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THE TBI-WEEKLY SUMTER REPUBLICAN.
Vol. 2.-uNTo, ill.
T K JK
Tri-Wcckly Republican
is rarn.tsirun T. vert
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays,
n y
zs, wi hancqck:
i;mron * ruorr.iETuii.
TERMS; $2 E3R THREE MONTHS
Baths op A»vkhti«"«. —Two Dollars a
failure, of Utt <«' )*>*>- <'<>■ Iho first, in
serlion. ami Dire I>o)Jftc for piu:h nuliseciueu 1
insertion.
Professional Cards.
rr nSf, fe p 0 3i&u if
OFFERS bis professional services to Ihe
citizens of Americ.ua art J s,i»'comphog
country Thankful for patronage heretofore
given him, he hopes'by unremitting atten
tion to business to merit a coutinuance of
the same
ftfQrr. Office next- door to the Post Office,
duly 14 ts.
ai. p- M p Lie@©
C\ FFEItS his profession:*.! services to the
f citizens of Americas and st;iioundiug
vicinity.
Office on the North East corner of
the Public Square, where he can be found
day and night. 41 ar lb ly*
<&£©■ A ■ L (Q) IF T © INI,
ATTORNEY Af LAW,
AMERICUS GEORGIA.
Office in Masonic building, up stair
piar If) ly.
11 iLUifs A' u !rJ \IM iiC INI © v
ADwiiey al Law,
Ainerii-us, Ororgi:).
in Masonic llall.
.Jnn. 18 ts.
k a AM@ikEY|
ATTOaNHf AT LAW,
AND
REAL ESTATE AGENT.
Americus, . . Georgia.
\\riLL give prompt attention to profesi
It sional business in Sumter, Schley, Web
si or, bee, aud Terrell counties, except cases
in the Cot-sty Court of Sumter County.
Office in the Court House. June 9 ts.
O. T.Goode,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Americus, Georgia.
jfin 1-5 if
James J. Scarborough..
Attorney at Law,
AMERICUS ..... GEORGIA.
OFFICE in Masonic building, up stair*. En
trance between 1! W. Fulfill & C</«'Con
fectionery, and Fold’s store. j in 19 ts
AGENCY.
G* t WBCO
ATTORNEY & COLLECTOR,
Americus, Ge.orgia.
PROPOSES to ilcvole liimsclf mainly lo
conveyancing and commercial practice
Will keep dockets shewing, progress of cases
from comineuoen.ent of suits to settlem nt
of claims, at all tjmes suhject to inspection
of parlies, and nook.-, showing every business
transaction. No pains spared to make his
etfiee the first collecting office in the coun
try. Liberal patronage solicited. Office in
bpeer & Hook’s Building. Aug 2 ts.
A. S. CTJTTS,
Broker and Commission Merchant,
AMEKICUS, OA.
WILL pay the highest market price for
cotton.
Cash advances made on cotton consigned
\Y. Bryce & Lo., New York- u «v ii ts
Dr. W. W. FORD,
Surgeon and Mechanical
DENTIST.
EXEWS the tender of his thanks lo His
Jutt- numerous friends of South West Geor
gia, for their liberal patronage the last clevs
en years in Americus, and respectfully in
forms them that his ptfipe is a permanent iu
tuituiion of this place. He is now prepared
lo perforin all operations in Surgical or Me
chanical Dentistry in the best and most du
rable manner.
He spares neither lime or expense in keep,
ing fully up with his Profession. His pat
rons will receive the benefits of all the imi
provemeuts that are made and that are adopt
ed hy the Dental Colleges and Scientific por
tion of the Profession in Europe and Amer
ica.
lie lias Prof. Barker’s improved apparatus
for generating Nitrous Oxide, Protoside of
Nitrogen or Laughing Gas, anew Aiungtlip
tio agent, not so dangerous as Chloroform or
Ether wlien inhaled, lie has Dr. Welsh’s
improved Narcotic Spray instrument for pro
ducing Local Anaesthesia, vvilh Ether or
Xthigolene, this instrument is being univer
sally adopted by Surgeons and Dentists in
Europe and America, giving great satisfac
tion- it is verv simple and perfectly harm
less to the u)ost delicate and fragile constitu
tions, it is therefore preferred to Ether,
Chloroform or Nitrous Oxide.
His office is at his private residence, near
Johnson's A Harold's Warehouse. His of
fice is comfortable, quiet and pleasant. La
dies having dental operations performed can
enjoy all the privacy of home.
N. B. From and after this date he will be
found at his office at all times from sunrise
until sunset.
Ajoericqs, Ga., March 28th, ts
W. I. WADSWORTH
WHOLESALE ANJ> RETAIL
DKAI.EIt IN
TIA.ILD WARE,
e i t i. c ■: v ,
«fcc. &p. &ei
........GKOHdIA.
THE subscriber thankful for the liberal
pYitruiuige heretofore extended him,
would respectfully inform (h<* citizens of
Americus and the pit blit; gene rally, that lie
has ift sloyp, qnil lo arrive
1 50
STOVES,
OF EVERY' DESCRIPTION.
I; l' I l.i >K i ;'s
MATERIAL
NATES,
LUCKS,
HINGES,
GLASS,
PUTTY,
PANTS,
and
Wood and Willow Ware
POT WA-IiTC,
Souse furnidjing (ho|iL|
Plated and Japancd Wares, im,
B£j-s“A[l of which will be sold at ns lr,v
pi iccc as can be purchased auyiyljure tSoßli.
Roofing and Guttering
DONE IN THE BEST WOIIKMANLIK
manner and WARRANTED. *
TIIS T Id
Manufactured, and for sale low for Cash,
anvil 20 ts
FELDER & SOM,
DEALERS IN
DRY GOODS
—AND
G-roceries.
Americus, Georgia.
WE are now receiving a large, and well
selected Stock. Juthe DRY GOODS
line we have everything usually kept for tbe
wants of tbe public, embracing lull lines of
Dress .floods,
i’l hits,
Shirtings and Sheetings,
Cassimert'3,
Linen Ducks,
Drills.
Tickings,
Clothing,
\\ Lite Goods, Hoots and Shoes,
Hosiery, Hats,
Crockery, Gloves,
Suspenders, Shirt Fronts,
Shirts ami Drawers,
Tl;reads, Combs,
Huttons, Braids,
perfumery,
Umbrellas and Parasols
&c., <fcc, &c.
G-roceries.
V,’L have always on band—
BACON, LARD, FLOUR.
KU« A R. CO FFK E, S Y R UP,
SA I.T, CANDLES, SOAP,
STARCH, etc.
Also, all kinds and grades of Foreign and
Domestic LIQUORS.
All of which were bought for CASH at
the lowest prices, and we pledge ourselves
to sell to -CASH BUY ERS at prices to
suit the HARD TIMES,
april 22 ts.
Xo TJie XmadicM-Y.
MISS SUSAN NOBLES
XAKES (bin occasion of infoiming tlie La-
X dies of Ameifiiits and Sumter county, tbai
she is prepared to cut, lit and make digsbes
for Ladies and Children, iu the
VE R Y LAT ES T
4ND MOST
FASH I Ol| AQLE STY 3,15.
She invites tlie ladies to call and examine her
beautiful patterns, at her father’s Dental of
6ce, in the Cranberry building. She feels
confident of given satisfaction,
may 9 ts
Metallic Burial East’s.
VFINE ASSORTMENT, l«pt constant.
lv on hand. £ P, BOONE, Ag’t.
July 24 ts
A-iiiericuß, Georgia* Xlmrsday, Rune 2V , 1807.
Aiiama Advertisements.
ALABAMA STREET,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
WRITE & WHITLOCK,
l»Ri PRIF.TORB
Hkvson and Wilky, Clerks. ma
“ NATIONAL "HOTEL,
Coiner Whitehall Street and W. A. Railroad,
ATLAN’J’A, fiJsiOltCilA.
PRATT, POND & COREY, Proprietors.
A Newly Erected, Commodious, First
Cluso llosol, Elegantly Furnished thrmmhqut.
Fine KflliUrd T*:tr!or with Phelan Tables.
Bar stocked with ChoiceLhiuorsunu Wines,
mar 1* ly
J. T. JENKINS & CO, ;!
Wholesale Dealers in j 1
%in\p, ilaiuts, (L Ijnnicalsjj
OTI.S, WINDOW GLASS,
MTIT HEIICIIES, M, i.
Corner of Prior and Alabama Streets,
Atlanta, : : ; Georgia.
mar 12 3m.
£ i EOKGIA STATE LOTTERY.
FOR THE
PENFFfT OF THE
l msm\c orphan's \m :
TltC U g-s’atiue of the Stale of Georgia, at
itg lust ses'inn, gnn'cd lo W VV. Ho)'d,«an(l
other 8, a Grant u> adopt- a Lottery, o. st iies( f
LotterieK and Agencies, to raise money for ihe
pqr.pcse pf building a ihune for, and support
; ing Indigent Widovvs-ai and Orphans the Home
lo be called the “ M.A&ONIG ORPHAN’S
HOME "
J’he grantees have associate<l with them, as
a Board of Manngeri*, some of the best cil zens
< f the State, jn the gicttt work of Uiucvo
ieiice and charity.
I We call the attention of the public to the
'Grand Scheme below, -• mi a.-k y< ur patronage
In pm chasing Tickets, you will remember
that should you faii to draw a [>riz«, that your
money will be sti fitly ami Masonic dly ap
plied to a charitable work.
Georgia Slate L <> tJei’ y,
FOR THE BENEFIT
OF Til F.
“MASONIC ORPHAN’S HOME!”
To be Drawn iu open public at
ATLANTA GEORGIA.
'Wednesday, May 15th, 1867 —Class B.
Wednesday, June 13th, 1867—Class C,
Wednesday, July i"rh, 1867—Class D
SCHEME THE SAME FOB EACH MOft'Tll.
1 Piizs -.f §OO 000 is $6(7,000
1 irize.uf 20,000 is 20 000
1 I’iize if 10,000 is 10,000
1 Prise of fiOOO iu 0,000
J p!* "i o lon i a, e 0,000
1 Prize of 2,51)0 \
24 Prizes « f 5-0 are 12.000
55 Prizes of 2*)o aie 13.750
125 Pi iz *s of 2000 are 25 000
100 IV.z sos 100 are 10,000
iPPUOXIM VTION PRIZES.
Prizes of SSOO
each for the nine remaining units of
tlie same ten of the No. drawing lo
$50,000 Prize are 4,500
9 Approximation Prizes of 250
each for the nine remaining' itsof
the same ?en of the No. drawing ihe
$20,000 sh iz* are 2 250
9 Approxiuiati /n riiz.'.s of S2OO
each for the nine remaining units of
tlie satne ten of ihe :No. drawing the
SIO,OOO Prize are 1,300
9 Approximation Prizes of SIOO
each for the nine remaining units of
the same ten of the No. dia.viug the
$5 000 Prize are 0
18 Approximation Prizes of SIOO
each for the l ine reinain rig units of
the same ten of the Nos. drawing the
$2,500 Puizcs are 1,800
424 Prizes, amounting to 158,000
Whole Tickets sl2 ; Halves $0 : Quarters $3 ;
Eighths SL 50.
Ai! ihe Prizes above stated aie drawn
at Lveiy 4>iawing.
P X A. IST
OF THESE GREAT. IjOTTEUIES, AND EX
PL\NATION OF DHAWIKG.
The numbers from 1 to 80,000 correspond
ing with the numbers on the Tickets, are
printed on separate slips oPpaper and encir
cled with small tubes, and placed in a glare
wheel. All the Prizes in accouianee with
thefcheuie, are rimihulv printed and
clod, and placid in agings wheel. All the
Prizes, iu at cordadee with the bcheme, aie
similarly printed and eniiiclod, and placed in
another gla>s wheel. 'Hie wheels are then
revolved, and two boys, b indfclde 1, draw
the Numbers and Priz s. One of the b ys
draws one number from the wheel of Num
bers, and at the same time the other boy
diaws out one Prize from the wheel of Prizes.
1 be number and prize drawn out are exhibit
ed to the audience, and whatever piize come
out is registered and placed to the c-e it
of that number ; and this operation is re •> -
ed until ail the prizes are drawn out.
The Tickets are printed in the follow m
style: They are divided into Quarters r
Eighth, printed on the fade of the Ticket -
Four Quarters or eight Eights, hearing to
same number, constitute a Whole Ticket.
Prizes payable without discount.
W. W, 10YD,
Deputy Grand Master, Ihincipal Maugea
Atlauta, Ga.
I^’Orders for Tickets by mail or Express
to be add reused to
L R. DROADBENT Agent.
Or \V v W. BOYD, Pfincipil Managre
1,. A. SMITH. A geut for Amvricus
.'iffic.c opositc pvit Office.
March 14 3at.
AMERUT'S ADVERTISED ENTS.
HfHHEiC
WHOLESALE BETA It.
C onfection .ers,
AND DEALERS IN
Candies, Fruits, Toys,
AND ALL KINDS OF
■... t ' 'T~~\
®hwj I'ancy |
'T^^CjOODS,!!
%j WIRSS,|
‘j CHSWIN3 Toß\CCo^j
1,1 v' {:■- Vvrgx?'--'*-
li* ' if'
ALSO A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
i'EIIFU M E It Y,
TOILET
anil FANCY ARTICLES
A LARGE LOT OF
JP X lE3 S
OF EVERY DESCBIPTION.
2W* Fresh BREAD ami CAKES
always on k^ntl.
C-Y:' Social ami Weakling' Parlies
supplic-il at tlie iiligrtcst mnico.
Giv.c us a call. april 4 ts
House and Lot
For Sale or Rent.
rpttE House and Lot formerly occupied by
1. Joseph Block. 8 COHEN, Agent.
Macon, Ga., April 10th, 1867.
I hereby authorise Mr 8. Cohen, legal
Agent of mv Home and Lot in Americus, Ga.,
to rent nr sell tlie same on lu.y aceount.
may 18 ts L E.MaNUEL.
“OLD MBS. BAILEY’S SOIST”
is mill i. i.> to iv \.
AT THE
tT o w ©lry Store
OF
BAILEY & TINSLEY,
WHO keep on hand and have constantly Arriving, a -well selected assortment of
Wa Claeks, Jewel r y of all kinds. Shot Guns. Pistols, Pistol (hirtridges of
| all kinds, Percussion Caps, &c., &o. WORK CANNOT BE
Persons wishing 10 h.ave their Waiches. Clocks, or Jewelry
j WJtLL repaired by experienced workmen, who cannot be excelled in rhi s portion of aie
| State, will do well to call on them. SPECTAObKS, of all kinds, constantly on hand.
fc-j-f* All work done at tlie shortest notice and WARRANTED.
march. 1C if
L. A. SMITH,
GROCESY MERCHANT,
No. 8. I.OYLESS’ BLOCK.
OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE.
T£KEI’S CONSTANTLY QN HAND,
Flour, Coffee, Sugar, Bacon, Meat, call,
Lard, Cheese, Tobacco, Cigars,
and every other article usually found in a Grocery
Store. Alko, m
Osnaburgv, Sheeting, Shirting, Boots,
Shoes, &c., &c.
At! of -which can bo purchased on as retmanaUla terms
i as- at auy home iu the place Planters find other, need*
i»!K Ginturim of auv kind, are invited to call ami exam
-1 joe my stock. Thankful for past favors, I solicit a con
I tiDUri.ee of the same at olv new location.
1.. A. SJfITH,
I ja -10 ts No. a toy less'Bicck.
Miscellaneous Advertisements,
Mills House,
Corner Queen and Meeting Streets
CHARLESTON, S. C.
This first class hotel has hern
thoroughly repaired, re-lltted and re-fur
nished throughout, and is now ready for the
u worn mod at ion of the travelling public,
Whose patronage is respectfully solicited.
Lunches always iu readiness to convey pas
sengers to and from the Hotel.
The Proprietor promises to do all in his
power for the accommodation of his guests.
JOSEPH PURCELL,
leb 12 ts Proprietor.
J B ►TEKLE, I C. C NOBTH,
a. w. war dell, J New Yotk.
SOUTH, STEELE i fIIEU,
WHOLESALE DEALERS I\
PANC.Y <4OO PS,
STATIONERY, PERFUMERY, CUTLERY,
Huciury,
White Goods,
FumishiDg Goods,
Embroidery, &c.
No 167 MEETING STREET,
mar 12CHARLESTON, 8. C.
.1. Ki.l I.SON ADDER, I E. D. BOBINSON,
A. MOO. VKOIVN, | G. 11. MOKKETT,
J. ADGKR SMYTH.
J. E. ADDER & CO.,
Direct Importers and Dealers in
llllil)wake, ii fitin, (ins,
Bar Iron, Steel, Nails,
AGRICULTURAL IMPLKMKIjTS, Ac.
No. 139 MEETING STREET,
Xciir Charleston Hotel, and Xo. 62EAST BAY,
CHARLESTON, S. Q.
mar 1 2 3m
Ttiiulinso!!, Deiutu'cst Co
fi2o Brco.dway, NewiYoik.
Have them
MR. W . W . WOODR UF F,
Fovmetly an Extensive Dealer in
OAHRLAtrES AND BUGGIES
At ATANTA and GRIFFIN, GA.
Ip OR the purpose of supplying tbe fiade
. and FI niters at the South, by wholesale
or retail with any style of Damages, Bug l '
gies or Plantation Wagons.
Mr. Woodrufflong experience in the car
riage business, will enable us to give satisfac
tion in supplying go-, and substantial woik, such
as the country demands, nt as low prices ns
can possibly he furnished for cash. We will
keep constantiy on hand
LIGHT CONCORD BUGGIES,
the same as formerly sold by Mr. Wood uff,
and which became sy universally popular all
throughthe South, as the best Bntrgy in use.
We also furnish IRON AXLE FI AN iA
TION WAGONS, of the yery best make in
A rneriua. for 2, 4 or 6 horsey.
We invfie all who want any article in out
line to address
TOMLINSON, DEM4RE6T CO.
June 1G ly New York.
MARSHALL HOUSE.
BROUGHTON ST.
SAVANNAH, GA.
TUTS firs! class Hotel has beep remodeled
and newly refurnished and put in perfect
order throughout. The traveling public may
Lest assured they will find comfortable ac
commodations at this House,
nov 24 ly
HEW
DRUG STORE
% AND
C onlectionery
AT
Smitliville, Lee Go., Ga.
11. C. BAILEY & CO.,
|) b-SPEGTEULLY invite the Attention of
1\ I’lnnterg and I‘bysicians to their large
and well assorted Stock ol ugaduhcrattid
Medicines,
Chemicals.
Drugs,
raints,
Oils,
And nil other articles in the Drug line.
In the CONFECTIONERY depart
ment we have, on hand and are constantly re
ceiving a fresh supply of Candies, Nuts, Kai
sins, and everything usually kept in ft first
class confectionery. H. C, B. & CO.
Grroeei'ies.
A GENERAL assortment of Groceries and
jA provisions, will be kept constantly on
hand and sold low. Those wbo prefer can
furnish us funds, and we will order supplies
for them from the West, free of charge We
intend to and.) our best for the interest of cur
customers. Give us a trial
ian 31 If TOOLE, bCHUMPERI & CO.
Americus Advertisement!.
FAMILY
fiROGEMESf
rjMIE UNDERSIGNED HAS OPENED A
mm? mmw ma,
at Uis old stand, on Ihe South corner of the
Square, where he will keep a supply of
Groceries & Provisions,
Os Every Description
which he will offer so the public on the most
reasonable lernis for CASH or country pro
duce. Give me a call. t #
jesse h a ft!)r.
fob 5 ts
FURNITURE!
si. 6* . il «> it Y SC, Agent,
ATCEKICTJS, GEORGIA.
HRAKF.S pleasure iu infmro
1 irtg bin hfindrt Hpd the
public that he has now on
iiamlaud i-? daily lauciviiig a
fine stock cf
flllllEl Fl'HlTll,
Consisting in part of
FINE MAHOGANY n and WALNUV FaKLOR
Bets, Walnut and >'r.au.eit*d Chamber
Betts, bofas, 'Fete a 'lYtes, Mahogany
and Walnut Cu.*hioiu-d FuGfir
(\nd Racking c'hairs,
A erreat vaiiety of Cane and Wood Seat Chair.- 5 ,
Bureaus of all kiiuls, Marble top Tables,
Beadeteads, all kinds and prices,
{Spring Beds ai j Matt tosses,
and jthe articles usually
in a first class
FUJBIVIT‘CJJI23 WAR2HOUSE.
All ©f which being bought for (’ ASH be is
enabled to ; ull «t YLLY LOW PRICES !
H\ar 211 ts
Lit P. 11. SUTCUELL. W. iv I’ILSJiURY.
P. H, MITCHELL & CO.
( U the Sign of the Yellow Os, e Pot.)
AMERICUS GA.
J|AS IN STORE A LARGE LOT OF
Sound White- Corn.
TUoir Stock of
GROG E 11 [ E 8
I- COMPLETE.
They are mimufactuiing VATioh s-ftloand Ro
tail
TIN-WAR^
Give them a pall. may 9 ts
I) ciital jST o tice•
riAHE undersigned respectfully invites tlie
J atiention nt bis old friends and coßium.
nityat. large. ti. .t he is now prepared to du
both mechanical and operative 0< i.: i try . —
Having given those bran dies of Dental Sclem e
his attention for a number of year®, he “can
pro fa fee Jill y/ho n;ay p-j vc him t,l;mr pftrO.i
wge. that their work will be done in f!.c very
best and latest style. His nmtcrfiis are of
ho best selection Teeth mounted on vu!cnn‘
«te base from one to a full set. He guaranties
iO give perfect sat i.-faotior.. butii in httingand
beauty. He also us«'s tlicvilrous oxideiu ex
trading teeth, which is better nd ipied for
that purposetlian anything now know to the
age*
Wat dies can also be repaired and ring
leisure hours, by the undersigned, with neat
ness. All work warranted.
Office up stairs in tho corner of the new
Hotel building, fronting tlie ’Telegraph Office
and adjoining Boon's furniture store.
Mar. l.i-tf' DU-J. NOBLE.
C. D BARES]}ALE,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
Amcficns, Georgia.
Rbspectfcl-
LY’ informs
the citizens of
Americus and \i
cinify that he has
opened a Merchant
Tailoring Ei»fab TMi
rnent, in the ly-.r
of Mrs. Mnpps* Mil
linery Store, G. M.
Hay’s Block, and
is fully prepared lo
either cut or make
Clothiug, or both,
in the 'latest styles,
and satisfaction
guaianleed in every
■ L,
. '•/
imt jj
|.;p-||
instance, If not, no pay. lie hr.s on hand
a superior stock of Cnssimeres, Cloths, Vest
lings, Trimmings, Ac. to which lie ipviles ihe
attention of the gentlemen of ike city.—
Terms strictly CASH. feb. 5 t
Hf Mmw & m„
WHOLESALE DEALERS
IX
LIQUORS, GROCERIES,
Western Produce,
A X D
GENERAL MERCHANDIZE
On Cofctoi? «ct, next door to tiro Pc«t. Offlco,
AMERICU; GEORGIA
- it tjt ,jv. ,i
Whole USTo. 270.
Notes From the Holy Land
The Cincinnati Gazette is publishing
a set ies of letters from Egypt and from
the East, which we .extract the following
description of locality dear to the heart*
of every true Christian :
GA MW INKS OX OLIVET.
It was a favorite idea with our party to
spend onr last evening in Jerusalem, on
the Mount of Olives. We desiro-to see
the run set and rise again on the city,
and quietly to dwell for a little season
amidst those localities most familiar in
the history of the Saviour and most dear
in the associations of his people.
Accordingly we had our tents pitched
near the summit, the day before we left,,
and agreed on meeting in them for a late
dinner Not waiting for the rest, I left
the ehy in the middle of the afternoon,
and disc'nding in the vailcy of Jchosa
phat by the usual way crossed to
GETUSEMAXE.
The inclosed pardon is on the fjrst rise
of the bill after crossing. I had been
around it, and under the scattered old
dive trees repeatedly before,but had nev
er entered the inclosure. Now 1 had ob
tained admission, and spent some time
amidst its walks. The exact locality of
Gethscmar.e is unknown, and the taste is
very questionable which has turned the
supposed locality into a tea garden, yet
anywhere in litis neighborhood one feels
the impression of that most sadhjsublime
scene in the Baviours history, when he
agonized ‘‘with strong crying and tears,”
with ‘‘sweat as it were great drops of
blood falling to the ground.” Yet,
woubl you believe if, that even over a lo
cality so hallowed the sects ere at strife;
and the Greeks, dissatisfied that the Lat
ins have a monopoly of Gcthsemane, ara
preparing a Gethscmanp of their own,,
having some time Since inclosed it and
now keeping it waiting for the trees to
get a little older before opening it and
pooelaiinirig it the garden. At least wo
were so informed. , -,
Near the garden is a grotto fitted np
with an altar ip which the disciples are
said to have slept while the Saviour pray
ed. And a little farther off—down in
the bottom of the valhy—is the alleged
tomb ts the Virgin, from which they say
she was rapt bodily into heaven. The
chappel Luilt over this tomb is also con
veniently made to inclose the tombs of
JQsephj the husband of Mary, and Joa
chim and Anna, her parents. And this,
when the Third General Council of the
Church held at Ephesus declared that,
the Virgin was buried in that city, and
in the Church in which the Lounc.lwas
met ! You pay you money, and taka
your choice.
C'IiUKCII or TilE ASCENSION.
On the very summit of Olivet is a
mosque, (he top of whose minaret com
mands a view, in some respect the most
interesting in the world. The view is
pan ramie, hut enough for you there that
Jerusalem is at vour feet, while behind
you is. a long stretch ofihe Dead Sea and
the Jordan Valley, with the blue moun
tains of Jvloub hejpnd rising in bold and
grand relief. •
Within the inefosire of this mosque
is a small nets.renal chapel, which has
replaced the old Church of the Ascen
sion. This chapel is bare of furniture,
and captains nothing of interest, except
a stone, from which, as is alleged, our
Lord rose to heaven. A depression in
the surface of the stone, not much in the
shape of a foot, is alleged to have been
tins last earthly footstep. As our Saviour
is known to have ascended from a part of
1113 Mount t early a mile from here, af
Bethany, the invention of *he stone and
footstep lias hardly a sufficient amount of
plausibility to make it even amusing.—
But I find the Moslem door-keeper,
mount my hopse, and ride over to
BETHANY.
The vitlirsge of. Martha and Mary is
farther down the eastern side of Oivet
than I had imagined. Even from the
minaret just spoken of no part of the
village can be seen, it being sitaated un
der a declivity oh the mountainside.
Thi rr is' no attraction in the village
itself, The houses arc humble, being
small r.nd fiat roefed. Yet they are built
of substantial stone, whi h redeem them
from contempt. The streets are, perhap«,
a tittle less filthy than those of most Syria’.;
villages of similar size. The surround
ing country is beautifully picturesque,
and the appearance of the almond and
fig trees, and grain fields was, at time of
my visit, inviting. Difficult, it may have
been, yet it was not utterly impossible to
think of this place as the Jerusalem
home of our Saviour, and ol its neighbor
hood as the scene ( f one of his most stu
pendous miracles.
The reputed tomb of Lazarus is on the
northern ride ol the village. A long
flight of sf ops deepnds down to a spacious
chamber, and a low passage way leads
front tills into a smaller chamber, in which
the body is said to have laid. Whethep
or not this was the actual tomb of Laza
rus, i was glad to see it. as exhibiting a
specimen of the tombs anciently prepar
ed for the dead of Bethany. From t
such a grave as this, it- not from this it
self, we may tl iuk that Lazarus MM
.forth, at the bidding of the omnipotent
word of Jesus. . ■ '
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