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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1869-08-13
SWAYZE VS.. TURNER.

Swayze in his Macon Rascal paper
SAYS the recent trial of Turner establish
ed one of two propositions THAT
Turner is a counterfeiter of u. S. cur
Tency--a crime punishable with the Sc
vercst penalties or Swayze, the princi-
pal witness against him, is guilty of the
bascst and most wicked perjury alike
punishable by severe penalties. y
Swayze demands that the issue between
the parties be brought TO trial, tina: limo
ecncc may be indicated.
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SOUTHERN CONSERVATISM.

The Conservatives, so-called, have pre-
vailed in tho recent elections in Virgin
ia, Tennessee and Alabama, and VIC may
assume that they vii! succeed in obtain
ing the control of all the Southern States.
While we express our thankfulness up
on this improved condition of Southern
affairs let us not exult too much upon the
success Of men who rise to power only
in cooperation with radical recon.
gtruction.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

STATE OF GEORGIA. Agreeably to an order
Cherokee County Of the Honorable Court of
Ordinary of said county viii be sold before the court
house door in Canton. Ga. on the first Tuesday in
September next, within the legal hours of sale the
following property to-wt. Lots of Land Nos. 10,
20 % % 80 81 81, % and 10 acres of west corner
of a. all in the 3D. District and ID, section Chero-
kee County. Ga. Sold the property of James
Ramsey, late of said county deceased. Terms cash.
MARTHA L, RAMSEY, Administrators
printers fec So.
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John cH1NAMAN ON AMERICA

At the banquet given the Chinese
merchant, at Chicago, 9TH inst, Chcy
Chew said :
ELEVEN years ago came from my
home in China, to seek my fortune in
your great republic. landed on the
golden shore of California, utterly ignor-
ant of your language, unknown to your
people, stranger to your customs, and,
ia the minds of some, an intruder on that
race. My presence was deemed pos
tive injury to the public prosperity /;
but, gentlemen, | found both kindness
and Justice. / found that, above the
prejudice which had been formed against
us, there flowed deep, broad streams of
popular equality, that the hand Of friend
Ship was extended to the people of
every nation, and that even Cinnamon
might live, be happy, successful and re-
spected in free America. gathered
knowledge in your public schools. l
learned to speak as you do, to read and
write as you do, and to act and think as
10; and, gentlemen, l rejoice that
thati have been able to cross
sontfiieHt without an interpreter lap
E ansel.; that here. in the heart of the
eEnitcd States, can speak TO You in
your fatailiar speecb5 tel yoa how
much, Ifow ye-y much, ] appreciate
youir. hospitality; and how grateful ] feel
fsril,c privileges and advantages that ]
hav0 enjoyed in your glorious country,
.issl how earnestly ] hope that your nx-
ynprc, enterprise, energy, and national
! gederosiiy may be seen and understood,
a. SEQ aud understand them, 10y our
sgsyernpont"..
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Georgia Cherokee County

Whereas, John p McCoIlum administrator of
jackson w W Wells represents 10 the court in his
petition filed in my Office that he has fully admins
tered J w w Wells estate. This is therefore TO cite
all persons concerned kindred and creditors to show
cause if any they can why said administrator should
not be discharged from his administration aud re
ceve letters of dismisson on the first Monday in
December 1862 This August l0th. 1869.
w. r. d. Moss, Ordinary.
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Georgia Cherokee County !:

Whereas Zebulin Williams, Administrator Of
John w Hobrook represents to the court in his pc
tition duly filed ia my office that lie has fully adj
ministered John w Holbrool's estate. This is
therefore TO cite all persons concerned kindred and
creditors to show cause if any they can why said adj
ministrator should not be discharged from his adj
ministraton and receive letters of dismission on the
first Monday in December 1869 This August 10,
1869.
W.R. ID. Moss, Ordinary.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

STATE OF GEORGIA. Agrepably to an order
Cherokee County. ofthe Honorable court Of
Ordinary Of said county will be sold before the court
house door in Canton. Ga, within the legal hours of
sale ON the first Tuesday in October next-Iots of
Land Nos. Alb, 453, asa and eighth interest in
Nos POS and 1876, all in the 18th, District and Cd,
section of said county. Sold the property Of JAS.
Roach deceased for the benefit Of the heirs and
10Th, 1869.
o. w. Putnam, Admir-.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1869-08-13
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Cherokee County. of the Honorable Court
of Ordinary of said county, will be sold before the
Court House door III Canton, Ga. the first Tues
day in September next within the legal hours Of
sale the following property to-wit: Lots of Land
Nos 1875, IT, lS5, 156, 248 246 and 1856 all in the
18th, District and 2nd., section Cherokee County.
Ga Sold as the property of Allen s. Woods, late of
said county deceased. Terms cash.
STERLING L. KEMP, Admir-
De Bonis Non.
Printers fee-S5.
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Georgia Cherokee County

Ordinary's Office, Aug. 10, 1892
Hampton w. Collier has applied for exemption
personally aud setting apart valuation OF Home
stead and his application Will be passed upon at 10
m. on the 2lst day of August 1869 at my office
" Il ID MOSS Ordinary.
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Georgia Cherokee County

Itardy Strickland guardian of Pompy Strickland
AayAg Hpphed to the court of Ordinary Of said
NauSy for discharge from his Guardianship oi
pOnpy Strickland This is therefore to cite all per-
Concerned to show cause by filing objections in
my office, why the saitl Hardy Strickland should moi
be dismissed from his Guardianship Of Pompy Strck-
land and receive the usual letters of dsmssiOn.
Given under my hand and official signature. Au-
gust 10Th, 1869.
w. r. d. MOSS, Ord'y.
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To the Citizens of Marietta

most respectfully ask all persons in the city who
are willing to entertain visitors during lIe week Of
the Fair (3ld week in August beginning Tuesday
and ending Friday night to report at my Office the
number of persons they willing to accommodate
Dinners will be furnished at the Fair Ground there
fore, housekeepers win not be expected in any case
to prepare dinner for visitors to the Fair
w. l.. MANSFIELD
23-4t Manager and Superintendent.
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Georgia Cherokee County

Ordinarys Office Aug 10, 1869.
illus NJ Hook has applied for exemption of per
soualty and setting apart the same aud | will pass
upon the same a: l. m, on the 2lst, day of August
1859 at my Office.
WR u MOSS Ord'y
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Georgia Cherokee County:
j. J. Land has applied for exemption Of personal
ty and will pass upon the same at 10 o'clock a. m
on the 10th day of August 1869 at my office.
w. X. ID. MOSS, Ordinary.
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Georgia Cherokee County /:

Whereas Joel II Dyer, Administrator of Elisha
Dyer represents to the in his petition duly filed
in my office that lac has fully administered Elisha
Dyers estate. This is therefore to cite all persons
concerned kindred and creditors to show cause if
any they why said administrator should not be
discharged from his Administration and receive let
tiers of dismission ON the first Monday in December
1861 August 10th, 1852
W.. r. ID. MOSS, Ord'y.
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( 700 for a ease Of clills which Dronl,oole & CO
cannot cure with their Kim, of Cil~-~
out sliakiHs by l7,ng hiHg Of Chills
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O. w. Putnam, Admir-.
Georgia Cobb County:

Ordnarys Office. August 2nd 1869.
Whereas H. NJ. Mays executor of VIM e. Green,
represents to the Court in his petition duly fled that
he has fully administered WIN. & Green's estate.
This is therefore to cite all persons concerned, kin
bred and creditors tic show cause ifany they why
said executor should not be discharged from his ad-
mnstration, and receive letters Of dsnssio on the
first Monday in November 1869.
G. j. Shepard, Ord'y.
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OTlCE.-Two months after date application
V will be made to the honorable the count of Or,li
harry of Cobb county for leave sell the real estate
belonging 10 the Estate Of William Rakestraw late of
SAID county deceased. This July 10. 1869
Ell RAKESTRAW Admir-.
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NOTICE.-Two moutlIs aftcrdate application will
" be made TO the hOnorablethe Court Of Ordinary
of Cobb County 10" leave to sell the real estate be-
longing TO the estate Of David Morgan, late Of said
county deceased. This July 10 1869
a e w. A. AUSTIN Executor.
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-07

grant to the presbyterians, and who opposed
compensation for the Catholics, consenting tt
make use of religious prejudice in their en-
qeavor to defeat a Government which was
dealing out equal justice to both.
A protracted discussion ensued on the advis-
ability of drawing the compensation for May
moth College from the consolidated or the
church funds.
Mr.. Bright opposed placing any additional
hurthen upon the tax payers.
Mr.. Disraei supported the grant, but urged
that it be paid out OF the consolidated funds.
A division was finally had on the amend
ment offered by Sir George JenkinsOn and ii
was rejected by the following vote For the
amendment 1872; against it, 318; Government
majority, 126.
Mr.. Ayton, Liberal me mber for Kirkaldy.
moved an amendment that the compensation
to Maynoth College take the form of annuities
instead of a capitalized sum, when, after a
long discussion, the House again divided with
the following result:-For the amendment.
1893; against it. 3O5; majority against it, 1O7.
Otner amendments, which had been pro
posed, were then withdrawn, and clauses 80
and 40, In regard to the College of Maynotl,
as originally introduced by Mr.. Gladstone,
In the Chester races to-day the Derby stakes
was won by Whirregard, and the Cheshire
stakes by President Lincoln.
MADRID, May GA Carlst conspiracy has
been discovered in Barcelona. Thirty-six ar
rests SO far have been made in connection with
the affair. Many army officers are implicated
Important papers containing the details of the
plot have been seized.
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-07
PROPOSALS

For Dredging i'm Portland Harbor, Me.
PROPOSALS will again be received at this Office
until 10 o'clock A. NJ, on Saturday, the 18th instant,
Tor dredging the bar near the g Middle Ground" in
this harbor, so as to obtain depth, at mean low
water, of nineteen twenty feet, as may be here
after determined on by the Engineer in charge The
depth or excavation will not exceed three feet
10 IT channel, and the amount to be excavated win
be $4,000 cubic yards more or less; Tor a 20 it,
channel the depth of excavation will not exceed four
feet and the amount to be excavated will be $4,000
cubic yards more or less-the amount in both cases.
depending upon the width of the channel as NAV be
decided on, 10 be excavated.
The work must be commenced as soon as practica-
BILE after the approval OF the contract and be COM
peed not later than the 18th day OF November next
The material excavated is to be deposited in such
localities mot exceeding three miles in distance from
the work. as the experimenting Engineer may des-
ignate.
Bidders will please state the price per cubic yard
OF excavation as measured IN the scoios, including
also the removal OF the material to the localities des
ignated first for channel OF 10 feet depth at mean
low WATER and second for channel of 20 feet depth
at mean low water.
Payments will be made monthly: 20 per cent will
be reserved thererom, until the whole work is salts
factoriy completed, and be forfeited in the event
OF the OF the contract in the time and
manner required.
The undersigned reserves the right to reject all
bids, which, in his opinion, are not favorable TO the
government; also the bid Of any person who, there
ly perform the contract.
Persons desiring to make propose Is, are requested
to call on the undersigned, at his Office in Morton
Block on Congress Street, for forms of same and
for more definite information as to the locality,
depth and character Of dredging; and, on transmit
tng tner bids (which are required to be in dupli-
cate,l they Will please endorse thereon "PropOsas
TOR Dredging the bar near The Middle Ground"
y. $; ENGINEER OFFICE, GEO. THoM,
Portland, Me, May 8, 1869. Bvt. Brig. Gent U. SA
N. B. The Portland Daily Press is the only news
paper authorized TO publish the above notice.
may5-dst
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E U r ore.
GREAT BRITAIN.

LONDON, May Gin the Vice Chancellor
Court to-day the ease of the United States of
America VS.. Colin M. Rae came up for decis-
ION. There was bill brought to obtain from
defendant ON account of and delivery over of
monies ana goods received by him while acting
as agent OF the Confederate Government dur
ing the tate Instruction. Vice Chancellor
olr w. M; James, in his decision, said there
was no evidence to show that anv money or
goods belonging to the plaintiff in his own
right as distinguished from his rioht az sncces-
or to the Confederate Government had II reachsd
the hands of the defendant, and iudrmant ,ya .
given IN favor OF defendant with costs T" ~
LONDON, May 6-Midnight.- TIN the Ho,so oe
Commons this evening Mr.. Otway. under So "
Rotary for foreign departments. in renlv 70 a.
inquiry from Mr.. Gourley, said instrnct;o an
had been sent to the British Minister at Mod
rid in regard to the seizure of the brio NJ,
Lowell, but they could not now be made
known.
The House in committee resumed the con.
sderaton of the Irish Church bill
Sir George Jenkinson, Conservative member
for North Wiltshire, moved that the clause
providing compensation for Maynotrh College
from the church funds be stricken out
Mr.. Gladstone protested against the incon.
sistent conduct Of members who voted for the
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-07
WASHINGTON.
VISITORS AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

VISITORS AT THE WHITE HOUSE
WAsHINGToN, May g. The number of visit
ors at the White House this morning was iarg
er than usual, nearly all of whom had an on.
portunity of seeing the President. MI Ash
icy, lateiy confirmed Governor of Montana
was among the visitors, and took leave of the
PRESIDENT previous to his departure for Mon
taua. Or. Mary X. Walk er was also present at
s s1e general reception. She was attirsd in her
ofess reform costume, and was gratit1ed by
brief conversation with the President.
APPOINTMENTS
Fifty-one assistant assessors of internal rev.
enue were appointed yesterday, the majority
being for Pennsylvania districts.
The following appointments were made to.
day by the President: Robert @. Kirk, minis
ter resident to the Republic Of Uruguay: Jas
w. Purviance U. s. Attorney for the western
district Of Tennessee; John HI. McNeely AS
SCISSOR OF Internal Revenue for the first district
OF Indiana Collectors of Internal Revenue,
Ralph Hill for the third district Of Indiana
Epnraim Latham third Alabama; Andrew A.
Lewis nrst Indiana; Edward Fullings sixth
North Carolina
Gen. Terrill, of Indiana, has been appointed
Inlrd Assistant Postmaster General, in place
OF Leyelly; Erastus d. Chapman Postmaster
at Saugerties, N. Y; and e. I'll. Sears Post
master at Stanton. Va.
CUSTOMS REoEIPTs.
The customs receipts from April 10th TO the
c0eh AaOAAbtNCt was PAjoOOJsoos
NEWS ITEMS.
Bancroft Davis, Assistant Secretary of State
has purchased the present residence of ex-Sec-
rotary McCulloch.
The party consisting of ex-Gov Ward of
New Jersey, Col. Forney, Gen. Van WICK OF
New York, and others, who started on a south
ern trip two weeks ago, have returned to
washington. They went as far as Florida,
stopping at the principal cities and towns on
the way. All concur in the report that indus
trial prospects have improved. The negroes
are working better this year than last, and the
whites generally seem to be more industrious.
The crops look well and the people are anxious
for Northern immigration, and millions OF
acres of good land are for sale and great in
dueements are offered to capitalists. The par
ty were everywhere well received.
Col. VIM. G. Moore, Paymaster in the U. s.
Army, who acted as privase Secretary for
President johnson, leaves on Monday next for
Leavenworth, to act in his former capacity
Gov. Ashley will leave tomorrow for his
home in Ohio, and thence proceed to Montana.
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VIRGINIA.
GEN. LEE AT ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, May 6.-Gen. Lee, aseompa-
MED by his brother, Commodore Smith Lee
attended services at Christ Church this morn
ing, and was after wards entertained at din
ner party by j. b. Daingcrfeld, at which sew
eral prominent citizens were present. Tonight
he was visited by large number of ladies and
gentlemen Yesterday the General had an in
tervlew with Mr.. John Janney. President Of
the Virginia Convention which passed the or
dinance of secession, and by whom he was pre-.
scented with his sword in the name of the peo-
pie OF Virginia. Mr.. Janney is now Quite an
old and infirm man. Gen. Lee leaves in the
morning for Lexington.
THE MT. VERNON ESTATE TO BE SOLD
The Mount Vernon estate of Gen. Washing
ton is advertised in the Gazette this evening to
be sold on the 10th of june at auction.
THE APPROACHING CAMPAIGN.
RICHMOND, May 6.-Both parties are prepar-
ing for an active campaign in the State. Jos.
Ii. Platt, Jr., of the Wells party, was unani-
mously nominated to-day by the Convention
in session at Petersburg, for Congress from the
second district. Charles W. Butts has beer
agreed upon as Congressman at large on the
Walker ticket. Walker and Wells will STUMP
the State in few days.
The State Convention of colored men will
assemble here on May 9th, to consider the to
tai exclusion of the colored citizens from any
position of trust or profit and from the jury
box.
ARREST OF A MURDERER
One Of the men charged with killing Mr.
Holmes at Charlotte Court House, has been
arrested, and the authorities are in search OF
the others.
= IMMIGRANTS ARRIVING.
A party of sixty immigrants from Holland
arrived to-day for the interior.
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NEW YORK.
CITY AND VICINITY.

NEW York, May civilian II. Dodge was
reelected President of the Chamber of Com
merce to-day.
1t proves that the Arago took no recruits for
Cuba
The schooner Grapsshot, which was reported
sailed for Cuba with volunteers, still lies in
this harbor.
A large number of Spencer rifles for the
Spanish troops were forwarded by the Column
bia to-day. Mr.. Plumb, our new consul to Ha-
vana, goes on her.
The Theta Delta Chi Association In holding
its twenty-second annual convention at the
Astor House. Delegates from the Sonth are
present for the first time since the war.
Peter II. Fallon, of Middletown, Conn.,, was
run over by coach on Third Avenue to-day
and severely injured
NEW YORK, May 6.-The British brig Lizzie
from Caibarien, arrived tonight. She brings
the passengers who were taken from the
schooner Lizzie Major by the Spanards, and
who were subsequently released from prison.
The steamer Ariel, which arrived here this
morning from Copenhagen, had several cases
of small pox on board. The sick were sent te
the small pox hospital ON Blackwells Island
and measures were taken to prevent the spread
of the disease among the other passengers
who, with the steamer, will be detained al
quarantine till the danger is over.
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-07

ORFIO e Rss
CLARENCE II. CLARK, President.
JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance and Rxesu,,v.
Committees. ''uu'o
HENRY D. COOKE, vice-President.
EMERSON w. PEET, Secretary and Actuarx
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MEXICO.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

HAVANA, May 6.-Intelligence from Mexico
to the Both ult has been received.
A revolution had broken out in the State Of
guerrero Troops had been sent to suppress
it and some fighting was reported.
The feeling of dissatisfaction with the pres
ent government acknowledgements the re-
public, and the political struggle of the Gov
eminent and imposition was severe, each
party using all the means in its power to gain
the supremacy. Charges of corruption were
freely made on both sides. There is danger Of
the success of the secession movement in the
northern States.
Lerdo de Tejeda was threatened with assas-
sination, and guards had been placed over the
residences of all the Ministers.
News from Washington in regard to Presi-
dent Grants policy towards Mexico was anxi-
ously looked for.
Gen. Escobedo reigned at San Luis Potosi
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-07
Rereixn Markets.

LONDON, May -Forenoon.-Consol s3i for mon
ey.
American securities-U. s. 6-2Os sOt; Illinois Gen.
trail shares 9S4; Erie shares 197.
LIVERPOOL, May 6-Forenoon. Cotton frmer but
not higher; Middling upands III sales 5000 bales.
LONDON, May 6-Evening-C onsols closed at 93j
for money and 934 for account.
American securities-United States 520s 79S
Stocks steady; Erie shares 49, Illinois Central share
67z; Great Western 242.
FRANKFORT, May 6-Evening-United Statel
b-20's closed at 500 a $751;
LIVERPOOL, May 6-Evening-Cotton Is easier
Middling upands 11sd; do Orleans I'D; SAFES TO- OO(
bales. Fine Rosin 15s. Spirits Turpentine $685.
HAVANA. May 5.-Sugar in fair demand and mar
ket firm without decided change but transactions
small merchants refuse to purchase owing to the
high demands of holders Exchange unchanged.