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§h<j iyatd and jidrerfocr. Newnan, Ga., Friday, August 10, 1888. THE BLOCKADE BUSINESS. Col. W. B. Sterrett of the Confederate Service Relates his Experience. The wav is over and while twenty- four years have passed, yet every tale of the struggle is of interest. Among the participants on the Confederate hide was Col. W. R. Sterett, who for a considerable time was stationed -at Nassau, in the Bahama islands. The colonel took a great interest in 'the trade carried on between his post and the Southern States by the blockade runners, who usually sought to reach (lie port of Wilmington. This gentleman is at present staying in Chicago, and was asked for a bit of history and personal-reminiscence con nected with his island home. In talk ing over the days past he said to the Inter-Ocean: “The Confederate agent at Nassau was a man named ITyleger, through whose hands many millions of dollars must have passed, as lie bought large quantities of army supplies, such as boots, shoes, blankets, and arms, for which there was so great a demand at Nassau that merchants flocked there from every quarter. The quaint little town, previous to the war, was noted only as a wrecking statiou, and the in habitants, like those on the Cornish coast, were reported to have ended their evening devotions by praying that •Cod would send a ship ashore before morning.’ Being the nearest neutral- port from the Southern coast, with the exception of Cuba, which was too far south for Wilmington and Charleston, an immense trade sprang up, and in the early days of the war schooners, slow steamers, and vessels of all kinds had no difficulty in running the so- called blockade, selling their cargoes at a handsome profit, and bringing out cotton, which was purchased for ten cents and sold for forty cents per pound. In fact, the supply of cotton throughout the world became so limit ed that a famine ensued, thousands of operatives in Manchester and other manufacturing centers of England were thrown out of employment, and there was a season of much distress. The South had a complete monopoly of the trade, from the simple fact that cotton cannot be grown in any other country in the world to such advantage, because in all cotton-growing countries, with carj non, tlie exception of the South, there are dry and wet. seasons, instead of a lengthened period # of fine weather, va ried by occasional rains. The closing of the cotton ports, however, gave an impetus to raising the material in India and Egypt. At the close of hostilities India cot tons went virtually out of the market, but Egypt still grows considerable cpiantities. This was exceedingly for tunate for the South, for if there had been no cotton to bring back there would have been no blockade-running, except by the Confederate government steamers, as the risk was far too great on the inward cargo; and though the profits were large, Confederate money decreased so rapidly in value that be fore bonds and money could be con verted into gold there was more chance for a loss than a profit.” “Were there many large fortunes made by blockade-running during this period?” “At first a great deal of money was made, but the fact is not generally known that the United States really got the best of the game. During the war there were not less than 300 vessels with their cargoes captured and de stroyed. It brought to grief the large English firms of Alexander Collie & Co., Overend, Gurney & Co., and a number of lesser concerns who were engaged in it. The firm of Collie Bro thers had a line fleet of swift steamers with three funnels and double screws, which the sailors called ‘Three-fingered jacks.’ Several of them were captured by the Federals and converted into chasers. No heavy armament was re quired. as the blockade-runners never carried guns, and for a mere merchant man to resist a United States man-of- war would be considered as an act of piracy, and would be treated as such. The blockade runners all floated the British flag, and were chiefly manned by British subjects. When captured the crews were generally released, or only detained for a short time.” “There must have been a considera ble amount of prize money due the na vy at the close of the war then?” “There was undoubtedly a vast amount, if it had been properly admin istered, but there were so many mid dlemen, brokers, etc., to be taken care of before it got to poor Jack. that, it didn’t amount to as much as it should have been. Gen. Dix, who was in com mend of the port of New York, told a friend of mine that blockade-running was a most fortunate thing for the Uni ted States navy, as it popularized the service, and there was no difficulty in obtaining recruits for the Atlantic squadron. It was not, however, so easy to get men for the ironclads on the Mis sissippi and at New Orleans, as there was no prospect of prize money, and life on an ironclad in a semi-tropical climate was anything but enjoyable. At the close of the war many of the captured steamers became merchant men on the lakes, and I'occasionally come across names of boats that plied “The Confederate government did not own any of the vessels directly. It was not policy to do so. It was better to have a British register and to fly un der a British flag in case of capture, as in such an.event there would only be a short detention, whereas the crew of a Confederate vessel would be liable to permanent imprisonment, and theie- fore it would have been difficult to get men for the service. The Confederate government was the chief ownei Oi the Owl, a very swift vessel commanded by Capt. Moffett, son of the great Metho dist preacher, the Rev. John Newell Moffett, who was noted throughout the United States in his day. The Owl made many successful passages, her o consisting mainly of arms, can- etc., purchased in England. Site was'the last of the blockade-runners to make the trip. I took passage on her, as I had urgent business in the South. We had heard of the fall of Fort Fisher before leaving Nassau, but thought we could reach Wilmington by landing farther down the coast, and have the cargo carted to the nearest railway station. On nearing the coast, we met a pilot boat and were told that Wil mington had fallen as well as Fort Fisher. The Owl went on with her cargo to Galveston, but myself and Hon. Thomas Connolly, a member of Parliament, who wanted to see the ac tual condition ot' the South, decided to land and make our way to Richmond. An amusing incident occurred, showing the actual condition of the South. We stopped at a place that had very much the appearance of a tavern, and there found a pretty, rosy-cheeked girl, dress ed in a very shabby cotton gown. Mr. Connolly, who was a jolly Irishman, chucked her under the chin playfully and made the remark that she was a very pretty barmaid. This familiarity was indignantly resented, and very soon her father appeared upon the scene with a revolver, and was with difficulty restrained from taking dire vengeance on the man who dared to in sult the daughter of one of the largest planters in South Carolina.” “It is claimed that English naval of ficers often took command of the block ade runners?” “Yes, that is true. One of the num ber was Roberts, afterwards Hobart Pasha, the Turkish admiral. He used to keep his account with our firm, and before his death a short time ago he sent me a copy of his life recently pub lished. He v was an officer of the En glish navy, and the third son of the duke of Buckinghamshire. He was on leave of absence, and seeing a chance to make money, as captains of vessels got $5,000 in gold for the round trip from Nassau to Wilmington and back, and also the privilege of taking a cer tain number of bales of cotton equiva lent to about $2,000 more, he accepted an offer, and took charge of the Don under the nom de guerre of Captain Roberts. The American consul, how ever, soon found out that he was a British officer, and so informed his gov ernment. Lord Lyons, the English minister, was*remonstrated with and the captain received orders from the naval authorities to join his ship, but considering the fact that lie was mak ing nearly $5,000 a month, considera bly more than a lieutenant’s annual pay, he declined. At the close of the war lie joined the Turkish service, rose to the rank of admiral and was created a pasha. He was a cool, determined fellow. Once, on passing through the blockade squadron at the mouth of the Cape Fear river, he received a shot in the bow and was commanded to sur render. Looking over the rail and see ing it had struck high he trumpeted back the answer: “Not until you have put a hole in below the water line.” But freights were high. I had at' one time$2,000,000 worth of goods belonging to the Confederate government, on which I paid nearly $200 per ton freight. Towards the close of the war the Con federate government became very ex acting. They prohibited the importa tion of silk, laces, line liquors, and other luxuries, on which large profits were made, and which, notwithstand ing the impoverished condition of the South, found ready, sale, as there were always persons, even in the worst state of affairs, who were making money. Then the government insisted on each boat taking out a certain amount of cot ton at a low rate to meet its obliga tions abroad, and this very considera bly diminished the profits.” “Were you ever chased by the Fed- ! eral gunboats?” “Yes, on oue occasion. I was a pas- j senger on board the Will-o’-the-Wisp, ■ commanded by Captain Coppor. She 1 was a very fast boat. The Federals kept a blockade squadron around the Cape Fear river. They went pret ty close in shore during the day, but at night were obliged to keep out some distance for fear of Confederate torpe do boats. This gave the blockade run ners a chance to get in at night. In addition to this, the Federals had a line of picket at some distance from the blockading squadron, running up and down the coast. It was the object of the blockade runners to get in be tween these two lines late in the af ternoon and run in at nightfall. About 4 o’clock in the afternoon a Steamer hove in sight, but we soon left her. She, very rapidly. She was evidently no slow coach. She signaled to hoist col ors. We showed the British flag, but as we paid] no attention to her orders to heave to but kept ou at full speed, she gave us a reminder of her presence, by firing a shot from her bow chaser, which came unpleasantly near. We crowded on all steam, opened the hatches and commenced to throw the cargo overboard. 'The grst that disap peared beneath the waves were several large Whitworth guns, which were packed in cases on the decks. A stern -chase is proverbially a long chase. The sight was ayery novel and exciting'one, made particularly lively by twenty- three shots she favored us with, many of which came unpleasantly near. It was an anxious moment, you-may well realize. In these • semi-tropical lati tudes it goes from daylight to darkness immediately; there is no twilight. This was fortunate for us, and Wellington never prayed harder for night than we did. At last the darkness fell. Every light was put out on board. The course was changed, and we came to a stand still, and could hear the cruiser on the opposite tack. She did not catch us, but she spoiled our trip, damaged our cargo and compelled us to put back to Nassau for repairs. We subsequently heard that the cruiser was the Gettys burg, and that she had been a captured blockade runner. No wonder she made such good time.” favorable to a pure Christianity—and not only so, Christianity would be less aggressive, and its progress and estab lishment would be retarded. Most of the ladies in Saratoga, it is said, have discarded the bustle in honor of Mrs. Cleveland. One lady who re cently arrived at the springs “with 300 dresses and two trunks filled with bus tles” has not opened one of the trunks. After reading that Mrs. Cleveland had said the bustle must go, she tele graphed at once for her dressmaker and had 300 new dresses made, in the making of which the bustle was not considered as a factor. Of course she is a millionaire’s wife and—this must be said beneath one’s breath—has much more money than brains. A Macon man has invented a cotton chopper that gives promise of revolu tionizing the present system of thin ning out the plants and getting rid of the grass. This machine acts upon an entirely different principle, says the inventor, from any other,, in that while others have rotary knives, his machine works with knives having a lateral motion. He claims that his machine will leave one or two, or even three stalks standing, if desired, and at the same time loosen the earth and cut away the grass. It is adjustable it . j* le bottles tree any kind of soil, for any space between t at A j Lyndon’s Drug Store. Log Cabixs were the most prominent feature of the Presidential Cam paign of 1840. At the opening of the campaign the opposition sneering- ly proclaimed “Tippeca noe” Harrison a low fellow, “born in a log cabin.” His friends at once made the Log Cabin f he emblem of the most enthusiastic of campaigns. Warner’s Log Cabin Remedies and “Tippecanoe” stomach tonic are enthusiastically re ceived by the American people to-day, because they are the remedies of the common people—simple but effective. Old lady (to boy who is trying to tie a tin kettle to a dog’s tail)—“Little boy, don’t you know that it is wicked to treat a poor, dumb annual so ?” 'Little bov—“Dumb ? Just wait till I let him go?” Is Consumption Incurable? Read the following: Mr. C. H. Mor ris, Newark, Ark., says:- “Was down with Abscess of Lungs, and friends and physicians pronounced me an incurable consumptive. Began taking Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption; am now on my third bottle, and am able, to oversee the work on my farm. It is the finest medicine ever made.” Jesse Middleware Decatur, 0. r says: “Had it not been for Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption I would have died of Lung Troubles. Was given up by doctors. Am now in best of . nnM nnu/AI 7rom the debilitating effects of summera /F ALL RUN UU WW /» heat; ifyou can’t sleep, have no appetite, lack *— ambition, and are always tired, you are as „uch » need of medicine as if rick abed. You need Paine’s Celery Compound at this season when the whole system is debilitated by the wear and tear of work or play m ,l,e e^'reme heat. Can you afford the time and cost of a vacation? Paine's Celery Compound will remove the need of one. It is the only hot weather tonic that has true medicinal value. Compounded from the formula of a successful physician, as a general invigorator it has no equal. When all run down from heat or overwork, re member that Paine’s Celery Compound Sold bv all druggists, ?1 a bottle. WILL BRACE YOU UP. Six for $5. WELLS, RICHARDSON & CO., Proprs, Burlington, Yt. THOMPSON BROS., NEW NAN, GA. FINE AND CHEAP FURNITURE - AT PRICES- THAT CANNOT BE BEAT IN THE STATE. » For sale, also, by J.L, Askew, Pal metto; G. W. Glower, Grantville. The Springfield Republican sum marizes the attitude of the Republican par tv thus: “Against a first rate man and a just policy it has pitted a second rate man and an linjust policy.” Electric Bitters. This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise. A purer medicine does not ex ist. and it is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the Liver and Kidneys; will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and other affections caused by impure blood. Will drive Malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure all Malarial fevers. For cure of Headache, Constipation and Indigestion try Elec tric Bitters. Entire satisfaction guar anteed or money refunded. Price 50c. and $-1.00 per bottle at Lyndon’s Drug Store. For sale, also, by J. L. Askew, Pal metto; G. W. Glower, Grantville. There are about 156,060 miles of rail- wayfin the United States, which cost to build $9,000,000,000. A million men are employed to operate them. Bucklin’s Arnica Salve. The best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe ver Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Corns, and all Skin Erup tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refund ed. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by A. J. Lyndon. For sale, also, by J. L. Askew, Pal metto: G. W. Clower, Grantville. When the idea of pleasure strikes your imagination, make a just compu tation between the duration of the pleasure and that of the repentance that is likely to follow. Flaming Fire in The Veins. We hold positive proof that Acker’s English Blood Elixir cures alU blood poisons where cheap sarsaparillas and so-called blood purifiers fail. Knowing this, we sell it to all who call at our store on a positive guarantee. For sale by W. P. Broom, Newnan, Ga. plants, and any misstep of the mule or horse does not interrupt its motion or move it out of line. It is not affected in any way by a stump or rock, and the chopping blade is neither dulled nor broken by striking the stump or rock. The inventor claims for it that he can chop out a row of cotton with the same ease and in less time than it takes to plow it. There is nothing to get out of order and nothing to.break; with good care it Will last for years. There is a sensible woman out in Ord, Nebraska. She discovered a bur glar under her bed a few nights ago. Instead of screaming she quietly un dressed and went to bed, and taking a pistol from under the pillow ordered the fellow to depart. He left. The only fault we find with her is that she did not fire two or three shots under the bed. But our object in publishing this is to commend her example to other women. All women—especially those who live in the country, and others who have to be much alone should learn to handle a pistol. It would be ample protection. If, when a villian approaches a woman with a vile purpose she would point a pistol at him, he would “get a move on him” very quick. It is the helplessness of women that invites attack. If they could defend themselves they would be safe. We urge the ladies to prac tice the art of self-defense. Thei’e is nothing unwomanly about it. On the contrary it is commendable for many reasons. A quick-witted youngster, who is al ways in the dirt, got into disgrace the other day. The teacher, ferule in hand, called him to her desk, and on the way thither the boy made a hasty preparation for the approaching cere mony by hastily drawing his tongue across the palm of his right hand, and wiping the latter upon his pants leg. Arriving at the desk, and at the word of command, he extended the newly cleaned hand. The teacher looked at it a moment in silence, and then in a solemn and reproachful voice told the little culprit that if he would show her a dirtier hand in that school she would let him off. Quick as thought the little fellow whipped out his left hand from behind his back, and looked up with a smile of triumph. The feruling was indefinitely postponed. An enthusiastic Democrat from Texas makes prediction concerning Judge Thurman in the coming politi cal race in language of pure Texan elo quence, as follows: “The old Roman is a man from way up where the creek forks the last time. He will snap onto the canvass like a dog onto a rabbit skin, and he’ll figlit ’em like a wild cat in a tin oven. When Thurman gets up and cracks his heels together and goes at ’em red-eyed, they’ll find that he’s a humper from Humper’s junction, and that he’ll sweep the country from Maine to sundown. In my opinion he has the elements of success in him bigger than a woodchuck. . ! repair People are almost continually stnv- 1 - iiv to accomplish purposes which, . • u ! would bring no blessing could they be j shoeing a specialty. ^ ; accomplished. For instance, all party j All work done b\ skilled j men want their party to be very large- j workmen, under the SUpervis- Tv in the ascendant. But the P hil °;j ; on G f an experienced superin- Biff stock of Chamber suits in Walnut, Antique Oak, and Cherry, and Imitation suites. French Dresser Suites (ten pieces), from $22.60 to $125.00. Plush Parlor Suits, $35.00 and upward. Bed Lounges, $9.00 and upward. Silk Plush Parlor Suits, $50.00. Good Cane-seat Chairs at $4.50 per set. Extension Tables, 75 cents per foot. Hat Racks from 25 cents to $25.00. , Brass trimmed Curtain Poles at 50 cents. Dado. Window Shades, on spring fixtures, very low. Picture Frames on band and made to .order. SPLENDID PARLOR ORGANS Low, for cash or on the installment plan. Metallic and Wooden Coffins ready at all times, night or day. THOMPSON BROS., NEWNAN, GA. WAGON NEWNAN COMPANY. AT FOLDS’ OLD STAND, DEPOT ST., NEWNAN, GA. We are now prepared to do any kind of Wagon work, and in the best and most workman like manner. Nothing but se lect material is used in the con struction of our wagons, and every vehicle of our manufac ture is sold upon an absolute guarantee. All kinds of WAGONS, (double or single,) DRA\ S, CARTS, etc., made to order, with patent iron hub and axle or otherwise, as purchaser may desire. Special attention given to buggy, wagon and plantation j generally. work. Buggies over hauled and repainted. Horse- FURNITURE! I buy and sell more FURNITURE than all the dealers in Atlanta combined. I operate fifteen large establishments. I t buy the entire output of factories; therefore I can sell you cheaper than small dealers. Read some of ray prices: A Nice Plush Parlor Suit, $35.00. A Strong Hotel Suit, $15.00. A Good Bed Lounge, $10.00. A Good Single Lounge, $5.00. A Good Cotton-Top Mattress, $2.00. A Good Strong Bedstead, $1.50. A Nice Rattan Rocker, $2.50. A Nice Leather Rocker, $5.00. A Strong Walnut Hat Rack, $7.00. A Nice Wardrobe, $10.00. A Fine Glass Door Wardrobe, $30.00. A Fine Book Case, $20.00. A Good Office Desk, $10.00. A Fine Silk Plush Parlor Suit, $50.00. A Fine Walnut 10-Piece Suit, $50.00. A Nice French Dresser Suit, $25.00, I respectfully invite everybody to examine my stock, and get my prices before buying your Furniture. I have the finest as well as the cheapest Furniture in Atlanta. Write for prices. A. G. RHODES, 85 \yhitehall St., Atlanta, Ga. MICKELBERRY & McCLENDON, WHOLESALE OROCERS, PRODUCE AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, NO. 15 SOUTH BROAD ST., ATLANTA, GA. Hay, Oats, Corn, Meal, Bran, Stock Feed, Onions, Feathers, Cabbage, Irish Potatoes, Dressed and Live Poultry, Meat, Flour, Lard, N. O. Syrup, Dried Beef, Cheese FRUITS AND ALL KINDS OF PROVISIONS AND COUNTRY PRODUCE. Good, dry, rat-prooi stou- Consigmnents solicited. Quick sales and prompt remittances vge. Excellent facilities for the care of perishable goods. Judge Tolleson Kirby, Traveling Salesman. References: Gate City National Bank, and merchants and bankers of Atlanta ? between Nassau and the South in those ‘ tlie ot j iei . vessel bore down upon us exciting days. : from an opposite quarter and gained however, signalled to another vessel,.... — ,, , v**. «.** P- r and while we were merrily speeding j sophical outsider knows thatt i»you , . anc [ WARRANTED. awav one of the .floats of the paddle- j not be well for the country, mos ^ ■ anc ] us wheel gave way and came crashing j sectarians wish that all mankind could | Get our puces and | through the bulwarks greatly diminish- j be brought to their way of thinking on - an order ; we guarantee satlS- While in this dilemma i points of theology. But nothing i> j f ac ti 0 n. more clearly established than that a D J FOLDS, Supt. uniformity of religious beliefs 4 s j ing our speed. Insure your houses against Tornadoes and Cyclones, with H. C. FISHER & CO., Ag’ts., Newnan, Ga. The safest Companies and lowest rates. 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