Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-05

ATLANTA, July 1.-EditOr Morning Ne1s:
Old Time has made up his record of half
the current year. In the main, it is pretty
much a repetition of the same period last
year, especially as to the country's material
and industrial phases, movements in booming
enterprises and the prospect of teemiug crops.
Our ship of State-the Georgia-is clearing
her decks for the imposing scene of an interest
ing meeting of her officers. to deliberate upon
her condition and to determine matters affect
ing her future course, while her
passengers look on with general soici-
tude, ready to put in a word at critical
points of the discussion. A universal feeling
prevails that the session will prove a long one.
Besides vital interests, the fear is that all sorts
If extraneous and irrelevant subjects, incud-
ing possibly the comet will absorb attention
and prolong the debate. The press should
unite In vigorous war upon these long and
tedious legislative sittingS, and frown down
savagely upon the windy polemics of ambl-
tious orators Almost all practical wants have
been, and usually are, amply ventilated by the
intelligent press, and public opinion is pretty
well sscertained in advance as 70 the real needs
of the situation, rendering labored harangues a
useless tax upon the Treasury, and redund Mt
legislation an offense to the body polite.
One of the most patent wants demanded
and already loudly proclaimed on all sides, is
immediate and ample enlargement of our ap-
pointments for that miserable class of our
people either in the lunatic asylum or seeking
forced upon our people of hunting shelter and
treatment for these unfOrtunates in distant
States, at great additional expense, is a shame
and disgrace to the Commonwealth.
measure looking to this matter in a liberal
spirit should be promptly adopted after re-
view short, sharp and decisive.
The movement here in real estate circles,
and the mania for architectural improvement,
seems to be on the increase rather than other
wise. Brick mortar and lumber lie around on
every hand. You stumble on them or pick
your way around them at numerous points on
every thoroughfare, and laborers group around
these places, briskly going in and coming out,
reminding one of so many ant hills Ware
houses and stores for more business, churches
for more worshiperS. houses for more people,
aud palatial residences for the more prosper
Gus, all point to an improved city
exchequer, and larger means to improve these
rough streets, introduce larger and better
water supply and to secure the future health
of Atlanta, upon which her continued pros
perity may be said entirely to depend for,
after all, the exceptional elevation of her site,
aud the natural salubrity OF her atmosphere
have been the main secret of her prosperity
and of her reputation abroad. Let her once
lose this character, and the Georgian Homer
will have theme for his Had The Gate City
will do well to keep vigilant guard over her
numerous portals, for fear of this treacherOus
pale, Hellenic horse, On which, invisible rides
grim Death. But to return to brick and
mortar, have just passed the City Hall that
is to be, rising upon its granite foundations,
one or two new brick tene ments near by
emerging from the easements, the stately
form of st. Phillips daily climbing higher in
the pure atmosphere, and lastly, the elegant
new residence. approaching completion. of our
renowned oculist and expert in treating most
of the ills that flesh is heir to" Dr. A. W. Cal
houn / never pass it-and l have to do SO
several times daily-without sensation of be-
ing gazed at by thousand eyes from its
numerous windows. Indeed, fancy converts it
into q species of monument to Eyes. This is
doubtless an optical deusion, but excusable as
the natural raSult of aSSOCiatiOO of fdaag
This reminds me that one of the great features
of Atlanta is Dr.. Calhoun's professional rooms.
Go with me there a moment. The large parlor
is filled with afflicted ones from all parts of the
State-a touching spectacle OF anxious faces,
bandaged eyes, or evidences OF trouble In other
orgaDs-an silent, or whispering in couples,
patiently waiting, with faith, for a side door to
open, and to be put In communication with
the great magician. The ladies, especially,
feel that IL is only necessary for Calhoun to
touch their eyes or ears, particularly the
former. to be restored to the full and perfect
enjoyment Of those organs-each with the
powers of a newborn Argus or the OK eyed
Juno. door opens; a tall, slender and 1.-THE
form enters, surmounted by fair and beam
ing face, full of kindness, with a pair of
spring ietnettes upon the bridge of the nose. an
act seemingly in sympathy with his many visi-
tors. With him reenters grateful patient
under treatment, about to withdraw, who re.
ceives tender parting instructions, and the
doctor then, smiling, gently beckons one of
the waiting ones to pass into his little cabinet
for examination or treatment. This is daily
scene, and the pressure is so great that
it is wonderful how Calhoun manages
to bear up under it, But he does do it,
and seems always fresh and composed-con-
scious OF power-with Uis vitde enough to treat
all the afflicted ones of his old mother st to,
whose cases come within the range Of his
specialties Much of his time, l learn, is
gratiutously given in relieving the poor, so
dependent on those organs. This Georgia
Samaritan, though not favored with the zap
plause of list'ning Senates, may well hope to
have his countrymen read his history In
Nations eyes"
The twentieth concert. and the final one of
the season, given by the Estey Organ Company
ia their spacious hall, lined with musical instru
ments came off Tuesday evening. A delighted
audience OF some two hundred persons favored
with complimentary invitations drank in the
varied harmony, and responded with grateful
plaudits to the melodies of the evening. The
manager, Mr. Cady, with his manly baritone,
was in more than usual buoyant spirits His
gifted and and amiable daughters were the
recipients of well deserved attention-Miss
Sarah enchanting US, as often before, with her
expressive mezzo-soprano, and Miss Harriet,
who has but recently rejoined herfamily, after
a winter spent in New York perfecting her
self in the art divine, captivated her hearers as
her inspired fingers with the thrill of magic.
few over the keys OF grand plano Mr.. Sam
Bradley, the accomplished organist and tender
vocalist connected with the company. was in
his happiest mood, and the sympathetic,
silvery notes of Mr.. Toy S tenor awoke respon-
sive echoes in the hearts of the ladies. The
"Larboard Watch" was fitting close TO that
entertainment, which throughout was attended
with perfect ovation of grateful pleasure.
These Complimentary concerts. in which have
assisted many OF the accomplished amateur
artists among us, and attended by large
gatherings of the musicloying favored with
generous invitations, have made marked fea-
ture 10 the citY's meng OF entertainments
during the past few months, winning Tor the
enterprising company the affectionate conf
deuC0 of our people.