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Jfe THE GEORGIA PRESS. Valdosta Times : Tlie melon growers i*ve made a ten strike tins season. Crops, ■with few exceptions. Lave been good, and prices excellent. Mr. Talley has made She worst (allure in his crop—half of Ins wines having died—and he informs us that be will make enough to square him with the world and give him a good send off tfor another season. Others have made handsome earnings and are happy. The icsult is there is a general melon boom Along the line and there will be hundreds .made next year where tens have been made this! One gentleman, not engaged in the business heretofore, informs us that he will plant one hundred acres. From present indications the railroad ■will have to build more freight cars. They are in demand, and sometimes not at hand, when wanted, this season. RsvS. P. Jones, a Methodist minister, has been holding a series of services in Griffin tortlie past three weeks with re markable success. Qe left for his home on last Saturday. The Neios says: The Christian people of Griffin are smtelul to the young preacher for his la bor here. lie awakened them who slept, ■encouraged those who were, faint at heart, ■convicted those who were in doubt, and *o tlte good people of every church who beard him did much good. There was much genuine sorrow at liis departure yesterday, and a general wish expressed so see him here again. Thomasville Post: The writer ob served a meteor Tuesday night as large as a man's head full three seconds In falling, Aad which lit up the whole landscape as Sfce most vivid flash of lightning. It was an tlie northeastern sky, observed from a (Mint one mile from town. There was no sound of explosion, but gradual extin guishment. It must have been the same reported by the Macon Telegraph on abe same night, as having exploded near Ebero with aloud noise. It was about mid night wlien seen here. Atlanta Constitution:" Valdosta, July 1.—In the speech of Rev. C. A. Ev ans, delivered to the Gate City Guard at DeGive’s opera house, June 28,1880, he gives this toast: “Atlanta’s marshal pride, the illustrious company, first in war, in peace, the Gate City Guard.” This 5s not historically correct. Tlie first oooip&ny to enter the service from Geor gia was tlte Jackson Artillery, of the city <£ Macon, then commanded by Captain Theodore Parker. Tbe company was or dered by Gov. Brown to St. Simon’s Is- 2ar.d tbe day, or tbe day after, Georgia ■seceded from tlie Union, and left Macon for tint point about tlie second day after getting tbe order. It remained on tlie island about three montlis before the fall of Fort Sumter, doing constantly military duty. This was the first company in the war from Georgia. I do not wish to de tract one iota from the well earned fame «jtf the gallant Gate City Guard, bu» hav ing had the honor to have been a private la the Jackson Artillery when it first went into service, 1 feel interested to make this ■correction. Powhatan B. Whittle. Washington Gazette: Our informant ■was mistaken concemingthe caving of the Sale gold mine. We learn that it has not caved since tlie first of January, that there are two tunnels each fifty or sixty feet long, and that they are being timbered. Five bands are at work, and they get out from a pound to a pound and a half of 'gold per week, so we are informed. ■Savannah News: The steamer City of Bridgeton did not reach the city yester day until 5 o’clock, and hence the excur sion announced to be made by her to Warsaw at 3 o'clock did not take place. -Site brought nearly two hundred •excursionists—seventy-five being from Albany—and her detention was occasioned fey stoppages at the several towns and cities along her route to take on pleasure seekers for Savannah. This caused her to miss the tide at Romney Marsh by a half hour, and hence she did not reach her wharf until tlie time stated. Valdosta Times: Mr. Dawson New- some, a young man who left Lowndes county last fall, was killed a few weeks Ago iu Texas. It was supposed he was killed for his money, but the murderer did aot find it, as a belt around tlie body when found, contained $201.23. He has a mother in Lowndes. Tun colored people in Savannah cele brated the 3rd in the following manner, According to the News: On Saturday evening a difficulty oc curred between two negroes, Tony Wright And Edward Powell, both of whom had been drinking at some point, on tbe Mid dle-ground road, just beyond Laurel Grove Cemetery, which resulted in the carious cutting of Wright. It appears that Powell, finding he was worsted in tlie fight, drew a knife and cut Wright in the breast, inflicting a very serious wound, And then fled. Just before midnight Saturday the neighborhood of the park west of Whita ker street was disturbed by the discordant And blasphemous yells of a drunken roys- Cerer, which caused a general poking of beads out of windows to ascertain the cause. Tlie noise attracted the attention of policeman M. J. Jones, who hastening to che scene, discovered a darkey, considcra- Wy under the influence of liquor, acting ia a most disorderly manner. Tlie bibu lous individual was'akcn into tow and carried to tbe barracks, where be gave the aictue of Tom Lyons. There seemed to be a disposition among some of the colored folks in Yamacraw Saturday night to celebrate the “fourth” before the pioper time. About 11:20 o'clock a negro named Augustus Vincent, whilst suffering from an incipient attack of the jitn jams, became rather boisterous and used such prolane and obscene lan guage as to disturb tbe entire neighbor hood of Indian street and created great ex citement. Slicrtly before midnight another serious disturbance in the same locality was cre ated by a drunken negro named George Powell, who was in an exceedingly bois terous mood. Saturday afternoon, shortly before G •o’clock, some excitement was created in the market by a rumpus between James Stewart and Amanda Golden, both col ored.. Jeems was very much excited, and ■cursed and abused Amanda at a lively cate, uutil policeman Hall stepped in and put a quietus on the row by taking James off to the barracks. Atlanta Post: The Republicans are trying to stir up bad feelings among tlie friends of Senator Bayard agaiDSt lfan- oock aud say that his defeat may be attri buted iu great measure to Ben Hill, of Georgia, who bent all his energies to Avenge himself on Bayanl. Now Ben dZiil bad about as much to do with Bay- Aid's defeat as did the local editor of the Atlanta Post. AheriCUS Recorder: We learn that the Terrell county delegation will go to the congressional convention instructed tor the lion. C. B. Wooten. Dublin Gazette: Mr. J. W. Whigliam Arrived last Tuesday night with hacks, buggies and horses. He i/.adc bis first Crip Thursday with the mail. We will mow have a daily mail from Toomhsboro, And hacks to accommodate tbe traveling public. Augusta Chronicle: Friday and yes terday $20,000 were subscribed to tlie stock of the Sibley Manufacturing Com pany, swelling tlie total subscription to 3550,GOO. At this rate, tlie remainder of the stock will soon be taken up. . Augusta Chronicle: Tbe hour at which the fire occurred Friday night ren- «lered it impossible to obtain fuil particu lars as to losses and insurance. Yester day it’wa3 ascertained that the loss of Pen dleton Brothers was fully $25,000, on which they had an insurance of $10,000 in OMnpanies represented by Major U. V. Alien. There was material, finished aud unfinished, m the buildings, to ■ kc amount of $0,000, and the patterns j «Mn worth $7,000. - j The Messrs. Pendleton are convinced <2ut tlie fire was the work of an incendi ary. There had been no lire in that ■ building for weeks and there was nothing Lliitoould cause spontaneous combustion. 'The loss of the firm is really greater than is ia licated by.the figures above, which ■July cover (he actual property destroyed. They had large orders ahead for work •enough to keep them busy Ibr montlis come. This included work for the Sibley mills. A member of tbe firm stated to a { Chronicle reporter yesterday that they I would erect a temporary structure over . the furnace and resume casting some ’ time during the present week. Tlie loss of the Georgia Paint company was not a thousand dollars, as was ru mored Friday night, but was very small. Messrs. George T. Jackson & Co. can not estimate their loss as yet, as they have made no examination of the flour, but it is fully covered by insurance. They re turn thanks this morning to the firemen and others who assisted -in saving the mill, which at one time was in imminent danger. Mr. W. A. Brazeil, the regular watch man at Pendleton Bros., was not on duty Friday night, having been excused on ac count of illness in his family. Dublin Gazette: One day last week two ladies of the colored persuasion had a little falling out, the cause of which wa3 a want of fidelity of one of their husbands, and too much for her rival. They went out of the incorporate lines, had a fist icuff fight, and the aggrieved woman re turned victorious. Savannah News: Notwithstanding the numerous disastrous results of at tempting to use kerosene as a fire kindler, the practice is still indulged in. Yester day morning early Nancy Williams, a col ored girl about sixteen years of age, living on Indian street lane, failing to get her fire to bum as briskly as she desired, poured a quantity of keroseno upon the smouldering wood. The result was a flare np, and Nancy was very severely burned about the left side, hip and arm. Dr. T. B. Chisholm was summoned, and on examination pronounced the bums qnite severe, but not fatal. The proper lotions were applied and the patient left in as comfortable a state as possible. . Conyers Weekly: We regret to an nounce the death of our esteemed towns man, Mr. Samuel' Brodnax. lie has been confined to Ills bed for a long time, and though his death was expected it has cast a gloom over our place, for a good man lias been called away. He was interred at the family burying ground, in Newton county, on Thursday. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to his bereaved family and friends. Dublin Gazette: Mr. B. H. Herndon, tlie census enumerator, has completed his work with the following result trom town and district: Population of Dublin, 575; population of town and district, 1,893. Fanners in and around Dublin, 37; for town and district, 181. The population of tbe town lias fallen far short of what was expected. It was thought we bad OCO. Columbus Times: Mrs. Sarah S. Lloyd, one of tbe oldest citizens of Col umbus, died at the residence of her son, Mr. J. Lloyd, yesterday, from the effects of eating potash, which she did through mistake. She was born in 1790 and was 90 years of age, and could remember many important events in our history. She used to tell with pride that she had listened to the sermons of the famous Lorenzo Dow; that she heard Dr. Pierce preach his first sermon, aud shook hands with General LaFayettc during his tour of tliis country. She will be buried to day. Dahloxega Signal: Noah Tahquee- teeliec, a young Indian belonging to a North Carolina tril>e, and who lias been at work »n tbe ncigtlrorhood of Dahlone- ga since last fill), died at tbe home of Mr. Tom Stringer, some miles from town, about a week ago. His disease was sup posed to be flux. Columbus Times: Pursuant to a call through our columns tlie members and many friends of the Rosemont club met in reunion at tlie residence of Mrs. Joseph C. Cook on Tuesday evening. Hon. Henry W. Hilliard, formerly president of the club, now United States minister to tbe Brazilian Empire, in honor of whom tbe meeting was called, gave in a short discourse a graphic description of the South American metropolis and the sur rounding scenery. Tlie remainder of the evening was spent in delightful conversa tion and strolls in tbe beautiful grounds, tlie enjoyment' being heightened by oc casional vocal gems by some of the finest amateur voices in this country. A'HAPpy state of affairs exist in Griffin according to the light of the Sun: Tiie protracted and very interesting meetings at the Methodist church have al most caused political discussion and pro- faue swearing to disappear from cur streets. College Notes.—Athens Chronicle: Tlie present Junior class think they have a harder time than any o.tlier class who have preceded them, because some of tbe professors give original or independent examples on tlie final examinations. We would say that they have an easy time this term, for they have calculus, and that’s more than any other Junior ever had. Some of tiie Juniors said they had quit Math, a day or two before tlieir final in descriptive geometry. The champion debaters are vying with each other as to whicli side can procure the most books from the libraries, and keep the others from the use of them. They should lie noble and generous towards tbeir fellow students. A new feature of commencement will bo that of a Junior and Senior colloquy, to come off, perhaps, on Tuesday and Wednesday, tbe days the Juniors and Seniors deliver their orations. Albany Advertiser. Yesterday morn ing a little child of John Hill, colored, swallowed a lot of potash water. Efforts were at once made by the use of antidotes to allay the effects of the caustic poison, but without effect, and tbe little sufferer breathed its last this morning. Persons cannot be too careful about removing out the reach of children articles of such a deadly nature. Pelham, of the Quitman Free Press, is trying to bulldoze Georgia’s metropolis. Atlanta has 125 lawyers. We would like to employ a dozen or two to pick cotton on the hammock plantation. Quitman Free Press: Most of our people have heard of the W. A. Bowen water power at and above tlie sinks, just three miles from Quitman, but few, how ever, are aware of its magnitude and value. A short time since, in company with a Northern gentleman, we took oc casion to visit Mr. Bowen’s place and ex amine this wonderful power. The North ern gentleman was astonished, and gave it as bis opinion that if this property was in an Eastern State it would be worth $100,000. The fall, calculating the water at the grist mill, is fifty-nine feet above the sinib and are splendid locations for ma chinery; the horse-power by actual calcu lation is 152. Mr. Bowen lias spent near ly two thousand dollars building a dam sonic four hundred yards above tbe sink, where Ifc has a fall of nineteen feet. The stream never fails, and the head of water wliich can be gathered Is enormous. Syi.vaxia Telephone: Mr. Henry Waters, Sr., who has been very successful in sheep culture, as well as other agricul tural pursuits, informs us that he has col lected S75 head of sliccp this year, from which he has clipped 1,850 pounds of wool. The money received from this wool is nearly all clear profit, as there is very lit tle expense attending the culture of sheep in this country. Atlanta 'Constitution: Monday af ternoon about 2 o’clock, an electric bolt deserted the clouds and got on a rampage around the commissary department at McPherson barracks. It struck tlie build ing and ripped off a portion of the weather-boarding, creating considerable commotion and causing the soldier boys to hustle around in great contusion. When tlie fiery untamed bolt finally got hold of a box of bard tack it was forced to give up the fight and bury itself in tbe ground out of sheer mortification. Tlie building was damaged to some ex tent,.but otherwise no harm was done. Nothing eauglit fire and nobody was killed though tlie entire garrison was shocked at tiie daring of the celestial enemy in bur glarizing tbeir bash-warebouse. Savannah Recorder of the Gth inst: Yesterday afternoon a severe storm visited Tybec, and, although it lasted only a few minutes, created some serious injuries and caused much destruction to property. The storm, which was somewhat in the shape of a cyclone, struck the pavilion con nected witli the' Ocean House so unex- l pectcdly and severely that it tore all the roofing away first, and then coming with more violence completely shattered the pavilion, lifting it from its very founda tion and throwing it down, and seriously injuring several persons who were in the place at the time. Eugene Tilton, son of Major N. I*. Tilton, was seriously hurt internally, and fears were entertained when he was taken from the ruins, that he had received fatal injnrles. Mr. Randolph Axson, book-keeper for J. W. Lathrop & Co., was cut in the right side of the head, but nothing of a serious nature. Joe Baker, an Englishman, working around the hotel, received some braises, while Mr. Payne, a resident of Albany, was injured iu head and face. Mr. George Gray was badly bruised, but had a narrow escape. Mr. John McHugh, porter of tho Merchants’ National Bank, accompanied by bis wife and tlireo chil dren, bad also a very narrow escape, as they were wedged in by tho rains and luckily escaped what could have boon se rious injuries. Dr. Purse was sent after and reached Tybce late In tho evening, when he attended tho injured parties. Death of Dr. W. E. Bland.—Au gusta News: After lingering fora long time, faint hopes had grown stronger for the permanent recovery of Dr. Bland, but dolusive ever, hope sprang up and hovered over the prostrate for months only to make more grievous the sorrow at its flight. Dr. Bland died in Edgefield from the effects of his wound last evening. The Gazette says that the census re turns from Wilkes county will show a population of 19,000, a gain of 7,000 or 8,000 since 1870. This increase is remark able. Washington, its county site, has a population of 2,200, an increase of 700 since the last census. Giuffin News: For many years it has been the custom in advance of the season, to report that the fruit was all killed. Usually this report has been entirely un founded. This year, however, proves to be an exception. There is very little fruit in tlie country, and of consequeuce, very little will be placed on tbg market. Savannah Recorder: This morning about G:30 o’clock, a colored man, named Geoige Walker, fell on tbe Waters’ road, near S*g. Mendel’s house and immediately expired. He was about thirty-five years of age and had evidently been suffering from heart disease. Augusta News-. On Sunday, whilst Mr. J. P. Stringfield, a justice of the peace, was assisting in the arrest of a disorderly party, he was struck by a rock thrown by one of the crowd, and became senseless. Tbe blow was of so serious a nature as to cause the de&b of Mr. Stringfield this morning. A Mr. Lambeth, charged with tbe offense, lias been- arrested and is un der a bond of $300 to await investigation and trial. Saxdersville Mercury: Mr. Boyer informs us a colored boy by the name of William Martin broke in his Gem one night last week. It seems that William is fond of wine and fine cigars, and beiu rather a thin man squeezed through the iron bars, and no sooner than be struck the floor inside Mr. Boyer and some gen tlemen of the city went in the door and took him in charge. He now lie3 in jail awaiting his trial. • The Rome Tribune of tlie Gth has this to say about a young gentleman well- known in Macon: It was the pleasure of many to listen to tlie beautiful sermon of Rev. Walter Cheney, on Sabbath evening last at the Baptist church, on the subject, “There is no night there.” Considering the youth of the speaker, it was one of the most elc- uent sermons ever delivered in Rome, Columbus Enquirer: LaGrange, Ga., loses a valuable citizen by tbe death of Dr. Barnabas B. Allred, who died in that city on last Saturday. Dr. A. was a skill ful and learned dentist of a fine mechan ical mind, aud had gained quite a reputa tion in the State, standing liigli in his pro fession. He had accumulated considera ble property, but leaves no family. He was a Northern man by birth, but thor oughly identified with tlie South, where he had lived for many years before tbe war, having resided at Greensboro. He was highly respected and admired by all who knew him. Americus Recorder: Tlie following facts of a very sanguinary affair reach us. The actors all live in the new 10th district in tlie vicinity of Gains’ Crossing and are all colored. Ike Clark was enam ored of Clara Melindy, wife of Bob Mc Donald, and indneed'her to forsake Bob and share his bed and board. This she did for sometime, but Bob, loth to part with his wife, condoned her sin and ac cepted her penitent return to his home. Ike tried many wiles and arts to get Clara to again forsake Bob and return to him. This she obstinately refused to do. On Friday last Ike prevailed on Clara to go with him fishing, when he again plied his devices to prevail on her to forsake her liege lord aud return to him. Fail ing in his overtures, and becoming exas perated, he resolved that wliat could not be his should not bo another’s, and with a gun, which he doubtless carried for the purpose, he shot Clara, inflicting wounds which will certainly prove fatal. Ike “jumped” the settlement arid lias not been arrested. Alas! for tlie course of true love which so often fails to run smooth. As we go to press we learn that Ike, his brother and another accomplice have just been brought to the city and lodged in jail. Mii.ledgeyille Recorder: The cen sus returns, as far as they have been as certained, take the “swell” out of many empty boasts. Atlanta claimed 50,000, and will do well to get 35,000. Macon claimed 20,000, and will do well to get 13,000, and so on. How about Milledgeville? Did you take tbe census before tbe school children went home? Monroe Adeertiser: The house of Mrs. Phillips, near Ebenezer church in this' county, was burned on last Friday night. The house was a three room frame build ing, and, in addition to the loss of the house, Mrs. Phillips lost all her furniture and personal effects, very nearly, amount ing in all to $G00 or $700, and no insur ance. Mrs. Phillips is a sister of Mr. Tom Taylor, of Smarr’s Station, and a most excellent lady. She has the sympathy of a large number of friends in her loss. Milledgeville Recorder: The con gressional convention that assembles in this city on the 22d inst., will represent 12 counties and contain 30 delegates, viz: Bibb 6, Batts 2, Baldwin 2, Jasper 2, Laurens 2, Newton 4, Jones 2, Putnam 2, Rockdale 2, Walton 2, Wilkinson 2 and Twiggs 2. It is conceded to Col. Blonut the votes of Bibb, Butts, Baldwin Lau rens, Wilkinson, Jones, Twiggs and prob ably Putnam. This would give Colonel Blount just two-thirds, and nominate him. But if Colonel Preston gets Putnam and some man from Newton or Walton should contest tbe nomination of Colonel Blount throughout, it wouid seem impos sible for him to be nominated; while at the same time his friends could prevent the nomination of any one of Ins rivals. At present it is quite probable that an in dependent candidate will certainly ran, and that Livingston, of Newton, will be the man. Since writing tbe above we see it stated that Rockdale is certain for Blount. This will insure his nomination. Montgomery County for Lester. Me Yille, July 0,18S0. Montgomery county In mass meeting on a test vote for candidate for governor stood: for Lester 11G, Colquitt 5S. Cook delegates to tlio congressional convention were appointed without opposition. Tom Eason. Lee County for Colquitt. Special to Telegraph and Messenger^ Smith yille, July 6,1880. This county sends Colquitt delegates to the gubernatorial convention by four teen majority. She also sends Cook dele gates to tlie congressional convention at Uawkinsville, by thirty-six majority. J. F. Johnson. MERCER COMMENCEMENT A TRIUMPHANT ENDING. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. SUNDAY. The First Baptist Church on Sunday was crowded, floor and gallery, by the elite of the city, gathered to witness the exercises of Commencement Sunday. In tho pulpit were Rev. Drs. Landrum, Warren, Ryals, Nunnaly and Hornady, J. S. Key of Mulberry Street Methodist Church, U. W. Smith of tho Wesleyan College, A. J. Battlo, president of Mercer Unlvorsity, and David E. Butler, presi dent of tho Mercer Board of Trustees. The music prepared for tho day was ex ceptionally fino, tho choir being mado up from tho choirs of tho city, principally from those of the Baptist and Presbyteri an churches. The following was the ar rangement as to voices: Sopranos—Miss Jessie Hardeman, Mis. Lowry and Miss Porter. - Altos—Mrs. Sindall, Mrs. J. E. Wells, Jr., and Miss Mamie Little. Tenors—Messrs. Lowry and Powell. Bass—Goode Price, Coley and Nat Wil- let, Augusta, Ga. Mrs. S. Boykin, of tho Presbyterian choir, presided at the organ with her usual skill. The following was tho order of exer cises: 1. Voluntary, Warren’s Te Deum. 2. Doxology, Old Hundred—choir and congregation. 3. Invocation by Dr. Key. 4. First section scripture, Isaiah 53d, by Dr. Butler. 5. Hymn (151) read by Dr. Winkler. G. Prayer by Dr. Landrum. ? 7. Announcements by Dr. Battle, presi dent. 8. Hymn (258) read by Dr. Battle. 9. Second scripture, Matt. 22, 34,40, by Dr. Ilomady. 10. Offatory, “Protect us through the coming night.” Trio, Miss Hardeman, Mrs. Sindall and Mr. Lowry. 11. Sermon by Dr. E. T. Winkler, of Alabama. 12. Prayer by Dr. Ryals. 13. Hymn (395) by Dr. Nunnally. 14. Benediction by Dr. Smith. From tlie text, “What thjpk ye of Christ?” Matthew, xxii., 42, the com mencement sermon was preached by Dr. E. T. Winkler, of Alabama. Tlie ser mon, was listened to by the large audi ence, despite tbe heat and uncomfortable crowding, with marked attention, from text to finale. The effort was one, as a sermon, seldom equalled—never excelled —in Macon. The gifted speaker charmed his hearers with the silver sounds of elo quence, attuned to the sweet theme of Christianity, and left upon their minds memories and thoughts destined never to die. Aside from his natural powers of in tellect and oratory, Dr. Winkler enchains his audience by a deep, all-absorbing earn estness that is effective in every sentence. Mercer could not have found a more wel come orator or fervent Christian to usher in commencement week. SUNDAY NIGHT. At tlie same church Sunday night, Rev. S. G. Hillyer, D. D., preached a most able and eloquent sermon from the text, “For if they have done these things in a green tree, what shall be done in a dry ?” A large congregation was present. Rev. Dr. S. Landrum, of Savannah, now general agent for the university, preached at the South Macon Baptist church. MONDAY MORNING. The trustees met in the morning and after a long discussion upon the general welfare of the institution, elected Rev. Dr. S. Landrum, of Savannah, general agent for Mercer University. The elec tion of a competent and acceptable gen eral agent ha3 been a step long favored by many of the board, and the public will receive with pleasure the announcement that the position will henceforth be filled by that popular Christian gentleman and scholar, Dr. Landrum. We predict that the material prosperity of Mercer Univer sity will be greatly enhanced. MONDAY NIGHT—SOPHOMORE EXERCISES Tho exorcises, proper, ot the Mercer University commencement opened Mon day night with the Sophomore exhibition. The first speaker of tbe evening was Sam uel E. Chambliss, of Bibb county, with Ransom’s chaste oration, “Southern Chivalry.” The speaker entered thor oughly into his theme aud delivered’it with great credit to himself. “The Ra ven,” Poe’s celebrated weird poem, found a worthy reciter in Franklin Barton Gre gory, of Stewart county. “Brutus over the body of Lucretia,” by Payne, was beautifully spoken by James O. Hamilton, of Pulaski county. Ben Hill’s great speech, “The South once more iu the Union,” as spoken by William S. Howell, of Greene county, was one of the oratori cal gems of the evening. “Hagar in tho Wilderness” (Willis), was most touching, uttered by Hugh H. Kilpatrick, of Greene county, Ga. Rufus E. Murrow, of Burke county, delivered eloquently Whittier’s “Angels of Buena Vista,” a poem which, though old and oft-spoken, seems never to have dimmed in lustre. Meagher’s celebrated “Vindication from Treason,” was tbe piece spoken with great effect by Robert D. Pollock, Floyd county, one of the best speakers of the class. There was no oration better delivered during the the evening than John P. Ross’ (Houston county) rendition of “Senator Gordon on His Resignation.” It was delivered with great force and fire. “Fitz James and Roderick Dhu” was gracefully re cited by Clifton L. Vigal, of Pulaski county, as was “The Fireman,” by J. Berrien Walker, of Bibb county. Tal- mage’s wonderful “Vision from Lookout Mountain” was very handsomely pictured by Broadus E. Willingham, Bibb county, Sergeant Buzfuz’s speech Jn rc “Bnrdell vs. Pickwick,” found utterance from tho lips of George W. Wood, of Washington county. The speaker delivered the cele brated speech in an original and amusing manner. The programme was interspersed with music from Mercer’s Cornet Band, assist ed by that accomplished cornet player, Prof. Guttenberger, formerly of this city. One change from tbe old ran of Sopho more speeches, and one thoroughly appre ciated by the audience, was the newness of tbe majority of the pieces spoken. The medals for excellence in English compositions were received by Crosby W. | Smith, Jr.,nf Macon, aud Julian S. Rog ers, of Waynesboro, Ga. These medals were tbe gift of the trustees, awarded by —More from John W. Forney: “I am of the opinion that General Hancock will a ... be elected the next President of the j Dr. J. J. Brantly, and presented in the United States. I think 100,000 Republi- happiest style by that ready speaker, Rev. cans will vote for him.” . M.B. Wharton. TUESDAY MORNING. ANNUAL ADDRESS BEFORE TIIE SOCIETY OF THE ALUMNI. REV. A. B. CAMP- DELL, OF COLUMBUS, GA. Tho exercises of tho morning were opened by prayer, after which Rev. M. B. Wharton introduced to the audience the orator of the day, Rev. A. B. Campbell, of Columbus. The address of Mr. Campbell was chaste and eloquent. After a few touch ing remarks upon those of the alumni who were scattered and gone, whom the reaper Death had gathered to rest, and a pic turing of Mercer University, now no longer dependent upon strangers for support, but upon her children and their children's children, the speaker pro ceeded to his theme, “Personal Influ ence.” The subject was divided under several beads—the influence wielded by wealth, position, political and otherwise, proficiency and moral power. Taking each heading separately, the speaker ana lyzed them and brought to light all the secret causes from which they spring, and tlioir effect upon the living. Around them he wove all tho fancy of a rich mind, il lustrating as he advanced, by pleasing similes, picturing his ideas in bold, sharp sentences. To moral power he gave the most prominence, and during his treatment of this heading, he paid a beautiful and glowing tribute to Gladstone, the Premier, whose moral power upheld him until the nation called him back into leadership from which his change of opinion on great political and re ligious principles had cast him cut. In the conclusion of tho dissertation upon moral power, we thought the speaker fore shadowed the coming reward, which in the Fall will crown the soldier with the civic wreath. The speaker brought home to his hear ers all the lessons that sleep within tlie elements that make up personal influence, and acquitted himself with honor in the deliveiy of a rich and powerful address. Au eloquent speaker, he caught and held the audience unto the end. ORATION BEFORE THE CICERONIAN AND PHI DELTA SOCIETIES. DR. E. T. WIN KLER, OF ALABAMA. Dr. Winkler was then introduced and delivered a beautiful address to the two college societies. Like all the produc tions of this talented gentleman, it was above criticism and was delivered with his accustomed force and earnestness. THE ALUMNI BANQUET. At two o’clock the bell wa3 rung in front of Ayres’ Hall, and soon beside the festal board were seated about one hun dred of tho Mercer alumni and invited guests. The table, which extended the entire length of tlie ball, was loaded down with edible good things of every discrip- tion, prepared with all the elaboration aud skill of that artist caterer, Isaacs. Present were many of tho high dignita ries of the university, and several promi nent citizens from the ministry and colleges. After a substantial foundation for a continued existence bad been built within tbe premises of each ticket-holder ,the wreck was cleared away and the men tal feast received. Obedient to the popu- ular temperance wave now sweeping the city, wine bad been banished from tbe scene, aud tbe subtle lemonade substitut ed with great effect. Tbe banquet wa3 presided over by Dr. D. E. Butler. The first toast, “tbe mayor alty of Macon”’ in the absence of all members of the city government, was re sponded to in fitting terms by ex-May or Geo. S. Obear. To “tlie press,” Col. H. H. Jones, of tho Telegraph and Messenger responded. When “the bar” was proposed Hon. R. N. Ely was called upon, and delivered a speech .brimming with point and wit. It was undoubtedly one of the best after- dinner speeches ever beard in Macon. Rev. E. W. Warren, D. D., responded to the toast, “tbe pulpit,” in an entertaining and well received little speech. Rev. C. W. Smith stood for the “Wes leyan College,” filling up the moments allotted him with wit and humor. Iu behalf of “tho Class Tree of 18S0,” Paul M. Atkinson delivered a beautiful response, chaste in language and pleasing in its conception. Rev. S. Landrum responded in his usual easy style to “Mercer University.” This was the last regular toast. A few impromptus wore proposed and replied to, and the guests departed, having en joyed to its fullest extent a banquet com plete in all its departments. TUESDAY NIGHT. The exercises were opened with prayer. The first speaker of the evening was Wm. A. Jelks, of Pulaski county—subject, “The Battle of Lexington.” After a brief dissertation upon crises, tlie speaker plunged into his subject, and giving to that occasion its true place in history, showed its bearing upon the formation of the republic. The principles for which the men of the South fought, are the prin ciples that animated the men of Lexing ton, and on this platform those who wore the gray may stand with those who wore the blue. With a timely allusion to the Democratic standard-bearer, the speech, all too short, was closed. “No Man Independent,” was the sub ject chosen by William Bunn, of Polk county. And not only man, bul all the universe is dependent, the sun, the moon and the stars. Even tho angels—from proud Lucifer down. Man is specially dependent, in infancy, youth, manhood— all need the guidance of parents and friends. Like the vine that climbs tho tree, finding support, so must the young rise to manhood. Tho man in the midst of family and prosperity is dependent and governed by rules, laws and orders. The farmer, said to be tho most independent, is dependent upon all. Empires, king doms and republics are alike dependent. Mr. Bunn handled his subject well. “No Royal Road To Success”—Clar ence J. Wood, Polk county. On tills sub ject,, after showing that labor alone can win, the speaker asserted that character is the most valuable element of success. Next patience; the patience that built the pyramids, walled in China, pierced the Alps, crossed the Atlantic, leveled the forests, dotted all seas with sails, and measured space. Energy and persever ance have linked tho hemispheres, and pa tience and courage hare built tlie repub lic. Steadfast purpose was the third cle ment, illustrated by the lives and works of celebrated men. There is work to do for those who will do it. Man was made to move onward and upward. There is • no height that may not he scaled, no prize that may not l>e won. “ ’27s not in mortals to command success; But we’ll do more, Sempronius, we’ll de serve it.” • • -A-Jttleb S. Rodgers, Burke county, Ga. The appearance of this yonng gentleman was the signal for enthusiastic applause on the part of tho audience. His speech S. We3t. (Honorably excused.) Echols in the society debate, nor his winning of. county, Ga. tho second prize medal for composition J “The Man of One Idea,” by Cosby W. had been forgotten, and rightfully was a Smith, Jr., of this city, was entitled to good speech looked for. Success, ho said,! every particle of the generous applause re- 13 the criterion of success, and high in the celved. Abounding in sound principles public esteem stands tho successful man, and ideas, interspersed with anecdotes and no matter to what pursuits he turns his feet. Recognizing this, men have become unscrupulous to attain. Enlarging upon the words of Henry Clay, “I would rather be right than President,” be brought his line of argument closs to bis subject, and closed with a recital of tbe elements that enter into and make success. The speech was a fine one. “Tbe Inventive Genius of tbe Age”— Charles C. Bjackshcar, Bibb county. The speaker reviewed with great clearness the inventions of the age, and the power it exerts in tbe world of science and in life generally, speaking with case and grace. Mr. B. won a generous applause, and a perfect avalanche of flowers. “Seizing Opportunities”—John F.Eden ( Sumter county. Almost in answer to a preceding speaker came the declaration that the successful man is he who grasps opportunities; he who strikes when the iron is hot; he who is on board when the train starts, and foresees events. He is the lucky man. This speech was also a good one and claimed the attention of the audience. “The Advantage of Disadvantage,”—by William J. Nunnally, Floyd county. This unique subject seems not at the first glance to contain much, yet when tlie speaker had finished, a world of meaning shone from every letter—a world of meaning and of truth. The whole force of the effort was to show that failure at the first step to men of will is better than success, and that obstacles thrown in his way but quicken his ardor and increase his valor. This speech, good in itself, last nothing in its rendition. “Community of Interest”—McAllen B. Marsh, Fulton county. T-he argument of the speaker was that a community of in terest is better than personal desire; that a surrender of certain rights for a general good is better than complete personal free dom. This is the foundation of all re publics and good governments. Both the delivery'and gestures of the speaker were good. Tbe speech itself was one of the best of tbe evening. “Falling in Love”—Frank H. Greaves, of Jones county. Dr. Battle was entirely correct when he stated, in announcing the speaker, that it was a subject which would interest the public. It was such a sub ject, and the speaker too, was one to inter est, as he proved. Facilis descensus Avemi; fascitis descensus amoris also, said the speaker, and that Is why it is called falliugin love. We cannot an alyze this speech; it was filled with bright and sparkling fancies, anil brimming with humor. Mr. Greaves handled the sub ject like one who, having suffered in all the stages, was rather disposed to look on the bright side of things than to mourn. “The Juniors oflSSO”—George J. Ford, Bibb county. This young gentleman pre sented upon the subject given, a speech that was both striking and entertaining. Abounding in wit and beauty, it was de livered with all the grace of a practiced orator. The gem of tbe evening, how ever, and one of tlie most pleasing of tbe whole commencement, was the address ofR. W. Patterson, Esq. We hardly know how to characterize the effort. It was a series of brilliant flights, charming metaphors and bursts of eloquence. The audience were pleased beyond expression, greeting him at each pause with hearty applause. The crowded state of these columns forbid more than this passing notice. To morrow’s issue, or that of the day follow ing, will contain the address in full, and we commend it to onr readers as worthy of perusal. The medals were presented in an original and humorous manner, the hit bestowed upon each speaker being greeted with shouts of laughter. The winners of the two medals were John P. Ross, Houston county, who spoke*Senator Gordon’s explanation of his resignation, and Franklin Bartow Gregory, of Stewart county, who recited “The Raven.” The Clowlngr Exercises of Commence ment. A crowded house greeted tho Merccrians yesterday morning upon the asscmblingof the Senior class to complete the exercises of the most brilliant commencement ever held by the uuiversity in tills city. After prayer, by the Rev. Dr. S. Landrum, the first speaker of the day was introduced— Frank W. Cheney, of Chattooga county— who spoke the Latin salutatory Jin a most facile aud graceful manner.The young gentleman’s delivery and pronun ciation were fine. Not being to any great extent a Latin scholar, we cannot judge of the merits of the oration, but if it equaled his effort as the Class Prophet on last Sat urday, it was certainly beyond criticism. “ The rank is but tbe guinea’s stamp, Tlie man’s the gowd for a’ that.” This was the subject chosen by Junius K. Battle, of Barbour county, Alabama. The speaker handled hi3 subject with all the ease and beauty of a finished scholar and orator. He eulogized Colquitt, Gor don and Hardeman, and drew from his audience the most unqualified praise in the shape of unbounded applause. Mr. Battle is a favorite, both in his class and in this city. We congratulate him upon his success. “Influence”—Spencer S, Marsh, Fulton county, Ga. (Honorably excused). The next speaker was Charles Z. Bla lock, Fayette county, Ga., upon “Ambi tion.” Entering into his subject with all the force and earnestness of one who is bound to succeed, the speaker delivered a most beautiful oration of sorno length. He showed a remarkable familiarity with the elements of ambition and tho quali ties necessary for success. The speech was well received. “Day Dreams,” by Clifford L. Ander son of this city, was a gem in itself. It reminded us of Ike Marvel’s celebrated Reveries, and bespoke a highly poetic na ture and delicate fancy. The speaker’s voice was well attuned to his theme, and his delivery good. “Tho Conservation of Stupidity,” by Mr. Minton Wimberly, of Twiggs county, was a novel one, and not calculated to pleaso at first glance, but tbe speaker wove his ideas through it, unti^it became a thing of beauty, and, we trust, a joy forever. Felix C. Camp, of Emanuel county, then came to the front with “What Next?” The query came from one who, having crossed the college threshold for tho last time, stood gazing earnestly into the broad world, as though to choose a path. The speech was . full of bright thoughts and sound ideas. It was also well applied. • ' “What Will he do With It.”—William comparisons, and sparkling with wit, it fell from the speaker's lips upon a de lighted audience. The speech undoubt edly has not been excelled during this commencement in point or force. It pleased the faculty and trustees as much as it did the audience. The lost class orator wa3 Mr. Charles Carson, of Macon county, who delivered the valedictory. There is a peculiar fas cination about tho man who in any con test bears away the first prize, and eren had the young gentleman’s speech lacked attractions, he would have been listened to with attention. But the speech itself lacked nothing; there was a beauty in its composition and a tenderness in the fare wells that was charming. Mr. Carson ac quitted himself nobly, and we trust that his success in this first grade of life’s struggle, may be a happy augury of his future life. President Battle, in behalf of the uni versity, conferred the following degrees: A. M. Honorary—Rev. M. B. Hardin, LaGrange, Ga. A. M., In Course—L. W. Jones, New berry, S. C.; P. W. Butler, Social Circle, Ga-; J. T. Boifeuillet, Jr., Macon, Ga.; D. W. Proctor, Talbotton, Ga.; W. D. Jelks, Union Springs, Alabama; Rev. B. H. Ivey, Macon; Dr. J. R. Duggan, Ma con; W. I. Smith, Atlanta; J. S. Freeman, Leesburg, Ga. The degree of A. B. was then conferred upon the following graduating members of the Senior class, 1880: C. L. Anderson, Macon, Ga.; P. M. At kinson, Madijon, Ga.; J. K. Battle, Eu- faula, Ala.; F. C. Camp, Swainsboro, Ga.; C. A. Carson, Macon county, Ga.; F. W. Cheney, Chattooga county, Ga.; W. L. Duggan, Wilkinson cotrnty, Ga.; J. M. Horton, Macon, Ga.; S. S. Marsh, Atlanta, Ga.; E. A. Nisbet, Bibb county, Ga.; C. W. Smith, Macon, Ga.; J. C. Solomon, Twiggs county, Ga.; T. H. Thurmond, Monroe county, Ga.; W. S. West, Echols county, Ga.; W. M. Wimberly, Twiggs county, Ga. The degree of B. S. was conferred upon Mr. R. D. Brown, Pulaski county, Ga. After these degrees were conferred the president delivered a chaste and eloquent baccalaureate address. He congratulated tbe yoiiog graduates on the triumphs they had won and on tbe attainment of their academic degree. He went on to speak of degrees; he would not have them undervalue their university degrees, but would guard them against the great error of overrating them. They were only the evidences and rewards of fidelity in a limited sphere. They were now about to enter a greater and rougher school, in which their competi tors were more numerous, their antago nists more skillful and their judges more severe and inexorable. Tbe world was v to witness tlieir struggles, decree their triumphs and bestow its decree. He urged them to strive for the great world decree, but warned them that the world judged by one criterion, success. A sad illustration of this severe judgment was the case of Albert Sidney Johnson. His forced retreat from Kentucky to tlie line of the Tennessee river wrought disaster to the Confederacy and coupled bis name with failure. He accepted bis fate with out a murmur. But it needs to be especially empha sized, that the cases of deserving men who have failed, arc extremely rare; success was not to be gained by dreaming, but by forging it out by hard blows. Energy was tbe key to success. They must strike hard on the anvil. Obstacles give way before a steady courage and iudomitablc resolu tion. A Mexican officer was commanded to take a certain fortified position. In de spair ho cried, Obstaculos! Obstaculosl He deserved to lose his official head. The president give here an account of the he roism of Capt. George Tilly Burch, an alumnus of Mercer, of the class of 1S61, who fell mortally wounded while lead ing a charge against overwhelming odds at Kennesaw mountain. Commanded to charge a line of works almost impreg nable, he did so and captured it. Beyond lay a second, defended by a force five times larger than his own. The command came, “Charge again!” He did so, and gallantly carried them also. His next position but revealed a third line of works, whose defenders outnumbered him ten to one. He sent this news to the cammander in chief, and received the command, “Charge again!” He carried out the order, and fell dead in thirty feet of the works, a victim to duty. This ex ample was an inspiration to every young man to nerve himself to the point of in vincible determination in the great moral conflict of life. But the question of all questions presses upon us—“What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul.” The kingdoms of tho world and the glory of them are nothing compared with that honor and glory which comes from the service of God. ’Tis not the whole of life to live. Solon told Croesus that no man could be happy ’till his death. This truth, told by a heathen sage, acquires an Infinite accumula tion of forco under the revelation of eternity. Become candidates, now, for the great Master’s degree—a degree not awarded by a cruel and inexorable world, but by the Omniscient Judge of the universe. May it be yours, by loyal Christian lives of fidelity to yoar great soul’s trusts, to hear the Master say: “Servant of God, well done, Rest from your loved employ; The battle fought, the victory won, Enter your Master’s joy.” Dr. Battle’s address, beautiful in itself, was delivered with a fatherly tenderness and interest, that rendered the words doubly effective. And thus closed the commencement of 1880. ON TOJR0ME. TUB CHATHAM AS FLYING AR. TIIXEItY. K * Tlie Tolus.toern^'t the Partly Guests. * Yesterday morning the Savannah train SutlTofS l T rinS the Chathata Artillery, of Savannah, to tho Romo en campment. The company was met at the depot by the Macon Volunteers in full dres3 uniform, and when the guests in their handsome undress, formerin line escorted them upstairs, where, under the eye of Private E. Isaacs, a light breakfast had been spread. Capt. Carnes in a brief speech welcomed the Chathams, and «ave the command “fall to.” Capt. Ma^en- burg, of the Jackson Artillery, was on hand with a bowl of invincible cocktail, and healths were drunk and friendships pledged until tbe train signal sounded. The Chathams were under command of Savannah’s mayor and that gallant sol dier, J. F. Wharton. The gay and happy Saussy was also present in unifoim, en livening tlie journey with wit and sun shine. The Savannah Morning News was well represented by Private R. B. Hillyard, whose* sparkling letters from the company during its encampment last year were so universally read and ad mired. The ladies also had cast their lots with the soldier boys, joining in the march and breakfast with all the valor of veterans. The Chathams are favorites in Macon, and a sight of their uniforms is always the signal for a general rejoicing. The fol lowing members were present: Capt. J. F. Wharton. Lieutenants, R. F. Harmon, G. P. Walker. Sergeants, G. Turner, A. W. Harmon, W. A. Walker, J. R. Saussy, T. N. Tbeus, E. E. Buckner, Guidon, C. Saussy. Sccrctaiy and treasurer, J. T. La Far. Surgeon F. T. Lincoln. Privates, L. G. Armstrong, A. M. Bell, R. F. Baker, C. H. Banks, W. P. Barclay, H. S. Cold- ing, M. A. Cohen, B. K. Couper, F. A. Einstein, R. B. Hillyard, J. A. Lewis, J. B. Law, A. H. MacDonuell,W. Y. Mil ler, H. W. Palmer, A. B. Palmer, W. C. Purse, W. M. Prath, J. E. Royall, H. G. Ward. Honorary members W. W. Lin coln and E. L. Davis. HAWKISSVIUE’8 IMPENDING BOOS. Getting Beady for the Gala Day. Our enterprising neighbor Las pulled off her shawl, laid aside her culls, rolled up her sleeves, and is working up tbe dough for a big festal day. The date selected is July 13th, or/Tuesday next, and sevqral attractions will be presented. The citi zens of eight or ten counties have been invited to be present, and will accept. Two hundred carcasses for barbecuing have been subscribed, and tbe first speak ers of the State will be present to grace tbe day with eloquence and patriotism. This was the day also selected fgr the competi tive trial of two engines made by different manufacturing companies, the Silsby and the La France. Whether both companies will have their machines present it is im possible to say, but one, at least, will be there. The grand events, however, will be tbe barbecue and stump debates. It is probable that tbe Brunswick road will pro vide extra accommodations for an excur sion from Macon, with reduced rates. Postal Aflbirs. We are indebted to Mr. Seifert, tbe dep uty postmaster, for tbe following statistics: There have been mailed at the Macon post-office 27,0C2 pounds of mail matter during tbe last quarter. The report of the carriers for the last quarter is as follows: Delivered—Registered letters, 671; mail letters, 20,208; mail postal cards, 8,702; lo cal letters, 911; local postal cards, 496; newspapers, etc., 15,756. Collected—Letters, 14,784; postal cards, 6,160; newspapers, etc., 3,760. The registered letter business is con stantly increasing. We give a tabulated statement for three quarters of the year, beginning with October last: Year. Month. For city de livery. In transit. 1S79 Oct. - 635 2,760 1S79 Nov. 620 2,622 1879 Dec. 766 3,565 Total 4 th quarter....2,021 8,947 1SS0 Jan’y 769 3,933 1S60 Feb’y 6S7 3,6S0 1SS0 March. 770 4,163 Total 1st quarter.....2,226 11,776 1SS0 April S74 3,634 1880 May S74 4 3,197 ISS0 June 717 3,198 Total 2d quarter.....2,465 10,029 Total rec’d three quarters for c ity.. 6,712 M it it in transit. 30,752 Total for nine months, Average per month, . 37,404 4,163 No Charge for Consultation. After more than ten years’ experience in administering that new and remarka ble remedy for chronic diseases, now so widely known as “Compound Oxygen,” and after a careful observation of its ac tion in the largest range of diseases, some of them of the most complicated and hopeless character, we are now prepared to treat that special line of cases ichich are usually regarded by the profession as be yond the reach of medical skill. Not that we will promise a cure in any and every case that may come to us. But we invite a statement, by letter or other wise, of the case of any of the large class of suffering invalids to whicli we have re ferred. This will be carefully considered, and compared with other and similar cases which we have had under treatment, and as honest and intelligent an opinion given as it may be in our power to render. For this fee will make no charge, whether, after consultation, the Oxygen Treatment be ordered or not. Send lor our treatise on Compound Oxygen, which will be mailed free. Yon may find in it the rec ord cf a case just like your own, which we have successfully treated. Address Drs. Starkey & Palen, 1109 and 1111 Girard St. Philadelplna, Pa. lw. Picnic at Kilpatrick's. There will be a grand basket picnic at Kilpatrick’s Springs on Saturday, to whicli everybody i3 invited. It is a splendid place to spend the-day, and music for those who dance wHl famish inspiration- Laurens and Wilkinson for Blount. A telegram was received in the city yesterday afternoon announcing that both Laurens and Wilkinson counties have gone for Hon. J. H. Blount. The vote in the former county was 253 to 53 in his fa vor. Twimn for Glover. Bullards, Ga., July 7, 1880. Special to the Telegraph and Messenger. At a large and enthusiastic meeting of the Twiggs Democracy on the 6th inst., at Jeffersonville, Ga., for the purpose of electing delegates to the Congressional convention, which assembles at Milledge ville on the 22d, the following gentlemen were unanimously chosen, viz: P. W. —A Washington special to the Cincin* Edge, W. J. Harrison, J. A. Barclay Jr., nati Enquirer reports Senator Wallace, of W. B. Tarver, and instructed to cast the Pennsylvania, as saying that he would vote of Twiggs for the Hon. Jno. T. not like the chairmanship of tho Demo- Glover. B. 1 cratic national committee. Graduate in Law. Tho diploma ot the law school of .ler- cer University was awarded to Mr. P. W. Edge, of Twiggs county. Mr. Edge h well known in this section, having repre sented Twiggs county in the constitution al convention of 1877, and being now a delegate from that county to the con vention which is to meet in Milledgeville on the 22d mst. Mr. Edge brings to tlie legal profession the mature powers of * finely endowed mind, and the equipment of a finished education, having previously received from the university the degree of A. M. He has a future before him ol well assured success.