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The Cartersville Courant-American.
VOL. VIII.
COERAL BESI. HARRISON.
A sketch of the Career of the
President-Elect.
furl}' Struggle* and. Marriage—Hin Politi
cal Lif* —The Next Lady of the
White lfouxe—GogNij).
WaihlngtonSUr.
Ilonjurnin Harrison of Indiana, who, if
lie liven, will be the next President of the
I'nitoc’ States, was born Aug. 20, 1833
•jt the home of his grandfather, General
Williaiii Henry Harrison, at North Bend,
0 some fifteen miles below Cincinnati on
the Ohio river. At the age of 14 he was
s(1 „t to an academy in the suburb of Cin
cinnati, and in 1850 he entered Miami
I'niversity at Oxford, 0., as-a junior.
His career at college was that of an earn
cst. diligent student, and he was gradu
utcil in 1852 fourth in a class of sixteen,.
Hew David Swing of Chicago taking
smm<l honors, and the Hon. Milton Say
lor being the first in rank. The subject
of young Harrison's graduating addiess
was “ The Poor of England,” and his
treatment of it showed that he had
Hounded both the depths and causes of
.\liis poverty.
f AFTETt HIS GRADUATION
Mr. Harrison immediately began the
study of law with Judge Bellany Stover,
in Cincinnati, and before he had fully
completed his studies he married Miss
Carrie L. Scott, the daughter of I)r. Jno.
\V. Scott, president of a young ladies’
academy in Oxford, 0., where the univer
sity was located. When he reached his
majority Harrison’s father advanced him
S3OO, and he inherited SBOO from an aunt.
With this small capital he removed with
his young wife to Indianapolis in 1854,
and entered upon the practice of his pro
fession. Clients did not rush into the
office of the young lawyer, and if he had
not received the position of crier of the
United States court it is quite likely that
he would have been in severe financial
straits. Gen. Harrison speaks of the
85.50 a day which he received for his
services as court crier as the first money
lie ever made.
HIS FIRST OPENING
in his profession came to him by accident.
In a burglary case the prosecuting attor
ney was called away, and he asked Har
rison to make the closing address to the
jury. Though he had but little time for
preparation he made an excellent argu
ment, and was rewarded by a verdict of
fcilty from the jury, although the de
mise was ably conducted by Gov. Wal
/ace. His maiden effort was so success
ful that he at once formed a copartner
ship with the son of Gov. Wallace, who
was against him in that first trial, and
who had been appointed a. cadet by Gen.
j Harrison’s grandfather when President.
Business and a fair amount of success
mine to the young firm, but in 1800
Wallace was made clerk of the circuit
court, and Harrison was elected supreme
court reporter at a salary of $2,500.
During hiscanvassfor that office young
Harrison met Hon. Thos. A. Hendricks
in joint debate, and as the issne of that
campaign was the swamp land question,
one with which Harrison was thoroughly
familiar, lie was more than a match for
his distinguished opponent. Senator
j\ oorhees came to Hendricks’ assistance,
luut Harrison easily routed them both.
I'diis incident established his reputation
l as a political speaker.
HIS CAREER IN THE WAR.
I In ISIJ2 Mr. Harrison enlisted as a pri
■'iitp, hut raised a company of which he
commissioned captain. This was as
■*>£llo(l to the Seven teeth regiment, and
the force inarched to the front Har
ron "as in command as its colonel,
he had no previous experience
affairs he at once made it his
Witness to thoroughly inform himself as
111I 11 his new duties, and soon he had his
l° ni,n aml in excellent discipline. Helook-
comfort of his men, and they
to have great confidence in his
a nd judgment. He first went to
p J "ling (iroen, Kv., to defend Southern
n‘ iin a against Kirby Smith’s guerrilla
p s - hater, at Resaca, he had an op
u unity to distinguish himself and led
affiant charge which resulted in one-
H u f his command being killed and
r ,:i( l>‘(l. At Peach Tree creelf he rend-
P *ucli gallant service that he was
PjPliiaeiited by Gen. Hooker on the
P' v 'th the remark, “By—, Ben Harri-
II make you a brigadier for this
work.” He kept his word, and
Iy e to Secretary Stanton asking pro
-1 ° IJ hir thegallant yonngcolonel.
J HE GOES INTO POLITICS.
■ * hie close of the war, Harrison was
B^ 11 elected reporter of the Indiana su
!“ tom t, and declined a re-eleetion in
preferring to devote his entire time
practice of his profession. In 1870
nominated for Governor, Godloye
1 having withdrawn from the can-
W. <*ause lie was not in harmony with
B! of the Republican party on the
18/ ‘ a l question. Although he did not
an election, General Harrison en
fl Ul to the campaign with characteris-
I Vl^or } and ran 2,000 ahead of his
ticket. This gave him such a claim upon
his party that in 1881 every prominent
rival withdrew, and he was elected United
States Senator by acclamation. His
record in the Senate is well known; his
Dakota report and speeches and his
speeches on the Edmunds resolution re
garding civil service reform being among
bis ablest efforts. He failed of re-election
to the Senate in 1887 and returned to
the practice of law. Ilis nomination at
Chicago for the Presidency last June did
not greatly enthuse his party, but his
conduct during the whole campaign has
been dignified and discreet. His ability
as a speaker has been severely tested,but
in all his speeches he has dwelt only upon
the cardinal principles of his party’s
platform, and has avoided all personal
ities.
HIS DISTINGUISHED ANCESTRY.
Gen. Harrison has a most distinguish
ed ancestry. The first of his race who
became famous was hanged October 13,
I 800, but for his virtues, and not for his
vices. He was major-general under Crom
well and signed the death warrant of
Charles I. After his execution by Charles
II the family emigrated, and the first
descendant of the Round Head regicide
who became famous bore the same name
as the President-elect. He was a signer
of the Declaration of Independence, a
colonial Congressman and a thrice-elected
Governor of Virginia.
His son, Gen. William Henry Harrison,
served his country, both in the army and
in civil office, from 1791 to 1841, when
he died one month after taking the oath
of office as President of the United States.
President Harrison’s son, Joan Scott
Harrison, the father of the President
elect, was a of Congress from
1853 to 1857, and died only a few years
ago at his home in Cincinnati.
(Jen. Harrison is also one of the great
army of descendants of the romantically
celebrated Indian princess, Pocahontas,
and through the Randolphs he is related
to the Virginia families of Lee, Carter,
Pope, Robertson, Kennon, Skipworth,
Beverly, Gay, Fleming, Murray, Meade
and the famous John Randolph of Roan
oke.
A SKETCH OF MRS. HARRISON.
Mrs. Harrison, who will preside, is tlie
same age as her husband. Her father
now resides in this city and holds a clerk
ship in the pension office. Mrs. Harrison
is a woman of refinement and culture.
She is an industrious reader and is de
voted to decorative art. For an ama
teur she is unusually skilled as a painter
of flowers in water colors, while much of
her china painting would not discredit a
professional artist. She is a brilliant
conversationalist and is considered a
charming hostess. She has regular fea
tures, bright eyes and abundant hair.
Her figure is short and somewhat stout.
She dresses well, without being a slave
to the capricesof fashion.
Mr: and Mrs. Harrison have a son,
Russell, who is a leading citizen and
ranchman, residing at Bismarck, Dak.
He married a daughter of Alvin Saun
ders of Omaha, Neb., in this city a few
years ago. Their daughter, Mrs. McKee,
and her family live with Mr. and Mrs.
Harrison in Indianapolis. She will oc
cupy the Harrison house after March 4.
Our Representatives.
The standing committees of the House
were announced Monday. The following
are chairmen of the various committees:
Western A Atlantic —Rankin.
Ways and Means—Harrell, of Webster.
Wild Lands —Perry.
Tem pern nee —Fou te.
State of the Republic—Rawls.
Special Judiciary—Olive.
Roads and Bridges—Lofley.
Railroads —Howell.
Public Property—Lamar.
Public Printing—Davis, of Elbert.
Public Library—Mathews.
Privileges of the Floor—Johnson of
Floyd.
Peni ten t i ary—Arnh ei m.
Mines and Mining—Hall.
M i 1 i tary A flairs—Rei 1 ly.
Manufactures—Glenn.
Lunat 1 c Akv 1 u m —Fel ton.
Labor and Labor Statistics—Hodgin.
J ournals —Harper.
Internal Improvements —DeLacy.
Immigration—Calvin.
Hygiene and Sanitation—Sims, of Lin-
coln.
Hall and Rooms—Wright.
General ,1 udiciary—Berner.
Education—Candler.
Deaf and Dumb Asylum—Ewing.
County and County Matters—Hill, of
Meriwether.
Corporations—Lawson.
Banks—Harrell, of Decatur,
Agriculture—Brady.
Academy for the Blind —West.
Appropriations —Gordon.
Maj. Foute is olso on the General Ju
diciary committee, and Dr. Felton is on
the W. A A, Railroad committee, all very
important positions, and the appoint
ments show that our Representatives are
appreciated by the body.
An exchange speaks of the “stamp of
a gentleman.” The editor ought to
know that a gentlemen never stamps.
He applauds with his hands
CARTERSVILLE, GA., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1888.
GREENVILLE STIRRED IP.
Rev. Sam Jon*es is the Center of
Attraction.
HeGoes for Sla<*k Church Members With
Gloves Off—Rough Wor<ls From
a Vicksburg Kditor,
The Daily Delta, of Greenville, Miss.,
has devoted a large part of its space, for
the past week, to Rev. Sam Jones and
his meetings. After going for the various
Christian denominations in his usual
style, he. also gave the Jewish brethren a
few rounds, at which the Rabbi took ex
ceptions, and some of his parishioners de
nounced him through the papers as “in
famous.'’ Theeditor takes up the cudgel
in Sam’s defense, and pronounces this
charge a lie.
Meantime, Sam Jones moves on in the
even tenor of his b ays—thousands flock
to hear him—hundreds are seeking re
ligion, and many art; being converted
and joining the churches.
In addition to copious extracts from
the sermons and sayings of the evange
list, the editor has much to say about
him. We quote the following from the
editorial columns of the Delta:
“The editor went to church yesterday.
He went to hear Sam. He heard him.
After thus sampling the great evangelist,
we are constrained to remark: “There’s
no flies on Sam,” The writer has always
admired the results of Jones’ efforts even
when doubtful of his methods. The
power of the man challenges admiration
even where there is a lack of endorsement.
His ability to sway an audience is won
derful.
His power lies first in the fact that he
has brains. Brains is agood thing most
anywhere, and this is true of a preacher’s
head. Then he has had a pretty spicy
experience. He lias smelt the sulphur
fumes and can tell about them in a
graphic instead of a sloppy manner. He
also has the courage to say just what he
wants to. He knows how mean men are
from experience and don’t try to soften
things down. He tells what all men
know is true, but what other men dare
not say.
Other men have kind of a tacit under
standing thus: ‘lf you won’t tell how
mean T am I won’t tell how mean you
are.’ Sam comes along aud tells how
mean they both are.”
“Bro. Sam had on his fighting clothes
yesterday. He said when a man got. on
his track he would get run over; that he
ran without whistles, brakes or a cow
catcher and the fellow he was after would
not know it till he was on him. Then
he'd feel like he was tangled up with the
business end of a mule. He tapped Green
ville’s aristocracy on the point of the
jaw, then impaled the Episcopal church
for winking at worldliness. ‘You needn't
turn your nose up at me. If I belonged
to that rotten old thing in Greenville, I
wouldn’t stay in it a minute. I’d run
out without getting my hat. Its noth
ing but a crochet society. If you were in
heaven, it wouldn’t be three weeks before
you would have all the angels rigged out
in lace.' He then metaphorically sneak
ing, took the Jewish Rabbi by the ear
and led him around the square. He said:
‘And I hear the Rabbi is on his ear.
Well, let him sit on one ear and fan him
self with the other.’”
“The communication sent from this
place to the Vicksburg Herald last night
shows the author to be an artist in pre
varication. Mr. Jones has said some
things which shocked a great many peo
ple. This is true. But there are a great
many people whom the truth will always
shock. It may be wrong to call things
by their right names; if so, Mr. Jones has
grievously sinned. It may be wrong to
say licentiousness leads to hell. If so
Mr. Jones is a great offender. It might
be wrong to put hell under hypocrites;
if so Mr. Jones is a sinner above most
men. The crowds which go daily to hear
Mr. Jones, embracing men of every degree
in church and out of the church attest
that when the Herald correspondent
called Sam Jones infamous, the Herald
correspondent lied. That's the size of
it.”
“Col. Jack Lavins, who is here report
ing Sam Jones’sermons for the Vicksburg
Herald, missed it this morning. Rev.
Mr. Jones paid his respects to him in a
manner calculated to jerk the cuticle
from his quivering carcass. He called
the elegant colonel ‘a stinking, lying and
thieving scoundrel,’and other soothing
names which we don’t just now recall.
He said further : ‘lielpoks like he had
laid around a hog pen drunk and had
his nose eat off by the buzzards. It’s a
pity they didn’t eat him all up.’ Mr.
Laviu had the misfortune to get his nose
bit off in a fight in A icksburg some years
ago and this remark of the preacher’s
was in the nature of a home thrust.”
Ihe following is the letter relerred to:
SLANGY SAM.
Special to the Commercial Herald.
Greenville, Nov. 12.—Sam Jones in
sulted the Jewish Rabbi in th fol lo wing
words: “I am told that the old Jew
Rabbi has got on his ear because I said
something about him. Now let the old
Jew go on his ear if he wants to, and fan
himself with the other ear. I don't care.”
Sain Jones has been very studious to
insult Presbyterians, Methodists, Bap
tists and Episcopalians, but his mission
was ended when he offered the plain insult
to the jieople who do not go to hear his
nonsense and have lived before he came
to Greenville. Sam is very uuentertain
ing; his main forte is to pull his mous
tache and finger his hair and call
sister who would not associate with him,
to call men brother, who would despise
him as an old worn out drunkard, and
who uses his text for causes that are so
far away from glory that God doesn't
recognize his lingo —such is the infamous
Sam Jones.
The Ticket Accepts
To Messrs. .J. C Wofford, A. M. Wil
lingham, L. B. Matthews, A. L. Bar
ron, Moses Scheuer, ,T. A. Crawford,
George Patillo, J. H. Wikle and Chas.
McEwen:
Gentlemen:—lt becomes my pleasing
duty as secretary of the mass meeting
of the citizens of Cartersville held Tues
day, the 20th inst., to notify you ofyour
nomination by the unanimous vote of
the meeting for the position of mayor
and aldermen. I hand you herewith a
copy of the resolutions under which you
were nominated and which may be con
sidered as the platform of the meeting,
I am respectfully yours,
G. 11. Aubrey.
Nov. 21st, 1888. Secretary.
TO THE CITIZENS OF CARTERSVILLE.
Having been informed by the secretary
ofyour meeting of the 20th, inst., that
we are your nominees for mayor and
council of your town for the year 1889,
we feel it our duty to briefly signfy our
acceptance and appreciation of the
honor conferred upon us, and to state
that without reservation we are fully in
accord with the sentiments of your meet
ing. We are in favor of waterworks, of
gas works and public schools. We are
in favor of any and everything that will
redound to the benefit of this our com
munity, and that will keep us abreast of
the progress of the times. We know
that the assessment of one-half of one
per cent, additional tax will be ample for
all purposes.
We accept, fellow-citizens, your nomi
nation, and trust to your ballots for our
election, after which we promise you a
progressive, honest, conservative city
government.
J. C. Wofford.
A. M. Willingham.
L. B. Matthews.
Moses Scheuer.
A. L. Barron.
John A. Crawford.
Geo. A. Pattillo.
Jno. H. Wikle.
Ciias. McEewen.
Mr. C. K. Rowland.
Waco (Tex.) Day.
Several months ago Mr.C. K. Rowland
cameAo Waco and took the place of the
supeflntendent of the Waco office of
Bradstreet’s Commercial agency. It is a
delicate place to hold, requiring sagaci
ty, courage great firmness, and absolute
integrity. Throughout his term of ser
vice Mr. Rowland maintained himself
with manly firmness, and fulfilled the
duties of his place with unwavering
fidelity, winning the confidence of the
agency and the approval of' the public.
He has resigned and Bradstreet'e will
not find a better superintendent than
Mr. Rowland proved. Mr. Rowland has
accepted the special agency of the Provi
dent Insurance company and will make
his mark in that business as he did with
Bradstreet’s. The Day joins with a
great number of freinds in hoping Mr.
Rowland will find this new place highly
remunerative and pleasant. The first is
assured, and the second is likely to be.
for insurance business is not new to the
worthy gentleman to whom the foregoing
tribute is paid.
Suicide Near Rowell’s.
Mr. Eli Hatfield, a small farmer who
has resided for some time mar Rowell’s,
a station on the East & West railroad
just across the line in Alabama, com
mitted suicide last Saturday by hanging
himself. His body was found by mem
bers of his family suspended by a rope
from a joist in his stable a hundred yards
or so from his house, after some search,
just about the noon hour. Hatfield was
an industrious man, lived very frugally
and was very close in his nature. He
had been appointed by law to wind up
his father’s estate and thereby got into
some financial entanglements that
threatened to unpleasantly involve him.
He brooded over tiie situation heavily
until his family noticing it, and feared he
contemplated taking his life, watched
him. He watched his opportunity how
ever, and accomplished his purpose.
Durham, N. C., has had a terribleJi
naneial crash. The Blackwell’s, of to
bacco fame, and a number of other large
concerns have gone under.
There was a two-inch fall af snow as
far South as Staunton, Va., on Monday
last. Farther North and West there
were heavy falls of snow and sleet.
“FORWARD'’ IS THE WORD.
And Solid Prosperity Fop Carterr
ville Seems Assured.
Rousing Meeting of Citizens to Consider
aud I>ixcuss the Measures That are
to Make Her a Goodly City.
Unity.
Enthusiasm.
Determination.
These were apparent in the delibera
tions of the meeting at the court house
Tuesday night.
It was the largest gathering of citizens
in the interest of Cartersville ever got
together, the assemblage numbering
about five hundred.
Particularly noticeable was the large
number and deep interest of colored peo
ple present.
Col. It. 11. Jones was requested to pre
side, and Mr. G. H. Aubrey was made
secretary.
Thefollowingcornmitteewas appointed
to prepare business for the meeting:
I). W. K. Peacock, Miles Collins, Joe
Brown, Jim Young, Clay Walker, B. 11.
Veal, E. E. Freeman, I). Kirkpatrick, S.
L. Vandivere, Humphrey Cobb, Sam
Arnold.
After they had retired, Major Charles
H. Smith was called for and gave a talk
that was full of interesting facts and wise
conclusions. He recited how Rome in her
experience soon after the war had to
struggle for a start toward real progress
against the doubts, prejudices and an
tagonism of many of her citizens. There
were those who professed to believe it
would eternally bieak the town if SI,BOO
asked for was appropriated to the build
ing of an academy. Rome’s waterworks
had given her more character and repu
tation than any other one thing, aud
had benefitted all classes. It had re
duced insurance from 3% to 1%. and there
hadn’t been an extensive fire, not a house
wholly consumed since they were erected.
In Cartersville insurance runs from 2
to 6J4 per cent, aud the savings in this
item will pay the expense of waterworks.
He didn’t see wby there should exist a
difference of opinion on any public ques
tion when it comes out of envy or jeal
ousy. Let us lay little prejudices aside
and come together. It was a fact that
nine-tenths of the taxes of the town were
paid by thirty men, and if they were will
ing to be taxed a little extra for these
benefits, the man who pays but little or
no tax at all, should not object.
Mayor J. C. Wofford made a statement
regarding this year’s receipts and expen
dstures by the city government, and sub
mitted an estimate of waterworks, gas
works and public school expenses, show
ing by a careful calculation that seven
tanths of one per cent taxation would
cover the ordinary expenses of the town
and the waterworks and gasworks ex
penses besides. Then with an additional
three-tenths —making in all one per cent—
public school expenses could be covered.
The regular tax this year had been one
half of one per cent, and there were $2,500
of extraordinary expenditures that
wouldn’t occur again the next year.
The committee to arrange business
made their report as follows:
Whereas, We a part of the citizens of
Cartersvide in mass-meeting assembled,
desire to sa v we are much gratified at the
progress made by our city during the
past twelve months, and
Whereas, We are constrained to give
the credit of said improvement largely to
our present mayor and council, and “
Whereas, We are of the opinion that
all faithful officers deserve the welcome
plaudit of well done good and faithful
servants, therefore be it
Resolved, That we hereby tender to the
present council our sincere thanks for the
faithful manner in which they have ad
ministered the affairs of our city, especial
ly in making contracts with responsible
parties to furnish our city with an ample
supply of water and gas."
Resolved, That we approve the present
bill introduced by Senator J. W. Harris
in the present Legislature levying one
half of one percent, to pay for said water
an(l gas.
Resolved, That as our city increases in
population and wealth, we will advocate
the establishment and maintenance of a
system ofpublicschools at as early a day
as our city authorities can see they can
be maintained.
Resolved, That we rt'commend this
meeting to nominate the Hon. J. C. Wof
ford for mayor, and the following gen
tlemen for eouncilmen:
Firs*- Ward—A. M. Willingham and L.
B. Matthews.
Second Ward—Gus Barron and Moses
Scheu er.
Third Ward—Geo. A. Pattilloand John
Crawford.
Fourth Ward—Cnas.McEwen and J, H.
Wikle.
The committee's report was adopted.
Col. R. H. Jones arose and said he had
interests in Rome and C'artersville. The
former was largely ahead of the latter
place in its public conveniences, and yet
his tax and insurance expenses combined
were larger in Cartersville than Rome.
He wanted to see waterworks, and our
insurance reduced.
Col. J. G. M. Montgomery said he was
heartily in favor of all three of the schemes
proposed. His insurance was as light as
anybody’s, -but the times actually de-
maud them and they are the great preseut
need of the city.
Col. U. W. Murphy made a spirited and
earnest talk, saying that the resolutions
adopted were intended to quiet dissen
sions and misgivings on the one hand or
the other on these questions. If he could
do anything to bring this about, for one,
he was ready. He wanted to see ( arters
viUecoine together as one man—lay aside
little bickerings and prejudices, pull
together—let this man say aught but all
for Cartersville, aud we can and will suc
ceed.
Mr. Aaron Collins said it had been
either his fortune or misfortune to have
no need for schools himself directly, but
he was in favor of public schools for the
city. Thought it the most important of
the three measures proposed, but favored
them all.
Mr. Martin Collins proposed that the
sense of the meeting be taken specifically
on the question of public schools, where
upon the chairman pjut the Question of
“schools” or no “schools,” and the yeas
were like a tumultuous wave, while the
nays were so indistinctly heard that the
vote was announced unanimous.
Chairman Jones congratulated the
meeting on the harmony visible, and put
a motion to adjourn which was carried.
A Warm
When the Rome accommodation train
rolled in Thursday evening the square
in front of the depot was brilliantly illu
minated by various bonfires, and a large
and enthusiastic made it a lively
scene.
As Gus Fite got off the train, a. yell
was raised, and there were loud calls for
“FitelV “Fite!” Finally the genial Colo
nel was blushingly led to the platform,
and made a little speech. He looked shy
at first, and said he didn’t understand
this demonstration, and was afraid it
was some trick of the boys. But he
finally accepted the situation, warmed
up to his subject, and eloquently^respon
ded to this evident gratification of his
friends at Ids election to the solicitor
generalship, and feelingly thanked them
for their interest in his election, and re
tired amid loud applause.
Mr. Fite received a larger majority
than any other candidate before the
Legislature who was opposed by other
candidates.
Douglas Wiklo, Esq , having retired
from the race before the election came
off, the vote stood as follows:
Fite. ICS
Maddox 45,
The Couk ant- A me kuan joins the
Colonel's many friends in hearty congrat
ulations. He will make a faithful and
efficient officer.
Col. T. W-. Milner, the new elected
Judge had slipped in on an earlier train.
He was loudly called for, but did not
deem it prudent for him to make a
speech.
Cartersville is jubilant over theelection
of her candidates. Tom Milner will
make a Judge that she may well be
proud of.
The State Road.
Hon. D. B. Harrell, of Webster, has
introdubed a bi 1 in the Legislature pro
viding for the sale of the State Rond.
The bill authorizes the Governor and
Treasurer t 5 sell the equipments. The
bill provides that the amount to be paid
for the road shall be not less than the
present State debt, which is $8,750,000,
and that the first payment shall be $2,-
990,000, to be paid into the State
treasury on or before October Ist, 1889,
the balance to be paid in annual install
ments between October 1890, and Jan
uary 1915. Mr. Harrell says that the
bill as introduced by him will prevent
the road being sold at less than its value,
as he has always feared. It will also in
sure the money being applied to the
bonded debt of the State, as it provides
that the revenue derived from the sale
shall be so regulated as to come into the
treasury at the time of the expiration of
the State bonds. The interest on the
bonded debt of the State, which is fixed
at the price of the road, is $400,000,
while the road only rents for $300,000.
So that il the trade could be made which
would sell the road for enough to pay
these bonds, the State would save at
least $160,000.
Immigration Convention.
The Inter-State Immigration Conven
tion called to meet in Montgomerv, Ala
bama, December 12th, 1888, is a matter
of great inportance to the whole South.
It had its origin in Texas, whose Com
missioner of Immigration, acting with
those of other States, called the conven
tion at Montgomery as a central point
easily reached from every part of the
South. The Governors of the several
States, or the Commissioners of Immi
gration, have appointed full lists of dele
gates and the attendance already
promises to be large. The citizens of
Montgomery have appointed loeal com
mittees, and are doing all in their power
to make a success of the undertaking.
Reduced rates have been secured of one
fare for the round trip from all poiyts in
the South, tickets being on sale Decem
ber 10, and good until Jan. 5, IS$9.
NO. 24.
