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2 THE 'WEEKLY CONSTITUTION JANUARY 3, 1882. THE LAND WE LIVE IN. WHAT THE PEOPLE ARE DOING, SAYING AND THINKING. The Elbert County Cutting Bcrape-Tbe Fence Ques tion in Panldlng-A Fatal Stabbing In Meri wether—Shot and Killed in Fnlaaki—Mid dle Georgia Teacher's Association. AT THE EXPOSITION. FACTS AND INCIDENTS OF THE DAY NOTED. Grounds - Speeches by Prominent Colored Men — The Knights of the Cotton Kingdom- Presentation of a Banner, Etc. Mii.i.eihjkvi i.i.e, Dececemlnr 28.—[Special.] The middle Georgia Teachers' association met in .Sparta, December 23d. Hon. Win. J. Nortlien, in behalf of the town authorities and jieoplc of Sparta, gave cordial welcome in a short and fitting speech to the teachers and friends of education. In behalf of the association Dr. Gustavos J. Orr replied in his accustomed, unassuming and fatherly style. W. ®. Seymour, of Augusta Sibley grammar school, read a paper on the ‘temperament of children.” The paper was freely discussed ami valuable suggestions made by several teachers and good thoughts brought before the people. The afternoon was devoted general discussion of subjects, "order” being the absorbing topic. The contest of decla mation, of reading and recitation came off Thursday evening. Sweet music greeted us as we neared the hall. Johnnie Baxter, of Sparta, first had audience, deliberately and gracefully personating I'icnzi to the Romans. J'anies V. Kelly, from Tennillc, next in order, •spoke with zeal, “crime its own detective.' The exercise was varied, and the next, en gaging the audience was a beautiful reader ami charming little girl, Maggie Caulk, from "Louisville high schwl, glie repd Annie au'l -iViH'c's prayer. Ethel ILiss, from Crescent farm school, Ifw'lt'k county, was next the centre of attraction, as she recited beautifully a poem written by Mrs. Kate A. DuBosc, of Kparta. Her subject was Wachullu-a descrip tion of a lake in Florida. Charles Macmur- phy, from Augusta, of the Sibley grammar school, was then brought to the front, who, plausibly, gave his conception of Rienzi to the Romans. Last of the competitors was Ruth Pearce. Her subject was Mrs. Caudle’s wedding day. Ruth is an excellent rjader. The boys deserve honor for their efforts, for they that never try surely never can succeed. The little girls deserved much credit for their part of the programme. < diaries Macniurphy, from Augusta, received the prize for decla mation and Maggie Caulk, from Lonisville, Die prize for reading. Judge I. Simmons gave to Ethel Bass, of Crescent farm school, a prize for her beautiful recitation of WachuHa, and we felt the need of another prize for Ruth Pierce for her pro lificacy in reading. Colonel Bar nett then spike on the art. of explanation. The address was both enter taining and highly instructive. It will long lie remembered by teachers. Professor \V. K. Murphy read an interesting and suggestive paper on the loyalty of the teacher to his profession. It was discussed at some length. Professor Charles Lane, of Macon, impressed very favorably the people w^ith the power of truth and honesty. We will he glad to hear him again. His paper was well received. Dr. G. J. Orr, the state school commissioner ai.«l president of the teachers’ association, gave the law and the testimony Insuring on the school question. We were muoh encouraged by his address. Professor Duggan made no mistake in pre senting his estimable paper on “Some Mis takes.” Reports of committees were hoard thanks to the goad Sparta people offered, and the following olHecrs selected for the Ensuing year: Dr. G. J. Orr, L.L.D., president; Hon. \V. I. Nortlien,vice-president; W. D. Seymour, 2d vice-president ; V. E. Orr, secretary and treasurer. The teachers were honored with an elegant supper which all enjoyed. Sparta will lie long remembered. Hawkiksvili.k, December 22.—[Special]. Quite a serious rtitliculty occurred last night in this place, in Which Mr. W. B. Steele was allot and seriously wounded by Mr. James T Davis. A number of our young people were assembling at the llawkinsville academy building for the purpose of rehearsing for an amateur entertainment to be given next week, among them the two gentlemen named, the former being accompanied by his lady. The difficulty originated abjmta firecracker being thrown near and frightening Mrs. Steele as they entered the building. Mr. Steele was shot through the right lung, the ball,a thirty- two calibre, entering the breast and passing out tbrongh the back. The affair is much regretted, both being young gentlemen of high standing in the community. Mr. Steele formerly resided in Augusta and Savannah, and Mr. Davis in Houston county. Our fun lovers are preparing for another gala day on Monday next. The day will be a holiday in our city and tiie entertainments will con sist of a grand tournament, fantastics, ba; races, foot races, pole climbing, etc. Rev G. R. Met 'all will preach his farewell sermon as pastor of the Baptist church here on Sun day next, having accepted the call to the pas torate of the church at Gritlin, whence lie will move with his family about thelirstof January. This will be a sad loss to our com munity, Mr. Mct’all having been our pastor here for the past sixteen years, and, in the opinion of his people here, lie is not excelled in the state as a preacher and Christian gen tleiuan. We congratulate the people of Grif- tin on the acquisition. The church here has not yet chosen his successor, but are carefully and prayerfully considering the question. Our people are partly consoled, however, by the return of Rev. H. It. Felder, as pastor of the Methodist church. Owing to an acci dent on the Macon and Brunswick railroad at or near Buzzard Roost station, this mom ng, our mail failed to reach us to-day. CmouTOX, December 27.—[Special.] Judge Thomasson and family left this morn ing for Arkansas, and it is a source of great sorrow and regret to their many friends here to give them up. In this departure our so ciety has lost some of its brightest ornaments ami best citizens, bpt our loss will lie the gain of that community in which they locate We only wish for them in their new home that kindness and consideration they so richly merit. The ball and supper at the Cham bers house was largely attended last night by the elite of Carrollton and vicini ty. The tables were loaded dow with choice viands and good things, and eve rything passed off to the entire satisfaction of all present. Mr. J. W. Baskin, of'this place, was married to Miss Minnie Bond, to day, near Newaan, and returned with his charming young bride on this morning s "train Mr. Baskin is one of our most popular and rising young merchants, and we wish for him and his fair bride a long life of happiness and prosperity. No cotton coming in and busi ness about suspended; the people enjoying the Christmas holidays. lias been lingering for some weeks with ty phoid fever, is not expected to live through to-day. Our entire city feel the deepest in terest in her, for aside from • her own S worth, she is endeared to us as the liter of the late Mrs. Robb, formerly Mrs. Craig, of Athens—that noble woman who j . made herself SO dear to the southern heart by Freedman 1 . Diy Draws Barge Crowd to the her great kindness to the suffering confederate ‘ ” soldiers during the civil war. .She is also a grand-daughter of the late Alonzo Church—a name that will long be loved and revered throughout the state. Newxas, December 28.—[Special.]—Meri- S ether furnishes another tragedy. On lust onday Mr. Jim Stepp and J. W. McDon ald became involved in a quarrel and Stepp stabbed McDonald in the breast, giving a wound from which the doctor says-hts recov ery is doubtful. Stepp has served a term in the penitentiary for manslaughter. McDon ald is a highlv respected citizen and sometimes drinks, but is neither quarrelsome nor dan gerous. Stepp is a very hard drinker. Nkwxan, December 28.—[Special.]—On yes terday at 11 o’clock Mr. L. P. Thomas, of At lanta] was married to Miss Mary Kirbv, of New nan. The ceremony was performed at the bride’s father’s, by Rev. J. H. Ilall The bride is beautiful and accomplished and leaves numerous friends and many admirers here who regret that she wiki hereafter make her home in Atlanta. The groom is well known here and highly thought of in busi ness and social circle?. Ki.iif.rton, Decemlier 27.—[Special]—Judge Alfred Oliver, who was wounded last Satur day, is still in a precarious condition. A hear ing for the purpose of iixing bonds was hail before the county judge yesterday. Mr. Al mond's bond was fixed at §1,000, Herring's at $500 and Campbell’s §230. Almond admits that he did the sticking, but claims that he acted in self defense. All the parties have given bond. Cedartowx, December 27.—[Special.]—The jitizens of this county vote on the fence ques tion to-day. It is probable tl*it "fence" will get a majority. tVbut the l’apcri Sir. Columbus Enquirer-Sun. Yesterday parties from Chattahoochee coun ty brought the news of a most unfortunate ccurrenec, in which a young white man siiiins his hand with the blood of a negro lioy. The circumstances, as near as we could gather tl.em, are as follows: Charlie Cade, a youth of about twenty veprs of ages, and a son of Mr. William Cade,' of this city, started from his father's plantation in Chattahoochee coun tv Friday evening for the purpose of visiting the family in this city. While en route he Hawkinsvillf.. December 27.—[Special.]— Elijah Whitehead was shot and instantly killed in this place, yesterday evening, by Turner Sutton, and immediately afterwards Sutton was severely cut in the arm and head, by Noah Whitehead, brother of the deceased with a razor. All parties are colored. The dillicultv originated, I learn, over a game _ , cards. Sutton, who is now in jail, will soon recover and will stand a good chance to serve a life sentence in the convict camp. Coroner Goody held an inquest to-Uav. Mr. W. B. cRsele, who was severely wounded by Mr. T. Davis, a few days since, is reported as ini proving, and it is hoped will recover. Athens, December 27.—[Special.]—Miss Jiallie Barrow, wife of Hon. Pope Barrow, who Freed man** Daj A <JOOD ATTENDANCE AND SOME PLEASANT AD DRESSES. The colored people were out in force yester day and spent the day most agreeably in ex amining the machinery and other exhibits, up to three o'clock, at which time they as sembled in Judge's hall to listen to addresses by Bishop Warren, Hon. E. S. Morris, of Phil adelphia, who is acting as the commissioner of the republic of Liberia, and W. A. Pledger, editor of the Journal of Progress. When tne ball was well filled with auditors, Director- General Kimball arose and introduced Bishop Warren, who in substance said; | The western miner ill searching for gold careless ly traveled over the treasures of silver that lay around Leadvillc: and Watts accidentally discov ered the power of steam. We have been searching for wealth, and but lately discovered that.our greatest wealth is in man and Africa, has men, 500,000,000 of them. To-day is typical of the era wo are entering. We are making marked discoveries, and some are unconscious of it. We have to-day in Atlanta some of the best schools for the use and benefit of colored people/ so that we start to-day with equal chances for both races dvriug tne rn title. * The school that is d( ipr- most to develop the me chanical, us well (IS the mental character of its students la Atlanta to-day is a colored college. He closed by telling of one of the scholars who was addressed by a northern friend with the question, “What shall I tell your friends north?” “Tell them,” said the youth, “we are ris ing.” The bishop’s remarks were received with marked attention, and were well timed. Following Bishop Warden, Edward S. Mor ris said.: bmig up some great mechanical improvement: or when thought goes out on picket to capture some great idea of invention for the amelioration oi the human family. We are indebted just as much to the great invent ors of the world as to the great generals who have fought our battles. I tell you to-day that though Washington gave to America her liberties, Welling ton conquered Napoleon, and though Napoleon himself conquered the world, none of them fought a grander battle, one in which the world has’re ceived greater benefits than the battle which Eli Whitney fought when he conquered seed cotton. This is the kind of battle in which Mr. Ralstou has engaged—one for the advancement of the material interest of our country. Now, sir. I take a pride and honor in delivering to you this banner, which you have so justly won. You in vented the first seed cotton-feeder and cleaner, and are continually waging struggles for the improve ment of cotton machinery, i present you this ban ner in behalf of the "Knights of the cotton king dom” and must say “well done.” I conclude now, to give room to one who has more and better to say than I have. Before doing so, however. I can but allude to the donors of the banner. It has been given to Mr. Ralston by those who were his rivals in the same class of ex hibits. They have laid aside all self interest and selfish motives and present him this generous testi mony oi their esteem. I close by saying, he lias the banner, but they will receive from nil good PkSJfl? their esteem and applause for such magnim- iuity. The address of Mr. Martin was tlic-n re sponded to by General Lewis as follows; We accept this banner In the name of him who is honored by it with mingled feelings of pride and gratitude—an honorable pride tu the acknowl edged fact that the inventor of this machine i,s a great public benefactor—a fart testified to by the award of an able and competent jury, approved by the great body of intelligent men who have witnessed its operations here; and now ttgaitl by the public bestowal of this wor thy symbol of the pre-eminent posiri 0 p he holds among the bright galaxy of honored hien whose inventive genius has made Uiisnfffl and gen eration. iflSmoraViTP Itl OtS fltillals of all time. We receive it with gratitude, because it is our good fortune to live in a time when such a faithful effort of genius is so promptly re iogniased and so fully rewarded. When honorable competitors, un- inlluenced by envy or greed of gain, so generously tender their party congratulations and the due meed of praise. I am reminded, by the dates on this beautiful banner, of *di6 Origin of that other groat machine which, though it revolutionized the in dustries of die World and made the fortunes of «n- nunibeTCd thousands; though it helped to build lip a great nation iu a century, and advanced the civilization of the World throe hundred years in that century, yet it brought small honor and less THE GREAT SCOURGE that now reaches across the WHOLE CONTINENT. Official Keport of the Number of Deaths in New York. Philadelphia, Cincinnati. Pittsburg and Other Places—A Whole Family Stricken with the Pest—Ravages in Dakota. overtook a wagon from the plantation of Mr. James Matthews, in which three or four ne groes were riding. Young Cade, it is said, was lieastly drunk, and when riding past the agon he drew a pistol and fired at the ne groes, the ball taking effect in the abdomen, 'ade then rode on about one hundred yards Hid fell from his horse to the ground, and was found lying there in an unconscous state, ith tiie bridle reins in one hand and his pistol in the other, by a gentleman who hap pened to be traveling the same road. The negro boy is said to be mortally wounded, and will probably be dead ere this reaches the reader. Young Cade’s father was informed of the unfortunate conduct of his son Friday ight. and left at once for Chattahoochee coun ty. We learn that the young man has been arrested, but are unable to say what disposi tion l.as been made of bis case. Young Cade is said to be an unusually quiet and exempla ry young man, and the news of his reekless "oiiduct was received with incredulity by those who know him here. Wc learn that he was never known to be intoxicated before, but lilts’always been a sober and industrious boy. It appears that there had been no difii- ulty between him and the negro boy. Columbus Enquirer. Monday morning a number of young men gathered at Mif Airy, Harris county, for the purpose of e^pging in a Christmas hunt. Among the number was Charlie Kennon, a son of Captain J. II. S. Kennon, full of young life and anticipations of a day of fun and frolic. But little did he dream of the awful fate which was so soon to befall him. He was standing on tiie porch in front of the store and had just finished load ing his gun, the barrel of which was restiug on his arm, and the stock was sitting near the dge of the porch, when one of the party no tified him that the gun was slipping down ward. He culled voting Kennon’s attention to the fact, but before he had time to catch it the stock slipped oil the porch, the hammer truck the edge, and the gun discharged, the entire load entering the abdomen and rang- upward. The unfortunate young man lived only four or five minutes after the acci dent. Captain Kennon has tiie sincerest ympathy of the entire community in his sail bereavement. It will lie remembered that he lost his wife and five children by the memorable cyclone which passed through Harris county. He now has only one child left him. Berrien County News. .In the western portion of ottr county, at tiie turpentine farm of Mr. Sim Harrell, we learn of a difficulty between John Davis and Will Lath. AVe are not able to give the ori gin. Both parties were iu tbo house when the difficulty began. Davis ran out of the house and put his pistol inside the door and fired. The ball found a lodging place in the heel of some bystander, who did not know that lie was interested in tiie row. Lath seized a double-barrel gun and fired at Davis, the whole load taking effect in the right arm. Dr. McCrea, of Brookfield, was summoned, who after a thorough examina tion, decided amputation was neecstary. This painful operation lie performed, with the as sistance of I)r. Hall,.ot Titton. AVe are glad to learn, however, he is getting well rapidly. I-ath lias gone a glimmering to North Caroli na, where he has our permission to remain. This is another instance of the foul work of the pistol, one of the greatest curses to our country. AVe think our grand jury should en force the law so far as prohibiting the carry ing of secret weapons. AVe think every person found guilty of carrying them ought to be punished, and punished severely. Macon Telegraph. Late in the afternoon of Friday the family of Mr. AVilliam Lowe, who lives oil' and near the Clinton road, near East Macon, noticed a negro man leisurely driving a team of a horse and mule hitched io a wagon. As he seemed to be drunk and was drivingoffthe main road, lie was yelled at and told that he was going in the wrong direction. He answered back that he guessed lie knew where he was going, and soon disappeared from view. Yesterday morning Mr. Lowe, in company with hts cousin, Mr. Morton Hardin, were out in the woods near the house and came across the wagon of the negro who had been hailed the evening before. Tiie negro was missing and the horse was dead, having been ripped open and his intestines lying on the ground. The mule had eaten all the fodder, and had also eaten the collar on the horse. Near by was a hat, pair of shoes and one sock, and though the woods were searched, no other trace of the negro could be found. There is an air of mysterv about the affair that needs clearin up. There may be foul [day in the matter. “And in company with the colored people q* America, 1 can truly say, for and on behalf of Liberia and the millions of her native population, wc, too, are rising." Mr. Morris then told of the republic On the west coast of Africa, of its government, towns, churches, homes and schools, its rich soil and products, presenting to tiie audience samples of cotton and cotton cloths, with indigo stripes, made by tiie natives on a loom perfect in all its harness, weighing less than two pounds and weaving two anil one-half inches wide. He said that millions of these little looms are to-day at work in the Niger valley and Soudan. AVhen Mr. Morris unfurled the Liberia Hag before the audienceit was received with cheers. He dwelt at length on the necessity of education for Africa, and of his own school with fifty-three children therein, some of them sons of chiefs, and that he intends to place uround his school room in gilt letters the following extract from the Koran, “Fermented liquor is a snare and a curse front the the devil.” This he says will please < very true Mahonimcdan and * make them more willing to send their sons to the “Christ-man school.” AV. A. Pledger, the colored editor of the Journal of Progress, made a short but im pressive address, speaking of the advancement of ltis race and the prospect of his people for the future. His rewards were entertaining, and were well received. In the couse of his speech he said: I regret that more of my own raoe are not present to bear and leant. 1 eau say tha t we present to the world such a spectacle as is seldom seeu—a race lifted from servitude and placed side by side in the race ci life with the ex-master, and as for successful iu fifteen years, with the jealousies of the pastre- moved; so that we feel at home iu these southern lands and amongst friends. Wo challenge the world to show such a scene. Mr. Morris is making an interesting and instructive exhibit in the main building. A large card seven feet longand three feet widej tells its own story, and is read by many a 7 passer by. It reads liius: LIBERIA. THE ONLY EXHIBIT FROM AFRICA. LIBERIA OFFERS profit to the greattViventor that produced it. While he took the most, plebian weed of all the fields, and by the blows oi his mystic sword made it rise up the royal king of all the plants and flowers, yet he walked among us and lived and died almost uu- honoreil and unsung and his son even now comes to pay homage to the prince lie created and passes unheeded among the throng. To the kind donors of this beautiful tribute to pree- rii'al genius, I can but say you honor yourselves in honoring him, for it is the crowning glorv of this age, set so thick with the wondrous works of in ventive genius that the work of their hands and minds is so fully appreciated and so promptlv re warded. Tiie world has] it would seem, become accustom ed to this wonderful display of genius and looking at the electric light, the telephone and all the multitude of important inventions and discov eries of the day, is not only ready to acknowledge the possibility of further progress." but with au in herited genius recognizes and appreciates the grand results worked out in the laboratory and the work shop. No great revolution of industries mav follow the introduction of this machine, but it marks an era nevertheless, for it is a victory. It is said that he who makes two- blades of grass to grow where but one grew before, is greater than he who wins a battle. Then how much more honored is he who saves,white and un harmed. the fruit of the husbandman’s labor, though storm and accident and careless neglect should combine to rob him of it. I trust that this honor, which has fallen upon a southern produc tion from the lone star state, may be tvpical of the results of this grand exposition, and that while the whole country shall be benefitted and drawn closer together in the bonds of fraternal friendship Gladfttonc** 550. New York World. I “Three hundred and fifty prominent Irishmen lyipg In jail without trial. 50,600 armed meniu the country, and the tale of agrarian outrages does not decrease." This Mr. Jennings cables to us as the Christmas summary ot England's policy in Ireland. A'et there are people who affect to think the Irish them up < .. 0 with this work ou her hands, talks about insisting that the Cnited States sRall accept her as a partner iu regulating the affairs of this Continent Daily Fort Wayne Sentinel. Mr. S. H. Joseph, agent Emerson’s Min- strels. reuiars: I can with truth speak from experience; and in saying St. Jacobs Oil acts in a marvelous manner I but partly express my good opinion of it. Coffee, Spices, Sugar, Ginger, Cacao, Palm Oil, Palm Kernels, Caru Wood, Lime Juice, Rubber and Steel Ore. In exchange for these will take Agricultural Im plements, School Books, Shoes, Cotton Goods, No tions, Brass Kettles, Flouroid Provisions. Everything but Rum. Edward S. Morris, Commissioner 1876—1881. Consul for Liberia at Philadelphia. Mr. Morris will address the citizens of At lanta next Tuesday evening in the hall of the house of representatives. The Knlshtu of the Cotton Kingdom. The crowded condition of Tiie Constitu tion made it impossible for the paper to pub lish a full account of the interesting meeting of the Knights of tiie Cotton Kingdom, and the presentation of tiie handsome banner to Mr. Joseph Ralston, the inventor of the first cotton gm feeder, and the successful contest ant for the prizes on his machinery at the ex- jiosition. The object of this association is a commendable one, and is to encourage and facilitate ithprovements in cotton machinery, and honor meritorious individuals, and to this end will build, at some central point in the southern states, a permanent expositiyt of cotton machinery, and in connection there with a factory fyr the manufacture of cotton goods. The manufacturers of cotton machinery are taking great interest in the matter and among those who are taking an active part in furthering tiie cause are the Gullett gin com pany of Louisiana, the Pratt gilt company of Pratsville, Ala., the Eagle gin company of Massachusetts and tiie Hall gin company of Little Rock, Ark., with many other reliable and energetic companies. The banner which was to be presented to Mr. Ralston was one of the most beautiful that we have ever seen. It was of wine colored silk with heavy gold fringe at the top and bottom and appropriate letter ing in bronze. In the center was a star amd on one side of it was the word “lone” and on the other,“star,” Mr. Ralston being a resident of Texas. The inscription was as follows: : International Cotton Exposition, ; : Atlanta, Ga., December, 1881, : • AWARDED TO \ LONE STAR j j SEED COTTON CLEANER j • The Grand Prize of $500 ] The Grand Prize of $200 : The Grand Prize of $100 On the reverse side was the following in scription with a cotton crown in the centre: “K. L. K., 1793-1881." , Tuesday at noon the members of the asso ciation met in the west wittg and forming in to a procession moved into tiie south wing to the space occupied by Mr. Ralston. In the front of the procession were Mr. E. AV. Mar tin and General Lewis, the orators of tiie oc casion. On reaching the space occupied by Mr. Ralston the procession halted and Mr. Martin presented the banner in the following neat and appropriate speech: Knights of the Cotton Kingdom: We arc here to day in the interest and for the encouragement of improvements iu all classes of cotton machinery. This banner is presented by your association to one ill 1 generous ing. if this exposition should have done nothing more than it flits done in bringing together the various implements and machinery for the pro duction and manipulation of cotton, and compar ing their merits before the practical producers and manufacturers, who have studied them here and furnished the opportunity for testing their good qualities and detecting their bad ones it would have accomplished a grand purpose, but when the men of torinorrow shall have improved ou these machines as they will do, shall we reap the full benefits of the projectors and workers in the enterprise contemplated.. lit the heaped hp hotlors that. T ’trust will come to them in good time, I know there will be none more lasting than the praise of all men for that in the performance of their duties they helped to honor Joseph Ralston. The occasion was a most pleasant one, and will long be remembered by all who were present. The Tennesseean. In Atluntc. AVe inesday was another of those days that go to prove that genial hearts cannot be chilled by damp weather. The wurrm-hearted Tennesseeans were met by their brothers iu Atlanta, and despite the chilly, damp weather that prevailed, were es corted through the grounds and buildings, and were made to pass the time very pleasantly. The party was nor so large as was expected, but withal the occasion was one that was filled with much that was interesting, and from the expressions of the visitors it is fair to presume that they realized their full anticipations oi a pleasant trip to and stay iu Atlanta. The memt>crs of the legislature, accompanied by friends, arrived as stated in ves- terday’s paper, and for the greater part secured quarters at the Exposition hotel. They were somewhat scattered down in the citv. Among the members met by The Constitution were the following: Colonel It. A. Cox, Hon. L. B. Eaton, Hon. John Fite, Hon. V. J. Kennedy, Hon. R. N. Rhodes, Hon. John C. Lester, Hon. II. M. AVIltze. Hon. Wm. McTeer, Hon. Alexander Reeder. Hon. II. C. Jar vis, Hon. H, II. Postop, Hon. J. \V. Baker, Hon. L. L. Hawkins, Hon. Henry I 1 -. Davis, Hon. AV. L. Duggar, Hon. N. T. Dalany. Hon. C. Wedder. Hon. Baker, Hon. Robert AA’ashington, December 28.—The deaths from small-pox during the last week as oflicially reported to the national board of health, are as follows: Pittsburg, 25; Cinein nati, 14; New York, II; Philadelphia, 11. The health authorities of New A'ork, re ported this afternoon that a family of six per sons, father, mother, and four children, were sick with small-pox at a tenement house on Blacker street. The family is named Forrest, and all the members of it were in different stages of the disease. They were removed to the small-pox hospital. Another case of SURdU pox was found on Second street, and tilted other suspicious cases were reported for inves tigation. A dispatch f';<jn\ Washington, Dakota, sava that 77 cases tri small-pox have occurred in the inflated districts below that point, 06 of "’I’-ich proved fatal. The disease is spreading tonsiderablyjnnl seems to be singularly fatal. Some of the victims are said have died within 24 hours after being attacked. It is also said that before dcatli blood gushes from the eyes, ears anil noses of the victims. These symp toms suggest t hat the disease is not simply small-pox, but partakes rather of the nature of a plague. THE MACON EXTENSION. Oirnernl 1’roziw of the Work—Tbo Entire Lino Almw-t Under Grade. Although little publicity has recently been given to the affairs of the Macon and Brunswick exten sion from Macon to Atlanta, the work of building the road has been prosecuted with unabated vigor and the entire line is now iu the hands of the laliorers. The contractors have pushed matters for ward “as rapidly as men and money” could do so and in strict accordance with Colonel Cole's prom ises. - The several sections of the road bed arc now being brought to completion and made ready for track lay ing. Tiie section out from Macon is finished. Grant has completed Ms section and brought his hands up near to Atlanta, lionfroe is pushing ahead rap idly and expects to throw the last spadeful of dirt on his section at au early day. The two Condons are doing heavy work on their contracts and will be up to time on them. Pat Lynch and others are equally advanced and it will not be far along iu January before the grading will be so fully com pleted that the work of track laying, bridge'build ing. etc., vau be commenced. There is a large force of men along the line en gaged already in getting out the ties for the road and one hundred men are at work in south Geoigia, securing and preparing the heavy timbers for the numerous bridges and trestleworks that are needed along the line. The connection through the city of Macon and up to the site of the Oemulgee bridge has not yet been made, but will soon be accomplished. The road, it is exjieeted, will be completed to Jackson, in Butts county, by the last of March, to McDon ough in June, and to Atlanta about the latter days in August, 18S2. It is not thought the road will be fully opened to through travel and tratiie before the beginning of the cotton season on the first day of September. While the above dates do not exactly conform to public expectations at the outset of the enterprise, die reason for the fact is that the contractors found great ditlieulty at first in securing a proper supplv of laborers. It was not until after the crops had beeii housed that they obtained from the fields the amount of men necessary to carry forward the work as they desired. The road will touch the Central track about two hundred yards from James’ chapel, citywards, and the freight depots will lie located on the line south of the Peters street crossing.' SHELDON’S SACRIFICE. and Sawyer. 65; Saulsbury, 04; Conner and Hanipton, 03. Some of the eldo senators withhold tlieir age from the dtrcGo y. Mr. Kdnuindp, who looks like and is recoin.-izetl tiie sage of the senate, will be o4 on the 1st 0 f February next. Maine, Delaware and South Carolina are the only states that have a full native delegation in congress, and Arkansas, Texas AA’iseonsin. Minnesota, Kansas, Ne braska, Oregon, Nevada and Colorado have neither a Representative born m the state. Of the representatives, the birthplace of 22 is not given, and 15 arc of foreign birth. The contrast between nativity and legislative rep- rosen tat ion is somewhat singular.^ ^ew Eng land, with a representation of has 47 o her sons in the house. New i ork lias 33 rep resentatives and 30 members born in that state* Pennsylvania, 2* and 33; Ohio, JO and '•>7- while Illinois, having 19 representatives has but two sons in tltehouse. Michigan and Iotva have but one each out of nine represen tatives. Of the 20G American-born w' j6s j. place of birth is given, 1G3 are of n'orthern birth; one front the Pacific coast, ^ n d but 42 liorn in the south. Manchester, Miijq,. Enterprise. Messrs. Haeusslec & Kingsley, Druggists, Manchester, savs: We handle 8t. Jacobs nil with abundant success, and it hasgiven excel lent satisfaction to our customers. A Lon ST 8c**lon. St, Louis Republican. Look out for a long session of congress. There arc already indications that the house will not git fairly to work before the time when it should be half done. This is going to be a memorable ses sion and we are gratifyingly satisfied that the re publican . party will not have much to be proud of when it looks back at the record of its successful members. I appreciate verv highly the privilege tendered me in this presentation. We all feel a deep interest in the occasion, but will never have the adequate appreciation it deserves, ofotinateset of reprobates"because*they deeiine I ^»nrt Um ^ S *££} ments, then our feelings would be akin to those we ought to have on this occasion. For we are to present this banner to a victor, one fresh from the fields of conquests. Mr. Joseph Ralston, to whom it will-be delivered, is an old soldier in these con tests for inventions and improvements. All the battles of earth are not fought when you hear the clash of swprd, the roar of artillery, or the hiss of bullets. As grand battles have been fought in he silent chambers of the mind, when thought grap ples with difficulties, when the mind strives to drive into the darkness of hidden mysteries an H. E. Austin, Hon. J. W Thompson. Among the visitors in the citv from Nashville, and witli the party, are several young ladv pupils of the school for young ladies conducted by Rev. George AV. J. Price, under whose es cort thev come. They are Miss Kattie Ntchol. Miss Bottie T Price, Miss Lillie Gunn, Miss Mac Bfirnett, Miss Hattie Gunter. Miss Sallic Weaver. Miss Sallie Jones, Miss Lillie Johnson, Miss Lntie Johnson. Miss Alice Steger, Miss Mary Gunn, Miss N Grinter and Miss M. Grinter. There are also with the party Mr. George H Price and T M I’ooser. In glancing through the hotel registers The Con- STi’TioN found among the arrivals from Tennessee, yesterday, the following: John A Litt, Leslie Cul- lam, Mrs M Grizzard, engrossing clerk of the Ten nessee legislature, Miss Sue Duffer. Miss Alice Aus tin, M S Martin, superintendent state capitol, Miss Mattie Carter.Miss Ida Tarter, Mrs J W liaker.Joseph P Tutcherjand wife, J J Meyer, Thos Hart. M Ran som, John B Simms, sergeant at arms to the Ten nessee legisloture. Miss Emtna Hatton, assistant state librarian. W S Linck and P H Manning. This made quite a goodly crowd, that presented an appearance equal to the best that have visited tne grounds. At three o’clock, when the tour of the building had been completed, with Major J. F. Cummings as the "escort in chief,” the welcoming exercises oc curred in Judges’ hall. The meeting was called to order by Director General Kimball, who, in a brief address, spoke of the pleasure which it afforded him to welcome the citizens of Tennessee to Atlanta He closed his remarks by stating that while it would afford him great pleasure to remain during the exercises, still other and more pressing duties demanded his presence elsewhere. He then called Major Cum mings to the chair and took his departure. Major • ’ummings briefly addressed the visitors and Intro duced Colonel P. L. Mynatt who made a pleasant speech, although, as he said, the first intimation which he had that he would be expected to speak, was conveyed to him by the news columns of TnE Constitution at nine o’clock yesterday. He was much surprised at being called upon on such brief notification. He was glad that au opportunity was offered by which he could welcome Tennessee to Atlanta. He spoke of the worth of the people of the state of Tennessee and of his love for his native section. On behalf of tiie people of Atlanta he said he welcomed the visitors of Tennessee to our homes, our firesides, and to the exposition grounds. The address was rouudlv ap plauded. Hon. John C. Lester was introduced and made a Pleasant address in response to the address of wel- cmne. He spoke in grateful terms of the hearty welcome which hlsjiarty had received, and of the cordial words of greeting uttered by Colonel Mynatt in his welcoming speech. He said he saw no reason why the south should not be rich, prosperous and hap py. He spoke in glowing terms of the resources of the south. The sentiments which he expressed were patriotic and showed a well trained mind, and his utterances were well received. Mr. R. N. Rhodes, of Tennessee, was introduced and made an interesting speech, which was well applauded. Mr. Sam W. Small was called on by Major Cum mings, the chairman, aud responded in a well- timed speech. Judge I.. L. Hawkins, of Tennessee, was called on and made a rattling speech, which was listened to with marked attention. Mayor James W. English was introduced and de livered a pleasing and characteristic address. The meeting was a most pleasant one in even- way. The Tennesseeans will not return in a bodv but some will go to-dav. st. jacob;s oil. THE GREAT GERMAN REMEDY FOR RHEUMATISM. NEURALGIA, SCIATICA, LUMBAGO, BACKACHE, SORENESS or Tne CHEST, S0RETHROAT, QUINSY, SWELLINGS AND SPRAINS,- FROSTED FEET." AND • EARS, jEJTlTHKT JSt AND SCAIiX)S ; teralBoinlyFailiS, TOOTH, EAR AND HEADACHE, AND ALL 8TUEH Pffi AND ACHES. , xruri.c jkiJ ciiffiffM „ but tne comparatively trifling outlay of LH Cents, and every one suffering with pain can have choap and positive proof of t its claim,. Dnu - {Trloxs ,5 eLEVE.X LXKtiCAGIS. SOLD BY ALL SSilfiQiSTS AND DIALERS IN MESIC1RL A. VOGELER & CO. M. r. S. A'. 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He has for some time past expressed an intention to invest a small capital in the boot and shoe business, and under this pre text he recently induced his wife to sign a mortgage on tlieir homestead, and lie raised about §1,000 by quietly disposing of most of his available effects. Some three weeks ago Sheldon’s wife went to Brandon, Vt., some fifty miles south of this village, on a visit to relatives. Meantime Deacon Sheldon had for itis housekeeper Miss Jennie Clark, an adopted daughter of his next door neighbor, Samuel Stewart. Miss Clark was a member of the same church with Sheldon and a pupil in the Sabbath school class of which Sheldon was the teacher. On Friday last, on receiving intelligence of the intended return of the wife from iter Brandon visit, the couple took the morning train south with tickets purchased for New York city, where they are now supposed to be. The wife of Sheldon is a woman of prepossessing appear ance, while Miss Clark is said to be very plain looking. Sheldon has heretofore borne an unblem ished reputation in this community, and liis conduct has astonished his friends. He had a pleasant home on one of the principal streets, lie had managed to sell most of his- property, and leaves his wife and children—two daugh ters, aged 9 aud 11 years respectively—in straitened circumstances. AGE AND NATIVITY. The Ycurn tbnt liuu* I’flN-ed Over the Avorujjc Leglfclullve Head. Washington, December 2s.—The congres sional directory, corrected to December 31, and containinga list of tiie House committees, has made its appearance. Some curious facts in relation to the members of the two houses appear in it. Of the seventy-six senators five are of foreign birth, viz: Jones (Fla.). Hewell (N. 4-) and Fair (Nev.) horn in Ireland; Jones (Nev.) in England and Beck (Ky.) in Scot land. Of course either of these gentlemen, being peers, are eligible to the office of presi dent pro tern, of the senate, hut in the event of the death of the vice-president there is a question whether they could discharge the duties of president, the constitution re quiring that the president shall be a native-born citizen. New York and Ohio each send native senators and furnish six to other states, viz: From New York, Senators Teller and Hill, Colorado; Couger, Michigan; Mcl’iterson, NeW Jersey, and Van Wyek, Nebraska. From Ohio. McDill, and Allison, Iowa; Voorhees and Harrison, Indiana; Plumb, Kansas, and Win- dom, Iowa. Kentucky, furnishes Walker to Arkansas, Call to Florida, Maxey to Texas, Jonas to Louisiana, and Saunders to Nebraska. Vermont is the native state of Kellogg, Louis iana, and Sawyer, Wisconsin. Maryland gave the two Davises to lllinoisand West Virginia; Tennessee, Morgan to Alabama and Garland to Arkansas; Maine gave Grover to Oregon; Massachusetts, Ingalls to Kansas; Penn sylvania, McMillan to Minnesota; Virginia, Coke to Texas; • North Carolina, Hawley to Connecticut; South Caro lina, Brown to Georgia, which gives, in ex change, Lamar anil George to Mississippi and Pugh to Alabama; Illinois, who borrows David Davis from Maryland, gives Mr. Slater to Ore gon; New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Del aware each contribute two native senators as tlieir representatives. Connecticut, West Vir ginia and Missouri each have a single son in senate. Florida, Alabama. Mississippi, Lou isiana, Texas, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Minneso ta, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, California, Ore gon, Nevada and Colorado are w tbout native representation in senate. Nativity of Farlev, California, isnot given. 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