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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22
The chronological Journal and Packard
Monthly


For May contains the following articles, many Of
which are illustrated. Hon Samuel Merrill, Cover
nor of Iowa, with portrait and character; Knowing,
or Man and the World; The Man in the Moon
Superstions of different Tribes and Nations; Sketch
es from China; The Color of his Eyes; Mark M.
Pomeroy; Peter Crsps Spectacles; Chas r. sykes,
Eminent Engravers; Yale Sketches; Craving in
Grace Honesty; An Assassin. and his Victim
Prince Pierre l}onaparte and Victor Nor; Il Can't
for the Boys; Young Womanhood in America
Eleanor Kirk at the Five Points; To Dahomey and
Back; Sunames and their Deviations, etc. Price
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389 Broadway, New York. Tie Christian Union
says; ANY body who refuses to examine the Phle-
no"gica Journal form notion Gifts being scienti-
eaIIy heretc,i is INJECTING no small prvaton nilmselt.
The chronological element aside, there is n" Ameri-
can publication strongly characterized by
shrewtl incsive, workatay common sense. Its hints
for living alone. and the of health, could not
well fail in the first instance to abate the Doctor
bill To its minimum, and ultimately to promote the
longevity of the ohservant reader, and this at the
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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22
John Robinson's Circus.

This we'll known and excellent Circus will exhib-
it in Marietta on Saturday, April 3Gth. Those who
delight to attend good Circus have the pleas
ure soon. John Robinson never yet has failed to
draw a large crowd and the reason is, be always
gives the worth Of the money expended. The Men
agerie and Avary very interesting features con-
nected with this Circus, having large and extern
Rive collection of Wild Animals and Birds. Be pre-
pared 10 20 aud for yourselves TO the truth of
The assertion, that this is the largest and best show
travelling.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22
Ayers American Almanac

For the new year, has arrived for delivery gratis
by VIM. Root & Sons TO all who cab for it. This
little annual has the largest eirculation of any book
in the world, made by the fact that it furnishes the
best medical advice which is available to the people
enables them to determine what their complaints
are and how TO cure them 1t contains the startling
announcement of the CONGREGATION Of the ~orld or the
mbinaton of one eff the stars in the armament with
all its attendant planets.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22
Marietta Male Academy
EDWIN P. CATER, A. NJ, PRINCIPAL.

TENHE first Session began February 18th 1870,
IL and win embrace three consecutive Terms OF
fourteen weeks each.
Tuition per Term, sl03 sI4 sl73 according to
class. No charge for iacidentals
All pupils will be required to wear the uniform of
the School.
Average cost of suit complete, lehen made by a
Tailor, Sl2.
Specifications can be had by application to the
Principal, or Mr.. w. +. Groves, Col. A. Z. Rood OF
Mr.. A. S. EdmOnst0n.
BY order Of the Board Of Trustees,
WILLIAM PHILLIPS, Chairman
A. w. YORK, Secretary,
AprilSt h. 1870,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22

Prussian authorities are very uneasy
about the immense immigration from
their country, which has a most serious
effect upon the CONSUMPTION. Young
Prussia, it seems, infinitely prefers be-
coming a landed proprietor in this coun-
try to being food for powder in father
land.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22
Street Work.

Capt. Lyons worthy Marshal, has a large
force engaged in working all the streets leading into
city. They begin at the corporate line and
work in. Our Mayor and Council are efficient men
and doing all they can to benefit the city in udiclous
legislation, management and direction.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22
How Tickle.

Sunday last chillingy cold day. Snow,
sleet and rain, mingled in making it disagree
able Overcoats. shawls, aud other comfortable APP
parel were donned mhesitangy, We do not
know whether fruit was injured or not
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22
Thou Hast Lied Unto God -

We have received communication in regard to
the article under the above leadngof Dr. FULLER
published in the Methodist Advocate, atlanta
which has unavoidably been deferred until next
week.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22
Obituary.

Died on MARCH, 22d 1870 at the residence of his
brother, James NJ. in Rankin Co, Miss, Mr. Ron
ERr A, WATSON, aged rs years IL months and ~
days. Mr. Robert A. Watson was formerly resi-
dent of Acvorth, Cobb Co., Ga.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22
Mechanics & Agricultural Fair Association

There will be fine Horticultural Exhibition at
the Fair Grounds IN Augusta. Georgia. on the 1lth
of May. OF plants, flowers fruits and vegetables
Rev. G. w. HOWARD will be the Nator of the
day. The Editor of the JOURNAL acknowledges
tile receipt If Ticket of Admission from the
Secretary of the Association, Mr. f. IL. GRAY.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22
MARIETTA GEORGIA.
Friday Morn April %, lS7O
Winters & Whitlock

Have in store 300 sacks and so barrels -four of
all grades, at low prices. Peach and apple Butter
choice, alot OF the best Hams in this market,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22
A Specimen of Artistic Beauty.

We were shown Wednesday, says the Atlanta
Constitution, bridal fan, made Of a white turkey
wing, olnamented with flower wreatho of pure aud
chaste design, that will at once challenge the adnra
ton of the bthoder. The specimens were the andi-
work Of Miss Emma H. Eve, the lovely and accom-
psied head OF the ornamental depa Of Marietta
Female College. Miss Eve is Southern girl, and in
the specimens exhibited to us has displayed talent OF
no ordinary character The charge that the people
Of the South have talent ingenuity or skill is com
petely dsproved by such practical illustrations as
these, For simplicity and beauty they have never
been eXcelled. Already has specimens of her skill
found their way the Atlantic, where they have
been pr aisrd for their excellence. Marietta Female
College is fortunate III the acquisition Of a teacher Of
such talent. Success to the young lady and to the
Institution OF whose faculty she is all h"noled mem.
Der.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22
PLEASANT HILL, MINI, April 9, 1866.

DR. c. w RoBACK, Cincinnati, O.-Dear Sir Z:
Last fall my wife had the liver complaint so bad
that she was unable to sit mp but a few minutes time.
| had physician docoIig her tor some time bur the
medicine h.. gave her seemed 10 do her but little or
no good / was advised 10 get her bottle Of your
Bters and let her Try them, and see if they would
help her. So thought if one bottle would be good
two wound he better and got her two bottles. and
when she had taken the last bOtlefIl she could do
most of her homework | got her more, which
entirely cured her, and she looked the best have
seen her for four years. We recommended them to
several of our mrighbogs, WHO have used them with
great success Address
ORVIS A. MASON,
Pckwick, Winona Co, MINI.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22

DR.. TUFTS Golden Eagle Bitters is the best tonic
ever invented
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22

Delicate Females take Golden Eagle Bitters. l
is pleasant cordial.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22
Fruits,

We are indebted to Messrs. Purdy * Hance, Nur-
serymen and Fruit Growers, South Bend Indiana,
for n variety of their choice Raspberry plants,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22

If you must have beverage use DR., TUFTS Golden
Eagle I}ters. They healthy and invigorating.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22
ORVIS A. MASON,
Pickwick, Winona Co, MINI.

As blood purifier. use Constitutional Monarch.
After using all other cough remedies without good
effect, Try a bottle of Dromgooe & Co. Pectoral
Group and whooping couglr-use Dromgooe & Co.'S
Pectoral.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22
sprtial alotife5.

ADVERTISING will not sell worthless medicines
long, as many persons have doubtless discovered !;
but il medicine thai recommends itself Simmons
Liver Regulator does trial, only it requires to be
kept before the public to insure success.
w \. REID & CO..
PrOprietors Macon (Ga) Daily Telegraph.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22

If you want good appetite Dr. TUFTS Golden
Eagle Bitters.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-04-22

For wasting cough, use Dromgooe Il Co Pectoral,
Dromgoole & Co 5 PectOral for chronic bronchitis
DromgooIe q Co.'S Pectoral eases the pain, checks
the cough, loosens the phlem and promotes sleep.
Lualisl Female Btters cures sckly females.
E. F. b. is a reliable uterine regulator.
f. f. b., cures diseases peculiar to females.
A SCENE-Hushand and sick wife. Husband alb
sent two months Game back wife going to
parties, WHAT'S the matter She used L. I. b.
Young girls just merging into womanhood derive
much benefit by using Z. +. B.
For the blood. usr Constitutional Monarch.
Constitutional Monarch cures scrOfula, glandular
svelliucs old ulcers and sores, skin diseases etc.
r., itch and ,s,'sr uEe Ccns,itui;o,sl Eo-s5eb
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07

spite of our graver impulses will provoke a
grin. There was man, as am told, who
Kept store at Berry's Ferry. When the water
began to raise, his friends entreated him to
abandon his storehouse and seek q safer place,
but the old Dutchman, fearing nothing posi-.
lively declined. 1n few moments it was too
late. Another wave separated his porch from
the main building, and embracing the oppor
tunity, he passed up the opening and took his
roost on the comb Of the roof. Another tide
lifted his storehouse off the foundation and
down the river she went. On his passage
down, some one called to him from neigh
boring hill, as he sat smoking. lis pipe. with
bis little terrier dog folded in bis arms !; in re
Spouse to whom he calculated Me wish you
would let me be. Me must drown but Inc
almost leave 20 10 h-ll as for me store to co.
Many OF our best citz.ns have lost their
crops their houses, their stock, en1phattcaly
their all; and such as have suffered these
irreparablc losses, it is to be hoped, our next
Legislature will relieve from taxation
Yours Truly, Il. IL. L.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07

CLIFTON FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUG.
" TION.--In execution of deed of trust
from William s. Kemper to the subscriber,
dated March lst, 1860, will offer for sale, BY
auction, on SATURDAY, tho 10th of Deem
Der, 1870, at II clock m, in front of the May.
or's office, in tho city of Alexandrs, that well
known ard beautiful farm called CLIFTON,
situated in Fairfax county, Va, about midway
be.ween the CITY of Ale1a ndris and Mount Yer
non, containing 2l5t acres, and now in the pos
session Of and occupied BY, h. A. Risley, esq
by whom it has been highly improved.
Also, at thu same time and place, one other
TRACT or PARCEL OF LAND, adjoining
that above described containing 274 acres.
TERMS-One.t tenth Of the purchase money
cash the residue in three equal payments ut
six, twelve and eighteen months, with interest
from the day of sale.
LAWRENCE B. TAYLOR,
oct T-eots Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07
The Late Flood in the Shenandoah
River.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
MARKHAM STATION, Oct. 3.-Heavy rains
passed over this section of the country last
week, doing our farmers considerable damage,
but their losses arc diminutivc 10 comparison
with those of the citizens of Shenandoah Val.
ley, where, l am told, the rain actually gushed
10 torrents from the clouds for ninety. six hours,
without ntermisson until from very weari.
ness they seemed to refuse to pour down their
burdens of water upon the drcnched earth.
The loss of lite is great, that of property
immense; though as yet it is impossible to
form q correct estimate OF either The Shen-
andoah river Was thirty feet above low water
mark higher than it has ever been known
within the memory OF our Oldest inhabitants.
10 give you an idea OF her appearance when
In full career: your correspondent stood upon
the Blue RIDGE and Instead OF looking down
as usual upon lovely landscape, fresh and
beautiful as ii just from the hand OF its ccea
tor, embo5omed 10 trees and hedges and flow.
ers, glrded by winding stream of CRYSTAL
water trlppng gently along to loose itself in
the lap of its mother Potomac, rs far as his
astounded eyes could reach, AN angry mountain
current alive and wild, eaped over plain and
woodland, sweeping everything before it like
an avalanche, while the surrounding hills
groaned beneath its lashes, making in all
wilder hel! than ever he dreamed OF. Rising
at night with the most fearful rapidity, whole
families were whirlcd, ere they had time to
recover from sleep, headlong into the unfathom.
able depths of that undiscovered country
from whose bourne no traveller returns" In
its precipitancy the current bore away houses,
barns, stables, stock, grain, fencing and trees
Just as it they were its playthDgs. Those
hourishiDg mills that stood out in bold relief
from every eminence along the banks of the
Shenandoah are all gone, and nothing save
ruin and devastation remain TO mark the
places where they stood. 10 some places. the
sediment lett in the mountain gorges where
the water backed up, is six feet deep, 10 others
the piles OF DRIFT wood are forty feet, while on
the river bottoms there is DO more soil than
in the palm of the writer's hand.
Though eminenty serious in its character
there are some amusing drolleries upon the
wing connected with this young food, that 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07

O., A. 4 NJ. r. R.-The first regular train
on the railroad since Thursday night came in.
10 Harrisonburg 90 Monday evening, Captain
Smith, Conductor. The trains will now run
regularly between Harrisonbure and Strsasburg;
North River bridge will be done Sunday and
arrangements will be made at South RiV
or to transfer passengers, freights, &C., by pom
toon bridges. Communication will be open
with Alexandra by Monday or Tuesday next.
There are two trains now lying between Stras-
burg and From: Royal, a bridge being down
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07
PAR1s.-Sir Henry Bulwer makes this state.

ment Of the real position Of France and OF the
claims that Paris has on the civilized world ::
Here is the most splendid city that clvlIlza'
ton has perhaps ever raised, filled with works
OF art the choice production OF ages apl9a5ea
By brave, intelligent and cultivated body or
citizens. Before it is epcamped an army flush
cd with series of victories, bred to war in a
nation where the civilian is the soldier, and
armed with all the most terrible instruments
which military ingenuity has devised and mill.
tary skill can direct for destruction. Within
it, though for the present overawed, are to be
found, with arms in their hands, some hun,
dreds of thousands of Individuals who, 10 any
crisis that dissolved society and provoked dis.
order, would not impIobab!y be guilty of muir.
der, rapine and inccndiarisn. The question is,
whether anything should be attempted to save
this devoted city from its double danger, with
out the total sacrifice OF that which portion
OF its inhabitants values more than property Oh
lifc-their national honor"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The stockholders of the York River K. K.
held meeting at Richmond On Tuesday. The
president of the road submitted report, snow
ing the net income Of the company Tor the year
ending the Goth uItmo 10 have been $24 9l5!
The company has regularly paid its accrued, In
terest on its first mortgage bonds, and; With
proper and unrestrained development Of Its
legitimate business, will soon be able 10 meet
and regularly provide for lis second mortgage
interest, and gradually cxtingulsh It's t1allug
debt The extension oi the road to the lhesa.
peake Bay is expected to he completed during
the coming year. 1t is also stated that there
is now regular steamboat communication be-
tween West Point and Baltimore.
The President Of the James River and Ia
nawha Canal has entered into contract With
Gov. Walker under authority granted the lat
ter by the General Assembly, Ter fifty aCle
bodied convics to 90 to work immediately on
the canal 10 repair the extensive damages bJ
the late floods These men are to be securely
guarded at the expense of the company, anc
are not to be worked, within town or city.
The Richmond State Journal says that TIT
new Directory of the York River Il. II. have
appointed other officers 10 the place OF CoI
Thomas Dodamead, superintendent, and DR.
d. B. Smith, treasurer, removed.
At Cupcper, Culpcpcr county, Virginia
William a. McNulty is reappointed Postmas
ter.
The ireshct Of last week was not so heavy OIL
| tho Soutbside as it was in the ' alley and aion!
the Blue Ridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07

President Grant yesterday accepted an in
| vitation 10 visit the Agricultural and Mech
anical Fair at Frederick. Maryland, which
continues from Tuesday to Friday of next week,
| and promises to he present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07
DIED.

At Mount Zepher. Fairfax county, Va, on the
9th instant, DANIEL McWILLlAMS, in the
45th year of his age EB- His funeral will take
place at 10 O clock Tomorrow morning.
On the 5t;l instant. at his residence, in This
CITY, Captain WILLIAM KENNER, in the
56th wear of his age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07

About once month report is started that
there is about to be change in the Cabinet
The report is, generally, current for three days,
and then disappears from circulation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07

TaxEs.-The tax on sugar and molasses
amounts 10 twenty eight miilions-an amount
equal to the estimate of necessary expenses OF
the government 10 the last years before the
war. Coffee, tea, sugar and moIasses 20 to
the citizens of the United States who consume
them, charged with the cost OF production,
TRANSPORTATION and sale, and With forty one aud
a hall millions of dollars OF taxes besides
Rich. Eng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07

SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL CONVENTION. -
Yesterday the committee on direct trade be-
tween Europe and the Southern Atlantic cities
reported favoring tic granting Of aid TO Amer
lean shipping. The report was adopted. The
Committee on the Southern Pacific Railroad
made report recommending cid ty Con2rcss
to the road near the 22d parallel, with branches
terminating at Memphis, Nicksburg and New
Orleans. The report was adopted. The re
port of the Committee on River Navigation
Canals, &C., was long, one resolution declaring
rivers channels OF travel and communication
belonging to the people Of the country, and not
to be obutructcd by individuals or corporations.
Mr.. Charles Reemelip, Of Ohio, objected to
this resolution. He said that tSo Classes Of
people have rights ca rivers those na7!ssIlng
up and down aud those crossing. This rcso!u.
ton, which totally ignored the rights OF transit,
was a revival Of Old public opinion raised by
the ordinances of 1887, which have been dc
stroyed by the Courts. hlr. Stanard, Of Mis-
souri,, had no design to obstruct railroads, but
it was the desire Of the committee 10 prevent
| railroads from unnecessarily obstructinG river
navigation. a motion to amend ty Inserting
| the word unnecessarily before delay, obstruct
| and hinder, in the resolution, was lost. The
| resolution and the report were then adopted.
The report of the committee recommending
| free trade in money and the repeal OF the many
| laws by which money contracts arc treated ey
| ceptionaly, an amendment to the Banking laws
so as to take the monopoly from the banks in
| the supply of currency, will adopted, and sub
sequently reconsidered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07

The Legislature of West Virginia has cstab.
lished at Romney an institution for the deal
and dumb and blind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07
NJ A e sIED

In Baltimore, on Tuesday, the 4Lh instant, by
Rev r. U. Dudley, JULIAN j. MASON. OF
King George county, Va, to Miss ELlL A,
BETH, daughter of Thomas II. treesnd, of
Baltimore
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07

The Richmond Dispatch says: Our old
State is not quite washed away nor is it ruined
yet A year will 20 far to wipe out tho losses
and to make US all nearly forget them; save,
perhaps, those who have lost dear ones by the
relentless waters"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07

Patrick Woods, sentenced by majority OF
the House Of Representatives to be imprisoned
in the Jail of the District of Columbia as other
criminals are for three months, was discharged
months having expired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07

The New York Herald estimates that an
area of France equal, perhaps, t. that Of the
State of New York. has been laid waste or
exhausted of its cattle, sheep, swine, bread
stuffs and forage, by the great hostile armies
operating therein, and still the work of dc
ISOLATION goes On From the Rhine to the
Seine, the inhabitants, by thousands,
are left destitute, or very nearly destitute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07

LittelI's Living Age, for this week, has a
good selection of articles from the British
Magazines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07

Is TIE WORLD FLAT?-Some Of our Fog
lsh scientific neighbors are waeing fierce war
on the questions of whether the earth is round
or fiat, aud does the sun move or stand still?
A roordern Hampden. who is resolved appar-
enty to remain neither mute nor isnob bic, " is
the leader Of the party WHO are going thus re
soIutely back to FIRST principles, and is support.
ed by Il number OF adherents who are, strange
as it may seem, possessed OF both cd ucatlon
and ability. They have distributed their
phamphlets and tracts broadcast in this coun
one who cln "prove the rotundity or motion of
the earth from Scripture, reason, or TACT -
~ y Tribune
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07
CONSULTATION FREE.

Office hours from a. m. to D.. m.
MANSION HOUSE
N. Blowing to engagements elsewhere DR..
Bernhard will be able 10 remain here but u
short time only.
IEMPLOY NC:PEDDLERs.
sep 2l-d&tw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-07

The Richmond Dispatch received on Wed
nesday telegram from New York announcing
that the gold exchange, by unanimous vote,
have appropriated $4,000 for the benefit of the
sufferers in Virginia by the recent flood.