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Truth is powerful, and will prevail
From CoI Rojcrt c. Saxon, a re,y prominent
sittaea Of CdrtecciHe, Ga.

From Col. RoJcrt c. Saxon, re,y prominent
sitisca Of CarterccHe, Ga.
Dr.. CoNNAUGHTON--Feel thankful tol
the great benefit you have conferred on me and
my son, deem it a duty | owe you, and the
| community generally, to give statement OF our
diseases aud your treatment;
have been annoyed with a large tumor be,
tween NV -houlGels for several years. Iplaced
myself under YOUR care for the removal of the
same several days ago. cheertully give YOU
this testimonial and will mention that my only
object IN rendering you this statement is 10 call
the attention of sufferers to your extraordinary
method of herb treatment and beg them to lay
aside their prtiudces, and try your SIKH, !
pray that you may enjoy a slong life, aud De
instrumental in the hands of the Al-wlse
in restoring the afflicted to health and hap
piness. ! am actG ted purely by my gratitude,
aad hope that my letter may not only open the
eyes of those suffering as | was previous to see
ing YOU but that i. may be a source OF salts
faction to yourself ! repose unbonnded con
fidence in your skill To remove the tumor as
agreed to.
My son has suffered for years with epilepsy,
or fits We have expended a great deal Of
money for medicines and doctors bills. Your
treatment. we are satisfied, will finally effect a
complete and radical cure.
hope this statement may be the means Of
inducing other sufferers TO give your system
a fair trial. | consi Ter your method OF treat
ing chronic diseases the most speedy and et
fectua ever tried, and in justice to yourself nd
tor the benefit of suffering humanity, | would
like for your skill to be generally appreciated
Very res pectlulIy, c. SAXON.
[NoTE.-Col Saxon is very widely known,
and among those who know him no one would
pretend TO question his statement nor doubt bis
sound Judgment. Standard and Express, J
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the audience showed their hearty appreciation
by showering choice bouquets Of
Flowers, purple. blue and white,
Like saplhires, pearl aud rich embroidery,
in rich profusion at their feet and we can but
offer friendly wish that as they go forth tC
meet the stern realities concomitant with life,
that their pathways may erer be strewn, as on
this propiii,us occasion, with iavoring fortune E
brightest, rosiest and sweetest flowers, free from
thorns to lacerate and wound their tender and
trusting hearts.
President Branham's presentation Of diplomas
to Tie graduates, was coupled with sound adj
vice, aff,c,iouate and impressiycIy sad.
We cannot for the want OF. space particular
ize and acme each one who participated in the
rendition Of music on the respective evenings,
but suffice il to say the talent displayed was of
10 ordinary caibre, but was rich with mel,
oily and charming to the senses. The instruc-
tress Miss Selma c. Rahm ia a graduate of the
Royal Conservatory oi Music at Stockholm.
The College with President Brahham at It's
head is assisted Mrs. J NJ. Brauham. Miss f..
H. Judson aud Miss Laura Snoddy. During
the year about seventy pupils have been mar
triculsted and The exercises closed with sixty
in actual attendance and will RESUME August
Odd, l-15.
But. the commencement is over, The good
byes have been given clasped hands have been
relaxed the sparkling tear brushed from the
eye; the warm Hiss pressed to cNugine lips
has grown cold the flowers Of apprrciauve
kastt,ynL have Vithpr+d sCbOC lnIatps are scat
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The Railroad Tip to Ellijay.

On "Wednesday morning Of last week large
gathering Of the citizens at Canton We're
anxious to hear Hon Il. II. Hill. He lead of
at 10 o'clock in his usual eloquent and enter
tanning style He satisfied all present that it
was 10 their interest to build the road and slim
ulaled lhen. to take stock and they Subscribed
literally. He was followed by Judge Irwin
who said the road must and shall be built and
urged them to roy up subscribe and push the
work forward to he North Carolina line
Gen. Phillips made a short speech, showing
the progress of the wolk, the prospects ahead
the advantages to b" derived by pushing for
ward and connecting with tie North Carolina
Railroad.
The Canton Brass Band enlivtned the occas-
ion with music Prof O'Shelds is good
teacher and the boys are improving finely.
Joe McAfee furnished the railroad party a
splendid dinner at his hotel.
majority of the railroad party arrived at
Jasper on Thursday evening and We're sump-
tuously entertained by Col w. II. Simmons.
At 10 o'clock on Thursday morning, Ben
Hill made telling speech to a large audience
and was followed by Judge Irwin
Tie party arrived at ElIijay on Thursday
evening and we've entertained at Mrs. Perry's
and Mr.. Jalrett's lotels Friday was TO be the
big day Of the nip, ban btcue, &c, and by ten
o'clock at least 1000 men, women and children
were ON the ground, all eager to hear Ben Hill
and at he appointed hour the meeting was or
ganized, and Gen. Phillips Introduced Ben Hill
who made one of his best speeches and satisfied
every body. lie was followed by Messrs, Ro-
len and Davidson Of Murphy, North Carolina,
who told lis how enthusiastic the people We're
along the line, that they had the money and
wanted to make this connection, aud that they
would 90 home and make good re port and
show ~ BY their works that they were in earn
est
About 5000 was subscribed along the line
and they ray they will take more until the road
il built
The railroad party passed over mountains Of
marble, slate aud iron ore, while there is cop
per. lead and magnetic iron ore in Gilmer. II
Is the richest country in the United States.
Good rains all aIor the route from DR..
Bozrman's in Cobb to Enijay aud crops ale
fine and farmers happy.
We fed our horses on corn two years old and
saw cribs Of com two years old.
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"A good syrup at McClatchey's for 75cts
Molasses &c. cheap.
GEORGIA NEWS

- BIakely is the proud possessoI
of two brass bands.
-Oglethorpe county cackles lust
lily over a four~legged chicken.
Months and Harrington charged
with arson in Atlanta have been dis,
charged.
One train carried $4,000 wa
term.lons out West recently.
Even Hartwell, in Hart county,
is to have brass band, If they can
raise the ducats.
Dogs are staying the sheep in
G winnett county.
Tho State Lunatic Asylum is SO
badly crowded that no more patients
can be accommodated.
The editor of the Thomaston
Herald has been suffering with Sc
rious disease ofthe jaw bone. Years
ago a number of prominent Philis-
tines also suffered from a disease OF
the jaw-bone.
A Blakely negro who had
jumped up to shout at a church meet
ing few nights ago, fell and broke
his jaw.
"A miIl.owner is preparing to
sue the city of Atlanta for $4,000
damages for interfering with his wa,
ter power by erecting water works
basin.
Mr.. G.. w. Howard has sold his
Kingston farm and is going into
sheep raising and coal mining at
Lookout Mountain, Tenn.
-Blackberries are plentiful in
Columbus. 1t is said that a drying
establishment will soon be erected in
Columbus, and that it will advertise
for all the berries that can be
brought to it.
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Home Evidence.
From the Cartersyille (Ga) Standard and
Express

From the Cartersvile (Ga Standard and
Express
Dr.. CONTRADICTION is fast gaining the
confidence Of the people this county, aud when
the certificates published to-day are read there
will not lmger The least shadow Of doubt in the
minds of our people, ,hat he is really a wonder
ful physical Elsewhere we publish certificates
from Coils X. G. Saxon, A. Marsehak, and
r. White. aud Mr. j. A. Mcguire, all high
" commendatory of the Doctors skill These
gentlemen publicly declare their faith in his
treatment, and une uivocalIy recommend linn
to all who are afflicted.
With all the evidences before us we feel safe
in assuring the public that all who try this
great doctors skill will in no case be dsappoint-
ed There is no doubt that lac is a most emf
nent and successful physician highly educated.
polished, AMI a regular graduate in the science
Of medicine.
Although p' acticiug here bat a few weeks, he
has effected some wonderful cures, All who
h We formed his acquaintance speak of him in
highest terms and mention his scientific and
literary attainments. and his iovial and genial
manners are attracting to himseta large mum
her Of friends and admirers. DIR. Connaugh-
tons success in almost every form of chronic
diseases. as evidenced in the numheiless certf-
Gates in his possession, (nany OF (which we have
examined stamps him as undoubtedly one of
the most wonderful physicians OF the nineteenth
century.
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The Public Confidence Well Placed

Although the world has been seeking speci-
fies for disease ton many centuries, few ind ed
have been found. Prominent among these few
is Hostettcr's Stomach Btterrs which years
ago received the endorsement Of the medical
profession, and was hailed 10y press and public
AS the great renovant and preventive OF the age.
And with good reason, since 10 the weakened
stomach it gives strer 9Th, to the torpid liver
activity, to the dis0rdered bowels regularity,
and to the shaken nervous system frmness and
tone. Under its benignart influence heathiul
yigor returns to the debilltated and wasted
frame faced muscles become compact, the wan
aspect i'll health is replaced By look ofcheer-
fitness, the mind ceases to despoud, and flesh
is developed upon the attrnuaed frame. There
If no exaggeration in this stat ment. II Is as
true as that the system is subject 10 disease.
Were proofs required to suhstantate the reality
Of the comprehensive effects Of the Btters, there
is probably not in existence medicine in favor
Of which such mass of concurrent testimony
from the most respectable sources, could be adj
duc4d But III. efficacy Of the nations atera-
tive and nvigorant has been matter Of uni
versal knowledge too long to need any such
confederation. The fact that it has its largest
sales in those portions Of the North and South
American Continents, Mexico, and the West
Indies in which atmospheric influences prcju-
dicial to health exists, proves what confidence
il felt in It's remedial and protective virtues.
In Localities where fevers Of an. ntermiitent
type prevail especially. it has come to be re-
gardrd as an Indispensable necessity.
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TENTS who may desire TO consult him during his
absence.
Wherever the Doctor may go, and however
long he may remain, and however many poor
urfortunates who may place themselves under
his care, they have our assurance that he il not
practicing humbug9ery, and that he is really a
vcrv skilltu physician and is more likely to
furnish them reliei than any doctor we have
ever known This is our honest conviction
and We express ii without intending in the
least to detract from any other physician. But
his opportunities have been far better than
most other doctors In the first place he has
studied ia Berlin, Paris, and other cities, ia
nous 70, their great surgeons, aud has, for
many years, made n speciality of chronic prac-
tice In fact, there is no doubt bat lie treats in
six months. more cases of Ills kind than other
ply sicaus Of ordinary practice do in a life
time. In this world g opportunity, then, why
should he not have acquired very great sklllf
Otherwise he must nave been lockhead, and
all who have seen and couyersed with him, will
unite with Il, in saying that he has full meas
ure of brains. But Sc DR. Connaughtou, your
self, if on dou't believe what we have said
about him.
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Marietta Market,
Corrected Weekly by our Merchants

MARIETTA, GA, July 9, 1875
FINANCIAL.-Gold buying at Sll2, selling
at Sl.l5. silver-5uying at Sl.O4, selling at
Los Exehange-buyng at par selling at
premium. Money commands to y per cent
COTTON-1l0144
GRAIN.--We quote white corn SllO.
Wheat, 10. Oats 90 100. Rye none.
FRUIrS-Apples 800 cts,
SEED. -Wequotec clover at $500 per bushel
Blue Grass at $500 per bushel.
FLOUR.-From 500 to $50.
NEAL, $1l5 100 cts per bush,
BULK MEAT 134 a IA per cts. pound
LARD. We quote buckets, 20; cans aud
tierces 20
GROCERIES We quote: Sugars-Crush
ed, Granulattd and Powdered 10. Coffee Ia
for extra c 10; Yellow Cl2 Brown III al3
Talow. 3. Liverpool salt $50 0 Virginia salt
sos. CandIes-iullweigat 70. Ginger 35a40
Spice 81 a40. Pepper 35a40. Starch 10 to l5
Rice 81 fortierces Java Coffee g 40. Rio
- az. New Orleans syrup 10 a 100. Mo
lasses-50. Cheese, factory 20 p. Peas
100 $50
FISH -Mackerel, No. l Etra shore, per
bbs $1,000 No /, Extra shore per, half bbls,
$1,000 No l. per. 2 bbls. SIS so; No. ,, per
hafbbs : 50; No. B. per bbls 200; No. 3,
per half hbs. 700 No. /, Extra Shore per kits
$500; No l, Bay per kits %; No. ,, Large
per kits , 90; No. 3, Large per kits $50.
COUNTRY PRODUCE.-Buyng prices from
wagons Eggs II tails cents chickens II ago cts
country outer 20 10 30; Tennessee butter
30 TO 40.
FACTORY GOODS-7-5 shifting 9 9
A. shcering 10 a IL; Factory yarn, 1870 per
Bunch; Prints, 9 a 10; Bleach shirtings, 5 a;
II Jeans, % a75 Concord Jeans, IS.
LINES bushel barrel 81 20 bush
el barrel 200.
NAILs.-Per key, lOi $500; Sd, s. 20
Sd, $3.50; Id, 500; line 50 25 flushing, diff
erent kinds of corresponding numbers, 15c on
above prices.
IRON.-Tire - inches to 4 by ll-2 s.
smaller sizes Scots advance Rod; Re. Axes
Roland's Sl5 90; Stones Sl3 so. Solid east
steel K. H. Il. Coffee mills s. 75al0 CO. Cast
steel 25c springs %; axles l0all sad iron
8 horse shoe nails l0a2U B Hames SO %
MISCELLANEOUS.-Retail from stores
Table Peas $500. Onions, 81 ~.
POWDER AND SHOT-Blasting powder
s. so; b ST 25, rifle powder per keg % pounds
s. so; halt kegs S. 81: quarter kegs s. so.
Patent shot bag. 81 %; Buck So %
LEATHER Calf skins-DomesticI S39a44
per dozen; French S45a6G. Harness leather
35a45e per pound; sole leather, hemlock, 29a
33b oak 4Oac45, split 40c kips, country so
alto pei pound
HARDW Savery's &c
Betting 20 per cent off list Fairbanks scales,
listnet Manila rope25 Cotton 25c; Jute
ice; Cotton cards So 90 per dozen. Axle
grease S2l 90 per gross. Picks, common, III;
steel Is mattocks lS3 axehelves 81 25 per
dozen.
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Wife Of Col. Price, Of Atlanta,
From George D. Prentice, Esq, Editor
of the Louisville Journal

DIR. CoNNAUGHToN-Dear sir: am sor-
ry that you contemplate leaving Louisville at
the end of the present week. | earnestly wish
that your engagements elsewhere might permit
Won TO remain here for a time longer.
Your soiourn among us, DIR. Gonnanguton,
will he long remembered by our people. 1t has
been blessing 10 many. You have treated
me and member Of my f,miy with great sue
cess You seem 10 understand, a. by intuition,
The character.of malady and its best remedy.
You have a multitude Of patients in this city,
and have not seen or heard one to whom you
have held out the promises Of relief without
rendering it, Your entire practice among us
has been BRILLIANT SUCCESS. and /
cheprfulIy recommend you to my many friends
South and the public at large as a physician
deserving the UTMOST CONFIDENCE.
Hoping that you may live long to b. bless
ing to additional thousands Of the afflicted,
au, very truly yours, GEO, D. PRENTICE
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Gainesville, June 10. rs.

From L. 4. Ma9aire, rorhy Cdristian gen.
Hemaa Of Crterspile Ga.
DIR. CONNAUGHToN L have not words to
express my gratitude TO you for your advice
and assistance in my case. Several years ago
NV skull was fractured by an accident on the
railroad. was treated by many skilfnl ply
sicians. and, as 4 last resort, went to Atlanta.
where l underwent a surgical operation, but
still | continued to have epileptic fts occasion
ally | seemed to be losing ground daily.
Every effort for relief seemed fruitltss. Your
circulars and advertisement il the Standard and
Express suggested your remedies but | was
extremely skeptica that they do me any good,
as | had lost all hearts in remedies and begun
TO look upon medicine and doctors with disgust
However, ! obtained one of your circulars, and
read it carefully from which came to'the CON
cIusion that you underst nod your business; al
least. finally obtained and commenced vour
vigorous treatment, according to directions
The debt Of gratitude owe for the blessing
! have received AT your hands knows no bounds.
| am thoroughly satisfied from my experience,
that your medicines viii master the worst forms
OF that odious disease-epepsy or fits have
recommended you 10 very many, ard shall ever
speak in your praise. }. A. MAGUIRk.
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From Col. 4. MarschalA, Editor Standard and
Erpress, Cartersrilie, Ga.
Some years ago had an attack Of what is
called dropsy of the heart, and after long
and tiresome illness it was supposed the disease
was entirely eradicated from my system But
within the past month unmistakable symptoms
of the disease have again made THEN appearance.
From the evidences before me | felt satisfied
that DR.. Connaughton could aid me- got him
to prescribe for me, and already have begun
10 experience relief, felt perfectly confident
that he Doctor can, as he Processes 10 be able
to do make permanent cure in my case.
Tee. warranted in recommending DR., Connaugh
ton 10 those who are afflicted.
A MARsCHALK. Ed Standard
Cartersyille June 10, rs.
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WILL ARRIVE
DIR. CONTRADICTION,
Will Visit Marietta July 18th and Stay until 18Th
OFFICE, KENNEsAW HOUSE.

the nose, began TO come out which relieved
me in few hours. 1t polluted my breath. and
made the room unbearable. Itfnaly destroyed
the partition bone. letting my nose sink in. In
this condition | went to DR.. Connaughton who
gave me medicine which quite DESTROYED the
offensive smell, and cured me sound and we'll.
As there are many with this offensive disease.
| write you this testimonial, DIR. Connaughton,
which you may use AS you Ike,
A. J. BROWN.
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JUST received car load of ICE and will sell
in any quantity; Also ten thousand Cigars
will sell by the box As cheap as can be bought
in Atlanta Or any other market. Call and see
for yourself.
A. c. HEGGE
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TUW u y " HtV' I7l7I 'tV77 ~ ~ II 7'7V
CarfeysriHe Ga,
DIR. CoNNAUGHrON-W unteiIued pleas
ure allow me to add this testimonial a. an adj
ditioual evidence of yonr superior skill aud IN
precedpnted success in treating chronic diseases.
NY aged mother has been a great sufferer Tor
several wears, with complication Of chronic
diseases peculiar to ladies. We engaged yonr
services about ten days ago She Is improving
very fast under your scientific treatment and
we commend ven to the afflicted Of Gainesville
and surrounding country. In our business
dealings with YOU We have found you to be a
hightoued gentleman, and your department in
our family has always been that OF a kind-heart-
ed attentive, and polished gentleman. My
dear mother has unbounded confidence in your
skill Very respectfully, +. T. WHITE.
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FROM GOV. A. G. BROWN.
Ozooena, an Offensive Disease of the
Nose

/ had a loathsome and miserable disease in
my nose for eight yeats. Some physicians
called it pu,'eicat Catanh. Ii commenced with
a little soreness in the upper part of the nose,
some pain and burning, discharge Of yellow
matler-fnally seab-, the shape OF the inside If
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HIVE you iried any Of McLEiLAN's Cabinet
WLiskey, Scotch WhisISey, Old Maryland Rye
Whiskey. Port Wine, MADEIRA Wine, Black
berry Wine, London Porter, India Pale Ale
Domestic Liquors Of all kinds at reasonable
prices.
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LEAKE & HUNT are making a specially Of
Cigars & fredericksburg Side, Fine cut
chewing Tobacco aud choice Cigars always Oh
hand.
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No matter how bard times are, do not neg
lect going 10 McClalchcy'= and spei.d money
freely and get III return tuil values in nice and
fresh goods.
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Go to Ieake & Hunts for yonr Sugars ioi
putting up fruits &c,
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LEAKE & HUNT keep on hand a choice lot OF
family groceries and are always pleased 10
serve their customer 5.
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Fine Tobacco, Cigars, Pipes Of all kinds
also Bryants patent pith absorbent pipe stem,
at McCiatchey's.
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--Foty thousand heart shingles for sale al
NcCutcheon's.
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"A full line of FesA Crackers at Nc
Clatehey's.
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"A fresh supply of Groceries at MOCutch-
on 4 Co's, selling at bottom prizes.
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"A choice lot Of sugar cured canvassed
hams at McCutcheon & Co's.
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DIR. ]. MATTHEWS

TENDERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SER
vices to the citizens Of Marietta and surround
ing county. Office at his residence, al the
Sibley place. near the depot.
mal5h-tf
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FOR SALE.

OFFER FOR SALE OR RENT, ONE
Store Room. on Lawrence street. ANY person
wishing 10 look al the property in my absence
will please call on I. J. Atkinson or NJ. r.
Lyon. Il. LlON'
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A large lot of Coffee aud Sugar just re
ceived at McCutcheOD's
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"A fine lot OF sugar cheap at McClatchey's
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White Wine aud Apple Cider Vinegar the
pare stuff at McClatchey's.
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5. y. GREEN. p. P MANNING. w. BARKER.