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Thfj Savannah Daily Herald. BY S. W. MASON. SAMUEL YY. MASON Editor, W. T. THOMPSON, Associate Editor. CiTicial Paper of the City. LASatsT CtftCUlATIOMII THE CITY AID 60BITT FRIDAY FEBRUARY 33, 1866. t—"—" ) eatgaeggo; THE PRESIDENT’S VETO. The telegraphic announcement from Wash ington that the President had vetoed the bill enlarging the powers of the Freed- men'8 Burean has not taken the people by surprise. It has been known for weeks past that if. UDder the circumstances, he and the Congressional majority should agree upon this anomalous measure, it would be by his surrender of his position, which had been so clearly defined in bis recent inter view with a Northern Senator. Wc feel well assured that the conservative masses of the country, who desire the re storation of all the States to national unity and haimony, will hail with gratification this strong evidence of political hostility between the President and the Repub.ican majority in Congress. This feeling will spring from a deep conviction that, in no conjunction likeiv to occur, can they act together,but to tbe extreme oppression of tho Srmi hern people, and the overthrow or free government. The revolutionary alms of this dominant and domineering faction are now perfectly understood by the President and the people ; and all history teaches that such a party never compromises. As the acceptance of terms of accommodation would involve a confession of error and dissolution of the party, the attainment c such « result, however desirable for the peace of the country, is regarded as imprac ticable, and therefore the Radicals will con tienc in their excesses until they provoke resistance that shall defeat and destroy them, or they must be allowed to go forward till they meet self-destruction in the riot of sue ce.-s. The exercise of the veto power indicates that the President still adheres tenaciously to the course that he started upon, and that the radical tendencies of the extreme men of the parly which elected him have not succeeded in drawing him after them. And, further, it shows that he is not afraid to make an issue with his violent opponent* upon the recon struction questions. He believes “that if the policy which some are persisting in at the* preten: time were carried out, it would result in great danger to the colored man.” He is, therefore, opposed to the District of Columbia suffrage hill; the representation amendment the equal rights bill, and all other measures calculated to force negro suffrage upon the Southern States. Tbe antagonism so plainly developed by events of the highest signifi cance. portends beyond all question a violent rupture between tbe President and his quon dam friends. But the importauce of this veto act of the President goes even further than its reference to the relations between Congress and himself. This practical issue is only the starting point—the fountain head of a more general political commotion. The people are now called upon to take sides ac cordiug to their convictions of duty, and at the approaching elections the politics battle will be toucht. The only alternative now left the President is an appeal to the people. To that tribunal he turns with confi dcrce. It has been truly said that he has never mistaken tile people; that no one knows belter than he how to reach their judgment. Lat US hope that, fully realizing the gravity of the occasion and tbe magni tude of the impending issues, he may be successful in the great struggle to rescue the coumry from the dreadful calamities into which it is so rapidly drifting. Great evils may come upon the country before the vital questions at issue are finally disposed of, but we must not despair of ultimate success. Despair i3 not the part of patriotism nor the spirit of true courage. It may be that we have reached the height of the storm, and th3t, having spent its Chief force, there will be a reactionary movement in favor of jus tice, the law and the constitution. NAPOLEONIC DIPLOMACY. V7e remarked a few days since that the a'tcmpt made by many American journals to derive comfort and confidence from the re cent address of the French Emperor in regard to the withdrawal of French troops from Mexico, was scarcely warranted by tbe tenor of that State paper, and that judging from the pertidiousness that characterized his in tercourse with the late Confederate authori ties, he was juggling with Mr. Seward on the Mexican question. To demonstrate the correctness of our views upon the subject we have only to call attention to an extract from a despatch from Napotaon’a foreign Sec- re! ary io the French Minister resident at Washington, in which, after announcing that he was acting under explicit instructions from thy Emperor he says : Wu return to the principle of non-intervention, end from the moment we accept it as our rule of conduct, our interest end honor require ua to demand its equal application by alL Belying upon the equitable spirit of the Washington Cabinet, We expect from it tbe as surance that the American people will conform tq the av of non-intervention, which they invoke, by main, tabling a strict neutrality with regard to Mexico. Wnen you shall have informed, me. of the resolution of the Aaerlcau Government in this matter, I shall be in a i/osttion to acquaint you with the result if our negotiations with ttie Emperor Maximilian jin- the return of our troops. It is seen from the italicised sentence that the returu of the troops to France is an event contingent npou the assurance of non-inler- v-ntiou by the Washington Government and the uncertain result of negotiations with Maximilian; the meaning of which is, when stripped of all diplomatic disguise, that the Imperial gamester will abide by his Mexican protege as long as the latter may deem it ad visable for the security of his position. The exposition thus far of tbe Mexican imbroglio exposes Napoleon in tbe attitude of a con summate master of intrigue and deception. OocsTKRFKir CuaaEHCT.—The Charleston papers mention the fact that a very great quantity of counterfeit fifty and twenty-five cent bills are in circulation in that city. The Courier says tUe bill can very easily be de tected. They are much dimmer in impres sion than the genuine, and the paper upon' which they are printed is very inferior and thin, while that of the genuine is of the best kind. Upon a little close inspection there will be no' difficulty whatever in detecting tbe spurious- As they will no doubt be put in circulation here, it would be well to be on the look out for them. ' JlrnvioEOT LiBiUtAUnt.—George A. Trenholm, i>q., lus presented to Bishop Davis, for the Diocese of bouid Carolina, the handsome property known heretofore he the Orongebnrg Female Seminary for a theological Seminary of that Diocese. IT TELESBAFB. FROM WASHINGTON. Great Demonstration In Support of the President. SPEECH PROM PRESIDENT JOHNSON. THE RADICALS DISLOYAL TO THE UNION WHICH THE PEOPLE FOUGHT TO PRESERVE. Later from Earope. DECLINE IN COTTON. THE FENIAN CONSPIRACY INSTIGATED BY THE AMERICANS. SECRETARY SEWARD CHARGED WITH BEING THE REAL HEAD CENTRE. THE DESPATCHES TO THE FRENCH MINISTER PUBLISHED. Wasbisgtos, February 22.—The popular demoE. atratiou to-day of the citizens of the District of Colum bia in support of the President’s policy of reconstruc tion was attended by an immense concourse of peo ple. The meeting was addressed by several promi nent individuals, and resolutions in support of the patriotic policy of the President were adopted, which were afterwards presented to him at the executive mansion. In response to them the President mode a speech reiterating his devotion to'tho Union. He said the radicals were " endeavoring to break up the Union which we fought to preserve.” His remarks were greeted with great applause by the vast gathering. New York, February 22.—Liverpool dates to tho 10th iuetant have been received. The sales of cotton on Saturday were 7,000 bales, the market closing flat with a partial decline of a quarter (lad.) of a penny. American five-twenties were quoted at 67%@G7% Consols 86‘£@S6%. In the British House of Commons the Fenian con spiracy is charged to be of American origin, and that Secretary Seward is the real Head Centre of the Broth, erhood. The cattle plague was the leading topic in both Houses of Parliameut. The official despatches of the French Minister at Washington have been published. A report from Bagdad announces that the United States have decided not to engage in a conflict with France. FROM MILLEDGEVILLE. Passage of the Bill Establishing the Georgia State Orphan Home. Mxi.ledgevii.le, Feb. 22.—The Senate to-day passed the bill establishing the Georgia State Orphan Home, to be located at Atlanta, and to be the property of the State. The institution is to be under the control of a board of trustees, nine in number, to be appointed by the Governor, and to be conducted by.. principal or super intendent, a treasurer and matron, and such teachers as may be necessary. Orphan and destitute children, recommended by the Ordinaries of their respective counties, are to be re ceived into ths institution from each county in the State, in proportion to the number of children therein entitled to the benefits of the act, provided, applic-, tion is made within a reasonable time after the organi, zation of said institution, or after the vacancy occur in the number of beneficiaries to which Baid county is entitled, the children of deceased soldiers of the Con federate and State service during the late war, are to have preference oher all others, next to these all other indigent orphan children, and last, the children of indigent and distressed parents, who are not able to support them. All applications for admission into tliis institution must be approved by the board of trustees or the chairman thereof. The Senate also passed a resolution appointing a committee to select a site for the Penitentiary. Speech from Hon, A. H. Stephens, Milledgeville, Feb. 22.—Both Houses of the Gen eral Assembly adjourned in respect to the day and to hear Hon. A. H. Stephens' Address. His speech which was listened to by a large concourse of members and citizens, was highly conservative in character, and was universally approved. His theme was the peaceful reestablishment of good government and its peaceful maintainance afterwards. Washington’s Birthday In Augusta. Augusta, Feb. 22.—There was no military display here to-day. There was, however, a grand parade by the firemen who contested for prizes. BY THE WESTERN MAIL. The Despatches of the Associated Press. FROM WASHINGTON. Washikotos, Feb. 19.—Private despatches to Gov ernment officials announce that a treaty was entered into last month between France and Austria for the immediate withdrawal of the French forces from Mex ico, and their replacement by troops to the number of 100,000, to be furnished by the Austrian Government. These soldiers Austria, it is said, proposes to raise by volunteering in Belgium and Hungary, and transpor tation for them and the necessary stores, until they are landed in Mexico, are to be furnished by Napo leon. The resignation of Secretary Harlan is the current topic of conversation. He is known to have expressed to a western Congressman, of his political persuasion, his intention not to remain in office much longer. Those who are in the most eligible position for under standing the- President’s mind upon the subject, as sume that he is only awaiting the ostracism of Tonne: - see as a Stats—which is evidently tbe plan of the Re construction Committee, to invite such of the Cabinet ministers as are in known accordance with that deci sion, to vacate their places. A despatch was received in Washington last night from New Orleans, announcing that Gen. R.Clay Craw ford, the Bagdad fiUlbuster, had escaped from the fort in which he was confined. His oonfederato had been released on parole. Despatches received from Gen. Sheridan Btatc that everything goes on well on the Rio Grande. A memorial, signed by the citizens of New York and Boston and the principal cities of the United States, is about being presented to Congress, praying for the appropriation of $192,00» sum recommended by the Secretary of the Nav be distributed among the officers and crew of th "*rge. FROM 1 New York, Feb. 19.—T1 --at and very fevarable change in tbe fee, ->le in that section towards President ’ertains little fear of the advance of t v, e present scat of government, an military expedition to WTest chi They have about 800 troops then. The French soldiers of the Imps, region are said to be generally disgu present service, and a large number deserted, some of them crossing to Texas ku in tbe American army. THE FENIANS. New ^ORX, February 19.—The Fenian Congress at Pittsburg is being largely attended by delegates from all sections of the country. President Roberts and Gen. Sweeny are in attendance. THE PRESIDENT VETOES THE FBEESMEN’S BILL. New York, February 19.—The President’s veto message on the Freedmen’s bill has jost been received It ia very elaborate, covering upwards of thirty pages of foolscap. He is opposed to the bill in every shape and form. He believes many of its features are un constitutional, and says that no such legislation for the South ought to be adopted while tbe Southern States are not represented. He thinks there ia too much sp linting power in the bill confided to the President ie enters into a full discussion of his reconstruction policy, ml thinks the southern :e.jiesent itives ought be admitted. THE FRENCH DESPATCHES. The tenor of the official despatches from France relative to the withdrawal of the French army from Mexico is unsatisfactory. The withdrawal will be con ditional on the establishment of tbe nee Empire and the pledge of non-intervention by the United States. CANADIAN AFFAIRS. The Herald’s Montreal correspondent states the lublicetion of negotiative proceedings showing the : ailure of Canadian commissioners to effect in Wash ington a revival of the reciprocity treaty, creates much excitement. The Provincial merchants are very ranch depressed by their trade prospects for tho CO in to amend the Constitution of tbe United States go aa t > exclude from offices of the Government those who mty hereaiter engage in rebellion or conspiracy against the Government. Referred to tbe Judiciary Committee. Mr. Brownell introduced a joint resolution declar ing i hat the loyal States or those which resented the rebellion are sufficient to adapt the amendment to the Constitution. Referred to the Judiciary Committee. Mr. Longyear of Miffiigin, offered the f-litW.ng resolutions: First resolution resolves that, in the lan guage of the proclamation of tho President of May 29, 1865, the rebellion which eras waged by a portion of the people of the United States against the properly constituted authorities of the government thereof, in tbe most violent and revolting form, bnt whose armid and organized forces have now been almost entirel; r overcome, has in the revolutionary progress depiiv u the people of the States in which it was organized of all civil government. This was agreed to by a vote of yeaa 120, nays 36. Resolved, That whenever the people of any State are thus deprived of all civil government, it becomes the duty of Congress by appropriate legislation to enable them to organize a State government, and in the lan guage of the Constitution, to guarantee to each Stats republican form of government This was agreed to, yeas 101, nays 33. GEN. LEE BEFORE THE COMMITTEE OF CONGRESS. New York, Feb. 19.—Of Gen. Lee’s interview with the Reconstruction Committee, the World’s dispatch says: He was quite reticent and did not volunteer any remarks beyond proper answers to tbe questions. He said so far as be had opportunities for learning, the people of Virginia had accepted the result of the war in good faith, and were anxious for a restored amity in the Union. When pressed by a question, he is said to have intimated that tbe feeling for the Union was much stronger just after the close of the war than now, for there appeared to him to be some impatience among the peoplo that mon who bad not been identi fied with tho war in the South, should be prevented from representing the 8tates in Congress. He de clared that there was a disposition to treat the freed- mea kindly, os well for their interests as for the peo ple. He expressed a decided hope that the Govern ment might endure for all time, and regarded the course of President Johnson and- General Grant to ward the South as liberal and humane. THE RICHMOND EXAMINER TO BE ALLOWED TO GO ON. Washington, Feb. 19—It is known that on Satur day that Gen. Grant refused to revoke the order sup pressing the Richmond examiner, expressing himself in decided terms against the publication of certain class articles In Southern papers as calculated to do Irremedial mischief. On Sunday, however, Mr. Pol lard was officially informed by au officer of General Grant's staff that tho order would be revoked; the course of the paper in future will bo leas liable to ob jection. Gen. Grant will, however, take care that no newspaper shall be published containing sentimen s of disloyalty and hostilities to the Government in any of its branches. FUNBHAL INVITATION FLINN—The friends and acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. William G. FUnn and James E. Withington and f-iml y, are respectfully Invited to attend the funeral of the former from his residence, on Habersham street, 2d door from York, at eleven o'clock This Morning. Special Notices. CIRCULAR. I have commenced the work of establishing a General Agency Business, for the purchase of all ar ticles manufactured or imported into the United States; (Liquors only excepted.) And with a view to success which depends solely upon the Interests of my patrons. I have made arrangements with manufacturers, In the principal towns and cities North, as well as importers, to have their produc tions and imports at first and lowest prices. 1 have secured the services In New York, of a resident gen tleiuan of lung experience, by which I am placed on a footing with the best Jobbing houses there. Thus placing my profits alone between the manufacturer and Importer’s prices, and the cost of my patron’s goods. I think my profit Is much less than the job ber could afford to work for. And as I do not pro pose io keep any gooiWkm hand, I will at all times be prepared to Invest my patron’s money where It can be done to the best advantage, in the cheapest and most desirable articles. My arrangements extend from the pnrehase or charter of Vessels, to the purchase or sale of every thing from steam engines down to the Siting up of a complete Drug, Shoe, Dry Goods, Hardware or Variety Store, for stocks complete or fur filling np the assortment. I receive for sale or shipment all country prodnee at Savannah, or to the care of Hunt & Bro., Charleston, S C., or Jeffreys & Bro., Jacksonville, Fla. Upon he receipt of such produce or railroad receipt for ■uttou shipped, orders for its probable value will be promptly executed, tbe goods brought to the ports of Savannah, Charleston or Jacksonville, free o! freight or insurance, then balances or overplus o invoices to be paid together with about ten per rent, added to the face of the original Invoice. Any party examining their invoice of goods and not being satisfied with the price and quality as well as slyle, will not be required to take them, and tlielr money promptly refunded. Parties wishing their Spring Supplies, had better send in their orders and funds or prodnee as early as practicable. I feel confident that, to say the least, of my arrange ments, my patrons will save their time and the ex pense of going to market. I offer as reference : Hon. Kdw. C. Anderson, Mayor of the City. Maj. Jno. Screven, Prest. of A. & G R. R. Col. Mm. M. Wadley, Prest. of Central R. It. & Banking Company. Geo. \V. Williams ACo., Merchants, Charleston. Jeffreys & lino., Jacksonville, Fla. G. W. OARMANY. Savannah, Ga., Feb. 1st, 1860. fl9-lm. Nfcw Advertisements, .Savannali Typographical Union. The members of the above Association are request ed to meet at their Room, THIS MORNING at 10 o'clock, for the pmpose of paying tho last tribute of respect to our deceased Brother, WM. G.' FUNN. Pouctnal attendance requested. H. J. MIDDLETON, Pres. A. U. Waisu, Scc'y pro. tern..’ WASHINGTON FIRE CO. NO. 9. A tegular Monthly Meeting of this Company will be Jiold This Evening, at seven o’clock. Members are requested for to come prepared for to pay their regular monthly does. By order Q. MURK [NS, Foreman. John J. Fitzpatiok, Sec'y. f >3 VACCINATION! Just received from the Director of Vaccination of tho Kingdom of Bavaria, perfectly reliable Vaccine, which will bo nnsqaled to-day at 3 o’clock at my of fice, Charlton street, opposite St John's Church.— Tiiose desirous of being vaccinated may call a'ter to day between 3 and 5 o'clock. P. M. No charge be yond the usual fee of $3 00. 1 L. KNORR, M. D. The Scientic Miracle of the Age PHARAOH’S SERPENTS “ It Is truly marvellous, and they seem to be Inex haustible. ’ ’— Times. “ It will astonish the group9 round many a Winter fires : d \ ”— Standard. This wonderful discovery is now creating the great est sensation abroad, and at every evening 'party at Paris numbers are consumed. The demand is so great that it is almost a matter of actual foroe to obtain them. Au early supply has been received. Customers can be supplied at the rate of 50 cents each box.— (protected by patent.) For sale at LIPPMAN’S DRUG AND CHEMICAL WAREHOUSE, corner Barnard and Congress streets. f23-tf * Advertisements. Le I AAfl LBS J* 1 * 1 received. Ptir sale by IjUUU HILTON £ RANDEL 193 Bay ELL For Sale on the Wharf. C ORN, Oats. Apples and Potatoes, landing from steamship Flambeau- Apply to J. T. ROWLAND, Jr., Lower Steamship Whai f. POTATOES. gQ BBLS. fine Table Potatoes, landing and for sale »3-3 L. J, GIHLMABTIN A CO. CTATR OF GtiORGIA, BULLOCH CQDNTY.-To d all whom it may concern: Whereas, L A. H. Jeppen will apply at the Coartof Ordinary o' linlloch county for Letters of Administra tion on the estnte of Simon J. Brewster, deceased • These are therefore to cite and admonfch'all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased to file their objections with said court {if any they have), on or before the first Monday in April next, otherwise said letters will be granted. Witness, my hand cfflcially this 20th day of Feb- rnary, lf60. DAVID BKA8LEY, Ordinary. * 1 uctw* Sales, government sale. York, W illinxiisj, Mclntire & Co. , 2?, Freedman* Bureau, will be sold Th. , Frlday ' at lft O ’ clo< * 1" front of store: ■ f ^° m yi? Bloreof Mrs. Welsh alias Mia. HiggUM, corner of Battle Bow and Went Broad els., in default of bonds of Dennis Welsh, couriering of Groceries, Dry Goods, Ac. Terms cash. By order of Lt. KENDALL POLLARD. Jjf Judge of Freedmen’s Conrt, J Miscellaneous. B3 otice. OFFICE OF THE CENTRAL RAILROAD A BANKING COMPANY OF GA. Savannah, 22d February, 1866. **#'*»: xr ** 'mu , I N consequence of th? complicated rules in regard to the luternal Revenue Tax, and tile great care rendered necessary in shipping Cotton seaward, this Company finds It necessary to decline forwarding it Then fore, parties sending cotton on this road, to go by sea, are hereby notified that lt must be consigned to a merchant In this city. Expenses upon good-: foi warded by merchants to their friends iu the interior, will be paid by this Com pany semi-monthly. Payments to be mode between the 8th and litli, and from the 25th to the last day of each month. A frill of expenses must in all cases accompany the first dr:iv loud of goods. 128-2w WM. M. WADLEY, President ON CONSIGNMENT! FROM GLASGOW, 1 BALE SCOTCH CANVASS: 8 KEGS BI-CARB. SODA, Which will b.' sold very luw to close. 123-3 F. W. SIMS A CO. Notice. P ROP SALS will be received nnlil MONDAY, I6th in.-t., 12 o’clock, for painting the Fountain and he railing around it. f23-3 E. A. SOULLARD. Notice to Watch Owners. T Hril owners of Watches now in my posses-lon for repairs, nod deposited with me previous to first ■tnuary last, are hereby notified that their watches will be sold for ix lenses un'e.-s they are called for by the owners, on or before the first day of March next. „ F. CAVELLIER, 123-3* Whitaker street. REMI1 IM SALK. OFFER for sale the southern half of the place known us Belfast, situated 111 Bryan county, on the salts. It i. considered one of the m09t healthy locations In the State. There is about five or six hundred acres of laud, wiih Dwelling. Kitchen, Sta ble, Carriage U inse. end brick store ro m. For fur ther particulars, apply to mo through this office. f23 3 WILLIAM PATTERSON. G EORG1A-BULLOCH COUNTY-To all whom it may concern: Whereas the estates of WilUdn Burnsides and John B. Burnsides, minors, is unrepresented and nnlcss some fit and ssi able person applies for the Adminis tration I shall appoint the Clerfc of tbe Superior Conrt administrator on said estates. : ' These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred aud creditors of said deceased, to file their objection (if any they have) on or before the firs* Monday in April next, otherwise said Clerk wilbe appointed Administrator on said estates. n itness my band and official signature this 20th day of Feb, 1666. DAVID BEASLEY, K3 Ordinary. CottOEU QOTTON carefally Picked 1 atad Rebated. f23-lw* J. C. ROWLAND, No. 203 Bay street. TEACHER WANTED. A SINGLE gentleman, well qualified to teach, and coming well recommended, can get a good sit uation iu the country, by applying to 123-8 E. C. WADE £ CO. „ EXCHANGE. Sight Drafts on New York. For sale by GOURDES, MATTHIESSEN A CO. 123-2 No. 11 Stoddard’s Lower Range. For Sale Low TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENT, 15 bbls Old Rye Whiskey, 30 firkins Leaf Lard. 123 YORK, WILLIAMS, MolNTIRE ft CO. Wrapping 3?aper at New York WARREN I AAA REAMS in store and for sal IUUU prices, by b PEATNER, 210 Bay street. STAMPING TAUGHT B Y W. CAMERON, at Mrs. Bryan’s Millinery store, corner of Bull and York streets, in two hours time. Satisfaction guaranteed. Tanght between the honrs of twelve and four, p. m. N. B. Stamps aud Stamping Powder for sale to those In the trade. Choice assortment of an elegant quantity of Brading and Embroidering designs. N OTICE.—Two months after date application will be made to the Honorable the Court of Ordina ry of Scriven county, for leave to sell all the real es tate of Lewis M. Strickland, deceased. JOHN II. MOULTRIE, Administrator dc bonis non, r.3-law2m with will annexed. T WO months after date application will be made to the Court of Btiiloch county, for leave to sell all the lands belonging to tho estate of An9ell Par rish, deceased, for a division among the heirs of said estate, CHARLEY BEASLEY, Adm’r f23 with the will annexed. JBoy "Wanted, A llKS P E .TA RLE and intelligent Lad for office and .tore duties. , Address P. O. Box No. 200. fj3-i CIGARS. O AAA BURNS’Co,-iClmsCIgare: jl/UU 10,001) Puff conchas Cigars. Just re ceived und for sale by HILTON A RAXDELL, f-3-4 1D3 nay street. Tax Notice. OFFICE U. S. DIRECT TAX COMMISSIONER, I District of Georgia, Savannah, Jan. 16th, I860. ) tSP Notice is hereby given that the TaX ROLL for Chatham County is completed, and owners of Rcql Estate in said county, Lots, Lrnds and Improve ments, outside the city of Savannah, or Real Estate returned for Taxation in said county in 1860, must pay the Taxc9 due thereon within sixty (60) days from this date at our office, N. W. cor. South Broad and Lincoln streets. Savannah, or suffer the penalty T. P. ROBB, S. A. 1'ANcOAST,} Commissioners. J. C. BATES, fi-tr Notice. The Ministry are now determined to make another effort to carry this latter measure to completion, but there is a strong opposition among the people, and a bitter contest is anticipated. coirosnsHMAL nocramros. Washington, Feb. 19.—Senate.—Mr. Wilson intro duced a concurrent resolution to disarm and disband tbe militia of ths rebellious State*. Mr. Wilson re ceived letters from Generals Thomas. Swayoe, Hart- euff and others in charge of the freedmen in the Gulf States, which represented that these was danger of the extinction cf the negro race, and the division of north ern men, if the militia should be superceded by United States forces. Mr. Salisbury objected to the introduction of the res olution, and said the State militia of these States could no more be disbanded by an act of Congress than oould the militia of Massachusetts. rqplied *hey : wure rebels recently disarmed, they were now armed again, and they are aa much rebels now aa before, and Congress baa the power to disarm ruffians and traitors.^^^ ‘ introduced an amendment to the re- to afi citizens of African descent who have been enrolled in the army and any who can read and write, and all who are Dot- •cased of property to the amount of $250. ^ House—Mr. McKee introduced a joint resolution TI1E City Treasurer is prepared to receive certain 1 - t^xes levied by tlte Ordinance passed Dtccm- " That Is, tile tax upon gross sales of wares of every description; upon money payable in this city, mica. These taxes arc dne lie- ’ U of each month for the pre- il other taxes are payable quarterly between tbe same dates, in the months of April, July, October and January. R. T. GIBSON, ft City Treasurer. DIVIDEND No. 25. SOUTH-WESTERN RAILROAD CO., > Macon, Ga., Feb. 8,1806 / 1 he Board of Directors have this day declared a Dividend of Fonr ($4) Dollars per share on the Capital Stock, payable on and after 1st Maroh next. Stockholders in Savannah will receive their divi dends at the office of John W. Andeison, Esq. JOHN T. BOIFEUILLET, fl4-lm sec. * Treas. Challenge to any Gentleman in the State of Georgia. I WILL wager $250 .h it I can prodnee nn amatenr Pistol Slot to i-boot the pistol as follows: Twenty shots at the Word, O''at deliberate aim; dint nice 12 pices; string measurement; at the spot; shoot to rule with a smooth-bore pistol; tho match or matches, if acceded io. must lie shot at mv Gallery ; the pistol mast be shot with the aid of one hand only. This challenge is left open for two weeks; money ready at my Gallery on Bay street, over Our House, where all the pruHraiuartcs can be arranged. If either of three matches is acceded to, it tnnst come rff four days af ter agreed upon. f-23-tf t Capt. JOHN TRAVIS. 4 DMINISTRATOR’S SALE—Will lie sold at the •‘a- Court House door in the county of Bryan, on the first Tuesday in April next, between the legal honrs of sale, nil the real entitle belonging to the estate of Lho late William Strickland of s*id county, deceased. Said real i suite consists of aoont Two thousand (2tH)0) acres of laud of different tracts including the place whereupon said deceased lived, which will be sold, snbject to the widow’s dowry. All lying immediately on. and within three miles of Canoucliee river upon which some flue timber and saw-logs might be got. Terms of sale made known on tne day of site. f23-* W. H. STRICKLAND, Adm’r. FLOUR, CORN MEAL OKA BBLS extra Family Floor; O"’" 75 bbls. and half bids white Corn Meal. G EORQIA-BCLLOCH COUNTY.—To all whom it may concern: Whereas, Sarah Waters will apply at the Court of Ordinary or Bulloch county, for Letters of Adminis tration on the estate of Amos Waters, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindled and creditors of salti-deceased to file their objection (if any they have) with the said Court on or before the first Monday in April next otherwise Said letters will be granted. Witness my hand and official signature this 20th day or February 1866. ri3 DAVID BEASLEY, Ordinary. HPWO months after date application will be made A to the Conrt of Ordinary of Bulloch connty, for leave to sell all the lands belonging to the estate of Nicy Smith, deceased, fora division among the heirs of said estate, this 20th of February, 1866. r23 JAMES SMITH, Adm’r: SHERRY WINE. KA Packages Octave9 and qrs., various grades, for “o sale to the trade by MACKY. BEATTIE & Co., Tl 2"3 and 205 Bay street. Thomas Dixon, i SAVANNAH, GA., PACKER AND RE-PACKER OF COTTON, Wool, Hides, Rigs, Junks, etc., I N the best shipping order, at foot of Jefferson st. j30-Sm Codfish, Mackerel. DRUMS Prime Codfish 200 half barrels aud kite Mackerel For sale by HILTON t RANDELL, 119 6 193 Bay street At Cost, jgENKEBT’S Boots, Shoes and Gaiters. LADIES' BOOTS, SHOES & GAITERS. ^ PHILADELPHIA-MADE. For sale at cost by 8. M. COL.D1AIG, f21 6 153 Congress street NOTICE. A LL Lnmber and Timber shipped from the Ogle- . thorpe Mills wharf will have to pa; the regular rate of wharfage, vis: 3u cents per thousand fret WINBORN, LAWTON A CO., f21-a28 Agents. Singer Sewing Machines. Principal Office for the State of Georgia, US BB0U6HT0H STREET, H. D. HAWLEY, General Agent. A large assortment for sale at New York prices. Sewing Machines of all kinds repaired at short notice. Stitching neatly done. nil * . } Auction Sales. LIGHT DRAFT STEAMER AT AUCTION. R S: Bjr Bell, Wylly A Christian. TO CLOSE A CONCERN. Will be sold in front of the bidder, on Friday, trie <" fit* , at 12 o’clock precisely, the newl.^' ri? steamer steqi**''- LAURA, Now plying on the Altamaha a,„i r , built in Brooklyn, N. Y. iu i 0 ' mul KW„. then; her length Is DluetyiuV,g., or f 8 'tonj^ eighteen (18) feet, depth fon r r< «, bn-, PJ*ssnre boiler, 17 feet k£^ The Laura rates A 1, with insurance J n llia ®^ Is by many inches tha lightest dra«o^? lp4n ^ ns these waters, drawing ,mly abom ^mer u speed, power, and exceeding iiX f "iHtes llarly adapts her for the nari£^«*^ waters of Georgia, South Curat SS*" 0 ‘he be seen In thisch} mj UkS?, " Terms as foUuws-bnejfaif ft ca l h ie 25111 tost M days, one-fourth ninety daw with ® l * e ‘ r °onii sin Policies and insurance. ' wlth a PPh<ve<i fit AT PRIVATE SALE BY BELL, WYLLY & CHRrsri, That splendid Farm on the Th„ ' only one mile from the centre or o, ua ‘ ?rl, ' ,l ‘ Rau the Bib,o Farm, conu"fing *««nS farm has been for the on. ! ■ ' a ' :r es «.,!) highest elate of csltlvatii n CC " <14) - vej r ! to and most elevated r ani1 P°*«sis \L < ,, ‘‘ 'Hiereis a Spnog of* w^i- n es “J ence has no superior m the tow^nreS preiuL *s ale.se whichexptre^Vue nratda/or AUCTION SALE. By Bell, Wylly & Christian. veyor’sDepot. P i U lfitonHeaU, n 8 fc-1 February 27, 1866 : L " on TUESDiy A large quantity of serviceable Medical Sale to commence at io o’clock a m - I each day until the following prownr I 4.000 Blankets, white anil grev 6,000 Pillow Cases, linen S 100 Mattres«es, hair 2,000 Counterpanes, linen 4,000 Towels 3,000 Sheets, linen 1,500 Pillows, hair 400 Mattresses, shuck 100 Bedsteads, Iron 200 gntta-percha Bed-covers 460 Bedside Tables and a large quantity of other Medical mim™. Terms, cash on delivery. Sold b? oh./ Surgeon General, C. s. a. y 0R|,er c Brevet Maj. A Asst. Snrg^u! kVjw’p. The steamer Fonntain will leave 4vam,. h Monday at 3 o’clock, p. m„ to accowmod " e T 16 sous wishiug to attend the sale. / W- - K3-1 of Ik Lard. e A Packages Prime LEAF. uU For sale hy MACKY, BEATTIE k CO.. 203 and 205 Bay street. SCALES. -.A SSORTED Sizes and Patterns of Fairbanks’ Piat form and Counter Scales, which for accuracy, neatness and durability cannot be surpassed. Also, best Frames, Beams, Hooks, ffc., for weighing Cot ton. For sale by BOUSE k BRYANT, j25-tf 194 Day street. Cider Vinegar. gEVKN BARRELS CIDER VINEGAR 'Landing and tor sale by fi> CHARLES L COLBY k CO. FOR SALE. fflHE two adjoining Lots on the corner of Jonee -3- and Lincoln streets, with the Building in course of construction, property of the lute Brigadier Gen. Claudia- C. Wilson. Apply to R.K. Lester, Attorney-at-Law, corner of Bay and Barnard streets. fl3-tnftthtf . J. H. HINES, Adm’r-1/ Pilot Bread. BARRELS Pilot Bread 2d bbls Batter Crackers 30 bbls Lemon Pic Nlc Crackers Jost received and for sale by HILTON A RANDELL, 09-6 193 Bay street 30 J STEAMER O. M. PETTIT AT AUCTIOX By BeU, Wylly A Christian. OnTHUHSDAY, 15th Match next, »t u oVkvi front of Exchan e, will be sold wiUiom ^L" for account of all concerned: THE FINE STEAMER PETTIT, In complete order and suitable for towage cot», u river business. 8 feet stroke, 32-inch cylinder, 200.90 tons bah* 10. feet length, 27>< feet breadth, os twS hold ; side-wheel. * 1 ALSO, On FRIDAY, 2d March nut, at ll o’clock,will|* I sold, In Iront of our store, tor account of ail nl earned: 1 14 Jersey Top Wagons, on springs, in good order £0 sets Stage Harness 14 U. S. Government Wagons 58 first rate Plantation Wagons, iron axles. In cm I order, with covers 1 About 200 sets Transportation Harness. ALSO, Lot Mules, Horses, Drays, Ac. FLOUR, BUTTER, LARD, PORK, HER RINGS, COFFEE AND SUGAR AT | AUCTION. For sale by auction on SATURDAY'. 24th Febrnjn, I at 11 o’clock, on the premi.-es of K. MjcLealCo! 202 bay street, to close a consignment: 100 bids Supei fine Flour 150 do choice extra Flour 150 do Baker’s do l-i0 packages Laid 50 do New York and Canada Batter 20 bag9 prime Rio Coffee 20 bids divers grades Sugar 30 do Mess Pork 20 do Prime do 20 do extra Mess Beef, suitable for ship Kora | 50 do pickled Herrings 25 boxes Raisins together with an assortment of Flams, Shoulders si I Bacon. BLUX A MEYER 121-4 Auctiuneen. S TATE OF GEORGIA, BULLOCH COUNTY. —To all whom it may concern: Whereas. Mary Rowe will apply as the Court of Ordinary of Bulloch county, for Letters of Adminis tration on the estnte of Randolph Rowe, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish alL and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to file their objection (if any they have) on or be fore the first Monday in April next, otherwise said letters will be granted. Witness my hand and official signature, this 20th day or February, 1800. ' 3 DAVID BEASLEY, Ordinary. a BORGIA—BULLOCH COUNTY.—To all whom It may concern: Whereas, Jarviline Atkins will apply to the Conrt of Ordinary of Bulloch coupty, for Letters of Admin istration on the estate of David Atkins, deceased Theseare, therefore, to cite and admonish all and slDgnlar the kindred and creditors or said deceased, to file their objection {if any they ham) with said Court on or before the tint Mondtt In April next, otherwise said letters will be granted. ’ Witness my hand and official signature, this 20th day of February, 1566. 123 DAVID BEASLEY, Ordinary. For sale’by 123-4 HILTON A RANDELL, 193 Hay street otice. OFFICE OF VERNON SHELL ROAD CO.. > Savannah, Feb. 90th, 1866. / At a meeting of the Stockholders of this Company, held this d.iy, it was unanimously Rcaolvoil, That the President be authorized to sell new Stock to the amount of ($5,000) five thousand dollars. Persons derirons or subscribing to the new Stock as above authorized, will please call at the President's office, Bay street, where any desired Information re specting the affairs of the Company will be given. JOHN LAMA. f21, cod3 President V. 8. R. Co. A CARD. Mr. WM. R- BOYD has zq interest in my business and will take charge of my rgenctes in tutnre. A. WILBUR, 89 Bay-at. I will be happy to see all my old friends and new ones, and am prepared to take Risks in the Compa nies represented by our Agency on all insurable property. WM. R. BOYD. fii COTTON YARNS. OA BALES Cotton Yarns, asKtrtcd numbers, now l6 v being received direct from tho Oconee Mills. being For sale by f'22-3 EDWIN E. HERTZ * CO. Thomas & Son, No. 11T BAY STREET, SPKCIAl, AMO LOCAL AGENTS FOR THE Underwriters’ Agency Of New York, , CASH ASSETS, Three Million Dollars, ISSUE POLICIES OF Fire & Marine Insurance Made payable in GOLD w CURRENCY. Negotiable and Bankable CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE f'23-tf a at nsvmn it this auociatiok. FOR AUGUSTA AND ALL WAY LANDINGS ON THE RIVER The steam packet S W A. N-, , Capt. K. J. COHEN, WM have quick dispatch. For freight or passage, apply at Pmdelford’g wharf, or to „ „ M. A. COHEN. N. B. All way freight payable on thedeek. 123-9 G eorgia, bull^ch county—To'au whom It may concern.: Whereas. Matilda Bodges wiil apply at the C of Ordinary of Bulloch county, for Letters of __ ministration ou the estate of John Hodges, deceased These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kiudred and creditors of said deceased file their objection with said Court (if any they have) on or before the first Monday in April otherwise said letters will be granted. Witness my band and official signature this 20th day of February, i860. 123 DAVID BEASLEY, Ordinary. Amusements. THEATRE, Lessees and Managers. .Messrs. Rat*omd £ Hamilton Friday Evening, Feb. 23. Positively last time of tbe world-famed Comedy of Our American Cousin. Mr. JNO. T. RAYMOND In his favorite character of Asa Trencbard MissM. H. GORDON as..... .j..MaryHwwWft Mr. THEO. HAMILTON as.. Lord Dundreary In active preparation the great moral Drama of Tcu Nights in a Bar-Room. Tomorrow, Saturday evening, benefit and last au nt lance of Mr. M. M. I-OUDT w peurance Secure your seats at f chrelntr’a Book and Store: E. L. NEIDLINGER, CORNER OP Baraari ail BraRtn Stmts, SAVANNAH, CEORCIA, TKTOULD reepectfollj announce to Me friends urn r strict at • A liberal share he np promptly next door to bis former stand, i and moderate prices, hopes to i of tbe trade. He is prepared t all order* for HARNESS, BR1D1JS, ETC. HMlffother, MrJ.'s. NEIDLINGER, will be (bond with him, and would be glad to see hw friends. J1 K. L. NEIDLINGER. Catawba Wine. gQ CASES (still) vintage of 1862, for sole by MACKY. BEATTIE £ CO., 203 and 205 Bay street. LEAKY ROOFS C AN be made perfectly tight by applying the Lin seed OU Cement. It is the cheapest on account or its being the most durable coating for tin roofs, canvass-covered decks, <fc- All work warranted waterproof.-** DILLON £ TAYLOR, tto-lw Painters, 69 Bay st BY BLUN & MEYER. By permission of the Honorable Conn of Otiitin I of Chatham connty, will be sold on the first Tnf-1 day In April next between the legal hourso'aif I In front of the Conrt Honse ; That well known tract of Garden Land, contiirar I !8; twenty-eight acres, -belonging to the atdetf I ’aul E Glatigny. By order of LOUIS GRENVAU1. fl9-lawtd Adminlsinlc Just Received, 25 FIRKINS Extra Leaf Lard In store and for sale by CHARLES L. COLBY £ CO. Just Received, JQ FIRKINS CHOICE BUTTER Landing per steamship Chase, and for sale by CHARLES L. COLBY £ CO. FISH. OR BBLS No*. 1. 2 and 3 Mackerel M(I 50 half barrels, Nos. 1 and 3 do 100 kits No. 1 do 10 half bbls No. 1 Herring 20 quarter bbls do 100 boxes Smoked Herring In store and for sale by » CnAS. L. COLBY £ CO* BUTTER, CHEESE, LARD. 4 A Tubs choice Goshen Butter, x w 75 boxes new State Dally Cheese, so packages prime Leaf Lard. For sale by HILTON A RANDELL, fefalO-6- ■ • 193 Bay street. Kerosene Oil, |a bands and cases, AT HORATIO PITCIIER’3,. Foot of Lincoln at. Under the Bluff. HOLIDAY GOODS. Direct imDortation from Londo and Paris. J UBT RECEIVED, a large and varied amortmsnt of Imported Ware* and Fancy Articles, satiable for tne comlng season, embracing In part: Statuettes—Bronze, Bosque and Portal Toilet Setts Clocks Perihamiy Ladies’Traveling Baga French Parasols Fortaponnales Milliner*’ Fancy Warn Oafcf Sogfgfi And an endleas variety ot ^Fancy Goods, ordered for this market and jut received by ship Chanty of Plcton, and other vessels now arriving. Fancy (foods by the riglnal pack^ce, to which the attention of Milliners and others lainyitad-v W. • W.- LINCOLN, Corner Congress and Boll streets, 1-tt Monument Square. York, Williams, Melntirt| «St Co; Will sell THIS DAY, Friday, Feb. 23d. at looted.I a. m., In front of store ; 5 hhds Bacon Shoulders 2 do Hams 4 tes fine Hams 30 bbls Onions 3 do Eggs 10 half chests Caddies Tea Sack Bio Coffee Adamantine Candles Boxes Family Soap Half bbls pickled Herrings Codfish, Batter, Lard. 4c.. Ac. ALSO, 1 Cotton Press 50 bbls extra Flour 50 do white Corn Meal 50 doz Pocket Knives, nut damaged 200 do Spool Cotton An invoice Boots and Shoes and an assortment of Yankee Notions, Ac 200 bbls Western Red Potatoes 100 do Peach Blows 2 new Buggies 16 sett single Hames ADMINISTRATOR ’S SALE- By T. J. Walsh. Will be sold on TUESDAY, April 3d, in front ol * I Court House, at 11 o’clock: I North half cf Lot No. 6 Third Tything, Kej»» I Ward, corner of Congress and Drayton strict - . I simple. Improvements—store corner ConcrcH ■ Drayton street and a dwelling on Drayton strMt Bast half of Lot No. 2 Monterey Wnrd, tnnJf'® I ground rent of *21 64 per annum. Improve™™ 1 ^ I three+tory brick dwelling on Jones etreei -* | through the house and a well of water in tne I# 1 ALSO, 39 shares Central Railroad Stock 33 shares Southwestern do 6 share* Atlantic £ Gulf do . „ i Sold by leave of the Ordinary of Chatham as the estate of Mrs. Jane Barnett, decease division among the heirs. g Term* ca»h, purchasers paving for tiller. —— UNDERWRITERS’ SALE- BY PHILLIPS At UYBHS. i OCTAVU8 COHEN, Auctioneer-^ wni sell raid DAY, 23d Inst., at llo’clockn Of store, No. 85, Bay itreet: 17 barrels A Sugar, . ^ damaged on board steamer Virgo from Ke* ^ and sold for account of the Underwriters ^ concerned. Terms cash. AUCTION. By Laurant, Wayne & u.. .. THIS DAY, 23d, at 10 o’clock, a. m., in fro- Will be sold: Do* Silver Plated Forks Doz do do Spoons ,-„vhl<6 Doa Sashes and Gent’s Linen Headse™"" Fancy Goods Jewelry ' Boots and Shoes ALSO, Furniture, and as assortment o’ Grccen 128 BY HUOEh * LAPFITKAU. THIS DAY, in front of itore, at 10 o’clock will be sold: 1 Spring Wagon, Horse and Harnesi 20 UMa Irish Potatoes 6 bbls Fish 10 boxes Soap 10 boxes Candies 100 doa Fine Tooth Combs ADO, A fine lot of Clothing 3 caasaof gaiters 1 lot Furniture, Ac., Ac. AUCTION SALE By Mendel £ Laffiteen. 100 racks Bata, slightly wet 200 do Corn, do do 6 bbls Biscuit 5 do Dried Fruit Groceries, Dry Goods and Clothing-