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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09
Ihr selagietta aoarnal.

A GOOD story is told of old John
nv McGill, who resided during the
war in East Tennessee. Guerillas
representing both parties kept it so
warm in that forsaken region that it
was dangerous to belong to either
side. McGill had, in trying to ride
both horses, got several blackjack
ings from both the rebels and the
Yankees. AS guerillas dressed alike
he made several mistakes in trying
to pass himself for either Union oil
Southern. At last he was overtaken
by party whose politics he could
not even guess at, and the following
dialogue ensued:
"Sir are you Union man
"No, SIR" replied McGill'
care you rebel, then y
''No, sir"
"Tben what in the devils name
are you Z" roared the captain.
"Well, sir" hesitated McGill, ITO
tell YOU the truth, I'm nothing-and
but darned little at that"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09

DEArH.--It is death alone that can
suddenly make man to know himself.
lie tells the proud and insolent that
they are but affects, and humbles
them at the instant, makes them cry,
complain, and repent, yea, even to
hate their fore-pasSed happiness. lie
takes an account of the rich, aud
proves him 4 beggar, naked beg
car. which hath interest in nothing
but in the gravel that fills his mouth.
He holds glass before the eyes
of the most beautiful and makes them
see therein their deformity and rot
tenness, and they acknowledge it.
o eloquent, just and mighty Death =!
whom none could advise, thou hast
persuaded what none hath dared,
thou hast done and whom all the
world have fiattered, thou only hast
cast out Of the world aid despised
thou hast drawn together all the far
stretched greatness, all the pride.
cruelty and ambition of man, and
covered it all over with these tive
narrow words, "Here lies."-Sir
WaHey Raleigh.
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Claims for War Losses.

BY late Act of Congress, Commissioners
have been appointed to receive, examine and
consider the Justice and validity Of claims by
loval citizens of the United States For stores
and supplies taken or furnished during the re
bellion, for the use OF the Army Of the United
States, in States proclaimed as an Instruction
against the United States including the use
and loss of vessels or boats, while EN-
ployed in the military service Of the United
States, and with declaration, that 'Al claims
within this Act. and not presented to said
Board (of Commissioners shall be barred; and
shall not be entertained by any Department of
the Governments without further authority of
Congress
The undersigned, WILLIAM KING, of this
State, and ANTHONY VAN WICK, formerly
citizen of the State of Wisconsin, and how
resident of Marietta, Ca. offer their services 10
the claimants for losses under the said Act, to
adjust and prepare their claims for presentation
to the Board and to prosecute the same for col
lection. Their charges Tor services, will be
moderate fee paid in advance and contingent
fee to be deducted from the amounts recovered.
Claims entrusted TO them, shall receive their
personal attention before the Board of Commits
sioners in Washington.
WILLIAM KING,
ANTHONY VAN WYCK.
Marietta, Ca, goth March, 1871.-1m
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DIDN'T SEE ANY RAT
A Good Joke on You Fellows

A Good Joke on You Fellows"
1 A story, which is worth the hear
ing. comes to us concerning Elliott,
the well-known portrait painter OF
| New York, lately deceased. Elliott,
like many other erratic children of
genius, had perennial attacks of
what they term spreeing, now-a-
days. At such times he would go
over to Brooklyn and be invisible for
a week or two, coming back the
ghost of his former self, unnerved
and exhausted. Upon one occasion,
after his return from such a jaunt,
several of his friends determined, il
possible, to put stop to this proce-
dure, and so went down to his studio
carrying in pocket big rat, for
purposes which will be seen. Elliott
sat painting lazily, returning to his
work after he had greeted his visl-
tors. They took him to task round
ly for his dissipation, declaring that
his health was utterly ruined, and
that another such turn would drive
him into Snakes" otherwise called
delirium tremens They pressed the
topic, when finally he arose in a pas
sion and as he did so the rat was
slipped loose and went running
among the unfinished pictures. Ell
lott gave chase with cane, calling
loudly for assistance, knowing that
if uncaught the animal would work
mischief with his canvass. Not
hearing the others move, he looked
around with astonishment, and shud-
dered visibly as he saw them look
ing at him with faces full of sadness
and pity. They tried to get him to
sit down, saying that he'd get over it
pretty soon" but he shook them
off, and went silently back to his
painting. After few touches he
stopped and turned round, with an
attempt to laugh which was mex
pressibly painful, and broke out;
"That's a id good joke on you fell
lows | didn't see any rat.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09
a PROCLAMATION.
GEORGIA :
By RUFUS B. BULLOCK,
Governor of said State.

Whereas, at the October Term, A. d., 1859,
Of the Superior Court held in and for the Coun-
ty Of Whitfield the Grand jury of said county
of Whitfield found bill OF Indictment against
Judge Smith n citizen Of said county, for the
crime OF murder alleged to have been commit
ted upon the body of Lewis Mmness, in said
County ofWhitfield, some time during the year
1869 and whereas, the Sheriff of said county
certifes that he exercised reasonable diligence
in trying 10 apprehend the said Smith, but with
ont avail
Now therefore, have thought proper to issue
this my Proclamation, hereby offering u reward
of One Thousand Dollars for the apprehension
and deliAery Of the said Judge Smith, with evil
dence sufficient to convict, to the Sheriff of said
County and State, in order that he may h.
brought 10 trial for the Ofense with which liz
stands charged.
Given under my Hand and the Great Seal Of
the State, at the Capitol in Atlanta this 9Th
day Of May. in the year ofour Lord Eighteen
Hundred and Seventy One, and of the hide
pendence of the United States ofAmerica, the
Ninety Fifth. ,.
RUFUS B. BULLOCK
BY the Governor:
DAVID G. COTTING, Secretary Of State.
may 12-4t
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A RICH PROMISE.

ale that overcometh, the same
shall be clothed in white raiment.-
| viii confess his name before my
Father, and before His angels"
"He that overcometh." Aye, It's
to him the promise is made so full
of rich, precious meaning tits he
who shall wear a robe Of spotless
purity who shall be acknowledged
by the blessed Saviour
What is he to overcome All
how much, only they can answer
who have been buffetted by tempta-
ton and trial-who have met with
adversely in many forms, and who
through all, have maintained a hope
full, patient trust in the goodness
and wisdom of our Father.
Ifpoverty walks, like grim phan-
tom, by our side, while we struggle
bravely, earnestly, through without
avail, to place even slight distance
I between ourselves and the dark shad-
ow. how our hearts almost rise up
I in rebellion that Providence has
placed us in such circumstances,
while our neighbor, whs leads a
thankless life, receives all the richest,
worldly gifts which mankind ever
enjoyed, ignoring the source from
which they come to him, and we
feel as if we ought to murmur--as
if human endurance could not hold
out against such proofs that "the
good things of earth are unequally
divided )" if, in such a trying posi-
ton. we are enabled to o0erC0D'e-to
look up with child-like faith and
trust, and say, THY will be done"
What a conquest what a victory
what a reward is in store for us, as
overcemers.
If we have few idols treasured
in the innermost recesses OF our
hearts, sheltered, as we fancy, from
the very breath of harm if, one by
one, we are compelled to take them
from their sacred niches-~to snap
asunder the chords of love which
hold them, and lap them passively in
the hand of the destroyer, to watch
his ruthless movements as he brushes
to atoms our cherished treasures.
while our bleeding hearts yearn
vainIy for their restoration tive car
accept the lesson, the pain, the chas'
tisement, and its sure alienation i
we can say, "The Lord reigneth, le
the earth rejoice then we are o0er'
cOmeys-then may we hope for the
promised reward, which the con-
tinuation of such trust, confidence
and obedience is sure to bring to us
Oh! how many thousand ways
there are in which we may overcome
We know that our hearts are selfish
and our eyes are blinded. How i'm
portant it is that we should continu
ally look above for light, wisdom
and for strength, that at last we may
be received by the Great Father, a
oyercomers, and may receive thu
promised, precious reward II. $. q
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
ATT ANITA. MAY 25th, 1871.

ORDERED:
That the following named citizens he, and
they are hereby appointed a special Board OF
Visitors to attend the examinations preceding
the Annual Commencement ofthe University of
Georgia at Athens
The Senior examination is appointed to com
mence on Friday, the 10th Of June, proximo
Gen. ]. r. Lewis of Fulton Col. Beverly r.
Thornton Of Museogee, Hon. j. W. Underwood
of Floyd. Hon. W. 5. Erwin Of Habersham.
Hon. 3, II. Hill of Clarke. Hon. B. II. Bigham
Of Troup, Col. F. W. simms ofChatham Eon.
James i. Seward Of Thomas Hon. Arthur
Hood of Randolph Hon. Henry W. billiard Of
Richmond
Given under my hand and seal of the Exeeu-
tive Department, at the Capitol in Atlanta. the
day and year first above written.
RUFUS b. BULLOCK.
BY the Governor
r. II. ATKINSON. sec'y Executive Dept.
June 2nd-4t
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09
APPROXIMATIONS,
GEORGIA.:
By RUFUS B. BULLOCK.
Governor of said State.

Whereas, information has been received at
this Department that bill of indictment Is
now pending in the Superior Court of SumpteI
Co., charging John Moran with the crime OF
murder, alleged To have been committed on the
body of Alexander Picket of said county ofSum-
ter, on or before the 29!h of May 1869; and
whereas, tie 1lvil oil, ers uf said county, not
withstandine te diligence exercised by them in
trying to apprehend the said Moran. have failed
in their endeavOrs.
Now, therefore, have thought proper to issue
this. my Proclamation hereby Offering reward
of Five Hundred Dollars for the apprehension
aud delivery Of the said John Moran, with ev-
idence sufficient to convict to the Sheriff OF said
county, in order that he may be brought to
trial for the offense with which he stands charg-
ed
Given under my Hand and the Great seal Of the
State, at tho Capitol in Atlanta, this
18th day Of May, in the year OF our
Lord Eighteen Hundred aud Seventy one,
and of the independence of the United
States of America, the Ninety-Eitth.
RUFUS B. BULLOCK.
BY the Governor:
DAVID G. CoTTING, Secretary of State.
may 19-4t
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09
A PROCLAMATION.
GEORGIA.
BY RUFUS b. BULLOCK,
Governor of said State.

Whereas Official information has been re-
ceived at this Department that Sam Smith Lewis
Lynch Stephen Smith and Joe Trapp persons
nof color. who have been confined in the common
shil of Bib couaty under charges of a ieloniOus
character have succeeded in making their escape
from said jail by breaking theiefrom and as
saulting the Jailor, ahd are now at large and
Whereas, It's further reported that the civil
officers of said county of Bib have used their
utmost exertions in endeavorng to apprehend
the said escaped prisoners, but without success /;
Now Therefore, to the md that they may be
brought to justice for the offense with which they
and each Of them stand charged, | Rufus B.
Bullock, Governor Of said State, have thought
proper to issu, this my proclamation, hereby
Offering a reward five Hundred Dollars each
for the apprehension and delivery of the said
Sam Smith, Lewis Lynch, Stephen Smith and
Joe Trap, TO the Sheriff of Bibb county,
Given under my hand and the Great Seal Of
the State, at.the Capitol in Atlanta this,
Goth day ofMay in the year of our Lord
Eighteen Hundred aud Seventy one, and Of
Of the Independence Of the United States
If America the Ninety fifth
RUFUS h. BULLOCK.
BY the Governor
DAVID 6. CorrING, Secretary of State.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09
A Pr EXCLAMATION.
G. f 9 r @ 7 A
By RUFUS b. BULLOCK,
Governor of said State.

Whereas Official information has been receiv-
ed al this Department that John Caprand, a DIES
perate character, who stands charged with Eel,
ony in the Both Senatorial District Court ana
having given bond for his appearance at a trial
therefor. has forfeited the said bond aud made
his escape into another State.
Now. therefore have thought proper to Is
sue this, my proclamation, hereby offering a re
ward of One Thousand Dollars for the apPre-
bension and delivery Of the said John Caprand,
ia the Sheriff Of said County of Fulton, in order
that he may be brought to trial for III" oitense
with which he stands charged
Given under M hand and the Great Sea, o. liit
State. at the Capital in the City of Atlanta
this I'd dav ofMay, in the year of our Lord
Eighteen Hundred and Seventy One. and
of the Independence Of the United States Of
America, the Ninety fifth ,,.,.
RUFUS B. BI ILOCk-
BY the Governor.
DAVID G. COTrTNG. Secretary of State.
may 12-4t
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09
Georgia, Pickens County

Ordinary's Office May 26th, Isl.
Andrew Morrison having applied TO be APP
pointed Guardian of the person and property OF
Francis w. Huffman minor under fourteen
years OF age, resident of said County. This il
to cite all persons concerned to be and appear
at the term of the Court of Ordinary to be held
next after the expiration of thirty days from the
first publication of this notice and show cause,
if any they can, why said Andrew Morrison
should not be entrusted with the Guardianship
of the person and property of Francis W. HUFF,
man. Witness my Official signature
W. II. SIMMONS, Ord'y. Piellens Co.
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S. B. McGregor, Ord'y.
GEORGIA. PauIding County 4:

WHEREAS. H. NJ Whtworth Administra-
tor of the Estate Of L. A. COrruth, deceased,
represents to me that he has fully administered
said Estate These are therefore to cite and
require all persons concerned TO be and appear
At nv office ON or before the first Monday in
September next, 10 file their objections if any
they have otherwise letters of d ismissiOn will
be granted the applicant Witness my hand and
Official Signature,
S. B. McGregor, Ordy.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09

An aged coIored man made appli-
cation at Washington for food, claim
ing it as a constitutional privilege.
why said he, 81 understan' dar's
provisions in de Constitution for de
colorcd folks, an haven't had de
fust crumb.N
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09

What is your consolation in life
and death ?" asked Sunday school
superintendent of young lady in
the bible class, who blushed and
said: 'I'd rather be excused from
speaking his name.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09

Some people make their religion
go long way. A good woman
bought lottery ticket here, the
other day, accompanying the pur-
chase with the soliloquy "The
Lord knows how it'll turn out. It's
all in the hands of the Almighty, |
spose. The old DEVILS at the bottom
Of it all"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09

A young man says that there may
have been such thing as real true
love in old times, but that now the
notion is entirely obsolete; and if
you ask young lady nowadays to
share your lot, she wants to know
how large that dot" is.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09
By RUFUS B. BULLOCK,
Governor ofsaid State.

Whereas, Official information has been receiv-
ed at this Department that murder was com
mitted i'll the county of Appling on or about the
oath of April 1871, upon the body OF Steeley
Harrington by Marion Tills and Thos Her
rington, as is alleged and that said Marion Tiis
has fed from Justice
| have thought proper therefore, to issue this,
my proclamation, hereby offering reward of
One Thousand Dollars forthe apprehension aud
delivery Of the said Marion Tllis, with proof
sufiient TO convict TO the Sheriff o. said county
and State in order that he may be brought to
trial for the offense with which he stands charged.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal ofthe
State, at the Capitol in Atlanta, this 18th
day of May, in the year ofour Lord Eigh-
teen Hundred and SeventyOne and Of the
Independence ofthe United States of Amer
lea. the Ninety-Fifth
RUFUS b. BULLOCK.
BY the Governor
u
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09

A parson, reading the funeral ser
vices at the grave, forgot the sex of
the deceased, and asked one of the
mourners, an Emeralder, "Is this Il
brother or sister ?" "Nather,' re-
piled Pat, "only a cousin"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09

The question, does getting drunk
ever advance ones happiness -
would seem to be put to rest by the
Irishmm who went counting when
drunk, and was asked what pleas
ure he found in whisky. "Oh,
Biddy, it's trate intirely, to see
two Of your swate purity faces In
stead of one"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09

A pedant coming upon a youthful
angler sitting on the bank of a
stream, thus addressed him:
adolescence, art thou not en-
deavoring to entice the tinny
tribe to engulf into their denticula-
ted mouths a barbed hook ; upon
whose point is affixed a dainty al
lurement 2"
".No, said the boy, "I'm fishln'."
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09

A young lady OF Logan county,
KY, has advertised for sealed pro-
posals for her hand and heart" 1t
is not stated whether she will take
the lowest "tendcr."
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09
Legal Advertisements.
Genrria. Panlding County

WHEREAS. IL. NJ Whitworth Administra-
tor of the Estate Of Oliver Russom deceased,
represents to me that he has fully administered
said Estate. These are therefore to cite and re-
ouire all persons concerned, be and appear at my
Office on or before the first Monday in Sept.
next to show their objections if any they have,
otherwise, letters Of Dsmission will be granted
the applicant. Witness my hand and Official
Signature,
:. 3. McGregor. Ord'y.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09

PRoGREss.--It is said that a tour
list travelling continuously, without
any stoppagc, can now go around
the world in eighty days, making
the entire journey by railway and
steamship, and going by way OF Llv-
erpool, the Suez Canal, CeylOn, SIN
gapore, Hong Kong, YokOhams, San
Francisco and the Pacific Railway.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09

The young lady at Troy, New
York, who during the last four years
has earned So, 3O8 with her sewing
machine, during that time has stitch
ed no less than 63S,652 collars.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09
City Beef Market,
WEST SIDE OF PUBLIC SQUARE.

WEST SIDE OF PUBLIC SQUARE.
THE subscriber has opened Market for the
sale of Fresh MeG,s-Pork. Beet. Mutton, &c.
and asks for liberal share Of patronage. Cal
and see Tor yourselves and satisfaction will b,
given Fair prices paid for Beeyes, Sheep ant
Hogs. ,,,,,-.,r,,r
jsnl3-ly r W. sHtVAhi'
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09
IL. w. GABLE.
HON BILE
Boot and Shoe Maker,
AND DEALER IN

BOOTS, SHOES. LEATHER AND FIND
ings of all kinds. Also French Backing,
French Bronze and French Gloss for restoring
old Boots and Shoes to their original brilliancy.
All work warranted and gentee fits guar
anteed.
Mountain and White Oak Sole Leather on con-
Segment and now Lave also lot of choice
Harness Leather, all made AT the a,l.. known
Tannery of Mr.. G. F. King. | risk nothing in
saying this Leather is equal to any Tanned in
Baltimore or elsewhere and as cheap if not
cheaper. Shop at the old well known stand
on Powder Spring Street near thr journal Of
fee -.
r. w. GABLE.
March "a, IS7I-6m
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Roswell. GA. Feb. 18th, is.

KOSWEIi., On. FtD. I0IH, IoII
Mr.. j. c. Shugart,-Dear Sir Il take pleas
ure in giving you this certificate, that l have
USED yluv "CraIg'S Virginia Salye, with most
perfect and satisfactory results, in ssveral ipstan-
ces of scalds, cuts and bruises. My Hand was
terribly mangled in Wool Carierj from WHICH
| feared the total loss of the use of my fingers.
BY the use of your Salve the healing process
was perceptably hastened and the stiffness
relaxed so that / am now able to use my hand
with much ease.
j. H. KING.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09

This is 10 certify that have used "Craig's
Virginia Salve," prepared by John c. shugart
to a great advantage in rubbing my back and
spine when other remedies failed to relieve. 1t
was also used as an application to ia burn with
great success. ! esteem il most excellent
Saive and recommend It's use.
WIN. L. MANSFIELD.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09

A little girl at Akron, Ohio, jump
ed the rope four hundred and seven
ty-fve times, and then stopped long
enough to go and be an angel.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09

A wag remarks that he has seen a
couple Of sisters who had to be told
everything together, for they were
so much alike they couldn't be told
apart.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09

An exchange mentions case be-
yond ordinary oculists. 1t is that of
young lady who, instead of a pupil
has a college student in her eye.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09

A darkey's instructions for putting
on a coat were: First de right arm,
den de left, and den give one general
conwulsion.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09
MARIETTA. GA, Jan. oath, 1869

MAKIETIA, VA Jun -1VI'' IOOV
This is to certify that on one occasion used
"Craig's Virginia Salve," prepared by Mr. John 20!
c. Shugart, having suffered from Bind fhes
for number of years and from its use expe-
rienced much relief | therefore recommend
it 20 all those similarly afflicted as a reliable
remedy for any character Of Hemorhoids.
GEO. w. CLELA&p. NJ. u.
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MARIETTA, GA, Jan. 23rd, 1889,

John C. shpgart, Esq,-Dear Sir After
fair trial of yonr "C,aie4 Virginia Salve,' l
found it all that you claim for its virtues. as
healing Salve, and especially for Neuralgia and
acute Rheumatism, You deserve success, and II
my name can be ofany service to you, you can
with pleasure useit. Very Respectfully,
c. D, PHILLIPS.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1871-06-09

The woman who maketh a good
pudding in silence, is better than
she who maketh a tart reply.
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The said Marian Tils is about ) feet : or 5
inches high, sallow complexion, blue eyes, light
hair very little heard weighs about 10 pounds,
does net talk much, and when talking speaks
very slow. may 26-4t.