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THE WEEKLY CONSTITUTION : ATLANTA, HA., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1S80.
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THE SOUTHEKX CULTIVATOR.
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It waite the country seven dollars every
time John Sherman smiles,
Tnx governor of Michigan geta a thousand
dollars a year. What does the man do with
hie money?
Tnx best and raoet thoughtful newspaper!
now allow contributor! to the wmale-baskets
write on both eidee of the sheet.
Hood otphaos,.yesterday received tho Certain it in that the people of this
country will not famish the money
with which to build the canal;
and that being the case, it
is clearly unreasonable to prematurely
stretch the Monroe doctrine beyoued its
true scope to 'cover this scheme, not of
oreign .powers, bat of foreign capitalist.
The government lias, it is understood,
ilispstched two vessels—one to Chiriqni
hay on the Atlantic, and the other to
Dulce bay on the Pacific. Tiiese bays
cover the Chiriqui route that is claimed
both by Costa Rica in North America
and by Colombia in Sontli America. The
intervening strip of land belongs, it is
claimed, to an American citizen. It
lies perhaps 130 miles north or west
the Panama route. What object
the government has in displaying
iu strength at the boundary between the
twocontinents, is probably only known to
the high officials that dispatched the vea
ls. If they want new coaling stations,
let them say so; but if they engaged in
obtaining a foothold on the isthmus, in*
volving complications with both Costa
Rica and Columbia, it is the duty of con
gress, now in session, to become fully in
formed of what is going on. The party
that deprives the world of a sea-level ca
nal at the isthmus will have more to an
swer for than for any non-enforcement of
following reply to his recent remit-
IIood Kzuzr Comma, Vew Orteus. Feb
ruary IS. 1K.J -Mr. W A. IfetapbEII—Pe.r Sir:
YourrouuautilcMou of Fenruarv 17th received,
onrverfaf entice (or Saxo, appropriated a. (ollom:
labri for tbe Hood relief fund, and S3*) to Mr».
K. It. Henuaa. tutrix, forimmediaia wantiof the
children.
Accept tbe thank, of tbe oomadttee (appointed
by S»«Win.volcntoonelmonies tteTeWtenMf
the confederate army) for (fcla very aoceplabl.
and Uroeiy donation lo the fa d for the relief of
the children of our lata dieUnsnldiod comrade
Very truly. w. it. Lena*.
Chairman.
The amount of money received by Mr.
Hemphill was a little short of the amount
remitted, bat in order to give the sum
some roundnesa, he took tbe deficiency
from his own pocket. TnaCossrmrno.v
fond for this purpose is therefore closed;
and all parties in the state who intended
to swell this fund should remit directly
to the cliairman of the relief committee
at New Orleans. It is believed that tbe
total gift of Georgia will roach four
thousand dollars.
Tax Rev. Mr. Hayden should not mistake
publie sentiment. He can never vindicate
himself by mounting tlie lecture scaffold.
David Davis is a man who knows no
north, no adlib, no seat and no west.
ju.f sits on the fence and watches tin
whole herd.
A nraokocs lecturer who wu pelted with
over-ripe lien-fruit in an Ohio village con
soled himself with the reflection that there
was a good deal of egg-qulty in tbe result.
Bums say, that rather than eat the leak
ba will nail a shingle over tbe cat-bole
Hence tbe lassitude of the Maine republi
cans in regard to tbe bribery investigation
A N«w Okuaxs correspondent asks why
' tbe democrats in the bouse don't attack
Conger. One suggestion, and wa will close
thlsarticle: Why don't tbe New Orleans po
licemen attack tbe night cartsT
A mas who was thoughtful enough to
call Ilia book "Tbe Statesman's Guide” ba*
sold two million seven hundred thousand
copies in America alone. Even tbe hotel
oooka got copies.
Tn* time will shortly arrive when the
distinguished editor of tbe New York Tri
bune will be aaen bopping along behind
tlw Grant boom like a hungry j.vy-llird in
rear of a patent corn-planter.
Wa would like to know how John Sher
man’s custom bouse ring at Savannah pro-
posa tn control tbs colored voters of Chat
bamjeonnty in his interests. This most be
very important matter to bis Georgia
•gents.
With Mr. Sain in tbe wilds of Texas, tli
duke of Argyle at home, and Eli Perkins
sllll lo bear from, tbe country ought to bi
nt peace. Ilut we regret to learn that
Massachusetts man lias just kicked his wife
to death.
NoKTiixax newspatier reporters ire just
learning how to get an extra supply uf nisi
inee tickets hy alluding to Mary Anuereoii
aa “the accomplished step-daughter of Col
"onel Griilln, of Kentucky." This is an
old trick in the south.
Tun Elmira Free Press attacks tbe memo-
ryof Captain Kidd by saying that if he bad
lived to this day, he would nave been a re-
publican. Tbe captain was a bad man
doubt—but, good gracious! be would have
drawn the line somewhere.
we do this, before wc know whether M.
de Lessepa would not be glad to accept a
guarantee of protection from thig coun-
Tiizax la a suspicion that Conkling packs
delegates instead of delegations. One
them was found in Albany recently with
rarcoupling in bia hat and seventeen
|>ounda of sand in the lags of his trowsers.
And this is called republicanism.
AMrrttili has his claws in John Sherman's
Cincinnati agent. He is now engaged in
convincing Mr. Halstead that tbe Germans
are solidly for Grant. Ampt seems as diffi
cult a man to manage as the staff corres
pondent of our esteemed content |>orary, tbe
Augusta Chronicle.
Tbs republicans say it is horrible to dia-
franchisc a voter in South Carolina because
he can't write bia name; but it doesu't
seem horrible in Massachusetts where a
•imilar law is in force. The republicans
naed sympathy atone end of the line—we
are too timid to say which.
It Is stated that Mr. Whitelaw Reid, of
tlie New York Tribune, is shortly to marry
Mias Huntington, a daughter of the presi
dent of the Central Pacific railroad. We
are not partisans, we hope. In tbia busi
ness we wish Mr. Reid well. A mar*
risd man almost always reforms.
Wnxs we remember with whst genuine
delight Emory Speer used to listen to a
baud of wandering negro serenader* that
strummed around Atlanta last fall, we an
surprised at his opposition to brass bands.
And yet there was neither a cymbal nora
baas-drura attachment to this colored hand.
Thx Simmons business will presently be
come a national issue. Unless, indeed, the
whole matter should narrow down to a
rough-and-tumble fight between tbe editor
of the Augusta Chtonicle and his staff cot*
respondent » to whether Simmons shall
seize his pen and proceed to lake tbe census
in spite ol
Crsrita's Choice For President.
Elsewhere in this morning’s Cokstitc-
no.v will be found lists that, if they do
not show just who Georgia’s choice is, at
least npaet a great many representations.
They show, with all the power of figures
and individuality, that among other
tilings Tilden is not friendless in the state;
that Bayard will not be apt to carry the
state, that Thurman is not entirely
snuffed out by his currency theories, and
that Seymour and Hancock and Hen
dricks have each considerable followings.
As a dispeller of baseless statements, the
lists presented this morning are certainly
useful, becansa they furnish interesting
information. They also show that New
York is regarded as m pivotal
state; for the united votes of
Tilden and Seymour nearly constitute
n majority of all whom The Constitu
tion's energetic correspondents were able
to interview. Trne, a part of Mr. Til-
den’s vote may spring from n sense of
justice that cannot be repressed; but af
ter making allowance for that, it is plain
that Georgia wants a man who can carry
New York. Tiie popularity of Thurman
in the state is unmistakable. Hendricks
stands nearly as well, and Seymonr and
Hancock have warm friends in nearly
every town. Bayard's weakness in tlie
state must be a disappointment to his
admirer*. The figures presented this
morning do not cover the state, but it is
more than proiiable that, gathered im
partially as they were, they very nearly
represent the entire sentiment of the
state aa to the next democratic preaiden-
tial nofciince. Nothing certainly has been
given to the publie that approaches them
as a test in this respect.
Assuming then that other towns will
pan out in a similar manner, we find
that the leading aspirants string ont Jin
this order—Tilden several lengths ahead
of all others, Thurman being second,
Hendricks a good third, followed closely
by Seymour and Hancock, with Bayard
bringing up the rear.
Noatb Carolina Waking Up.
Charleston, and for that matter
all South Carolina, does not
propose to let New Orleans
and Pennsacola and Brunswick and Sa
vannah monopolize the entire trade that
needs an outlet or an inlet at the sea.
Charleston proposes to enjoy her share of
it, and tlie state ol South Carolina stands
firmly at her bock. The first step to be
taken is of course to get her chief rail
roads out of the hands of receivers.
Nothing can be done except to stand still
until this is accomplished; but it is be
lieved that tliis step will not be long de
layed, now that business is rapidly im
proving, and the people most deeply
interested clearly see what must be
done. When the roads in ques
tion are released from tbe limi
tations imposed by the courts, then
Charleston will be in a position to
command the portion of the carrying
trade that geographically belongs to her.
Tliis is a matter in which delays are dan
gerous, for combinations are now the or
der of the day. Once released from the
courts, there is not much reason, howev
er, to donht that the South Carolina
roads would be able to secure their shsro
of the through traffic, but the sooaer
that release is brought about the better
or Sootli Carolina, and especially for her
great seaport. Both bouses of the
legislature have passed s bill exempting
the Bine Ridge extension from taxation
for a period of twenty years, and
there is very little doubt that the
bill will become a law before the session
is ended. Charleston will then have, be
sides the line vis Augusta and Atlanta,
two schemes that look to a connec
tion with the Tennessee system of rail
roads—the Blue Ridge route, and the
Spartanburg and Asheville line now near
ly completed. With the three before her,
Charleston need not be discouraged. The
general good of the south demands that
this ancient seaport should again become
tho scat of trade and of a high degree of
prosperity; and if her people will bestir
themselves in these days of swift and
sweeping combinations there is no reason
under the sun why the new Charlestcn
slmuld not outrun the Charleston of
old.
thought that this balance will increase
rather than decrease. Should this be
tlie case, its effect will soon be felt in
every department of business. The char*
acter of the imports shows that pur peo
ple are again running into the extrava
gance and indulgence in luxuries which
pertained to the war era.
The canvass for the presidency IntMex-
ico is becoming warm. The two leading
candidates "Bre- Genera! ’Gonzales and tartar ea aback.
-Senor Zamacona. Gonzales commands
a good part oi the army of the reputilic—
a bold bad soldier, who his not much
support outside of army influence. He
is accustomed to revolutionary methods.
He is the “strong man” of Mexico. Zum-
acona, at present Mexican minister to the
United States, on the other hand is a
statesman. He does not want the place
—is not, in fact, a candidate; but the in-
dications are tiiat lie will be elected to
thwart the ambition of Gonzales, who is
a Spaniard, having no blood relatives in
Mexico. It is even claimed that Gon
zales is not eligible—that he was not even
born in Mexico. Zamacona is too good a
man for a Mexican, or even an American,
president.
she is. l'U do ’bout zit la dar ea
I a nap.’ en wid dat la he jump, he did, en he
p sooaer fix hisse'f dsn de backet ’flu ter
tthe Rabbit scared. Uncle P-emus?"
asked the little boy.
Honey, dey ain’t been no wnsserskeer’d beat'
scncetieworrul begin dan ills yer same Brer Rab
bit. He tardy bad a ager. He knosr’d whar he
cam turn, but he dunner wher he gwine. Drcck-
ly be feel de bucket hit de water, en dar she sot,
bet fircr Rabbit be keep mifbty still, kaze be
dunner Wat minuit gwineter be de nex*. He des
"Brer Fox alien had ohe eye on Brer Rabbit,
en wen be slip off fum de nerr-greun’. Brer Fox
he sneak atter 'im. He know’d Brer Babbit
after some projlek er nndder, en he took’n crepe
clt.be did.cn watch ’im. Brer Fox see Brer
Rabbit come lo de well en stop, en den
he see ’im jump in de bucket,
en den. lo en beholc. he see *im po down outer
sight Rrcr Fox truz de mas’ -stonished Fox dat
you ever laid eyes on. He set off dar In de hushes
study en study, but he oouldn’t make
uer tails ter dis kinder bizness. Den he say ter
ONE HUNDRED YEARS.
Tbe Preceedlnga Saturday at Hike's
X.nnlaln, V, .
Special dispatch to The Constitution.
King's Mountain, S. C., February 21.—
The meeting at King’s Mountain to-day
preparatory to the October centennial, was
a grand success. A very large crowd was
present, including delegations from various
ports of North and South Carolina and a
large number of]Georgians- The ceremonie
of tlw day were opened with prayer, after
’ ’ Colonel Thomas Hardeman, of
The national democratic committee
meets in Washington on Monday next
to select the place and time for holding
the next democratic convention. This
important committee consists ot thirty-
eight members, or one from each state.
_ doctrine that really has no application 1 Ex-Senator Barnum, of Connecticut, is
to a commercial company whosesnbscrip- St® chairman, and Mr. Frederick 0.
tion books are open to all tlie world.
Georgia In Congress.
Congress was busily engaged during
the past week in doing next to nothing.
The senate does not generally sit more
than four days ont of the seven, and the
house continues to dawdle and discuss
its everlasting rules. It is emphatically
a do-nothing session.
We resume the record of Georgia busi
ness. On Monday of last week Senator
Thurman, from tlie committee on the
judiciary, reported a bill to remove tlie
political disabilities of John K. F. Tat-
nail, of Georgia. In tlie house, when
the states were called for bills and reso
lutions, Mr. Speer introduced a bill for
the relief of B. F. Chapman, of Lumpkin
county; also a bill for the relief of Mat-
GEORGIA’S FAVuRHES.
THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCES.
Tilden Lending, Followed by Tkmrann, Seymour,
Hancock, Bayard, and Ike Cloud of Dark
Horeee—Tramping to the Music of
1880 to the White House.
which
Macon, delivered tbe oration of the
day. It was an effort worthy
the reputation of this gifted
son of Georgia, and was frequently inter
rupted with applause. The speech has
been highly complimented on all sides.
After this oration, W. J. Houston, pas
senger agent of the Atlanta and Charlotte
Aii-Line, delivered, in behalf of the offi
cers of the road, a magnificent flag to the
committee of arrangements. Mr. Houston's
remarks were very appropriate. Among
of the convention, and not a few politicians re
fused to commit themselves:
For Tilden—W. 8. Smith. Tom Berry. 9. H.
Kirkpatrick. W.G McCall. J. M. Berry. W. P.
Cash. J. M. Lowerr. W. N. Harbin. Mr. Denton,
T. D. Bard, T. J. Henderson, John A- Lowery, W.
H. Cruden, J. H. Lowry, and I* W. Barrett.
For Seymour—John E. Morris. Mr. Herndon,
I Sir. Lynn, and George W. Hamilton.
For Hendricks—John F. Reynolds, Henry Ham
ilton, Joe Smith, Mr. Herron, J. Q. A LewU,
William M. Lewis. C. H. Snow. W. H. Rudd. W.
H. Grant, J. A. libba, J. F. Treviit R. C. Clayton,
C. F. Townley. J. F. Vameil, Professor R. W.
Smith, and John Barclay, t , * . t I - • i _l
. For Thurman—W. TT&cCarty.Mr. Blanton, Dr.
We present this morning an ^installment | B- F Wright, tL M. biota, W. W. Barton. J. P.
"of'preferences gathered with strict impar
tiality from various lections of the state.
Out correspondents in each instance were I
instructed to obtain, not the available |
preference, but tbe free choice of each citi-
For Bayard—F. T. Hardwick, W. J. Sitton, J. P.
Fain.
For John B. Gordon—John Townley.
For Hancock—L. N. Trammell.
SUMMARY.
Hendricks lfi Bayard...
desires to ascertain Georgia's real choice to I
close consideration of the results that |
have cotue to band.
Prince, of Massachusetts, the secretary, of
the committee. The Georgia member,
Major George T. Himes, of Augusta, is
already in Washington ready to take part
in the deliberations of the committee.
The general impression is that the con
vention will be held in either Cincinnati
or Washington; but wherever it is held,
the struggle for the nomination will be
begun as soon as the committee adjourns.
Tue Constitution* will endeavor to make
Georgia’s wishes as to a candidate mani
fest, even before any action is had in the
state.
SSome of the most pronounced Sherman
men in the south are for Grant. At first
glance this may seem strange, but it isn't.
Well, ef dis don't bang my times,’ sezee, ‘den
Joe’s desd en Sal's a wldder. Right down dar in
d*t well Brer Rabbit keep his money, hid. en
ef ’Udn’t dat den he's gone en 'skiver’d agnle
mine, en ef 'tain't dat. den I'm a gwineter see
w’at's In dar,” sezee.
“ Brer Fox crope up little Higher, he did, en
lissen. but he don't hear no fnss, en he kep' on
gittin’ nigher, en yit he don’t hear nuthin’
Bimeby be tit up close en peep down, but he don*'
see nuthin* en be don’t year nothin'. All dis
time Brer Rabbit mighty nigh skeer’d oaten his
skin, en he fear’d for ter move ktse de bucket
night keel over en spill him oat in de water.
W’iie he sayin' his pra'rs over like a train er kyars
runnin’, ole Brer Fox holler out:
” ‘Ucyo, Brer Rabbit! Who is you wiztitin*
down darf sezee
*’ ’Who? Me? Oh, I'm des a fishin'. Brer Fox.’
sez Brer Rabbit, sezee. ‘1 des say ter myse’f dat
I’d sorter sprize you all wid a mess er fishes for
dinner, en so here l is en dar*s de fiahes. I’m a
fishin ler suckers. Brer Fox,' sez Brer Rabbit,
" ‘Is dey many nn urn down dar^Brer Rabbit?*
ses Brer Fox,’ sezee.
t’s un um. Brer Fox, scoze un uni. l>c
water Is live wid um. Come down en he'p
haul um in, Brer Fox,’ sez Brer Rabbit, sezee.
** ’How I gwineter git down. Brer Rabbit?’
*• 'Jump inter de bucket. Brer Fox. Hit'll
fetch you down all safe en soun’.'
“Brer Rabbit talk so happy en talk so sweet dat
Brer Fox, he jump in de bucket, he did, eu ez he
went down, co'se his weight pull Brer Rabbit up.
W’en dey pass one nudder on de half-way
groan’. Brer Rabbit he sing out:
” ’Good-bye, Brer Fox, take keer yo cloze.
the Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line „ __
they approach King's Mountain, a memorable
eveot took place. Colonel Buford, then of mili
tary fame, met the enemy, but with sad results,
such as cast a gloom over our entire colony, and
caused many to falter and join the ranks of the
British thinking the cause of liberty lost.
Nearly one hnndrr' ' ‘ - ... -
Buford approaching .
the same historic grounds, and in his hand he
bean a golden spike with which be is to complete
tni» fraud vnorougufar* of Iron. He wav not de
feated, but by indomitable will, and under many
trying and embarrassing obstacles, continued his
steady advance until success crowned his efforts.
To-day you arc largely indebted to this gentleman
for the great prosperity that surrounds you all.
Mr. H. F. Dixon, on the part of tbe com
mittee, received the dig and made a& elo
quent response to Mr. Houston's remarks.
He said in conclusion:
Then let us raise high this flag of our fathers!
Let the breezes of our beautiful south-land kiss
It! And as its folds unfurl beneath the heavens,
let our voltes unite aud swell the loud invoca
tion. Flag of our fathers, wave on, and ware for-
Atlanta, Fallon County.
For TIMen—John H. James. Joseph E. Brown,
Carrollton, Carroll County.
Carbolltos, February 19.—I have seen a few
of our well known democratic citizens in regard
to their first choke for the next president of the
United States, and the following is the result
DOMESTIC DOTS.
REGARDING AN ABSENT SPOUSE
Bill Arp Concludes to Lot tie Old Lady Go to
See Her Friends and Finds Difdcnlty in
Catching ths Tmln-Hor Heine-
taitce to Return Home.
When a politician puts himself in the
Lands of bia friends, he should make no in
thew White, of Hall county. Mr. Ham- j suiting inquiries as to whether their hands
mond introduced a bill for the relief of
the alate of Georgia—an important bill
relating to payment for the cotton be
longing to tlie state that was seized by
the military authorities. Mr. Speer pre
sented the petition of J. M. Mauldin and
others, of Gwinnett county, for a post-
ronte from Teagle’s Store to Mauldin's
Mills; also papers relating to the claims
of Matthew White and B. F. Chapman.
On Tuesday of last week Senator Gor
don called up the resolution providing
for a special committee on the inter-
oceanic canal, and was discussing it
when Senator Edmunds insisted that the
matter should be considered with closed
doors. The subject went over.
The Record for Wednesday of last
week contains the speech of Mr. Speer
on revenue affairs in northeast Georgia.
To show the expensive nature of raids by
the revenue service, he presents the fol-
owing tabulated statement:
RaM from Atlanta, Gainesville, am! Athens,
made by deputy collector* during January, t>*0,
through the countiec of Foizylh, Cherokee. Wok
en?. GUmcr, Fannin, Union, Town*, and White,
in the stale of Georgia, and cost of same.
From Atlanta:
Deputv-Collector* J. C. Hendrick* and E. M.
be sung on the 7th of October.
imnltancous movement of for
tie along this continent; may it begin as the gray
i out twelve days at
48 00
LO 00
Emory SrxcR picked up the house of rep-
reeentativea by tbe ears the other day and
alammed il down by the aide of the mar-
muring Soquce. Then he led it to the
banks of the purling Timora. J nd then he
plucked it up and planted it by the roaring
waters of the tumultuous Tugaloo. All
hands got back in time for dinuer, how
ever.
Me. Xswoomb expressed regret that we
printed the facts about his recent combina
tion with Georgia railroads. We would
have regretted it ourselves, but we didn't
have time. The readers of The CbxsTrrr-
tiox have beoome so accustomed to getting
the news that it would really hurt our feel
ings to disappoint them, evrn one day in
the year.
i says he is in favor of Grant be
cause what "we want in our government is
"stability and continuity." This theory is
that Grant is necessary to make the govern
ment continuous, and therefore he must be
the continuous ruler. It is hardly necessa
ry to remark that Brother Beecher is much
more outspoken as a politician than when
Judge Fuller on had him on the witness
stand. But perhaps this is lanrely the re
sult of circumstance.
Tax editor of the Augusta Chronicle pro
fesses to believe that Thx Constitution - is
on the fence in regard to the Simmons busi
ness. Such mental excursions as this do
injustice to the really able intellect of our
cherished contemporary. He should con
fine himself, as heretofore, to composing
responses to the glowing yams of his distaff
correspondent. We depend upon the fer
tile versatility of Mr. Randall to keep our
estimable contemporary busy during the
remainder of tbe political season.
Wukxkvrr anybody comes to this conn
try claiming to be an English lord, the pa
triotic editor of the New York World
snatches down his stud-book, and if ths
man's pedigree isn’t in it, he is remorse
lessly exposed. The able editor has just ex
posed a Canadian music teacher in Califor
nia who didn’t profess to be a lord. Tbe
The Panama Canal.
M. de Leasepe seems to be proceeding
on the principle that nothing is impossi
ble; for his Panama scheme is unlike
anything that has ever been attempted.
Tbe Suez canal is a ditch in a sea of aand
connecting a series of lagoons, and in
volving no difficulty with differing tides.
The new scheme of the great French en
gineer is to be constructed below the sea
level, following the Chagres valley to
tbe mountain chain, under which
it is to pass, to again follow a
valley to the sea-each valley
being subject to tropical rain-falls of the
most difficult nature. All these things
have however been duly considered by
M. de Lesseps’s engineers, and they
unite in declaring that a sea level canal
can be built from the bay of Panama to
the bay of Colon for $108,000,000. They
propose to divert the Chagres river into
a new channel, using the old one in dig
ging the canal. A dam is to be bnilt 150
feet high where the canal leaves the
river, to hold the rain-fail of the valley.
This proposed reservoir will cost $8,000,-
000 alone. And then comes the gigantic
tunnel under tbe*xnountai n range, which
is to be 181 feet high, about 60 feet wide,
and of unknown length. Tbe seams of
water that would be encountered in this
tunnel are also unknown ; and on the
other aide of it leading down to the Pa
cific ocean is another valley fall of tropi
cal difficulties. M. de Lesseps had with
him at Tanam* Colonel Totten and Gen
eral W. W. Wright, of this country; J.
Dricks, of the Holland water works; M.
Danatry. chief engineer of the Sacs canal,
and M. Boutan, mining engineer of the
French department of roads and bridges.
He could not have selected men of larger
experience or higher standing; and they
agree in saying that the proposed canal
is feasible.
The undertaking is without precedent
in the world's history. Its magnitude,
as well as iu importance to the worhl,
stands unrivalled. Now shall this coun
try put stumbling blocks in the way of
the diggers of the canal on money fur
nished by other nations? Shall we at
tempt to atop a commercial enterprise be-
editor of the World and Cyrus Reid con- -
stitute a bulwark of defease for the simon cause of the doctrine that forbids the
pure English lords in this land of tbe home powers of the old world to interfere with
and free of the brave.
Go*t of two deputy collectors twelve
dav*. at 9125 per month, Z*) each...
From Albena:
Deputy-Collector George W. Ware and
one man out twelve day*:
Cost of one m*n twelve day*, at 91
C«wt«f one deputy ’ collector twelve
day*, at 9125per month
From Gainesville:
Deputy Collector W. T. B. Wilson and
twelve men out ten days:
Cost of twelve men ten day*, at 9-1
per day day each. *40 etch
Pn»M Dthlonega:
Deputy Collector S. W. Murray and eight
men out ten day*:
Cost of eicht men ten flays, at 94 per
day each, § to each 320 00
Total KTuoant of trip 91.057 30
Raid started f.um Atlanta and Gainesville and
met at Long fe w* mp. in Pickens county.
RESULT OF RAID.
One distillery, (capacity ohe hundred and twen
ty gallons.) eighteen stand*of beer, and six bush
els of meal seized in Gilmer county.
One onc-horsc wag.m and fifteen gallons of
whUky aeized in Pickens county.
The seoate, last Tuesday, voted io favor
ofpriotiog 10,000additional copies ofl'rof.
Riley’s history of the cottoo worm. A
vote was taken to adjonm until Monday
—yeas 30, nays 24. Senator Gordon and
Hill voted “ay.” In the lionse, Mr.
Stephens, from tlie committee on coin
age, reported five bills, authorizing a new
metric gold coin to be known as the
“stella,” a goloid dollar, two dollars and
fractions of a dollar, a metric gold double
eagle, eagle, and bait eagle, and silver
coins upon the metric system. Mr.
Stephens offered a joint resolution direct-
ing the secretary of the treasury to send
a complete set of all the weights and
measnres adopted as standards to any
agricultural college that is maintained in
part by state appropriations. The reso-
lution was adopted by the house. Mr.
Speer offered an amendment to the rules
to prohibit riders to appropriation bills.
By obtaining the floor two or three times
he succeeded in getting in his remarkson
the subject. His amendment led to a
warm political debate. Tlie amendment
and ail of a similar nature were voted
down by almost strictly party vetes—Mr.
Speer voting with the republicans.
No Georgia bills were introduced last
Monday except through tiie petition box.
In that way Mr. Nicholis presented a bill
to approprrate $125,000 for the improve
ment of Savannah harbor; also a bill to
appropriate $100,000 for tiie improve
ment of Darien harbor and to improve
the navigation of the Omaha river. Mr.
Cook presented the petition of citizens oi
Irwin county, for a post-route from House
creek to Cintilla.
The election of delegates to the New
York republican state convention has
progressed far enough to show that Grant
will get a clear majority without any
difficulty or doubt whatever. George
William Curtis was beaten in his own
district, and the whole current sets to
wards a third term. Blaine is getting a
few deviates, but Sherman will not hare
a dozen Diends in the convention.
Cusstso Gr.ixt! Canning Wash-
bume'.! These two men by staying ont
of the country have placed themselves in
the lead for the presidential race on their
aide of the bouse. If Tilden had in 1S77
abandoned tbe barrel-filling business and
gone to Europe, or Africa for that matter,
he would to-day have no dangerous rival
in his party. There is nothing more tir
ing to the average statesman than stay
ing at home.
Mr. John Suuusas should make hay
while tbe snn shines. His chief card is
the finances; and the balance of trade
is turning—has turned—against ns. And
upon a favorable balance of trade de
pends to a great extent the continuance
of his sorailed resumption scheme.
From the returns received at the depart
ment it is shown that the imports at
New York for last month were greater
than ever before in the same month of
any year, reaching in value over $40,000,-
000." NewYork does about two-thirds of
the import business ol the country
and about one-half of tbe ex
ports. It is calculated from the
figures for tbe month of January
that the balance of trade against the
United States for last month was not
the" affairs" of ie new? Especially shall leas than ten million dollars, and it is
are clean. __________
The administration trots oat LeDuc a* its
typical honest man. Tbe democrats proudly
refer to the tiatue of—well, to the statue
of B. Franklin.
The attempt to blow up the czar's soup-
plate the other day was a very serious affair
The royal family will finally be driven into
a private boarding-house.
If the Fitz-John Porter case is to be a par
tisan affair the democrats can well afford to
let the whole matter rest where il is. Por
ter has been vindicated by a court-martial.
A refcelu'ax exchange speaks of "the
"lowest branch of the Iowa legislature."
We judge from this that the branch in
question needs a few democrats to give it
tone.
Woolley, of Ohio, says that Mr. Tilden
will probably not be a candidate for presi
dent again, but will name the nominee.
Maybe our Uncle Samuel will name Han
cock.
And so it seems Georgia is to become in
volved in the woman suffrage movement.
Now then, if—however, rather than be im
polite about it, let's give tbe women a
chance at the purification of the ballot-box.
A professional pianist broke one of his
legs in Boston the other day. We .have
long expected that these uncalled for at
tacks upon the piano would result in some
thing serious. Let our younger musicians
take warning :
The fact that Betcher is for Grant re
minds one of the negro song, slightly varied:
"The Brooklyn church! the Brooklyn
"church! done put old Satan behind 'em.
If a sinner gets lost in any other church,
" the Brooklyn church will find *ii
You’ll git ter de bottom mil safe en soun'.'
"Wen Brer Rabbit got out, be gallop oft en tole
de fokes w’at de well b'long ter dat Brer Fox *
down in dar inuddyin’ up de drinkin’ water,
den he gallop back ter de well en holler down ter
Brer Fox:
“ 'Here come a man wid a great big gun—
W’en he haul you up, you jump en run.’
"What then. Uncle Remus!” asked the little
boy, aa the old mau paused.
"In des 'bout half n'our, honey, bofe un um
wuz back in de new groun’ wnkkln des life dey
never heer’d er no well, ceptin’ dat eve’y now’n
den Brer Rabbit'd bust out in er laff. en ole Brer
Fox, he'd have a spell er dc dry gnns.”
RAILROAD NEWS.
Simmons must undoubtedly possess the
rarest kind of personal magnetism, else
how are we to account for the fact that
some of our ablest statesmen have become
his partisans? However, it is not locum-
beut on anybody to account for anything of
the sort.
Boynton wants to know what a man does
when an adversary sits down on him like a
pile-driver. Well, now, really, we believe
—that is we have heard—that he prefers
charges against him, and sends them to
headquarters by a porter, if this doesn't
crush him, then the proper thing to do is
look in the dictionary for a remedy.
The Indianapolis Journal—a very
thoughtful and vigorouafnewspaper—seems
to have some objection to our use of the
word "proboscises." Very well. If we are
not to be allowed to elect a democratic
president or to speak Georgia language, we
mights* well move to Texas or Mexico.
I* there never to be any real reconciliation?
The be-diatuoned costumes of Mrs. John
Jacob Astor are escorted to balls and eve
ning parties by two policemen. In this
way, John J. himself never has the oppor
tunity of feeling like he is entirely alone
in the world. There is no better company
to be found than two policemen, provided
they are provided with plenty of chewiog
tobacco.
The Princess Louise is lonely 1>ecause
there is no society in Canada. Iteally, now,
the people of that esteemed country ought
to stir round and give this royal lady some
amusement. If she will come to Georgia
and spend a week in Hawkinsvilie, we can
safely promise her a tin-pan serenade.
A tuerica always was and always will be
ahead of Canada.
New Orleans seems to possess a peculiar
climate. The speaker of the Louisiana
house is compelled to carry pistols, and oue
of them fell to the floor the other day while
the house was in session and vras/iischarged.
Fortunately none ot the colored members
were killed or wounded. The peculiarity
about the climate is that the speaker should
be compelled to wear pistols to protect
himself. His bowie-knife, which was se
cured in his boot, did not explode. We are
clad to learn that the whole affair passed
off pleasantly.
Ths Georgia delegation is becoming fa
mous. Mr. Speer, standing upon an anti
brass baud platform and snapping bis sym
metrical fingers in the left eye of the gener
al of the army, has drawn the republicans
to bis support in an effort to abolish riaers
from the appropriation bills. Mr. Hill
seems dcsiriocs of bringing about true re
conciliation and ever lasting peace by giv
ing the republicans all the census supervi
sors in Ohio. Mr. Stephens has aroused the
ire of the editor of the Augusta Chronicle.
General Gordon has become the victim of
tbe biasness of a staff correspondent. And
Dr. Felton is devoting all his leisure mo
ments to preparing a revised and corrected
b ; ography of Simmons. Ail of which is
sufficient to bring tbe perspiration to the
brow of discord.
UNCLE REMUS’S FOLK-LORE.
Ole Brer Babbit, Hein Good Plaher.
"Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox wuz like some Chil
ians wa't I knows nn," said Unde Remus, re
garding tbe little boy, who had coxae to hear an
other story, with an affectation of great solem
nity. "Bote un um wu* alien atter wunuer
nudder. a prankin’ en a pester’n 'roan', but Brer
Rabbit did had some peace, kaze Brer Fox do egot
skittish ’bout puttin’ de elmtnpa on Brer Rabbit.
"One day. Wen Brer Rabbit, en Brer Fox, ea
Brer Coon, ea Brer B ar, en a whole lot un um
wuz clearin’ up a new-groun’ fer ter plant a
roaz'n-year pasch, de son 'gun ter git sorter hot
en Brer Rabbit he sot tired; but he didn’t let on,
kaze he fear'd de balance un tim'd call ’im lazy,
en he kep’ on totin' off trash en pilin’ up bresh,
tweli bimeby he holler out da: he goiter brier Ja
his haa\ ea den he take'a slip off
en hunt fer a cool place to res.* Atter 'while he
come 'cross a well wid a backet hangin’ in iu
‘Dat look cool,’ sez Brer Rabbit, sezee, ’en
Sale or tbe Macon and Brunaurlck.
Special dispatch to The Constitution.
New York, February 19.—Governor Col
quilt closed the arrangements for the lease
and sale of the Macon and Brunswick road
a few moments ago. The governor adhered
to the position he assumed at first, but
after full discussion, an agreement was
reached. There was not so much desire of
a warranty deed as a distaste among the
capitalists to. buy any sort of law*
suit from the bondholders. The
over-importance given to the
matter in Georgia drove two or three of
Wilson’s friends out of the company a*
they were afraid of disappointing the
public expectations. There is no doubt that
the lease was hopelessly gone until the gov
ernor reached New York and appeared be
fore the parties at headquarters.
He said to them that the honor
of Georgia would be maintained and the
integrity of her contracts preserved, wit
out any special guaranty. The company
ebauged from ita former complexion, but
is just as strong, and will be controlled by
Wilson and McGhee. They will be Atlanta
to sign the papers on Wednesday or Thurs
day.
Mr. Kimball i* here and has a company,
composed of very strong men, ready
and anxious to take the road.
He made a formal tender of
first $10,000 to ffie governor, which the lat
ter declined until Wilson's party had time
to decide on the open questions between
them and the state.
phen*. Marshall
rett, P. I*. Mynatt, Phil
Cattleman. J. W. Rucker,
ter, Paul Jonot
Dodd, G. T. Dodd, H. H- I Worthy. W. R. Leppard. W. P. Cole, Z. P. Almon,
t. Ed. Vercer. J. L. Win-1 J. G. Tanner, Oroar Reese. „ ,
' 1 For TUdon—O. W. Austin. W. H. Jones, J.
"Voc Bavapt—s. M. Inman, M A. Cawtlw, J. W. I We.'!,ro.it», Sr., V. Maudevnie. J. A. Rhudy.
Warner, \V. A. Bedell, B. K. Hilt, jr.,PatCalhoun. K. B. Morrell. KH Benson, J. N. Fone, M. J. \ el-
W. M. Mcttanght, B. F. Abbott, H. V. M. Miller, I vln, R. llonswpnh, R. C, MeUaniel. \>. 1.. Bon-
J. K B. Kelly. W. It. Acklen, T. Sjmrlock,
Dr. BL D. Spalding. Diet Snald-1 W. B Lambert. Tnomaa Ilanvey, Jesje Crlffln. a
r.Juhn R mint, J. »'• Selma I A. Sharp. J. Mltehelf, Tbomas tjmndler.
Amos Fox. Sidney Root. J. W. Fears. 1 — .. c Usndeelllo.
B. B. Crew, R. J. Lofty.
For Seymour—D“ ** "
in*. X. K. ftfwltr, junu n. buiu, a*. «». otaaaa*, a «• —ir——"av_a .»«_
Vmos Fox. Sidney Root. J. W. Feat*. | Bayard-W illiam JajJ L. C. MandevUle.
, For Hendrick*—Perino Brown, J. B. Cummings, I George h. West, N. T. bkinner. \\. O. l*err>. A.
b.A.C°ok t George Kriea, 3. k qa«. I« Xw-kD.ThtaU-,1. WA».C
For Thurman—E. M Berry, R. H. Knapp, W. I Now, U. K. Robinson.
A. Tanner, W. F. Wright, it. C. Kiser. A. M.
Terkcrs ,n. I Thurman...
For Hancock—C. H. Strong, John C. Jones, 1 Tilden..
John Mllledge. M. K. Thornton, J. F. Logan.
For Grant—Richard Peters.
For H. J. Jewett—R. A. Bacon.
For Ben Hill—Alfred An*tell
For English, of Connecticut-W..JI. lotrry.
For tho nomlnoo »»f tho tl* moor*tie party—Ex-
21 Hanctick......
awn first lights up tne cliffs of Maine, and rise
and roll with the sun, until his partiug smile
saddens and fades into the gloom of night. "Not
in Jerusalem, nor upon this mount-da,” but
wherever the flag of our couutry is given to the
.breeze, should Americans do honor to the day
which Campbell conquered and Fergu ~
May it be like the Grecian celebration _
the banks ot the ilpheus, where foes met as
friends,and their bickerings were forgotten. May it
be as jovous as the tong and dance of Miriam and
her maidens on the shore of the Red sea, and as
free az the jubilees of Israel. Thus alone can we
give a fitting testimony to the world of our joy
and gladness over the victories of our fathers, and
of our lore for the brave men by whose sacrificial
blood our liberties were secured.
The officers ot the Filth artillery station
ed at McPherson barracks, were present
and made heartily welcome. It was the
general opinion that if our forefathers had
had such artillery as the Fifth, Fer
guson would have had no chance
of success. Lienteu&nt McCallum with a de-
taohmeut from the light battery of the
regiment created a sensation by firing one
hundred guns on the old battle field.
Tbe Atlauta and Charlotte Air-Line rail
road company has done a great thing for
the centennial celebration of the King’s
Mountain battle. They have advertised the
occasion, and have provided every facility
in their power to make it a success. The
people of Bout i Carolina, and of North
Carolina onght to thank the Atlanta and
Charlotte Atr-Line for its services in this
matter. The flag presented by the authori
ties of the road was hoisted this afternoon
on the flag staff that had been provided for
It on the pinnac.e of King's mountain, and
may be seen for miles around. This even
ing the crowd at the station surrounded the
car and serenaded tbe Fifth artillery. Major
Andrews responded to the honor. The
Constitution was called for and Captain
Howell responded.
The occasion has been a big success, and
the enthusiasm it has caused is very great.
I hear Hancock and Hardeman named as a
presidential ticket. 1
Ike Attempt u Kill tbe Csnr.
9r. Petersburg, February 21.—The czar
Greene* boro', Grreue County.
Grkesesboko*. February 21.—After interview
ing many of our citizens in both town and county
as to their choice in the coming presidential elec-
Govemor Smith. Campbell Wallace, Samuel Bar- j l j on> j herewith hand you the result:
- » - jc or Tilden—llou. Columbus Heard, Colonel
James L. Brown, C. A. Davis, sr.. Dr. Wm. L. M.
Harris, Judge W. Sf. Weaver. Dr. II. H. King,
„ I? \i Kin* captain J. M. Story,
Reuben C. Credit Ic,
E. T. Walker, W. H. Grif-
Lcwis, E. C. Kennebrew,
Thompson, L. Acree, Joel
_. Jackson, J. P. Wilson, LC.
Brown, O. T. Hightower, W. C. Cartright. A. A.
Hightower, Captain John Branch, B. W. Allen.
Hewnan, Coweta County.
Newnaw. February 13 —U pon canvassing
town I find that our people are badly divided
upon the presidential question, as will be seen
by the statement appended:
For Seymour—R A. Johnson, H. C. Fisher,
[ugh Buchanan, Daniel Swim, W. C. Snead. D. I Tilden.
•. Woodruff, *». r\ Brewster. Benjamin U. Leigh. I lUyard.
For Thurmau—J. F. Zimmerman.
For Heudricks-Dr. J. E. Walker. _
For Bayard—Colouel John Hart, R R Smith.
For Seymour—K. A. Copelan, C. C. Norton.
For Hancock-J. T. Cox.
For Joseph E. Brown—W. T. Dostcr.
2 Hendrick* |
A. J. Piiuou, M. B. Piuson. W. A. Post, Samuel | Seymour 2 Brown-
Freeman.
For Thurman—L. R. Ray. J. A. Klnnard, I
George Jo «es, J. G. Earnest, E. D. Fouae, G. L.
Johnson. John Manly.
For John M. Palmer—P. F. Smith.
ForS. J. Randall—P. S. Whatley. W. A. Mitch
ell. 1
Hancock...
For Bfrird-J. W. BmllOT, T. K. Fell. ..
For Til'leii—Tollemn Kirbj. \V. C.ursce, W. beaten, i prefer fa) be beaten with Til
. Orr, H. Thmni’Wm, J. II. Sbelnut, U.D. j Towers, Jr.. Uin favor of “any solid
fmith, A. D. Freeman IL \\. Dews, J. A. Hunter, Kim A R Wrigtit refer, A. H.
A. J. Lyndon, T. M. Joiim, \\ . F t.lenu, 1-. H Hendrlcka. 1 therefore set him do'
Brewster, JA». Davis, W. B, Berry,S. r. Utah, dricks. Hon. D. B. llemlUon hesitates between
J. K Dctrt. B.T. Thompson, B.S. Askew, J- 1- I Bayard and Seymour. Below And the balance of
Brewster, L. H. Featherstone, W. W. Thomas, J. |
For Tilden—R. G. Clark, M. Dwinell and W. II.
Borne, Floyd County.
Rome, February 2d.—Your correspondent called
on the prominent citizen* of the city In order to
ascertain their presidential preferences. Some
hadn’t anv. Mayor Nevin said: "If we are to be
- - - * ‘ * with Tilden ” John
democrat.
Stephen* «
Hendrick*. I therefore *et him down for lieu
W. Powell.
For Hancock—T. W. Powell, L. F. Anderson,
L. 8. Conyers.
For Heudrfck*—J. J. Pinson, T. A. Grace, W.
R. Wilkinson, W. F. Arnold.
For U.8. Grant—J. H. Dent
Those who are for Tilden are positive and Ann
in thuir support, but most of those who put down
for other candidates are decidedly opposed to
For Seymour—’*'. W. Alexander, C. N. Feather,
stone, D. S. Prtntup, J. R. Towers, Sr.. B. I.
Hughes. Jack King, J. C. Rawlins, C. G. Samuel,
Henry H Smith. E. A.Williams. A. R 8. Moseley,
J. C McDonald. R. H. Lockhart, F. M. Daniel,
nomination as indicated.
SUMMARY.
Tilden..... 23 Randall ....
8eymour 12 Bavanl..
Thurman “ **
Hendricks.
II an cock
1
Waubliiffiou, Wilkes County.
Washington, February 10.—I have interviewed
some of our prominent democratic citizens upon
-J. L Wrigl
For J. B. Gordon—D. J. Pc
No choice—R. T. Hargrove, Joel Branham, Al
o I bin Ombcrg, J. C. McDonald, M. D. McOsker, C.
T, I A. Tliomwell, C. A. Hlgnt, O. H. McWiltiamv,
John M. Bowie, N. E. Adamson, W. S. Cothran.
SUMMARY.
Seymour- —16 Hendricks
TUden.............. Thurman
Bayard 2 Gordon
Weal Point, Troup County.
West Point, February 18.—With a view to as-
happened to be iii the apartments of the theprreldcuti.1 question with the lollowinsre | ccn«inl,. K the.preferences of ourlesdingdemo-
o.i.r!™ TV.1 .V. . _1 sultj: H o n B . F JnrdAO'« personal preference U cratic citizens for n candidate for the presidency.
forTildeu, but will take any man who can carry i ha Ve made a canvass of the town, with the fol
enough northern states to win the tight, be it I lowing result:
The Bine Midge Road.
Special dispatch to Tbe Constitution.
Charleston, S. C., February 19.—Both
houses of the general assembly to-day pass
ed a bill to facilitate the completion of the
Blue Ridge road, which will supply the
miming link connecting Charleston with
the Cincinnati Southern railroad via Knox
ville. The first section authorizes county
subscriptions to the enterprise. In section
3 the state agrees to remit all taxes and pen
alties now due on the railroad and ail taxes
except the school tax for the next 3 years
provided the work shall be begun by the
first of January, 1881, and be completed in
three years. In section 5 tbe state pledges
its faith to remit all state, county and mu
nicipal taxes, except school tax. for twenty
years consecutively to parties beginning the
construction of the road from tbe present
terminus by the first of January, 1881. and
completing it to Knoxville within three
years front that date. Section <> defines
as one of the conditions of the act
that parties accepting its benefits
shall build the road from Wallhalla iu the
direction of Clayton, Ga., and thence to
Knoxville, and that when completed they
«hall never discriminate against the inter
ests of any ports of this state, or offer better
terms of freight or passage to any
other ports, or enter into any
combination with the roads within
or without the state, by which they shall
discriminate in favor of any other port
over Charleston, and any persons hereaf
ter coming'in possession of the road shall
take it subject to the terms of this section.
Persons owning or operating said road shall
not have the right to make any
discrimination against Charleston,either by
rebates or special rates, nor in any other
way, nor combine or pool with any other
comnanie's to do so. Section 8 authori
zes the nutting of as large a mortgage
of indebtedness as necessary on the road.
The bill will certainly be approved by
the governor.
Another Way Out.
Nashville American.
Perhaps a practical outlet for Nashville
has been overlooked in the general examina
tion of "tbescoop” to the exclusion of other
objects of interest. The Wilson and McGhee
combination does not lie so remote from
Nashville that it may not be made a means
of reaching the world by an independent
line. The Atlanta Constitution calls the
attention of that city to the possibility of
reaching the end so much so'ught by At
lanta. tne building of the Georgia Western
by an arrangement with the Memphis and
Charleston road. It offers no less to Nash
ville. even without the extension, although,
much more with it. The Memphis and
Charleston occupies an excellent position
as an east and west line. It is in a position
to become a possible great rival of tbe Lou
isville and Nashville, and whatever the
!*>licy of the latter, we can lose nothing by
connection with another system lying near
us ar.d within our circle of trade and reach
ing the markets we desire to resch, both the
domestic markets and the sea coast. We
havedrfclared that the railway combination
and recombination was only just began.
This road lies so near that connection with
it by extension from Nashville is within
reach of our limited resources. With such
connection Nashville could always have a
check upon tbe roads centering here simply
by being able to reach another distributing
system within a few miles. With such ex
tension to the Memphis and Charleston, tbe
Georgia Western would give a shorter route
to the sea and open new territory, and
give access to a new c>al and iron line, but
without that road our own extension
would be a valuable means to secure
fair ratefe. The matter is well worth con
sidering. We have no hostility to tbe Lou
isville and Nashville railroad. Indeed, pro
vided we can get fair rates and strict justice,
we would rather see tbe system which cen
ters here and crosses at Nashville flourish
and grow great than any other. If justice
be awarded, we can take pride in tbe great
system; but it must always be an object of
interest Co Nashville to secure such lines as
will always, under any management, secure
equality and justice. This is not an injury
to the Louisville road, but simply self-pro
tection against any possible danger.
Princess Dolgorouky at the moment when
the explosion took place. It is well known
that the empress has recently given her com
plete sanction to the presence of this lady,
who exercises over the emperor the in
fluence of his dead sister, Maria Nicolai-
vena. She is the only person at court that
can approach him in tbe morose
moods which are now hie normal con
dition, and which are believed to be pre
monitions of softening of the brain. She is
a woman of great ability and courage, and
her place in the household, originally won
by the emperor’s favor, is nowr maintained
by her personal gifts. La France asserts
that it was after a long and close interview
with Prince Gortschakoff that the czar
sought her apartments, and.remained there
till after the ordinary hour of his official
dinner with the Imperial family. To this
t!>e latter are said to owe their safety. The
Patrie, which has gathered its facts from the
Russian embassy, tells the story some
what differently. It maintains
that the czar was at the time
deep in conversation with Prince Alexander
of Bulgaria, who had arrived at St. Peters
burg in the morning. The czar and his
guest were so intent upon the subject of
their conversation that tbe first announce
ment that dinner was served was disregard
ed. Shortly afterward the servant returned.
Aa he opened tbe door the emperor rose.
At that instant a terrible explosion was
heard. The czar had taken Prince Alexan
der's arm and was walking to the door. He
stopped short at the sound, lie then dis
engaged his arm, and raised his eyes to
heaven in gratitude. Neither spoke a
word. The czar was perfectly calm, and
an hour later sat down quietly to dinner
beside the great gap in the floor.
The secrets of the winter palace are
guarded with the most scrupulous and rig
orous care, and it is extremely difficult to
obtain trustworthy information regarding
either the details of the explosion itself, or
tbe events which immediately preceded or
followed it. Little doubt remains, how
ever, that the conspirators had able assis
tants within the walls of the palace, and
parties who have heretofore stood high 4n
the confidence of the emperor are strongly
suspected, and apparently with good reason.
The statement current yesterday that the
czar was completely unmanned, now
proves to have been erroneous. On tit*
contrary he acted throughout the trying
scenes with the greatest coolness and de
cision. Immediately after the explosion
he assembled the imperial family, and per
sonally assured them of the safety of the
empress. Then, in a tone which exhibited
more of passion than alarm, he exclaimed
"Great God! The fiends have followed nn
even here! Summon the guards! Close all
the exits!" Then, almost instantly subsid
ing into a condition of
the utmost apwarent calmness,
the family knelt and offered fervent
thanksgivings for their deliverance front
the terrible danger. Some fainted, others
wept, and altogether the scene was one of
the most thrilling and dramatic ever en
acted within the walls of a royal palace.
Immediately after the prayers tbe entire
official household were assembled, and or
ders were issued preventing any one from
leaving the grounds. Theu it was discov
ered that three scullions were missing, and
this fact is considered prima facie evidence
of their guilt Five or six workmen who
had been employed for several days about
the palace, ostensibly for the purpose of
repairing a drain and other similar work,
were also found to be absent In addition,
evidence was discovered indicating the
complicity of some superior officials about
the palace, both male and female, and
they were immediately ordered under ar
rest Hewever. the names and positions
of the susj»ected parties are carefully
guarded from the public.
Rumors have been current yesterday and
to-diy that the czar is seriously content
plating abdication, being unwillingly
forced to tbe conclusion that such a step is
the only remedy for the widespread evil of
nihilism, which now so afflicts and disturbs
the empire. Agrainst this course Gortscha
koff vehemently protests, as a surrender to
the malcontents under fire, and as
a most unwise and injudicious
policy. He argues that repression is
the only remedy, and that the government
should prosecute its measures with stern
and unrelenting vigor, even if ir. should be
necessary to put to death or banish to Sibe
ria every nihilist m the empire. Between
these two policies bis majesty halts and
hesitates, and there is n wide difference of
opinion as to which is likely to be adopted.
The czar is personally conducting the in
vestigation of the circumstances attending
the explosion. He categorically questions
the suspected parties, orders out the scouts,
supervises the placing o. the guards, an<1
orders tbe arrest of parties whom he ha*
reason to suspect. There are now more
than fifty persons under arrest for the two
attemDts upon the life of the czar—twenty
accused of complicity in the Moscow affair,
and over thirty suspected in connection
with this last attempt. Twenty of these
latter are involved by the possession of pa
pers transmitting tbe secret* of the palace.
Absolute secrecy is imperatively enjoined
concerning the suspected parties, but it is
positively known that some high officials
are implicated.
Bayard. Thurman c
Church. General B. W.
Heard is for Pendleton first, Hancock second, but
Tilden never. Judge 8. H. Hardeman prefers | kfnson
Thurman. Captain P. II. Norton favor* Seymour I ForT..-*-..—— .
u am choice, Tliurtnzir or Bomt *» second, smith, J. \V. (Min. J. V. Miller, J. Frirelolirn
•wing result:
For Thurman—J. W. Grig*. J. W. Smith, W. ...
Durham, J W. F. Little. A. W. Griggs, N. L. At
* Inson. *r , J. il. Callaway, W. H. fiuguley.
For Tilden—E. T Lanier. G.W Edwards, A.
H< !?- ■?; t J e *” lor I ilrlen Um, tut | r. Umhert. Z. HmrMom. K. Itarkcr, R.’
and all the lime. Mr. Jarac, A. Benson lrrefeia Harris, IV. IL Higginbotham, W. D. Scott, W.
- that can | Huguloy.
Thurman, but want* any
A hlMHtroaa Fire.
Special dispatch to The Constitution.
New York, February 20.—A large fire
story iron front building. Nos. 384 and 3
New York, February 1ft—The morning
ttapers contain a card signed by Benjamin
B. Sherman, president of the Mecnanics
bank. Jackson ri. Schultz and other promi- „ . . .
nent gentlemen of this city soliciting help I Broadway, was entirely destroyed by fa ,
for tbe colored sufferers in Kansas. The | this evening. Two firemen who were apo ti
card says there are already fifteen or twenty j tbe roof when it fell in perished in th
thousand negro emigrants in tnat state, and flames. At 10:30 the fire was still burning,
that tfaev continue to arrive ragged, bare- but under control. Tbe total loss exceeds
foot and without money. Many are sick $1,000,000. as follows: Hazen, Todd «fc Co.,
from exposure, and the severe climate, and HCG.00Q; Dickerboff, Rufflier A Co. $250.-
a number have frozen to death. Help is ur- 000; James Wilder. Jr. 6c Co, $350,000;
gently needed. Lorillard 6c Co., $50,000.
Tilden or Thurman stand a ghost of a chance to
Si*!SES ed “i^ t «'!i2?L I TjJSSU* l J Krsid **
Armstrong
preference is lor Bayard.
recapitulation.
For Hancock—General Du Bose, Dr. King.
Seymour
— 7 Hancock......
Benson. 8. il. Hardema».
For Tilden—U. F. Jordan, Thomas Jesse, James
W. Armstrong, John O. Adams, E. T. ahubrick.
For Pendleton—B. \V. Heard.
For aeymour—P. H. Nortou.
summary.
Tilden —5 Pendleton
Thurman -....4 Bay aid—
....2 Seymour...
Hancock...
Carfersvllle, Bartow Com
For Hendricks—O. D. Anderson, Dr. W. I. Ben-1 Tilden
ham. Miles A. C.llins, A. M. Poute, T. A. Foote. | Seymour..
Dr. C. it. Griffin, B. F. Godfrey. A. R. Hudgins
J. L. McConne 1, R G. Mays. B. R. Mountcastle,
KIttwkinsvillo, Palwakl County.
For Hancock—George Woods, John II. Pate,
D. G. McCormick, R. M. Hodge. W. 8. Holloman
John Kendrick, A. R. Taylor, M. D. Wilcox,
K. McDuffie, J. H. Dychcs. L. C. Ryan, W.
Fleetwood. T. O. Jelks, jr.
For Sanford K. Church—VV. A. Ferguson.
For Bayanl—N. P. Je ks. P. J. Hodge.
For Thurman—C. M. Bozeman.
For Nominee—John H. Martin. Jacob Watson,
R. J. Taylor, Rural Anderson, John Jollier, 9.
O. lolncr, C. C. Kibbe*, E. F. Way, O. C. Horne,
I' T. Midriff, R A. Merritt
For Tilden—4. D. Kp«tine. Bamle Manheim.
For Seymour—H. H. Whitfield, T. C. Taylor.
summary.
Hancock..... 13 Bayard...
Nominee. 13 church......
....’. 2
Thurman..
Hp’oull, Uriah Stephens, C. IL White, J. C. Wof-
fold, A. P. Wofford, A C. Williams. 1
For Hancock—H. W. Cobb. J. H. Cobb. Dr. F.
Bnrneaville, Pike County.
Barnesviixe, February 19.—The following
named persons are all that I hsd time to sec.
think, however, if the whole number of i
zens were consulted, the opinion* would be fairly
represented by those I give below:
For Tilden—I. A. Hunt, H. P. Powell. C. _
Elder, H. Perdue. E. J. Mu-phey, J. J. Rogers
M. Johnson, J. G. M. Montgomery, H. il. Patillo,
W. \V Rich, A A. Skinner, Judge Thns. Stoke-
ley, Geo. S. Tumilu, V. L. Williams, C. U. C. Wil
lingham.
For Thurman—R. A. Anderson. J. P. Andcr- . — ...
sou, J. B. Conyers. E. D. Graham. Dr W. L. Kirk- I Thoma* J. Barrett, J, L. Fogg. A. J. Blalock.
Patrick, Dr. W. W. Leake, J. T. Norris, T. E. I For Bayard—B. M. Turner and J. M. White.
Smith. I 81'MY VRY
For 1 Aden—G. H. Bates. D. W. Curry, M. L.
Flowers. Gemld Griffin, J. A. Ul«dden, J. k Gsr-1 ThuSli'r
9 Bayanl
5
For Seymour— 1 (Jeo. 8. Cobb. F. P. Gray N. Gil-
reath, W. II. Gilbert, J. W. Harris, Jr., Dr. M. G.
Williams.
For John B. Gordon—T. W. Simpson.
For Bayard—A. D. Gilbert.
SUMMARY.
Hendricks......... ..23 David Davis
Hancock.. —11 Ewing
Tilden.— 11 John B. Gordon.....
Thurman.....^. s Joseph E Brown
[ Thurman
MndJnon, Morgan County.
Madison, February 1C.—I have talked with
about fifty democrat* In the county of more
less prominence. Colonel Bill a p*. Colonel Mc
Henry and Mr. W. L. High declined tn express
their preference*. Judge Reese 1* not at home, a
poll of fifty democrats tn Madison as to their first
| choice for president stands as follows:
SUMMARY.
Tilden 24 No Choice.....
Hendricks Grant
Bayard ^3 ihurman
Sej mour— 6
Gridin, Spalding County.
GRtPFiN.February 19.—The Tilden men think he
was slaughtered by his friends in the last race, and I nard.
LaOrange, Troup Conuty.
LaGrakgk. February 21.—For Tildcn-F.
are for him heart and soul. The Thurman advo
cate* say he is the most thorough exponent of
opinion at all:
For Tilden—James M. Brawncr, Major John D.
George. H b. Travis, G. A. Cunningham. C. J.
McDowell, Dr. N. B Drewry. Judge John I Hall,
. C. Vanrey. B.G. Swanson,
T. G.W hitfield.
Por Ewing—J. F. Awtrey, B.
For Hancock—I. F, Cox.
SUMMARY.
| Tilden —x Ewing...
Hancock
Thurman
Recap I tu lotion.
The following is a recapitulation of theintei
views from sixteen towns in Georgia
Tilden
, Thurman
Hendricks..
Captain M. L Bate*. Henrv C. Burr. W. T. Cole,
C. A. Nile*, Judge John atillwelL Professor Wil
liam Ira Smith, S. W. Man^ham, A. Scheennan,
8. K. Dick.
For Hendricks-Judge John Rtnsom,
Cherry, J. C. King. John O. Stewart. I Seymour ...
lor bayanl—James A. Beck*. I Hancock..
For Thurman—Judge C. II. Johtisnn, Colonel I Bayard—
T. W. Flint. Dr. T. J. Collier. Rus P. Johnson, I E*ing
Hon. E W. Beck.Solicitor-General F. D. Dismukc, I David Da.
Dr. T. M. Dartiall, W. J. Kincaid, T. J. Brook*, I Gordon
William R. Han letter J. W. Home. D. W. Patter- I «rant
son, George H. Mooney. Colonel J. D. Alexander, f Brown
Hon. John D. dtewart. Judge John J. Hunt, A. I Randall
Marietta, Cobb County.
Marietta, February v0.—Colonel P. W. Alex
ander says he thinks Mr. Tilden is entitled to the
nomination, and that he prefers him, all thing*
considered, to any man whose name has been
prominently connected with tbe nomination.
He say* he would gladly support Thurman, Bay
ard, Fields, Hancock or McClellan, or, indeed,
any democrat whom the party may select. He
thinks, however, that southern democrats should
not insist upon strict conformity of views on
the part of their candidate upon financial ques-
1 »etter than any republican, the great point is
to elect a democrat, and all other matters can
then t»e disposed of by tne party. Judge D. Ir
win, T. B. Irwin and Judge W. M. sessions.
Howell, G. tk. Gilbert, Samuel Earle, P. W. Alex-
For* Thurman—W. J. Winn. R. King, W. L.
Barue*. General William Phillips.
For Hancock— F. N. Gtaves, H. M. Hammett,
W. A. Cooper, William King, A. W. York.
For democratic nominee—W. P. Stephens, Dr.
A. Reynolds. W. 8 N. Neal, J. A. Ma**ey, W. ft
Power, George F. Gober, J. B. BisckwclL
SUMMARY.
Tilden 9 Hancock .»
Nominee 7 Thurman „..4
Forsyth, Monroe County.
Forsyth, February 18 —I hare conversed with
aunmberof promkient democrats ot the county.
For Thurman—L. A. Ponder, E. Taylor. T. J.
Walker. W. J. Williamson, G. G. O’Neal.
For Bayard—IL H. Caban is*. J. R. Merrett, R.
T. McMullin. C. A. Turner, S. D. Mobley. G. A.
D. ► roctor, R. G. Anderson, W. D. Acton, R. W.
Hogan, H. G. Bean, J. H Smith, J. J. Leary.
SUMMARY.
Thurman —12 Seymour 4
Tilden„ a Hendrick* 4
Bayard c
Dolton, Whitfield County.
Dalton, February 20.—The li« I give below
very fairly represents the sentiment of Dalton. A
good many are willing to abide the nomination
church
Jewett
Pendleton
English, of Connecticut...
Palmer, of.Illinois
For nominee....
Total
LOS PINOS AGENCY.
Return of Chler Jack With Threo or.
the Prispners.
Los Pino* Agency, Col., February 17.
Promptly at the expiration of ten days, as
promised, Jack rode up to the agency with
three of the twelve prisoners demanded hy
the government. Chief Douglass, Tim John
son ami Thomas Jack is very reticent and
declines to state bow or in what manner
the capture was effected. Sowerick
returned several hours later, bat
brought no prisoner. Jack assured
General Adams that owing to the depth of
tbe snow on the mountains and the scat
tered location of tbe camp, it would take at
least three weeks to capture the remaining
nine prisoners. Chief Johnson, one of the
prisoners demanded by the commission,
sent regrets at being un&bla to accompany
the party to Washington, giving as the
reason that be was a medicine man and had
a very sick patient whom he could not
leave. Jack insists that the women
were mistaken in the name of cer
tain Indians, which they testified
were present at the time of the
outbreak. Douglass is ill at ease and ex
tremely nervous, and says very little. The
military preparations for the protection of
the prisoners are complete. The Indians
are confident of a peaceable settleroent-of
the existing difficulties. All is quiet here.
General Adams leaves to-morrow for Wash
ington with tbe prisoners, via Fortress
.Monroe. The pending negotiations at
Washington require his presence, and will
not admit of any further delay.
Tbe Cultivator.
That old and deservedly popular farm
guide and treasury of good things, the
Southern Cultivator, is now handsomely
printed at The Atlanta Condtitutiom office
and is most beautifully gotten up. Dr
Jones, the Nestor of agricultural purveyors!
remains at tbe helm; and wben this is said
it is a guarantee that no vagaries or un cer
tain depths will be attempted. The practi
cal, the useful—an honest effort to make
farming pleasant and profitable is his aim
and effort.—Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Gazette.
Written for Tho Constitution.
Tbelteve the Mttlest things iff life are the
biggest. When all is serene and lovely at
my house tbtrf politics looms up and rail
roads swell into Importance. Even Sim
mons becomes magnified and the brass band
bill; but now I don’t care anything about
anything much for she has done gone again
and all other subloonary things have faded
into insignificance. General Grant may
slip in and take the kingdom if he wants
to—it's all nothing to me. She departed sud
denly-left my bed and board without
warning and without provocation—said she
was tired and wanted to change her board
ing house and sec her children and grand
children. It was a showery day and I
thought she was romancing—just
trying to get me to pet her and beg her to
stay, and 1 wouldu’L Just as I got the
buggy ready the rain copse down good-fash-
ion, and 1 advised her to take off her duds
and give it up, but she didn’t. Afterwhile
she observed a streak of bright qloud and
heard the rooster crow for a change of
weather, and said she was ready. I looked
at the clock and told her we could barely
make it—five miles in an hour and five
minutes, and the road muddy and the mule
slow. She said she had never been left by
the train in her life, and she didn’t think
she would be too late. 1 pressed the old
mule through mud and slop, up
hill and down bill. She was afraid of
that mule, and when l larrup d him
she told me not to. Then he would put on
the break*, and she declared she would be
left if 1 dident drive faster. We dideut say
much but leaned forward and pressed for
ward in solemn energy as if the world hung
upon the crisis. When we got within half
a mile of town the whistle blewed away
down the road and we had a slick hill to
clime. I larroped heavily and clucked
every step of the way, and we made the trip
just in time to be left. The train moved
off right before us. It didn’t seem to care
a darn. We gazed at it with feelings of sub
lime despair. Mrs. Arp was lookingdrcam-
ily away off into space when I ventured to
remark, "shall we go back?" She quietly
pointed to the St. James and replied, "ho
tel."
I saw her jmd little Jessie comfortably
ipiartered in a nice room with a cheer
ful tire. *Mr. Hoss, the landlord, was kind
and sympathetic and promised she should
not be left by the morning train, and so
bidding them a sad good-by, I returned to
tny bairns. Take it all in all it was a big
thing—a mighty big thing at my house.
I’m poking around now hunting for conso
lation. She knows I’m desolate and is sorter
glad of it. I know she is homesick
already but she wont own it.
She would stay away a whole
Year, before she would own it.
She wants me to beg her to come
back soon, and I won’t, for she lef: her
other little darling with me, and he will
bring her. I’ve half a mind to drop her a
postal card an say: "Carl is not well, but
don’t be alarmed about him,’’ and then go
to meet her on the first train that could
bring her. for I know she would lie there.
It does look like a woman with ten children
wouldent be so foolish about one of them,
but tfaere’s no discount on a mother’s anx
iety. Her last command was, "keep Carl
with you all tlie time, a**d tuck the cover
under hitu good at night, bless his little
heart."
The other day I went over to see my old
friend, General Wofford, and spent the
night with him, for I wanted to get rid of
myself and felt like a talk with an old
fciiooliuate would do me good; and it did.
We never mentioned politics but revelled
in the long f»ast, wben we were luqieful
boys learning the rudiments, at the Gwin-
nette institute, when we had to work on
the farm three hours every day to pay for
our board. We recalled the jokes and mis
haps and adventures of tiiat untamable
crowd of boys, for it was where the Gauld-
ings and Holt* ami Lintons and Harrises
and Alexanders and other fatuous families
of Georgia had sent their sons. The general
is building up a model colony at Cass Sta
tion, for he lias bought up all the land in
the vicinity and will not sell an acre to a
bad citizen if he knows it. He lias built a
nice church and academy at his own
expense and the school is a thriv
ing one with eighty scholars. He does not
fancy any one-sided religion, but has ar
ranged for public service every Sunday by
preachers of the different denominations.
The general seems entirely absorbed in this
enterprise, and moved around among his
people like a patriarch, and every body loves
and resjiects him for bis humanity and
goodness of heart. He inherited some
primitive motions and habits—goes to bed
early, has breakfast at day-break, userf can
dle* for light, and can tolerate any kind of
jewelry except ear-rings. I’m iu favor of
early rising myself, but I am in such a
large minority at tny house I give it up
long ago. So about three hours after we
had taken breakfast at tbe generals, I started
home four miles afoot and got there in good
time for another morning meal, though I
will remark that if Mrs. Arp had been at
home things would have been more lively
by an hour or two She wont get
up ‘before sunrise, but she will have
breakfast before dinner. I wonder
what would become of children if they
didn’t have a parent to spur ein up. In
takes a couple of parents to keep
things straight at my house. Yesterday the
gray mule broke open the gate and let tlie
cow and calf together. Carl left open
another gate and the old sow got in the
garden. Another boy has got a felon on
his finger, and whines around and says his
ma could cure it if she was here. He cant
milk now, and so I thought I would try it,
but old Bess wouldnt let nary drop down
for me. 1 squeezed and pulled and
tugged at her until she got mad
and suddenly lifted her foat in my lap and
set it down in the bucket, whereupon I for
got my equilibrium, and when 1 got up l
gave old Bess a satisfactory kick in the side
and departed those coasts in great humility.
It s not my forte to milk a cow. The wind
blew over more trees across tny fences. Tue
clock run down. Two lamp chimneys
burated. The fire popped out and burnt a
hole in the carpet while we were at supper,
and everything is going wrong just because
Mrs Arp is gone. But I don’t care. I,et
it all come. I’m now glorying in my own
misery. I’ve half a mind to kill the cat
and then maybe I would feel belter.
Last night naber Freeman come down
and invited us all to go up and help them
eat .up a turkey—said they had been eating
on it two days and hadn’t finished up one
side—nobody but him and his wife and
child and feeble appeties. It didn’t take
rue and ruy squad lone to relieve enr of tire
turkey, for we are always hungry. I've
been sirugglinj; for thirty years to founder
cm but I can’t do it. Their good health
and appetite is alarming, but still I like a
large family with good digestion. They
keep a poor man lively and industrious,
and that is the secret of domestic happi-
”***• sorry for folks who havent got
any children. My old friend Dr. Smith,
at Home, took me around one day to look
f? u ! , ® r,ry » 8 ,ine bo »sc, just a build-
-rV" ^ nd solemn emphasis observed:
They ve been married five years and now
have built a ho-ise with twelve rooms and
nobody to occupy it but a man and a
woman and a cat. Lord help us! But
Ouyler was born soon after, and if he
continues to be as smart as he is now it
writ take a bigger house than that to hold
nitn when he gets to Washington. Having
no children is most as bad as having no
wife, and that's purty nigh as trad a, hav-
' n i 5“'! e ' h,t wont stay at home. Lord help
r*. .. 1 ' s * sight of misery in this
world, and I reckon everybody Iras his
i. re c tt , Yount, Itii.LAar.
*; ..' ,w .V 0 ® 8 advertisement
r«fd which I ve seen in the papers:
l J“r S rny , Wlfe N *ncy having left mv
bed and board and so forth and so on.etsct-
era and so forth." II. A.
THE TRAINS DELATED.
The Chattanooga Railroad Bridge
Completely Destroyed.
Special dispatch to The ConsUtuUon.
CtaciMfATt, February 20.—A Chattanoo
ga, Tenn., special to the Enquirer says the
bridge on the line ot the Nashville and
Chattanooga and 8t Louis railroad, on the
outskirts of that city, was burned to-day.
ft was a wooden structure 125 feet long,
wi th tin and consisted ot two spans.
The tire originated from a spark from a
lijonrotive. Every vestige pf the bridge
was consumed. The regular Nashville pas
senger trains left the city about the time of
tne fire, and arrived at tbe bridge when the
whole was a mass of flame. Sir trains are
delayed by the disaster. This bridge was
used by the Nashville, Chattanooga and
ot. Louia the Memphis and Charles-
'“V * nd the Chattanooga and
Alabama and Great Southern
rallwaya The regular bridge man was
sir ep og when the lire started. The passer-
EUf *?. *, nd .„ from Kew Orleans, Memphis
and Nashville have to be transferred in
boata A large force will to-mght begin
the erection of a temporary structure on
the iron bridge. It will take the place o
the one consumed.
A trot* Baby.
Nothing is so conducive to a man’s re-
a k ,che lo*’ ss stopp ng for one
T 1 ?* 11 the house of a tname • friend and
being kept awake for five a six hours by the
crying of a crow baby. A li cross and cry
ing babies need only Hop Bitters to make
them well and smiling. Young man. re
member this.—Traveller.