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THE FIELD t\D FIRESIDE MARIETTA, NOV. 7, 1878. AVe arc authorized to announce SAMUEL F. MAYES as a candidate before..the people for the office of Re ceiver of Tax Returns at the election in January next. sept 1!) The “Field and Fireside.” A Weekly Paper devoted to Ihe advancement of Agriculture. Literature, the Useful Arts, Po litical Truth and General News. Lowest priced Paper in the South. In the County sl. per year in advance. Out of the C’ounty $1.15. Postage included. Club Subscribers for the Cam paign 30 cents. •J. G. Campbell A Cos. MARIETTA NOTES. “Revive ns again.” Cotton is a little on the rise. Guess you’! agree that Felton's t he man, Rack lions and lambs to the hay stack. The were more excited the election in this district than in their own. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Christian was buried last Sunday. Marietta’s favorite barber, An drew Rogers, has returned from Arkansas. Now that you know which way the thing has gone, bring in your -announcements for county offices. The “Brighton” is the best fer ttilizef for wheat on the market. Ah, friend Triplette, those hats will be Felt-on our heads, and no doubt we can Speer you a Corker for your head, and a ’Arn old one at that, if the Abbot and Persons don’t get after us for cuss words. Why (Jurat you make them trip let* t Wednesday opened the first term of our Legislature under the new constitution. Dr. Felton’s speech here on Monday was a masterly effort.— Indeed, it was remarked that the Dr. fairly excelled himself. Mon day night, he addressed a respec table audience at Stegall’s sta tion. Tuesday, though election day, was as free from disturbance as any day could be. Our citizens are certainly a law-abiding peo pie, and we are gratified that such is the case. The Temperance Society of this place lias opened a coffee and lunch house, on (lie corner next M’Clatchey’s store, where all can be supplied with the delicious es sence of pure coffee. Marietta ladies will wait on all who give them a call. It will be seen at a glance that our paper is as of old. well filled with a variety of choice miscella ny, agriculture and general news; a paper far the people, and at a price so low that all can afford to take it. Dr. Fisher has returned from Chattanooga where lie has been in the interest of humanity attend the fever sufferers. Marietta should be proud of, and should encourage such a worthy man. Stabbing Affray. —As a Mr. Jas. Garmon and two other men named Sherman, all residents of the upper part of this county, were returning from the speak ing at this place last Monday, a difficulty occurred between them resulting in the stabbing of Gar mon from the effects of which he died in a few hours. From in formation it seems that the cause of this calamitous affair was a pro vious misunderstanding between Garmon and the eldest Sherman. The good time of refresh! neg has come again. —“ The Junto,” a lite rary club of this city, which has been for some weeks suspended, will re-optai on Tuesday night, Nov. 12th." All in viteul to M ' Marietta Market Report.—! Cotton B|. Corn, 68 @ 70. Flour j s<® 7 per bbl. Coffee, Rio, IS (8 22. Sugar, gran., 11. Syrup, 40 | (a 50. Mackerel, kts, 80 (8 $2. i [communicated.] To the Field and Fireside : With how much of accuracy, the prophetic spirit of the At lanta Constitution was endowed, when, at the opening of the cam paign in the Seventh, it saw fit to predict that an issue of veracity between Judge Lester and A. A. Winn, of Cobh County would re sult in carrying that county solid tor Lester, may be gathered from the official vote of Cobb County —Judge Lester’s home, which de clares for Felton by a majority of two hundred and seventy-one. This is one hundred and twenty nine more than it gave Felton in the last race against Dabney, not withstanding it lias “lately” been said that in that race “the hunt ers (the organized) had to tote their dog. Veritas Vise it. fe * tuiicaM. J To the Field and Fireside : When did our Judge Lester, get so much religion—to justify him to denounce any one else for not having any. I do not know what Mr. Robert Good man’s religious opinions may be— nor is it at all material; and any man claiming to be abreast with the intelligence of the age, or who aspires to places of trust in this government, is unworthy himself “of the confidence of a chrislian people”, who would decry for such a cause. Does any man object to judge Lester; who heard him denounce in solemn argument the purest doctrines of the Christian religi on ?—for maintaining that it would exclude a man from de cent society, that no woman would tolerate his attentions, who when “smitten on one cheek would then turn the other also.” No one ever thought of alleg ing this as evidence of his being an infidel —though there might be, and is, great doubt on this point; but that, I say, is no ob jection to him, on the score of personal honor, or to his quali fications lor Congress. If that had worked a disqualification Jefferson could nevei have held office. But anew sun has risen on the light of the nineteenth cen tury. Judge Lester, like Rip Van Winkle, after sleeping for 25 years under Goodman’s party guardianship, wakes up and finds him '•‘•an infidel , and unworthy the confidence of a Christian peo ple”—and that a man, an editor, must have an inquisition appoint ed to certify that he is orthodox! That was indeed once the gloomy idea of tyranny. The Blue laws had such a statute. The British constitution once so provided, and even went further —it exclu ded all but protestants, even if they were the most zealous be lievers—but all this tyranny has fled before reason and justice. Now, we see a Jew, holding under Queen Victoria the Seal of Premier of England—he is an infidel. Von Moltke, holds the first military office under the German Empire. He is a Jew, and an infidel, fftid while he has the con fidence of the chief of that grand empire, he, according to Judge Lester, is a disgrace to his coun try. But lately, the Christian pow ers of Europe held a congress, and among other important mat ters settled by them was this dis grace to the Christian world —ac- cording to Judge Lester—they j established religious freedom — ; they guaranteed equal rights to 1 Mahornedans, Jews and Chris tians—guaranteed all religions— guarantor the inlidel Turk in his—the unbelieving Jew in his. This was the work of the congress of the Christian Powers of Eu THE FIELD AND FIRESIDE—MARIETTA, (GA.) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1878. rope. Did they disgrace them selves—are they worthy the con fidence of the Christian people whom they represented. It is supposed, if Goodman had supported Lester he never would have thought him unworthy the confidence of any one—but he would have said, as lie really thinks and knows, that Goodman is one of the ablest editors in this State—a man of the most undoubted personal probity— who frowns on all dishonor, speaks the truth in clear accents and maintains equity every where. Justice. [COMMUNICATED.] The most competent men that we have to select a suitable man for President, are the members of Congress. Let them name candidates for that purpose. For Governor, let the members of the Legislature nominate, as they have a better chance to know the abilities and qualifica tions of our statesmen. For Congress, let no man be se lected until we have had the views of all aspirants clearly set before the people for a reasona ble length of time, so that the people can choose their man ac cording to their judgment. For members to the Legisla ture, when the men that expeels to be candidates have given their views fully on all points of ex pectod legislation, the people then can, with some judgment, select their candidates by prinia ry elections; but they should al ways have as many candidates as the party can run in safety ; but never apply the two third rule, for it is unjust, and always dis cards (lie will of the people. I wish all the democratic pa pers in the State to copy, and give their approval or condemna tion, or a better plan, to secure the will of the people and the good of the country. I). Wild Man Of The Woods. The wild man brought to the city yesterday by Dr.O. G. Brovi er, of Sparta, Tennessee, is truly a mysterious and wonderful crea ture. He will be exhibited thro’- out the country by Manager Whal len, of the Metropolitan, who is a third owner in this remarkable being, who promises to success fully battle all scientists who de sire to give a satisfactory explana tion of his unnatural appearance. Before entering into the details of his capture, which form quite a thrilling and interesting episode a description of the curiosity, which promises to excite more attention than Barnum’s “What is it?” will be given. At a dis tance Ihe general outline of his figure would indicate that he is only an ordinary man. Close in spection shows that, his whole body is covered with a layer of scales, which drop off at regular periods, in the spring and fall, like the skin of a rattlesnake. He lias a heavy growth of hair on his head and a dark redish beard about six inches long. His eyes present a frightful appearance, being at least twice the size of the average sized eye. Some of his toes are formed together, which give his feet a strange ap pearance, and his height, when standing perfectly erect, is about six feet five inches. A nervous twitching of his muscles shows a desire to escape, and he is con stantly looking in the direction of the door through which he enter ed. His entire body must be wet at intervals, and, should this be neglected, be begins immediate ly to manifest great uneasiness, his flesh becomes feverish, and his suffering cannot be alleviated until the water is applied. At times he is dangerous, and yes terday morning, when Mr. Whal len attempted to place him in a wagon, in which he intended to bring him to the theater, it occupied some time. The strange creature acted in the most mye terious manner, refusing obsti nately for some time to get into the wagon. He has quite a sharp appetite, having eaten a meal yesterday morning that would have fully satisfied four men. With the exception of fish, his meals are all prepared in the ordinary way, but the fish is eaten entirely raw. Dr. Broyler says that when alone he will some times mutter an unintelligible jargon, which it would be impos sible for any' one to understand, but that, in the presence of visi tors, he remains perfectly silent. Yesterday afternoon, from one to to four, a private exhibition was given, and a number of pliysicans were present, among them Drs. Brady and Cary Blackburn, who said that lie was a great curiosity. Dr. Blackburn said that his scaly condition ceuld not be attributed to any skin disease, but undoubt edly he was born in that condi tion. He will be on exhibition in one of the private rooms of the Metropolitan theater this after noan and to-morrow between the hours of one and four o’clock. Only pliysicans and those especi ally invited will be allowed ad mission. His exact age is not known, but for the last eighteen years he has been running wild in the Cumberland mountains in Tennessee, near the Caney Fork and Big Bone creek. He has beet; the constant terror of the com munity, although he was never known to attack any one until the day of his capture. Dr. G. G. Broyler, of Spara, Tenn., says that since the surrender of the confederate army it has been his intention to capture this creature and exhibit throughout the coun try. The doctor says the parents of the wild man are respectable citizens of North Carolina, nam ed Goslin ; that their son is un questionably a freak of nature they do not deny, but they could not account for his scaly skin. At the tender age of five years, having always possessed with a roving disposition, he left his home and plunged immediate ly into the mountainous region of Tennessee. Here he lived as best lie could, subsisting on roots and herbs and small animals that he could capture. When in water he was in his element. He could dive down into the depth of the inland lakes, remaining under water for a considerable length of time, and finally emerge with both hands filled with small fish which he would devour at once in the raw state. Dr. Broyler says that until about eighteen months ago he had not attempted the capture, although he had been watching the creature’s actions for the past twelve years. About the 15th of September he started into the mountains fully deter mided to succeed in the capture. The “Wild man of the woods” as he was termed by the people of the vicinity, was unusually fleet of foot and possessed a great deal of agility, bounding over the mountainous regions in the most there, hut I have never seen an unacclimated man go into an epidemic that did not show some manifestation of fear, some hesi tation, save Dr. Leslie. [Ap plause. | And, fellow citizens, I say now that to these men be long honor greater than to me. These men should be honored be fore me, because I say that they are true men, with noble hearts, and worthy of your gratitude. \ [Applause, loud and prolonged.] ! I take great pleasure in introdu -1 cing to you, fellow citizens, Dr. I Leslie, a native of Pennsylvania, | and a citizen of Lincoln, Nebras ka, and I say that a truer and more unflinching man never set foot on the soil of this good oid commonwealth.” [lmmense ap plause.] The loud cries of “speech,” “speech,” that followed the in troduction were irresistible, and Dr. Leslie had to address the crowd. He bore hearty testimo ny to the earnest and patriotic humanity of Dr. Blackburn, who was too modest to say anything for himself. He said : “I am gratified at seeing so many here to-night to welcome home the hero of Hickman [great applause], a man who went forth in the hour of need, who attempt ed everything and accomplished everything—and no man could have done more. [lmmense ap plause. J He went forth to hear aid and comfort not only to the mansions of the rich, but to the hovels of the poor. Down in the bottoms, where be had to wade streams to reach the sufferers, he went freely, he went unfalter ingly. [Great applause.) Not only should Louisville be proud f him ; not only should Ken tucky be proud of him ; he should be the pride of the whole conn try and the whole world. | Loud applause.] Jounalism is still rude in Ne vada. The editor of the Austin Ileveille speaks of tin; editor of the Reno Gazette, as “that no headed bean pole,” and this the retort: “Gently, small one, for it would be a source or everlasting regret should we accidentlly mash the other half of you into your boots. Send us one dollar for the Field and Vires!de one year. Two Heroes. Dr. Luke P. Blackburn- “brave old Dr. Blackburn,” as they call him in Kentucky—is as modest as lie is heroic. On His return to Louisville, Ky., last Tuesday, from his twelve weeks’ labors in the yellow fever district, be was serenaded at his hotel, and called out for a speech. In his response to the compliment he said : “There are others who have done more than 1 have. There is a gentleman in this crowd—a stranger to us—a man from a Northern city, who had never been in the South, who had nev er been acclimated in the South, who, when he heard of the great suffering of the Southern cities, left his home in the North and i came to give his services, and his life if it was necessary, to the people of the South. I accident ally met him where he had come in that epidemic, and I watched him. I have seen many men go fearless manner. During the chase they kept the wild man constantly in sight, and their plan was to tire him out, in which they finally succeeded. Ho was pursued through tin? wild, moun tainous country, over lakes and pecipices, until his pursuers al most despaired of success. Strat agem was finally resorted to. The lariat was thrown at him without success, and then a kind of net was formed, into which he \us decoyed and captured. He ran fearlessly into the net, and be came entangled in the meshes. Captured but not conquered, a struggle ensued in which Doctor Broyler was seriously wounded. The wild man fought with his hands, after the fashioned of a bear, and bruised and scratched the doctor in a frightful manner. At last they quieted their unwil ling victim and brought him to Sparta. The doctor immediately telegraphed to Mr. Whallon, who purchased a third interest in the wonder, and had him brought to Louisville yesterday morning. The presence of this wild man in Louisville has excited considera ble attention among the doctors, also a large crowd of curious per sons, who are anxious to see the wonderful creature. There will he only one public exhibition in this city, which takes place at the Metropolitan theater Saturday af ternoon. Louisville Courier Journal. - The canny Scotchman is wary and prudent even in his dealings with Divine Providences. At the Glasgow Presbytery a fortnight ago a motion came up under the rules for the appointment of thanksgiving for peace and for an abundant harvest. The Afghan complications having broken out suddenly, and peace being by no means assured, the author of the motion suggested that it would be well to postpone thank : ng the Almighty for peace while the present state of things lastel. The word “peace” would have been removed from Ihe motion but for the prompt application of the Scotch love of hair splitting, by which it, was unanimously re solved that the thanks to the Al mighty for peace should be offer ed on the express understanding that the peace was the peace of Berlin, and had no reference whatever to the present complica tions and impending -war in Af ghanistan. AilniiiiiNfi'ator’N Male. HY virtue of an order of the honora ble, the Court of Ordinary ofCobb County, Georgia, and under a decree of the Superior court of said county, wi!l be sold before the Court House door it Marietta, in said county, within the 1 •- gal hours of sale on the first Tuesday n December, 1878, the following properly belonging to the estate of William L. Mansfield late of said county, deceased, to wit: One undivided half iutererest in the lot known as the property of Gol den and Mansfield on Cherokee street, in the city of Marietta, Cobb county C u containing half an acre more or less,oi. which there isa brick building, will three store rooms and a cellar. Also tv the same time and place, a dwellh g House and Lot in the city of Marietta, Cobh County, Ga., whereon Louisa Mansfield now resides, containing one and a half acres, more or less, well im proved. Terms cash, Nov. 31,1878. VVL. T. Winn Adinr. of W. L. Mansfield, de’ed. LIVERPOOL & MM & GLOBE I \ NIJ KA\f K < TI PA \V. U. S. Branch Assets $3,(150,001 UP Liabilities 2,101,76 V -JO Surplus over all liabilities $1,708,131 51 Total income nip to (;, Is 2, 713.050 32 “ cxpcuditui%Mb|. i77 . 1,603,014 V7O j Surplus income of 1877 $1,100,1127^^ Aggregate- ol losses p*id‘by the Company over s7o,o()tfflH Ri-ks taken at -a -hired rales of I'JHH Apply to, Wm. KJNC, A^B^W; Marietta, i <let. 31, 1878. FOR SALE I^ riUIE House anti Lot in the City of A. Marietta, one block from the edjk square, owned and formerly oeenniWi by Dr. \V. E. Duuwoody. FARM of 130 acres 1% miles frouj Marietta, Cobb County—lias 80 arable land—one small house— divided to suit purchasers. HH FARM of 80 acres l'J miles from rietta, Cobb county, on*the W. & A.IB R.—will be divided into three RinaJ A IIRBT CLASS Plantation of acres, four miles from Marietta, in ou9 of the best neighborhoods in Cobb counfl ty. There are on the premises about! 100 acres of arable land, 70 acres of bot tom land and a line orchard, with abun dance of wood and water. I HE PLANTATION formerly known as the llowell Mill Property, contain ing 300 acres on Niekajaek creek, about Imiles from Concord Factory. There] are on the premises a good water po we™ formerly used, about 100 acres of arabltl land and tine tract of white oak timber! ALSO PLANTATION of 100 acres! on the Roswell road I*£ miles from Ma-1 rietta—7o acres cleared—3o acres ii! good woodland. There arc on the proJB hc- a large barn and stables—an altM dance ol good, free stone water. Tetsß easy. A. Van Wjekfl At the Marietta Savings BanMH| “Appcarcnces are something everyone—everything with soinßßss! [llishop Ilcrklev. Kin 1857. 189 I no. \\ . Metcalf, forms the citizens of Marictyfljtt vicinity, that lie is better prcparcflß[. • i| ever to do anything in the Taihfl line, guaranteeing bis patrons fatHKB work at moderate prices, cpjnH| MENKO BROS., have just rS ceived the best selected stock of men and boys clothing and a general assortment of Gents Furnishing Goods. If you want bargains go to 21 Whitehall St.< Atlanta, Ga. Call and examinsl before purchasing elsewhenfl Prices low. sepl9 3n NKITKM BE if 7 187^ NEW GOODS.! •—at WK are now receiving our FALL ANI> WINTER STOCK OF LOOMS, will eh we propose selling CLOSE FOR CASH. We have in store Concord .leans and Casiincrcs. Kentucky .leans, 15 to tiOe. per yard. All-wool Virginia Casimeres, 65 to 76c. Stout Virginia twilled white Flannel All-wool red Flannels, 20 to 40c. All-wool white Flannels, 20 to 60e. 1-1 stout Shaker Flannel. Heavy medicated Flannels. A beautiful line of fancy and plain Flannels. A large line of Dress Goods, to 36e7 Black Alpaeeas, 25 to 60e. Black Cashmeres, 05 to 85c. CALICOS. .1 TO 7 CENTS. New York mills Muslins, lie. Wamisotta Muslins, lO'^e. Lonsdale Muslins, o]<)c. 1-1 Fruits of the Loom, lOe. 7-8 Fruits of tin; Loom, Be. | Canton Flannels, 10 to 25c. _ ~ BOOTS AND SHOES. HATS, NOTIONS. mi ctstonuE boots aid shoes. A J.AIIOKII STOCK OIT Glotlxing Z Than we have ever kept before ! /_ For the exhibition of which, we are having .t separate room fitted up. Respectfully, J. J. NORTHCUTT A .SONT P. S.—We will move in to our New I Store, now being built by Mr. JohiiiH Winters, on Hie corner next the etta Savings’ Rank, on the first i nary vxl sep P2-/3m Lncoiik age Home Industry William Spencer, CHEROKEE STREET, MARIETTA, GEORGIA. DEALER IN LEATHER j of all kinds, Shoe Findings and Hafl ness Mountings, Upper Leather, Ilafl ness, Kip and Calf Skins, Hemlock aifl Home Tali Sole Leather. 1 have employed as Mr. G. T. Swann, ami will carry Hoot <lll< 1 Slmc S\mjH leoi ae guarantee a- good a Mini made s l"-!id \ i.itr mouejmu home and jSIHB • ti.iek altera few days. age Imtiie, industry and you He j.i e-pcrUy of your ii' M u-ietfH, March 187 ft. ‘Wmmi ' ' I ' !'! ' "M I • el . ne;iy '7, sbh die ■ ' I mfllV-f '}