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POETICAIj. "STAB AT MATEE.” Sad the mother kept, her station By the cross k tribulation, While her Son hung there on high ; Through her cheerless soul bemoaning, Rent with grief and inly groaning, Pierced the sword of agony. Oh, how sad and sorrow-laden Was that peerless, blessed maiden, Mother of God’s only Son ! Pangs—none sorer— then swept o’er her, Anguish tore her, as before her, Suffering, hung her precious Onel Who, unmoved by tendercst ieeling, Could behold her struggling—reeling ’Neath her weight of sorrow sore? Who could view, unsympathizing, That fond mother agonizing With the child her bosom bore ? For the sins of her own nation, She beheld him an oblation, And with scourges bruised and torn ; Him, once in her bosom lying, She beheld in torments, dying, All forsaken and forlorn. Mother! fountain of affection, Fiil me with a deep dejection, That my tears with thine may flow; Make my heart be ever glowing With the love to Jesus owing, That his favor I may know. Holy mother ! this boon grant thou, In my heart the wounds implant thou, Deeply, of the Crucified; For me wailing, He bore nailing, Ruthless railing, dread impaling; So, with me, his pangs divide. Let my sorrow, true and thorough, Blend with thine, till my last sorrow, For His sad life’s fearful close ; By the cross I’d join thy station, Freely share thy desolation— Al l thy sorrons, all thy woes. Maiden! of all maidens glorious, May these pleadings be victorious, Make me to lament with thee; In my vision, with precision, Keep my Saviour’s mournful mis.sion, Wounds, and death and agony Let His painful wounding smite me, Let the daily cross delight me, All for love of thy dear Son ; Fired with raptures from Thee taken, * Then I’d stand, that day unshaken, When the judgment is begun. Let my Saviour’s cross and passion Be my stay and preservation, By the comforts of Ilis grace; When the grave shall ope its portal, Grant then to my soul immortal In God’s Paradise a place ! LAUGHOGRAMS. At a stand-still—Rapid ti'ansit. A press-gang—Printer’s devils. Growing—Railroad monopolies. A sour parent—mother in vinegar. Darwin’s missing link—Spotted tail. The original water-works—Eve’s eye. Earth knows no fury like a woman cor nered. If fortune favors the brave, success of ten crowns cowards. In the chain of animal life we observe the importance of the lynx. What do moustaches become inevita bly? They must ashes become. Parties at a dead lock should extricate themselves with a skeleton key. Why is a young lady like a hinge ? Because she is something to a-dore. What is home without a cradle? Well, as a general thing, without a baby. Book-keeping may be taught in ales • son of three words—Never lend them. An enraged man tears his hair, but an enraged woman tears her husband’s. “Lazy folks take the most pains.” An active man who has the rheumatism doubts this. A Des Monies woman gave her hus band morphine to cure him of chewing tobacco. She now sleeps without a part ner. The most bashful girl ever heard of was the young lady who blushed when she was asked if she had not been court ing sleep. It is a cinious fact that while , beaux are permitted to go in the way they are bent, belles are expected to go in the way they are told. It was recently announced by an lowa editor that a certain patron of his was “thieving as usual.” He declares he wrote it “thriving.” Anew paper in Texas starts out with the announcement that in “religion we are conservative, and we intend to ad here to the cash system.” A thorough bath is the best stimlant. He who takes it is surprised at the won derfully beneficent result, and resolves to try it again next Sunday, but ho does not do it. The following epitaph may be read backward or forward up or down: Shall we all die We shall die all, All die shall we Die all we shall. Boston lias been preserving “ Gen. La fayette’s camp table ” for tlie last fifty years, and has just found out that it be longs to a colonel unkown to fame. The grasshopper has become a burden in lowa. He settles on the potatoes and the peas, and even the Lima beans, and when he has consumed the latter, he de liberately pulls up the poles and swal lows them. He eats the rail fences and barks the trees, and even digests grind stones and watermelons. He fills the balmy morning air with “countless mil lions” of wings, and makes a buzzing like to a moving army or a lady’s tea party. The prospect is not encouraging. AGRICULTURAL. THE COTTON CEOP. Reports have been received by the New Orleans Cotton Exchange to the 10th of August: Mississippi. —Letters received from for ty counties. The weather has been less favorable than last year. The rain caused the abandonment of some lands. The plant is reported well formed and boiled. A few correspondents report damage from caterpillar. Reports in regard to the area planted indicate fully as large if not better than last year. Louisiana.— The condition of the crops in this State is about an average, but picking will be fully two weeks later than last season, commencing about the 10th of September. Fifty letters were receiv ed from thirty parishes. The majority of our reports complain of excessive rams, and represent the weather as hav ing been less favorable than last year. The plant is generally represented as be ing well fruited, though we have some complaints of shedding, The worms are reported, but they have done little or no damage. The area under culture is estimated to be about equal to last sea son. Most of our • correspondents give September Ist as the time that picking will probably commence, or say two weeks later than last year. The general condition of the crop is represented as being good. Texas. —Fifty one letters were received from forty-two counties. Most of our correspondents complain of too much rain, though the season will compare fa vorably with last year. The great ma jority represent the plant well formed and boiled. A few counties only report dam age from the army worms, though their appearance is generallyspoken of through out the State. The area under culture at this date shows a marked increase over last year. The condition is repre sented as good, though backward, and picking will not commence until Sep tember Ist—say three weeks later than last year. Aekansas. —Forty-nine letters have been received from thirty-three counties. The majority of reports are favorable in regard to the weather as compared with last year, and represent that the plant is well formed and boiled; the same area is under cultivation as last year. Picking will not be general before September 20. The condition is a fair average. There is no-report of worms. Tennessee. —Thirty-five reports receiv ed from twenty-five counties. The ma jority of reports are favorable in regard to the weather as compared with last year, and the plant well formed and boil ed. The area under culture shows a marked increase over last year. No worms reported except in one county. The condition of the crops is decidedly promising. Picking will commence about the middle of September. Alabama. —We have thirty-two letters from thirty counties. Most of our cor respondents represent the weather as having been propitious and rather more favorable than last season. The plant is unanimously represented as fruiting re markably well by appearance. The army worm is reported in seventeen counties, but no damage has been done thus far except in the county of Marengo. The area under cultivation is about equal or, possibly, a better average than last year. Picking will be general in this State by the beginning of September—say about a week later than last year. The indica tion is generally represented as good and promising, Noeth Carolina. —Sixty-one letters re ceived from forty-five counties. The weather has been more propitious than last year; in fact is all that could be de sired, and the plant is represented as well formed and boiled. No report of worms. The area under cultivation is larger than last year*, and the condition unanimously reported as promising. The lias been before tbe American public OVER THIRTY years. It has never yet failed to give perfect satisfaction, and has justly been styled the panacea for all ex ternal Wounds, Cuts, Burns, Swellings, Sprains, Bruises, &c., (fee., for Man and Beast. No family should be a single day picking will not be general before Sep tember 15th, against September Ist last year. South Carolina. —Twenty-two coun ties send in thirty-two reports. Weath er been generally seasonable, as much so as last year, causing the plant to grow finely and to boll well. The average shows some increase over last year. Neither boll or army worn is reported in any instance. Picking will probably commence in the early part of Septem ber. The general condition is good. Georgia.— Ninety seven letters have been received from seventy-eight coun ties. The weather has been generally favorable for the growth of the plant and the improvement noticed in our last report has been continued—allowing planters to some extent to regain the de lay experienced in the Spring. The sea son is reported as comparing favorably with last year, with very few exceptions. The plant, though small, is represented as fruiting remarkably well. The army worm has made its appearance in seven teen counties, but in only limited force and no damage has been done. The area under cultivation exceeds that of last year. The general condition of the crop is reported as being flattering. On ly seven of the letters show complaint, while all others represent the crop as good, very good, and excellent. Picking will be general on September Ist, against August 25th last year. Florida.— From this State we have re ceived but three answers to our inqui ries. They-complain of perpetual rains, though reporting the plant well formed and boiled, and the condition of the crop is equal to last year. Caterpillars made their appearance throughout this State, without, however, causing damage. In regard to the average, views differ frem no increase compared with last season to four and five per cent more. Picking will commence same time as last year— from the 15tli to the 20tli of August. AN ADEOIT EEPEQOF. A presiding elder of the United Breth ren church was preaching in Minnesota, and was much annoyed by persons talk ing and laughing. He paused, looked at the disturbers and said: “ I am always afraid to reprove those who misbehave in church. In the early part of my min istry I made a great mistake. As I was preaching, a young man who sat before me was constantly laughing and almost continually making uncouth grimaces. I paused and administered a severe re buke. After the close of the services, one of the official members came to me and said: ‘ Brother, you have made a great mistake; that young man whom you reproved is an idiot.’ Since then I have always been afraid to reprove those who misbehave in church, lest I should repeat the mistake and reprove another idiot.” During the rest of tlio service, at least, there was good order. The recent test of Fire-Proof Safes by the English Government proved the superiority of Alum Filling. No other Safes filled with Alum and Plaster-of-Paris. BIJLRWm & CO., 265 Broadway, If. Y., 721 Chestnut St., Phila. without this Liniment. The money re funded unless the Liniment is a3 repre sented. Be sure and get the genuine MEXICAN MUSTANG LINIMENT. Sold by all Druggist and Country Stores, at 25c., 50c. and SI.OO per Bottle. Notice style, size of bottle, &c. t New Goods! New Goods! J. H. JONES & CO. Have just opened a beautiful assortment of PRINTS, SHOES AND CLOTHING New Designs, Latest Styles, Very Attractive. We cordially invite all to call and see our Stock before purchasing. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. a Full Stock of Groceries and Provisions Always on Hand, TO WHICH WE INVITE THE ATTENTION OF PLANTERS. TEMPTING PRICES AT THE Southern Dry Goods Store 189 BROAU ST., AUGUSTA, OLD PRICES GIVING WAY TO NEW ONES. BARGAINS ALL OVER THE STORE. We are determined not to earry over any Spring or Summer Goods at all, therefore all persons in need of anything usually kept in a first-class Dry Goods Store should not delay calling on mi at once or send for samples. BARGAINS IN DRESS GOODS. Including Silks, Poplins, Grenadines, Japanese Cloths, batiste Cloths, Muslins, Cambucs, v-hito and colored Lawns, See. BARGAINS In Hamburg Trimmings, Kid Gloves, Hosiery, Fancy Goods, Notions, &c. EXTRA BARGAINS In Lace Points—a beautiful assortment, from $2.50 to $75, and many other articles too numerous to mention. In all orders from samples sent we pay the express charges when retail bills amount to $lO or over. Before You Buy, Go To POWELL & MULLER’S, 139 Broad st. The People’s Clothing Store THE LARGEST HOUSE IN THE STATE, 268 Broad st., Augusta, W. A. RAMSEY, Agent. WE offer this season the largest line of Fine, Medium and Common Ready-made Spring and Summer CLOTHING for Men and Boys in the State. We have some of the most elegant o-oods that can be found, and every article of our own make, and equal to custo n work, together with the finest line of FURNISHING GOODS in the city. HATS, CAPS, L’RUNKS, VALISES, &c. New Goods constantly arriving. Large men or small will find no trouble in getting fitted. Boys rom 2J to 20 years old can be suited. No one should purchase Clothing before examining this rnmense stock. ap 23 YV. A. RAMSEY, Agent. NEW SPRING GOODS! ©O®E ONE! COM 2 ALL! TO THE STORE OF S. D. BLA CKWELL ISON WHO ARE FAST RECEIVING A LARGE AND JUDICIOUSLY SELECTED STOCK OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE GOODS. SOMETHING WORTH REMEMBERING 4uR BUYER (MR. KEAN) IS NOW IN NEW YORK, CULLING GEMS FROM ALL THE LARGE IMPORTING HOUSES, in the United States, and feels confident that for Style, Quality & Cheapness HSS SELECTIONS WILL BE HARD TO SURPASS. 50; 50 *5R7B it* ,o mm §y m C M &M c lm at *3 o m. Is coming in rapidly, and wa cordially invite all to visit us daily, as there will be something NEW, ATTRACTIVE AND NOVEL, Every day, and it affords us pleasnre to display them, whether you buy or not. We will sell to COUNTRY MERCHANTS at New York quo a tions lor CASH. For apnroved City Acceptance we will sell on a credit to Ist October next, adding 1$ per cent interest per month. Apply with perfect confidence in our willingness and ability to serve you as well as any house South, and you will not be disap pointed. Very Eespectfully, KEAN & CASSELS. DOZIER & WALTON BXiOAJD STIIEET, AUGUSTA, GA E. G. ROGERS, 147 and 119 Broad Street. AUGUSTA, GA. I am now offering a very superior stock of FURNITURE Of all grades, comprising Parlor, Chamber, Din ing-room, Hall and office Furniture, in great va riety of style. My stock of Chamber Suites is especially varied, being the best in the city. UNDERTAKING. My Undertaking department is now fully or ganized,and lam prepared to furnish Collins, Cases, and Caskets in nil the varieties, iroui the hest manufactory and of my own make. META LIC CASES from the most ap proved makers always on hand Experienced attendants. Calls attended at all hours. Apply at night, or on Sundays, in yard at rear 'of store at' 102 GREENE ST., second house below City Hall. [Myl4-3m FOR S-iALE. In Store and to Arrive. 100 Ilhds. Bacon SHOULDERS. 50 Huds. Bacon SIDES. lOu Hhds. Reboiled MOLASSES 20 Hhds. Cuba MOLASSIiJS 20 Puncheons Demarara MOLASSES 200 Barrels Reboiled MOLASSES 00 Barrels New Orleans MOLASSES 40 Hhds. New Orleans SUGARS. 35 Hhds. Demarara SUGARS 150 Barrels Refined SUGARg 50 Tierces RICE 150 Tierces Choice Leaf LARD 150 Kegs Choice Leaf LARD 150 Boxes Pale SOAP 150 Boxes and half boxes Adamantine CAN DLES 100 Bags Ilio, Java and Laguyra COFFEE. 325 Boxes Well-cured Bulk C. It SIDES 50 Boxes Well-cured Bulk SHOULDERS. Brooms, Woodware, Spices, Starch, Matches, Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, Twines, Wrap ping paper, at lowest wholesale prices. WALTOJV, CLARIi & CO., Mch26 . Augusta, Georgia. PIAITO' COMPANY It costs less than S3OO to make any S6OO Piano so'd through agents, all of whom make 100 pir cent, profit.. We have no agents, but ship direct to families at factory price. We make only onestyleand have but one price. Two Hundred and Ninety Dollars , net cash, with no discount to dealers or commissions to teach ers. Our lumber is thoroughly seasoned; our cases are Double Veneered with Rosewood, have front rou.nl corners, serpentine bottom and carv ed legs. We use the full iron plate with over strung bass, French Grand action with top dam pers, and our keys are of the best ivory, with ivory fronts. Our /‘iano has seven octaves, is 6 feet 9 inches long, 3 feet 4 inches wide, and weighs, boxed, 955 pounds. Every Piano is fully warranted for five years. Send for illustrated circular, in which we re for to over 700 Bankers, Merchants, etc., some of whom you may know, using our Pianos in 44 States and Territories. E. S. I'fAMO COMPANY, 810 Broadway, N. Y. fii'U Please stale where you saw this notice. SICILIAN |g|f) HAIR jI^G^IIBRENEWER. Every year increases the populari ty of this valuable Hair Preparation; which is due to merit alone. We can assure our old patrons that it is kept fully up to its high standard; and it is the only reliable and perfect ed preparation for restoring Gray or Faded Hair to its youthful color, making it soft, lustrous, and silken. The scalp, by its use, becomes whits! and clean. It removes all eruptions and dandruff, and, by its tonic prop erties, prevents the hair from falling out, as it stimulates and nourishes the hair-glands. By its use, the hair grows thicker and stronger. In baldness, it restores the capillary glands to their normal vigor, and will create anew growth, except in extreme old age. It is the most eco nomical Hair Dressing ever used, as it requires fewer applications, and gives the hair a splendid, glossy appearance. A. A. Hayes, State Assay er of Massachusetts, says, “The constituents are pure, and care fully selected for excellent quality; and I consider it the Best Prepa ration for its intended purposes.” Sold by all Druggists, and Dealert in Medicines, Price One Dollar. Buckingham’s Dyo. FOR THE WHISKERS. As our Renewer in many cases requires too long a time, and too much care, to restore gray or faded Whiskers, we have prepared this dye, in one preparation ; which will quickly and effectually accomplish this result. It is easily applied, and produces a color which will neither rub nor wash off. Sold by all Druggists. Price Fifty Cents. Manufactured by R. P. HALL, & CO* NASHUA, N.H. Prospectus for 1873—Sixth Year. The Aldine, An Illustrated Monthly Journal, universally admitted to he tho Handsomest Periodical in the World. A Representative and Cham pion of American Taste. A T ot for Sale in Book or iV -w St -res TIIE ALDINE, wink issued with all the reg ularity, has none, of the temporary or timely in terest of ordinary periodicals. It is an elegant miscellany of pure, light and graceml literature; and a collection of pictures, the rarest specimens of artistic skill, in black and white. The real value and beauty of The Aldine will be most appreciated after being bound at the close of the year. The Aldine is a unique and original conception, alone and unapproached, absolutely without competition in price or character. 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The Literary Derartnient will continue under the care of Mr. RICHARD HENRY STODDARD, assisted by the best wri ters and poets of the day, who will strive to have the literature of The Aldine always in keeping with its artistic attractions. TERMS, $5 per year, in advance, with Oil Chromos free. The Aldine will hereafter only be obtainable by subscription. There will be no reduced or club rate; cash for subscriptions must be sent to the publishers direct, or handed to the local agent, without rcsponibility to the publishers, except in cases where the certificate is given, bearing the facsimile signature of James Sutton & Cos. AGENTS WANTED.— Any person wishing to act permanently as a local agent, will receive full and prompt information by applying to JAS. SUTTON & CO., Publisher?, 58 Maiden Lane, New York