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of bruised t ,apdmangled victims io tread the froe Of 'God’s earth to the muriw of freedom* To-day, weoelcbrate the dram of liberty, rad draoe for joy at the pledge of its security. Unborn mil lions wiM rise to swell the notes of emas ripatira, rad tone its melody by the chants of the redeemed. The oppressed of every nation will join the chorus, and Heaven's great ofpra will lend it hartnony. The gray Jbeadede ires who died in he frith, will spread through otarasity the glories of ita triumphs, and lavish itsttaiiH with fadeless laurels* The heroes ef the Unibn, whose blood was spilt for liberty, shall have fragrant names, and precious memo riea, and their noble examples wdl stand as a monument of honor, to inspire the just till theworld shall end. < • This is a day of special gratitude tc Heaven for many Messings which follow in the exit o* slavery. • * . « Ist. This is a day of gratitude for the privilege of meeting as other people Heretofore, we could not meet withoui being under the supervision of some Whit< » man. We were watehed, feared and sus picioned. Three colored men could mak< a threat, and five hundred white mei Would rush to arms. The whites shoulc thank God with us, for how they can res quietly, they have no fears of bein/ murdered, nor have they to sit up ai night to watch us; no patrol duty t< perform; no fears of us runhing away They ought to thank God that they ar< relieved of that burden, and we of ou: fears— neither party having to watch th other, but all can attend to their owi business. 2d. This is a day of gratitude for th< general destruction of slavery; for slaver was a re-actionary curse. It rebounded back upon the white man, while it degrad cd the status ef the black. This traffic ing in human blood, buying and selling seperating man and wife, parents am children, hardened the hearts and numbe< the conscience of the whites and madi them cruel and wicked. It petrifie< their sympathies and deadened their fin< sense of justice, and made their more ideas a blank scroll. The result was, the] were not near so benevolent in charitabh acts as they should have been; conse quently, thousands of white children grev up in their midst without any educatiot for the want of free schools. On the other hand, intended to make us th io vial because we regarded it right to filch whal we should have bad as the reward of oui labor. It also tended to make iis un* truthful, telling lies to escape punishment, or to deceive our owners for some per* sonal comfort which our best men would regard as a necessary prerequisite. 3d, This is a day of gratitude for the freedom of schools. Heretofore, law and rule closed against us books of every discription. The Bible, God’s eternal will and requirements was a sealed book. His pledge, his sacred truths, and all the guarantees of his grace were bared and \lted against us by the Jaw of the land. Jbv .cation, the hand maid of religion, God’s great artieulative organ of munication, hung palsied in the scales of prejudice, or was looked up by the greed of woi Idly gain. But now the channels of learning are free to all; we only have to launch our vessel and sail in its current to the port of distinction. Our big men, heretofore, were Barbers, Tailors, Boot makers and Carriage drivers. If we saw John driving out ‘Massa and Missus ’ 01 how we coveted his big position. But now our big men can be Lawyers, Doc tors, Editors, Astronomers, Chemists &c. ; 4th. This i*s a day of gratitude for the freedom of mind. Heretofore our im measurable intellects were also enslaved— that is the most damning feature of sla very. But now with a mind, mighty in its resources, though, at present undevel oped we can prowl through Heaven, earth and hell; &nd claim their extensions as domain of its play. Problems will be made plain, and mysteries will lay bare their long entombed wonders. sth. This is a day of gratitude for the freedom of matrimony. Formerly there was no security for domestic happiness. Our ladiqs were . insulted and degraded with or without their consent Our wives were sold, and husbands bought, children were begotten and enslaved by their fathers, we therefore were poly gamists by virtue of our condition. But now we can marry and live together till we die, and raise our children and teach them to fear God, 01 black age of dissi pation, thy days are nearly numbered. 6th. This is a day of gratitude for the freedom of Jho Gospel. Formerly the Southern ministers were chained or carb ed in jprariairapg the mandates of Heaven. If one felt disposed to preach the full meaning cf Up text do as you would have them do td' yenr,’ he trembled, feared, and flaged. The learned men of the world were shut out from the South. You oould not preach the pure gospri,*HOr anyone else.** ‘God’s word had to be frittered smeared and to please the politics cMaverv. Pbe key of the Gb.pd?w M keldt land of slavery, but now as slavery is lead aaditsrirageonopeMd by Abraham Lincoln the Hercules of freedom, fiv ingphjf tbeevoja caafly forever wiSa ree Griopel 4e Attan, poribkand asOape pmMtmnt forced from w. » We believed trit po mac rid a right to bmWl ine »sd revel in pomp and Inlander on the otMt of our face, while we dragged out an existence in tattered want and dcHfta. tion. But bow we can work with at! tri muscle of a freeman. Will you not do it ? I believe you, now av!*Mr is popular, and it being man’s norma] position, let us show the world we can performjt •.< . & ( •Sth. This is a day ef gratitude for the pledge of the nation to the eternal securi ty of all the blessings, apd others that I have not time to mentfoa, The nation’s great emblem is no longer agahrat us, for we claim the protection of the Stars And Stripes. The glories of Its fodeleas escutcheon will ever hid us go free. Its mighty forts, guns, and magazines, have Liberty engraved open their thumtenri music. The constitution has c-oventnfod with lip for mutual protection, it stys. ‘save me should a foul hand attempt tc desecrate my folds, and I will save you from the iron heel of oppression? h* ’ That superstructor known as Might, which lifted its hydnuheadsUo the very clouds, and spit venom in the face oi every black man. was struck on the Ist, day of January 1863, by the thuntki bolt of emancipation, hurled fcun the Juno hands of Abraham Lincoln, and America trembled under the shook of the dread stroke, and all the world wondered, nevertheless right long crushed, enslaved, and outraged, rose from the ruins of its terrific face, grasping the mace of Ind& pendence, and the helmet of Justice, brandished it with a gleaming flourish and the nations of earth stood palsied al the scene. Greece may .boast of bei Solon, Rome of her Brutus, England o 1 her Cromwell, France of her Bonaparte and America of her Washington. /Bal the name of Lincoln, lettered in gold, pictured in silver, engraved in the d?a< mond, and fringed by the tints of the sunbeam with t the pencil of Raphael, then hurjg out in the azure concave oi emensity with the fadeless brand oi freedom for its base, will be glory enough i to inflame our souls and swell the joys of the Negro race forever and ever, world without end But I must stop, , and before doing so, let me say that I have pot refered to the (jruelty of slavery to incite your passions against the white people., I have done so in order to tell you for what we had reason to thank God and hold this day in special rememberance.. To the contrary let us love jhg. whites, and let by-gones be by-gohes," neither taunt nor insult them for past grievances, respect them; honor them; work for them; but still let us be men. Let us show them we can be a respectable, virtuous, honest, and industrious, and soon their prejudice will melt away, and with God for our father, we will all be brothers, IMPORTANT ORDERS. Bureau of Refugees F. A A. D. J Office Act, Ass't Com, State # Ga.. > Augusta, Ga.. Dec. 22, 1865. ) Circular ) No. 5. $ 4 In answer to numerous inquiries, the following is published for the informa tion and guidance of Officers and Agents of this Bureau. I. This Bureau does not propose to support or remove from the plantations, or homes of their late masters, the help less and decrepid freed people or young children. If the former have children who are able to support them, they must be required to do so, if not, there is no other alternative but their former owners shall provide for them until the State makes provision for their support. The parents of the latter, if able, must support them, if not, Agents will endea vor to bind them out, together with orphans and those whose parent* oannot be found, as set forth in Circular Nb. 3, from this office. ’ It must be apparent to the peeple that it is impracticable, if npt impossible, for the Bureau to remove and provide for the very large number of> destitute and helpless freed people who- are scattered throughout the Bute. Besides, it should be remembered, that there was. an iim plied contract between the master and his slave, that in return for | his service the slave should bp fed clothed and lodged, during his old ago, mid where the former slave, has fulfilled the conditions of the contract on. his part, the former master is not absolved from his obliga tions, by the freedom of the riav*,for which the latter is in no way responsible. Honor and humanity require that the former master *haUpot attempt to escape from or evadq his respmmfoilities. Even such colored peoples* artfable, by their labor, to provide fortheir old, worn out paHnta, Uve a right .fo axpectfoat the owner* of theparenta, wiUpßabUj i assist them in bearing this burden, it av* Jus W J requires this. iMmeful fo butifow } pemwwMve * .JiM nw (* if, * by *o mernmlheftioet whoMo not ter be raised to the • aero, offer ftom twelve to thirteen dollars pernfonth wife bow* wM eight to tea xMikrt » MI ftmtle field htndiV'Hhw kboeerto' firtfijffi W bwn s&t other portions of the State,^eie'good month, board and lodging, to full' male and ten dollars VW felt female field hands “£ftg= would probably give the laborer a W m equivalent to that above mentioned Usually they btfer Wfii one thirl the gross to one half They are at liberty to pay money or a portion parties ** F ’ bj 111. Freed people who have sufficient property, or are so. situated that they can support themselves and families, without making contracts for their labor, have the right to refuse to make contracts and must he protected ir this right; but in all other cases, (comprising the vast ma jority of-tbe freed it is absolutely necessary that they make contracts to en sure a supply of food and escape starva tion the coming year. It i a also impera tively necessary that contracts made in time, to prepare for raising crops the en suing season. i > Freed people have the right to select their own employers; but if they eons | tinue to neglect or refuse to make con tracts then, on and after January 10th, 1866, officers and agents of the Bureau will have the right, and it shall be their duty to make contracts for them, in all cases where employers offer good wages and kind treatment Unless the freed peo pie, belong to the class above excepted*, or can show that they can obtain better terms. Contracts so made shall’bf as binding on both parties as through the full consent of the freed people. Article 11, of the amendments to the Constitution of the United States, gives the people the right to bear arms, and states thjt this right shall not be infringed. Aly person, white or Hack, may be disarmed if convicted of making an improper ov dangerous use of Weapons* but no militaijr or civil officer has the right or authiyity to disarm any class of people, therebj placing them at the mercy of others. All men, without distinction of color, have the right to keep arms to. defend their homes, families or them selves. • V. All persons are* forbidden to tam per with or entice laborers to leave their employers before the expiration of their • contracts, either by offering higher wages or other inducements. Officers and agents will punish by 4me or otherwise, any per son who may be convicted of such acts. The public interest requires that labor be made reliable and profitable, and so long as the ‘freed laborer is well paid and kindly treated, this Bureau will not tolerate any interference with the rights and interests of employers. DAVIS TILLSpN, Brig. Gen. Vols, and Act. Asst. Com, Colonel E. Whittlesey, Assistant Com missioner of Freedmen for North Caro lina, has isstitM the following order, im- I portant to all classes: “Raleigh, N. C., Nov. 10, 1865. “All officers and agents of this Bureau, and teachers of Freedmen, will publish as widely as possible, the .following in structions : “I* In view of the fact that govern ment aid now given to the destitute may soon be withdrawn, freedmen now living in camps, colonies and towns, are direoZ ted to find employment at once, by which they may support themselves. •‘II. Officers and agents of the Bureau will issue no more, rations to, any reffo gees or freedmen who -refuse situations where they might earn their support. While the iwooenb and wdl-dispOsed’ will be protected, vagrant idlers who try to live without any honest calling, will be promptly arrested and punished. “11l Paupers will, as soon as pracs ticable, be turned over to th* “ Wardens of the Poor’’ for suptert, and officers and agente will operate with such den* in providing foi* infirm and* helpless. Uadi ample provision is rtadr '< by the civil Authorities, such persons , will not ba forcibly removed from the , piaatatioM wterolhey were livfctf r at ihb dose I * r ■ 1 * “IV.. X)rphwitf and children of per- 1 sons who ham nh honest oaftreg/WH visible '.metoterf * nrinotel iwjtfd|aodtemt H or aoeerdme wSht&iftriPp Wit* <kait tier may idt bteoint wigteii# tftdM paupers?* :$ kF bka r Sb *ib* -»-f 'W • ijßafh l - : - >| . 1 T yyy «w*w 'j i JMWtebWBHvM B to Mto« to «U Ao* to ytart wa ■ »*LI to r*»w* ’, M* <«r< m3 ' >v 1 ‘ .. J. ‘ n&rm »« 0 “ regardtag ,i»h.r wW be iFV X*>;p»matiqm WANTED, <^2°A E \***** Y John Hymen, of ClarimvUle, Hal ifaz C,i.™™;,“x c ' Any information regarding him will be thank* fully received at the office ol ' deeSO Im KAMP" JOHNSON. levvis~e Barter Hi.:., street, whare.he will beg tod to Me ahdwait all of his friends; *- £ « ABRAHAM MALLORY, BLACKSMITH & WHEELWRIGHT, on the ' »’ HARRISONVILLE ROAD, WHERE anything i* myhne wiH be * * promptly attended to at cheap rates. Aws t Wattv FAMILY GROCERS, ON CAMPBELL STREET, BE ' TWEEN BROAD AN» ELLIS, fl# «*™W’y <* hand, a ehoioe selection of -LA the best Family Groceries, consisting of FLOUR Of all brands, BACON COFFEb LARD TEA BUTTER MACKEREL CHEESE CD FISH SARDINES CORN MEAL PEAS etc. UEXTISTKY. ZEKE WILLIAMS 13 ESPECTFULLY announces to the citi. XI sens of this city and surrounding neigh'bor hood, that he has established an. office at No. 200 ELLIS STREET, where he wUI devote his time and attention to the vaiiow breaches of hit profession, • r Parties favoring faim with their patronage may rely upon promptness and low chaiges. Stt&wrfsl FAMMLY GROCERS AND PRO . ; vision dealers, TTAVE constantly on hand all kinds of’groee pricej. 168 “ d PrOVißioni «MJ»* lowest market In connection with our business, we have opened h.^ ,^dSV4 r y.” 18 u prQc “ ,ed,t » u •PETERM’LALN HAS always on hand. FRESH MEATS, BEEF AND PORK for the speeial accommodation of his up town friends. Ha can be found at his old stand on GREEN ST, where he would be glad to see and wait upon his friends. *' - ■ • *- -' - GROCERIES! GROCERIES !,!■ GROCERIES !! at ■ WK. HAM’S, WASHINGTON STREET, (A few doors from BROAD.] V9y can always find a choice •apply of Harper &Ladeveze, ‘ DEALERS IN PICTURE FRAMES, TASSELS, CORD A and NAILS, LOOKING GLASS, PIC TURE GLASS. Also, VIOLINS ajid Violin STRINGS, etc. A good Supply always on band. _ No 32 McINTOSH ST., nUv.3O-.Jw Opposite Post Office. ~~~ * * M-j- H,, s , B LACKS MJTM, TOSEP If K« WFLLIAUfS is now prepared to « ir ® him a eall as he is master of feffpieefftrion work. He can be found at his ehop. corner of Jadußn and Boundary streets. a* A» ”•*■<!. * ."J.Mf* —e—" ■"—■ WW SsSSS“E near the Aainsta J * Ji anjsw | ' IMBHSML U I ,'W4 abgpfr d t dßriekfttttspnrv f 5 • • »i fwrt enclosing Squares, ete-, ate., in the neatedfel, gSLH* at the Aorteei M y hr • -.«!? NW GARDINER. fl • a* Ik ’ "JT, 1 .". '.F HARRIS & CO. ria-LA JULw i A N iJuUS EE. °* * L «» <«-*W WQU TTA>S»ea* Chetat &RQC«»BS i &’££&#•**''“*•**** « Ttonr, Stigtf fj t »>• «» m.**mm, IM‘ I* ”**'’• j -,»«. t» 3 st 4Mh#' t ' • y. A i l mH, -v. 4 famiw;,gkoger, s CORKER JACKSON* • ELLIS STREETS. U \•* «. Sugar, Coffee, Tea, x u * e nov.2o—lm. itWfiwr HENDERSON & CARTER, ONE DOOR FROM CORNER ELLIS k JACK SON STS., J oet r «*? ved • new supply o f GK<CB iUES consisting of Sugar, Coffbe, Tea Flour, Bard, Bacon Candies, Black Pepper, Starch j Soape,-Brooms, Buckets And a variety of other Articles which wa o&r for ales at the lowest prices. nov.2s—3w, SADDLES HARNESS, THOMAS THOMAS ' P ESPECTFULLY informs bis friends and Av the public generally, that he is now nre- Sj 2°, r ®® ei l p Of derß for making HARN ESS, SADDLES, BRIDLES, etc, etc. ~ Also, he is now ready to receive Old Har ness for repair and mending. j Warren Block. n0v.25-}m HOTEL Augusta Ga. HTHE nnderrigned respectfully inform their X friends that they have opened a FIRST CLASS HOTEL M UJSIpK ROTBL. will receive the best accommodations. GRENAGE, MILLER' & PAYNE, 1 h0t.25-6» ■ Proprietor. R, M’KENZY’S CHEAP FAMILY GROCERY, On Campbell Street, a few Doors • Below Broad. 7 of Sugar, Coffee, Tea, " Bacon, Lard, Batter, ' , Starch, Soap, Candles, Cheese, Crackers, Sardines, eta. ALSO, “»t”7^ c ‘‘* U to 0- “ “ M—Ma- SANDY MALLORY R E £ P ® CTPU L I ‘ Y i ” fo ™« hi » iv that he now has a good *apply of GROCE RIES which he offers to purchasers, low and rea sonable, at his store on TELFAIR ST., below Cumming. ? ——~r"‘ ■«, —— ■ ■ - •' ... FIRST CLASS VICTUAL GROCERY danial gardinbr H laired a large supply of Family Groceries, coniisting in part of FLGUR, SUGAR, COFFEE, TEA, CRACKERS; BACON, ■’ LARD, BUTTEB, OHEEBB CANDLES, LARD, SOAP,-i - MACKEREL, NO. land 2, BLACK, PEPPER, SODA, de; •hieh you dan find at his store'oh Jackson Street, ifesedooiwfa sear offtho White Choral? ■WATTS, GBEBN & CO. CORNER OF'jbNSS AND STS. RjrfATt dealers Ur Family f groceries. tos*? b * rg,d "’ “ n •»' ’ a * wasiiLWßiGaT. 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