Savannah daily herald. (Savannah, Ga.) 1865-1866, September 29, 1865, Image 1

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THE. SAVANNAH DAILY HERALD. V OL. 1-NO. 218. The Savannah Daily Herald (MORNING AND EVENING) f i uusaeo xv i}, W. MASON & CO.. Ai 111 li*T Stp.eit, Savannah, Oboroia. terms: u „ rv>nv Five Cent*. p.r ilundreA ** m' Per Year *IuW ADVEBTIII MG: Twn Dollars per Square of Ten Lines for first in .prtiou • One Dollar for each subsequent one. Ad ...rriscinents inserted in the morning, will, If desired, smear in the evening without extra charge. JOU PRINTING, la every style, neatly and promptly done, ... Reunion of tile Northern and Soutli ,u ern Churches. % Jo the Editor of the Nut’ York Times • 1 most respectfully ask permission to offer a few remarks on the subject of the reunion of the seperate churches of the North and South. These remarks spring from the dis cussion of the topic in the columns of your paper during the week. I cannot speak for other churches. They have their own pens. But, being on a visit to this metropolis, I deem it due to my brethren of the Southern Methodist Chureli to offer a tew remarks on the present aspects of the question, as I un derstand it- The Methodist Episcopal Church was, by common agreement, divided into two great bodies, the Northern and the Southern, twen ty-one rears ago. Since lhat period they have respectively grown, in many respects, quite unlike. So unlike, indeed, that, for one, I deem the reunion an utter responsi bility. The attempt, if forced upon the Southern people, would result in their total ditpersion into other churches, or new or ganizations. It should also be borne in mind that the peculiar structure of the Methodist Church does not make mere “union” essential to the accomplishment ot its great spiritualjmission. After the separation of the church into two great bodies —the Northern and Southern—it is a historical fact that they both prospered more than at any former period since the days of the sainted Wesley. Nor is there any reason to suppose their uniting would in any manner increase the the usefulness of the body, Ami there is as much reason in re quiring the I'estoiutioti again of the Metho dist Church of Canada, or the union of the British Wesleyans with the Northern Metho dist Church, as for the reunion of that church with the Southern Methodist Church. Ail the courtesies of Christian intercourse can us easily be maintained between the two lat ter as they have been between the tluee for mer churches, without consolidation. Beside, the “Union" would make the body 100 unwieldy in many respects for the tree exercise of its own functions. Already the quadrennial assembly, known ns the General Conference in the Northern Church, must number two hundred and fifty members. That of the Southern has, per haps, near two hundred. I cannot now pause to refer to statistics. If united, the body in a few years would number several hundred, and the expensiveness of holding such an assemblage would compel its divi sion. Indeed, at no very remote day it may be found necessary to set off the Pacific States into a separate church, and probably others, by the Northern Methodist Confer ence, for the above and other reasons; then the Southern Church would again find it es sential, also, to re-establish her independ ence. Nor is this all. The Church South feels the necessity of making several important changes in her general economy to meet the changed conditions of society and extend her usefulness ; and she does not wish uor mean to be embarrassed by those who never did, do not, and never can appreciate her character, claims and obligations. Tne Evangelical Methodist Church knows nothing of politics. She will spread no flags for her sacramental solemnities; nor will she bedizen the sacred pulpit with symbols of political pewer—no, not even with “The Star-spangled Banner,” though she will sincerely pray that it may Wave o'er the land of the free And tlie home of the brave " If, however, the “Union” were desired on the part of the Southern Church, the spirit and temper of the leading officials of the Northern Church arc such as to forever repel her advances. Witness the Episcopal raid over the South “flanking” the houses of God, as horses were sometimes “flanked,'’ by loose foragers who were foot-sore, and preferred to ride.* Witness the sanguinary demands iu the leading journals for the hanging of eminent rebels, confiscation and penalties. Political journals exhibit far more of the spirit of the gospel than these Methodist journals, to say nothing of magnanimity. The Christiau people of the South simply desire to be left in quiet. They underslaud their situation, and by the grace of God they will go forward in the performance of their duties. They will support the government, defend the Constitution, observe the laws, render to Cccsar the things that arc Caesar’s, and to God the things Unit are God's." But Southern Methodists would sooner seek repose and spiritual consolation in the bosom of the Roman Catholic Clutch, a thousand times over, than re-enter the bosom of the Northern Methodist Church. ludeed, we have been more kindly treated by tlie Catholics than by the Northern Pro testants for the past twenty-five years. And here another reason against re union addresses itself to my thoughts. From ail I can learn, there is to be another war—a war for the extirpation of the Roman Catholic Church. When this battle comes on, come as it may, whether with the pen, the ballot or the sword, the Christian people of the South will stand up side by side with the assailed church. We intend to claim for ourselves the right to worship God according to the dictates of our own consciences and the teachings of the word of God ; and the South, true to her characteristic magnanimi ty, will be no parly to the deprivation of any other church of the same inalienable right. In View of such a‘crisis and such a contro versy, I would entreat all Southern Christian people to maintain their present separate status, letting the fury of Northern fanaticism expend itself in these disgraceful raids upon their ecclesiastical neighbors, while they give themselves to the work of the ministry and the feeding of the tioek of Christ. Already the Northern Methodist Church stands up a boasting political power iu the United States. Rev. Bishop Simpson boasts that that church elected the late President, Abraham Lincoln. The Southern Church never dreamed of tol erating the idea of so gross a departure from her holy mission of publishing the Cross. Now, if this Northern Church, alone elected one President, how long would it re quire the two churches combiued to elect another, and then another? Animated by the political ambition, nnd inspired with the idea of a gigantic and overshadowing church, the two bodies, melted together, would, or, to say the least, could control the future administration for all coming time. So profoundly am I penetrated with the impending peiiTs menacing the land, in pros pect of the domination of an apostate Pro testant hieraicky, lhat I fed compelled to warn my countrymen against giving encour agement to the consolidation and solidarity of great ecclesiastical establishments, whose ambition, on the one side at least, has been so recently flattered with the idea of having tuled the destinies of this country for the last four bloody yean. Are the american people prepared to sur render the control ol their political fortunes to the unskilled hands of Protestant Pre lates. Are they ready to surrender the chaplain- cics of Congress, the army, the navy ; the professorships and clerical offices of An napolis and West Point to one great Nation al Church? Press this unnatural church reunion, and you encourage what may in the end prove a spiritual despotism that will make America as intolerable to liberty as the most despotic government that ever ruled a crushed aud bleeding nation. For one, as I desire the lreedom of the press, the freedom of ballot, the freedom of speech, and the freedom of worship, I will stand up in my place and remonstrate against any other union of the two churches tbau that of fraternal sympa thy and good will, which the South will not fail to reciprocate when manifested. And, then, we of the South will invoke all true patriots aud Christian people to look on and testify who best observes the spirit of the constitutional compact, the laws of the coun try, and the obligations of American citi zenship. When the South ceased her conflict with the North, she surrendered to God and the overpowering forces of the United States Government. Thus far, there she stands. But if haughty ecclesiastics in the North attempt to subjugate us as a church, aud de mand our surrender or capitulation to them, we beg to decline. It is the last thing we shall do. Nor do we deem this conduct antagonistic to the interest, prosperity, future peace, union aud happiness of the American States, but conducive in the highest degree to those im portant objects. In this view of the matter 1 consider it the worst possible policy' to agitate the subject of church reunions. ’ Let the subject sleep.— Let wise men be warned. Beware ot politi cal ecclesiastics. Beware of the pretensions of those who can make Presidents. They may, some day, unmake something. I jet the Southern Church rest. Nobody has asked her to be united in wedlock. She has not rejected any proposal. My individual opin ion, however, is, that none need be made ; and, further, if the American people, outside of all churches, could view this unpleasant subject from my stand-point, they would unitedly join me in a solemn protest against any step toward the reconstruction ot these sacred Christian bodies. D uot css some people in the South mi y accept in a small way, missionaries from tne Northern Church, and some in the North may desire once more to hear the Gospel after the manner of the departed fathers. — Let each take their course. The world is our parish. Millious are perishing—even under the shadow of Christian churches—for want of the bread of life. Let Ephrain and Judah cease to vex each other. If the South, with the sword in her hand, could uot dis solve the Union, the Northern Methodist divines need give themselves no concern about the destinies of the nation, arisiug out of the independence ot Southern Methodism. With great respect, I am yours, C. Iv. Marshall, Church South. St. Nichols Hotel, New York, Sept. 20, '65. * True, the Secretary ol War Rave an order for seizing tne Southern churches ; Imt who put the unchristian amt barbarous idea into his head ? Who claimed the right, on the ground of eminent services rendered to the jiarty at the ballot-box ? But the noble President, uot "waiting for a decision of a tri bunal already committed against everything South ern of a light color, has ordered all the churches to be restored at once. THE FALL FASHIONS. ’ OPENING DAY IN NEW YORK. [Prom tlie New York Herald of Sept. 23d.) There was more real business done yestei day than has been for many an opening past. Money never seemed so abundant, and never was more readily parted with. The new styles excited a great deal of comment and crticism, but admiration predominated. They are new and odd—two great points in their favor; small enough in the front to answer all thlj requirements ot fashion, nnd it is claimed wide enough at the cape to ad mit of a “waterfall.” This we think doubt ful, but inasmuch as fashion is fickle aud the waterfall no novelty, the popularity of the new bonnet will not depend on its adapta bility to that style of wearing the hair. Outside garments undergo little change until later in the season, but one novelty, in the shape of a sieeveess sack, has made its, appearance this month, and will probably retain its hold on popular favor, weather permitting, for some time t<> come. Short sacks, paletots, casaqucs, casquines and cir culars are all worn indifferently, and are equally popular and are equally fashionable. The coming season will probably develope some novelties in outside garments, which are very much wanted, for though we have variety enough we lack genuine novelties. Indeed it is rumored that the winter will bring us something decidedly original in this department. This will be good news for those who are tired of sacks and circulars and long for radical changes. BONNETS. The bonnets for the coming season are odd. striking and original, rather than graceful or pretty. Fashion, however, is exacting only on one point, and that point novelty ; and as the new styles arc novel enough to satisfy the most whimsical taste, we presume they will be popular accordingly. The l'anchon. which held its ground tena ciously during the summer, is, like the summer, passing awav and giving place to the.“Empire," the “Josephine," the “Gypsy," and outre looking nondescripts, formed by curiouscombinationsoflhe.se three princi pal varieties of the new style. Crowns have come in again, but not so the capes; these aie replaced by a straight, un graceful band, which seems rather a prolon gation of the crown than a cape. The crowns are generally stiff and flat; but soft crowns have also made their appearance; but these, instead of drooping ns formerly, rise above the level of the brim in full, erect puffs The front is close and round resembling the old cottage in shape but not in size. The trim ming is confined almost exclusively to the top of. the bonnet, and affects erect stateli ness rather than careless grace ; and it must be confessed there is something very striking and attrac ive in its elegant though unyield ing formality. This style of trimming is in such strong contrast with the pendent sprays, floating ribbons ana drooping feathers of the last season that it is quite a relief to the eyes, • fatigued with endless repetition of the one idea. Flowers, berries, sprays and grasses enter into the trimmings, and gold in every form, from delicate ebainwork, glittering fringe and tiny coin to burnished butterflies, with outspread wings, lends its own peculiar lustre. Lace is also much used in trimming, and ostrich and marabout feathers are fre quenlly teen enhancing the beauty and ad-' ding to the elegance of the tout ensemble. — The materials are royal and uncut velvet, chip and silk, plain and embossed. Veils of tu,le and Chantilly are attached to the left side of the bonnet, imparting to it an airy grace and costly elegance that add wondei t'ully to its attractions. Tne turoanß and round hats are still worn, and some very pretty uovelties in this style have made tbeir appearance at the opening Prominent among these is the “Madeline,' composed of black velvet, the full crown confined by a baud of crimson velvet run ning down the centre. A fauebon of black velvet relieved with streamers of black and crimson fulls over the waterfall, half hiding and half revealing the glittering net in which the mass of tresses are securely coiled. By the way, if, as the poet says, Beauty draws us withs single hair, what mast be the effect of waterfalls? Notwithstanding the marked chances in the bonnet, it still continues very small; the lront, in tact, is bat a nominal affair—a SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1865. foundation on which to arrange trimming— “ouly that and nothing more.” As to its being a shade for the lace or offering any protection from the weather, that is absurd, an old fashioned idea—so old fashioned, in deed, lhat it is about time for it to come up again as the latest fashion. The crown and band look like providing against the winter, and better still, they look like dispensing with the waterfall, which is a thing to rejoice at; for lhat artificial excrescence and manu factured deformity has had its day and more than its day, and we would be glad to see the shape of the head once more. As for colors, it would be impossible to say which is most fashionable. Green is iu high favor, and white for opera, and full dress is in great demand. Promenade hats are graver, but very elegant and stylish, and richly trimmed. We never remember to have seen a pleas anter or more successful '‘opening’’ than that of yesterday, one prepared for with so much care aud participated in with so much zest. The bonucts were generally admired—the admiration in many instances being in pro portion to the “oddity” of the bonnet, and the unusual character of the trimming. Front among the many that canto under our on servation we wiil select a few, to describe iu full, so that ladies who had not an opportu nity of being present may have a correct idea of tlie incoming styles. In A. M. Stewart’s, a hat of white uncut velvet, “ empire" shape, was universally ad mired for its simple, refined elegance. ' The most delicate blonde and the rarest ostrich and marabout, through whose leathery fringes could be indistinctly seen clusters of glancing green berries, composed the trim ming. Beside this bonnet was placed the “Jo sephine,” as odd, as elegant, as striking and as outre as any hat worn Dy the graceful im perial creole whose name It bears, and of which it seemed to be a Lilliputian represen-, tative. The material was black velvet, and the trimming, flowers and gold ornaments disposed round cape and brim stately aud full, and around it was coiled a treble cord of gold. From the cape dangled aud swung small glittering ornaments, resembling a shower ot gold and dazzling papillons, whose prototypes could only he found in the myth ical realms of the great El Dorado, hovered over the strings, as if resting after a weary fliulit. Rich crimson astors, gold sprays, grey leaves aud black lace formed a very be coming face cap. Another very elegant hat of mauve velvet attracted the attention ot the spectators, and shared the honors with the “Josephine.” The front was as small, but instead of being round and shapeless it was pointed in the centre in the well known “Mary Stuart” shape, aud turned up in the side brim, from which gold peudents swayed to and tro with the slightest motion. This shape neither permits nor requires a face cap, A veil of tulle, dotted with golden stars, falls to one side, forming a graceful fiuish aud producing a very charming effect. We must uot forget another gay, stylish looking bonnet of the “empire" shape, made of white royal velvet, laid plain on the foun dation, brim and crown forming but one piece. The junction of the crown and the straight band, by courtesy or thorough cus tom called ft cape, was hidden under a ruclt ing of velvet, and a fall of black lace con cealed its stiff, unyielding lines and impart ed to it a factitious grace. Througit the cen tre of tlie niching run a gold cord trimming in tasels of the same material. Ou the edge oi the brim a little to one side waved a white and purple feather of mixed ostrich and marabout, and on the other side purple violets interspersed with coin completed tlie trimming. It would be difficult to conceive a more quietly elegant hat than this, or without having seen it to imagine the possi bility of softenmg down the formal outlines of the present shape into suclt perfect grace. Another hat of drab velvet with a plaited silk crown ot the same color wound about with gold cord and tassels, looks like an tiquity modernized, and wants but a deep brim to bring us back to the last century. With the cron n, however, all resemblance to past times ceases, for the front is as pre- Dosterously, or, perhaps, we should say, as elegantly small as any of its compeers. In close proximity to this old-new-- hat, which would puzzle the veriest Cuvier of a modiste to assign to any peculiar class, was a decided novelty, “the Stalactile,” a perfect gem iu its way. It was made of white chip, powdered with silver, and it flashed and scintillated in the sunlight as if it had been extracted irora some grotto or cavern. It was trimmed with green velvet, and the bril liant scarlet berries of hawthorn tree ar ranged in a very peculiar aud very elegant style. Rows of velvet disposed in narrow ing circles formed a mound green as an em erald, and within this mound were sprays and grasses ol commingling green and gold contrasting with the vivid scarlet of tlie hawthorn berries, and all standing up so tali and stately within their green enclosure. It was quite artistic, and deseived all the ad miration it excited and encomiums lavished on it. The inside trimming corresponded in character with the outside—it was formed of a bandeau of green velvet, tblack and white lnce, scarlet berries and golden heath. Other bonnets of tlie same style, some frosted, some powdered with gold, were on exhibition, and received their due share of attention. A frosted chip, trimmed with rose pink ribbon and white blonde, was by uni versal consent declared “ lovely.” Full blown roses—clustered at the brim'so natural that they might be supposed to have attract ed the insect which is half hidden in the heart of one—form the outside trimming, and a bandeau of pink velvet caught up with sliver drops, at the extremity of which is a bouquet of moss rose buds," black and gold spears of grass and sprigs of heather, forms the inside trimming. Another hat, with the trimming arranged nnd twisted into something like a whimsical resemblance to a cornucopia, from tbo open mouth oi whiclt poured a profusion of grasses and sprays and heather bells, was tlie centre of admiring crowds thronghout the length of the day. There were some very pretty hats on ex hibition yesterday formed of white silk, em bossed with crape and velvet, and trimmed witlt marabout and some extrem ly distingue affairs made of black velvet. One, called the “Gypsy,” was particularly striking, aud deserves a passing notice. Its only trimming was gold and Chantilly lace ; a veil of the same costly material fringed with gold drops fell to one'side, harmonizing with the design and adding to the beauty of the lout ensemble. Judging from the plentiful supply of opera hats that graced the exhibition reoms this opening, music will be in the ascendant dur ing the winter. Every fashionable modiste prepares hats for the Academy as regularly as for the promenade; but this season they appear to have received more than their jisual share of attention, and to occupy more than their usual space in the rooms. Asa general thing white is the favorite color -, but some prefer to suit their complexion rather than follow fashion, and these instances of individual assertion are trequent enough to relieve the eye and avoid monotony. It often happens that the very prettiest bats, from their elegant simplicity, give little room for detailed description, and must be seen to be appreciated. So it is with an opera hat of white royal velvet, without flowers or feathers,‘that we saw in one of our most foshionable modiste’s yesterday. A bouquet of emerald green berries on one side, a long tulle veil on the other, aud a delicate gold cord, ending in tassels, was all the ar tiste had to work with, and oat of these slight materials she produced a bonnet that could not fail to satisfy the most refined taste. Asa sort of offset to the smallness of the bonnett, it may be mentioned that the prices are large enough. The bonnet may contract at the dictates of fashion, but the prices gen erally more tliau make up for any falling off in the quantity of the material Bonnets can begot tor twenty live dollars, but three times that amount is not thought unreason able for a first class fashionable hat. Throughout the day the different miiinery establishments were crowded by iadieseager to get the first view of the new styles. In some there was a perfect jam, and in all there was a pleasant, and we hope profitable, bustle from morning until night. Whether the success of the opeutng is to bo attributed to the favorable weather or to the great in flux of strangers among us we know not, bill we do know that it is long since we have had such an “opening" so satisfactory to all parties, such a profuse display of metropoli tan skill and such a keen appreciation of it. DRESSES. in this department there is not anything very new to chronicle. All the light, elegant, flimsy fabrics of the summer have disappear ed with the equinox, and are replaced by those heavy materials and warm co’ors that form so pleasant a contrast to the fading leaves of autumn. Moire antiques, rich silks, pjplius, alpacas, Empress cloth, reps and tlie endless variety of goods for winter wear strew the counters of Stewart's, Lord & Tay lor's, and all tlie fashionable establishments were our New York ladies delight to spend their time and their money. Plain silks are nhvays elegant, aud stripes and small bro caded patterns very desirable. Changeable silks are still to be seen, though Dot so fashionable as formerly. Dresses en suite— that is, the dress, under skirt nnd basque of the same color and material—arc the newest style and the highest fashion just now. Extravagance is still the order of the day nnd asserts its sway now over magnificent silks as it did over the airy nothings of sum mer. It has simply changed its base of ope rations, and gained in tlie heavy goods of the approaching season a firmer field for dis play. The trimmings are diverse, complica ted and profuse, sometimes in good taste, hut more often in direct.opposition to it. — They consist of velvet, ribbon, lace, silk fringe, braid and the latest novelty, goid and silver cord. Cord is also used of other colors to match the dress, where gold cord is not desirable or suitable. By tlie way, gold en ters very much into trimmings of all kinds this season. It mingles with the flowers in the bonnets, it dangles from the veils, it glit ters among the embroidery, and even in rich collars of point lace we see it shining. Sashes arc very popular, and form a very important item ot trimming. Those wide, ungainly belts lhat no lady could wear with impunity, have disappeared, and in their stead we have belts of a moderate width, fastened with clasps or buckles. THE CORSAGE. There are so many ways of making tLe corsage that ail tastes, however diverse, are sure of finding some styles to suit them Pointed waists are still in fashion, with one or more points at front, back or over the sides. The round waist is again working its way into favor, and the “Bolero’ and other jacket shapes hold their ground against all competition. Long coat tails are still worn l so also is tlie deep square basque. Both styles are ungraceful, and if good taste, and not fashion, were consulted would not ob tain more than an ephemeral popularity.— But the present rage is for something striking, no matter what is sacrificed to obtain it, and that that end is attained must lie conceded by nil. THE SLEEVE. In the hands ot a skillful modiste this por tion of the dress gives character and tone to the entire. Some dress-makers imagine they have done everything that could be desired when they make a handsome corsage and stylish sleeves, each unexceptionable in it self but uo more suitable to each other than a Tuscan capital on a Corinthian column.— It is a mistake, however, which a true artist will never commit, for she recognizes the fact that peifection in the details never makes up for want of unity and harmony in the whole design. In view of the many different styles of sleeves that we may select from it would be well to bear these few words of warning in mind:— The wide flowing sleeve of former days and the voluminous undersleeve are no long er to be seen. The revolulion of time has brought us almost to the opposite extreme._ Sleeves are worn now almost tight to the' arm, barely leaving space lor a close fitting undersleeve. Sleeves half tight to the elbow, and trimmed with an oval tab on the back or with puffings at the top and bottom of the sleeve, are much worn, as is also the funnel shape, the Cara, &c. Caps are almost universally worn, and formed in all sorts of shapes, epaulettes, points and medallions being the favorites. THU SKIRT. The amplitude of the skirt is not in the least diminished and its length is rather in creased. The universal practice of looping up the dress in the streets was likely at first thought to lead to the erroneous impression that economy was the object, and therefore prompt measures were taken to squelch out such a derogatory idea. The jupe (it would be profanity to call those elegant articles petticoats) is often made of the same materi al as the dress, more fully trimmed and more elaborately ornamented, fluted, braided, scolloped and corded than any dress, and finished in the most expensive style. It is thus, by deeds not words, ottr ladies assert themselves. In the skirt, as in the other portions of the dress, profuse trimming is the rule. It is sometimes carried round tlie bottom of the skirt, and sometimes extends up each seam. It is arraigned in talis or lozengers, or laid on in bins lold ; in fact, in every conceivable form that trimming can be made to assume, nnd in every available spot where trimming can be placed, we find it. Fluting is now gen erally confined to the underskirt. Designs embroidered with silk or braid, and inter spersed with gold or stecljbends, will be in fa vor this winter, and on heavy material will be both elegant and effective. Cord is also in high favor, and where properly used is styiisu and distingue looking. In short, skirt trimming has been carried to such an excess that we may confidently expect a return to simplicity ; for in this,’ as in other things, extremes meet. Attack. Upon a Pxc-Nic Party of Colored Folks.— About 8 o'clock la3t night, as a par ty of colored folks reached Eleventh street, E. D., on their way to the ferry, from a pic nic at Leffcrt’a Park, they were set upon by a gang of white folks, and an indiscriminnta row was the result. Sticks and stones were freely used and bloody heads became numer ous. When the fight was at its height the police of the Forty-fifth Precinct made their appearance and arrested several of those en gaged. One of the arrested uegrocs says his party were marching along in an orderly manner, preceded by a fife and drum, when h« heard someone about out, “Kill the nig gers—kill the niggers," and then a shower of stones were poured into them. A white man who was caught throwing stones, on the contrary states tnat the negroes were the first to commence the row. It was not as certained whether any one had been mortal ly injured. The following parlies were lock ed up last Bight, and Will have a bearing before Judge DailAy ibis morning: Anthony Jones, Wm. Mitchell, W. Laflin, Geo. Harris, Francis Sattcrs and Isaac White, all colored, •ad Michael Farphy, white.— N. Y. Times, 23 d in st. Mr. John Seward has been appointed postmaster at Thomasrille. IIeaDVI'ARTBRS Sl'n-DISTBICT OF OoF.ECHKB j Savannah. Ga. Sept. 20, 1865. t Circular, • No. 22. ( On and after this date articles in the Public Market of this city will be sold at the following prices. Persons violating this order, will be reported to this office and summarily dealt with. By command of Bvt. Major Gen. .1. M. BHANNAN. Wm. H. Folk, Ist Lient. and A. A. A. G. Fresh Beef, Ist cut, per ib 20 Fresh Beet, 2d cut, per lb 15 Country Dried Beef 15 Country Cured Beef 15 Jerked Beef. 10 to 15 Yeal, per lb 20 Mutton, per lb 20 Liver, peril) 15 Fresh Pork, per lb 25 Bass, per lb 15 Drum per lb 15 Fresh Water Trout 15 Salt “ “ 15 Shecphead 20 Mullet, large size, per hunch 40 Mullet, smali size, per bunch 25 Brim, per bunch of five 25 Perch, per bunch of five 40 Suckers - 25 Whiting 40 Codfish, per lb 10 Shrimp, per quart, 13 Crabs, each 7 Sturgeon, per lb 5 Sausages, Fresh pork 40 Bacon per lb., from 20 to 25 .Batter, per lb 40 to 50 Clams per bushel 2 00 Cabbages, each, irora to to 30 Turnips, per bunch 10 Tomatoes per quart 20 Okra, per quart 10 Sweet Potatoes, per bushel 3 00 Irish Potatoes, per bushel 1 50 Green Corn, each 2 Water Melons, from 15 to 50 Apples per bushel :t 00 Peaches per bushel 00 Honey, per lb 15 Ducks, per pair 2 00 Half G rown Fowls 75 Spring Chickens, 4>er pair 50 Spring Chickens, 2d size 40 Eggs, per dozen * 50 Turkeys, per lb |g Geese, per lb is Fowl, grown, per lb 18 Rice Birds, per doz 50 sep2o-tf lIEADQRS SUB-DIB. OF OGEECHEE, > Savannah, Ga., Sept. 27, 1805. j Geserai. Orders, I No. 32. ’ I General Order No. 26, from these Head quarters, is hereby modified to read as bil lows, viz.: Pursuant to General Order No. 18, Head quarters District of Savannah, Ist Division Department of Georgia, the following Taxes will be levied to defray the expenses of light ing streets, cleaning city, &c. Ist. Tax ol three (3; per cent, on all incomes of six hundred (BOO) dollars or pip wards from Heal Estates. 2d. Tax of one (1) per cent, per annum on valuation of ail Renl Estate aot included in Ist section of this order. ! 3d. Tax of one-half (1-2) per cent, on gross sales of all Merchandise except Cotton. 4th. Tax of one-tenth (1-10) per cent, on gross sales ot Cotton. sth. Tax of one (1) per cent, on all Com missions derived from any bittiness transac tion (other than sales of Merchandise) by any Factor, Auctioneer, Broker, Forwarding, Shipping or Commission Merchants. 6th. Tax of oneL(i) per cent, on all in comes of one thousand (1,000) dollars or up wards derived from Salaries, Professions, or any business Iransaclion not included in sec tion 3d, 4th and sth of this order. 7th. Licenses for sale of Ales, Wines and Liquors, as- per G. O. No, 13, C. 8., from these Headquarters. License for Billiard Taffies, Bowling Al leys, Theatres, <fcc., as perG. O. No. 46,dated Headquarters, Post of Savannah, June 15th, 1865. Bth. All Taxes called for by this order will be paid to the Tax Collector prior to tiie l-stn of each month tor the month preceding. Any person neglecting to comply with the provi . sions of this order will be subject to a fine. By command of Brv’t. Brig. Gen. E. P. DAVIS. Wm. H. Folk. Ist Lieut, and A. A. A. G. sep27„ 5 PROFESSIONAL. CARDS. THOS CORWIN, WM. H. OWEN, THOS. WILSON. OF onto. I. ATI COL. Q.Jtf.D. OF IOWA. fORWIN, OWEN & WILSON, (Late Johnston, Corwin A Finn ell,) ATTOENEYS AND— , COUNSELLORS AT LAW, And Solicitors of Claims, OFFICE, 222 F STREET, near TREASURY BUILD INO, IN REAR OF WILLARD’S HOrEL, WASHINGTON, D.C. Will practice in the Supreme Court of the United State?, the Court, of Cminm, and the Courts ot the District of Columbia. Particular attention given to Claim? and Depart ment bn-iness. Officer? Accounts adjusted. au3o 3m Law Notice. I HAVE resumed the pmetleo of my profession In the city of Washington, and Will also attend to bnsineas before the Departments. P PHILLIPS, Washington, D. C , August 28th. aepß-eodlm W. W PAINE Attoruoy at ii&w, SAVANNAH, GA. _eepf. lm I. C. FEATHER, M. D., Office, 18 1-2 Merchants’ Row, HILTON HEAD, S. C. jn2S 2m C. S. BUNDY, Groxioral Agent AND ATTORNEY FOR CLAIMS, No. 247 F S-raarr, Bit .vein 13th akd 14th Struts, (Near Pay Department,! Wasliingtou, X>. O. Jn3o ts FOR RIO DE JANEIRO, CALLING AT St. Thomas, Para, Pernambuco and' Bahia. THE United States and Br-zil Mail Steamship Com pmy will dispatch 1 egnlnrty, on the 2Sth of every inonlh, a “first class steamship,” commendnr with the fine steamship Costa ftica, (2,800 tons,) to leave on the 28th of September, at 3 p m„ from Pier No. 43, North River. All letters have to through the Post Office. An expextenredsurgeon will be In attendance on board. For freight or passage, having splendid accommodations, apply to THOMAS ABBNCIO * CO.. sepl» 10 No. IT Broadway, New York. INSrRANCR. INSURANCE. Authorized Capital—slo,4oo,ooo. CHARLES L. COLBY St CO. arc prepared to take Marine Risks to any domestic or foreign port, and Fire Risks in this city In the following named first class New York Companies AT THE LOWEST RATES COLUMBIAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY $5.001),t0n MORRIS FIRE AND INLAND INSUR ANCE COMPANY 5,000,000 OMMERCE FIRE INSURANCE COMPY.. 200,00) STANDARD FIRE INSURANCE COMP’Y.. 200,00,1 Office in .If,nos’ Block, cor. fi ly and Abercom st?. Branch Office, corner Drayton and Bryan streets, septs It IS YOUR LIFE INSURED? 'THUS is an important question for every man and A Important also for every wife and mother, as It affects their future welfare. SEE TO IT AT ONCE. DO NOT DELAY. The "Knickerbocker Life Insurance" of New York will insureyou at the usual rates in any sura from slon $lO 000. They also issue the Gvorite TEN YEAR NON-FORFEITURE Policies, and will after two years payment give a full paid up Policy for Two Tenths the whole sum, and Three Years Three Tenths, and on. Thus a Policy of SIO,OOO. Two Premiums pal upon It will be entitled to a paid up Policy of $2,000 and five yeara flve-tentha for every additional year. For further information apply to A. WILBUR, Agent, At the office of the Home Insurance Cos., Jn2Z 89 Bay st., Savannah, Ga. THE NEW ENGLAND MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, O F BOSTON. PURELY MUTUAL. THIS Is one ot the oldest and best Companies In America. Policies on Live* for any amount up to $15,000 are taken by them. The Poltctes of these Companies were not cancelled during the war until heard a fact which shews their dealing nnd determination to he Just and honor able iu all cases. Apply to ju27 A. WILBUR, Agent. NEW SKIRT FOR’GO The Great Invention of the Age IN Hoop Skirt©, J. W. Bradley’s Hew Patent Ditjiex Elllp tic (or Double j Spring Skirt. THIS Invention consists of Duplex (or two; Ellptlc Pure Refined Steel Springs, Ingeniously braided tightly and firmly together, edge to edge, making the toughest, most flexible, elastic am) durable Spring evernsed. They seldom bend or break, line the sin glc Springs, and consequently preserve their perfect and beautiful shape more than twice as long as any Single Spring Skirt that ever has or can he made. The wonderful flexibility snd great comfort and pleasure to any lady wearing the Duplex Elliptic Skirt will be experienced particularly in all crowded Assent hlics, Operas, Carriages. Railroad Cars, Church Pews, Arm Chairs, for P.omenade nnd House Dress, as the Skirt can be folded when in nee to occupy a smal' place as easily and conveniently as a Silk or Muslin Dress. A ladyhsving enjoyed the pleasure, comfort and great convenience of wearing the Duplex Elliptic Steel Spring Skirt for a single day will never after wauls willingly dispense »ith their use. For children misses nnd young ludies they are superior to all oth ers. The Hoops arc covered with 2 ply doable twisted thread and will wear twice as long as the single yarn covering which la used on all Single Steel HoopSklrts The three bottom rods on every Skirt are also Double Steel, aud twice or double covered to prevent the cov ering Irora wearing off the rods when dragging down stairs, stone steps, #c., which they are constantly subject to when 111 use. All are made ot the new and elegant Cn.ded Tapes, and are the best quality In every part, giving to the wearer the most graceful and perfect shape possible snd arc unquestionably the lightest, most desirable comfortable and economical Skirt ever made. WESTS', BRADLEY A CARY, Hate J. I. & J. o. West,) Proprietors of the Invention, and Sole Manu facturers, 87 Chambers and 79 and 81 Read, streets New York. m For sale in all first clasa atorea in thia city, and throughout the United States and Canadas, Havana de Cuba, Mexico, South America, and the West In dies. tW" Inquire for the Duplex Elliptic (or double) Spring Skirt. Jyß s t f DURYEAB HAIZENA TRY ONE POUND. *». m UVa 'i mmp That received a medal and honorable mention from the Royal Commissioners, the eonipetlon of all prom inent manufacturers of “Corn Starch" and “Prepared Com Flour" of thia and other countries notwithsumi lug. MAZZBNA; The food and lnxnry of the age, without a single limit. One trial will convince the most skeptical.— Makes Puddings, Cakes, Cnstards, Blanc Mange, Ac., without isinglass, with few or no eggs, at a costas tonl-hlng the most economical. A slight addition to ordinary Wheat Flour greatly improves Bread and Cake It is also excellent for thickening sweet sauces, gravies for fish and meats, soups, Ac. For Ice Cream nothing can compare with U. A little boiled In mill: will prodnee rich cream for coffee, chocdlate. ten. At Pnt up in one pound packages, under the trade mark Maizena. with directions for nse. A most delicious article of food for children and in valids of all ngep. For sole by Groeerß nnd Druggists everywhere. Wholesale Depot, 166 Fulton Street. -WII/L.IAJVL DURYEA, au2s-3m General Agent, SOUTHERN Exporting and Importing COMPANY, OF FLORIDA, qpHIS association is prepared to make advances In A currency of Gold on consignments of Cotton, Naval Stores, Lumber, Ac. to their agent in Llver pobl. Orders solicited for goods from merchants and plan ters. The .tricieet attention will be paid to all oniera however small, for goods ffom England. France or Germany. Onr Savannah and Charleston Agents, being salaried, make no charge for forwarding either way and will furnish circular of details. H. F. FLOTD, President Jacksonville, Fla. Agents:—E. T. Paine. Liverpool England; R E. Screven, Churlestoa. 8,0.; Henry Bryan, Savannah, Go. 3mos v seplS THOS. W. BROOKS MANUFACTURER OF FURN,T u U eI, E ofdV D E^ NE,,A ‘- ABA Dock Street, Philadelphia, Pa. N. B.—All ORDERS sent by Mail proniptlv at tendedto. jyStti PRICE, 5 CENTS WANTED. ■ ' Wanted, \ STORE, or part of a Store, for rent in a wind 0 Rn A<to£ itlon ,e D rg.- M TOMLINSON. -- Savannah P. O Wanted, ! . ['Fonts wanted to sell anew and ' ’ sepl4-d4wsm Wanted Immediately, sent] 8 t s WAT?REN * PLATNEE, ‘ 210 Bay-sti Wanted, #9O iS.rttt'w ™forsra ,py *as °- T - MADAME G. GRADOT, HA-ONG returned to Savannah, informs the Ladies and all her customers that she has retnmed her MILLINERY BUSINESS, And solicits the continuance of thetr liberal patronage She has also a variety of LADIES’ WALKING JACKETS. SILK DRESSES, GAITERS, SLIPPERS, A-foL DIRECT FROM PARIS. BARNARD STREET, Between Congress street Lane and Broughton st. NOTICE TO GENTLEMEN. ORA DOT hap a lot of fine I Tench Boots tod a • Gaiters for Gentlemen, which he offers for sale chonp to clone that importation Cougre * The Partnership lately existing under the name of Macky, Hogg & Cos., IT AVING been dissolved by the death of Alexander TA llogg. the subscribers beg to announce that they will continue the Slii|>])ltiff and (tenoral Coin mission Business IN' SAVANNAH, AT No. 203 AND 205 BAYST., under the name of Macky, Heattie & Cos. SAMUEL MACKY, srpt2l ;m ROBERT a BEATTIE Brown’s Standard Scales. USED by the United States and Foreign Govern, ments for more than THIRTY YEA. R 9. Adapted to any branch of business for foreign or home markets Warranted accurate and durable Sales rooms No 3 Barelay-st , near Broadway "cpif. IF R- BROWN. Manufacturer. FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER THflNkßt selling brig MAttY COBB, 255 tons bur then, 2800 bbK capacity, will receive freight or char ter on reasonable terms, for particulars, enqnireof , WM. CANTVVBLL, Agent, svpl9 ts Box 79, Hilton Head. HERALD JOB PRINTING OFFICE, No, ill Bay Street, S A VAJVIVAH,—GEORGIA. We respectfully call the attention of the public ta the facilities which we have for doing ill kinds qf JOB PRINTING. We have THF, best PIIESBES For doing All kinds of w ork* and we keep them in good repair. We employ only FIRST CLASS PRINTERS OF LONG EXPERIENCE AND TRIED ABILITY, We have New Printing Materials TRY ONE POUND. From the Beat Northern Foundries, to which we are constanrly making additions. We are prepared to execute orders for POSTERS, PLACARDS, HANDBILLS, PROGRAMMES, PLAY BILLS. CIRCULARS, BILLS OF FARE, VISITING CARDS, WEDDING CARDS, K • ENVELOPES. BUSINESS CARDS, TICKETS, LETTER HEADS, BILL HEADS, DRAFTS, RECEIPTS, CHECKS, PASSES, LABELS, CONSTITUTIONS BY-LAWS, BALLADS. PAMPHLETS, • CALENDARS, LEGAL BLANKS, SHIPPING BLANKS Or any other kind of PRINTING— in ak- stos a Fine Assortment of Inks FOE PRINTING IN COLORS. * ORDERS BY Mitt OR EXPRESS Will receive prompt and carefhl attention, and the work will be forwarded FREE OF CHARGE FOB TRANSPORTATION. We endeavor to do all our work well, and to ftvo complete satisfaction to our customers. oun PRICES Are us low as the present high cost of stock, mate rial, labor and living will admit of, and ate below the increased rates which rule in other lines of business, S. W. MASON & CO., 11l Bay Street, Savannah. Georgia