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Sunday M orning. ATLANTA, GA., JULY 8, 1877. Academy of the Immaculate Conception. Local Items. The tenth annual commencement exercises of the I Academy of the Immaculate Conception came off at De ; Give's on Tuesday night, July 3d. Despite the severe | heat the Opera House was fiiled, and the aud'ence kept ! their seats until nearly one o’clock. Personal Points. —Mrs. T. R. Ripley, of Adairsville, spent sev eral days in the city the past week. —“ADnie Logan,” of Riverside,and Miss Jennie White, of Covington, are in the city. —Governor Colquitt and Commissioner Janes have returned from Dahloncga. The exercises commenced with the grand entrance 1 —Col. W. L. Goldsmith and Masters John and ATLANTA AFFAIRS. in June. License Tax in April.,. “ “ in May... “ “in June. 595 00 .. 520 75 $2,821 25 89 50 . 234 23 21 25 $ 345 00 i Sales in May, $56. —There was a called meeting of Council at j the Mayor's office Thursday. The chairman of the Street i Committee was authorized to furnish four cans to work on the Fair Ground, and to hire caits to enable him to do j i the work required in the city. The Mayorand General Council met at 8 o'clock, p. m., Monday, July 2d. PETITIONS. Of T. G. Eiswald to erect a wooden sign at corner of j Decatur and Loyd streets. Of J. Norcross et al, for a change in the grade of j the sidewalk at the Norcross corner. Referred to Street Committee. Of T. R. Ripley, for compensation for land cut off by j the extension of Pine and Currier streets. Referred to ] Street Committee and City Engineer. Of Doctor V, H. Talliaferro, for payment of seven dollars expenses incurred by Sanitary Commission. Ordered paid. Of Spence & Jarvis, for permission to erect a wooden building in the fire limits. Referred to Committee on Fire Department. Of Beau Berry et al, lor abatement of a nuisance in rear oi James Bank Block. Referred to Marshal. Of Mrs. Rebecca Smith, for a free license to peddle. Referred to the Mayor, with power to act. Of Mrs. Bergen, fcr an extension of her free license. Granted. REPORTS OP COMMITTEES. Finance.—Recommending payment of biils amounting to $11,414.65. Adopted. To*.—Favorable on petition of Wilson & Craige, for refounding of $20.50, erroneously paid for commission sales; favorable to accepting the offer of C. R. Harris and W. A. Bonnell to transcribe the field books of the tax assessors for $65.00, as the other bidders were the asses sors who had charge of the hooks, and turned them over in bad condition. Adopted. Street.—On resolution that the sidewalks on West Peters street from M. & W. R, R. crossing to Doctor Michell's be put in good, passable condition, that the work has been done. Adopted. Fire Department.—That I. N. Hart, who petitions to be allowed to put np a wooden awning resides outside of the fire limits. Adopted. Relief.—Favorable on petiton of Delphy Fisher (col.) for a free license. Favoiable on petition of Mrs. Louisa M. Goodman, for a free license to keep a retail store and carry on dress making. Adopted. Seu-ers.—Adverse on petition of Elsas, May & Co., for a sewer on Mitchell street. Adopted. Fire Department and Ordinance.—Fire Department fa vorable and Ordinance adverse to petition of John Ficken, trustee, to repair a wooden building in fire limits. Recommitted. The City Engineer estimated that the cost of sewet prayed for by John Riordan and John Trowbridge would be $600,00., Rfcottrtioxs. tiy Councilman Hape—That the Board of Health be re quested to ascertain the cost of having a chemical analy sis made of twenty samples of liquor to be obtained by the Mayor and a special detective, from as many different bar-rooms, with the view of ascertaining to what extent poisonous compounds are sold to the pubiic. Referred to the Board of Health. By Councilman English—That the Chairman of the Street Committee be directed to enforce the laws and ordinances in regard to the extension of gas and water pipes in the streets, and see that the law is strictly com plied with. Adopted. That the Street Committee be directed to place the streets in the business portion of the city in good order and keep them so. Adopted. By Councilman Gray—That the Cemetery lot occupied by the family of Cowan, deceased, be deeded to the surviving members of the family, on the payment of five dollars, balance of purchase money-. Adopted. By Councilman Chamberlin—That ail petitions foroflice he tabled without reading Tabled. By Councilman Dallas—That Council he authorised to dig a well at the corner of Jones and Formwalt streets at a cost not exceeding $35 or $40 Referred to Commit tee on Wells, Pumps, aud Cisterns. By Councilman Biggers—That the Street Committee be authorised to let the filling at east end of Pine street bridge to J. T. and W. D- Grant, at twelve cents for exca vating and nothing for filling. Tabled. ORDINANCE. The following was read three times and adopted: 1. That no person, firm or corporation shall build or erect within the fire limits, or cause to be built or erected within the fire limits, as the same are now, or may here after be established by- ordinance, any house or building of any character, without having first made application to the Mayor and General Council and obtained a permit for such purpose. 2. Any person, firm or corporation making such appli cation shall accompany the same with a description of the building to be erected, material to be used, street, number of lot, and such other description of the size, character, proposed use and locality of the building, as the Mayor and General Council may in their discretion require. If deemed necessary, the applicant must exhibit to the Mayor and General Council the plan of the proposed building. If the applicant dosiies to connect with the city sewer, he must show how aud at what point the connection is to be made, and for what purpose the sew-er is to be used. 3. A violation of the foregoing subjects the offender to arrest, and to he brought before the Recorder and fined in a sum not exceeding $500, or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or either or both, at the discretion of the Re corder. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. he following officers were elected for the ensuing two years: Clerk of Council—F. T. Ryan. Marshal—R. O. Douglass. Attorney—W. T. Newman. Treasurer—J. H. Goldsmith. Recorder and Auditor—John Milledge. Tax Receiver and Collector—J. O. Harris. Engineer— H. T. McDaniel. Sexton—L. G. Holland. Magazine Keeper—J. C. Thurman. City Hall Keeper—J. W. Roberts. City Assessors—R. J. Griffin, J. T. Hall. S. D. Haslett. City Physicians—First Ward. Dr A J Pinson : Second W ard. Dr J O Perkins: Third Ward, Dr Grant; Fourth Ward. Dr W H Coe; Filth Ward, Dr Sims. Overseer Chain-Gang—W II Redding. Watchman Cemetery—W Bolin. The election of City Printer was deferred. The miuntes of the previous meeting were adopted, ex cept that portion relating to deeding a strip of laud near Broad street bridge to Mrs Dougherty. —The Board oi' Aldermen concurred in the action of the General Council in paying Mrs. Hirsckfleld $30 for damage to lot. —J. O. Harris, Tax B'ceiver and Collector, collected in June the sum of $98,481.15. The last day of June he collected $33,000. —Marshal Holcombe collected last quarter the sum of $3,222.35: General Tax in April $1,705 50 “ in May March by the pupils, Misses Savage and Reilly presiding at the piano. Mies Lizzie Cull delivered the salutatory in a graceful manner. “Happy indeed are we to-night, in bidding you weT come to this, onr tenth annual commencement. Again yon have assembled to witness the closing excercises of our “ Convent School,"’ and it is with feelings of extreme pleasure we extend a kind w elcome to all, and sincerely hope our performance will be entertaining. From year to y-ear you have kindly greeted us on this occasion, and by your smiles and cheers encouraged our weak beginnings and more advanced progress in the path of scienee. Whilst thankiDg you for this past kindness, let me, in the name of my companions, beg your indul gence for the future. Remember we are young, and even in our best efforts to interest, many errors no doubt will appear, for which, kind audience, we are sure you will make allowance. This gala day which brings gladness to the heart of every student, we have looked lorward to with the bright, est anticipation and hailed it with unbounded joy. Dur ing long hours of study we have been buoyed up by the remembrance of Commencement Day, when being releas. ed from school duties we should enjoy the pleasures of ‘ Home, sweet Home !’ And now, dear friends, in con clusion permit me once more to welcome you and tender our sincere thanks for your dear presence this evening, while we trust our efforts to entertain you will be success ful.” The song “O, Gloriosa Virginam” was sung by the Misses Courtenay, Savage, Johnston, Golden, Lynch- Reilly, Malone and Johnston. The Misses Stephens, daughters of Col. John Stephens, played a duet on the piano, “ The Butter Cup Set,” with grace and skill. The Singing and Junior classes sang “ See the merry Flowers are dancing” with exquisite beauty. The Alphabeth roundelay, by twenty-eight little cherubs i was the gem of the evening, and was highly appreciated and rapturously applauded. Miss Jennie Golden recited •• Jeptha's Daughter ” In charming 6tyle. It was a Golden effort. “ Holy Mother, Guide our footsteps” was the title of a song by Misses Courtenay, Reilly, Golden, Savage, John ston, Lynch, Malone and Johnston. Misses Courtenay. Lynch, Suliivan, and Lynch rendered with skillful grace on the piano “ Visitation Convent Bells.” The cantata of “ The Rainbow ” was then given by Misses Ja k, Savage, Lynch, Moreton, Reilly, Johnston, Moreton. DeGive, McGalian, and Malone. Miss Courte nay presided at the piano. The drama of “ The Hidden Gem,” in two acts, was next rendered. The prologue by Miss Annie Mahoney was a fine piece of elocution. The drama was well pres- sented, and specially notable for excellence, were the Euphemia of Ida Johnston, the Alexia of Annie Reilly tile Carina of Dora Jack, the Procula of Addie Valentino, the Eusebia of Minnie Monaghan, and the Bibula of Maggie Skeliy. Then followed “ The last Rose of Summer,” by Misses Monaghan, Gilbert, Prenty and Cull, and “ I heard a Voice in the tranquil night,” by the Singing and Senior classes. The overture to “ Zampa ’• was libit givefl by Misses Courtenay, Reilly, Mahoney, and Belleau. Prizes were then delivered for studies and deportment- First Class.—Misses Golden. Jack, Skeily, Monaghan- Mahoney, Clarke, Prenty, Valentino, Moreton, and Ford. Second Class.—Misses DeGive, Gilbert, Moreton, Ga. tins, Reilly, Belleau, Alderman, Lynes, McGalian, Landis- McGuire, and Lynch. Third Class.—Misses Murphy, McCormick, Lynch, Sul livan, Driscoll, Lynch, Mason, Bloomfield, Johnston, Daly bchickan, Cornell, Lambert, and Erwin. Fourth Class — Misses Johnston, Bloomfield, McDonell, Driscall, Stephens, Schickar, Gatins, Burke, Mason, Williamson, Lynch, Lamb, Dunne, Primary Dirislon.—Misses Malone, Lynch, Nelly, Annie Gatins, Keagh, Horne, Levison, Stephens, Connolly, Mason, Schickan, Connell, Corrigan, Ow ens, Ford, Gil bert, Smith, Daly. Lynch, Cannon, Sheers,Wagnon, Lynch’ Dunne, Driscall, Sheers, Lynch and Griffin. Silver medal lor excellence to Kiss Jennie Golden. For application and success in studies, silver medals to Misses Minnie Monaghan and Louise DeGive. A gold pen to Miss Dora Jack for penmanship. A prize to Miss Annie Belleau for plain sewing. Badges for Christian doctrine to Misses Ida Johnston, Aggie Courtnay, Jennie Golden, Minnie Monaghan, Mag gie Skeiley’, Addie Valentino, Louise DeGive, Lena Lynes. Lizzie Bloomfield, Lizzie Cull, Mary- Driscoll. The cross of honor was drawn for by the following young ladies of the boarding school for strict observance of the rules and for religious deportment: Misses Aggie Courtenay, Minnie Monaghan, Mary Prentz, Carrie Alderman, Annie McCormick. Miss Minnie Moneghau drew the cross. Crowns were awarded the following for excellence of deportment: Misses Aggie Courtenay, Ida Johnston, Jen nie Golden, Minnie Monaghan, Mary Prenty,Carrie Aider- man, Annie McCormick, Louise Degive, Lila Gilbert Lena Lynes, Polly Moreton, Annie Sullivan, Hannah Murphy, Lizzie Johnston, Mary E Lynch, Jennie Levi son. Gold medals and honors were awarded to the graduates, Misses Ida Johnston and Aggie Courtenay. The valedictory was read by Miss Ida Johnston in clear, silyery tones and charming cadence. It reflected credit on herself and teachers. The school sang “Good Night,” and the audience dis persed at 20 minutes to one in the morning. Robert Lee Goldsmith are at Porter’s Springs. —Col.-John N. Swift, Mrs, JohnN. Swift, and Miss Lucy P. Swift are at Porter Springs. —M. P. Kiser and family are at their summer residence in North Georgia. —Miss Dora Castleberry is in Barnesville on a visit. —Miss Dora Kiser is reported to be writing a serial entitled “ Only.” —Rev. J. T. Leftwieh has returned to the city. —Mrs. B. A. Harper has moved to Belton, where she takes charge of a school. —Eugene Bruckner is on a protracted visit to Huntsville. —Frank Lester, one of Phillips & Crew’s pop ular clerks, who was injured while going to a fire, we are gratified to learn, is convalescing. —Jim Hill, who went to Marietta street gram mar school five months, made such rapid progress that he was placed on the roll of honor and advanced a grade. —General T. H. Roger has gone North for a few weeks. Adjutant General McKeever is in command until General Ruger’s return. —Charlie Herbst is in the city, and his hosts of friends are delighted at meeting him. He is a genial and whole-souled gentleman, and his popularity in Ma con is unbounded. —F. H. Richardson delivered an address be fore Dalton Female College on “ Elocution as an Element of Culture.” Henry is one of the most brilliant men in the State when his hat is off. He loves to address ladies, and the girls used to cry to march with him at celebra tions. —Dr. Stainback Wilson has been appointed sole agent in this city for Goodyear’s “Pocket Gymna sium, ” the cheapest and best exercise for all classes ever invented. Call and examiue at his Hygienic Institute and Turkish Bath, opposite Markham Hottuse. — “Annie Logan,” in a letter to the Calhoun Times, says of Rev D W Gwin’s sermon at Conyers. “It suited me exactly. On dit, he read it. So much the bet ter. A preacher" who depends on the strength of his lungs and muscles from such an one kind fate deliver me ! Dr Gw in did not set woman, rose-crowned, on a dizzy height above other mortals; he did not insist on the universal angelhood of t he sex. He thought men and women improved each other by association.” Bandom Notes. —“ Atlanta illustrated ” will soon appear. —The Bryant-Blodgett case has been postpon ed until Septe nbsr. —Rev. -J. F. Reeves has resigned the Pastorate of the Third Baptist Church. —Between 5,000 and 6,000 persons excurted to Atlanta on the Fourth. —The street cars carried 7,000 persons to Ponce de Leon on the Fourth. —The excursionists here on the Fourth, spent about $25,000 in the city. —John Keely sold S3,000 worth of dry goods on the Fourth. —Atlanta was visited Friday by a severe storm of dust and rain. Very little damage w'as done. —The travel to Ponce de Leon is very large, and we hear no complaints of persons acting disorderly —The Douglassville Medium accuses a young lawyer of that town of paying court to a young lady on Houston or Ivy street, in this city. —A federal soldier at McPherson Barracks committed suicide by taking laudanum on Wednesday and was carried to Marietta for interment. —The overflowing of water in James Bank Block, Friday night., damaged the stock of L. H. Clarke fully $1,000, and R. G. Thompson very largely, —The Revival at the Sixth Methodist Church continues with unabated interest, and several have united with the Church. —The Second Regiment U. S. Infantry at McPherson’s Barracks, has been ordered to fight the Ind- diaus. ana their place will be supplied by the 18th Infan try, Col. Ruger’s regiment. — At an election of Officers of the Governor’s Guard John Milledge was elected First Lieutenant; W. T. Moyers, Third Lieutenant; A. W. Kries, Third Corporal; J. L. Whitaker, Fourth Corporal. —The Atlanta Cadets had a target practice at Ponce de Leon on the 4th. Thirty members fired at the target, and only three or four missed. Lieutenant John- Ward’s Seminary For Young Ladies, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. H AS CLOSED a most prosperous year. Forty-six irraduatee stood together in beautiful simplicity ot dress—from Indiana to Louisiana—from Georgia to Colo- rado and Texas. No school, it is believed, has sixteen more experienced Teachers, a wider range of stncly»better Musical, Art and Linguistic advantages, or better health. The Calisthenic Drill is a great help. Next session, Sep tember 3d. For catalogue, address 109-2t DR. W. E. WARD. Augusta Female Seminary, Staunton, Virginia. Topics of the Town. —Doctor ADgier has cabbages weighing 13 pounds. —Col. W. J. Houston has imported a pair of jackass rabbits from Texas. —A Pryor street belle is reported to he en gaged to a New Y’ora millionaire. —The loss caused by rats during the year in Atlanta is estimated at over $25,000. —Col. .Prather's Twins are considered the jewels of the Girl's High School. —With two ice factories and a depot for Lake ice, Atlanta gets out occasionally. —J. D. Collins has side whiskers like Bullock, and is the crack shot of Fulton county. —The Atlanta and West Point R. R. has de clared a sen Win mm! dividend of 4 per cent. —Doctor Samuel Hipehas receiyed aij order from Genoa, Italy, for Georgia asbestos. —EttUna 8uirkS, a co’ored girl, 16 years old, dropped dead on the night of the first, on Wheat street- —Five dozen blankets have been ordered to j be sent up to Porter’s Spring for the comfort of guests. —We saw recently a fine cane, the head of! ivory and gold, made by Dr. Porter, of Griffin, for Col. j J. K. Porter. It wss a splendid specimen of skill. —Hunnrgflt A' llol-ksgrath sold a bill of goods j ieles were coffee eon made the best shot; Cadet Cohen made the beat single shot. b —We have before us the minutes of the fifty- fifth annual meeting of the Baptist Convention of Geor gia.printed in the excellent style of the Franklin Publish ing House. —Messrs. J. P. Harrison & Co. ha^e recently issued in pamphlet form an address delivered before the Southern Baptist Convention, by Rev. E T. Winkler, D. D., entitled “Rome: Past, Present ami Future.” It is an able and elaborate argument, presenting the subject eloquently and powerfully. It contains the portrait's of Doctor Winkler and Doctor Geo. B, Tavlor, missionary to Italy. — There is not a better pond around Atlanta for swimming than Mr. R. Puilant’s, XfO yards east of Ponce DeLeon Springs, across the railroad. All boys should know how to swim, and scarcely could an accident happen there, Mr. P. being present to overlook and pre vent any danger of the kind. Mr. P. will take pleasure in overlooking the little boys who are as yet unaccustomed to pond bathing. “ The Old Reliable.” It is a fact “ known of all men,” that one house, if no more, in this city has won the above title. Sharp jewelers and tricksters come along occasionally with gor geous displays, but they sometimes play out with as start ling an effect as their advent was brilliant, while the “Old Reliable ” continues on the even tenor of its way. Er Lawshe, the jeweler, is au old established institution of Atlanta. Everybody knows him, and has confidence in him, and it is the duty, to say nothing of the interest, of our people to patronize reliable home folks. Call on him at his old stand for anything in the line of jewelry, silver ware, eye-glasses, etc., and we guarantee satisfaction and honest dealing. riMlE LARGEST FIRST-CLASS INSTITUTION FOR A Young Ladies in Virginia, with an able corps of twenty-five teachers. Opens the first Wednesday in September, 1877. For catalogues containing full particulars, apply to MISS M. J. BALDWIN, Principal, 109-3mo Staunton, Virginia. $12 a day at home Agents wanted. Outfit and terms Atlanta Purchasing Agency. I HAVE been so frequently called upon by persons at a distance to buy articles for them of varions kinds, that I have decided to open an Agency for that purpose. Atlanta is proverbial as a cheap market, and having had a number of years'experience in the mercantile business, I am not afraid to guarantee satisfaction. Anything will be bought on order, from A STOCK OF GOODS to go to New Zealand. Among the articli pots aud fly traps. C. Dubose Fitteii has been elected Foreman of Hook and Ladder, vi^B B. B. Turner, resigned. F. B. Wadsworth has been elected First Assistant Henry W. Grady. We were pleased to learn, during a brief sojourn in Macou, that our talented friend made a decided hit by his recent lecture. It was universally applauded. “ Re ally splendid,” “charming,” “exquisite,” etc., were some of the strong expressions used in speaking of it. We were delighted at hearing of bis success. Pomological Portfolio. —Edward Parsons, formerly a member of the Pomological Society, now on a visit here, was elected an honorary member. The display of fruits on the 30th ultimo was very fine, specially the contribution of Moses Cole. Dr J P Logan was elected a member. The following were appointed as the Fruit Committee: Dr S Hape, Moses Cole, B J Wilson. J B Wade, W A Bass. The following fruits were exhibited: Apples—Red Astrachan, Red June, Red Margaret, Early Harvest, Haime Seedling, Tellow May, and Yellow June. Three unknown. Peaches—Rivers, Beatrice. Hale’s Early, Louise. Pears—D'Oyenno D'Ete, Beurre Gifford. Plums—Wild Goose, Brill, Mogul, Washington, Smith's Orleans. Apricots. Mr Cole gave a history ofj the Haimes Seedling Apple, specimens of which were on exhibition weighing four teen ounces. Mr. Haimes.who resided near West Point, some twenty years ago purchased four apples at a commencement in LaGrange. He planted the seeds, and one tree produced this apple. These apples were propogated from the orig inal tree, and were obtained from Mr Winston. The trees are annual and heavy bearers. Mr Flake visited these trees in 1875. There are some twelve of them. They are 12 or 15 years of age, and of Pyramidal growth. Mr Cole also exhibited some large peaches that came from below Macon. They are early clingstone; very fine leaves. Has fine flavor. On motion of Dr S Hape, a committee of five were ap pointed on the Haimes Seedling,consisting of Dr S Hape, B J Wilson, J B Wade, and W A Bass. The President was, on motion, made chairman. Thomas Spencer was elected stenographic reporter of the society. Governor A II Co'qnitt was elected an honary member. Edward Parsons stated that he had some of the Haimes Seedling in New Zealand. —The employees of the Air Line ree n y presented a handsome tea set to Geo. H. Gramling, wl.o has been lor live years Master Mechanic of the road. —The two handsome pianos that were used by the pupils of the Convent School at DcGive’s were of the celebrated make ol'H.F. Miller, of Boston. —Col. Tom M. Acton has struck a Bonanza in a lead mine in Cobb county. Notwithstanding he says he considers himself still " One of the people.” —Will Newman, who runs No 11 Engine, on the Air Line, says lie can start the cottou factory. He proposes to hitch No. 11 to it and start it—towaids Gainesville. —When Dr. Jesse Low was passing through here, en route to the Lunatic Asylum, he stopped at the Markham. Casting a look at the fine fresco work he eja culated “In Heaven as I expected. It is just as the/ paiuted it to me.” —A colored woman named Eliza, a cook of S. W. Small’s, on McDonough street, took an overdose of a compound of tincture of digitalis and veratrnm on \V ednetday last, aud soon after fell dead. Au inquest was held and a verdict rendered in accordai.ce with the fact- —At the annual meeting of the Young Men’s Christian Associadon the following officers wen- elected: C. G. Eckford, President; W. R. Brou n, First Vice Pres ident; J A. Stewart. Second Vice President; S. D. Cherry, Third Vice President; Henry L. Collier, Recording Secre tary; J. P. Field, Corresponding Secretary; J. J. McDaniel, Treasurer. —To parties in search of good likenesses of themselves—either small or large size—we would unhesl- tating’y direct them to "Mote’s Photograph Gallery,” No. 32, White Hail street. The celebrated portrait painter, Mr J. II Van Stavoren, has his studio on the same floor and in connection with this Gallery. He has many splen did portraits on hand at present, several ol them ol' dis tinguished Atlantt-aus—Colquitt, Hill, Brown, Gordon, Smith, and other familiar faces, as large as life and almost as natural as their originals. —Phillips & Crew, music dealers in this city furnish us with the following sales of popular ballads of the day. “ Gathering Shells on the Sea shore,” “Eilleen .-Mleen ” and ' M st we meet as Stran- j gers,” have reached 250.000 copies each. “Pull down the Blind,” “Homeless to-night;” “Old Black Joe,” “Pretty j as a Picture,” ’Will you love me when I am old,” “Speak [ (0 me. Speak,” have sold over 300,000 each. Newer pieces, j like “Save the sweetest Ki.-s for me.” “Drifting with the 1 Tide,” “Poor old Tramp,” “Are you tired of me, Dar- j ling,” “smile for me your sweetest Smile,” Beautiful j Girl of Kildare,” “The sweet,sunny Smile of my Darling” have already reached 250,000. All nervous, exhausting and painful diseases speedi'y yield to the curative influence of Pulvermacher’s Electric Belts and Bands. They are safe, simple and effective, and can be easily applied by the patient himself. Book, with full particulars, mailed free. Address Pulverjiacher Galvanic Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. ADVERTISEMENTS. PIANO PLAYING LEARNED IN A DAY! to the smallest article of Wearing Apparel. The pur chase of Pianos, Organa and other musical instruments a specialty. Being a musician myself, and having dealt largely in musical merchandise, I am Dot only acquainted with the best makers, but can buy any instrument cheaper than an outside party, even though he were pres ent in the city. My wife. MRS. L. H. SEALS, will at tend to the wants of lady friends. Terms, 5 per cent, on all sums under $100; on all sums over $100. Send stamp for information, and give plain directions for ship ping. Orders solicited. W. B. SEALS. 100-tf a Week to Agents, $10 outfit free. P. O. 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Full corps of experienced teachers; large Clim ber of pupils in all the departments; others will be re ceived. when board and tuition is paid in advance, at less price than can be obtained at any other Female College in the South. Try me. M. P. KELLOGG, no86-tf Pres’t aud Prop’r. 1J ASON’S CHARTS, which recently created such a sen- M sation in Boston and elsewhere, will enable any per- j son, ot any age, to MASTER THE PIANO OR ORGAN in a day. even though they have no knowledge of notes, \ &c. The Boston Globe says: “ You can learn to play on the piano or organ in a day. j even if you never played before, aud have not the slight- j est knowledge of notes, by the use of Mason’s Charts. j A elii111 ten years olcl can learn easily. They ] are endorsed by the best musical people in Boston, and j are the grand culmination of the inventive genius of the j nineteenth century.” Circulars giving ful! particulars and many testimonials j will be sent free on application. One set of Mason’s Charts mailed, post-pai', to any address for only $2. “ Worth more than $100 spent on music lessons.” Address A. C. MORTON, General Agent, Atlanta. Ga. Agents wanted at once everywhere. Best chance ever offered. Secure territory before too lat e. Terms free 11—It LADIES Elegant Im itation DOSE MEAL SET, Breastpin and Fendant Drops, Seat Postpaid to aay Beader of this Paper for 25 cents Three Sets for 50 ceats. Iu Currency nr Stump,. L. A. THOMSON, Clinton Place, New Tori per day at home. Samples worth $5 free. to *P-» ' * Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine. RUBBER PRINTING STAMPS Any aud all sizes, styles and kinds. Adjustable Stencil Plates, Letters aud figures. Circular alphabets, and alt other kinds. Also, Ribbon, Brass and Seal Stamps. Seal Press es. etc., etc. Key-checks and Rings of every description. Any name and address stamped to order. Illustrated, price-lists free. Agents wanted. Address noll)7-18t R. H. DAVIS, Bristoe, Va. ~ T. H. ROBERTSON, ~~ ATTORNEY AT LAW, MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE. F oreign legal business promptly attend4ii> to, aud collections made in any part of Tennessee. nol08-tf Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. I N the whole history of medicine, no preparation has e ever performed such marvelousc'res. or maintained so wide a reputation, as Ayer’s Cheret Pectoral, which is recognized as the world’s remedy for all diseases of the throat and lunge. Its long-continued series of wonderful ciiresinallclimatesha6made.it universally known as a safe and reliable agent to employ. Against ordinary eokls, which are the forerunners of more serious disorders, it acts speedily and surely, always relieving suffering, and often saving life. The protection it affords, by its timely use in the throat and lnug disorders of children, makes it an invaluable remedy to be kept always on hand in every house. No person can afford to be without it, and those who have once used it never will. From their knowledge i of its composition and effect-, Physicians use tiie Chehrt ! Pectoral extensively in their practice, and Clergymen ; recommend it. It is absouUelv certain in its remedial ! effects, and will always cure where cures are possible, j For Sale by all Dealers. 98-ly GEORGIA C. DEAN VS. ZACHARIAH T. DEAN. Temperance Tidings. —The Grand Lodge Knights of Jericho meet in this city on the first Wednesday in August. —James G. Thrower made a fine address at Roswell on the Fourth of July. —The next public Temperance Meeting is announced for St. Paul’s, next Thursday night. —The public Temperance meeting at the Third Baptist Church, on Thursday night, was addressed by J* G. Thrower. John Hoskins and Rev. J. F. Reeves. The Music, by Prof. Lyon was excellent. Some twenty signed the pledge. D cured painlessly by thia Improved remedy. 2 U The habit-of using Mop- ■ mi W ufliiSv 8 pbine,Gum Opium, Laud- ' , J anum or Elixir of Opium Painless • • - • AMERICAN PXUM Cure or ANTIDOTE. Manufactured at Atlanta r . la., at reduced prices. Tested in hundreds of •». Guaranteed. Par ticulars Free. Address B. M. Woolley, Atlanta, Ga., libel for Divorce in the i Superior Court of Pul ton County, Georgia. Spring Term, 1877. t It appearing to the Court that the said defendant does ( ; not reside in the County of Fulton, and it further appear- I ! in<r that he does not reticle in said State, it is on motion ; i ordered by the Court that the defendant appear and an- , swerat the next term of said Superior Court, or that said j case will beconsid. red in default, and the plaintiff allowed I to proceed. It is further ordered, that service of this rule ; in Tjje Sunny South! a public'gazette in the City McBRIDE'S CHINA EMPORIUM, j lanta. in said State, once a month for four months prior ; ' to the next term of this Court. J. M. McAfee, i Petitioner's Attorney. April 3, 1877.—By the Court. I A true extract from the minutes of Fulton Superior j Court This May 22, 1877. Jas. D. Collins. Office No. 35, over Linen Store, entrance 33White hall street. Louisville Purchasing Agency. On MnnJav nioht Tnlv 9.-1 flip officers of rUHE favor with which this Agency has been received ua Monday nignt, July Zcl, the officers ot j throughout the South increases its facilities for making satisfactory purchases of suits, hats, underwear, and all ladies' goods. For information, a stamp must be enclosed. Send orders to MISS ELLEN J HAAS, 99_tf 158 Fourth street. Atlanta Lodge Knights of Jericho were publicly install ed by Grand Chief It. E. O'Donnelly, assisted by Grand Marshal E. T. P.ommer, T. S. King, Chief, ’made a fine address. Refreshments were served up, and the occasion passed agreeably. Local Entertainments. TO RENT. LEASE OR SELL. T . ,, , T . , , , „ , , 1 r OT of Land lvmg in Lumpkin county, Ga., in the heart —Light of Jericho (colored) Good Templars JL, of the “old region, No. 665, l’2th district. 1st section, had a festival at their hall Tuesday night. —The Beethovea concert and hop takes place j the latter part of the ensuing w eek. —The festival for the benefit of St. Luke’s j Church was a gratifying success, owing to the labor of j Mrs. Bridwell and her associates. —Undine Lodge, Knights of Jericho, bad a ! “ mum ” party Thursday night. The attendance was fine, and the party's success. —The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Decatur Pres- | byteriau Church give an Ice Cream festival on Friday ! night, at the Academy. Ice cream and cake. 15 cents. —“ The Doctor of Alcantara ” will be presented ’ on Wednesday night next, with a chorus of fifty. Mrs, H. M. Clarke will appear as Isabella, and Miss Belger as Inez, it will be a fine presentation. —The Fifth Baptist festival has been held du ring the week with great success. Annie Lee Roberts, ! daughter of Capt. J. VY. Roberts, won the doll. There were a number of candidates voted for for canes, flowers, rings and sewing machines. Apply to MRS. A. P HILL. 93-tf Atlanta,'Ga., North Pryor street. No. 71. C HE 4P AS ANY’ HOUSE IN THE UNITED STATES. Send tor price list. MIL VILLE’S ATMOSPHERIC FRUIT JAR. The best Jar ever invented. Send for price list. Castors. Spoons. Forks. Knives, Hall Lamps, Hotel Saloon Fixtures. Those who have tried Milvillt’s Jar will have no other. Georgia Soap Factory. S. C. Hitchcock’s Soap Factory TS MAKING FULL POUND, FULL THREE-QUARTER JL pound bars, full one-halt pound bars of two grades of Laundry Soaps, at less prices than the same qualities can be laid dc>”n from any factories, East or West. Office, 41 Pryor street, Atlanta. lffiMJm Y OUNG MEN, Prepare for business by attending MOORE’S BUSINESS UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Georgia. The best practical Business School in the country. Send for journal, terms, etc. T he pocket geologist and book op MINER LS describes world-building, elements, min erals. racks, veins, metals ores, carbons, gems, spars limes, days, grits, salts, paints, their localities and de posits. Price $1,00 post-paid. Address Frederick H, Smith, Civil aud Mining Engineer, No. 54 Lexino-ton street, Baltimore. Md. rPHE SUBSCRIBERS still continue to carry on the busi- 1 ness of ENGRAVING ON WOOD in a!! its branches Their facilities are such that they are enabled to execute all orders promptly and in every style of the art, upon the most reasonable terms j —— All kinds of book illustrations. Views of building?, ma- \ TYUR best agents are clearing from $35 to $40 a week ch'nery, landscapes, portraits, societies' seals, druggists' j \J Agents wanted everywhere. Terms and particular* labels, newspaper heads, billheads, etc., etc., drawn and eu " — . graved iu themost approved manner N ORR & CO, 52 John Street, New Y’ork . „ ... „ - — ■ - particulars sent free. Address Shu'tles & Sons, Wholesale Jewelry and Novelty Dealers, ttlanta Ga. 97.iv P a week in your own town. Terms and $5 1 tPHU tree. H. HALLETT & CO., Portland, Maine. TkR'PTMf.n TTD Tvtrri