About Weekly Georgia telegraph. (Macon [Ga.]) 1858-1869 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 10, 1869)
aatmaBnireri .8wrnr»rpiinni The Greorgia, Weekly Telegraph. ' i;wimn nwssi .n ^,Trttag<^.- .^^va»«yrj,«»Y TH1 TELEGRAPH. MACON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1869. feditortal Correspondence. Dinner at Peytona—Face of the Country— Shelby Springe—Selma—Shelby Iron Works, Me. Selma, Roue & Dalton R. R > August 31, 1869. > I left yon yesterday as we approached Pey. tons, a station abont midway between Dalton and Selma. Here the Road will have its work shops and centre of operations, and here Cap tain Barney had ordered a magnificent collation for the party. For a time tongues were silently engaged in deglutition, but after hunger was ap-. peased, a running fire of talk and repart ee was kept up for half an hour. Hon.Wm.Arp—a gentleman whose name is familiar to your readers, amused us with a humorous and original speech, which drew down the house. Captain Barney, Colonel Halbert, Gaskill, Fitch and others were called out and each gave a shot—the whistle blowed and off we started. • / ■ , , b , The country on the line of the road from Pey tona to Selma, differs from that above. The soil is lighter and more silicious and the growth pine to a greater extent. Talladega county is generally red clay and is one of the most valua ble mineral counties in Alabama. It abounds in the choicest iron and the finest marbles of every description I have seen in this country.— The land on either side of the road is mostly open and generally tcorn out. It has, to judge from appearances, been under cultivation for thirty years. Theroute is, however, interesting. On either side the horizon is bounded by a range of hills and mountains, which make a majestic and beautiful frame work to the pic ture. Jacksonville, Oxford, Talladega, Shelby Springs, and Columbiana are villages which gen erally nestle at the feet of these hills at a dis tance of a half mile or so from the track, and their tall church spires, standing out in relief against the dark mountain green, seem like si lent and graceful monitors telling us of the eter nity of God and the frailty of man. When this valley shall become thickly peopled and im proved, it will be one of the most interesting and picturesque I know of. The writer was aroused from an afternoon nap to find the train halted at Shelby Springs— the party gone out to look at the grounds and taste the waters, and the train under the inspec tion of a coterie of graceful nymphs, whose prattle was music to ears so long deprived of it. I make haste to join the ranks of the excursion and find the Shelby Springs establishment a place of much natural beauty, but the buildings out of repair. I am told the title to the prop erty is in dispute. We shall dine there to-day, and I will then say more of it. We reached Selma about midnight. The dis tance between Rome and Selma by the read is 19C miles, but we made frequent stoppages and worked our way along very leisurely. Our party was quartered very comfortably at two hotels in the city, but had only a short time for repose. Daylight found us taking observations around the city. Selma is improving. A good many elegant business houses are in course of erec tion, and they are not modeled after the pattern of modem church pews, but are allowed a spacious frontage. The town claims a popula tion of eight to ten thousand, and I v have no doubt has a prosperous future before it It is fast becoming a great railway centre. This Selma, Rome and Dalton Road will communi cate through it with Pensacola and New Orleans, and will make it a great thoroughfare of travel and freight Among the curiosities of Selma are her artesian wells—one of which, spouting a two inch stream of water, I saw just after its com pletion in 1853. It spouts as freely now as then, and I will thank some gentleman to take Us pencil and calculate for me how much water that well has thrown, playing ceaselessly night and day for the last sixteen yearn. One of the wonders of nature and science are these artesian wells. A cast-iron pipe is forced down into the earth until a subterranean current of water is reached, whose head is higher than the surface of the earth at the point where the pipe is in troduced. This secures a perpetual fountain, and whilome mills and gins have been driven in Alabama by water-power obtained in this man ner. We left Selma at nine o’clock the next morn ing, (Tuesday 31st) and have been spending the day on the road. First, we dined at Shelby Springs, where we saw the sportive nymphs, last night. They were no longer visible—taking a siesta or dressing for dinner, I presume. The Springs are weak sulphur and chalybeate. After dinner we visited the famous Shelby iron works, which were burned by General Wil son’s cavalry in 1869. The Blue Mountain works were destroyed by Wilson about the same time, and are still in rains. The Shelby iron works aro abont six miles distant from the line of the Selma, Rome and Dalton railroad, and are reached by a railway belonging to the com pany. The country is undulating and hilly, but not mountainous. The upward grade of the road is not great, and the track terminates at the foot of a hill where the works are located. The rains are still extensive. The stacks of a large foundry and puddling establishment and the debris of many other valuable buildings are still visible. Several hundred thousand dollars must have been invested here which all went into smoke and vapor on that inauspicious day in April, 1865, when a detachment of Wilson's army hurriedly entered this place and set fire to it. I am told that the works are now in partial opera tion in pursuance of a bargain whereby the whole inoome of the establishment is pledged to a Northern company until all advances for rebuilding and operating expenses are refunded, with interest, and the works then become the joint property of the old and new companies— share and share alike. A mill, machine shop, foundry, extensive smithery, and only one big smelting furnace, with Its appliances, make up the stock of oper ating property just now. This smelting furnace turns out sixteen to seventeen tons pig iron daily—worth in New York Bay fifty to sixty dol lars per tom It is a very valuable iron—soft and tough. Income say $700 per day at the mines. The expenses, Mr. Weston, the Super intendent, says, are about $350 per day, and his arrangements will soon vastly increase the pro duct with little comparative increase of expense Come with me to the foot of this furnace.-— It is a vast pyramid of brick, and towers up ward to the foot of the smoke staek, say fifty feet or more. A great steam engine of 100 horse power is employed to drive the fan. The air rushes through the blow pipe with the roar of a mineatnre volcano. A glass headed tube permits you to look through the pipe into the horrid white hot mass. It makes your flesh creep. It reminds yon of ..Dante’s Inferno. Come to the front of the furnace. The smelter is continual ly dragging out the imparities which float upon the top of the pool of molten iron. It is for the most part s fused oo&rse glass, in thatj-waxy 0 addition in which glass is worked. It is pulled ff.it in long masses, and was compared by the editors to great fiery lizzards or aligators. When cooled it assumes every hue and oolor. This, I am told, is the stuff of whioh. the Ger mans make the glass marbles which please the boys so much. Then, too, there is that beautiful white “slag,” («e |bcy called it) which, when cooled, resem bles solidified foam—aa white and pure as the drtwii snow. Theas cinders accumulate in large gaatfitfei and are apruud about in low pirns -around the,furnace. They make-a jgrand road when pulverised and hardened by travel. At the summit .of the furnace, trainroads bring crushed ora from the. mines, limestone flux.and charcoal, which in turn are tilted down' the fiery maw of the furnace. Now they open the fnmace in front, and the livid, scintillating tide comes forth; and when the supply is nearly out, such a blowing and sputterring and spout ing of fiery showers follows, os makes the men of the furnace scatter in all directions and fills us with wonder that they save their eye-sight. The ore of the beds above is veryrich—masses of it have been already fused and purged by the fires of nature, and disclose the fibre of the metal as perfectly &3 you see the cotton fibre in a sample. Great improvements and additions to these works are contemplated, and the pro prietors soon intend to fuse with coke as well as charcoal. The coke they will bring from Mon- tevallo, a few miles below on the Selma, Rome A Dalton Railroad. They expect soon to furnish in iron, ooke and coal 500 tons transportation per day. They send their iron mostly to New York, where it is worth fifty to sixty dollars per ton. Mr. Weston, the Superintendent, an old Pennsylvania iron men, says there is no ore in the Keystone State which can compare with the ore of this region. • ; si SUPPER AT PEYTONA—RETURN TO SOME AND TO - ATLANTA—CONCLUSION. Selma, Rome and Dalton Railroad, ) August 31, 1869.) The Coosa, as intersected by this road, is a beautiful and imposing stream not far from 300 yards in width. Its placid and dear waters gleamed beautifully in the bright rays of the setting sun as we passed the river. We reached Peytona Station a little after ton at night and found that grand preparations had been made for our supper, under instructions from our hospitable friend Capt. Barney, who has as fine a physique as he has large a soul. At least two hundred persons sat down to this bountiful spread. After hunger had been ap peased, it fell to the lot of the writer in respect to age and official position, to pnt, in the form of words, the sentiments of gratitude felt by all the members of the Press for the extremely lib eral hospitality displayed by Capt. Barney. That gentleman took charge of the party at Rome—provided us a dinner at Peytona—sup per, lodgings,breakfast, and a ride around Selma —dinner at Shelby Springs, a ride up the branch road to the Iron works, and finally a splendidsup- per at Peytona. His hospitality had been large and costly and he had taken the utmost pains to entertain and inform the party throughout the trip. It is, therefore, due to him and to his guests that I give my remarks at the con cluding entertainment, in heartfelt acknowledg ment of his extraordinary courtesy. So nearly as I can recall them they were substantially as follows; Gentlemen of the Press and FeUow-cttkens of Alabama and Georgia : The extraordinary hos pitality extended to us by our friend, Captain Barney, calls for some public acknowledgement from us as we are about to take leave of him.— As the oldest member of your body, here pres ent, I think I may, without presumption, un dertake to express our common sentiments on this occasion. Capt Barney is a worthy repre sentative of the overflowing hospitality of Ala bamians. On two occasions this year have some of ns literally floated npoa that generous and expansive stream. , We greet you, Alabamians, as brethren, uni ted with us in a common interest and destiny. ’ State lines are arbitrary. Oar interests and our affections cross them perpetually. These two great States, lying side by side, are essen tially one in all social and industrial concern ments. Hand-in-hand we have together passed through a varied experience of joy and sorrow —of adversity and prosperity. When we re cur to the history of the last seven years and view the aspects of to-day, we are reminded of old Banyan’s Pilgrim in that fearful night’s journey and conflict through the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Panting, lacerated and bleed ing, he toiled up the steep ascent in the morn ing and saw the golden beams of the rising sun, and heard the singing of the birds. We, too, fellow-citizens, are just emerging from our long night of sorrow and strife to catch the glad rays of the morning snn. Day is burst ing upon us. The elements of recuperation, both mineral and vegetable, are the most boun- results of this excursion will be of the happiest I The Velocipede Ride Across Niagara, character upon the press itself and upon the in- j Uow Professor Jenkins crossed Niagara Fiver * ' ~ • - on a Velocipede— What the Machine teas—How terests of the State as they will be affected by a wide-spread dissemination of the important material facts, gathered in bur jonrneyings.— They cannot fail still more to strengthen that praotioal direction whioh the tons and influence of the Georgia press are rapidly taking; and when we reflect that at least forty out of fifty odd of the most prominent newspapers in Geor gia were ably and industriously represented in the^e investigations, we cannot doubt tiieir moral and intellectual effect upon the people. The addresses and resolutions at the Atlanta dinner were all reported by a stenographer, and we prefer to copy his report of them in the At lanta papers. In conclusion, we remark with surprise that some of pur prints are disposed to intimate that this trip was conceived or carried on with some reference to party politics. Nothing can be more nntrae or further from the facts. The bearing of the Governor could not possibly have been more unexceptionable. He maintained throughout an entirely unobtrusive position.— He made no allusion to politics in the few pub lie remarks his official position required him to make. His demeanor to all was courteous and cordial in tho highest degree—nor did we hear politics mentioned, except a rather grotesque and humorous discussion of the negro eligibility question between a few iff his presence might be called politics. If those who entertain and express these suspicions of a covert political design in this excursion had been present, they would have been relieved of all disquietude on that subject. We believe it was simply and solely an expedition devised to interest tho press and the people in the mineral regions of Georgia, and has been carried out successfully and faithfully to that end. Georgians, a beneficent God has given us a domain of unparalleled natural wealth. We combine wealth-producing resources unexam pled by any other spot on the American conti nent. We have only to educate ourselves and our children to take hold of them with energy, skill, apd discretion, and, in a few years, we shall overflow with wealth. What is wanted is that we shall study the situation and reap its advantages ourselves instead of turning them over to more sagacious and energetic strangers. Letter from North East Georgia. Jefferson, Ga., Aug. 28, 1869. Editors Telegraph : As your weekly circu lates extensively in this county, possibly a line from this point might be of interest to you, and perhaps to some of your readers. Jackson Superior Court is in session this week, Judge Davis presiding. Up to this time (Friday), but three eases have been tried.— At this speed His Honor will probably clear the docket about' tho time the National debt is squared. No cases of importance on docket. The crop prospect in this county is gloomy enough. The drought has about demolished the upland corn, while but a third of a crop of cotton will be made at best. A movement is on foot hero to-day to organize a company to buy Western corn before it gets out of reach.— The cotton corn and potato crops of North East Georgia will prove almost an entire failure. The surveyors locating the route for the Athens and Clayton Railroad reached this place yesterday. The line of the road has not been determined upon yet, though I understand that some Of the surveyors speak favorably of the route by Jefferson. teous that God in his goodness ever gave to err ing man. With eighty millions’ worth of cotton a year, the work of financial recovery must be rapid. With your mineral wealth affording such a promising field for the investment of your sur plus earnings, you will rapidly accelerate your onward and upward progress. Gentlemen of tho Press, let us go home re solved to stir up the people to the improvement of the blessings with which God Almighty has endowed them. We bid Capt Barney a grate ful adieu. We hope the day may come when his railroad will rival the great coal and iron ar tery of Pennsylvania in the magnitude of its operations and its profits.” A great deal of lively and felicitous speaking followed, in which Cols. Howard, Gaskill, Bar ney, Printnp, Scott, Burns, Fitch, and numerous others, participated—the whole concluding with a capital song by T. D. Wright, of theMilledge- ville Recorder. Near the “ wee sma’ hours” we took the train again. It was a beautiful cool night, and when we rolled into Rome, the press were not only in the arms of Morpheas, but many of them in the splendid sleeping-car so-named. September 1.—A breakfast at the Choice House and a kind adieu to our hospitable friends of that city. CoL Cothran and Capt. Burns and others come down with us to Kingston. We owe much to CoL Cothran and Capt. Griffin, who placed their steamboat at our service on the Etowah, and furnished us entertainment at large personal expense. We are rolling down the State Road, and are due in Atlanta at half-past one p. m. In the Gate City, the liberal host of the Na tional Hotel had provided us with a splendid banquet, at bis own expense, and it was all in readiness so soon as we had removed the dust of traveL To the press was assigned the post of honor at the table; and after the clatter of the repast was well over, CoL Hulbert was called upon and gave ns a beautiful and appro priate parting speech. This gentleman is the very impersonation of energy, physical and mental strength, and cease less activity. Daring the whole trip he has been almost omnipresent and untiring in his efforts for the comfort, entertainment and in struction of the presB in regard to all the great material interests to which the excursion was devoted. The Fresident of the Association was called upon to respond, and several interesting speech es followed. Resolutions of thanks were adopt ed, and, also, a resolution appointing Captain Weston, of the Dawson Journal; O. H. C. Wil lingham, Esq., of the LaGrahge Reporter, and CoL 8. A. Atkinson, of the Athens Southern Banner, a committee to correspond with emi nent gentlemen therein named in relation to the mining regions of Georgia, and publish the information from time to time, to be copied by the press of the State. ' The party then took an affectionate leave of each other. During eight days of constant intercourse, under the most varied circumstances, the utmost urbanity had characterized the demeanor of all. A frank and hearty good- feeling was the nnintermitted order of every day; and all displayed an earnest Complimentary. For fear the modesty of our Senior wonid not allow him to insert the following, we hasten to do so before his return. This is from the pen of Mr. J. H. Martin, editor of the Columbus En- qnirer. AllndingtothespeechmakingatRome. He says: The Governor made a very happy speech, which was warmly applauded. He concluded by calling up CoL Clisby. Fresident of the Press Association and the model editor of Georgia.— We all know how pointedly, gracefully and ef fectively Clisby wields the pen. His address on this occasion shows that he is equally good, when the occasion inspires him, with the use of the tongue. He depicted in terms “eloquent with truth” the vast mineral wealth of this part of Georgia, its superior fertility, its charming scenery and climate, and the great prosperity that awaits its people by the exercise of enter prise and industry. He forcibly presented the advantages possessed by Rome in particular, and elicited hearty cheers by his predictions of its growth and advancement, and his exhorta tions to its people to move forward hopefully and energetically to the realization of the high destiny that awaits them. Andrew Female College.—Our readers will examine the announcement iu our columns of the above Institution, located in Cuthbert, Ga. Rev. A. L. Hamilton is Fresident. He has earned a splendid reputation in the management of institutions of learning, and the pupils who may bo placed there will have every attention given to their physical, moral and mental culti vation. Wesleyan Female College.—The Thirty Second Annual session of this favorite female college, begins October fourth intent, with the faculty complete—Rev. J. M. Donnell, Presi dent. The gentlemen who have charge of it are so well and favorably known, that in them selves they aro a guarantee of all parents can exact. Hon. T. J. Eppes, of Florida, who will be re membered by those who were students in the University of Georgia in 1849, died on 4th Au gust last. He had made quite a reputation in his brief career, having occupied many honora ble positions in the State of Florida. Jones & Baxter.—Messrs. Geo. S. Jones and John S. Baxter have formed a copartnership in the Grocery business, and will be pleased to see their old and now customers. Mr. Day, former- y in business with them has retired. , Old debts scaled in Baldwin Superior Court under Relief Laws in one case to 12 jc in the dol- ar, in another to 66§c. Cases go to the Supreme Court under late ruling as to how far plaintiff was responsible for losses of defendants. A writer in Middle Georgia so vehement on the subject of gentlemen of the Press, being in company of Governor Bullock, should bear in mind that he was an applicant far a Solicitor Generalship from Governor Bullock, and many people knew the fact Effect of Drought.—The Chronicle and Sen tinel of the 31st, says 30 acres of cotton near that city from a luxoriant appearance in one week was so effectually destroyed that one bale will be the probable yield of the whole field. A corespondent from Morgan county writing to the Constitutionalist says that cotton will- make in that county, its first crop—no middle or top crop. He has seen a field where half the cotton that will be made has been picked. A Planter in Laurens thinks that county will make about one bale of cotton to every four acres planted. The Sunken Steamers.—The Eufaula News says t “We learn from Mr. A.. Pratt, the efficient clerk of the Q. D. Fry, that the pros pects for getting afloat that steamer within a day or two are flattering. He wont down on the St. Clair with pump3, etc., necessary for exhausting the water when she will comeup and proceed to Apalachicola for repairs. He also informs ns that it is strongly probable that the New Jackson, sunk on Flint river spme months since, will soon be raised and making her regu lar trips. Diving suits had been procured and they were taking out her cotton, at first about fifty-two bales, by pieoe meals. Thisline seems the Feat seas Regarded. From the Buffalo Express, August 26. J Anew candidate lias made his appearance be fore the publio for glory, renown, and shekels. He is called Professor Jenkins, or the Canadian Blondin, and his fort is in-riding the bicycle on a rope. His first call for public attention in this section of the countiy was made in a little hand-bill announcing that his “performances on the tight-rope had astonished the world, and left competitors far behind," and furthermore that he would ride a velocipede across Niagara Falls yesterday afternoon. Early in the day the crowd around the Falls was far from small, and by noon the excursion trains on the Great Western and Lake Huron Railroads had brought thousands of people, all anxious to see the man ride over the Falls in a velocipede. But the show was not at the Falls at all, but below the Suspension Bridge, on the exact spot where the genuine Blondin years ago crossed the river with the man on his back.— The rope, two inches in diameterand 1,000 feet long, was placed in position last Friday, and made as secure and tight as possible. THE “VELOCIFEDE” AND THE HOPE. The machine used by Professor Jenkins is not in any sense a velocipede. It is, however, a bicycle, and turned upside down would resem ble in some degree a modem velocipede. The .wheels, three inches wide, are mado heavy and of wood, without tires, but in their places are grooves one and three quartor inches deep.— The front wheel is three feet two inches, and the hind wheel two feet ten inches in diameter. The connecting rods are iron, so, also, the bal ance pole, which is eight feet long and tipped with ten pound balls, and weighs twenty-eight pounds. The whole thingg, with the man thrown in, weighs 298 pounds. The propelling power Is a pinion cog-wheel made of brass, about nine inches in diameter, whioh is mado to gear to cogs which surround the front wheel at the bottom of the groove. It was snpposod, naturally enough, that a man riding across the Niagara river on a single rope would draw a large crowd of people to the Falls; but it costs money to bay ropes and build fences, and those interested solicited subscrip tions to defray expenses. The amount raised on both sides of the river was §130, of whioh the Elgin House gave §50. It was also agreed that half the receipts at the bridge should go to the performer. The expenses were about §1000, the rope alone costing §350. The 1000 feet of good two-inch hemp ropo stretched across the chasm, 200 feet above the boiling flood, was the first object to be gazed npon by the crowd, but you could not reach it without paying 25 cents* whioh a great many did, and were rewarded by a close inspection. The cable was fastened securely and immovably on the American shore, but on the Canada shore, coiled around a windlass to facilitate tightening, and then twisted and tied around a couple of cedar stumps. The deflection of the rope was abont thirty feet. Photographers were early on the ground, and secured the best locations for their cameras. lETST TELEGBAPH. purpose to oarry out the objects of the excur- fi ave been very unfortunate of late, and we aton. We have every reason to beliave tost the hops their damages may bo speedily repaired.',- HOW IT WAS DONE. At 2:30 o’clock the Professor made his ap pearance at the small house on the Canada side with the pieces of his machine, and at once pro ceeded to put them together—a task of no small la bor. "With the aid of his men he first placed the fore-wheel on the rope just at the edge of the precipice, and while one man balanced it an other placed on tho standard from the under side, thus bringing two strong bars of iron on either side of the rope. All the joints were se curely fastened with bolts. The braces or con necting rods extending from tho standard to the rear shaft in the form of the letter O, made the connection complete and very strong. The Pro fessor then got outside of the rope, arranged the pinion-wheel, and fastened the balance-pole aeross the O part of the braces. This done, the seat (a strip of leather) was secured to the rear axle by means of straps. This arrangement, which it was seen at once would throw the en tire weight of the machine and the rider under the rope, was a source of disappointment, if not of relief, to many of the .spectators, who, not consulting the inventive genius of the Canadian Blondin, rather expected to see him mounted on a Greenwood velocipede, which, of course, would give a good distance for ground and lofty tum bling. > ■ <i V, MURMURS. All being in readiness, the bioyole was fast ed by a rope to the bank, and Jenkins, who had superintended all the operations, started for his hotel to robe. During his absence the crowd viewed the machine critically, and murmurs of “humbug,” “sold,” “who couldn't," etc., were heard, but as a general thing the crowd were pleased with the ingenious method in which the great danger supposed to be involved in the undertaking had been avoided. By this time the people, who had been pouring in on .ex cursion trains from all parts of Canada, had as sembled in convenient localities for observation to the number of, perhaps, S000. ' The lion made his second nppearance at 3:30 o’clock, dressed for the performance. He wore white tights, black velvet knee-breeches, shoul der straps and cross-belts of the same material, and on his head was placed a crown-shaped hat; and all were profusely bedecked with tinsel and beads. His feet were covered with buff mocca sins. Before alighting from the carriage Jenk ins stopped and talked with onr reporter; but there was a little nervousness apparent abont his eyes and month, which perhaps was caused by over-smoking or the enormous quid of to bacco he was seen to bite from a borrowed P Iu S- FALSE START. , J- We gave him a word of encouragement, and he at once took his position astride the rope and proceeded to arrange the leather strap or seat, which, as it was allowed to touch the rope, seemed more for the purpose of protecting the velvet pants from damage by attrition than to sit npon. In fact, he did not sit, bnt stood up, with his feet about eighteen inches apart, rest ing the balance-pole. In a moment he grasped the handles of the pinion wheel, and turned them, moving slowly from the bank, the crowd preserving a death-like stillness. After passing ont a few yards a halt was made, and the photo graphers were allowed to take his picture. He then returned, waited five or ten minutes, and resumed his seat. Three pistol shots were then fired from the Canadian side, and it was a go. The machine moved slowly forward, the rope swaying gently from Ride to side until he had passed out about fifty feet, when another oppor tunity was given the artist; after whioh he crawled along at a snail’s pace to the middle of the abyss, where he raised and waived his hat, and received a faint cheer in response. From the centre to the American shore it was evi dently hard work to propel the bicycle, but at last the edge of the cliff was reached, and then the welkin did ring with the applause of the people. The time occupied in passing over the rope was just eleven minutes. From Washington. Washington, September 2.—Wm. G. Morris has been appointed United States Marshal for California vice Bond.suspended;, ClaiborneR. Mobley, Federal Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. Gen. Gresham, standing Republican candidate for Con gress in the New Albany District of Indiana, against McKeir, has been appointed Judge of the United States Court for the District of Louisiana. ; - • v , Secretary Bawlins has been again attacked; yes terday’s exertion in the Cabinet against his physi cian’s advice caused a relapse. His friends are very solicitous. He is regarded as the champion in the Cabinet of generous measures towards the South. Grant told Senter that he had determined not to interfere in State elections—that matters of law as well as of removals and appointments, wonid be re ferred to proper departments for action. Revenue receipts to-day §95,000. ,}• The postal money order system with Switzerland went into operation yesterday. Associate Justice Grier has no present idea of re signing. Over one thousand suits are pending against New York bankers and brokers for under statements of capital. A conviction involves fine and imprison ment. Tho Evening Express says it is said that General Canby is preparing a report to the President, pitch ing into the political, moral and social status of Virginia, generally, and charging the people with hindering reconstruction and being secretly hostile to tho Congressional policy; Customs from the 21st to 2Sth, inclusive, are five and a half millions. CoL McCardle, of Vicksburg, of habeas corpus fame, is here. The Spanish Minister, Roberts, authorizes the statement that the recent publication of an inter cepted letter in tho New York Sun, is a forgery. A private letter dated at Madrid, from an authori tative source, states that Sickles has offered the United States as a mediator between Spain and Cnba, the proposition being the abolition of slavery and tho payment to Spain by the Cubans for forts, public buildings, etc. While Spain does not refuse mediation, there are serious obstacles in the way of the accommodation. The impression among many Spanish statesmen is, however, that Cnba will eventually pass from Spanish control. It is stated that Spain demands, as a preliminary, that the Ca bans lay down their arms, which, it is ascertained, the Cabans will not do, having no guarantee of pro tection from the Volunteers, who, it is stated, aim at tho absolute control of the island, and have a se cret organization to that end. A special to the Times makes Grant say to the Sentdr delegation from Tennessee, that he recog nized Mr. Senter as a Republican, and considered that tho Republicans who voted for him still belong to the Republican party, and in addition, that he would not remove from office any Federal official in the State, for having thrown the weight of his posi tion and personal influence against Mr. Stokes. .The President, in conclusion, recommended them to harmonize and pint an end to their difficulties, per sonal and political, by a general amnesty. From Virginia. White Sulphur Springs, September 2.—A diffi culty having arisen here between L. Q. Washington and W. W. Glenn, of the Baltimore Gazette, growing out of a letter written by the former to a Virginia pa per, which was construed as containing offensive allu sions, the parties proceeded tef the field this morn ing with a view to a hostile meeting. The matter was adjusted, the text of the adjustment being said to be the following: The challenge of Washington and the epistles of Glenn are hereby withdrawn, Washington disavowing the intention of saying any thing offensive in his original letter. Commercial Review of the Past Year . Prom the Charleston Courier, Sept. 1.J The vast changes which have been taking place in the South, and which led to uncertainty and distrust in all industrial pursuits, is slowly assuming s form which gives more confidence, *od were it’ not for the unsatisfactory situation of political affairs, the material position of this section, would soon attain a highly prosperous .condition. „ The leading cause of this tendency to renewed prosperity is the great capacity of the Southern soil to produce articles of high value to the world, and for which they are will ing to pay large prices. The abolition of slave ry, which was supposed to have given the death blow to the raising of Southern ertms, has cer tainly plaoed the leading staple, Cotton, on a better paying basis than previously, and un less the regular coarse of trade should be in terrupted by political events, this important article of commerce promises to yield the Southern grower a better price than was ob tained under the old system. Before the war Ootton production was generally ahead of con sumption, and the manufacturer regulated the price; now consumption is in advance of pro duction, the planter has that power. The re duction of the American crop from 5,000,000 to 2,500,000 bales has cansed this, and as any increased production will be only gradual, good prices may be expected for several years. The cotton year just closed has been a satisfactory one to the planter—prices have ruled well np, and middlings which opened in September, 1868, at 23 cents per pound, fell rapidly to 21 cents during that month, and did not descend so low again during the year, speedily rose to 23 and 24 cents, and remained about these figures for some time, and in January last im proved to 25 cents, and soon after to 27 and 28 cents, and 28 and 29 cents, whioh rates con tinued to June, when they advanced to 30 and 32 cents, and remained at these figures until the close of the commercial year. Wherever fair seasons have been had and good management existed, the planter has been getting in a sound financial position, and the effects produced by this cause and some improvement in labor, pro mises, with favorable seasons, to. show a more important increase in the crop now coming to maturity than any grown since the war; and while the crop of 1865-’6G was 2,151,043, 186G-’67 1,- 051,968, 1867-’68 2,450,000 bales, the present growth with favorable weather will almost cer tainly reach 2,800,000 bales, and may under un usually good condition go up to 3,000,000 bales. Even with this last result good prices may be looked for, as the world is bare of a supply, and Middlings will probably not descend below 25 cents, at which rate the American crop will be worth near §300,000,000—a sum truly enormous for one product, and which must soon lead to great prosperity in this section. Up to this pe riod the general prospect for a good cotton crop is excellent, and while rn3t and shedding begins to attract attention, and has done some damage in parts of South Carolina and Georgia, the dis ease has not covered np to this time surface sufficient to lessen materially the growing crop. Great changes may. however, yet occur, which can reduce the yield to 2,500,000 bales or less. The other important crops of tho South have met with varied success : the wheat harvest of the past winter having been good, while, owing to the drought, the.com crop is very deficient in places, the larger area having probably secured sufficient to carry the planter through the ooming season, bnt considerable districts will have to depend upon other sections of the country for a supply of this grain. The manu facturing and mineral resources of this region are attracting, large attention, and the number of mills engaged in the production of cotton goods is a prominent interest, and this branch of industry promises a steady and large increase, the publio mind becoming convinced, that no section of the world offers such facilities for the profitable manufacture of cotton fabrics. The spirit of the people was never so active and reso lute, and a rapid extension of all profitable pur suits may be looked for. ' ■ • <: ’:<■ Ootton Receipts—Montgomery and Colum bus.—The amount of cottonreceivedinMontgom- ery forthe year ending September 1st 1868, was 66.055 bales. Stock on hand September 1st, 136S, 533 bales. Received since then to Sep tember 1st, 1860, 44,468 bales—total 45,001..-»»- Shipped 44,865 bales; stock on hand September 1st, 1869, 136 bales. The total receipts of cotton in the warehouses of Columbus from September 1st, 1868, to Sep tember 1st, 1869, not including the stock of 280 bales on hand at the former date, have been 48,* 284 bales, against 85.6S5 bales the previous year. The connt taken yesterday shows that 125 bales remain in the warehouses. [Columbus Sun, Charleston News, September 1st, gives stock of cotton on hand to latest dates. 1869 , 13,972 bales 1868 37,-261 bales Received i 23.289 bales Charleston Courier, September 1st, gives it I860 1 10,804 bales 1868....; :....43,270 bales Decreased — 32,466 bales We find the following compliment to our fel low-citizen Mr. N. L. Drury, as a sign painter, in the Monroe Advertiser: Oar new sign is attracting considerable atten tion. It is probably the finest newspaper sign in the State, and was painted for ns by Mr. N. L. Drury, of Macon, who is a master of his pro fession. He will take pleasure in painting busi ness and professional signs very cheap. Give him a trial. A young man of limited intelligence, who was recovering from a long fit of sickness, being in formed by his physician that he “might venture now upon a little animalfood,” exclaimed: “No you don't, doctor; I’ve suffered enough on your gruel and stuff, and hang me if I’ll touch Lay of ycaf hay:ahd oats." •. , i Unveiling or the Monument In Stone wall Cemetery. Governor Walker returned here this morning, but | t j, e Griffin Star. 31»f] is altogether reticent about his interview with the President It is understood, however, that reliable advices from a source in Washington, have been received to the effect that the test oath will not be Mow Mrs. Lee (.ad »rs. JacUaotTTLl flptidlng the Stniunr. ^ fr ^ m ,J.h^VfUn'! e e Springe CorreSmndent- u j j Lee Among these, I found hero Mrs. Bobew r knownher when a boy, as the helle of ArW„ the daughter of George .Washington Parker?’ hs, who was tho adopted child of Geor B « wv?" mgton, bnt no blood relation. Then' an elegant and attractive young ladv, of fabihty of manners and personal charms * ai *7 I found her greatly changed by tim e ac 7‘ 6 *; more by disease. The charm of her manr still continues, but her body has been terriW* afflicted by rheumatism, which has raadel' such a cripple that, for some years' past , from the commencement of the his only locomotion is affected in a chair-’Jll wheels, which is moved about by servants t spite of this affliction she is a most atm,!.?, 11 and cheerful old dady, receives eyexv X 2? a smile, and converses npon all subjects vt? great intelligence, vivacity and good, humor There is nothing of the Laughter, querr-h-T" ness or discontent of the invalid in her s or conversation. Her time is occupied in converse, aewing, writing. and plavim- -ri.vt grandchild, a jolly little fellow, the son nfr W. H. F. lea. She is full of energy^^ try, and employs herself most zeaicuslv to ?;?'' hour of the night sewing for herself ,“‘- daughters. At present she is engaged ing a dress for herself and one of her dauoV out of some calico, sent as a present ffogSg Phoenix cotton mills m.Georgia. ™ Mrs. Lee, thoagh contented with her sin, tion, and deeply grateful for the many J. ; ' of love and admiration-which have teen ' ’ ished upon her husband and herself aV ’ naturally sighs for her old home at ArlhaK from which she has been so ruthlessly aud°M ’ baronsly banished. She expects to* close w f en6 n° {h »PPydavsof >4 childhood and girlhood..- Even this mo- cherished desire, however, she will cheerfrhr sacrifice to her dignity and pride, and will np „; consent to receive back her. estates if tead«ri 1 with any conditions or as a charitable and mpr* cifal condescension and favor by the Govern" ment which''so cruelly devastated and avmm priated properly bequeathed by her. patriotic father, and never legally acquired by % author ity which now retains it Arlington must c-es-' to be a Federal cemetery When the famih-"7? Robt E. Lee occupy it. The daughter-in-law of Mrs. Lee is here wh’- her, the wife of Gen. W. H. K Lee. one of th“ most elegant and beautiful ladies I have s-^ in Virginia. She was a Miss Bolling, of Pehn, burg, of the old Pocahontas stock, always fi. mous .for. beauty and; high spirit. Her'co?- manding and elegant - figure, her bright and beaming face, and air of. mingled dignity, grac- and gentleness, would make her in the largest assembly the cynosnre of all eyes, the “obsemd of all observers.” Mrs. T. J. : Jackson is e.hj making 1 a sojourn in the'place. ■ She is a youth, fol and handsome widow/of. affiabk*.maa- ners, and her Jittie daughter, a. bright girl of seven or eight years, attracts universal atten tion, as the sole heiress of the illustrious hero of ChanceUors-rille and of ’a hundred other bat- Mtkf .,. 7 -. ■f —V During the past wefek' we have: seen several gentlemen who, in the routine of business hive traveled the State from the Delaware to the Ohio, and the reports they give of the touecc public sentiment everywhere uniformly p. v to an overwhelming Demscratie: victory. 0a:,' informants are gentlemen of intelligence. ,vLi would not misrepresent facts. Their oppo: 1 .-. nities for observation have been very extended/ and but for the fact that we can place imr'itit copfideuee jn their statements,"we should fee! inclined to doubt the 1 possibility of such an eu- thusfastio awakening of'the masses in behalf cf' the Democratic noipinees^as-.tbey report. Ia the large cities and towns,, in the retired villi- ges,, and throughout the rural districts, the us- versal cry is: Give us a change of rulers. Ak changpmust be jfortthe better, is' the general opinion.''If* this feeling is taken advantage c? iu a proper manner, Asa Packer will be elected required, and that the Legislature will soon be con vened. General News. New York, September 2—The Alaska, from Panama, has arrived with dates to the 23rd of Au gust. and $60,000 in treasure. a • The Pichiniclii Volcano, near Quito! is smoky and j heavy. Several small Peruvian earthquakes are reported. The President, Balto, issued a proclamation declar ing the independence of Cuba on tho 13 th of August. Snow fell in New York yesterday. Virginia City, ,M.. T., September 2.—Governor Ashley, known as Impeachment Ashley, has re- On Friday last, 27th instant, a large number | b Y a majority.—Philadelphia Age; 28fcl. of citizens and ladies assembled at “Stonewall I • ' —■■■■■■—-»».. . . . . Cemetery” to witness the dedication of the Mon-1 A facetious local editor’of a Wilmington p&- ument which has just been erected. The Mon- expiains the invisibfflfv of the great cornri nment is of granite base, ten feet high, and the : 1 . * & , workmanship is of a superior order—as hand- ; as follows: some, both in design and finish, as we ever saw. | A star of unusual lustre and magnitude can Upon this is a marble shaft, capped with a life j be seen in the eastern 'heavens any fine mid size angel, chiseled out of beautiful Italian night. The expected comet having been de marble, wrought with taste and skilL Oa the j tained by business engagements elsewhere, this North side is inscribed— I star has been sent out to entertain the audience : until the chief star of the spectacle can arrive, moved the elected Territorial Auditor and the Treas- IN MEMOBIAM. OUR CONFEDERATE DEAD.. On the East— ERECTED BY THE LADIES’ MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION of Griffin, Ga., 1869. On the South— REST! SOLDIERS! REST! I Some reports are to tho effect that the new corn- ! et has had the toothache in its tail, and has j stopped at one of Vulcan's blacksmith shops to i have it repaired. nrer, and filled their places, will contest. The ousted- officers ! On the West— Foreign News. Paris, September 3.—Ratifications of a conven tion for the laying of a catle between Europe and South America have been exchanged. Madrid, September 2.—Two Carlist chieftains have surrendered npon assurances of the safety of their lives. Government organs say that the reinforcements about to sail will be sufficient to crush out the Ca ban rebellion. London, September 2.—Solicitors of Lady By ron’s family say Airs. Stowe's article on the separa tion of Lord and Lady Byron is not complete or authentic. Dublin, September 2.—Cardinal Cullen forbids parents sending their children to national model schools, on pain of church punishments. From Cuba. Havana, September 2.—General Littorre has re signed command of the forces in the Eastern De partment. Valm3seda has been appointed Com- mander-in-Chief—headquarters in the field. The Future of the South. We are just beginning to get a glimpse of the amazing possibilities which the Southern States proffer to energetic and disciplined labor. With civil governments either re-established or des tined soon to become such, the Southern States are advancing in the accumulation of wealth with a rapidity hitherto unknown. It is to bo noted, however, that this wonderful recupera tion is limited mainly to the cotton-growing States, and the result is striking evidence not only of the prodigal wealth of their soil and their favoring climate, but also of the skill and industry of their working classes. The last cot ton crop produced §75,000,000 more than the unprecedented crop of I860, and, if present prices are maintained, the coming crop will ex ceed the figures of last year by §50.000,000 or will yield in the aggregate §300,000,000. Of this grand total, the worn out and decrepid State of South Carolina and the seemingly distant and unknown State of Arkansas will each contribute §30,000,000—the product of a working popula tion numbering less than the population of New York city. And we aro gratified to observe that the in dustrial classes of the South fully participate in the general prosperity. While planters are be coming rich, laborers are acquiring a compe tence. and to-day nowhere else, not even in California, is labor so well remunerated as it is in the cotton fields of the South. And how can it be otherwise ? Scattered throughout the cot ton States are immense tracts of lands, unsur passed in fertility, and in every condition of de velopment or non-development, from the prim itive forest to the improved plantation, seeking purchasers at prices varying from §2 50 to §20 per acre. Under ordinary culture, and with an average season, these lands will produce, at the minimum, three-quarters of a bale of cotton to the acre. With cotton at twenty-five cents per pound, assuming twelve and a half cents as the cost of production, they will yield to the planter a net profit of thirty-seven and a half dollars per aore. These extraordinary opportunities and results, not even remotely possible in any other portion of the United States, can be promised anywhere within the boundaries of the cotton zone, and when generally comprehended by the masses at the North,cannot fail to attract to these favored regions a tide of population which will ensure to the South a growth as well as prosper ity commensurate with her unrivalled natural advantages.—Nnn York Mail. “How sleep the brave who sink to rest. ■With all their country's wishes blest! When Spring with dewy fingers cold! Returns to deck their hallowed mould, She then shall dress a sweeter sod, Than fancy’s feet have ever trod. 1 “By fairy hands their knell is rung. By forms unseen their dirge is sung: There honor comes, a pilgrim gray, To bless the turf that wraps their clay. And freedom shall awhile repair To dwell, a weeping hermit there.” Rapidly Advancing.—The Brunswick and Al bany Railroad advances at a truly astonishing rate*. Only a few weeks have passed, and over 500 men are at work—pushing ahead as rapidly as possible. Hundreds aro being added each week. Skilled and experienced railroad men and bridge builders are arriving by each boat to lend a helping hand. Assassination of Dr. El H. Harley.—Our community was shocked on Wednesday morn ing, upon the circulation of the fact of the cruel and dastardly assassination of the gentleman whose name hends this article. From the findings of the empanelled jury we glean these particulars: Dr. H. was in charge of the business of Mr. Babcock, cutting and hapling cross-ties for the Brunswick and Albany Railroad, with headquarters at College planta tion, about two miles from BetheL .On Tues day night about ten o’clock while Dr. H. was sitting in his cabin, an open log house, writing at his desk, with one or two others present, a gun was passed through the logs and discharged, the murderous fire terribly mmtilatiug his head, his brains staining the walls of the house. He survived the fatal wound but a few brief mo ments.—Brunswick Seaport Appeal, 20th. Crops in Virginia.—Virginia papers of late date say the com crop is cut off from one-half to two-thirds. Were it not for a good wheat crop there would be danger almost of famine. In any event there will be great distress. The tobacco crop has also suffered. The Norfolk Journal of the 25th says: From what we learn from the papers of the interior of the State the drought has been ex cessive. In the great rich region watered by the Dan the com on the lowlands will probably yield half a crop; bnt on the hills it is almost destroyed. The same report reaches ns of the tobacco crop, which has boen burnt up to such an extent that the Roanoke Valley, published at Clarksville, says that not one-sixth of a crop will be made in the counties of Mecklenburg, Halifax, Charlotte, Lnenberg and Prince Ed ward. The papers of the Valley also give a very gloomy account of the corn crop in that region. They say that in Augusta the yield vrifi not be beyond a third of a crop, and that in Shenandoah it will not reach a half. CAi^ORNiA CoTTON.-Theedito oftoe Clmr- abou / d _ Th ‘ advantage is not without draw-1 leston News has been ehovm specimen of the . baoka for Rke men, should bsve a re-I cotton plant grown frpm seed received from the ; gervo of national endowments so as to be better ’ southern part of California, by a planter near ^ to mget ^ when the progress of Selma, Alabama, from whence this specimen j ot i, era aoualized bv the benefit of training. The London Times has a leader on the late boat race, in the course of which it says the issue of this match is no inapt illustration of the difference between the two nations. The Englishmen were heavier than the Harvards, but it remains doubtful to which Bide the bal ance of strength inclined. Aa for gallantry, energy and pluck, the Harvards showed an ex ample we may humbly hope to equal, but can not exoeL The victory was a victory of educa tion. Here the advantage was all on onr side. We live a close life, the competition is sharper, the lessons passed are searching and exact, the margin of our lives is so narrow that every possible economy of strength is utilized. Row ing with os is a soience developed by men who made it their business and knew that in the con- The New Yore Times reports for August' 28th, that the market for. future delivery of cotton has been less active, at declining prices. We note the following sales on ‘basis low mid dling:” For September, 450 bales at 32c.: for October, 650 at 29|@30c.; for November, 300 bales at 28^@28fc.; for -December, 1,630 bales at 27^<®27je.; 250 bales free, on board at New Orleans at 27£@274e.; 100 bales free onboard at Mobile at 2Gjc.,"*and 200 bales free on board at Savannah, at 20ic.; for January, 330 bales a: 2T@274o.; for February, 500 bales at27<S27jc. The Etowah Iron "Works.—We learn tint the Etowah Iron Works, better known as Coopers Ironworks, have recently been seized by the United States Government, as the property of the Confederate States, at the instance of the Commissioner at .Washington, under the 12th section of the act of 1S6G, and a mendatorv acts of Congress. The Etowah property' comprises some 15,000 acres of land. Suit has been institu ted, and Locbhino and- Clarke retained ss coun sel for the Government. We look for a big fight among big lawyers, over this princely es tate, worth thousands of dollars. More Nuggets.—The Nacoochee Minning Company found another nugget of gold a few days ago, which weighed over two pounds anl a half, worth nearly §600 in coin, besides it is said that their monthly yield will amount to §5000. l : The - Great Drouth;—For two months or more we have had bnt little rainso that onr upland crops are entirely rained, and some of the bottom will fall far below a half crop. Gainesville Air Line Eagle, 20th. New York, Augpst 28.—Colonel S, Ryan mil Carrier, leaders of the late Cuban expedition, have be-.-n held to bail by having returned here from Canada. • The Fenian Congress continued its sessions to-day. Two delegates from Ireland were in troduced and made favorable reports. The right to use the fence surrounding tin hew post-offioe site was leased to-day at §15,0$ for advertising purposes. The Boston Daily Advertiser, it is anuoc:«- informally, has been sold to a new Messrs. Dunbar and Chandler, who a controlling interest. Mr. Goddard, forms 1 ’?®, the Worcester Spy, but lately first assistant tor of the Advertiser, will; remain, and hit- tors, who retains his interest, is to be Treasurer of the new company. The paper was purchase” six years ago for §40,000:. the price now P" 1 ” is reported to be §225,000 A correspondent writes thus of the crops is Noth Georgia: “The crops were in the most forlorn cona tion along the road from Maoon to Marietw- for want of rain, though I noticed several nei of nice com." test the slightest rinile told. Thus the Oxfords knew precisely where to abstain as well as when to j charge. r ™ ’ * V “‘' J Warehouse .and Commission Mcrch»nti- Maoon, To Competitors for Cotton Premi B,B *' Editors Telegraph: Believing that many fann ers of our State are raising and will prepare cot tons of extra quality, etc., to be exhibited at L-S approaching State Fair, to be held in this city commencing on the J6th November next; after the preparation of such, it becomes neces sary that they should have representatives he 1 * who will give special attention to such ments, and in securing premiums awarded *° successful competitors, We beg, therefore, to inform those who eon- template exhibiting cottons, that we will recetrs the same and use all diligence and judgment n* its proper exhibition and in securing the pre®^ urns for which it is contemplated, and transpo the same to and from the Fair Grounds free 0 Jonathan Collins A Son, A nECENf French biographer of King came. ; ™ fk-Jr\..i£ LT.„A o m »tnrifv some of new ootton recieved at Milledgeville last week ia s Pellet, andother- ybalW-gin are three bales to the -aero, and a maturity some two to three weeks earlier than ordinary cotton.; sold at from 29@29} cents. inventions* i -V •v V k’ : f
