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SOUTHERN BANNER: JANUARY 15, 1878
8
C. and H. G. Narrow-Gauge
Railroad
The following communication in
reference to a narrow-gauge road
trum Harmony Grove to Gai nesville,
we find in tin* last Franklin County
Register. The writer, if not a prac
tical rail toad man, has evidently
studied that subject. As wc have
a great many subscribers and friends
in that section, and fully endorsing
every word of the communication, we
gladly reproduce it, and hope ere long
to see a narrow-gauge from Carnes*
ville to Harmony Grove:
Messrs. Editors—Feeling a great
interest in that fine section of country
in which you live, and desirous of see
ing such enterprises inaugurated as
will secure its more thorough devel
opment, thus, making it one of the
most prosperous and desirous portions
of our North Georgia country, I have
concluded to address you a short let
ter relative to building what shall be
known as the Ca ne .ville and Harmo
ny Grove Narrow Gauge Railroad.
This I the more readily do, knowing
as I do that it is your ambition to
make the Register a medium through
which to stimulate and encourage the
material growth and prosperity of
your town, Your count)', and your
section. • 1
It is unnecessary for me to recite
the great agricultural advantages
your county aud section possess.
JJthfeseaV o tjnito familiar not ^only to
your own people, but to all who are
the least acquainted with this fertile
portion of our Stale. From your
geographical location, a proper out
let given from your town to the agri
cultural products which are so abun
dant in that section, Carnesvjllo would
seon become the key to all that coun
try lyiug between Franklin county
and the Savannah river. In fact it
would become the trading point, and
be made the commercial strong-hold
of all that \ast and valuable agricul
tural territory. While it is not my
purpose to detract one iota from the
advantages which the country con-
t guous to the Air-Line Railroad
derives from that road, yet since
Athens lias proven to be a better
niarketj for the| products of North
Georgia than either Atlanta or Au
gusta, it is but fair and rational to
argue that with a railroad outlet
from Carnesville, connecting with the
Northeastern Railroad at Harmony
Grove, Carnesviile would at once
become the receiving and shipping
jKiiat for most of the tiadc from
that portion of the up country.
Then believing that nothing could
possibly contribute more to the future
growth aud prosperity of Gurnesville,
Franklin county and all that sccliou
of country contiguous thereto, than a
railroad outlet, how then shall this
great advantage be brought about?
The answer is simple, and the means
proposed altogether practicable and
within the easy accomplishment of
those who must neeessarilly feel an
interest in the enterprise. Build a
Narrow-Gauge Railroad from Carnes-
ville to Harmony Grove Let us now
look into this proposal enterprise in a
somewhat more practical way and see
if it is not altogether possible, only
requiring some one to inaugurate the
movement and to keep the attention
of those interested directed thereto.
The distance from Carnesville to Har
mony Grove on the Northeastern
Railroad is twenty miles. A Narrow
Gauge Railroad of 3 ft. 6 in. gauge,
connecting these two points could be
built and equipped for an amount not
exceeding two hundred thousand dol
lars, and probably for a much less
amount, as will be seen from the esti
mate given below. Then with an ad
ditional rail laid upon the tract of the
Northeastern Railroad, with an addi
tional cost of not exceeding one thou
sand six hundred and fifty dollars per
mile, cars could be run from Carnes-
ville to Athens without change, thus
giving Carnesville, as n shipping point,
a great advantage over any point or
station on the Air Line Railroad.
From the benefit Athens and Har
mony Grove would receive from this
lino, and from the advantage the
Northeastern Road would receive from
it as a feeder, these two points, to
gether with the stockholders of this
road, could well afford to raise one
half if uot three fourths of the stock
to huild the Carnesville and Harmony
Grove Road, leaving the remaining
one-half or one-fourth to be raised by
Carnesville and the itermediate sec
tion.
The advantage this road would be
to Athens, Harmony Grove, Carnes-
ville and the section af country to be
developed, cannot now be stated, and
ns this communication has already
been made longer thau I intended,
and as I hope to have more to say on
this subject at another time, I will
close with the following estimate for
building and equipping the Carnesville
and Harmouy Grove Narrow Gauge
Railroad. Gauge 3 feet and six
inches. Rail 35 pounds per yard.
ESTIMATE FOP. ONE MILE
55 tons of rail at $00 00
per ton $
340 rail splices at 60 cts.
each
OF KOA1).
3,300 00
204 00
3,520 lbs. spikes at 6 els.
per pound
, 211 20
3,520 cross-ties, 5' feet
1
long, 5x6, at 40 cts...
1,408 00
1,200 cubic yards ballast-
. • !. '
ing gravel at 50 cts....
600 00
Grading, masonry and
bridges
4,000 00
Laying one mile of sin-
gle track
350 00
♦Total
$10,073 20
: =■' 4 n
For 20 miles 8201,404 00
Supposing but one bridge
in the 20 miles, there
would be a deduction
of say 15 miles, at $1,»> *
000 per mile 815,000 00
(Leavingcost $180,404 00
Eq>C l PJ1 EJTf." _ *
Engines S 0,000 00
Passenger cars, 1 1,000 00
Mail and baggage car, 1 600 00
Merchandise cars, 10.... 1,GU0 00
Total for construction
and equipment 8195,004 00
The above estimate is made at the
fullest figures. The materials for
construction as well as the work
may be obtained at. prices much be
low the above figures The cost ol
construction of course will be lessened
or increased, aecording as the
grading, masonry and bridging is
greater or less than considered in
the estimate. Agreeable to my
knowledge of the country, and con
sidering but little grading, compara-
lively, is needed in the Narrow
Gauge system ot roads, it is fair to
suppose this cost u ill be lessened at
least one-half from the estimate given.
Again, the cross ties, ballasting,
gravel, grading and work generally
on the road, might be done by parties
on the line of road and paid for in
stock iu the road, thus reducing the
cost greatly. It is safe to calculate
from the reductions that may be
made in the work of construction as
well as in the reduced cost of railroad
materials at the present lime that the
whole line of the Carnesville and
Harmony Grove Narrow Gauge
Railroad can be built and equipped
for one hundred and fifty thousand
dollars. That this enterprise may find
a speedy and successful inauguration
through your valuable journal, is
earnestly desired by a
Well Wisher.
The Narrow Gauge roads that have
been built in -his country have not
cost exceeding $7,000.00 per mile*
Collided with the discussion now
going on as to the existence of a
“material hell” is another in reference
to the propriety of “church fairs.”
The popular opinion among those
who have written oil the subject is
adverse to said fairs.
The last issue of the Madison
Journal contains the valedictory of
Mr. II. C. Billings and the salutato
ry of Dr. Blackburn. Dr. B. is a
live newspaper man and will give the
citizens of Morgan county a live
newspaper ‘
The Texas Taibunt says, “ The
late ‘atmospherical freshness’ has
brought on many cases of Cough and
Colds, and Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup is
greater demand than ever.”
SEI ANA’S SARCOPHAGUS
What Was Foual in a Girl"* Tomb of Clilusl— A
Monument or Etruscan Art.
The arehffiological treasures of Italy
have lately been increased by a mags
nificent monument of Etruscan art, in
the shape of a sarcophagus in terra
cotta, tecently discovered at Chiusi
by Siguor Pietro Bonsi Casuccini.
The sarcophagus differs from that of
Carncto in its ornamentation and its
cover. Instead of a simple pointed
roof, >ve have the usual couch, on
which reclines a young woman, almost
life 6ize, brightly painted iu colors
that have lost none of their freshness.
She leans with her left elbow on two
pillows, and with the other hand rais
es the veil which covers her head and
descends upon her breast. She is
dressed in a double trunic, gathered
in at the waist by a knotted and em
broidered girdle, and closed at the
throat by a golden clasp in the shape
of a winged Gorgon. A goldon
crown ornaments her hair ; round her
throat is a necklet composed of a small
amphorae ; in her eats are gold pen-
dants ; and golden armlets clasp her
naked arms. Her left hand, adorned
with five rings, holds the }xitera of
the eternal banquet, and from under
her long skirt appears a little foot
imprisoned in an exquisite jeweled
scandal.
The coffin, which has the form of a
base supporting the beautiful simula
crum, shows, in relief, five Ionic pi
lasters, and between these are two
expanded rosettes and two j>atercc.
With the skeleton was found a
Roman as uticialis, without the name
of the triumvir mouetarius. This
co n is most valuable as enabling us
to fix approximately the date of tlm
monument. It is a fact that the asses
unciales were struck in Rome in the
year 537 of the city, and lasted until
Lite lex Papiria in 065, while from
608 they were struck but rarely, and
always bore the name of the mint-
masters. Near the sarcophagus •. VC re
several silver objects—such :>s a small
vase, a small patera, a comb-, bodkins
for the hair, various small plates of
different sizes, and a pair of pincers
for pulling out hairs. Besides tiiese
were two little ivory amp/toea 1 for
unguents, a bronze vase, and some
small crystal balls.
The buried girl, whose effigy we
see upon the cover, was a Keiana, as
wc learn from an inscription engrav-.
,ed on the border of the sarcophagus,
and repeated on the plaster. Some
savants have maintained that the in
scriptions commemorate two individ
uals, of whom one—the husband—
desired to be buried beside the belov
ed partner of the brightest days of
his life. But tills idea is opposed, first
of all, by the fact that the urn con
tained one skeleton, and next by the
consideration that the inscription on
the border was bidden by the plaster
employed in closing the cover, thus
rendering necessary a new inscription,
which was painted in red on the stuc
co itself.
Over and above its artistic value,
the sarcophagus is interesting also
from the fact that the first inscription
was impressed on the sarcophagus
while still wet, with movable types.
Nor would this be the first example
of such knowledge existing among
the ancients.
The place in which the sarcophagus
was discovered is called La Martinella.
It is a hill northwest of the town.
The appendages of the principal tomb,
insteadt of a door, have tiles bearing
inscriptions which reproduce external
ly the names engraved or painted on
the urns within. Many of the tiles
have been collected, but not those,
unfortunately, which revealed the
name of the fair Seiana, whose body
did not find a place in the principal
chamber of the tomb, but was hur
ried in the toculus nearest to the en
trance on the left side of the road.
Inside the large chamber was a
sarcophagus aud cover, originally
broken, and mended with lead. Like
the rest it was decorated with paint
ings, so effaced, however, that it was
impossible even to make out the
inscription traced on the edge with a
brush.
The remaining three loculi con
tained small urns in Cetona stone—
Cetona is the name of a hill iu the
neighborhood—and a sarcophagus in
terra cotta, bearing on the cover a
female figure as large as life, and en
veloped completely in a winding
sheet. But r.ot one of the many
urns and sarcophagi thus found is
equal in beauty to that of Seiana,
which may fairly be regarded as one
of the most beautiful monuments of
Etruscan art which lias yet come
down to us.
The sarcophagus in question is in
Rome. The Minister of Public In
struction, Signor Coppiuo, who has
opportunely ordered it to be bought,
would do well to have it exhibited in
some museum in Rome.
ATHENS UUAN0 AGENCY, COTTON OPTION 15C.
1000 TOlsTS
and
LAW XTOTICES-
8. DOltTCII,
attorney at law,
aplS-l$73-tf
Carnesville, Ga.
JACKSON & TIIOMA8,
attorneys at law,
Athens, Ga.
Office South West Corner of College Avenue
and Clayton Street, also at the Court House.
All parties desiring Criminal Warrants, can get
them a*, any time by applying to the County
Solicitor at this office. declO~I874-tf
0 X>. HILL.,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Athens, Ga.
Prompt attention given to all business and
the same respectfully solicited. janll-ly
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jgurrow liros.,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Athens, Ga.
Office over Talmadge, Hodgson A Co.
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THE PACIFIC GUANO COMPANY sell the largest amount sold iu the State by any Company.
. They have a capital of
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ATTORNEY AT LAW,
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Office iu former Ordinary's Office.
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p G. TIIOM SON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Special attention paid to criminal practice.
For reference apply to Ex-Gov. T. H. Watts
and Hon. David Olopton, Montgomery, Ala.
Office over Post-Office Athens, Ga.
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JOII3V W. OWEN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Toeoa City, Ga.
Will practice in all the counties of the West
ern Circuit, Hart and Madison of the Northern
Circuit. Will give special attunion to all claims
entrusted to his care. oct20-1875-ly.
Lamap. Cobb. Howell Cobb.
«fc II. COBH,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Athens, Ga
Office iu Dcuproc Building,
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
Athens, Ga
Office ou Corner of Broad and Thomas streets,
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^ M. COCHRAN,
’.a.’rToiRiTE'r at x-aw,
Gainesville, Ga.
Real Estate and General Land Agent for the
purchase and salo of Mineral and Farming
Lands in Hall, and the other counticsof North
east Georgia. Mineral ores tested and titles to
property investigated. Special attention given
to tho purchase and sale of city nroperty.
may2—6m J. N. DORSEYi Attorney.
,^8BURYG. McCURRY,
AMornoy cvfc Law,
Hartwell, Georgia,
Will practice in the Superior Courts of Nortli-
oast Geoigia and Supreme Court at Atlnnta.
Aug 8. 1876 tf
James R. I.yle,
Watkinsvillc.
Alex. S. Erwin,
Athens.
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BEADY-MADE CLOTHING
HATS AND FURNISHING GOODS,
and will sell them Cheeper than the sauic grade of good* can be sold by any house in the State.
1 have also in uiy Merchant Tailoiing Department a line selection of imported Cloths, CHShimi!!.
and Kaucy Suitings of the very neatest patterns and styles, which will be made up to order in the ve.- v
best manner and a perfect fit guaranteed to all who will favor me with their patronage, Particular in
tention given to making Large Men’s Clothing and satisfaction given.
Also SHIRTS and DRAW EUS made to order for Men ar.d Boys. I have made great impreveinei.t
in Manufacturing Shirts, and can get them up at short notice. Open back and front.
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| YLI3 & ERWIN,
A TTORNEYS A T LA W.
Will practice in partnership in the Superior
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work warranted 12 months.
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ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Carnesville, Ga.
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ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW
SIBLEY’S NEW BUILDING,
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A COMPLETE STOCK OF CHEAP SADDLES, BUGGY, HACK A ND EXPRESS HARNESS.
A good stock of
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CWARE,
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LAMPS.
Gloss, Brass and Tin, of all sizes and prices, from 25 cents to *10 each. A nice line of Perkins <V
House’s Safety Lamp- 1 , bought since the decline in prices. Also, a good stock of Lanterns
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Kerosine 110, Fire Test. Lubricating Oil for Gins, Mills, Sewing Machines and Tanner’s Oil.
LIME. '
A good stock of Lime for Agricnltutal and Building purposes alwayo on hand.
I will sell the above stock of goods ot lowest prices for cash, or exchange for country produce
I challenge competition in prices and quality or goods. *
Mr. JOHNNIE MOORE is still with me. Mr. T. M. JROOKS, of Jeff, .-son, will also be glad
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