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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08
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know not what will befall me! God hangs a
mist Ger my eyes,
And Ger each step of my onward path He
makes new scenes to rise
And every joy He sends me comes as a sw.et
and glad surprise.
see not a step before me as tread the DAYS
ofthe year,
But tue past is still IN Gods keeping, the future
His mercy shall clear;
And what looks dark in the distance NAV
brighten as / draw near.
For perhaps the dreaded future has less bit
terness than think L
The Lord may swteten the water before
stoOp to drink
Or if Marah must BE- Marah lie will staud 10
side its brink.
1t may be that there is waiting for the coming
of my feet,
Some gift Of such rare blessetlness, some Joy
so strangely sweet
That my lips can only tr-mble with the thanks
cannot speak.
o, restful, ignorance It's blessed not to
know;
1t keeps me quiet in those arms that will not
let me go,
Aud bushes my soul TO rest on the bosom that
loves me 60.
So go not knowing. would not if /
might,
would rather Walk Oh in the da,k with God
than go along in the light;
would rather walk with Him by faith than
walk alone by sight.
My heart shrinks back from trials which the
future may disclose;
Yet never had sorrow but what the dear
Lord chose;
So send the coming tears back with the
whispered words "He knows"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08
CLAIMS OF LABOR.

The working-man, as soon as he
emerges from a condition of abject
ignorance, demands an equitable
share of the profits Of his industry.
lie feels that in return for faithful
and persistent labor, and the prac
tice of strict economy and prudence,
he is entitled to something more than
ba are subsistence. lie should have
the satisfaction and reward of accu-
mutation. The result of his tolls,
after reasonable length Of time,
should be such as to place him in a
position Of comfort and independence,
He does not childIessly ask to be
made rich by act Of legislature. but
merely to 10 allowed to hold what is
properly his own. The farmer wants
to know, when he brings his wheat
and corn, his vegetables and fruits,
into market, why he can got barely
the cost of production, often less
than the COST, while on every thing
he huys-his tea and sugar and cloth,
his tools and implements-he has to
pay profit of from thirty to one
hundred per cent. The working
men and women are acquiring the
disagreeable habit of asking why the
merchant, the banker, the speculator,
who add not dollar to the available
wealth Of the community, should
grow rich, while the majority of
those whose faithful toll the world is
indebted for all the wealth there is,
are put to theiF wits end to get the
baFest subsistence. In a word, why
should the creators of wealth get the
smalles. share of it'll This is a sim.
pie question, but it goes to the bot
tom of our social organization and
touches the fundamental injustice. -
1t is fatrly launched upon the current
of public thought, and nothing car
prevent its being carried to its logi
cal conclusions. 1t involves a radi.
cal investigation Of our entire system
of produoti0n and exchange, Of bank
ing and currency, of land tenpres ant
interest; and it points to the suhsti,
tuition of some system Of equitable co
operation 10 place Of the presen
absurd and ruinous principle Of com
merce and profits -PArenologica
Journal.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08
A SOLDIERS DREAM FULFILLED.


A curious fulfllment of a dream
occurred at the battle of Prairie
Grove, Ark, under my own eyes
A man by the name of Joe Williams
had told dream to many of his fell
w>soldiers, some of whom had re-
lated it to me, months previous to the
occurrence which | now relate. He
dreamed that we crossed river,
marched over q mountain, and
0amped near church located in a
wood, near which terrible battle
ensued, and in a charge, JUS. as we
crossed the ravine, he was shot in
the breast. On the memorable 9TH
Of December, 1862, as We moved at
a double quick to take our place in
the line of battle, then already holly
engaged, we passed Prairie Grove
church, a small frame building be-
longing to the Cumberland Presby-
terians. was riding on the flank
of the command, aud opposite to
Williams, as we came in view Of the
house. "This is the church, Colonel,
l saw in my DREAM" he said. ]
made no reply, and never thought
Of the matter again until in the even
ing. We had broken the enemy's
line and were in full pursuit, when
We came up to dry ravine in the
wood, and Williams said, "JuSt on
the other side of the hollow | was
shot in my dream, and l will stick
my hat under my shirt" Suiting
the action to the word, as be ran
along he doubled it up and crammed
it in his BOSOM. Scarcely had be
adjusted it before q mimic bal
knocked him out Of the line. Jump.
ing up quickly, he pulled out his hal
waived it over bis head, and shout.
ed: "l'm all right. The ball raised
black spot about the size Of mans
hand just over the heart, and dropped
into his shoe. Rev. L. W. Leafs ~
Christian advocate.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08
JUST TWO.

Two little darIings To work for,
Through numbelless nights and DAYS
Four little footsteps To follow,
Wandering all in maze.
Two little faces for washing,
Two tangled masses TO cnIl.
Firs for the dark eyed baby,
Then for the fair haired girl.
-Four little feet 70 knit for,
Stockings 10 wash aud Ia mend.
Ottem wee gloves Ia b.. fingered,
Worn by wee nails AT the end,
Myriad stitches tor PLYING;
fa'ience must never wane
While every stroke Of the needle
Strengthens loves Infinite chain.
llundre : of steps to BE- taken,
Each one joy the NOR
gathering up the playthings
Scattered all over The floor,
Many the windows for washing,
fint err prints over the pane.
Sweet is such work of a mother,
Where little fingers have lain.
Two tiny cradles for rocking,
Two little kisses to take,
Two little prayers to be whispered
Upward, TO angels awake.
-Four baby feet to be guide',
Two little lives To make bright,
Two little darlings to bless US,
Leading us on TO the light.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08

READING the great Surgeons
declaration that ga cigar is thing
to thank God for" a Marietta boy
bought cigar. lie was afterwards
seen hanging over fence, but was
not giving thanks.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08

A convict on the NJ. & N, G. Rail
Road wrote a letter to his brother, ii
S rious letter, without an attempt
at joke, which, however. canClud-
ed: 81 must leave OF now, for my
fact arc So cold that | cannot hold
my pen.' Poor fellow, he didn't
mean to say that he held his pen
with his toes.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08

TIE young man who went to call
on Marietta girl, Christmas night,
and held an animated interview with
bull terrier, instead of his girl,
now sits on the ragged edge" of a
torn pair of trousers and the softcst
cushion he can find.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08

A MEEK faced, humble looking in
dividusl, in attempting to traverse a
bit Of orange peel in front of Nc
CIatchy's store, on Christmas day,
sat down violently on the sidewalk
and merely remarked: "Grace,
mercy, ard peace y
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08

A Cobb county doctor has had his
portrait painted, and a local art
critic declares that you can feel saws
and things rasping over your bones,
and taste calomel, blue pills and
qninine, as you look at ii.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08

The following lacOnic epitaph,
carved on a Spanish tombstone,
should be remembered: IL was
well, | tried to feel better, took
physic and here | am"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08

A Marietta chap has been strug-
Cling with his moustache for two
years, and yet it consists of but nine
hairs lie ought to know that a
respectable mousiache can't be pro-
duced without brains.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08

LEISURE without learning is death,
and idleness the grave of living
man. 1t was 8 brave saying of
Scipio-and every scholar can say
it-that he was never less alone
than when alone. We pity those
who spend themselves, and misspent
their time, in doing nothing, or
worse than uOtbing-whO are always
idle, OF i'll employed.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08

Said Cobb county preacher:
"Thar's a powerful sight of giggling
back thar in the corner, and it's got
to be stopped, or the Lord will dele
gate me ia opan the door and throw
some enc out y 1t was stopped.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08

If there are any feelings of graf.
i:ude in inanimate objects, then the
gate posts in our village are thank
full for the approach of cold weather.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08
Con9unptlon,
READ READ
CONSUMPTION CUREDl
OFFICE OF 0. sAcKErr, Drugs g. Medicines

NEW ALBANY, IND, April 10, 1874.
Dr.. j. S. PemJertoa .itantl, Ga. Dear
Sir-I have received your cit cuars and in con
sequence OF The distributions have sold about
six dozen Globe Flower Syrup in the last two
weeks. he Globe Flower Syrup is gaining
great celebrity. | recommended it in two cases
Of consumption. One was bed fast L,d
hayes aImost every day much emaciared,
aud r<pecied 10 de. He has taken six bottles
Of Globe Flower syrup; his troubes are all
gone, except Piostration, which is rapidly inn
proving. He viii certainly get we'll The
other case is simlar with -aGlr good rssulta.--
can send you many Testimonials ii you want
them. Yours truly, etc,
o. SACkETT.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

ATLANTA, Ga Jan. 26 1874.
DR.. j. S, PemJerton Dear Sir-I have used
your Globe Flower Cough Syrup myself aud
in nY family, with uenetils 50 marked AZ 10
leave auaaseii"neil the merits OF remedy.
which, in my experience as proved one that
excels everything for Gods. coughs and obst
nate lung affections. ! shall always Use it with
perfect confidence, and recommend it to the
public. as remedy which will afford that salts,
faction experienced by me and mine.
Very respectfully yours,
JAMES n. SMITa.
tl1seInOf state of Georgia.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08

An editor, speaking of spiritual
ism, says, eve don't believe in any
medium except the circulating me-
dunn, and that has become SO scarce
that our faith in it is shaky.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08
Che Marirtta sourual.
Marietta, Ga, Friday, January 8, 1875
LOCAL DOTS.
About these days matrimony and
sausages are popular.

WIEN a boy scareS up new
knife, all the fences within a mile of
home become Grst-class certificates
of bis skill as an autographs tiend.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08

lr was interesting to observe how
many Marietta church mem )ers had
business in Atlanta when old John
K obins0n's circus was there.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08
ONLY A VIOLET"

Only violet, wee aud blue
Only q violet dashed with dew;
Only a violet's odorous signs
Driving tears thwart tender eyes.
Only violet telling tales
OF parted paths-ot vanished wales;
Only violet. like to one
That doomed when heart by heart wa
won.
F Only violet, THAT is ALL;
Only violet, blue and small;
Taken on springs meek bosom borne,
OF loves sweet Rssurrection--mOrn.
Only yiolet's odorous breath,
Bearing love back from dearth, an
death.
Only violet blue and wee,
Only violet from you TO me.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08
$4,000 Fruit Trees.

] propose To srl at The Marietta Nursery
from now uuiil Il e last ct February, one and
two year 81 Apple and Peach trees al la cts
uer tree.
erJpl.eraoHg Gfape Vines and Everbearln <
Mulberiles Al - cts each Dec. llth. -.
n. Is HARDEN.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08

Rev. Wesley Prettyman has been
notified that his case will never be
called and that his postoffice ac-
counts are all properly adjusted,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08

Truth is simple, requiring neither
study nor art.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-01-08
Don't Read This! !!

Having sold ny Livery Business 10 Mr..
John /. G.. Anderson. l respectfully ask those
that have accounts with ne to come forward
and settle them, as 1 wish toclose up my bust
uess at once.
] al-o offer msny thanks to my customers for
their liberal patronage.
G.R. BoAz.
Marietta, Dee. l2A.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-04

-Stetson x Jones have recently replen-
ished their stock of goods for the summer
trade.
Although "surly Winter" fingered long
in the lap Of Spring, "etherial mildness"
has come at last.
The past sugar season proved better
than was anticipated, and the farmers, ere
Sc edtime, gathered their usually street., II
not golden harvest.
Til omas ii. Grant has recently remov-
ed to Springfield, Mass. Mr.. Grant was a
very worthy citizen, and his removal will
be a loss 10 this community.
The anticipated railroad through this
region has for sometime been in quies-
cent state; bat there are indications of
coming activity aud We trust the day is
not very far distant when tho shrill whistle
will awaken the echoes Of the waiting
hills.
Decoration day was duly observed. At
2 o'clock L. NJ, a procession was formed
at the Universalist church under the drec-
ton OF A. A. Babbilt, and marched 10 the
cemetery where appropriate remarks were
made by Leonard Brown, Esq, and Josiah
French, aud a prolusion Of flowers was
placed upon the soldiers graves. The
Jacksonville cornet band furnished appro-
PIRATE music.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-04
WILMINGTON,
no.

A little two year old daughter of Mrs.
J. IL. Stowe, last Friday, pitched her head
into the water eistern just enough to drown.
She was discovered in moment by her
mother and gasped once afler being taken
out, but the little spirit had fed. The fun
eral was attended Sunday morning in the
Congregational church. Owing TO the alb
sence of the pastor, Mr.. Field, Rev. Mr..
Goodnow of the Baptist church, preached
an affecting sermon from the words, 1.-THE
cup which my Father hath given me, shall
not drink itH" All the other churches
closed in sympathy for the afflicted family.
1t was quarterly meeting at the NJ. f.
church, and in the afternoon the new pre-
siding elder, Mr.. Beeman, gave a power
full and eloquent discourse upon "abiding
in Christ"
The ladies Of the Universalist parish
are painting and pape ring their church.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crosier, with their
family, who len their home in Readsboro
last winter on account of the prevalence of
diphtheria, and removed TO Wilmington.
returned last week 20 their home. the dis
ease having entirely disappeared there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cotton Mather of MARI
boro, with their family, have moved into
the house on High street, in this village.
formerly occupied by Mrs. Catharine
Forbes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-04
WtllIamsViIIe.

Decoration day. Both ull., was observed
here at II a. m. Memorial S rvices were
held at the church. An excellent sermon
was preached by Rev. Mrs. Tabor. Sedg-
wick Post, G. A. r., with cornet baud and
others-abOut 100 in all-came up from
Brattleboro and assisted in the ceremonies.
At the cemetery there was prayer by Rev.
Mr.. Tabor; brief speeches were made, and
a recitation by Miss MAJ Smonds of Brat
tleboro was especially good; also the quar-
teite singing. "Silently" was swcetly rem
dered as were the dirges, by the band.
Sweet also were the fitting ceremonies of
slrewing with flowers the graves of our
departed soldiers. Thanks 10 our friends
who so kindly by their presence rendered
the occasion one Of impressive interest.
H.. q.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-04
AlnsdaIe, Nh.

The military Of our village, number
Ing about 80 guns, assisted al the memorl-
al services at Winchester on Saturday last
Many of our citizens were also in attend
anee. Gen. Grifiiu and other able speak
ers eommemorated the noble deeds aud
saerihees OF the patriot dead. Amer their
return The soldiers suitably remembered
and decorated the graves of soldiers In our
cemetery.
Mr.. Lewis Taylor has procured an iron
lFnce for the protection OF tho monument
wh'sh he recently erected to the memory
OF his grandfather who was captured by
Tue Indians. The fence has just been set
up and thus protected, the monument will
bear record 10 deeds and mon worthy Of
honorable remembrance in our coming
centennial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-04

and u major Of the Confederate army. An
ex- Confederate soldier formally buried a
Ratchet in the cemetery Of the Uuion sol
dleis, and an ox-Union soldier performed
the same ceremony in the other cemetery.
II we may judge by the reports that have
come TO hand, there was much more than
a formal abandonment of hostile attitude,
and good feeling was universal.
In the face of furts like these ii is culpa-
bly, vicious for any one to pretend that the
southern people cherish a purpose 10 renew
the strife. Secretary Dristuw, in the ora
ton delivered by him Il; cave Hill cemo-
tory in Louisville, spoke cluquently and
justly on this subject Of reconciliation. lie
paid high tribute TO the southern suldiery,
saying it is impossible to doubt that the
masses among them fought for what they
believed TO be right, however deludcd by
false theories of government, or the aitful
teaching of cunning aud ambitious leaders.
II Lincoln in the midst Cf the war could
declare that it was prosecuted on our part
with malice toward none, with charity to
all, how much moie ready should W. lie to
bury the anmosiiy that belongs TO tho
past i-BostoR 1dreuiser.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-04
The Presidcnt's letter.

The President has addressed letter 10
Gen. White, who presided over the recent
Republican convention in Pennsylvania.
In this letter he expresses his views ON the
"Thirl-lerm" question with great SIMPLE
ity and frankness; and we believe that his
declarations will be deemed satisfactory by
tho people. But the persons who original
ly raised this cry Of "Third Tenn" will
not be satisfied with the lelter-they will
pick holes In il here and there; they will
take out detached sentences, aud twist
them into a Specification which they do
not properly possess; they will say that
the President admits that he would accept
a third nomination if il were offered 10
him, and that he il evidently still intent
upon it. And if the public think proper 10
condemn man who, in tho main, has
served them faithfully for many years past
on the strength Of such attacks, then Gen.
Grants position will be no better than it
was before he wrote this letter. To MS, We
must confess ii does seem that the letter
ought to be accepted by all just and fair
minded men as absolutely putting au end
10 the whole question. II is n manly,
straig hlfoTward letter, such as The Presi-
dent of this Republic need not be ashamed
to address to the American people. He ro-
minds them of the dignity OF his Office,
which some of them are apt TO forget. A
lawyer or n word. chopper might have
drawn the letter up more skillully, and a
critic might suggest the alteration Of GER
tain phrases; but il says enough for all
practical purposes, aud it says it in lam
guage which is at least Ineligible. 1t
ought to be accepted as a distinct denial
aud reputation OF all that network Of in
triguo and scheming for "lhird term"
which has been attributed TO The President
aud his immediate friends. Whatever the
Democrats may say aOont ii, II is tho duly
Of Republicans TO treat IL in good faith,
aud 10 prepare the work of 1876 without
reference 10 even the possibility Of Gen.
Grant being in the field as a candidate
N. Y. Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-04

The body OF one woman was discovered sit
ting in The scat she had occupied during
service, her clothing entirely burned of.
The PASTORS house was burned with the
church, and nothing remained for the peo-
pie to d. but 10 get the bodies from beneath
the ruins. They were taken to the base
meut of the Park Street School house, near
by, aud were ranged in rows, lilty-ono in
all, covered with sheetug. the wounded
had already been removed to Prew's block,
hard by, which was Visited during the
night 10y Drs. futile, Carpenter, and Wood.
The next morning 1T dlybreak there
were nearly 5000 people about the school
house, among them persons waiting 10 see
tue dead, and if possible, To identify the
bodies. they were not permitted TO enter,
however, until the Coroner had seen them.
The scenes in the morsue, while relatives
and friends were identifying the dead, were
heartrcnding beyond description.
THE NUMBER OF DEAD AND INJUDED.
The latest rcyi ed figures concerning the
losses give the dead as 40, fatally burned
Il, and otherwise burned aud wounded as
~, making a total OF l20 victims Of the
catastrophe. or tho dead, all except about
dozen were leuales, mostly from 10 10
25 wears old.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-04

The New Hampshire Legislature conven-
ed on Wednesday and much excitement
was caused by the secession of the Repub-
lican members Of the Senate and their or
ganization as Senate of the State, in oppO-
stiOn 10 the Senate organized by the Dem
ocratic members. The Republicans have
a working majority of eleven in the House,
and expect TO receive from the Supreme
Court decision as TO whether Gov. West
on's conduct was constitutional or not and
are willing to abide by that decision,
whether adverse or favorable TO their
claims. The House was peaccably organ
lied by the Republicans, which ensures the
election of Mr.. Cheney and the other eX-
ecutive officers on the Republican ticket.
The Pennsylvania Republicans have
nominated Governor Hartranft for re-elec
Ito IL and Endorsed President Grants ad-
ministra ton as "among the most brilliant
in achievement in the annals of the coun-
try" The resolution which called out the
Presidents letter on the "third term" ques-
lion, is as follows:-
Resolved That we declare firm and UNI
qualified adherence to the unwritten law Of
the Republic, which wisely, and under the
sanction of The most venerable ofeXamples,
limits the Presidential service of any citi-
zen 10 two terms, and we, the Republicans
of Pennsylvania, in recognition of this law,
are materially opposed to the election 10
the Presidency Of any person for the third
term,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-06-04

The schools are not yet all in session /;
some of The districts still observe the old
time custom of not beginning Till the first
AIShdaY in June, which delays the COM
rmencement of such schools this year till
the seventh of the month and carries their
work into the hot sultry days of August.
Most of the districts choose a wiser course
and have their schools begin early in May,
or not later than the middle Of tho month.
This year we may expect better success in
our schools, as more teachers of expert
enee have charge OF them than was the
case one year ago, when six of the clever
schools in town were taught by teachfrs
who had had nopreyious experience in Me
work. There must be a first attempt In
teaching as we'll as in other callings, and
1t will be necessary to employ some begin
ners, but only such persons should engage
to teach as are reasonably well qualified in
the common schools, for most of the fail
ares in teaching last year, resulted from
the teachers attempt to teach what they
did not know. Attention was called TO
this matter in the school report before the
March meeting last spring, and it was
probably noticed to some extent, for the