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The Morgan Monitor YOL. II. NO. 8 $1 PER YEAR. INSTRUMENTS. Tho rugged elllf that fnced the m-iin Cherished a pine against its breast, Whereon the wind woke many a strain, As 'twere a violin caressed; And souls that heard, although in pain, Were soothed and lulled to peace and rest. A people strove to break thelf chains, And many bled and strife was long, Until a minstrel voiced their pains. And woka the world with eohoing song; And oven t'_ 10 tyrant hoard tho strains, And hastened to redress the wrong. The souls ot men wore dried like dew, And earth cried out with bitttr need, Until one said, “I daro bo true,” And followed up the word with deed. Then heaven and earth were born anew, Ahdona man’s name became a creed! —Charles Crandall in the Century. A MILITARY MATCHSmCEH. rd A JOB MACKIN- Ilf /Jill tosh was a very jj, | good fellow, but he had one little /W 'weakness; he w was a most in- ’ll' HI ( / veter^e match¬ M fwi maker. W. > No donU there >Hf iJM « was fiM some excuse (■. for him. Life seemed rather ii empty and pur¬ poseless now that be had left the army, and as ha was still a vigorous, energetic man, he needed some whole¬ some vent for his activity. Match¬ making provided him at once with an interest and an occupation; it gave him plenty to think of by night, and to do by day. Without it, ha would have been the most miserable of men ; With it, ho was tho cheeriest and most self-important. It is a very good thing sometimes to havo a little weak¬ ness. Of course, the Major prided himself on his tact anl delicacy, aud fondly fancied nobody ever saw through his transparent littlo artifices. So sure of this mis ho, indeed, that ho not i.n- fiequeu»-explained to the^Mpons them at length that/Wthoy principally concerned, and so hahv might know just when to act under any given cir¬ cumstances; 'one a very wise precaution, anl that saved an immense amount of trouble aud misunderstand- ing. But though he took every caro to guard against failure, matters Would occasionally go wrong, and the most prudently planned mutch came dismay, to nothing, greatly to tho Major’s he was a reasonable maw on the whole, and when lie knew ^ie was beaten he accepted defeat phil¬ osophically. Yes, when he knew ho was beaten; but as a bold Briton and a soldier, he was very hard to con- vince on this point, and sometimes struggled on manfully long after de- feat war a foregone conclusion. Despite his weakness—or, possibly, even in consequence of it—the Major was.popular, and men and women aiike found much to admiro in him. His manner might be a ’little brusque, but his means were ample, and this was tally a where great point in his favor, espec- tho unmarried ladies of his acquaintance were concerned. For they were not blind to the fact that he, tha matchmaker, would he a most excellent match; and to many of thqm it seemed a pity that he should spend eo much time and trouble in providing for his friends’ happiness while his own remained unsecured. Tho Major had but one near relative in tho world—his nephew, Jaok Mack- intosh. Jack was in a Government office, and as ho was now twenty-three years of age, his uncle began to think seriously of arranging a match for him. Ho had long had his eyes on at least half a dozen sufficiently pretty girls, any one of whom might be ju 3 t the right thing for tho young fellow —if only none'of the other five should prove to be bettor! The Major was very anxious that Jack’s match shout! really be a triumph, and it cost him much thought, and grave weighing of pros and cons for months', before tho critical time came. Of course, ho did not consult Jack m the matter. To do so at so early a stage in the proceedings would have been contrary to all prec- ei ] ell j; Despite the earnest cogitations of months, and all tho careful study of snddenly six specimens of girlhood, tho Xiiajor made up his mind that Nellie Bloxham was tho one woman in the world for Jack, and this within five minutes of his first introduction to her! Tho girl charmed him, and ho at once decided that she must marry Jack. A letter was despatched that very evening, and a few days later the young fellow joined his unele at the watering place where he had been so fortunato as to make Miss Bloxham’a acquaintance. “Weil, Jack, have you got your leave, or is this only a Saturday. to Monday trip?” was the first question he asked when they met at tho station, “lean stay a fortnight, if you’ll have me.” “That’s capital. I’ve a lot of friends here, and some uncommonly pretty girls among them. The Fischers oamo down last weak,and tho Renshaws--” “Is May Kenshaw here? I’m glad of that ” May Renshaw wa ono of the half dozen ..ho had been under considera- tion, and it is possible that Jack was aware of the fact; but of their recent rejection he was totally ignorant. “May? Yes; I—I believe so.” The Major spoke absently, for he was thinking how very unfortunate it would be if Jack really felt any at- traction in that quarter. Not but that May was a nice girl enough—till you compared her with Neliie Bloxham. Let Jack once see Nellie, and he would think no more of May. Jaok noticed the change of tone, and drew his own conclusions from it. “Any now acquaintances, unele?” he asked; and there Was a twinkle in his eye as he spoke which it was just as “A well few; the Major did not see. Colonel Marsh yes, Jack, a few. Old and his sisters; pleasant women, know; though a bit elderly—for you, you aud Mrs. Bloxham and her daughter; charming girl, the daughter, though a hit young—forme, of course.” “Ah, about the right ago for me to play with, I suppose?” There was some impatience in the young man’s tone. “To play with? No, no Jack, you’re too old for play now. It’s quite time you settled; and I’ve been think- ing—” “Yes?" as he paused impressively, for the Major felt that at last the time had come for him to speak. “That Miss Bloxham is the very girl for you. In fact, that you’ro just cut out for each other.” “H’m!” said Jack. It wasn’t muoh of a remark, per- haps, but the Major found it distinctly disconcerting. “Well, why not?” ho asked testily. “Why not? No reason, perhaps. But then again—why?” “Because she’s pretty, and good I form, and very good company; a thorough lady, and a charming wo- man! Can’t you trust my judgment in a matter of this kind?” The Major spoke with the assurance of one whom long experience entitled to speak with authority, and Jack smiled. Unfortunately, his undo saw the smile and it irritated him. "She’s miles and away too good for you, you young dog, if that’s what yon mean!” he broke out angrily. “That’s exactly what I do mean. If she’s all the admirable things yon say she is, I fail to see how we oan be cut out for each other, and shall feel bound in common fairness to let some better fellow cut mo out. I’m not half good enough for her—if she’s all you say she is." The Major hurst out laughing. “If that’s all, como aud have a look at her,” he said, “and then you can judgo for yourself. She is sure to be on tho parade; they all are at this hour.” “Oh, yes. I’ll have a look at her,” said Jack. Jack was as good as his word. Ho “nad a look” at Miss Bloxham, and he was introduced toiler. They talked together, ihe Major beaming approval the while, He was intro- duced to her mother, a harmless, gar¬ rulous old lady', who always talked, whether there was anybody to listen or not, and always about nothing in particular. Her talk was never allowed to interfere with general conversation, nor did she expect it to do so, which was but reasonable under tho circum- stamps- When the Bloxhams left tho parade au Lour or so later, the Major and Jack walked with them as far as their 9 wn ff° or > an ^ walked with Miss ) “Well, said , the .. Major, ,, . as they turned away. “Eh? Jack was evidently not at- tending. A slight, pale-faced littlo fl irl passing at the moment, and Hiua witH a Bby omilo. ‘Whos that? Major Mackintosh . as^ed abruptly. It struck bim that Jaok was looking ridiculously ploased about something or other, “ihe sister oi a man in my office, J been down to his place onco or twice lately. “On i The Major dismissed . the subject. Well, what do you think of her?” “Of—her?’ “ Yes; isn t she all I said, , and more 5 “Oh, Miss Bloxham 1 Yes, she seems all right. H “4^ right. ’Pon I should word, think she is ft my Jack, you take it coolly.” “Why, whut would you have? She bas talked to me about a lot of things f° r an hour or so ; but I really know nothing about her, except sho is good looking, and too good form to say that she is bored, whatever she may fool. ’ “Bored! Why should she be bored? Didn’t you talk to her?” “Yes, and she’d much rather I hadn’t. I wasn’t tho right man, unole, that’s all. “Then, by Jove, I should liko to know who is I” the Major said testily. Jack laughed, but ho did not pursue th o subject further. After all, it was E0 a ^ a ^ r °' : ^ 5 > and if his undo liked to play a littlo game of cross pur- P°ses, ho had uo wish to interfere with The next week passed away pleas- antiy enough. Tha Major, taught by experience, know just the kind of lit- tie expedition that was best qualified to throw young people together—pos- sibly not always the right young peo- pie—and ho was constantly arranging some nice little pleasure party or an- other. Of course, nono of these wore oompleto without tho Bloxhams, and a quiet, shy girl, a great friend of Nellie’s, in whom—somewhat to his surprise—tho Major recognized Jack’s little acquaintance. Millio Doe went cverywhero with her frioud; and as she was always sweet tempered and the Major presently grew quito fou l of her in a fatherly sort of way, and looked forward to arranging a nuitablo marriage for her as soon as should be off his mind. In the he told her ail about his ior Jack, aud talked so freely on his pot project, that ho never notioed how sho dropped into as soon as he alludod to it, especially as her silenco evidently did arise lrom any lack oi interest. was staying at a boarding bouse, but for Nellie’s kindness would had bat a dull time of it. The Major observed with approval Jaok, too, was kind to her; for thought it an excellent sign that he wish to please Miss Bloxham little attentions to her friend. On whole, he was satisfied with the things were going—or so he told ho could not understand POPULATION AND DRAINAGE. MORGAN, GA., FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1897. why ho found a hitherto unknown difficulty in sounding Miss Bloxham on the subject, and gently preparing the way for Jack’s suit. O! course, Jack was in love with her ; how could he fail to be, knowing her so well as he now did? Why, oven he, the Major, was more than half in love with her himself, ns he owned, with a sigh, to his cigar; and he was old enough to know the folly of it; how, then, should a young fellow like Jack escape? No, give them time; nothing but time was needed now— and a very little more of his judicious management—to bring the matter to a successful conclusion, aud tianslorm Miss Nellie Bloxhain into Mrs. Maek- intosh—Mrs. Jack Mackintosh. Ah, what a difference that one little word made ! The Major called himself an old fool for his pains, and refused to think of what, perhaps, might have hap- poned, had ho only been a dozen or fifteen years younger ; but for him—a man of fifty—oh, no; it was out of the question! Aud eo the first wock of Jack’s visit came to an end. The little expeditions, however, did not como to an end ; on the contrary, Major Mackintosh redoubled his ex- ertions, for ho was growing extraor- dinarily anxious to have the affair settled; and the more ho saw of Nel- lie, the more ho was convinced that Jack would bo the luckiest follow in the world if ho won her. Aud he must win her! The Major folt that his reputation was nt stake, for ho liad never labored to make any match as he had labored for thie. Oh, he must speak seriously to Jack about it! As to Miss Bloxham, she must surely sus¬ pect something of his hopes, and she had not discouraged them; she always agreed readily to all his plans, and treated him with marked considera¬ tion; and, of course, it must be on Jack’s account. To imagine anything else would he—oh, no; he wasn’t quite such a fool as that! “Jack, have you thought over what I eaid to you?” ho asked abruptly one day, as they were walking back to their hotel. “What about? You’ve said a good deal at different times.” “Oh, about settling, you know!” “To be sure I have! There’s a lot in it.” This was distinctly encourag¬ ing, yet the Major felt his heart sink unaccountably. “In fact, I think I shall act on it.” “You’ro thinking seriously of set¬ tling, my boy?” “Most seriously, to tell the truth!” And there was a twinkle in Jack’s eye as he spoke. “I was just going to tell you that I’ve already asked—sorao one to settle me, and she’s promised to do it.” Thera was a moment’s silenco. Then the Major pulled himself together, and wrung Jack’s hand. “I congratulate you with all my heart, my boy I” he said huskily. “Thank you. She's a dear littlo girl, and thinks no end of you. Sho has uo father, you see, and so—” “Yes, yes, I quite understand!” The Major felt that tbit was a little too much. “I think she must know how I’ve set my heart on it,” he added. “Net a bit of it! Bhe feared you had quite other views for me. lu- deed, it wan all Miss Bloxham and I could do to persuade her —” “Her? Whom?” “Why, Millie, of course. She fears you’ll play the cruel uncle, and objeot to my marrying her.” “Millie. Marrying Millie!” “Yes. Surely you must havo seen—” “And what does Miss Bloxham say to this?”^ “Oh, she’s delighted! Wo are all such friends, you know.” “Friendsl Marry Milliel And but for that little maiplot you might have married Miss Bloxham—” "Not a bit of it. You are mistaken there. Even had I ever wished it, she wouldn’t have had me.” "Who told you so?” V. “Nobody; but I’m not quite a fool, any moro than you are quite a hun¬ dred, because—Uncle, Millio is not the marplot, but—quite another per¬ son!” significantly. “By Jove !” exclaimed the Major. He was silent for some moments. When next he spoke it was in a very different tone: “Do you think I’ve any chance, Jaok?" Jack laughed, not unkindly. “Go aud see,” ho said. And the Major went. So, after all, he made an excellent match for Miss Bloxham; and Mrs. Mackintosh never regretted that Jack was not the bridegroom.—Household Tornadoes of I89G. The losses by tornadoes broke all record in 1896. In no single year did the disasters aggregate even a third as muoh as that of last year; in fact, the total losses were $1,072,900 more than in all of the seven years proceeding. The terrible affair at St. Louis was re¬ sponsible for the remarkable high rec¬ ord. ’.Tho damage caused by tho storm of May 27th in Missouri amounted to $12,904,900. Michigan stands second on the list with a total loss for the year of $400,000; Kansas next with $272,000; Texas, $171,000; Pennsyl¬ vania, $100,000; Georgia, $103,000; Ohio, $100,000; Iowa, $75,000; Ne¬ braska, $50,000; South Dakota, $21,- 000; Kentucky, $0000; Alabama, $5000; Minnesota, $2000 ; Oklahoma, $300, or a total of $14,210,400. Inscription on Milwaukee's Hell. Milwaukee has had a huge boll cast the tower of the new City Hail. The local newspapers take it for granted that the following lines, in¬ uj>on the bell, aro addressed the politicians who will mfeat the building: When I sound the time of day From thi3 grand and lofty steeple, Deem it a remiudor, pray, To be honest with the people. 1 SULTAN IS MAKING ACTIVE PRE¬ PARATIONS EOR WAR. RUSSIA MS GREECE TO WITHDRAW An Intimation That King; George Is Contemplating; the Acceptance of Demand® of the Powers. Advices of Friday from the east state that the massing of Turkish troops and munitions of war on the frontier is proceeding with feverish haste. All the soldiers on furlough have been recalled and eleven batteries of artillery, a regiment of cavalry and two battalions of infantry have gone from Salonika, Monastir and elsewhere to Elassona. Two additional battal¬ ions have reached Katrina. The reliefs from Smjana, Brusa, Trebizonde and elsewhere in Anatolia are on their way here and to the fron¬ tier, where a total of six divisions will be formed with headquarters at Elas- sona. It is announced in a special from London that it is learnen there that King George has intimated his inten¬ tion to accept the demands of the pow¬ ers. A St. Petersburg special says; ‘Bus- sift, through the Russian minister at Athens, M- K. Onou, has called upon Greece to withdraw all of her troops and her fleet from Crete within three days. “The foregoing semi-official an¬ nouncement was accompanied by a long and involved statement of the mo¬ tives actuating Russia, namely: “That to prevent the extension of the revolution to other portions of the Turkish empire, imperiling the peace of Europe, a stop must he put to the action of Greece, which is in opposi¬ tion to international law. Before ne- fore negotiations for a Cretan consti¬ tution can be entered upon, it is asserted Russia has resolved to restore order in Crete Then after the Greek evacuation, under the protection of the powers an autonomous government will be installed under the suzerainty of the sultan. In this policy, it is claimed, Bussiais supported by France, Germany and Austria. “Throughout tho entire statement neither England nor Italy is mention¬ ed, but Greece is warned that should she,in blind misconception of her own interest, allow herself to be excitod by self seeking friends to persist in her present attitude Under the false idea that the powers are not united, because at the outset one or another has not concurred in Russia’s proposals, Russia is resolved to take re¬ prisals, of the first step being the block¬ ade Piraeus. The powers consider¬ ed the Greek annexation of Crete out of the question, and it is asserted in the consciousness of their absolute support, Russia will be in a position to prevent the Cretan question from imperiling the peace of Europe, even should any individual power refuse to accede to the proposed measures. ” LEAGUE MAKES SCHEDULES. ltig Association Begins tho Season On April ZStl. The league baseball magnates in session at Baltimore Friday promul¬ gated the schedule for the current year. The season will open on the 22d of April, except in Boston, where there will 19th) be which one preliminary game April is a local holiday. It was determined that the league should undertake the defense of the equity suit brought by Rusie in Now Jersey. The league decided to ^ive Presi¬ dent Young absolute power in appoint¬ ment of official scorers, This feature will doubtless affect the averages of some players, as it is intended to stop the playing of favorites by appointing men qualified to score the game with¬ out fear or favor. The champions will havo Boston as the attraction for the opening days, Brooklyn will play in Washington and New York in Philadelphia. In the west St. Louis will have the Pittsburg team for the opening, Lou- isville will have Cleveland and Cincin- nati will entertain Chicago. WAS HYATT OFFERED BRIBE 1 North CaroHna S^rMahes Sensational A special from Raleigh, N. 0., says: In a special interview State Senator Hyatt positively declares that Gov- ornor Russell’s private secretary di- roctly offered him the position of secretary to the board of agricult- ure if he would vote for the bill to annul the lease of the North Carolina rai l way . Hyatt struck tho private secretary, Alexander, and denounced him as ft CO ntemptible coward, and declared he would rise in the senate and see whetk- er the governor could with impunity offer bribes to legislators. Alexander denied that any position was offered. DELS DIES DANGLING. ltavlsiicr of Miss Dawson Bays Penalty of His Crime. criminajAssault, Will \)eas, colored, convicted of was hanged at Louis- ville.JJn., Friday, in the yard of the Jeltgflson county and he jail. The dead drop in twelve fell at I la! ■ p. m. was 1 * 11 ’’ . W- convii DNSO^ 6 vWU).confession. 1896, He in Jef- was ”UJ, ferson i criminal as- sault on L I PETITION FOR PROTECTION. Sea Islaml Cotton Growers Demand Relief Through Congress. The special committee of eleven, composed of gold democrats, silver democrats, republicans and populists, appointed by the sea island cotton growers’ convention recently in session at tion Valdosta, Ga., to draw up a peti¬ to congress for a duty of 5 cents a pound on Egyptian cotton have fin¬ ished their work. The petition reads as follows: “To Hon. Nelson Dingley, Jr., Chairman Ways and Means Commit¬ tee, Washington, D. C.: At a conven¬ tion of the sea island cotton growers of Georgia and Florida, held in the city of Valdosta, Ga., on the 24th day of February, 1897, the undersigned were directed to submit to your hon¬ orable body tho following reasons why they ask congress for a specific duty of five cents a pound on Egyptian cot¬ ton : “The importation of this cotton has increased since 1890 from 10,470 bales to 09,220 bales, weighing 750 pounds each, equal to nearly double the num¬ ber of American bales, which average about 380 pounds each. During the period named the price of sea island cotton has declined about one-half, because, as wo beliove, of the con¬ stantly increasing importation and consumption Egyptian in tho country of the cotton, which is used to take the place of all grades of sea island after a limited amount of the finer staple is consumed for the finer yarns, etc. “This competition lias practically driven the Georgia, Florida and Caro¬ lina sea island cotton growers out of the market. Unless a duty, say of 5 cents a pound, to cover tho difference in the cost of production, is imposed on tho foreign article tho planters in the the wall. territory named will ho driven to culture They cannot resort to the of upland cotton for the reason that the soil in the sen island cotton belt, best adapted to the growth of long staple cotton, is not adapted to the growth of the upland or short staple variety. “If the burden of revenue raising is put will upon Egyptian cotton we believe it industry greatly stimulate a languishing in the territory named above, for the further reason that our entire sea island cotton product can be con¬ sumed in our own country. As it is, less than half of our product is taken by our own mills. The balance seeks a market in foreign countries. . i Tho duty asked will entail no hard- ship on the masses of tho people of oui‘ country, because it can be shown (al- though we have not the figures at hand) that “ the f price of those article maim- factured from , long staple , , cotton , have not fallen in price correspondingly with the raw material from which they flic matte, , „ / M’COOK DECLINES PORTFOLIO. Report T!iaf He Only Wanted to Be At- torney General, Nothing Less. It was announced 111 New York City Friday that Colonel John J. McCook has positively declined to enter the cabinet of President McKinley as sec¬ retary of the interior. The announcement is also made that while General Stewart L. Woodford is still a candidate for a cabinet position with the endorsement of the regulnr republican organization, tho chancos are that New York will not be rep¬ resented in the cabinet. “When Major McKinley first asked Colonel McCook to become a member of his cabinet no particular portfolio was mentioned. A friend of Colonel McCook said that lie expected that ho would be asked to serve as attorney general and this place he would have accepted. within day “But a or two the colonel received a letter asking him to accept tho post of secretary of the interior. This, it is understood, ho promptly and positively declined.” MOTHER KILLED BABY HOY. T * Woman HoiRenccd to Sovot* Years In tin; Penitentiary. \ Newburg,in .Lewis county, Tenn., Thursday, Mrs. Jane Dabbs was cou- vieted of murdering her two-year-old son and sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary. The crime was committed a year ago. Mrs. Dabbs killed her boy by crush- , ing las skull with ft hatchet. Bhe then carried bis body into the house and set tiro to the building. The house was destroyed and tho baby s body burned to a crisp. PICKS UP SLOWLY. Dun A Co., In ^ u "; iew ' R. G. Dun k Co., in their weekly review of trade, say: “Genuine improvement in ... business does not come with a rush, like the breaking of a great dam. The growth for some weeks past has been more en- couraging, because in nearly all lines it has been gradual and moderate. The rupture of tho steel rail and other combinations in the iron business has brought out ft vast quantity of trade which had been held back and has set many thousand men at work, while the slow but steady guic in other great industries has giv e n employment to many thousands. CHARGES OF MURRAY GO OVER. South Carolina Election Ca»os Will be Considered In Next Congress. No action will be taken by this edi¬ upon an investigation of the 8out)l Carolina elections. The com¬ of t j le house which has been conH ;q er i n g the memorials presented colored, by " Congressman Murray, recommend a oide( | FHduy to to the bouse t h ft t the question be reported to he next con g ress for its consideration. T. P. GREEN, MANAGER. BARTOW SAGE AGREES WITH REED IN DEFENSE OF FOE. S DISCUSSION OF POEMS AND POETS. Dr. Cliivcrs, According; to Dost Authority, Did Not Inspire “Tho Raven”—Tetter From Mr. J. P. Grave®. If my good friend Wallace Iieed had not como forward as Poo’s defender, I should havo refrained from further mention of I)r. Thomas Holley Chivers. It seemed to me that enough had boon written by outside parties to provoke a clearer expose from his kindred or moro intimato friends. There is still a shadow over his relations to Edgar A. Poo. That they were personal friends is proven, but as to who preceded in that peculiar style of lyric poetry is not proven. I have ed gentleman an interesting letter from n cultur- old of College Park, Mr. James P. Graves, father of John Temple Graves, who says that while a college boy on his re¬ turn homo to Washington, Wilkes county, he visited Dr. Chivers and had a conversa¬ tion with him. He says: “This conversation awakened in me the liveliest interest, lie spoke of an essay or criticism he had just written for tho South¬ ern Literary Messenger, of Richmond, insti¬ tho tuting a comparison of the literary merits of sion poets, made Byron and Shelley. The impres¬ on mo was that it wan a mastoi- fu.l production. Ho spoke of his ‘Lost Pleiades’ and other poems; said he had just received a letter from Poo, and I think ho reftd it to mo. and lie mentioned correspon¬ dence with Other distinguished men of tho north. “The picture given of him in the Consti¬ tution is most accurate. His complexion was dark especially so under the eyes. r. “The idea that Dr. Chivers inspired‘The . Raven’ or any way aided in its production was not in that day entertained by any one so far as I knew. • . “Dr. Olivers style, of talking wns very ornate, and he appeared familiar with tho aft m and sciences and to be a very erudite scholar. 1 used to wonder why he was not moro recognized supposed* by tllolearned of both sexes, but it was because lie was something revel of a recluse, and preferred to in his own dreamy and poetical thoughts. There was no show of wealth about him, nor did he seem to care for any. Long after that ho removed to Decatur, whoro he died and was burled. Mrs. Chi- vers was a cultured and most estimable lady. 1<\ For further information, I refer you to I>r. T, Willis, of Richmond, Va., who was a half brother to the late Fnmuol Bar- nett, of Washington, Ga., and riLo to Judgo William Bunco and Rev. E. T. ftirnpROii, of WuwhiiiKton.” it Ho ‘o* tim that if Dr. Chivers did not himself .ring cburgOH of idagaiism against Poo, but remained his frioml ttud corres¬ pondent, tho bill should be “nol pressed.” More especially in this ho since Mr. Graves, hIrene)! then a young mn; vlv^.-Tuai cul¬ ture and a containpo.*. , 'ih vui heard of such Appleton a charge and Poo’s of biographer in ma^es mention a life of Poe f/bjvorsf ' U IH " ' that was written by Dr. when 1 lest wrote on this subject It was my roe’rfsenofr Impress; a that Dr. Chlvors was Mr. not only in yearn, but In poeti- eu\ work, anil as they were bosom friends in j New York, that Poo drew his Inspiration from tllo doctor; hut more mature reflection fle.s me that Wallace Reed is right. My wife says he is. She 1ms but little patience with people vpho seek to rob tile dead, Ever or since who destroy tho idols of her youth. she used to recite "William Tell,” tho herd of the lakes, as her Friday evening with speech at school sho has been mad tho man who first discovered that there was no such hero, or if tlicro was ho no yor shot an appio from off his boy’s head. Foe was certainly a gifted genius, for his prose is as marvelous as Ids poetry. Both are borders artistic. of fairy Ingenious, dreamy and of the land. But they live In tho admiration more than in the heart. For poems that charm our human nature and linger in tho soul of memory I would rather read Burns Goldsmith, and Tom Gray, C-.wper, Coleridge, Hood than any others. Byron's are grand and stately in their beauty, but do not melt down within ns and make The us most hotter, beautiful kinder and more loving. is, I think, Coleridge’s lyric poem ever writ¬ ten "Genevieve.” When I was a young man I read it with supremo delight and it has not yet lost its charm. My sympathy for love and lovers is still alive and glowing and my sou! is thrill¬ ed with ccstacy when I read how lie won his "bright aud beauteous bride.” That poem and Goldsmith’s "Hermit” I committed to memory moro llinn half a century ago and I dearly For solemn, love to recall them. serious meditation on tho vanity of earthly tilings thoro is no poem equal to Gruy’s "Elegy.” For homo and heart Burns leads all in tenderness. For oxl r- - site pathos that appeals to our charity and our pity there is nothing in tho English of Iniiguago the Shirt.” so affecting as Hood’s "Hong On this side of the water wo hove some few poets whoso works have stood and will continue to stand tho test of time. Marco Bozzarls Is sublimity itself. In thought and execution ns a single poem it stands alone and unrivaled. I would rather have com¬ posed it than to have boon Wellington at Waterloo. Somehow I have no taste for poetry .... that lias to strain for language or that has to hunt words, tho dictionary aiden, for unusual gloaming, or uneom- sheen, icon such as i etc. Nor for poetry that hu« to slrain for llrstTffirt 11 reinlu<1 ' S m ° Hoshmwx s “Daddy built a wall sweep, The wind blew it down-sheep.” The rhyme should be ns uaturul as tho S °All"of our best hymns havo been handed down to us from famous English authors, With but n few exceptions there havo been none written within the century Did these old authors exhaust tho field or lias the npirit of sacred poetry departed/ Who writes a hymn now? But even some of these old popular English hymns are quite faulty or unfortunate in expression. When I was ahoy 1 blessing” used to hear "Como thou fount every .sung very often in our church and I got tho Idea into my head that angels’ tongues were made of fire for the aCb’Tdi.i‘uor‘1. Hike it yet. That kind of music is a little too hot for mortals to appreciate and adds nothing about such tilings, but 1 cun.’t .help it. When the smiles in verse aro unnatural they distress mo. As much as reconciled I admiro- Eougfellow I have never bee,, to the lines. “As ft feather is wafted downward From an eagle in his flight.” There is nothing like tho falling of dark¬ ness in that to me. It is a strain oi thought; might as well Irnvo suid, “From a buzzard In ids flight,” and that would havo boon horrid. Tho coming of darkness is a big tiling aud shrouds the earth from horizon to horizon, but the falling of a stray feather from a comparison. bird is a very little reckon tiling -too li.tlo for a But I it is mean to find fault with a poet who wrote so many beautiful poems, l of was expression only ruminating. brings Sometimes a change sublime tho us down suddenly Webster's from last tho words to ridic¬ whis¬ ulous. were pered “I still live,” but a young maul know undertook to repeat them and said, “Boys, I’m not dead yet/’ Aar, and oil Atlanta tho solem¬ nity disappeared—Burn In Con¬ stitution. THROUGH GEORGIA, News has been received at the ex¬ ecutive department to the effect that John Gibbs, who is wanted for mur¬ der in Colquitt county, has been caught in Florida and delivered to the Geor¬ gia sheriff. * * * Floyd county’s school commissioner announces that he has succeeded in completing arrangements for a one month’s normal course for negroes, in Borne next summer, A sufficient amount of the Peabody fund has been secured to make this a certainty, and the colored people are very much pleased with the result. Tho directors of the Georgia Secu¬ rity and Banking Company, at Atlanta have iiled a demurrer to tho applica¬ tion asking for appointment of a re¬ ceiver to take charge of tho assets of the company. This demurrer was filed in the superior court and denies the allegations made by the plaintiffs in the sensational bill. February 28 closes the hunting sea¬ son, and if any gay sportsman is caught in ihe act of shooting game of •any kind after date mentioned he will have to answer to tho state for tho crime. Tho fact of tho short hunting season has been published on several occasions, hut the sportsmen, as a rule, seem to be unaware of the existence of the new game law. * * * Professor’ Yeates, state geologist, has returned from a visit to the differ¬ ent marble companies of the state, where he has been selecting exhibits for ihe Nashville exposition. The {’rOfqpsuiv iq,liighly encouraged at the co-operation he is receiving from tho different companies in his efforts to display Georgia’s resources. Attorney General Terrell received a letter a few days ago from Senator C. C. Kauffman, of Pennsylvania, asking about the good/ ualities of.a law that will oompel the? ,nks of the state that havo state dj^r sites to pay a 2 per cent, interest pefl annum. He states that Pennsylvania is about to enact a lt#.v of this kind and he understands that there is such a law in existence in Georgia, and desires to know if it works satisfactorily. One of the largest sales of farm property made in Americus in uking while was that of the Armsteau Dod¬ son plantation, consisting of 5,280 acres. The plantation is one of the finest in Sumter county, the Georgia ami Alabama railway running through it, besides being located near the flour¬ ishing town of DeSota. The purchasers were northen and western fruit grow¬ ers, aud immense orchards of peach- trees will be planted at once. Tho supreme court lias set March 15 as the (late for hearing the motion for a now trial in? the case of Henry White, tho slayer of Police Officer Jackson, at Columbus, who is to hang on the gal¬ lows at an early day unless the supreme court determined grants a new trial in the case. A effort will be made to get a new /trial. The motion for a now- trial is bowed on several grounds. It is a matter of very general doubt as to whether i'li (the lower court will be re¬ versed this case. The I don suV- gests thut t 1 t< division s of railway^, at eat- Dig p .mmodate negroes. The Commissioners do not say that they ulate|tkis have or have not authority to reg- matter, but they say it is just, and they think that the roads- will look after it without any rule from tho board. This question came up oil a request from Bishop H. M. Turner, who complained that in trav¬ eling by the Central from Savannah to Atlanta he had asked for a cup of tea or coffee in the Macon depot and was refused. He said that there are many negroes traveling constantly who get they hungry just like white folks aud would like the railroads to rent a room somewhere about their eating station where colored caterers could servo meals or lunches. The conimis- .oners directed that a letter be sent to President Cornel of t jo Central, asking p,arsange for . ' uill’ll stand for coloml j JBSSe ngors at Macon. Delegates to Cotton Growers’ Convention. Governor Atkinson lias appointed the following delegates to the meeting of cotton growers in AugtlBta oil March 15 th’ B(ate at Large—R. T. Nisbett, of Gobi), L. ->• Waddell, w -. i .. or f I oik, , 1 -. o. t l.^ r> Brown, of Pulaski; J. R. Ilogan, or Lincoln; R. H. Jackson, of Troup; A. A - Brantley, „ t] Jl « Pierce- 1 i? rc0 ’ T *• B n ' Brooks, *», of Decatur; J. E. Massengftle, , ot Warren. Mrf)t District -F. L. Brins©?, of Burke; H. G. Wright,’ of Effilgbam Second District- J. L. Hand, of ftlib hell; Arthur Hood, of *Randolph. Third District-E P. Maiffin, of Lee; Edwin DennarJ, ot Houston, Fourth District— W. B. Orr, of Cow- K,,bert Fryer, of Talbot, Fifth J)iK p.: ct J.R.Nisbett.of Clay- ton , ^, \\ T t L. 1 eek, of n f IWkdalA Kockda e. . Sixth District-A. A. Atkinson, of Butts. Seventh District—J. F. P. Linley, of Cobb; S. Robinson, of Paulding. Eighth District—H. H. Cogburn, of Putnam; J. W. Armstrong, of Wilkes. Ninth District—J. O. Hawthorne, of Gwinnetle; W. H. Summerhouse, of Milton. Tenth District--J. L. Culver, of Hancock; B. C. Harris, of Washing¬ ton. Eleventh District—F. B. Simmons, of Clinch; John McRae, of Montgom- ery.