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6 SOUTHERN BANNER: MARCH 26, 1878. Music Soothing HKHABKARI.E EFFECTS PHODECEn (».\ M.Ut PEOPLE OF BOTH SEXES-FROM SICIIS AND TEARS TO JIGS AXB WALZES-* PAY OF PLEASURE FOR THE CX- FOUTCXA res. Another musical entertainment was tried on the Blackwell Island lunatics yesterday by Mr. J. A. PaUison, the distinguished pianist, and subsequent-* 3y by Downing’s Ninth Regiment Band, under the auspices of the Commissioners of Charities and Cor** rectio.j. A number of gentlemen, including Commissioner Brennan, Judge Flammer, City Chamberlain Teppan, Dr. Strew, the Superin tendent of the Lunatic Assylum, and Dr. Wilson of the Ninth Regiment, were present to witness the experi ment. The first subject experimented upon was a woman of middle life, named Shaffer. She was a very ex citable maniac, and when brought under the influence of the music her pulse was heating 120. The first effect of the music was to calm her, Mr. Pattison playing a selection from Beethoven ; but whet) he changed to the lively measure of one of Strauss’ waltzes, she became terribly excited and raved with all the vigor the German language would allow. Seeing this, the pianist begun “Home, Sweet Home,” with good .effect, aud following it with “ Sweet Bye ami Bye,” she was completely calmed, began to smile, and then laughed heartily and chatted pleasautly with the pianist. . Two women followed, one of them Caroline Webber, afflicted with chronic mania, the oilier, whose only known name is Emma, being a differ ent type in every respect. Emma is possessed of a deep bass voice, and her tnaui'i seems to be the desire to be a man! She parts her hair at the side in a manly way, and imagines herself a Russian General. None of the depressing influences were ob served in these cases. At first they seemed utterly oblivious to the art of the pianist, hut they were gradually awakened by the music, and joined in ■the air with the umm lodious discords of their singing. An Irishwoman was next brought . ° m, crying and lamenting her dead baby. Iler case is a peculiarly un- happy one, and the experiment in this instance was watched with more than usual interest. Mr. Pattison played air after air without any per ceptible effect, but at lfst she began to yield to the softening influences of the music, and when he touched the keys AA-ith an Irish melody she melted completely anti joined in her voicc> improvising the words hut, keeping the air. This was a very satisfactory experiment, as the tearful maniac went out all smiles and gladness. But the most interesting case of the day was that of Jane Ryan. For three months she had. been kept in close confinement, and most of the time a straight-jacket was necessary to her safety. She came in doggedly and sat down in a corner, refusing to speak. Mr. Pattison began to play, but at first she gave no heed to the music. At length, hojvever, she grew sad and pensive , and while the pianist Avas playing Abt s sweet song When the Swallows Homeward* Fly,” she was almost affected to tears. She began to answer every question readily, and generally rationally, and when the reporter of the Star asked her whether she was fond of music she replied quickly, “Very much.’’ “What is your favorite air?” he inquired. “The Swallows Homeward FJy,” she said, as if it was her wont thus always to speak. Subsequently a number of maniacs were brought in to join her. Mr. Pattison, forgetting his severely classical tastes, played a jig, and all the poor demented beings at once began to dance. The dance music brought back old memories, and two of them were anxious for a Scottish. When Jane Ryan began to talk rationally and tell of her favorite air Dr. Strew Avas very much surprised, and said : “ The music has had its effects, which is like snnshine through the clouds.” The experiments being ended, the Madness, i narty adjourned for lunch, after which ! they were joined by the Ninth Regi ment, Baud, comprising twenty pieces. All the lunatics were brought together in the concert hall, and a concert iasting over two hours were given them. All over the room there was incessant jabbering and talking, but when the band struck up with the overture, there was immediate quiet. Some smiled, others laughed, and others still showed their joy in childish antics. A few Avere affected to tears. Emotion was exhibited by all, though in every case it Avas in a different, form. In a short time the nssemblaace appeared rational and orderly, and they began to speak of the music Avith more appreciation than is generally manifested by young lovers at the concerts of the Philhar monic Society. When the concert had progressed beyond the soothing point, the dancing propensity began to manifest itself, and an assemblage of lunatics, some of whom were rav ing maniacs, resolved itself into a ball. The floors were cleared, and jigs and Avalizes followed each other in rapid succession. Some excellent waltzing was exhibited, and in the dancing it Avas especially noticeable that national characteristics Avere not iorgotten. At length the concert came to an end, and the hand playing a march the entire assemblage left the hall keeping time to the music. The importance of these experi ments it is believed cannot he over estimated, and it would not be surprising if music became part of the regular treatment for mental diseases. One thing at least is cer tain, the poor creatures in the Luna tic Asylum were the h appier yester day because of the visit of Mr. Patterson and Downing’s baud. ETIWAN DISSOLVED BONE, The highest grade ACID PHOSPHATE Ottered in any Fertilizer, therefore, the best and cheapest - for Compost,*- I . Etiwan Crop Food, A concentrated combination of Potash, and very high grade Soluble Phosphate, (put up in barrels, 250 lbs. each.) Nine years’ use satisfies me that »hvan Dis solved Bone is decidedly superior to, and will go further than, any other Fertilizer. Used alone, or composted with Cotton Seed or Stable Manure, furnishes the cheapest and best Fer tilizer for Cotton. Bone produces and ripens Fruit, will remain in the soil, if not cropped out, on,account of drouth, and be available in succeeding crops. Bone is the only material a planter can afford to purchase, and is indispensable. EDAVARI) BANCROFT, Agent, f Barry’s Corner, Broad St., Athens, Ga. feb5-8m. TKTa.xrfced* r EMPLOYMENT cither as u*Tuliner, Engi neer, or Carpenter. Good references given, and wages reasonable. Address, J. II. K., care of Athens Georgian, Athens, Ga jny22-tf Horses and Mules. AVill be here by the 5th of January, with two car loads of horses, and remain for the season at Gann A Reaves’ stable. dei-25-tf. W. S. HOLMAN LIVERY AND SALE STABLE, T2xosiaj3 St, A-tixcixa, CSa. J. Z. COOPER, Proprietor. DROVERS Are reminded that I liave ample Stable Room, Cleau Stalls and Extensive lot for their accom modation. Give me a call. ‘ jan292m. 3. Z. COOPER. FOR SALE OR RENT. A DAVELLING WITH EIGHT GOOD rooms, fire place in each of the rooms, good double brick kitchen, stable carriage and out houses. Location on Hnncock avenue, near Lucy Cobb Institute. |J. H. HUGGINS, oG-tf No. 7 Broad street. For Sale. A second-hand AA’heeler <fc Wilson Sewing Machine; has been but little used and is in per fect order. For srte cheap for cash. »rg20-tf. THIS OF! Wanted. TO RENT or buy a small cottage home, .on v anient to tho business portion of the city. An unimproved lot, if desirably located, might be sold. App'v at Georgian office. my22-tt ^M.COCHKAN, -Hu ATTOEITET A.T LAW, Gainesville, Ga. /Real Estate and General Land Agent for the purchase and sale of Mineral and FoTming Lands in llall, aud the other counticsof North east Georgia. Mineral ores tested and titles to property investigated. Special attention given to the purchase aud sale of city property, mmi—Gin J. N. DORSEY. Atternsv. jg SCHAEFER, COTTOIT Highest cash ugh Wi 33Tnrss*, Toeon City, Gn. &S-' ■ aid for cotton. Agent price pw ins ana 1’: AND SALE STABLE INVERT Carriages, Buggies & horses tor hire. Terms reasonable. . .. E. M. WHITEHEAD, . Washington, Wilkes county, Gn. ■ ,,, otf!6-'l675-1* 15" T GEORGIA ; iitii.’i u *i -d. f»hn» *• my* •9ft f ! < t v i W A : /» ! , 7 JIVV-i, itttt Meriwether c& Few, BLACKSMITH’S TWO SHOPS FOR 1877. i :i‘ *• • One at tbc old stand in front of Messrs. GANN & REAVES, The other on the road to tlic upper bridge and opposite; Mr. JOHN Z. COOPER’S, Livery Stable. Wc have first class workmen HOUSE SHOEING of every description, Plating and Concave Shoes Manufactured to order. WAGONS, BUGGIES, CARRIAGES, And nil .kinds of F Machines and 1m plements repaired on short notice. ian9-tf. tyy ELEGANT CARDS, no two alike, With name, 10c.; or 15 Comic Photoe or Ac tresses, 10c.; or 20 Fine Scroll Cards, 20 styles,' no names, loc. post paid. • ; nov2Q-2t J. B.llUST D. Nassau, N. Y. LIVERY; FEED AHD 8ft E m\l ■A/bliona, Georgia- GANN & REAVES, PROPRIETORS. rv ~' Will be found at their old stand, rear Frank lin House building, Thomas street. Keep al ways on hand good Turnouts and ca.-etnl dri vers. Stock well eared for when em rusted to our care. Stock on hand for sale a’ -ill times. deel3tf. 3-A-3VT HARRIS Boot and Shoe-Maher,. ATHENS, GEORGIA, ‘„Ovrn Jacobs <fc Michael’s Store.) First class work turned out on short notice, at liberal prices. Give me a cal) and get geoe 'material aiid fine work. marchl3-tl STOVE 1877. The Quarterly Reviews Garden Seed! •WJE AND GRASS SEED. We hare now the largest stock of Seed in this port of the State, all of which ore Fresh, not a single package of old Seed In oiir stock. W’c have also a large stock of STEEL HAIR BRUSHES, The fourth lot since October last. Our / DRUGS, A: Paints, Lead, Oils, i • •• fi t Varnishes, > j Turpentine, • We con offer at low prices. C. W. LONG & Co., sepll-ly Athens, G*. J OB WORK OF ALL DESCRI1 tion neatly done at this office. Blackwood’s Magazine The Leonard Scott Publishing Go., 41 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK. 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For any one Review...... $4 00 For any two Reviews 7 00 For any three Reviews 10 00 For all four Reviews 12 00 For Blackwood’s Magazine 4 04 For BUckwood and one Review... 7 00 For Blackwood and two Reviews 10 00 Pot Blackwood aud threo Reviews,;. ....18 00 Fot Blackwood and the four Reviews 15 00 OK FASHIONABLE CARDS, with name. 10c. 25 Escort Cards, 25 styles, 10c. nov£0-2t. J.B.HUSTED, Nmjsau.&Y,-, J OB WORK OF, ALL T E8CRIP- tion neatly done at- till-office. d I ,\7 i .-.If r . iu. . inif Bxcsllenza Cotton Fertilizer AND DOBBS’ CHEMICALS FOR 1W m The undersigned has just had manufactured to his own order a lar"e and fresli supply of the well known Excellem Guano and Dobbs Chemicals for Composting which lie offers to planters of Northeast Georgia and surrounding country, at the same price as last year t Nov, 78. These Fertilisers have been inspected by authority of the State and found to he up tc former stan.l- wl " caU 0,1 the under * iEM ' ,at hiS3,orc ' S. M.'SHANKLE,. Harmony Grove, Ga. BOON & ALEXANDER,. ..Maysville. Ga. MciWHORTER & YOUNG, Antioch, Ga. P. H. BOWERS, Franklin Springs, Ga. AY. A. ROYSTON .. « Ga> M. M. JOHNSON, .Bowersville, Hart county, Ga. A. R. ELLIOTT,... Grove, Elbert county, Ga. R. H. IvENNEBREW, Lexington, Ga. C. 20OSSS, Athens, jan223m. I-.,.;. „. . 9 GTJANO! GUANO! HOUSE, BETTS & 00, NO 6. BROAD STREET, ATHENS, GEORGIA* GENERAL AGENTS FOR *«* -*- ‘if . . i Carolina Fertlii zei* Eagle ■ Ammoniated Bone Phosphates AND Eagle Compound Acid Phosphate. The abOTe Fertilizers are offered to the plamcrsof Northeast Georgia with the assurance »fc.-0 their commercial value is equal to any in the market. ’1 housands of Farmers in Carolina, Georgia and Alabama are ready to attest their value, and wc hav.- no hesitancy in recommending them to .or friends and customers. Prices as Low as other Standard Fertilizers. jan83ra. HOUSE, BETTS & CO. PLANTERS’ HOTEL, AvTJGTTST^l, GEORGIA. 3XTBW ARHA]NrOEMIiS]NrT.. Hates Reduced to $3 per Day. HAVING LEASED THIS WELL KNOWN HOTEL, I enter upon its management by Reducing Rates, and asking ol the Travel ing Public, especially my friends of Carolina and Georgia, a contiuu ance ot that liberal support they have always given it. B. F. BROWN, FORMERLY OF CHARLESTON, PROPRIETOR. inn23-5m Wando Fertilizer DEPOT. ATHENS, GEORGIA. uA // " ! I! .1/ : ',1 .1 ,.h ’1.1 u>£ y.i.Ltu.'f wu . . ..ju J l .7. • it: a niiirnvfit.il to ... .n w« - a.. - xossS) •».f) -/ »;!<• <• n !«oA 1 -Uf.sil StTPEaiSlENDENT., «lj»n i<l jan8 Cnt AND Wando Acid Phosphate, i; •' V-; MADE BY Wando Phosphato Company OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA Our Fertilizer aud Acid Phosphate rank among the highest grades in the market. Sold for Middling Cotton at 15 cents per pound, STANDARD GUARANTEED. Send for Circulars with Analyses and Terms. For sale by *J. H. HUGGINS, Athens, Ga. feb.12.2m MARKHAM ZHZOTXSIE -./A; i ’U'O T i , . - J.-. •-;# , V . Atlanta, Georgia. The proprietor of. the MARKAM HOUSE takes this method of informing the traveling public, that notwithstanding the great Euro pean war, his hotel will continue to entertain with its usual hospitali ties and first-class accommodations, such as he flatters himself has given great popularity- and success to his house, and general satisfac tion to those who have honored him bv becoming his guests. Board a* '*ii. t iiL rffjgl i«, . ji j m reasonable and accommodations fipst-class. 3S. : Ow@ss,