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TELEGRAPHIC. Morton is not seriously ill. Evidence in the Emma M ua is closed. 7 The Attorney General has return ed, Bryan, Ohio, lost six business hou ses last Monday by firs. Mr. C- O. 'Fisher, of Georgia, has been appointed on the committee of Centennial observance by the Balti more conference. A steamer from Cadiz, Spain, has landed a thousand cavalry at Havana. The Pennsylvania House also ex pelled Lynott, of Luzerne couuty, for receiving money on the Boom bill. Journal Clerk Skinner, also impli cated, resigned. The Deering Machinery Manufac turing Works, occupied partly by J. Steele & Cos., was burned Tuesday.— Loss $85,000. The Eagle and Phoenix Manufac turing Company, of Columbus, broke dirt on Tuesday for their cotton mill number three. It will be the largest mill in the south, containing 20.000 spindles and 650 looms, and will be completed by November. Gov. Seymour publishes a letter r-e iterating the assurance that be could not accept the nomination for Pres ident even in the improbable event of his nomination. E. J. Petroff, a member of the leg islature from Pennsylvania, was ex pelled Tuesday. He had negotiated with the lobby to get fourteen votes for the Boom bill for $7,51)0, Petroff did not receive any money, and as serts that the object was to see wheth er money was spent; but the House considered the negotiation improper. It is now estimated that nine-tenths of all the exhibits for the Centennial Exhibition are now in place in the dif ferent departments, and that the schedule will be completed in the next few days. The Corliss engiuo in Machinery Hall has been in successful operation for the past two days. New Orleans dispatches state that steps have been initiated to recover the square bequeathed to the United States for a mint, but to revert to the city should the government cease to keep a branch mint on the property. Dispatches from West Louisiana as sert that armed bands demand the resignation of parish officers at Baton Rouge. A t an election held in Pir.oguctnaine on Monday, au entire Democratic tyde et was elected- > , A Chinese quarter in the town of Antioch, California, has been burned by the American inhabitants. The Worlds special dispatch says President Grant has relieved General Custer from his command. As is well known, Gen. Custer gave important testimony before the investigating committee relative to the post trader* ship frauds, and was subpoenaed by the House managers aB a witness in the impeachment trial. When the news came to Gen. Sherman and Sec retary Taft, both went to the Presi dent ond protested that it would not do. By advice of Gen. Sherman and secretary Taft Gen Custar went to call on the President, but was unable to gain an audience. The woolen mills, at Salem, Ore gon, were burned. Loss $150,000. Judiciary committee appointed Hut ton. Ashe and Lawrence sub commit tee on Blaine. Judge Jeremiah S. Black has writ ten to the Post declining to be con sidered a candidate for the presiden cy- Recent arrivals from the Black Hills report great scarcity of provis ions. Flour is selling at $22 per sack in Custar City. A. G. Riddle has written a bitter letter to Blaine, charging him with traducing the memory of G. W. Knowlton, Riddle’s son-in-law. The French, Belgian and Russian members of the centennial jury, left Havre yesterday, (the stb,) in the steamer Amerique. Benjamin F. Bowles, of the firm of Samuel Bowles Si Cos., publishers of the Springfield Republican, died in Paris on Thursday last of Roman fe ▼er. Cheever’B testimony before the na val committee is partly about an indi reet hearing that Mrs. Robeson got a $50,000 present for inducing her hus band to transfer the naval funds abroad from Baring Bros, to Jay Cooke, McCullough & Cos. Suit for $50,000 has been instituted against A. G. Mackey and his bonds men as the amount short when Mack ey was collector of the port of Charles ton No important Washington news. New York has had a $64,000 fire. All the cables except the direct one, are interrupted. Another little Indian skirmish cn the frontier. One soldier killed. The New England African Metho dist conference is in session at Bob* ton. The Connecicut legislature organiz ed. H. T. Walker, Speaker. Inger soil inaugurated with ceremonies. Another suicide—Peter E. Abel, a well known citizen of Philadelphia. The Democrats have carried India napolis by 4,000 majority, and elec 11 of 13 councilmen. A aeries of extensive whisky frauds have just been discovered at San Francisco. President Grant is again quite ill, and for two days has been under the care of his physician. The question of amnesty to the Fe nian prisoners will come up in the House of Commons on the 13th inst. There is a fair prospect of a satis factory settlement of the differences existing between the Austrian and Hungarian ministry. The House has passed a resolution, introduced by Mr. Taxbox, of Mass., to investigate Mr. Blaine’s transac tions with the Union Pacific Railroad. The American Legation at London has been formally notified uy the Brit ish government that the forger, Wins low, will be released this morning. Strenuous efforts are being made to obtain the pardon of McKee, the proprietor of the St. Louis Globe De mocrat, and one of the convicted whisky ringsters. Mr. Banning introduced a bill on Tuesday last authorizing the Secreta ry of the Treasury to issue $10,000,- 000 in exchange for legal tender notes. Mr. Blount, of Georgia, ob jected, and the bill went over. Twenty-three thousand dollars has been paid in for the erection of a man ument in the capital square in Rich mond, in honor of the illustrious Con federate chieftain, Robert E. Lee. It is thought that $4,00j) tnorp will bq received in the course of a month- The proposed statue will certainly be erected. The New York Heralds Paris cor respondent telegraphs that Boss Tweed was momentarily seen in that gay capital a few days ago by an old New Yorker, who knew the financier’s features. Tweed, however, would hardly go to Paris in auv disguise, as there is always a crowd of New York people there, and recognition and ex tradition would not linger long. Judge Davis, of the United States supreme court, and the Atlanta Com monwealth, both express the opinion that Tilden will be the nominee of the St Louis convention for president— We concur in the opinion thatjhe will be, but don’t believe he ought to be. It is often said that a woman has no talent for business, but when a man goes home and finds that his wife has swapped off his Sunday panta loons for a patent tack hammer and a China ornament for the mantelpiece, he is compelled to wonder at the ge nius that succeeded in getting the hammer thrown in. Th Hon. Carl Scburz publishes a letter in the Public replying to criti cisms on his courso. He says that the Republicans cannot afford to lose cer tain states in which the Independ ents have the balance of power, and thinks it the duty of the Independ ents and of Republicans to state what will and what will not receive their support. If the newspapers furnish any cri terian by which to form an opinion, we should say that just now Colquitt stock is on the rise in the gubernato rial aefket The national debt was reduced $2,- 781,181 during the month of April. Victoria, Dei gratia Regina, etc., has issued a proclamation assuming her new titl6 of “Empress of India.” “Goldsmith Maid" is now on her way East from California, in charge of Budd Doble. She is nineteen years old, and her career on the turf is be lieved to be ended. With a population of nearly 3,500,- 000, whicn is rapidly increasing, the annual mortality in the city of Lon don has declined nearly during the last thirty years. • 1 Speaker Kerr’s health has become so seriously impaired, that he has been compelled to take another vacs* tion. It is not believed that he will be able to resume bis duties this ses sion. Mr. Cox officiates in his ab sence. The Russian government has in contemplation a railroad through Cen tral Asia, over two hundred miles in length, the estimated cost of which is $200,000,000. If this enterprise is commenced, it will open a very con siderable market for steel rails and railroad supplies. Katie Ambler, the little girl whom Queen Victoria spoke to at the Lon* don hospital, because she thought she would got well if the Queen would on ly go and speak to her, has been dis charged from the institution perfectly cured of her wounds—serious burns. “Esnia,” a magnificent Arabian mare that cost $4,000 in gold, the property of Mr. John W. Garrett, died at that gentleman’s country seat, near Baltimore, on Saturday. She was twenty-five years old. and her numer ous progeny are noted for their great beauty, docility and fine action. A correspondent of the Chicago Tribune proposes Moody, the evan gelist, -as a presidential candidate who “would bo elected president of the United States by an overwhelming majority.” The proposition is not an absurd one. The gospel needs to bo preached in Washington, and with Sankey in the war office singing. “Hold the Fort," there wo irci indeed be some hope for the ei?uutj>. J The New York Nation having lilt ened Mr, Lanier’s centennial cantata to “a communication from the spirit of Nat. Lee, rendered through a bed lamite medium,” the Batimore Gazette replies that '“hasty glance might leave such an impression, but under careful scrutiny, it takes shape and proves it self worthy to be called a grand po* em.” Wonderful Success.! It is reported that Cosoheo German Syrup has,since its introduction in the United States, reached the immense sale of 40,000 dozen per year. Over 6,- 000 Druggists have ordered this Medi cine direct from theJFactory, at Wood bury N, J.. andnot one have reported a single failure, but every letter speaks of its astonishing success in curing severe Coughs Cold setted on the Brest, Com. sumption or any disease of Throat and Lungs. We advise any person that has any predisposition to weak Lungs to go to their Druggist, Dr. J. N. Harris and get this Medicine, or inquire about it Regular size, 75 cents; suinple bottle 10 cents. Two doses will relieve any ease. Don't neglect your cough. Custom Made Shirts to Order. If it is your wish to liavo a handsome, FINE DRESS SHIRT, good fitting, ele gantly made, beautifulh w iked Button and Eylet holes, 3 pit BOSOM and CUFFS. A first class aith-u tn every re spect that will be comfo:taide and satis factory to you, and at v i.-rnte prices, you are advised to call on WILSON A CP. K MUR, No 25 Whitehall St. At lanta, Ga. mny2-tf. s I did not, i- ~card about A. M. B. Graham, intend to injure the reputation or business of Mr. B. N. Barrow, Gener al Supervising Ageutof the Howe Sewing Machine Company. I would not dis parage any one who acts the gentleman, as Mr. Barrow does. Mr. Barrow, I learn, is a Southern man “to the manor born,” and that those under his super vision have the same nativity. As to Mr. Graham I still cry, “Lay on McDuff.” H. M. EDGE. Griffin, Ga., Hay 5,1876. JOSEPH H. JOHNSON. J. R. TOLPERT. Johnson & Tolbert, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, REAL ESTATE AGENTS, GRIFFIN, : : : GEORGIA, SOLICITS consignments Of TOBACCO, CI GARS. PROVISIONS, HAY. Ac. Partite having Real Eetat6 to dispose of by Sale or Rent, can register the same with us and have it advertised free of charge. Parties wishing to purchase or rent, can make thoir wants known through ua on same terms No charge made unless something is effected. Commissions reasonable. ianl6tf WEND 250 to G. P. ROWELL & GO., New York for of 100 pag*>H, containing lists of 3000 new*- pvpere, and estimates showing cost of advertising. Dress Making \ITE take this method of informing the pul> V? lie that we want work, such as *S-DRESS MAKING, WrCUTTING & FITTING, and earnestly solicit a share of patronage. Our terms are cheap, and we guarantee ontiro sat isfaction. of the LATEST, and MOST FASHIONABLE STYLES always OB hand Our rooms are in the News building ov er I)rewry's drug store. BBjfOur prices are reduced cheaper than ever. MESDAMES FARLEY <fc SHELTON aprillH Im d-s (Vii tiny at home. Agents wanted. Outfit and fill Zt erms free. TRUK A CO., Augusta, Maine. W. B. HUDSON. SUCCESSOR TO Hudson & Hightower, Sale and Livery Stable, GRIFFIN, GEORGIA. I have every convenience for earing for drovers, and have fine stock on hand all the time. The best of turnouts, and carciul and ex perienced drivers all the while. I will board stock as cheap as it cat; be a (lorded, and my charges in all tilings will be reason aide. My plan is CASH EXCLUSIVELY, and I WILL MAKE NOJEXCEPTIONS. inn2(!-tl STaiial Hotel, ATLANTA JIEO RGIA. j The rates or doanf nt. this popular Hotel Q £T/Y liaru boon re duced to $2.50 Ci JU per day. For this price we offer accom modations and QC A fare unsur passed by any Jv $3.00 or $4.00 house in the South. Come and get an Old Virginia wel come. LEE & HEWETT, apr2-tf Proprietors. Real Estate Agency! HAVING disposed mercantile interest I shall time and attention to llie rental and sale of Real Estate. Parties having property for sale or rent,* and those wishing the same,' will find it to their In terest to call upon or address me. O. A. CUNNINGHAM. deBl tf MUSIC \V rE soil the bOHt arid cheapest PIANOS and VV ORGANS, of evory grade, variety aud nrice, as well as SHEET MUSIC, and every hing else kept hv anv first-class Music House. We tiko old instruments in part pay for new. Wo will make it tho direct pf.cdxiabv ixtshjht of yourself or friends, wanting anything w have, to writo us fully, thus securing our prompt reply, with Pri-ea, Terms. Illustrated Catalogues, etc. Hole agents for PIAITOS. CHIOKERING & SON’S Celebrated Pianos. WM. KNABE A CO., World-Renowned Piano. C. L. GORHAM A C0.,-'Georgia’e Favorite.’ C. D. PEASE 4 CO.,the best Low-priced Piano •‘SOUTHERN GEM," the People'e Favorite. MASON HAMEIN, World Renowned Organ. GEORGE A. PRINCE A CO., Oldest Organ Manufactory in the World. ORG-AITS, For Church, Hall or Parlor. WRITE FOR PRICEB TO PHILLIPS, CREW & FREYER, SOUTHERN PIANO AND ORGAN DEPOT, ATLANTA, CEOKCIA. Please state where you aaw tide advertisement. sprßom THE GRANGER’S LIFE AND HEALTH Insurance Company —OF THE— United States of Ameri< a. Anitaized Capital, $4,500,010. Of which sirt},ooo to he owned in each de rt ment. Each policy holder ia entitled to a vote in the management of the company. PARENT OFFICE. MOBILE, ALAI - At A. Capital Stock, $100,1:0. F. E. DAVIDSON, President. M. G. HUDSON, Vies President R. W. FORT. Secretary. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT, Rome, Qa. Capital Stock, SIOO, Office No. 2 Commercial Building MA.I C. O. SAMUEL, President. ALFRED SHORTER, Tice Preside t. R. J. GWALTNEY, Secretary. C Rowell, Attorney. DR. G. M. HOLMES, Med. Exaan er. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A P Allgood, Trion Factory; O Rowell. O G Samuel, Alfred Shorter. Hon D B Hamil n, T McGuire, Cain Glover, F Woodruff, JL t mp Romo, Ga; John H Newton, Athens, G; i B Jones, M H Bunn, Cedartown, Ga; A J ug t Cave Spring, Ga; Hon W M Hutchins Polk county, Ga. ALABAMA DEPARTMENT, Montgomerv. Ala. CAPITAL STOCK,... „.—....510i >O9 HON. N. N. CLEMENTS, President anc >.a oral Manager, Tuscaloosa, Ala. HON. DAVID OLOPTON, Vice Presi eht, Montgomerv, Ala. W. L. CHAMBERS, Secretary. STONE A CLOPTON, Attorneys. MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT Meridian, Miss. CAPITAL STOCK, $lO ,009 COL. J. W. BEOK. President. JOHN 11. GUAY, Vic© President. L. A. DUNCAN, Secretary, SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTM NT, Columbia. 3. C. CAPITAL STOCK $1( 000 THOS. B. GETER, President. T. A. M< (TiEKRY, Vico Prebidont. If. I*. GREEN. Secretary. MuM ASTER LeOONTE, Attorneys, < clum bia, 3. C. * J. H. EVANS, Attorney, Spartanburg. ,C. DR. B. We TAYLOR, Medical Director Security, Economy, Libera <y, Arc the leading pviticip&sVf this comp v .AI! approved formH (P life and endov -nt rliliaiee issnnd in WUihi* .100 up to ,OO. Also term policies of oW three, five or Van '' lAlllift polioieß non-Jn feiHnjj- after i\ . #c v>ial payments when tIV. insured will bi ■t.— ’fed to a paid up polioyearcaah.sun'ender i-- b~ of. Dividends may beTTeod to protect pi -e against lapsing in case of failure to pay ) nn unis. This with the non-forfeiting am ..1, surrender features, are suflicient to mal . * company popular among thinking men. THOS. NALL. Agent. Griffin. D- T JOHNSON, Medical Exai n. april27-dltwAwtildecl THE ECLECTIC DISPENSARY. (CASK 4aH) IXUOLEUT ULCER. Mr. damp, of Henry county, consulted mees-D v 1574, for what had been pronounced a Cancer or* • er. I found upon examination an Indolent 1 • e several year* standing. I* covered over half 1 <- • just above the ankle, and nis condition was an' i but pleasant. Under ray treatment a core was •tf ed in two mouths without interuption to bu>- i - the cure remains to the present writing. .i. . cure cost Mr.CJ. only ten dollars. tCABE;4O9.) CANCER f Hames P. Daniel, of Reidville, Tatuall coun: . < * consulted me In Kebruary, 1874. I found hin ing under a severe form of Epthetial Cancer * cheek, extending into the eye. With one pres enting Mr. Daniel fifteen dollars, his can. - cured, These are cases taken at random from n ; • books. lam constantly effecting cures in ca* ‘ . up as hopeless. I have treated during the y ■ r j.-.. to the night of December *.th, one thousand • ue !-.• ' dred and sixty cases. Among these were a! ~m ery conceivable disease. My dead rate is lo\ et f 4 any similar practice in the United States. *li are laboring under chronic affections, no i ?* •-v j what name, if not beyond reach, are inviti and * j and see me, or write for a copy of the Ecl< . u containing full particulars. Address s. F. aA.LT>:’ No. M Broad si., At * • Or rail at the Eclectic Dispense, Na -v. street, Atlanta, (Ja.