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Newspaper Page Textliiir WiTlt'in Atlanta VOLUME XXI. Personal. We have had the pleasure of a personal inter view with the Hon. John Milledge, the United States District Attorney for Georgia, who is now in our city in attendance upon the' adjourned term of the United States District Court which commenced its session—Judge Erskine presiding—on yesterday. Col M. is in fine health, and is diligently engaged in the discharge of his official duties. Gen. Grant has made no appointment in Georgia which meets so fully the approval of the bar, and the people, as does the appointment of Col. Mil ledge to the office which he now holds. A na tive Georgian—the descendant of a colonial and revolutionary ancestry—the son of one of Geor gia’s old Governors—a gentleman, scholar, and lawyer—with no tincture of radicalism in his composition, but nevertheless an open and zealous supporter of General Giant in the last Presidential contest —his appointment under “the situation” was a most judicious one, whether it proceeded from the President himself or from the Attorney General. Viewed either in a legal or political sense, or viewed m regard to the interests of the people of the State who have business in the Court of which Col. M. is the prosecuting officer on the part of the Government, we recognize him as “ the man for the place,” and the President would do well to »o recognize him, and, when be needs them, seek and abide his counsels. It is a matter of indif ference to us whether what we say is received as good counsel or otherwise. We are, in all our political tendencies, democratic, and are content to be judged from that standpoint. But we have known Col. Milledge for over the third of a century, and can testify that he has ever been true to his professions, and would hold no office the duties of which he would not faithfully discharge. Our Country’s Needs. The New York Express has a leading edito rial article headed as above, in which it says, first, “the National Debt must be paid ;” second, “the country must be furnished with a currency equal to goldand, third, “the causes of the existing tendencies to monarchy and absolut ism must be removed”—and these are iu its estimation, the “country’s needs.” We would not stop here. The country needs more, much more, than the Express unfolds in its three enu merations, but surely these are enough, each one of them sufficient to serve as a text to elaborate upon by the political essayists of the day to their heart’s content, and the mystifica tion of their readers. But the Express disposes of these “needs” in a summary manner. In answer to its own querry, to wit: “ Where can the people look tor effectual aid in accomplish ing these most necessary achievements it says : Wecannot depend upon the Republican par ty. Their past history forbids the indulgence of any such confidence. The politicians oi that corrupt organization know better how to contract a grt at debt, to depreciate the curren cy, and retain their hold on power at all haz ards, than bow to pay the debt, or improve the currency, or administer the Government as a sacred trust for the general good. Nor is it lor the narrow interest of these politicians to ac complish these reforms, —it would interfere with their schemes of self-aggrandizement. A large portion of them are in favor of a permanent public debt, are content with a depreciated cur rency, and are partial to what they call a “strong government.” The Republican politicians, as a body, we repeat, do not desire and intend to pay the debt. Now, in what direction must we look to effect these reforms? Democratic principles are favor able to their accomplishment. An economical administration of public affairs, low taxes, a sound currency, the honest payment of public debts, a truly national policy, and genuine pop ular self-government,—all these are peculiarly a part of the Democratic political theory. More over that portion of the people who do not make a business oi politics, whether they be called Democrats or Republicans, must make common cause. The mere politicians wdl probably never pay the debt, nor restore to us a sound currency, nor save our republican institu tions. As these things, nevertheless, must be accomplished somehow, we must look to the masses of the American people. An immense majority of them desire these things to be done, and they must rise in their might and act tor themselves. They must endeavor to make the government once more au instrument of the public good, instead of a tool ot the politicians. The country will then, and not till then, obtain what it needs. Public faith, the prosperity oi the masses, and the maintenance ot republican liberty, claim this at our hands. Say not that the scheme is impracticable, tor, if that is im practicable, what is practicable? if that will not bring us back to the old paths, what will ? If the People will not save themselves, who will? Ahl there’s the rub—the People I If they will not save themselves who will ? The time was when we had hope in the people, but we have lived long enough to learn, that the people have too often been, and are too subject to be led, to expect relief from that quarter save when they are led by the wise and patriotic of the land. This may yet happen, as it has ha|»- pened, but demagogism is now so trio uphant and exercises so powerful an influence over “the people,” that we despair of the country’s obtaining its “needs" from that quarter lor many a day to come. A singular disturbance occurred in a court room at Greensburg, Ind., a few days ago. A Mr. Ewing, a lawyer of that place, in arguing against a new trial in a bastardy ease, used lan guage that was distasteful to the Judge, where upon the latter assaulted the former, inflicting ■ dangerous it not fatal injury. The Judge, Bon ner by name, was arrested, and is now in jail awaiting the result ot Ewing’s injuries. A Bit ot Matrlmoulal Advice. A rare bit of advice was given to a young man ot our community a tew days ago by au aged uncle. The parties are among the tiist I here. One of the young men of the household— I a druggist by profession—became deeply enam- j ored ot a young lady ot Tennessee. The young lady was, in the iughest sense, all tli.it she ought to have been; but the anxious father feared that iu the fervor of the attachment his son might forget that alter the wedding cauie bread and meat, and toil and sweat ot orow ; and hence, fearing that his son had not i >okeu at the respon-ibilities lie must nuet, he and his wile endeavored to induce their boy to postpone at least his marriage. Their efforts were fruitless, and, as a last resort, they un bosomed their trouble to the oldest member ot the faimily, a gray-haired old lawyer -and be besought him to advise with the young man and induce him, by sage coun sel and advice to forego so hazardous a .< ep. The old kiustnau went forthwith to >ee the obstinate young man —who, no doubt, expected something tearful, but the old m in remembered when he 100 was young—when the nerve of his arm was steady, when “all golden, gi-ulle >o,.t >. made its palace in the careless trout and hope ful eye ot man, ere love shook the dew drops from his glancing hair.” He asked the young man it he “loved the girl?” The reply was a modest affirmation. " Then, by the holies, you must go and marry her." This advise was so full ot Hie right soit ot sense to suit the case, that the young man “stood not on the ceremo ny of going,” but went al once.—(.er. Z ouwrifig (Iwter-Jouritol. The New V rk IL i'd o the 2;);h ultimo, says: Couuuolore Meade his tiled affidavits and commenced suit for $200,000 damages against ('tri'l.-- A. Metes and Benjamin F. Cor lies tor false miprisoum ent in having caused him to be contin -d in a lunatic assy lain in October last Meigs and Corlics were attested yesterday and gave bail in the Sup: erne Court, A Political mnriyi—Gnv. Neo it, of South Carolina, Expinins VVliy lie is Governor. Being introduced, while in Cincinnati, to the gentleman who signs himself as above, and be ing impressed with his fine appearance and pleasant manners, we wondered why a man who comported himself so agreeably could find the amount of pure brass necessary to fit him lor the position of carpet-bag Governor. To sat isfy our curiosity on this point we approached the subject as delicately as possible, and alter politely explaining the favorable impression he bad made upon our mind, we said to him: Now, Governor, we would really like to know how yon, a native of Pennsylvania and a citi zen of Ohio, can have the cheek—excuse the slang phrase, but it is expressive, and not in tended to oilend—to set yourself up as Gover nor of the proud, aristocratic State of South Carolina, and wear the honors and emoluments of the office without blushing.” “ Weil,” was the answer. “I have no doubt that from your stand point I must appear in a most unenviable light— very much like a scoun drel, in fact. But this is my side of the story: I was taken to South Carolina against my will, having been captured during the war. I liked the State, and at the close of the war I invested largely in real estate and settled among the Car olinians. I did not desire the position of Gov ernor, and was induced to take it only by the earnest entreaty of many of the native citizens, who merely preferred me to other carpet bag gers. lam now a bona fide citizen of the State, and am here to advance her interests by secur ing, it possible, another railroad connection with the North and West.”— Paris Free Ken tuckian,, 2fith. A Negro Marries a Radical’s Daughter and Seduces Her Sister —Mr. Daniel Hoy is a Radical who bves at Lorberry, about four miles above Pinegrove, in this county. He is a thorough believer in the doctrines, teachings, and principles of Radicalism, and regularly votes the Radical ticket. He was an advocate, too, of the fifteenth amendment, and treats the negro as “a man and brother.” Mr. Hoy has a daugh ter, Eliza by name, who is verv fair to look up on. John Bowe is one of the “ coming men,” as black as the ace of spades. Between John and Eliza sometime since there sprung up a warm intimacy and affection, which resulted about six weeks since in the twain being united in the holy bonds of matrimony. But this is not all 1 Mrs. Bowe has a sister, as fair to look upon as she. Between this sister and Mr. Bowe an intimacy has also existed, the fruits of which will be reaped shortly. “ She loved not wisely, but too well,” and soon an other Japhet will appear in search of a father. — Pottsville, (Pa ) Standard. Mrs. Dr. Walker still persists in her deter mination to obtain an appointment, as appears from the following Washington ‘'special’' to the Boston Journal : “Secretary Fish received a visit on Monday from the irrepressible Mrs. Dr. Walker, who demanded the appointment of Secretary ot Legation to Spain. When asked it she could speak Spanish, the voluable dame replied that the appointment was not. a question of language, but the recognition ol the rights of women.— Secretary Fish then advised her to see Gen Sickles, who would be entitled by courtesy to have something to say about the selection oi his Secretary. Dr. Walker was confident that she was just the person that Gen. Sickles would like, and left the State Department for the near est book store to purchase a Spanish grammar.” — » Harvesting Wheat.—The Macon Telegraph of yesterday says : Harvesting wheat, says the Augusta Chronicle, id Saturday, was commenced on the wheatlands on the outskirts ot the city yesterday. The wheat is in fine condition, well matured, and there seems to be a fine prospect for a large yield. The New York World says: The Anti- Slavery Society'is still harping upon the negro. The new platform laid down at the meeting in Boston is, the negre must have the beat seats in our fashionable churches and theatres and the best rooms in our hotels. The Helltfloua Movements of the Age. Having been engaged the most ot yesterday in attending upon Court, in lieu of original mat ter which we ha 1 no time to prepare, we present the following article, taken from the New York Herald, and headed as above, which we com mend lor its fitness and applicability to the times, to the perusal oi our readers : “ ’Tis a strange world we live in, my masters.” Very. It has always been so. It was so from Adam to Noah, from Noah to Moses, from Moses to Jesus Christ. It was so also from Christ to Luther. It has been so from Luthir to the present time. To judge from present ap pearances it becomes a stranger world every day. True politically, scientifically, socially, this is especially true religiously. From a relig ious point of view, when did the world present such a spectacle as it does at the present mo ment? In Europe all is excitement because of religion. In Great Britain religion is absmb ing all political effort and enterprise. The Irish Church is at least as big a question as the Alabama claims. Religion has found its annual focus in Edinburgh and Exeter Hall, London, “ brays ” as loudly as it did in the day’s of Lord Macaulay. It is more or less the same all over the European Conti nent. Protestant Germany is excited because ot the friendly relations which are known to exist between the Court ot Berlin and the see of Rome. Catholic Germany is indignant be cause ot Papal stubbornness, and looks forward with something like holy horror to the ap proaching Ecumenical Council, believing that the object ot said Council is to rob it of its libeities. Fanatical sectarians multip’y in Russia, ami all over European Turkey the in roads ot Christian missionaries ate said to lie alarming. Religion makes some stir in Spain, and Italy is a hot-bed of religious strife. The Holy Father, looking abroad upon the wide and troubled sea, pours oil upon the waters in the shape ot plenary indulgences aud gladdens the hearts ot tdi good Catholics by encouraging 'he belief that they are the most blessed of ail mankind. On this side how is it? We have or have had all the societies in full blast. The J m >st bellicose of all the sects thus seem to ! have caught inspit ation from the words ot t President Grant, and are going in for union and I peace. The Free Religionists and the Shakers I have had meetings iu Boston, and if the latter i ! have not convinced the world ot the sins ot tbe 1 ! flesh and ot the holiness of celibacy the former ’ have given us some encouragement to look ! ■ forward to another great religious reformation I “ No one can reflect on the various religious ■ ; movements of the day without coming to the conclusion that; in spite ot union teudenries, ' Eeuine.iic.il Councils, plenary indulgences and i ' broad Boston platforms, the spirit ot true reli ! gum is rather weak all over Christendom. Love of change is everywhere. A passion for some thing ne a controls the univer.-al heart. Out ot I ; all the fuss n is difficult to know what is to Come. One tiling alone is clear: the Churches, o .< u i <L. Io u t.,;d oi Rome downward, but iiupojfevuy uudvistaud the chaiacici IO AAv a and i irresistible tendt ucks of the times. They seem all to be groping in the dark. Not one I section ot the Church recognizes the existence iof that modern spirit which exists ou the majesty ot reason, which demands evidence, i which despises human dogmas. The I’rotes ' tants have learned little it anything since the days o! Luther aud Henry VIII ,aud tbe P. pe's last circular is as media'val as any circular could be. We cannot accept the Boston platform cf the Free Religionists. It is too much like Noah ark, which was filled with all manner Os cle aud unclean animals. Noah’s ark it is true, was us<lul tor a time. So, also, was this Free Rc ; ligiouists platform. But what is to come after i the deluge it is really difficult to say. The pro- ERROR CEASES TO BE DANGEROUS WIIEN REASON IS LEFT FREI] 'l'o COMBAT IT.” ./<//</■« ./ gress ot true religion, fiom all we can sre, must be more dependent on the newspaper, upon the railroad, upon he electric telegraph, than upon the preachers or any Church power. The woild Joes seem to have outgrown the Church, and it remains yet very doubtful whether the Church is able to adapt herself to the new and arbitrary conditions under which she is placed. We move on. We cannot wait. If the Churches will not follow they must perish one and all. [Special Conerpon-ience of the Baltimore Gazette.] From Washington. Washington, May 30,1869. The town gave itself up yesterday’ to the busi ness ot decorating the graves oi soldiers in terred around this city. Great preparations had been made by patriotic ladies, under the auspi ces ol the Grand Aimyot the Republic. All the public offices, national and municipal, were closed, and many inhabitants paiticipated in the ceremony. The chief spot of interest, how ever, was Arlington, the country seat of General Lee, and formerly owned by George Washing ton Park Custis, the lather oi the General’s lady. On this estate lie buried Comedrate and Union soldiers alike, designated as such, but person ally unknown. On other parts ot it live in cot tages contrabands from every section ot the South. The practice of strewing flowers over the graves of the departed is of very ancient origin, commendable on many grounds, and reprehen sible in no case save wherein sinister motives apparently influence those officiating in the ottering. Our citizens therefore, without regaid to race, color or politics, freely contributed to the heavy expense ot tue ovatiou, which in cluded the extravagant item of carriage hire, necessary tor the convenience of the managers ot the Grand Army ot ilie Republic. Indeed, the movement was eminently popular. I had heard no suggestion in the slightest degree op posed to it, except that the large amount col lected could have been expended to a more utilitarian and benevolent purpose it devoted to clothing and feeding the pauper children ol 1 crippled or dead soldiers, who could be identi- , tied, than by paying such slight and evanescent honors to totally unknown personages, even to the Jiving relatives of whom they could afford no solace. And this suggestion came oi a prominent Radical of the straightestsect. The ceremonies being under the control oi the excessively patriotic military association ot civilians referred to, it could not have been ex pected that any special provision would have been made by them to garland the toombs ot the Conledeiate dead. But that any indication ot spite and hatred to the unconscious sleepers who had, at the worst, but Sacrificed their lives in defenseot their conscientious opinions, would have been authorized official iy, was a thing not to have been anticipated, even by those who have a very indifferent id- a of the magnanimity of “ the conquerors.” But I am soiry to say that such spirit was enforced al the point of the bayonet. An eye-witness thus says: “ Whilst marching with the throng along the central walk of the cemetery, accompanied by several children whom 1 had supplied with flowers, I noticed a crowd and a squad of several marines gathered about a small plat in the grounds, to the right ot the walk, just to the north ot the little toot bridge. \V e walked ou across the bridge, and, having given our tribute to the dead, we returned. The crowd was still at the little plat. Four marines and a sergeant, assisted at intervals by two officers, were pacing up and down, not on the walks or between the graves, but literally across the graves oi some thirty soldiers. Upon examination I found that they were Uonlederate dead. Several ladies, evidently not knowing that they were Confederates, and with no intention of ex hibiting any special leeling, quietly placed their offerings upon the graves. They were at once accosted by the guards, who compelled them to take them up. Several gen tlemen were treated in a like maimer. I saw one Union soldier who was forced to Uke back the offering he had made to peace and forgiveness. An ex-Uniou officer, well known to me, was or dered to receive back a lew roses that he had, without knowledge oi the forbidden ground, strewn upon the grave of one ot these soldiers. Astonished, mystified and disgusted, I asked of one of the guards the source oi the orders. He told me that they came from the superintendent ot the cemetery, whose name I do not know.” Very different was the tone of the oration de livered upon the occasion, which is designed to be spread broadcast over the country ! 1 subjoin an extract from it, which would almost persuade one that the millenium was near at hand. “ There is yet another lesson which we may learn in this presence. The battle cry is no longer sounded. War’s tbuntiers have rolled muttering away, and the skies are bright after the storm. Our heroes arc sleeping side by side with those whom they withstood in battle, and they sleep in peace. In the grave, dead foes have stricken hands, and proclaimed a truce forever. Let the living strike hands also, for we are not enemies, but brethren. The nobler part of man may succumb to a temporary mad ness, but he is nevertheless a man, and when the cloud has passed away he is to be restored to a man’s loves, and rights, and privileges. Brother, late our foe in battle, but brother still, this country was always our joint inheritance. This flag was always our joint banner. The glory of the past belongs to both of us. Our grandsires and our fathers stood side by side in battle —sat side by side iu council.” X Sensible.—Heaven help the man who imag ines he can dodge enemies by trying to please every body. Ollier people have a right to their opinions, so have you ; don’t tall into the error ot supposing they will respect you more for turning yonr coat every day to match the color of theirs. Wear your own color in spite ot wind or weather, storm or sunshine. It costs the vacillating and vresolute ten times the trouble to wind, shuffle and twist, that it does honest, manly independence to stand its ground. Decease of Dr. Rush —Dr. James Rush, so long and so well known in Philadelphia, died at his residence, on West Chestnut street, on Wednesday morning. Dr. Rusli belonged to a family whose name became historical iu tne early days of the republic. His father, Benja min Rust), was one of the signers ot the Decla ration ot Independence, and his brother, Hon. Richard Rush, was Minister to England and France, and Secretary ot tbe Treasury. Dr. R. was a distinguished physician in his early career, aud among other proiessional works was the author of a standard authority ou the “ Hu man Voice.” He had been seriously ill lor only a few weeks past. He was m Lis eighty-fourth year. Any business is more respectable than what is 'eimcd loafing. A young man had better sell soft soap by the pailful than Bang around public places, murdering time aud his own rep utation. Fisk Diet.—Professor Agis iz says that fish is a kind ot food which refreshes the system. 1 especially alter intellectual fatigue. There is no other article that supplies the aste ot tbe head ■ so thoroughly as fish diet; and the evidence of it is in the tact that all the inhabitants of the ! sea-shore, the world over, ere the brighter pop- ! ula'ion ot a country. Fish contain phosphorus to a large extent, a chemical element which the brain requires for growth and health. «.— Rev. Henry Wakd Beecher yesterday, says the N. Y. Times of the Slst ultimo, preached ■ aga’nst the schemes ot Church union, whether planned by Pope, Protestant or Pagan, taking the novel ground that the Christian religion lies i in the number of the existing denominations. He ho'o's to see the sects increase iu number lamer liiau combine, aud to have the Gospel preached by wicked men rather than not have it preached at all. He did not claim ' orgmality fo*- these novel ideas, but showed that they were in consonance with those ot that astute lawyer. Saint Paul. The FlHeetilli Amendment. The rejection of the 15th Amendment by the Rhode Island Assembly is giving rise to much loud talk about a design to kill it by certain pro feared friends of the measure. The proceedings look queer, certainly. Is Rhode Island about to imitate Georgia ? Firemen.—At a recent firemens dinner, the following toast was given : The ZTuwun, when they do their duty, every one is well pleased, 1 except the Arc, aud that ispuf out, ATLANTA, GA., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9.1869. t Slmrmaii’.i Spoil. Uupiitked. Some of Sherman’s spoils in his march from “Atlanta to the Set,”htve been unearthed at last at the War Department, says the Washing ton correspondent of the Baltimore Gazette, af ter- having remained there sinbe June 1865, packed away in three large wooden boxes. The boxes it seems “were opened through the efforts of a United States Senator (some of whose constituents were supposed to be inter ested,) and found to contain many valuable dia monds, pearls, necklaces, watches, ear-rings, bracelets and other costly and handsome articles of jewelry, as well as a very large amount of gold and silver plate, some ot which is very old and had evideutly been handed down from gen eration to generation in a Southern family of the old regime. One box contained a great quantity of wearing appnrel tor ladies, besides a large amount of Confederate notes and bonds and notes of Stale baiks. There was also a small amount of gold afc silver. The boxes are about the size of ordinal dry goods boxes, and the value ot their conteit is variously estimated at from $20,000 to $10®f»00. Many ot the arti cles are stamped witu the family crests, mono grams or initials of the |wners. It is not yet decided whit disposition will be made ot this property, and meanwhile the boxes have been returned to the vaults of (|ie Treasury. Butler must look to his laurels.’’ Doubtless many of out .eaders h; ve an inter est in these “ spoils,” as*tom “ Atlanta to the Sea” countless almost was the number of watches, rings, and jewelry, of which citizens and women oi our State yvere robbed during that march, and it may yat prove fortunate for them, should the articles Lave found their way iuto the boxes that hatp just been unearth ed in the manner stated atfeve. Will the Gov ernment return the articlelto their owners is now the question ? ■ Columbus au<>Atlanta. It will be seen from life following article, which we clip from the Ciumbus Sun of the 2d instant, that there is a tiong probability of these two cities—Columbus jud Atlanta—being soon united by a shorter andjnorc. direct line oi railroad than exists at present Atlanta will es teem it a privilege to be thusionnected with the flourishing city on the ChaUSmochee, and that mutual advantages to each of jheni, commercial and manufacturing, will flovlfiom it, none but the blind will fail to see: “We had the pleasure of I call, on Monday last, from Col. Grant, the efllheut Superintend ent of the Atlanta and West Point Road. Col. Grant, who is a practical engineer ot great ex perience and ability, is assisting the survey par ty in locating this immediate, end of the con templated road from West Point to this place. In the course of conversation, we learned from Col. Grant that nothing had resulted from the interview between Mr. Wadley and Mr. Kina, Presidents ot the Central any Geoigia Rail roads in relation to the .'ibamloiiment of this enterprise. He lurtbet inlornied us, that at the meeting of tj'c stockholders of the Atlanta and West 1 Point Road, which takes place early in July,me will submit a carefully prepared estimate eMKhe cost of the proposed roadot thirty-eight n nys in length. It seems to us that it would be wiie and proper upon the part of Columbus to ,Ad a delegation to Atlanta at the lime meblioijfl, for the pur pose ot consultation with ».!««' of the Atlanta and West Point Ro.\l, who are. said to be very favorably inclined to,.the road from this place to West Point. Colunjbus is already far behind in the march ot improvement, and it she loses this opportunity to get an outlet which will compete with the only one now left to her, she will regret the folly iu the future. So long ns cotton can be produced at prices, or anything approaching them, this must be a great distri buting point tor planters’ supplies, for it is set tled that planters will not rt-ise corn, and the colored brother will not permit hog raising. It is of the highest importance, then, that our mer chants should have a short and speedy road to the provision markets of the West, and this contemplated road, if built, will give it to them This consideration alone, not to say anything ot other great and patent advantages, should stim ulate our people to make an effort to secure the immediate building ot the road. Whatever is done must be done quickly, tor there are active and energetic men at work, endeavoring to pre vent the people of this section of country from freeing themselves from the enormous demands at d burdens ot a railroad monopoly. It strikes us that our City Fathers might profitably de vote some ot the lime wasted iu debates upon velocipedes, to a discussion ot this subject, which is ot vital interest to the future growth and prosperity ot the city. Will the Council and the Board ot Trade come to the aid ot the Press?"— Columbus Sun. A “Grant Paper’’ on tlie A ppointmenl of Secretary Borie. The “Sun” returns to the consideration of what it calls the “ corrupt and discreditable ap pointment of Secretary Borie." Alluding to a remark of a Radical cotemporary, that General ' Grant made him Secretary of the Navy, not be cause B >rie had given him a house, but because “he thought Borie was the best man for the place,” the “Sun” says: “No man knows better than Gen. Grant that Mr. Borie is entirely incompetent to perform the duties ot a Cabinet Minister, either iu the Navy Department or any other. He is incompetent, first, by reason ot inexperience of that sort; and secondly, by reason of physical debility. His nervous system is broken down. He cannot read or write an hour at a time. He cannot fix his mind intently on any sulject an hour at a time without suffering pain in consequence He can only live by having uo serious occupa tion, and simply amusing himself. Geo. Grant i knows all this, tor Mr. Borie has told him so. I It is due to that gentleman to say that he did not ■ seek the empty and deceitful honor of figuring as the dummy behind which Admiral Porter governs the Navy. He did not wish to wear ■ the insignia of power he cannot exercise, or to i draw a salary lor work he cannot perform. He is naturally too honest to do such things. But ' Gen. Grant insisted upon it, and Borie yielded ! to ttie arrangement. As we have repeatedly said, this is a corrupt i and discreditable affair. Had it been possible to charge Andrew Johnson with any such of- I fences, there would have been no seven Sena tors bold enough to vote for his acquittal.” Cuban Matter*. i Secretary Fish, says the Washington corres i poodcut of the W. Y. Times, has effected an i arrangement witu the Spanish Secretary for i Foreign Affairs by whibh Senor Roberts, the I Spanish Miaiser, has lull power to settle all i ordinary questions arising between the two ■ countries in reference to Cuba. This has been i done principally to save the cost delay and un | certainty for cable telegraphing. No official or I other news by mail has been received here for j the last ten days relative to Cuba. Any imine- diatj termination of hostilities is not looked for, and the contest will in all probability drair ! through the summer. The Spanish Minister ■ say< that it is the intention of the present Gov ernment to adm<t Cuba to representation in the , C‘ rtes, and treat her iu future not as a colony, , but as a portion ot the mother country itselL Cater pili.ana in Middle Florida.—The Bxiiriridge Apfftu ot the 29th says,there can be I iij 1->i g-r a reasonable doubt that the cotton <• derpiilar has made its appearance in this sec tion of Georgia and Florida, and that its work iof destruction has already commenced. We t heard on Monday that Colonel J. J. Williams, planting near Tallahassee, has a field ot four i hundred acres, in which were not that many stilks of cotton that were not either wholly or partially stripped by this dreaded scourge. Glad to Announce.—We ate gratified to state that Herr Lingel, who was wounded six | weeks ago by one ot his pets, ’though not en j lirely recovered, will go in the cages oi the lions ’ to-night. Our Weekly Local Department. Theatre Receipts —Tue 1 .rgest theatre re ceipls during the month ot April in New York were Booth’s Theatre, $60,000 Real Estate Sales—Ou yesterday morn ing, Col. G. W. Adair sold a lot on the come ot Hill and Fair streets to W. P Orme lor $420. Also, 13J acres Poor House property to 11, C. Herlein for sl4 50 per acre. A good chance oft rs on Friday atternoon next for our families to see the wild animals in Col. Ames’ menagerie and circus, and at the same time to make a small contribution toward putting the neglected graves of our Confeder ate soldiers in better condition. Tickets have been placed at 50 cents ; children half price. To the Ladies.—The Memorial Association meets this afternoon, at 5 o’clock, at Wesley Chipel, lor the trarsaction of very important business. The ladies are earnestly requested to come out in large numbers. The time of meet ing is changed from the Bth inst., for urgent reasons. Hibernian Benevolent Society.—The Hi bernians will hold their third annual picnic at Vining’s Station to-morrow, (3d.) All are ex pected to carry their baskets. The cars will leave the State Depot at 8 o’clock in the morn ing. Music will be in attendance, and we are satisfied that all who attemt will enjoy them selves. Real Estate Sales.—On yesterday Messrs. Wallace and Fowler sold five lots heavily wooded, all fronting upon McDonough road, near Col. Reid's, and two and a half miles from the city. Three of the lots of twenty acres each were purchased by J. G. Kelly—the first at sl|l 75 per acre, the second at sll 50, and the thigd at $lO 25. The two other lots were bought by Batie—one of 17.22 acres at S2O per acre ; the other 16.78 acres at S2O per acre. Scott’s Magazine.—The June number of this excellent monthly is before us. Table of contents: The Mystery of Cedar Bay; The Bowman; Mr. John Stott’s Difficulty; The Pedlar Man ; A Panorama of Celebrated Wo men ; Camoens; Horology; Talucah’s Rock; The Mill of God; Self Portraiture; Tea; Tele phone; Laurel Grove Cemetery; Talk with our Girls; A Lady’s Question; Graves; Our Tri pod ; Literary Melange ; S alamagundi, &c. lu both original and selected articles great taste and judgment are exercised. Herr Lingel.—We took much pleasure in visiting the above named li n king at his room at the Unite! Slates Hotel, on yester day. Mr. Lingel has arrived in our city, and waiting the return of Col. Aines’ Company. It will be remembered that Mr. Lingel received a severe bite on his left leg just below the knee, from a lioness while in New Orleans, about six weeks ago. We are happy to state that he is rapidly recovering, and will soou be in a con* dilion to take charge of his “ pets.” Mr. Lingel tells us that he does not think that the bite was from temper on the part ot the lioness, but rather accidental. He exhibits great enthusiasm iu bis.sp« , inljy, and seems very anxious to be again with his lions. He bears quite a number ot scars on his person. We were much inter terested in examining the claws and teeth ot a lion which lie showed us. We hope soon to see him out. Ames’ Circus and Menagerie —The Macon Telegraph, June Ist, after speaking of the dash ing equestrienne, Miss Etta Cooke, of the thrill ing performances of Ella Eugenie, of the grace ful and pretty Madame Cordona, the equestri enne and tightrope dansuse; of the combination of stars in the ring, and animals iu the cages, and of the excellent band of musicians, con tains a correspondence from which we learn that Col. Am»B, with great liberality, extended an invitation to the members of the Savannah Fire Depaitment who were visiting Macon, to attend an exhibition of his Circus and Menag erie. Remember that Col. Ames gives two per formances in this city on Friday—one for the benefit of the Confederate Cemetery. United States District Court—Hon- John Erskine, Presiding.—At the meetingot the Court yesterday, the Petit Jury was filled out by talesmen summoned in place of jurors absent or excused. Considerable business was transacted. In the Equity cause ot Birdsey ®s. the Bink of Fulton, a decree was made involving tbe question of the right of a foreign administrator to sue as such. Judge Erskine decided that an administrator had not such right in the absence of a permissive statute. Certificates of discharge were granted to tbe following bankrupts: James H. Connally, Spalding county ; Lean der C. McLellan, Cobh county ; John W Gant ham,Cobb county : Edwin D. Newton, Claik county; Benjamin V. Willingham, Oglethorpe county; William J. Williford, Bartow county ; Joseph T. Guthrie, Bartow county; Edward L. Connally, Pike county; Dolphin Lindsey, Butts county; Philip H. Brassell, Fayette county. A Ride.— We are tinder obligations to that ever courteous and liberal gentleman, Mr. O. H. Jones, for a charming ride on Peachtree street, out to the Barricks, snd through Whitehall s’rettia his new and beautilul Calache, drawn by two of his splendid and stylish horses, and driven by that Prince of Whips—“ Texas.” Be fore leaving Col. Jones’ office, in company with other gentlemen, we participated in some most delightful, real Heidsick, and highly flavored cigars. A Calache is not only a thing of utility, but we think one also of art, and to put up one re quires a good degree of artistic taste. Three things are necessary in a carriage, lightness, strength, and elegance. The running part of a vehicle, the iron work, in tact, everything should be so put up, as will present pleasing and har monious outlines. This Calache was sent to I Mr. Jones from the Carriage Factory of Messrs. ; Durham, Booth & VVoosur, ot New Haven. For ] many years these gentlemen have enjoyed a high I reputation for building a light and eiegant class ! ot vehicles This Calache sent Mr. Jones is vi ry tasty and convenient. It has a light, low body i on platform springs, with a half top coming well torward to protect tbe face. Tbe body is paint ed a rich lake color, striped with blue, cent, red I by a fiue line of crimson and edged with gold. The trimmings are gold innu rted, aud tbe I carriage is upholstered with the finest ; of Turkish Morocco .Ml <. inpk-tc, tbe cost a<B iflJoO. It ii i< I u . I ..ind t»y all who have seen it for iU li.ii sis , e . > , ><i.d !•« .iuty of finish. Mr. Jones keeps a flue assoitiueut of carriages, and other vehicles; stylish and beau tiful harness and sad die horses; has excellent and pleasant drivers, and courteous gentlemen i connected with bis stables. All persons desir i ing anything in his line will find it decidedly to lheir advantage to give him a call at bis estab j lishmeut on Loyd sin et. Not Valuele.MK. i M's S’e it state ! that Confederate money is ! not valueless, an a I vert semeut appearing in ■ some of our North Carolina exchanges, over I the signature of W. C. Troy, of Fayetteville, offering ten cents on the dollar for $32,000 Con federate money, of date July 11, 1862, and fif j teen cents on the dollar for $67,000 of date * September 19,1864. Real Estate Sale.—Col. G. W. Adair sold the Scofield property on Tuesday atternoon. Lol No. 1, fronting 27 feet on Whitehall, and running back 90 leet, was purchased by Mr. J. H. Janies at $376 front foot. No. 2, immediately adjoining the above, and fronting 25 tret, on Whitehall street, running back 90 feet, was sold to Messrs. B. H. and J. J. Thrasher lor $266 a front toot. No. 3, adjoining, and fronting 25 feet on Whitehall, running back 90 feet, was sold to Mr. James Lynch tor $lB7 a front foot. No. 4, adjoining the above, fronting 25 feeton Whitehall, and runningback 90 feet, was sold to Bigdon, ot Ohio, tor $192 25 a front to >t. No. 5, fronting 25 feet on Broad street, run ning back 76 tee', was sold to Rigdon for SSB 50 a front foot. No. 6, fronting 25 feet on Bioaa, running back 76 feet, was sold to James Lynch for SSO a front foot No. 7, fronting 11 feet on Broad, running back 30 leet 9 inches, was sold to John Broad tor S3O a tiont foot. No 8, fronting 25 feet 7 inches on Hunter street, running back 52 iict, was sold to J. B. Peck for S6O 25 a front loot. No. 9, tronting 22 teet 7 inches on Hunter street, runuing back 52 leet, was sold to John H. James for S6B a front foot. Amusements.—We notice that several of our exchanges from various localities are discussing the benefits to be derived from establishing parks or cheap places of entertainment for their citizens. We think that this world was made tor us to be happy in, God tinted the buds, and made varied the flowers. He gave music to the insect and a sweet voice to the bird. He made beauty everywhere intending that man should put himself in harmony with it. Is thistrue, or is it lor us to take a sombre view of human nature; abut the avenues of our sensibilities against gladness and exclude merriment from our souls? We do not whish to encourage idleness, but our people need a greater relaxa- ! tion from lifes cares and duties, some place i where they can meet and enjoy themselves 1 socially. To the bouyant spirits of the young amusements are necessary, and may be salutary We do not advocate any, or all places, we pre fer to encourage only t hose win re vice will not be seen, where innocence will not be corrupted, nor modesty put to blu-h. Not to give recrea tion or amusement to the young is to fight against nature. It is due the young that a com munity should provide something innocent in itself and harmless in its effects If we do not support and c uuten iuce such amusements as ere rational and innocent there will be a rush forthose that are danger, us and polluting. Uncle Billy Hill.—The zeal and energy displayed by the above named gentleman in his business, should shame many young men who are passing their time in idleness. Mr. Hill is eighty-oue years eld, says that he has been an auctioneer for fijty years, and that he will re sign his position to someone else in 1890. Daily we see him engaged on Peachtree street. Banner of the South.—We read w ith much interest Father Ryan’s Weekly; ever sparkling with the rich gems of his mind. The circula tion ot the Banner of the South is rapidly in creasing. No oue doubts the fearlessness ot tbe editor in chief, his brilliancy, or ability. The subscription is $3 per annum. All business let ters should be addressed to L. T. Biome &Co , publishers, Augusta, Ga. Rockbridge Alum Springs.—We call at tention to an advertisement of tha above Springe, to be found in another column. Pleas antly located in the mountain region of Vir ginia, combining health and pleasure, with ac cess to other springs, they cannot be excelled as a place of resort. For an invalid, or one seek ing pure air and cheerful company, we know of no more delightful place. The medicinal qualities of tbe Rockbridge alum water are well known. It can always he had at the drug store of Messrs. Redwine & Fox. Hibernian Benevolent Society.—Remem ber that the Excursion Picnic of the above 8 •- ciety comes oft to-day. Let all who can be sure and attend. We are satisfied, from our knowledge of those who have the excursion in hand, that it will be a day of real enjoyment. The Oglethorpe Victorious—ln tbe re cent contest between tbe steamers io Macon, the steamer John W. Anderson, from Savannah, was victorious. The Anderson threw 232 feet 7| inches, and the steamer Nutting, of tbe Pro tection Fire Company of Macon, 200 feet 10 inches. It was the best throwing ever done by the Anderson. A Gala Occasion.—Our fun loving people are all anxiety for the grand exhibition of tbe menagerie and circus on Friday next. The occasion will he a fit oue for families to turn out and see tbe wild auimals, and to wit ness the inimitable performances ot Ames’ great Circus. Remember that the proceeds ot the af ternoon performance is to be used in improving the Atlanta Confederate Cemetery. Tickets 50 cents; children halt price. Let everybody go Gilbert’s Troupe.—We learn from one oi the above troupe, who is here, that there is a probability that the company will begin an en gagement here on next Monday. Savannah Advertiser.—We have failed for several days to receive the above excellent and spicy daily. We cannot give it up. National Life Insurance Company of the United States of America. —Extract from a letter received by Dr. R. Q Stacy, Gen eral Agent of tbe Company, in regard to South ern investments: We will invest money where it is earned. Os course you understand that this only applies to • that portion of the premiums reserved for pay ment of tbe policies. This is all that any com pany has to invest. In tbe early history of an agency, this feature amounts to but little except as a promise of certain good for the future. Yon can advertise it freely, tor it will be don;; also, that “ policies will be paid in coin when pre miums are paid in coin.” Allot our California business is on a gold basis. You may rest as sured that the “National” will be behind no company in pre-seating advantageous features whicti aie sale and prudent; but no other. We have a grand start; have encountered the full force ot a most hitter and virulent opposi tion (which has nearly exhausted itself, and al most without notice from us.) Very truly, E. S. Turner, Manager. Kenny’s There is a charm we can't explain Ab <ot Kenny’s Cobblers ?nd A eg; That wi.l drive out every ache and pain, ; And make jdii ieel as happy as Col. Ames’ ele- I haul, Bismarck, when he stands on his head. Trade.—Business is very fair for the season. Bac.u is iu steady consumptive demand, and prices are expected to go higher shortly. Corn, heavy receipts, and a good demand—prices well maintained. Floar, large stocks, and prices lower than it can be laid down from, the West. Ladies’ Dresses.—We notice this Summer that a great many ladies are dispensing with flowing sleeves, and are wearing either the short or light sleeve. These hard times they might ( dress their children with tbe Bishop or cast oft i sleeves of old dresses. This would save money, and prove their affection, for so “ doth a hen I gather her chickens under her wings.” I Personal.—Judge Warner, of the Supreme I Court, is in the city. NUMBER 23. I Industry.—Some people appear t; think that industry is a virtue. We are inclined to the opinion that it is a negative quality, and may be either good or bad, according to the end and aim ol the individual. If a man sticks to his business, and bis whole object is to make money for himself, we do not think his applica tion can be called a virtue. Jacob Astor must have been industrious or he could not have hoarded up so many millions, and keep them from those who need them. From the Bible, we learn that a certain individual of bad repute was exceedingly industrious and continually “going about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour.” Is His industry a virtue ? The Firemen’s Trumpets.—Col. Ames has decided to awe rd the trumpets that are on ex hibition at Messrs. Phillips & Crew’s to the champions receiving the greatest number of votes from the ladles present. Two gentlemen will be appointed by the Chief of the Fire De partment, one to issue numbers for the ladies to vote with, and the other to receive the numbers inside the circus pavilion. Every lady will be entitled to vote, and we shall expect to see which of the two Atlanta Fire Companies are the favorites. The trumpets will be awarded under the pavilion to-night. Dairy’s.—We have just read an account of a large dairy three or four miles from St. Louis. Eight hundred cows are kept. They are all at tended and milked by Swiss cow-milkers. The material consumed at this dairy per day is 400 bushels of malt; 6,000 pounds of cut hay; 50 bushels corn meal; 15 sacks ot bran aud oil meal; cut hay and bran mixed together are also fur nished the cows. The Summer pasturage of this dairy embraces an area of over 1,000 acres of land, with numerous springs oi water on it. 't'lie daily average yield of milk is 800 gallons, . ilii 80 gallons ot cream. s a matter of course, our city could not keep p such an establishment, but after becoming better acquainted with Atlanta and its surround ings, we are astonished that butter and milk has net been made more of a speciality. A few cows well kept and attended to, we think would pay, there would be no necessity for sending to Ten nessee, Virginia, or New York for milk. Ames’s Circus and Menagerie.—Our citi zens will bear in mind that we are to have two entertainments in our city to-day of the above combination show. With the liberality charac teristic of the man, Col. Ames has determined to donate the proceeds of his afternoon’s enter tainment to the improvement of the Confed erate Cemetery. To show that his kindness and generosity is appreciated, we feel convinced that both the afternoon and night’s entertain ments will find his marquee crowded. Our citi zens, we know, will wish to furnish him sub stantial evidence of their appreciation of him and ot the merits of his company. The collection of animals and birds, which the visitors have an opportunity to examine be rore the commencement of the performance, al though not so large as we have seen, is none the less complete and interesting as a study. To do lull justice to the circus company would require more space than we can com mand. Each member of the company is excel lent in his or her specialty. We must be par doned in speaking of the grace and beauty of Md’me Codona, who cannot be excelled in her cordetaute performance, her drum solos, and iu the daring of her riding. The exhibition of Ella Eugenie in the dens ot her pets is thrilling and full of interest. In fact, the acrobats, vaulters, and riding, all deserve mention and praise. This splendid show alliance is admirably managed. Genial gentlemen are in attendance, and for Col. Ames we bespeak a crowded marquee this afternoon and to-night. Orange Crop.—The St. Augustine Exam iner says that tbe orange crop of Florida will not be a failure as was anticipated from last winters frost, that the trees look well and that tbe fruit seems abundant. Things Disagreeable.—A Louisiana co temporary says that the most disagreeable day of a man’s hfe is when he puts on a new hat. What does he say of new boots with unshorn pegs in the heels ? Weather.—We have had one or two showers, which slightly benefits predestHfcn ism, by laying the dust. Still yesterday was very warm. Well, keep cool if you can. Take ice in it. WbaC Mm. Stanton Thinks and Says. Mrs. Stanton repudiates the idea that she is in favor of the Fifteenth Amendment, and says there is “too much pride, self-respect, and wo manly dignity” in her Association to rejoice at the success of a scheme which “places all women under the heels of all men.” On the Velocipede.—Princess Metternich is a lady ot sense and wit. She says a velocipede is a “machine that sets a fool on rollers.” This is wry severe, but we feel convinced that the majority of the people that have seen and tried the machine, will concede the truth of the Princess’ assertion. Nice Employment.—Three ladies of Ro chester, N. Y., have undertaken to reform the social evil by placing detectives to watch the houses of ill fame aud report the names of the men patrons. They have been so far successful as to spoil the business ot the immoral establish ments. Not a laeceMi The New York Times says that “Mr. Boat well 's measures have not been a success—that i currency is more depreciated than when he began his work; aud this single fact far out weighs columns of parcizan praise." This is true. Trustees of the Insane Asylum.—ln re publishing the order appointing the Trustees of the Insane Asylum, one or two mistakes were made in the names of the gentleman, which will be found corrected in this mornings issue. We call the attention ot our exchanges that have copied the order to the fact, that they may also make the correction. The latest kerosene accident was in Hoboken, when a can of that oil exploded while a reck less woman was filling a lighted lamp. She rushed down stairs and into the street, envelop ed in flames, and was burned to death. Iler husband, frantic with fright, threw his little boy out of the window and then jumped alter him, killing himself. A rumor has obtained currency in New York that Spain will, in June next, instruct her agents abroad to give public notice that every citizen of that country, or its American posses sions,having property or valuablesot any kind in tbe Island of Cuba, will be required to go before some Consul to register their names and make oath of allegiance to the Spanish Government, or else their property will lie subject to st ques tration. Pills.—An inventer of pills says that his medicine will cure every duorder. Would it not be well tor the Georgia man who telegraphs to the Tribune, to purchase and distribute them through our State ? Personal.—We had the pleasure of a call in our office on yesterday from Captain F. 8. Ferguson, of that most excellent Weekly, the Tuskegee Jfewi.

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Weekly Atlanta intelligencer. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1865-18??, June 09, 1869, Image 1