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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26

NINE POINTS OF THE LAW .-'YOa
ses, boss, dar's niger libin' up my
way who orter be token care Of
saia an old darkey to a policeman
the other day.
what he been doing now 7
'WaaI, sab, las fall lent him my
axe, and when | wanted it back he
braced right up and tole me dat pos
sessbun was nine pints Of the law,
and refused to glib it up
yes
WAL, de odder day sent de ole
woman ober sul she borrowed his
buck>saw, and when Julius cum for
it toe him jist like he answered
me, and stood on my dignity
SWELL y
Il had nine pints o law, didn't
IY'
yes.
'And how many p nts am de Law
composed of Z
Il don't know exactly
well, dat's what bodders me, fur
dat niger saw dem nine pints. shst
up dis Ief' eye fur me, pitched de
ole woman ober bar'l and walked
off wild his saw and my shovel to
boot If had nine pints he must
hev had ober twenty, and chen den
he didn't half let himself out 7
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26

A Preachers TIT FOR TAT
Mr.. c. was pastor of a Baptist
Church 10 o certain town in one Of
the Western States. He had been
on very bad terms with his flock for
some time. They abused him when
ever they could find occasion, and
he reciprocsted with equal readi,
ness. Before bis contract with the
parish expired, he received the ap
poiutment of chaplain at the State
prison. EIated at this lucky oppor-
tunity of getting rid of him, the con
gregation came in full numbers to
hear his farewell sermon, perhaps
less to compliment than to annoy
him with their presence. Great
was their astonishment, and still
greater their anger. when the rev.
erend gentleman chose for his text
the following words, 81 go to prepare
a place for you that where |
sm, there you may be also"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26
GEORGIA GLEANINGs.

Thirty -four prisoners are in the
Augusta Jail, four for murder.
Dsrien fined merchant fifty dol
lars for seIIir e goods on Sunday.
Free postal delivery 10 Macon has
proved greater success than antici
pated.
Since the late election of mayor
aud councilmen 10 Wrightsville, the
license for retailing whiskey has
been fixed at $1,000.
Cotton in Augusta caught fire af,
ter month, and the engines had
been playing on it two weeks and a
rain had fallen. 1t was quickly
extinguished.
A new company has purchased
the Stone mountain quarry and will
furnish dressed granite of any size.
A railroad 4 miles will be built
from the Georgia road to the quarry.
Col. B. F. Sawyer's invention of
paper bag machine is a perfect
success, aud 5000 has been offer
ed to him for his right 10 the State
of Georgia. Col. Sawyer lives in
Rome.
Mr.. Nathan Cook, of Terrell coun>
ty, is 102 years old aid has ten liv>
ing children, the youngest of whom
is aged 40 years, and says he is
ready to marry again if he can find
the right woman.
A Terrell county baiIiff attempted
to levy on farmers property, but
being greeted by pistol ball whiz>
zing close to bis head, "got up and
got" to town to prepare a warrant
for assault with intent to murder.
Henry Douglass, who was arrest
ed on Friday last in company with
one Tom Moore, and lodged in the
Athens Jail, charged with the killing
of one Elias White, has confessed
that he did the killing. All the par
ties are colored.
The Albany Advertiser is respon
sible for this story: "a few weeks
ago a clock peddler, travelling
through this section, sold clock to
a negro, who was very proud of his
purchase. Some days afterwards the
peddler was passing again by the
negro's house aud was hailed by a
shout from the darkey, who approach~
ed with a troubled countensnce and
begged him to come to the house
and fix his clock, declaring that
it was all out of fix and wouldn't
work right. The peddler went in
and was astonished 10 69d both
hands of the clock tightly tied to.
gether. He asked the darkey why
he tied them, and be replied: We'll,
boss, dat clock nebber is worked
right. Frum de very fust dat long
han been gettin' ahead o dat sho't
one all de time. Id turn him back,
but To- long he be way ahead again,
and dey just wouldn't stay togedder;
so Just tie um fast till see you
again and get you to fix um.' The
peddler explained and left"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26
PENALTY.

The penalties for obstructing the
census takers, who begins their la
bors on the first Monday 10 June, are
severe. The law says: All persons
above the age of twenty some years
who shall refuse to furnish the infor,
nation required by the supervisors
or enumerators shall forfeit and pay
a sum not exceeding 500 to be re
covered in an action of debt. Press
idents, directors or other officials of
private corporations who refuse to
furnish information required of them
are made liable TO G penalty not to
exceed $4,000.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26
GRAVE ROBBERY.

About six weeks ago Pick Cor
don accidentally committed suicide
at Salt Springs, in Douglas county,
by drinking carboic acid through
mistake for whiskey 10 the Office of
DR.. j. w. Westmoreland, during the
absence of the doctor. He was bur
led near Salt Springs. Not long ago
some of the parties living in the vi
cinity of the grave, thought it shows
ed signs of having been tempered
with aud decided to open it. When
this was done, the body was found to
be gone and nothing wac left in the
coffin except the clothes of the de-
ceased. 1t is thought bis body
found its way to one of the Medical
colleges in Atlanta. The negroes
are excited about it.-DoaglasCille
Star.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26
THE WEEKLY PRESS.
L.. - I-i----


The weekly press has gradually
grown up into a powerful political,
as well as social engine, ditfLsing in
formation on all subjects of interest,
aud reHscting great credit on the
able men who have the control of
the various journals The newspa,
pers have within the past few years
greatly increased in numbers and
size, and improved 10 literary char
scter. They are to be found 10
every town IF Importance in the
States, and a poorly edited sheet is
rarely seen. The publishing and
editing of these papers involves con-
siderable expense, and the fact that
they are maintained ia evidence of
the intelligence and enterprise of
their readers. We are glad to speak
a good word for our weekly contem,
poraries, for we recognize the talent
that is displayed in conducting them
and wish them Increased success in
the future.
We would urge upon the people
of each community the necessity of
giving their local paper the most
cordial support. The local paper is
what gives strangers their knowl>
edge of the character of the people,
of the country where tho paper is
published, and in proportion to the
support given will the Journal be
conducted. The town that is not
able or which refuses to support it's
local paper lacks the enterprise that
will bring prosperity to the country
and deserves to sink into decay
But that town that has a live, fear
less and energetic newspaper, and
there are many of them, sends the
intelligence all over the land and the
people know that such towns are
thriving and prosperous. 1t is of
course, the proper thing to subscribe
for at least one of the large city dai,
lies, but the fret duty of the citizen
is to support his local journal for the
sake patronizing home industries it
for no other, but the return he will
receive will far outmeasure ill that
it will cost him. The press has ever
upheld the strictest principles of
morality, truth and justice, and citi>
zens may we'll be proud of the many
opponents OF their principles.
Reading begets reading. The
habit of reading builds up a love for
literature, thirst for news a desire
to extend the range of daily thought.
For that purpose every citizen needs
bis home paper for the home news,
and one or more other periodicals
for himself and his family. Our
views upon this matter are not,
therefore, unreasonable. The more
the home papers are strengthened
and built up and the communities
are composed of reading people, the
greater will be the progress of peri
odical literature aud all Legitimate
publishing interests will prosper &C
cordiugly. Take your home paper.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26
He had asked for her photograph

He had asked for her photograph.
She excused herself with some kind
of a story about her negative being
lost, and another would have to be
secured, etc, when he interrupted
her rather warmly with the remark,
"Whst DO you suppose care for
your negative, Carrie It's your
affirmative I've been after these six
months - She said nothing, but
kind o turoed up the whites of her
eyes aud be-well, it is nobody's
business what he did. 1t is ooly
nece ssary to say that he started for
the taiIor's first thing next morning,
and she-why she has done nothing
but try on all sorts Of things ever
since.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26
TAKING ADVANTAGE CT LEAP
YEAR

A Detroiter who was gu, ia the
country the other day to look after
some poultry, got stuck 10 a mud
hole, although having light buggy
and a strong horse. He got out,
took a rail off the fence, and was
trying to pry the vehicle out, when
along came strappiug young wo~
man about rs years of ese. she
halted, surveyed the situation, and
said
You stand by the horse while |
heave on the rail, and don't be afraid
of getting mud on your hands and
boots
Their united Efforts released the
vehicle, and the Detroiter returned
many thanks, aud asked her to get
in and ride. She hesitated looked
up and down the road, AMI finally
said
Stranger, I'm blunt spoken. -
Who are you ?
He gave his name and residence,
and she continued
I'm over %, worth $500 10 cash,
know all about housework-and this
is leap year
Yes, | know but for Heavens
sake don't ask me to marry you z
he replied as he saw the drift
See here she continued, looking
him square in the eye, Pm straight
girl, wear a No. 7 shoe, and | like
the looks of you
Yes, but don't-don't talk that
way to me =
Stranger, it's leap year, and I'm
going to popi Will you have me
or not 2
I--I'm already married = he said.
Honest Iuiun =
yes =
well. that settles me, and won't
ride I'll take a cut across the
field to old Spooner's. He's got four
sons aud fool nephew, and I'll be-
gin on the old man and pop the
crowd clear down to the idiot, for
I've slummixed around this world
just as long as I'm going to- Good
bye, sir no harm done
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26

Banker James of Atlanta, is said
to have made about SO 1000 at the
present prices on Georgia railroad
shares and Alabama state bonds, since
the first Tuesday 10 last November
to the llth of this month, and ex
poets to make more. He now owns
/ ,450 shares, one>third of the road.
and says he won't take less than ll5
all of which may be mere gush and
buster.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE

We are sorry to note the myste>
rious disappearance of one of our cit-
liens. The facts surrounding the
matter are these He was called on
last week in the interest Of Its
tie bill due this office, and he solemn
ly promised that if he was a live
man the bill should be paid on Tues
day. The day has come and gone,
and as we know him to be man of
veracity, we can but think he has
lost his way in coming to our office.
However, we will deal as charitably
by him as do the banks, and extend
the time four days, trusting he may
find his way here by that time.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26

New Orleans Democrats 1t has
been discovered that the climate Of
California aud Nothern Georgia and
Alabama is just suited to the cultiva
ton Of the cinchona tree, from which
quinlne 10 made and it is proposed
to introduced the cultivation of these
trees in the country, so as to save it
the expense it incurs every year IN
sending to South America for Peru
Wan bark.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26
A cUR1oUs CASE OF KrNsHIP

Over in Georgia, few days ago,
Starting Collins was married to Mar
tina Mullins. Startling was the son
of VIM. Collins, who married Jane
Mullins, sister of the aforesaid
Martha. VIM. Collins is the father
and brother in-Iaw and father in,law
of Martha, of his wife, and Jane, the
wife of William, is the step daughter
and sister in Law of Starting, and
sister and mother-in>law of Martha.
Startling is the son and brother in
law of bis father, William, the husband
and nephew of Martha Martha is
the sister-in>Iaw and daughter in
law of William, the sister, sister in
law of Jane, and the wife and aunt
of Startling. Now can any one tell
US what kin THEN offsprings would
be-
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26

The following order was present.
ed in the Maine Legislature by
member: "Ordered, that the judic-
larry commity be diractid to inquire
into the spedieucy Of so amending
the couslition of the state that the
wright of suffage shall be Inject to
those who are able to read and rite
the English leugaage."
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26

Two Louisville young men "Of
high standing in society" quarrelled
about young lady, and one chal
lenged the other to duel. The
latter accepted, and chose fists as the
weapons, They fought thirty rounds
under prize ring rules, and were fl
nall Iso exhausted that neither could
come to time
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26

In his early California days, the
present bonanza man Mackay, used
to say that bis greatest ambition was
to accumulate $4,000 and make
"his dear old Irish mother cOmforta
ble." He is now forty-fve of age,
aud a few days ago made good
many dear old Irish mothers happy
by sending $4,000 to the relief OF
Western Ireland.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26
RATHER STEEP.

A gentleman from Troup county,
who runs a store at Troup factory,
was in New York not great while
ago, and decided that be would buy
a nice shawl end make his wife a
handsome present on his return
home. He accordingly went to A.
7. Stewart & Co.'s and requested
the clerk to show bin something
handsome, saying that his wife was
as good as anybody, and she should
have something fine. The clerk
threw down several shawls, selecting
one that he thought would suit, the
Troup county man asked the price.
Twelve thousand dollars" replied
the clerk. "Well, you just wait I'M
til | see my wife," said the Troup
man, land if she wants me to sell
out my farm, my Otock of goods, and
everything else we have, and put the
money in that shawl, | will let you
hear from me-"
A. T. Stewart & Co 3 clerk hasn't
heard from him yet, and the proba,
biiity is that he will not take the
shawl
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26

Mrs. NJ. Joseph, wife Of one of
the leading dry goods merchants Of
Columbus, has secured for adoption
the youngest of the orphan children
Of the late General Hood.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26

CHINESE MUST Go.-The unem
ployed workingmen in San Francis
co Thursday visited several large
factories and demanded the discharge
of Cbinamen employed therein, in
accordance with the provisions of
the new constitution. The proprie-
tors agreed to consider the matter.
A bill is before the California Legs
islature to enforce the provisions re.
ferred to. 1t passed the Senate last
by an overwhelming majority, and
is expected to pass the House.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26

The Spsniards have proverb
that "a paper cigarette, a glass of
fresh water and the kiss of pretty
girl will sustain a man for a dag
withou. eating.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26

Pat latter sip).: An which did
he put in first, the whiskey or the
waterl' Domestic: The whiskey,
of course Pat 'Ah, thin may be
Ill be coming to.it by~'n by
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26

A bare-footed boy came crying to
his mother. Mother. What's the
matter my child 7 Boy.---I--ve-
kicked - boo-hoo-a fly that had
splinter in its--boo-hoo tail
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26

Full macy rose is. born to blush
unseen. and waste its fragrance on
the desert air; full many nip is
taken behind the screen and cloves
and coffee too are eaten there.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26

The sum of $500 600 is the
amount reaIiZ ID from the tobacco
crop or Bfacken county, Ky, this
season.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26

The annual profits Of the South
Carolina cotton factories are from
Is to 80 per cent. Ten thousand
persons are supported by them.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26
An Open Letter-It SIP ,aks for Itself


WEST TowNsHEND vi.
Mr. Editor: Having read IN your paper re
ports of the remarkable cures Of catarfh | am
induced TO tell "what l know about catarrh,"
and Iafancy the snuff and "inhaing-tube"
makers (mere dollar grabbers) would be glad
they could enblazon similar cure in the
paperc. For 20 years | suffered with catalrh.
The nasal passage became completely closed.
Snuff dust ashes, 'inhaliug-tubes. and
"stcKs." wouldn't work. though at intervals
would sniff up the so called catarrh snuff until
| became a valuable tester for such medicines
| gradually grew worse aud no can know
how much suffered or what miserable being
was Ny head aehed Over my eyes 50 that
was confined 10 my bed for many successive
DAYS, suffering the most Intense pain, which at
one time lasted continuously for 165 hours
All sense of smell and taste gone. sight and
hearing impaired body shruuken and weaken
ed nervous system shattered, aud constitution
broken and | was hawking and splitting seven
eghths Of the time. pra! ed for death To relieve
me Of my sutf ring a favorable notice IN your
paper Of DR. Sage's Caiarrh Remedy induced
me 10 purchase a package, and use it with DIR
Pierc-'s Nasal D5uche, which applies the rem
edy by hvdrosta'ic pressure, the only way com
oatibl4 with common sense. Well, Mr.. Editor,
il did not ,ute me in three fOnrths Of second
nor In one hour month, bIf ia less than eight
minutes was r. ieved. and in three months
entirely cured, and have remained 50 for over
sixteen months While using the Caiarrh
Remedy. used DR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery 10 purity NY blood and strengthen
my stomach | a SO kept INV liver active and
bowels regular by tue Of his Pleasant Pur-
gatige Pellets. Ifmy experience will Induce
other sufferers TO seek the same means Of relief,
this letter will have answered IS purpose.
Yours truly, 8. u. kEN1CK
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26

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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-02-26

Marietta, Ca, Thursday, Feb 20, 1880.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-10-08
TO the Farmer Boys Of Hartford County
Competing for the Bond Premiums"

Among the deaths occurring in Baltimore city
within the past month, there is none perhaps that
awakens more sincere regret than that of the
late John w. Bond. The premiums which he had
offered to stimulate our agriculture were most
liberal, and that he did not live to witness their
results, is deeply deplored by ALL and by none
more than by the Farmer Boys of Hartford. -
In order to manifest our high appreciation of his
liberalty, and to perpetuate the name of our de-
ceased benefactor, and also to afford each of us
an opportunity ito do better tho next trial the
undersigned proposes to his fellow contestants
that we each contribute two dollars, to constitute
O fund to be appropriated thus:
1st One-half of said fund TO be expended in
the procurement of full length portrait of our
deceased friend with Inscriptions expressive of
his deep interest in agriculture, and the lasting
gratitude of the Farmer Boys of Hartford" -
(rhe portrait might properly adorn the walls of
Main Building.)
I'd. The remaining half of said fund to be Offer
cd to the boys of Hartford under Is years OF age,
on LIST June, 1881, in premiums, apportionod thus I:
One-half to the boy who shall raise most corn on
Il of an acre, one-fourth to boy raising second
largest quantity three-iifths of remainder to the
boy third in quantity and the remaining portion
TO the boy fourth in quantity.
Before the close of our fair, il is hoped that
every boy heretofore competing and all others of
suitable age desiring 10 do so) will pay his two
dollars to the Treasurer of the Agricultural
Society," who will receipt for the same and. at the
close of the fair, report amount received, and list
of competitors. We can then determine whether
to withdraw our funds, and let the whole matter
fall. or to go onas above indicated. Hoping for
the latteralternative, am Respectfully yours
=. HENRY WHITAKER,
October 4th, 1880.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-10-08
Aberdeen.
COW KILLED.

COW KILLED.
A south bound freight train, on last Monday,
when near Aberdeen, ran over and killed a fine
COW belonging to Mr.. John Cole
THE CANNING HOUSES
arc about finishing up for this season, and near
ly every train bears off a great many Bohemian
"city folk" who spend the summer with US
Large quantities of canned goods are being
shipped from this place every day; and from car,
ly morning until late at light the scene is busy
one around the depot.
POLITICAL.
There was hardly "corporal's guard" id
attendance at the primary election on last Satur-
day,
Mr.. John James, proprietor of the Blooming
ton House, has raised pole, from which a we'll
gotten up burgee floats, bearing the following
inscription: "Free vote Fair count, and may
the best man win" All good citizens ought to
respond, "Amen!"
The proprietors of Swan Creek Touring mill
are putting in a steam engine, which will here
after run the mill when water is scarce.
CoNvALEsCENT.
The victims of the accidents referred to in
the -Hgis last week, are all doing we'll. Mrs.
Miller is able to sit up for few moments each
day.
DEDICATION OF A SCHOOL HOUSE.
The new public school house at Boothby Hill
was dedicated last Sunday afternoon. A large
crowd was in attendance Rev. j. w. Steele, of
<tpSiutcu NuurCl,
the sermon, on "Christian Duties" from Acts
the Goth chapter and 2Sth verse. Rev. George
Morrison, Of the Presbyterian Church, assisted
in the services. Mr.. Graham, managing editor
of the Baltimore Presbyterian Weekly, was also
present. Miss Mollie Hendon presided at the
organ.
Sunday school is held in the building every
Sunday afternoon, Of which Mr.. A. Lewis Hyde
is the indefatigable superintendent, assisted by
number of earnest Christian men and women,
who are doing good work. The people of
Boothby Hill are justly proud of their much
needed new school room. : Mr.. G. W. Proctor
of Bel Air, was the contractor, and the work re-
fleets much credit upon him. VIAToR.