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- OUR WEEKLY. \Ve fti'G id ore than gratified at the a j ( j increase ot'our weekly list o! j^scribers. It lias been far mere ,o our most sanguine expectations g|ti have anticipated, and full as jgch as we could have possibly lopeti for in this length of time. fl T e axe endeavoring to give onr lers a weekly paper that in point n ews and general reading can vie the best weeklies in the Sooth. We are devoting much of our atten tion to it and hope to be able in a |ijor t time to increase its size and pgte it better than ever before. Our gfforts iu behalf of the weekly are meeting with unbounded success so Hr, and the letters that come in jrooi tins whole section of the South |t „l from the distant North as well, grt giatllying in the extreme. A jgter from a subscriber iu Pennsyl- rt 3ia says : “ Renew my subscrip tion with the dollar enclosed. Your weekly is as good as any of them, ind I aro Phased with if-” Another from Arkansas: “Keep it up, and you will have the best weekly in !Georgia. I’ll take your paper till pm too poor to pay for it ; and will then nog a dollar each year to keep [it coming.” A subscriber from Mc Nutt says : “Change my paper to Elberton. Whithersoever I go I [want the Banner.” Many other let ters of this kind come iu on each mail, and our subscription books are swelling with amazing rapidity. We tre priding ourselves on our weekly, and couldn’t do otherwise with such ] flattering words as these. • The more subscribers we have, the I better can we atlord to give war read I era a good paper. Let ’em roll in and roll on an they have begun. twenty-fifth day of December, 1SS9. The solemn spell of death seized the whole city and hushed it, even on the day of the greatest celebration known to man—the anniversary of Christ’s birth-day. In sorrowful silence great crowds thronged the streets, and the shop, windows, in stead of giittering with the magnifi™ cent splendor of holiday goods, were draped in emblems of deepest mourning. It is unnatural to see happy and prosperous Atlanta so dejected and stilled. The towering buildings—all of which are stately monuments to the memory of Henry W. Grady—echoed no sounds ef mirth, no explosion of fire-works, no Christmas merriment. All was as still as a great cathedral. Atlanta fully realizes its loss in the death of Mr. Grady. His indomitable per severance has built Atlanta—his character has endeared him to every heart. He has made the city rich, has dried the eyes of the poor, and cheered the orpiiau's heart. Well might Atlanta weep, now that he is dead. ty. This rough, out-of-door life was a new and delightful experience to our honored guest. Our boat had just touched the bank, when Grady sprang to the shore and called to me to come with him and get some water.We went to a farm house some distance up the road. Grady then explained that he took occasion to leave the crowd to have a little private talk with me. He expressed much gratification at the reception given him that day at Andersonville. He then went ou to say that the im pression was created that he was making this tour over the State to promote his political ends; “but I assure you,” he continued, “that there is no office within the gift of the American people I would have. I love Georgia and I love the Sooth, and my whole aim and ambition is to develope onr magnificent resources and enhance the prosperity of my people.” Grady spoke from his heart, and bis whole life has proved his sincerity. I never, heard Grady speak an unkind-word of a human being. He had apologies even for his enemies. CHRISTMAS DAY. Another Christmas Day has come [and gone, and the old world in which we live is another year older. Christ- Imas is a season for reflecting over |the past, and for casting glances of [religious hopefulness into a future [which doubt and skepticism would [make dim. It is a season when [man naturally studies the ways of Ithc world, and considers if he and ■the world are at peace with each [other, and if this peace is in liar- loony with God’s own laws. Far hack into the past, when the [star of Bethlehem gleamed brightly [on a world of mists and clouds of [uncertainty God sent His Son, a I messenger to gloomy hearts and to | hearts then unborn, proclaiming •‘Peace on earth and good will to ail Imankind.” Then it was that the [earth was born anew. The star of [hope peered above the horizon, and [beamed down a peacetul benediction |on a world of tranquility. Christmas is the greatest anni- Iversary of mankind—the anniver> nary of the world, and every nation [bows in humble acknowledgement of [it as it passes. Often however, he it said to the |ihame of men, Christmas is ob- [aerved disgracefully by some. It is [becoming year after year, a season of [intemperance, of drinking and ca rousing, and often it is that such [noting at this most holy season, [terminates in man spilling the blood of his fellow man, in the face of |God’s message, peace on earth and nod will to all mankind. In this |*ay Christmas day is growing to be |a calamity to the world. All shame on the man who with no more recog- >:on of his God, and no more noble Impulses in bis heart, would thus [spend Christmas in reckless and dis- raceful revelry. Our last Christmas day was one of sunshine, which in Georgia was post so mellowed with sadness as to oake it a holy day in every heart. Nr Capital City mourned the death Hs noblest citizen and Athens,the prih-place of Henry W. Grady, Fugled its tears with those of At- fatta and the entire State. It was 1 sri( l day, and hearts of little chil- FFt that usually are wild with de- “gbt on Christmas day, and those of rong men, that usually are bright ith hope, beat sadly on that day. Perhaps ’twer<? better that this aess should have fallen on this since it must fall. Man and J °d, the total dependence of the one PPoa the other, was the lesson bgkt, and it waa aholy day,indeed. ST" " ■ ATLANTA'S SAD FUNERAL, ever was there a sadder day in le history of Atlanta than the THE FAMILY OF MR HENRY W CRADY. We do not know the condition of of Mr. Grady’s financial affairs at the time of his death, but presume that his accumulations were small. It was only a few years since that he secured a start in life, and instead of devotiug his time and talents to accumulating wealth for himself, gave his entire energies to his people and his section. His generosity was most princely—be knew not the value of money, and feeling that a long life was before him, and that he had a fortune in his gifted pen, we doubt if .he made any provision tor the fu ture. This was just like Grady— he was the most unselfish man we ever knew, and thought of every one before himself. The greatest public charities in Atlanta owe to him their existence—to the Confederate sol diers of Georgia he will give a home —every enterprise calculated to en hance the prosperity of his people and section, or relieve suffering, found in him a warm friend and gen* eroua supporter. Georgia owes Henry W. Grady a debt of gratitude that it should now be the proudest pleasure ot her people to repay. If need be, the widow and children ot Mr. Grady will become the wards of every true and loyal Southerner. The husband and father gave his short, useful and brilliant life to promoting the happiness and pros- perity of his people, and died the most honorable and enviable of all deaths, defending the good name of his native land and his fellow-coun trymen from the slanders of their enemies. It is not only the duty but will be the proud privilege of the Stale, to guard and care for the her itage he has left them. To watch over and provide for his family will only be for Georgians to repay to their benefactor, friend and defender a small installment upon the great debt they are due him. Let the friends of Mr. Grady take it upon themselves to investigate his finances, and if it is discovered—as wo believe—that be has neglected his own interests in his unselfish de votion to his people, then let steps be taken to make suitable provision for his family. We feel that in making this suggestion, we but echo the sen timents of every true and generous Southern heart. lor MY RECOLLECTIONS OF GRADY. Only « few short months ago The Banner editor, with a party of friends, accompanied Mr. Grady on his excursion down the Savannah river. It was a most delightful trip, and Grady was as ioyous as a school boy on his vacation. *** It is hard to reali^p the fact that the brilliant tongue that held en chained by its eloquence thousands of enraptured hearers, is now si- lenoed forever; that the boyish, handsome face, that had a pleasant smile and greeting for all, is now in the pallor of death; that the warm, joyous heart, that attracted like a magnet all around it, is now stilled. I cannot realize such a ca lamity. That Grady is dead seems like a hideous nightmare, to be dis pelled on awaking. An old farmer handed us water, and on parting Mr, Grady asked his name and promised to send him the Weekly Constitution as a compli ment. The last Lime I saw Grady, I asked him if he had forgotten his promise, when he at once gave me the name and post office, and said he saw the name was placed on the books himself. 1 only refer to this simple little incident to show his wonderful memory, and the sacied- ness in which he held his promise. *** On onr return to the camp, we found a blazing fire of logs. Grady turned himself loose on enjoyments and sang, wrestled, and indulged in all manner of boyish sports. Over shadowing onr camp was a large oak, with wide-spreading branches. In his exhileration of spirits, Grady seized an axe from a negro, and threatened to fell it to the earth. The gashes made in its trunk will remain as long as this giant of the forest stands, a pleasing reminder o one of the brightest epochs in the life of this gifted young orator. The people of the patriotic county of Hart should see that the “Grady Oak” is spared from the woodman’s axe, as it was a happy mile-stone in his useful life, and in after years will prove an interesting relic. In a spirit of sport some one in duced the negro boatmen to engage in their weird, melancholy songs' At first Grady was as loud as any one in bis applause.; but the solemn and apparently sincere chant of the negroes, soon had a most subdued effect upon him, and leaning back against the tree that he had just marked with his axe, gave his most solemn attention to the music for hours. He was particularly im pressed with a hymn that had as a chorus, “Jesus locked the lion’s jaw,” and made the negroes sing it over a cumber of times. It was a : late hour before he dismissed the negroes, and then gave them a handsome purae of' money. That music seemed to hava a subdued effect on Grady, and be referred to it ofteny saying that it was only generations of slavery that could impart that .peculiarly pa thetic wail to the music of the South ern negro. He said that night on the Savannah, had made him feel especially kind to our black people— “and,” lie remarked with a smile, “the more I see of white folks, the better I like the negro.” his friends so as not to mar their easure. Even over his gayety a cloud was hanging all the time, but with that unselfish kindness charac teristic of Hemy Gradv, he had kept his troubles locktd within his own breast, lest disclosure would dispel the sunshine in which the trip was clothed. * * ■* * It was only a few days since I had occasion to write Grady, asking that he assist me in securing a position for a friend, but did not state what it was. My letter reached him on the eve of his departure for Boston. His answer was characteristic of his loyal and generous heart He wrote: I must leave for Boston to-night, but I have written —telling him to give you anything you want. When I return home I am at your com mand” * * * There never lived a more loyal friend'than Henry Grad}’-. There was not a spark of selfishness in his bosom. His entire life was devoted to the service of others. He would rake the last c^pt from his pocket to give it to arbeggar, America has never produced but one Henry Grady and we will never look upon his like again. His death is a blow that will be felt ftoni one end ot the South to the other, His people are just begin ning to realize their loss. 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Mr. Keely made a statement, from which the following is an extract: “While I cannot name a time within which the graduation of my provisional engine will be completed, I can sa^that it can not be a protracted period, and, when such graduation is finished, an engine, one or more of the special size or form best adapted for commercial purposes, will at once be ordered, and the build ing of them will be merely a matter of mechanical skill.” That’s about the 6ame thing Mr. Keely. says every time the stockholders meet It is high time for the graduation of his provisional engine to graduate. A remarkable recovery from paraly sis is reported from St. Louis, and it appears more remarkable when a dream in connection With it is mentioned. He resigned himself to his fate, and never expected to recover. “Six weeks ago, he says, “I went to bed one night feel ing as usual. My left leg was wholly without feeling. During the night J had a peculiar dream—that I had re covered the use of my leg—and I had When I awakened I got up and found I could walk without crutches. I pinched my leg, and found feeling in it. Since then there has been a prickly sensation TAL1VIAGH & BRIGHT WELL —AGENTS FOR Brooks’ Cotton Planters, Clark’s Harrow’s, Wood Mowing Machines, Josh Berry Grain Cradle THEO. MARK WALTERS* STEAM Marble and Granite ‘Works MANUFACTURES OF MONUMTS, HEADSTONES AND STATUARY Enclosures, Capingsand Likenesses Guaranteed of Statues and Busts, •IMPORTER DIRECT in NATION OR FOREIGN GR ANITE OR M RULE. Contractor for BnUdine Stone of all kinds Floor and Hearth Tile and Wainscoting agent for the Be*t FENCE COMP ‘NV in the World. The most complete selection of designs in the Sontb. pondence solicited. Prices to Suit the times. 529 and 531, BROAD STREET, Original designs furnished. Corres-- AUGUSTA, GA. there, time.” and I am inqiroving all the Our clever neighbor the Jackson Her ald seems to he suffering from a spasm to get up a controversy with The Banner. Editor Craig takes issue with nearly every article we write. So soon as the Athens & Jefferson Railroad is completed we will send our proof sheets to the Herald office for revision before publication. Keep quiet, boys. We have no ammunition to waste on lriends aud good democrats. There will he plenty of work for us both when the campaign opens to shell the independ ent or republican crops. I can never forget onr first night’s camp on the banks of the Savannah river, at Brown’s ferry, in Hart conn* Grady often spoke to me of his enjoyment of that trip down the Sa vannah, and said he intended to re peat it every spring, ami next time bring his family and some of his la dy friends with him, Little ^id I think then that before another sea son rolled around, that our joyous and warm-hearted Iriend would have been ferried across another river, and that the banks of the Savannah would ne’er again echo with his joy ous shouts and laughter. old mill house, on Trotters’ shoals, which our party had been driven by a severe storm for refuge. It was not until then that Grady took me aside and told me of a matter that was greatly distressing him at that time, bat which he had kept from - The decision of the Ohio supreme court, that biennial- elections for that state w ere not adopted at the Last elec tion, may be a very fortunate one for Gov.-elect Campbell. It will give him a chance to be re-elected governor in 1891, and, if he is re-eleeted, hiachances for being nominated for Vice-President by the democrats in 1892 will he excel lent. If the amendment for biennial elections had been adopted, his term of office year. would have been prolonged a Try BLACK-DRAUGHT tea for Dyspepsia. The Semi Tropical Exposition will open in Ocala, Fla7, on Jan. 15th 1890. It promises to be a good exposition and the Land of Flowers will be crowded with visitors from the North. Ocala is one of the prospering towns of Florida and the citizens are energetic and en terprising. The exposition will doubt less he a great success and this will he a splendid opportunity for everybody to visit the Land of the Tropics. All the Northern papers had beau tiful editorial tributes on Henry W. Grady. From Maine to Texas and from California back to Maine he wa- beloved and admired by all. 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