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this section of Georgia, and for many years
hat furnished the earliest notes to that scope
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THORS DAT, FEBRUART 28, 1878
Feme* Charles of lionmanla bu offer
oj a prize of 1,000 fraooi for the belt
bUloryof the Tnikc-lionmanUn war.
AncnDUSa Rudcif, eldest eon of tbe
Emperor of Austria, ia tbe bandaomaat
crown prinoo in Europe. Ho wee 10 on
tbe Slat of laat August.
James Gordon Bensett baa abandoned
bla projected rctnrn to tbia country, and
the report la that bo will go aa a navigator
on tbe Herald polar expedition.
Mb. Dh-inz, so long tbe editor of tbe
London Times, baa bean ao thoroughly
prostrated by partlyala that bo has to be
aopportod by two men when he mover.
Mb. John Walter, a Liberal member of
Parliament, and proprietor of tbe London
Ti ci, baa been black-balled at tbe Atho
ewam clnb on aocoont of bla antl-Tnrklab
sentiment*.
Bumibck ia reported in pecuniary cm
barrassmont. He is deep in debt, bis
L mri nburg estates yield blm but a small
revenue, and a company of wbicb be was
one of tbe largest creditors baa failed.
No wonder bo ia so irritable.
Pear. Virchow, in a reoent remarka-
blo discourse at Mnuicb on the progress
of gooorsl aoienoe said tbero was good
reason to believe that, owing to tba irn
monse di.ooveries reached in tbe analyali
of light,it would aoon be possible to aeoure
colored pbotograpbs.
WnnTEo Poet ra Ymoniia.-The Knox
v.llo Chronicle says the wbippmg-pcet
law was inaugurated at Bristol, on tbe
Virginia side, last Saturday, by the legs]
castigation of a colorod offender by tbe
officer. Thirty lashes were administered.
Tbo offcnco was for stealing a basket.
Germans in Alabama.—A Birmingham
CMieepondont of tbo Mobile Register
writes that tbo German element on tbo
lino of tbo Bouth .t North Alabama rail
road is boooming quiet an important ono.
Tho now county of Gollman is now so
thickly populated with this people, that
in traveling though it, one almost im&'
giucs himself transported into some pro
vince of Germany.
Dn. Lindeeman, Mint Director, expects
to have a samplo of new silver dollar
ready Tuesday. Oa tho adverse side of
it Is a head of Liberty m profile,with a lax
urlnut heed of hair, and crowned with
cop and coronet, surronndod by stalks of
wheat. Abovo the hood is “E Floribus
Unnm;” below, tho date, *'1878." The
reverse side hoe an eagle with uplifted
wings, two stars, tho words "U. S. of
America” somi-circolariy arranged; below
this inscription is “In God We Trust.'
Below the eagle tho coin is stamped “One
Dollar.”
Mb. Bbn Pitman, tho husband of tho
oromated Mrs. Pitman, has been orodited
with tbe rentimcutil ides of planting his
wife's n.lies iiudcr a rose butb, to allow
hor gradually to exhale into fragrance.
Bet it seems that tho remains of cremated
pooplo aro not reduced to oslies, as popu
larly believed, but to a snbstxnco resemb
ling tbe cattlc-bono given to birds; at any
rate, this is said to bo tbo caso with tbo
cremated Boron De Palm. This roaidue
would not, apparently, amount to much as
food for flowers, but, if not ospable of de
veloping into fragrance, it might, if used
by singing birds, oxhale in muslo, which
wonld bavo something of tho same poetie
flavor, at least.
Tux Memphis Mabdi Gras.—Through
inadvertence, wo have neglected to ac
knowledge the reception of a splendidly
gotten up and most unique invitation to
attend tho grand ball and ceremonies
which will take place on the 5 th proximo,
at tho inauguration of tho annual Mardi
Gras procession and festivities ia tho
above flourishing city of onr sister State.
The dcvico of the ticket is a frightful
owl with folded wing and appropriate
legend.
It would affrod us groat pleasure to at
tend, it within the bounds of possibility.
Tins Franking Bbivileoe.—This great
bunion upon tho mails and much abused
prerogative of members of Congress and
a few other favored officials, has been
reutored, so far as the action of the United
States Senate can effect it. It remains
to bo seen what the House will do*
though it is too much to expect of those
wide-awake patriots that they will table
any project that inures to their own in
tercuts.
Hence, tho sending of dirty linen
through the mails, presents to their
families, etc., under the M. C. frank will
doubtless go on as briskly as of old.
Never was there any privilege more
grossly abused than this, and it augurs
badly for tho cause of reform that it
should be restored. Wo hope there is
not another “back pay” conspiracy lying
in ambush.
rumor was in circulation in Lon
don early yeaterday, that Earl Derby,
tbo Foreign Secretary, had resigned
consequence of some more aggirsrive
policy determined upon by his colleagn
in the ministry. Probably later tele
grams in this edition will explode
confirm the story.
It was also reported in London from
Si. Petersburg, that the feeling there
was becoming more warlike, ia conse
queuce of a general impression that the
Eogliah government were bent on hu
imitating Russia.
We hunbly beg pardon. Onr respected
contemporary, the Banderaville Courier,
Tins Life-Saving Service.
Senator Sargent's plan of organizi:
the Coast Life-Saving Setvice under the
Naval, instead of the Treasury, Depart
ment scorns to ccmpott with com men
sense and tbe fitness of things. It
not a servico that can bo propeily dis
charged by ward politicians or the usual
attaches of enstom-houeo rings. It be
longs to bold, hardy and experienced
tars, and shon’d be made up of tbe
choicest seamen which can be selected
from tho merchant and naval service. It
is net improbable that many lives were
lost in tho two great coast catastrophes
during the post winter fiorn tho sheer
inefficiency of the coast service crews.
The service should to placed under the
administration of a thorough sailor and
relieveil entirely of party politics.
Communism.
Ever since tho Pennsylvania coal mino
riots and the labor strikes of list year
which resulted so disastrously to all con
cerned, there baa been more or lees of
turbulent spirit observab’o among some
of tbe ignorant and misguided people
who then rose in rebellion against tbe
laws.
Tbo following dispatch from New
York, dated February 2otb, shows to
what extent this feeling has culmina
ted:
At a meeting of the Socialistic Laker
party in Germania Assembly roomr, yes
terd.ay, tho red flag of the Commnno was
displayed. Resolutions were adopted
denouncing a standing army, tbe exist
ence of armies in cities and setting forth
that more protection should be given to
freo speech. One of tbe speakers said
“Only let the army be abolished, and la
bor would make such a move as wonld
insure its rights and render it oqnal with
capital.”
Hero is a direct threat to use fcrco to
compare their onds if the safeguards of
the police and military could only bo re
moved. Such sentiments aro incendiary
on their character and disgracofnl to
American citizens.
Bat starvation is a terrible incentive
to desperate deeds, and many poor and
woitby laborers are doubtless reduced to
groat straights by the numerous failures
and genersl declino in business in all see
tions.
Would that they conld receive relief.
But how con this bo afforded save through
the mutually conciliatory efforts of em
ployer and employee. Tho former should
strain every point to remnnerate ade.
quately, tho services of those who give
him their time and labor, dividing losses
with them, showing a proper interest in
tbe peisonal health and welfare of tho op
eratives, and ccntont with the barest sup
port in times of such universal distress,
Doubtless many do act. thus, while oth
erg aro imperious and oppressivo in thoir
demands.
On tho other hand, something is dne
also from the laborer to bis employer.
Ho should be patient and reasonable, re
membering that it is not in the power of
tho latter to accomplish impossibilities,
and be, too, not only suffers from tbo
fluctuations of trado, but is often reduced
to beggary thereby. Neither party
sbonld cease to remombsr that they are
mutually dependent npen each other, and
so to speak, have embarked in tho same
boat, which if it founders, carries down
with it all on board alike. In other
words, os we have repeatedly remarked,
"live and let live,” should bo the motto
of each.
Bnt how wicked and unavailing is any
attempt at mob law or violence in the
promises, which can only add to tho suf.
ferings of all concerned, and engender
personal animosities difficult of adjust
ment afterwards.
We trust no snch communistic element
will ever find its way Sooth. Thus far,
in almost every instance oar meohanics
and laborers havo oondnoted themselves
with great propriety and moderation, and
in oonseqnenco are far better paid, and
in more comfortable circumstances than
their brethren at the North. Nor can we
recall a single installco where any attempt
at violence and arbitrary proceedings has
not reooiled npon tho heads of the per-
petrators.
Cotton was sick yesterday both in Liv
erpool and New York.
A Business Governor.—A Cincinnati
paper says that Bishop, the Governor of
that Sistc, by force of long habit, often
signs commissions “R. M. Bishop & Co.,
Governor.”
IDKKEV’8 SANITARY CONDI*
TION.
The Washington Post, of Friday con
tains an aoooant of the discussion between
Senators Thurman and Conkling over
confirmation of toe President'a appoint
ment of Collector of the Porte of Mobile.
In tho oonrso of his xemarks Mr. Oonk-
hug questioned the Republicanism of
tbe de /otto Administration and said the
White Honse is made mnch more comfort
able to Democrats than Kepcblioans.
Democrats daily visit Hayes, and are not
only cordially received, bnt frequently
get their requests for offieial favors grant*
ed. Senator Thurman, In reply, said that
some Democrats may be in the habit of
frequently visiting the Wnita House, bnt
aa for himself (Tnurman.) be had never
entered that building since Hayes was
inaugurated. “And I use the word
isavyuralcd advisedly," continued Mr.
Thurman, “for in my opinion the present
occupant of the Presidential chair teas never
elected." Strange as it may appear, at
tbia declaration of the Honorable Sena
tor from Ohio, several Kepnblioan Sena
tors aotnally clapped their hands in ap
proval. As to Hayes’appointments, bow-
ever, Mr. Thurman said he would do him
the just loo to say they oompared very
favorably with thoee of the previous Ad
ministration.
Orest Mortality from Cholera
Among the Pilgrims to Mecca.
Washinotcn, February 21.—Consol
eueral Schuyler reports to the depart
ment of State that there is greit mortal
ity from cholera among the pilgrims to
Mecca. There wasnt that place, between
the 24th of Decern oer and tho 2nd of
January, 787 deaths from cholera, an! at
Jeddah, tho port of Mecas, between De
cember 29 and January 6, 421 deaths.
It is to be feared that, with the return
of tho pilgrims to their homes, the di-
seaso may reach ContUntinopIe, where
its ravage* would bs increased by the
pres,nt widespread suffering. Mr. Schuy-
tbe ler also mentions the quarantine reqnire-
n t- nien'.s on vessels patsing tjrough the
Dardanelles and the Bosphorus. A case
having recently arisen at Constantinople,
where the Captain of an American ship
was fined for net having had his bill of
health vised at tho Dardanelles, ho plead
ed ignorance of the law. Masters of
ships trading with Constantinople should
remember, therefore, that under the
Turkish health regulations of February,
1S71, ships coming frem the Black Sea
most exhibit their health papers at Ka
yak. and those coming from the Mediter
ranean at Tchanak or the Dardanelles.
A Mild Veto and Hill Will Not
Sustain It.—Tho Cincinnati Commer
cial’s Washington correspondent says:
‘•l’he President's veto mersoge wi 1 1 e
a very mill and conciliatory document,
in which he wi'I set forth his reason for
his action in language which can give
offense to none, and which it is expected
will almost disarm criticism. He dors
not expect to step the silver bill or block
toe wheels of legislation in any particu
lar, and he knows fall well that it will
pass over his veto just as it is. Ben Hill,
of Georgia, aiys nr will not vote to sus
tain a veto, and there is now no hope
that it can be snstained, snd none under
stand this better than the President him
self.”
ey begin to come into him, and in a
abort time he had received five thousand
dollirr. Frcm a poor young woman,
wh i eirned only a dollar a week with
her neeolr, he received five hundred dol-
osmplains not unreasonably, tbit we go' Uis, which was one-half a legacy she had
thing-i rather mixed laat week in chroni
cling the events of that thriving little city
oy wrong credits to tbe two excellent
jonrnals which flourish there.
Not to draw it two fine, the writer made
a parson of one editor who had never
been regularly ordained, and worse still,
altribnied a “dancing” article of his on*
clerical rival to him.
This was shocking treatment, and we
hasten to make the amend oonrteons by
saying that having clippe>d tbe several
itiras they got mixed some how, and
hence tbe above ollapodrida of the lucu
brations of the two editors.
Bnt co disrespect was intended, and in
fset we consider both papers a'eredit to
the publishers and old Washington, tco.
Wiil they please aocept this explanation.
How the press iriB talk. The “Atlan
ta correspondent of the Sacdersvilte Cour
ier, In a long article on the “dance of
death,” has this to say of Dr. Leftwitcb
It secerns that the Doctor had been re
pining for some time in secret, over tho
fact that certain members of his flock, in
spite of his pious admonitions,wonldda%c( 1
and some two SabbathB ago felt it hla doty
to preaoh npon this important subject
He did preach, and what is more, he
preached to cot siderable purpose. Tbe
Doctor is thought to be a plain mac, and
as a sample of plainness of Bpeech, bis
first sermon (for he preached two) stands
without a peer. It is charged by
many of his flock that he did not confine
himself to dencunceing the act, nnd
threatening dancing mc.mbers with Un
church discipline, bnt went farther and
ascribed motives to ronnd dancing which
were not .inly offensive ti tuo modesty,
hut almost insulting to the ladies of tbe
chutob.
Now, this comes of appealing to “Css
sat” where the chnrch and ecclesiastical
courts only are the proper tribunals.
We submit (hat the pastor of tho Cen
tral church has won nolaurels in this long
winded contest, hut on the contrary much
harm has resulted to the cause of Christ.
Nay, ws shall be surprised if tho nnsuce-
tifisd world doeB not claim a victory for
tho terpsicborian art.
The mistake was in making punitive an
amusement which properly indulged in
cannot be called sinfn), and which is in
vogue in many of the beat and most con
sistent' families of tho Presbyterian
chnrch.
Not that we think a minhtsr should
dance, or advocate dancing. But how
much better to combat the evil—as evil
it most assuredly is under certain condi.
tic ns—by prenept, example and tender
admonition.
Thesu will prevail when the fiercest
persecution, and even the stake and rack
provo powerless to control mankind.
The Courier estimates the net proceeds
of John Robimoo’d circus, after paying
all taxes and expenses, to have been one
thousand dollars each, for three days, in
Washington county. And yet people
will talk about no money and hard timis.
The Talbotton Standard says:
The Stato papers are after “Onr Ben”
Hill, with a sharp stick, about his oupos:
ticn to the money policy of the Soutb.
Tho people didn’t send Benny to the
Senate. Tho Legislature is to blame.
Liberal.—Mr. W. M. Wad ley, Presi
dent of tbe Central railroad, gave one
hundred dollars towards building the
Friendship Baptist Church (colored) in
the city of Atlanta.
What is dancing?—Chronicle and
Constitutionalist:
The Griffin Sum says that dancing is
right and left, botb. In Atlanta the
problem is right or Left-wicb?
Qubbt : What has this respected con
temporary to do with the Telegraph's
relieving subscribers from tbe payment
of postage on its several editions ? There
was a smack of ill nature about ono of its
recent paragraphs, which, however, we
will not reproduce.
Yellow Fever—Its Nature and
Tbeatmbnt.—The Savannah AVirs says:
Wo havo received a copy of a transla
tion of a monograph upon “Tbe Yellow
Fever at Havana: Its Nature and Its
Treatment,” by Charles Belot, M. D.,
resident physician of a large hospital at
that place for many years past. Dr. Be
lot having had unusual facilities for the
study of tbo disease, having treated up
wards of eighteen thousand cates, and
having made a gieat number of autopsies,
should be prepared to present tho most
intelligent and reliable views on the na
ture and treatment of yellow fever. The
memoir is a valuable contribution to the
medical profession, from a skillful nnd
experienced observer, and its perusal
may throw such additional information
npon the treatment of the disease os will
mitigate, if not materially diminish, its
horrors in futuro. The translation is
from tho French, by our esteemed Col
onel John Screven, an earnest and effi
cient member of the Benevolent Associa-
tiOD, who has manifested by hiB labors in
this matter an additional zealous interest
in the welfare of this community.
It was very kind ot Colonel S:r6ven
and shows bis interest in tbe welfaro of
his fellow beings, tbns to turn aside from
maltitnde of besiness cares to open to
tbe pnblio by translation from a foreign
tongne, this valuable contribution to
medical aoienoe and humanity,
A Noble Christian.—The Savannah
yews gives tbe following deeply inteiest-
ing aoooant ot the reoent labors by Rov.
George Metier, the man who never begs
yet never licks lor angbt, through earnest
prayer, and a faith which is simply sub
lime
The announcement that Rev. George
Muller, tbe distinguished Ejglish divine,
wodl deliver tbe discourse at the Inde -
pendent Presbyterian church las: evening
on his work in Bristol, attracted a large
semblage.
The discourse or address, which occu
pied over an hoar in its delivery, was lis
tened to with great interest. Mr. Mul
ler gave a synopsiied account of his la
bors in England for the past forty-seven
years, and an interesting description of
tbe founding of schools and asylums for
the poor, destitute and orphans in Bris
tol, England. He stated that shortly af
ter he was eal'ed to the pastorate of a
church in Bristol he was impressed with
the importance of affording greater op
portunities for the poor to attend church;
that those who were blessed with means
conld obtain the best pew?, and many
equslly aa worthy were unable to obtain
paws at even at a nominal price. Ho
therefore cams to the determination to
relieve his parishoners cl the obligation
pay him a regular salary, and thu3
open the pews in his chnrch to all, reiv
ing upon their voluntary contributions
for the support of himself and family.
He had relied entirely upon the promise
of the Lord to provide for those who did
his work, and he hid never yet had to
suffer for anything. Whtn there were
no provisions on the table or in tbe lard
er, when there was no money in the
parse and clothe s were needed, he des
paired not, and going with fall faith to
his claret appealed to his Heavenly Fa
ther, and the wants were supplied. In
1834 his attention was one day directed
to the number of destitute and suffering
children, and he conceived the idea of
founding an asylum snd establishing
echo-jlr. He feed not a dollar in the
world, depended on voluntary contribu
tions for his own support, but with faith
he invoked the assistance of GoJ, and
in a short time, without solicita
tion or impoituning of any kind, mon-
received from a relative, and which she
was resolved to devote to the holy work.
In a brief while, a home was obtained
and opened, ready for the reception of
orphans. His prayers availed and after
a few days applicants appeared, and in a
few months there were a number being
cared for. The institution flourished,
and year after year the contributions in
creased, their usefulness extended and
hundreds of helpless ones were taken
core of. All this without eclicitation,
the speaker ascribing hU wonderfnl suc
cess alone to faith and prayer. He had
an abiding faith in the efficacy and pow
er of prayer, and the maivelons success
attending his operations was cited in evi-
denc-* thereof. His account of the rapid
growth of these benevolent associations,
of which he was director, and which now
cared for nearly ten thousand children,
seemed almost incredible. Ceitxinly the
fervid and earnest manner of the distin
guished speaker, and the striking evi
dences he presented of the power of
prayer, must havo had effqpt on the con
gregation, and awakened a new determi
nation to strive with more vigor in the
good works which their hands fonnd to
do. Mr. Muller’s chnrch now has a mem
bership of eleven hnndred, and altogeth
er since he has had charge, four thou
sand persons have confessed faith in
Jeans Christ and enlisted neder his ban
ner. Daring his discourse be related
some touching incidents. At the close
of his address the congregation were dis
missed with the singing of the doxology
and the benediction.
Darien Gazette:
Darien, daring the past few weeks, has
been remarkably dnll, owing a great deal
to tho fact that bnt very little timber is
beiog brongbi Co this market. The mer
chants are all complaining, and there
seems to be a general stagnation in busi
ness. We cannot bnt feel that there
is a "better time ooming,” and how we
de wish it wonld harry up and come.
This looks more encouraging however:
Since onr last issue there has been
three arrivals of vessels, sll to load with
limber and lumber. Seven vessels have
been cleared and there are now in port
twenty-six vessels, all loaded with yellow
pine timber and lumber.
The Gazette says:
The steamer Halcyon left for the np
country on Tnesdsy with sixty five tons
of railroad iron for the road being bnilt
by Messrs. Dodge, Meigs, & Co., in Tel
fair connty. She alto took a fair freight
for way landings.
The same paper thus ruminates :
Ben Hill! lemme see ; oh yes, be is the
man that votes against the interest of his
oonatUnents.
The Oolnmbns Timex reports the fol
lowing hnnt:
What Thbt Killed.—A very popnlar
railroad conductor, who rnns a train ba-
tweon this plica and Macon, and a mem
ber ot the Senate of the Georgia Legisla
ture, went bunting yesterday. They re
turned about 4 o’clock in the afternoon.
Tho condnotor was carrying a string of
robins, larkp, “yaller hammers,” tap-
snekers, tomtits, Bnow birds, bine jays
auJ uumerona other specimens of the
feathery tribe strung in platoons ten feet
deep and as long ns bis fowling piece.
Tho Senator bad on the end ot a very
long string, one cedar bird and a sparrow.
Tbe numbers were largely in favor of the
railroad man, who had tbo appearance
of haviDg killed all that he oarried. We
expeet tuut if the traih were known he
had bribed his ccmpanion to let him
‘ tote tbe string” In order to make this
very impression. If this be Hot tbo case
let the Senator console himself with tbe
rtflsoiion that bis lack exhibited mnoh
the better shooting for bis game was so
small that none bnt a first-class shot conld
have planted a pellet in it.
The robbins have come, and about one-
half of the meat consumption of this re
gion now is made cp of robbin pie, robbin
stew, broiled robbin, etc. They almost
eqnal tho quails of the children of Israel
in their abundance. Shot and powder
are in active demand, and the boys are
jubilant.
Tins Swainsboro Herald sayr:
Our physicians report an unusual
amount of pneumonia in the connty at
this time.
Baldwin Countt Finances.—From
the Union and Recorder we learn that the
total revenue ot this noble old ceunty is
517,891.69.
The amount of bonded debt is $51,000,
showing a redaction of $4,000 since last
year.
The debt will be extinguished at the
same rate every subsequent year.
Cclcnel Miller Grieve, Sr., is in a low
state of health from a tumor on his face.
“government;’ ” [Shrieks of laughter];
float y, by heipof diligent whisper, a man
prompting and supporting • n each side,
be gave bis imaedment correctly, and
dropped back in a drunken stnpor; (be
amendment was voted down; he wtke,
rose, repeated bis amendment [wild and
uncontrollable merriment], repeated it
the third time [Senator.- around him
nearly crazy with mirth], and at last
persuaded in bis befogged mind be tot
tered from gronp to group denouncing
the unfairness of a vote on bis amend-
ment,“while I was dawn at dinner.” Ho
dined at five. The amendment was
voted on after ten. Sti.l a third Senator,
for thirty years tbe honored leader of a
great party in a great Slate, passed from
hif se-t to the c':oak ro.m, aud from the
cloak room to his scat only by wide-apart
steps and supporting chairs, and when
be reached bis seat fu.-l there in a drnnken
sleep in one of the pauses of a debate in
which he was endeavoring to join, did
join when he awoke—having el-pt with a
man thundering at him two feet from his
deek—with incoherent exclamations and
donbtfnl answors to a simple plain and
easy question. There were other Sena
tors leas noisy and farther gone—one at
fall length on his desk and chair—legis
lating cn the silver question as Congress
insists on legislating on that and many
other question--, eyes shut and month
wide open.
ATLANTA’S ATTRACTIONS.
Tlte Metropolis of SeEsnlionn—
The Dancing Einbrogilo—The
Kimball Honse—Tbe State
Banks—Tbe Press.
Special Correspondence Telegraph and Messen
ger. 1
Atlanta, Ga., February 26, 1873.
Solid but mercurial Atlanta! Effer
vescent yet substantial! It grows with
massive strength, yet incongruously it
deals in wbipt syllabub as if this
was its butinesj. Its flippancy some
times deceives the cursory observer.
The man however, who unguardedly
counts on Atlanta’s weakness because of
her foppery, or that she is going to dis
play in practicpl matters any thing tut
level-headed sense and energy because
of her blazing sensationalism in senti
mental things, will err egregionsly. She
is as keen as a briar, shrewd, bald and
far-seeing, and withal honest, generous
and gratefnl.
Atlanta has a voracious appetite for
sensations, sure enough. They don’t
thrive in every atmosphere. The Atlan
ta moral climate they seem to suit admi
rably. They flourish like the green bay
“Havo derived some benefit from*the
use of Simmons' Liver Regulator, and
wish to give it a farther trial.
Hon, Ales. H. Stephens, Georgia.'
••I have never seen or tried auch a sim
ple, efficacious, satisfactory and pleasant
remedy in my life.
“H. Hainbe, St. Louis, Mo.’
Genuine prepared ouly by J. H. Zeilin
& Co., Philadelphia. fefc26 lw
Tbo Senate Drank.
Washicston Correspondence at the Utica Her
ald.]
A more diagrscefsl scene than the Sen
ate displayed during tho debate on the
silver bill last night Las not been seen
for years. An all-night session is never
a very creditable affair. Senators grow
careless as tbe galleries empty. Boots
■ re drawn cff. Men lie down at fall
length on tho settees in their stocking
feet. Vests are anbnttoned. All tbe at
titudes of a railroad ear at 2 A ir., are as
sume d. Smoking goes on all over tbe
floor. Tbe donbtfnl jests of the cloak
roams float ont among the desks. Last
night matters were worse. The Senate
was ncmi-takably drank. A mere small
fraotion was affected, bnt they colored
the scene jast as a few noisy boys make
a sobocl a noisy school.
tree. It is a municipality militant, this.
She plunges with an aggressive zest
every new theme, that is odd, outro
flashing. Be it hell or dancing, those
things antipodal as to cause, yet similar
as to effect, if we are to believe certain
“latter day saints” of tho severe school,
she bounces both with relish and avidity.
THE DANCING EHEBOQLIO.
I have been struck with your own con.
Bervative commentaries on tho Leftwich-
Block embioglio. It iB, indeed, matter
for deprecation, and unless an uncom
mon amonnt of good sense and forbear
ance can come in, it must result in bad.
Dr. Leftwich is tho most promising
young divine in tho South. This is
large measure but true. He is a man of
great power. He is able and bold. There
is more nervous force in his preachiDg
than in any minister that I know. He
has the highest order of execativo abili
ty, too. His sincerity, conscientiousness
and courage are above question. He has
made a wide fame as a divine. He has
bnilt his church to strength and harmo
mous consistency. He was growing with
a prodigal rapidity. He had been
peatedly called to larger, more remunera
tive missions that must have test id to ex
tremity his ministerial ambition. And
his stern adhesion to what ho believed
ba the line of duty was convincingly
shown in his renunciation of such seduc
ing opportunities to figure in a wider
sphere. That he has mado a mistake in
this dancing matter is a fact. He has
gone too far in his zeal. His motive
it cannot ba questioned. Ho has evinced
his moral intrepidity that is worthy of
admiration, and deserves the support of
all tine church people in its heroic pat
pose to advance the cause of religion
Observing the tendency of the ago to
moralization, keenly discerning bow the
grnvec offences begin in the frivolous
and flippant amusements of worldly
pleasure, earnestly desirous of moral re
formation nnd bravely determined t>
seek it, Dr. Leftwich’s fault has been in
judicions and undisorimmating zeal
an undoubtedly noble mission. It would
be a sad mistake to sacrifice such a spirit,
to crucify with public displeasure
sterling a chnrch worker.
His chnroh should hesitate long before
taking umbrage at bis course. Even
those he has reproved shonld remember
that his motive has been good, however,
mistaken ho may bo in his zeal. I be
lieve no right thinking man will deny
the propriety of Uis attack upon ronnd
dancing. His characterization of this
meat objectionable amusement is true.
His blunder was in not disenminatmg.
He went on to stigmatize all dancing as
bad cs ronnd dancing. Thero he split
off from legions of conscientious people.
Even if right bo had better have gone by
degrees in his crusade of reform. Men
in remedying wrongs must work like the
farmer. Tney cin’t harvest crops until
they have cleared the ground and pre
pared for the seed. And then after tho
seed are planted it is a tedious, careful
tillage, fighting weeds, stimulating the
growth and improving tho seasons, that
biiugs the husbandman the rewards of
his effort So with tho reformer. He
must prepare for his crop. He has prej
udice, custom, innate depravity, and
pleasure to overcomo. Public sentiment
has to be educated to even good innova
tions. I fear very much that Leftwich
has in this matter planted hia seed in the
WOOil?
It is ead to think of tho disintegration
of so noble a chnrch and the diminution
of usefulness of so grand a minister 03
this gifted, intrepid end eloquent young
divine. Let U3 hope that mutual conces
sions will bring together the warring fac
tions in peace. Let there ba forgiveness.
His church cannot replaco Leftwich,
He cannot afford to drive from his fold
one devoted adherent. Let there ba a
wr , , ,... _ I viio UCCUICU auucicui. J-lw L LUCA 17 DO A
, 7 nnd Q° enough till ba- general and generous owning up of wroDg
twwmTandS. ByThat .timeahir per, | br ^ Lat s ide or r °^tment ra
tion of the Senate had ■Mined.” There t/rfer- Rtn-V w« a c*oofl nh.ireh mem-
was a “spread” in the Sergeant-at-Arms’
room. He is an officer nnder charges,
not wholly secure in his seat. There
was another spread in a committee room,
confined principally to tome thirty-four
brandy bottle- and a dozen tumbler?.
Other bottles were accessible in a cloak
room. Things were not set out in quite
as straightforward a way 03 they used to
bs four years ago in tho committee-room
of the House devoted to the Committee
on Public Buildings and grounds, where
a whisky Darrel was tipped on end and
provided with a faucet and a tin cup for
all comers,- but liquor flowed nearly as
freelv-
The effect showed slowly. From 8 to
10 o’clock it was noticeable'that Senators
were interrupting each other with great
freedom and singular lack of coherence.
Around certain seats men were shouting
with liugbtar at the drnnken babble of
Senators who were leaving the room at
interval*, measuring their drinks while
absent, a Senator explained to me, by
perpendicular instead of horixontal
fingers.” From 10 o'clock on there
could be no possible doubt about the
condition of affair? on the floor, and two
or three Senators’ wives in the private
gallery, among them the wife of an
offending member, were giggling behind
their fans over the“fon.'' Steps grew more
nsteady, faces more flashed, interrup
tions more incoherent. A distinguished
Senator from California strolled back and
forth with toat epoogy ^ni uncertain
aolion of the ka66s which plaintively sug
gests that one foot or the other hu been
caogbt in a skein of sswing-silk. His
aru s wen- aronnd every man he met in
some mau.3i,n embrace, and both sides of
bis desk were needed when he rose to
vote There was another Senator dis
tinguished for his opposition to the pend
ing biil who displays great anxiety “to
strike ont tbe seoond line of tba word
terfere. Block was a good church mem
ber and is a good man. It was not right
for him to have ronnd dracing at bis
Ohrietmaa festivity. Nor can he antag
onize his chnrch or his minister. Ho
had better be too ngtd in upholding
church rules than too free in breaking
them even if he disapproves their severi
ty. Leftwich’s fault is a too st-rn dis
charge of dnty. It i3 a grand fault. It
is so rare a defect that tba chnrch form
nate enough to have snch a pastor had
better sustain him.
Bnt I have said more than I meant
when I began.
THE KIMBALL HOUSE
This line tostelrie has gone into new
hands. The sals of the Kimball interest
has been published, but incorrectly. It
It was not bought by Gtnc-ral Toombs.
He was a part purchaser of this third
intersest. The other part purchasers
were Captain John T. Glenn and yonng
Thompson, each getting a third of the
tbiid. So General Toombs only owns a
ninth. Mr. John Rice owns a third
interest, and old Dr. Tnompsoa a third.
The building cost with furnitnre over
§600,000. Tho Kimball third sold for
$31,000 with liability for some $10,000
moreT making its real cost $41,000. At
this rate the building would be worth
now $120,000. Somewhat of a fall from
$600,000. McGinlcy, the worthy gentle
man who goes out, has been paying from
$10,000 to $12,000 per annum. The
other rents perhaps will realize another
$10,000. Take out insurance and taxes,
not less than $5,000, aDd we have a net
rentil of from $15,000 to $18,000, a very
good per centage on $120,000.
The House is well kept and growing
in popu'ar patronage. It is now kept by
O. F. Miller t Co. Mr. Miller has been
the chief clerk under McGinley for year?,
and is a most capable and courteous
lsndlord. Hs has taken hold with a
vim and will do well. McGinley carries
with him many good wishes.
As apart of the history of this magnifi
cent building, I may mention that Mr.
Crosby, the attorney of Henry Clew?,
told me when he was hero years ago try-
icg to wind up Kimball’s and Clews Wi'
ters, that $300,000 of the proceeds of the
Brunswick and Albany railroad bonds
bad been pnt by Kimball into the Kim
ball Honse.
the banks.
The banks have nearly all reported to
the Governor and generally make a very
goed showing. The returns nnder pre
vious administrations were not complete.
An effort has been mado to execute the
law {ally. The law is founded in a wise
policy. The sworn semi-annusl showing
of the condition of the banks, published
for the pablic, keeps tho people posted on
what they ought to know. There are 77
bank?, bankers and banking institutions
in Georgia. Of these elsven are national
binks; thirty-four Stile banks and thirty
two private hanking firms. Thirty of
the Stato banks have reported to tbe
Governor, tho largest number that ever
repoited. The penalty is severe for non-
compliance with the law. A tax of 2 per
cent on the capital stock is the penalty.
Oao feature of the law that has never
before been enforced, is the classification
of discounts and loan?. This is very im
portant, showing the amount of bad pa
per a bank ha3 accumulated. Thero ia
a strong contrast between the care of
some brak3 in this respect, and reckless
ness of ethers. There will be a weaken
ing of weak institutions and a growth of
strong ones from the enforcement of the
law.
THE ATLANTA PRESS.
The Atlsuta papers aro doing very we 1
now. Tho Constitution ia booming. It is
a very fine newspaper conducted in busi
ness and news with ability acd enter
prise. Howell is cool and clsnr-he:d?d
Finch is industrious acd trustworthy.
Harris is humorous and versatile. Grady
is p-.qnant nnd racy. They « 1 drive iik.
rip. Lnmpkin does the agricultural work,
and yonng Richardson is a good repor
ter.
The Tribune grows apace. Beginning
small it is undoubtedly spreading. Wil
liam3 Is indefatigable, shunning debt like
goed men ought to neglect siD, and car
rying only snch sail as he can bear. His
success does him credit. Jones, his
heavy editor, is a polished writer. Chris
topher and Brannon have lots of sparkle
and fan in their local. The Tribune is a
trim, spry little craft and sailing pros
perously. It has had the goed senso to
mako no assaults upon its powerful rival
and neighbor, the Constitution, as so ma
ny of its predecessois have done, bnt has
pursued its road, minding its own busi
ness, content with what it can wiD, nnd
perfectly satisfied to let the leviathan
have all tho wealth of patronage it eo
meritoriously enjoys without envy or de
traction.
I will sometime hereafter, give yon
some notes about the other papers o? At
lanta.
Mis. Baoqet.
THE PACIFIC GUANO CO.,
The Great Fertilizer Company of America.
CAPITAL. $1,000,000
SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUANO
AND I
COMPOUND ACID PHOSPHATE
FOR COMPOSTING WITH COTTON SEED
AGGREGATE SAI.ES:
36,000 Tons in a Single Season,
OUR BEST CERTIFICATE:
One-Fifth of tho total Hies of Fertilizers sold in Goorgia are of Soluble Paciflc, and tlier,uj
different brands in the State.
For Prices and Terms call on us, or our Sub-Agents.
Our new Almanacs. Calendais, and Planters’ Memorandum Books aro rcadv, and will befnnmi.'
to Planters upon application.
TURPIN «3c OGDEN",
GENERAL AGENTS.
CITY BANK BUILDING. MACON. GA
ten;’
SPECIAL NOTICE,
M ESSRS JAMES TTGAFP A CO.havo this day appointed mo sdle acont for the Stato of Georr*
for the sa’e of their Fivo Year Old (doublo stamped) Mill Creek Cabinet Bye Whisky. Thj,
the only Genuine Fivo Years Old (doublo stamped) Sfraighl
RYE WHISKY
sold in tbe Stato at tbo lew price of $2A0 per gallon by tbe b.rrel—in fact, this is ante bellma prior
for this aro goods. There is no compounding or mixing in this Whisky. Its smoothness and ripe
flavor is produced by aro alone. I have no hesitancy in saying this is tho most pleasant Whi.lj j
ever sampled at any ago or price.
I keep in store for sale on commission, all grades of Jamo9W Gaff A Co. Mill Creek Whisfcta.1V
tillery prices, freight added.
I am authorized to offer a premium ot
One Hundred Dollars in Gold
to tbe morchant or Arm who buys tho greatest amount of Mill Creek Whiskies, (from mo u arniti
in twelve months, beginning February 1st, ISIS. Also
One Hnndred Dollars in Gold
to whomsoever purchases the most Fivo Tears Old Cabinet. FIFTY DOLLARS in gold to them;
largest purchaser of Cabinoc.
I am confident I can mako it to the interest of dealers to call nnd tee me. Respectfully,
janS0eod2m
L. W. RASDALr, Agent.
The majority of Wall street houses and
men ore as honest as their neighbors—
and many of them havo world-wido rep- [
utations for financial soundness and in- I
tegrity, Tho old house of Alex. Frcth-
ingham & Co., broker?, 12 Wall Street, is
entitled to absolute confidence, and in-
Vcstorr. will find their orders promptly I
executed. feb26tus fri
GUANO
WIIVNA’S
Cherokee Dissolved Bone,
COMPOSTING.)
PURELY VEGETABLE,
. An Effectual Specific for
Malarious,
Bowel Complaints; Dyspepsia.
Mental Depression,
„ Restlessness,
Aajsea, Colir, Jaundice.
Sick Headache,
Constipation and Biliousness
Ask tho recovered dyspeptic, Bilious sufferers,
victims of Fever and Ague, the mercurial diseas
ed patient, how they recovered health, cheerful
spirits, and good appetite-they will tell you by
taking Simmons* Livor Regulator.
This juitly celebrated medicine, Regulates tho
Liver, promotes dlgestion.andfortifies tho system
againMt malarial diseases.
Extract cf a letter from Hon Alex H.
Stephens. “I occasionally use when
my condition requires it,Dr Simmons*
Liver, with goed effect. It is mild,
and suits me better than more active
remedies.”
CONSTIPATIO N.
*T have used Simmons* Liver Regulator for
constipation of roy bowels, caused by a tempora
ry derangement of the liver, for the last three or
four years, and always when used according to
the directions, with decided benefit. I think it
is a good medicine for tho derangement of the
liver—at least such has been my personal expe
rience in the use of it. HIRAM YVARNK R.
Chief Justice of Ua.
“Wo havo tested its virtues, person •
ally; and know that for Dyspepsia.
Biliousness and Throbbing Headache
it is tho best medicine tbo world ever
saw. We have tried forty other rem •
edles before Simmons’ Liver Regula
tor, but none of them gave us more
than temporary relief; but the Regu>
lator not only relieved but cured us.**
Ed. Telegraph aed Messbsgeb,
Macon, (jo.
Simmons’ Liver fieguiator |
This unrivalled Southern Remedy is warrant
ed not to contain a single particle of Mercury, or
any injurious mineral substance, but is
PURELY VEGETABLE
containing those Southern Roots and Herbs
which an allwise Providence has placed in coun
tries where Liver Diseases most prevail. It will
cure all Diseases caused by derangement of the
Liver and Bowels.
As a remedy in Malarious Fevers, Bowel Com
plaints. Dyspepsta Mental Depression, Restless
ness, Jaundice, Nausea, Sick Headache, Colic,
Constipation and Biliousness.
IT HAS NO EQUAL.
I have through kindness and confidence of my
friends, Messrs J H Zeilm A Co, learned th*» chief
component ingredient of their Liver Regulator
and can say that it is purely vevetable com
pound, combining a class of cathartics adapted
Jo tbe stomach, small and large bowels, hence its
certain action.
1 have watched its effects in families where I
have practiced, and find it an admirable purga
tive, the combination is slightly alterative and
tonic in its actions. I believe its effects upon
the Liver is by continuity of tissue one of its in
gredients acting on the first bowels decidedly.
Very respectfully
DR T W MASON
CAUTION.
AstbereareannmD«ror imitations offered to
the public, we would caution the community to
buy no Powders or Prepared Simmons’Liver
Regulator, unless in our engraved wrapper, with
the trademark, stamp and signature unbroken.
None other is genuine.
Price $1. Bold by all druggists.
J H ZEILIN A CO.
Macon, Ga., and Philadelphia
Your valuable medicine Simmons' Liver Keg
nlator, has saved mo macy Doctors* bills, I use it
for everything it *s recommended, and never
knew it tofsil, I have used it in colic and Grub?,
with my roufas and horses, giving them about
half a bottle at a time. I have not lost one that
gave it to, you can recommend it to everyone
that luis Stock as being the best medicine known
all complaints that hono fie*h is heir to.
K T TAYLOR,
Agents fer Grangers of Georgia.
Jessuptulb, Twisnm county. Ga.
Having used your Dr Simmons* Liver Regula
tor for a long time in my family, and to its merits
can testify. I wish now to state that a !>:w
nichts ago a valuable horse of mine was taken
ith the Colic, and alter using all means availa
ble and in my power,
the thought struck
bouse, to use Simmons'
after giving tbe animal ,,
in the lapse of about half an hour he had an op
eration, and was cured. I make this statement
think it valuable Information to yourselves
and to stock raisers. Respectfully yours.
nov!7 W. A. HOLLAND.
Cherokee Ammoniated Super-Phosphato
For sale (Cotton option) by
Cubbedge, Hazlehurst & Co.,
■.«Jg AC01!f ' BEOBBI&.
GUANO!
I again offer for sale tbe old
STANDARD FERTILIZER OF GEORGIA.
John Merryman & Co.’s
AMMONIATED DISSOLVED
BONES!
The grade will be up to the high standard of the past
years. The price will be as LOW as any first-class Fer
tilizer on the market.
I wilt make a price for CASH, TIME or COTTON.
COTTON WILL BE TAKEN AT
15 Gents per* Pound,
Orders sent direct to me will receive prompt and care
ful attention.
FLEMING D. TINSLEY.
AQENT MACON. GEORGIA.
TBE 1 Ol v IO\STATES
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
MAO(WN, GEORGIA.
ASSETS S600 000
DEPOSITED WITH
Complrollsr OeDora! of State for Security of Policy-Mte $100,060.
Surplus above Reserve andyther Liabilities $155,000
I T H thathSTraro?d*he i f^ureo 8 f 1 Mre n idi r iV^ rt0r,r?m tho Stttte - kssa^ild tho finmncUl «**?
me » I ban no taU, in my other more** instill -|
About four ounces of it, | tion* in th® couctry. 60 ^* nd secunt J *° r R* Po.icy*holders, it taken rank with thetafe»t lustita-
It has deposited with the State bf Geor-
Georgia, bonds of the 1st class, whose
market value is over $100,000.
It Has a Reserve Capital of over $300,000
ransacts a General Banting Bnsicesi M>j ectt ° paiiat anytime should it ever become necessary-
I his security with its present Cash Assets should convince
the most incredulous that the Cotton States Life is secure.
>" Companies that havo ceased to exist, we ask that yefl
ycuwmb/?^vin^Li .i?? bI RlU ! ,(orat ’ ply ,oan "I'Ut .ho has them). Upui rra.iac
I L favor*bfe « WS*Vnd”»oo”d * C °®’ P>ny ,hat yOU “ n lee ‘ securc ’ and
I, judicious nvestments. are worth
patronage of the citizens ol Georgia ^
RST NATIONAL BAM Of MACON
OFFICE HOURS—9 A. M. TOIP.M
New York Exchange for Sale at
Lowest Rates.
to a Idfe ComMnJ P f^f it ,'i re8 l-“.!' tal .! electl ? n of ri ‘ ks > judicious nvestments. are
Boat hern States*^* t ^ ien t ^ 10 ^ otton states claims tho patronage of the citizens of
I, O. PLANT, Pret
COPYING!
Lawyer* and othere having papers and docu.
m.nts to be ropird correctly, neatly and cheaply
will pletw address ” COPYIST," care thi, office!
Good Agents are wanted in Georgia, South Cardiff
and. Alabama, to whom ^ood commissions will be jWiL
Correspondence with the Company is solicited from
willing to work. {
21 W.R Johnston,Pres. J.W.Burke, Vice-Pres., GeoS ObearJSec.