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THE WEEKLY CONSTITUTION - . ATLANTA, CA., TUESDAY JANUARY 5 I860 CONSTITUTION WRITERS. the constitution entertains ITS FAMILY. Reunion of the Correspondent* and RszulrYorco of tbo Paper Tuesday—A Pleasant Day Soaldg the Establishment and the City-Tho Banquet a Happy Occasion, Etc. Tuesday was a great day for The Consti tution. More than four hundred members of its family were gathered in Atlanta to enjoy iUaunuai Christmas dinner. They came from all sections and all state*, and made an unusually fine-looking body of men. They came full of enthusiasm for The Constitution and anxious to talk over the work of the present year and learn how it could be made better in 1886. The day was a thoroughly social one, with no set programme and no formal ceremonies. Our visit ors dropped into tho office, registered, secured rooms Hi ’he Kimball, donned their badges and button-hole bouquets. They then found carriages awaiting at the door, to take them wher ever business or pleasure inclined them. Most of them had never been to Atlanta before, and enjoyed tho sights of this goodly city to a degree. They were made welcome everywhere. The quiet hospitality with which they were received renews the obligation that tho good people of Atlanta have often put The Constitution tinder. Tho weather w. B perfect, and it may bo said that there was not an hour of tho day from early morning until midnight that was not heartily enjoyed. |It was 1 o'clock this morning when tho banquet was over, and hasty forewells were spoken, and The Constitution’s family scattered, each man going to his separate home to do his part in making The Constitution of1886 all that it should he and in fixing his record for the next annual dinner. SHOWN OVER THE CITY. Everything possible was dono to make tho visitors enjoy themselves. The Constitution building was thrown open from garret to basement, and for tho first time the paper's big family was at home. The editors, reporters, business force and in fact all the local members of the force not necessarily engaged otherwise, took charge of the visitors. As a starter, most of them went by the elevator to the top of TnE Constitution building and took a look at the city. The broad expanse of gables and turrets and steeples, housetops and streets, with tho myriad of - smoky factories and tho landscapes receding to the horizon made a spectacle that was quite pleasing even to those who were accustomed to big chics and big houses. Many stopped a moment in tho composing room to watch tho nimble-fingered typos. Others dropped in . at the editorial rooms, and there found * comfortable resting place. Nearly went to tho mailing rooms of tho weekly where fifty thousand names “in the forms’ 1 tell the story of that paper's circulation. The big press was run ning on tho weekly, turning out twelve thousand an hour, and dll took a peep at that during the day, stopping a moment by the way tocxaminc tho elec- trie light machinery, and the other matters of in- ■ tcrest connected with the work of the establish ment. After seeing tho building thoroughly tho visitors took the carriages that were In waiting and were driven to various points of interest. Among the places visited Whs tho now capltol grounds, where Governor McDaniel met the visitors and show ed them over the grounds. Quite a number of the visitors were driven to Grant park and to suburban points from which good views of tho city could bo obtained. THE FIRE DEPARTMETNT. ' At eleven o’clock a large crowd of tho visitors were escorted to No. 1 engine house, where Chief Joyner kindly showed tho boys how the thing worked. The first exhibition was given with all tho men on tho first floor. Tho gong was sounded, and in four and one-half seconds the horses were hooked up to tho machine and ready to start out. “That’s poor time,” said tho chief. “I’vo seen the boys in the dead hours of night, when all were asleep save the man on duty, and then get out on _ faster time. Come, boys, go up stairs, and let’s see how Bho works.” The men went up stairs, undressed r -and lay down on their beds. Again thegona Was 7 tapped. Dovrh Cnme the mOil on the btaisl sliding poles, and in four nnd one-quarter seconds every thing was ready for a run. “How do tho men get on their clothes so quick?" asked a gentleman. “Why, they Jump into their boots, pull up their pants and button them np whllo sliding down tho ' poles,” replied an enthusiast. Several tests were given and all left tho engine house delighted with their visit. SEEING A RUN TO A FIRE. While eighteen or twenty carriagcs,fllled with Con stitution men, were rolling out Peachtree, about half past fouryesterday afternoon, and when near thcjunctlon of Peachtree and Ivy, tha flre alarm was turned on from the box at that point. Before tho gentlemen had Umo to realize what had happened and get a firm seat in tho carriages, Chief Joyner was seen coming down the street in his red wagon at lightning speed. Following closely behind him came No. 1 hose reel, and then the fsraons old hook and ladder. In Just, four minutes No. 1 hsd water nnd the en gine on the ground. In six minutes, No 3 engine and hose reel, housed on Marietta street, nearly a mile and a half away, was on hand, aud ready for business. “How do you like that?" whispered a Constitu tion man in the cars of Major Halley, night editor of the Nashville American. “Well, that’s pretty nearly as good as Nashville,” and the left underlld of his right hand eye prop ped with a knowing wink. "It’s the fastest time on record,” exclaimed Mr. 8. W. Bcniggs, of Greenville, Booth Carolina, asihe whirled his hat In the air. “Been all over the world, and never saw anything to equal it. Do they go by electricity V' said Mr. roe. The department made remarkably good tlrno, and our men were carried away with their splen did work. THE BANQUET AT THE KIMBALL HOUSE. Dnrlng the evening the arcade was thronged with the visitors, who chatted in groups among themselves and with their Atlanta friends. The upper galleries were crowded with ladles and gen tlemen who were drawn there to get a gllmixe of The Constitution family. On the first gallery a fine orchestra discoursed sweet music and tho hours just preceding tho banquet were moat pleas antly spent. The dining room was thrown open at 0:30 and the company entered. Each man was assigned to a seat and in a few minutes the Constitution family was sitting around the festive board. Over the right front window were the words, In large letters: ‘•The Constitution, 18tW-18*V Over the other window were the words, “welcome, those who make it.” The tables were exquisitely dressed. Tho dining room was filled to its utmost capacity. An outside row of tables extended around tho entire room* In the center a long table extended from one end of the room to the other. The decorations and dressings of the tables were lovely and beggar description. On the tables were hun dxeds of fancy pieces and many pyramids and sim ilar decorations. Homo of the pyraraMs were five feet high. About half a dozen pigs baked whole added much to the decorations and were so tempt ing as to whet dull appetites. Many cold dishes were also set. Mr. Grady, who stood at the head of the table next to the grand arcade, asked the banqueters to rirp'and listen to a blessing which would be asked - by ReT. Mr. Ilarrison. Tho great company arose, and Mr. narrlson fervently asked the blessing of God on the occasion. Mr. Grady then announced that The Constitu tion quartette would sing a welcome. Mr. H. B. Dcas, Mr. F. U. Gates, Mr. John W. Lively and 3fr. F. M. Fremont, who were located at tho end of the hall opposite Mr. Grady, arose and sang “The Toast,” by Zollner. The singing was admirable, and was received with a perfect storm of applause. This was a most happy opening to the banquet, and when the song was over the banquet was served. The menu was as follows: Biloxi Plant Oysters on half shell. soup. Oysters stewed, a L’AHemande. Con*orame, glace en tone. hobs D'irrvp.E. Celery. French Sardines with lemon. Olive*. Canapce of caviar ala Ru**e. FISH, Salmon Trout, sor socle aux Bom Montpelier. I’otnme Dcterre la Duchesse. mi n pieces. Boned Turkey, ala PAriatfenne. Patede’ Foi Gnu, a’U Ht. Hubert, Turkey deeoree, A V Anctenne, _ „ _ ^ HOT ENTREES. Scalloped Oysters, nfia^Marrinlerc. Chicken Meyonaise. Lobsters a’ia Lettuce Potatoes aux Fine Herbe*. COLO DISHES, Ham with Jelly, Tongue, aL’Ecarlato, Boned Turkey with Aspic JcUy, * ’ e ,. ' • _ . Grouse, larded. Currant Jelly, Sirloin of Beef Pressed Com Beef, \ enisou with Jelly, Pomme Julienne, Roman Punch. Ornamented Fruit Cake, Citron Cake, Pound Cake, I-ady Fingers, . Royal Slices, Cocoanut Meringues, Charlotte Rosso, Champaguo Jelly, Maccsar Neapolitaine Ice Cream. FRUITS, ETC, Indian River Oranges, p Bananas, Raisins, Assorted Edam Cheese, Cream Cheese, Wafers. French Coffee. Green and Black Tea. Chocolate. WITH TnE PLATES PUSHED BACK. When the banquet had been served and tho plates hod been pushed back Mr. Grady arose aud said he bad intended to introduce first Captain Evan P, Howell, the editor-in-chief of the paper, bif that Captain Howell preferred that ho should in troduce first Mr. W. A. HCmphlll who had been with tho paper longer than auy of tho other proprietors. Mr. Hemphill was then introduced and made a short address, re ferring to the history of the paper and its success. It was started, he said, in June, 1868, and then two brawny-armed negro men ftimished tho power for the press. It was an event in k tho history of the paper when a little engino was put In, but today it requires a double cylinder forty-horse*power engino to run the press. At one time ono editor did tho work. Now it takes twenty. He spoke feelingly of his connection with the paper and the warm attach ment he had for it, and said ho was glad to meet tho men who -mAdo paper. Ho wanted to gflsp each by the hand nnd call him “brother.” Mr Hemphill referred quito feelingly to thcath of Sir. Tandy Wilkinson, ono of the old compositors, whose death occurred last week, Mr. Grady then introduced Captain Howell, who made an enthusiastic talk to tho company, re ferring to the work of the past and tho ftHnro. Ills remarks were received with a great deal of enthusiasm. Ho told the correspond ents that the policy, of Tnn Consti tution was to first get the news and print it, then to get the sul*scribers and then tho advertisers would come of their own accord. Mr. S. M. Inman, who has recently purchased an interest In The Constitution, was called for, aud responded briefly. Mr. H. W. Grady made a happy speech, in re sponse to calls. Mr. N. 1’. T. Finch was called for, but bad ro tired. Mr. D. W. Rountree, of Quitman, asked Captain E. P. Howell to stand up, and in a neat speech pre sented him with a handsome gold-headed caue, a present from The Constitution family. Mr. Sweat, of Clinch county, in behalf of tho family, presented Mr. W. A. Hemphill with a gold headed cane. Rev. Mr. I.ano followed suit and presented Mr. H. W. Grady with a like cane. Each of the gentlemen responded In a happy manner- impromptu speeches were mode by Messrs. Mc Lendon, Gurley, Folsom, McGregor, Dr. Burke, Brantley, Towers, Turner, Swartz, Atwood and others. Mr. D. N. Rountree read the following resolutions which were adopted: Whereas, we the guests or The Atlanta Consti tution, have received innumerable courtesies and enjoyed princely hospitality at tho hands of tho pro prietors of that able Journal; and, Whereas, this unique eutortaliiraont, sohospitably arranged and so perfect in all its appointment* has brought us together and given us so much gen uine pleasure; and. Whereas, wo desire to express our appreciation of this generous occasion: Therefore, be it resolved, That we, Individually and collectively, acknowledge our hearty gratitude to the proprietors of The Const; rictor* of The Constitution. further, That their hospitality is • uieftilncsa for The Constitution which the ability - d enterprise of it* management ao richly merit, .vvllng assured as we do, that in tho future. as in the past, tho prosperity of The Atlanta Consti tution means the prosperity of the commonwealth of Georgia. Dan’l W. Rountree, A. 8, Giles, J. 8. Turner, Committee. The banqnct was adjourned with prayor by Rev. Mr. Harriet)u. MOTES or THE DAY. Now we go in for another year. Everybody seemed to havo a good time. The Kimball arcade presented a busy scene last night. Among the guests was Mr. Flynn, of New York who Is a member of the family. The Constitution quartette during tho evening rang “Artillerists Oath” and Vogel Walt*. The quartette was one of tho decided hits of tho day. Dr. R. A. Halley, night editor of tho Nashville American, was among the visitors. Ho said of At lanta: “You hnvo a live city. I havo fallen In love with it. 1 seo nothing but enterprise all around me. I am glad I am here. I foci (that 1t Is good to be here.” Mr. I*. II. Snook did tho neatest thing of tho day. He sent to the ofllco several hundred button-hole bouquets, mado of tho rarest hot-house flowers. Accompanying them was the following note: To the Proprietors and Attaches of The Atlanta Constitution: With the compliments and bod wishes of T. C. F. H. 1. G. “May you live long and prosper.” Respectfully, P. n. SNOOK. Mr. Orchard, of Columbia. 8. C., aald after in -spectir.g tbc new Constitution building from top to bottom: “I have been in nearly all tho promt- nent newspaper buildings q£ the north and l don’t know of a better equipped establishment any where. The Constitution is ahead of many or the leading Now York dailies in tho facilities and con veniences for carrying on work. There is nothing whatever that la lacking.” A WICKED STORY. Washington, December 29.—In regard to the widely-circulated story that the members of the supreme court have a side-board well stocked with liquors in their consultation- room, one of the justices says; “I have ac tually received letters from people who ought to know better asking whether thero is any truth in the story. One came from a clergy man who knows me very well, but has never seen any of my associates, tnd laments that the supreme court is a school of drunkards. He thinks we ought to set a better example to the youth of the land. I could only answer that the story was an absurd falsehood, and he Immediately wrote me that a load had been lifted from his mind. There Is a tradition that years ago there used to be a black bottle kept in the consultation-room, and that the members of tho court used to pass it around at intervals, but I havo never known anything of tho sort in niy time. I have never seen any liquer of any sort In any of the rooms occupied by the court, and I bavo never known of any of the justices takings drink at the capitol. I am not a total abstinence min mytelr, and I’ve got some pretty good whisky ut home which is at the service of my friends, but I would just as soon suggest that a ques tion of constitutional law be decided by a flip of a copper as to ask one of the attendants of thcccurtto mix me a glass of grog or pass a bottle around the consultation room. It is a wicked, silly story, and I hope that it will be widely contradicted,” How She Was Caught. From the Chicago Tribune. A woman was in disguise, and was fleeing mwimc crime she had committed. She was travelling (n a »tage coach, and stopped at a coun try inn The travellers alighted, and the supposed man got out with the others. All went to the wash shelf at the end of the porch. A man was Kitting leaning against the post of the porch. He wai watching ibe woman In disgnDe as rite washed her fac e and bands, and whenpthe was done be at once arretted her. He discovered her sex by her man of. spi lying the water in washing her fitce. .... nan mb up and down and short. All women apply the water and stroke gently downward. A Bolt Delicate and L'sefulplollday Present Is beyond doubt a prerent consisting of that ex quisite, refreshing and invigorating perfume, uni versally known as Murray & Lanman's Florida Water, a floral preparation which admirably com bines both the qualities of a handkerchief extract and there of a toilet connetfe such aa “Ran de Cologne” to which It Is infinitely superior in fragrance, softness and intensity of areas. Such a present unites elegance and refinement to good sense and good taste. For sale by all druggists, ptsftxmtn and fancy goods dealers. GOVERNOR LEE. A Brilliant! Day for Virginians. Which Onoo More Places a Han of Their Own Blood In tho Execu tive Chair-The Ceremonies or the Inaug uration, and Incidents of the Day. Richmond, Ya., January 1.—Governor Fit* hugh Lee was inducted into office today in the presence of the general assembly of Virginia, gathered, in joint convention in the hall of tho house of delegates, the galleries of which, and every inch of available standing room, being occupied with interested spectators, including many ladies. The rotunda and approaches thereto were also crowded with people, all ea gerly striving to gain admission to tho hall, or to catch a glimpse of the new governor as ho passed. The Joel Parker association, of New ark, N. J., which arrived this morning, were assigned to privileged places on the floor of tho house, and attracted much attention by their fine appearance. At 11:50 a. 'in., the speaker called the house to order, and tho proceedings were opened with prayor by Right Reverend D. A. M. Randolph, bishop of the Episcopal Chnrch. Clark Bigger then read the journal of yesterday. Just ns ho concluded, Hon. John W. Daniel, United States senator elect, entered tho hull, and was escorted to a scat. Ho was greeted with much enthusiasm. TIIB GOVERNOR-ELECT INTRODUCED. At 12 o'clock,the senate of Virginia was an nounced, and that body filed in by twos, and took the seats assigned them. The speaker then called the joint convention to order, aud immediately named dplegates,A. Fulkerson and|R.M. Stribline and Senator Taylor Berry, as a committee to notify Governor Lee that the gen eral assembly of Virginia was roady to recoivo him. In a few minutes the loud cheers on tho outside announced tho approach of tho guber natorial party, and soon after wards Governor Leo, arm-in-arm with tho retiring executive, Governor Cameron, entered the hall,followed by a number of ladies aud gen tlemen, including non. John E. Massey, lieu tenant governor elect, and Mrs. General Lee, wife of the governor, and Mrs. Blackburn, wifo of tho ex-mayor of Alexandria, and escorted respectively by Frank W. Dawson, of tho Charleston News and Courier, and Dr. Geo W. Ross, of Richmond. The appearance of tho party was the signal for a perfect ovation of enthusiastic applause, which continued several minutes. The two governors were escorted to the speaker’s platform, where Hon. L. L. Lewis, president of the supremo court of ap peals of Virginia, administered the oath of office to the new governor and lieutenant gov ernor. At the conclusion of this brief cere mony the joint convention was dissolved, nnd the house took a recess for fifteen minutes. GENERAL CONGRATULATIONS. Congratulations and hand-shaking then be came the order of tho day, tho governor de scending to the floor anu meeting friends and strangers nliko with a J lcasant word for 'each. Tho oel Parker association woro individually pre sented, tho first momber introduced fastening to the lancl of Governor Lee’s coat tho hand some badge of tho association. A notlceablo incident in tho ceremonies was tho almost total absence of colored pcoplo in tho hall. Only two colored delegates were present, and a col ored man wearing tho badge of tho Jool Parker association. The latter Joined in tho stream of visitors who passed by tho governor and con gratulated him. He extended his hand to the governor, and with a smile on his face, said: “Governor, let me congratulate you.” Governor Lee looked at him, and breaking out into a laugh, cxclaimod: “My friend, don’t you think tho country is safe now V* The colored man, laughingly, replied: J Governor, I believe it Is.” t was an amusing incident, and no one en-. cd it more than Governor Lee. Captain E. M. Hayes of the Fifth United States cavklry, who was a bosom friend and companion ofGovernar Lee when the latter was a lieutenant in the same regiment before tho war, and who come all the way from tho Indian territory to be present at the inaugura tion, was among the crowd,and when Governor Lee spied him, he hailed the captain with: “Hello, Jack. How are you today?” Captain Hayes replied: “Very well, Fits; allow me to congratulate you.” A warm and cordial grasp of the hand fol lowed. After the assemblage had departed. Governor Lee proceeded to tho gubernatorial office in tho capitol, where tho retting govern or turned tho office over to him. Ex-Governor Cameron remained in the hall during tho re ception, and was greeted by many of those f (resent. The Newark association were taken n charge by the city democratic committee, and handsomely entertained. THE INAUGURAL BALL. The reception and inaugural ball at tho arm ory hall tonight, which completed the induc tion of General Lee into tho gubernatorial chair of Vireinta, was the grandest social event which has illustrated tho liisftryof tho commonwealth ainco it cast off its royal governora and assumed its own sovereignty, over a century ago. Hundreds of “fair women and brave men” who were present, in intellectual acquire ments, in manly and womanly presonce, In dress and demeanor, and in fact in tho posses sion of every attribute of the better class of hu manity, would hnvo gracodand adorned any occasion, either Uf American or European get ting up. The crowd bogan to pour into the hall about 8:30 o’clock, but it was 9:30 bofore Governor Lee and hia escort arrived, when the band, composed of some thirty musicians, strnck np the Baxler’s grand march, “Fits Lee,” aa tho initial wel come of tho governor to the ball. Ho was immediately escorted to a dais at the east end of the hall where, after being introduced to the lady patronesses of the ball, tho ceremonial part or the affhir begun by bis introduction generally to his friends and fellow citizens. Borne of the former had come many leagues to see this happy consum mation of their good wishes for Leo. Every thing moved smoothly, showing the perfection of the arrangement. The ball was decorated with national and state flags in pro fusion, most gracefblly disposed, and intertwined with those of many foreign nationa. The tout ensemble, both in decoration and of the hundreds of beautifbllv clad ladies, as they moved a living panorama of beauty, left nothing to be desired. . On tho walls were seen many palmetto leaves, and on the entrance a splendid specimen of that tree, lent hither from South Car olina, especially for this occasion, spread its branches to tho friendly encircling air. The formal introductions ceased about midnight, when the dancing was begun. The sound of the tripping feet in answer to the cadences of tho band were accompanied by tho tramp, tramp of burryin| hundreds bound for the banquet hall. As about 1.500 persons were iresent, it was only possible for a portion at a ime to And room at the table. Professor Charles L. Siegel was general designer and manager of the entertainment, which was in all regards a success. Mrs. Leo accompanied the governor and received with him. GOVERNOR HILL OF NEW YORK. vice, and having spoken of tho presided t, said: ’* * » * -»-—— something of as of tho uay, It may be expected I should say something of the future. Upon the public questions of' * I have uo sentiments to conceal, but the annu- exprcsslon. It (s needless to' add P that I have no anurnnees to give or pledges to pro claim, except that the principles aunouncod by me during tho recent campalgd are those which shall govern my official action. I assume this offloo uii- trammeled by a single promise inconsistent with the welfare of the people. I have no other ambition except the faithftu and conscioutious discharge of EATINO MULE AT VICKSBURG. A Valiant Democrat In tbs Executive Chair of the Empire State. Albany, N. Y., January 1.—The ceremonies attending tho inauguration of Governor Hill today were, among the most imposing ever witnessed here. The weather was extremely fine and but for the muddy condition of the streets, nothing more could have been desired. The attendance of visitors from all points of the state, especially from New York city and Brooklyn, was very large. The parade of mil itary and civic organizations was most success ful and imposing, about 2,599 men being in line. The speech of the governor was in a great measure devoted to a review of the administration of his predecessors, his own being the forty-seventh inauguration of a governor of New York. The governor alluded to the administration of the first exec utive of New York, Clinton, to the present ime, reciting their varied and honorable eer- To look at the comfortable averdupots of Ordinary W. L. Calhoun, and to see his pleasant and well satisfied face, one would not suppose ho hmj ever been a half starved soldier. * But appearances often deceive. It is true tho genial ordinary suffered as much porhaps as any of the confederate soldiers. “I was In tho siege of Vicksburg,” lio said to a Constitution man yesterday, “and you can Just guess it was anything but comfortable. We fought tho battle of Baker's creek on the 16th day of May, 1863. Wo were defeated, and had to retire. Tho rcglmnet I was ’ v in, tho Forty-socond Georgia, brought up tho rear as Fcmbcrton's army fell back across the Big Black. Wo had fought all day and fought the yankco cavalry a we retreated. We crossed tho Big Black about midnight, slept tho balance of the night and went into the fortifications around Vicksburg tho uoxt morning. Grant's immenso army then laid siege to the city and for forty-seven days and nights -were there, The federal* had plenty of ammunl Hon and kept up an almost constant fire with all sorts of guns. I used to night and watch the streak of fire that accompa nied the shells. Tho things would seem to bo coming right at you and looked as big as a wash pot, but tho domago seldom amounted to any thing. During the siege there were numbers of assaults made upon tho works but tho fedorals were always repulsed. Tho confederates mado sorties quite often and sometimes captured fedor* als. On one occasion the fcdcrals blew up a por tion of our works and immediately made an as sault, but were repulsed with heavy losses.' “How did provisions hold out?” “We were put on short rations at tho beglnutng, and at last wo were actually reduced to peabread. “And what is pea bread?” “Bread mado of the meal of common cow peas It was sour and very Indifferent stuff. Tea bread is Indifferent at best, but it was very precious to us. I was captain of a company and Doo Walker was lieutenant, and wc had to divide oar pono, and I tell you wc divided it with mathematical precis ion. During tho ilcgo mule was issued to tho troops, but I did not cat any of it. Some of tho troops aio it, how ever, though I don’t think they took to It vory much. It was terribly hot out there In tho trenches, with no shade and tho burning July sun coming right down on us. Many a man did I see loso his life for a drink of water, and many times did I risk my own for a draught.” “How so?” “Just back of my part of tho lino was a littlo rise, and over behind it was a spring branch. Tho yan- kces were closo to us, and if a hat so much as showed up over tho breastworks it would bo rid dled with bullets. Aa tho confederate soldiers would lay there In the hot sun nnd swolter tliey would become ftiriously thirsty, and tho only way to get water was to break for the branch and take the chance of being shot while crossing rise. Tho thirsty soldier would have to run about fifty yards in plain view of the enemy, and whenever he ap peared in right the bullets would whlx by him, and perhaps ho would fall and die. Even if ho was aucccsrftil in getting to tho branch ho would still have to tfcce the bullets in getting book. Of course it wi I not so when darkness would come and ihelter-the movements of the mdn.” ' ‘ITow diO ytra feel over tho adfrender?” “I was mad. W6 had suffered for forty-seven days an<tminy of tho weaker ones bad failed under the terrible Ordeal. The night of the 8d of July; I was In command of a detachment that was In sup port of the pickets. Just before day I received or ders to return to camp. I did so and was informed that the' army would surrender tho 4th.- I felt like it was shamo to surrender on that day, and I would rather bavo died and have sacrificed every mail In tho army than to havo given up on tho 4th of July.” “There was ono right interesting little incldont that occurred there,” cont! nuod Mr. Calhoun. “A young Virginian commanding a battery was killed at Baker’s creek. Tho battery with out the gallant young officer was taken to Vicksburg and was stationed with my reg- meat. The men had a beautlfol banner mado from a dress of the dead officer's wife. When tho surrender was announced the men in charge of tho battery swofo they would never surrender the ban ner. They tore It to pieces and throw it away be fore the officers camo to receive tho arms, aud it never fell into the hands of tho fedorals. Serving a Warrant on Lost Mountain. . From Joel Chandler Harris’s humorous and dra matic story, “Troublo on Lost Mountain,” in tho January Century, we take this characteristic*, inci dent of mountain life in northern Georgia: "On one occasion shortly after the war, Abo had gone to tbc little county town on business and had boon vexed into laying rough bands on ono ot the prom inent citizens who was a trifle under tho influence of liquor. A warrant was Issued, and Dave Mc Lendon, the sheriff of tho county, a stumpy little man, whose boldness and prudence mado him the terror of criminals, was sent to serve it. Abo, who was on the lookout for some such visitation, saw him coming, and prepared himself. IIo stood in the doorway, with his rifle flung carelessly across bit left arm. “ 'Hold on thar, Dave!’ he cried, as the latter came up. The sheriff, knowing bis man, halted. “ *1 hate to fling away my manners, Dave,' he went on, 'but folks is giUln’ to be mighty funny these days. A man’s oblccgcd to a’aroh bis best frien’s ’fore he kin find out tber whicb-away*. Dave, wbatsortof adockymeut Is you got ag*w’ me?’ “ 'I got a warrant, Abe,’ said tho sheriff, pleas antly. “ ’Well, Dave, hlt.won't fetch me,' said Abe. *Ob, yes!’ said the sheriff. 'Yes It will, Abe. I bln a-iisin’ these kind er warrants a mighty long time, an' (bey fetches a feller every whack.’ ” ’Now, I’ll tell you what, Dave,' said Abe, pat ting his rifle, 'I got a dockyment here that'll fetch you a blame sight qulckcr'n your dockymeot’ll fetch mo; an’I tell you right now, plain an’ flat, 1 haln't a-gwlne to be drug arouu’ an’ slapped In Jail.’ “The sheriff leaned carelessly against tho rail fence in the attitude of a man who Is willing to argue an Interesting question. '“Well, I tell you bow I feel about it, Abe,'said the sheriff, speaking very slowly. 'You kin shoot me, but you can't shoot the law, Bang away at me, an’ tbar’a another warrant attcryou. This yer one what I'm already got don’t amount to shocks, to you better fling on your coat, saddle your hone, an' go right along wi' me tbes es neighborly ez you please.' “'Dave,' said Abe, 'if you come In at that gate you er a goner.'* ‘Well, Abe,' the sheriff replied, 'I lowed you’d kick; I know what human natur’on these hills is, an’ so I then axed some er the boys to come along. Tbey er right down thar in the holler. They bain't got no mo idea what I come ferin the man in tho moon; ylt they'd makes mighty peart posse. Tooby shore, a gnat big man like you ain't afeard for ter face a little bit er law.’ 'Abe Hightower hesitated a moment and then went into the house. In a few minutes he issued forth and went out to the gate where the sheriff was. The face* of the two men were a study. Neither betrayed any emotion nor alluded to the warrant. The sheriff asked after tbs 'crap,' and Abe told him it was 'middlin’ peart,’ and askod him to go into the house and make himself at home until the hone could be saddled. After a while the two rode away. Once daring the ride ALe said: I’m mighty glad It wa'n't that feller what run agi’n you last foil, Dave.’ 'Wbyf asked the sheriff. ‘Bekase I’d 'a' plugged him, certain aa' shore,* said Abe. 'Well,’ said the sheriff, Uughlngly, T wu* a- wlsbln* mighty bard tbes afmut that time that the t'other feller had got ’lected.’” BENJAMIN’S PERIL Tbs Outrunners Attacked by the ltoysl Guard, and Unmercifully Whipped-Tho Matter Called to tho Bhsh 1 * Attention, Who Immediately Benders Satire Batlsfaotion-Xto. Washington, January 1.—The following official report by Mr. S. G. W. Benjamin, lato minister to Portia, which haa recently beeu communicated by the president to congress, describes an international opisodoof ovenmoro thrilling interest than that brought on by tho Pittsburg chief of police, who onlored the “Imperial Royal Austro-Hungarian Consul Fchambeig” to tako in his flag: “I havo the honor to report that on tho 12th of June I was riding out to tho country from Teheran in a carriage, on the way to the summer quarters of the legation. 1 was accompanied by my daugh ter. According to tho custom of tho country tho cnrrlsge was preceded by two outriders. Tho othor legations on such an occasion tako four to eight outriders, a matter of necessity as well a* of display in Persia. As wo approached a half-way coffoo* house I observed a lino of carriages wait ing by tho roadnldo in tho shade. As It 1* very common lor several vehicles to lw soon standing there while the occupants are taking a ►nicko, I had no idea auy precaution needed to bo token. I was greatly surprised, therefore, to sees troop of mounted cavalry rush out from the shade of the trees and make a violent attack on my out riders, who immediately cried out several tlmos that the United States minister was in tho carriage and had tho right of way. I now recognized the sol diers to belong to the royal guard, and immediately after perceived that that tho wives of the shah wore In tho carriages. Although having officially the absolute right to pass, allowed to none oxcept min- liters and their families, at risk of iramedlato death to all others, I ordered my drivor to stop in order to give on officer opportunity to come to tho carriage to apologizo for tho attack and escort us safely through tho guards sta tioned In front and rear of tho royal harem. But as no attention seemed to bo paid to this I ordered my men to keep on, thus throwing the responsibility of any results on the guards, who, not satisfied with heating tho outriders with tho flat of their swords, swarmed around tho carriage itself with loud cries and flourishing their woapons. Tho lieutenant of the troops seized tho carriago horses, othori struck and thrust at the horses and two oven struck the driver himself. Fortunately tho man was alike skllftil and Intrepid, and succeeded both in controlling tho hones and driving ns safely out ot a disagreeable melee that at one momont treatened serious results. Tho number of men attacking was about twenty. It ii proper to add that when tho chief lady of tho harem saw what was going on sho dispatched a eunuch to escort us through tho lines,’but ho did notarrlve until tho attack was nearly ended. All my men and horses were more or less bruised, and one of the men hsd his arm nearly brokcu. Thoy all behaved well. “On tho same evening I sent a note to tho minis ter of foreign atfelndcmandlug tho prompt chas tisement ot tho offenders, leaving it to the Persian government to suggest out or its friendship aueh urther redress as tho occasion required. “There being some delay in replying to my note I sent our dragoman, Mr. Kcunc, to tho minister of foreign affelrs. After quite an extended Interview tho minister replied: 'Tell your minister ho shall hear from mo tomorrow. I am anxious that he should be convinced of our good-will, and I give you my word you shall bo entirely satisfied by aun- Mt tomorrow that I am sincere in those expres sions.’ “At 11a.m. the following day, accordingly, tho Hanleh-cd-Dowleh, a prominent member or tho cabinet, waa announced; Coming at once to tho point, ho stated that he had been personally depu- ted by the shah to express the royal regret, and to ■ay authoritatively that our demands should- re ceive Immediate attention. “In the afternoon of the same day I received an apologetic note from tho miuister of foreign affair*. In accordance with a request at the aud of the note, our Moonchco went to tho foreign offioo next morning, and was thero directed to take my driver and outriders and proceed at once to Bultsnslabad, tho summer palace, where tho shah is staying at present. On arriving thero tho Moonchoo was confronted with the royal guards, and tho men who had been most forward In the attack on my carriage, including tbelr lieutenant were recognized by my men. A grand chamberlain of the palaco then ordered tho punishment of the men and they ware accordingly punlshod. I thlnl we could not ask further proof of tho friendllnoa of tho shah towards the United Htatca than tho im portant fact that he ordered a number of the Koval Guards to bo punished at tho Instance of a foi lcattlon. T in tho afternoon of Iho nno da, tho captain of thocompanrcamototho lontlon and apolwlnst In a araccnO and thoroughly satisfactory mannor for tho hasty and unwarranted action of Uro "Two days later I called on tho mlnlMer of for- elm o(lair, nnd thanked him for the satisfactory mannor In which tho affair had terminated, and later I acknowledged 1*1* nolo In a note Intended to reaehlliocyoofthoihah, who, I havo roanon to know, aanoon aa he folly appreciated tho gravity of tho oeeulon, waa willing it ponalblo to anticipate -■QUITS." From the Detroit Free I*rc*n. If it lo itcallng for a atarvlng man to help hlrorclf to food from the atorehonoo of a man worth thouunda and Una of thouiand* then I wu guilty. They ratoed tho thout of "thief I" and I waa run down. Thero wu no pity for mo in tho crowd. I, who had not luted food for two day), had balpod tcywlf to a bit of meat to bo routed In tho wooda, and thero wuu much rejoicing orer my capture u if 1 bad been caught red-hand ut after a murder "To Jail with him I" and I wu kicked aud cuffed on tho way. No ono reemed to think that I might havo been unfortunate—that It might not bo my fault that I wu homelcu, pennllcui and In rag*. There wu no pity, no other thought than to mako an trample of mo. In tho gloom and darknen of Iho old Jail tho thought that men would give mo no cbanco—that Iho hand, of all were agalnat me-embittered mo end mado modoqieratc. In an hour I had dog my way out, but my blltemeaa only Increaaod. If raon hunted mo I would revenge. It wu the work of only a momont to retire to tho building, and when tho flaraea blared np I turned oway and .ought refuge In tho dark and tangled rwomp. We wer, now quite. Iflhey would lot me alone 1 would go my way. If thoy hunted mo-lot them look out I Tho blare of tho burning building lighted mo for a mile, tnd u I picked my way through tho tangle I heard the enraged obouta of tho men who gathered about tho Jail. Dy and by tha flamca died away, and the rboatacaared, and I wu loft alone with tho bluing make* and tho growling Ing alllgatora. Fear? why, when onahu neither money,bomeor frlenda-wbenonelelnragaand weak with hun ger—whan one hu been hounded and driven by men-ahoutd Iho reptile, ba lore merciful? The moccadn* and cotton mouttu blared at me, and the great ■aurlani thnuhed the black waters In my path butliwu unharmed.,Ily and by mybltternore of feeling began In pare away, and In a little time more I could have almoot forgiven the men who had Bbouted “thief!" in my car, when a alrengu round reached my can, "Owl Owl” - Bo they bad put a blood-bound on my track I They were not willing to call It quite! I felt the (lend of murder In my heart again, and I waited right there In my tracks for tho dog to overtake me. My trail wu plain, and In ton minute, hi* Dory eye, looked Into mine. IIo wu fierce and *troog, hut I bad a clutch of Iron, In three minute* I heaved hia dead body to the waiting alligators, and I laughed u they fought for It and tore it lo ahred*. We were qnlta again. Would they let ore go my way In peace? A» Iho *un of morning came up! Mood on tho edgt of tho darkest, dankest pool which the gloomy and langlcd swamp could present. I wu sleepless, worn and starving, hut I no longer held resent ment. I hod forgiven my enemies, an-1 I wished harm to no men on earth. It wu then that I caught sight of another pur suer—this time a man. He came on u silently u a panther—u grim u yalo—« tenaciously av a blood hound. 1 stood with folded arms, although the old feeling of hate end murder and destruction wu chocking me. lie came straight np to me, his eyes (lashing success, tod he laid a heavy hand on my shoulder. When that touch horned Into my flesh throofh my rage I loot all oontml. I seised him u If ha had been a child, lifted him high over my hood end then hurled him far out into tha black pool. Ilia long, lingering cry of tenor had scarcely reached the tree tops when oerpentt left their biding place to strike at him, and half a score of monster alligators rushed toward* him with frightful mooths wide open. Joe a single moment the dark waters were lighted upuit were with a tinge of blood, hot then the ripples which splash ed my feet were again of midn&bt blackness Wt were quit* again. CONSTITUTIONALS. General Gossip nnd Editorial Short Stops Caught on the linn. Tho following letters will perhaps be Interesting to some of our readers; D - c !- December 25, l&tt.- Dear Sir. I noticed recently in your pansr that you assert that tho brilliant Thad. Oliver was tho thePot«nac.” tbe poem emlllcd “ AU ^ uIct Along I had heretofore been under the Impression that the poem was written by Ethel Jayun, aiers.be- cause it is accredited to her In tho collection of Porter■& toatea of Philadelphia, and in tho collec tion of Williqp) Cullen Bryant. IfMr.,OUver, your southern genlua wrote tho poem. It is a shame and downright theft to steal tho baby of his brain and accredit the child to the caro of a step mother! I feel rather a personal interest in Mr. Oliver; first beeausc ho was a soldier and must havo felt whut ho wrote, and also for the reason that many of my own lyrics have been stolen by other peoplo or ap propriated by my numerous friends—anonymous! Please get the real facta about.Oliver composing John A. Joyce, Author “Peculiar Poems” and “Checkered Life.'’ Glens Fauj, N. Y„ Dcccmbor 23, im-Editors Atlanta ConstItution: In reading the New York World of yesterday, I came acn*s an artlclo taken from The Atlanta Constitution, in regard to “Thad Oliver" and his writings. I was very much fascinated with some quotations from Oliver's poem of “AH quiet along the IWotnac tonight.” 1 havo never *cen the poem before, and I should like very much to have tho whole of It. What I have seen of it is very bcautlftil, ami nothing would please mo more than to learn more of the man, who could wrlto such a bcautlftil poem. I have taken tho liberty to wrlto you to ace ir you would bo kind enough to In- foim mo where I could gctji copy of his life and writings, If any has ever been published. If I cannot get a life of him, where can 1 get a copy of that lieautlflil poem. If his life never haa been written, it ahonid 1)0. A mail who could write that poem ia worthy of a biographer. Asking pardon for addressing you without a pre vious acquaintance, and hoping that you will kind ly furnish the desired information, 1 am very re spectfully, William M. Cameron. Literary mysteries are very intorertlng, and thero is none more interesting than tho poem which is known aa “Tho Picket,” “Tho Picket Guard,” and “All Quiet Aloug tho Potomac.” Indeed the verses are more Interesting for their mystery than for tholr literary art, for though their art Is pleasing it is not by any means remarkable. It is certain, for instance, that "The Plckot Guard” attracted littlo or no attention at tho north when it was printed in Harper's Weekly. But It had a great run in tho south, and tho mystery of its authorship has given it a very high place in tho estimation of those who keep scrapbooks. The poem mado Ita appearance at tho south In the first year of tho war, and Inquiries were at once act on foot os to ita authorship. It waa claimed by Major Lamar Fotitolno, a soldier whoso individual bravery lisd given him an enviable reputation in tho army, and ho woro tho laurola until after tho war, when It wna discovered that tho poem had appeared under tho title of Tho Picket Guard,” in Harper’s Weekly of A date prior to that which Major Fontalnohad given os tho dato of Ita composition. This sottled tho matter so far as Major Fontaine waa concern ed. 'The Picket Guard” waa contributed to Harpor's Weekly by Mrs. Kthol Beers, who Is now dead, and It occupies a place In her volume of poems, But, In spito of this all is not qnlct along tho Potomac, so far aa this poem Is concerned. Tho Rev. Hugh Oliver claims that it was writton by hia father, Thad Oliver, and the ovldenco which ho adduces ia very strong. For instance, ho proves that the poem waa circulated in tho confederate army in manuscript sbapo months before it ap peared in Harper's Weekly. Tho comrades of Thad Oliver certify that ho read them the poem by tho campfire, and on varions othor occasions long be fore It appeared in print at tho north of south. ThU evldeneo is of a kind that cannot be easily disposed or. It is given, by many well-known persona, and mast bo accep ted (seriously. To add to the mystery, It is to bo borne in mind that when this evldeneo waa brought to tho atten tion of Mrs. Beers some years ago, sho made no sort of reply. Probably thero was no re ply to bo mado, but thero is no doubt That she conld havo settled tho matter in dis pute if sho had been ao dliposed-lf she had had prooft of her authorship. But, curiously enough; beyond pointing to tho fact of publication, Mrs. Been never claimed tho poem and, in tho midst of the discussion, whioh at ono tlmo covered tbQ whole country, sho was silent. Therefore, the question still is, who wrote “Tho Picket Guard,” “Alabama gets more poisonous candy and adul terated goods thin any stato in tho nnion sold, be came of a foolish law,” said a gentleman yester day. “What is the law?” “It is a law that prohibits tho Inspection of goode of any sort brought into the stato or the appoint ment 6f an inspector. This law is tho result of re action against tho carpetbag administration,whlcli was disposed to Inspect everything, Of courso such a law invites dealers In adulterated goods to pour them into Alabama. Tho fraud in fertilizerg became so great that tho anti-inspection law wav evaded by providing that any merchant who wished to do so might send samples of tho guan be wasMlUng to the state chemist,havo it analyzed and the analysis printed.” Tub Constitution, which has^dcveloped many things, now comes to tbo front with a colored poet. With Instinctive love of mnslo and a swinging rhythmic melody in reading old songs, wo do nofi recall a single negro who hu before aspire*] to poetry. Even the rude couplets sung a-down tho com row were given ready made to hia tongue, to be, we may aay, fused into harmony of dialect and phrasing, and amplified with such choral iteration u the affluence and wantonnesa of hia cxocntlon suggested. His folk-lore shows that be had imagi nation galore. But never hu ho compaaaed this imagination with metre. It ts surprising, therefore, to read such lines u these which wo requote front tbo poem on Robert Toombs, by Robert Barr, a young negro boy. ITo the memory of the man, In Jwboee life thero Wu neither UInt nor dishonor.] Tia Death I Far off U heard a nation’s teared lament, Across Llfe’a light thercahlfta a sable cloud, And all the grfeft that haunt a saddened soul, Rise up and shroud his world in solemn gloom. PanJon rocked— gwasje,^ *d#ptb% Onward, outwsra, to its arbitcr-lts God. O Death I oh fete I oh grave I Thy pangs are nought, brave In life and braver Still b death, that soul, traced In Truth- Appeals to Ilia eternal Justice, and when yer ra Within that lasting tone shall blend * Will roar to height* above the common aouliof A Little Hammer. _ _ earth so wide, A little summer,’ ail shut In , From the frozen world outside; er all our own, .... Mrs when the robins go, To the days when tbey come from a warmer zono And the pansies peep from the snow. The rich may dallyon daintlesdine, And daily on velvet tread. But give to my home the trailing vine, And the blooming flower* instead; A cheeifril wifo In a ninny room, W ho rings** she flits about; What care I, then, with tbc plant* in bloom, For the wintry winds without. How sweet to cone frotntllo constant din Of life’s contending tide, To my little summer all shot in, From the froaen world outside; To watch the bright geranium* grow, ^ sno», ••And bouud i»y the lee King’s power. m 0 IT, v Thepoet sings of the better land, “Where Cower* immortal bloom,” r And ro I can partly understand The glories beyond the lomb. Jow sad and dreary the earth would be, Through all the weary hour*. Had Goa not given to you and me 1 The Lcamlful birds and flowers. | INDISTINCT HtlHT