, have met with no serious
injury from any source, if vve except too
great haste in putting ttie cotton seed into
the ground, ia apprehension of tlie cater
pillar, which last season destroyed all the
lute cotton. On account of tlie cold spells
of weather last month, some complain tiiat
their cotton has failed to come up regular
ly, causing a poor stand. But, all things
considered, cotton is doing well, especially
in the uplands.
Much guano lias been used on the most
"f our crops, and more than ordinary labor
expended in the preparation of the laud
before planting, t’oru looks well, aud is
growing rapidly. Much of it is knee-high,
and some few stalks, here and there, are
waste-high. We have not yet seen a sor
ry Held of corn, or one that has not been
plowed oversiuce the late heavy rains. A
brge proportion of our lands have been
planted in corn.
Hie failure last year to make corn, on
;uVl, unt of tiie nine-weeks drought, com
pel led our planter* to sow large quantities
‘ eats, more, perhaps, than was ever
■iimwn in ibis section before; oats being
? n excellent substitute for corn and fodder
>n feeding stock. These oats are now be
cuning to head, aed are all tiie laud is ca
pable of producing.
s ugar-cane lias beeu largely planted, ami
II is looking well. Tobacco, too, is again
liming the attention of our farmers,
mauyofwhom have abandoned its culti
' ‘ion since tiie war on account of the lq w
price offered for it. In 1556 this cror* n
; scounty brought the haudsome
J'l'diHX). More clear money h" 1 been
H ade upon tiiis product in this : mmediate
b>n, in years past, than i» almost any
: *er, the soil aud cliim**> being so well
adapted to its cuUi'-**Don.— Bainbridge
I A vw, ith.
Union Uas.-'-ngku Depot.—lt is very
Ratifying m learu that there is a strong
ls baiiii'.v that the railroads concentering
i u v will erect a new and handsome union
passenger depot during tbe coming sum
.—Atlanta Era , 9th.
The Crops. —('apt. Elliott informed us
deiday that about one-third of the
■at in the Coosa river bottoms, was to
j y destroyed by the late freshet. The
uers, where they can command tiie la
" are plowing up ilicir damaged wheat,
I planting corn, but the scarcity of field
v-ids, will leave tiie largest portion of
la.ids uncultivated, l'iie wheat crop
lie river is generally backward. —Rome
'Mnmercial, B th.
From Rome to Jacksonville, Ala.—
-Heroad passes tliiotigli a fine farming
intry, but witii one or two exceptions
■h*crops look backward. Wheat is look
- unusually bad, and we do not tliiuk
- fields we saw will yield over a half
;;’P- If May is dry and warm, tiie wheat
-‘X improve, but ft cannot by any means
full crop.
* e stand of cotton and corn is good,
11 looks sivfcly, owing, we suppose, to
of rain tiiat lias fell since it
,' 4 ' planted, and tiie cool weather we have
h4d -Ibid
Extraordinary Oats. —Air. C. A. Pea
_ bas left in our office a cluster of what
C|. s ‘another of his humbugs.” It is
. Pecinien of anew description of oats,
-eetl of which be procured from Ver
uini which is said to have been in
: cd into this country from Sweden —
i '‘Mn having been found in a package
i. I procured by the Agricultural Bu-
B • tit lere are in this cluster fourteen
H, stalks, about live feet in height,
H‘ enormously large, and all
■ " u single grain! The heads have not
■ ; • “Rule their appearance, tiie stalk being
I : re called “tbe boot.” It is there-
I; vo. l j a * ol,a ble to suppose tiiat tiie stalks
■ I , ~v e t attained not much exceeding
■ s ' v ' tle,r I‘eiglit! The color is remark
■t j. J: aml the growth evidently vig
■ ‘‘■tess, . Ueabody has a field of ten
H • ''j'*' l broadcast, besides some patches
■ sp a . l r )‘ ! and in hills. He used 200 lbs.
I ■ i'-. I '' ,! ' uano to tiie acre, ami sowed
H i of' 6 “ February. He couuts on a
B i*r n "f ie hundred tiusheis of seed oats
H tiss afi 1 ,° disaster overtakes the crop.
H'Gu , 1 these oats have produced
H-tie !.i ~ ln ”re per acre at the North.
tt '?* from half an incli to a full
breadth, and over a foot in length.
« f Col Enq. 9th.
LETTER FROM FORT VALLEY.
Fort Valley, Ga.. May 6.
SUNDAY SCHOOL RESOLUTIONS.
At a meeting of the representatives ol
I ‘ s 'sßbath Schools and citizens of Fort
> alley, held on the 6th iustaut, it was
unanimously
Resolved, Ist. That our hearty thanks
■ are hereby tendered to the authorities oi
the Southwestern Railroad for their gen
erous accommodation in furnisbir g trans
portation for our Sabbath Schools on their
aunual May celebration. We also tender
our acknowledgements and praise to the
contractors ami other railroad officers,
who were personally present nu tiie ex
cursion, and distinguished themselves by
their gentlemauly courtesy and kindness.
Resolved, 2d. That we hereby express
our grateful appreciation of the cordial end
genuine Christian welcome displayed to
us by our friends of Butler. May the
links of friendship’s chain, thus united,
he made stronger and brighter by many
happy re-unions.
Resolved, 3d. That the Macon daily
Journal and Messenger is respectfully
requested to give publication to these
resolutions.
Wm. J. Anderson, Chairman.
R. I.e Sueur, Secretary.
Editor of Daily Journal and Messenger —
Dear Sir: I send you above a series of
resolutions, which will explain them
selves, that were passed at a meeting to
day in Fort Valley.
Though we cannot perform things upon
so magnificent a scale as the inhabitants
of our cities, and after the model of “Im
perial Rome,” yet, even we, of our rural
villages and districts, have our excursions
and celebrations, affording a pleasure and
a charm peculiarly their own.
The trains being ready, the ladies and
little girls were carefully disposed in lour
passenger cars, and the gentlemen and
boys were stowed away in numerous box
cars; aud a little after 9 o’clock, a. m.,
with the usual rousing blow of the steam
whistle, and many a* merry laugh and
cheer, we took our departure from Fort
Valley, destined for the town of Butler.
When we arrived at the latter place, we
found its Sunday schools drawn up in
line for our reception. The Fort Valley
Sunday schools, Baptist and Methodist,
soon formed in front of those in Butler.
The Sunday school song, “We come with
song to greet you,” was then sung by the
Fort Valley Schools. This met with an
appropriate responsive song from the But
ler schools. Thereupon, Col. Wallace of
Butler, delivered an exceedingly appro
priate salutatory and reception address,
which was very eloquently answered by
E. M. Brown, Esq., of Fort Valley. A
recess of thirty minutes was then announ
ced. At the end of this, the multitude
were assembled under a bush arbor near
the side of the railroad, and other exer
cises were accomplished. After very
pleasant singing, we had a most impres
sive prayer offered by the Rev. Walter R.
Branham. An address was made by Rev.
T. B. Russell, and one by Prof. Calhoun.
The benediction was offered by tiie Rev.
B. L. Koss, of Fort Valley. Between the
addresses were interspersed delightful
songs. Tiie number of persons assembled
was quite large. The viands were ample
and very palatable, aud received full at
tention.
The whole interview was orderly and
becomiug;and it it hoped, beneficial to
the cause of gxxl morals and true religion.
Our country and village-side celebrities
present, were too numerous to be men
tioned here. Very respectfully,
Tea Bee.
May 6th, 1809.
LETTER FROM TERRELL COUNTY.
Dawson, Ga., May 5, 1869.
Editor Journal and Messenger As I
am somewhat of a local rambler.it may
lie proper and possibly interesting to some
of your readers that I should report tiie
condition of crops in Terrell and adjoin
ing counties. I therefore report progress.
The planters have exercised unusual
energy and pains in the preparation of
their lands, aud used great care in the
planting of their crops—all, or very near
all, using more or less of the commercial
fertilizers. The “stands” of corn were
never better, nor the prospect at this sea
son for an abundant crop more promising.
Not so favorable, however, for cotton.
Where the lands are very level and low,
the late heavy rains and the frost have
injured the “stands,” and the soil so
“sobbed” that in some localities tiie
plants are dying.
Cultivation is going bravely on. The
laborers, in the main, Avorkiug well, be
baviag’well.
Tiie oat crop, which is large, promises
well. Not much wheat sowu, but the few
“patches” that I have seeu to look fine.
More anou. Yours,
* Esculapius.
P. S.—l have just heard of the killing of
one of the freedmeu on the plantation of
Captain Holt, in Calhoun county. On
last Friday evening one of the hands went
into the woods, carrying with him his
gun. Soon after passing the field where
the other hands were at work, the report
of his gun was heard. About dark he re
turmd; but an elderly freed man outlie
place, who was also absent, did not return
that night, nor Saturday, Sunday nor
Monday.
Captain Holt arrived on the plantation
Monday evening, and learning the facts,
had vigorous search made in the woods in
tiie direction where tiie report of tiie gun
was heard. Tiie result was the finding of
the body of the missing old man, hid un
der a log covered witii leaves. As soon as
it was known that the body had been
found, the negro who had beeu absent
witii tiie gun Friday evening very sud
denly disappeared from the plantation.
Captain Holt immediately ordered him
pursued. Tiie pursuers, when four or five
miles south of this place, came in sight of
him. He at the same time caught sight
of them, and threw down his bundle ami
disappeared in the woods, and has not
since been heard of.
Stopped his Paper.—The following
anecdote of tl** r - Swain, from the
Philadelphia Press, is not without its
moral in Mher latitudes than Penusylva-
Ul M*ny years ago, Mr. Swain, then editor
Q f tiie Public Ledger, was hailed at the
corner of Eighteenth and Chesnut-streets
by a very excited individual, whoiuformed
him in the most emphatic terms, “J have
stopped your paper, sir,” and proceeded to
explain the why and wherefore, all the
time gesticulating wildly. “My gracious,
sir, you don’t say so. Come with me to
the office, and let us see if we caunot
remedy the matter. It grieves me that
any one should stop my paper.” Down
Chestnut-street to Third the two pro
eeeded. Arriving at tiie office, Mr. Swain
said: “Why, my dear sir, everything
seems to be going on here as usual; I
thought you had stopped my paper.”
Then and there tiie excited gentleman,
whom the long walk, by tiie way, had
partly cooled, said tiiat iie had stopped
taking his one copy of tiie Ledger. Mr.
Swain was profuse in his apologies for
having misunderstood tiie meaning of his
late subscriber’s words, and regretted tiiat
iie had given him tiie tramp from Eigh
teenth street to Third, down Chestnut
Tbe gentleman went on bis way home, a
wiser if not a better man, marvelling at
the stupidity of editors in general, and of
Mr. Swain in particular. Befo e he left,
however, he ordered that the Ledger be
still sent to his address.
Crop Prospects.— We regret to let rn
that the cold weather of the past week lias
very materially injured the crop prospects
in this portion of the State. The cold
easterly winds which have prevailed for
several days, aud tbe slight frosts of Fri
day and yesterday morning, have caused
the cotton to die out, and on the 1 gbt
sandy land* great fears are felt that the
stand will be destroyed.
Corn is small and does not look healthy,
the cold having givtn it a yellow, stunted
appearance. The stands of tiiis cron are
generally good, and with a fair season we
may expect a good yield.
Wheat and oats have, until within a few
days, looked remarkably well. The cold
has affected these crops, and if the present
cold snap continues many days wheat will
be seriously injured. — Chron. and Sent. 9th
Personal Faith.— Gen. Stephen Mc-
Groarty late collector of Internal Revenue
at Cincinnati, is said to have received
more wounds during tiie war than any
other officer in the Federal service. He
came out of the war a cripple, he is a crip
ple now, aud lie will be a cripple through
life. He is n gentleman of unquestion
able integrity, and he performed the du
ties of tbe colleetorship faithfully and to
the satisfaction of all concerned. Well,
whilst the question of removals was uuder
agitation at Washington, lie and another
collector from an interior district in New
York, a crippled soldier like himself asked
Grant not to remove them. Grant unhes
itatingly gave his square promise that he
would not umove them. He removed
them both in less than twenty-four hours
from the momeutthe promise left his lips.
f Courier-Joumal.
MASONIC.
MASONIC LIFE INSURANCE.
In our article upon this subject, xve
illustrated the pecuniary benefits of life
insurance to tbe Masonic brotherhood
over that of outside institutions.
We now appeal to all the brethren,
members of Lodges, eligible, according to
the by-laws of the company, to avail
themselves of its benefits ; from the young
man of twenty-one, to the old man of three
score years.
The larger portion of the Masonic bro
therhood were heavy losers, and great suf
ferers in the destruction aud loss of prop
erty by the late war ; and many of them
are now made dependent upon their own
personal labor for tbe maintenance of
their families; aud, if the head and father
of a family is removed by death, the wid
ow, children, and often aged parents, are
left to suffer and struggle through life,
under trying circumstances. This may
he avoided by a prudent forecast, aud a
safe investment in any of tbe classes of
this institution. When insurance is as
sured, a family can safely live nearer to
their daily income, feeling a security
which measurably robs anxiety of its cor
roding power; for death, disease aud af
fliction, with all their attendant evils, are
every day occurrences, and it is a duty to
prepare to meet them wisely and pru
dently.
A Master Mason whose limited means
may not permit him to insure his life be
yond class B—l,ooo members—pays an en
trance fee of six dollars ; and during this
aud the succeeding year until the class is
full, he may not have to pay more than
from five to ten dollars annually, aud per
haps much less. A like fee of six dollars
enters each class, C, D, E, giving choice
Very many are, aud more will enter all '
these classes, eventually securing, when
they are full with class A, policies amount
ing to ten thousand dollars.. The desire
and wish for insurance is now wisely ar
ranged to suit tbe circumstances of all the
brotherhood.
The responsive power of this institution
has already cheered many a distressed
mason’s family by its liberal provisions,
and the future relief it will yet give to the
widow and her orphan children, is but
faintly set forth in argument. J R.
The number in each class, to date, is ss
follows:
Class A 4,430
Class B 18
Class C 12
Class D 8
Class E 14
NOTICE TO AGENTS.
Agents remitting to tiiis office will please
state for which assessments the money is
seut.
If you remit for a name not on your list, !
please state the fact, aud do not mix it |
with your list.
For the Journal and Messenger.
ANSWER TO “QUESTIONS FOR TIIE BRETH
REN.”
One of your correspondents asks : “Does
a man who takes the name of God in
vain, or serves otherwise, with ali his
heart, the devil, ‘ trust in the Ever Living
God,’ ” etc.
I would answer that such an one steals
the livery of saints to really serve tire
devil in.
All combinations of men are held to
gether by laws and constitutions, wheth
er such be written, verbally expressed,
or even implied. But it is a well know if
fact tiiat Ancient Free Masons are bound
together by strong cords, even stronger
than those that bound the hands of Sam
son in ancient days. Their laws and con
stitutions, as well as their charges, while
they are written aud subjected to the
world for criticism, are , also designed to
enlighten the “Craft” in tiieir duties and
requirements.
No one can pass, the Altar of Masonry
unless he makes au avowal that he puts
his “trust in God.” The entered appren
tice is charged to “take not tbe name of
God in vain.” Masons, above all other
people, should act agreeably* to tiieir pro
fession.
Now, were I asked what are tiie laws of
Masonry? Ishould point to the Great Tres
tle Board aud say, “read the Law.”
The point upon which all Masons meet
is a belief iu tlie “Living God,” and tiust
in Him, and entire dependence upon
Him. Tiiis fact being conceded, the Ma
sonic Law is found engraven upon the
Great Trestle Board, beginning at the
first chapter of Genesis and continuing
unto the recording of the first miracle by
Jesus Christ. Masonic Law hero stops,
and repentance is preached and demand
ed, which is a teaching foreign to (but not
forbidden in) Masonic requirements.
The entire Masonic Law is bound up as
it were iu a nut shell, and embraced in
the Ten Commandments, engraven upon
stone and delivered to Moses on Mt. Sinai.
Eaclu bears alike upon the Mason, and
each commandment requires implicit and
practical obedience.
One of these commandments solves the
query contained abevi : “Thou slialt not
take the name of tiie Lord thy God iu
vain ; the Lord will not hold him guiltless
that taketh his name iu vain.”
Having from these deductions shown
that a violation of the Ancient Divine
Law is a violation of Masonic Law, it is
plain that punishment awaits the guilty,
for “ the Lord will not hold him guiltless
that taketh his name iu vain ; ” a further
deduction shows, that though meu imy
uot punish, yet God punishes the guilty.
I recollect mauy years ago hearing an
aged Scotch minister preach. A part of
his sermon was taken up with a considera
tion of a few of the mauy temptations that
beset mankind, aud he proceeded to ex
cuse his fellow mortals as w’ell as he
could, by saying—the drunkard bit at tbe
bottle, tbe gambler bit at tbe pool ; that
in these vices there was a show or promise
of enjoyment held forth, but the sweareri
poor fellow, bit at the naked hook ; that in
swearing there is no reward, present or
prospective. Neither was there hope of
reward, either temporal or eternal, nor
even a hope of being commended by the
applause of his fellow-man.
Therefore, “ taking of the name of God
in vain,” is a direct violation of the law of
God, aud an implied recantation of the
Masonic compact, well understood by the
fraternity; and he who enters the Sanc
tum Sauctorum with cursing on his lips
defiles the Masonic Sanctuary.
Cool Spring, Ga., April'26th, ISC9. C.
P. S. Is it possible that tbe Masons of
Georgia, caunot contribute two columns
of original matter to the Journal and
Messenger—the single paper in the State
furnishing Masonic Intelligence—but
must needs copy foreigu matter to dis
seminate kuowledga to the craft ?
THE PRINCE OF W ALES AND FREE MASONRY
Information has been forwarded to
the English craft that His Royal High
ness, the Prioee of Wales, before leaving
Stockholm, was entered an Apprentice to
Free Masonry, and, having speedily
“passed” to the rank of a “Fellow Craft,” j
was raised to the full degree of a Master
Mason, as recognized by the Order all over
the world. It is further stated that tbe
newly made royal brother entered upon
some of tbe fancy degrees, more practiced
in tbe Continent in England, and
was made a the Masonic Or<:er
of Charles the Thirteenth. The present
Grand Master of the Euglish Order, Lord
Zetland, has held his office for a quarter
of a century, aud the lodges are contribut
ing to a fund for the presentation of a tes
timonial to him in celebration of his long
service, aud following the precedent set in
the presentation of plate weighing 1,800
GEORGLA JOURNAL AND MESSENGER
ounces to the late Graud Master, the Duke
of Sussex, who held tbe office for twenty
five years. It is thought probable that
the Prince will become affiliated to the
English Order, and will rite to the posi
tion held by several of his princely prede
cessors, it being understood that the pres
ent Grand Master desires retirement.
The (sisition of Grand Master, by the
constitution of tiie craft, can only be held
by a Prince of the Blood Royal, a member
ol a noble house, or by a “man of letters.”
It may beinteresting to state that William
111 was initiated in 1690; Frederick,
Prince of Wales, was initiated in 1737;
Henry Frederick, the Duke of Cumber
land, was elected Grand Master in 1781;
the Prince of Wales (George IV) was ini
tiated in 1790; the Duke of York and the
Duke of Ciarenee (late William IV) were
initiated with tLeir brother. The Duke
of Kent (Her Majesty’s father) was initia
ted in 1790, and Prince William, of Glou
cester, and the Duke of Cumberland (late
King of Hanover) were initiated in 179-5
and 1796, and was elected Grand Master in
1813, on tbe Prince Regent resigning his
office and becoming Graud Patron. The
plate presented to the Duke of Sussex on
his retiring from Graud Mastership was
returned to the Graud Lodge as a gift by
the Duchess of Iverness iu 1838. The
Queen has given active patronage to sev
eral Masonic charities.— London Times.
Thf Macon A Augusta Railroad—An Ugly Rumor
The Chronicle & Sentinel, of Saturday, says there
is a rumor on the streets of that city to the ettect
“that Mr. Wadley is negotiating with Judge King
to prevent the completion of the road. It is said
that Mr. Wadley will aid the Georgia Road in con
structing the line from Athens to Kabuu Gap, pro
vided the latter road will not aid or assist the fur
ther prosecution of the Macon & Augusta Road,
and the Central Road refrain from building tbe
road from Eatonton to Madison. How much, if
there is any truth in this rumor, we are not pre
pared to say. We know that it is freely talked
about, and that very generally when there is so
much smoke there must be some tire also.”
*•
Personal. —We are pleased to learn that our
esteemed friend and venerable father in the minis
try, Rev. Samuel Anthony, has so far recovered
from his late wounds, as to be able to walk about
bis premises with the assistance of crutches. We
hope to see him on our streets in a few days.
[Sumter Reporter, Hth.
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
GENERAL NEWS.
Washington, May 4.—General Lee, accompa
nied by his daughter, arrived at Alexandria this
morning, and proceeded to the residence of a
kinsman. No demonstration was made, as it was
understood it would displease General Lee.
Creswell has appointed Jacob D. Enos, (negro,)
Postmaster at Valdosta, Georgia.
Joseph Helmes, a colored member of the State
Constitutional Convention, was killed at Charlotte
Court House yesterday. A personal difficulty
occurred between him and John Marshall, son of
J udge Marshall, of whose family Helmes was for
merly body servant. Both parties drew pistols
and commenced tiring, which was participated in
by Marshall's friends. After being shot, Helmes
walked into the court house and fell deed.
Richmond, May 4.— Governor Wells is out in a
letter saying that he lias never been satisfied that
the disfranchisement clause would accomplish the
object for which it was framed, and if the majority o
the people vote against it ali ought to as-ent to
the decision. He adds : “I believe that whichever
sections of the Constitution the President prefers
to have stricken out he will submit separately, and
the probabilities are that the weight of his name
will be such that the propositions submitted
separately will be defeated.”
Alexandria, May 4.—Gen. Lee received citi
zens at tiie Mansion House to-night. A large num
ber of ladies and gentlemen called. No formal
demonstration. The General leaves for Lexington
Friday.
Chicago, May 4.—Advices from the Indian
country received at Sheridan's headquarters, say
that everything that has been done to make peace
with the Sioux thus far is an entire failure. The
Indians are just us far from peace to-day as they
were two years ago.
Washington, May s.—Creswell has appointed
James Simms, colored, Postmaster at Savannah,
Georgia.
The London Times, this morning, has another
leading article on tiie Alabama treaty, recently re
jected by the United States Senate. The writer
sharply criticises tiie speech of Sumner, and con
cludes as follows : “The question is one of law,
and not of feeling. It remains to be shown that
Great Britain can be held answerable for any in
fraction of law, or of excess over the ordinary prac
tice of both countries.”
Governor Welles, of Virginia, obtained nothing
satisfactory from yesterday’s visit to the President.
The election will not be” Held until a thorough
registration lias been completed, and until General
Canby, who is not yet thoroughly acquainted with
the political situation, shall recommend the most
convenient period for the election. The President
seems in no hurry respecting any of the three
States involved.
Dispatches from J. Ross Browne confirm Eng
lish diplomatic reports, tiiat the Chinese govern
ment opposes the progress, and will uot willingly
ratify Burlingame’s treaty.
New patents have been issued for extracting oil
from cotton, and for anew cotton gin.
Gov. Geary, heading a delegation of the Union
League, had a loin; interview with Grant.
Commodore Hoff April J 7, reports his arrival at
Havana on the aCth, from a short cruise. He says
upon his arrival political matters in Cuba were ex
ceedingly quiet.
An expedition is supposed to have sailed from
Yucatan, consisting of a large steamer and several
sailing vessels. They attempted to land men and
arms for tiie Cubans on tiie Southern side in the
Western department near a place known as River
del Rio and failed. The Spanish Admiral left Ha
vannain his flag ship, accompanied by several other
vessels in search of this party, but no news has yet
been received from him.
A transport having on board political prisoners,
that left a month since for Fernando Po, put, into
St. Johns, Porto Rico, for repairs. The Captain
General of tiiat island determined to send some to
the Canaries and the remainder to Cadiz. Both
Cubans and Spaniards seem exceedingly quiet, and
there lias been no successes lately on either side.
Nothing can be heard of any movement at present,
but I shall continue to keep the department in
formed of facts and rumors that may come to my
knowledge by every opportunity.
Madison, May 5. —The Democrats have carried
the municipal election by an average majority of
205.
Alexandria, May 5. —Many colored people were
among those who paid their respects to General
Lee last night.
This evening’s Star says Grant instructed Canby
to submit the Virginia Constitution on the last
Tuesday in June or first Tuesday in July. The
articles of the Constitution to be submitted to a
separate vote will be determined in to-morrow’s
Cabinet. Canby’s re-organization of Virginia di
vides tbe State into twenty seven military commis
sions. The military commissioners are superin
inteudents of registration and elections in their
respective districts, in addition to tiieir duties as
commanding officers. During the absence of the
designated officers, their duties devolve upon the
senior officer at headquarters of tiie division.
Customs from 26 to 30th, inclusive 2,500,000.
Rear Admiral Bradfords, flag ship Franklin, was
at Cadiz, April 17th. At Lisbon, Admiral Brad
ford found the British Channel Squadron, consist
ing of eight powerful iron clads, some of them
having speed fourteen knots under steam alone
The Spanish iron clad frigate Victoria sailed from
Cadiz for Havana, April 14th.
The Union League delegation which visited
Grant yesterday included Govs. Newell, of New
Jersey,"and Holden, of North Carolina. Their
object was to strengthen and hold together the
Republican party and its principles, and secure
early restoration of all the States. They assured
Grant of the cordial support of the League, and of
their intention to do all in their power to make
his administration a success. The President ex
pressed gratification, and promised to do all in his
power to deserve their good opinion. The delega
tion visited the Cabinet officers.
Answering solicitations to sell gold, thereby
keeping the price down, Boutwell says he will, un
der no circumstances, allow the Government to be
drawn into competition with Wall street.
Alexandria, May 6.—Gen. Lee, accompanied
by his brother, Commodore Smith Lee, attended
service at Christ’s church this morning ; afterwards
dined with J. B. Daugentield. He received many
visitors yesterday. Gen. Lee visited John Janney,
President of the Virginia Convention, which pass
ed the secession ordinance, and who presented a
sword to Lee, in behalf of the people. The inter
view was very affecting—Janney now getting old
and iufirrn.
The Mt. Vernon estate of Gen. Washington, is
advertised in the Gazette for sale, on the tenth of
Jane, at auction.
Richmond, May 6 — Both parties are preparing
for an active campaign. James H. Platt, Jr., of
the Wells party, was unanimously nominated to
day by the Convention in Petersburg for Congress,
from the Second District. Chas. W Butts has
been agreed upon for Congressman at large. On
the Walker ticket, both Walker and Wells will
stump the State in a few daj-s.
The State Convention of colored men will re
a»semble here. May 27th. to consider “ The total
exclusion of colored citizens from any position of
trust or profit, and from the jury box.”
One of the men charged with killing Holmes, at
Charlotte C. IL, has been arrested, and the author
ities are in search of others.
A party of sixty immigrants, from Holland, ar
rived to-day for the interior.
Key West, May 6. — British steamer Salvador
cleared for St. Thomas via Nassau crowded with
Cuban sympathizers. It is rumored the Salvador
goes in connection with some Cuban expedition
fitting out at some Gulf port.
Washington, May 7. —There has been a severe
struggle over the Savannah postoffiee. Creswell
undoubtedly nominated Simms, but the President
refused to commission him. It appears that Sum
ner and other extremists are desirous of tilling the
Georgia Federal offices with negroes, thus rebuk
ing the Georgia Legislature for expelling them.
It is stated tiiat Clift opposed Simms bitterly, and
prominent Georgians opposed the appointment as
mischievous.
Thomas has departed for the Pacific, and Terry
for Atlanta.
Graut has appointed General Terrell, of Indiana,
Third Assistant Postmaster General. This throws
Colonel Markland, whom the President nominated
for the position, overboard.
Grant directs the Secretary of New Mexico to
exercise the functions of the Governor until Crow,
a Confederate colonel, who was nominated by the
President, and confirmed by the Senate, has his
political disabilities removed.
Mrs Dr. Mary Walker wants the Alexandria,
Va., postoffice.
Gen. Hancock departs for Dakotah to-night
Hartford, May 7. —The Senate has adopted the
fifteenth amendment by a strict party vote
Alexandria, May ”7.—General Lee departed
direct for Lexington, Va., on the Orange and
Alexandria and Central Railroads.
| |san Francisco, May 7.—Extensive preparations
nave been made at Uonolulato defeat the reported
conspiracy on the part of the Coolies, to murder
their employes.
An excursion traiu left the eastern end of tbe
Central Pacific road, with Commissioners. Gov.
Stanford, and a number of guests, narrow!v escaped
destruction from a tree across the track. The
locomotive was demolished.
The President has appointed Daniel 11. Snvdar
Assessor for the 4th district of Georgia.
The President orders General Reynolds to retain
officers consolidated out, for civil offices in Texas,
Reynolds having avowed his inability to fill posi
tions by those who could take the test-oath.
The Spanish Legation are urging the Executive
to issue a proclamation of neutralitv in Cuban af
fairs.
A colored delegation from Alexandria, Va., visit
ed the President to-day. The negroes express
themselves satisfied. No details have transpired.
The Spanish Minister informs the Secretary oi
State that the Quaker Citv is about sailing with
supplies for the Cubans. Whereupon the Secretary
of State requests the Secretary of the Navy to pre
vent violations of the neutrality laws of ISIS.
The President declined to see Sims, whose ap
pointment to the Savannah Postoffice he refused
to sign.
Duke, in replying to a meeting of wealthy Span
iards, who demanded more troops from Spain,
pleads the poverty of the Government.
Insurrectionary demonstrations are reported in
the Vuelta Abijo District
The mobilized negro volunteers at Nuevitas are
becoming quite insubordinate and threatening.
she British Commodore, Phillimore, threatens
reprisals unless his demands were granted, which
include the release of all vessels and crews cap
tured in the British waters, with explanations and
indemnity, and also au explanation of why Span
iards pursued Cubans on British soil.
Richmond, May B.—lt is stated, on good anuior
ity, that Gen. Canby has fixed the first Tuesday in
Julv for the day of election.
North Platte, May 7. —The officers’ car, with
Durant, Vice President of the Union Pacific Rail
road, John Duff and other gentlemen, was stopped
yesterday morning, at Piedmont Station, by the
road hands, who wil 1 not permit them to leave un
til paid their wages. The road was barricaded,
the ear uncoupled, and the men stated that noth
ing but passengers and the mails would be allowed
to proceed either way, until their demands were
complied with. Th« gang numbered about three
hundred men. Information received late last even
ing says everytbing-was quiet, but the meu were
firm iu their determination. No violence was an
ticipated, unless an attempt to leave is made.
Richmond, May 10 —Chief Justice Chase, this
morniug, delivered an opinion on an appeal from
Judge L nderwood’s decision in the District Court,
declaring null the sentence of Judge Shefl'ey, of the
State Court, on the ground of Shelley’s iueligibiliiy
under the 14th amendment. The case was that of
Caisar Griffin, negro, sentenced to the Penitentiary
for shooting a man. The Chief Justice read the
opiniou of the Court, holding that a State Govern
ment in Virginia had been recognized all during
the war by Congress, first at Wheeling and then at
Alexandria. The action of that Government in
dividing the State had oeen recognized by the Fed
eral Government, and Senators and Representatives
elected by that Government had been allowed seats
in Congress. It was under this Government that
Shelley had been appointed, and he was therefore a
legal Judge, as far as the State Government was
concerned.
The question now came up whether being inelig
ble, he was was absolutely removed by the" opera
tions of the Fourteenth Amendment. The United
States District Judge had decided that he was, but
in the exauiinatfou of questions of this sort great
attention is properly paid to the argument of incon
venience, and a construction which must necessari
ly occasion great public and private mischief,
must never be preferred to a construction which
will occasion neither in so great degree, unless the
the terms of the instrument absolutely require such
preference. The opinion here shows the anarchy
which would be produced in a State by declaring
past legal proceedings void. It then considers the
character and intent of the Third Section of the
Fourteenth Amendment which are declared to be
primitive.
It is clearly against the provisions of the Consti
tution which deny to the legislative authority the
power to deprive any person of life, liberty or
property without due process of law, or to pass
expost facto laws, aud these, if there were no other
grounds, are reasons for seeking another interpre
tation of the amendment than that asked by pris
oners’ counsel.
Theffourteeuth amendment is not self sustaining,
and needs further legislation of Congress to en
force it, and two mouths after the judgment now
being revised was delivered, Congress passed a
joint resolution providing for the removal of all
ineligible officers, showing that persons then hold
ing office were held to be defado officers, and also
providing the means for their removal by the mil
itary.
Tbe Court said the Supreme Court had unan
imously concurred in the opinion that a prisoner
sentenced by a Judge defado , though not a Judge
dejure, could not be reached by habeas corpus. The
decision of the District Court was reversed, and
Csesar Griffin removed to State authorities. In the
United States Circuit Court this morning, Jeter
Philips, to be hung next Friday, for wife murder,
upon habeas corpus was remanded to tiie State au
thorities, upon the grouud that he was sentenced
before the fourteenth amendment was promul
gated.
Atlanta, May 10. —Yesterday John Henry Foy,
Secretary of the Working Men’s Association, and
late sub-clerk in the Executive Department of this
State, shot his negro mistress for wishing to sep
arate from him. Foy then shot himself twice aud
said, “I have shot myself, come and kiss me, I am
dying.” Foy was about thirty-five years of age,
well educated, and came from New York City.
Strong hopes are entertained of the recovery of the
negro.
Adgdsta, May 10. —The cold weather of the past
week has injured crops in this section. The cotton
plant is dying out on sandy lands, and it is feared
stands will be destroyed, and the crop have to be
replanted, which will make the season late.
The city k full of visiiors from all parts of Mid
dle Georgia, in attendance upon the Convention of
the Georgia Railroad.
FOREIGN.
Havana, May 4.—The Revolutionary Congress,
composed ofHhirty delegates from all parts of the
island, assembled at Sibarion and adopted unani
mously a resolution declaring that the patriots
were fighting for independence from Spain aud
annexation to the United States.
The journals announce tiiat the insurgents have
appeared within the jurisdiction of CiLeoville.
Many large plantations and estates have been
seized under the confiscation decree.
London, May 6.—After an interesting and some
what heated debate in the House of Commons, a
bill was introduced disabling the Mayor of Cork
from acting as magistrate.
Madrid, May 6.—The Spanish journals maintain
the legality of the capture of the Mary Lowell.
Prim favors Oloyaga’s plan for a directory.
Madrid, May 6. —The Cortes adopted, 186 to 40,
the article guaranteeing freedom of religious wor
ship.
The contemplated change of the military is post
poned uutil the form of Government be definitely
settled.
City of Mexico, April 30.—Troops have been
sent to suppress the revolution in the State of
Guerera. Some fighting is reported.
Dissatisfaction with the Juarez Government is
spreading.
There is danger of the success of the secession
movement in the Northern States in the political
struggle between the Government and the Oppo
sition. Mutual charges of corruption are made.
Guards are placed over the residences of all the
Ministers on account of apprehension of assassina
tion.
Madrid, May 7. —A Carlist conspiracy has been
discovered in Barcelona. Thirty-six arrests were
made and important papers seized. Many army
officers are implicated.
Madrid, May 7.—A1l of the amendments to the
religious clauses of the constitution have beeu re
jected and the original constitution in this respect
has been adopted.
London, May B.—The Times has a long Alabama
claims article, concluding by assuring Americans
that the policy foreshadowed by Sumner’s speech
will prove a failure.
Havana, May B.—The journals report several
small engagements and claim victory for the Span
iards. Duke, with a battalion of volunteers, visits
Matanzas Friday.
Madrid, May 10. —Prim denounces the report
that he contemplates an attempt against the Libe
ral regime as baseless, llis fortune would prove
that his honor and his liberty was his motive.
Gen. Gambreza, the Carlist leader, had appeared
in Catalonia.
The financial showing of an excess of twelve
million reals expenditure over the resources creates
uneasiness.
Florence, May 10.—The new Cabinet is: Presi
dent, Menebria; Foreign Aflairs, Menghelti; In
terior, Lerras; Justice, Mirabelli; Commerce, Ba
sogne; Marine and War unchanged.
London, May 10.—Great Mass Meeting held to
day in Cork, in condemnation of the conduct of
the Government's action regarding Mayor O’Sulli
van.
FIN ANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Weekly Review ol (he Macon Market.
Monday Evening, May 10, 1869.
Cotton.—The character of tne market has varied
but slightly during the week just closed. There
has been a fair demand nearly throughout—and
this evening the market closed steady.
3fesXhe receipts to-day amount to 23 bales; ship
ments, 55 bales; sales, 100 bales.
The quotations are as follows—same as at close
of last week's review:
Ordinary 23
Good ordinary 24%
Low middling 25
Middling 25%
The receipts have been very light tais week sum
ming up only 113 bales; shipments, 1195 bales;
■ales 1008 bales.
MACON COTTON STATEMENT.
Stock September 1, 1868 1,326
Received this week 113
Received previously 57,333 —57,446
Total 58,772
Shipped this week 1,195
Shipped previously 54,043 —55,238
Stock on hand 3,534
Financial.—Money is plenty for all legitimate
business, at oar rates below. There is but little
demand for Securities. We give revised quota
tions.
We quote Gold and Silver as follows:
gold and silver.
Buyingrates ior Gold fl 34
Selling 1 39
Buying rates for Silver 1 28
Selling 1 32
UNITED STATES CURRENCY LOANS.
Per month 1% to 2% per cent
EXCHANGE ON NEW YORK.
Buying par@% prem.
Selling X prvm.
RAILROAD STOCKS AND BONDS.
Central Railroad Stock 125
Central Railroad Bond? 103
Macon & Western R. R. Stock 140
Southwestern Railroad Stock 98
Southwestern R. R. Bonds 100
Macon A Brunswick Railroad Stock 35
j Macon & Brunswick R. R. Endorsed Bonds 90
! Georgia Railroad Stock 101
j Georgia Railroad Bonds 101
: Atlantic A Gulf Railroad Stock 40
i Augusta <fc Wan esboro Railroad Stock... 95
Macon City Boud i. 75@7S
Macon City Bone s, Endorsed 100
South Carolina Railroad Stock 4s(gso
Tobacco.—There is but little doing—quotations
unchanged :
Damaged 40
Low Grades 50
Common, sound 55
Good 60
Mediums 65
Good Mediums 75
Fine 85
Extra Fine I 35
Strictly Fine 1 50
Meat and Provisions.—Market firm, with up
ward tendenov.
Mess Pork $35 00(2.36 00
Prime Mess 33 00(233 00
Rumps 39 00q£30 00
Hams, (plain) 19 (230
Hams, (canrased) 23 (223
Clear Sides, (smoked) 18%(<|19
Clear Ribbed, (smoked) 18 (213)$
Bulk C. R. Sides 17%
Bulk Clear Sides 18
Long Clear Sides 18
Bellies, (dry salted) 18
Shoulders, (smoked) 15
Shoulders, (dry salted) 15
Bulk Shoulders 15
Lard—ln fair supply at 30(233 ceuta.
Bagging.—No sales. We quote:
Borneo Bagging, yard 25(230
Kentucky, yard 35
Richardson’s Greenleaf, y yard. 25
Gunny Bagging, y yard 24(225
Gunny Bagging, rolls, perfect 34(235
Gunny, rolls, i>atched 23(234
Rope.—Greenleafs Rope, half coils, 10c; whole
coils, 9%@10 cents pound; other brands, 8(210
cents; Cotton Rope, 50c. No sales.
Oats. —We quote Oats, 90c(241.00 $ bushel.
Corn—ls selling at 1.05@1.1<>- |) bushel, from
store.
Flour.—Stocks large. We quote in sacks, at
wholesale: Superfine, tp 100 lbs, 4.50(25.30: Fami
ly, 5.75(26.50 1 n barrels, w e quote choice western
brands : Superfine, 9.50(210.00; Extra, 11.00; Faini
ly, 12.50(213.00; Hiram Smith, 16.00; Cream of the
South, 14.00.
Sugar.-A, 30cents; C, 19; Extra C, 19; Crushed,
20; Powdered, 30 cents l>ound.
Molasses.—6s(27oc; Choice Syrups, 85c(21.00 S)
gallon, by the barrel. Stock small—prices ad
vancing.
Coffee. —Rio, 23@25 cents pound; Java, 40(2
42 cents. Coffee has advanced about 3c on quota
tions current some weeks ago.
Salt.—Liverpool, 2.35; Virginia, 2.40@2.75 y
sack.
Whisky.—There is a good demand for Whisky.
We quote: Common, 1.25(21.50; Rye, 1.50@4.06;
Bourbon, 2.50(26 00 y gallon.
Gin.—3.60(26.00 y gallon.
Ale. —Imported, 3.35; American, 2.00 $ dozen.
Domestics.—3-4,12c; 7-BShirting, 14c; 4-4 Shirt
ing, 17c—advancing.
Drilling. -Heavy brown, 18(220c; heavy Geor
gia Stripes, 18@21.
Osnaburgs.—No. 1, 8 oz., 23(225c; No. 2, 7 oz.,
19@21; Richmond, 19; Milledgeville, No. 1, 32;
F'liut River, No. 1,34 c.
Kentucky Jeans.—We quote the best Kentucky
Jeans, 50@65e y yard. Kentucky Linsey, 50c.
Bhalley. Cuthbert, 30c.
Twine—3sc y pound, wholesale; 35c in small
quantities.
Nai15—6.25(26 50 "p keg.
Hides.—Dry Flint, 17c.
Wool.—Bur, 18(230 cents; Clean, 27(2-9 cents y
pound.
Guano. —Kettlewell’s AA, 85.00 ton; Whann’s
Raw bone Superphosphate, 70.00 %) ton; Gustin’s
Rawbone Superphosphate, 65 y ton.
COUNTRY PRODUCE —RETAIL PRICES.
Butter—Country, white, 50c y pound; choice,
50c y pound; Tennessee, 50c y pound; Goshen, 60c
y pound.
Eggs—22%(®2sc $ dozen.
Chickens—4o(2soc, according to size.
Turkeys—s2.oo(23.oo apiece.
Potatoes.—lrish, old, $2.50@3.00 $ bushel;
new, 15c y quart; 4.50 y bushel.
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Liverpool l otion Market.
Liverpool, May 10.—Noon.—Cotton market
opens dull, with Lplunds at ll%d; Orleans, 12d.
Sales for the day will probably reach 7000 bales.
Evening—Cotton market closed dull, with Up
lands at ll%@ll%d; Orleans, 11%@11%d. Sales
for the day footed up 7000 bales.
New York Cotton Market.
New York, May 10 —Noon.—Cotton market
quiet, with middlings at 28%c.
Evening—Cotton market closed rather heavy,
with middlings at 28)$c. Sales, 1500 bales.
Foreign Markets.
London, May 10—Noon.—Consols, 92%. Bonds
firmer at 78)$.
Sugar firmer, botli on the spot and afloat.
Afternoon—Consols, 93%. Bonds, 78%.
Liverpool, May 10—Noon.—Breadstuff's firmer.
Afternoon—Pork, lOls.
Evening—Turpentine, 78s Od.
Havre, May 10—Noon.—Cotton opens dull;
tres ordinaire, on the spot, 142%; low middling,
afloat, 139.
Domestic Markets.
New York, May 10 —Noon.—Flour unchanged.
Wheat—prices favor buyers. Corn, lc lower.—
Pork dull at 31.00@31.12%. Lard heavy; steam,
17%(218.
Spirits Turpentine quiet at 45%@4G. Rosiu
firm at 2.68. Freights firmer.
Mouey easy at 7 per cent. Sterling, 9. Gold,
37%. Stock market firm. 62’s, 19%. North Caro
lines, 60; new, .55. Virginias, ex coupon, 57%;
new, 63. Termessees, ex coupon, 67%; new, 66%.
Evening—Money closed easy at 6(27 per cent.
Sterling heavy, aud closed at 9%. Gold weak at
37%. Stocks generally strong aud higher. Gov
ernments firm; 62’s, 19%.
Flour a little more active for the low grades,
which are in moderate export demand. Corn heavy
aud l@2c Iftwer Pork steady. Lard firm; kettle,
18%@18%. Rice quiet; Carolina, 8%(29%. Sugar
active aud %c better. Coffee dull.
Spirits Turpentine dull ut 45%@40%. Rosin
quiet at 2.00@8.00.
Baltimore, May 10.—Cotton market dull, with
middling at 28c.
Flour nominal. Wheat dull and lower; good to
prime red, 1.70@1.85; choice, 2.02@2.20 Corn dull
and lower; white, 82@83c; yellow, 85(280. Pork
quiet at 31.75. Bacon quiet.
Virginias, old inscribed, 50%; 66’s, 55; 67’s,
52; coupons, new, 65.
Wilmington, May 10.—Spirits Turpentine quiet
at 42. Rosiu firm at 2.00(27 90. Crude Turpentine
unchanged. Tar unchanged.
Augusta, May 10.—Cotton market dull and nom
inal, with middlings at 26%(226%c. Sales, 87
bales. Receipts, 56 bales.
Savannah, May 10.—Cotton market quiet, with
middlings at 27%c. Sales, 200 bales. Receipts,
960 bales.
Charleston, May 10. —Cotton market firm and
steady, with middlings at 27%c. Sales, 500 bales.
Receipts, 348 bales. Exports to Great Britain,
1811 bales.
Cincinnati, May 10.—Provisions unchanged.
Mess Pork held at 31.00. Bacon—sales limited;
shoulders, 13%c; sugar cured hams, 18%@19e.
Lard nominally at 18c, but in no demand.
Louisville, May 10. —Mess Pork, 31.25. Bacon
shoulders, 13%; clear sides, 17%e; hams, 19@19%c.
Lard—tierce, 17c; keg, 19%c.
New Orleans, May 10. —Cotton market stiller,
and better grades scarce; low grades quiet; mid
dlings at 28%@28%c. Sales, 1100 bales. Receipts
since Saturday, 1279 bales. Exports, 475 bales.
Flour dull; superfine, 5.60; XX, 5.87%(26.00;
XXX, 6.25. Corn —white, 75. Bran, 1.20. Hay—
prime, 28.00. Pork dull at 32.25. Bacon firm;
shoulders, 13%c; clear rib sides, 17%; clear sides,
17%. Lard—choice scarce; tierce, 18%@19; keg,
19%@20. Sugar—common, 9%(210; prime, 12%@
12%. Molasses nominal; fermenting, 35q£40. Cof
fee unchanged.
Mobile, May 10.—Cotton market firm and de
mand fair, with low middlings at 26%. Sales, 900
bales. Receipts, 908 bales. No exports.
DIED,
At his residence. In Savannah, Ga., on Sunday.
April 11, 1869. WILLIAM P. HUNTER, aged 70
years.
An affectionate husband, a loving father, a sin
cere and sympathizing friend, a warm advocate
and an untiling servaut of the church, has gone
to bis rtsl.
Sweet be his sleep and Joyiul Ills entrance into
his Father’s house, under the sal math >n of the
King Eternal, “ Well done, good and laithful ser
vant enter thou Into the joy of the Lord ”
The vast amount of PLANTATION BITTERS
now being sold and shipped from New York Is
almost Incredible. Go when and where you will
—along the wharves and piers, aud at the de
pots—yon will see great plies of these Bitters
awaiting shipment and conveyance to every
nook and corner or the country, and to the hun
dreds of foreign ports. They are very popular
among all classes of people, and are conceded to
lie just th thing for this climate. No Enters
have yet been Introduced which have become so
deservedly popular and worthy of patronage, to
all who require a Tonic and Stimulant. They
are prepared with pure St. Croix Bum, Calisaya
aud Cascarilla Bark, and all the world knows
full well what beneficial results accrue from
these combinations.
MAGNOLIA WATER—Superior to the beet
imported German Cologne, aud sold at half the
price.
The wonderful properties of the PYRAFUGE
Is showing Itself daily In the blooming cheeks o
our former emaciated citizens, all of whom de
clare that until they tried this great chill and
fsver expeller, they knew not what it was to be
clear, even fora lew da>s, of the scourge of our
Southern country; hut tnanks to science and our
enterprising townsman, we need no longer fear
this great scourge, and we can now go on our
way rejoicing that at last a conqueror is at our
hands which will instantly expel from oursys
t m chills and fever, dumb ague, and those dis
eases incidental to malarious climates. Keep a
bottle of the Pyrafuge In the house, aud as scon
as the chill or fever is felt, commence taking It
aud at once j on are really making a Dialing anti
permanent cure. aplS-ct
KAYTON’H OIL OF LIFE AND FILLS—For
aie wholesale and retail, in Macon, ai J. H.
Beilin A Co,’s, Mmssenburg, Son 4 Harris’, and
L. W. Hunt* Co.’s, and by druggists generally. I
SLAYTON’S OIL OF LlFE—Cures ground Itch
swellings, insect slings and bites,
A Snake bite, a bee sting, or any animal or
vegetable poison Is at once neutralized by using
Darby’s Prophylactic Fluid.
KAYTON’3 OIL OF LIFE cures all pains and
aches, and is the great rheumatic remedy.
McKesson & Bobbins, New York, Wholesale
Agents for Pyrafuge and OH oi Life. »pl6-ct
LET US PROTECT OUKHELVKm.
The physical structure of the strongest human
being Is vulnerable everywhere. Out bodies ar
endowed by Dature with a certain m gatlve pow
er, which protects them, to some extent, from
nnwho eoome Influences; but this protection is
Imperfect, and caunot be safely relied on in un
healthy regions, or under circumstances of more
than ordinary dauger. Therefore It Is wisdom,
it is prudence. It is eommou sense to provide
against such contingencies, by taking an Anti
dote tn advance; in other words, by fortyfytng
the system with HOBTKTTE R'B STOM ACH BIT
TERN—the most complete protective against all
the epidemic and endemic maladies that has
ever been administered in any country. Asa
remedy for Dyspepsia, there is no medicine that
will compare with It. Whoever sutlers the pangs
ot indigestion, anywhere on the face ol the earth
where HOVTETTKR S STOMACH BITTKhS can
be procured, does so voluntarily ; for, as surely
as truth exists, this invaluable Tonic and Altera
tive would restore his disordered stomach to a
healthy condition. To the nervous it is also es
pecially recommended, and In cases ot con
firmed constipation it also affords speedy and
permanent cures.
In all cases of fever and ague the B.TTFR3 is
more potent than any amount of quinine, while
the most dangerous casts of bilious fever yield to
its wonderful properties. Those who have tried
the medicine will never use auotber, for any of
the aliments which the HOSTETTER HITTERS
professes to subdue. To those who have not
made the experiment we cordially recommend
an early application to the BITTERS whenever
they are stricken by disease of Ihe digestive or
gans.
KAYTON’S OIL OF LIFE AND PILLS—For
sale by druggists and country storekeepers gen
erally.
If you suffer with bilious complaints aud want
; mild purgative, take Kavton’s Pills
KAYTON’S OIL OK LlFE—Cures all pains and
aches.
KAYTON’S OIL OF LlFE—Cures pains in the
back, breast, aides, shoulders and Joints.
KAYTON’S PlL*lAi—Cure dyspepsia aud liver
complaint.
j- KAYTON’S OIL OK ~LlFE—Cures headache
and toothache ln.hatf a minute.
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla
A compound remedy, designed to be the most
effectual AUeratire that can be made. It is
a concentrated extract of Para Sarsaparilla,
so combined with other substances of still
greater alterative power as to afford an effec
tive antidote for the diseases Sarsaparilla is
reputed to cure. It is believed that such a
remedy is wanted by those who suffer from
Strumous complaints, and that one which will
accomplish their cure must prove of immense
service to this large class of our afflicted follow
citizens. How completely this compound will
do it has been proven by experiment on many
of the worst cases to be found of the following
complaints:
Scrofula and Scrofulous Complaints,
Eruptions and Eruptive Diseasf.s, Ulcers,
Pimples, Blotches, Tumors, Salt Rheum,
Scald Head, Syphilis and Syphilitic Af
fections, Mercurial Disease, Dropsy, Neu
ralgia or Tic Douloureux, Deiiility, Dys
pepsia and Indigestion, Erysipelas, Rose
or St. Anthony’s Fire, and indeed the whole
class of complaints arising from Impurity op
the Blood.
This compound will be found a great pro
moter of health, when taken in the spring, to
expel “the foul humors which fester in the
blood at that season of the year. By the time
ly expulsion of them many rankling disorders
are nipped in the hud. Multitudes can, by
the aid of this remedy, spare themselves from
the endurance of foul eruptions and ulcerous
sores, through which the system will strive to
rid itself of corruptions ( if not assisted to do
this through the natural channels of the body
by nn nlterntive medicine. Cleanse out the
vitiated blood whenever you find its impurities
bursting through the skin in pimples, eruptions,
or sores; cleanse it when you find it is ob
structed and sluggish in the veins ; cleanse it
whenever it is foul, and your feelings will tell
you when. Even where no particular disorder
is felt, people enjoy better health, and live
longer, for cleansing the blood. Keep the
blood healthy, and all is well; but with this
fiabulum of life disordered, there can be no
listing health. Sooner or later something
must go wrong, and the great machinery of
life is disordered or overthrown.
Sarsaparilla lias, and deserves much, the
reputation of accomplishing these ends.* But
the world has been egregiously deceived by
preparations of it, partly because the drug
alone lias not all dbe virtue that is claimed
for it, but more because many preparations,
pretending to he concentrated extracts of it,
contain hut little of the virtue of Sarsaparilla,
or any thing else.
p During late years the public have been mis
led by large bottles, pretending to give a quart
of Extract of Sarsaparilla for one dollar. Most
of these have been fruuds upon the sick, for
they not only contain little, if any, Sarsapa
rilla, hut often no curative properties whatev
er. Hence, bitter and painful disappointment
has followed the use of the various extraots of
Sarsaparilla which Hood the market, until the
name itself is justly despised, and has become
synonymous with imposition and cheat. Still
we call this compound Sarsaparilla, and intend
to supply such a remedy as shall rescue the
name from the load of obloquy which rests
upon it. And we think we have ground for
believing it has virtues which are irresistible
by the ordinary run of the diseases it is intend
ed to cure. In order to secure their complete
eradication from the system, the remedy should
be judiciously taken according to directions on
the bottle.
prepared by
DR. J. C. AVER Sc CO.
m LOWELL, MASS.
Price, $1 per Bottle j Six Bottles for $5.
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral
has won for itself such a renown for the cure of
every variety of Throat and Lung Complaint, that
it is entirely unnecessary for us to recount the
evidence of its virtues, wherever it has been em
ployed. As it has long been in constant use
throughout this section, we need not do more than
assure the people its quality is kept up to the best
it ever has been, and that it may he relied on to
do for their relief all it has ever been found to do.
Ayer’s Cathartic Pills,
FOR THE CURE OF
Costiveness, Jaundice, Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Dysentery, Foul Stomach, l'.rysipelas. Headache,
Piles, Rheumatism, Eruptions and Shin Diseases,
Liver Complaint, Dropsy, Tetter, Tumors and
Salt Rheum, Worms, Gout, Neuralgia, as a
Dinner Pill, and for Purifying the Illood.
They are sugar-coated, so that the most sensi
tive can take them pleasantly, and they are the
best aperient in the world for all the purposes of a
family physic.
Price 25 cents per Box; Five boxes for SI.OO.
Great numbers of Clergymen, Physicians, States
men, and eminent personages, have lent their
names to certify the unparalleled usefulness of these
remedies, but our space here will not permit the
insertion of them. The Agents below named fur
nish gratis our American Almanac in which they
are given ; with also full descriptions of the above
complaints, and the treatment that should be fol
lowed for their cure.
Do not be put off by unprincipled dealers with
other preparations they make more profit on.
Demand Ayer’s, and take no others. The sick
want the best aid there ia for them, and they should
have it. m
All our remedies are
Sold by L. W. HUNT * CO., J. H. ZEILIN A CO.
and all the Duggists In Macon. Also, by all Drug
gistsand Dealers In Medicine everywhere.
ie»6po--diwlv.
SIXTY days af>er date application will be made
to the Ordinary of Irwin County lor an order
for leave to sell all the Bands belonging to the
Estate of George Paulk, late of said county, de
coased. JAMEH PAULK,
mall-601 Administrator.
NOTICE.
GEORGIA— 8188 < OUN IT —A!) persons hold
ing claims Strains! theestale of Howell Cobb,
late of said county, deceased, are hereby notified
to present them in terms of the law. All In
debted to said estate are required to make im
mediate payment. JOHN A. COBB
mal-w4bd Administrator.
GEORGIA-1 KWI.N COUNTY—Bixty days alter
date, application will be made to the Court
of Ordinary of saul county lor leave to sell the
real estate of David Hanes, deceased. This April
sth, 18'A. ELIAB TURNER,
apib-td—pfs6 Administrator.
THIRTY days after date application will be
ma e to the Court of Ordinary of Houston
County for leave to sell a part of ihe lands be
longing to the estate of K. W Gaddy, late of said
county, deceased. April 19th, 1869.
MARY R. GADDY.
ap22-80d-pl *3 Administratrix.
GEORGIA— TELFAIR COUNT Y.-Gldeon P.
Towns, of satd county, having applied for
Letters ot Guardianship of tne per-on and prop
erty of Hester Ann Woten, an Idiotic child of
Richard Wooten, deceased: Now these are to
cite and admonish all persons to appear at my
office on or belorethe fir-t Monday in June next
to show cause, il any they have why suld leiters
should not be granted as prayed for. This May
Ist, 18*9. W. P. CAMPBELL,
malo-.30d Ordinary.
/'Georgia— teleair county.—Mary Ann
*jr Wooten, of satd county, having applied to
the Court of Ordinary for Letters of Guardian
ship of the persons and property of Robert E jor
noy Woo.en, Andrew Hugh Wooten, and Wil
liam Richard Wooten, all minor orphans of
Hugh Wooten, late of said county, dece-sed :
Now these are to cite and admoiiish all persons
to appear at my offl -e on or la-fore the first Mon
daj In Jnne next, Pi show cause If any exist
why said lett rs should not be granted as prayed
for. May Ist, 1863. W. P. CAMPHKi-L,
main-304 Ordinary.
GEORGIA— TELFAIR COUNTY.-O-orge W.
Browning has applied for exemption of Per
sonalty and the setting apart and valuation of
Homestead, and I will pass upon the same at 12
o’clock m., on the 17„h day oi May, 1869, at my
office In Jacksonville.
W. P. CAMPBELL,
malo-2t Ordinary.
EXTRA SPECIAL NOTICE.
Beware of Counterfeits! Hmlth’a Tonic Syrup
has been counterfeited, and the counterfeiter
brought to grief.
SMITH S TONIC SYRUP.
The genuine article must have Dr. John Bull’s
private stamp on each bottle. Dr. John Bull
only has the right to manufacture and sell the
original John Smith's Tonic Syrup, of Loalsvilfe,
Ky. Examine well the label on each bottle. It
my private stamp is not on the bottle, do not
purchase, or you will be deceived. See my col
umn advertisement and my show card. I will
prosecute any one Infringing on my right. The
genuine Smith’s Tonic Syrup can only be pre
pared by myself.
The public's servant,
Louisville. Ky. Dr. JOHN BULL.
For sale br
L W. HUNT k CO.
/"'I BORGIA—HOUSTON COUNTY-Where**. Wil
\T ham Mean*, sdminutrstor of Ssodert Ix>vs, late
of s*id couniy, deceased, hs* applied to me for ietteri
of di«mi*sion from paid trust: These ore therefore to
cite »nd admonish *ll parties interested to he snd ap
pear St my office on the flr-t Mondsy in June, IMS». to
-how cause, if any they hare why s’ud letters should
j not Pe granted. G v, n i nder my hand and official
signature, this Noe. roto r 23 (. ISeV
nr26 «m-pf $8 W T. SWIFT, O. H. C.
NOTICE.
ALL persons Indebted to the estate of William
G. Uoidon. deceased, of Houston county, are
hereby notified to come forward and settle the
same Immediately ; and all person* having
claims aga list the estate will bring them toi
ward and | tiive them according to law
JAB. W HARDISON.
MARTHA GORDON,
Administrator and Administratrix
ma6w4od of Wm. G. Gordon, dic'd.
R. K. SOKKVKN. DOUGLAS NISBXT
SCREVEN & NISBET,
PRODUCE .BROKERS
AND
JJERCHANTS.
/'IONBIGNMKNTB of CoiTon and orders for Rice
V.' solicited. Also, i rders for Zell's Atnmonialed
Bone Buixrphosphste,
Office No. 3, Accommodation Wharf,
mar9«3nt I’harleatnn. H. B
DR. T. C. NELSON,
HOMIEOPATHIST.
OFFICE on Second, between Muilrerry and
Walnut Streets, lureedoors below E. J. John
ston’s Jewelry Blore. Office boms 9t012 a m,2
to 6 p M.. aud Bto9P. M. Residence at Rev. J R.
Danlorih’s, on I’inc, betweeu New and First
Streets, two doors from First- up2l-d£w2w
CHOICE Tamily groceries.
I HAVE now In Rtore a Heleot stock of CHOICE
FAMILY GROCERIES, which i am offering at
REDUCED PRICES} FOR (’ASH,
Constating of
Sugars, Teas, Coffee, Lard,
Butter, Bplces, (whole and ground) Pickles,
(English and American) Citron IVarl Barley,
Spilt Peas, Syrups of all gr.de*, Molasses, Eng
lish Walnuts, Pecans, Hrar.ll, Filberts, Candy,
(plain aud iaticy) Raisins, Currants, Pearl
Hominy, Stall-fed Kentucky Beet, in pickle.
Pickled Pork, choice Wines of various brands.
Whisky, Ruin. Hraudy, Schnapps, In quantity to
suit purchasers.
EXTRA FAMILY FLOUR,
(From Tennessee White Wheat.) twenty boxes
choice Orauges and Lemons, five boxes Italian
Macaroni.
All goods warranted and delivered free of
charge.
JNO. W O’CONNOR,
ap'26 ct No. 60 Cherry Street.
c
DENISON’S
Condition Powders
FOR
HOUSES, HOLES.
Cattle and Hogs,
Are unequalled for Coughs, Coldx, Lom of Aj»-
petite. Hide Bound, Yellow Water, Farcy,
Rnrfelt, Lung Fever, Colic, and all difteaw-a
Incident to these animaln. Warranted to do
all that Is claimed for them, if given according
to directions. Bee Circulars.
Manufactured by
D. M. DENISON,
COLUMBUS, Ga.
And For Hals by
J. H. ZEILIN A 00.,
L. W.HUNT A CO.
Macon a.
And at HawkinsviLmc, by
.1. A. THOMPSON,
<tyll-UT'..' Drupois
SCIENCE OF HEALTH.
EVERY MAN HIS OWN PHYSICIAN
HOLLOWAY'S H i !
AND
HOLLOWAY’S OINTMENT.
DISORDERS OF THE STOMACH, LIVER, AND
UOWEIJi.
r PHE BTOMACH is the great centre which ln-
I lluenoes the health or disease of the ay stem ;
abused, or debilitated by excess, indigentlou, of
fensive breath, and physical prostration are the
ua ural consequence*. Allied to the brain, it is
the source of headaches, mental depression, ner
vous complaints, and unrefreshlng sleep. The
Liver becomes affected,and generates bilious dis
orders, pains 1n the side, etc. The Bowels syra
¥ utilize by costlvooess, diarrhoea, and dysentery.
he principal action ot these Pills is on the (Stom
ach, and the Liver, Lungs, Bowels, and Kidneys
participate In their recuperative and regenera
tive operation.
ERYSIPELAS AND SALT RHEUM
Are two of the most common and virulent dis
orders prevalent on this continent. To these the
Ointment is especially antagonistic. It h modus
rqterandi is first to eradicate the venom, and then
complete the cure.
RAD LEGS, OLD SORES, AND ULCERS.
Cases of many years' standing, that have perti
naciously retuw and to yield to any ottier remedy or
treatment, have Invariably succumbed to a few
applications of this powerful unguent.
ERUPTIONS ON THE SKIN,
Arising from a hod state of the blood or chronic
diseases are eradicated, and a clear and trans
parent surface regained by the restorative action
ot Ibis Ointment. It surpasses many of the cos
metic* and other toilet appliances in lts power to
dispel rashes and other disfigurements of the
face.
FEMALE COMPLAINTS,
Whether tn the young or old, married or single
at. the dawn of womanhood or the turn ot life’
these tonic medicines display so decided an Influ
ence that a marked Improvement is soon percep
tible in the health of the patient. Being a purely
vegetable preparation,they are a safeand reliable
remedy for all claasesof females in every condi
tion of health and station of life
PILES AND FISTULA.
Every form and feature of these prevalent and
stubborn disorders Is eradicated locally and en
tirely by the use of this emollient. Warm fomen
tations should precede Its application. Its heal
ing qualities will be found to be thorough and
In vailable.
Both theOinement and the Pills should lie used
in the following cases: Bunions, Burps, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Fistula, Gout, Lurnbag «. Bore
Ixgs. Bpralns, Tetters. Ulcers, More Throats, Bores
of all kinks. Mercurial Eruptions, Piles, Rheum
atism, Ringworm, Balt Rheum, Bcalds, Bkfn
Diseases, Swelled Glands, Stiff Joints, Bore
Breasts. Bore Heads, Venereal Bores, Wounds of
all kinds.
CA UTION!
None are genuine unless the words. “Hollo
way, New York and London," are discernible
as a water-mark In every leaf oi the tssik of di
rections around each pot or box. The same may
be plainly seen by holding the leaf to the light.
A handsome reward will be given to any one ren
dering such information as may lead to the de
thi nf >4nv DRrtv or p&rtlOH counterfeiting trio
m Jlfe“nes or %ndlSg the same knowing them
at“ the manufactory of Professor Hollo
wiv 80 Malden Lone, New York, and by all re
s,Stable Druggists and Dealers In Medicine
th *VTi!ere l Is*considerable saving by taktxg the
larger sizes.^ i<ong for tiJe guidance of patients
InVverv disorder are affixed to each pot and box.
T ivZiers tn my well-known Medicines can
Bhow Cards. Clrcnlars, etc., sent free of ex
pense, by stressing Thomas Holloway, 80 Mald
en (jine Va w York.
sale by J. H. ZEILIN A CO.
aug4-iy Macon, Go*
Ml HON,
Drngais