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USdti# Jtntriligrncri ATLANTA. GEORGIA- Wednesday. March a, 1870. T&e Firemen's Tournament at August*— First Bay. We ]ay before oar readers the following ac count ol the grand tournament which we clip from the Augusta Constitutionalist of the 23d instant Yesterday morning** 8 o’clock train on the Georgia Railroad brought to the city the Pioneer Book and Ladder Company of Athens, whose roll we published yesterday morning. They were waited upon by a delegation of Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company of Augusta, taken tn charge and cared lor in the moat approved manner. By the tame train, a delegation of fourteen men lrom Atlanta Mechanic, No. 2, arrived, and we regret to say, were not disposed to subside under the exhibition of a little unintentional “cold shoulder," and made the very best of the awkward position In which they ioond them selves, donning citizen habiliments, and distrib uted themselves around, to await the grand gala event. The Metropolitans, of b&v&ncah, arrived on the 3 A. M. train of the Central Railroad, and were received and escorted by Vigilant, No. 3, who arenEupady t0 do tbe handsome in com- Un^^^pMKrs of tbe Chlet Engineer, Bry- son, tbMPTral companies, local and visiting, commenced to assemble at the Bell Tower at 7$ o'clock, A. M. The delay usually incidental In arrangement of the preliminaries amending ’.ike ucccasions, postponed the formation and moving of the procession until about lOj, A. M. The local companies arrayed in line, the sev eral visiting companies were formed under the direction of Chief Engineer Bryson and his as sistants, and under the inspiriting music of the attending bands from Cartcrsvllle, Rome, Atlan ta and Savannah. were marched to the City Ball, receiving the hearty salutations of the city nremen as they passed. The visiting companies arrived at the City Hall a few minutes before 11 o’clock. Mayor Allen and the full board of c ity Council, appeared upon the steps and were appropriately introduced by Chief Engineer Bryson, whereupon his Honor Mayor Allen de livered the following address of welcome to the visiting companies, which was received with pe ouliar manifestations of pleasure by those to whom it was addressed Firemen of our Sister Cities: As ihe guests of the Augusta Fire Companies, the municipal aulhoiities, who are here present, extend to you a heartfelt welcome, and cordially unite with the firemen of our city in, tendering to you its hospitalities. We trust that your visit may realize all anticipations of the pleasure to which you may have looked lorward, and may serve to bind together, in tics ol last ing lriendabip, the members of the va rious Fire Departments here represented.— You have been Invited to Join in the Anni versary Parade ol our Department, and to engage with Its companies in a friendly contest lor a display of your efficiency and skill iu matters pertaining to the duties of flremeu. And the distinguished reputations which have preceded you. and your magnificent appearance upon this occaslou give evidence that our own gallant boys must look well to their laurels in the trials of to-day. To elmp’y say that you are welcome is but a faint expression of the cordial greeting which I now extend to you In b.h df ol the City Council. And in committing y,.u to the care of Augusta firemen, whom we consider the embodiments of honor and hospi tal ty, we give you ample guarantee that nothing will r,e kit undone which may contribute to your hospitable entertainment. And it hsre- uiter y ou may entertain pleasant recollections of our city, and especially of its noble firemen, we shall ibtn leel assured that your visit was not al me one of pleasure, but bad served to rivet together with links of enduring attachment the pcop e ot our respective communities, and that biotneriy love and mutual interest stiil actuate, us ot yore, me cities ot the sunny South. Fiien.en of Augusta, you who are the pride ami b -ast ot our people, to your keeping we coinmt ud these distinguished visitors, feeling as sured that your entertainment of them will be such a, to nSleet additional lustre upon the re- pu’auou ot our beloved city. Bestow upon tii< m your best attentions, as we well know you w ill do, and when they bid adieu, let them pait from juii feeling assured that Augusta firemen know lull well how to treat their guests. Firemen, again we bid you a cordial wel come. Upon the conclusion of Mayor Allen’s wel coming speech, the visiting firemen seemed eager tor a prolonged “ least ot rcasoD,” and loudly calico lor Aldermen Black, Bolt and other gen tlemen, but without elidtiug a response. Cbiet Engineer Bryson announced that in consideration of the great demand tor time In deciding ibo issue? ot the day, it had been de termined to have no speech ot response to Mayor Allen. Seemingly somewhat disappointed at this cur tailment ot pleasant talk, the visiting com- pati’es were marched from the City Hall Ark to Qreene street, and the procession formed. ORDEB OF PB0CE3SI0N : Augusta Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company, with 55 men. Athens Hook and Ladder Company, wiih 50 men. Detachment ot Athens, No. 1. Hcok and Ladder Ho. 1, of Charleston, num bering 23 men. Georgia Independent, 1st Division, of Augus te, had 175 uniforms tilled, in successful contest tor ilie private prize to be awarded the local company turning out the largest number of uni formed men. Mountain City Fire Company, ot Rome, with 35 men. Detachment of Rainbow Fire Company, of Borne, with 10 men. Detachment ot five men from Hook and Lad der Company, of Rome. Detachment of 13 men from Phoenix Fire Company, of Charleston A detachmcnnt of 13 men from the BtODewail, ul Charleston. Mechanic Independent (hose carriage,) 2d Di vision, ot Augusta, with 65 men. Washington, No. l,(bceo carriage) of Augusta, with G7 men. Palmetto, of Columbia, B. C., with 75 men. Clinch, No 2, steamer,) of Augusta, with 27 men. Vigilant, No 8, (steamer,) of Augusta, with 50 men. Metropolitan (steamer,) ot Savannah, with 85 men. Taiiul&li (hand engine,) ot Atlanta, with GO i$cn. Fillmore, No. 4 steamer,) of Augusta, with 50 men. Mai ion ^steamer,) of Charleston, with 53 men. Detachment ot Vigilauta, from Charleston, with Marion hose carriage, cumbering 14 men. Augusta, No. 5 (band engine,) with 45 men. Atlanta Fire Company, No. 1 (steamer,) wiih 53 men. Citizen, No. 8 (hose carriage.) of Augusta, with 42 men. Young America (steamer,) from Charleston, with 05 mea, and delegations lrom Washing ton. Hope and Palmetto, of the same city. Blaonerhossett, No. 6 (boss carriage,) of Au gusta, with 43 men. Kiel taoad, No. 7 (hand engine,) of August i, with 4b inso. The procession thus formed parsed in review before the Mayor and City Council, lined on Qieene street, in front ot the City Hall, mutual eaiutatioi a being exchanged in evidence of the general satisfaction experienced from the happy occasion by the entertained end entertaining.— The prt cession, in passing in review, occupied twenty-five minutes, and was unquestionably the moot glittering street pageant witnessed in Augusta lor many years. The line ot march was marked down Greene street, to Elbert, tbrougn Elheit to Broad, up North aide of Broad So Marbury, and down Booth aide of Broad to a point between Macanan and Campbell streets, where the preliminaries wen arranged for the OonUtL To delineate the uniform and manly bearing ol the respective companies, with the exquisite ta» te displayed in the ornamentation of thedif ter cot engines, carriages and reels in the pioces- pedeetri&n female beauty, which found no other point to observe the gorgeous procession ae it passed, mingled with myriads of children, friDged with thousands of the sterner sex. and a surging multitude of “dyed-in Uie wool" fif teenth amendments. There seemed to be a general upheaval of all elements of society to pay homage to the occasion, and business was thought of only as something to be attended to in the future. BY TELEGRAPH. NEW TORE ASSOCIATED PKBB8 DISPATCHES. NIGHT DISPATCHER HOOK AND LADDER CONTEST. Within a few minutes ot 12 o’clock, the friendly contests of the day were inaugurated by Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company, of Au gusta. The rules regulating this contest were: that one man would be allowed to each seventy-five pounds of truck weight, the company to run three hundred yards, take a thirty-foot ladder from Its place on the truck, adjust the same to a building, man to ascend and descend, and the ladder to be replaced In its proper place on the truck In the shortest time. leading oft, the Pioneer, of Augusta, threw down the gauntlet to the visiting companies in running the requisi’e distance, handling the ladder lrom their truck, and adjusting it against Poullain’s building, corner of Broad and Jack- son streets. The ascension and desceosion was made by Mr. Marion Roberta in a most rapid and graceful style, and time was recorded by the judges at 1:35. The Athens Hook and Ladder Company follow- lowed, but fell a ttw seconds behind their hosts of the Pioneer, their time being recorded at 1:40. Charleston Hook and Ladder, No. 1, closed this coutest, coining in promptly .with the tread ot veterans, but misapprehending the exact building against which their ladder was to rest, and thus becoming somewhat disconcerted, their time was recorded at 1:52. REEL CONTEST. The reels were required to carry 450 feet of’ ho3e, with one man to every 75 pounds of weight, hose to be connected as when ready for fire duty; to run 800 yards, attach hose to plug, lead of 300 feet ot hose, play through inch noz zle, and throw water twenty leet lrom nozzle in shortest time. Mechanic, of Augusta, led the way, attaching to the plug at the Poullain building corner ot Broad and Jackson stieete Their Uine was re corded at 1:80 Washington, No. 1, of Augusta, followed, making a most excellent run and perfect con nections. In consequence of the surging crowd, who had pres-ed within the ropes, the Judges at the termini were unable to discover the inti mations of the sigoal at the atarting point, and no time was alloited for Washington. It was certainly a misfortune that circumstances should have combined to set at naught the very credit able efiort of this company. The Judges, taking the matter under advisement, decided that the best possible way to remedy the difficulty would be for Mechanfo and Washington to run the race over. Accordingly, the Chief Engineer has so ordered, and the question will be settled by a contest ol these companies to day, after the conclusion of the contest between the steamers. Blancerhafsett, No. 0. of Augusta, followed next, coming in with such a rush that the- first thing they knew they liad run from their reel about 100 teet more ot hose than was re quired.— Notwithstanding this interlerence, their time was recorded at 1:55. The Vigilant detachment, of Charleston, with the Marion reel assisted by a number ol their hosts from Fillmore, No. 4, next put in appear ance, and went through in 1:52 CiiizeD, No. 8, of Augusta, closed the reel con test, with a good run, out evidently had their hose tangled, as the water from the plug pressed upon the pipeman before the pipe was attached Their time was recorded at 2:20. It is hardly necessary to state that the aforesaid hose were immediately ‘'well darned,” and the Citizens are again lu good humor with ih- nuelvesand every body else. HAND ENGINE CONTEST. The band engines were allowed ten minutes, after taking position at the cistern; to play through fifty leet of hose, inch nozzle Richmond, No. 7, (second class,) of Augusta led oft from the cistern in lront of QirardeyV Opera Houso. The distance recorded was 164 teet 6 inches. Ta'lulab, of Atlanta, also a second class en gine, lollowed, pressed vigorously to her work by an enthusiastic and manly company, making a hundeotne displ -y of spirit and muscle. They reached 158 tent 1 Inch. Augusta, No. 5, a first class engine, was next in order, and the well developed muscle and manly endurance of the No. 5 Soys, sprinkled the platform well at a distance of 170 feet 0 laches. The next in order was the Palmetto (first- class,) of Columbia, S. C., manned by as gallant and genteel a set ot boys as ever pulled a drag rope in parade or action. The veteran Presi dent, W. B. Stanley, although his locks are frosted, has the vim and animation of a youthful fireman, and enters with full spirit into the friendly contest, and the cheerful response of Palmettoes to his every word and motion evinces the just esteem in which he is held by those who know him best. The Judges marked 155 fett 5 inches for the Palmetto. CONTEST OF STEAMERS. In this contest, Fillmore, No. 4, of Augusta led off, followed by the Marion, ot Charleston, Clinch, No 2, of Augusta, and Young America, of Charleston, the latter ot which ceased about 615, P. M. The Georgia was on the carpet ready to give a pi oof ot her efficiency, and was particularly anxious to get in an appearance yesterday evening, but intervening darkness In duced the Judges to postpone the further con test of the steamers until 6:30 o’clock this morn ing. Pending the close of the contest, the Judges made uo announcement of the distance, although it is generally conceded that the Clinch stands foremost bv several leet. The contest will be closed to-day, and the dis tribution i>l prizes made by a committee from the City Council. Lost Cause Cigars.—Those of us who spent four long y ears amid the hardships ot war and the cat naze ot battle, often muse upon the events which characterized that never-to-be-forgotten aerlod, uiui <*ur minds, upon tancy’s wings, fly jack as if to dreamland, where, in imagination, we can picture contending hosts, and fight over the battles in n bit it there was, alas 1 too much stern reality. N. >t king can better serve to cheer us in this horn ot pensive reflection, than to in hale the debghttul perfume, and watch the curl ing wreaths ol smoke lrom those cigars, which have been honored with the name of the "Lost Cause.’* Reader, would you know a real plea sure! then go to Sharp, Boroughs & Co., and try them. Interesting to Billiardists.—Professor C&rme, the celebrated billiard-player, is now in Montgomery AUbitiog in Concert Hath He played a gamed 750 points Monday night with Mr. Jsc ibt. t ’arme won. in about an hour, in 10 score>, «s follows: 159, 80, 325, 40, 2,15, 59, 10,17, 0, 28 0. 11,11,0,2-705, making his runs aveiag<- . or 47 points. He was to have played Iasi nit lit with Mr. (Jrawlord, ol Atlanta. The papers -iste that Mr. Chapman, of this city, was idet> replied for, but he was compelled to dtClinc tlie invitation on account oi business. "We extract the above from the Columbus Nun. Our feilrw-townsman, Mr. Crawlord, has in days past and gone won a reputation as a billiard player, up equalled by any who have ever come j in competition with him in our city. If he went to Montgomery and met the champion, Prot. Carm*-, we have no doubt he taught him. a lesson that 705 was an easy figure to beat. vv oman Suffrage—The Legislatures of Wyoming aud Utah Territories have extended the elective franchise to womeD. It seems that the U:ati Legislature hurried through the bill in order to give rite women of Balt Lake City the opportunity of voting at a charter election that was to lake place la=t Monday. Iu Wyoming women tresc.rce.wbiiein Utah they outnumber tbs men. We will probably soon learn some thing ss to the working oi this novel experi ment. The Office of Juetick of the Peace in the 1,234th District, G. M.—The death ot Justice T. B. Bcgctt? some lime ago, has of coarse left the office ot Justice of the Peace in bis District s on, would require more comprehensive detail \y e hear it iwaorsd, that an election th»a won d be entertaining to lha thousands of our citizens and visitors who wiineraed the mag nificent ci»play, and aftord, in the use of the very cuoict vt superlatives, but a poor conception of ut r< al jpUmdor ot the event. Suffice it to say, mat all wuicb cultivated taste, could suggest, and tk:l ed taper fingers, could execute to lend tclat ,o i be oocMii a. AfioDed the several engines and reels, bulb locaTaBd visiting, in the pecu liar v b*ppv combinations ot immortelle and artificial wreaths which adorned them. Wub most astonithutg unanimity, the female beauty ot Augusta, augmented by a liberal attendance of their charming ** country cousins,’’ turned oat in fud force ana honored the occa sion with the wealth ot their encouraging smiles. The different porticos, verandahs and windows along the line ot march on Broad street were radiant with bright eyes, and streaming with immaculate linen and lace handkerchiefs waved in iu.nor ot the gallant firemen, who ever and anon welcomed the pleasing salutations with shouts which kindled the most in tense yet happy enthusiasm among all cisisei. The pavement 08 aide of the street was illuminated by will be ordered in a few days, bat another ver eion of the same subject from the same fruitful source Dame Rumor announces that an ap pointment will be mad* now wnv Woman’s Rights.—Though the women have not been granted the right to vote and hold (fflee in Georgia, still the law has granted to them certain rignts and immunities here which they ere not slow to demand. Hardly can a levy be nude or an attachment issue, but that the wife comes up aud claims that the property thus seized is her’s individually. So that be tween the wife’s separate estate, and the Home stead exemptions, there is but a poor chance for creditors, and a poorer one lor the legal fra ternity. Of coarse we do not mean to attack the rectitude of the “ statutes in such case made and provided," bat only to speak ot things as they are seen daily in oar ooares ot justice. Washington. February 24.—Revenue to-day $360,000. Roberson and the Naval Committees will visit the "Monarch" to-morrow. , Hon. Wm. Orton argued before the Senate Committee, on post offices and poet roads against Government interference with the tele graphs. Kirkpatrick’s distillery at Chattanooga was seized, and with it thiee hundred barrels ot whisky. The following resolution was adopted by the Senate to-day: Resolved, That to add to the present irredeem able paper currency of the country would be to render more difficult and remote the resump tion of specie payments; to encourage and foster the spirit of speculation; to aggravate the evilsjtroduced by fluctuations of valuer ,’to depre ciate the credit of the nations, and check the healthful tendency of legitimate business to set tle down on a 8at« and permanent basis; and, therefore, in the opinion ot the Senate the exist ing volume of such currency ought not' to be increased. Customs for the week ending February I9tb is over $4,750,000. The Court of Claims has rendered judgment in the case ot the Bernheimer Brothers, ol New York, tor $185,000 against the United States for proceeds ot cotton at Savannah. SENATE. The Hou3e amendments to the disability bill was concurred in. Subsequently Wilson moved to reconsider, the understanding being the ob jection to the name ot ex-Senator Clingman, ot North Carolina and a lew others. The matter of admitting Revels was discussed without definite action. HOUSE. After disposing ot Whitteaiore the House went into the consideration ot the Legislative Appropriation bill, and adjourned without con cluding. The Senate Committee on Post Offices, at their meeting this morning heard Mr. Orton, President ol the Western Union Telegraph Company, in opposition to tho Hubbard bill and to the report which that committee recently made in its taVor. The argument occupied the entire session ot the committee, and was not concluded on its adjournment, but it is to be resumed at a special session on Saturday morn ing. Mr. Orton first took up the statement in the committee's report that tn America the invest ment in telegraph lines is largir in proportion to their length] and the rates higher, and the lines less used, than in most European countries, as to the investment in telegraph lines, inasmuch as alt European lines are dow owned and controlled by Governments. He claimed that it was impossible to institute accu rate companions, and further, that the amount invested in telegraph property, neither in Eu rope nor America, had nothing to do with the question of rates, &Dd was not, therefore a sub ject which demanded investigation. The other two propositions he claimed to be erroneous, and submitted statistics, proving that the rates are not higher in the United States, according to tbs distance, than in any European couutries, and lower than in several. The av erage rate per message from Puris to the 26 principal cities in France is one and two tenths mills per mile. The average rate from London to the 32 principal cities in England, Scotland, and Ireland, is also about one and two-tenths mills per mile. The average rates from Berne to the capitals of Canton, in Switzerland, is two mills per mile. The avereage from Brussels to the nine principal cities in Belgium is two and five-tenths mills per mile. Bet wet n the princi pal cities in Baden the rate averages 4 mills per mile. Between Berlin aud the principal cities in North Germany two and eight-tenths mills per mile. In Italy, between Florence and the twenty Principalities, the average rate per message is S and V lOihs oi a mill per mile, from Amsterdam tc the chief cities in Holland 8 and 9-lOtbs ot a mill per mile, in the United States the average rate between New York and thirty- seven principal cities, on a gold basis the same as applied to the countries above named, the rate is 1 and l-10th ot a mill per mile, and from Washington to the capitals ot all the .-States the average rate, on a gold basis, is 2 mills per mile. These tales are those which are charged tor day service, but he called attention to the fact that, sicoe the 1st of January, between all stations east of the Mississippi river, messages were now transmitted at night lor ene-hali the day rates, so that business, not requiring instant dispatch, can now be transmitted by telegraph at about halt the average rates, for like distances, charged iu any European country. Mr. Otton next con sidered the statement that the telegraph is less used in America than in most European coun tries, and submitted the following iu support oi his assertion that the statement of the commit tee was erroneous The population of France is about forty mil lions, which approximates very closely to the present population of the United States. The last official report ot the present telegraph de partment is tor the year 1868, and shows that the number ol messages transmitted inclu de g inland, international and transit was three anu a halt millions, whereas the Western Union Telegraph Company alone, transmitted in the United Slates more than twice this number, not Including press reports. 1 He showed, farther, that the whole number ot messages transmitted tn all the countries of Continental Europe, with a population ot more than 200,009.009 made an aggregate ot only about 15,000,000, tor which there was received more than $9,000,000 in gold; whereas, the Western Union Telegraph Com pany had transmitted a larger amount of mat ter for the press alone, receiving therefor about $1,000,000 iu currency. He then took up the Hubbard bill and pro ceeded to show, first, the injustice of incorpo rating a company by Congress, and conferring upon it free rghta ot way through all the States, for the purpose ot competing with existing companies which were obliged to pay in money, or in service, a large sum per annum for such privileges; second, that the passage ot that bill would not protect the public against a monopo ly, since it would be easy tor the Western Union Company to lake possession of the organization, and when thiB was done, competition with it would be utterly impossible. He then proceeded to apply the rates pro posed in the bill, to the present volume ot busi ness, the receipts ot the Western Union Com pany, for messages during the year 1869 were, six and a halt millions, and the expenses lour and a half millions. The same number of mes sages which yielded the above receipts would, under the Hubbard bill .have produced less than two millions, or about a million doLart short of the sum which his company paid for salaries.— He assumed the Government cou d not perform this service at leas expense than the company and, therefore, under the Hubbard bill, the tele graph business oi the company would have cost the Government, last year, a sum nearly equal 1 to the deficit ol the Post Office Department.— He then spoke of the claim that the redaction in rates, would largely increase the number of messages, and admitted that there was much force in this claim, but demonstrated that an in crease ot 50 per cent, in the value of business, without the increase in the cost of performing the service, would still leave a deficit ot more than & million dollars. He then proceeded to consider the ability of the present wires to cany this increased business, and submitted the fol lowing statistics : In Europe there are about 300,000 miles ot telegraph wire, over which then were transmitted, in 1868, betwit n niuun aua 16 million messages of the Western Union Com pany has a little over lOO.OOd miles of wire, and transmitted, say eight railliou messages, or about 76 per mile ot wire. Now, is it reasonable to suppose that this number can i e increased 60 per cent, without providing additional wires.— Can we send twice as many messages in this country as cau be sent in Europe, here the av erage oistance3 are so much shorter 1 On the 1st or January, 1S68, the rates in Switz erland were reduced 50 per cent, and during the previous year, as well as in 1868 great additions were maae to the lines, in order to accommo date the increase of business, which was antici pated, and which lollowed the reduction At the beainning ot 1867 there were a little more than 4,000 miles ot wire in operation and on tbe 1st ol January, 1869. there were nearly 6,600 (niitf. bdne ifi iBcn ase ot 57 per cent, in tho Bnoiiar ot miles of wire, while tbe total increase in the number oi rr. irensmittea daring the same pcii j. «*i-s ou, ->i p ; cent, and not withstanding tbs at in> r, a>e o, lacilitim, it is stated, ifficially, >n the rt port upon tbe Swiss Hues that in-rre was a time during the summer of 1868 when the num ; er ot messages, wm Ioond to be an excess o! the facilities lor their transmission in Be’gium, he showed that from ’65 to ’69there had txeu an increase of 61 per cent,In the number ol miles ot wire, while tie increase in tbe number o! mess gesduring the s»u,e period, bad been 56 per cent in Laly, irom 1366 to 1869, tbe miles ot wire had been increas d 45 per cent, while the increase ot messages transml.- t- d was only 12 per cent, in France during the same period, and the increase id the miles of wire bad been 29 per cent, and tn the number of messages 28 per c. nt. He claimed to have es tablished me fact b yond question, that any con siderable increase iu the volume ol business, must necessarily requ:re an increase ol taciluies, the investment in which, would be entitled to fair profits; and the operation ot which would Increase expenses, which, under the Hnbt ltd plan, would fall upon the post office debt, , Mr. Orton then took up the statement made j in the Committee’s report, that tbe charges in this country are not uniform in different sec tions ; that they are higher South than West, and that they are higher West than East; and proceeded to argue against tbe justice of charg ing rates high enough upon the large volume of badness in one section of the country, to enable another section to enjoy the same rates. He showed by the report of the Postmaster General, that the postal service in the Eastern States, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania; Delaware, the District of Colum bia and Maryland, yielded an excess of receipts over expenditures of more than $3,000,000 during the last fiscal year, while the central 8tatee and Territories, north oi the Ohio, and including New Mexico, Montana and Wyoming, coat $1,000,000 more than the receipts, and the States in the Southern Division showed a deficit of $1,600,009, and the Pacific States and Territories a deficit of more than $1,400,000. As his company was a private corporation, doing business for profit with nothing in reserve on which to draw increase ot loss, it coold hardly be expected that they would undertake to perform, in that portion of the country— which cost tbs Government several millions annually tor the postal service in excess of receipts—tbe telegraph service at tbe some rate of tanft as in the section where the business of the poet office and the telegraph were both transmitted at a profit. Mr. Orton spoke at some length of the progress which had been made in tbe United States during the past three years towards a cheaper and better telegraphic service, claiming that so long as private enterprise kept pace with the growing demands of the public for more wires and tor their exten sion into new territory, charging ra'es, which yielded only lair profits upou the cash value of capital invested, there was no occasion for inter ference by the Government, In any manner. He concluded by submitting the following proposi tion i “ You desire to have the present rates for telegraphing reduced, so do 1. You do not de sire to accomplish this result at the expense ot tbe Treasury," nor do 1. Yet, in order that both these may be accomplished, it will be neces sity to materially reduce tbe expenses ot busi ness. Now, it takes the profit upon about one million dollars, equal to one-seventh oi our gross receipts, to pay our taxes federal, State and mu nicipal, &c„ a burden no where imposed on the business under Government control—relieved from.this, and we can make an average reduc tion of one-seventb ot our present rates. It you have authority to give tree right-of-way along railways in all the States to Mr. Hub- bard*s company, you can give it to mine. Do this, and we should be enabled to reduce another seventh without interfering with present profits. Then let Congress provide for a commission to ascertain and fix the ca,h value ot our pro perty and franchises, on which sum we shall be entitled to divide annually to our stockholders 10 per cent. We will then surrender to the Post Office Dep’t the right we now possess to fix and modify tanft rates, so that as fast as the profits on the actual capital exceeds 10 percent, the surplus may be applied to the reduction of rates in such s manner as the Poet Office De partment shall direct. It the rates proposed by Mr. Hubbard can ever make tbe business self- supporting, tbey will ultimately be reached by this plan, under which all the facilities the Gov ernment can supply can be availed ot to the fullest extent, but without incurring any expense or assuming any responsibilities. Richmond, February 24.—Tbe Legislature is engaged in perlecting a bill for legalizing acts of military appointees, performed since the ad mission of tbe State, and providing, through appointments by tbe Governor, to fill their places. Montgomery, February 24.—The bill en dorsing tbe first mortgage bonds ot the Mobile and Montgomery Railroad to the amount oi $8,500,000 nas passed both houses ot the Legis lature by the constitutional majority. London, February 24.—Tbe Underwriters are charging 60 per cent, insurance on tbe city ot Boston. Pabis, Fsbruary 25.—Gustave Florens has been sentenced to 3 years. Bullion has increased nine and a half million francs. from Washington. The fermentation period for gin distilleries is the same as whisky; six days is fixed as a max imum tor rum distilleries. In the House, Mr. Whtttemore presented doc aments from the Governor of Boutli Carolina, accepting his resignation. The Chair refused to recognize him as a member. A resolution was oftered, that Mr. Whltte- more, late member, had dispensed West Point and Naval Academy appointments, contrary to law, and for a pecuniary consideration, and that he was unworthy ot a seat in the House. The ayes and noes are in progress, and the resolntion will be adopted unanimously. A resolution was unanimously adopted de claring Wbitiemore unworthy a seat in the House. Whittemore will appeal to his constituents for re-election. In the Senate, the disability bill, covering some 3000 names was passed, and goes to the President. Mr. Stewart introduced a resolution declaring the expansion of the currency inexpedient.— Adopted by a large majority, Pabis, February 24.—It is reported that France has sent a note to Berlin relative to tbe treaty ot Prague. The proprietor of the Marsellaite has been sentenced to tour months' imprisonment and tour thousand francs. Madrid, February 24.—Thousands ot work men assembled peacefully in front of the Minis try and demanded work. San Francisco, February 24.—The people are jubilant over crop prospects. Numerous outrages were committed on China men yesterday. A feartul riot was imminent, bat a heavy rain and large police iorce dispersed the mob. Several persons were injured while attempting to resene tbe Chinese. London, February 24.—In the divorce case the Prince of Wales solemnly asserted that there had never been any improper or criminal inti macy between himself and Lady Mardaut,— Great cheers lollowed this declaration. from W asblngto n-S^Tlie Georgia Question. We notice In the New Era of this morning the following special telegraphic dispatch from Washington concerning Georgia affairs : Special to the Hew Eta Washington, February 23 —The Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, has as yet taken no formal action upon the Georgia question, though it seems to be conceded that Hill and Miller cannot be seated. The credentials ot Col. Farrow and Major Whiteley, which were presented yesterday, were made out in the old form ot commissions, similar to those ot Hill and Miller, instead ot certificates to the President of the Senate as required bv act of 1866. It is understood that they were withdrawn by Senator Stewart tor the purpose ot correction. General Butler will introduce a bill lor the admission of Georgia, similar to the Mississippi and Virginia bill, a d it is probable that Sena tors will not be admi.ted until after such a bill shall have been adopted. Bound Over.—The trial of Lemuel Edmon son, alias Buck Edwards was continued yester day afternoon before Justice Thomas Spencer,— The defense concluded to introduce no evidence on the committing trial, and His Honor com mitted the prisoner to jail to answer the charge of murder at the next term of the Fulton Supe rior court. Most of the evidence on the part ot the prosecution was circumstantial, but pointed strongly to the guilt of the prisoner. Mrag Carlotti Pattl—Attention is respect fully invited to the advertisement of Max Stra- kosch of the appearance of this world renowned and unrivalled concert vocalist, who will make her first appearance in Atlanta since her return from Europe, in two grand concerts, on b riday aud Saturday evenings, March 4th and 5th. It would be a work of supererogation on our part, to say anything in praise of this wonderful mu sical performer. Our people should not miss this opportunity ol witnessing the performances ot this world’s wonder, at DeGive’s Opera House. Larceny.—Cuatles Jenkins, a colored man about twenty years of age, who was committed to jail about three months ago, for stealing ba con from the Western & Atlantic Railroad de pot, was brought out for final trial before Jus tice B. D. Smith this morning. Charles waived indictment by a grand Jury, demanded a final trial, and then plead guilty to the accusation against him. His Honor sentenced Jenkins to pay a fine ot twenty-five dollars and costs, or work six months in the chain gang. Committing Trial of Lemuel Edmonson, alias Buck Edwards, Charged with Mur der.—Lemuel Edmonson was brought from jail this morning and arraigned before Justice Thomas Spencer, charged with the murder of Marcus Hale, who was kilied about the 8th day of Dtcember, 1869. Five negro witnesses were sworn and examined on the part of the prose cution, whose testimony points out Edmonson as the guilty party. Up to twelve o’clock, the State had closed and the Court adjourned until this afternoon, when the detenso will be heard The State is represented by Solicitor General Howell, and the defense by Col M. P. Bying- ton and J. M. McAfee, Esq. We forbear com ment until further developments. DISSOLUTION. Double Refined Poudrette OF .THB . _ rpHK Arm or PSMVVBTOII, WILLSON, TAYLOH * Lodi Manufacturing Compan u | cO. Is this w dtsso.vrfjg^’mMbSrTON. TOOK RALK la Lots to unit customers. X is i This article w eoldfoir JMftth* nrict of other fertilizers, and is cheaper for Cotton, Com, Tobicco aud Vegetables than la* other in the market. It ie made entirely from the nisbt-sotL off it. Ac, ot N. Yorz city. Price delivered on board tn New York Citv. Twenty- live Dollars per Ton. P.mDhieC Ac. elTlnii full Information sent on applies] Uon to JAMES T FOSTER, Box »139, N. Y P. O. Office M ConrtlAndt Street, New York. FOR SALE BY. AWH1CH. AYERS, Macon, At 630.00 Per Ton, deeM-w3m Agnes Mercer, • f* Divorce, Ac.. Fayette Superior Court—October Jacob Mercer, j Term, 1868. I T r /pears to the Conrt trom the return of the Sherifl F etthe Defendant is not to be foaud in this county, .-is ctut hie residence ie unknown to PlaintUL, end that he resides oat of this State. It is. therefore, ordered by the Conrt that service be perfected upon the Defendant by pnbl.catlon in the At.anta Iktkh.i«ekcxb, a newspa per published in the city of Atlanta, in this state, the same to be publish--d once a month for four months, be fore the first day of tbe next term of this Conrt. JOHN S. BIGBY, J. 8. C. T. C. X, A. E. 8tokee, Clerk of the Superior Court, of Fay ette county and State of Georgia, do ceriiiy that the foregoing is a true copy taken from the ininntee of ihe Fayette Superior Court, this January 12, i870. jan!4- w-im A u a-rov jk i-*!, A K. STOKiiS. Clerk 8 C. GEORGIA, Patn-oiisa County : W HEREAS, John H. McBrayer has applied to me tor permanent letters of administration upon the estate of John Pace, deceased: This is, theretore, to require all persons concerned, to be and appear at my odtee in Dallas, on or beiore the 1st Monday m March next, to show cause, if any they me, why said administrator ehonld not receive letters ol administration. Given under my hand and official signature January 8A1870. 8. B. AIcUKEuOR, Ordinary. febfi-SOd Printer’s fee $3 GEORGIA, DaKalu County. Ordinauy’s Oypick, December 8,1868. J OSEPH WALKER, administrator on the estate of Thomas J. Kskec, late ot said county deceased, having applied for letters of dismission from said ad ministration, representing in his petition that he has (ally executed and discharged said trust— This is, -therefore, to notify all persons concerned, to file their objections if any exist, within the time allowed by law, else letters will be granted said appli cant on the first Monday in March, 1870. J. L. WILSON. Ordinary. declS-Srn Printer's lee t.4 50 Planters’ Hotjil, Augusta, Ga.—This is deservedly one of the most celebrated hotels in Augusta. Some ot the young men employees in our office, who accompanied our fire companies on the occasion ot the late Grand Tournament in Augusta, had the good fortune to be guests of this hotel. They are unwilling to let this op portunity pass without expressing their thanks to the proprietor of this hotel, tor the kind and hospitable manner in which they were received and entertained. To Mr. T. J. Bostick, are they specially indebted, tor many acts of kindness.— We commend the Planters to all visitants of Augusta. Accidental Death by Hanging.—About 9 o’clock Friday morning, a colored boy named William Cook, fourteen years of age, in the em ploy ot Mr. James Cox, No. 54 South Carey street, went into the hay-loit in the rear of the dwelling, in company with another colored boy, and engaged in play. Cook, in jest, said that be was going to hang himself, aud accordingly placed a rope, which was fastened to a joist, around his neck. The other boy played around for about half an hour, before he suspected any thing. Then going up to Cook, who was hang ing by tbe neck, he asked him for a chew ot to bacco, and getting no answer, he put his hand in the boy’s pocket; but still receiving no reply, he gave the alarm. Cook’s body was imme diately cat down by officer Smith, but lile was extinct. Coroner Carr was notified, and sum moned a jury, who rendered a verdict of acci dental death by banging. The body was then conveyed to the residence of the lather ot the deceased boy, No. 14 Booth street.—Baltimore Sun. Dull Times in New York.—A gentleman who was in New York last week states that trade is very dull there this winter in nearly all branches ot mercantile business. While at the custom house on Tuesday last he was told that no vessel had arrived lrom a foreign port for the forty-eight hours preceding, a circumstance that had not occurred betore in the last twenty years. There were at the time nearly one hun dred government inspectors waiting employment in cousequence of the small numotr ot vessels arriving.—Balt. Sun. The returns of the recent census taker of Charleston makes the population 44,923, com posed of 24,570 colored, and 20,853 whites. GEORGIA, Picks:,h County Ordinary's Offioi—February 15,1870. W HEREAS, WM. J. LONG, has applied for exemp tion of personalty and s-.-tting apart and valuation ol homestead of rea ty ; and I will pass upon the same at mv office, at 11 o’clock, A. M., on the 25th day ol February, 1870. W. H. SIMMONS, Ordinary. feblS-d&wlt Printer’s fee t2. JOHN S. WILLSON. JAMES H. TAYLOR, WALTER H. WEEMS. The undersigned, having purchased the entire interest of Dr J. ». Willson In tho stock of Drags, Notes and Accounts of the late firm of Pemberton, Willson, Tsy lor A Co., will continno the Drug, business under the name end style of PEMBERTON, TAYLOa A CO. All persona Indebted to the la e firm of Pemberton, Willson, Taylor A Co. are hereby notified to make I ayment to Pemberton, Taylor * Co., who atom ate authorized to make settlements. All debts due the old firm must be settled immediately. JOHN 8. PEMBERTON, JA-..E8 A. TAYLOR, WALTER H. WKiiMS. Atlanta, Ga., February 17,1870. We tak* great pleasure in announcing to the public that we have sec or, d, in our retaU and prescr.ptlou d pertinent, tbe services ol Mr. William Gesneb, a Pharmaceutist and Chemist ot great anility and long experience. PEMBERTON, TAYLOR A CO. Atlanta, Ga.. February 17, 1870. leblS-etm GEORGIA, Fulton Countt. 1 Ordinary's Ornox, Jan. 36,1870. W E. 8PRBWELL, administrator of Stephen • Sprewell, late of said county, deceased, having applied tor leave to sell the real estate of said deceased, lor the purpose of distribution— This Is to notify all persons concerned to show cause If any they have, within the time prescribed by law. Use leave will be granted said applicant as applied lor. DANIEL PITTMAN. Ordinary. Jan27—60d Printers lee *6. Forsyth Postponed. Sheriff Sales. W ILL be sold before the Conrt House door tn the town of Camming, Forsyth county, on the first Tuesday in March next, within the legal hours of sale, the following property to-wit: Lot of land oae thousand (1089; and eighty-nine. In the 8d Diet and 1st dee of said county; levied on to satisfy a fi. la. issued bom a Jnstiee's Court, of said county. In ntly. Levied on as the Levy favor of I. L. Hughes vs. John Bentl. property of defendant. Poluted out by plaintiff, made and returned to me by B. J. Harris, L. C. J. A. SIMS, Deputy Sheriff, feb3—tds Printer’s lee AS per levy. GEORGIA. Pickens County. Ordinary’s Oyfice, February 10,1870. rTUUDMAS GOD PREY has applied for exemption of JL'"personalty, aud setting part and valuation ot home stead, and I will pass upon the same at 10 o’clock a. m on the 25th day ol Fe ruary, 1870, at my office. W. it. SlalMONS, Ordinarv. feb20-d*wlt Frinter’c lee #2 GEORGIA, Henry County. J AMES H. BROWN, executor oi the estate of Wil liam Brown, late of said county, deceased, applies to me for letters of dlmissi. >n from said estate— All persons concerned will file their objections, if any exist, within tbe time prescribed by law, elss letters wifi be granted. Witness my official signature. October 23,1869. GEO. M. NuLAN, ordinary. OOtfiS—flm Printer’* fee $4 SO. GEORGIA, De&alb Countt. 0*di»art’s Oiticx, Oct. 35, I860. M ICHAEL A. STB ELK. administrator of the estate of Jasper N. Smith, late of said county, deceased, having arpllad for letters of dismission lrom said ad ministration representing in his petition that he has fnllv executed and discharged eaid trust— This is therefore to notify all persons concernod, to file Jieir object ions, If any they have, within the time prescribed hv law, else letters will be granted said appli cant on the first Monday in February, 18:0. JAS. L. WILSON. Ordinary. oct27—8m Printer’s fee $4 80. GEORGIA, Pickens County. Ordinary's omox. February IS, 18T0. E LDRIDGE KINNEY has applied for exemption of personalty, and set; ing apart and valuation of hi me stead, and I will pas* npon the same at 11 o’clock, a. m., on the 35lh day of February 187", at .ny office. febSO—dAwlt SIMMONS. Ordinary. Printer’s >es S3 ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE. B Y VIRTUE of an order from the Court of Ordlniry of Pickens county, Georgia, will be sold before the court house door In the town or „aa >er, in said county, on the 1st Tuesday in April next, between the legal hoars of sale, the following property, to-wit: Town lots in the town of Jasper, in said oonnty. Nos. 8, 8, 4, 5. 6 7, 9,10, ’3.11, lft, and >7. in t_« 2d addition and Sd division, ol said town or Jasper. Lot No. 128, and undivided hall of No. 126, both in the 18.h District, and 9d section of said county, kach lot containing tftO acres, more or lose. Hold as the property of Michael St adman, decaa sea, ’or the benefit of heirs and cred it >r». Terms oa h. February 14,1870. A. y. MLLLUnAX. Administrator of Michael &tbdman. febSO—td Printer s lee £5 par square. Notios to Debtors and Creditors. GEORGIA, Fultoh County. A LL persons having demands against the estate ot John 1\ Davis, la e ot said county, deceased, will present them to the undersigned, properly proven, and those Indebted to said deceased will make im uedlate payment. February 16,1870. JAMES C. DAVIS, Adrn’r. fabl8-40d Printer’s fee *8. The Dwello Columbia—A Bloodless En- countbr.—We are informed that parties in Co lombia bad made arrangements on Saturday morning to settle their little difficulties by a re sort to ihe dnella Both parties were on the ground, when a disagreement arose between one or the principles and his second, in which the latter was called a liar. This opprobrious epi thet caused a new caucus belli, aud tbe second producing two revolvtra demanded satisfaction then and there. Such summary mode of settling the dispute was not to tbe taste of tbe principal, and he peremptorily declined, and the second immediately refused to take any further part in th* proceedings, which caused an indefinite post ponement of the whole affair, and a iosa to Colombia of a first class sensation. i«i m EBOonve Aftatb in a Church—A tele gram from Piqaa, Ohio, dated 13th instant, “^'hile the congregation at St Mary’s Roman i Catholic Church, in this city, were engaged in worship this morning, a yoang woman named Mi— Jury Maher entered the church. After being seated a few moments, she deliberately took a pistol from her pocket, and shot a young nan named Thomas Wise, who occupied a seat immediately in lront ot her. Wise, alter being shot, arose and started toward the entry. The woman pursued him, endeavoring to shoot him a second time, but was prevented by a police man, who arrested her. It appears that Wise had promised to marry her, but had since en gaged himself to another, which engagement was announced in church this morning. Wise’s con dition is rather critical. Q. W. ADAIR, .Auctioneer, Postponed!Administrator’s Sale of Lewis Lawshe ProDerty. W ILL be Bold, before, the Conrt House door, iu the city of Atlanta, within the legal hours of eale, on the first Tuesday In March next., 24 Lots of the aubdlviS'On of ihe Lewis Lawshe prop eriy, made by W. B Bass, City Engineer. Terme of hale -Halt Cash, tae b ilaace la 6 months, with Interest. Bond for cities will be given und deeds will be executed wnen ml ihe oarchase money is naid. ER LAWsHK, Administrator. Janl4 td Printer’s fee $5 per square GEORGIA* Fayette County. W HEREAS J. F. McLane, administrator on the es tate of O. P. McLane, deceased, having applied lor letters of dismission from sal-! administration, repre senting 111 his petition, that he has inlly executed and " ’ * ,ld trust— discharged sal All persona ooucerned are hereb objections within ihe time allcwi notified to file their by law, else Letters will be granted according the said applicant, on the first Monday in March, 1870 DAVID C. MINOR, Ordinary. nov34-6m Printer’s fee $4 50. GEORGIA, Fulton County. Obdinary’s Office, Jan. 26,1870. B ENJ&MIN-THUKMAN, Administrator of William Thurman, late of said county, deceased, having appUnd for leave to se l th s real estate of said deceased, for the purpose of division among l he heirB at law— All persons concerned are notified to file their objec tions, if any exist, within the time allowed by law, else leave will be granted said applicant as applied tor. ~ ' "ILL PITTMAN, Ordinary. ]an2T-60d DANI Printer’s fee Jft GEORGIA, Fulton County. Ordinary's Office, February 1,1870. J OHN 8. REYNOLDS having anplied for letters of Administration upon the estate ol C. F. Keith, late of said county, deceased : This is therefore to notify all persons concerned to file their objections, if any they have,_within the tune pre scribed hy law, else letters will be gran red said applicant. , DANIEL PITTMAN, Ordinary. —30d Printer’s fee 4s i ABMINISTRATOU’S SALE. B Y virtue of an order of tne Court of Ordinary ol Clayton county, Georgia, will be sold before the court house door, in the town of JonesDcro, in said county, on the first Tuesday in April, la70, within the legal hours of sale, the following property, to-wit: The real estate ot i Lomas Key, &r , deceased, ku wn as lotoflanl No. 136 id the 12.h Diatric.o, originally Lee, now Terrell county, com tiding 2i.2>4 acres, more or less. Sold for the benefit of heirs and ered tors — terms cash. J. B. KEY, Adm’r de bonis non. feblS-tds printer’s‘ee per square. GEORGIA, Fulton County. Ordinary’s Office, Jannarv 8, 1870, lit HE RE AS, A. M iteinhardt h.s applied for j-eiders V V of Administration m the estate of c. F. Keith, late ot said cornuy, deceased— All per.-ous concerned are notified to file their objec tions, if any exist, within th; time prescribed by law, else letters wilt be granted the applicant. DANIEL P " ' ' fehS—30d iTx'M AN, Ordinary. Printer’s lee $3. Paulding Sheriff’* Sales. W ILL be eold. before the cnnrt house door, iu the town of Dallas, on the first Tuesday in March next, Within the legal hours, of sale, the tallowing property, to wit: Lot or Land No. 805, In the third district and third section of Panlding county. Levid on as tbe property of John and Ison Barnett, to satisfy two fi fas issued from the Justice Court of the 1003d Disirict G. M., in favor of G. A. Owen vs. John and Iron Burnett. Levy made and returned te me by a constable. Also, at the same time and place, lot of land No. 255, In the first district, and third S' ction of.Pauldtog coun ty. Levied on as the property of Joel B. Tribble to sat isfy two fi fas saued from the Justice r 'ourt of the 911th District G. M., in favor of T. W. Garrison vs. Joel d. Tribble. Levy made and returned to mo by a constable. Also, at the same time and place, lot oi land No 111, in the second district and third se.tion of Panlding county. Levied on as the property of S. She us a Co., to satisfy a tax fi la issued from tne tax collector. Levy made and returned to me oy a constable. Also, at the same time and place, lots of land No. 411 and 360, In the ninteenth district and third section of Paulding county. Leva d on as ihe property of Wil iam Partin to satiety a tax fl issued Tom the tax collector. Also, at thesune time and place, lot oi land No 4S0, In tbe nineteenth district and third seotion of Paulding connty Levied on as the property ol John A. Vmeon to satiety a tax fl fa, issued trom the tax collector.— January 26, 1870. WM. M. McGREGOR, Sheriff. lat)58—tds Printer’s fee ie 50 per levy. Exeoutor’s Sale. GEORGIA. Paulding County. B Y vlrtne of an order from the Court of Ordinary of Panlding connty, Un, will be sold before the conrt house ctoor in the town of Dallas, on the First Tuesday in February next, between the usual hours of sale, tbe following property, to-wit: •j he entire interest of the minor heirs of John Lee, deceased, lu lots of land Nos. 1,259 and 1,260, in the 19th district and 2d section; al-o 1,961 and 1,360, In the 2d district and 8i section. Sold as the property of John Lee, deceased, sold for distribution among legatees and to pay debts. Terms cash. Deoember 18.1869. K. B. MOBBs, Executor. dec32-td Printer’s fee SO per square. GEORGIA, Henry County. Offion Court of Ordinabt, Henry County, I McDonough, Ga., February 17,1ST0. j I T APPEARING to tne Com t, that the estate or Emuy He nett, deceased, of autd county, is unrepre sented, by reason of the failure aud refhsal of the Ex ecutor ot tbe last Wilt and Testament of the deceased, to appear and qualify, and no person having applied for letters of Administration on said e tnte. Notice is hereby given to all persons concerned, that In terms of the law, administration cum testaoiento annt xo will be vested in the Clerk ol the superior Court of Henry connty, or some other fit aud proper person thirty days after publication ot this citation, unless some valid objection Is made to such appointment. Witness my official signature. GEORGE M. NOLAN, Ordinary. febSO—td Printer’s fee S3. , AIMBINMTRATOH’S SALE, \\f ILL be sold before tbe Court Honse door tn the V V town of Covington, Newton Connty, Ga., on me First Tuesday tn March next, the following land: One hundred and one ana one-foarth acres of Lot No. 8 lu the 10th District of Newton county. Sold as the pro pert v of William MeCaw, deceased, tar the benefit of tne creditors of said deceased. Terms cash. JOHN Y. FLOWERS, Adm’r. printer's fee <5 per rqua.-e. Q. W« aDaIR, Auctioneer. POSTPONED ADMINISTRATOR’S SALK W ILL be sold before the Court House doer, in the city of Atlanta, within the lagal'hours ot .ale, on the first russday in Mirch next, by vtrtne of an ordsr of the Court of Ordinary ot Fulton oouety, Ga., the fol lowing property to-wit: One city lot lu the city of Atlanta, fronting 83 feet on Loyd st oat, and adjoining the “ Old Washington Hall ’’ tat Hold as tha property of John Kile, deceased, for the benefit ot am Heirs and creditors. Terms cash. WM. KILE, Administrator. feb8-td printer’s lee S5 per square. GBORGIA, Fulton Countt. FULTON COURT OF OJLDISABT—FEBRUARY THIN, 1870. W HEREAS, Aletha Harper has filed, in my office, a paper purporting to be the nuncupative win of James Kile, late oi said county, deceased, for probate lu solemn form, at tne regu ar term ol ths Court of Or dinary. to be held for Fulton county, on the let Monday in March next— This is to cite Augustus Kile, of the State of Arkan sas, and the children of Jacs Kile, deceased, whose names and residence are uuknowa, heirs et law of said deceased, James Kile, te be and appear at the Court of ordinary of said county, on tbe let Monday tn March next, to attend the probate ot said will, and to contest the same li they please. ay official signature. Wiuicss my< lsbl7—w3t DANIEL PITTMAN, Ordinary. GEORGIA, Fulton County. ObdixAar’s Offion, January 37,1870. J OHN RYAN having applied lor Letters of Adminis tration on the estate of John Cary, late ot the county of Clare, Ireland, deceased— This is, therefor#, to notify all persons concerned to file their objections, If any exist, within the time allowed by law, else letters will be grauted said applicant as ap plied for. DANIEL PITTMAN, Ordinary lau88-30d Printer’s lee $8 Administrator’s Sale. B Y VIRTUE of an order from the Court of Ordinary of Walker connty, Georgia, will be sold before the court house door in the town of Dallas, ou the 1st Tuesday in March next, between the legal hoots of sale, the following real estate, to-wlr i Lot No 4, In second district and Sd section ; also th# south half, divided by a erttin branch, ruautug east of 1 Jt No. 1393 aud 80S Paulding county, Ga.; also, one lot In Terrell county, tat No. 903, m 4th district. Hold as the property of 811a# Lawrence, deceased. Hold for distribution. Teimscash. G. W. LAWRENCE, Administrator debonla non. laugft-tds Printer’s fee 35 per square. GEORGIA, Hbnht Countt. B Y virtue of an order of the Court of Ordinary of Henry county, will be sold, in the town of McDon ough, before the court house door, on tbe first Tuesday in April next, within tbe legal hours ot sale, the tallowing property, to wit: Twelve »cres of—comer of lot No. In 8th DiBtilct of said county. Hold as the property of the orphans of P. M. D. Rape. Terms cash. DAVID Writira. Guardian. £febl8-tds printer’s fee $5 per square. Clayton County Sheriff’s Sale for March 1870. W ILL be sold before the court house door. In the town of Jonesboro, Ga., on the first Tuesday in Match next, within the legal hours oi sale, the fol- owing property, to-wit. Tea acres ot land, more or less, It being part of land lot No. 17 and 18, in the I2th district, of originally Henry now Clayton county, bounded as follows - commencing six rods from the run of the branch dividing tbe lands of Jam -s Davis and this lot, thence south to a forked red oak tree, tbe fork abont lour feet Ircbn the ground, thence due south to the origtdal line of said lot, thence east to the branch, thence the run of the branch to the starting point, embracing all the land between said line and the run oi said branch known as tie Me Right branch. Levied on as ih - property of J. F. Johnson, to satisfy one tax fl ia lrom Clayton county. Property painted out by J. F. fohn.-on. Levy made and returned to me by N. G. Hudson, L. C., this January 25th, 1870. L. O HUTCHI Jar26-td r uu iuuE8CIN, Sheriff. Printer’s fee $3 00 per levy. GEORGIA, Clayton County. W HEREAS, T. j. Tanner, executor of William Dan iel’s estate, late of sa d county, decease a, applies to me for letters of dismission irom said estate— This is therefore to notify all persons concerned to file their objections, 11 any tbey have, within .he time pre scribed by law, else letters will be granted said appli cant, as appli ed for. Wiuaess my band and official signature, this Decem ber 20th,1869. J. H. MORROW, Ordinary. dcc81-8m Printer’s tee $4 50 GEORGIA, Forsyth County. Ordinabt’s Office, ( Camming, Go., Jun. 31.i, 1870. f J OANNAH BLACKfaToN, widow of James H. Biack- ston, has applied for exemption ot person llty, and setting apart and valuation of bom s’ead ot lea ty, anu I will pass upon tbe same at my office a Camming, Ga., at 12 o’clock, m., on Mo_d xy, llth day ol February, 1870. WM. D. BENTLi.if. Ordinary. teb3-d<fcwlt Printcr’fe lee 32 Guardiau’si Sale. B Y virtue of an order of the Hon >rabla 'Conrt of Ordinary of Fa.ton counts 1 . I will sell belore the Court Honse door in Atlanta, oa the First Tuesday in March next, within tns legal hours ol sale, the loliowl-g City Property, to-wit; Ctt; ” — ty Lots No. 127, on Marietta street, 148 Spring street, 150, comer oi Spring aud Cain streets; Cit- Lot No. A block lftl, comer o-. Harris and Or no streets ; City Lot No. 8, block 158, comer of Spring and Bak r streets—all being par a ot land Lot No 78 of the 14th District ot origiually Henry, now Fnlton county. Sold as tha property of Noble U. Williams, m nor, for tha benefit ot said ward. Terms—Half cash, Daiance 12 months, with legal interest. CAROLINA WILLIAMS, Guardian. L P. GRANT, Aggnt. Atlanta, Jan. 39th, 1870. printer’s fee $5 per square. GEORGIA, Fayette County. W HEREAS, Geo. W. Bottoms, exeentor of James Bottoms, deceased, having untie application tar letters of dismission lrom said executorship — All persons concerned are nereby notified to file their Objections within tho time alio wad Ly law, else letters will be granted said applicant. Witness my hand and official slgnatnre, this January 8d, 1379. DAVID C. MINOR, ordinary. an6-3m Printer’s fee 44 60 Insurance Case Decided.—Ad interesting insurance case bus lost been decided by tbe low courts ot Maine. Tbe plaimifts were W. H. the miles of Doncey & Co., of Portland, whose store was inamed by the Phoenix Insurance Company of New York, lor $3,000. Tbe store was horned ia the great fire la 1866. The company refused payment, on the ground that the store was situ ated upon leased land, sad the agent ot the com pany omitted to state tbe tact ia the policy.— The coart decided ia favor ol the swarded the full amount of insarai ce with in terest iron 1866, sad coate. GEORGIA, Henry Countt. W ESLEY HODGE, administrator of Jno. Christian, applies for iettsrs oi dum seiou from said esta .a— It objections exHt, 1st ’bent De filed in statutory uins, or the same wiU r-c granted. Witness mv official signature, at offle?, in McDon ough, Ga., Decemoer su, lab j. GEO. H. NCLAN. Ordinary. dec22—Sm Printer’s fee 43 50. GEORGIA, Fulton county. Count of obdihaby, February Term, 1870. W HEREAS, Wm. K. Venable, Administrator of the estate of Catherine Meyers, late of said County, dte’d, represents that he has ludy discharged Lis said trust and prays ior letters of dismission. All persons concerned are notified to file their objec tions, H any exist, on or before tbe 1st Monday in May, else letters will be granted according to prayer of pe titioner. DANIEL PITTMnN, Ordinary IsoS-f'id - Printer’s tee 44 5 f ’. GEORGIA, DeKalb County. Obd in art’s Office, January 91, t870. D WID M. SHEPPARD, administrator of ths estate of William Ayecock, deceased, having applied for letters of dismission from sa d administration, repre senting in nis petition that he has fully executed and discharged said trust— This ir, therefore, to cite and admonish all persons concerned to file their objections (If any cx.st), within the time prescribed ny lew. else letters wbI be granted the applicant ou tbe First Mond.y in May, 1870. JAME8L. WILSON, ordinary. j»n28-3m Printer’s fee *4 50 Postponed Executor’s Sale. B Y virtue ot an order of the Court of Ordinary, or . ulton county, Ga., I will sell before the Conrt Louse door in Atlanta, in said county, on the first Tuesday in Mnrch next, between the legal hours of sale, the following property, to-wit: t he west half of laud lot No. 109 of Qhe 14th district ot originally Henry now Fultoo county, containing 101M acres, which will be subdivided Into pints to salt pur chasers. This property lies in and along the western limits of the city af Atlanta, and offers a fine chance for bpecul ttars, or those desiring a home in Atlan a. bold as t ,e property of J. H. Dennis, deceased, ior distribu tion. Terms cash. W. C. PEAKE, Executor. feb8— td Printer’s lee >6 per square. GEORGIA, Henry Countr. A LL poisons having claims against the estate of John bowel! will present them sa required by 1 said estate wilt maae ian- erslgned. EZEKIEL SOWELL, .MARTIN bOWELL, Administrators, printer’s ice $8. few, and all persons owi mediate payment to the ~ feb 18-S0d GEORGIA, Clayton Countt. KEY, administrator de bonis non of Thomas Administrator’s Sale. B Y VIRTUE of an order from the Court of Ordinary of Henry county, Georgia, will be sold before tbe coart house door in tne town of McDo: oagb, on the 1st Tuesday in February next, between the legal hours of sale, the tallowing real estate, to-wit: The real e-tate tying lu Butts county, known as the Francis Beofcrd place, belonging to the estate oi Benja min Lewis, of the county or Henry, deceased. Sold for tne benefit of heirs and creditors. Terms cash. De cember 18,1869. > , , J. THOMAS KIM BELL, Adm’r. deeSi-td Printer’s fee $5 per equare. J B KEY, administrator de ooms non oi > nomas • Key. senior, late of Dallas county, Arkansas, ap plies to me or leave to sail the real setate ol said Key, situated in the county oi Terrell, ol eaid state— All pflXtti concerned ere uo tided to die tneir objec- tions. U any exist, within the time prescribed by iaw, else leave to sell will be the appHtani. GEORGIA, DeKalb County. Ojupinaby’s Office, January 38,1870. W HEREAS, Amanda Caldwell has applied for letters of Administration on the estate or John W. Caldwell. late of said county, destined— I All persons concerned are hereby notified to file their i objections, if any exist, within the time allowed by law, else letters will be granted said applicant on the first Monday in March, 1870. JAMES L. WILSON, Ordinary. Jan30-3m Printer’s fee *4 50 else Witness no her, Ib09, dec31-80d GEORGIA, DxKal* Countt. OnuNAas’s Office, December 9,1669, ill will be >w«d thuapplluita. JOSEPH TALKER, adatiniitrata. du o.zU zoo. of ths official signature this * an oav of Decern 1,1 estate of Rirhaid It Ssr.ei.. lute o' -i'-i count/, da- teased, having applied for letters ot dismission fruia , said administration, representing in his etii’-m coat he has fully executed and d scharged s^id trust— This is, therefore, to cl e ai>d admonish al! persons concerned, to file their objections, if any exist, within the time prescribed by law. else letters will be granted said applicant on the first Monday in March, 1870. J. L. WILSON, Ordinary. decl2-Sm Printer’s lee S4 50 •T. H. MO-IROW, Ordinary, printer’s ree >4 GEORGIA, bacldino Countt. S R. McGREGOR, administrator of Duncan Camt- , bell, deceased, repre-seats to me tha. be ha 3 m.iy j wound up said estate — These are, therefore, to Cite and require all persons ; concerned, to be and appear at my office on the firs. “ ■ next io shew caase, if any they Con, ‘ ' tae ' Monday tn February next ioshow caase, irany they c why said letters ot dismission should not be granted applicant. GEORGIA, Pickens County. O NE month after dare application will be made to the Court of Ordinary of Pickens county, Georgia, at the first regular term after expiration of oae month GEORGIA, Fulton County. Ordinabt’s Ofticb, Jan. 4, 1810. J OSEPH FCBISHSL. administrator of the estate of David Fieiehel, late of said county, deceased, hav ing appl ed for a dismission from said administration— This is, thereiore, to notify all persona concerned to file tneir objections, ii any exist, within the time pre- kcribed by law, else letters of dismission will be granted raid applicant aa rmUAS , Ordinary. Printer's lee *4 50. Given under my hand and official signature, Novcm- j ber 8.1868. B- H- McGhEGOK, ordinary. , from.this nouce, for leave to 8,-iUhe itnda belonging to novfr-3m Printer s fee >4 ■-») j the estate of Cailb P. Pence, lati of said couuty.de c-ase.i, ior the benefit of heirs and creditors ol said de ceased. v. P mDLINaX. . , Administrator ol C. P. Pence. . will annexed, of tae estate oi olias G. ii si n, j an 29 - 30d Printer’s lee *4 56. de cued, having applied tor letters o< dismission irom don— GEORGIA, Fatxite County. y. BLALOCK, administrator ue bonis non, witb the de e» . said adminletradc Tots is, therefore, to notify all persona concerned to j file their objections, if any exist, by tbe first Mouauy in April next, the time allowed by law. i lse letters will b« 1 granted according to the prayer of the petitioner. j Gives under my hand and official signature, this Jan- nary &L 1870. * DAVID C. MINOR, Ordteary. ! janS-Sm Printer’s fee $4 58 { febSO—dAwlt GEORGIA, Pickens County. Obdcnaby’s Office, February 9,1870. G EORGE PACK has applied lor exemption of per sonalty and setting apart and valuation of home stead, and f will pass upon the same at 11 o clock a. a., ou the 25th day of Feb. nary. 1870, at my office. _W. H. &IMMON3, Ordinary. Printer’s fee $8.