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“ERROR CEASES TO BE DANGEROUS WHEN REASON IS LEFT FREE TO COMBAT IT.”—Jefferson. VOLUME XXII ATLANTA, GA., WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 1870. NUMBER 30 Wrrhlp Jotrltigeocrr PUBLISHED DAILY AND WEEKLY BY JARED IRWIN WHITAKER, Proprietor. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, ^ Wednesday, July 27, 1870. OEOR6IA LEGISLATURE NINTH DAY’S - PROCEEDINGS. Tuesday, July 19, 1870. SENATE. Tbe Senate met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by tbe President. Prayer by Rev. Wesley Pretty man. Tbe Rolf was called, and tbe Journal of yes- terday read and approved. Mr. Giiffio, of the 0th, offered a resolution that Co!. W. B. Bolton be tendered & seat on the floor during bis stay in tbe city. Adopted. Mr. Harris, chairman of tbe joint committee appointed to investigate tbe chargee against Gov. Bollock and Treasurer Angier, submitted two reports of that committee. Mr. Woollen moved that the reports be re ceived, and a thousand copies printed ior tbe use ol the Senate. Carried. Leaves of absence were granted to Messrs. Smith, of the ?ih, ana Meireil. Mr, Brock, chairman ol the joint committee appointed to investigate charges against the W. & A. R^., submitted tbe majority report of that committee, reserving the right to the com mittee to prefer a minority report subsequently. Mr. Spear moved to lay tbe report on the ta ble. Withdrawn. Mr. Brock moved that tbe report be received and laid on the table, and that five hundred copies be printed. Mr. Hinton ofiered a resolution that two ses sions a day be held by the Senate ior the pre sent Mr. Speer moved to lay the resolution on the table. Carried. Mr. Matthews ofiered a resolution that a joint committee ot three horn the Senate and two from tbe House be appointed to ascertain the interest ol the people in connection with the Western & Atlantic Railroad On motion of Mr. Harris, the resolution was laid on the table. Mr. Nudnally ofiered a resolution that a joint committee of five from tbe Senate and ten Irum the House be appointed to report a relief bill,in pursuance of the resolution recently adopted by the General Assembly. Mr. Candler moved to amend that no person be put on tbe committee who has not taken the benefit of tbe Relief Law. Mr. Hinton moved to amend that the pro visions of the resolution he extended to all claims up to date. A message was received from the Governor, stating that unofficial information has been re ceived of the passage of tbe Georgia bill, but as the bill passed at the last moments of the ses sion, our Senators and Representatives were not admitted to Cougress. Mr. Wooten objected to the resolution, as casting an imputation upon the officers appointed to execute the laws, by giving additional lorce to the measure. Mr. Nunnally desired the whole matter oi reiiel to be finally set at rest in order that cred itor and debtor might clearly understand their position, and therefore favored the resolution. Mr. Candler supported his amendment as iu perfect accordance with the rules and practice oi the Senate. Mr. Dunning, believing that the champions of Relief were almost invariably interested in the measure, favored tbe amendment oi Mr. Can dler. Mr. Hinton ably supported both amendments as ooiDg equal justice and placing old and new creditors on the same basis. Mr. Wootten moved to postpone the whole question Indefinitely. Mr. Harris reviewed the benefits which ac crue from tbe rebel measures, and favored defi nite and final action, but desired time lor full discussion, and therefore moved to lay the reso lution on the table. Tbe vote being taken, the motion to lay on the table was lost. Mr. Nunnally insisted upon immediate action in order to avoid the large number oi bills, which would otherwise be Introduced, in rela tion to the measure proposed. Mr. B.ock opposed at length the motion to postpone. A message was received from the House sta ting that the resolution ot the Senate in regard to the death of Hon. Joseph Adkins had been concurred in. Mr. Burns believing that the necessity for re lief would ;Oon cease, on account ot the suc cessful crops ol chinrquepins and blackberries, favored the motion and called the previous question. The vote being taken on the motion to post pone indefinitely, resulted, ayes 18, naj s 10. So the motion prevailed. Mr. Nunnally gave notice of a motion for reconsideration. On motion tbe Senate then adjourned until to-morrow. HOUSE. The House met and was called to order by Speaker McWhorter, at the usual hour. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Crumley. Gu motion, tbe calling oi the Roll was dis pensed with. Tbe Clerk mad the Journal ot yesterday’s proceedings. Mr. Anderson moved to reconsider so much of yesterday’s proceedings as related to the reso lution to tender a seat on the floor to Col. W. B. Gauldlng, which motion was lost on yester day. Mr. Anderson said that he believed Mr. McArthor would not have moved for an invi tation tor any but a true gentleman. Mr. O’Neal, oi Lowndes, said that Col. Gaul- den is from his section, and a gentleman of some distinction, and he would second the mo tion ot Mr Anderson. The motion to reconsider prevailed, and a resolution extending an invitation was adopted. The following bills were read the first time: By Mr. Williams—A bill to create a standard weight lor cotton seed; also a bill to incorpor ate tbe town of Rutledge ; also a bill ior tbe sale ot certain bonds ol this State. By Mr. Qoodwin—A bill to alter and amend tbe act incorporating the town of Cartersville. By Mr. Sisson— A bill to declare or amend tbe homestead law. By Mr. Perkine—A bill to allow War How ard to peddle without license; also a bill to change the line between the counties oi Chero kee and Pickens. By Mr. Johnson —A resolution requiring the Messenger to clear the floor ot persons unau thorised to sit thereon. By Mr. Gober—A bill to compel 1 the owners of stock to prevent the same trom running at large in Cobb county. By Mr. Johnson—A bill to prohibit persons trom graziug stock in the county oi Towns, «fcc. Mr. Made fen moved to suspend the i ules and take up the report of the Finance Committee, which motion was lost By Mr. Pepper—A bill to chauge the line be tween tbe counties ot Randolph and Calhoun ; also, a bill to allow the tax collector ot Calhoun county to turn over taxes collected by him to tbe Ordinary ol said county. By Mr. Davis—A bill tor tbe lelief of Mrs. Camake, ot Clarke county. By Mr. Scott—A bill to authorize tbe Mayor and Council, of R me, to issue ponds and bor row in on* y tor other purposes. By Mr O'Neal, ol Baldwin, colored -A bill fer the belt* r securing aud enforcing the pay ment of wages due to the agricultural laborers. By Mr O’Neal, of Lowndes—A bill to pro hibit the further violation of Section 29, Article 1 of the Constitution of this State. By Mr. Osgood —A bill to incorporate the Forest city Mutual Loan Association of Sa vannah. By Mr. Osgood.—A bill to release members of Screven Hose Company, of Savannah, from jury doty. By Mr. Tnmiin.—A bill to extend the corpo rate limits ol Bainbridge; also, a bill to incor porate the Cuihbert Banking, Loan and Trust Company. By Mr. Lane—A bill to relieve certain prop erty trom tax fi. taa; also, a bill to make penal Che delivery and reception of agricultural pro ducts after night in the county of Brooks; also, A bill to authorize James O. Morton and Sarah Tiltnan, executors, to settle with Silas M. YouLg, a minor and legatee of said estate. J^r Mr. Joiner:—A bill to forfeit the franchises > of Nelson Tift and others to erect a ferry near Albany, in tbe county of Dougherty. By Mr. Floyd, colored.—A bill to change the time of holding Morgan Superior Court. By Mr. Cald welL—A bill to amend the char ter of La(9ranee. By Mr. Cloud.—A bill to make it a misde meanor to purchase undivided crops from ten ants without the consent of the owner. By Mr. Williams.—A bill for Use relief of Lester Markham. By Mr. Salter.—A bid to incorporate the Pulaski Manufacturing Company, of Huwkins- ville. Bj Mr. Fi'zpatrick—A resolution author izing Owen Roach to peddle without paying tax By Mr. Rice.—A resolution to allow tbe cap tion ot bills only to be read on tbe first and second reading, which resolution was lost By Mr. HiIRer—a bill to establish a uniform system ot common schools. By Mr. Maxwell—A bill to enable John Dickey, of Henry county, to peddle without license. Mr. Lee, ol Newton, made a report trom the Committee on the Western & Atlantic Railroad, which rt port was temporarily laid on the table. Mr. Phillips announced that he had a minori ty report in pr<_ss Mr. Fowler (.tiered a resolution asking the amount ot funds set apart as a school mod, and adding any deficit which may be found thereto. Referred to Finance Committee. On motion of Mr. Brown, Friday, the 22d tost., at 11, A. AL, was set apart to introduce eulogies upon the death ot R W. Flournoy, which mo ion prevailed. On motion of Mr Sims, colored, the Senate resolution expressive ot regret at the death oi Senator Adkins, was taken up. On motion of Mr. O’Neal, of Lowndes, the Senate resolution was concurred in. Mr. Sims, colored, moved thai the House, out ot respect to the memory of Senator Adkins, ad journ until 10 A At., to morrow, which motion prevailed. TENTH DaY'S PROCEEDINGS Wednesday, July 20, 1870 SENATE The Senate met at 10 o’clock, A. M.,pursuant to adjourn meat, and was called to order by President Conley Prayer by the Rev. Wesley Prettyman. The Roll was called, and the Journal of yes terday read and approved. Mr. Nunnally moved to reconsider the action of the Senate of yesterday in postponing indefi nitely the resolution providing tor a joint com mittee to report a reiiet bill. Mr. Holcomb objected to relief measures generally, and moved to lay the motion to re consider upon the table. Tbe vote being taken it stood yeas 10 : nays 20. Lost. Mr. Candler severely censured the inconsist ency of several Republican Senators on relief, and believed tbe whole measure had proved a shelter for unblushing fraud, and opposed recon sideration. Mr. Smith, of the 7th, favored, at length, a reconsideration. Mr. Burns called the previous question, which call was sustained The vote being taken on the motion to recon sider. resulted ayes 19 ; nays 17 ; so the motion prevailed. Mr. Nunnally moved to lay the resolution on the table. Carried. The resolution concurring in tbe action of the Senate ot 1868, as to the ineligibility oi A. A. Bradley, having been made the special order lor the day was taken up. Mr. Speer ofiered to amend, that Mr. William Henry be authorized immediately to take his seat, as Senator from the 44ih district. Bradley, (colored,) defending himself from the measure proposed, alleged that the State while on probation, could Dot afiord to insult Congress in that way—claimed that the Senate had bo right to exclude a member seated by the United States authorities—threatened revenge “outside” if carried out—anticipated gieat benefit irom their harsh measure -wanted a committee ap pointed to invetigate his relation to this Senate. He claimed that this body had no right under its organization to judge of election returns, and had had no election returns submitted to it- tbat the Legislature was acting under the Re construction Acts, and not under the Constitu tion, and insisted that he was entitled to retain his seat Mr. Speer moved that when the Senate ad journ it shall adjourn to meet at 10 o’clock, A. M., on Friday. Carried. The hour of adjournment having arrived the Senate adfourned pending Bradley’s defense until 10 o’clock, A. AL, Friday. HOUSE. The House met at the usual hour aud was called to order by Speaker Me Whorter. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Crumley. On motion the calling ot the roll was dis pensed with. The Clerk read the Journal of yesterday’s pro ceedings. Mr. Williams gave notice that he would move for a reconsideration oi the action on Mr. Rice’e resolution in relation to the reading of bills. Mr. Hall, ot Merriwether, from the Finance Committee, reported favorably on the resolution requiring tbe Comptroller General to ascertain the exact amount due, and set apait for the edu cational fund. Mr. Bryant said that the school fund is set apart uuder tbe Constitution oi tbe State. That the Treasurer is obliged to pay it over wheo called for. That he has been compelled to loan this money “on call” and that it is not pos sible to get a large interest on money which is loaned out and liable to be drawn at any time. That tbe Treasurer is a bonded officer, aud this Legislature is asked to take this money from him and give it to an officer not under bond.— That the money brings a good rate of interest, under the circumstances. If the Treasurer can not be trusted with money be should be im peached. Suppose the Governor lends the money to a man who should fail, where is the remedy. That he does not impugn the honesty of either official, but that it is reasonable to sup pose that a bonded officer would be more careful than one not under bond. That if such a pre cedent should be established five millions of dol lars might be put in the hands ot the Governor. Air. Hail, oi Men i wether, replied - that the objects of the resolution are to get the exact amount ot the educational fund and to make the Treasurer conform to the law and deposit the fund under the direction ot the Governor. A communication trom the Treasurer was received Air. Williams moved that the Treasurer’s communication be read, which motion, upon calling tne yeas and nays, resulted iu yeas 74, nays 52. Mr. Tweedy, before the yeas aDd Days were announced, said that the pap< r in question could uot be taken up except by a three-fourth vote. The Speaker ruled that the point was not taken in time. Air O’Neal, ot Lowndes, said that the ques tion on the reading of the resolution was a change in the order ol business and could not have been properly taken up without a suspen sion oi the rules, that the communication was irregular iu not coming throagh the Governor. Mr. Rawls asked if the Speaker had not al ready decided. Air. Phillips said that the question came up along with the report ot the committee and aid not re quire a suspension oi the rules. Air. Tweedy said that the communication was new matter and d>d not come in a parliamentary manner. Air Phillips said that the question had al ready been voted «..n, and that the onty way is to appeal from the decision of toe chair on the point of order. Mr. Price said that the communication would throw light on the resolution before tbe House -, that tbe objection to the reading is captions, and that be was unwilling that one-third should keep out light on a subject trom tbe other two- thirds. On motion tbe coummunication was referred to the Finance Committee. Mr. Hiilyer, trom the Committee on the Pen itentiary, presented his report, and said that the Committee had presented the entire evidence, conflicting as it was—that toe principal keeper, had been attentive in furnishing tacilities tor in vestigation, &c., and that the old plan—that crime must be punished, and that no mode of punishment should be adopted which is not cal culated to deter men from crime, that there have been instances oi cruelty, but that toe new plan had to be inaugurated, and that many causes oi mistreatment had passed away—that the sys tem of working the convicts in the manner practiced here is pursued in California and sev eral ot the Northern State. He begged tbe Leg islature to weigh the question well before they repudiate the contract made in relation to con victs—that whipping is used as a punishment to enforce discipline—and such is toe case in most households m the laod—that certain reports were m circulation to the effect that the high officials and members ot the Legislature were interested in the contract, with Messrs. Grant, Alexander & Co., but that investigation showeth that these reports were utterly without founda tion. Tbe following bills were read the first time : By Mr. Gray—A Dili to constitute Robert McNew an beir oi Green Smith, of Walker county. By Mr. Smith, oi Ware—A bill to regulate proceedings in Supreme Court. By Mr. Johnson—A bill to repeal an act to encourage immigration to this State; also, a bill to change the name ot Charles Palis to that of Charles Aisten. By Mr. Terrell—A bill for tbe relief oi the Union Branch Railroad Company. By Air. Johnson, of Towns—A bill to incor porate tbe town ot Hiawassee in Towns coanty. Costin, colored, moved that when toe House adjourned to-day, that said adjournment be made until Friday next, which motion prevailed. Mr. Fitzpatrick said that the part of toe Penitentiary report which referred to him was false, and he pronounced it a lie. On motion oi Air, Bryant, the Penitentiary report was made the special order tor Wednes day next. Mr. Sims, colored, said that his name was signed to the report without his authority. By Mr. Rainey—A bill to prevent the ob struction oi Back Creek. By Air. Johnson, of Spalding—A bill for the appointment of inspectors for steam hoilera. On motion of Air. Shumate, the bill amending the charter of Cartersville was read the second time. By Mr. Pruden—A bill to legalize the sale of certain property ot the Eatonton Alanutacturing Company. By Mr. Walthal - A bill to incorporate Van Wert, in Polk county. By Mr. Tweedy—A resolution that no elec tion be held in this State until tbe admission oi Representatives in Congress, and that ali elec tion laws not suitable to the present condition of tnis State be repealed. On motion oi Mr. O’Neal, of Lowndes, J. R. Smith’s name was entered on tbe roll ot mem bers. By Mr. Carpenter—A bill to incorporate the town of Blackabear; also, a bill to incorporate the Commercial Bank and Trust Company ot Savannah. By Air. Lee—A bill to regulate tbe sale ot liquor. By Mr. Cunningham—-A bill to preserve the peace and harmony of the people ot this State. By Air. Clower - A bill to amend section 1,648 of Irwin’s Code. By Mr. Williams, of Morgan—A bill to create a Board ot Commissioners for this State By Mr. Darnell—A bill to loan tbe credit oi this State to the Marietta & North Georgia Railroad. By Air. McWhorter—A bill amendatory ot the law in relation to the homestead law. By Air. Price—A bill to enable miners to diato mines, etc. On motion the House adjourned until 10, A. M., Friday, 22d insL (continued on second page.) Bspsrt* tfe* BalUck-Anciar Cc NEW YORK. New Yobk, July 16.—A person mistaken for Dana, was beaten nearly to death in the City Hall Park. It is supposed the fight between the Orangemen and Ribbonmen, the other day, was intended to bring about a general riot. Much curiosity is stirred here by tbe presence of a frigate of the North German Confederation, carrying twenty-eight guns and tbe French cor vette Semlramiz and the school ship, Jean Bart. An encounter outside the harbor is thought probable, but tbe engagement will most likely be refused by the corvette being unprepared. The unsettled feeling caused by toe uncer tainty as to whether war will be declared or not has been succeeded by a quieter condition of affairs, and tbe attention now in Wall street is entirely directed to the probable effect of tbe war on American finances. This will depend largely onj the amount ot specie shipments, which, in turn, depend on the quantity ol American securities to be returned from Europe after the first flush of tbe declaration ol war. It is believed that foreign capitalists will seek investments in oar bonds, while the demand ior breadstuffs and American products is likely to exert an important influence on foreign ex change. Tbe return of any considerable amount ol American securities would perhaps neutralize the European demand for breadstuffs. Collector Murphy took the oath ot office to day. the commerce hampered. The Prussian Consul Hine, says that no offi cial information relative to German vessels ha3 been received irom his Government, except a caution that they avoid French men-oi-war if possible. The North German steamship Herr- man, has been detained by orders from her own ers in Germany. The Hamburg steamer will sail as usual next Tuesday. german demonstration. A German mass meeting will be held Wednes day. The German Mail Steamship Company have asked for protection tor their vessels irom the United States and will detain their vessels until protection is afforded them. All European steamers have advanced the freights on breadstuffs. It is stated that orders were received to-day at the navy yard, to fit out immediately all available vessels for the reinforcement oi tbe Cuban squadron. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company are arranging to start a line to Europe forthwith. One broker to-day sold nearly three million dollars in gold at 116 to 1164c. To day was one of the hottest of the season, the thermometer ranging above 98 in the shade. Twelve cases of sunstroke are .reported- three fatal. WAR EXCITEMENT. The excitement over toe war news condones. Recruiting offices have already been opened in this city. At one agency in Broome street men are being received for an Irish brigade to aid the French. Col James Eining, Colonel Billy Wilson, CoL John W. Byron, and other noted Irish soldiers are said to be at the head of the movement. On the other hand, a number oi Germans are also out to embark for the father land to lake part in the affray. Something sensational will possibly occur iu this harbor, for there are in our waters the North German irigate Alsona, of lour hundred horse power and twenty-eight guns, and the French Irigate Semiramis, and school ship Jean Burt. After a slight fluctuation during tbe evening, gold closed at the Filth Avenue Hotel to-uight at 117. Sensible and Patriotic. Governor English, of Connecticut, said some good things to Mr. Grant, toe other day, on “ receiving ” him at Stanford. Said toe Gov ernor : “ The citizens ot Connecticut are intelligent, industrious, liberty-loving and law-abiding peo ple; They believe, as did their ancient lathers, in local self-government, and that there can be no liberty without law, and no law without toe Constitution. It has been their pride that with in their borders toe first attempt was made to govern man by a written constitution. They bold that the principles upon which our gov ernment wss founded are as essential to the restoration and preservation of oar Republican institutions to-day as they were ior the estab lishment of these institutions originally. They have a great tespect lor their representatives and It will be made manifest, as yen meet them on your journey through the State, and receive, as you will, a sincere, cordial and most hearty welcome.” Franck and Cuba.—General Jordan, the Ca ban chieftain, has written a letter in which he talma the ground that toe European complies tiona may result in affecting tbe attitude of the United States detrimentally toward Cuba. He argues that France will, in toe event of war, 9»iT« Havana and help the Cubans, thereby in terfering in affaire on this continent —violating the Monroe Doctrine, in other words—and de priving toe United States oi the prestige and subsequent glory of having been the first to help Cuba. Tbe General's argument is more plausi ble than probable, and will hardly prove strong eaongh to convince our Government that it should lake so serious a step until there shall seem to be more reason or cause lor it.—Louis ville Courier-Journal. We have been favored with {Hinted copies of the reports made by toe “ Bullock-Angier ” Committee, with toe evidence taken during the sitting ot that committee, attached thereto, in advance of their presentation to toe General As sembly. The great length ot these documents preclude their entire publication in this, as we presume it will in other papers of the State. We shall, however, when they have been presented to the General Assembly at as early a day as practicable, take such notice of them as will convey to the readers of this journal a general idea of their contents, and such conclusions as the Committee, or rather each division ot it—-for it divided, the four Democrats on It one report, and toe tour Republicans making another, the two em bracing no very essential difference—has arrived at, as toe result of the deliberations of the Com mittee. mceYoer YTulveralir- The objection raised to the appropriation of $50,000 in bonds to induce Mercer University to locate in Atlanta on legal or constitutional grounds is not well taken. Tbe city does not propose to donate the money tor sectarian pur poses. A great and wealthy institution is seeking a new location. All admit the commercial or pecuniary advantages of its location here to every citizen of Atlanta. The city h&9 as much right, legally and constitutionally, to improve its commerce by subscribing to an educational institution as by subscribing to a railroad, build ing fur grounds or improving roads leading to the city. The above little article is from the Constitu- tion of yesterday, and as the lawyers sometimes say, “ it Bhows itself out of court” What a complete letting down to say that u the city has as much right, legally and constitutionally, to improve its commerce by subscribing to an edu cational institution as by subscribing to a rail road, building fair grounds, or improving roads leading to tbe city.” The truth is the constitutional objection made by the Intelligencer to the city making any donation in bonds or money to Mercer Univer sity, or to any religions corporation or associa tion, was right and proper, and will be so held and declared by the citizens of Atlanta and by the courts, should it become necessary to call upon them to decide this question, bat we apprehend that toe Legislature will never pass such an unconstitutional law giving the city the right to donate or grant any gratuity to “ a sectarian corporation or association.” Mercer University is a u sectarian corpora tion ” ot toe strictest sort—Baptist and Baptist only—and it would not be doing Mercer Uni versity justice to say otherwise. As we have before stated in these columns, we still repeat, that the Constitutional prohibi tion on this subject is founded in great wisdom, and should never be violated. The way to help Mercer, and other religious corporations and associations and churches, is by private subscrip tions, and we hope those who are able, will do so liberally and freely. Tire Rale Rain Element. As in Tennessee,la Georgia, there is a rule or rain element, and this is confined to no one political party. The Nashville Banner, a dem ocratic paper, and one of decided popularity with the democracy ot that State, thus refers to its democratic cotemporary, the Memphis Ava lanche : “Asa Memphis contemporary, the Avalanche, truthfully remarks, ' the present position of the Sontb makes necessary, on its part, a policy of defense. Extreme radicalism on one hand has entailed heavy dogs to its progress, and has fet tered its interest by a narrow and selfish policy. Fossil politicians seek to save ns from the radi cal extreme by impelling ns to tbe opposite ex treme. It advocates notions that events have made obsolete, and seeks to render them successful by a policy that time. In its progress, has stricken with irreme diable paralysis. The citizen who truly loves his country, and desirer the welfare of his fel low-citizen, will hold aloof from both extremes, and while, with the wisdom that circumstances enforces, he leans to the inevitable, and bases his policy upon tbe stern logic oi facts, he will be guided in his action by those wisely con servative principles that have their foundation in the requirements of liberty and justice, and which are sustained by the inspiration of an enlightened but ardent patriotism.” The Avalanche adds: “ There never was a time when the violence of extremists did not impel them to passionate vituperation of those who remained cool, self- possessed and reflective. It is our consolation that when their thonders are exhausted, the still small voice of reason will be listened to, and its counsels will never die. There is an ag glomeration of the fossil species that is extreme ly ambitions to rule. Like Pio Nino thev want to be acknowledged infallible, and tbey pro nounce their anathema maranatha upon the Avalanche, because it does not carry its faith in them to that extent. The fossils bave been, of late, especially irate, because the Avalanche, in conjunction with several ot the best journals in Tennessee, have opposed an effort on their part to elect men to the Judicial bench, not on the ground ot their pereonal worth and professional claims, but on account ol their being considered as fitting the gauge of political measurement.” From the foregoing, there are extremists in Georgia, who would do well to profit by the lesson which it teaches. We mean especially that class of extremists in our State who have not yet learned to realize the fact that some thing is due to tbe present and future as well as to the past condition oi the State and country. A Hint to Married Folks.—There is a place in Ohio called Harmony, where dwell a couple who have not spoken ior twenty-one years. It seems that she had occasion to re prove her lord shortly after their marriage, and told him that it he didn’t behave himself she would never speak to him again. He said she hoped she wouldn’t, and she hasn’t Tbey have continued to live together peacefully, ana daring the long silence have had several child ren. They converse with each other throagh their children. “Will your mother have some meat?” he asks of a child, and the wife either holds out her plate or shakes her head. “Is your father going to town to-day she inquires. “Tommy, I am going to town,” answers the husband. Now this is a capital idea for reti cent people. Then again there are husbands who, when they once get to telling one of their stories which their wives have heard a thousand times, never know when to stop, and there are wives who, when they commence about the ser vants, children, or neighbors, can’t stop. 8o that it would in many instances be jost as well if all conversation (after each knows preuy well what the other would probably say on any sub ject) necessary to conduct mere domestic affairs should be conducted through interpreter children. One dsy last week, wnile the women were bathing at the free bath, loot oi Filth street, New Yoik, a horrible yell was heard in tbe bath. The matron rashed in, and fonnd a per son with a masculine cast ol countenance in toe grasp ot some eight or ten nymphs, who were sousing him under water at an alarming rate, and at every dip, they screamed out, “We'll give it to you, you internal scamp”—dip—“How dare you intrade your dirty carcass among ns unpro tected females(another dip) “and it yon stay in here another minute,” (two dips in quick succession) “well duck the life oat of you.” The unfortunate wretch was rescued from their clutches, and when toe truth was ascertained it was found that the viragos had almost drowned a poor German girl under a supposition that she was a male in disguise. An English traveler has called attention to the dmunsiancsa that Guinness’ stout, of which there is so lsrge a consumption in this country, is retailed in Dublin at forty-five cents a dozen, whilst sold in New York at fifty cents a bottle. Some of the journals of Georgia claiming to be democratic, that are the recipients of tat jobs in toe printing line from tbe ; Bollock faction, say that the Legislature hss the right to decide whether we will have an election for Assembly- men this tall, in lace ot the plain reading of the text of tbe Georgia bill as passed by Congress. We clip the foregoing from the Constitu tion of yesterday morning. The Intelligen- cbr befog a democratic journal, and having in its issue of Tuesday morning last, reaffirmed what it had previously said, that Id its judgment, the question ot an election this fall tor members of the General Assembly would be determined by the present Legislature—that such was tbe construction placed upon the status of the State as it has been left by the act ot Congress admit ting her into the Union, by the Republican f atty in the body now in session here—and the ntelligencer moreover being, what the Con stitution would be ii it could, and has been, a recipient of printing patronage from Governor Bullock, no doubt is left upon onr mind that the Constitution meant to include this journal as being one ot “ the journals oi Georgia, claim ing to be Democratic,” that have uttered, to that paper, an obnoxious sentiment. At any rate, we shall not shrink from the avowal, while we repel with the scorn it merits, the imtimnttfon that we are influenced by the printing patronage bestowed upon this office, to advance the opin ion we did, that it was, (and is still) our belief that the .Legislature will dispose of the election question ; and so tar as that question is concern ed, the “ cap ” made tor tbe “ journals claiming to be Democratic " by our Broad street neighbor, “ fits ” at least our head. He must be blind in deed, who at the Capital of the State, and having before his eyes every morning the New Bra, organ of the Republican party in this State, that cannot see the direction which will be given to the “ election question ” In this State. When the Constitution says that “ toe Constitution ” ot the State “settles toe question,” it simply utters what that paper ought to know is a question itself, asitdoesknow that no Constitution ot any State ever yet written, not even that of the Union as written by the Fathers of the Republic iu its purest days, has escaped different legal constructions. More of a practical view has to be taken oi this election question than the Constitution seems ready to give it—perhaps it is unwilling to do so, but we say to it, the issue will be made in the Legislature, and that paper as well as every other in the State, will have to meet it. Nor do we doubt the result. The Legislature now in session, will, in our judgment, declare that no election shall be held. We believe, and bave good reasons tor so believing, that this will be the result ot its deliberations upon the question. What may grow out of this, we know not; perhaps resistance, or as some counsel, revolution; and perhaps in either of these events, a resumption by Congress of its past assumed powers over the State and the pla cing ot it again under a military despotism.— For neither of these results, shall we so conduct this journal, as to be made responsible for either event. Inside, hereafter, and not outside of tbe Union, we desire to contend for its rights, and to promote its material prosperity. The work may be a tedious one, but it is far better to suffer patiently the ills that are upon us for a time, than to “fly to others that we know not of,” tor there is nothing more certain than that time will foing about the deliverance of the State from m her real grievances, it her people will but be wise, just, and moderate. And now, connected with tbe foregoing, we beg leave respectfully to invite the attention of our neighbor, the Constitution, to the following which we clip from the Augusta Constitutionalist. There is much in it that may tend to change its opinions as to the proper construction which is to be placed upon the Georgia Bill, and the question of election tbi9 fall involved therein. Commenting upon the bill, the Cor.slitutionalist says: *• The ambiguous character of this bill can be best illustrated by the remarks of Congressmen upon iu passage. Senators Thurman, Trum bull and Conkting thought it made an election necessary this fall. Senators Howard and Car penter opined that the whole question of the term ot office in Georgia was remanded to the proper authorities thereof under the State con stitution. Senator Sawyer said he voted for the bill on the express stipulation that it meant there was to be an election in November. We leatn that the whole tone of the debate in the Senate evinced an impression that the bill was purposely ambiguous. Representative Butler declared that the question of an election in the Fall was left en tirely and in all iu bearings to the decision of the State Court under the State Constitution.— Mr. Bingham protested that no State Court could be allowed to permit the perpetuation of a Leg islature indefinitely. Mr. Farnsworth did not sign the report of the Conference Committee because of tbe doubtful character of the bill.— The general impression seems to be that Attor ney General Akerman will have to nnravel the mystery at last.” “We advise extreme caution in this matter and becoming patience. We submit that it is yet too soon to make platforms and put party machinery in motion. Every moment now will be pregnant with events. Great prudence, dis cretion and wisdom will be required. The course to be taken by tbe Georgia Democracy is a mat ter ol too much gravity for precipitate settle ment. It is necessary to look not only to the interests oi our own State, bat to the general interests ot the country. A proper programme ot action can be detei mined upon after seeing fully the position oi the enemy and the line of battle he offers.” Relief. We were in the gallery yesterday and heard a debate in tbe Senate to reconsider the resolution offered by Senator Nunnally, to raise a joint committee on relief, to whom ail bills, etc., on that subject, should be referred. This, in onr judgment, was a wise proposition, and wonld save tbe State much money, aDd the subject ot relief be disposed of with more satisiaction to the Legislature and people. It was surprising to hear opposition from Dem ocratic Senators. Legislation upon the snbject of relief, and es pecially in regard to old debts, is absolutely ne cessary, and the members ot both Houses should not tor a moment hesitate to do all in their power to pass such laws as will constitutionally settle and regulate these matters. The people demand it, and they will have it done sooner or later, and those persons, Whether in office or not, who are opposed to such reiiet, will be tanght a lesson on that snbject in due time. As to the Republican party, tbey are pledged to the measures of reiiet, aad it might be well for tbe Legislature to examine the Decisions of the Supreme Court upon relief, and see what is necessary to restrict that Court. More anon upon this question. Indian Sagacity and Eloquence. Some of the Indians who have recently been on a visit to Washington possess not only elo quence of a high order, but considerable natural wit, or it is manufactured for them. For in stance, the Washington correspondent of the New York Herald states that during an inter view between Commissioner Parker and Little Swan, the former asked toe latter ii his chiefs and young braves would agree with him as to peace and have good hearts. The chief re marked that he had visited Congress and fonnd toe members there disagreeing. It was the same way with his people at home. The question was asked how he became a great duet He replied, by bis deeds in battle. Some one sug gested, “ by killing people ? ” “ Yes,” he quickly responded, “ toe same as the Great Father in the White House.” A Sad Lesson. A United States steamer has just arrived at Charleston irom Rio de Janeiro, having on board nearly all who remained of the sell made exiles 0t the South, ragged, broken down and dis heartened. Their effort to found a colony and a government in Brazil was a sorry failure, and many of them are brought back at the expense of toe Government under which they thought it impossible to live. NEWS RY TELEGRAPH. Washington, July 20 —In the foreign Semi nary it is rumored that Prince Napoleon takes the land force to the Baltic to co operate with Admiral Weilanmez, in the occupation ot Han over. A number of spies have been captured on both sides. On toe Rhine Admiral Milne commands the channel fleet. Prince de La Tour D’Auvergne is the French minister to Austria. Grand Duke Mechlenburg was elected Presi dent of the North German Parliament, whicn was cheered vehemently. When Bismarck announced the declaration of war the King then opened the session wuh a speech of wildest enthusiasm. Turkey has called out reserves and stopped the telegraphs in all directions. The Bank ot France has raised interest to 34. A great popular demonstration at Dublin in favor ot France. More than 100,000 were in procenion, with 20 bands of music. The French and Irish flags were entwined. The police captured three French flags, when the proces sion rallied and recaptured them. Telegraphic communication between Ger many and France bas been destroyed by the authorities. The North German States are perfectly har monious. Parliament unanimously voted 120,000,000 thalers. Provost Paradol committed suicide this morn ing at two o’clock with a pistol. His mind yesterday seemed wandering and disturbed, though engaged in business until a late hour. It is supposed that he committed the deed while laboring under insanity produced by overwork and intense heat. Richmond, July 20.—Judge Gingon this morning decided that the violation of the elec tion law in one ward in the city vitiated the late municipal election in this city and another one must be held. A telegram from Danville, Va., says a large number of citizens ot Caswell county. North Carolina, have fled to that place for safety from Colonel Kirk and the North Carolina troops — An aged citizen named Bowie had been badly beaten by Kirk’s men, and was brought on a litter with the flying reingees this morning. Kirk was still arresting prominent citizens. B. F. Lindsay, shot for the seduction ot bis wife’s sister, by Captain W. F. Hayward, her father, at Chester yesterday, died this morning. Cologne, July 20.—The French passed near Saarbrucken and seized the Custom House. Washington, July 20.—Gen. Sherman re mains here to reorganize the army. Paradol, though evidently partially deranged, made preparation for some accident. He wrote a note to the Chancellor of Legation on Mon day, to be opened hereafter, giving directions regarding his children. Philadelphia, July 20.—James Gibbons, Chairman Fenian Executive Committee, has issued the following: “ In view of the immi- nency of a general European war, and strong probability ot England being engaged, a general committee of Irish nationalists, irrespective of past differences, will be held at Cincinnati, August 23d, to adopt such measures as will best promote the cause of Irish independence.” New York, July 20.—Baron Qerolt, Prussian Minister, is here. He refuses to receive visit ors. Richmond, July 20.—A telegram from Dan ville, Va., tbiB evening, says that Col. Kirk has arrested about twenty more prominent citizens of Caswell county, N. C. t some oi whom resisted and were badly maltreated. There is great excitement in the coanty. Hon. Bedford Brown has gone to Washington to see President Grant, and ex-Governor Graham will meet him there. Lynchburg, July 20.—Col. E. C. Randolph, proprietor ot the Piedmont land agency, and a man of some prominence, and large means, was shot dead to day, in a difficulty with Colonel Wimbish and John Wimbish, Jr. The latter received a slight wound in the head. Some months ago Randolph sold to a man named Moe, of New Jersey, the valuable Green Hill farm, on Staunton river, belonging to Coi. John Wimbish, Sr., tor seenrities, nominally worth |60.000. These securities are said to have proved worthless. CoL Wimb’oh was at tempting to recover the farm, claiming that the transfer was a fraudulent transaction. The im mediate cause of the shooting was an insulting letter from Randolph to young John Wimbish, in regard to the controversy. Randolph was killed in his office, receiving five wounds. The Wimbishes have been arrested. Raleigh, July 20.—The habeas corpus case of citizens arrested by Kirk, in Alamance county, continued before the Chief Justice to-day, will be aigued to-morrow, when it is expected the arguments will close. Later advices from Cas well county state that one hundred and fifty to two hundred citizens were kept in the court bouse from 1 o’clock, P. M., to 5 P. M. W. D. Bowe, one of those arrested demanded to know why he was arrested without a war rant, when he was knocked down and dragged off to another prison. Mr,. Willey was ploughing in bi9 field when arrested. He refusal to go with them without a warrant and was knocked down, put on his own horse with his feet tied under tbe horse’s belly, hands behind his back and carried to Kirk’s cooit. The sentinels under the windows ot Judge Kerr’s prison amuse themselves by caning and reviling him. Ladies are insulted, and with their children are flying to Virginia for protection. Among other arrivals here last night was a company of negroes commanded by negro offi cers. Both parties are denonneing this outrage as unlawful, despotic and unnecessary. Paris, July 20 —The Journal officially con tains a decree nominating Gen. Eimund Lebout, late Minister of War, Major-General, Viscount De Jean as Minister of War, ad interim It Is understood that all tbe Fiencn consuls iu the Germanic Confederation have received their passports. Newspaper correspondents, French orforeign, will be allowed to accompany the French army. London, July 20.—Germany makes the de thronement of toe Bonapartes its ultimatum. The Liverpool markets were utterly prostra ted. Nothing was ever known like the com mercial depression. Many men worth 100,000 pounds sterling a day or two ago are bankrupt to-day. The business in yarns at.d fabrics at Manchester are also completely paralyzed. Berlin, July 20.—All Germans in the service ot the French have been ordered to return form with. The Prussian Government has announced that merchant men of the enemy will not be in terfered with on the high seas, unless for causes which would expose neutrals to seizure. General Wieldel, Adjutant General, of Hano ver, bas been arrested at Weimar as a spy. Frankfort, July 20 —The Gazette, in an edi torial, asks how the cause of war concerns the people of France or Germany, and intimates that the question is one between the Monarcbs of respective countries and one that people do not feel at all interested in. Baltimore, July 20.—A supreme conclave of Seven Wise Men has convened Anthony Sambo Ifn of Louisiana presiding. Large delegations were present from Louisiana, Tenonessee, Mis sissippi, Alabama, and several other States. Paris, July 29.—The declaration against Proaria and her allies has been formally an nounced in the Corps Legislatif. Berlin, July 20.—King William, addrearing the Reichstag, said Prussia bad no interest in the Hobenzollern candidature beyond Hs bring ing peace to Spain. Prussia has, nevertheless, famished toe Emperor with a pretext for war unknown to diplomacy and scorning peace. Napoleon used language to Germany which could bave been prompted by the miscalcula tion of her strength. Germn..» was powerful enough to resent such langu.it. « u , iceeut such violence. He said so in all i v. i. ace, kna* ,ug that the event was in God’s Lauds. Hr. Tweedy’s Preamble and Resolutions. We lay before our readers this morning the Preamble and Resolutions introduce*} by Mr. Tweedy, of the County of Richmond, in the House of Representatives on Wednesday morn ing last, a brief reference only to which was made in the reported proceedings of that body as they appeared in this, and other city journals. A careful perusal by the readers ot this journal of Mr. Tweedy’s proposition, as embraced in his preamble and resolutions, will convince them that what we said on more than one occasion recently, to-wit: that the question ot an election in this State, this fall, for members of the General Assembly, will be acted upon and determined by toe present Legislature; and that such enact ments will be proposed, and we believe, adopted, as will carry out the programme enuuciatod in the Preamble and Resolutions ol Mr. Tweedy; is true. Upon this important question, we shall not attempt to delude the readers of this journal, and we therefore say to them, from the best information which wc can obtain, that there is sufficient unity on the part of the Re publican Party, in tbe Legislature, to carry out their construction ol the Georgia Bill touching the election question, and that they will do it. By Mr. Tweedy, ot Richmond— Whereas, By an act of Congress approved July 15th, 1870, Georgia has been declared enti tled to representation in Congress ; and. Whereas, Senators and Representatives have not yet been admitted, and until such admission any civil government in the State is subject to the paramount authority ot the United States! and. Whereas, The military orders, assigning Ma jor-General Terty to the command ot the mil itary District oi Georgia, under the reconstruc tion laws have not been revoked, we therefore deem it inexpedient and improper that auy leg islation by the General Assembly or any action, by the people of Georgia should be hal or done by which any impediment might be placed iu ihe way of the immediate admission ol her Sen ators and Representatives to seals in their res pective Houses upon the assembling of Congress in December next, be it therefore Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- rsentative* in General Assembly met. That no elec tion shall be held in Georgia, until after the final action oi Congress fully recognizing the accomplishment ot the reconstruction of Geor gia by tbe admission of her Senators and Rep resentatives to their seats. Be it further Resolved, That the General Assembly rep 3a I all election laws prescribed in Irwin’s Revised Code, not adapted to our present State Constitu tion and proceed to the enactment ot others, iu their stead suitable to our present form of gov ernment. Be it further Resolved, That the General Assembly do now proceed to the general legislation demanded by the wants ol the State, and the recommendation of our constituents. 8t. Louis has just adopted an ordinance regulating homes ot prostitution. It is toe first attempt, we believe, to introduce into one ot the large American cities the system already adopted in several cities of Europe. The (fill practically tolerates toe evil, bnt aims to place it under such restrictions as will tend to dimin ish the various diseases now connected with it Its practical operation will be watched with much interest all over the country. They have their Entrances and their ns.”—The recent suicide of J. W. Lingard, ah actor ot some merit, tarns oat to have been a case of more than usual interest. Alter a career in which fortune alternately smiled and frowned, he was forced, through his failures, to tbe wall, and finally, under toe depressing influences of a quarrel with his wile, the want of money, gen eral aggravation mid disappointment, he drowned himself in sheer desperation. The poor creature does not seem to have been de void of many excellent qualities, his generosity and loyalty to his friends having been particu larly noticeable. There are some intimations of fate having been dissipated; be that as it may, his melancholy end waa a suggestively tragic one, and to be regretted.—Louisville Courier- Journal. Standing Commit !«te« of tbn H.ime. Committee on Banks —McDougal, Chairman ; Messrs. Rawls, Erwin, Tumlin, Fryer, Allen ot Jasper, Evans, Johnson, Kytle, Cobb, Fincan- non, Holcembe, Hamilton, Hughes, Hooks, Har ris, Hall, Madden, Madison, Maxwell, Neal aud Nash. Committee on Consolidations of Bills—Hold en, Chairman; Messrs. Nesbit, Armstrong, Caldwell, Felder, Ford, Goodwin, Gober, Lind sey and Scroggins. Committee on Agriculture and Agricultural Improvements—Price,Chairman; Messrs. Phil lips, Turnipseed, Hall, Harper, Matthews, Brad ford, Madison, Warren, Strickland, McArthur, Armstrong, Atkins, Beard, Brewster, Felder, Hall of Bullock, Hardin, Wilchel, Walthall, Lindsey, Linder, Harris, Ford, Fincanuon, and Tweedy, Tumlio. Committee on Corporations—Hamilton, Chair man; Messrs. Lane, Rawls, Clegborn, Madison, Tomlin, Linder, Hutchins, Joiner, Jackson, Har ris of Glascock, Gullatt, Gray, Gardner, Hous ton and Ford. Committee on Privileges—Bethune, Chair man ; Messrs. Darnell, Price, Tweedy, Scott, Lain, Johnson, Nesbit, Goodwin, Harkness, Cobb, Sims, Costin, Porter, Ford, Clark and Carpenter. Committee on Military—Bryant, Chairman ; Messrs. Lee, Bradford, Turner, Watkins. Wal thall, Wiicher, Warren, of Burke, Warren, Williams, Williams, of Harris, Williams, of Morgan, Smith, Smith, ot Muscogee, Halter, Stone. Richardson, Rodgers, O’Neal, ot Bald win, Nash, McCormick and Moore. Committee on Education —Rice, Chairman; Messrs. Hiilyer, Bryant, Duncan, Humber, Lastenger, Pruden, Harrison, Brown, Costin, Price, Joiner, Rawls, Sisson, Snackelford, bomb, Ellis, Jackson, Evans, Gardner and Porter. Committee on the State of the Republic— Shumate, Chairman; Messrs. Nesbit, of Dade, Nesbit, ot Gordon, Cobb, Powell, Higden, Lindsy, Rumph, Allen,of Hart, Barnes, Buchan, Carpenter, Cloud, Cleghorn, Claiborne, Irwin, Franks, Williams, Smith, Stone, Wiicher and Richardson. Committee on Deaf and Dumb Asylum- Lane, Chairman; Messrs. Anderson, Ballinger, Tweedy, Carson, O’Neal ot Lowndes, Rodgers, Scott, Welchel, Shumate, Colby, Jackson, John son ot Towns, Perkins of Cherokee and Maull. Committee on New Counties and County Lines—Cleghorn, Chairman; Messrs. Gray, Pepper, Hamilton, Hook, McArthur, Mathews, Nash, Allen, of Jasper, Barnes, Bradford, Harris and Higdon. Committee on Penitentiary—Parks, Chair man ; Messrs. Hamilton, Harkness, H ill of Glynn, Hook, Hooks, Sisson, Powell, Atkins, Campbell, Clower, Cunningham, Fitzpatrick, Costin, Houston, Porter, Paulk, Raney, Shackle ford, Scroggins, Sorrell, Thomason and Harri son oi Hancock. Committee on Lunatic Asylum—Bell, Chair man; Messrs. Fowler, Maull, Smith ol Charl ton, Ellis, Brassel, Bellinger, Saulter, Buchan, Williams, Zsllers, Cloud, Davi3 of Clark, Evans, Harper of Lumpkin, O’Neal of Baldwin, Hum ber, Brewster, and Felder. Judiciary Committee—O'Neal of Lowndes, Chairman ; Messra. Shumate, Bethune, Harper, Hall ol hlerriwetLer, Anderson, Lane, Lee, Price, Scott, McDougal, Duncan, Phillips, Bel cher, Turner, Hiilyer, Goodwin, Rawls, Darnell and Costin. Messrs. Anderson and Tweedy were added to the Finance Cocnijuttee. Committee on Public Buildings —Tweedy, Chairman; Messrs. Sisson, Gullatq Anderson. Harden, Brewster, Parks, Scroggins, Maxwell, Ellis, Strickland, Harden, Barnum, Fiovd, Gait lord and O’Neal of Baldwin. Committee on Manufactures—Lep, Chairman ; Messrs. McDougall, McCormick, Madden, Phillips, Powell, Bryant, Lastmger, Pruden, Vinson, Turnipseed, Warren, Anderson, Arm strong, Clower, Clairbone, Fmeaooou, Gullatt, Hughes and Harris. Committee on Asylum for the Blind—Maull, Chairman; Harper, Osgood, Fitzpatrick, Pru- den, Bennett, Rosser, Sales, Rumph, Tate, Tum- lin, Sorrels, Ballenger, Franks, Colby, Gordon, Costin, Smith and Cleghorn. Committee on Pablic Printing—Sisson, Chair man; Messrs. Price, Pepper, Hall, O'Neal of Lowndes, Caldwell, Carson, Harden, Phillips, Belcher, Willliams ot Morgan, Turner and Hiilyer. Committee on Petitions—Harper, Chairman; Messrs. Tumlin, PepDer, Strickland, Reid, Heals, Tate, Vinson, Humber, Johnson, Erwin, Guii- toid, Moore. Large Secret Service Fond. The bill appropriating five millions ot dollars to be expended at the discretion ot the President was put through the House under a sus pension of the rules, by two majority. It was stated that if the bill failed, the President wonid at oDce convene an extra session, which accelerated its passage. It subsequently passed the Senate. This, we believe, is tbe largest secret service land ever set apart by Congress in a time of peace for toe use of the President. Something must “ be in the wind.” Has it any connection With toe war between France and Prussia ?