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Smyrna times., 1874-05-27
mise eLZ0W eOWS,
The Wished-for Saw Mill.

Ia one Of my angling excursions went by
the advice OF my knowing friend Nibbs to try
the sWall river TOit, which runs through a
pretty bit of country, and has on its banks the
village, or more properly hamlet, of Whortle,
where L took up my residence. The place had
no inn, but that did not matter. Anglers are
not particular as to lodgings. The cottage
which gave me shelter was clean aud cOmfOr
table enough; Mrs. Williams, a motherIy
dame, h ID good store of sweet linen. and
made capital bread. There was difficulty
about butcher meat but sides of bacon wer,.
suspended all over the kitchen ceiling, eggs
we're reckOned by the dozen, chickens and
ducks we're chucking and quacking all around,
excellent vegetables grew in the garden; and
for hsh, in my opinion, small river trout are
almost as nice to eat as TO catch, which is say
ing great deal.
took letter from Nibbs, and was installed
in his accustomed quarters, for found that he
was in the habit OF running down for few
days whenever business permitted him. and
several books arranged on the shelf Of the sit.
ting room had his name in them. feared at
first that vas turning the couple out of their
parlOr but they assured me that they only
used il on grand occasions, and lived habitually
IN the kitchen. My bed room was over the
sitting room. aud from the lattice window,
framed with jessamine and roses, could see
by. There was only one drawback, which was
the close proximity OF the workshop, in which
either my host or his workman was constantly
sharpening a saw but even this was not an
unmixed evil. for it conduced to that early
rising which is SO great point in the angler's
favor.
Nibbs had said "old' Peter Williams and
expected something venerable, but the term
proved to be familiar rather than descriptive
tor Williams was not much older than Nibbs
liams was perhaps a coupIe Of wears Younger.
was puzzled at first to think where the work
was to come from to keep carpenter in such
an out OF the way spot, but that difficulty was
scoI solved. There were good many houses
hidden away amongst the woods in a circuit III
two or three miles, aud there was no comns,;.
nen. Gertemen residing about there were.
indeed, afterwards learned, rather addicted
70 msteur carpentering, taste doubtless fos
sstsa oy the profusion Of wood oil around bu
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27
What DR.. Tying Said to the Reformed
Episcopalians.

On the closing day Of the Reformed Epis-
copal Council in New York, the Rev. Stephen
II. Tying, Jr, ID. d., was introduced to the
Council by Bishop Cheney and made a brief
address. He said that, as a friend who had
aided the movement without being connected
with it, he thought the Councils deliberations
had been conducted with the spirit of God and
of love. When first Bishop Cummins spoke
on the subject it appeared as il the time had
not come but as the days passed, and the
selfshness of the Church had become mani
fest, it was apparent to all who loved the
Gospel that God in His providence had raised
up another ecclesiastical body, at the right
h 1ur, to send forth the Gospel among outcast
souls. At time when the Gospel was per-
verted by superstition, and the Protestant
Episcopal Church was given up to selfimpor-
tance and aristocratic sel6shness, the belfry of
the Lord sounded the note, and this Church
was brought into being. During the days just
gone the Council had been engaged in secur-
ing doctrine for the new born church, and
whether or not the Prayer-hook would com
mend itself to all would be matter for future
ages to determine. If the Reformed Episoo-
pal Church was merely to be in competition
with other Christian bodies it had no right to
exist, and the sooner it was scattered the better
for the world. But if it meant TO go down
among the people and to be faithful in the
preaching of the Gospel, then would God
bless the work and crown it with success. To
this work it must address itself. There were
in this city 100000 souls for whom there was
no Protestant provision. The city missions
failed to meet the want, and the pastors. gen
orally were powerless. The Church which was
the nearest to the people, and which would
teach Christ and Him crucifed to the neglect
ed ones, was the church which he should join.
Nothing more than this was needed OF the
Church nothing less would satisfy the want.
AS the pastor of the Church of the Holy
Trinity, hc extended the right hand of fellow
ship, in the npme Of the officers and congrega-
ton over which he presided.
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

name ma was Adelaide Kemble, sister of Fanny
hemble The family are wealthy, and enjoy
a high social standing Mr.. Algernon Sartoris,
py the death of his brother, recently became
helr to the family estates The marriage of
Yesterday is the third that has taken place in
the White House. The first was that of Miss
Maria Monroe, daughter of President Monroe,
70 Mr. Samuel L. Gouverneur, of New York,
In March, 1920. The second was that of Miss
Lizzie Tyler, daughter of President Tyler. and
Mr. William Waller, of Virginia. It took
place In I843.
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

BEECHER ON INTEMPERANCE.-Henr Ward
Beecher in recent letter, says total absti
nence is the rational and safe remedy for in.
temperance, and that while he is in favor of all
measures for the prevention or suppression oil
traffics in alcoholic drinks which experience
has shown to be feasible, no is utterly oppo
sed to bigotry or violence or partisan feeling ia
behalf of temperance, as | am to the same
other causes" In conclusion no says: "l
hold that Preventive Laws are right in princi
pie, and should be employed wherever public
sentiment is strong enough to secure their exc
cution but at present the tone OF feeling is SC
low that think stringent legislation would
fail Of its end and so be worse than useless. y
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

Here is a Boston boys composition on a. The
Horse" The horse is the most useful animal in
the world. So is the cow. | once had thirteen
ducks and two brakes and Skunk killed one !;
he smelt OrfuL knew a boy which had chickens,
but hiI father would not lei him keep them and so
he got mad and so he bored hole in has mothers
washtub | wish l had horse-a horse weighs
1000 pounds"
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27
THE ENGINEERs REPLY

THk ENGINEER REPLY
1 We read that $ r ed abt u, Bludso,
Who the Prairie Belle;
Vine her him the man tnat wrote IL
Vas the biggest tool l cant tell.
Bat there's one thing that's dead certain;
Tne fellow who spun that yarn
Knows more abput haystscks than smckestAeka
Aud think hat he'4 better lArn.
Before writing OF boats an5 engines,
AID enEineers work and the like,
safety valve from throttle.
Or New YORK slang from Pike.
And as Tor a couple Of wives or so,
And thiugs as bad or worse.
hold these are private matters,
Aud not ut subjects tor verse.
What I look at 10 the fsolishness
That he puts in en<ineer'sI lips,
About holding her nOIEe Asin the bank
Aud the way that he passed in hrs chips.
Does he think that grsAser pole
To poke steamer @IOuSf
Don't he know that engine II &c herself
It you open the threttle stronEt
man that run. on the Mississp
Has trouble and worry enough.
Without ssnS saddle after he's dead
With lot Of disgusting stuG:
Why fellow that didnt know more than him,
He esuidnt have held a place
Tn a " WheebArrow boat to tow csal seowa
Much more on a packet to race.
lf he had seen his duty" at all,
Hell have knOWn that he eosld do more
By letting up on that yelIin OF his,
And helping the others ashore.
Bat il he such dOd- rottsd ass
As TO stsY aud be cooked that night
knOw what Pike county verdict would BET
rSould be, Served the burned fool just right"
A DIs0UsrED BNGiNEgR
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27
1890

A land agent in Colorado remarked to in inquir-
ing emigrant that all that needed TO make the
place puradlse, a comfortable climate, water
and good society. "That is all that is lacking in
hell" was the reply.
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

Milwaukee paper says of literary gentleman
of that city: "He is very good young man. With
the exception Of few games of marbles played on
Sundays while boy, his life has been without re-.
prOach"
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

A Down Easter believes there is nothing like ad-
lie lost his Pocket.bOok recently. ad-
vertised his loss in the local newspaper. and next
morning went down into his own cellar and found
il on the floor.
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

John Randolph met a personal enemy in the
street day, who refused give him ali tie side
walk, saying that he never turned out for rascal.
81 do" said Randolph, stepping aside and politely
raising his hat,
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

It occurred to a Danbury scholar, wIile writing
composition. last week, 90 make the remarkable
statement that "an OK does not taste good as an
oyster, but it can run faster"
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

Impertnent dandy "a strangerl.-" May have
the honor to accompany you. miss ?" Cool young
lady-"Certainly but keep behind, in your proper
place. l discharged my last fOOtman for imperu-
neRce."
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

A Detroit paper, noticing the fact that maa
lately dropped dead while curnbing his hair. says,
"And yet there people who will persists in Ihis
dangerous habit"
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

Rev. DR.. Newman Hall, the English clergy.
man who created quite sensation in this
country few years ago, has just failed to get
a diverse from his wife on the ground of inf
delity
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

Some people in Atlanta, who have evidently
known what it is to pay $40 for five cent pen
wipers, have petitioned the Legislature to
abolish church fairs.
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

little boy heard his mother tell Of eighteen head
OF cattle being burnt the other night. weren't
their tails burnt also 2" inquired the Rerdunt youth
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

ISay," said u rough fellow TO Top with con
spicuous bow.legs. 81 say don't you have 10 have
your pantuloons cut with circular saw Z"
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

"Boy, is that licensed dog 7" asked Detroit
policeman, "No," said the youngster: ''he's rat
terrier dog. and I'm taking him down to have his
teeth fled"
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

A gentleman in POtlsVihe. Penn, has named his
dog Penny, because il was one cent to him and has
had ten mills with the cot.
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

A castisss Evansville reporter, in speaking Of u
man both Of whose legs were cut off by railroad
train, says, che will probably be cripple fOr life"
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

The Western women have ia a great degree
stopped praying in public aud ate making up their
summer clothes.
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

Alabama elects 7SO officers in November
next.
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27
POetrY.
A Disguised Engineer on Jim Bludso

jim BLUDso.
WALL no can't tell Whar he lives,
Because he don't live. you see;
LsAstwass he's go. out of the habit
or llvin' like you and me.
whar have you been fer the last three years
That you haven't heard folk tell
How Jimmy BludsO passed in his checks,
The night Of the Prairie Belle
He we're mt no saiat-them engineers
L. all pretty much alike
One wife IN hatcher under -the-Hill,
Aud another one here In Pike.
keerless man in his talk was Jim,
And an awkward man in q row;
But he never funked. and he never lied
reckon he never knowsd how.
And this was all the religion he had:
Ts treat his engine we'll;
Never be passed on the river;
To mind the pilots bell
And IL ever the Prairie Bell took fire
thousand times he swOrs-
He'd hold her nOEIle Sgin the bank
Till the lSst soul got ashore,
All boats has their day on The Mssissip,
And her day come at last;
The Moyastsr a better boat,
But the Belle she wouldn't be passed.
And she came tesrin along that night,
The lest craft on the line,
With a nigxer squat on her safety valve,
Aud her furnace erAmm'd rosin and pine.
The Are bust out A. she clared the bar,
And burnta hole in the night.
And quick a fash sue turned and made
For that willer- bauk on the right.
There running and cursInR, but Jim yelled out
Over all the Internal roar,
"Ill hold her nozzle AEin the bank
Till the last RalOCt's ashore"
Thro' the hot black breath of the burning boat,
Jim BludsO's voice was heard
And they all had trust in his eussedneas,
Aud kuowed he would keep his word.
And sure you re born, they all got of
Afors the smOksstAcks fell:
And BlIdsO's ghost went up alone
In the smoke OF the Prairie Belle.
lie weren't not saint-but At Judgment
Id run my chance with Jim.
Longsde Of some pOus gentlemen
That wouldn't shook hands With him.
He seen his duty, a dead sure thing,
And vent for It there and thsni
And Christ Ain't a EOin to be too hard
On man that died for men.
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

At IL O'Clock tnOon) the company partook
of wedding breakfast, elegantly prepared
At Las j. NJ. the bride and groom left
Washington in special train for New York
Their Pullman palace car was handsomely
American and British flags They were ac-
cOmpanied by General Porter aud Messrs
Childs and Drexel and their families.
TIE BRIDE AND GROOM, &c.
Miss Nellie Grant was born July 4, 1855,
and is consequently in the nineteenth year Of
her age. Mr.. Sartoris is twenty.thrce years
old, and is the son of Mr. Edward Sartoris, of
Hampshire, England. His mothers maiden
Smyrna times., 1874-05-27
Nellie Grants Wedding.

The great event ia Washington on Thursday
last was the marriage of President Grants
daughter, at the White House. The following
is description of the wedding:
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1874-07-03
The Teas Grand GIFT Concert

Col. Gastavus Cook, editor and proprietor OF
the Houston Age, and who did good service In
the 18th Legislature, endorses the Texas Grand
Gift Concert. al Houston, July 2oth, and its Of
fcers, a. follows:
"Of Capt ). Z. FOSTER, the Manager, we
bsye this to say to those who are unacqnainted
with him. He is gentleman Of as fair reputa-
ton for honor, integrity, business capacity and
reliability as any in our city. His character for
nnri ohtn.ss and fidelity is uUexcephonaDiy
appod and be has the confidence Of our entire
Community. He is sustained by and associated
With the very best men in Houston, in bis plan
for the sale and distribution of hIs real estate,
Ia which, by the way, he has long been one q
oar most successful dealers. His whole plan u
fair. honest, and based upon actual market
value Not only as an editor but as man we
endorse Capt Foster for all we have said OF
hin, Ia every respect. We deem It proper 70
make these remarks because bis enterprise 10
aorthv OF patronage, and he is entitled 70 the
entire confidence Of the public. His object u
moi only legitimate. but prsiseworthy, and ne
can IL necessary, have the endorsement OF every
srisiau,ial man In the city for all he promises,
T. q suuereoQatory to tell who the gentleman
seiee,ed 10 ACT az the Treasurer Of the Dstribu-
f;on i. for every business man everywhere ~
tbe limited States knows, or by enquirlDg OF his
b.nI<er viii readily find Odt, who THOMAS W.
| gorTsy. the largest private banker IN Texas -.
1 Us word L worth million on Wall Street
THE price of Tickets l$2) places within the
| zach Of every one chance 70 draw one Of ths
/ 1S72 rrizes. amounting TO 2l46.OOO IN gold,
hone and iands throughout the essfe.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1874-07-03
Seeing is Believing.

| If iii this liberal age there are persons to be
found who are 80 blinded by prejudice as not
to believe that a medioated stimuant is an item
of immense Importance in the catalogue OF
human remedies, we should like them TO witness
the wonderful effect which Hostetters
Stomach Bitters are now producing all over
the country in cases of intermittent fever, rheu
matism, bilious disordere, dyspepsia, nervous
complaints constitutional debility, mental de-
preston and premature decay. To be sure
these effects are nothing new, The great
vegetable invigornt and its cures have been
before the people for more than twenty-five
years. and in every year of the twenty-five
It's popularity has increased and its sale has
become larger Yet there are no doubt many
thousands ofinteligent citizens who have never
had an opportunity of observing for themselves
the surprising changes which this unequalled
tonic and Alternative produces in SYSTEMS which
seem to be hopelessly broken, and in cases of
disease which are not amenable to ordinary
| remedies. Probably many of these regard the
statements made in relation TO the sanitary
properties of the Bitters with some degree Of
incredulty. Would that all such skeptics
could see with their own eyes what the medi-
cine is doing for the sick and feeble everywhere
what staff of life ii is proving to the aged and
infrm, what help in time OF trouble to feeble
woman suffering from the complaints and
disabilities peculiar TO the sex. what protec-
ton to health and life In malarious districts,
what panacea for lapguor and depression,
what a specific for all diseases in which the
system requires to he vitalized aud sustained.
Of all stimulants 1t is the purest and Safest of
all tonics the most genial, effective and agree
able, of all alternatives the least violent and the
most certain in its beneficial results.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1874-07-03
4 HOMICIDE NEAR EUHARLEE.
a swede stabs an American.

b
We learn that on last Saturday, the 9Th
inst, shocking homicide occurred near En'
harlee in Barlow county, in which Swede
murdered an American citizen. 1t seems a
Swede by the name of Stain had been en-
ployed to dig well for a gentleman by the
name of Mr.. j. d, Creswell, for which a small
amount had been paid. On Saturday, Stain
went back and demanded the balance OF
the money due him. Mr.. Creswell told the
Swede that he wouldn't advance any more
money until he finished the well, as it had fail
ed to bubble up with the sparkling water,
which was the consideration and object in hay.
ing such hole dug on his premises. At this
refusal, Stafin became enraged and COM
menced TRADE of abuse not very soothing to
ones feelings. Mr.. Creswell led the indignant
Swede to the gate and told him to avaunt, be-
gone, and not to return until he had learned
better manners, and then he turned TO go back
10 the house, when the Swede picked up rock
and struck Mr.. Creswell on the head, inficting
a severe wound and also telling him to the
-grannd. and while in this PROSTATE position,
the Swede rushed upon him with drawn
knife and stabbed him to the heart, killing him
almost Instantly, The Swede then left for
parts unknown and at last accounts had not
been arrested Mr.. Creswell, we learn, was a
gentleman highly esteemed by his neighbors
and friends, and his sad death is deeply re-
GREETED.
LATER.-The Rome Commercial reports the
capture of Stafin near that place, he con
fesses the deed. and has been lodged in jail.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1874-07-03
Married.:

On last Wednesday, July LIST, at the resi-
dence of the brides father, Rev. Robert Baber,
by Rev. Henry Williams, Mr.. J. A. Granting,
of Atlanta, TO Miss Louella Baber, of Powder
Springs, Ga.
After sumptuous bridal dinner, the happy
party had pleasant drive to Marietta and were
rendered an elegant reception at the residence
of Mayor II. Reid, relative Of the bride. A
large number of guests, of youth and beauty,
were present, and most enjoyable eveAin&ias
spent. At IL o'clock the Silver Cornet band
gave the bridal couple serenade OF sweet
sounds, as music and love are always congen-
ial. We congratulate Mr.. Granting In having
secured so amiable a life-companion, whose
beauty and accomplishments, alike with her
many virtues and graces, will truly adorn the
life aud love of the excellent man with who's
she has happily linked her destiny. And may
unalloyed happiness and abundant prosperity
ever attend their pathway through life, is our
sincere wish.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1874-07-03
Better Times.

1t is confidently believed that the coming fall
will be one of plenty and prosperity, if the
crops turn out as abundantly as they now
promise to do. Then the ''half-work" opera
tives in factories mills and shops, and those
suspended on railroads, can all resume work,
with plenty to do and good pay. Our CONNER
cial affairs have been sadly depressed owing to
the scarcity of money and the absence OF trade.
This year our farmers have run in debt less
and sre working more within their means than
heretofore, consequently this fall we may ex-
pect livelier times. They are getting on just as
we'll, if not better, than ifthey were head and
ears in debt,-they teel better, and work more
cheerfnlly. A good wheat crop has just been
harvested and oats have made pretty fair
yield, which will help the present very much.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1874-07-03
CHEROKEE ITEMS,

The farmers of Cherokee county have mad,
large and better crop of wheat this season
than has been made for several years Tn,
Travelling Thresher men, Tyre Davis with biz
Henry and Clark, Messrs. Fleming g. Co
Mcdonnell, and others, are travelling around
threshing wheat as they GO. They make The
chickens hide out faster than the Methods,
preachers.
Oats, short crop. Winter oats fine, Spring
oats sorry.
Nearly double the amount Of small grain
sown this year to any previous year.
Corn and cotton looking fine and growing
fast, all nearly cleaned over and ready to re-
ceive the next rain.
The farmers and millers along the line of the
Marietta q North Georgia Railroad say they
will make enough to feed the convicts of our
Railroad this fall.
On the 23d ult., the Good Templars had a
rousing picnic-speeches and plenty to eat
The cause of temperance fourishes. No bar
rooms in Canton.
On last Saturday, the 9th inst, Canton was
thrown into deep gloom and sorrow at the an
nouncement of the death of Col. w. r. ID.
Noes, Ordinary Of Cherokee county. His loss
is indeed great calamity to the whole county.
He was beloved and esteemed by everybody.
He was buried on Sunday. Peace to his ashes.
While on the way to to the burial of Colonel
Moss, horse attached to buggy became
frightened and runaway, throwing the occu-
pant, Mrs. HILL Colonel Moss first wifes
mother, out, breaking her nose and left arm.
The JOURNAL is deservedly popular in our
county and has the largest circulation over any
paper We are always glad to receive it. As
the official paper Of the county it is the peoples
choice. And as we are to be linked by RAIL
our interests are identical and our county is
best subserved by the JOURNAL.
Our new Court House will be nice. build
ing. The work goes brayely on.
The death of Col. Moss, Ordinary, viii ne
cessitate an election to fill the vacancy. On
all sides we hear the name OF o. w. Putnam
mentioned as the suitable man for Ordinary
He is worthy and competent and quite familiar
with the duties of that Office. Honest and up
right he is the very man for the place. We
trust he will be elected.
Col. James R. Brown is again among us,
true friend to all our interests.
Uncle Frank Daniel still keeps as good
Hotel as any man in the State. Always cour-
teous and in good humor.
Cherokee has some of the prettieat young
ladies in upper Georgia-will make good wives
too. CANTON.