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THURSDAY, SEPT. 19, 1861.
Trophies.
We have been shown by Mr. Haynes at the
Georgia Railroad depot, some trophies captur
ed by his brother in law, W. R. Montgomery
Esq ,at the battle of Manassas Plains. They
are a red blanket which was taken from one
of the New York fire Zouaves whom Mr.
Montgomery killed in the fight—a most ex
cellent article ; and a Testament, belonging to
the same Zouave, which was “presented by the
New York Bible Society, April 1861,” “to the
defenders of iheir country.” It has written in
pencil, the name of “Charles W. Woodruff,
Beaverdams, Chemung county N. Y.”
The presentation inscription from the Bible
Society is printed in colors, surmounted by a
brilliant cut of the U. S. flag.
Also two balls, one a grape, and the other
a canister shot, both of which fell very near
Mr. Montgomery —one striking him, but doing
no damage.
Mr. Montgomery is a private in the Palmet
to Guards of Charleston, though a resident of
Marietta. He has had a severe attack of ty
phoid fever, from which he is now slowly re
covering. and has come home on furlough to
recruit. He was in both the battles of the
18th and 21st July.
An Electorlal Ticket.
The editors of the Intelligencer know that
they cannot vote directly for Davis and Ste
phens. They must vote for some 12 men in
Georgia, who if elected, will then cast their
votes for Davis and Stephens.
The late Convention at. Milledgeville placed j
before the people twelve men in this State to
be voted for as electors, who, if elected, will '
cast their votes for Davis and Stephens. Will
the editors of the Intelligencer support these
men ? Are they really for Davis and Steph
ens, or against them ?
Come friends, fork over ; we want to know ,
if you are in earnest in advocating these men ■
for the first offices in the nation ? Do you in- 1
tend to support the electors who will vote for i
them or not ? That’s the question ; and when i
it is properly answered, we then can form a ’
better judgment whether you are really in fa- ’
vor of them or not. !
Appointments of Prof. 11. 11. Tucker. ’
Prof. Tucker, of Mercer University, General
Agent for “Georgia Hospital A Relief Society,”
will address the citizens of DeKalb, Fulton,
Coweta, Troup, Harris, Talbot, Meriwether,
Fayette and Clayton counties at the following
times and places respectively, to-wit:
At Fayetteville Friday, Sept. 27th.
At Jonesboro’ Saturday, “ 28th.
Prof. Tucker having been an eye-witness at
Manassas, and elsewhere in Virginia of the
scenes which he will describe, can give relia
ble information on subjects of great interest,
and of the utmostamportance to the people of
the Confederate States, especially to those who
have friends in the army or about to join it.
. The public, end especially the ladies, arc re
spectfully invited to attend.
Dade County.
A correspondent from Dade, writing on the
the 21st inst., says :
■‘Governor Brown will have served out his
allotted time, as Governor of Georgia, when
his present term expires. If be then wishes
to remain in public life, let him join the army,
and show us wool-hat boys that he is not
afraid of cold steel, and by that means add
another laurel to his wreath of fame.
“Judge Nisbet's nomination is well received
in this section of the State. His past history
is a sufficient guaranty to satisfy the most in
credulous that his future course in the admin
istration of the government will bo all that
could bo asked.
VOX POPULI.”
The Memphis Acn/uncAc and Bulletin
have united, and will hereafter be conducted
by (be former proprietors of the two papers
as the •‘Avalanche.”
Mr. Cluskey, one of the editors of the Ava
lanche, now in the army, withdraws.
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The Gate-City Guards
Want ten able bodied recruits. Uniforms
furnished. Applicants please apply to John
F. Ezzard for particulars. Bep23-lw.
To Planters and Soldier*.
Planters wishing home-made wool hats for
their Negroes will find such, in large supply,
at J. M. Holbrook's Hat and Cap Manufactory,
on Whitehall street. He has also a fine as
sortment of Soldier's Caps, of various styles
and prices. Sept. 19—ts
• • •
Coast Defence.
Skl'tkmbrk 7th, IS6I.
The undersigned have just returned from
the Seat of War, for the purpose of aiding in
the coast defence during the winter. We pro
pose to raise a regiment for that purpose,
should we b? needed; and, if not needed on
the coast, for such field of action as the pub
lic exigencies may demand.
Companies wishing to join this regiment,
will make application to the undersigned at
once, as the regiment will be organized at an
early day. R J. COWART,
Sept U ts. K. P. WATKINS.
War! War J
The Companies tendered to the Confederate
Regiment of C,q. J. W. H, Vxpkrwoov having
failed to rendezvous at the time appointed,
will now enter camps one at a time as they
get ready, and will be pul in drill and mus
tered in as they arrive.
All expenses will be paid by die Confeder
ate Government after their arrival at Griffin,
Georgia, and Conductors on Rail Roads will
charge the transportation to the Government.
Arms will be furnished at an early date,
and full companies who chouse to vete for the
gentlemen who hold the orders and instructioru
of tbs War Department, will be received as
fast as they eouio If
SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY.
Homicide.
Ou Monday morning early, at Big Shanty,
a soldier named Williford, from Glasscock
county, belonging to Capt Jones’ Company—
then on sentinel duty—shot and killed anoth
er soldier of the same Company, though from
Warren county, named Wilson.
It appears that Wilson attempted to pass the
lines where Williford was on duty, and disre
garded Williford when he was hailed, where
upon he fired and killed him almost instantly.
We understand that a Court Martial was held
on Wednesday, at which young Williford (only
17 years old) was examined, but we have not
heard the result. Till the verdict is received
we refrain from giving further particulars
The body of Wilson passed down the Geor
gia Road Wednesday fjr intern ent at home
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Thanks.
Camp Bartow, Va , Sept. 2, 1861-
Jfrs. N. F. Alexander, Slone Mountain :
In behalf of the Company under my com
mand, I feel happy to acknowledge the receipt
of a handsome donation of ninety-five pairs of
socks from yourself and daughter. Please ac
cept our heartfelt I hanks. ’Tis indeed a source
of much gratification to our brave volunteers
to know they have kind friends in Georgia
ever mindful of their wants. Though separa
ted far and wide from home and all its sacred
ties and endearments, we can assure you that
your names will “ ne’er from memory’s tablet
fade.” May Heaven’s choicest blessings be
scattered along thy pathway through life.
Very respectfully your friend,
JOHN W. FOWLER,
Capt. D. L. I.
By order of the “DeKalb Light Infantry,”
the Southern Confederacy, of Atlanta, Geo.,
is requested to publish the above note.
Our Correspondence from the Wright I.c
gion.
Camp Kirkpatrick. I
Near Atlanta, Sept. 24th, 1861. j
Dear Confederacy : I bad hoped, ere this, to
have seen in your columns some mention of
this division of the Confederate service by one
at least of your numerous patrons at this post;
but, as yet, no one has deigned to honor us
thus. With your permission, then—being
anxious that your readers shall not remain in
utter ignorance of our whereabouts—l propose
to post them. The Encampment is spacious
and shady, occupying about sixteen acres of
the beautiful Grove known as Kirkpatrick’s,
near the “ Double Cabins,” and in full view ot
the Georgia Railrodd and the wagon road
leading to Decatur. Our grounds were laid off
with great accuracy by Dr. 11. S. Currier, of
Atlanta, by request and under the direction of
Capt. Lee; and when fully occupied by the
Legion, will present a scene worth viewing.
It is, probably, the handsomest and best site
for the purpose that Iras been occupied with
in the limits of the State.
There are three Companies now on the
ground, viz: the DeKalb Murphey Guards,
Capt. J. Y. Flowers; the Bartow Avengers,
Capt. Win. Wright, and the Jo Thompson Lan
cers, Capt. L. J. Parr. Two other Companies
arc expected to join us this week, and three
more on Monday or Tuesday next. Some ten
or a dozen others have applied for admission
into the Legion ; but as all cannot be accom
modated, it has been determined that the
miller’s rule shall govern—i. e. those which
arrive first will be the first mustered in.
We have been honored by the presence of
numerous friendi, both ladies and gentlemen,
since our tents were pitched, and we Lope that
they will continue their visits from time to
time during our stay here. The fair—" God’s
best gift to man”—will always find a cordial
welcome at Camp Kirkpatrick.
Religious services were perform!d, on our
grounds, last Sunday afternoon by the Rev.
Mr. Bowen. His discourse, which was eloquent
and appropriate, was listened to with respect
ful attention by all the men, and some twen
ty-five lady visitors. Religious services are
also performed nightly by Private Davis, of
the Murphey Guards; and I am pleased to
state that these are attended very generally by
the officers and members of each corps. In
deed, I may mention, as somewhat remarka
ble, that the first General Order issued to the
command was in reference to the religious
services of last Sunday.
The Confederacy is quite popular, and I think
the number of your subscribers will soon be
largely increased at this post. The arrange
ment made by you for its delivery so soon in
the morning is very convenient and gratify
ing.
The entire force here is about being formed
into a battalion, and will march to Decatur
where a Flag will bo presented by Mrs. Can
dler, the patriotic daughter of the late Hon.
Charles Murphey, to the Murphey Guards.—
The Bartow Avengers were the recipients of a
similar token from the hands of the fair of De
catur, on Friday last. Yours,
DOUBLE-QUICK.
♦ «.
Hank Convention.
The Banks in New Orleans and Mobile hav
ing patriotically acceded to the resolutions of
the Bank Convention, hold in Richmond in
July last, “to receive the Treasury Notes of the
Confederate States at par, in all payments and
on deposit,” renders them current in all trans
actions, at all places within the Confederacy,
and leaves nothing further to be done.
The adjourned meeting of the Bank Con
vention, proposed to bo held in October next,
iu Richmond, is therefore postponed until fur
ther notice, at the recommendation of several
Bank officers and others.
G. B. Lamar, President.
Southern papers please copy and notice the
postponement.
Confkberate Statis Treasury Notes.—
Treasury notes of the denomination of ten
dollars, engraved and printed by J" Manou
vrier. New Orleans, tas appears m the margin
of each note.) payable two years after date,
were stolen from the packages in transitu from
New Orleans to Richmond, and the public are
notified that no notes of that denomination
and description, engraved by “J. Manouvrier,
New Orleans." have been issued by the De
partment, and that none will be issued. The
parlies who put the said notes in circulation
have been discovered and arrested. The notes
of the said issue have been suppressed, and
any such notes found in circulation are spu
rious.
Wanted,
A good Milk Cow, with a young calf. In
quire at this office. sept- 25-ls.
jBY’TELEGRAPHI)
FOR THE “ SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY.’’
New Orleans, Sept. 24.—Three officers from
the French Corvette La Roissier arrived this
evening, bringing with them a mail bag. An
■ immense crowd congregated nt the landing to
greet their arrival. The vessel is anchored
near the Passes.
It is understood that the Yankee prisoners
expected here’ will be escorted to ‘lie Parish
Prison by a company of negroes.
Sept. 25-—Col. Reuben Durritt and M. W. (
Barr, of Kentucky, who were arrested, were
sent with Ex-Gov. Morehead to Jeffersonville
[lnd.) Penitentiary. Judge Catron issued a
writ of habeas corpus to procure their release,
buttbey were removed to Indianapolis to j re
vent its execution.
Savannah, Sept. 25.—The Republican of this
morning says the account from Richmond re
lative to the destination of a Lincoln fleet, is
corroborated by a letter from a Southern lady
in New York.
Charleston, Sept. 25.—0 n Monday General
Ripley received a dispatch announcing that
the fleet recently fitting out at Old Point had
sailed for the South.
Look out for Brunswick !
Our despatches this morning concerning the
movements of the Lincoln fleet, will arrest
attention. We have little doubt of their in
tention to make a descent on our coast at an
early day, if not within the present week.—
The account from Richmond is corroborated
by an enigmatical letter received here on
Monday from a Southern lady in New York,
she having selected a peculiar form of ex
pression to puzzle the Lincoln officials in case
her letter should be intercepted.
The commander of the forces in North Car
olina has telegraphed Gov. Pickens for a regi
ment of soldiers to aid his own f< rc.es in anti
cipation of another descent on that coast.
[Savannah Republican, yesterday
Thurlow Weed is, we believe, tne head of
tfye Yankee company of speculators who un
dertook to establish a Yankee Colony at Bruns
wick, and by means of a canal and railroad,
to overrun and virtually subjugate South
western Georgia. Urged to it by Weed and
his Yankee partners of the Brunswick com
pany, it is highly probable that the Lincoln
Government may undertake to carry out the
above scheme. With a largi fleet and such a
force, in the present unfortified condition of
the harbor, they may accomplish a landing;
but we apprehend that they will find it an
other very unprofitable Brunswick specula
tion. They will have a good time getting cot
ton. naval stores and live oak for shipment,
and before Christmas, Yankee Brunswick
stock will be at a lower figure than ever it has
been.— Savannah R'ews, yesterday.
Wilmington, Sept. 25 —The suspicious Bark
is still off New Inlet. It sometimes appears
to be a steamer and again a sail vessel.
Two steamers were off New Inlet yesterday
—wuly one is seen this morning.
Two or three pilots were decoyed off Sun
day, and six steamers were reported oil' Fort
Macon, on Monday, but they soon disappear
ed. The general belief is that their destina
tion is Cape Fear.
A reliable gentleman from New River,
Onslow Co., N. C., reports heavy firing on
Monday to the eastward, from 9 A. M. to 1 P.
M. Nothing more known.
Richmond, 25.—The command io Western
Virginia has been devolved on Gen. Floyd,
Gen. Wise having accepted another command.
Nothing new from camps.
When the Federate entered Hampton, the
Free Masons who belonged to the 3d New
York Regiment entered the Lodge Room in
Hampton, secured the books, records, regalia,
Ac.—boxed them up and sent them to Balti
more, where they await the order of the Vir
ginia Grand Lodge, with the assurance of safe
transportation.
About 25 Union prisoners from Hardy
County, arrived this afternoon.
OUR COAST IS INVADED.
THERE are a great many married men in
and about Atlanta who cannot enlist for
the war. but who, under the present exigen
cies of the case, are willing to go in the de
fense of our Coast. To all such persons I
would say, that I have just received authority
from the President of the Confederate States
to raise a
CAVALRY COMPANY,
EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE COAST DEFENSE.
This Company will be continued in service as
long as the necessity exists, but under no con
sideration for a longer term than 12 months,
unless desired by the Company. These spe
cial privileges were granted upon the express
condition that the Company is to be composed
entirely of married men ; consequently, none
others need apply. We expect to boon the
coast in a very few days. The enemy arc up
on us ; who will go?
RICHARD ORME. i
Atlanta, Sept. 25th.— dtf
TO REGIMENTS AND COMPANIES j
XOV FORMING IN
GEORGIA AND ALABAMA !|
—<+ < -
ONE THOUSAND Sb/rrs
OF
BRASS MOUNTED INFANTRt ACJI’TVMENTS j
FOR SALE LOW FOR CASH.
CONSISTING of Cartridge Box, Cap Box Bay- |
onct Scabbard, Waist Belt and Shoulder •
. Strap, alt iu good order for immediate itolivery.
Apply to .1. J. THRASHER. ' J
i sept 25-d2w. Atlanta, Georgia.
Bagging.
AA BALES Heavy Gunny Bagging, for sale >
’JU by the bale only, by
M< NAUGHT, ORMOND A CO
: sept. 15 d! w
GILHAM S MANUAL,
FOR Volunteers and Militia, just received.
Price >2 5# ; bv mail $3.
j sept 6-tr. * j. McPherson a co. |
SILVEY & DOUGHERTY,
• HAVE just received
a large lot of
IST
i •
GOODS.
HOOP-SKIRTS from 3 to 50 Springs. !
VIRGINIA PLAIDS,
PRINTS, GINGHAMS,
MUSLINS, BAREGES,
DRESS SILKS,
Military Buttons, Trimmings of all kinds,
MOSQUITO BARS,
GLOVES, HOSIERY and
RIBBONS, of great variety
A. large variety of
STAPLE GOODS.
Also, a splendid assortment of
jewelry; watches, <fcc.
A heavy stock of
ALL KINDS OF SHOES
All bought for Cash, and will be sold cheap.
SILVEY A DOUGHERTY.
Atlanta, July 3—d&wtf.
IMPROVED
METALIC BURIAL CASES.
ALSO, a general assortment of WOOD COF-
FINS, including Rosewood and Mahogany.
Marshal’s Sheet Metalic Burial Cases,
An entirely new article, nearly as light as wood,
and closed up with India Rubber —air-tight—
forsaleatmy Rooms, in Markham’s New Build
ing, on Whitehall street, up stairs.
L. ROBINSON.
Residence on Bridge street, near Col. John
Collier’s.
Orders, by telegraph, or otherwise, prompt
ly attended to. Jan. 15, 1861—ly.
rpo RENT,
A BEAUTIFUL HOUSE of six
rooms, with closets and conve
niences throughout the building, and 150 feet
of verandah running round three sides of the
house. This lovely suburban retreat is situat
ed upon a beautiful sheet of water, one mile
and a-half from the city, and presents induce
ments which are unequalled for a retired,
pleasant and convenient location near At
lanta.
For terms and particulars apply at this of
fice. June 2 6-ts.
I>B WITT BRUYN. THOS. W. SAVAGE.
BRUYN A SAVAGE,
7Y R C HIT E C T S,
Savannah, Georgia,
In Buttersby’s new brick build
»t ing, corner °f Bay and Dray-
ton Streets.
WILL furnish Plansand Specifications, and
give their personal attention to the erec
tion of Buildings in any part of the State.
Refer to the Citizens of Savannah generally.
March 18—ly.
BRYSON & BEAUMONT,
Manufacturers and Dealers in
MEN'S & BOY'S CLOTHING,
GENTLEMEN S FURNISHING GOODS,
CLOTHS CASSIMERES AMD VESTIFOS,
Markham’s Iron-Front Building, White
hall, Street,
t. m. bryson, ) ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
T. M. BEAUMONT j April 2d, 1861.
THE SEAT OF WAR
U7ILL be published, in a few days, a full,
authentic and carefully compiled
MAP OF THE SEAT OF WAR!
Showing the location of every important point
in Virginia. The Map is now in the hands of
one of the best Lithographers in the South, and
will be for sale during the coming week. Size,
20x24 inches.
Price, 75 cents per single copy ; three copies,
$2 ; five copies, $3. A liberal discount will be
made to dealers. Orders accompanied by the
cash, will meet with prompt attention. Ad
dress T. A. BURKE,
aug3-tf Morning News office. Savannah.
Attention, School Teachers.
THE Board of Education for Fulton county
will meet at the City Hall in Atlanta at 16
o’clock A. M , each Saturday iu the month of
October next, to examine teachers. Those that
have not been examined will please take no
lice, and attend for examination, if they wish
to draw ar.r of the public school funds.
WM. WATKINS.
aug27 Im Pres’t Board Education.
Aotice.
CW. HUNNICUTT, Esq., at Hunnicutt, Tay-
• loi ,t Jones’ Drug Store, is my legally
authorized agent to transact all my business
during my absence from the State. My broth
er, John R. Whaley, and Mr. Wm. James are
fully competent, and will contract for any kind
of brickwork in my name.
aug 14-dawtf. C. A. WHALEY.
Lo*l :
ON Sun-lav morning, the 15th instant, on '
Peach-tree Street, a CAMEO BROOCH.— j
The finder will be suitably rewarded by leav- ;
ing the same at the store of
PEASE A DAVIS,
Winsbip’s iron front building,
sept. 17-dtf. Peach-tree Street.
SOLDIERS TRANSPORTATION.
SOLDIERS AND RECRUITS going to any ;
point, under orders, will apply to Georgs I
G. lit lu Agent of Traaaportation-Office, At- i
lauta AAV est-Poiut Railroad, Atlanta.
Sept. 3,1861.—t5.
SCII<M)L OF THE GUIDES,
OR THE PRACTICAL SOLDIER, designed
tor the use of the Militia of the Confede
rate States—sent bv mail on the receipt of one
dollar. ' j. mcpherson a co.
June S.
—aa ——
, —OFFER FOR SALE,— Q-
O
FOR CASH ONLY,
MILITARY GOODS,
OF ALL KINDS.
Cloth for Uniforms for Soldiers,
Hickory for Soldiers’ Shirts,
Military Buttons,
Brass Buckles for Soldiers’ Belts,
Uniforms for Soldiers “ready-made,”
Osnaburgs,
Cotton Bats,
Blue and Grey Cloth for Officers’ Uniforms,
Linsey Shirts and Hickory Shirts ready-made,
Salicias, Cambrics and Canvass,
Colored Blankets,
Bed Blankets,
Machine Flax Thread,
ALSO, A LARGE LOT OF
WINTER CLOTHING,
FOR CIVILIANS,
Which we offer at Wholesale or Retail for
CASH OMLY.
W. F. HERRING & CO.
ATLANTA, SEPT. 10—Im.
GEORGIA BANK-NOTE LIST.
Augusta Insurance & Banking Company, Augusta
W. M. D’Antignac, Presß. Walton, Cash.
Bank of Augusta, Augusta.
John Bones, PresJ. W. Davies, Cash.
Genuine 5s with counterfeit signatures are in circula
tion —better refuse all.
10s, female reclining, man with sleeves rolled up.
10s, vig. Mer -ury and sailor on sea-shore; uni. gen.
10s, vig. w'agon and team ; unlike the genuine.
20s, on left end portrait, of Washington; genuine has
a portrait of Jackson; 20 on the lower corners; the
genuine has XX.
Bank of Athens, Athens.
Stevens Thomas, PresA. P. Dearing, Cash.
Bank of Columbus, Columbus.
W. 11. Young, PresD. Adams, Cash.
5s raised from Is.
Bank of Commerce, Savannah.
G. B. Lamar, PresJ. C. Ferrlll, Cash.
Bank of the Empire State, Rome :
W. 8. Cothran, PresidentC. O. Stillwell, Cash.
Bank of Fulton, Atlanta.
E. W. Iloland, PresA. Austell, Cash.
A ft”*' impressions, 10s and 20s, (old plates, Nos. be
tween 2,00 C and 3,000,) are in circulation, with forged
signatures.
Bank of Middle Georgia, Macon.
Isaac Scott, PresA. H. Powell, Cash.
Ba.uk of Savannah, Savannah.
Viilalonga, PresW. B. Tinsley, Cash.
5s altered from Is ; vig. a steamship, a female on the
left end, bust of a female on the right.
10s, vig. female standing; “ Bank of Savannah” in
black type ; Xon the right end: mkn on the left end.
Bank of the State of Georgia, Savannah.
50s, vig. female sitting, holding figure 50; three oval
dies on the right end, with ‘‘Georgia” across them, fifty
across left end ; imitation of old plate.
50s, vig. female holding a rudder in her righthand, at
her feet sheaf of wheat and scythe; locomotive cross
ing a bridge in the distance; unlike genuine.
100 s, have a steamer on left end with 100 over and
under it; small 100 s around the whole margin ; “State
Bank of Georgia” on the back in red ink ; unlike the
genuine.
100 s, not like genuine; vig. female seated beside a
bridge, sheaf of grain, waterfall, and small horse drink
ing; locomotive in the distance.
Central Railroad Banking Company, Savannah.
R. R. Cuyler, PresG. A. Cuyler, Cash.
City Bank of Augusta, Augusta.
Thos Burnett, PresW. J. Sams, Cash.
Farmers' <t Mechanics' Bank, Savannah.
J. Richardson, PresJ. B. Gaudey, Cash.
Georgia Railroad <t Banking Company, Augusta.
John P. King, Pres J. Milligan, Cash.
50s, vig. three faces, the middle one is indistinct—
poorly engraved.
LaGrange Bank, LaGrange.
Thomas Burch, PresW. 11. Tuller, Cash.
Marine Bank of Georgia, Savannah.
[Formerly Marine A Fire Insurance Bank.]
Charles F. Milla, Pres Wm. P. Gunter, Cash.
50s, vig. beehive, male head and two 50s on right end,
same on left end, good imitation of old plate.
JfecAonzc*’ jßiihC, Augusta.
Thomas S. Metcalf, Pres Milo Hatch, Cash.
Mechanics' Savings Bank, Savannah.
(See Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank.)
Merchants’ <£■ Planters' Bank, Savannah.
H. Roberts, Pres A. Barrie, Cash.
Forth- Western Bank, Ringgold.
W. if. Inman, PresA. B. Cowan, Cash.
Planters' Bank of the State of Georgia, Savannah.
G. W. Anderson, PresH. W. Mercer, Cash.
Timber Cutters’ Bank, Savannah.
C. Epping, Pres.J. S. Hutton, Cash.
Union Bank, Augusta.
[Formerly Bank of Brunswick.]
> Edward Thomas, Pres John Craig, Cash
llrokett and Closed Banks,
: Bank, Atlanta '.Closed.
[ Bank of Greenesboro', Greenesboro’Broke.
Cherokee Insurance <t B'king Co., Daltonßroke.
Commercial Bink of Brunswick, Brunswick. .Closed.
Exchange Bank, Griffin. Broke.
Interior Bink of Gridin, Griffin Closed.
Manufacturers' Bank of Griffin, Griffin..so sc. dis.
Planters' & Mechanics’ Bink, Dalton.
i Some Bills said to be good—others useless—refuse aIL
: Bank of Whitfield, Dalton.
This Bank Is not current here.
Southern Bank of Georgia, Bainbridgeßroke.
> Timber Cutlers’ Bank, Savannah. Not Bankable.
Refuse all Georgia Banks not found here. The de
s -ription appended under several ot the Banks, are the
Counterfeits upon those Banka.
BBLB LARD OIL just received on con- ;
UV signmentand for sale by
june 1 BUTLER A PETER 3. I
NEW POSTAGE ACT.
The following law has been enacted by the Congress
of the Confederate States of America :
LETTER POSTAGE.
An Act to prescribe the rates of Postage in the Confed
erate States of America and for other purposes.
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
do enact, That from and after such period as the Post
master-General may by proclamation announce, there
shall be charged the following rates of postage, to-wlt:
For every single sealed letter, and for every letter in
manuscript or paper of any kind, upon which informa
tion shall be asked for or communicated in writing or
by marks or signs, conveyed in the mail for any dis
tance between places within the Confederate States of
America, not exceeding five hunured miles, five cents;
and for any distance exceeding five hundred miles,
double that rate; and every letter or parcel not exceed
ing half an ounce in weight shall be deemed a single
letter, and every additional weight of half an ounce,
or additional weight of less than half an ounce, shall be
charged with additional single postage; arid all pack
ages containing other than printed or ‘written mut
ter—and money packages ai e included in this class
—shall be rated by weight as letters are rated, and
shah be charged the rates of postage on Utters; and all
drop letters, or letters placed in any post-office not for
transmission but for delivery only, shall be charged
with postage at the rate of two cents each ; and in all
the foregoing cases the postage must be pre paid by
stamps ; and in all the letters which shall hereafter be
advertised as remaining over or uncalled lor in any
post-office shall be charged with two cents each in addi
tion to the regular postage, both to be accounted for as
other postages of this Confederacy.
POSTAGE ON NEWSPAPERS, PAMPHLETS, AND OTH
ER PRINTED MATTER, INCLUDING BOOKS.
And be it further enacted, That all the Newspapers
published within the Confederate States, not exceeding
three ounces in weight, and sent irom the office of pub
lication to actual and bona fide subscribers within the
Confederate States, shah be charged with postage as
follows, viz: The postage on the tegular numbers of a
newspaper published weekly, shall be ten cents per
quarter ; papers published semi-weekly, double that
amount ; papers puulisned thrice a week, treble that
amount; papers published six times a week, six times
that amount, and papers published daily, seven times
that amount. And on Newspapers weighing mure than
theee ounces, there shall be charged on each additional
ounce in addition to the foregoing rates, on those pub
lished once a week, five cents j>er ounce, or traction i f
an ounce, per quarter; on those published twi. ea week,
ten cents per ounce per quarter; on those published
three times a week, fiiteen cents per ounce per quarter;
on th se published six limes a week, thirty cents per
ounce per quarter; and on those published daily, thirty
five cents per ounce per quarter.
And periodicals published oitener than bi-monthly
shall be charged as newspapers.
And other periodicals, sent from the office of publica
tion to actual and bona fide subscribers, shall be cnaig
ed with postage as follows, viz: The postage on the reg
ular numbers of a Periodical, published within the Con
federate States, not exceeding one ami a halt ounces in
weight, and published monthly, shall be two and a half .
cents per quarter ; and lor every additional ounce or
fraction of an ounce, two and a half cents additional; if
published semi-monthly, double that amount. Ai.d pe
riodicals published quarterly or bi-monthly, shall be
charged two cents an ounce; and regular subscribers to
newspapers and periodicals shall tie required to pay
one quarter’s postage thereon in advance, at the office
of delivery, unless paid at the office where published.
And there shall be charged upon every other news
paper, and each circular not sealed, hand-bill, engrav
ing, pamphlet, periodical and magazine, which shall be
unconnected with any manuscript or written matter,
and not txceedmg three ounces in weight, and publish
ed within the Confederate States, two cents; and tor
each additional ounce or traction of an ounce, two
cents additional; and in all cases the postage shall be
pre-paid by stam|>s or otherwise, as the Postmaster-
General shall direct.
And Books, bound or unbound, not weighing over four
pounds, shall be deemed mailable matter, and shall be
charged with postage, to be pre-paid by stamps or oth
erwise, as the Postmaster-General shall direct, at two
cents an ounce for any dist nee.
And upon all newspapers, periodicals and books, us
aforesaid, published beyond the limits ot the Cooled -
erate States, there shall be charged postage at double
the foregoing specified rates.
The publishers of newspapers or periodicals within
the Confederate States, may send and receive to and
from each other, from their respective offices of publi
cation, one copy of each publication, free of postage.
All newspapers, unsealed circulars, or other unsealed
printed transient matter, placed in any post-office, not
for transmission but for delivery only, shall be charged
postage at the rate of one cent each.
Notice!
ALL persons indebted to the undersigned
are earnestly solicited to make immediate
payment, as I will, in a short time, leave for
the war, and am desirous of closing out my
books before leaving.
fieplF-tf. W. W DURHAM, M. D.