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RATES OF SUHSUR|I‘TION. I one copy one year. ......... $2 CQ ' <>f copy six month?, 100 1 on > copy three months, ..o /* • r >o i ULITB RATES. Five copies one year, ~ .••*• ••*•#< 875 IVn copies one year, ...... t 1500 Twenty copies one year, .... .. . * ‘25 00 Fifty copies one year, ... 50 00 To be paid for invariably in advance. Ail orders for the paper must be addressed to the free press, Cartersville, Ga. j PROFESSIONAL CARDS. M. L. JOHNSON, A. TTOUNK Y-A. T X. A\V CARTERSVfLLE, GEORGIA. Office First stairway below post office, first door on the left. Hours from a. m. to 4>* p. “ KsapAli business promptly attended to. *pri9 M.NKKL. J. J. CONNER. W. 4. NEEL. NEEL, CONNER * NEEL, A I> , ORN K Y S-AT-LA "W 1 CARTERSVILLE, GA. r j i|,l, PRACTICE IN ALL THE COURTS Xy of this state. Litigated cases made a iH'cmlty. Prompt atteuuou giveu to ail business llU’USttwi to US. * mice in northeast corner of courthouse. feb9 JNO. It. F. LUMPKIN, A r l' r V OHNId A -A f U -LA W, ROME. GA. / COLLECTIONS A SPECIALTY. OFFICE Vy in rear of Printup, Tiros. A Co.’s Hank. r. W. 4 11. NICK. J. ¥• HARRIS, JR. MILNER Jit HARRIS, A L'O UN R YS-AT-LAW, CARTERSVILLE, GA. Olilce on West Main Street. july!B JOHN h. wiki.k. DO AMOIJ. WIKLR * WIKLK, ATTO It N K Y S-A A W , CARTERSVILLK, GA. office in court house. Douglas Wikle will give special attention to collections. feb24 IS. R CA S O TV, DKNTI^T, office over Curry’s drug store, Cart ersvllle, X. M. FOI n;. walthr M. uta'ls. ROUTE & RYALS, a r r torneys-at-law, cA RTEUSVILLE, GEORGIA. \mTILL PRACTICE IN ALL THE COURTS \\ ot tliiii state. Prompt and fuitliful atten tion given to uil business.entrusted to iis. office, corner Main and Erwin streets, up ttairs. SHELBY ATTAWAY, A V OItNKY - AT-I-A W, WILL PRACTICE IN ALL THE COURTS of North Georgia. Office with Col. M. R. Stansell, Bank Block. _ E. U. GRAHAM. W. M.URAUAM. GRAHAM A GRAHAM, Attorneys, Solicitors and Counselors at Law, CAUTERSVILLE, GA. OFFICE IN THE COURT HOUSE. WILL practice in all the courts of Bartow county, the superior courts of northwestern Georgia, and e Supreme and Federal courts at Atlanta, Ga. anil GEORGE S JOHNSON, attorney-at-law, CARTE US VILLE, GA. OFFICE, West Side, Public Square. Will practice in all the Courts, R. W. MURPHEY, A T TORNEY-AT - LAW, CAUTERSVILLE, GA. OFFICE (up-stairs) in the briek building, cor ner of Main & Erwin streets. julylß. ALBERT 8. JOHNSON, A T T O R N K Y -AT -L A W, CAUTERSVILLE, GA. OFFICE : WEST SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. Will practice in all the Courts. Business wUD*ecervej3romjjt^tUinth>iG^^^^^^ (|>(|^|B|B REWARD! For any case of CHILLS THAT CHILARINE FAILS TO CURE. C. F. SIMMONS A CO., Prop’s., St. Louis, Mo. D. W. CURRY, Wholesale Agent, Cartersville, Ga. aug23 BRADPIELD’S G 3 R BRADFI ELD’S Female Regulator. Is a special remedy for all diseases pertaining to thk Womb, ansi any intelligent woman can cure herself by following the directions. It is espe cially ellicacious in cases of suppressed or pain ful menstruation, the Whites and Partial Pro lapsus. It aflords immediate relief, and perma nently restores the Menstrual Functions. Asa remedy to be used during that critical period known as “Change of Life,” this invaluable preparation has no rival! HOLMES’ LINIMENT Is an INESTIMABLE BOON to all child bear ing Women; a real blessing to suffering females; a true MOTHER’S FRIEND. When applied a few weeks before conffuement it will produce a safe and quick delivery, control pain, and alleviate the usual dread, agonizing suffering, beyond the power of language exp ress PRYOR’S OINTMENT Is a sure and speedy cure for Blind or Bleeding Piles, Sores, Ulcers, Tumors, Fistula, Burns Corns, Felons, Sore Nipples, etc. Its effects are simply marvelous, and it is an inexpressible blessing to all afflicted with either of the above complaints. Try it! For circulars, testimonials, and full particu lars, address Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer of these THREE GREAT REMEDIES! J. BRADFIELD, No. 108 South-Prvor Street, ATLANTA, GA. THE NATIONAL HOTEL, The only first-class hotel In DALTON, GEORGIA. Rates per day : : : : 5 :52 00 Rates per week : r : : : : 8 <K) Rates per month : : : ‘ * 5 , Large Sample Rooms lor Commercia Travcl . Postoflice in the building. , . •Jftue J. G. A. LEWIS, Proprietor. VOLUME VI. The genial Walt lieadden of the firm of D. W. Carry has jnst returned from a commercial tour He wore a smile like an overseer’s w ages (from year to year,) He had sold a car load of drugs. He says Curry’s Liver Compound is taking the country, or rather the whole country is taking it. The Dentist bill saved by clean teeth, and this insured by using the safe tooth brush at Curry’s* No sore gums from thier use. Rush right to the store of M. F. Word. Christ mas goods are in stock and more to arrive. Go early and often. The Bride's Lament. “Oh my bead. Dear what can I <lo?” sighed the Bride of two weeks. Well, my darling, w hen I was a ‘Bach’ I used Curry’s Liver Com pound for my head aches.” She blushed but tried it, and in 8 hours was enjoying the honey moon of Eden blessedness. It restores the joys of health without a doubt. He laid aside his glasses for the first timtc in FdKrr years. He was a pale, lean, half-starved student, for forty years-had used glasses for his failing sight, but now he reads by the light of the Fire Proof Oil at Curry’s without the need of glasses. No NEED OF (IAS OR ELECTRIC ITT ANYMORE, since its arrival at Curry’s of the late brand Fire Proof oil. L/4j> Sit t Lax ,I'ajt. We have the genuine at Curry’s—ask for his Fire Proof oil. Nothing in the paint line equal to Stacrwiu, Williams &. Co.’s.mixed paint, sold by M. F. Word. “Oh! what pretty lamps am. at such low prices,” are the exclamationsof every one enter - ingM. F. Word’s drug store. Go at once and get one. What a pleasure to smoke a go-xl cigar after eating—“Tansill’s Punch” is the one. Sold only by M. F. Word. M. F. Word is receiving, and bison the way a complete line of holiday goods which will be sold at prices to suit all clastes. A nice line of toilet soap very cl ap at Word’s drug store. Good and cheap perfumery at Word's drug store. Paints that are superior to any—-Sherwin,Wil liams* Co’s, brand, Sold only by M. F. Word. Painters say they are the best. A large bottle of Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil for SQcts at Word’s drug store. The Amateur Club. “Why Darling,” Said the anxious mother to her daughter, “you must not go into another per formance, you cough this terrible cold, and you may die of consumption.” But she thought of the remedy, Sweet-jiim and Mullen at Curry’s. Three Coses and she was ready for another per formance. “Where is Cuny’s Liver Compound sold? You alk about it.” “Why, all over the country, all the drug stores sell it and are ordering more. “Walt” ot the firm of Curry is known over the State as a modest youth, yet he becomes auda ciously eloquent in pushing Curry’s Liver Com pound. Have you paid for THE FREE PRESS fnot, do so at once. Superior Hair Brushes at a bargain at Curry’s He offers a specialty in fine hair brushes. The parson came near saying something, a fel low had stepped on his corns. He went to Cur ry’s and got his corn medicine, warranted to cure corns, or no pay. He is happy now. WHY WILL YOU cougn wnen Shiloh's Cure will give immediate relief. Price 10 cts., 50 cts. and *l. Enquire for it at Curry’s. nov23-6m Don’t forget to pay for TH E FREE PRESS. We think of it every time we meet you. We don’t forget it, “you bet!’ Superior Hair Brushes at a Bargain at Curry’s, ,11c offers a specialty in fine hair brushes. “Which way.” Atta—way, who clerks at Curry’s and offers me a bargain in those Lord Baltimore. Sweet Perfume In the delicious extracts at Curry’s. Palmer’s & Luberg’s extracts tlia took the medal at the great Foreign Exposition. Oh, my tooth! Wliatcan Ido? Go to Curry’s aud get the famous tooth drops. They cure iu five minutes. _ If you can’t pay for THK FREE PRESS let ns know it. Rivalling to Elkctric Light. The Fire Proof Oil at Curry’s competes in brilliancy with the great Brush electric light. Try it and he happy. Light!Light! No mork grumbling on tAe sight question. Just arrived at Curry’s, the celebrated “Fire Proof” Oil. This is the very best, A bottle of Cough Syrup for 10c, 25c, 50c, 75c, or |l, at Word’s popular drug store. , ... , ......... ■■ r A farmer told M. F. Word a few days since that by giying his cow Word’s Horse and Cattle Powders that she was giving a gallon more milk a day, before one package was-gone. Get a package at once. Try “Little Beauty,” all Havana 5 cent cigar. Sold by M. F. Word. Simmons' Liver Regulator in 25c, 50c, or SIOO packages at Word’s drug store. A little blucstone left at Word’s drug store. Little Mamie and Lort Baltimore make the smoke roll. At Curry’s you get these dai y cigars. One delightful whiff soothes the troubled mind like a charm. Oh how lueious the Swain as he puffed away. T. M. Blacking at Word’s drugstore. M. F. Word keeps the best .-agars sold for 5c in Cartersville. Ward’s Improved Liver Pills are giving per fect satisfaction to all troubled with liver troub les. Try a box. Don’t wait till you get down. FREE OF COST. By)calling at D. W. Curry’s drug store, you can get a sample bottle of Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup free of cost, which will relieve tlic most obstinate Cough or Cold, and show you what the regular 50 cent size will do. When troubled with Asthma, Brocliitis, Dry, Hacking Cough, Pains in the Chest, and all diseases of the Throat and try & sample bottle of this medicine. jan!B-ly O! how sweet! Taylor’s cologne, at Cutrys. One bottle he sent her with compliments; par son got a fee. Curry’s Liver Compound is endorsed by many of the best citizens of this and adjoining coun ties. ; “This is what Barker's Horse and Cattle Pow ders does for my horse,” said a farmer to M. F. Word as his horse was going at a rapid gait through the streets. Goto his store and invest 25c in a package. TIP * mrilViCl ORGANS 27 stops-lO reed ONLY bhAlll UI9O, PIANO* |125 up. Rare HOLIDAY INDUCEMENTS READY. Write or call on BEATTY, Washington, THE FREE PRESS. Put a Brand on Him. “Women are a necessary evil,” he said, bring ing down his fist hard on the counter to empha size the heartless remark. It was in the village store at West Milton, Saratoga county, and the s)H-aker was the central figure of a' group of bucholic philosophers. He was homely, sloven ly and sixty. ' “There’s where I differ from you altogether,” said Mr. George T. Graham, of the same place, “Women are mostly what men make ’em. When husbands are brutes wives will fall into submis sion or make home hot for the men; and they’re unnatural in either character. Love them, and especially he good to them when they’re! sick, and vou’ll have no trouble. There’s mv own wife, now. She’s suffered a good deal with dys pepsia, nervous prostration and other ailments that took the bloom off her cheeks and the spring out of her steps. Welt? she saw an advertise ment of PARKER’S TONIC, and thought it wouid be just the tiling for her case. Gentlemen 1 sent five miles after a bottle. She took it I sent again after more. So several times. Trou ble? Why, if you could see how much good it has done her von would say that wnmen are the greatest of God's blessings, and PARKEIi'B TON 1C is next.” This preparation, which has been known as Parker’s Ginger Tonic, will hereafter he called simply Parker’s Tonic. This change has been rendered necessarv by substitutes imposed upon their customers by unprincipled dealers uuder the name of ginger; and as ginger is really an unimportant flavoring ingredient, we drop the misleading word. There will b* no change, howerer, in the preparation itself; and all bot tles remaining in the hands of dealers, wrap per,ufid|jr the name of “Barker’s Ginger Tu,,- n#>;” contain the gciuunq laedecine if the sigua tatre if liiscotE &,CG. is at the bottom of out side wrapper-. ' “ dee6-lnr. So ap. Have you seen tiie latest novelties in the way of line fancy soaps at D. W. Curry’s? By the way ask Curry to show you a Dudelet.” He has arrived at Curry’s lately from New York. Winter Cough and Pneumonia Cured, The Great Cherokee Remedy, Sweet-Gum and Mullen. “Did you get that prescription for your cough?” “No, my wife had a bottle of Sweet-Gum and Mullen and I tried that, and you seel am now happy again,” the Doctor sighed. EOIt DYSPEPSI Aan 1 Liver Complaint, you have aprinted guarantee on every bottle of Shi loh’s Vitalizer. It never fails to cure. Y'ou can get it at Curry’s.' Tempux fugit. So do the worms by using Cur ry’s Candy Vermifuge. The childre* eat it like sugar candy. PILES. Piles are frequently preceded by a sense of w eight in the hack, loins and lower part of the abdomen, causing the patient to suppose he lias some affection of the kidneys or neighboring or gans. At times symptoms of indigestion are present, a3 llatulency,uneasinessof the stomach, etc. A moisture, like perspiration, producing a very disagreeable itching, particularly at night after getting warm in bed, is a very common at tendant. Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles yield at once to the application of Dr. Bosan ko’s Pile Remedy, which acts directly upon the parts' affected, absorbing the tumors, allaying the intense itching, and effecting a permanent cure, where all other remedies have failed. Do uot delay until the dram on the system produces permanent disability, but try it and he cured, rice 50 cenis. Sold by JL>. W. Curry. jaalS-1 TRAVELERS’ GUIDE. GADSDEN AND RED LINE STEAM ' ERS—U. S. MAIL. STEAMER SIDNEY P. SMITH, (Ben. H. Elliott. Master; F. G. Smith, Clerk.) rieove Rome every Tuesday and Fridav. ..Bam Arrive Gadsden Wednesday and Saturday. .6 a m Leave Gadsden Wednesday and Saturday-. .8 a m Arrive at Rome Thursday aud Sunday 7 p m Will go through to G'reensport, Ala., every Friday night. Returning, leave Greensport e_v ery Saturday morning. STEAMER GADSDEN. F. M. Coulter, Master F. A. Mills, Clerk. Leave Rome Mondays and Thursdays 11 a m Arrive Gadsden Tuesdays and Fridays— z a m Leave Gadsden Tuesdays und, Fridays— 9 a m Arrive at Wednesdays aud Saturdays. ...7pm Office No. 27 Broad street, up-stairs over the Cottou Exchange. Telephonic connection. J. M. ELLIOTT, Jr., Gen. Man’gr., Gadsden, Ala. W. T. SMITH, Geu’l Agent, * Rome, Ga. CHEROKEE RAILROAD. On and after Monday, March 19, 1883, the trains •ii this Road will run daily as follows (Sunday sxcepted): PASSENGER TRAIN—MORNING. Leave Cartersville Arrive at Stileshoro •ii a m Arrive at Taylorsville . 10:35 a m Arrive at Rockmart 11:10 a in Arrrive at Cedartown 12 .05 a m RETURNING. Leave Cedartown 2:05 pm Arrive at Rockmart 2 :58 p m Arrive at Taylorsville 5:33 pm Arrive at Stileshoro P m Arrive at Cartersville 4:25 pm PASSENGER TRAIN. —EVENING. Leave Cartersville 4:30 pm Arrive at Stileshoro 6 ; 0* P ra Arrive at Taylorsville 5:22 pm Arrive at Rockmart Arrive at Cedartown 7:00 pm RETURNING. Leave Cedartown 6:00 am Arri ve at Rockmart 6:53 am Arrive at Taylorsville 7:2$ am Arrive at Stileshoro ‘ : ™ ain Arrive at CartiTsvillc . . . ■ - . 8:20 am ROME RAILROAD. The following is the present passenger sched ule: no. 1. Leave Rome 6:10 am Arrive at Kingston am NO. 2. Leave Kingston Arrive at Rome a in NO. 3. Leave Rome . . .• • •• • I 1 . I .*?! 1 ™ Arrive at Kingston 5:30 pm no. 4. Leave Kingston Arrive at Rome p m NO. 5. Leave Rome * a ,n Arrive at Kingston a m NO. 6. Leave Kingston Arrive at Rome 10:10 a m Nos. 1,2, 8 and 4 will run daily except Sun -5 and 6 will run Sundays only. No. 1 will not stop at the junction. Makes close connection at Kingston for Atlanta and Chattanooga. ... „ _ No. 2 makes connection at Rome with E. 1.. \ a. & Ga. R. R.. for points south. EBEN HILLYER, President. J. A. Smith, G. P. Agent. WESTERN AND ATLANTIC R. R. The following is the present passenger sched tle: _ night passenger—ur. Leave Atlanta 2:40 pm Leave Cartersville 4:30 pm Leave Kingston 4:55 pm Leave Dalton 6:34 pm Arrive at Chattanooga 8:00 p m NIGHT PASSENGER—DOWN. Leave Chattanooga ....... 2:55 p m Leave Dalton Leave Kingston 6:03 p in Leave Cartersville b::.2pm Arrive at Atlanta 8:40 p m DAT PASSENGBR—VP. ..eave Atlanta • *• • • 7:00 am Geave Cartersville ........ 8:55 a m Leave Kingston a m Leave Dalton 10:55 a m Arrive at Chattanooga 12:30 a m DAT PASSENGER—DOWN. Leave ©hattanooga 8:00 a m Leave Dalton 9:46 am Leave Kingston 11:15 a m Leave Cartersville . . . . , . . . 11:42 am Arrive at i tlanta . 1:40 pm ROUX EXPRESS Leave Atlanta 4:30 pm Arrive at Cartersville 6:3lpm Arrive at Kingston 7:00 pm Leave Kingston 8:06 am Arrive at Cartersville 8:32 am Arri ve at Atlanta . . . . 10:87 am AOBEItT B. TBIPPE, A i rOTtINKY r - A r r - a. av , ATLANTA, GA. So. 8 Broad Street, up-stairs. Office No. 12 Grant Building. PRACTICE IN ALL THE COURTS. YV Business receives prompt attention. Col lections a specialty. I will attend the superior sou-t of Bartow* count}-, Ga., and in connection wit ! Mr. J. M. Neel, w-ill finish the unfinished business of Trippe & Neel and will also attend 6 any new business that may be offered. sep9 CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA, THURSDAY MORNING,' DECEMBER 13. 1383. Sweet Gum. When we consider the medical authori ty of the world recognizing our Sweet Gum to be the finest.stimulating expect orant known, and that the proprietor of “Taylor’s Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gnm and Mullein” has the furmulaof the Cherokee Yation of incorporating the sweet gum with the tea of the mullein plant ot the old fields—which many of our readers will remember our grand mothers making under the direction of the old family physician for croup, whooping cough and colds—it is no won der that “Taylor’s Cherokee Remedy of Sweet tlura and Mullein” is producing such effective cures in Coughs, Croup, Whooping Coughs, and all bronchial af fections. For sale by all leading druggists. 25c. and SI.OO. Manufactured by Walter A. Taylor, Atlanta, Ga., proprietor Taylor’s Pre mium Cologne. Nov. 18, 2m. East and West Railroad of Alabama. Office of jGeneual Manager.—Ck daktowx, Ga., August 2o,lßß3. — On the 28th of August, that portion of the Ala bama division of this road, between Last and West Junction and Broken Arrow, will be open fer the transportation of passengers and freight, when the follow ing schedule will take effect: Leave Broken Arrow at - - 9:00 A.M. Arrive at East and West Junction at 1:15 P. M. Leave East and West Junction at - - 2:55 P, M. Arrive at Broken Arrow at - - -• '4O P.M. Making connection with trains on the Alabama division both North and South of the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad. Until agencies can be established, of which due notice will he given, all freight will have to be prepaid. John Postkll, Gen’l Man. rollshiug: the Wrong End. Many men daily polish their hair, ex cept to harrow it casually with brush and comb, or submit it to the paralyzing attentions of the average barber. YV hat happens? Why, this: From neglect, mental axiety, or any of a score of causes, the hair turns prematurely gray and be gins to fall out. Parker’s Hair Balsam will at once stop the latter process and restore the original color. An elegant dressing, free from grease. Dec.s, lm K. H. Jones lias greatly improved his store room, and has filled it with dry goods and gro ceries. He is carrying a larger stock than ever before. Dick Jones is giving satisfaction to his customers, and they stick to him. Call in and buy from him. You can get better corn meal from him than any other house in town, llis meal ig made at R. H. Jones’ Stamp Creek mills. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry so cheap as to cause you to suspect me for having tolen them. Call soon and come often J. T. Owen. Glatl Tiding* for Mothers Who would escape the pains and dan gers of child-birth. Sent Free.. Also “diseases of men,” giving most impor tant informantion. Address Dr. Stainback Wilson, octo-ly Atlanta, era. School House for Sale. The school house of Prof. Ronald John ston is for sale. Applications may be made to Judge J. A. Howard, at the court house. Rooms for Rent. I will have for rent from the Ist of January, four upstairs rooms over the store room formerly occupied by me as a furniture store, and now occupied by F. C. Watkins. All the rooms have fire places, and doors opening into each room from the inside and the hall. It is a good location for a family, steps leading from the front aud rear. Well just in front. Will rent them all together or separately and when satisfactory arrange ments can be made, will furnish one or more of the rooms. Rent must be se cured by good note for 12 months or pakl in advance. Liberal deduction for cash paid down. Apply to M. H. Gilreath, Cartersville, Ga. Now Is tke time to pay for THE FREE PRESS. Due Notice. Being compelled to raise money, I now call on all those who owe me by note or account to come up and pay me. I mean business, and I cannot be a respecter of persona. R* H- Jones. Mr. William Satterfield has leased the stable and yards on corner of West Main and Gilmer streets and converted it into a wagon yard. Good accommodation’s for teamsters. nov. 15. All parties indebted to me either by note or account will please come forward and settle promptly as I need the money and do not wish to put any one to extra expense and trouble. Respectfully, G. H. Gilreath. Inducement* to Subscribers. The Free Press will be sent, together with the following papers for the prices named. The Free Press and Southern Cultivator $2.75 The Free Press and Sunny South $3.50 The Free Press aud Detroit Free Press $2,75 The Free Press and the N, Y, Daily Sun $7.50 Subscribers in arrears by paying up and a year in advance can secure the benefit of the above inducements, tf. MONEY loaned on farms at reason ablerates. Apply to Junius F. Ilillycr. Masonic Temple, Rome, Ga. jun2B-6m. SHI LOH’S CATARRH REMEDY—a positive cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria and Canker Mouth. Ask Curry for it. nov23-6m Cobalt, the old reliable fly poison at D. W. urry’s. THE CLOCK OF LIFE. How like a great clock is this life! Our deeds. The hands, our record is the face that heeds And marks their rate and motion; but the grent Macliiu'ry ail complex and intricate, Of human life is wound by pow'r Divine That puts into existence his design. He Holds the key; beyond our ken and seeing The how the way—we know that we have being-. The clock of life is faintlv striking one! For au existence that has just begun,... - A babe, a future man, so helpless lies We scarce can hear his fetble, wailing cries. At two I see the mimic man essay To walk with step by step in feeblest way, The parents object of solitude, And frame in lisping words ideas crude; Or watch his vain endeavor to express His childish wishes with a mute caress. At three the merry boy, without a care. Unconscious life is otherwise than fair Throughout the long, sweet, sunny, happy day Employs himself with mirth and boist’rous pla)'. The future inan amused with tvifiiag things As toys and butterflies and sticks and strings. A youth at school, ambitious to attain To greater height of fame than other gain, When, for him, in sweet tender music pour The chimes of life’s hell sweetly ringing, four! At five, a man with bus - ness care oppressed, He joins the world’s fierce tumult and unrest. The clock at six is pealing far and wide A “ wedding-march,” as home he,brings his bride, f mark the eager pleasure in hiseyes, And hear his questions and her sweet replies, As they discuss, much dearer to them grown, Their plans aud prospects and a home tlieir own. At sev’n the two give to tL ;ir children care, Such as their parents gave to them; the pair Surrounded by a group of hoys and girls That fill the house with laughter and the w-hirls Of busy life. A picture of content Aud industry with pure enjoyment blent. Again, I hear the chime at eight; the boil Is sadly ringing now, farewell! farewell! ’Tis nine! the fire burns low and flickers through The room, where on each side, these two, Alone, sit opposite; and taikof those Who, some with children of their own, are far In other homes; and of the one whose star Of glory shines above a soldier’s grave; And of one other, sleeping ’neatli the wave Of ocean billows, o’er whose sunny head No flow’r of spring may bloom, no tear he shed. The father’s head appears as if a spray Of snow had blown wiLhin aud on it lay. His pipe.au old man’s solace e’er it proves, ’Mid curling wreaths of smoke he oft’ removes. The mother’s face, framed by a frill of white, Shines, deeply traced by sorrow, in the light, Aud ever aud anon a tear rolls fast. ’Tis tens’clock of life! hut of the year The spring; aud on the trees the blooms appear! I w atched the old man leaning on his cane, Go tott’ring feebly down the green-edged lane, Past twitt’ring birds, o’er daisy-covered ground To where,’mid trees,is seen a newly-made mound. Elev’n! now I see him, but upon A bed of pain and languishing, and one Who bends above is fair aud smooth of brow; Not her, his loved companion's hand that nou- The cup lifts gently to his trembling lips. For this is fresh and plump with rosy tips. And yet this younger face, this clearer tone Is very like, was once, that mother’s own! The old man lies in the accustomed place, A snowy sheet drawn o’er h: ? placd face. His children, with their children, all have come To gather ’round him once again at “home:” But mirth is hushed, a solemn stillness reigns, Save w hen the wind in frost-touched trees com plains; Or when some mourner, from the form, asleep, Draw s back the cloth and turns aside to w-eep. The clock tolls Twelve! man’s little day is done, llow short its course, how rapidly ’tis run! “Bonnie Brook,” Hattie . Near Cassville, Ga. Oct, 1883. PRESIDENT ARTHUR. Salient Points of His Message to Congress. He thinks that American fisheries should be fostared by congress and sug gest* that that body create a commission to coniider the general question of our rights in the fisheiies and the means of opening to our citizens the fishing wa ters and sealing grounds of British Amer ica. THE AMERICAN HOG. France ha* repealed her legislation againt the importation of prepared swine from the United States, but Germany still prohibits the introduction of all swine products from this country. She has even declined avery invitation to her to send experts over here to inquire whether those product* are dangerous to health. I have appointed a commission to investigate this important matter — and I think congress should foot its bills. RELATIONS WITH SPAIN Not satisfactory. The case of the Mason ic has not yet reached a settlement. I hope that Spain’s sense of justice will impel her to offer speedy reparation for the un usual severity of her colonial officers in the ca*e of this vessel. OUR MEXICAN NEIGHBOR. At no time has there been greater need of close and lasting relations with Mex ico. ’ THE TRADE DOLLAR Should not be longer permitted to em barrass our currency system. I recom mend that provision be made for their reception by the treasury and the mint as bullion, at a small percentage above the current market price of silver of like fineness. THE DEFENCELESS SEACOAST. Again I call your attention to the pre sent condition of our extended seacoast upon which are so many large cities whose wealth and importance would in time of war invite attack from modern armed ships against which an existing defensive marks could give no adequate protection. I also recommend that our submarine torpedo defenses be perfected. THE STATE MILITIA. I think that the national government should encourage the state militia organ izations, because in sudden emergencies it would afford a large body of volun teers, educated in the performance of mil itary duty. POST6FFICE DEPARTMENT. The report of the postmaster-general contains a gratifying exhibit of the con dition and prospeets of the interesting branch of the public service committed to his eare. It appears that oil June 30, 1882, the whole number of postofliees was 47,863, of which 1,672 were established during the previous fiscal year. The number of offices operating under the system of free delivery was 154. At these latter offices the postage on local matter amounted to $4,105,230.54, a sum exceeding by $1,021,894.01, the entire eost of the carrier serviee of the eoimtry. The rate of postage on drop letters pass ing through those offices is now fixed by law at 2 cents per half ounce or fraction thereof; in offices where the carrier sys tem has not been established the rate is only half as large. It will be remember ed that in 1806 when the free delivery was first established by law, the uniform single rate postage upon loeal letters was one cent, and so it remained until 1872, wheu in those cities where the carrier service was established, it was increased in order to defray the expense of such service. It seems to me that the old rate may now with propriety be restored, and that, too, even at the risk of diminishing, fora timo at least, the receipts from post age upon local letters. I can see do rea son what that particular class of mail matter should be held accountable for the entire cost of not only its own collection and delivery, but the collection and de livery of all other classes, and I am con fident, after full consideration of the sub ject, that tiie reduction of the rate would be followed by such a growing accession of business as to occasion but a slight and temporary loss to the revenue of the postoffice. THE COSTAL TELEGRAPH SCHEME. ■The postmaster general devotes much ot his report to the consideration, in its various aspects, of the relations of the government to the telegraph. Such re flection as I have been able to give to this subject since my last annual message has not led me to change the views which I there expressed in dissenting from the recommendation of the then postmaster general that the government assume the same control oyer the telegiaph which it has always exercised over the mail. Ad mitting that its authority in the premises is as ample as has ever been clai med for it, it would not, in my judgment, be a wise use of that authority to purchase or assume the control of existing telegraph iinfcs, or to construct others with a view of entering into general competition with private enterprise. The objection which may be justly urged against either of those projects, and indeed, against any system which would injure an enor mous increase in the civil service list, do not, however, apply to some of the plans which have lately provoked public com ment and discussion. It has been claim ed, for example, that congress might wisely authorize the postmaster general to contract with some private persons or corporation for the transmission of mes sages, or of a certain class of messages at specified rates and under government su pervision. Various such schemes-of the same general nature, but widely differ ing in their special characteristics, have ported and opposed have doubtless at tracted your attention. It is likely that the whole subject will be considered by you at the present session. In the nature of things it involves so many questions of detail that your deliberations would prob ably be aided slightly v if at all, by any particular suggestions which I might now submit. I avow my belief, however, that the government should be authorized by law to exercise some sort of supervi sion over inter-state telegraphic commu nication, and I express the hope that for attaining that end some measure may be devised which w?H receive your ap probation. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. The attorney general criticises in his report the provisions of the existing law fixing the fees of juries and witnesses in the federal courts. THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT. Much interesting and varied informa tion is contained in the report of the se cretary of interior. ILLITERACY IN TIIE STATES. I have previously referred to the alarming state of illiteracy in certain portions of the country, and again sub mit for the consideration of congress whether some federal aid should not be extended to public primary education wherever adequate provision therefor has not already been made. THE MORMON QUESTION. The Utah commission has submitted to the secretary of the interior its sec ond annual report as a result of its la bors in supervising the recent election in that territory, persuant to the act of March 22d, 1882. It appears that per sons by that act disqualified to the number of about 12,000, were excluded from the polls. This fact however, affords little cause for congratulation, and I fear that it is far from an indica tion of any real and substantial pro gress toward the extirpation of polyg am3 r . All members elect of the legisla ture are Mormons. There are grave reasons to believe that they are in sym pathy with the practice that this gov ernment is seeking to suppress, and its efforts in that regard will be more likely to encounter their opposition than to receive their encouragement and sup port. Even if this view should happily be eroneous, the law under which the commissioners have been acting should be made more effective by the incorpo ration to some such stringent amend ments as they reecommend, and as were included in bill 2238 on the calendar of the senate at its last sessiou. lam con vinced, however that polygamy has be come so strongly intrenched in the terri tory of Utah that it is profitless to at tack with any but the stoutest weapons which constitutional legislation can fashion. I favor, therefore, the repeal of the acts upon which the existing govern ment depends, the assumption by the national legislative of the entire political control of the territory, and the estab- ,<i BATKS OF AnVKJO'lndb. Advertisement* w ill be inserted at the rate- el One Dollar per inch for the iir*t insertion, a it Fifty Cents forcacH Hilditionnl insertion. tXINTUACT RATES. SUack. 1 mo. ft mos~B mob. 1 year. One inch, $2 50 |5 00 *7 50 110,00 Two inches, 875 750 10 00 15 00 Tkiran incites, v 600 lo oo 12 r oy Four inches, 000 12 50 15 00 25 00 Fourth eolmrin 750 15 00 20 00 so 00 Half column, 11 00 50 00 40 00 00 00 One ’■column. 15 00 30 00 o 00 100 (10 NUMBER 24 i lishment of a commission, with such powers and duties as shall be delegated | to it by law. At ASK A. I hope that when Congress gets lime } it will do something with poor freezing k Alaska—put it under the protection of j the law foriinstanec. They have only been pleading for sixteen years for that they should have leoeiyed without the asking. They have no law for the col lection of debts, and support of educa tion, the conveyance of property', the ad ministration of estates, or theenforeeinen of contracts. None indeed for the pun ishment of criminals exceptsueh as offend against certain customs of the naviga tion, commerce, etc. The resource* of Alaska in fur mines and lumber are mmense. The geographical position is one of political and commercial impor tance. 'file flirthering of interest, as well as our honor good and faith, demand immediate establishment of a civil gov ernment in that territory, CONTROLLING RAILROADS. Complaints have lately been numer ous that certain corporations controlling, in whole or in part, the facilities for the inter-state carriage of persons and mer chandise over the great railroads of the country* have resorted in. their dealings with the public to divers measures un just and oppressive iu their character. In some instances the state governments have attacked and suppressed these evils, but in others they have been unable to afford adequate relief, because of the ju risdictional limitations whieh is imposed upon them by the federal constitution. The question how far the national gov ernment may lawfully interfere in the premises, if any supervision of control It ought to exercise, is one which merits your careful consideration. While we cannot tail to recognize the importance of the vast railway system of the coun try, and their great and beneficent influ ences upon the development of our ma terial wealth, we should, on the other hand, remember that no individual and no corporation ought to be invested with absolute power over the interest of any other cjtizen or class of citizens. The right of these railroad corporations to a fair and profitable return upon their in vestments, and to reasonable freedom in their regulations, must be recognized, but it seems only just that so far as its constitutional authority will permit, con gress should protect the people at large in their inter-state traffic against acts of injustice which the state governments are powerless to prevent. A BID FOR THE NEGRO. The 14th amendment of the constitu tion confers the rights of citizenship on all persons, born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the juris diction thereof. It was the special pur pose of this amendment to insure to members of the colored race the full en joyment of civil and political rights. Certain statuary provisions intended to secure the enforcement of thege rights have been recently declareduneonstitution al by the supreme eourt. Any legislation whereby congress may lawfully suple ment the guarantees whieh the constitu tion affords for the equal enjoyment by all the citizens of the United States of every right, privilege and immunity of citizenship, will receive my unhesita ting approval. Tke Old Men’s Home. One of the most beneficent charities in existence is that which provides a rest ing place for weary and worn out men. They have many infirmities and diseases, one of the most common of which is rheumatism. Just here comes in the advantage of Perry Davis’s Pain Kill er, which has relieved the sufferings of many an old man by driving away the most severe rheumatic pains. Expressions of gratitude on the part of the public are always impressive and sol emn. It is pleasant to know that the people are justly praising the merits of Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup, a safe remedy for coughs, colds, bronchitis, croup and sore-throat. A Minister, in Lowell, Mass., has been obliged to give up preaching on account of trouble in his throat. If this reverend gentleman had taken Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup, he would have still been a useful member of his profession. Notice!! Notice!!! All persons indebted to us are hereby notified to come forward promptly and settle, for we are compelled to have the money. Stokkly, Williams & Cos. Everything in the picture frame and picture line at Wikle’s. At the North Georgia Furniture House may be found many pretty and useful things to adorn home and make it comfortable. If you want the best machine that is made on the Singer pattern go to Wikles’ and buy the “Williams.” They have been sold and used in this city for over five years. 2t. All goods sold at the North Geergia Furniture House are bought in large lots for net cash. 2t A handsome line of parlor and bedroom suits, new in design and finish at the North Georgia Furniture House, Fancy and plain candies at Wikle’s. Bought for cash direct from the manufactures, a large lot of the latest improved New Home Sewing machines; each machine supplied with all the latest improved attachments. Call at the .North Georgia Furniture Jlouse aud examine them.