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t ■I 9tSS£BBS8*9S9* i &t Rowing puts. local matters. HOBtnSA NEWS AT TWENTY- FIVE CENTS PER WEEK. \n have recently systematized and brought into .. ;ra tion the old plan of weekly subscriptions to the r,iiLT Mobsdiq News, and within the past few weeks , ar circulation, under this plan, has largely increased, in desire to place the Housing News in the hands of rVer y Mechanic, every laboring man, and every per- of intelligence ; and knowing that there are many cannot afford to pay five or ten dollars right ont , pocket for a six month’s or a year’s subscription, w onld not feel the expenditure of twenty-five ■eats per week, for a daily newspaper, we have insti- iuttdthe plan, and engaged Mr. H. C. Merritt to at- iad to that particular business. Persons in any part the city who desire to take the Mousing News, at ty-five cents per week can give their names to tio, or by leaving them at the office, they will be at- ,raded to- Collections will be made every Saturday, Index to New Advertisements. gtvaanali Theatre, “After Dark.” -■vo servants wanted. y,tice from the Ordinary of Chatham county, gams for sale, A. Minis, fsercises of Mercer University begins on the 27th January next. ^ plantation on the Isle of Hope for rent, flection for Directors or Augusta and Savan nah Railroad on the 4th-January next, yction sale of Groceries, Blun & Meyer. «*. Catharine Island for sale, G. W. Wylly. gome Insurance Company’s Stock for Bale. Special Notice, AV. C. Cosens, getting of Zerrubabel Lodge this evening at 75 o’clock. special Notice, Morning News, the savannah prices current. ffc issue, every Friday morning, our regalar weekly i-jjort of the Savannah market, containing a full state ment of prices, sales, receipts and exports of cotton during the week, with tables showing the same at ether porta. It also contains a review and wholesale price list of othor articles, and a general enmmary of ' this msrket, and a list of vessels in-port, A-c. 4c. The letter Bbcet is printed with Dew, clear type, and on jood white French commercial letter paper. Merchants’ business cards Inserted in all orders for ton copies or more, without extra charge. Single copies, five cents; by the hundred, four dollars. . _ • We deliver the Prices Currents at subscribers’ t canting-rooms. Complijif.ntaiit Benefit to Me. J. V. Gn> c cp.t.—It has been proposed by sundry prom inent gentlemen that the citizens of Savannah biioald tender to Mr. J. V. Gilbert, the mana- ecr of the Theatre, a complimentary benefit, to take place during the early part of next week. We heartily endorse the idea, and hope that it will be carried into effect. Mr. Gilbert has come here with an excellent dra matic troupe; far better than anything that we have had since the war. He has endeav ored to keep the Theatre open, and supply Surunnah with a respectable plaoe of amuse ment Unfortunately for .him, the Theatre bus been allowed to ran down, in former sea sons, and he has had up hill work all the lime to build up its reputation again. His endeavors have been warmly seconded by -ome of our citizens, bnt the great mass have uot given the Theatre that support to which ilia merits of the company entitle it. We trust that there will be a cordial co-operation of .citizens! in this matter, and that every f&rt will be made to secure a crowded house on the occasion, in order that the gentleman my feel that his efforts have not been unap preciated. He proposes to keep the Theatre open, and to bring out artists who have never t*:»n here before, and who rank ftt the head of their profession, and we want to see him sustained by our people, so that it may not h said that there is no public amusement in iSivunuftli. We make the' suggestion to our readers, who all know what can be done if people make a united effort. A little energy crowded the house on the occasion of the last sppearanee of Miss Thompson, and the same ran be done for the benefit of Mr. Gilbert, who certainly is most deserving of it. ' ' ~ ' Georoia Chapter, No. 3, R. A M.—At the regular aunual communication of Georgia Chapter, No. 3, Royal Arch Masons, held at the Chapter Room last evening, the following companions were elected to serve during the rear A. L 2399: P. H. P., Richard T. Turner, M. E. H. P. Companion, R. J. Nunn, E. K. “ Thomas Balentyne, E. S. “ Rev. Sylvanns Landrum, Chap. “ S. P. Hamilton, C. H E. W. Marsh, P. S. “ C. Heinsius, R. A. C. “ J. H. Dews, M. 3d V. “ Charles Pratt, M. 2d V. “ -J. C. McNulty, M- let Y- “ J. T. Thomas, Treas. “ J. H. Estill, Sec’iy. « M. M. Belisario,- Sentinel. The Railroad Stocks Held by the City.— The City Council, as will be Been by the re- port of their proceedings elsewhere, at their meeting last night agreed to accept the proposition of the Southwestern Railroad Company to take the stock held by the city hi the Atlantic & Gulf, Montgomery & West Point, Augusta A Savannah, and Southwestern Bailroad Companies, that company to pay oft the bonds of the city issued to make these subscriptions, and the semi-annual interest thereon. ' . .'. The whole transaction, all the papers and memoranda in reference to it; will appear in the official proceedings of Council, wl he published by the Morning News as soon as furnished by tbe Clerk. At a meeting of Joseph Lodge, No. 76, l 0. B. B., held on the 20th inst, the follow ing officers were elected to serve for the ensu ing year: President—Simon E. Byck, Vice president—Isaac S. Davidson, Secretary—Isaac S, Cohen, Treasurer—Solomon Gardner, Lecturer—Bev. R. D’C. Lewin, Assistant Monitor—Philip Dzialypski, Warden—Jacob Cohen, Guardian—Isaac Cohen. Christmas Courtesies.—We had, last night, an assurance of the approach of Christmas from our neighbor, Terrence Nugent, in the shape of a steaming pitcher of hot whiskey punch, flanked by a bottle of the “crathur” for those who affect the liquid “straight.” This acceptable treat was in advance of the good things that are to culminate OH Christ mas Eve, and was duly appreciated by our compositors as the first “phat take” of the season.” Correction. -—In our City Court report, published yesterday, we had no intention of casting any reflection upon Mr, Breen, worthy citizen, who was interested in a cs brought up in that Court. We are assured that the affair was not, as represented to us, a “Vamacraw row,” nor was Mr. Breen -held iu custody by the Sheriff We make'this correction that the matter may be set rignt, always being ready to correct mistakes. Assault and Battebt Case. — William h'eane had a fight with James Holland, in the course of which he kicked him in the breast severely. Holland made complaint before Justice P. Mi Russell, Jr., and War rants were issued against Neane far-assault and battery and breach of the peace. He was arrested and gave bonds for his’appear- ance. An Old Offender Caught.—Margaret An derson, negro, abont three months ago, had a fight with another woman, in the course of winch she bit her antagonist in several places. A warrant for her arrest was issued, but Mar garet skedaddled, and was not arrested yesterday, when officer Kauffman caught her. She was taken before Justice Hart, who held . - her to bail. Abbxsted fob Larceny.—Sandy Wilson,' negro, who was concerned in the robbery of James Fleming on Sunday night last, was yesterday arrested and brought before Justice Marsh. He gave bonds to appear for trial. Sandy admitted taking the tl that fie did it by way of ajoki it a rather serious one before' with it i The Public School Examinations—The Chatham Peeuabt School.—In noticing the opening of the public schools on the fifth of October, of the present year, we made the announcement that an additional primary •school was to be opened in the Chatham Academy building, on South Broad street Ibis school was established, and, during the term just closed, has beeh in very successful operation. It is composed of two classes, the girls being under the charge of Mi sc e. W. Carter, formerly connected with the Ar mory Hall School, and a class of forty boys, who are taught by Miss Eunice Mallory, a new teacher, this being her first term. The examinations yesterday were creditable alike to scholars ’ and teachers, and they showed clearly that this school has been taught in a superior manner, and its reputa tion is likely soon to become equal to that maintained by the older school at Armory Hall. The scholars, of Miss Mallory’s class were examined in spelling, geography, arithmetic and reading—both prose and poetry. The spelling was not' quite so good as might be wished for;-but, in geography and arithmetic the scholars displayed such proficiency as to balance the account. We learn that daring the next term especial pains will be taken with these classes, so that at the next exami nation they may be able to make a fine exhi bition in this important study. At intervals, between the examinations, there were recita tions by the boys, and class singing, which was very fine, and the recitations were also excellent. Master Geo. Landrum rather car ried off the palm in this part of the exercises. At the dose of the examinations a number of certificates of good scholarship were awarded to members of this class. Rev.. Mr. Landrum, of the Board of Educa tion, was present during the morning, and; at the close of the exercises he made a short speech to the boys, congratulating the recipi ents of certificates; he told the others not to be discouraged because they had failed to se cure this honor, and urged them to redouble their exertions at the next term, and win the prize. The scholars appealed to take great interest in the remarks of the reverend gen tleman. Miss Carter’s class of girls were examined in spelling, geography, arithmetic, first les sons in grammar and reading. The class made an excellent display- in grammar. Be tween the examinations there were readings and recitations, all of which were praisewor thy. Emma Schaffer's recitation of “Lucy Gray,” by Wordsworth, was particularly well delivered!. Tennyson’s May Queen, especial ly the first part of it, was beautifully read by Lulie King, Minnie Way and Eliza Ingraham. Twelve certificates for good scholarship were awarded in this class. Addresses to the pupils were made by Mr. B. Mallon and W. H. Baker, the Superinten dent. The school was then dismissed until the close of the Christmas holidays. Raxleoad Accidents.—A collision occurred on the Central Railroad, at Station No. 9, just beyond Milieu, yesterday morning, shortly after twelve o’clock. The train for Augusta, which left here on Tuesday evening, passed Millen and stopped at No. 9 to take in water. While it was standing upon the track, the down train from Macon came along and ran into it. The engines were both injured to some extent, and knocked off of the track, as were also several ears of both trains. The engineer of the down train, in jumping from his locomotive, injured his shoTilder slightly. No other person was injured. It required about ten hours work to get the track cleared. The down train left the scene of the accident at eleven o’clock yesterday morning, but, owing to its having to keep out of the way of other trains, did not reach here until about five o’clock last evening. Ou the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad, the baggage car attached to the train for Savan nah, due here yesterday morning, canght fire at No. 7J, about one o’clock yesterday morn ing. The train was stopped and the car de tached.- It was completely destroyed, to gether with the baggage of passengers, with which it was loaded. The conductor had left the car but a few minutes before the fire was discovered, and it is not known how it origi nated, but it is supposed to have been caused by the stove. The train was delayed some what An Applino County' Neobo Mup.iif.iiep. Lodg- j in Jail Hebe.—The Sheriff of Appling county arrived here on Tuesday evening, having in charge William Clemens, a negro charged with having murdered Valentine Wil cox, negro, on the 24th of April last. Clem ens was lodged in jail here on a commitment from Judge Sessions, of that county, to await trial by the Supreme Court Both these men were prominent in the col ored polities of that section, and Clemens was a candidate for Representative at the election held last spring. On Sunday previous to the murder he had difficulty with Wilson: and on Monday as he was going down the Altamaha river in a a boat he and Wilson coming up, and drew off into a swamp to avoid a meeting. Wilcox rowed up, jumped in Clemens’ boat and lev elled a gun at him. Ee grasped it by the muzzle, and in the scuffle it was discharged, and Wilcox shot and killed. Clemens was arrested and ordered to give bail in the sum of $5,000, and cn refusal to do so was placed in confinement and has been sent here for better security. In a Fighting Humor.—Bob Bennett, a negro of decidedly pugnacious proclivities, was yesterday arrested and brought before Justice P. M. Russell,'Jr., charged with an assault with intent to murder and breach of the peace. Bob went to his brother Samuel’s house, and attempted to make mince meat for a Christmas pie out of that individual. He attacked Sam with a knife, and would have injured him but for his mother, who jumped between them and gare Sam an op portunity to “git up and git. to bail in the sum of tl for his appearance. ■ Meeting of Council.—The regular meet- ing. Aldermen present: Meyer, Wylly, Oac,animations Burroughs, Hunter Sims Waring, Gne,- « Threaten the C. Millar, A. N* Miller, and Villalonga.. MINUTES. _ _ The minutes of the last meeting were, reai and confirmed. Bob was held one thousand dollars Runaway.—About four o’clock yesterday afteraoop Mr- B. F, Felot’s horse and buggy were standing in front of a store on St. Julien street, when the horse became frightened by a sudden blast from a tin horn and ran away. Just below Whitaker street the buggy was ran against a shoemaker’s sign post and ] badly smashed. The horsg ran on to Johnson square, wheeled and brought the buggy against the pump, breaking the vehicle still more. It then started up St. Julien street, and had another collision, breaking the shafts. The animal was then caught. The buggy was a complete wreck, and the street was lined with pieces of it. The TheaTUE. —Kathleen Mavourneen, very pretty and effective Irish drama, was presented last evening to a good audience. It was rendered in an excellent manner, worthy This evening Mr. and Mrs. Watkins will appear in the great sensation, never before produced in this city, known as After Dark, a play which has been greatly praised and stood he test of a long run in other places- ’i’— : , Pebjubt-—Sykes Reed, negro, on Monday last, swore positively that Monday Haber sham committed laroeny. Monday proved the charge to be false, and he yesterday ap plied to Justice Philip M. Russell, Jr., for a warrant against Sykes for larceny. The war rant was issued; but Sykes has not yet been arrested. Savannah Rifle Club—At a regular shoot ing of the above named Club, held yesterday afternoon, at their grounds, (Broadhackers ' the badge was won by Mr. Joe White, ) Tur- kevs were shot for also, and won bv Mr. J. W. McAlpin, Mr. Joe C. Thompson and Mr. Joe White. ^ (| tstf Counterfeit Money Case.—Frank MoAnany, and John — (an Italian,) yes terday had a hearing before XL & Commis sioner McPherson, charged with circulating counterfeit National bank notes. They were remanded for a further hearing. Cotton fob Liverpool.—Messrs. W. M. Tunno & Co., yesterday cleared the ship Cal- ista Haws, Capt. Haws, for Liverpool, with a cargo consisting of 3,437 bales of upland cotton, weighing L 593,823 pounds, and val ued $391,578 51. “Come on Macduff!”—James MoDuff, ne gro stole a pistol and pair of pantaloons from A. Boneand. He was yesterday arrested, and committed to jail by Justice Marsh. atten- ■iBBIT 11 ■ THE cm STOCKS IN BATTJtOAD COMPANIES. The Mayor announced that he had an im portant communication to make to Council, and asked a suspension of the rules. The rules were suspended, and His Honor said that he had received a proposition to purchase the shares of stock held by the city in several railroad companies, to wit: 12,383 shares in the Atlantic & Gulf Railroad Com pany, 307 shares in the Montgomery 4: West Point Bailroad, 424 shares in the Savannah .v Augnsta Railroad, 1 share in the South western Railroad Company, for which bonds were issued by the city, amounting to $1,235,500, maturing at different times. The Southwestern Railroad. Company offers to take these stocks and pay the bonds of the city at maturity, and the semi-annnal interest npon the same. Alderman Sims offered a resolution to the effect that the proposition of the South western Railroad Company be accepted bv Council on the conditions offered, and the Finance Gommittee draw up, and the Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary papers for the transfer. s : Gen. Lawton, representing the Southwest ern Railroad Company, was present and read some papers, by Ayhieh it was shown that the offer for the sale of these bonds was first made by Council to the Southwestern Rail road; the Company offers to take’the stock, and the Central Railroad Company apnears as guarantee for the permanence of the*con tract. Aid. Waring said that the official proceed ings of a meeting of the Directors of the Southwestern Railroad Company, as-read, showed that.the city was required to pledge itself not to encourage or subscribe to any further railroad enterprises. Gen. Lawton said that this matter was merely in the preamble, set forth as matter of inducement This expression was merely hope that in such a large transaction, no future action would be taken by Council to the injury of the Council. Aid. Waring wanted this opinion spread npon the minutes, as a guarantee for the fu ture ; that it was a distinct understanding that the city was not to be bonnd down and it from assisting other enterprises. JcL Gue wanted to hear from the City At torney. Judge Harden said that this was no part of the agreement, but merely the expression of the hope that the city of Savannah would not hereafter do anything prejudicial to the mter- esfs of the Southwestern Railroad Company. Aid. Sims moved that the memoranda of certain matters of business between the Council and the President of the Southwes tern Railroad. Aid Hunter said perhaps there was no legal weight attached to the preamble, bnt there might be a moral weight. If the Board in the future should foster an opposition road, it would cripple our guarantors. An intima tion is made in this preamble, a hope ex pressed, that no help Would in the future be given to any opposition road. The citizens of Savannah might, in pnblic meeting decide to subscribe to another road. It should be understood that the preamble carried no moral weight with it. Certain papers were then read, which had been passed between the parties to the con tract heretofore. Aid. Sims amended his resolution by add ing to it a clause, to the effect that the city of Savannah shall nat be held bound not to sub scribe to any future railroad enterprises. The resolution was then put upon its pas sage, and carried unanimously. Aid. Waring thought that the transaction was of immense benefit to the city, and he thought that, while the Board could not bind its successors, it should be spread upon the minutes, - that this transaction was made in good faith. Ou motion, the papers were ordered to' be spread upon the minutes^of Council. kepobts of commutees. The Corporation Attorney said that with reference to the matter of the lands lying on Bay street, east and west of the Exchange, he was not prepared to moke a full report. But he said that the Legislature had accepted the plan of the town as presented to them, and it could not bhild upon this ground, except by authority of the Legislature, a.ud only then provided it did UQf interfere with the light, air and conveniences of parties owning the lots in the rear, obdinances. The tax ordinance, which has already been mblished in the Mooning News, was read at ! ength. Judge Harden said he had examined into, the matter of the tax of t $35 upon doctors, lawyers and physicians, and ascertained that it was intended by the Legislature that they should not be subjected to specific taxes other than those imposed by the Sta.te. He con cluded, therefore, that U w»ulft fee best to strike ont that clause. The ordinance was amended so as to tax drummers $25 per year. Ticket ^agents, it being in a hew enterprise here, were also taxed $25, j PETITIONS AND APFEICATIONS. A petition from Ketchum & Hartridge, to be allowed to purchase a. part of the pnblic domain on the Bay, opposite the Custom House, with the vaults beneath. Referred to the special committee upon that subject. From the Washington Fire Qnmpany. ash ing that the sum of $85fl| fee refunded’to them, which they paid fur their engine over and above the amuunt appropriated by Council for its purchase. Referred to the Finance Committee. From Messrs. Usina & Jones, asking for a lease of a portion of Hutchinson’s Island, to erect a Dry Dock; also, the use of the dredg ing machine, to assist them. Referred to the Committee on Docks and Wharves. elections. Alderman Meyer moved to elect a Chair man of Council, Alderman Ford having re signed. The motion was: carried and Aider- man Villalonga elected. The Mayor announced that Mr. J. W. La- throp had declined the position of Alderman. The Board resolved to fill the vacancy at its next meeting, BESQWOTQNS. By Alderman Sims,—A report, in the shape of a preamble and resolutions, with reference to the matter of a dry dock, to the effect that the city' will lease such land as may he suitable, fori the nominal sum of one dollar, for the erection of a dry-dock, complete and of capacity to accommodate the largest-sized vessels; the party to whom the lands were to be leased to give good guarantee that they would commence and complete the dock within a certain time, prescribed in the reso lution. The motion was laid over until the next meeting of Council, ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to $5,233 79 were audited, and Council adjourned. Conduct of Negboes on the Ogeechee , Plantations—Roedeeils and Depbedattons—Watchmen Shot ax—Abated . Picket the Roads and Lives of CrriZENa.—In yester- ’s edition of the Mooning News we pnb- ced the statement of a citizen who was Jfcsflled to the Ogeechee c<MttadAdBH|iMness, and who waa stopped and -interfered wjtli by armed bands of negroes. This mornihg~we present to our readers a debiiled statement of the conduct of these ignorant, lawless blackB, who appear bent and determined npon mur der, plunder and rapine. On ail the Ogeechee plantations the negroes appear to be banded together, thoroughly armed and organized, judging by the state ments of respectable and reliable citizens and planters. They will not work, and by threats-and violence prevent those who are willing to labor, from serving their em ployers, their object being to prevent the rice crop from being secured by day that they may steal it at night. " To put an end to these depredations, a number of white men were employed on many of the plantations to watch the fields by nighjt. Last Monday night a bond of ne groes appeared in. the fields of Southfield and Prairie plantations, owned by Capt. John F. Tucker, and Maj. J. M. Middleton. They fired a volley at the watchmen, wounding two of them. One, a colored man, named George Bunyan, was shot in the hand, and a white man in' the back, both with buckshot. About fifty shots were fired and the watchmen dri ven off The negroeB then proceeded to steal sixteen stacks of rice, about one hundred and sixty bushels. Previous to that they had at frequent times stolen a greater portion of the crop made this year. At nights they picket the roads, and allow no white man to travel in that section. The negro women fear to go into the fields, by reason of threats of being shot at, and can only be got to work by pro viding them with an armed guard. "We are also informed that parties in this city are daily sending new muskets and am munition to that section, which they- ex change for rice stolen by these negroes. The white watchmen, owing to their haying been frequently shot at, have become completely demoralized, and the planters say that they will either have to be protected by the law, or abandon the country. The negroes have become emboldened and threaten to drive out the whites. They drill regularly, are armed, equipped and organized in regalar military style. They live mainly by plunder ing the plantations of poultry and stock, stealing the horses and selling them, and ranging the woods for game. One of the ringleaders goes abont at all times, with an armed body guard, and puts on as much style as an army brigadier. In that section of the country there appears to be no longer any se curity for life or property; and the necessities of the people imperatively demand that the laws shall be enforced. The following affi davit of facts in this case was made yesterday and handed to Sheriff Dooner: Slate of Georgia, Chatham County, City of Savannah—Before me, Philip M- Russell, Jr., a Notary Public and ex officio Justice of the Peace, in and for theconnty of Chatham, in the State of Georgia, personally appeared J,. M. Middleton and John F. Tucker, citizens of and residing in said county, who being duly sworn, say: That in the county of Chat ham, State of Georgia, at Southfield and Prairie plantations, on the night of the 21st of December, 1868, an armed body of law less negroes, from Haywood's and the-Now Hope plantations, both places being in said county, and adjoining the plantation above mentioned, did come into the enclosure and curtelage of Southfield and • Prairie .planta tions, without the knowledge, consent or ap proval of said deponents, and drive ont the watchmen engaged on said plantations, by shooting two of them, one a colored man, the other a white man, without any cause or provocation whatever; that after shooting the two watchmen and disabling them from ser vice, and completely demoralizing them by means of their superior numbers and arma ment, did steal sixteen sacks, amounting to one hundred and sixty bushels of rice, from Enid plantation, and otherwise destroy prop erty; that prior to this time said deponents have suffered greatly by means of numerous thefts and depredations of an armed and organized- body of negroes, who have de clared and do declare it to be their pur pose not to respect law, bnt to reb and plunder as they please; that the loss incur red by deponents by means of these depreda tions amounts in the aggregate to twelve hundred bushels, at a value of two thousand five hundred dollars; that aii armed band of negroes, thoroughly disciplined, are contin ually picketing Hie public roads and declar ing it as their purpose to obstruct any per sons whom they please, irrespective of law or order; that deponents have given'no cause for such depredations, but that the only cause comes from a determination on the part of the negroga to rob and plunder. (Signed) t J..M, Middleton, John F. Tucker, Sworn to and subscribed before me; this the 23d of December, A. D., 1868. Phir up M* Russell, Jb., J. P.' and Ex. off. J. P., 1 CfeC.,' Ga. Hayor’i Court. Hon. E. C. Andebbon, Mayor, Presiding. Wednesday, December 23, 1868. The ease of D. O’Mahoney, charged with keeping vicious dogs and with shooting at a lamp-lighter, was called again this morning, and further testimony heard. 6’Mahoney was fined ten dollars fujfi costs. The contmueij ease of J. Smick, charged with obstructing West Broad street, was also brought up. Mr. Smick proved that the wagon did not belong to him; and the case was dismissed. James Brown, negro, charged with disor- fiqriy conduct at a ball given at Lama on Monday night, was fined six dollars, Thomas Carroll fell by the wayside, and the whiskey sprang up and choked him. Carroll said he never was drunk before, and he was fined three dollars as a warning not to get drank again. George Johnson, an expert whiskey ringer, who takes to the bottle so naturally, as to lead to the supposition that he was reared in that artificial manner, was hefore His Honor for the fifth or sixth time. Johnson throw him self npon themercy of the Court, which was dealt out to him in the shape of a fine of ten dollars or a situation on the chain-gang. A young man from Ohio, of 'decent'appear- anee, so far forgot what was due to self-re spect as to get drank and lie down in Bay lane: He was fined three dollars. John Williams, negro, leader of a gang of young vagabonds, who daily annoy the resi dents pn Chatham Square by throwing stones, was fined ten dollars and costs. * Joe Jessamine, an operator in cotton, was arrested for stealing the staple from a bale lying in front of a warehouse on the Bay. Joe said that as soon as the young man who canght him called ont to him he felt con vinced ihnt he had been doing something wrong, and immediately he tried to escape. [communicated.] VI Lf SJ nTT» \ Messrs.'Editors : j to bring to your notice a no rrl and interesting law suit which will be tried at the coming-term of the Superior Court for Chat ham county in which Dr. James J. Waring, a practitioner of Savannah, appears ns plain tiff, and the Georgia Medical Society as de fendant Dr. Waring claims in this suit that on the night of toe ajff^fFfcrotec^ir,, ga Georgia Medical Society, whicli was ihc~orpo- rated in 1804 by a public law for exclusively humanitarian and scientific-purposes, and bv a secret ballot, a gross insult inflicted upon him. Dr. Waring claims that, emboldened by this, the Society at a subsequent meeting deprived him by resolution of his rights and franchise as a corporator. Dr. . Waring : claims that this Society is a purely business body, membership to which, is essential to hB success as a pracStkmer, aota -prays 1 toe Court to issue a mandamus restoring him to his rights and franchise bb a corporator. If Dr. Waring is successful he eompels this Society to restore him and withdraw the in sult. Rumor has it that very grave law suits may he brought against the members of this Society for their statements in this proceed ing, and. farther,-that-this matter will b brought before the National Medical Associa tion, which meets on the first Tuesday in May next at New Orleans. In this connec tion, the pnbhc will be interested with the following piece of history;- During toe late yar Dr. Montrose A. Fallen, of St. Louis, was accused by the Government of; attempting to poison the water of the Croton. Aqheduct. At toe next meeting of toe National Medical As- great dignified body of Doctors again met, memorials and petitions were cir culated throughout toe country condemning toe action of this Association as political and not professional, and praying his immediate restoration; and at the next meeting of the Association Dr. Pollen was restored to his membership, the Association declaring that it recognized professional, not political offences, and that before any accused could be ar- ifore it he must have been frst tried convicted hefore the law. Wising. IN MKMOB.IAM. Lina inscribed to the memory of Darid Pren dergait, wto died in Savannah on the 3001 ult, BY HXB BBOIrXB. They tell me that this narrow mound. My brother, is thy graven Alas! can such a paltry bound Confine a heart so brave ? Oh, thom who wart as free and wild As eagle in the blast; From home and all the loved exiled. Is this thy doom at last ? . I scarce can believe that tnon dost rest, So silent, cold and low; Or that the youngest and the best Should be the first to go. We were three brothers when the*shy With clouds of war grew dun; The civil storm is now gone by, And you are ** dead and gone.** pur father’s grave was lately made Where Eastern billows shine; And 'tis as darkling in thn shade. And grand and lone as thine. Though holy aims have fired each brow. Though hostile thoughts might press ; I hail thee more than brother now, ijr And ne’er could deem thee less. Ah, brother 11 would bear thy fate. All lowly as thou art; - If Xcould only reinstate The life in thy cold heart ^Xna_ Thy lips its smile so bland; And tell the love that knows no blight. And clasp thy friendly hand. 'Tis vain! ’tis vain fit may not be l Life’s friendless years must roll. Till melted in eternity, And sonl is met with soul! Farewell, my beautiful, my brave: Adieu, but not forever; We’ll meet, we’ll greet, beyond the grave. Nor war nor death shall sever. Adieu till then; may God defend The turf that wraps thy clay; And may His heavenly light descend To cheer thy brother’s way. Savannah, Ga., December 15,18C8. REDUCED PRICES. GRAY, O’BRIEN & CO., No. 131 Broughton Street, ARE NOW OFFERING .. .. , So eta., worth — .— Double width CameUon ALPACAS, at so eta, wcrthSO ceute. French POPLINS, at $20 perDro^s, reduced from $30. French POPLINS, at SIC 25 per Dress, reduced from $25. - . M .. Black ALPACAS, at 37« cts., worth 50 eta. Black ALPACAS, at 50 cts. worth 15 eta. Double width Choice POPLINS, .reduced from 15 cts. to 50 cts. A lot of very valuable Broche SHAWLS, at greatly re- dneed prices. ' And the following standard brands of SHIRTING, at reduced rates: “Semper Idem.” “Harris,” “Fruit of the Loom,” . “New York Mills,” “Lonsdale,” “Wamsutta,” &e. Attention is also called to the following new GOODS just received: Gents’ English HALF HOSE^super, stout and medi um) from Ne. 9 to No. 11. Gents’ Grey and Drab Merino HALF HOSE. Full lines of Ladies’ Cotton HOSE, from 12# cts. and upwards. Foil lines of Misses’ and Boys’ English HOSIERY. Misses UNDER VESTS. Thompson’s Glove-fitting CORSETS. * Thompson’s “Twin Spring” and “Empress Trail” HOOP SKIRTS. French “Duchesne” Kid GLOVES. French “Vldette” Kid GLOVES, at $1 25 per pair. Real Lace COLLARS, from 50 cts. and upwards. dec21-4t ELEGANT CHRISTMAS -AND- NW YEARS GIFTS -AT — F. GKOS CLAUDE’S, Boll Street,;^ OPPOSITE MASONIC HALL. TCST RECEIVED, J AN ELEGANT STOCK OF Silverware, . Sets of Jewelry, Cliatelaines, Gold and Silver Watches, ELEGANT MANTEL CLOCKS, BT BLUN & BEYER. THIS DAT, (Thorday), at 10 o’clock, la traoh o* Store, will be soil: i - 2 tierces Smoked Beef, 25 boxes Layer Raisins, 2 boxes Cheese, 10 boxes Cognac Brandy. 6 barrels Clarified Sugar, } ! t 5 cases Dry Goods, Clothing, { { M -Hata. Hosiery, and Notions. 1 lag telle Table. And an a.-1 or ment of FURNITURE. dec2t-lt Home Insurance Company Stock: for Sale.* Will be sold on the FIRST TUESDAY, is JANUARY, before the Court House, in the city of Savannah, the following Stock in the Home Insurance Oompe- ny, on which the following -installments called for has not been paid: . No. S to L Adams A Bona, Wm Adams, Trustee, L A Adams, HS Shelton, BEBSceT^ CJBoosvelt. ” W TLightfoO, W PGoodall. Jas W Knott, W A Cheny. JBRoss. LT Downing. W J McAllister, JPHIges, JPHlges. Trustee, So. AND FANCY GOODS SUITABLE THE . HOLIDAYS. FOB Insurance Co, EAT A J Young. Geo B Young. WH Young, Trustee. A O Blackmar, AS] J Gi Mrs MD i __ WWGaraxd, 10 15 10 5 20. 2 8 5 10 10 10 10 30 ■ 5 • 5 10 60 10 5 ft 5 6 <i 6 9 8 A A 6 6 6 .0 7 1 9 6 9 5. 6 Mrs MP Harvey, TSEttyna, mju ^ PM Compton, E HMetcalf, J E Go wan, Bobt Anderson, Mrs R Dessau, W W Lincoln, Valentine, Great, Wm G Bullock, W A McKenzie, Thoa J Cannon, Jas L Ap person, Goddin & Apperson, Jas H Anderson, Asher Ayres, : M S Thompson, T W Freeman A Co, Jno Hollingsworth,^ . Ferdinand Phizdzy, Henry Moore, WHQriffin, ■ Chas Murtz, KB Terrill, 25 5 5 - ^ 5 5 9 10 9 .10 9 10 9 1 9 .5 6 1 9 10 9 10 7 - 7 10 e i 9 25 9 4 9 9 9 6 .9 6 9 lo • 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 . 9 10 9 JS 9 10 9 10 9 20 9 IK 9 2 9 CH Coley. Mrs WB Tomer, jjtttnl TL TrtmuTi, J^W Shackleford, Estate G T Dortic. By order of the Bomd bf Dtectmj. ^ „ nTrT ^ dec2A-td secretary and Treasurer. 10 2 2 20 20 20 9 9 9 9 9 9 JOS- MY FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC ARE RE QUESTED TO CALL AND EXAMINE MY STOCK. F. dec!8-tdec25 GR0S CLAUDE. ESTABLISHED IN 1852. give thine eyes its vanish^ light, | CORDIALS IN GREAT VARIETY, RASPBERRY AND OTHER SYRUPS, BITTERS, ESSENCES, And many articles too numerous to mention, AT AS LOW PRICES As similar articles can be bought in this or any other, city, for saie by JOHN RYAN) Manufacturer anti Bottler — OF — SODA AND OTHER MINERAL WATERS, PORTER, ALE, &c.. West Broad, comer of Bay Street, Savannah, Ga. dec21-6t AT PBIVATE SALE. BY GEORGE W. WYLLY. 3T. CATHARINE'S Ts Situated ou the direct Une of steamboat navigation, forty-five milce south of the city of Savannah. It i« ,ded by the ocean on the eeat, on the wed by h New port river, on the north by St ChtharinWe Sound, and on the south by Sapelo Strand. ItiaabouJt thirteen miles long, and its average width to from mo to three Its productions are the flneat Sea Island cotton and whatever appertains to a Southern, latitude. The orange and all such fruits are raised in abundance. It to with. perfect safety approached by vessels from the ocean drawing from twelve to fifteen feet at low water, and affords a m>can the western-kL e: It poesemee the finest Mtursl pasture in the State, wfaiohu entirely separated from theaSble land,andlapecnllariy adaptedtotheml»: ing of stock without any cost whatever. It abounds in game, and in scale and shell fish of various kinds. Its netdtafolneesfa indisputable, andean be colonized by foreigners meet advantageously- dec24-tt J. P. P. The Unclosed Squares. —There are several of toe public squares of toe city remaining unclosed, around which Council Should order toe erection of suitable fences. The beauty of several of these has already been destroyed, and the vestige of their existence is rapidly disappearing. The squares constitute one of Savannah’s greatest features, and they should be preserved and kept in good order. Com pared with the good that would result, toe sum that would be required to enclose and fix them np is a small one. The streets are gradually encroaching upon many of them; a part of Washington Square, for instance, has already been cut off by a roadway acrosB it. Franklin Square is fast becoming part of ibe street, and there are othera of which toe same can be said. If left open much longer these parks will he completely destroyed, their very, existence forgotten, and then we shall have applications made to bnild npon and close them up forever. Council should take this matter in hand at once, and provide for the preservation of these pnblic squares. To Remain Hebe.—By the proceedings of toe South Georgia Ml E. Conference, printed elsewhere, it will be observed that Revs. Mr. McDonell and Cox, who have been here during toe past year, are to remain for another season. Their congregations will he glad to learn this fact. City Coubt.—Judge -Chisholm held a ses sion of toe City Court yesterday' afternoon, but transacted ho business except toe draw ing of grand and petit jurors. LIVERY STABLES. John O’Connell, L ate of the marshall house stables. bogs to inform'tbe public that bis Stables are now situated at the Corner of Drayton and Hull Streets, !^ 0 ALSO, At the-Corner of Habersham and Congress Sts., Where all orders will be promptly attended to, with good Carriages and good drivers. JOHN O’CONNELL. dec‘2l-Ct ' [Repub, copy 6t] GBOCERIER B acon—clear- and clear bibbed sides, , Shoulders, Cumberland Sides, Dry Salted, Ac., Mess and Prime Pork. HAM'S, Ac.—DUffield's celebrated- Hams, plain j Hama, Smoked Tongues, Smoked Beef, Sausages, Ac. . FISH—Mackerel in barrels, halves, quarters and kits; Codfish, Haddock, Bloatus, Herring, Smoked Salmon and Halibut. SUGARS—Crushed, Powdered, Granulated, A, B and C Coffee and Yellow. SYRUPS—SOver Drip, Amber, Bee Hive, Florida, and Sugar House. FLOUR—Richmond, Hiram Smith, ‘ Granite, Eury- dah. and other favorite brands. BUCKWHEAT—In barrels, halves, quarters, and boxes. D T 1 f" ri)i yey. , FRUITS—Raisins, Currants, Primes, Figs, ATinonds. CAN GOODS^—Sardines, Salmon, Lobsters, Toma toes, Peaches, Pine Apples, &c. In store and for sale by * : dec21-Gt CLAGHORN & CUNNINGHAM. OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA THE BILLS OF THIS BANK WANTED BY McNISH & CO., r j S | |- Chesapeake Phosphate. rjYHIS VALUABLE FERTILIZER has been tho roughly tested the past season by the planters of Geor gia, and has proved itself to be among the best Phos phates ever ofiered to the public. It is prepared by the old established house of Isaac Reynolds Ac Son, of j Baltimore. For sale by *- ’ i . i - - t ft I i r B. HABERSHAM & CO., dec!8-lm Agents. LADIES, CHRISTMAS! Another large Invoice of LADIES’ WATCHES, " ' ‘ JUST RECEIVED, Suitable for the HolidagSy Ranging in prices from $50 up to $200. I CAN FURNISH A GOLD CHARLETAN CHAIN AP WATCH, All Complete, for $75. COME AND SEE AT •• , F. GR0S CLAUDE’S, Bull Street, opposite Masonic Hall* dec21-6t THOSE RETURNING TO THE GUI AND WISHING TO REPIiENISR THEIR AND THOSE Commencing Househeejjing Gan buy, to the best advantage, ALL KINDS OP , 3 J HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS, CHINA, GLASSWARE, Toilet Sets, Taney Articles, &c. w ~ . FROM J. W. STANSBDRY k CO, 109 BKO UGrIITOlf STIZEEI, Joe was sentenced to pay a fine of ten dollars . .— . or give his valuable services to toe city, in ChOlCC WlTlfiS Und. JLl(JU0rS. VtS days. I . ^ icT.'tj vF.nv nwritm?: mnw HTTEroiv Knt. mending its streets, for toe next Charles Wilson, negro, charged with creat ing an excitement in too streets, was next brought up. Charles, a barber by profession, was tipsey, and flourished his scissors oi toe TQpxyner of a deadly weapon,.and deolai that he didn’t (tare a continental teapot for the whole police foroo of Savannah. He sent hack to toe barracks to be locked up for twenty-four hours. George Knight, an ugly looking mulatto, was up on three charges, viz: interfering with . an officer and rescuing a prisoner; resisting ,attd striking the officer; drank, very disor derly, cursing and abusing the arreai cer. The policeman had* arrested a’i negro on. Jefferson street, when Knight came up and said toat.he should not carry the fel low to the guard house. He became very insolent and disorderly, and the officer ar- restedhiih also. With two prisoners in charge he had reached the market, when they both commenced a desperate resistance. One man . escaped, and Knight, in regular pugilistic 'ffiyle, proceeded' to pummel the policeman, who tapped his ■ craneum 3 several times with . his locuBt. H& was finally secured and. ti to toe Barraoks; cursing and abusing the cm: during the entire distance. Knight waa sentenced to pay a fine of thirty dollars, or accept a situation on the Chain gang for thir ty days. Cheat and 'Swindles. —Reuben Bussell, negro, worked himself into the-good graces of a firm on toe Bay, and represented to them that he was worth a little property. On his representation they allowed him to have good3 on credit. He afterwards proved to be a worthless fellow, and the firm caused a. warrant to be issued against him, by Justice Philip M. Kussell, Jr., for being a common cheat and swindler. He was arrested; but no final disposition of tlie'caso haft been made last evening. AT THE OLD STAND OF 'k. D. 8MYTHE &= CO. of London. 1 JT CASES VEST CHOICE CROWN SHERRY, bot- _LO tied by Chillingsworl 10 cases Rebello PORT. . 10 quarter casks MADEIRA, Amontillado and other Sherries. . rr. -' I i r* J> v ' lOOcaBes Charles Norris’ CHAMPAGNE, in quarts ftTirl pintB. 25 bbls choice Bourbon and Rye WHISKEYS. 5 casks old-and choice BRANDY^ Scotch W1SKEY, Jamaica and St. 4 Ganfcur’a and Plan _ dec22-Gt CLAGHOB IVotice. mHE ORIGINAL FIRM OF E. D- I was suddenly dissolved on the 21st of All debts due the late firm are directed to be HENRY 1). LAW only, or his attorney, J< STANSBUBY. & CO. ^ HOUSE SUITABLE FOR A SMALL FAMILY. Also a suite of Rooms, ■vrith Kitchen privileges. Ad dress, POST OFFICE BOX 861. dec22-Ct 1 BAGGING. _ j OFFER THE ABOVE ARTICLE, TOfch has been extensively used by planters, and given satisfac tion, at 17 cents per yard. For sale by . deglS-lm B. HABERSHAM & jCQ- JUST RECEIVER), LOT OF FINE ALPINE HATS, Latest Styles,; Waking COATS, and Fancy VESTS and PANTS, at A. A S. MITCHELL’S, dec22-3t | 1L IOC Bryan street. LAND FOR" SALE. 500 ACKES ’ LTKG NEAR THE CENTRAL | Ij Bailroad, at Station No. 2. Good rice land, and well wooded and timbered. Will be sold low for cash. ? PECENIX GUANO, ^ From McKean’s Island, SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAII PEB TON 2.000 POUNDS, CASH: Price at Savannah ....$30 OO At Angaria 35 00 TVXLCOX, GIBBS & CO’S MANIPULATED GUANO A mixture of PHCENIX and No. 1 PERUVIAN GUANO, and which has PROVED TO BE THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MANUBE in ose. PEB TON 2,000 POUNDS, CASH: Price at Savannah .:..^t..^.$G5 At Align gt ° r ' - ......... 70 I BURE No. 1 PERUVIAN GUANO, Now landing, direct from the Peruvian, Agent, at LOWEST MARKET PRICE. Also^ 1 BEST LAND PLASTER AT MARKET PRICE. foR' i FOR SALE BY WIXCOX, GIBBS & CO., IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN GUANO. COMMISSION MERCHANTS BY BLUM & MEYER. WU1 be sold on THURSDAY. December 24th, at U o’clock, in front of tbe store: M B’s * hbda GOOD SUGAR, M Bros 4 hbda GOOD SUGAR, J W 11 hhds FAIR SUGAR, 6 hhds Choice Yellow Clarified Sugar. Sums over $2S); thirty days approved paper^ ^ BY I. D. LaROCHE St CO. H. E. Simons, Auctioneer. On the FIRST TUESDAY in January next, in front of the Court House, at 11 o’clock. A M., will bwseld without reserve, that valuable property LOT No.,2, JACKSON WARD, situated an the south aide of South Broad afreet, be tween Barnard and Jefferson streefr, together with the improvements thereon, consisting of a WOODENTCE HOUSE c “ BRICK ICE HOUSE on the Lane, With all the necessary sheds for PACKING ICE, ka. The property is well known as tbe GEORGIA ICE HOUSE. The lot is subject to a ground rant to the city of thirty-eight dollars and sixtyfour cents: per annum. This rale offers raze inducements to capi talists. Terms cash, purchasers to pay for titles and stamps. dec21-td FOR RENT, SMALL BRICK HOUSE, with Gas and Water, and partially furnished. nov26-3aw Apply to DUNCAN & JOHNSTON. FOR RENT, mBE HOUSE ON COLUMBIA SQUARE. _L comer President and State streets. Tffsl To a^dtma^. m^Wrie rate only wtil jjjg| Also, the STORE on Exchange Wharf, SSci lately occupied by M. P. Beaufort. Apply to decl-tf H. T. MIK0B, Jn TO RENT, COMMODIOUS (NEW) BRICK HOUSE; WITH j modem convenience, an Janes, ~ ~ ONE ON GASTON STREET, comer of Abercam. ALSO, TWO, NEARLY FINISHED, ON TAYLOR STREET, between Bull and Whitaker streets. Apply to A. 8. HARTRIDGE, 92 Bay street, or to oc27—tf * Gen. W. B. BOGGS. OFFICE FOR RENT. rriHAT CENTRALLY LOCATED AND VERY DE SIRABLE OFFICE in the City Hotel Building, re- cently occupied by Hartridge & Neff, win be rented ALSO, TWO PLEASANT BOOMS in Battersby’s Building; over the Express Office, suitable for gentlemen's sleeping apartments. For partisplars, apply to declS-lw ALFRED L- HARTRIDGE F TTAWUTg’ TO RENT, RANGE, AN OFFICE, AND TWO decl6-tf o H. J. DICKERSON. RENT. NE BRICK TEN KMKKT WEST OF GORDON BLOCK, fronting Chatham Square. Apply at Gil X)I CONNEBAT t JOHNSON’S, nov25-tf corner Bay and Barnard sts. MARSHAL’S SALE. D **- 1 *— 8 erry: NDER and by virtue of City Tax Executions against Cosmo B. Richardsone, I will sell before the Court House door in the city of Savannah, be tween the legal hours of sale, on the First Tuesday in January, 18G9, Lot letter ’’C,” Middle Oglethorpa Ward, fronting 67 feet 6 inches on West Broad street; and in depth 160 feet, to Laurel street. . THOMAS S. WAYNE, dec2-30t City Marshal. . (COFFEE. 3480 BAGSCOFFE33 ' just abbxvzed per Britishbrig Mayfield, direct from Bio de Janeiro, For sale by ' novl8-tf WEEDS & CORNWELL. Apply to nov21- tf A. DUTENHOFER, 74 Bay street. Corn and Oats, ■ptOK SALE BY ; ’ 1 ‘ ■■ _ ' auglO-t N. i; 1U BON Si CO ALSO, AGENTS FOB THE WILLCOX k SILENT SEWING MACHINE. GI No. 97 No. 241 x Pure Peruvian Guano. 3Q TONS TO ARRIVE AND FOR SALE LOW from tbe wharf, in lots to suit purchasers. decl5-tf B. HABERSHAM £ CO. GASTRIN'E SOLD AT Tatein’s Drug Stores. deal4f