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ptg and Citjf have had the cholera or something eke. The .Sheriff looks a little lively Tie had to leave town turn, but it isn't, and they drawback their drowsy heads and leave the sky all clear for the setting sun to give ti« a parting roast at short range. How the plank walk throb and the sand pavements dance with calorie. And the earth, like the writer of this ar ticle, turns over and over, and fails to find a cool aide. We watch the wind, or rather we watch for it; for as a rule in sultry weather it is al ways blowing sonic where else than where you are. The little fish that swings from the top of the Guard House seems to be welded to the spire by the solar force, and to he .drawing fire with its barbed tail out of. the fierce Houth. Each succeed ing July in Dublin manifests an am bition, most laudable in any other cuuso, to out vie its predecessor, and like the immortal Washington, to carve ils name above the rest. The friends at the top of the ledge need not trouble themselves about the rope to pull him up with tliis time, lie Wilt march to the top and higher if you will deepen the chasm. 100 in the shade: mid I trying to write! My face and hands headed with swoftt, like a savage’s wampum, a sudorific, saline stream trickling down the pen and diluting the ink and pickling the words, and making the wet paper as pleasant to write upon ns a picco uf jelly-fish. The air grows murky, and Fancy limps iis if sho had lost, a foot. It is like holding the axe and turnin'* the grindstone loo. Shad- moll could not have lived in the Post’B’ ofiico (no pun), Meslmck would not have despised the Court House and Abedncgo could have re membered the fiery furnace had he Inin down on my bed. The tvliole town has boon warmed down through. It is three layers of torrid zone. What precious stuff it is they write who wish for (heir friends cloudless skies, and eternal sunshiue! Who has not road some fellow’s sonnet to his girl of flesh and blood, imploring such tropical blessings on her inno- cont bond us could bo endured only by phonixes, salamanders and black smiths’ anvils! Lot us luivo sense. I quoto you from memory an cx- romporo poem by Bosailer Johnson twenty years ago.' lie called it an “Oh\l to Mercury.”—It certainly is a lupist product iup. “Oh for u lodge In a garden of cucumlicrs! Oh for an Ice-berg or two at control! Oh for a vale which at mid-day the sun cumbers! Oh for a pleasure trip up to the Pole. Oh for a little one-story thermometer, With nothing hut zeros ranged in n row! Oh for a big donbled-bamled hygrometer, To measure the moisture that rolls from my brow, *1 Oli that this cold world were twenty times bolder I (That’s irony, red hot, It someth to mo;) Oh fora turn of its dreaded cold shoulders! Oh what a comfort an ague would he! Oh for a grotto to typify heaven, Scooped in the nick under cataract vast! Oh for a wiutor'of discontent even! Oil for wet blankets judiciously cast I Oh fora soda fount, spouting up boldly From every hot lamp post against its hot sky! Oh fonn proud maided to look on mo coldly! Freezing my soul with aghmeo of her eye! Then, Oh for a draft from a "cup of cold pizen!” And, Oh for a resting place in the cold * grave, With n hath in the Styx, where the thick shadows lie on, Aud deepen the chill of the dark run ning wave!" REYNOLDS' IRON AND BRASS WORKS, A. REYNODS & SON, Prop’rs IKON AND BRASS FOUNDBY —AXD— ' ' * : MACHINE SHOP. THURSDAY UGU8T 1, 1878. R. L. HICKS, OH AND PROPRIETOR. this week, for u while on business. Tbe Marshal is to be seen or heard any where or‘at any time in town. When a certain man in town lacks an egg or two to make an even dozen, he goes for his egg plant; it is always nourishing. Andy and Ash can’t see why such a plant was ever allowed to grow. THAT TtHjf REUNION. Pursuant to call, a goodly num ber of the old soldiers and citizens met in the court house last mil urduy at 3 p. m. Hon. II. M. Burch was called to the cha r, and Mr. «T. T. Rogers requested to act ns Secre tary. IJy request of the chair, Mr. W. II. Tillery explained the object of the meeting as being io discuss the question, which hud been talked of for some time, of getting up a re union picnic, in order to bring to gether tbo survivors of the Lost Cause, to review in pleasant dis- cousc the stirring times of the four years when, shoulder to shouldor (hey marched under Hie Stars uud Pmi.s over the bloody fields of Virgin ia and Temiewo. C'apt. Stanly suggested in an elo quent speech, that the mooting bo made a permanent organization for the purpose of keeping alive tbo uncivil memories of our unsuccessful struggle, After some dismission and several patriotic speeches, it was decided best to leave the whole affair open to dis mission at the next meeting on the sooomi Saturday in -August; and on motion a conimitteo of throe was ap pointed to devise and mature a plan for the future notion of tho organiza tion, subject to discussion and revis ion by t ho next meeting. On tho above mmitioned commit tee, were appointed, Hon. C. S. Onyton, Capt. II, A. Stanley, It. L. Hicks. It is onrnestly hoped that tho moot ing on the second Saturday, (I ho 10, inifc., at 11 a. m.) will bo a full ono. Lot tho Gray Jackets ho out in force. Manufacturers of STATE NEWS, More fruit is being put up m cans 1 and jars in this county the present season than ever before. Quantities of vegetables, too, arc being preserv ed in the same, way.—This is well, and will add much to the enjoyment of the family during the winter months.—Swuinsjboro Ilcruhl. Tho Conycr’s Hand come down io ( Oxfwul to wrench the bolt from our “boys” as the champion* (Jeorgiu , Band, hut when thoy saw how eluin'n- ingly Judge B. mini pul it tetl those symbol#, they bowfetl their heads in deep dispute, and immediately took tho next train for homo, fully con vinced that it : wus utterly useless to “toot their horns” against jsUeli a well trained organization as went from here.—Sandersvillc Courier. We always thought Sandersvillc could take tho premium on “blow ing,” if not on grammar and spell ing.—Since the Hawkinsvillo Dis patch cast one beam out of our eve, wo nro enabled to see clearly to cast five motes out of brother Anthony’s eye.—lid. Post. The Eastman limes speaks thus of tho closing'exercises of the Dublin Acdomy: “It was our privilege to attend the closing exorcises of the Spring Term of Hie Dublin Academy on Thursday last. The examination, which con sumed tho entire day, was conducted in tho main by Col. W. S. Ramsay, tho principal of the schojl. Prof. R. II. Ramsay of Midway, who is one cf the oldest and most experi enced educators in Georgia, was in attendance and did not let an oppor tunity pass without testing the skill and thoroughness of ci^li class. We dcniofcyemembor if any othwji.jtqok. an jietivb part in examining the class es, though many present were fre quently urged to do so by tho jrrinci- pal. The lionsc was pretty well filled during the day by the parent's and* friends of the school, ns well us visi tors’from a distance. Nearly all the neighboring counties wore represent ed on this occasion. Tho examina tion was quito thorough; indeed, ns much so as was possible for ono day’s work, and it is dtlc to tho school to say that all acquitted themselves in a creditablo, and many of them in n most praiseworthy manner; and the teacher t hough having devoted nearly his whole time to teaching since his own school-boy days—110 having graduated at tho ago of 18 years— and many oft repeated examination, we doubt if his experience, faitlifnl- aoss and ability has over hud.a ntore meritorious compliment than was manifested on this occasion, all things considered, n largo proportion pf the school being young, uud comparative beginners. Tho exhibition at night was quite a success, and consisted of speeches, declamations, compositions, elui- ,mdes, dialogues, music, etc., etc. Tho houso at nignt was crowded, tho windows wero filled, and quite a number were forced to ronuiin out* side. The weather was oppressive, and but for the considerate; principal in providing nn ubundaneptf iced lemonade, it would have beon unbear able in that densely packod houso. Some of tho compositions read by tho young ladies, nml some of tho speeches delivered by tho boys, would luivo graced tho more protgutious BOILERS, SAW GRIST AND SUGAR MILLS, Progress-—of Hie Thermometer. fConpminlcated.] Ilad my nunneries booifa kid, and a mess of pottage exactly tho dish to servo on a page of tho Dost, it would have boon brought on days ago, piping hot fronwtho soothing kettle of the lioatcd term. But when a man’s pen can get about hot enough in the sun to brand a mule; to grasp it between tho lingers would cure the most vio lent attack of cmwthes scrjbamU, More especially when tho promised dish to he served up is “Capital and Laborus if any but ico men, drng- on-flies mid mosquitoes over worked in J illy! The glowing days burn on, tho average fly lmzzeth and the merry mnsquito hummoth. i luivo been seeking a cool place. Tho ambition of the mercury wearies mo. Tho thought of Dr. Kane’s chronometer that was so cold it burn ed him, is no comfort. Even tbo “Exiles of Siberia” are selfish us oys- ters. There t he)- nro to-day comfort ably freezing utoir feet, and do not so much as offer us a chill of a chance to frost a finger. Tho leaves of a tree by my window curl in tho sun, as if they wore trying to get hack in tho bud again, ami bo cozy and cool ns in the sweet April showers. The fowls in the yard sit in meditative .mood with bills apart like the letter V, and baby boy says ho can detect tho smell of burnt feathers. A match on the window sill sets off on its own accord, and commits suieide to get out of its misery. lawyers’ clients grow irritable, and desire to “suo” somebody right away, aud talk in a sulanuuiderish way, about making the defendant “sweat.” Doctors’ patient a languish and wilt. Heat expands most things but ser mons. They shrink from an hour to twenty minutes. Tho Thermom eter at 100 in the shade is so ortho dox in its suggestion that no argu ment is needed from the preacher. The Italians tell the tourist “see Naples and die.” We add “see Dub lin and wilt.” July is a great level ler. It melts people down into a homogeneous mass of humanity. They con so to bo original. They say; “Isn’t it hot.” Their Collin's droop liko hounds’ ears. Thoy ex pand into braid brimmed hats. Thoy blossom out in umbrellas. Thoy wear tho buttons of their vests a-tlap and u-llnra Thoy doff the coat , that Is as unbearable as tho shirt of Nes- SU3. They wabble up to the court room and cat Judge Duncan’s cool watermelons aud thoy wadtllo back and say “whew.” Thu clouds corao up overv>day ami lay their heads against the horizon and poop over the rim to set* if the earth u done brown, or done to a For Horse, Hand, Water or Steam Power., * Kettles, * IRON RAILING. . GIN GEARING (aid HORSE POWERS, » * 4 - nml all kinds of- ( Machinery’and' Castings. SUGAR- MILLS . \ ‘ —AX'D— ~ Iron Balling Specialties. This being a new establishment, all our PATTERNS ARE NEW,. - With all tho " Modern Improvements. First Class Worh Guaranteed and . . Prices Yery Reasonable. Call on or address A. REYNOLDS & SON, Corner Fifth and Hawthorn streets; (near Southwestern Rail Road Freight Depot.) Macon, : : : : R : : : jE£_ Xj. HICKS DUBLIN, - * - - - for Price-list and Circulars. Montgomery News, There is a petition now being gotten up to secure a tri-weekly mail to Mt. Vernon from McVillo. lion. Jas. II. Blount, the Member of Con gress from the 6th, who is ever ready to assist in all things needful, lias kindly promised to assist in tho mut ter. Wo say keep him in Congress. Mr. Marion Todd, on tho lino of Montgomery and Tattnall counties, has eleven .children - with whooping cough, there were twelve, but one little boy, Paine, (named after Rev. L. B. Paine, Supfc. of the Orphans Home) died last week. Sir. TV. J. Hightower has a very fine school in Mt. Vernon. His pros pects for next term arc extra. Wo have an excellent buggy paint er in town. Tho conimitteo appointed by the Grand Jury to examine the records of the county, are now at work, and say they* arc getting along finely. Sonic portions of the comity arc suffering for rain. Mr. Geo. McLeod says I10 had a good season of hail and wind last Saturday, but very little rain. - -The people in and around Mt. Ver non nro proud to wcleonio the family of Dr. S. II. Latimer back among them. They luivo boon living in Stewart county several years. The Dr. is still at his home; but pays us a short visit occasionally. Thoy re turned to enjoy the privilege of good schools. GEORGIA. juno20-ly CHEAP O-A-SIEE STOEE DENNIS KEA, Holmes Cross-Roads, Ga. Dealer in Foreign and domestic * ID Pi HT GOODS, Johnson Items, Groceries, Hardware, Glass-ware, Crdckery-warc, Tin-ware, Hats,- Boots. Shoes, School Books, Stationery,, r . Weather continues warm and dry. The thermometer reached 98 degrees once or twice t his week in t ho shade. Our lawyers and Drs. in better spirits this week. Tho Ordinary's court opened on the first Monday and has not been finally closed up to this date. Mr. J. II. Polhilof Louisville was in at tendance on Saturday last. Some sickness in town. Mrs. W. J. M. Smith through a mistake took at ono dose four grains morphine and five grains link after having previous ly taken several doses of morphine. Mr, Smith happened to discover it in time and getting the Dr. to her iiiflnediately, saved her, for the pres ent at l<*ast, Tho Baptists are going to have a protracted meeting in town Ibis week, commencing to-day. The funeral sermou of Mr. Christiau will bo preached on Sunday during tho meet ing. Mr. Tyson's chickens, dog, cat, NOTIONS AND FANCY ARTICLE Ana other articles too numerous to mention, all of tvhich will be sold at tho Lowest Price for CASH or PRODUCE, Theso goods have been selected with great care, and are sure to givo satisfaction to all who may dcsiro to purchase. juno 30-3m. rostrums of our collego commence^ incuts. Tho exorcises were intor- sjierscd with musio elegantly render ed by Miss Zoey Blacksheur and Messrs. B. F. aud E. J. Blacksliear. This was a vory interesting and en tertaining park of tho programme, and much credit i§ duo to tho trio for its successful execution. The whole was pronounced a grand success by all who witnessed theso exercises, reflecting credit alike upon teacher and pupils. Wo think the day is wok far distant, when this school, with its excellent teacher, will receive liberally of the patron age they so jnstly merit. Wo wish them a bright aud prosperous future.” For tho last twenty years Sirs. Bell, of Oxford, Mich., being trou bled with a cancerous affection of the stonmcli, has not eaten ono jnouthful of solid food. Sho lives on liquids exclusively, a portion of solid food a- big its a pea being sufficient, if swal lowed, to cause her tho intensest agony. During most of the timo she has not been ablo to do her own housework. W. C. BALES Fff-AJl kinds GUN and PISTOL REPAIRING dono promptly aud scientifically, All kinds of BLACKSMITH WORK Mr. Mackey, of California, has an income of $35,000 per day, but what good docs it do him? He can’t drink over ten glasses of soda water per day, aud lie's got to dio on bis merits, the same as the rest of us. Also executed at BALE’S SHOP