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,T. I{. WRIGHT & CO., Und’pkopiuktoiw. } TEHMS or THE Columbus Daily and Weekly Times. - - - - DAILY: Olio Yoftl* 00 Six Months 4 (X) Throe Months 2 00 Olio Month 76 WEEKLY* Ono Year $ 2 00 Six Months 1 00 Advertising Rates may be had on appli cation. Outrage Committer at Work In .Habile. Hpocial to tho Daily Times by 8. k A. Lluc. Mobile, Jan. A—The ConKresstonal Investigation Committee has been in session hero since Saturday morning, but with no admittance to any ex cei>t; witnessoe. No newspaper or press men admitted. It is not possi ble to learn anything accurate about the character of information gained by the Committee. Each political party being well represented, it is certain, however, that the investiga tion here has resulted in very littlo of importance, and that no such thing ns intimidation lias been proven. Oentiemen of the committee say that the negro tostimonyis contradictory; some swearing that they were armed on election day, and others that they were not. Some of the negroes give their ages at twenty-six and twenty two, and when asked how long they have been voting, reply since tho sur render. A great number of witnesses have been examined, both white and Mark. Col. John Forsyth and other prominent citizens have testified. Tho Committee expects to close hero t his afternoon and will proceed im mediately to Livingstone, Sumter county. U. S. Marshal, Heally, and District Attorney, Duskin, are both in tho city. Parties from New Orleans, by the afternoon train, report that trouble is imminent in that city. A meeting of t he White League lias been called, but without arms. It is understood that a demand will bo made on the Governor to admit certain parishes in the organization of the Legislature which have been left out by the lie turning Board. The Committee will remain here to-morrow. Meeting of the llnard lit Aldermen of \ew York. Special to Dally Timet, by S. k A. Line.] N: \v Yobk, Jan. 4. The Board of Aldermen met at noon to-day. The Mayor’s message was read. It states that it is impossible to give tho amount of the debt of tho city. The Comptroller’s statement shows the total debt, less the sinking fund, to in; s'd 5,000,000, there is also a float ing debt of from ten to $20,000,000. The message suggests a change in the system of levying taxes. The city’s creditors must bo paid promptly and public works should be pushed rapid ly, wliieii can lie done without in creasing the debt. Tho Itiverside Park and Morning Side should be completed, this will give work to many now idle and suffering. Anew bridge Is necessary for tho increased travel over Ilarlem river; loss money ■should be expended on Central Park; new work should tie pushed forward; new court house should be comple te:! ; police department should be re lieved of street cleaning; iiersonal taxes should be stringently collected ; Tombs should be altered Jrapid tran sit is necessary; Harlem railroad tun nel should be rapidly pushed; also Brooklyn bridge. The above are the most important points in tho mes sage. Exitloralion of the Nll*. Nr.w Yoit% Jan. 4. A letter from Cairo, Egypt, published to-day, an nounced the starting of the Khedive expedition for an exploration of tho river Nile. Two corps are on the march ; the first under command of Coi. Purdy and Lieut. Col. Mann, both Americans and Generals in the Egyptian army the second under Coi. CJolstone and Lieut. Col. Bead, both Americans and Generals in the Egyptian army. The object is to dis cover fuir ties for opening n short route between the Nile and Darfour, and survey the country west of Lake Albert Nigorzal to the Equator. Col. Lung, also an American, loft Cairo some time ago on a similar expedi tion for Urganda and Cnyaro. His force was attacked by 400 natives in canoes, and though much inferior in numbers defeated them, killing 82 natives. The war against the slave trade proceeds vigorously. Many slavers have been captured, with their car goes. .. earlllr Mail t'miijiiiM y. Special to Daily Tinian, by H. k A, Linn.) New Yobk, Jan. 3.— The Directors of 1 in i Pacific Mail Steamship Com pany held their meeting yesterday afternoon, at the Company’s office. The proceedings lasted nearly throe hours and were of an animated and not very agreeable character. The Directors refused to disclose tho na ture of Iho business transacted, but it is rumored that tire question of the subsidy was to prices. It is admitted that the earnings of tho'Company would not be sufficient to pay a divi dend, and now that the new line of steamers from San Francisco to Chi na and Japan is to commence running next month, the receipts for freight and passengers will probably be con siderably diminished. THE DAILY TIMES. NEW ORIEA!Sk \o Settlement. Special to tho Tones by the S. A A. Line.) New Orleans, Jan. 4.— A Special says a proposed compromise in the State Government, is now said to have been based upon private under standing, by whieli the Lieut. Gov. and Brown, Superintendent of Pub lie Education,both colored men arc to give way to tho Penn, Lester and Kel logg Government.. At present, t here Is little prospects oMts being affect ed. WAB LIKE PREPARATIONS IN NEW OB LKANB. New Orleans, January 4. Tho entire force of Whito Leagues wore yesterday ordered to meet to-day at their amorles, at six o’clock p. m.,n1l with hours' rations and twenty-five rounds of ammunition. The State House to-day, will bo gar risoned by a strong forco of polioe and State militia. Conservatives re turned, will then be allowed to take seats quietly as possible, arid form quorums, .several days will be allow ed for this purpbse, if thoy persist in remaining out. Tho Government will issue a proclamation, ordering now elections in their respective dis tricts. Prominent White Leagues disclaim any intention to take l>art. in to-day’s proceedings. New Orleans, Jan. 4.— About two thousand soldiers, infantry, artillery and cavalry, wore marched to the neighborhood of tho State House tliis morning. Three hundred were pos ted along St. Louis street and a com pany in the State House. There has been much excitement all the morn ing among the citizens and business was virtually suspended for awhile, every one trying to find but the news, but no evidence of intention to pro ceed to extremes. At 10 o’clock the Conservatives and Sergeant marched to tho State House and secured a room. Precisely at 12 o’clock Virgors took tho Speaker’s chair and called the House to order and proceeded to cull the roll. Tho roll shows 102 members present. Mr. Ballow took tlfri floor, and moved tho election of Mr. Wiltz tem porary chairman. Quick as thought tlie vote was taken, viva voile, aud Mr. Wiltz was decided elected, and tho oath was administered to hint by Justice Houston. Mr. Wiltz then called upon Lowell to administer the oath to him. Ser geants at-aims were then appointed. Great excitement ensued. Motions followed rapidly for various purposes, but they were ruled out of order until tho members had been sworn in. Tho members were then asked to stand up, and the oath was road by the temporary speaker. A motion was made to seat certain members who had been counted out. Lowell protested that, the manner of election of temporary chairman was illegal. Ballow offered a resolution declar ing that the Democratic membors from the four parishes referred to the Legislature were entitled to their seats. Republican members protest ed, demanding a division and the ayes and noes; but their motion was overruled, tho vote called viva voce, the resolution declared adopted, and the gentlemen immediately appeared and were sworn in. The Speaker then addressed tho members in a conciliatory spirit, pro mising to accord to all who respect fully addressed tho chair a respectful hearing, and doing justice to all, botli white and black. Wiltz was nominated for perma nent Speaker by tho Cunsorvnitvos, and Hahn by the Radicals. Wiltz received 66 votes, Hahn 2, and Lowell 1. Four refused to vote ; all the oth ers did not answer. Wiltz was de clared jicrmanent Speaker, arid tho shouts of joy from tho Conservatives inside were caught up by the crowds on the street. Everything is progres sing favorably. New Orleans, Jan. 3.— At 12 o’clock to-day the Legislature assembled and the House was called to order by the former clerk. 50 Democrats and 52 Republicans answered to roll. A mo tion was made and put from the floor declaring! Mr. Wiltz, Democratic nominee for speaker and temporary Chairman of the House, and also for seating the Democratic contestants of Reptiplican seats. All the mo tions were declared carried. The Re publicans protested against, this ac tion as being irregular, the statute providing that tiio clerk shall pre side until speaker is chosen. On a call of Governor Kellogg, Gen eral DeTrobriand marched the 13th infantry into the BtaUs House, and with a file Of soldiers unseated tho Democratic contestants. The military remained and kept peace while the Clerk, Vigors, called the roll. Mr. Hahn was then elected Speaker, whereupon Mr. Wiltz. ypj-, untarily surrendered the gavsl, and, with his party, withdrew from the State House. There was much excite ment but nobody was hurt. Con gressman Potter was present during the coup de etaX by WMtz, uiwUdte ootlraged such proceedinjsi4r Ho de clared Wiltz could not lawfully hold thji position and i2puld harm the Democratic cause. Gov. Kellogg's message was read in both branches of tho Legislature.. Many radical reforms are urged. Tho message is well received. Radical titled. New Orleans, Jan. 4.—.A Republi can of the named Terrebouns, was killed last night. ') COLUMBUS, GA., TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1875. Special to tho Daily Touts by S. k A. Till. Oo.] (.rum nmi pish Have a Talk About the Xen A Danish uoimininit. Washington, January 4.—lt is un derstood that on Saturday Mr. Fish had a long conferonco with the Pres ident, and It. is believed the matters under consideration wore our compli cations with Spain and tho policy to bo pursued in viow of tho form of government. Of course that reti oeuoo which good policy demands is observed in diplomatic circles, but It is stated that the Fresident expressed tho opinion that tho time had arrived when the attitude of this Govern ment should bo positive In urging the tho execution of tho stipulations made by Spain in regard to the atonement for tho Virginius outrogo. Whilo the Don Alphonso govern ment inay invalidate many of the acts of the lato Republic, it is not thought it will pursue this course with tlie protocol made by Admiral Polo and Secretary Fish. There is, then, but one way to avert tho iiay ment of this indemnity, and that is by the abrogation of this protocol. Tho setting aside of suoh a solemn oompact between nations would be equivalent to a declaration of war, an event certainly not desired by the people. Our policy henceforth will bo decided aud positive, inasmuch as tho question of sympathy will not enter into tho negotiations. It is be lieved the amount duo will quickly be determined upon by arbitration and quietly paid. New York lun. New York, January 4. The trial of John Scanuell for the murder of Thomas Donahue was to-day post poned until the end of the Boechor trial on account of Judge Beach, tho prisoner’s loading oounsol, boing en gaged in that ease. A nttmber of diamond firms in this city were victimized to tho extent of $60,000 by two men, who procured the brilliants under false pretences. Thoy were traced to San Francisco by De tective Wullirig, who telegraphed to New York that he was cn route homo with his prisoners. The trial of Fred Klennen, tho Ho boken bank defaulter, is postponed to 14th inst., on account of small pox breaking out in tho Hudson county (N. J.) jail, and It was deemed unwiso to bring him to court at present. Detective Eitus, who arrested R. J. Dallas, defaulter of a Toronto bank, lias returned from Canada. Ho says that Dallas has been examined by Drs. Small and Hess, of Toronto, who pronounced him insane, and ho was committed to tho lunatic asylum. At a meeting of the C. C, & I. C. R. R. stock and bondholders to-day, a report from tho sub-committoo was read, which stated that the total bonded debt was $24,849,724. The committee claim that under the amended lease the Pennsylvania Rail road is liable for the interest of those bonds which the Pennsylvania Com pany say thoy are not liable for. The committee recommend another moot ing of the bondholders, and the ap pointment of a committee to protect their interests. Ilrllltant Theatrical Rhccchs. Special to tho Tusks by 8. k A. Liao.] Han Francisco, January 4.—McCul lough’s Hhakesperiari revival at tho California Theatre Is a brilliant suc cess. Lost week “Hamlet” realized $11,171. The engagement, which was origiiiully for itireo weoks, has boon extended to four, by an arrangement with Mr. Gardiner, of tho Academy of Music, Chicago, where McCullough was to liavo appeared on tho 11th iist. The success of the ligitimate drama this season exceeds anything in tho history of tho thoatro. —,——*—- New York I-ealHlatiire. Hpccial to the Times by the A, k 8. Lino.) Albany, N. Y. Jan. 4.—The Demo crats in caucus to-night, nominated officers for the Assembly: Jcrmiuh McGuire for Speaker, Hiram Culklns for Clerk, and E. Brown for Sergeant at Arms. The Republican caucus nominated J. W. Hasted for Siieaker, E. M. Johnson for Clerk and F. C. Fiske for Sergeant. The Legislature moots to-morrow. initials lAMflslature. Special to tho Dally Times by 8. k A. Lino,] Springfield, 111., Jan. 4.—Sixty members of the 29th General Assem bly have arrived and also a largo number of visitors desirous of taking a hand in the organization of the Legislature. Wie contest for Speaker of tho House and President of tho Senate will be very close and hotly contested by both jiarties.,. .. Baltimore Fire. Baltimore, January 4.—Hawkins & Williams’ cotton warehouse, on Lom bard street, took fire at 11 o’clock this morning. Nino hundred bales of cotton was in store, one-half of which, it is feared, will be destroyed by fire and water. The building, owned by John S. Hopkins' estate, is slightly damaged. Stock and build ing fijlly covered by insurance!. An drew Prilry, a flremah, was badly cut in tho head by a tailing window sash. ;.! i Qj ( , KNSUAxm. (Aia I Strike. Special to tho Tnr* bjr 8. k A, IJM.J London, Jan. 3.- Tte hettvy rise in tho price of coal In consequence of the strike is causing much distress nraortjj'the people. 'Prices havo lieon advanced from 15 to 20 per cont., and me exported to go still higher. Urrchrr-Tlltuit Case mi Trial. Special to the Timkb liy S. k A. I.iuo.] Brooklyn, Jan. 4.- -Tho opening of tho great Beecher-Tilton suit attrac ted crowds of curious citizens to the county Court House. Tho case was heard in the. city oourt room at 10 o’clock. Beecher whs present, accompanied by Gen. Tracy, Mr. Shearman and Prof. Raymond. Til ton’s oounsol understood that noth ing was to bo done until noon, but Beecher’s counsel said ono of their witnesses had to leave the oity and his testimony would have to bo taken early to-day. Deako, a witness, testi fied that os grain exporter of Staten Island ho got acquainted with Moul ton in tho fall of 1872; askod him in regard to publication of tho Wood hull scandal. Moulton said it was a mess of old womon’s fables, and as to criminal connection, it had not tho shadow of proof; ho also said if Beecher’s oareor was not sufficient to rqfute slander ho wouldn’t desorve to have his mind satisfied. At two o’clock this afternoon, im mediately after tho adjournment of tho Tllton-Boeoher suit, Judge Noil son entered the oourt-rooin and or dered tho calling of tho jury panel to proceed. Sovornl hundred jurors wore sworn in. Nono of tho counsel wore present until toiuminutes later, when 'Mr.-Evavts/ono of the Beecher coun sel, u ontered and held iv consultation witfi Judge Noilson. Subsequently, when asked if tho case would proceed before Judge Mu- Cue or Judge Noilson, Mr. Evurts said ho did not know. It is thought, howovor, that Judgo McCtto will to morrow turn tho caso over to Judge Noilson, and this will bo opposed by Beecher’s oounsol. liulallHtlon ill Mayiii-ot Boston. Special to the Times, by 0. k A. Lino.] Boston, Jan. 3. Mayor Cobb was sworn into offloo to-day, his address is brief and direct. Referring to tho debt of tho city, ho says its not increase during tho past year lias boen $118,220. Tho gross debt has boon augmented $1,252,878, and now amounts to $44,719,123. Tho Mayor extols the Firo Department advocates the city furnishing gas as well as water, and referring to special local matters, shows tho total impracticability of tho prohibitory liquor law. New mu nicipal governments wore also inaug urated at Cambldgc, Newton, Lowell, Cholza, Somerville, Lynn, Salem and other cities. King Kalnkaua at tended the inauguration of the Bos ton city government to-day. Installation of Mayor nf Brooklyn. Special to tlio Timer, by 8. k A. Lino.] Brooklyn, Jan. 3.— The Common Council for 1875 organized to-day when Mayor IPltntcr’s message was delivered. Tito mossage advocates economy in city government. No more debts must bo incurred until the present ono is cleared off. The net city debt is $35,000,000, showing an inereaso of $1,900,000 during tho year, ouusod by loans raised for the purpose of various city improvements. A shocking caso of infanticide was discovered to-duy, the remains of the child were cut up and thrown into the river. No clue to tho brutal mother who perpetrated tho deed. New Years lit New Orleans. Special to the Times, by 8. k A- Lino.) New Orleans, Jan. 3.—New Year’s day here was chamotoriaod by an un <usual arnuunt of crime, sovoral fights occurred, there were two murders, about a dozen cutting uffrays, and an Incendiary fire, destroying several buildings on tho corner of Brugardy street, and tho Custom House street. Yesterday morning Cain Oultln, a colored Republican, Representative from Carroll Parish was abducted in asummary manner,and on arriving at the Jackson depot, tlio jiolico were informed, arid are on tho track, lltali. Special to the Times by S. k A. Line.] Salt Lake, Jan. 3.—The Tribune in its annual review of tiie mines says Utah Juts produoed in 1874, nearly $8,000,000 in silver bullion, nearly double tho proceeds of last year. This plaoos UtjahnoxttoCalifornia in production of tho precious metal. Tie It borne Claimant Again. Special to the Times by 8. A A. Line.] London, Jau. 4.—A strong effort will be made when Parliament assem bles in February next to cause an in quiry into tho case of tho Tichborno claim, with tho viow to a pardon by tho Crown. A large number of peti tions have already been presented in his behalf, and it is thought that owing to the constant agitation of the subjoot the Government will consent to take action in the matter. Hefting of Cubans. Hpocial to Dally Times, by 8. k A. Line.) New York, Jan. 3.—A meeting of the Cuban League will be hold the latter purt of this week, to consider the propriety of calling fa public meeting, and of appointing a com mittee to proceed to Washington. Dcatb by Abortion. Buffalo, Jan. 3. —Adelaide Cnmile, a young Canadian girl frqm St. Cath arine, died at a hoarding house tn this city on Wednesday morning lost. It has since transpired that there was an abortion performed by a phyffi* elan of this city which caused tho death late last evening. Dr. Madden was arrested, 1 charged with the crime.. Ho committed to jail pending the ; examination. Tho un fortunates refused to name her sofiucer or physician. ,n Women Thrown Out ol Kaiiilo) nienl. ttpcfial to tho Time* by 8, k A. Lino] Washington, January 4. -Tile dis missal of about 400 poor women at tho Treasury Department, last weok, is another of those strokes of states manship for which Congress, under the lead of such men as Dawes and Garfield, has become so celebrated. Wore this sacrifice made as u matter of retrenchment, it wquld be beggar ly enough, but whon It is known that this curtailment of the public service is mode In tho interest of New York hank note companies, or in other words, that those poor women were thrown into tlio street unprovided for, for no other purpose hut to transfer the work thoy were engaged on to somo rich bank note company in New York, tho outrago becomes of tho most ahamcloss and inhuman charac ter, and is but a fair specimen ot how tho Republican party is being used and prostituted in tho uamo of public economy. Fir ml lull outrage.. Memphis, Jan. 3.—Particulars of tlio murder aud burning of the Bo rum family of five persons at Shan non, Miss., havo boon roceivod. Tho object of the wholesale massacre was robbery. Tho murderers, who aro unknown, called Borum to tho door at his residence, last night a week ago, under some pretence, and then shot and killed him. They then en tered tlio house, whore they outraged Borum's wife; after which they kill ed her and the two children, aged 2 and 9 years. No Gold sale-. Washington, January 3.—Secretary Bristow announces that no gold sales for January will bo announced to day. The Weather. Washington, Jan. 4.—South Atlan tic and Gulf States high barometer witli lower temperature, northwest to northeast winds and clear or part ly cloudy weather will prevail, exoept possibly light rain on tlio immediate coasts. Blaine's Autocracy. Tlio arbitrary rule adopted by Mr. Speaker Blaine in conducting tlio business of the House of Representa tives, is to require members who de sire to speak on any question to so licit his favor in advance, and then to tie registered on a private list subject to subsequent caprices. Every reso lution looking to inquiry must be first made known to him, or the member proposing to move it will not be rec ognized on tlio floor. So, too, in other matters of important legisla tion. He sits as an autocrat in the chair, pulls the wires, and is as much responsible for all the jobbery that lias occurred under him as the major ity who blindly followed his loud or obeyed his arrogant orders. Less than half a dozen members on tho Democratic side are allowed a chance to be heard, or to shape leg islation, because the Speaker has the power arid tlio will to keep down all who refuse to sustaiu his pet schemes when they come before tho Houso. He gives prominence and honors to such only ns will serve him ntapiueh and share responsibility with the Re publican sido in the worst legislation. He prevented tho expulsion of tho Credit Mobiler jobbers, because their downfall would have resulted in other exposures, which he least of ail could afford to have made. Men of tho host, ability and largest grasp in tho House, have been stifled by this process of favoritism, while mediocrity which courted position by a loss of manhood, has been put in the front, and taken the rank be longing to genuine merit, Tho in triguing In this way has been de grading, and is notorious at Wash ington. Constituencies wonder why their Representatives do not toko a more active part in public affairs, and not flguro in tho i>roceedings, as a favor ed few aro accustomed to do. They havo yet to learn that exclusion is the law of the Speaker for all who will not bow down before him, and that iris favor is not regarded as a badge of honor by the high and pure men of tho minority, against whom his malico is chiefly directed.— N. Y. San. A Lunatic Bricked In a Cell and Left to Me. A horrible story is told in the Allen town, Pennsylvania, Herald, of a lu natic named Levi .Handwork, who was discovered by a hunter on Blue Mountain, imprisoned in a brick cell about four feet square, where ho had been imprisoned for twelve yeare. Tho father of young Haudwork died when tho latter was quite young, leaving him $5,000. The mother mar ried a second husband, after which young Handwerk was bricked up in this prison and loft to livo or perish. After tho discovery was made, tho coroner and others from Allentown proceeded to tlio place id Washington township, whore Handwerk was found imprieonod, and found a con stable from Hlatington already mak ing preparations for his removal. Tiie iron bars guarding tipo entrance were taken down, and the unfortu nate man was found lying on a puteh of straw, nude and encrusted with xlirt, while tho surroundings were too tlltiiy for description. His limbs had become paralyzed, and ho was unable to stand upright without as sistance. It is said that tho reason given for his imprisonment in this filthy den was that it was unsafe for him to be at largo, and that if ho had boon sent, to a lunatic asylum tho money he possessed would havo been appropriated by tiie State for his support. Handwerk lias boon sent to the county alms house. Next spring one hundred English “swells” are coming for a grand buf falo hunt on the plains. Trie hunt is to bo organized on a magnificent scale. Twenty scouts, headed by Buffalo Bill, will chapnton thorn, and in addition to a vast retinue of ser vants, coriks, grooms and valets, they will be accompanied by a brass band which will discourse sweet music ,as they gather about their camp-fire to partake of tiie evening meal of cam ned buffalo meat. —lt is very bad husbandry to har row up the feelings of your wife, to rake up old quarrels,,to hoo a grudge, and to sow discord: InterentlUK Incident. HON. A. H. STEI'IIENS, THE PURE STATES MAN AND HONEST MAN. “Specks,” In his correspondence from Washington to tho Atlanta Herald, recites the following: Some twenty-iivo years ago, there came to Crawfordville, Georgia, a poor Irishman, following tho uvoca tiou of a ditcher. He remained in Crawfordville for some years, during which tiino he married a woman, by whom he had three children, two sohs and a daughter. A fow years prior to the war, tlio ditcher left os tensibly on a visit to Augusta, but to the sorrow of his wife, and the con sternation of tho littlo village, of which he was a respected, although sometimes a rollicking citizen, he never returned. Tho newspapers wore filled with “notioos” of Ids de parture, yot not a word was over heard from the wandering son of the Emerald Islo. A few weeks ago, Hon. Alexander H. Stephens was notified through tho State Department, that they had notlco of the death in Buenos Ayres. Of an American citizen, who had left him a legacy. Mr. Stephens callod at the Department, where he was re ceived most kindly, by Secretary Fish, who showed him the’will made by tho American citizon, who proved to bo nono other than the Irishman of Crawfordville, who had loft with out a penny many years before. A part only of tho wlil in tho hand writing of tho wanderer I publish. The flint part describes himself as having left Crawfordville at a certain date. etc. He then goes on to say: “Through tho kindness of an all wiso Providence, I havo accumulat ed a small estate, whioh I bequeath to my wife aud okildren, if they aro living. X name little Aleck Stephens, of Goorgia. (I uso his own language,) tho noblest man that God ever made, as my executor, and want my ostato sold and the proceeds paid over to him. Ho will carry out my desires. If wife and children bo dead, or not to bo found, I bequeath all I have to Alexander H. Stephens.” This is tho will. Tho American Consul has sold the estate, which netted $4,486 44, gold. Mr. Stephens, on being notified as above, went to work to find out the whereabouts of tho lost ones. Ho found that tho wife had died; that both sons had been killed in the rebel army, and here the search seemed lost. Patiently and untiringly Mr. Stephens labored, whon a fow weeks ago ho found tho daughter, married to a shoe-maker in Savannah, aud the mother of five children. Ho drew the money from tho United States Treasury, and the other day, sent it to the poor daught er of his old-timo friend, tho wander ing exllo. I gathered these facts at tho State Department to-day, and re cite them to show how truly grand Is the spectacle of a man’s lire, whoso days nave been so spent that, he lias tho confidence of all—the high, the low, tho rich aud poor. Such a man is Alexander H. Stephens, of Geor gia, tho last of tho Romans, whose name will be handed down to pros perity as a dovoted friend, a pure statesman and on honest man. Who would not sigh for such an epitaph, “when life's fitful fovor is over ?” Specks. What the Women are Hotair and Maying. A peep behind tho curtain “Mother, don’t get me mad now! Harry is coming, and I shall bo all of a flush.” A Galveston damsel has sued a young fellow for breaking her nose, attcrajiting to kiss hor against her will. “He provoked me into loving him,” was a Rochester girl’s excuse for en gaging herself to a man who she had always professed to hate. Sally Morris, a pretty Newark girl, is a “mind reader,” She said to a bashful beau tho other night, “La! I believe you aro going to kiss mo.” She was right. That a great social reformation is under way is indicated by the fact that fashionable women aro making their own dresses this winter and confess ing it too. Two pupils of Monticollo, (111.) Seminary, bet all thoir clothing on the recent State eloetion, and tho looser was obliged to send to her father for an entire new wardrobe. Women have a groat respect for old ago. Watch a young lady seated in a street car between a young gentle man and an elderly ono, and see how detoxmined she is not to incommode tho latter by crowding against him. Walking tho streets of Cleveland the other day, a young indy met a gentleman whose offer of inorriago, she had some months previously re jected. She had repented her hnsty- Tormed decision, and informed him of the fact in this shrewd stylo: “You have no tact in matters of love. You silouid have asked me again I” A Civil Riouts Breeze at the Cap ital.—Evangelino Treniflddo, a Qua keress poet, whoso poem on Summer has lately attracted some attention, attempted to obtain facilities for its translation into the Haytien lan guage. For this purposo sno invited Bassett, our Minister to Hayti, who Is colored, to visit hor at her board ing house. Whon Bassett arrived ho was shown into tho kitehon by direc tion of tho lady of tlio house.who did not know him. Subset!uently othor colored citizens of equal prominence called to see “Evangeline,” and were either compelled to wait for her on the door step, or were sent away ab ruptly. Finally, Prof. Sampson, col ored, called to engage her for tho de livery of her poem at one of the lead ing colored elturehos of tho city. The Professor, by some moans, was ad mitted into the parlor, where ho re mained long enough to give hor his address. As soon as ho had gone, “Evangeline” was ordered into tho streets by hor landlady. Tho circum stance has attracted considerable at tention and excited a great deal of comment, particularly on oecount of the fact that tho lady is an English Quakeress, whoso father was the inti mate friend and correspondent of the late Senator Sumner. Sho does not intend to tako any legal steps in the matter, but sho lias laid it before Con gress for the action of her friends in that body.—• St. Louie Globe. , Tho forty gentlemen who compose tho ’Frisco Argonauts range from bar tenders to* preachers. At A reoent moeting several candidates were blackballed, when a member, rising with dignity, said this thing’s a going to bo run by starch-necked Bible whackers, then I goes in for a row.” His hypothesis being granted, ho went in, VOL. I.—NO. 3 It. FINDLAY SONS’ IRON WORKS, Macon, - - ga. (Fatouted February 21,1871. and April 28,1874.) GRAND GOLD MEDAL ’ Award oil tho Groat “EOLIPSK" Proas ovsr all OcungotUors at tlio Georgia State Fair at Mooou The Fastest, Most Durable, Lightest Draught and Cheapest Cotton Screw aud Hay Press ia tho World!! PACKS THE BALE IS 12 BOUNDS. Two or Three Hands or One Light Mule Packs in Two Minutes. Bales of Cotton Packed by this Frown range from 500 to BGQ Pounds. Will GUARANTEE To make i*ood, FUEL OF COST, (and pay expon ses of transportation) any portion of tho iron work of tho Eclipeo that may prove defective within three yeare after purchase, and warrant against breakago without limit a to time. The “ECLIPSE” can bo furnished all complete, or simply the lrona, as partied may desire. Freeses arranged for steam or water power when required. Wo have Testimonials from many of tho largest and best planters in Georgia, (and all the other Cotton States) using this press, whose names are ••as familiar as household words.” Planters visit; ing Maoou are earnestly advised not to purchase a Cotton Press until thCy examine closely and thorougly the “ECLIPSE,” and judge for them selves. Send for descriptive pamphlets contain ing testimonials and prices. Though ftir superior heretofore, wo havo mado RECENT VALUABLE IMPHOVEMETB, giving all I*arts increased Rtrougth, aiul affording still lioqt ku draught, and dispensing with what was known as tho “inner sleeve.” Tlio “ECLIPSE” is now | PERFECTION. FINDLAYS’ Improved Power Press! For Steam or Water Power. FJNDLAYB’ IMPROVED POWER PRESB, lor steam or wator power, possesses raro advantages and conveniences. Strew pin is ten feet long; gearing heavy and strong, and instead of tho doubtful and dnngerons “oluteh” arrangement, tight and loose pulleys with "shippers” are used, thus insuring safety, certainty and promptness of action. This press will be suppliod with our new patent Conical ltollors, a most valuable improve ment, for the purpose of receiving the “end thrust,” and very materially lessening tho frio tion. This Press was also triumplmnt at tho lasfc State Fair. B. Findlay fton**' Iron Works, MACON, GA. New Feature. In addition to our regular “Eclipse” Press, wo of fer this Boaaon (guaranteed as abovo) a strictly “HAND ECLIPSE PRESS,” With horisontal lovers, for working inside of gin house. Will bo from threo to four timos as ftist and lighter draught than any other hand acrow press ever offered. BTILL ANOTIIFAL By positive right wo will also manufacture in all Its forma Nisbet's Improved Wrought-lron Screw Gotten Press, : le ft ■ Using our “Eclipse" frame, and adding our now •‘patent Conical Rollers,” to lessen friction, etc. This press will lie made for hand, horse, water or steam power, aud in every ins Unco thy screw pin will lie ton feet long and four inches iu diameter, of warranted material. We w ill be Prepared to Supply any kind of Screw Press Desired. AT AW KAHI.Y DAY Wo will introduce a NEW GIN GEARING, bound to supersede all others, being simply the old fash lonod Giu Gearing running on anti-friction rollon* and working on the ground, thus dispensing with “king-posts” and “contra supports,” and tho trouble aud doubt of putting them up. Wo od t/so parties not to order Until they sec this “now movsmont” and hear our guarantor etc. 49" Bend for descriptive circular, oontainiiuT detailed Ulustratlons of out presses, etc., and tes timonials prico, torma, ete. Vir We are manufacturers also of Bteam En gines, Boilers, Saw and Grist Mills, Water Wheel*, and all kinds of Machinery and Castings, eto., etc. K. FIXW.II’B BOIVS, Findlay Iron Works, Ja Macon, On,