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JOURNAL AND MESSENGER. THE FAMILY JOURNAL—NEWS—POLITIOS-’LITERATUBE—AGRICULTURE—DOMESTIC NEWS, Etc.—PRICE $2.00 PER ANNUM. GEORGIA TEL APH BUILDING ESTABLISHED 1826. MACON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 1881. VOLUME LV-NO. 37 HITS OB' DOGGEREL. There liven in tho town of St. Croix A »lang-«in ? . rip;teerins bou; He is rough, grough and tough, And won’t toko any “gougb, ■ But travels on “What dor yer soix ? yer soix ?” -Puck. Mary Jane, 6he was of fine phisique. In art she was a good critique, Her nose was Grique, Her temper mique, But ono of her eyes was quite oblique. **— c - ,j —*| Tnb" —Cambridge inno. There wns n young man named McLeod, Who of dress was exceedingly preod; Vet still, aU tho same, When his exodus came, They bundled him up in a shreod. —Rochester Express. There was an nistheto from Pall Mall, Who on n banana peel fall, Ho rose with a sigh, Wiped tho sand from bis eigh. And plaintively murmured, “Ob, Hall. BLACK AND BUCHANAN. Exciting Incidents of Cabinet Ses sions of 1860-61. Dr. Unclinnnn's but Secretary or tbe Treasury Discourse* on tbe Event* immediately Preceding tbe Kebelllou-Jnitge Black Sustained, Easton, Aid., August 12.—There are aly three members of Mr. Buchanan’s abinct now living, and only two ol those ore to closely connected with all the lemorafcle event which crowded into the ist three months of that Administration to be able to give a connected history r tbe acta, utterances and plottings of the snsurrounding it preceding tho bloody ama which followed hard upon the -els of its constitutional death. Judge S. Black ami Jacob Thompson are the ro, and Philip Frances Thomas, who res here, aud of whom I shall write, Is >« third. He did not enter Buchanan’s ibmet until December 12, 1800, after r. Cobb, of Georgia, had left, because id-e Black next to forced him to an is* ie with the President upon his State- ;hts notions, which he would talk in aud u ol session. AS INCIDENT RECALLED. 1 gleaned that story from a reliable as sit as uninterested source, and will tell Mr. Cobb, who bad lor a long time en upon excellent terms with Judge acx, called upon him at the Attorney neral’s office one day after a somewhat a'.ed discussion in the Cabinet about mter and the Southern situation geu- illy. Black had said some very pointed ings about Mr. Cobb's actions ana utter- ces, and intimated that they, being in -ect conflict with tho views of the ad- nistration, were likely to bring discredit on It. This brought Cobb to the Attor- y General’s office, and tlie conference tween tbe two members of Mr. Buch an's Cabinet was very animated, nl at times warm. Cobb wanted to ich some amicable understanding which duM leave him free to urge his Southern ews upon the President and act in the to rest of the South anil secession and ill remain in the Cabinet. This cflort I'urally led to a discussion of his position lor. all the points Involved, and when he id fully stated his vlows this is the su rer he received from Judge Black: “You aud I can have no understanding [ion this subject, but there is one man uove us, aud but one, who can settle ■is dispute. I will state my position pun the secession movement in writing, ad can do it in three lines. I will so ..re minutes. If ho does agree witii , you should do the same, for there is lately not room enough in tho Cabinet both of ns while holding ; such diverse views.” 0 at i age, and said: .Black disavowed any personal insult, j>°W “ t0 strongly maintained the position he an s political policy. I taken tint no officer ol the govern- * * n after resigned. Treasury, reauy to uire, on, :ids account of Mr. Cobb’s visit to Judge that m i R | lt , arise, and there were grave so uk recalls a visit of Judge Black to ..non ,■* everv dav. r Davis about the same time. The insylvania avenue, and asked: How are things at borne?” I can hardly say,” replied Davis, “I in the breeching holding back. I behind my people. I lear tbo worse ms there is great caution.” he same evening Judge Black went to Davis’ house with Mr. Thompson, relary of the Interior, who wasaprom- it Uuion man, although a Southerner, he conversation there is described by uuinent witness as exceedingly Inter- 1, of course, know nothing about his con troversy with Gen. Scott and had no means of knowing. I do remember, how ever, distinctly lus general lino of con duct during the trying four weeks that T was a member of Mr. Buchanan’s Cabi net. You will perhaps remember that I bad for eighteen months been Commissioner of Patents, a place which I preferred, and would again prefer, to any under the Government were I in active political life. During my occupancy of that oflico I pass ed upon some of the most important In ventions of the age. The Morse Telegraph patent and tho Howe Sewing-machine patent were both argued before and deci ded by me. The McCormick Reapc: patent was also argued, hut decided aftei £ left tho office. My appointment as Secretary of the Treasnty was entirely unexpected. I was taking a walk with Col. J. G. Barrett, J.A wiu suu a a cm ut j A/t>|iaitiuciit* Aiaiictb said it was generally understood that there was to be no appointment, but that Ton- cey, Secretary of the Navy, would act until tbe expiration of Mr. Buchanan’s term. In walking down Pennsylvania avenue, when we reached Willard’s Hotel, Col. Barrett said he would go in and sec what tho uews was, and would Join me iu a short-time. I bad hardly readied my home when the door-bell rang aud lie was announced. When he canto in his first question was: ‘Who do you think has been appointed Secretary of the Treasury?* ‘I haven’t the slightest idea.’ ‘Why, you have. I just met one of the Cabinet officers iu Willard’s, who told me you bad been agreed upou.’ I could hard ly believe it, for my relations with the administration had not been such as to in dicate any such disposition on tho part of Mr. Bucliauan. The next morning when I went to tiie office Mr. Thompson, Secre tary’of the Interior, sent for mo and in formed me that I had been selected for the Treasury Department. I explained to him that I was averse to accepting It. I said that 1 did not In the then chaotic condition of affairs like to assume such a responsibility, especially in view of the fact that the Treasury was empty aud the interest ou the public debt due within a very few days. Mr. Thompson insisted, and 1 finally accepted the place. TUB TBEASUBV’S CONDITION. ‘The Treasury was then indeed in a sorry shape. There wasu’t a dollar avail able, aud a loan had to be .negotiated be fore the interest ou the debt could be paid. Soon after my assumption of the office Congress passed an act authorizing a $10,000,000 loan, and I at ouco advertised for $5,000,000 at 12 per cent, interest. This large rate of interest was demanded on account of tho unsettled condition of the country, both financially and politically. 1 was very much opposed to issuing any more of tho loan authorized than was necessary to pay tbe iuterest on the pub lic debt. My opinion was that the act of Congress had given ample authority for issuriug Treasury notes to miet the necess ities of tbo Government after the interest outhodobt was |>aiu. My Drstdesire was to pay the interest and then issuo Treas ury notes for the balance of tbe $10,000,- (KJ0, instead of paying tbe 12 per cent, on tbe whole loan. Mr. Bucbauan, however, disagreed with me aud thought that tho fullamouut ol S10.000.000 should be ne gotiated. I therefore advertised for the additional S3,000,000. This loau was the direct cause of my leaving tho Cabinet before tbo expiration of Mr. Buchanan’s term. It was reported to me that some New York capitalists had gone to Mr. Buchanan and said that they would not subscribe for tbe loan as long as a Southern man remained at tho head of tbe Treasury. I visited Mr. Buclianan and asked him If it was true that he listen ed to such a reflection on the honor of one of bis Cabiuet officers. He replied that such a statement had been made to him. answered: ‘Very well, then, my con s it, and submit it to the n**ideut. thVdepartment must cease.’ “ toes not agree with mo l will resign b t my taking the Interior He spoke about my taking the Interior Department, from which Mr. Thompson i tho Cabinet had resigned. I replied in the negative and express- «»d "rote my letter of resignation. I >bb cot P in a had of course, disagreed with him soine- , a. m. U “ £ 1 what as to his Southern policy, and assign- i- «»se, and said. ., as jj, e reason why I left the Cabi- Judge Black, you can not Insult <010 Wlmt was disagreeable to me was css y° u inteud to, but, sir, no other t ] 10U „i,‘ tj, a t any man should quest'on 11 could talk to me in this way Without j; j c i,°y to the trust I held, no matter .'.mg for Ins life. .. m .i.i. t iiiuormiii m to Mr. Bucban- My service in tho Cabinet was anything - *-■ * — - *"’ K Uc life. ^ , __ , session very duriilgthe month I was at the head of tho Treasury, ready to meet any emergency i a Ken uuu no oiuccr ui tuu b'^* w *** aiy scnicu iu tuu t had a right to plot and talk against |,ut an agreeable part of my public Idle holding an office under it, and \y'e were almost constantly in, sc *> left him m high dudgeon aud ‘ u * ' sponsibilities coming upon us every_ day. While I uavis snout me same uih> while 1 held that this country was _ / goes that just after Mr. Davis return- compact between the States, and that cr cli Yoiq Mississippi, summoned by ft (ole* —• - -Awnmiitn «nii thereioro. iieu tlie roin Mississippi, sutumoneu uy u »«ic- was a sovereign, and therefore, had tlie m from two Southern members of Mr. r j»bt of secession, I also held that tlio ilunan’s Cabinet, Black met him upou central Govern mo ut bad tbe right or .—1—1 -* —o.j. coercion if she chose to exercise it. A UELIEVER IN NULLIFICATION. 1 was aud still am a believer in tbe doctrine of nullification as expounded by Mr. Calhoun. I also believe that an offi cer ol the Government had no right to ’ “* IIP’ * Judge Black’s argument,” he said, ilrist secession was masterly, and he ertook, In a talk lasting from early fine until late at night, to prove the icy of the doctriue of secession. lie tied to feel,” said my informant, “that : could induce Davis to use his great icnce against secession that none of other States would follow South Caro- . That was the object of his visit and intent. f you will do your part,* said lie to Is, ‘South Carolina will bo left alone trut about for a brief time anil air her uance.’ Davis seemed to feel the ,;!it of Judge Black’s plea, and. was iently much Impressed, but said that as 110 use. The current was too ug, aud could not be staid. Black rc- tand out upon tlie bank and make the t. It is belter to bo drowned in the flow Hum swept ou with the madness ie stream and finally diowued in tlie cf secession when one effort might : saved all.” Both Davis and Thomp replied: t is too late.* bus ended Black’s effort to induce Jeff is to leave the path In which he had >e up his mind to travel. BTTINO DOWN TO SECRET1IISTOBY. x-Sccretary Thomas had just finished ling tbe interview with Judge Black ted iu last Sunday’s Press as I reach es house, and all the points covered e naturally fresh in his mind, read that article,’ said he, ‘with a it deal or interest. I was only in the dual, you know, about a month. I :red ou tho 12th of December and re- I about the 12th of January. When I Bed the Cabinet Gen. Cass had resign ed Judge Black had bsen appointed successor, and Edwin M. Stanton Is Attorney General. The very first iinet meeting I attended Gen. Cass gnatlon was tlie principal subject un discussion. Many of thepoints Judge ck has given you are entirely new hold his position and do any act calculat ed to bring discredit upon its authority, and Judge Black’s criticism of Jeff Dav a proposition to surrender the forts in Char leston Harbor to South Carolina meets my entire appropriation. My position upon tbo duty of au officer can be found la tbe records of tbe department, where an officer of a revenue cutter ran his vessel into Charleston Harbor and turned her over to the South Carolina authorities and then sent me bis resignation. I order ed that it be not accepted, and that dis honor bo written over his record in tlie de partment, aud that he be dishonorably dismissed from the service.’ ‘Can you call to mind the position you took In relation to Mr. Buchanan's reply to tbo South Carolina Commissioners?’ ‘I can not very distinctly. I ’kept no notes of the events of those days, because I came Into the Cabinet at a time when the financial operations,’.with which I was charged, required my wiiolo thought and attention. I doubtless made the point that the paper denied the right of a State having a grievance against the Govern ment To be heard by the Executive of the nation. I never for a moment liela that a State could be treated with in the same manner as a foreign power. As near as I can remember there was very little1 said about tho paper at the time, as Mr . Buch anan was a very positive man and by no means easy to influence or get along with. It, was no unusual thing for him to get into a pet upon the slightest provocation. I remembera very amusing incident which occurred while his messago of the 8th of January was being prepared. The Cabi net was then almost constantly In session, and the bulk of tbe message was written paragraph by paragraph, In the presence of the Cabinet, ana discussed as it was prepared. I remember on the 7th, while we were in session, closing it up, the Riis- sian Minister was announced. Mr. Bucu- anan declared, with great emphasis, that he would not see him, and seemed very much annoyed at the interruption. Judge Black, with some difficulty, convinced htin that it was his duty to do so, and tlie order was finally givon that ho be tkown up. Thompson turned to mo and said: ‘I wager that lie is coining to announce birth but the death of a Princess. There was a bcariy laugh over the formality of the announcement aud tho fact that Thompson’s prediction as to the causo of the interruif.lon was verified.’ JUDGE BLACK SUSTAIN ED. ‘Were the Cabinet meetings in those days harmonious?’ Naturally there was more or less feel ing displayed in the discussion of the Southern question. Floyd, at times, got boisterous. I call to mind one occasion especially when tho President chided both Black and Stanton for some remarks calculated to brovoko heated discussions. Judge Black had said that there was a time in history of the English nation when a Cabinet officer could propose to give up a fort capable of bring defended without being brought to tlie block. Floyd got very much excited at this, aud Buclianan thought the expression an exceedingly harsh one and rather took the Judge to task for making such positivo expressions, likely to stir up dissensions. Then, turn ing to Mr. Stanton, he called his attention to some vigorous remarks made some days before iu relation to Southern affairs, and proceeded to express his emphatic disapprobation of such harsh expressions- Indeed he spoke very sharply to Stanton, hut ho took it without reply. • Indeed, Mr. Stautun had very little to say during those dpys—rather seemed stand behind Judge Black, tyho was his friend. It is a usual thing to talk about Mr. Buchanan’s weak ness. When he made up bis mind ho was a very stubborn mail, and at no time was a very easy one to get along with. He had r good opinion of his own abilities and judgment, and pnded himself upon his statecraft. Judge Black could conic nearer managing him than any man 1 ever knew, but be could not always do it by any means, neither did ho take his ad- vlcrat all times. Of all the men in the Cabinet in those days Judge Black was tho only one who never lost his head. He was the one pos- Hire and conservative force iu that Cabi net. He expressed his convictions clearly and forcibly, and never seemed to lose his self-possession.’ 'Do you call to mind any of the cir cumstances surrounding the Cabinet dis cussion about the leiuforcemeut of Fort Sumter?’ My recollections agree entirely with tho statement made by Judge Black in last Sunday’s Pres*. I remember distinctly the differences that arose in the Cabiuet upon the question, but do not remember details, and if I did would not like to give them for publication. When tho communication about reinforcements was recieved from Maj. Anderson there was a ;reat difference of opinion as to whether ie did or did not desire rc-euforcemcnts. This ambiguity provoked some discussion, for the paper seemed to really admit of two constructions. In the midst of tbe talk 1 made the remark: 'Maj. Anderson’s letter seems to admit of two constructions. I propose that au officer bo sent at once to communicate with Mr. Anderson and ascertain exactly his position and wants.’ The President replied: ‘That will settle it,’ and, turning to the Secretary of War, said: ‘Let a confidential messenger 1» sent at once/ Of coarse there are a great many de tails about these discussions which I can ,ot recall, aud much that transpired could not with propriety be given to tho public. Tlie Cabinet meetings iu those days were exceedingly important, and the slightest tiling often provoked discussions. 1 fear that tho time may never come when a candid statement of tho acts and utteran ces of the men composing that administra tion will be written. There was no differ ence of opinion whatever in tlie Cabinet about the last paper scut by tho South Carolina Commissioners. I remember distinctly that when their answer was re ceived to the paper prepared from the memorandum for the President, which Judge Black gave you, Mr. Thompson opened it and read it aloud to the Cabi uet. Every man presmt immediately said that it was of such a character that tbe President could not receive it. Tho President, I think, was the last to speak. He said, ‘Let it be returned,’ aud that settled it. I did not hear him say, ‘Re inforcements shall now be sent,’ as I see it stated he did. There is, however, little use of going over these matters in a dis connected way; the truth and the whole truth should some time be told, and I am glad Judge Biack has given yon so much of it. You may say that my recollections of the matter of which he has treated in the Press agreo entirely with my recol lections of the events which transpired during tbe eventful mouth I was in Mr. Buchanan’s Cabinet.” TnEnE is a story that the popular hymn “The Sweet By and By,” was the work of two men while drunk. Joseph P. Webster, wlio composed tbo music, died several years ago. Dr. S. F. Bennett, author of the verses, lives at Richmond, Illinois. He ssys that tho cliargo of in toxication Is untrue, though Webster was a free drinker. The two wrote a hymn book in 1874, and “The Sweet By and Bv” was one of tbe pieces jointly produced for It. The suggestion came from a chance remark by Webster, who was habitually despondent, that he would bo well “by and by.” Bennett at once mado tlie rhymes, mid Webster brought the music out of a fiddle, which was his cus tomary mil in all composition. Tho hymn book bad its day, and is forgotten; but this tune is put into every publication of tbe kind, aud Las a sale of about 10,000 copies a year in sheet form. Dr. Bennett says that he and Webster were not ortho dox Christians when tho bumn written, and that he is now even less a believer Gen. Sain BoMtMrt Untie. Xashetlls.Imeriean. While traveling in west Tcnnesseo this summer, I mado tho acquaintance of Col. Alex Williams, a former resident of Nash ville,who showed me Gcu. Sam Houston’s walking cane. Tlie cane is indeed a rare piece of work mansliip, being made out of some light wood, I don’t know what kind, foreign wood, I think. It is haudsomely finished with a gold band on top, and numerous engravings of rnuscel shells, sharks, por- pofscs, turtles, frogs; etc. On tbe gold band were tlie following inscriptions: D. Fontlcroy, Parser U. 8. Navy, To Sam Houston, Texas. : Las given you are entirely new to j opened Tuil the >r I was associated with him and tbe | m ^ dressed in full uniform, was 1 of which he speaks too short a j , *. .... notonlv announced tbe io Lave become fVmilllar with them, ushered In, and not only announced me jjgKi I Xa. Iiujjy rutu A utM*«/i To Col. Alex Williams, Nashville, Tonn. Col. Williams says ha lias often seen Gen. Houston with his buckskin pants tucked in bis boots, and cano in hand, on the streets in Nashville, as no doubt many of the old residents will remember such a 9? Col". Williams wishes me to state that, if there are any mala descendants of Gen. Houston he will make them a present of tho cane. Tho Colonel is spending tho remainder of his days on a feitiieiarro near Dycrsburg, Tcnn. I would sugeest that if there are no rel stives of that grand old hero, Colonel Williams make tl - e Historical Library of Tennessee a present of it, as It would be a relic of tlie hero ol Texas and the once governor of fair Tenuessee. Col. Wil liams’ address is Dyersburg, Dyer county, Xenn. R. Rkvis Laylob. Wesley Hail, Vanderbilt University. —There will bo a wedding In high life in Twiggs comity some time soon—30 know- ingones about the establishment of J. W. Bice & Co. say, JFBAA’K UUDSOX. The Triple Murderer Convicted. Special to Telegraph and Jlutenper. Dawson, September IS—When closed yesterday at noon, the prisoner, Frank Hudson, and his attorney were Id private council as to what defense they would make to the several true bills for murder pending against him. Promptly at 2 o’clock, p. m., tho court was convened from a recess taken for dinner. Solicitor Guerry announced the State ready for trial. Tho prisoner’s counsel also an nounccd ready for the defense. Tbe bill of indictmeht for the murder of the girl Salllo Johnson was then read to the pris oner—he standing the while. At its con clusion the solemn question of guilty or not guilty was propounded to him. For a moment there was the most profound silence, which was broken by the prison er’s counsel, answering: “He stands, mute without pleading.” The court then impaneled a jury in due legal form. In about two hours the jury was complete and the evidence com menced. There were only two witnesses introduced by the Elate—tho girl Susie Johnson, who was so severely wounded by Frank Hudson'and whom ho supposed UJ A'iRiia SAUUJVicniiu »v»iviu uu he had killed, and Westbrook, marshal of the city of Albany, who, with Sheriff Ed wards, of Dougherty couuty, arrested Frank. Tbe girl, Susie Johnson, testified iu substance as before reported, as did also Marshal Westbrook and Sheriff Ed wards. With this evidence the prosecu tion closed. The dcfenco introduced no testimony. Frank Hudson, when allowed the privi lege of making his statement to the jury, made a free aud full confession, admitting that he killed ail three of tho persons who were killed and thought he hadkillad the fourth one. About tho only discrep ancy between his statement and the girl’s (Susie Johnson) is that Mr. Leo himself saw the fire, and that he (Frank) did not call him and tell him of it, hut staled that ho had set the fence on fire for the purpose of decoying Mr. Lee out there in order that he might kill him. Ho stated that when lie fired the fence he selected tho club for tlie purpose of killing Mr. Lee and placed it where ho could readily get it when he wanted it; that he assisted Mr. Lee to extinguish tlie fire; that Mr. Lee was kneeling on tbe ground aud was throwing dirt on the rails to put out the fire; that iu order to get hold of the club without exciting Mr. Lee’s suspicion ho pretended to stumble and fall over It and arose with it iu his hand, and that ho struck Mr. Lee as ho was kneeling and throwing dirt on a burning rail. Col. Guerry, in a brief and forcible manner, addressed the jury, defining tlie crime aud the necessity for tho punish ment. and the duty of all patriotic citizens te see that the laws are promjiily^fj^ed. gardeFense^’oniy plead that tho punish ment bo made as light as possible. Judge Hood, mills usual impressivo maimer, delivered his charge to the jury, who re tired to their room, I suppose as a mere matter of form, and returned in less than an hour with the following verdict: “We, tho jury, find the defendant, Frank Hud son, guilty.” I suppose sentence will bo pronounced on him to-day. At au early hour yesterday morning tho courthouse and yard commenced to be filled with puople, white and black, all manifesting much interest iu every stage of the trial. And tho court-room was densely filled all day, so much so that tho judge was compelled several times to have the aisles cleared so that of ficers of the court could have proper in- To-day William Rogers, tho colored barber, has been put upon his trial for the attempted poisoning of Drs. W. C. Ken drick and W. B. Cheatham, by putting strychnine into their bucket as tho boy in their employ was returning to their office with v bucket of fresh water. The State has made out a very plain case against him. First, that tho water contained strychnine; secondly, that Rogers had gone to Americus and otbained a bottle of strychnine under false pretenses; thirdly, that lie had threatened or expressed a de sire to take the life of those two men, and fourthly, that it was impossible fir tho strychnine to have been put in the bucket by any other party and that it is almost certain that I10 did put it iu the bicket of water, as he forcibly took the bucket from the boy, and set it dowu in his (Rogers) shop and sent the boy cut of tho room, that when tlio boy was allowed to return to the room aud take up the bucket, a white powder was floating on tho surfaco which ho wish ed to skim off, hut which Rogers would not let him do. Rogers knew whose bucket it was, and when the boy was car rying it before he compelled him to setjt down in his shop. At this writing, 11 o’clock a. m., the case is being argued before tbe jury. Col. James H. Gurery solicitor for tho State, Col. L. C. Hoyt for the defense. Lapis. Tbe One II n ml red and Tblrty-flltb Oc casion. At New Orleans, on tho Oth day of Au gust, at the 130th grand monthly drawing of tlie Louisiana State Lottery Company, $30,000, the first capital prize, was won by ticket No. 10,032, half held by George Barkdoll, a much respected conductor on the Pcrkiomen branch of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad, living at Norris town, l’onn., tho other half hold by Felix D. Lester, a helper in tho blacksmith shops of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, at Jackson, Tenn.; $10,000, tbo second prize by No. 35,818, one-half hold by William M. Shaw, bookkeeper Lakeside Foundry, Chicago, IU., the other half by an un known party; third, $5,000, drawn by No. 42,885, half held by Mrs. D. Mack, New York City, tlie other half by Charles Burch, also New York City; $2,500 drawn by Nos. 00,702 aud 10,082, halves held by S. Dolmonte, No. 020 Magazino street, New Orleans, La.; Henry Zieruer, East New York; N. A. Frier, Sbawnc- town, Ill., collected through M. M. Pool & Co., bankers there; Truman Bartlett, Vo. 69 Tremont street, Boston, Mass. There were thousands of other lucky ones too tedious to enumerate, but anyone anx ious to know about anything connected with it should write at once to M. A. Dauphin, New Orleans, La., before Oc tober lltb, the day of the lS7tb drawing. Wbata "JpickHormon’’ t* San Francisco Chronicle At Minersville I had a long conversation with a very intelligent “Jack Mormon.” Men of his class are “neither one thing nor the other,” but aro hold in distrnst by both if tho antagonistic elements of Utah. A 'Jack Mormon” is generally a Gentile who has married a very attractive Mormon girl and Is too poor to get out of the territory with her. He refuses to connect himself with the church or to “go into polygamy,” but protends to sympathize with the Mor mons, and gets along with them the best way he con. He is tolerated and that is all. He has sprang into being within the past fifteen years, for at one time Mormon Bishops furiously preached that “all who are not for the Lord most be hewn to pieces on the highway.” The threat was not an empty one, bat in a multitude of ia stances was executed to the letter. The Boy Navigator. Burdette. “Mr. Thumper, ’said little Tom Blow- gun, “I will not longer endure this tyran ny 1 Lie there 1” And with a well directed blow, shot straight from the shoulder, the boy laid Ins cowardly iusulter iu the dust aud old paper wad» at his feet. Then turning on his heel, lie left the room. Mr. Thumper was principal of the Ninth District Grammar School. A man of her culean frame, measuring six feet thirteen inches iu height, and weighing 293 pounds, lie relied upon his immense physical prow ess to protect him in his tyraimy. Tom Blowgun was a proud spirited boy ’ll years,small of bis age, and very slen der. But he had the soul of a lion. He had endured the brutal opposition of the despot until endurance ceased to be a virtue. On the day ou which our story opens, Mr. Thumper went one step too far in his pitiless abuse of power. He asked Torn how much two and two made. Conquering his disgust for the man in his passion for mathematics, for beloved learning with all the devotion of a schol ar, Tom lifted his frank, honest gaze to tbe teachers face. “Seven sir,-’ he said. “O, no, try again,” said the tyant, with false smile on his wicked face.- “Eleven,” Tom replied, correcting him self. “I meant eleven in the first place,,’ he added, in a tone of proud defiance that made the teacher turned pale. “Ob, no,” lie said, with asheu lips, “It makes only four.” And then the boy, h'.s proud soul mounting to his eyes, smote him to the earth, and striding across his prostrate form, left tlie school-room forever. Tom was an orphan, dependent upon his father aud mother for support. When they heard he had left school, his mother strained him to her heart with one hand and wore out the dome of his pantaloons with a No. 8 slipper with the other. Then she released him from her fond em brace. “Walt till your father comes homo,” she said. The brave boy said he would be only too glad to do so, but he hadn’t tlie. “W'hat are you going to do?” asked his mother. “I am going to build a ship,” he said. His mother, who never fully apprecia ted nor even comprehended his genius aud energy, said, she didn’t believe he could build a ship. The noble boy said: “I forgive you,” and went into the pantry for a case knife. He took three boaids off tho back fence, and then went down the alley a short distance and borrowed several pieces of fencing from a neighboring lumber yard. The man who owned the lumber yard was not at home. Tom knew It. He was a supercilious, purse-proud man, of vulgar origin, and tlio boy’s manly spirit could not stoop to borrow anything of him when he was iu sight. Returning home, be planed the hoards smooth with his case knife. He cut down a locust tree that grew on the sidewalk, and fashioned tbe keel from it. This he iin i. groat care and precision. Then u8j“U?9jl<SblJl made his own out of joints of lead pipe that he had been collecting and saving up for circus day. Then he rove iu tbe main halliards, belaying them carefully at the corners with cleats of tarpaulin. He had no trouble until it came to slushing the bobstay. When he attempt ed to make It fast, it swung so far abaft the binnacle that it put out the dead-eye aud dropped afoul of the peak. “W’hat will you do now?” asked his lit ter sister Ann, who was sitting near him eating a piece of pie. “Shut up your mouth,” said the noble boy, “or I I’ll slap your nasty snoot.” So saying, he took her pie away from her and ate it up. Tom loved bis little sister dearly, and he could net endure to see her sowing the seeds of dyspepsia In her system. He dreaded to think that by early acquiring ah incurable disease oftbo liver aud digestive organs she might grow up to be a reformer. Ho finally secured the bobstay in its* place, and the rest of his task was com paratively easy. He had some difficulty d setting the masts, because a stick of n setting tlie masts, because a suck 01 Norway pine, eight feet long and nearly three feet in diameter at the butt, is no small burden for a boy of 11 years to lift alone. But Tom was not a boy to he daunted by difficulties. He made his little sister Ann carry the big end of the mast, and soon had it in place. Tho ship was now ready for tlie canvas. Tom pro cured this at a neighboring grocery. Tom cut out tlie sails, and his sister Ann sewed them. When Tom’s father came home that evening I10 was surprised to see a boauti- tiful three-masted schooner of 2,300 tons burden, fully rigged and ready for sea, flying the American colors at the main peak, standing in the back yard. “Who built that ship?” he asked. “I did,” said Tom “That’s a pretty good ship,” said his father, examining It carefully. Tom’s father was secretary of the navy, consequently this-was the first ship he had ever seen, aud he was much interested iu it. “But doesn’t the stern-post bowse a little too much aft?” he asked. But when Tom told him that was tbe bow-sprit he was looking at, and not the stern-post, hfs father seernt d glad. “Well,” ho said, “I had rather see you building ships than wasting your time In literature. But how will you get your ship to sea ?” • You see the Blowguns lived In central Iowa, about eighteen hundred miles from any salt water, and seventy miles from either of tlie two prevailing streams of tie nawkeyo State, Skunk river and Sugar creek. But Tom was a boy full of expedients Ho went to tho superintendent of the Baptist Sunday-school and persuaded him to appoint a picnic for the following day. The next morning about 0 o’clock it began to rain, and raiued 30 hard that by 8 o’clock that evening Tom stood on tlio deck of his schooner, riding at anchor in the Gulf of Keokuk, while tbe set Hug rays of the rising sun glittered brightly on the name of the schooner, painted in large )ld letters across the main truck, “Tho ively Ann.” He named it after his little sister- The brave boy wore a proud smile as he trod the quarter deck. But he didn’t wear it long, and he didn’t tread it a great while. Ho turned deadly pale, and by and by liefolt as though he liad swallowed the quarter deck and it wasu’t going to agree with him. * “Dear, dear,” said tho proud sailor boy, “I believe I will have to heave to.” Aud immediately ho did, too. fi Not Orthodox. Courier Journal. Wo are led to believe by the Republican press, iu oonnection with the Flipper epi sode, that it is not wrong for a negro to eteol. The Republicans never were ortho dox on the question of stealing. Terr Mneh Like Cornua out am. Courier Journal. The Chicago Tribane implies that it is ready to defend a policy which will bank rupt tho railroads of the country, because “tho bankrupt roads which have had their common stock wiped out are precisely those which can afford to take freights on the lowest terms." 80 we suppose we are to have Mahone’s principles applied to the railroad system. This to oar ears sounds very mnoh like communism. *1-1%***&> *>Tr .» .VSS;-d H. *<!•#»is-.sqfli® T«* J' - i-j-\ 1^- 4ii : j THE UA1L.KOAU JBXAJU A Dsogetees ■■betlfte Agreed Cpm hj the Committee oad to he Acted mux To-Dor. This is a substitute for Senator Guerry’e bill which has been agreed upon and re ported favorably by the Senate railroad committee, and has been made the special order for to-day (Wednesday), in that body. It will be Been that the substitute contains all tbe objectionable features to which our people demur. The bill is es pecially damaging to Maoon and most be watched. A biU to be entitlod an act to amend an act to provide for the regulation of railroad freight and passenger tariffs in this S’ate, to prevent unjust discrimination and ex tortion in tlie rates charged for the trans portation of passengers and freight*, and to prohibit railroad companies, oorpora- tiocs and lessees, in this State from charg ing other than just ami reasonable rates, and to punish tbo same, and proscribe a mode of procedure and rules of evidence in relation thereto; and to appoint commis sioners and to prescribe their powers and duties in relation to tho same—approved October 14, 1879—by repealing ths proviso to section five, amending section six as to publication; and to define the powers and prescribe the duties cf said commissioners as to joint rates for freight; and to provide for the computation of rates for freight on connecting roads when under the mimage- meat ana control of one and the same company, corporation, individual or indi viduals, or association of individuals, and to provide against charging for the trans portation of freightmore for a shorter than for a longer distance, and to make the de cision of a majority of the commission as binding os that of the entire commission, and for other purposes. Section 1. Be it enacted by the Senate House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, That the proviso to section fire of an act entitled an act, to provide for the the regulation of railroad freight and pas senger tariffs in this State, to prevent un just discrimination and extortion in the rates charged for transportation of passen gers and freights aud to prohibit railroad companies, corporations, and lessees, in this State from charging other than just and reasonable rate3 and provide the same, aud prescribe a mode of procedure and rules of evidence in relation thereto; and to appoint commissioners and to prescribe their powers and duties in relation to the same,” approved October 14th, 1879, be, and the same is hereby, repealed. Section 2. Be it farther enacted by the authority aforesaid, That from and after the passage of this net, the powera and du ties of the commissioners appointed under said act, approved October 14th, 1879, shall be the same OTer and in relation to joint rates for freight passing over two or more roads, as they now are nnder said act over and in relation to rates for freight on each separate road. Section 3. Be it farther enacted by the authorities aforesaid, That from and after the passage of this act, all connecting rail roads, which aro nnder the management and control, by lease, ownership or other wise, of one and tbe same company, cor poration, individuals or association of in dividuals, shall bo considered and treated as bnt oue and tbo same road, and the rates of freight upon oucU roads siisll pe wui- °. ne . shall have (loo regard for tffo Tefftflt &RQ circumstances under which suoh roads are operated in exercising their powers and performing their duties under this section. Section!. Be it further enacted, by the authority aforesaid. That from and after the passage of this act, section six of said act be, and the same is hereby amended by striking therefrom, after the words “When any schedale shall have been made or re vised, as aforesaid, it shall be the duty of said commissioners to cause publication thereof to be made for four successive weeks in some public newspaper published in the” the following words to-wit, “cities of Atlanta, Augusta, Albany, Savannah, Macon, Homo and Columbus, in this State,” and by inserting in lieu thereof the following words to-wit: “Stats and having a general and extensive circulation therein, and they may in their discretion cause publication thereof in other newspapers published in the State and having an exten sive circulation therein, provided that all of the expenso of publication shall not exceed the snm of fifteen hundred dollars per annum;” so that all of that portion of said section sixwhich re quires publication shall read as follows: “When any schedule shall havo been made or revised as aforesaid, it shall be the duty of said commissioners to cause publication thereof to be mado for four successive maaL* BAina vmiKIiis nDtvgimvtPr weeks in some public newspaper published in the State and having a general anil ex tensive circulation therein, and they may in their discretion cause publication there of mother newspapers published in the State and having an extensive circulation therein. Provided that all of the expense of publication shall not exceed the snm of $1,500 per annum; and after the same shall bo so published, it shall be the duty or all such railroad companies to post at their respective stations, in a conspicuous place, a copy of said schedule for tho protection ° £ Bection° I . )ll Be it farther enacted, That from and after the passage of this act, it Bhall not bo lawful for any railroad com pany, or corporation, or any person or per sons controlling any railroad in this State, or any person or persons representing suen companies, or corporation, person or per sons, to charge, receive or retain for the transportation of freight, more for a shor ter than for a longer distance, and any ation. person or persons, give where he thinks it wi.l do the moat good and on his own motive. He does not require to be begged to do his work. It is tbe spontaneous outgrowth of his liberal soul. God bless him. Trade is quite brisk here in all depart ments. The hotels are crowded to their utmost limit and “the cry is still they come.” The outlook for a good trade all over the land was never better than now. Some croakers aro predicting a panic, but this can never be while the money Is flowing as now into tbe ordinary channels of trade. We bear but little that indicates any other than most favorable outlook for the future. We he&r no talk of politics at ali here. No bloody-shirt. No hard words about the South. All is lovely, aud we presume will continue so until the next president ial election. The weather here has been hot and dry: but to-day, Saturday, it ii raining, and the atmosphere is milder. We close lor the present. J. W. B. New York, Sept. 10,1881. Iks Latest Thins ia Jurors. Brooklyn Eagle. This Is a very pretty city,” said a mild- looking individual, addressing a gentleman in front of the Muulclpal Building. “Yes, we think It a pretty fair place to live in,” said the gentleman. “Haven’t many murder cases in this town?” asked the nfild man, leaning against an apple stand and taking a huge chow of tobacco. “No; why do you ask’ “Oj, nothing, only I’m somewhat inter ested in murder cases myself just at present, and tho subject is one X iike to talk upon. How do your juries run as a rule ?” “I don’t quite understand you.” “I say how do Brooklyn jurymen aver age? About bow many days does it take them to make up their minds whether a prisoner Is guilty or innocent?” “I should say your question was deci dedly a silly one,” said the gentleman. “Not in the least,” said tlie mild indi vidual. “You see, up our way wo pride ourselves on our juries. They are never in a hurry, and treat every question with all the consideration it deserves. Their strong point lies in taking an abuudance of time. Now, ir you’re suspected of murder In our place, a jury would see to it at the beginning tlut you were securely locked up, aud not admitted to bail. That is a great point gained. You have got your man, and he is there te either set free or hang when tbe time comes. Now tbe next point is to obtain as many con flicting witnesses as possible. It enables you to hear all sides and both sides of the story. After examining a witness adjourn for a week or a mouth, and think over calmly his testimony. If there are points Iu his testimony of which you are aoubt- fal, examine him again, and then adjourn for another month or so for deliberation.” “But how about the prisoner all this time ? ” asked tho gentleman. “Ob, you’ve got him all safe. He’s there when^o^ ftftJHs^Tft-TOTUhy oe"tn- “Of course he may be Innocent. We mVo^ i* .iwj l/ufc wla*l «urjn ries are after is bottom facts every time, and thcy’ro bound to get ’em if it takes ten years to hunt them up. Our ju ries, sir, farrly revel in ^testimony. I’m i a jury just at present myself.” “You are ou a jury?” “Yes, I’ve beeu traveling six months through the West aud Eoutli, thinking over the hard knot wo struck. We don’t come together again before tbe first of the year, aud I’m mighty glad of it, for it’s going to take me fully up to that time to make up my mind.” “And where are you from, pray, if I may ask?” “New Haven,” said the mild individual, sauntering leisurely up the street and gaz ing abstractedly at the city hall clock. In 1605 all this part of Long Branch was either a dreary waste or else made up ot poor, barren farms, ou which a few forlorn Jersey agriculturists worked thea- selves almost to death in order to get a living, and would no doubt have starved If it had not beeu for the fishing in sum mer. Wliat is now known as tbe West End Hotel was theu Conover’s, and tbe whole of Long Branch as it existed then was two or three miles north. On ac count of tbe war Mr. L. B. Brown was obliged to give up that portion of his property situated iu the South. He was at that time living in New York, having been driven North by his extreme aboli tion views. His health was much broken also and h_> determined to settle down in some retired place near the sea for a few years. He was attracted to the high stretch of land skirting tbe sea west of Long Branch, and not only built himself a cottage there, but made up his mind that he could not invest his money in any bcttei way than by buyiug the surround ing laud. In 1670 Mr. Francklyn, then manager of the Cuuard Steamship Line, while ia search of a location for a quiet seaside cot tage, took a faucy to this place, and from that moment, it may be said, the spot be came a summer resort for people of tbe largest means and refinement. Mr. Franck lyn put up a long, low cottage somewhat on the Swiss order,and otherwise improved the place. He was iu Europe a great deal, however, aud tbe place was often vacant in tbe summer. One day Mr. Brown said to him: “Mr. Francklyn, why not build a slight addition to your cottage and use it as a hotel ? I will build some coltates about it; wo will rent them furnished through the summer, and have the people served with their meals from tbe hotel?” Mr. Francklyn approved of the idea, and it was at once put into effect. Suc cess has crowned the enterprise from the start. Theelegauce and intelligence of the class of people who were drawn to tne place soon mado it attractive in tbe high est degree, and Mr. Francklyn pnt up a new cottage for his own use just at one side and back of the one he had turned into a hotel. The cottage he then put up is tlie oue now occupied by President Garfield. From tbe first the place was in want of name. Mr. Brown wanted to call it “Francklyn,” but that gentleman would not listen to it for a moment. John Tay lor Jonston, then president of the New Jersey Central railroad, which had only just been extended that far, solved tho problem by naming the place Elberon. It was a long time, however, before Mr. Brown suspected he was tbo sponsor and that bis nsrne and Initials furnished the idea. When he did It was too late to al ter it. George W. Childs, who had 1-een IOCfttedJltoliW rama quickly followed, until the place has reached the distinction of being consid ered the most desirable watering-place location in the country. Lots which Mr. Brown bought for $500 he sold for $5,- 000, and they were sold in turu again for $30,000. The building lot which Com modore Garrison paid $30,000 for, only cost two dollars an acre originally. It is iu this way that this place, which may now be called a national resort and has almost seemed at times to be the seat ot government, had its origin. It is the outgrowth of the war. GAUFIELO IN GOOD HUMOR. October 14th, 1879. Section G. Be it farther enacted by tbe authority uforosaid, That the decision made by a majority of the commission shall boas binding as tbe decision of the entire body, ion 7. Section 7. Repeals conflicting laws. Note* from Now York. Editors Telegraph and Messenger:— Our last was from Richmond,aud as we got further North tbe'wealher was still hotter. We never iclt two hotter days than last Friday and Wednesday—real scorchers. Now York was like a great bake-oven— hot, and no air stirring except hotair. Thursday was a holiday here, nearly all places of business were closed, and ser vices In the churches in behalf of the Pres ident. At this writing he is reported a convalescent. It is generally believed here that if he had remained in Washing ton he could not have survived the heat of Wednesday. We have never seen so much solicitude for any one among ail classes of the people. Great crowds are seen during the day thronging the bulle tin boards to seethe last dispatch about tbe President. On Friday, Otb, we paid a brief visit to Mr . George I. Seney. tho great friend of Georgia educators. It Is pleasant to look Into his genial face. He is a plain, un pretending man, who shows in his very countenance that he Is a noble man. Ho Is still worried with letters from Georgia and elsewhere asking donations. We sincerely hope that no one will ever write him from Georgia. He showed us a letter from a lady in Georgia asking for money to educate her daughter. He will pay no attention to these letters. He is doing a great work on tbe proper line, and will not be turned aside from bis plan. People would save themselves trouble, paper and postage by ceasing to make these appeals. Best assured they will meet no > favors whatever, The refusal to meet these appeals does r.ot at all change our views or Mr. Seney’s liberality. He cannot afford, however liberal be Is, to attend to these appeals. If he did, he would have to resign the presidency of the Metropoli tan Bank and would soon waste 7ii» for tune and still do but little good. He will He wants to Play Cards—Tired *f Too Many Doctors. Long Branch Special to Philadelphia Times 9th During the morning the President was in a splendid humor. It was learned at second band, but from good authority, that the President said: “Now that all thoso doctors are gone, I feel wonderfully belter.” Dr. BIIm was telling him of his decreased pulse, when ha said: “Yes, less pulse and less doctors is a very good sign,” then ho made the remark just quoted. A few minutes af‘.award he said: “Bliss, it’s going to be tiresome down here. Don’t you think you could get up some amusement? Have _ Rockwell aud some of them come up. What would you say to a game of cards ?” “No, no,” said Dr. Bliss, “it would never do. After you get stronger we may think about somethin" of that sort, but not just now. I couldn’t think of it.” “Well, I don’t know why,” said the President. “I don’t see what harm a little game would do me,” and he looked rather disappointed at not getting his wish. Since he has had his way in getting to Long Branch he is beginning to,assert his will. Indeed, of late there is a great deal going to show that he has to some extent taken his own case iu baud Himself. From the first ho was opposed to so many doctors, and often expressed his displeas ure. Once he made tbe remark, “Bliss, I’m getting tired of this mob.” He has also grown sick of being tumbled about and examined, and having different doc tors at different hours put thermometers under his arms and feel bis pulse. Since he came here he has rebelled against so much examination, and consequently the uumber cf bulletins has been short ened. Then ho has thought Dr. Edson ought to go home—not that he was tired of her, but because he felt that she was tired and needed rest. Dr. Edson demurred, but the President had to have his way. He also had the satisfaction of seeing his idea about lessening tbe uumber of physicians carried out. Drs. Barnes and Woodward bave returned to Washington and Dr, Reyburn has gone to visit friends at Oceau Grove. They felt very had about it, but tbe President was iuexorable. Tlie fact that all three of them voted In coun cil against bis removal to Long Branch did not raise them in his favor. No one told him, but sick men learn these things, and Garfield is a sort of amateur psychologist. Anyhow, he has sev eral times astonished the doctors by showing that be knew things going on outside. Before leaving Washington he insisted on tbe reduction of the surgical force to Dr. Bliss, with Drs. Agnew and Hamilton intervening as consultants. But Dr. Bliss, In courtesy, thought be would ask all his colleagues to make the trip to Long Branch. When one of the inter dicted ones came into the car during tbe trip Garfield said: “Hasn’t he gone away yet ?” This is the plain truth, and the complimentary allusions of the evening bulletin are simply surgical salve for irri tated feelings. After ail this it is scarcely necessary to say that President Garfield’s condition has very much improved. It it not true that he said, “Richard's himself again,” yesterday, but he might have said it to-day. Mr. Riley has been arretted at Indianap olis for selling peanut* on Sundsy. Tbit intoxicating fruit has long ravaged the once happy homes of Indianapolis* but the paralyzing band of the law has at les reached for it THE STORY Of ELBE BOX, History mi tbe Beat ol Oereraiaenlhy tbe Sms. Elieron (X.J) Corrsspondencs Phil:delphia Timss. Coinmlwlonsr Kaniu end (be Banka. V« AsaixciTO.v, September 14.—A near ing was had before Commissoner Raum to-day on the subject of the taxation of bank deposits. Gentlemen were present representing the banks of New Yotk, Boston, Baltimore and Cincinnati. The question under consideration was a claim ot the internal revenue bureau that back taxes ou deposits and capital were due the government from the banks. Recent investigations made by the agents of the bureau hare established the fact that there ore back taxes, due. The interview with Gen eral Raum was for the most part technical to the banking business, and consisted nuinly of questions and answers about Uio system ot checks, and how re turns to the internal revenue bureau were made up. The main difficulty was evi dently in the checks which coma into the banks. The banks bava not regarded, as they should, that checks are deposits, and by omtttiug them have scaled down their taxes. General Raum referred to the rule adopted as a guide for national banks In 1804, which excluded from the balance of any day’s deposits such checks on city hanks as were deposited on that day, with the understanding that the money was not to be withdrawn train the bank until the next day. This rule ho proposed still to follow, aud to recognize clearing horse settlements. Tho general tenor of tho whole interview was to arrive at an un derstanding by which an amicable adjust ment as to the amount ot back taxes due could be reached, and a system for future business founded so tbat there could be no misunderstanding eith er innocently or willfully. That there will be such an understanding^there is no doubt. There was very little dif ference between Commissioner Raum and the banks in regard to deductions to be made ou account of checks which are balanced in clearing houses. General Raum was very plain spoken, and said that investigations made in Boston, Balti more and Philadelphia bad resulted tu showing that tlie banks had made erro neous statemeuts in their taxLble returns, and he intended that the balance should be made good. Investigations in Cincinnati would soon follow, and of course New York would come in for her share. From examinations already made In that city, he was satisfied that about one million dollars of taxes had not been returned by bankers through Inadvertence or other wise. How Dry Weather Affect* Oyster*. X. I. sun. “How does the drought affect oysters?” a reporter jokingly asked of Mr. John Mc- Clees, an extensive oyster planter and grow er on the north bank of the Shrewsbury rive ft “It is bad for them, very bad,” he replied earnestly. “They are as salt as bnne, and are thin for want of rain. A good rain just now would freshen and fat ten them up. About tho 1st of September there is a great demand for them by res taurant keepers In the city, and I shipped a great quantity to-day. I would not have done it, but I most fill my orders. There is an oyster car anchored up this little creek. It is filled with oysters at intervals. The fresh water running from the springs into the creek holps the oysters, especially al low tide. Then the water running into the crecx is all fresh, and tbe oysters always drink at low tide. _ Disgraceful. Chattanooga Times. Charles D. Prinier, a young man of high social standing in Lafayette, Walker coun ty, Georgia, was on Friday sentenced to the chaiugang for seducing a young lady about three rears ago. On Saturday night a large body of masked men overpowered the J aft er and gave the young man his liberty. He • - ‘ ‘—iknov— left for parts unknown. —Vermor predicts wet days after Septem ber 15th. Bain is indeed needed badly. The dust is becoming very annoying.