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She doming flews. local matters. Index 10 New Advertisement*. Savannah Theatre, “Smiles and Tears” and ••To Oblige Benson.” Cloaks and Cloakings, Orff, Watkins &.Co. Hearth and Home, Pettengill, Bates & Co. San Salvador sails for New York next Satnr- ilay. Peruvian Gnano reduced in price. A lad}- wants a situation as teacher. Hills of the Bank of the State of South Caroli na wanted. skip Wellington, for Liverpool, will have dis patch. Notice from Ordinary of Bulloch county. American Newspaper Directory. Tonawanda sails for Philadelphia next Satur day. •- ladies’ Watches, F. Gros Claude, groceries, Claghom & Cunningham. Kentucky Mules and Horses for sale. Reduced Prices, Gray, O'Brien &. Co. flay, Corn, &c., on consignment. Ground Nuts for sale. Cordials, Syrups, Bitters, Ac., John Ryan. Artillery Punch at Mike's Headquarters. Auction sale of Houses, L D. LaRoche & Co. Auction sale of Groceries, Blun <£ Meyer. Regular meeting of Clinton Lodge, No. 54, F. .1. II., this evening at 7 o’clock. Special meeting of Conncil for election offi cers, January 4, 18G9. Examination of Scholars of Public Schools. Kotice by the Southern Insurance and Trust Company. Livery Stables, John O'Connell. Auction sale of Furniture, L D. LaRoche & Co. Kotice from the Chief of Police. Semi-monthly meeting of the Georgia Histori cal Society, this evening at 74 o’clock. the morning news at twenty- five CENTS PER WEEK. Wk have recently systematized anil brought inio operation the old plan of weekly subscriptions to the Daily Morxiso News, and witniuthe past few weeks our circulation, under this plan, has largely increased. desire to place the Morning News in the hands of .very Mechanic, every laboring man, and every per- son of intelligence ; and knowing that there are many who cannot afford to pay five or ten dollars right out of pocket for a six month's or a year's subscription, who would not feel the expenditure of twenty-five cen t3 per week, for a daily newspaper, we have insti tuted the plan, aud engaged Mr. H. C. Merritt to at- t« ud to that particular business. Persons in any part of the city who desire to take the Mornino News, at w>‘iity-five cents per week can give their names to him, or by leaving them at the office, they will be at tended to. Collections will be made every Saturday. To One Advertising Patrons.—Several no tices of business houses, which were prom ised for to-day, were unavoidably crowded out by press of news matter. They will be inserted to-morrow. * Death of Mr. William N. Valleau.—We reprret to announce the death of Mr. William >\ Valleau, a young gentleman well known in this community, which occurred on Sat urday last, at St. Augustine, Fla., .where he was residing for the benefit of his health, haring been long afflicted with pulmonary disease, contracted while in the army. Mr. Valleau was elected by Council, some months a^o, to take charge of tlic#City Dispensary', but bis complaint became worse, and he was compelled to give up active business. The remains of deceased have not yet arrived ft im Florida. We call attention of our readers to the ad vertisement of hams, com, shorts, potatoes, spples aud syrup on consignment and for sale !•;- E. W. Drummond & Bro., north side of fey street, corner of Whitake HnaaE Thief Ciriunv.D.—Officer Barthel- Li-s on Saturday last, captured a negro, Limed Dennis Burton, on a bench warrant from Liberty county, charging him with stalling a horse and buggy from a Mr. Alex- tader, of that connty. He was taken before Justice Marsh, and gave bonds loj his ap pearance for trial at t he next term of the Lib erty Superior Court. New Mtt.ttary Commander.—Col. Williams, "f the 6th U. S. Infantry, has been ordered to feraiimh, to take command of tbo military t irees here, vice Col. Maynadier, deceased. 'Ve trust that the friendly relations which lave heretofore existed between the civil and miiitniy authorities, will continue under the tew commander. — Slight Fire.—The roof of a small frame ; house on Broughton street, east, caught fire from the chimney abont noon on Saturday. It was quickly extinguished without the aid of the iuotepparaths, although an alarm was given, and the Washington boys were soon [. on the spot and ready for service. The bnild- ] ing was occupied by Thomas Murtagh. Singular Accident.—On Friday evening last an elderly man, named Johnson, residing on Bryan street, above Market square, while pulling ou his boot burst a vein in the left kg and bled profusely He had well-nigh tainted from loss of blood when medical as sistance arrived »nd the flow of blood was topped. Breach of the Peace Cases.—F. Krenson “"JR. P. Hawkes were brought before Jus tice Connell, on Saturday, and bound ovA to kep the peace towards Morris Murphy. Joseph Young, charged with having used f-pprobrious language towards another indi- 'itltial, was also bound over to keep the P«aee, by the same magistrate. Goko Away.—Mr. H. J. Osborne, the well- hown Oenlist-Opticiau, is about to leave the dv. a U( j w ;]jabsent until the 1st of Feb- “isiT. Those who desire to avail themselves f his skill, would do well to call on him to- “fe or to-morrow, as he leaves the city on "-dnesday. Cheating and Swindling.—A party accused ' ’ Stating and swindling in the purchase of *® anchor, was brought before Justice Con- ° e h, on Saturday. The case was afterwards ■®icably settled betvieen the prosecutor and Jdeudant. • Assault and Battery Cases. — Thomas hichards, charged with assault and battery breach of the peace, and Edward Cann, Joarged with an assault and battery, were be- °ts Justice Smith on Saturday, and gave t0 “ds to appear for trial. Qpick Passage.—The steamship General I'srnes arrived at her wharf, in this city, at half- Past eight o’clock yesterday morning, making {!? kip from New York in fifty-seven hours. ' e we indebted to Purser A. Brown, Mr., for l0 uites7es. A rare opportunity now offers for securing an ei cellent Southern lady of refinement and Jiaeation, as a governess. We have been al j«red to see her references, which are among best the city affords. See advertisement lu oar columns. An ‘-AFF.ArB of Honor.”—It is currently ' ■ported among persons who are. accquainted J'ifh the parties that a little difficulty be- Ji aea two young men of this city is to be .set- «t to-day, at Screven’s Ferry, S. C., in ae- 'otoance with the “Code of Honor.” Ihe Drainage of the City.—This impor- ^t subject will be discussed by the Scientific • Ectioa 0 f t) le Georgia Historical Society this ‘'ad' 11 ” ** * S ^*°P e ^ there will be a large at- ance. I’ersonal.—Ex-Governor D. S. Walker, of the i? a ’ and E - Houston, President of a e . n sacola and Georgia Railroad are in g ’ ctt L Theyare stopping at the Pulaski Personal.—We had the pleasure of meet- We £ este rday Maj. Llewellyn, of Kentucky. Pleased to see the Major looking so " " e stopping at the Man^mi House. Proposed Sale of the Cety Interest ln xhz Atlantic and Gdlf Railroad.—A pre mature announcement was made on Satur- day last to the effect that the city * interest in the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad amounting to one million and two hundred and thirty-eight dollars had been sold and transferred tothe Southwestern Railroad Company, Such sale and transfer has not been made, nor can it be until sanctioned by Council. The prelimi nary arrangements for such sale have been perfected, and the matter will come up at the next meeting of the City Council for confirma tion or rejection. ■ It is known to a few that this project has been talked of for some time, and its merits canvassed- On the part of the Southwestern road, it is one of the greatest strokes of finan cial strategy ever inaugurated, or endeavored to be earned into effect. The offer is made to take the stock of the road owned by the city at the same price paid for it-by the city (93 2-lOths, we believe), and the Company to pay off the bonds of the city, issued for the purpose of subscribing to this road as fast as they mature, and also to pay the unoiml in terest on those bonds, amounting to a hun dred thousand dollars per year. The objects of the purchase are very plain. The manner of competition of the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad has been ruinous to the Southwestern and other roads. The lines which are being opened will affect the busi ness of the Central and Southwestern Roads, and this piece of strategy is intended to do away with that difficulty. It will be almost a death blow to the Macon and Brunswick Road, and seriously affect the Albany, aud Thomasville line. This stock will not give the Southwestern Company a controlling in terest in the Atlantic anil Gulf Road, but it is understood that other holders will work with them, and thus give them the control of the road. We understand that this transfer, if made, will not stop the extension of the Gulf Road into Alabama, nor will it he used against, but rather in the interest of Savan nah. It will enable the Central and South western Roads to perfect arrangements by which the trade of the sections of country into which they extend will be secured for Savannah, audit will work against the Augusta and Columbia (S. C.) Road, and will secure even freight aud passenger tariffs. The city will be -rid of a great burthen if the project is carried out, and citizens appear to regard it favorably. The high taxes at present in vogue can be reduced as soon as me city is rid of the payment of the heavy amount of interest mentioned above. We make no comment upon this matter at present. It will be thoroughly canvassed by our citizens during this week; and when Council comes to act upon it—it will probably act advisedly, and. lor the best interests of the city. It is rumored in this connection, that, at the next election for President and Direc- rectors, a gentleman of great ability, and holding a prominent official position here, will he made President of the road, should this arrangement be carried out. The ru mors concerning the matter created consider able excitement on Saturday. Atlantic and Gull' Railroad stock went up considerably, and some extensive purchases were made by parties who wanted to speculate a little. The rumor reached Augusta, also, aud the Chronicle ami Sentinel says : There was considerable excitement in finan cial circles here yesterday when thiB report was spread upon the streets, and we learn that Gulf Stock was in great demand and at a very considerable advance on former quota tions. There was, however, hut little of the stock in this market, and, consequently, no large transactions occurred. This is a bold anil daring move, and is destined to have an important effect upon large interests in this State. The Theatre.—Saturday evening last, there w is a large audience at the Theatre, and the play of the Hidden Hand was produced. It was a dramatic version of one of Mrs. South- worth's blond and thunder novels, filled with all sorts of love and murder, aud heroines and heroes such as the world never knew, and which uppear to have been invented and.pat- ented expressly for the use of Mrs. S. and Syl- vanus Cobh, .Tr. The bills say that Airs. Southworth remarked that Mrs. Watkins exactly realized her idea of the char acter of “Capitola.” After witnessing the performance, we have no doubt of it. ••Wool” talked “brogue” occasionally, as though he was engnged in the per formance of an Irish comedy. “Capitola” was as exaggerated as Mrs. Sontbworth could have wished it Mr. Fox, instead of present ing “Col. Le Noil” in the light of an accom plished villain, gave him the look, manner, awkwardness aud nasal drawl aud twang of a leader of a down east class meeting. In fact the whole company was out of its element in such a crazy sort of a sensational compound. Sutton and Harrison were good, as they al ways are in whatever they undertake, and Miss Bettie Gray was tolerably fair. The Watkinses enter upon the second week of their engagement this evening, for which the programme, as announced, in Smiles and Tears, and To Oblige Benson. They are draw ing fnll houses, but, with the exception of Kathleen Mavfhtrnecn, the performances have not been very good. Still, they please a large class of nenpl®. who have been extensive patrons of the Theatre. A Poiiceman Shot by a Negro.—Yesterday morning policeman K. H. Cox was shot and slightly wounded by a vagabond negro, with out cause or provocation. Mr. Cox had been living on the comer of Price street and Jones street lane, and, on Saturday, he removed to the dwelling opposite. A little wood had been left in the yard of his old residence, and he went over to get it yesterday morning for fneL He went into the yard, picked up as much wood as he- could carry in his arms, and started across the street. Three negroes were coming - down the lane, and Mr. Cox called to one- of them—“Here, boy, come open this gate for me.” Without making any answer the negro drew a pistol and fired a shot at Mr. Cox, the ball striking him on the side and coursing around the body across the abdomen, inflicting a flesh wound. The ne groes turned and ran off, and Cox called to some one in the house to bring his pistol, but before he obtained the weapon the would-be murderers were gone. Such a flagrant outrage upon the public peace of the city, as this is, should not be al lowed to pass unnoticed. We hope that the murderously disposed scoundrels may be ar rested and severely punished. It has come to be a pretty state of affairs, if a negro may uot be spoken to civilly without the risk of being shot for an answer. Look out Bots.—An order issued by the Mayor and Chief of Police to the force will be found in another column. It prohibits the firing of pistols and poppers in the public streets. Those who wish to enjoy that sort of amusement must do so either in the squares, in the enclosed yards of dwellings, or beneath the trees in the centre of South Broad street. Bonfires are positively prohibited. The po lice are ordered to arrest all persons found vio lating these rules. The firing of crackers and pistols in the streets has always been a great nuisance, and we hope that these restrictions will put an end to it. Our worthy Mayer has omitted to mention the greatest nuisance of all—the_ interminable blowing of tin horns. We notice that the Mayor of Philadelphia has issued a procla mation prohibiting it; and as onq of the ga zettes of that city remarks, “This may be bad- for the tin trade, but will be a decided benefit to society in general.” It is a most abominable, heathenish and unmitigated nuisance, which should certainly be abated, if the usual Christ mas license is curtailed in any respect. ‘ ‘Let us have peace.” Base Ball.—We .find the following item with reference to the game of base ball which is to come off here on Christmas Day, in the Charleston Heins : Medina of the Alerts—“The Rubber. —At a meeting of the “Alerts," List evening, they determined to leave for Savannah on the 21th instant, and en route will touch nt Beaufort to take in any “ballists” who desire to witness the game. Mr. D. O’Neill, King street, will give a pair of “bnekskin shoes” to the man who makes the greatest number of runs: Mr. C. N. Winner, a “belt” to the best catcher; and the Local of The News, a “nobby cap” to the man who comes in ahead of alL Lot the “Alerts” practice every afternoon until they leave. The Wrecked Steamship Marxhon.—The New York Herald, of the 17th instant, says : “The steamship Marmion, which was sunk off Sandy Hook, 7th nit., caused by display ing extra lights as telegraph signals, has dnfted up the bay and lies in the track of small coasters coming in the Hook, There is nothing i unless si moval The Skidaway Island. Trouble.—Sworn Affidavit as to the Facts.—What the Ne groes Intend to Do.—We present below the affidavit of Mr. Boss and Mr. Griffin, two well known fishermen; who, while in the pursuit of their avocation, were fired upon from Skid- away Island by a mob of riotous negroes, who also announced their purpose to allow no white man to fish in those waters. The affi davit shows clearly the murderous intentions of the vagabqnds who live upon the islands below the city, and their conduct is such as to call for immediate interference by the au thority. The time has come when these black scoundrels must be taught that the peaceable citizens of Chatham connty are de termined to have their laws respected and the public peace maintained. The affidavit which we publish was handed to the Sheriff on Saturday last, and others will be given him to-day, probably. We hope that Capt. Dooner will be able to do something in the premises. The affidavit of Messrs. Ross and Griffin is as follows : Stale of Georgia, Chatham County: Before me, Philip SI. Russell, Jr., a Notary Public and ex-officio Justice of the Peace, in and for Chatham County, Georgia, personallv came and appeared, Charles E. Ross and Archibald Griffin, who, being duly sworn depose and say, that their lives are continually threat- tened hv an armed and organized body of lawless negroes on Skidaway Island, in said county, aml-that they are denied under pen alty of death, the right to fish or oyster in the Thunderbolt river, beyond that point, or in any portion of the waters beyond Thunder bolt, in said connty ; that said lawless mob have declared their purpose to obstruct the rivers, and to kill and murder every white man who shall dare pursue his avocation of fishing and oystering ; that these deponents, on the 16th day of December, 1868, in pur suance of their legitimate business- were on their way to Little Tybee creek, fourteen miles below Thunderbolt, and to reach which point they.were necessarily compelled to pass Skida way Island, and wfren immediately opposite the Confederate batteries, a heavy and sharp fire was opened upon them by a very large body of negroes, and gnns fired, and every conceivable attempt made to kill deponents, they (the negrocR) declaring that they ruled the waters, in defiance of law, and did not, and would not respect law. Deponents fur ther swear that they offered no offence what ever, and that unless means are taken to pro tect them in the enjoyment of their life, liberty and happiness, and in the legal avo cation of fishermen, that their families must suffer, and perchance perish. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18th day of December, A. D. 1868. (Signed) Charles E. Ross. Archibald Griffin. (Signed) Philo? M. Rus3ell, Jr., N. P. and Ex. Off. J. V. C. C. Ga. Death of Mr. Jacor Spivey.—Mr. Jacob Spivey, a well-known banker of Savannah, died at his residence, on Pulaski square, on Sa turday evening, after a long and severe illness. His decease, though not unexpected, was a great shock to his many friends, and all ad mit that in him we have lost an enterprising, energetic and public spirited citizen; a great loss at this time when such men are most needed. For some time Mr. Spivey has been troubled with dropsy and disease of the lungs. Under the combined influence of these dread ful diseases Ills hold on life gradually lessen ed, and on Saturday, we understand, Conges tion of the brain set in, from which death re sulted in the evening. The deceased was a native of North Caro lina; hut in his younger days removed to Memphis, where he resided until the end of the late war. He then removed to New York, hut did not remain long. He came thence to Savannah, and was for a long time favorably known in the community as Cashier of the Savannah National Bank. Last summer, in connection with J. W. Lathrop, Esq., lie es tablished the banking house of Lathrop & Spivey, of which, up to the time of his illness, he conducted the business. . Mr. Spivey was highly esteemed in com mercial and social circles in this city. Not long after coming to Savannah lie' married a daughter of Mr. Jolin R. Lewis, of tiiis city; and after a short wedded life, his accomplished wife is called upon to mourn the loss of him who was nearest and dearest to her. He leaves, also, two young children. The funeral of our late fellow-citizen took place yesterday afternoon, from his late resi dence, on Pulaski square, aud was very large ly attended. The funeral ceremonies were conducted by Rev. Dr. Axson. Meeting of the Members of the Bar.— Public Lecture. —At a meeting of the Savan nah Bar, held on the 17th inst., to consider the propriety of raising funds for the assist ance of the widows aud orphan children of the police officers who lost their lives in the gallant performance of their duty at the re cent election, and to devise the necessary means for carrying out that purpose, it was unanimously resolved that William H. Bul loch, Esq., be requested to deliver, at such time as may be convenient to him, an oration to the citizens of Savannah, and that the proceeds of the entertainment' he handed to those unfortunate persons. Upon motion a committee composed of Al fred B. Smith, T. R. Mills, Jr., J. Fenwick Jones aud Martin J. Ford, Esq., was appoint ed to announce such sense of the meeting to Mr. Bulloch, and request his acceptance. Whereupon the commiltee waited upon Mr. Bulloch, who accepted, and named Tuesday, the 29th inst., as the most convenient time. Mr. Bulloch is well known to our readers as an old and highly respected citizen of Savannah, who, for many years, held the po sition of Clerk of the Superior Court of this county. He is a talented gentleman and able writer, and was long connected with the Press in this city, and we have no doubt hut that the lecture will prove very interesting. The object for which it is given should, of itself, command a large attendance. Sailing of Steamships.—The steamship San Jacinto, Captain Atkins, sailed for New York, on Saturday evening, with a full freight, part of which consisted of 1,368 bales of Upland cotton, and 22 bales of Sea Island. The Huntsville, Captain Crowell, sailed for New York, on Saturday morning, with a full cargo of merchandise. In addition to other freight, she carried 876 bales of Upland-cot ton, and 42 bales of Sea Island. . The Wyoming, Captain Teal, sailed for Philadelphia tiie same day, very heavily loaded. She took out 630 hales of Upland as part of her cargo. The total sliipmont of cotton to Northern ports, by steamer, on Saturday, were 2,874 hales of Upland, and 64 of Sea Island. A Tribune Writer in Town.—Despite the frequent assertion of the New York Tri bune, that every Northern man who ventures South is broiled alive and devoured by hun gry Kn-Klnxes, its venerable agricultural editor, Solon Robinson, who-weekly tells the farmer-readers of the Tribune all that they knew before, has ventured down Here. He was in this city on Saturday, on his way to Florida, where he usually spends the . winter season. As his letters from that section to the Tribune, last winter, were not particularly pleasing, to the people of the Land of Flowers, we doubt if he will he toadied and waited upon as he was before. The Public Schools The regular exami nations of the scholars in the Public Schools will take place during this week—at the Boys’ High and Grammar Schools to-day; the Intermediate and Primary Schools, at Armory Hall, to-morrow; at the Chatham "Academy Primary School, on Wednesday, and the Mas- sie School, on Thursday. The examinations will be public, and parents and all interested are invited to attend and witness the results of the teachings during the fall term. Oh 1 You Nauthty, Naughty Darkle!—A colored individual, rejoicing in the cogno men of Green Charles, who became a man of family, without having first secured a mar riage license, was arrested, and brought be fore Jnstice Smith, on Saturday, where a complaint had been lodged against him by a colored female to whdm he had not given the right to bear his name. Green was placecTunder bonds to support and care for his children. Theft of Turkeys.—Some vagabond thief, with a view of preparing for Christmas times, entered the premises of Mr. F. J. Clarke, on Saturday night, and stole twelve fine, fiat fellow ought to be satisfied, re up stealing for awhile— made to do if Mr. Clarke Hon. E. C. Saturday, December 1! David Galloway made his fifth appearance in Court, to answer to the regular established charge of being drunk and lying in the pub lic street g David appears to be fond of whis key, and cannot "refrain from taking a* few drinks occasionally. He should he elected as au honorary member of the “whiskey ring.” He was sentenced to pay a fine of eight dol lars and costs, or go to .jail. When last seen i by ns, David was perambulating the streets in charge of a policeman, hunting for “them eight dollars.” 5 * / i* j J. John Reynolds, Thomas Walker, William Paine, Robert Habersham and Aaron Canty, all colored men, and drivers of drays,.were arraigned for driving across Washington square. The case of the first was continued, the others were fined two dollars each. . James Gary, negro, was charged with driv ing a loaded wagon upon the sidewalk of Harris street. The case was continued. John Williams come down from Liberty county, and went to board with the' Simmons family. He brought provisions 'with him, upon which they fed both him and them selves. He didn’t want to pay a heavy board under these circumstances, and they cast him forth. He went back for liis things, but Ann Simmons refused to let him have them, and went and had him an ested for “ cussin” her. The case was dismissed and Ann made to pay costs. t i Sx^Smeb Nic k KingSE-Hospitable Re. CEPTION OF ^BE^DK3 ON BoAKIl'OF HeB ON SAT URDAY. — Saturday morning last the new steamer, “Nick King,” was thrown open for public inspection, aud was visited by a large number of citizens, interested in the suc cess of thfl new Savannah . and Florida £team&oat Line. Tha. beautiful -vessel was examined and admired by every one; the grand saloon being the special object of ad juration, while the state rooms were praised for their elegance apd comfort The berths persons may P sit iiPtheir state roaihsjsjif they wish, and "by opening - th^dooVs commaud a view of the prospect The berths are proi-i- ded ijith hair mattresses, and are made up in the most comfortable manner possible. The Nick King, as an elegant specimen of naval architecture, goes a little ahead of any Boat in the Southern waters!. Messrs. Hol lingsworth'& Harvey, her builders, certainly did their best with her, and they informed Col Cole that her equal could not be built • for $80,000. The best part of the whole en terprise' isithat it was originated in Savannah; 41, — A Cl A A — A, .1. — — .. 1. n A — - A A «A I W Vi*» A A J ll, COURT MARTIAL. Policeman Marsh, while under the influ ence of liquor, went into a saloon on Brough ton street, where he wanted to gamble with some negroes for drinks. He became excited at their refusal, went and procured his club and pistol, returned to the place and wanted to shoot all the people in it. The pistol was taken away from him by a negro man, who handed it to Sergeant Foley on Friday. Marsh was ordered to be dismissed the force, fined twenty dollars, and to he locked up for one week. The Counterfeit Money Case.—Abont a month ago, are warned the readers of the Morning News to examine carefully all Na tional bank notes, of the denomination *of two dollars, as parties were circulating coun terfeits on these notes, pretty extensively throughout the city. The detectives were en- deai’oring then to find the persons from whom these’ notes emannted, hut were unable to do so. The men, McAnany and Williams, who Avere principally concerned in the business left for Augusta, where they went to work at the same trick. They were arrested last week, and, on Friday Williams, the principal, had an examination before the United States Commissioner. McAnany turned States’ evi dence, and divulged their operations. He said that they circulated a great deal of the counterfeit money, in Savannah, before they left, and by his testimony implicates the Ital ian who was arrested List week, and lodged in jail here. The Augusta prisoners were formally arrested on behalf of the United States by Marshal Dickson, and will" be brought to this city. Pickpockets About.—Some members of the light fingered fraternity appear to have dropped into our midst. On Saturday morn ing last, Mr. Stephen R. Norris, had his Vest pocket picked of forty dollars, while in the crowd in the Post Office. The act appeared to have been done by a skillful operator. On Saturday evening an old colored wo- man, while in the market, had her pocket picked of a sum of money, she did not know exactly how much. • - We commend these gentry to the attention of the detective force. Savannah has al ways been comparatively tree from their presence, and we hope that it will be made too Uot to hold them. Let them be made to flee back to Doodledom, where the blessings of Puritanism aud Radical morality properly belong. Home Manufacture of Brooms.—We have received a sample of brooms, manufactured by Mr. S. M. Gregg, of Bryan Neck, from corn grown on liis phice. He has entered into this business quite extensively, and has produced an article which for compactness of make and durability is not excelled by any Yankee importations. The broom which we have is hardly light enough for general nse; but where hard sweeping is to be done, aud a broom is wanted that will wear well, these are just the thing—strong and serviceable. We presume that Mr. Gregg makes others for light work. One of these brooms w-ill wear longer than half a dozen of the cheap sort manufactured in New England. Messrs. Burroughs, Flye A Co., are agents for the sale of these brooms, in this city. Rough Weather at Sea-:—The. schooner Henry Allen, Capt. Tateni, twelve days from Philadelphia, which arrived here yesterday, reports having had a very rough passage. The schooner Ann and Susan, Capt. Hen derson, of Boston, fifteen days from Holmes’ Hole, also reports a very rough passage. Doling a gale her foresail was split and the main gaff carried away. The hark Proteus, Captain Shepley, from Gloucester, Mass., also reports rough weather during the:whole trip. Owing to the heavy westerly winds she was beaten off the coast and was for ten days engaged in trying to make Tybee bar. Large Shipments of Lumber, &o.—The British bark Olive, 677 tons, Captain Vow- den, ivas cleared for Queenstown, on Satur day, by Charles Green, Son & Co., with a cargo consisting of 458 pieces of pitch pine timber, measuring 405,202 feet, valued at $8,067,20; and 297 pieces pitch pine plank, measuring 23,536 feet, valued at $470,72. Total valuation of cargo $9,037,92. The brig Ida L. Ray, 157 tons, Captain Ray, was'cleared on Saturday, by Joseph A. Roberts & Co., for PliilHpshnrg Island (St Martin) with a cargo consisting of 5,389 pieces of lumber, measuring 444,418 feet. f/*JA <n ~—i—rt‘ aiiilw The University of Georgia.—It is scarcely. necessary to call attention to the advertise ment of the above University, of which every Georgian is proud. The second term com mences on the 15th of January, 1869, with -a full corps of professors,‘in every way qnahfied for respectiye_departtaents, anil filly .aliveto the bright prospects of the noble college with which they are connected. Hon. Alex. 1L Stephens will be an active member of the faculty, and his name alone will-attract many offliis yonug fellow-citizens to the University. Sale, of the Our House,—The lease, good will and fixtnres of the Our House were dis posed of at auction on Saturday ■ morning, j Andrew J. Mertz, late barkeeper in that es tablishment, was purchaser, for the sum of' $2,755. A few of the liquors were afterwards disposed of in lots to snit purchasers. Result of Immorality.—A young man of this city visited a female that he “hadn’t' ought to.” She stole his gold watch, purse and revolver. He entered a complaint against her, and officer Isaac Russell called upon the woman, who, to save herself from farther trouble, gave up the articles. Honest men are easily bound, hut yon can never hind a knave. .'••>.* • • Plantation Bitters cures Dyspepsia. Keep no more cats in the honse than will catch mice. _ . r i'\ - Plantation. Bitters onresFeverand Agu£> J War makes thieves, and Peace hangs them. . Plantation Btiters cures Liver Complain! and Nervous Headache. Time is' a file thah wears'and makes' no noise. Plantation Bitters cures the effects of Dis- Betterhf^feone plowgoing than two cradles. Plantation Bitters are an antidote to Change of Water and Diet. Fools and obs tinate people make lawyers rich. Plantation Bitters Purify, Strengthen and Invigorate. A kind wife makes a faithful husband. Magnolia Water.—Superior to the best imported German Cologne, and sold at half the price. decl4-law3 HOTEL. ARRIVALS. Marshal House!—Wm Erwin, Augusta; J V Gilbert, city; J M Hogan, and lady, Spring Hill, Ala; T McCall, ana wife, New Work; S H Hartshorn, do; Maj D H LleweUyn, do; Miss M F Jones, do; E Buck, Ga"; J Eawles, Charlton Co, Ga; G A Hanson,.Ill; R B'Gray, No 11 C R R; H Toy, Charleston, S CTJohn: Fitzgerald, N Y; FA Tapper* Fla; fiM Usher, Augusta; A E Austin, NY; J Barkham, Ela; J B Strippling, Quitman; B/JVatf Slyke^N Y; E Van Slyke, do ; p B. Jones;-ffity ; Jr that Savannah merchants contributed the funds for the purchase of the boat ; that she is owned and : controlled by citizens of Sa vannah, kafl will remain here sb lfingjis there is" work for' her to do. After inspecting the beautiful craft the guests were invited to the dining room, where an elegant collation was spread upon the long tables. Fnlhjnstice was done to the hospitality of Captain King, Col. Cole and others, aud those present enjoyed a very pleasant time. After the repast, the guests were provided with excellent, sparkling Champagne,,a wonderful promoter of goqd feeling, and Mr. M. Jj Solomons proposed as a toast, '“6ol. Cole, tog whose indefatigable exertions the citizens of Savannah are indebt ed for this tine steamer.” Col. Cole, in response, said that he had been engaged for over eight months in en deavoring to secure the steamer, and when he had brought her ont here, and placed her at the disposal of the citizens of Savannah, he thought his work was done; bnt, it seemed that a more arduous duty had been reserved for him—that of making a speech—a thing he had. never done in his life. He looked npon this enterprise ns a bright omen. It was the first time that Savannah had shown a disposi tion to recover from the effects of the late war. This boat belongs to Savannah, and no one North has anything to do with her. She belongs in Savannah, and a few patriotic fel lows of Florida have also an interest in her. No other boat on the coast line is a Southern boat; the Nick King is d Southern boat, and will continue to he, so long as she is patroniz ed. The guests had looked around and ex amined her, and they could see that she was a first-class steamer. She has an iron hull, and greater capacity than any other steamer. He had struggled for eight or ten months to obtain this convenience. Her coming had been so long delayed itliat many friends of the 'enterprise doubted whether there was such a boat or not, and had began to think she was a myth. He wanted those present to pnt their hands npon the vessel, and be certain that it was real, and no: sham. AU that was wanted now was the'pa tronage of citizens,and a little moramoney. Her builders would not conatrubt another boat like her for $100,000. She had been obtained for less than $70,000. There was a large class whose inter ests she was intended to serve who had notr subscribed for her stock. The company wanted a little more money, and he called upon all to come forward and take stock in the steamer. He would turn her over to the citizens of Savannah, and pray all to pome forward and assist in keeping her here. Capt. King, at the head of the table, was the figure head of the boat; no further guarantee of her success was wanted than to know that Nick King presided over her decks. The citizens of South Georgia and Florida wiU do all that they can to support any en terprise, with Capt. King at the head of it. He felt confident that she would soon pay twenty-five per cent, on her cost • He wanted the citizens to contribute a few hundred dol lars more, and would promise a return for the investment. Savannah was the pioneer of the Florida trade, aud, at the beginning of the war, she had accomplished her purpose in securing the* trade of that section. Now Charleston has come in and taken advantage of the opening made by Savannah; and runs two steamers per week, making Savannah a port of call, merely. These steamers belong nt the North, and there was no knowing when they might be recalled. By means of these steamers Charleston was securing the trhde of Florida- He wanted the citizens of Savan nah, now that’they have a boat of their own, to support it Capt. King was loudly called for, but, while joUy, sociable and exceUent company in private, the captain proved as reticent as Grant in public, and gracefully excused him self from speech making. He gave as a toast : l “Success anff prosperity to the stockholders in the Nick King. ” General K. H. Anderson proposed; “The health of one of Savannah’s most public spirit ed citizens, Dr. R. D. Arnold,” Dr. Arnold made a neat little address in response, ^during which "he made a very pretty allusion to the history of tlie boat, to her being sunk twice, and at last brought to the surface, where she rides in her native ele ment, as graceful as a beautiful swan. Mr. R. H. Footman was called-upon, and expresse'dhims'elf willing to insure all freight by the Nick King, but not to ninke a speech. Mr. Solomons was then called out, and said that he would give them a little plain talk. The boat had been purchased by a few public spirited citizens, and the company was in need of money. He was ready to take any and’all subscriptions that might offer. The company then separated, but many for .whom there had ' not been room the first J table, remained, by 'invi tation of Captain King; who made a second spread of good things; and we may say of the entertainment, as was remarked of the patriarch Job—its last end was better than the beginning.' M pleasant hour was passed by a' small party in social enjoyment. Capt. King was toasted, as was everybody else present. “The memory of the late Capt. John W. Anderson,”-was-drank, standing, and in silence. . A toast to the Northern gen tlemen present was also drank standing. Neat speeches were made by Gen. Anderson, Messrs. Austin, Solomoiis, and others. Altogether the inaugural ceremonies, on board the Nick King were conducted on a generous, hospitable and enjbypble plan; and her excellent commander proveS - himself a “host” in every sense of the word. The boat is now ready for service; and will sail for Florida to-montowj’ and, as a Savannah en terprise, we trust she will be a complete suc cess. The funds for the purchase were con tributed by a small band of enterprising mer chants, and there remains a debt to pay off; there are also a number of unsold shares of stock in the Treasurer's hands, which, now that the boat is here, and in service, .should be taken by citizens, and the few who have been public-spirited enough to secure this • great advantage for Savannah, re lieved from bearing the whole burthen. > if if WISEST CORK IRISH WHISKEY, THE REAL ARTICLE, ; , - *: . • DIRECTLY IMPORTED, FOR SALE' WHOLESALE’AND RETAIL, In quantities to suit purchasers. aO;. T. NUGEKT, «ri r i t dec!2-tf BULL STREET,, opposite Fnlaakt Bouse. GARDEN LOT FOR SALE. , - ■ J^OT NO, 160, CONTAINING FIVE AND SEVEN* TENTHS ACRES OF LAND, Ivin- about 2>I miles from the city, near tho intersection of Dr. Screven’s avenue and Crastin Elnff road, suitable for raising -vegetables. Will bo sold low for cash. Apply to A. DUTENHOFER, nov21-tf 74 Bay street. Bread, Crackers, &c. rTA BBLS. PILOT AND NAVY BREAD, 30 bbls. Butter, Soda, Sugar, Boston and Oys ter CRACKERS. 20 tins Bust's CRACKERS. 75 bbls. Richmond, Hiram Smith and other brands of FLOUR. 50 packages BUCKWHEAT, in whole, half and quarter bbls. and boxes, landing and foreale by dfeelo-Ct ,> ; CLAGHORN k CUNNINGHAM. COFFEE. BAGS COFFEE, JUST AHRIYEED PER British brig Mayfield, direct from Rio de Janeiro, OH /' 1 V/ - novl8-tf WEEDS & CORNWELL, ptettllaneous. LDCY COBB INSTITUTE ATHENS, GEORGIA. REV. FERDINAND JACOBS. A. ft, F ormerly principal of a hiqh school for young Ladies, in Charleston S. C.; subse quently President of the EawrcneeviUe Female CeJ- lege, S. C,. having been elected Principal of tnte, ’ t will be opened by him for the reception of Pupils, MONDAY, January lg, 1868. Accomplished and approved Teachers in all Depart ments, have been engaged. For Circulars, address Johm H. Newton, Esq., Pres ident of the Board of Trustees. Athens, Ga.; or, Rev. Ferdinand Jacobs, (till Jan. 1) Berzelia. Ga.: after that, at Athens. nov24-lm carpeting! CARPETING! — AND — WINDOW SHADES! IN GREAT VARIETY, AT PEPPER’S, 119 and 121 Congress St. GREAT INDUCEMENTS WILL BE OFFERED oc!9—tf IN THESE GOODS. GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS!! iN GREAT VARIETY, AT PEPPER’S, 119 and 121 Congress St. ocl9—tf GrU -A INTO! PHCENIX GUANO, From McKean’s Island, SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN PER TON 2,000 POUNDS, CASH: Price at Savannah...* $50 OO At Augusta 55 OO WILCOX, GIBBS & CO’S MANIPULATED GUANO! A mixture of PHflENtX and No. 1 PERUVIAN GUANO, and which has PROVED TO BE THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MANURE in use. PER TON 2,000 POUNDS, CASH: Price at Savannah $65 OO At Augusta 70 OO PURE No. 1 PERUVIAN GUANO, Now landing, direct from the Peruvian Agent, at LOWEST MARKET PRICE. Also, • BEST LAND PLASTER AT MARKET PRICE. FOR SALE BY WILCOX, GIBBS & C0-, IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN GUANO, COMMISSION MERCHANTS; ALSO, AGENTS FOR THE WILLI OX A GI SILENT SEWING MACHINE, No. 07 Bay street, Savannah, and No. 241 Broad street, Augusta, Ga. 43"’ Onr Agents will sell at same prices, necessary expenses added. * Jy9—ly DECORATIVE UPHOLSTERY. EMIL.K A. SCHWAKZ, 143 Broughton Street. P RACTICAL UPHOLSTERER and Dealer in WALL AND DECORATION PAPER, FLOOR AND TABLE OIL CLOTHS and MATTINGS, all style® of WINDOW SHADES, SWISS and NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAINS, CORNICES, CORDS, TASSELH, GTYTPS, Ac., DAMASK and FURNITURE COVER INGS. Furniture upholstered and repaired. Widow Shades Cornices, Curtains, Mattresses, Pillows, Mosquito Bars and Furniture Cavers made to order. ALL KINDS PAPER HANGING DONE. Carpets, OilCloths, Mattings, Fitted and Laid. nov!5-tf BOOTS AND SHOES. B Y LATE ARRIVALS FROM PHILADELPHIA and New York we have received a HANDSOME ASSORTMENT of LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDREN’S SHOES, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, AND. OF VARIOUS COLORS. The public are invited to call and examine onr stock, EESSTEIN, ECKMAN & CO., oclS—tf 103 CONGRESS STREET. Notice T HE BUSINESS heretofore carried on for the pur chase and shipment of Hides, Skins, Beeswax, Wool, Etc., Undert he name of C. • LEDLIE, Will be carried on hereafter under the name of C. & S. LEDLIE, Who are prepared to pay full rates for all goods in their line. SAMUEL LEDLIE. New York, CHARLES LEDLIE, Savannah. Comer Bay and Abercom streets. Savannah, December 15,1868. decl5-Tw Notice. mHE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF MERCER. A ANDER- JL SON having been this day dissolved, the under signed will continue the business on bis own acccftmt. Thankful for past favors, he will endeavor to merit their continuance, which lie respectfully solicits. I EDWARD C. ANDERSON. Jb. December 1st, 1868. ded-tf -BRICK ICE HOUSE on the Lane, 'With all the necessary sheds for PACKING ICE, Ac. The property is well known as the GEORGIA ICE HOUSE. The lot is subject to a ground rent to the city of thirty-eight dollars and sixty-four cents, per annum. This sale offers rare inducements to capi talists. Terms cash, purchasers to pay for titles and stamps. dec21-td Notice. A LL PERSONS HAVING SOLD OB PURCHASED Real Estate within the taxable limits of the city during tlie year, lire earnestly requested to make the same known at my office as early as possible. JOHN WILLIAMSON, nov!9-tf City Treasurer. Notice. mHE UNDERSIGNED IS THE ONLY IMPORTER JL of PERUVIAN GUANO in the United States of America. No. 1 Peruvian Guano in Bags for sale by him and by his agent at Baltimore, Maryland, B. F. VOSS. R- C. FERGUSSON, Agent for Consignees of the Peruvian Gov't, je8—ly No. 42 8outh street, New Yo$k. _ Notice, Ladies! jjlLUTTNG, PrS-KEXG, STAMPING AND DRESS-MAKING, AT MADAME L. LOUIS’ BAZAAR, «ep23 ly IS3 BROUGHTON 8TREE T.np stitira. LAND FOR SALE. ~ 500 ACRES, LYING NEAR THE CENTRAL Railroad, at Station No. 2. Gtxfi rice land, and well wooded and timbered. Will be sold low for cash. Apply to nov21-tf . DUTENHOFER, 71 Bey street FOR SALE, , LARGE COPPER TURPENTINE STILL. Apply to nov21-tf < A. DUTENHOFER, ’ 71 "Bay street 1,500 BOXES TOBACCO I IN STORE AND FOB SALE AT MANUFACTURERS’ PRICES BY ♦ THAXTON, CREWS & CO., 163 Hay Street, . '■> : . , c-' Ki - I;. . . I Jrt » SAVANNAH, GEORGIA . oc8—tf GABTRINE SOLD ' AX Tatem’sBrng Stores. dccl-tf BY BLUN & MEYER. THIS DAY, 21st inst, it 10 o’clock, willbeeold: 5 boxes clear BAjCON, 2 boxes SMOKED BEEF. Jjg’SSSS?"’ 01 *- 5 barrels CIDER VINEGAR, 10 rases COGNAC BRANDY. DRY GOODS, CLOTHING. HATS. NOTIONS, iSO AW ASSORTMENT OF FURNITURE. dec21-lt HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT AUCTION. BY 1. D. LaROCHE & CO. ON MONDAY, December 21st »t the honse corner of Harris and Tatnall streets, will be sold withont re serve, ALL THE FURNITURE IN SAID HOUSE, con- sidling of PARLOR FURNITURE,. BED-ROOM SETS, BEDSTEADS, MXTTW ASSES. CHAIRS, ‘lAKI.hA, DINING-BOOM FURNITURE, KITCHEN FURNITURE, Ac., Ac. Sale to commence at 11 o’clock. Terms cash. dec21-lt BY 1. D. LaROCHE & CO. H. R. Symons, Auctioneer. On the FIRST TUESDAY in January next, in front of the Court House, at 11 o’clock, A. M., will be sold without reserve, that valuable property LOT No. 2, JACKSON WARD, situated on the south side of South Broad street, be tween Barnard and Jefferson streets, together with the improvements thereon, consisting of a WOODEN ICE HOUSE on South Broad Street, EXECUTORS’ SALE. BY O. W. WYLLY. 117TLL BE SOLD, ON THE FIRST TUESDAY IN tf JANUARY, 1S69. between the legal hours of Bale, at the Court House in the City of Savannah, Twelva Shares of the Capital Stock of the Central Railroad and Banking Company of Georgia; Twenty-seven Shares of the Capital Stock of the Marine Bank of Georgia, and One Share of the Capital Stock of tho Bank of the State of Georgia; all belonging to the Es tate of D. B. Nichols, late of Savannah, deceased. Sold under and by virtue of the last will and testament of said D. B. Nichols, deceased, and for the benefit of the heirs aud creditors of said deceased. Terms Cash. ROSWELL S. NICHOLS. Executor. FT.I7.A F. NICHOLS Executrix. A. W. Stone, Attorney in Fact. nov*24-law40d . gw Itont. FOR REKT, svrt.T. BRICK HOUSE, with Gas and Water, and partially furnished. nov26-3aw Apply to DUNCAN & JOHNSTON. FOR RENT, mHE HOUSE ON COLUMBLV SQUARE, 1 corner President aud State streets. ffinT# To a good tenant a moderate rate only will j (| if be asked. Also, the STORE on Exchange Wharf," lately occupied by M. P. Beaufort. Apply to decl-tf 1L T. MINOR. Jr. TO RENT, A COMMODIOUS (NEW) BRICK HOUSE, WITH every modern convenience, on Jones, between Barnard and Whitaker streets. fm aa'i ALSO, gtiE ONE ON GASTON STREET, near the liflif corner of Abercom. ■ ALSO, TWO, NEARLY FINISHED, ON TAYLOR STREET, between Bull and Whitaker streets. Apply to A. S. HARTRIDGE, 02 Bay street, or to oc27—tf Gen. W. R. BOGGS. . OFFICE FOR RENT. rjlHAT CENTRALLY LOCATED AND VERY DE SIRABLE OFFICE in the City Hotel Building, re cently occupied by Hartridge A Neff, will be rented from 1st January, to a good tenant. tl‘i, HUMd ALSO, TWO PLEASANT ROOMS in Battersby’s Building, over the Express Office, suitable for gentlemen’s sleeping apartments. For particulars, apply to dec!8-lw ALFRED L. HARTRIDGE. . TO RENT, JN HARRIS’ RANGE, AN OFFICE, AND TWO ROOMS suitable for storing cotton. Apply to declC-tf H. J. DICKERSON. FOR RENT. ,NE BRICK TENEMENT WEST OF GORDON BLOCK, fronting Chatham Square. Apply at CONNERAT & JOHNSON’S, o nov25-tf corner Bay and Barnard sts. WINCHESTER REPEATING RIFLES FIRING TWO SHOTS A SECOND As a Repeater, AND TWENTY SHOTS A MINUTE As a Single Breech-Loader. riTHESE POWERFUL, ACCURATE AND WONDER- I FULLY EFFECTIVE WEAPONS, carrying 18 charges, which can be fired in nine seconds, are now ready for the market, and are for sale by all the re sponsible Gun Dealers throughout the country. For full information send for circulars and pamphlets lo the WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO,. sep!8—TW3m New Haven, Conn. THOSE RETURNING TO THE CITY • AND HflSHETG TO REPLENISH THKlK AND THOSE Commencing Housekeeping, CAN BUY, TO THE BEST ADVANTAGE; ALL ILIA US OF HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS, CHINA, GLASSWARE, Toilet Sets, Taney Articles, Ac. — FROM J. W. STANSBMY 4 CO.. AT THE OLD STAND 07 K. D. SMYTHE & OO. notice. fTIHE ORIGINAL FIRM OF E. D. SMYTHE A CO. A waa suddenly dissolved on the 21at of March last. All debtadna the late firm are directed to be paid to KENR.YD.LaW only, or his attorney, JOSEPH W. 3TANSBUBY. sep23 -u. THE BAZAR. French Dress and Cloak Making. M adame l. loots WOCLD RESPECTFULLY call the attention of Ladies to her VERY SUPE RIOR FACILITIES fbr first-class DRESS MAKING, in all departments. Having only the beat dress makers in each branch of the business, besides extraordinary facilities for presenting only the latest most recftereSc Parisian styles much in advance of the pub lished modes, MadaXK LOUIS can assureherpatrons and the Ladies generally, that they may rely on havl ing their rich and* costly materials made in the best maimer and always exquisitely graceful and accurate. She attends to fitting and trimming herself. TO HEROLD BATBONS she expresses her cordial thank* and all rtheraare respectfully Invited to giro one trial- aa an illustration. MORNING, WEDDING TRAVELING and other transient work done promntte and at very short notice. DRESSES snd 8ACOUE3 it allsWea.iit indEdited:’ VATTERlvaf™...!. * ifiSSKKS £n T ; to order. CsU at No. 133 BROUGHTON STREET np jrtaira, between Barnard and Whitaker, over J. P. Cornua* rio. : K COAL. ED ASH AND ENGLISH PARLOR, by E. B. chip orfS-tf Comer Bay and Whatater