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jpEDNESDAY DECEMBER 28,1874.
TAXING RAILWAYS.
f From tho letter of onr Atlanta oorres-
Londant it will be seen that the railway
Sax oases are nearly ready for a hearing
by the Snpreme Court of the State. The
arguments of the lawyers in the Superior
Court of Fulton county hare dosed and
the decision of the Judge only has to be
rendered. When this question was be
fore the General Assembly last Winter
it was very fully discussed. The only
question, as we thought then, and the
only question, as we think now, was not
the justice or legality of a tax upon
railways, but the justice of taxing com
panies' which had been exempted by
legislation from taxation. Asa general
rnle we do not believe in exemptions
from taxation. Taxation is a burden
which should be borne by all or by none.
Every species of property should be
taxed or every species of property
should be exempted. We have never
favored even the exemption of printing
material, because we did not think such
exemption right. We do not believe
that the Legislature should have passed
a law granting privileges and immuni
ties to stockholders in railway com
panies which were denied to other citi
zens. But after such exemption had
been unwisely and unjustly granted and
had been used and enjoyed for many
years it was equally unwise and unjust
to attempt to take it away. When this
exemption was granted a contract was
made between tho State and the com
panies, under which rights were acquired,
and which the State has no right to vio
late. Whatever may be the decision of
the State Courts upon the act, if the
cases be taken to the Supreme Court of
the United States that tribunal will as
suredly pronounce against a law which
contains so manifest an attempt to im
pair the obligation of a contract. The
Legislature should never attempt to
remedy imprudence with injustice.
THE GEORGIA GRANGERS.
Our Atlanta letter this morning gives
a report of the proceedings of the meet
ing of the Patrons of Husbandry held
in Atlanta last Wednesday. There was
a full attendance of Patrons, and it may
be confidently asserted that the action
of this meeting fully represents the
views and wishes of the great mass of
Georgia planters, and that its recom
mendations will be faithfully executed.
As we expected, the farming interest is
opposed to free money, and asks th#
re-enactment of the laws against usury.
The resolution of the Patrons settles the
matter, and it may be considered certain
that the Legislature will at its next ses
sion prescribe a rato for money, with
additional and severe punishment, for
violations of tho statute. As we have
said before, we do not believe that such
a law will do the slightest good. Its
provisions will be daily and hour
ly disobeyed or evaded, and money
will be made higher instead of cheaper.
The farmers will discover this as soon
as any other class of our people,
and a short trial will convince them
of tho mischief of usury laws and of
the desirability of a return to freo
money. General Colquitt and some of
the other officers of the Direct Trade
Union mado a most gratifying exhibit
of tho condition and operations of that
organization. Its success seems to lie
fully established, and the indications
are good iot a largo business in the
future. By the establishment of Plant
ers’ Agencies in different portions of the
State it is olaimed that already import
ant reforms have been inaugurated and
great Bavings effected in the handling of
cotton. These are practical results, the
benefit of which eaoh farmer can readi
ly realize for himself. Tho policy of
planting upon borrowed money was
strongly and justly condemned, and a
•wise and timely resolution adopted
against the contracting of any further
indebtedness. If the Grangers will only
adhere to this resolution, there is no
reason why planting should not beoome
as profitable, in tho future as it has
proven disastrous in the past.
NORTHERN IMMIGRANTS.
* The Columbus Enquirer has seen a
copy of the Allegany County Register,
published at Wellsville, New York. It
contains letters from several New York
ers lately settled in Madison county,
Georgia, to 0. H. Simmons, Esq., on
whose lands in this State they appear to
have settled. They oil speak in high
terras of the lands, the climate and the
people, nnd express their entire satis
faction*with their change of residence.
We hope that the accounts which they
have sent bafk will have a good effect in
inducing other good Northern men to
remove to Georgia. The Reporter is a
Republican paper; so we may hope that
the accounts whioh these Northern im
migrants give of the peaoeable and
friendly character of the citizens of
Georgia will be circulated “where they
will do the most good.” We make an
extract of a letter from Fred. Ltons to
Mr. Simmons:
My impressions on arriving here were
favorable. Can say have not had any
reason to ohange the same. All seems
to be alive here. I oaunot help but
think of the difference in the weather
here and at the North. When I left it
was cold,chilly weather, and one to ride
needed on plenty of wraps and then
could hardly be comfortable. Here we
found the climate lovely indeed; al
though it was the middle of November,
it seemed like September weather at the
North. The air seemed purer and
fresher, one can breathe so much easier
it seems. I also like the water very
much. Have been nearly all over the
plantation, and should think it a No. 1
place, and by those that have known it
for a longer time than I have, it is pro
nounced one of the very best for small
grains, such as Winter wheat, oats, rye,
Ac., all of which are looking well, and
as you can raise all these here, it seems
as though a man could make a living if
he has a disposition to work for it, the
same as at the North, and Northern
men who have been here three or four
years tell me they find no difficulty in
working all Summer, as at the North.
Snch a thing as sunstroke was never
experienced here, and they (the South
erners) can hardly think they have them
at the North. While I am plowing, in
mv shirt sleeves, preparing ground for
Winter wheat, rye and oats, many of the
farmers there are trying to keep warm
for employment I presume.
Yesterday my wife and myself were
invited to a Thanksgiving dinner at Mr.
S. W. Copeland’s, where we had the
Sleasure of meeting a large number of
'orthern ladies and gentlemen, and I
must say they were as intelligent a com
pany as one need wish to meet; many of
them were graduates of the best col
leges and seminaries of the North. AU
are contented and have no desire to try
the North again. I met some from the
West, some from New Jersey, Ohio and
New York. All seem to be on the best
of terms with each other. I am sure I
could not wish for a kinder reception
than we had here, and I would not have
you think that it is only from the peo
ple of the North, for Southern men and
their families have a kind word for you,
and are well pleased to have good, in
dustrious men come here to buy land
and settle among them. I had read be
fore coming here a great deal about the
“war of races, Ku-Klux,” Ac., but hear
nothing of the kind here. All seem to
be living harmoniously, and out of some
fifty Northern families living about here
I cannot find one that has been treated
otherwise than kindly and with respect,
and in conclusion I would say, judging
from what I have seen and heard, from
those that have lived here long, that this
is a healthful place, the water being as
pure as any I ever saw in thq North, and
the land one can see is good, not worn
out, where worked as we worked land at
the North, and the crops raised here are
abundant.
I am glad I came South to look for a
home before going West, as I had in
tended going, and would say to my
Northern friends, wishing homes, to
come to Middle Georgia, and I think
you will be pleased to settle among us.
The other letters are to the same pur
pose. Martin Clark writes : “We had
good health and enjoyed the trip first
rate; found the people on the way
friendly and generous, more so than we
expected. We are delighted with /our
place, and, as far as we Have seen, think
this ia the country." Mrs. Clark adda :
“ I am very much pleased with the
place; do not think I shall get home
sick very soon." N. B. Graves writes,
December 4th: “The weather here is
like the middle of June in Wellsville.
The birds are in full glee. It makes one
think of Spring at home, after a long
and dreary Winter. From what I have
seen of the land where the men are
plowing, I think some of the men in Al
tegany had better sell their farms and
ooma here, or somewhere in this State,
and save time patting on overooats, sho
veling snow and catting fire wood.
THE STATE CAPITAL.
The Railroad Cases—Tribute or no
Tribute—An Array of Dlstinjruisfted
Lawyers—Tested Rights and the
Power of the Legislature-Mills’
Malice-The Patrons in Council—
They Advocate Restoration of the
Usury L&w-The Agency in Augnsta
—State Road Frauds.
[-jjwinf Oorretfondence Chronicle and Sentinel.]
Atlanta, December 16, 1874.
Shall the Railroads Pay Tribute?
The Superior Court room, in this city,
for the past two days has been the scene
of a prolonged forensic conflict between
some of the leading minds of Georgia.
The railroads of the State with perfect
accord have united to contest the legal
ity of the recent law, known as the Mc-
Daniel, imposing an ad valorem tax on
the assets of all railroads in the State,
instead of a tax on their net incomes, as
has heretofore been done. The counsel
employed in the cases were: For the
State, General Robert Toombs and At
torney-General N. J. Hammond; for the
Western and Atlantic Railroad, Juliuß
L. Brown and Hon. B. H. Hill; for the
Central Railroad, Gen. A. B. Lawton, of
Savannah; Judge James Jackson, of
Mac jd; and Jackson A Clark, of Atlan
ta ; for the Georgia Railroad, Messrs.
Hillyer A Bro., of Atlanta, and Hon.
Hope Hull, of Augusta ; for the Air-
Line Railroad, Collier A Collier, of At
lanta. The tax income from tho rail
roads of the State under the operation of
the old law was only abont 88,000. Un
der the present law it would exceed
8150,000. It is not surprising, there
fore, that the Legislature has endeavored
to secure this additional tax, and it is
not surprising that the railroads have
resolved to resist the collection of the
tribute’. The attorneys of both parties
agree to consider the case returned
at the present term of Court in
order that any appeal which may be made
might be heard at the January turm of
the Supreme Court. The case of the
Western and Atlantic Railroad was first
heard,Attorney-General Hammond mak
ing the opening argument in behalf of the
State. One of the strongest points made
by this able lawyer was that the Consti
tution required that all shall bo ad
valorem, and it was not in the power of
the Legislature to modify this require
ment in granting railroad charters which
exempted their property from taxation.
He further maintained that if the Legis
lature did have the power, the exemp
tion was annulled by the act of 1874
which virtually repealed the original
charter. Mr. Julius L. Brown and Mr.
Hill maintained that the Western and
Atlantic Railroad Company were not
bound for the taxes against the road be
cause they were only lesses, not pro
prietors, and had not covenanted to pay
the taxes of the road in the oontract for
the lease. General Toombs concluded
in behalf of the State arguing the ques
tion on the principles of public justice.
It was a part of the fundamental law of
the land that taxation should be general
and ad valorem, and the Courts should
not presume that this great prerogative
had been annulled by legislative enact
ment. General Toombs also referred to
the growing power of corporations which
were making daily encroachments on
publio liberty, and complained that by
flagrant discriminations and oppressive
monopolies they were shifting the bur
den of taxation from themselves to the
people. The case of the Georgia Rail
road was taken up yesterday morning.
Besides the general points made in the
State Road case yesterday, Attorney-
General Hammond said that tho charter
of tho Georgia Railroad had been ’modi
fied by amendments since 1863, and
that this circumstance brought it within
the power of the Legislature to review
the privileges granted to that corpora
tion in the original charter. Maj. Geo.
Hillyer, in behalf of the Georgia Rail
road, said that in the original charter
granted the road in 1833 the road was
exempt from taxation for seven years,
aud that thereafter a tax only of one
half of one per cent en the net income
of the road should be required, and that
the State cannot impair said contract —
for such it is in fact—without violating
its faith. Maj. Hillyer made an
elaborate and exhaustive argument for
the road which he so ably represents.—
The case of the Central Road was also
argued by Gen. Lawton and Judge
Jackson, and it was then agreed to sub
mit the cases against all the railroads
upon tho arguments made in behalf of
the these three. Judge Hopkins has not
yet indicated at what time he will de
liver his opinion, but he will doubtless
do so at an early day.
Mills’ Congressional Contest.
J. George Washington Mills, who was
once upon a time a Radical candidate
for Congress against Hon. Milton A.
Candler, is parading a grand pageant of
imaginary frauds, with the pretense of
contesting the election of Mr. Candler.
The absurdity of such a purpose is
patent when it is remembered that Mr.
Candler carried every county in the Dis
trict. and obtained not only a majority
of tliose voting in the election, but a
majority .of the qualified voters of the
District. Mr. Candler regards this ef
fort to displace him as a foolish and un
important matter.
The Farmers* Convention.
Pursuant to a call made for a mass
meeting of Patrons of Husbandry, mem
bers of tho State Agricultural Society
and farmers generally throughout the
State, about one hundred and twenty
five delegates assembled in convention
in the Hall of the House of Representa
tives this morning. Col. David E. But
ler, a direotor of the Direct Trade Union,
was chosen President, and Malcolm
Johnston, Secretary of the Stato Agricul
tural Society, was eleoted Secretary.
The objeot of the convention was to con
sider the situation of the agricultural
community of the State. Col. R. A.
Alston introduced a resolution favoring
the restoration of the usury laws, which
after a long discussion, was unanimous
ly adopted. The discussion did not in
volve a dispute; it was simply a general'
commentary from all parties participat
ing on the evils of free money and the
advantages of the usury law. General
Colquitt delivered an addresson the sub
ject of the Direct Trade Union, in which
lie took occasion to say that notwith
standing the croaking opposition of
many persons the Direct Trade Union Was
already a suocess. A large number of
persons had been dissuaded from patro
nizing the Union beoause of the predic
tions that it would prove a failure, but
if even those who were now shipping
their cotton by this medium continued
to do so, the * institution was fully es
tablished. Gen. Colquitt, R. P. John
son and M. C. Fulton, all united in say
ing that if the Direct Trade Union never
accomplished anything more it had al
ready conferred a blessing on the plan
ters of Georgia by inaugurating reforms.
They specially referred to the immediate
effects of the establishment of the Plan
ters’ Agency in Augnsta, one of which
was the reduction of from 25 to 10 cents
on the dravage in Augusta, They
further stated' that under the operation
of the Direct Trade TJdon tlie price for
handling eottoa iu Atlanta had been re
duced to 25 cents per bale, and that
similar deductions were being made in
Augusta. Mr. Xl. C. Fulton said that to
these reforms could be attributed in a
degree the recent commercial disturb
ances in Augusta. Gen. Colquitt said
that the District Trade Union had agents
in Savannah, Charlotte, Liverpool and
other cities; that they were working for
salaries; that the Union was making ad
vances of three-fourths value on cot
ton entrusted to them requiring only
five per cent per annum interest on
snch advances, and that the institution
promised .to grow with increased pros
perity in the future. The policy of going
into debt was strongly condemned, and
a resolution was adopted in the evening
declaring that under no circumstances
would they contract debts except under
the most pressing circumstances, and
then for the necessaries of life. At
night a committee to memorialize the
Legislature to restore the usury laws
was appointed, consisting of: J. B.
Jones, Ist District; J. B. Mulligan, of
the 2d; Dr. Cook, of the 3d; Dr. E. C.
Hood, of the 4th; R. A. Alston, of the
sth. E. Steadman, of the 6th; G. N.
Lester, of the 7th; J. H. Christy, of the
9th- M. C. Fulton, of the Bth, as Chair
man, and Gen. Robert Toombs, from
the State at Large. A resolution thank
ing the Athens Watchman and Atlanta
Herald for the stand they had taken in
favor of the re-establishment of the
usury laws was introduced, but with
drawn.
Minor Topics.
The committee appointed at the last
session of the Legislature to investigate
the official conduct of B. W. Wrenn, L
P. Harris and other officials of the State
Road during the administration of the
saintly Blodgett, are now in session in
this city, and will probably complete
their report by January Ist. This com
mittee consists of Colonel E. F. Hoge,
Charles B. Hudson and J. W. Murphy,
of the House, and Colonel Robert Hes
ter, and Jndga James R. Brown, of the
Senate. * * Captain Charles B. Hud
son, of Schley, a member of the last
Legislature, and a prominent member
of some of the special investigating com_
mittees, will be a candidate for Clerk of
the House. He ia a popular gentleman,
a man of marked and unquestionable
integrity, and would see that the duties
of that office were faithfully, and satis
factorily performed. * * General C.
A. Evans, for four years pastor of
Trinity, (Methodist) Church, in this
city, is making preparations to re
move to Augusta to assume charge
of St. John’s. There never was
a pastor more universally beloved
by his congregation. He is regarded
here by all olasses, religious and non
religious, as a man of fine and lofty
character, who, while zealous in the dis
charge of his duties, is liberal in all his
sentiments, treating with toleration the
conviotions of all. * * The Twelfth
Night Revellers, assisted by citizens,
wifi tender to King Rex early in January
a magnificent ovatio i upon his entry
into Atlanta. Preparations on a prince
ly scale are in progress, and visitors
from all parts of the State are coming
to witness the great procession.
Halifax.
HiMPTOS’S CiFALIERS.
the reunion OF HAMPTON’S
CAVALRY BRIGADE.
A Large Crowd in Attendance—Fine
Display—The Notabilities—General
Wade Hampton—The Organization—
The Drill The Exercises The
Speeches, etc., etc.
Meeting at the Opera House.
The survivors of Hampton’s Cavalry
met yesterday morning, at ten o’clock,
in Girardey’s Opera House, with a large
number in attendance. On motion of
Capt. A. M. Rodgers, for the purpose of
effecting a temporary organization, Gen,
M. O. Butler was called to the Chair.
Gen. Butler took the Chair and read the
call for the reunion. The object, he
said, was specified in the notice, to
wit: To form an Association of the First
Cavalry Brigade of the Army of North
ern Virginia. The records of the Brigade
I were certainly worth preserving. He
trusted that they would not devote
themselves exclusively to pleasure, but
proceed to carry out the object for which
they were assembled. Even if they owed
nothing to the living they certainly
owed something to the dead. On motion
of Capt. T. P. Stovall, Capt. James N.
Lipscomb was requested to act as Secre
tary, with such assistants as might be
designated. Gen. M. C. Butler read the
following letters from officers to whom
invitations to attend the reunion had
been extended :
Letter from Gen. Wheeler.
Wheeler, Ala., December 12, 1874.
Major Generel M. C. Butler, Captains
A. M. Rodgers, F. E. Eve, T. P.
Stovall, and W. B. Young :
Gentlemen-It was with feelings of
great pleasure that I received your invi
tation to be present at the most interest
ing occasion of the reunion of the First
Cavalry Brigade, Army of Northern Vir
ginia, for which kind remembrance I
beg you accept my thanks. Certainly
no organization has a more glorious
record of gallant and continuous service
during the entire four years of our na
tional struggle. Certainly no troops
bear on their banners the names of more
hard fought battles aud well earned victo
ries in the achievement of which much
was due to their valor and determined
courage. How mournful a pleasure for
the few who remain out of that chival
rous band to meet together! They
were of the first who, with buoyant
hearts, went forth when success seemed
certain as defeat seemed impossible, and
they too were of those who, firm in their
devotion to their country and their
country’s honor, remained until the
last gun had been fired, the last
banner furled and the last sword .return
ed to the scabbard, from which four
years before it was drawn in the cause
of freedom. Hundreds, yea thousands,
of your comrades will not bo with you.
“ On fame's eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread.”
Their memory we will cherish, their
virtues we will emulate, and at each
step in the onward tramp of life we
will renew and strengthen our determi
nation to restore our beloved South to
her once proud position and her once
glorious prosperity. We will deem it
our most sapred duty and dearest
pleasure to guard, comfort and
defend those who once leaned upon
a strong arm now palsied in death, and
a stout heart which now rests in the se
pulchre of a Southern soldier.
Regretting that circumstances prevent
my accepting your kind invitation, and
again thanking you for remembering
one who had the pleasure and honor of
a short service with your noble brigade,
Believe me, your friend,
Joa. Wheeler.
General Fitshugh Lee.
Richland, Stafford Tlo., Va., #
December 3, 1874. (
Gen. M. C. Butler:
Mr Dear General —You must accept
my thanks for the kind invitation to be
present at the reunioh of the “First,Cav
alry Brigade of the Army of Northern
Virginia,” in Augusta, Ga., upon the
16th instant. Cavalry quartermasters,
owing to a slight mishap to our armies
in 1865, having failed to issue me corn,
up here on the Potomac, I am trying to
make it. I have always regretted the
unavoidableness of the former, and now
I am sad about the indispensableness
of the latter, because it keeps me from
being with you and your people, and
you know, I know, “If you want to have
a good time yon must fine the cavalry.”
Permit me to offer you this sentiment:
“The Cavalry of the Army of Northern
Virginia—the eyes and ears of the
army—they yet always had their place
in the picture near the flashing of the
guns.” Very truly, your friend,
Fitzhugh Lee.
General Wofford and Others.
Cartersville, November 30, 1874.
General M. C. Butler:
Dear General—l have the notice of
the reunion of the First Cavalry Brigade
of the Army of Northern Virginia. It
would give me the greatest pleasure to
be present. Imperative professional
duties here alone keep me away now.
May I ask to have my name put down
as a member of the Association ? Here
after I will, if in life, be present.
Yours, very truly,
John W. Wofford.
Point Pleasant, Mason Cos., W. V., )
December 3d, 1874. (
M. C. Butler, A. M. Rodgers, F. E.
Eve, T. P. Stovall, W. B. Young,
Committee :
Gentlemen —Your kind invitation to
me to the reunion of the First Cavalry
Brigade, to be held at Augusta, Ga., on
the 16th inst., has been received. I re
gret my inability to be with you on this
occasion and sincerely hope that the
reunion may not only be pleasant, but
that at sofne future time I may have the
pleasure of meeting with you.
Truly yours,
Jno. McOauiland.
Savannah, December 15, 1874.
General Wade Hampton, Augusta:
My Dear General—l find at the last
moment that I shall be unable to be at
the reunion of the “Old Brigade.” Will
yon remember me most kindly to all my
comrades, and if an organization of any
kind is proposed, please put my name
down as a member. To say that lam
disappointed, at not being able to see
yon and my brothers in arms, is to ex
press very feebly the feelings of my
heart. The “Old Brigade” was to me
the "Alpha and Omega” of true glory.
To have belonged to it is enough for any
one, and now to be debarred the pleas
ure of meeting its old members is a bit
ter disappointment. With my best
wishes for your prosperity andhappiness,
lam, my dear General,
Your friend, J. F. Waring.
Cxina Grove, Ala., l
December 12th, 1874. j
Gen. M. C. Butler and others. Commit
tee of Arrangements, Augusta, Ga:
Gentlemen —As I shall be unable to
attend the reunion of Hampton’s Caval
ry Brigade, to be held in Augusta, on
the 16th, I hereby authorize Major Sid
ney Herbert, Historian of the Ladies’
Memorial Association of this country, to
represent me on that occasion. Hoping
that you will all enjoy a most pleasant
and profitable reunion, and deeply
regretting my inability to be with you
on that occasion,
I am, gentlemen, very respectfully
Gars, A- P. Love,
ite Captain “Fourth Alabama Bat
talion, Phillips’ Legion, Hampton’s
Cavalry.”
Savannah, December 15th, 1874.
Gen. M. C. Butler, Chairman Commit
tee, d-c., Augusta, Ga.:
Mr Dear Sir—lt is with deep regret
that I find myself unable to respond to
the call of your committee for a reunion
of the First Cavalry Brigade, A. N. V.,
at Augusta, to-morrow. I beg. how
ever, to express my lasting admiration
and affection for each individual mem
ber—“ present or accounted for”—at
your meeting, and wish them a no less
“merry Christmas” than when General
Burnside played Santa Claus for them
at Dumfries twelve years ago.
With much esteem,
David Waldhaotb,
Formerly Capt Ga- Hussars,
Cos. F, Jeff Davis Legion,
Hampton’s Brigade, A. N. V.
Eufadla, Ala., December 12,1874.
Gen. M. C. Butler and others, Commit
tee of Arrangement*, Augusta, Ga.:
Gzntlemrx— As it is quit* impossible
for me to be at the reunion, Major Sid
ney Herbert is hereby authorized to
represent myself, Copt. Win. H Bray,
and Sergeant J. T. Kendall, in the or
ganization of a permanent association.
Respectfully, &c.,
G. A. Roberts,
Late Capt. Roberts’ Cavalry.
Capt. W. B. Young said he had a pri
vate letter from G en - P. M. B. Young,
regretting his inability to be present,
but promising his hearty co-operation
with the objects of the association, and
extending his best wishes to the re
anion. Also a similar letter from Capt.
J. E. Rich, of Athens, Ga., of Cobb’s
Legion.
Capt. A. M. Rodgers moved that all
TCterans present step forward to the
Secretary and register their names and
post offices. Adopted. On motion, all
veterans, of. whatever command, were
requested to join with the First Brigade
in the reunion. Capt. T. P. Stovall
moved that the letters read be received,
spread upon the minutes, and published
with the other proceedings of the re
union. Adopted.
Captain A. M. Rodgers and private
James F. Thompson were requested to
act as Assistant Secretaries, in order to
register the names of veterans. The
veterans then came forward and regis
tered their names in the following order:
General and Staff.
Lieutenant-General Wade Hampton,
Major-General M. C. Butler, Major-
General P. M. B. Young, Brigadier-
General G. J. Wright, Major T. J. Bar
ker, A. A. G.; Captain R. Lowndes, A.
A. G.; J. F. Lanneau, Engineer Officer;
Major John Preston, Jr., Assistant In
spector-General; Captain J. N. Lip
scomb, A. A. G.; Lieutenant O. N. But
ler, A. D. C.; Captain J. P. Thurman,
A. D. C.
Jeff Davis Legion.
Captain, A. P. Love; Ordnance Ser
geant, J. A. Henderson; Second Ser
geant, J. N. Sanders; privates, J. P.
Hobby, J. E. Stevens, Ira Hobby. Troy,
Ala., Love’s Company—Captain, G. A.
Roberts; Captain, W. H. Bray; Orderly
Sergeant, J. T. Kendall. Eufaula, Ala.,
Roberts’ Company—Captain, B. B. Mc-
Kenzie. Louisville, Ala.—McKenzie’s
•Company.
Cobb’s Legion.
Captain T. P. Stovall, squadron com
posed of Companies A and B; John Jen
kens Orderly Sergeant Company A,
Richmond Hussars; Corporal J. M. Snel
lings, Company A, Richmond Hussars;
T. J. Murphey, Company I, Richmond
Hussars; Jesse Johnson, Company A,
Richmond Hussars; E. J. Dagnell, Com
pany I, Richmond Hussars; E. J.
O’Connor, Company I, Richmond Hus-,
sars; S. J. Bassford, Company I; Wm.
Finch, Company A; Captain J. Jeff
Thomas, Company I; Second Sergeant
J. A. Bryan, Company I; W. H. Antony,
Company A; C. H. Rogers, Company I;
J. J. Jacobs, Company I; J.. H. Goff,
Company I; M. C. Murphey, Company
F; J. D. Herkin, Company I; Captain
W. B. Young, Company I; S. J. McCul
loch, Company A; H. L. Sponsler, Com
pany A; F. L. Cooper, Company I; J. F.
Thompson, Company I; John Christ
man, Company A, Augusta, Ga. Geo.
A. Lndduth, Orderly Sergeant, Com
pany G; A. M.Lazenby, Company A; T.
H. Paschal, Company A, Berzelia, Ga.
S. J. Cary, James W. Day, Thomas
Lauder, Company I; A. Jack Thomas,
Company A, Cobb Legion, Augusta, Ga.
Captain F. Edgeworth Eve, Company
K, Eubanks P. 0., Columbia County,
Ga. Captain A. M. Rodgers, Company
L; W. J. Wynn, Company A; J. J. Rey
nolds,Company F; Capers Dicksou, Com
pany I; W. T. Godby, Company L; W.H.
Goff, Company I, Waynesboro, Ga.
Rufus Cross, Company L, Midville, Ga.
W. C. Hauser, Company F, Bartow,
Ga. W. H. Jones, Company I, Athens,
Ga. J. B. Dawson, Company F; D. J.
Alexander, Company L; A. Bents, Com
pany F; R. J. Boyd, Company F, Louis
ville, Ga. R. F. Smith, Company I; Al
len Chavous, Company I; T. J. Cosna
han, Company F; H. H. McCall, Com
pany A, Mcßean, Ga. H. H. McCroan,
Company F, Holcombe, Ga. James
Roundtree, Company F; M. L. Brown,
Company F; Canoochee, Ga. L. D.
Johnson, Company F, Forest Hill, Ga.
B. W. Dawson, Company L; J. G. B.
Reid, Company F; Lysander Sutton,
Company F, Swaynsboro, Ga._ J. A.
Coleman, Company F, 9J Central R. R.,
Ga. W. H, Parker, Company F, Hern
don, Ga. John Kennedy, Company F.
Bethany, Ga. George Barwick, Com
pany F, Bay Branch. Ga. E. G. La-
Taste, Company A, Mumford, Ala.—
M. H. Lewis, A. Murphy, T. M. Mur
dock, A. J. Sconyers, T. W. Nasworthy,
John Pierce, Midville, Ga.; F. A. Sinque
field, James Gordon, S. J. Gordon, Tom
Poland, J. C. Swann, J. P. Peel, W. B.
Netherland, Louisville; B. Hassler, Geo.
Kirkland, Waynesboro; B. J. Parker,
R. J. Peterson, Tom Agerton, Bartow;
Wm. E.Penrow, Davisboro; T. J. Grego
ry, Waco, Texas; A. 0. McCroan, Sala
da, Texas; R A. Murphey, Lawtonville,
Ga.; M. McCoy, Lawtonville, Ga. ;John
R. Byne, Louisville, Ga.; W. B. John
sou, Mcßean, Ga.; Geo. G. Johnson,
Louisville, Ga.; Harry Johnson, Jan es
Johnson, Pennfield, Ga.; JoeMinchener,
Crawfordville, Ga.; Green S. Moxley,
Midville, Ga.; M. C. Prichard, Ogee
chee, Ga.; T. W. Prichard, M. Omohoe,
M. Wliealon, M. Mahaney, J. J. Miller,
Mitehel Jones, Frank Spain, post office
not known.
Twentieth Georgia Battalion.
Lieut. N. K. Butler, Jr., Company C;
T. E. Lovell, Company C; L. L. Loved,
Company C, Augnsta, Ga. Sergeant J.
A. Greer, Company 0, Berzelia, Ga.
First South Carolina Cavalry.
Lieut. T. B. Crews, Company A, Lau
rens, O’ H., South Carolina. J. J. Fore
man, Company C, Sylverton, S. 0. Joseph
Jenkins, Company K, Columbia, S. C.
Captain H. L. Mayson, James Hender
son, A. Asher, W. W. Miller, J. A.
Twiggs, J. H. Pierce, E. E. Dicks, C.
W. Simpkins, Company C, Augusta, Ga.
B. Foreman, Company K, Augusta, Ga.
Seventh Georgia Cavalry.
Capt. A. T. Setze, Company C., New
York City; J. W. Bohler, J. W. Kent,
Major j! N. Davies, E. Youngblood,
Robert Puckett, S. H. Russell, Captain
J. M. Bunch, R.L. Wiggins, Capt. W. L.
Platt, Adj’t.; Wm. Stringfield, J. J. Rus
sell, Third Sergeant J. Y. Goodwin,
Geo. M. Weigle, Company A.; Robert
Cunningham, Company C.; A. R. Shaw,
S. H. Sheppard, Company I.; Augusta,
Georgia.
Sixth South Carolina Cavalry,
Captain R. Ward, A. Q. M.; O. H. P.
Scott, Company K.
Fifth South Carolina Kegiment.
Wm. Seffe, Company D.
Phillips’ (Ga.) Legion.
Lieutenant Colonel W. Y. C. Puckett,
Hickory Flat, Georgia; Lieutenant P. J.
Evans, Company C., Woodstock, Ga.
Fifth Georgia Cavalry.
T. G. Lamar, Company A.. Augusta,
Georgia.
Sesond South Carolina.
Col. M. C. Butler, Edgefield C. H., S.
C. ; Col. Thos. J. Lipscomb, Newberry
0. H., S. C.; Adjutant James U. Moore,
Gillisonville, S. C.; Lieut. O. N. Butler,
Staff, Augusta: Capt. J. N. Lipscomb,
Staff, Chapel’s Depot, S. C. Company
A: B. O. Law, Grahamville, S. C.;
T. M. Dorr, Cold Spring, S. C. Com
pany C : J. 0. F. Lines, Columbia, S.
C.; W. B. Green, Colnmbia, S. C. Com
pany G: Capt. J. W. Gray, Newberv, S.
C.; J. B. Watts, Cross Hill, S, £. Com
pany H: L. D. Smith, Columbia, S. C.
Company I : Capt. T. H. Clark, John
ston’s, S. C.: Capt. J. J. Baveiy, Ham
burg, S. C.; Lieut. M. A. Marcufc, Edge
field, C. H., S. C.; Sergeant J. M. Wise,
Pine House, S. C.; Corporal J. N. Grif
fith, Cold Springs, S.C,; Hugh S. Scott,
Woodlawn, S. C.; G. M. Grafton, Wood
lawn, S. C.: H. A. Shaw, Hamburg, S.
C.; John Bunch, Hamburg, S. C.; B.
Neely, Augusta, Ga.; John S. Lyon, Au
gusta. Company K : Capt. John T.
Lanneau, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; B. M. Lan
neau, Crawfordville, Ga.
Captain John Wighan, Company C;
Lieutenant W. H. Stach, Company C;
J. W. Suber, Company C; Andrew Pater
son, Companv C, Columbia. Fletcher
Ruff, Company C, Ridgeway, Fairfield. -
T. D. Lever, Company C; John Litner,
Company C, Littleton, Fairfield. W.
T. Rjesom Company C, New York.—
Captain Thomas Taylor, Company H,
Columbia; Captain J. P. McFie, Winns
boro, Fairfield; Lieutenant J. T. Rhett,
A. W. Clarkson, J. H. Davis, S. Shuri
dan, Colnmbia; Richard McMaster,
Winnsborro, Fairfield; John Dent,
Thomas Purrdee, Lieutenant T. C. Lee,
Company A; F. M. Deman, Columbia.
T. A. Jeffries, Lt., Company B, Sec
ond South Carolina; F. X. Martin, Com
pany A, Seventh Georgia ; Captain
Fred. L. Smith, Staff; P. L. Cohen,
Company A, Seventh South Carolina;
M. F. Nelson, Seventh South Carolina;
W. J. Freeman, Seventh South Carolina;
C. A. Doolittle, Seventh South Caro
lina.
. Private James C. C. Black, Company
A, 9th Kentucky Cavalry. W. C. Pal
mer, Cobb’s Legion, Company F,
Waynesboro. J. C. Scott, A. R.
Houston, Ist South Carolina Cavalry,
Company G, Augnsta. B. F. Toole,
3d Sergeant Ist Sonth Carolina. L. B.
Toole, 2d Sergeant Company C, Ist S. C.
Sergeant W. A. Deas, Augusta; B. P.
Berry, Bel-Air; T. E. Banning, Appling
C. H.
General Hampton said he t was par
ticularly anxious that the 10th Virginia
Brigade should be asked to join in this
reunion. He moved that the officers and
men of that command be invited to join
the Association. Adopted unanimously.
Capt. W. B Young moved that all
the veterans, who were mounted, be re
quested to meet at tlie Bell Tower im
mediately after adjournment, for the
purpose of joining in the procession.
Gen. Butler said refreshments had
been furnished in the apartment back
of the stage, for the veterans.^
Lieut. E. J. O’Connor moved that vet
erans not provided with horses form
themselves on foot, and proceed in the
procession to the Parade Ground.
On motion of Capt. W. B. Young, the
Association adjourned until 5, p. in.
The Procession.
After the meeting adjourned a proces
sion was formed in front of the Opera
House in the following order: Band
Wagon, with Gardner’s Cornet Band,
flags with the names oi the different
commands composing the First Cavalry
Brigade, floating from each side of the
vehicle ; a splendid carriage—drawn by
four white hordes—containing General
Wade Hampton, General M. G. Butler,
General Kirkland and Colonel Lips
comb ; carriages containing umpires ;
Cavalry Battalion, under command of
Captain J. B. Gumming, Senior Captain,
Lieutenant Twiggs, acting as Adjutant,
and consisting of the following com
panies : Richmond Hussars, 40 men,
Lieutenant J. W. Clark; Palmetto Sabre
Club, 20 men, Captain W. T. Gary ;
Mounted Rangers, 20 men. Cap
tain Claiborne Snead; Sweetwater
Sabre Club, 31 men, Captain Butler ;
Burke Husssars 35 men, Captain Clai
borne Snead; detachment of Hart’s Bat
tery with six pounder drawn by four
horses furnished by Mr. M. J. Marcus
for the occasion; mounted veterans, 50
men, under command of Captain John
F. Lanneau, Company K, Second South
Carolina Regiment; dismounted veter
ans, 50 men, under command of Captain
H. L. Mayson, Company C, First South
Carolina Regiment. At 12 o’clock the
procession moved off pursuing the fol
lowing
Line of March :
Down Broad to Elbert, through Elbert
to the Parade Ground. A large Con
federate flag -was stretched across Broad
street from Force’s shoe store to the
building opposite, having been placed
in position by Mr. T. W. Henry. It was
loudly cheered by the veterans as they
passed. A Confederate banner also
floated from the baiepiy over the Na
tional Bank. The streets were filled
with people gazing on the imposing pro
cession.
A soluto of thirteen guns was fired at
the Parade Grouud 'by the detachment
of Harts Battery.
Cavalry Drill.
As soon as the procession reached the
Parade Ground preparations were made
for the cavalry drill for the gold medal
presented by Lieutenant-Colonel T. G.
Barrett. Three companies, tne Rich
mond Hussars, the Burke Hussars and
the Sweetwater Sabre Club, took part in
the drill in the order named. General
Hampton, General C. W. Field, General
Airkland, Major Theo. G. Barker and
Major W. B: C. Pucket acted as judges.
Each company was allowed thirty
minutes for the drill. A large crowd of
spectators was iu attendance, including
many ladies. The Richmond Hussars
drilled first, with forty men under
command of Captain Cumming and
excited much admiration on account of
their proficiency and the admirable man
ner in which they were handled by their
commander, who is an experienced offi
cer. The charge made by the company
at tho close of the drill was a brilliant
one and excited comments of admira
tion from everybody. The Hussare were
followed by the Burke Hussars, thirty
men, under command of Capt. Walton.
This company attracted much attention
by the precision of its movements. The
very horses moved like clock work. It
is a splendid corps. The best company
in the drill was the Sweetwater Sabre
Club, thirty men, under command of
Capt. Butler. The company acquitted
itself most creditably.
The judges will announce their de
cision this morning at the Fair Grounds.
The Sabre Contest.
After the drill the companies pro
ceeded to the Fair Grounds for the pur
pose of engaging in the sabre contest.
A substantial collation, presided over
by Mr. T. W. Henry and Mr. C. E.
Dodd, was first discussed. The contest
then commenced. The following gen
tlemen acted as judges :
On right cut against Cavalry, to count
one.—Col. T. J. Lipscomb, Capt. J. P,
Thomas.
Intierce point, to count two—General
Goode Bryan, Jos. M. Nelson.
Front cut against infantry, to count
two—Major T. G. Barker, A. W. Robin
son.
In quarte point, to count three—Maj.
Lowndes, Major Pucket.
Left cut against cavalry, to count four
—Col. Clark, Maj. Preston.
Exercise, to count four—Gen. Field,
Gen. Kirkland.
Horsemanship, to count two—Gen.
Neal, Gen. M. C. Butler.
Time, fourteen seconds—Colonel R.
J. Wilson.
It was decided that each member
score in the contest for the company
prize should be counted for the indi
vidual prizes, thus “killing two birds
with one stone.” Each company, under
the rules, was obliged so have twenty
contestants.
The hweetwater Sabre Club com
menced the contest. After ten members
had ridden once the contest was adjourn
ed ufitil this morning, at ten o’clock.
All of the ten made splendid scores.
Afternoon Session.
The veterans met at the Opera House
at 5 o’clock, pursuant to adjoummeet.
General Butler called the meeting to
order. The first business in order, he
said, was the effecting of a permanent
organization.
Captain A. M. Rodgers said the hour
was late, and he, therefore, moved that
an adjourned meeting be held after
General Hampton’s address, a commit
tee of six, with Major T. G. Bartlett
as Chairman, to be appointed by the
President, to report to said meeting a
plan of permanent organization. Adopt
ed.
The President appointed as the com
mittee: Major T. G. Barker, Captain A.
M. Rodgers, Captain John Lanneau,
Captain T. P. &to vail, Capt. W. B.
Young, George Crafton.
On motion, the meeting adjourned, to
reassemble immediately after General
Hampton’s address.
At Night.
An immense audience assembled at
Girardey’s Opera House at eighto’olock,
p. m.
J. C. C. Black, Esq., delivered the
following welcoming address:
Soldiers of the First Cavalrg Brigade
of the Army of Northern Virginia :
To detain yon with a long speech
would impose upon you, justly provoke
this large concourse of people, who have
assembled to hear another, and violate
all the proprieties of the occasion. The
duty assigned me will have been fully
discharged when I say, in behalf of the
citizens of Augusta, that they heartily
approve the purpose of your reunion
and cordially welcome your presence
among them. Wo hope that your coming
together will revive many of the pleas
ant recollections of your soldier life.
We trust it may result in adding to the
efforts that have already been made in
other places, and among those com
posing a different branch of our late
military service, to collect and preserve
the material from which the future his
torian may furnish an impartial and ac
curate narrative of the late war—a war
begun and carried on by the Southern
people to preserve those principles and
perpetuate those institutions purchased
by tho sufferings, sacrifices and blood of
our fathers. We may confidently sub
mit to tho arbitrament of public
opinion in the light of truthful history
the purity of our motives and the justice
of our cause,in that memorable struggle.
It has been estimated that the late war
enlisted upon one side two million six
hundred thousand men; on the other,
six hundred thousarfd; that it resulted
including the killed, the permanently
disabled and those who died from
wounds received and disease contracted,
of one million of men, and that the
amount of money expended on both
aides, including the loss and sacrifice of
property, reaches the stupendous aggre
gate of eight thousand millions of dol
lars. It has been shown by a distin
guished citizen of this State by the tra
disputed records of the past and the
power of unanswerable argument that
the awful responsibility for this vast ex
penditure of treasure and blood does
not rest upon us. To this invaluable
contribution to the truth of our record,
while members of the Union some com
petant historian should add in endur
ing form and fitting language the
courage and gallantry of our men,
the fortitude of onr women and the un
exampled patriotic devotion of all onr
people. It is due to the dead, it is due
to the living, it is due to those yet un
born, that the world should have a
truthful account of how these Southern
people, by their unparalleled devotion,
maintained against such fearful odds
and for so long a time the unequal con
test, until at last, from sheer exhaus
tion, was surrendered the sword that,
though red with the blood of many a
battle, was never stained by an unsol
dierly act, and the splendor of whose
victories has furnished the brightest
chapter in the annals of war. With all
onr losses in material matter, with
wasted fields, desolated homes and
rained fortunes, the war has left
the record of snch soldiers, snch
Generals aud Bach patriots as make us
rich in all that constitutes the true
greatness and glory of a people. The
South can stand up and look the
world in the face unashamed, un
compromising as she ever has been in
devotion to those principles upon which
free government depends, and proud in
the sublimity of a greatness refined by
trial and made heroio by suffering. Hav
ing belonged to that branch of the ser
vice represented by you, it is peculiarly
gratifying to me to take part in the
ceremonies of this occasion, and I hope
it will be the beginning of a movement
among all the cavalry of the South that
will sjnre to them in the record to be
written the place they deserve. It is
sometimes charged that you made war
only on the dairies and provision
houses of private citizens, and the com
missary stores of the army, but yon are
entitled to the honorable distinction of
being first in attack and last in retreat.
And when the history is written, as writ
ten it must be, there will be no brighter
record upon its pages than those furnish
ed by the exploits and services of Morgan
and Forrest and Wheeler, and down
through the ages to come, will be trans
mitted in lasting union and unfading
glory the names of Lee and Hampton.
In the enjoyments of the occasion let
rfct those who survived the casualties of
the battle-field and ravages of war forget
the comrades who lie buried in distant
graves, but high up on onr roll of honor
let us inscribe their names and forever
cherish their memories, as patriots who
fell in defense of their country’s liberty.
Asa proud mother opens wide her
doors and spreads her richest viands to
greet the guests of her best loved child,
so Augusta opens her doors to you, and
in the name of her people I bid yon,
soldiers, veterans, heroes, welcome ;
thrice welcome.
Mr. Black read the following amid
loud applause:
Augusta, Ga., March 16, 1874.
Gen. M. C. Butler, Chairmen <. First
Brigade Cavalry, A. -N. V.:
Dear Sib —The undersigned members
of the command of the lamented Gene
ral John H. Morgan desire to express their
gratification at the reunion of our gallant
brothers in arms of the First Brigade of
Cavalry, Army of Northern Virginia,
with the hope that in peace, as well as
in those ever-to-be-remembered days of
strife, we may be found ready to re
spond to the fraternal “ Boots and Sad
dles,” and join in one common brother
hood.
Respectfully,
O. O. West, 2d Ky. Cav.
W. T. Woodward, “ “
W. C. Strode, 9th ,r “
A. W. English, “ “
J. C. C. Black, “ “
C. A. Withers, Adjutant General.
At the conclusion of Mr. Black’s ad
dress, Gen. M. C. Butler introduced
Capt. A. M. Rodgers, who responded on
behalf of the veterans. He said that no
more fitting response to the welcome
could not be given than by their repair
ing to Masonic Hall and giving their
mite in aid of the noble cause in which
the Ladies’ Memorial Association was
engaged.
General Butler introduced General
Hampton to the audience.
General Hampton came forward amid
the wildest applause. He said the sur
vivors of the First Cavalry Brigade had
requested him to recount the history of
the brigade during the war. Unfortu
nately he had received this notifica
tion only three days ago. His
first Impulse, on account of the
shortness of the time, was to de
cline. But when he considered that
they had never failed him he could not.
There was another consideration : Ee
longed to look them in the face once
more. In the absence of all preparation
he would touch for a few minutes upon
the deeds which had given the Brigade
so glorious a reputation. They had
fought on a hundred battle fields, from
Virginia to Georgia. What more could
he say? The Brigade was organized just
after the battles around Richmond, and
he had the good fortune to be placed in
command of it. Perhaps it was not
known to all of them that it was first in-,
tended that *hat command should be
temporary. After the gallant Gregg was
killed, Gen. Lee wrote to him and asked
him to take,command of that lamented
officer’d Brigade. He wrote co General
Lee and asked him if it was his particu
lar desire that he should command that
Brigade. Gen. Lee wrote to him to
consult his own wishes. He then re
plied that he preferred to command the
First Brigade to any other in the ser
vice. [Applause.] He recounted some
of the notable exploits of the Brigade in
.Virginia and Maryland. He spoke some
time since at the Fair Grounds in
Frederick City. He found that it was
on the very spot where the First
Brigade had" made so splendid a fight.
The people there told him that
the Brigade did great execution on that,
memorable occasion. All of the battles
that they were engaged in were graven
in his heart. What brigade in all Lee’s
army could show a better record than
the First Brigade ? He felt it due to the
men whom he had had the honor to com
mand that their deeds should not go un
recorded. Gen. Lee said on more than
one occasion that the cavalry deserved all
praise. In the last campaign the cavalry of
the Army of Northern Virginia turned
in more than twenty thousand prison
ers. He had two letters, one from Gen.
Lee and the other from General Jos. E.
Johnston. General Lee said, in refer
ence to the battle of Five Forks, “Had
you been here with all your cavalry, the
disaster would never have occurred.”
General Johnston said the record of the
cavalry of the Army of Northern Virginia
was as* grand as that of any command in
the world. He had spoken of the past,
now let him speak of the future. The
clouds were now lifting from over us.
The Democrats had not gained success
alone. Many honest Republicans had
joined with them at the North, and
there were honest Republicans at the
North. Let us obey ail the laws. Let
us divest these meetings of all political
significance and show the people that
we meet only to perpetuate the memory
of our dead. He prayed to God that they
might live to see the day when justice
again reigned in the land; when they
might feel that their blood h!id not been
shed in vain.
Loud calls were made for General M.
C. Butler, who, in response, said he did
not think they should lose sight of their
identity in the general submerging of
the South in the nation in the future.
They should not lose sight of the fact
that they had been Southern soldiers.
He could appreciate their trials. When
they surrendered their swords they did
not expect what had come to pass. If
they could have anticipated it they
wOuld never have surrendered their
swords. [Voices —Never !] He did not
say this with the purpose of indulging
in any disloyalty. But it was due to the
truth of history that we should put upon
record the indignities offered to us. He
did not believe these indignities had
been put upon us by the soldiers on the
other side. If the settlement of the
difficulties had been left to the men who
fought each other, they would have been
settled upon terms of equity and jus
tice. We have duties to perform now to
the past as to the future. They had
selected this good old city of Augusta,
renowned for the manner in which it
welcomed strangers, for their first re
union. It did him good to come among
these people, because they were free.
The veterans acknowledged gratefully
the hospitality extended to them. It
did them all good to come here.
Calls were made for Major W. T.
Gary. Major Gary said the call was al
together unexpected. Heretofore a black
cloud had oppressed South Carolina.
But Georgia was near enough to lend an
inspiration, and under that inspiration
they had banded together a small body
of men whom he had the honor to com
mand.
Loud* calls were made for General
Field. The General said he had long
known the cavalry, but he didn’t antici
pate that they were going to ambuscade
him. They had taken him in the back.
If he had something stronger to drink
he would give them the toast, the cav
alry of all armies, ever ready to capture
a battery, a petticoat, or a pitcher of
buttermilk.
Calls were made for Major T. G. Bar
ker. Major barker said they knew him
but as the follower of Hampton. When
he said this he said that which involved
what filled his breast with more honest
pride than if he were able to prefix the
title of Lieutenant General to his name.
He paid a glowing tribute to General
Hampton, and spoke at length of that
officer’s love for the First Brigade.
As chairman of the committee ap
pointed at the afternoon session, Major
Barker read the following report, which
was adopted :
The Committee on Permanent Organi
zation respectfully recommend—
-Ist. That the name of the Association
be “The Society of the First Cavalry
Brigade of the Army of Northern Vir
ginia.”
2. That the objects of the Association
be the preservation of the memories
which constituted the bond of union of
the old Brigade daring the late war, and
the collection of the data from which
the history of the Brigade can be writ
ten.
3. That the following officer# be ap
pointed.
President.
Lieutenant-General Wade Hampton.
Vice-Presidents.
Major-General M. C. Butler,
Major-General Wm. T. Martin,
Major-General P. M. B. Young,
Brigadier-General L. M. Baker,
Brigadier-General G. J. Wright,
Colonel J. L. Black,
Colonel T. J. Lipscomb,
Lieutenant-Colonel Macgruder,
Lieutenant-Colonel J. E. Kich,
Lieutenant-Colonel J. F- Waring,
Major J. F. Hart,
Captain G. A. Roberts.
Historical and Corresponding Secre
tary.
Major Theodore J. Barker.
4. That the President of the society,
with such of the Vice-Presidents as may
be within his reach, constitute an execu
tive coindiittee to act for the society
duriug the interim of its meetings.
5. That the society meet annually,
and that its next meeting be at Augusta,
Georgia, on the seoond Wednesday in
November.
Capt. W. H. Bray, of Eufanla, Ala
bama, offered the following preamble
and resolution, which were unanimously
adopted :
Whereas, Maj. Theodore G. Barker
has been elected to tbe responsible posi
tion of Historical and Corresponding
Secretary of this Society;
Resolved, That the surviving officers
of the various commands composing the
“ old first Brigade” be, and are hereby
earnestly requested to cdmmnnicate to
Major Barker, at Charleston, S. C., such
historical facts as are in their possession
in regard to the muster rolls of their
companies and the part taken by them
in the engagements of the war, that a
complete and reliable reoord may thereby
be speedily secured.
Mr. W. A. Tanner offered the follow
ing resolutions, which were adopted:
Resolved, That the sympathies of the
members of Cobb Legion and of tbe
First Cavalry Brigade are extended to
the wife and family of our late Colonel,
W. G. Delonv, aud onr late companion
in arms, Frank Hampton. '
Resolved, That a copy of this resolu
tion be furnished to Mrs. Delony and
the family of Frank Hampton.
Resolved, That this resolution also
apply to Major Whitaker, of the First
North Carolina.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread on the minutes. .
General Butler surrendered the Chair
to General Hampton as permanent Chair
man. General Hampton returned his
thanks to the Association for the honor
couferred.
Captain A. P. Love said he desired to
impress upon the members of this or
ganization the importance of prepar
ing at once the records of the com
mand.
On motion, the Association adjourned
to meet in Augusta on the second Wed
nesday in November, 1875.
Before General Hampton took the
Chair, General Butler read telegrams
from several officers, including Generals
P. M. B. Young aud Rosser, regretting
their inability to be present.
SECOND DAY.
Sabre Contest at the Fair Grounds—
Who Were the Winners—The Grand
Ball.
The second day of the Cavalry Re
union dawned dark and gloomy, with
every prospect of a rainy day, but as the
day grew apace the clouds lifted and the
bright rays of old Sol stole through rifts,
removing all apprehensions of rainfall.
Pursuant to programme, the cavalry
battalion assembled at the Bell Tower
and proceeded to the Fair Ground,
where the sabre contest commenced
Wednesday afternoon was resumed.
Four companies—the Sweetwater Sabre
Club, the Palmetto Sabre Club, the
Richmond Hussars and the Mounted
Rangers—took part in the contest for
the club prize, the silver tea set pre
sented by Mr. G. W. Lax. The Burke
Hussars did not participate. The com
panies rode in the order named, twenty
men to each. The Sweetwater Sabre
Club and Palmetto Sabre Club, not
having the full compliment of riders,
the deficiency was supplied by drawing
for substitutes. In this way several
members’ names appear twice in the
record. The judges of the contest were
as follows :
Gen. Wade Hampton, Chairman.
On Right Cut—Col. Lipscomb, Capt.
J.P. Thomas.
, In Tierce Poi t—General Bryan, Ad
miral Semmes.
Front Cut—A. W. Robinson, Col. H.
D. D. Twiggs.
Quarto Point—Maj. Packet, Capt. J.
M. Lipscomb.
Left Cut—Col. J. O. Clark, Maj.
Sidney Herbert.
Exercise—Gen. Field, J. M. Nelson.
Horsemanship—Gen. Hampton, Gen.
J. P. O’Neal.
Time—Col. R. J. Wilson, M. P. Car
roll.
It was decided that the scores of the
members participating in the contest for
the company prize should be counted
for the individual prizes.
The contest was concluded at five
o’clock, with the following result :
Sweetwater Sabre Club.
J. A. Butler, 48; W. T. Roper, 52; J.
W. Cook, 37; H. W. Shaw, 43; S. W.
Walker, 51; J. A. Butler, Jr., 44; V. M.
Glover, 40; T. M. Glover, 38; P. B. Mun
day, 36; J. O. Holden, 42; C. F. Doby,
47; L. W. Reese, 38: J. M. Cook, 40; L.
W. Reese, 43 ; W. T. Roper, 34 ; G. A,
Bunch, 40; W. F. Doby, 38; J. A. But
ler, Jr., 33; J. O. Holder, 44; J. A. But
ler, 40. Total, 798.
Palmetto Sabre Club.
Jos Mays, 36; Sergt. F. Bettis, 28; S.
T. Hughes, 36; B. C. Etheridge, 25; Jno.
Bettis, 38; A. Etheridge, 27; Jas. N.
Harrison, 33; Benjamin Rambo, 27 ;
Sergt. S. B. Mays, 26; George Swearin
gen, 40; James Griffin, 22; James Tomp
kins, 44; Sergt. John Adkins, 43; M. L.
Bonham, 41; Joseph Mays, 35; George
Swearingen, 29; Sgt. F. Bettis, 29; M. L.
Bonham, 36; Sgt. John A. Adkins, 451;
James Tomkins, 37. Total, 673.
Richmond Hussars.
Lieutenant J. W. Clark, 44; Lieut. J.
A. Twiggs, 39; Lieut. P. L. Cohen, 36 ;
Sergt. H. T. Campfiela, 26; Sergt. L. A.
Ransom, 38; Sergt. C. A. Fleming, 46 ;
Corporal T. C. Thomas, 31; Corp. S. H.
Cohen, 39; Corp. R. H. Watkins, 25 ;
Corporal A. R. Shaw, 26; J. M. Adams,
29; J. C. Allen, 33; Charles Broom, 39 ;
G. T. Bryan, 41; B. M. Evans, 43; Jas.
Jenkins, 39; L. Jones, 48; J. C. Kirk
patrick, 30; M. P. Murray, 31; J. H,
Thayer, 44. Total, 727.
Mounted Rangers.
Lieut. H. A. Carer, 37; Lieut. C. Bas
tord, 36; Lieut. T. F. Bealle, 36; Ser
geant H. C. Evans, 29; Sergeant W. H.
Johnston, 31; Sergeant C. H. Black
stone, 45; Sergeant J. W. Smith, 37;
T. Michelpolm, 29; H. T. Briggs, 37; C.
Morris, 37; B. P. Berry, 23; J. Pierce,
32; N. Morris, 17; T. Benning, 30; T.
Morris, 25; F. Stringer, 35; E. Perrin,
42; J. Brown, 27; H. Shimkey, 35; J.
Galphin, 30. Total, 654.
At the conclusion of the contest by
the companies the following individuals
contested for the individual prizes :
C. D. Tilley, 13; R. J. Wilson (per J.
H. Thayer), 50; W. M. Dunbar (per C.
A. Fleming), 42; Geo. Hackle, 27; F.
Little, 27; B. J. Lamar, 36; Joe
Thomas, 20; W. A. Tanner, 9; Jas. Dye,
26; J. A. Crawford, 28.
The Prlaes.
At the conclusion of the contest the
Battalion was drawn up in line in front
of the judges’ stand, under command of
Captain Walton, Captain Gumming not
being present. General Hampton then,
on behalf of the judges of the cavalry
drill, read the following report:
The committee on the drill of the
cavalry companies have found great dif
ficulty in awarding the prize offered, as
all of the companies showed such pro
ficiency, but as the medal must be dis
posed of, the committee award it to the
Burke Hussars. This decision has been
come to mainly from the fact that this
troop performed all the evolutions at a
gallop. The committee beg to express
their admiration at the drill, conduct
and soldierly appearance of all the
competing companies, and their only
regret is that each could not receive
what it deserved, a prize.
Wade Hampton,
Chairman Committee.
The prize won by the Burke Hussars
is a handsome gold medal, presented by
Lientehant-Colonel Thomas G. Barrett.
The medal is shield-shaped, and bears
on its obverse a pair of crossed sabres
in bold relief. The reverse is engraved
with the presentation inscription.
The types made us say yesterday
morning, in reference to the drill “The
best company in the drill was the Sweet
water Sabre Club.” It should have been
the last company in the drill, Ac.
After reading the report of the com
mittee Gen. Hampton requested Mr. C.
I. McLaughlin, the Secretary, to make
the announcement in regard to the
winning club and the successful indi
vidual contestants. Mr. McLaughlin
made the announcement as follows :
Winner of the club prize, silver tea
set, Sweetwater Sabre Club, 798 points.
Winner of the first individual prize,
a fine saddle, W. T. Roper, of the Sweet
water Sabre Club, 52 points.
, Second individual prize, overcoat, G.
M. Walker, Sweetwater Sabre Club, 51-
points.
Tnird individual prize, a splendid
sash, Col. R. J. Wilson, Richmond
Hussars, 50 points.
For the fourth prize, a fine chain,
there was a tie between Mr. J. A. But
ler, of the Sweetwater Sabre Club, and
Mr. L. Jones, of the Richmond Hus
sars, each having made 48 points. The
judges decided that these gentlemen
should take one more ride, and that the
highest score on that ride should take
the fourth prize, and the other the fifth,
a merschaum pipe. In the contest which
ensued Mr. Jones won the fourth prize
and Mr. Butler the fifth.
Sixth prize, bridle. Sergeant C. A.
Fleming, of the Richmond Hussars, 46
points.
Worst score, pair of silver (?) spurs,
W. A. Tanner, Richmond Hussars, 9
points.
The white plume of the Richmond
Hussars, won at the last contest by Mr.
James Jenkins, was transferred to Col.
R. J. Wilson.
After the decision of the judges was
announced the battalion moved off to
the place of meeting in* the morning,
where it was dismissed.
Gen. Hampton and General Kirkland
dined with one of their old soldiers yes
terday.
Heart’s Battery.
The names of registered survivors of
Heart’s Battery were unintentionally
omitted from the list of veterans pub
lished in the Chronicle and Sentinel
yesterday. They are as follows :
H. Kennedy, J J. Lee, privates, Au
gusta; Richard O’Hara, private, Appling j
C. H., Columbia county, Ga.
Roll of Company A. th Georgia Cav
alry, A, N. V.
Captain Whitford D. Russell, First
Lieutenant John M. Bunch, Second
Lieutenant Wm. L. Platt, Junior Sec
ond Lieutenant Wm. H. Chew, First
Sergeant Wm. J. Cooley, Second Ser
geant L. L. Force, Third Sergeant Jos.
T. Godwin, Fourth Sergeant Wm.
Stringfield, Fifth Sergeant, Thos. J.
Burgess, First Corporal Charles Platt,
Second Corporal John W. Brown,
Third Corporal Wm. Cumsty, Fourth
Corporal Thomas J. Butler, Bugler,
James W. Bohler. Privates— Apel,
Theodore; Attaway, Jessee; Bailey,
Louis; Bell, Jos., Sr.; Bell, Joseph, Jr.;
Beal, Henry; Beal, William; Bodilie,
Nathan; Boddie, Nicholas; Bynum, Jas.
R. Bridwell, Pickens; Burci, Joseph;
Crawford, E.; Cavanaugh, George; Con
nell, T. J.; Connell, Walter; Duuevant,
Frank; Duvall, Louis; Davant, William
B.; Frazier, B. F.; Hoops, John C.;
Heard, Henry; Hill, Walter; Hitt, D.
W.; Haydock, ; Kent, James W.;
Kelly, James; Kendrick, Joseph TANARUS.; Lee,
John C.; Lewis, William W.; Mageligan,
Thomas; Meyer, B.; Miller, ; Mar
ton, F. X.;Marony, Charles; eMlton, R.
J.; Moore, James; Morris, Z. B.; Nor
ris, John; Nichols, Charles; Neal John;
Preval, Philip; Powell, George; Perry,
Sam; Prontant, Henry; Perrin, John;
Puckett, Robert; Poulaine, Antoine;
Russell, S. H.; Story, J. B.; Story, B.
F.; Story, H. A.; Story, D. G.; Smith,
J. Howard; Sheppard, Samuel H.; Tice,
S. ; Yaughn, Thomas, Yan Dohliu, D.;
Winter, John J.; Winter, B. G.; Waters,
Amos; Wiggins, Robert; Weigle, Geo.
Youngblood, E.
Grand Ball.
The reunion closed with a grand ball
at Girardey’s Opera House last night.
A large number of ladies and gentle
men, many of the latter in uniform,
were present, and all seemed to enter
fully into the spirit of the occasion. A
grand banquet was served at 12 o’clock.
An Interesting Pair. —Among the
spectators of the sabre contest last
Thursday were two who were iuvested
with peculiar interest, to some at least,
of the other gazers on. One of these
was Captain Ward, an old gentleman in
the seventy-fifth year of his age—the
other "was his horse, aged eighteen.
This pair have been staunch friends for
the past fourteen years. Originally
from Texas, Captain Ward was a mem
ber of Hampton’s Cavalry Brigade, and
rode the horse referred to during the
memorable campaigns of that famous
corps. The veterans, man and horse,
appeared Thursday as if they were capa
ble of going through another four years
war. The horse has had the honor of
drinking water from tbe Rio Grande
and the Potomac.
AUGUSTA AND RABUN GAP
RAII,ROAD.
Editors Chronicle and Sentinel :
The great necessity for a line of rail
road up the valley of or near the Savan
nah is conceded by all. How to build
that line is a question that seems to
trouble the friends of that important
scheme. None will question the fact
that a narrow gauge road will do all
the business of the section traversed,
and the through business also. It is no
longer doubted that these roads are
more cheaply operated than a wide
tracked road. The oost of building
such a road is about one half as much
as the five feet gauge. The curves and
grades are much cheuper, the ties,. iron
and bridges lighter—the cost in every
thing cheaper. The road by the Gap
can be built for ten thousand dollars
($10,000) per mile. If we understand
the granting of State aid it is that the
State will endorse the bonds for as much
as the bona fide subscriptions to the
road. In other words, if the subscrip
tions to the A. & H. can be gotten up to
SBOO,OOO then upon the completion of
sections of ten miles the Stare will en
dorse pro rata for SBOO,OOO. This will
build and equip the 160 miles of road
for business.
A word as to narrow gauge roads. In
Canada, Wales, Scotland, Australia, the
Indies, and in fact wherever these roads
are operated, they have proven eminent
ly successful and given the greatest sat
isfaction. A road of fifty-eight miles is
being built from St. Louis to Cairo.
The cost of grading the roughest part of
the route—and it is rougher than any
part of the Hartwell road until the
mountains are reached—was $3,500 per
mile. Eminent railroad managers have
assured us that they firmly believe that
within a generation all new roads will
be built narrow gauge, aud that within
fifty years all the present tracks will be
changed to three feet gauge. A recent
trip through McDuffie,Columbia, Wilkes
and Lincoln caused us to wouder and be
surprised at the hundreds of thousands
of acres of really splendid lands which
require a flow in of emigration—native,
African or foreign—to make this the
richest section of the State. Nothing
can bring this about but the building of
the A. kH.R. R. Such a country, soil
and climate exists nowhere so near the
great Atlantic seaboard entirely unde
veloped. Unless better facilities are
soon afforded the people now living in
that section, they will rapidly migrate,
and thus rob Augusta pf her very best
customers. M.
MARINE DISASTER.
Loss of the Steamship Japan,
Hong Kong, December 19.—The Paci
fic Mail Steamship Japan was burned at
sea. It is feared that many lives were
lost. The mails were lost.
The steamship Japan left San Francis
co November 14th, arriving at Yoko
hama December 10th, and sailed thence
on the-12th. She had on board 973 tons
of freight and $375,000 in treasure
when she sailed from San Francisco, but
the officers of the company in this city
can’t say what amount was still out board
when she left Yokohama. Her cabin
passengers for Hong Kong were F. W.
Crocker, R. M. Tindell ami Mary Stott.
The Chinese in the steerage numbered
224. The following is the list of her
officers: Captain, E. R. Warsaw; first
officer, F. W. Hart; seoond officer, H.
H. Andrews; third officer, J. P. Galla-
gher; Chief Engineer, John Cosgrove;
Purser, John Rooney; Surgeon, V. B.
Galls, M. D.; Freight Clerk, C. T. Gor
ham; Store Keeper, W. B. Horn; Stew
ward, O. N. Clarke; Second Steward,
Wm. Ray; First Assistant Engineer, W.
Bennett; Second Assistant Engineer,
David Fulton; Third Assistant Engineer,
James Henry. The Japan is tbe eighth
vessel which the Pacific Mail Company
has lost in the last five years, including
the Bienville, which, was only oharted by
the company, and the Alaska, which
went ashore at Hong Kong, but will, it is
hoped, be got afloat again.
ELECTRIC SPARKS.
The Hayden (Mass.) Gin Company’s
dam broke, demolising everything in its
course. The ice was crowded with
skaters. Loss of life unknown,
The Flag and Collar Factory in Au
burn prison, New York, burned. Five
other simultaneous fires were extin
guished with material loss. Certain
convicts intended, to burn the penitenti
ary and escape en masse.
A warrant is out for James Marlow,
President of the New York Longshore
men, on the charge of embezzlement of
the Union’s funds.
Pioche official dispatches report that
Indians are murdering the citizens who
are unarmed, and call for troops: Two
companies are marching for Pioche.
Henry Ward Beecher and Miss Proc
tor have exchanged congratulatory let
ters.
The iron ijorks of tho Great Western
Railroad, at Reading, Pa., burned. Four
hundred persons are thrown out of em
ployment.
A young lady carried to Philadelphia
for abortion purposes was found in the
Medical CoHege on the dissecting table.
Several arrests have been made.
Louisiana.
New Orleans, December 11. —Twen
ty-two parishes, excluding the First and
Second Congressional Districts, gave
the House 33 Radicals and 37 Conserva
tives. A committee of five from the
Boys’ High School entered the Girls’
High School where five colored girls had
been placed. The colored girls with
drew upon the protest of the boys of the
high school. It is believed the School
Board will establish an additional high
school for colored children. A row fol
lowed, which resulted in a colored
policeman being badly hurt by another
negro, and another negro dying from
heart disease.
Mississippi Legislature.
Jakson, Miss., December 19.—A ma
jority report of the Senate on Ames'
message calls urgently on the President
for troops. The minority report says
there is certainly no demand for Fed
eral interference. Majority report
adopted. The House appointed a com
mittee to inquire about Vicksburg, ap
propriating $5,000 for expenses.
At Sedalia, Missouri, the roof of the
Catholic Church fall, killing three per
sons.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Congressional.
Washington, December 18.—The sub
committee on the Affairs of the South,
consisting of Foster, Phelps and Potter,
with power to call a full committee
thither if necessary, and a special com
mittee to investigate Vicksburg, leave
Saturday, December 26th. Yesterday,
Dawes, in a bill regarding the sinking
fund, injected a paragraph restoring the
tax on tea and coffee.
House. —An'immense crowd witnessed
the reception of the King. When the
presecoi of the Senate was announced,
headed by Vice-President Wilson, the
Speaker’s gavel announced the King’s
approach, when the Senators and Rep
resentatives of the American people rose
to their feet. All remained standing
while the King, supported by Cameron
and Orth, approached the Speaker’s
Chair. Cameron introduced the King
to the Speaker, who said: “Your Majes
ty, on behalf of the American Congress,
I welcome you to these halls. The Sena
tors from our States and the Representa
tives of our people unite in cordial
congratulations upon your auspicious
journey, and in' tbe expression
of the gratification and ’pleasure afford
ed by your presence in the Capitol of
the nation as the nation’s guest. Your
Majesty’s appearance among us is the
first instance in which a reigning sover
eign has set fooi upon the soil of the
United States, and it is a significant
circunistaneethat the visit comes to ns
from tbe West aud not from the East."
The Speaker alluded to the great growth
of the Western part of this couDtrv, and
congratulated the King upon his virtues
as a man and ruler. The King’s cold
was too bad to speak. His address-was
read by one of his courtiers. It was
thankful and somewhat humble in its
sentiments. Notluug pungent in it.
The House went into committee of the
whole on the legislative appropriation
bill. A paragraph iu relation to the
mileage of United States Marshals and
Deputy Marshals gave 1 rise to a
long discussion, in the course of
which the Department of Justice
was characterized by Beck, of
Kentucky, as being honey combed with
frauds. The Western District of Ar
kansas and the District of North Caro
lina were alluded to by Speer, of Penn
sylvania, as being run by political
thieves, vampires and scoundrels. Beck
moved to strike out the appropriation
for the Department of Justice, and re
newed his attack upon that department,
declaring that the iittorney-General was
a more guilty man iu connection with
the affairs of Louisiana than Judge
Durell himself, who had resigned and
confessed his guilt. He charged that
the Department of Justice had appealed
from the decisions of the Court of
Claims in the cotton cases, aud had dis
missed appeals wherever friends of the
Department were employed, and had
had their foes arranged-. That the de
partment had .used the army for the
basest of purposes, and was a Depart
ment of injustice instead of a depart
ment of justice. When the proper time
came he would, if he got the opportu
nity, make good what lie had said about
-the Attorney-General and the Depart
ment of Justice.
The Senate, after receiving the King,
went into Executive session and adjourn
ed to Monday. Confirmations—Marshal,
First Assistant Postmaster General;
Wm. Burnett, Supervising Inspector of
Steamboats; James Trotter, Postmaster
at Greenville Court House, S. C.; J. D.
Oxner, Winnsborongh, N. C.; Shattuck,
Collector of Revenue First Mississippi
District. Large number of Northern
ooufirmations. Nothing about Texas.
Washington, December 19. —ln tho
House, yesterday, a bitter personal de
bate upon the motion to strike out fol
lowed, when the motion to strike out
was rejected. Bill passed as reported.
This continues the Bureau of Justice.
A resolution was adopted allowing the
Committee on the South to proceed
either as a whole or by sub to New Or
leans. Adjourned to Monday.
Republican Senate Canons.
At a caucus of Republican Senators
to-day several of the caucus committees
made reports, while no formal action
was taken in regard to Southern affairs.
There was unanimity on the point that
all citizens in that section must be pro
tected in their lawful rights. Some Sen
ators suggested that there should be an
increase of the army for that purpose,
while others were of the opinion that an
improved militia arrangement might
better secure protection, while being
less objectionable than a regular mili
tary force, and more in accordance With
the spirit of our institutions. The
question was adjonrned to a future but
early caucus. The caucus Committee on
Southern Affairs will not make any re
commendation with regard to Arkansas
affairs until the committee appointed by
the House shall have made their report
to that body, aud therefore the
Arkansas question was not discussed.
There was an indisposition to take ao
tiou relative to the Kellogg govern
ment. As to the question of admitting
Pinchback it was said there were ques
tions pending before the Committee on
Privileges and Elections affecting him,
which should first be settled before dis
cussing the propriety of giving him the
vacant seat in the Senate belonging
to Louisiana. Most of the time of the
caucus was consumed in the considera
tion of the finance question, a report
having been made by the Committee of
Elaven on that subject through its Chair
man, Senator Sherman. The debate took
a|wide range, but all who spoke express
ed the opinion that something was
necessary to be done, and that there
fore it was the part of wise statesmen
for those present to harmonize their
views if possible. The Committee of
Eleven, before they brought their|report
into the caucus, were[divided in their
views—seven being in favor of the report
and four against it, but finally, on mo
tion of one of the four, the report was
made unanimous, and after long dis
cussion was adopted by the caucus.
The bill agreed upon will be reported at
aff early day to the Senate. According
to the best attainable information it
provides for a resumption of specie pay
ments on the Ist day of January, 1879;
for free banking and for the retiring of
greenbacks to the extent of 80 percent, of
the amount of new National Bank notes
issued; and also requires the $46,000,000
of fractional currency to be gradually
withdrawn and silver coin, in denomina
tion of from five to fifty cents, issued in
its place. The Secretary of the Treasu
ry is authorized to use the surplus coin
in the Treasury on and after the day
fixed for resumption to redeem legal
tenders, and, if necessary, to sell bonds
for the same purpose if the amount is
not sufficient.
The Central Railroad. —Ther annual
meeting of the stockholders of the Cen
tral Railroad was to have been held in
Savannah last Wednesday, but a quo
rum of the stock not being represented
no legal meeting could be held.
The stockholders present had an in
formal meeting. A committee was ap
pointed to investigate the affairs of the
company, said committee consisting
of Gen. Henry R. Jackson, Messrs.
Wallace Cumming, David R. Wright, J.
W. Lathrop, Gilbert A. Wilkins, G. W.
Lamar, F. Phinizy, Abram Minis and
D. G Purse. This committee is to re
port to the aunual meeting of stock
holders in January.
Mr. D. R. Wright, of Augusta, offer
ed the following:
Resolved, That the Chairman appoint
a committee of five, whose duty it shall
he to select a Board of Directors for the
ensuing year, to bo voted for at the
coming election.
Mr. Minis moved an amendment, that
the committee report twenty-sii names
for Directors, double the number re
quired, from whom the stockholders
shall select a Board for tho ensuing
yaar.
Gen. Gilmer moved that in order tha
stockholders might be informed as early
as possible for whom they were expect
ed to vote, that the names reported by
the committee be published in the pa
pers of Savannah, Macon, Augusta and
Atlanta.
The Chairman announced he would
appoint the committee Wednesday, and
publish the announcement in the papery.
General Gilman's resolution was voted
on and lost, when the following was in
troduced and carried :
Resolved , That the committee be re
quested to report to the Chairman sf
this meeting the names of those recom
mended for directors, and that the
Chairman have the same published in
the papers of. Savannah at least one
week before the election.
Mtsterious Assassination. —We learn
that Mr. Jack Williams, a citizen of
Morgan county, was struck on the head
by some unknown party at the gate of
his residence near Madison, last Friday
evening, and knocked senseless. He was
found about eight o’clock lying on the
ground. He was still in an unconscious
state yesterday morning at eleven
o’clock. It was known that he had a
thousand dollars on his person during
Friday, and the amount has not been
fonnd since he was discovered at his
gate. No cluo to the assassin has been
obtained. Mr. Williams owns a large
new mill near Madison. He had been
to the town and was returning home
when he was struck down.
- Poor Charlie Ross.
New York, December 19.—1 tis
thought that the body found November
7th, in-Newark Bay, was that of Charlie
Ross. The sloop of the dead burglar
Mosher was often anchored in , the vi
siaity whers the body was foundlt