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*■ h toB Ihti m i- tSRB ’ 4 . A GAULDING & CO. ^SERIES, VOL. 2. “ERROR CEASES TO BE DANGEROUS* WHEN REASON IS LEFT TO COMBAT IT.”—JEFFERSON. PROPRIETORS ,«OF SUBSCRIPTION B ud1 , u advance M 00 r riffl 1 ! .. in advance, 4 00 fegy.l-' .. in advance 2 00 k'T / i ritliiu six mouths, 2 aO ] ! ,u J «f*< ntweh '* wW ^'" : '■ ' ATLANTA, GEO., THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1859. NO 32 f y - - '» "■■***"'* apologies to m a ke for the nu- , * k ££~ ° r <,nty ou the ,,art of thc ■»* f j.joyecsof the Post Office I)e- ^ ^l’ut wc are convinced that they pP' for failures in the delivery ^ ril In" newspapers, for which they are » fr ' . ;Vs al i evidence of this injus- ’ '.j ib ] y informed that at the first there were in the Post Cite. Uctntytvo letters, on which P rfU ,r*ai“°t pre-pahi according to law. ’ !,f facts shows thc propriety of with- fj^sarc upon our Post Office agents, are themselves in default, as filing letters and m-wspaiM-rs. Mihail College. ,j„ ,,-eeiptol the ‘ Catalogue of the ’ ,i students" of this institution, lo- ■ 'di>. city of Griffin, for the years 1858 From this, it appears that the ! , of pupils is 114. This institu- j 5 under the control of an able and effi- , uvll (nullified to teach those who the College, in the various branch- - Jodti'd, usually taught in such institu- Fnr health, good society, and accessi- . . „ institution in the State can boast of ^advantages to Marshall College. It fj,. t ,| 1C immediate patronage of the Bap- W( . iiojie that denomination '.ii -c*all otiivis in its vicinity, will afford f,, which its merits so justly li,. :M. <-.rngn-seioiial DWllfl. ■ j , _„,(,.f being denounced as inter- .vii.'.in popinjays, we take tlieliber- ■ ( kin* 1 i suggestion to our political ,,1111.- :;d< ongivssional District. This r rt veral rears l>eeii considered the hot Georgia Know Nothingism. Col. Da- llailey run against the Hon. II. P. . and was beaten by a very inainritv Then! arc a numlierofgood, ■aid aid' - Democrats in that district, who ! ),. j.laiI to bike the rare no doubt. But 1 „f the opinion that our friends should ,i safety : therefore we suggest the pro- ,,1 utting Col. Bailey upon the track He has a elear record as a man and a ian. aiotllld whose standard the Demo- , th. :;d Dist rict will rally, with an en- iii. which will bear that standard on to Hon. .lohn .1. Klojit. have m n some suggestions in the pub- j.rititsol the nano! of this gentleman as a I tah' (.uiilidate, to the run hv the Ameri- . iUrn :is a candidate for Governor. If the ...don to Democ-racy intend to run a can- : ut, for Governor, we know of none whom r» •!■* ■ n v.... in nositioi) than - T i:>lee p,, v ,l. if he should be nominated, he will aril,' Burner of his party gallantly, and irateu, there would be some cause for re J, J over thc full of a gallant foe. If in ,. uivstcrious dealings of Providence, it tld ,,, turn "Ut. that we are to lie inflicted • tie- rule of a Know Nothing Governor, (,(!,,« to 'lie iii the State we would soon- 1 • i"i our master tluiii Judge Floyd.— i ;i ( uiioi man in lb50 and 1851, hilt . learn 11oiu good authority, that he is now •: -.iig Southern Bights man, and if elected ■ iimr.would stand square up to the lights fills native state. We are committed from «./. te Gov. Brown's re-nomination and tiou. aiid conseiiuently are resolved to l tilt him against all opposition ; hut we s| siiiiic interest in the man whom ouroppo- n,ts may present. Elections are uncertain iii?*: and if our opponents should by aeci- n,( siinfiil over ns (which may God forbid) -would nither submit to Judge Floyd than \ man .if that (larty in the State. [com m u nicated.] <'uattaxooga, May 24tli, 1859. !/• Etiiturs /In judging of a man’s integ- i' and ability, we have no better or more ac- :iat. standard titan liis actions. Words of- i delude us—actions, never. Tliis is equal- true iKith in private and public life. ’Tis H hy tlie promises made by an aspirant to •So ' l.\ whiclithe jieople judge of that man’s swit. lint hyhisacts while in office: fortliose it- are sure to be recorded, and ever appear im numeuts to testify of the meiits or de- : tits nf the actor. In rendering our verdict in the premises, we ought to be governed by mjj'Ioi and iutsjee, and arraying both bad and •od arts—see which out-weighs : lemember- iim that it is human to err. but to palliate aucl give is brotherly and God-like. Then, vir- ; rns u' ts and a noble and fearless discharge lut v. demand, and should receive, at our lands, that approving reward which it merits. lid these principles Ire infused into society, Mil all were governed and controlled by them, iww much better it would he for all; for its influence would be happy ujion society. I lave ever tried thus to lie governed and influ- •ticvd. in the exercise of my opinions of my How men. whether in private life or in pub- i office. Vet, will 1 watch with a scrupulous 'id exacting vigilence, th° acts of those who at" in public office, and who, in the exercise of the functions of that office, shoilld look alone to tlie public good. Such an official should n with boldness anil self-reliance. With men of such traits and qualifications, to fill our public offices of honor and trust, how soon would demagogism be most consummately re- liuked. an«l political strife cease. I would that -ndi a >tate of affairs existed, not only in our federal government, hut in the government "f Georgia. How tainted with the pollution uf tlie demagogue, is the last ten or twelve rears id the history of Georgia. How lias the iitcirst ot the State been neglected and iiliUf d, and its means—the income of the State k' i I. and the ltoad itself—prostituted to par- ty purposes and [larty success, that a few fa* unites might grow rich in purse. How diff- • rent tin- jiresent administration of thc affairs of tin- State Road, from those that are juist. lluvv sui-t.vssful! Tub Pbople are satisfied that tiie State ltoad is a paying institution, for tlie present administration of its affaire has solved <j‘e pioblem. The mass oi the citizens of Georgia, are anxious that the present Gover* t"»r and the incumbents in office on the State Roa.1. should remain and control itsaffaire two years more; and if they are not swindled, ‘heated, and defrauded by designing politi- • ‘mis. they are bound to have Brown for Gov- eraor, old-‘Jack Lewis” for Superintendent, "'ili the present corps of officers. They have ""uf* the State Hoad pay—what no former ad ministration ever did. Give us Brown and Lewis two years more, “"1 so wi ll satisfied will all Georgia be, that Gi* - Road will pay—pay largely—pay constant ly tiut whoever may follow as Governor and • s u|ieiiutendeiit, will be forced to come to the “ne standard ; for lie who, after the present “'iuiinistration, would have the temerity to a t other than right and honest, would be expell- ed from his office hy an indignant and out- iagi-,l jieople. More of this anon. Having jiassed over the entire Road, and had anij'le opportunity to judge of the condition of 'he Road in <-very particular, I am prepared to •c-.tify in heLalf of the present incumbents in otki v. ami msure tlie citizens of Georgia, that Old Jack Lewis,” in obedience to the wishes of Governor Rrown, is doing all he. can to ren- der the Road not only safe to the traveling public, but a source of revenue to the State; and if the Western & Atlantic Railroad could, if or the next ten, years, have the same judicious and economical management, which it has had at the hands of “Old Jack,” (who is so ha- t<*l by a few, for his sterling worth and virtue, and an honest and faithful discharge of his du ty) the Road will have so enriched the State Treastny, that a thorough system of common schools would be inaugurated—the common and more ignorant mosses would become edu cated and enlightened, and no longer under the influence of the ambitious designer and polit ical demagogue. In traveling over the Road I found the track in excellent order, and the road-bed drained perfectly—with an ample supply of wood for the ensuing year and a half, and cross-ties more than enough to answer -all the demand of the Road for tlie next year. All the swampy and mucky places on Hie Road are being filled ■with crushed stone—not only making the Road firmer and safer, hut causing thc cross ties to Last longer; and judging from the quan tity of stone along the road way, placed and ready for use, one half of the entire line will be thus laid in ballast, and where thus laid will remain permanent for the ensuing ten or fifteen years. And here, I would ask Dr. Lew is if it would not be well for Rim to have the upper end of the Road laid with heavy T rail, and dispense with the present flat rail and stringer. I think the Dr. will do so for tlie safety of the traveling public. I see the timbers, &c., are ready, and the work begun for building “Howe Bridges” over “ALatoona,” “Pettis Creek” and “TwoRun.’’ I believe the bridges and culverts over these three streams have already cost the State six ty thousand dollars; not that the work was worth it, but favorites had to be liberally fed from the public crib, and the Treasury of the State Road, heretofore, has been a most pleth oric anil bounteous crib for such favorite stock to feed it. One with half an eye to look at the masonry at “Pettis Creek,” will discover the swindle practiced on the Road. T he work should have been solid masonry, and so tlie contract expressed it. and when the work was done, it was but a mere stone pen filled with crushed stone. Soon the outside walls gave way under the pressure of the water, and the bridge was swept away hy the stream. Had that work been done as it should have been, and as thc contract required, thc work would have remained serviceable till to day. But Dr. Lewis lias hands to work removing tlie rubbish and ruins, anil soon a good, perma nent, substantial bridge will lie erected over each of tlie aforementioned streams. One other thing I noticed, which Dr. Lew is was doing, which, though it he not express ed in his known duties, falls within the prov ince of his office ; I allude to the little villa- , ges which lie is having erected along the Road, i wherever there is a suitable site, and land can i he procured for the purpose. The villages are j for the comfort of the employees working as j “track hands” and their children ; and here I’ll say that there is need of this congregating j of these working people, for it not only gives j them advantages of each others society, but j they are so blessed with children, that a elev- ! er school could lie established, and then tlie denizens of two of these villages, can assemble together ou Sabbath for thc worship of God. The|phiu is a good one, and worthy the clear head, and pure and honest heart of Dr. Lewis. There is now some sixteen of these villages being erected, including those that are already finished and inhabited, and by the close of sum mer, will all be ready for occupancy. I could say much more on this subject, liut have already occupied two much sjiacc in your columni;. JUSTICE. Geo. S. Tliomns At the recent Sabbath School celebration in Atlanta, we are pleased to see that Geo. S. Thomas. Esq., our former townsman, is allu- 1,1 to _“Tfeusadev ” »<-■ iHiving .-mrtde a fine off-hand speech. He is capable of win ning honors whenever called upon. He prac tices law in Atlanta as will he seen from his card in the “Times.”—Col. Times. FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1859. Judge Janies Jackson. We are gratified to see from the proceedings of the County meetiugs in the Sixth District, that the course of their Representative is gen erally approved. We hope that Judge Jack- son may be re-nominated and re-elected. He has proved himself to be a man of no ordin ary ability, and if retained in Congrcs will in time become one of our ablest statesmen.— [Gen. Tel. Marietta, 14th May, 18514. His Excellency Joseph E. Brown. Dear Sir : It is with much regret that I am constrained hy a sense of duty, to myself and family to transmit to you my resignation of the office of Judge of the Supreme Court, to take effect on the 19th inst. It is with great reluctance that 1 come to this resolution; but 1 am convinced that nothing hut a summer’s relaxation and relief from the onerous labors of that Court, can enable me to recover from the effects of severe sickness in January last. I cannot consent to and to the almost intoler able burdens of my resjiected associates on tlie bench, or deprive jiarties litigant in that Court of their right to have their causes heard and determined by three Judges, by absenting my- si If, for my individual benefit, from two of the most imjxirtant and laborious summer terms of that Court. Will you allow me to avail myself of this occasion to express, through you, to the Gen eral Assembly, my high appreciation of the kind manner in which the office was conferred on me, and thc plan with which, under the circumstances of its bestowal, I relinquish it. With sentiments of regard and esteem, I am voiir Excellency's obedient servant: ' ( has. j. McDonald. Tlie Toaipto. Dr. Bennett, a Professor of some celebrity, considers the tomato an invaluable article of diet, and ascribes to it very important medical properties : 1st. That the tomato is one of the most powerful aperients of the liver and other or gans ; where calomel is indicated, it is proba bly one of the most effective and the least harmful remedial agents known to thc profes sion. ' 2d. That a chemical extract will he obtained from it, that will supercede the use of calo mel in the cure of disease. 3d. That he has successfully treated diar- rha-lia with this article alone. 4th. That when used as an article of diet is almost a sovereign remedy for dyspesia and indigestion. 6th. That it should he constantly used for daily food; either cooked, raw, or in the form of citsup, it is the most healthy article now in The Climax of Meanness. In our estimation, the man who will have a daily pajier left in his house, and read it for years, and when lie is called upon to pay for it, declines doing so, pleading as his excuse, that he did not want it, lias reached tlie high est pinnacle of meanness—of tlie very lowest species of manness. Ho will reapThe advan tages’of another mau’s labor and money, with the deliberate intention of swindling him out of its value.—Ex. In a connection of near a quarter of a cen tury with the press, we liave.often thought it the best position in the world, to be made fa miliar with the concentrated littleness and meanness of a large portion of mankind—to see to what little tricks and unmitigated false hoods they will resort to defraud publishers and avoid (laying their just debts. There is no position within our knowledge, so well cal culated to make upon a man’s mind an unfa vorable impression of the honesty and fair dealing of his fellows. It is true, and we tako great pleasure in saying, that a great many pay their indebtedness to publishers with promptness and cheerfulness, indeed, tak* pleasure in doing so, but a very large class, and some men who occupy respectable positions in their respective communities, do not hesitate to resort to any means, however despicable, to defraud a publisher—indeed, gone of them seem to regard it a virtue.— [Ghronicle & Sentinel. flT Chemical Symbols were used at a much esrlier period than is supposed. We find in the Bible : “H. O. everyone that thirsteth”— E. O.—fHydrogen, Oxygen,) being the sym bol of water. Fine Brick. Our friend Mr. Healey, one of tlie Aider- men of our city, makes the finest brick we have ever seen in this section of country.— They are of a dark color—smooth, and hand somely proportioned. The splendid three sto ry buildiDg, recently erected by Messrs. Mc- Naught & Ormond, on Whitehall Street, was built of this brick, and is a most beautiful structure—fhe subject of admiration to every one who sees it. Hie magnificent building now in process ot erection on Norcross’ comer, is being built of this excellent brick. This block, owned by Messrs. Norcross and Healey, is 105 by 102 feet in size—is to he three stories high—will contain eight store rooms, besides the rooms above—will cost $25,000, and when will be worth—ground and all— fou.OOO. So goes improvements in Atlanta. “The Purunonnt Political Good.” While we are opposed to tlie dissolution of the Union for present, grievances, we never can subscribe to the doctrine, that “the Union is the paramount political good. ’ ’ Whenever the Black Republican party shall have obtained tiie control of the National Government, and 6hall have placed its iron heel upon tlie slave holding interests of the South, then shall we he ready to pronounce that the Union shall no longer liave au existence. The rights of our native South, we concSive to he “paramount” to all the good which we have ever derived from this “g-l-o r-i-o-u-s” Union. We wish not to be understood as speaking lightly of the consequences which will probably follow from a “disruption of the ties which bind this Union together.” in the language of theGeor- gia Platform. But we believe, and so declare, that a state of things may arise, in which the rights of oiu own section, are piramount to the existence of the Union itself. What say our friends of the “National American,” to tliis declaration. •* UlsunloiiUin. Tlie “National American” says, “many of the most influential of tlie Southern Demo cratic politicians, leaders and presses, are avowed disunionists.” We, as a Democratic Editor, plead the “general issue” of not guilty to the charge, and demand the proof to sustain it. If there are any Democratic papers or pol iticians in Georgia, advocating the dissolution of the Union, we are at a loss to locate them. We will not deny the fact that certain quasi Democratic editors and politicians -men who have once “run well,'’ but who are now out of line—manifest disunion proclivities, hut tlie regular Democracy arc not responsible for their sayings and doings. The Democratic press proper, is sound upon this question.— While thev*are opjwsed to the “disruption of the ties which hind this Union together,” for light .and transient causes, they are ready at any and all times, to sever the cords which unite them with their Northern" brethren, whenever it becomes a fixed fact, that the rights of the Southern States cannot he main tained in the Union. We are not prepared to say that this crisis has arrived, and conse quently tlie regular Democratic press and poli ticians of Georgia, and the South generally, are determined to give the “Union” a further trial ‘yfi.o- they break it up, and run the lour aril of the multiplied evils which might flow from its dissolution. Tnmp County Democratic Meeting. In accordance with a previous call, a respect able portion of tlie Democracy of Troup Coun ty, assembled in tVmvention at the Court House to-day at one o'clock ; when ujion mo tion of G. A. Bull, Esq., Major William J, Sappington was called to the Chau-, and Dan’1 N. Speer was requested to act as Secretary'. The Chairman explained the object of the meeting, which was for the appointment of delegates to the Congressional anil Gubernato rial Conventions. It was moved that a com' mittee of seven be appointed by the Chairman to report the names of suitable persons to said Conventions, and also to report business for the action of the meeting. The following gentlemen were appointed on that committee : Messrs. Henry T. Heard, J. A. Atkinson, Wm. Hopson, Col. Flowers, Rev. E. Brittan, Judge Davis and Cyrus Jenkins. Tlie committee, after a short absence, return ed and reported the following resolutions, and delegates to the Conventions: Resolved. We, the committee, recommend the following persons as delegates to the Gub ernatorial Convention, to be held in Milledge- ville on the 3d Wednesday in June next viz : Col. T M Flowers, G A Bull, H O Stanley, D N Speer, and Miles H Hill, Esqs. We also recommend the following gentle men as delegates to the Congressional Conven tion, to he held in Newnan on the 1st Tuesday in June next, viz: James A Atkinson, Dr. H T Heard, J M Beall, J M Hopson, S Sledge. John W McGehee, Sr., J E Davis, R Boyd, F Stinson, E Brittan, Willis Whatley. Lee Wil liams, and Madison Philpott. Resolved, That Governor Joseph E Brown has wisely managed tlie affairs of State, during his administration, and that in him we recogDize a faithful and unswerving Democrat. Resolved, That for the zealous and faithful discharge of his duties as Representative of this Congressional District in the Congress of the United States, Lucius J. Gartrell is enti tled to the gratitude of his constituency. Resolved, That the above appointed delegates be empowered to fill all vacancies that may occur. The report of tlie committee, on being sub mitted to the meeting, was unanimously adop ted. On motion, the proceedings of the meet ing were ordered to be published iu the “At lanta Intelligencer,” after which, the meeting adjourned nine die. WM. J. SAPPINGTON, Chin n. Dan’l N. Speer, Secretary. Tuesday, May 24th, 1859. “Constitiitioniilst” and “Federal Union,” please copy. Gov. ltrown. His Excellency Joseph E. Brown, arrived in Savannah by the Central Railroad, last night, and took lodgingsat the Pulaski House. The chief object of his visit, we learn, is to inspect the Atlantic <& Gulf Railroad, in which the State is a large stockholder. We welcome him to our city, and he will receive such at tentions from our citizens as are due to tlie Chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth. We would also notice the arrival of Peterson Tliweatt, Esq., the faithful and efficient Comp troller of the State, whose cleverness as a gentleman and popularity as on officer of tlie State, have rarely been combined in one and the same person. We hope both these gentlemen will find their sojourn in our city, in every respect, most pleasant and agreeable. -Snv. Rep. The At lien n Slnve. Trade. Our neighbor of the “American,” does us great injustice in his issue of the 24th inst., where he charges us with being in favor of ojieiiiiig the African slave trade. If any senti ment has ever appeared iq tlie “Intelligen cer,” since our connection with it, favoring this doctrine, we are at a loss to know when it was enunciated. We have said but little on this subject, through the columns of our Journal, hut have often privately expressed our opposition to the rejical of the laws, (Na* tional and State) which prohibit tliis trade.— We are not so illiberal as to charge our cotem- porary with tlie intention of doing us injustice ; lint he certainly is at fault, when lie accuses us of being in favor of the restoration of the African slave trade. If he will point to the “chapter and verse,” in which we have favor ed this doctrine, ‘ ‘ we will own up. ’ ’ We shall not in this connection, go into an argument to prove the correctness of our opinion on this subject. We have a multiplicity of reasons for our views in reference to tliis question, and if our friend of tlie “American” entertains sentiments on tliis subject, consonant witli our own, we are at a loss to conceive why he should wish to place us in a position antago nistic to him, in reference to this matter. —— Thompson’s Bank Sole Reportcr—and the Fulton Bank. In the early part of the year 1858, a number of Bills not signed by the officers of the Bank of Fulton, were stolen from the residenc of the then President of this Bank, Col. A. W. Stone. Notice was immediately given to the public, through the papers of this city, over the sig nature of Wm- M. Williams, who was at that time Cashier of the Bank. The Stolen Bills were all, ■ ‘of the denominations of 10’s and 20’s, between No’s 2304 and 2413, and all were between 2610 and 2734, and No. 2038.” Re cently one of those bills of the denomination of $10, was sent to the Bank in tliis city, with, the names of E. W. Holland, President, and Wm. M. Williams, signed to it, which was at once dotoctod as a forgery, and return ed to New York, from which place it was sent. Thereujioii Thompson, a broker in that city, in his Reporter, of tlie 16th inst., says “it is so utterly impossible for the public to avoid swin dles of this character, that there is no alterna tive but to reject all notes of this Bank.”— And Thompson who refers to thc notes of the Bank of Fulton. In justice to this Bank, we feel in duty bound to say, that it is in a sound and safe condition, promptly redeeming all its genuine issues, prudently and cautiously managed, having, so far .as known to the officers no counterfeits on it except those above described which may be easily detected hy any jiereon, who will notice the numbers of the stolen bills as given above. The Bank since the last of the bills in 1858, has had new plates made, for all hills over five dollars, and has used ev ery effort to take in all the issues of tlie old plates of 10’s and 20’s. Thompson it seems is the man who had tlie luck to have this spu rious bill put upon him, notwithstanding lie has had a notice standing in his paper for more than a year cautioning the public to lie- ware of 10’s and 20’s, genuine hills, with counterfeit signatures, on “The Bank of Fuls ton. The bills of this Bank of the denomin ation of l’s, 2’s, 5’s, 50’s and 100’s are all safe and none need be afraid of them, tli * opinion of Mr. Thompson to the contrary neverthe less. And wc remark in conclusion, tliat Thompson during all the time the last men tioned notice has been published in his paper quoted the bills of the Bank of Fulton at on ly 1-2 per cent, discount in New York. In justice to the Bank of Fulton, we hope all pa pers which have published Thompson’s article will give this notice a place in their columas. Another Tragnly. A Ilnshitiul Kills Ills Wife's Paramour. A shocking tragedy occurred in Cincinnati, on Wednesday night. A man named Richard Malione, the father ol‘three children, was de liberately shot and killed at. a public house hy John W. Clawson, who was immediately ar rested. 'Hie commercial thus details the cir cumstances which led to thc deed : Clawson is a young man, not probably over 24 years of age. His troubles seem all to have occured from an unfortunate marriage. Six years ago he led to the alter, a yoang and beautiful girl of Philadelphia. The Marriage wasojqiosed by both his and her friends. The objection urged were their ages—she not yet 15, anil he wanted three years before attain ing his majority. Despite tin* warnings and counsels of friends, t hey eloped and were mar ried clandestinely. They came to tliis city, and for 2 years then- lives were happy, hut at lust tlie tempter invaded the sanctity of tlie home, and the girl—though a mother, still a girl, again eloped, not as a wife but as a mis tress. She was soon forsaken hy her seducer, and writing to her husband, who still cher ished for his erring wife an unaltered affection, a penitent letter, lie received her again with all her imperfections. Two more years rolled away, she performing in the interim the du ties of a wife and mother in their fullest sense, the dark spot on their marriage existance was almost forgot, when a fiend more arch than the first, ingratiated himself into their house hold, and succeeded in alluring her from the path of honor. This was the man wliofci the husband killed. For a time stolen interviews were had, but of late the twain have lived to gether publicly as man and mistress. Dilny of the Austrian*— Peace or Wm I It is generally sujiposod that the sudden de lap in the operations of the Austrians, after having reached the enemy’s country, has been caused by the intervention of diplomacy, most probably on the part of England. Many—es pecially those who have large amounts at stake in cotton or other branches of trade that must suffer by a continuance of war—are led, from this circumstance, to hope that the mat ters in dispute will eventually he settled with out a resort to arms. This we think, is a “flattering unction,” which should not be laid too confidently to our souls. True, there are many things beyond our finite vision, and human judgment is, at least, but a rational inference from the lights before us. With these for our guide, we eannortee how it is possible to avoid a war, and—though it may be circumscribed territorially which is the best we can hope for—a bloodyjone. In proof of this we have only to look at the cause of controversy, which we think is incapable of adjustment, except at the point of tlie sword. The facts are very briefly stated by a contem porary, as follows : “As the case now stands, peace can only he made on condition that Austria shall resign the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom. Tlie de mand, witli which Napoleon III. set out, that she must abrogate her special treaties witli Tuscany, Modena, Parma, and Piacenza, no longer measures tiie exigencies of the allies. They will he content, and will make peace if Austria will march out of Italy, hag and baggage; nothing less than that will satisfy them. But this Austria cannot grant except under compulsion. She must fight before she confesses herself lieaten and signs tlie covenant of her own humiliation.” Thus stands tlie matter, and tlie reader may judge for himself as .to the probabilities of peace or war. One tiding is certain : the delay is sacrifi cing for Austria all the adveutages she lias gained by her rapid movements as the assail ing party, as it allows France, which was be hind hand to bring up her troops and prepare for action, in tlie event negotiations should fail. Austria, it appears to us, should liave insisted ujion a stand still of all the parties, before listening to propositions for peace. If, instead of calling a halt at the Ticino, she had marched forward her mighty army and taken possession of the Sardinian capital—which she evidently could have done—she would have been in a far better condition for an honora ble negotiation.—Savannah Republican. Sex of Eggs. A correspondent of an English paper af firms that he learned whilst in France, among the best poultry breeders, that the long nar row eggs were set aside as male eggs or those that would produce male chickens if hatched out, and that the round dumpy ones would produce Iren chickens. g£P Hearing a physician remark that a small blow would break the nose, a rustic exclaim ed : ‘Well,’ donno ’bout that. I’ve blowed my nose a great many times, and I’ve never broke it yet.' Col. T. Royal. Our “American” friends may deem it an in trusion on our part to interfere with their nomination of a candidate for tliis Congres sional district. We trust, however, that we do not exceed the hounds of propriety, when we express gratification at hearing that the gentleman whose name heads this article, is spoken of in that connection. If we are to be heat again in the third district, we would pre fer much to see Colonel Doyal the victor, than any other gentleman of the American party, we have heard spoken of. We have known him long and intimately; and reeognise in him a gallant opponent, one always honora ble in his opposition to Democracy. We al ways know where to find him,and can go as far in endorsing his “Southern” sentiments, yea, father, than many of bis party might desire. —[Empire State. ■The Three War Chiefs. The following brief sketch of the three sov- ereigiisfof Europe, and chiefs hi the present European war, we copy, with the exception of some slight alterations, from the Philadelphia “Press FBAXCIS JOSEPH, EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA. •Francis Joseph Charles, Emperor of Aus tria, was born August 18th, 1830. His uncle, Ferdinand I., abdicated on December 2,1849, and tliis young gentleman ascended the throne as next heir. The young Eniperoi - commenc ed his reign by issuing a proclamation to his subjects, full of promises. Under his rule, Austria was to have freedom anil a constitu tional government—the monarchy was to be reformed—the people were to have equality of government, on the basis of true liberty, and on the basis of their equal participation in the representation and legislation. Scarce ly was his signature dry on this document, when he closed the national representative assembly met at Kremsier; cancelled the an cient constitution of Hungary substituting a new charter which, being a dead letter, was withdrawn in eighteen mouths ; called on the aid of the late Emperor of Russia to crush all vitality of freedom iu Hungary, and, under Redetzky, suppressed aU attempts at- liberty in Lombardy and Venice. He made his ministers accountable, not to the law, but personally to himself. Some few concessions he appeared to make to the mas ses, but, in Austrian Italy, his will is supreme and iu Austria he has substituted his own per sonal command for the wholesome restrictions of the law. He has maintained an immense army, even in time of the greatest peace at a cost so vast that the national resources have been greatly injured. Loan after loan, each at ruinous rates, have kept Austria in difficulties, and under a great weight of taxation. His latest financial measure, since the war with Sardinialcommenced, was to suspend the pay ment of specie by the Bank of Austria, and to create fictitious mouey by the issue of assig nats. In 1854, he took part with France and England against Russia. Ever since liis ac cession to the throne, he lias treated his Ital ian subjects with great tyranny. In their dis content, they looked for aid to free Sardinia, and the appeal which has once more made France a combatant on Italian soil, and will probably drive the Austrians out of Italy,has to be decided now by force of arms. Francis Jo seph is said to be well infonnetj, bold, schem ing, and unscrupulous. In April, 1854, he was married to a Bavarian Princess. In tlie private relations of life, liis conduct is said al ways to have been highly moral and exem plary. VICTOR. EMMANUEL, KINO OF SARDINIA. Victor Emmanuel n. was bora March 14, 1830. His mother was an Austrian Princess, and his father was tlie late King Charles At- liert. Brought up under clerical instruction, Victor Emmanuel, then bearing tlie title of Duke of Savoy, went largely into society, bore a commission in the army, and was well-known as a keen lover of field sports. In 1842 he married the Archduchess Adelriile, of Austria since dead. When the French Revolution of 1848 caused political commotion in Italy, the Pojie actually taking the lead as a political re generator, King Cliarle Albert raised the ban ner of Piedmont, and, a few days after the Austrians were driven out of Milan, proclaim ed the war of Italian Independence. All tliro’ the campaign which followed, Victor Emman uel spiritedly fought by his father’s side, and greatly distinguished himself, on March 24, 1849. in the battle of Navarra, when the Sar dinian army was defeated. That very evening Charles Alber talnlicated,ancl Victor Emmanu el became King of Sardinia—which kingdom really includes not only the island of Sardinia but also Piedmont, Savoy, the Lomellina, and Genoa, all in Italy. Charles Albert retired to Portugal, where lie died soon after. Little was expected from Victor Emanuel. His subjects rather distrusted him, and, for a tin**rhc+rait To enccrtmtei n»t»ri*-4trte-i nat Jim - culties. Austria offered him the Duchy of Parma, if he would repudiate the Constitu tion, to which he had sworn, with his father, in February, 1849, but lie refused the bribe Genoa proclaimed a Provisional Government against him, hut he speedily put down the Emuete. After the beginning of 1850, when the Sardinian Parliament tardily ratified the peace with Austria, public confidence began to rely on the wisdom, patriotism and boldness of the King. He broke with Rome, asserting the national independence of his kingdom in temporal matters, and maybe said to have be come independent of the Papal See, in spirit ual matters also. In January, 1855, he form ed that alliance with France and England, and was received in both countries. In the Congress at Paris, to adjust the terms of Peace after the Crimean War, Austria strongly ob jected to Sardinia being represented there by a minister. 'Phis was overruled, on the ground that having fought, Sardinia hail earned a right to have a voice on the terms of peace. Victor Einnianuel. a hold and dashing soldier commands in person during the present cam paign. LOUIS NAPOLEON, EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH. Biographical particulars relating to Napole on-III. are so well known by newspaper rea ders, that it seems nearly superfluous to give any here. Louis Napoleon, born at the Tnil- leries, in Paris, April 20tli, 1808. was second son of Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland, and Hortense. Beauharnais, only daughter of the Empress Josephine. After the fall of NajKile- On I, the Bonaparte family had to Jive out of France. Louis Napoleon, with liis elder bro ther and mother, lived in Switzerland when the Revolution of July placed Louis Phillippe on tlie throne of France. In the following year. Louis Napoleon and his brother went to Italy, where both took part in an insurrec tion at Rome. Tlie brother died the same year. From 1832 to 1835, Louis Napoleon, who by the death of his cousin, the King of Rome, had become head of the Napoleon fam ily, devoted himself to study and produced several works, political and military. His “Manuel sur l’Artillerie” has been highly spoken of hy military men, and we believe that it is now used as a text-box at West Point. In 1836, took place Lewis Napoleon’s un successful attempt to get up a revolution at Strasbourg. He was sent out of the country, and was recalled from the United States by the alarming state of his mother’s health.— In 1838, being driven out of Switzerland, on the demand of Louis Philippe, lie went to re side in London. In 1839 lie published Des Jibes Napcliennes, a fine translation of which has just been issued by the Appleton’s, at New York. In 1840 he made that unsuccess ful descent upon Boulogne, which consigned him, a political prisoner, to the Fortress of Ham. In 1746 he escapod to England, where he remained until tlie Revolution of 1848 re called him to France, and soon placed him in the Presidential chair there. On December 2, 1851, in consequence of a knowledge that his opponents meditated a heavy blow at his authority, he executed the coup ifetat, which overthrew the National Assembly, and caused his election, first as President for ten years, and next as Emperor, with succession in his family. He was proclaimed Emperor on De cember 2, 1852, and inimedietely after mar ried Eugenie, Countess de Telia. His recogni tion as Emjieror was immediate on the part of the United States and England, and rather tardy by.tjle German States. In 1853 he en tered into an alliance with England Austria, and Sardinia against Russia, which resulted in 1854 in the Crimean war and tlie defeat of Russia. Allied with Sardinia, he now makes war against Austria, according to liis own sol emn declaration, as the Champion of Italian Independence. SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1358, Telegrapb Line. We are happy' to have it in otu: power to an nounce the completion of a Telegraph line from this place to Washington City, and oth er points beyond. Tliis line connects at Chat tanooga, with all (joints West, North West, and South West. This desirable object lias been accomplished by Dr. Wm. S. Morris, & Co. To the indefatigalile efforts of Mr. Jno. M. Crowley, are we indebted for the rebuild ing of the line from this place to Chattanooga, which is now in the very best condition. The office of this Company is now kept in our sanc tum. Mr. C. T. Campbell is the operator, who is every way' well qualified for this sta tion. Active, prompt and faithful, persons having business with the office in this palace, may 7 rely upon having everything done light, under the agency.of Mr. Campbell. [communicated.] Messrs. Editors: In a recent number of the “Confederacy,” IseeCol. Murphy’s name sug gested as one proper to be brought before the Gubernatorial Convention on the 15th prax. Under, oidinai^ circumstances, I woulil frilly concur with the Siitfior of the suggestion.. 1 know of no man who I would support with more cordiality, or whom I think more enti tled to tlie confidence of the Democratic party. The present, however, is entirely inopportune for outsiders. Governor Brown is eminently entitled to the nomination, and I am assured that Col. Murpliy is his warm supporter. But tlieie is a position to which I trust the people of DeKalli will call Col. Murphy, this fall.— The State will need just such men in its legis lative councils, at its ensuing session. We cannot l«e too cautious in our selections. The signs of the times portend difficulties that de mand our wisest councilors. DeKalb would do herself credit, and the State a great benefit, by sending Col. Murphy to the next Senate. For many years Col. Murphy has been consid ered one of the best Legislators in the State, and in all party contests, one of Democracy’s strong pillars ; may we not, therefore, hope to see him in the Senate this fall. DEMOCRAT. Rdltorlal Correspondence. Griffin, Ga., May 26th, 1859. Dear Oauldiny: Spalding Court is still in ses sion. Our Judge—Judge Bull—is here hold ing court, and giving general satisfaction. Tie is going through the several dockets briskly. A somewhat amusing occurrence came off in court on yesterday. Judge G hail finish ed a speech, and was followed by Lawyer D—, who took occasion to say to the Jury, that the speech of the Judge was not applicable to the case at liar, and remarked further : “Gentle men of the Jury, when I get through with the case you won’t know anything about it” —which'brought down the house. D. ma king a (mint upon G.—contrasting his course upon the bench in said case, and at liar in his argument, brought out G. to show that G. on the Insu lt and G. before the Jury, was the same G., ami always consistent. The spar ring was pleasant, good humored, and amu sing. Enclosed you will find a high compliment to our mutual friend, Col. L. T. Doyal. It Col. Doyal could be induced to run tor Congress, and should he he offered the race, he would give any man all he could do to manage him. He is an able stumper, anil has got to lie a first rate fire-eater. Col. Doyal has refused to al low his name to go before the nominating con vention . Peter W. Alexander of Upson County, seems at present, to have the inside of the track, anil will probably he run hy the Opposition for Congress, in this District. Some of the Dem ocrats are talking about putting out David J. Bailey, anyhow, and making him go to Oon- gress again. It is understood that he does not desire the nomination, hut if he runs, our Word for it, he will be eleeted. It is quite im- leiiaio t. i. —. -.i!! t'.‘i '■ 1 teiypr of the Democracy in the 3d. The Iverson men are making great prepara tions lor their Iverson dinner, which is to come oil on the 14th of July. Iverson ought to be proud of Griffin, for we would not won der if Griffin does not surpass Columbus, in devotion to his political future. Some here, would he glad to vote for him for President. You remember the answer of the Lioness, to the taunt that she had but one. True, she re plied, but that is a Lion. Iverson’s one speech has made him a Lit in. He has to some extent, revived the hopes, and warmed the blood of some who were desponding anil cooling off' in their zeal for Southern Rights, and feeling that we had been “sold to the Dutch.” Should he be returned to the Senate, which will proba bly be the case, to retreat will be ruin—to' make a lion-like stand for the South, will he expected. We hear no inumiurings against Governor Brown, in this section. Let Democracy be for bearing, consistent anil wise, and all will be well. Let no miss-step be made. Let pru dence control our nominating conventions.— Let our best men go upon the hustings, and let all of tlu> unteri ified rally, and victory will again perch upon our banner, and the glories of many a well-fought battle and triumphant anvass, will he illustrated by other victories in the future, against opposition the most de termined, and partisan warfare the most bit ter. The Democracy liave got, in 1859 and 60, to fight a foe hungry and unrelenting. Griffin is Griffin still—pleasant, sociable, hospitable, improving, and quiet. Contrasted with the hurry, bustle, and business of Atlan ta movements, it seems like some quiet coun try village. Were it not for the friendly greet ings, and hospitable entertainments of old, firm, anil dear friends, we should get lone some, and sigh for the revivings of the Kaleid oscopic. appearances of Whitehall Street, by which, from our Sanctum window, brain-wea ry and languid, we have often been rested and refreshed for another effort at quill-driving, in favor of Democratic rule, guided by strict in tegrity for constitutional compacts. We are assured by many a kind and freely J offered compliment, that the “Intelligencer” has grown in public favor under its present management, and let us he encouraged to give it our best efforts, trusting to a generous and sympathizing constituency, who will uo doubt, appreciate, and properly reward tlie never- ceasing and responsible labors of faithful Jour nalists. V. Editorial t'oi-resjioHdetiee of the “.Toiirnal ti Messenger.” By-the-by, the Columbus Enquirer, I tiiink, misapprehends the position of the Journal & Messenger. We merely stated the position of the Ringgold Express, without endorsing the policy of that paper, “With the lights now before me,” I am opposed to nominating any one for Governor. After passing over tlie State Road from Dal ton to Chattanooga, and scrutinizing some what closely its condition and management, I am prepared to say that this interest appears at present to be well looked after. I have no doubt but tlie present administration are hon estly laboring to demonstrate that it ought to be a paying institution. In passing over tlie road near Ringgold, Mr. La Hardy, the ac complished Chief Engineer—who was sitting by me —remarked that we were then on rails manufactured in Atlanta, from scraps of re fused iron. Some 18 miles have been thus laid tliis year, at a saving of $25 (ier ton.— Quite au item. The depot building at Chatta nooga, I did not have time to inspect. I am told it is a very convenient and substantial structure. Perhaps I ought to mention that ice cream and strawberries were very liberally distributed on the cars ; but I saw no chalked hats. On the whole, my ride over tlie State Road was very agreeable. I will also here re mark, that those passing over the East Ten nessee and Georgia Railroad, will get an ex cellent supper at Cleveland dejiot, at the well spread table of Col. Lee. There lias been heavy rains in tliis region for the last few days, and cotton looks very grassy, though the stand is good. Still crops are quite backward. Gentlemen from below inform me, that planters along the Mississippi are suffering great loss from the overflows—abandoning their plantations, and in some instances, throwing their negroes in to market. I find a large number of Geor gians end others going to Aakansas and Texas. I hail intended visiting Arkansas myself, but tho high waters may deter me from doing so at present. This desultory letter is written from the Worsham House, and from my room looms up the broad and swelling Mississippi, of which more anon, K. The Late Dr. Tomlliuw fart. ' I We are Indebted to a gentleman long. and. _ ; intimately acquainted with onr late respected: | felloy citizen, Ur. Fort, for the'followibg Itib- ] ute to hi* menfory- ' : out ue prayer lor an answer by way at m material matters. The death of Dr. Fort, who for about fifty ! years was an inhabitant of your city, has left a vacum in the hearts andaffetftfirejidfhls rel atives and friends, which cannot bemlt&i; and the wholp community in which vyi mAnm 5 and lament the removal from tfrei one who had sedulously impri gifts of mind and intellect wit] liberally endowed, aud who , them proftB&ly fiOr thfeir qse afe was a worthy example of what in his family, his neighborhood zen and a patriot. He was hy)] an, and loved his State; he was dev interestas an ind^pendant political i. ty and also a member of a great, confer co-equal States, bound together for iiitti support and defence. lb". Fbrt was the son of Author Fortr, who was one df three stout-hearted "patriots ti>: whom were entrusted, as a ootamittfMf.ffl'wfe- ty, the interests ; of; ^ hours of our re vplutiopary str^; the I4th ofJuly 1787 aiuTat the ITAns <it death on the 11th inst., had nearly completed his seventy second year. He indicated early those traits of character, which won for him, in after life, the high regard and confidence of liis fellow man. When quite a lioy lit school he respected tlie feeling of his youthful associ ates; and maintained a commendable dignity in his intercourse with them. He possessed what in these times, is a rare quality, defer ence for his superiors iu age, and was willing to learn from them the lesons of wisdom which experience teaches. He did not have the ad vantage of a classical education, but liis en quiring and powerful mind, aided by an as siduous application to books and the study of nature, carried him far ahead of many who had. He received his professional education in the Medical institution at Philadelpia, and a distinguished physician of another State, liis cotemporary there, said of hidi lately, that al though while there he had not his personal acquaintance, he did know that he stood at the head of the students there, at the time, numbering several hundred. Shortly after he commenced tlie practice of his profession, public opinion assigned upon him a place in its foremost rank, a position which he well maintained throughout his long life. He has left behind him unmistakeable evidence of his unrivaled merit in the science ot his profes sion, in an able treatise on the Practice of Med* iciue. Tlie evidence of a master mind is seen in every page. It embodies all the learning and information, necessary foi a practical mind to know, to enable it to treat successful ly, many of the most difficult and dangerous diseases of a Southern climate. It ought to be in the library of every man. The single treatise on the Typhoid Fever, and the mode of treatment'prescribed for that fearful disease is worth tlie price of the book quadrupled.— In producing this work Dr. Fort has erected an imperishable monument to the weight of his intellect and to his professional skill anil power. But Dr. Fort’s usefulness to the generation in which lie lived is not confined to his min istrations in liis profession. In tlie year 1812 lie commanded a volunteer company'from tlie county of Baldwin, in an expedition to tlie .then Spanish Province of Florida, commanded by Adjutant General Newman of this State, set on foot hy the Governor of Georgia as was believed by an indirect authority of tlie Fede ral Government. While in that service he received a gun shot wound in or near tlie knee. 'I lie hall was not extracted at the time, and for 30 years or more, he was not sensible of any material injury from it. At length liis health became infirm, and lie ats tributed its failure to the oxide of the leaden ball. But Ulaeis..not until lie had suffered much and excruciatingly from tliis cause, and until frequent severe spasms and intense sick ness, proceeding from it, had worn down and exhausted one of the finest physical constitu tions, with which any man was ever blessed, that tlie ball was removed. It remained too long and it is believed produced the disease which terminated his valuable life. Dr. Fort, for many years represented the county of Baldwin inthe General Assembly of this .State, he also represented this State in the Congress of the United States. In both positions lie served his constituents with fidel ity and ability, and took a prominent stand and maintained a highly creditable influence in the respective bodies of which he was a mem ber. Asa leader in the party to which lie be longed, he was subject to violent assaults from the opposition; but to his credit be it said, it is believed lie ever commanded the personal respect of those opposed to him. lie was for many years President of tlie Cen tral Bank, and although none of his public acts were ever so severely animadverted upon, ;ls ills administration of the affaire of that in stitution, history records that when he assum ed the management of it in 1840, he found it under protest for a large debt and its credit greatly depressed and that when he retired from it in the last of 1843 or the first of 1844, he left it in full credit, and its notes at par everywhere, except in Savannah and Augusta in which cities they continued to be at a small discount but a short time, but they advanced to par there, witnoutany change of his finan cial policy He filled many other useful but less prominent positions, in all of which his conduct was marked" by the strictest integrity, and was entirely satisfactory to the country. Tlie interesting famly of Dr. Fort has sus tained the greatest loss from the blow which has afflicted his State. He was to them, all a husband or parent should be. The noble partner of his file was his equal, and so he ever regarded and treated her counselling with her in all matters touching the interests of their own little domestic community. His children have much to remember in the noble sentiments he uttered in their hearing and for their benefit. His parental care and in struction they rewarded while living, with unmixed filial affection and obedience, and now that lie Is removed from them, the im pression made on their youthful minds, by his many virtues and excellencies cannot fail to exert a most happy influence on those of them who are not yet mature in age and character. In regard to his future, his family and friends ought to derive unmeasured con solation from the assurance from his own lips, which never uttered a falsehood, that ‘‘all was (icace witli him. ’ ’ Pi* i» error vs J. F. Bsry^ et al dqft s. From Warren Superior . 1 -A claim having been dharitaed upon oh- affirmed. ^ Huff for pltff in error, Buttle and T R R jifkffo, contra.—[AHrifagflaMer. ■ - - f j,' ' »utii has ever j Strides in all ( The Supreme Court Commenced its sittings on last Monday, with all the Judges present. The promotion of so able a lawyer as Linton Stephens to the bench in place of Judge McDonald, resigned, seems to give general satisfaction. We noticed among the lawyers in attendance several whose reputation is not confined to their own state. The Hon. Robert Toombs, our distinguished Senator, Hon. A. H. Stephens the representa tive who has just laid aside his armor after many political victories, and Thus. R. R. Cobb, who for many reasons is deservedly famous, were the must prominent among the speak ers. We give a portion of the minutes of (Joints decided during this session, and will give the rest In our next issue. Jeremiah T. Hall, propouiuler, pl’ff in error vs. Crissy Bragg, next friend, de’ft. From Madison Sup’r Court. 1 In consideration of love and affection, G. B., the deceased, conveyed his whole estate to liis son and two sons-in-law, in the follow ing words, “thc said G. B. after liis funeral expense and the payment of all just debts, hath given, granted and conveyed, and convey unto liis said son and sons-in-law all the prop erty that he owns and is possessed of at his death.” Held, That the instrument is testamentary and not a deed. Judgment reversed. Dubose and A. H. Stephens for pi’If. Aker- mau contra. William T. Vanduzcr, pl’ff in error vs Rob ert McMillan deft. From Elbert Superior Court. 1. A complaint in Equity has a light to amend his Bill in any matter he may sec fit. 2. But he cannot deprive tlie defendant of his right to file au answer as evidence, cither (,y disclaiming such object in the Bill, or by UdmI iy. Fiam .the time we sqjohmed -ttfere P0P0lattD»:*ud tawinessWc W tip* «bl balks afreets Wpand- siraram- -of om voting ■ J fortunes of the plaoehave already>mas*xl a handsome com petency, and their prospects are now brighter than ever. Some of the stores recently erected are on a scale of magnificence unequal led in the State; and there are very few stores in tlie country supenorlto ’those ,of Beach & Root, Hemng& bon, Salmons, Mathews & Go., or to the hardware house of McAuthur, Burr A M adsworth. Preparations are in progress by A. M. Parker, and Davis & Lester, to erect two more handsome blocks on. Whitehall 8t Ii+1’ & Brot her have recently enlar ged their house; Norcross and Healy & Kerry are putting up two four story‘’stores on ihe old noted Norcross corner; Robert Daniel of Cobbco., is completing two stores on Peaeh- tree street beyond the Willliams block; and all these houses are already engaged at hi" h rents or are to be occupied bythe ownere. The foundation is laid for a splendid Masonic Hall, justjbelow.the Trout'House, on iJecutur street. It is to be athreestory building, with an entire front of iron, and to cost about $20,- 000. Washington Hall has recently been e n- larged, and “Cousin John” intends soon to rebuild the entire establishment. We observed the workmen engaged in ont- ting in blind granite gutters on some of the principal streets, and^would commend the example to some larger cities that we wot of. Besides these many other improvements are contemplated.in the business part.of t he city and private residences are going up in every direction. Atlanta is a go-ahead city, and we are gratified to perceive that tlie.en ten nisi,,.- spirits who liuked their destinies with the place years ago are reaping the rewards of well ’ directed industry and energy. Atlanta is emi- nentiy a working city, andf there Jare many industrial enterprises that we would like to notice, but must leave for another time. Prin ter’s ink has done much for Atlanta, and onr own advertising columns show that our old Atlanta friends appreciate the wide circulation of the Dispatch. And speaking of Printer’s ink, the newspapers have/fully kept pace with the general progress of the place, both # in numbers and apjjearances. There is one daily, one tri-weekly, one semi-weekly, two weekly, anil two monthly publications, all well printed and conducted with ability. Some of the best Job Printing executed South is done by Miller & Co., and by Gol Hanleiter. ’ 3 We offer these observations in no spirit of puffery, but to give our readers, but to give our readers a correct idea of the present state of things iu a city whose rise andfprogn-ss has been almost an enigma, and which is in a fair way to realize the prediction said to have la i n made hy John <;. Calhoun, when th. ..us reached tlie city; tliat it would become a heavy importing emporium. We regretted, during a late visit to the city, to learn that Dr. Boyd ot the Trout House—a really excel- - lent hotel—was lying,veiy low of typhoid le ver. Maj. Nickerson and Bill Wiley “still live,” and do the honors of the house, “in the most hostile manner.” Long may they wave. —Dispatch. The Mothers of History. It is a noticeable fact in history that the mothers of all the truly great men, where women of uncommon talent, or great energy, thus proving,most conclusively, that the char acter of the man takes its cast from that of the mother. First impressions are the strongest, and no matter what causes arc brought to hear in after life, the lessons learn ed in ehildhood are sure to leave their indeli ble impress upon the mind of man Few mothers realize the responsibility of rearing a family of children. 1 hey are conscious of the trouble, the vexations and sorrows they have to undergo, but how often do they reflect that they are forming the characters, for good or evil, of men who will, perhaps, distinguish themselves iu the world ? Mothers will do well to think deeply on the subject. “It is said of Sir Walter Scott’s mother, that she was a small, plain, well-educated wo man, of excellent sense, very charitable, and a great lover of poetry and painting—and un thc whole, a superior woman. ’Tis evident from the writings of Sir Walter, that he had an uncommon gift in word painting. It is said of Bryan’s mother, that she was a proud woman, hasty, violent, and imreasuu- able, with not principle sufficient to restrain her temper. Unhappily, Byron inherited his mother’s inflammable temper, and instead of being subdued and softened by the harshness with which she often treated him, he was ren dered more passionate by it. Thus we see tliat this infirmity, which by gentleness and kind treatment have been gently checked, if not cured, was suffered to enslave one of the most talented, brilliant, poetical minds which has ever shown among men, entailing a life of misery upon its possessor, and an early ter mination to his career! The mother of Bonaparte was a woman of great beauty and energy of diameter. Tliis last trait has been strikingly exemplified throughout her whole life. The mother of Robert Burns, was a woman of moderate personal attractions, but in every other respect a remarkable woman. She was blessed with singular equanimity of temper, and her religions feelings were constant ami deep. She used to give wings to the weary hours of her checkered life by cliaunting oM songs and ballads of which she had a large store. Her perceptions of character were very quick and keen, anil she lived to a good old age, rejoicing in the fame of her poet son, and partaking of the fruits of his genius. Lord Bacon’s mother is said to have been a woman of superior mind, of great learning, and deep piety. Little is'said of thc mother of Nero, except that she murdered her second husband the Emperor Claudius, about four years after ln-r marriage. Do wc wonder that Nero was a cruel Emperor, if his mother was a muni cr ess ? How strongly does the mother of Nero, an ancient tyraut, contrast with the moth.-is of our modern philanthropists and statesmen ! —the mother of Washington, whose history is familiar to every reader of history; the mother of John Jay, who deserves a pla je hy the side of Washington. Mrs. Jay is said to have had a cultivated mind, a fine imagination anil affectionate temper. The mother of Patrick Henry was a woman of great excellence of character aud marked hy superior conversational powers. Hence, doubtless, the oratorical gift of her son. Witli the mother of the Adamses all are well ac quainted. Where will we find more real practical coinmonsense and true energy of character than Jolui Quincy’s mother possess ed ? The mother's impress is truly stamjasl upon her son.—[Tappah.onnmk (Va.) South emer. An AliolllloTilst DiijMIrlinl. The Savannah Republican learns that one Phillip McNulty, a travelling agent for a pat ent bedstead, hailing from Ohio, was detected last week in an attempt to decoy off certain slaves from Covington, Ga., to a free State. — The citizens rid themselves of the presence of the scamp by shearing his locks, applying a thick coat of printer's ink to his person, and then riding him on a rail to the depot, where he was allowed to depart. Served him ex actly right, only a good cowhiding might have justly been added.—Columbus Hun.