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OcntuuL BY WILLIAM S. JONES. Cljf QTljrontrlc & Sentinel IS PUBLISHED DAILY, TRI-WEEKLY, AND WEEKLY, BY WILLIAM 8. JONES. TERMS. DAILY PAPER.—Published Morning and Evening.— To City Subscribers—Six Dollahs per annum, pay able in advance. If sent by Mail —Sbvkn Dollars. TRi-WEEKLY PAPER—Four Dollars per annum in advance. WEF.IvBY PAPER —(A mammoth sheet) —Two Dol lars per annum in advance. TERMS OF ADVERTISING. IN DAILY PAPER, Fifty Cents per square (ten lines or w) for the first insertion; Thirty-Eight Centsforthe next V.; and Twenty-Five Cm ts for each subsequent inser on. WEEKLY, Seventy-F.veCents; SEMI-MONTHLY or OXTHLY, (in either paper) One Dollar; and Rule and figure Work, One B >Uar per square. Advertisements inserted under the ltead of Specia Notices, Fifty Cents for each insertion. Professional or Busin kss Caros, notexceeding six lines Ten Dollars peranuu.n. If over six lines, pro rata per line. %sr- Commnications designed to promote private or in dividual interests, wili be charge i as advertisements: No gr? tuitous Advertising, under any circumstances, •xcept M arriage and Obituary Notices ; and these, when i- i'Sr */* will be charged as advertisements. STANDING ADVERTISEMENTS: ikquarr (lOiines) 1 montli, without alteration, $6 “ “ 3 months, ** “ 18 1 “ “ 6 monihs, alt red quarterly, 18 I “ “ 12 months, “ “ 25 Jsquar ene-haU more than the above rates. “ three-fourths more than the above rates.. 4 •* double the above rates. JSP' 11 next to reading matter and leaded, double these rates. fgf” Advertisements not marked the number of insertions will be continued and charged by the insertion. With Merchants, Druggists and others, contracts will be made for advertising by the year, on reasonableterms. When the 1 .ill of any house or firm amounts within six months to ssn or upwards, for other than conract adver ts ements, a discount of 25 per cent, will be mad,if paid on resentation. OFFICE TRANSPORTATION SO. CA. RAIL ROAD COMPANY. by-.- Charleston, May 25, 1852. o\* \ X I) aft >r Tuesday next, Ist June, the Passenger "and Mail Trains (under regulations of the Post Office Department,) will,until * CHARLESTON AND HAMBURG ROAD. FIBST OB REGULAR MAIL AND PASSENGER TRAIN Leaves Charleston (daily) at 8 OOo’clock, A. m. Arrive Hamburg “ - * 4O p - M ‘ Leave Hamburg (daily) at “ *• “• j Arrive Charleston 44 * D" p. m, ; The -j» Trains connect with the afternoon MailTraino the Georgia Railroad, (at Augusta) going South and West, ! and at Charleston with the Wilmington Mail Steamers,and j New York Steam Packets going North and East. For the present Express Train is run only on those days that the Wilmington Mail Steamers, or New York Steam Packets fail to arrive at Charlestonin time to connect withtrst 3 o’clock, A. M. Train. BBCOBDOB xiqhtkxprsssfrktght asdpasskkokrtrai* UP. Leave Charleston at 5 AO o’clock, P. M. Arrive Hamburg at 5 80 “ A DOWN. Leave Hamburg at 5 OOo’clock, p. m. j Arrive Charleston at 600 “ A. x. Passengers by this Train will always arrive at Hamburg | In time to take the day Mail and Passenger Train of the Georgia Railroad, whichleare Augusta at 7 o’clock, A. M n or Atl anta,Ac. J- D* PETSCH, myj) Superintendent Transportation. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE TIIK Subscriber will open on MONDAY EVENING, the ilet. a school for instruction in Architectural and In dustrial DRAWING, in a course of lessons on Geometrical and Architectural designs. For terms, apply at office over Mr. Bialocks store, next door to the Hank of Augusta. Plans, specifications and Des.gusfor Buildings, of every description furnished. E. W. BROWN, niotf Architect. NOTICE. TKH UNDERSIGNKD, desirous of changing their i business, offer for sale their Steim SAW MILL of 25 j horse uow-r in full operation at this time. Also, Three j Hundre d ind Fifty Acres cf LAND attached, ten head of j Mules Macons, a..d Carts, pertaining to the Mill. Also, ones ’ French Burr Mill Rock, four feet diameter. We will veil the Land and Mill together or separate, to suit the purchaser. The above described property is situated four miles west of Warrenton, Ga. The proprietor can be fouDu in Warrenton or at the Mill at all times. o j.tf CODY A NEAL. A GOOD FASHIONABLE TAILOR WANTED. AN Y person of the above profession, and of steady habits, can obtain a good situation by applying early to uj>, at Antioch, Troup county, Ga. HARRIS, HOOD A CO. AT PRIVATE SALE. THOM-1 two LOTS situated south west of the Factory, j at the east end of Brick How, fronting on Fine street, j each forty feetfront, running back one hundred and twenty- j five feet. On one lot there is a good Dwelling House, with j four eood rooms, a kitcheu and other oat houses. The I other has a Fuml.y Grocery store, capable of being made a comfortable dwelling for a small family, a good stand for business. The place is at present occupied by >lr. William Kyall. For particulars apply to n lO C. E. GIRARDEV A CO. * notice TtlSi CO-PAllTXKKistm* of CHARLES CATLIN, of this city and REUBEN O. SKINNER, of New York, under the name ani style of “ Charles Catlin A C 0.,” ex pired, Wv limitation,on the 31st ult. CHARLES CATLIN will continue the same business at the old stand, two doors below the United States Hot 1, where ean always be found a weil selected stock of FIANU FORTES, MUfclC, and a Rcin-ral assortment of VIOLINS, GUITARS and other Mu sical’l 'fctmments, which will be sold on the most favorable terms • CHARLES CATLIN. Nov. 2,1553. MORGAN'S PREMIUM COTTAGE CHAIRS We keep on hand a constant supply of Morgan’s handsome and justly celebrated cottage Rocking CHAIRS; which, for comfort and durability cannot be surpassed. Those’in want of Chairs, we respectfully invite their atten tion to our assjrttmeut before purchasing elsewhere. N. B. All Chairs from Messrs. Morgan’s Factory are ticketed on the back, bearing their stamp. n;? C. E. GIRARDEY A CO.^Ageuts. TO DENTISTS. THE SLBisCRIBKRIs hate just received and offer for sale, at manufacturer’s prices, the largest and most complete assortment of INSTRUMENTS, for either Opera tive or Mechanical Dentistry, ever brought to Augusta. Among the many articles are Turnkeys, Tooth Forceps of every style and finish, Uaiihen’s Screw Forceps, Pluggers, steel and ivory handles, Scrapers, Scalers, Burrs, Drills, Excavators, Socket and Revolving Drill-heads, Plate and Punch Forceps, FILES of every description, File Carriers, Mouth and Hand Mirrors, in ivory and pearl, Hammers, Slidini' Tongs, Vices, Brush and Emery Wheels, Plate Shears, Ac., Ac. _ ALSQ _ Full sets of Harris’ Extracting Forceps, in neat mahoga ny cases, sets of Dental Instruments, in brass bound cases, Abbey’s ’Gold Foil, Tin Foil, Jones’ White and McCurdy’s superior Teeth, Ac., Ac., Ac. y AUGU STA WHEEL WEIGHT AND BLACKSMITH SHOP. WE NOW OPEN to the citiiens and the public, the new establishment for repairing and making Wag gons, Carts, Drays, Trucks, Wheelbarrows, Ac., and we hope' by strict attention to business and workmanship, to merit a liberal patronage. Leave your orders on the corner of Jackson and Calhoun streets, north side of Augus ta Gas Works, and they will receive prompt attention. Wheelwright Shop under the direction of W. D. Arington, and B .acksmith Shop under the direction of J. K. Wil liams. N. B. I am prepared for Blacks ruth work generally; also, Rods or Bolts from X to inches, with right or left hand thread. au23-tJI J. K. W. NEW CARRIAGE AND WAGON REPAIRING SHOP. THE undersigned has his shop completed, and is no 7 ready for all kinds of work Carriages, Buggies, Wag ons, Drays, Carts, Ac., Ac., REPAIRED at the shortest no tice and with neatness and despatch. He hopes, by close attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Hiß shop is on Campbeli-street, north of the new Ticket Office, Georgia Railroad. 012-dtf J. H. LOWERY. OVER-COATS, OVER-SACKS, AC. TM. NEWBY A CO. offer tor Bale low a large lot of • OVER COATS, OVER-SACKS, Ac. Also, fine Black Presg COATS; Frock COATS; Business SACKS and FROCKS• Fancy and Black Cassimere PANTS; VESTS, of all descriptions; SHIRTS; GLOVES; DRAWERS,Ac. Those in want will find it to their interest to call and examine our stock, under the U. S. Hotel. Bargains can be had. 026 — p GraARDEY & CO., WHOLESALE and RETAIL CONFECTIONERS and Dealers in French and German FANCY GOODS, AuguaU, Geo., respectfully call the attention of the pub lic gen-rally to their large and well selected stock of CONFECTIONARIES, FANCY GOODS, TOYS of every description, FIRE-WORKS, CORDIALS, SYRUPS, BE GARS, Havana and Malaga FRUITS, PICKLES and PRESERVES, etc., all of which can be found at their es tab!i*hment,jat the lowest possible market price. n 22 7wt j4 i lls. CODFISH; -VUU 25 boxes Scaled HERRING ; 10 kits Pickled “ 800 lbs. Dried BEEF ; for sale by d£ ALLEOUD A WINGFIELD. DISSOLUTION. THE COPARTNERSHIP heretofore existing be tween Messrs. DAWSON A WALKER, having been this day dissolved by mutual consent, the undersigned will continue to PRACTISE LAW in all of the Courts of this County, and in the Middle Circuit generally, se, 14-tL_ EDWARD J. WALKER. FINE MILCH COWS IVERSONS who want good MCOWS, I Native Stock, with young CALVES, call b» accommodated by calling at Simpson’s Stable. •***■■■■■* <llO P. W. SALE. HOPS.— Crop of 1553, just reviving by BM WM. H. TUTT. Druggist. NOTICE. WILLIAM M. DOW, of J. R. A. W. M. DOW, has opened that spacious and commodious store, oppo site the Planters’ Hotel, and one door below the Franklin House, where he will still continue to carry on the whole sale and retail Grocery business, in all its branches, and will be pleased to see his friends and patrons. n 24 ENGLISH, FRENCH AND AMERICAN PICKLES. OA DOZ. Underwood A Go’s., assorted PICKLES; 017 12 do*. Tomato CATSUPS : 3 “ Walnut do 5 “ Paoli VINEGAR; 5 “ John Bull SAUCE; 20 “ % and \ lb. canisters Underwood’s best MUS TARD ; 5 half bbls. PICKLES, in vinegar; 5 doz. assorted English PICKLES ; 6 “ French assorted do. 5 « Tomato SAUCE ; 10 boxes CAPERS and OLIVES; 5 baskets superior Olive OIL; 5 doz. French MUSTARD. For sale by WILLIAM M. DOW, opposite the Planters’ Hotel and one door below the Frank lin House. n 24 WINKB AND LIQUORS.—IO barrels. Old Rye WHISKEY; 1# “ Eagle do. 5 “ Rye do. 4 “ old Nectar do. S casks Cognac BRANDY, very choice ; 3 «» ** U il it 8 ij( “ Chateau Bernard Cog. BRANDY; 2 X “ Old Jamaica RUM; 8* “ Madeira WINE ; 3 X “ Old Port do. Blt “ Teneriffe do. 5 do*, lleidsick and Bolling’s CHAMPAGNE. Jast received and for sale by WILLIAM M. DOW, Opposite the Planters’ Hotel and one door below the Franklin House. dS JUST RKURIVKD -5 do*. SALMON, in tin cans ; 5 “ LOBSTERS, do. 5 “ MACKEREL; 8 “ CLAMS; 1 “ Roast TURKEY; 1 “ Boiled do. 1 “ Roast GOOSE; 1 “ Roast BEEF; 1 “ BEEF, ala mode. Just received and for sale by WILLIAM M. DOW, Opposite the Planters Hotel, and one door below the Frank lin House. BUTTKR, CHKKBE AND FLOUR— -5 kegs fresh Goshen BUTTER; 15 boxes choice American CHEESE 10 boxes English Dairy CHEESE : Fresh Hiram Smith FLOUR, in bbls.; Cunningham Mills FLOUR, in bbls. and bags. For sale by WILLIAM M. DOW, opposite the Planters’ Hotel and one door below the Frank lin House. n 24 l) ACO.\, Ac.—2ooo ibs. Bacon SIDES, 1500 lbs. Bacon SHOULDERS, 2 Casks Sugar Cured HAMS, 50 lbs. Dried BEEF. WILLIAM M. DOW, Opposite the Planter’s Hotel an! one door below the Franklin House. n 24 TUBT REUEIYKD and for saIe—ORANGES, AP fj PLKS, COCO AN UTS, ONIONS, POTATOES, BEETS an 1 Grape FRUITS. WILLIAM M. DOW, Opposite the Planter’s Hotel and one door below the Franklin House. n 24 HAY. —60 Bales prime Eastern HAY. For sale by WILLIAM M. DOW’, Opposite the Planter’s Hotel and one door below the Franklin House. n 24 FURNITURE, CHAIRS, LOOKING-GLASSES, AC U NDER THE AUGUSTA HOTEL.—We respect fully call the attention of buyers to our New and Fashionable assortment of Cabinet FURNITURE,CHAIRS. Ac., which has been selected with care. As to quality ana prices we trust we shall be able to give satisfaction to all who wili favor us with their patronage. In connect on, we have an Agency for the sale of Aubian’s Power Loom Man ufactory of CARPETS, RUGS, Ac. We will be pleased to take orders from those in want from samples we have, together with some whole pieces, which we will sell at manufacturer’s prices. N. B.—Country dealers supplied as usual with Cabinet Makers and Undertaker’s Materials, Ac. o!6 HENRY A SKINNER. WAGON YARD, AUGUSTA, GA.. NEAR the Lower Bridge, and opposite the South Caro lina Railroad Depot. This Wagon Yard, is now un der my management, to accommodate Wagoners with their Teams. Separate Lots are kept for CATTLE, HOGS and SHEEP. Corn, Fodder and Provisions generally, constant ly on hand. WM. H. PRITCHARD. N. B.—l buy COUNTRY PRODUCE in all quantities, and am prepared to supply GROCERIES and general MERCHANDISE, at wholesale and retail prices, at my old stand, in Bridge Bank Building. o7 WATCH CLOCK AND JEWELRY ESTABLISH MENT, Broad-tlreet, netirly opposite ihe Ea-gle <t Phcenir Bote. JA K. TWKKDY.in tendering thanks for the (“2L • large measure of public patronage accorded to them since they commenced business, would tention to their presentchoice selection of GOLD AN L) SI L VER WATCHEB, and the newest and most elegant styles of JEWELRY and FANCY GOODS, which they offer at very low prices. In the department of Watch and Jewelry REPAIRING, they are determined to pursue the same course as hereto fore, and by the same careful and neat workmanship, punctuality, and low prices, which have given such general satisfaction, to merit a continuance of public favor. An assortment ol clocks of the latest styles always on hand. mar 3 REMOVAL. HAVING rented Mr. T. S. Metcalf’s new office, on Rey nolds-street, with a portion, of his new Fire Proof Warehouse,adjoining Messrs. Platt A Brother, I will con tinue the GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS. Prompt attention will be given to all orders for the sale of Mer chandise or purchase of Produce. JOHN CASUIN. o 4 SAVANNAH MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, VS J M. WOODRUFF having beet recently ap- VV • pointed Agent for the above Company, is now prepared to take F.re and Marine risks on as favoiable terms as any Agency in the City. Augusta, Aug. 22d, 1.853. au23-ly UAMS. —A small lot New York city cured, just re’ ceived and for sale by nl7 W. U. STARK A CO. * CIAL< INKD PLASTER AND HYDRAULIC CE ) MENT. —We have now in Store a large lot of the above of the best brands. nl2 D. B. PLUMB A CO. VERMICELLI, TAPIOCA and Pearl BARLEY. Just received by [nls] ESTES A RICHMOND. I-OH-I-NOOR TOBACCO—The finest Chewing To _t\_ bacoo ir. the world—a small quantity just received. SCRANTON, SEYMOUR A CO., n 26 No. 2, Warren Block. 11k A HALF boxes HAISINS, new crop. For sale by IWU SCRANTON, SEYMOUR A CO., n 26 No. 2, Warren Block. OATH.— 50u Sacks Prime Seed OATS. W. H. STARK A CO., nl7 Warren Block. t 1 AUDEN SEEDS. —The subscribers will receive, in \JT a short time, their stock of Fresh Garden SEEDS, nil D. B. PLUMB A CO._ CIHKKHE. —280 boxes Choice American CHEESE; ) 80 boxes and 10 casks Miles A Sons’ extra do. For sale by [d7j HAND, WILLIAMS A 00. LjUOAR. —A few hhds. very prime old New OrL..nJ O SUGAR. For sale by d7_ HAND, WILLIAMS A CO. NAILS. —680 kegs NAILS, jus received and for sale, by n2O DAVIS, KOLB A FANNING. MACKEREL AND COD-FISH.— SO bbls. and half bbls. MACKEREL, Nos. 1,2 snd S; 1,000 lbs. COD FISH, just received by ESTES A RICHMOND, n2B Next door to Gray Brothers. onn Sack SALT, to arrive this day and for sale on the UUU Wharf. n 26 M. A B. WILKINSON. BRANDY PEACHES, pronounced by the Committee at the Fair to be “ Extra Fine.” I offered at the Fair just such as lam selling every day. Call and see them. 0 28 WM. H. PRITCHARD. NEW -ORLEANS SYRUP—SO bbls. in primeorder, in store and for sals, to suit purchasers, by 08 C. E. GIRARDEY A CO. ITMRK CIRACKKRS.—IOO boxes No.l FIRE CRACK 1 ERS, for sale low by 0 28-ts ESTES A RICHMOND 1 . JOINTA LIME, Thomaston LIME, Calcined PL AH TER PARIS, and Plasterer’s HAIR, just received by 08-dAwtf ESTES A RICHMOND, CAMPHKNK AND BURNING FLUID -150 gallons CAMPHENE; 150 do. BURNING FLUID, warranted fre3h. For sale by [n!7] WM. H C UTT, Druggist. rINHKED OIL— SOO gallons just received by J [n!7] WM. H. TUTT, Druggist. ‘YA BOXES SALERATUB, super, article, pound papers; .61/20 “ SUP. CARB SODA, do. do. do. 5 gross Preston A Merrill’s YEAST POWDERS; For sale by HAVILAND, RISLEY A CO. HAIR BRAIDING—In various beautiful styles. BRACELETS; CHAINS; EAR-RINGB; CHARMS; PINS, Ae. camples can be seen, and orders left, at the store of o2S CLARK A CO., Jewellers. OK Choice r Family LARD, just received and for LO sale low by [n2Bdtf] ESTES A RICHMOND. THE PHILOTORBN may be had of n 24 WM. H. TUTT, Druggist. r A BOXES choice Goshen CHEESE; 50 5 firkins « “ BUTTER. Just received by n 29 ESTES A RICHMOND. AGNOLIA WHISKEY —IOO barrels for sali“to arrive. d 22 DAVIS, KOLB A FANNING. CRAIN’S SUPPORTERS.—The subscribers have on hand a lot of the above valuable Supporters, which will be sold cheaper than the cheapest. d7 D. B. PLUMB A CO OAA BOXES Prime CHEESE, instore and for sale by ZUU SCRANTON, SEYMOUR A CO., n 5 No 2, Warren Block. BAGGING.— 66 bales of Gunny BAGGING, old impor tation, for sale by n2O DAVIS, KOLB A FANNING. AGON AN DTK AVI OF ML LBS.—A good team of aix large MULES. Apply at the Wagon Yard, [n!5J W. H. PRITCHARD. AUGUSTA, GA., TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 17, 1854. LIFE AND FIBE INSURANCE COMPANY, CHARTER OAK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, HART FORD, CONN. Capital and Surplus, over $250,000, Alfrbd Qili., Pres’t. | Jab. C. Walklkv, Sec’y. THIS Company will issue Policies on the Joint Stock principle, and upon the Mutual plan, thus combining the benefits of both systems at the option of the insured. The strength ability and well Invested capital of the in stitution, are, in my opinion, unsurpassed by any Life In surance Company in this State or Union. [L. S.] signed R. G. Piknby, Comptroller Public Accounts, State of Connecticut. Slaves insured. Risks taken on reasonable terms. The subscriber is also Agent for the following Fire Com panies : EQUITABLE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF LON DON. Authorized Capital 12,500,000 Capital paid in $1,000,000 C. E. Habecut, Esq., 1 Hknry Ludlam, Esq., vTrustees, New-York. Robert Dillon, Esq., ) FARMERS’ FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital $200,000. COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY, COLUMBIA, S. C. Capital $150,000 Marine, River and Fire Risks. GRANITE, FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, NEW-YORK. Capital $200,000. These Companies, having a cash Capital, safely invested in bond and mortgage, are prepared to effect Insurance against damage by fire, on all kinds df property, on rea sonable terms. For Insurance in either of the above named Companies, apply to J. H. ANDERSON, Agent, nlB ’SB-ly Mclntosh-street, Augusta. WORTHY OF NOTICE. —The Southern Iron Witch Cook STOVE is unsurpassed as a Cook Stove for Southern use. For culinary conveniences it is complete, but nevertheless so simple in its arrangement that the most inexperienced cook can (with it) produce the best boiled broiled, baked, roasted and fried victuals. War ranted to cive entire satisfaction. For sale by JAS. SULLIVAN, 145 Broughton-st., Savannah, 022 andß. F. CHEW, Augusta. Gi IFT BOORH.—British Female Poets, with hiographi- J cal and critical notices, by Rev. Geo. W. Bethune. Watson’s Poetical Quotations. The Women of the Scrip tures —edited by Rev. H. Hastings Weld, with illustra tions. Montgomery. Pilgrimage to English Shrines; by Mrs. 8. C. Hall. American Female Poets, with biographi cal and critical noticeß , by Caroline May. Scenes in the Life ol the Saviour, by the Poets and Painters ; edited by Rufus W. Griswold, with illustrations. Keble’s Christian Year. Home Book of the Picturesque. Reid’s Female Poets of America. For sale at GEO. A. OATES & BROS., dSO Piano, Book and Music Store, Broad st. BTRIKE~THE IRON WHILE IT'S HOF HpHB undersigned takes this method of inviting the La- JL dies and Gentlemen of Augusta and vicinity, to his large and well selected stock of DRY GOODS and CLOTH ING, which he now offers for sale, “ cheaper than any other store in Augusta;” and to convince the public that such is the case, he would inform them that he intends to retire from business by the first day of April next; he is, therefore, determined to sell out his entire stock by April ; and to ennble him to do so, he offsrs his extensive stock at prices which must tempt ail who wish to purchase. B. PHILLIPS, 812 Broad-st., Augusta. N. B.—All those indebted to me, by notes or otherwise, will please call and settle before the Ist o i April next, and those having claims against me, will hand in their bills. jas-d&w B. P. CIOOPKR’B Naval History to 1858. New edition. J Complete Dictionary of Poetical Quotitions —com- prising the most excellent and appropriate passages in old British Poets, with choice and copious selections (rom best modern British and American Poets. Edited by Sarah J. Hale. Poems of Geo. P. Morris. Beautifully illustrated. History of all Religions, with ceremonies and customs, with forms of worship practised by the several nations ol the known world, from the earliest records to the present time. Also a full account, historical, statistical and doc trinal, of the principal religious denominations in the Uni ted States. By Wm. Burder, B. A. Civil Liberty and Self-Government. By Francis Liber, L.L. D Lines for theGentie and Loving. By Thos. MacKePcr. Infidelity, its Causes, Aspects and Agencies. The Prize Essay of British organization of the Evangelical Alliance. By Rev. Thos. Pearson. Works of Right Rev. Geo. Horne, D. D., late Lord Bishop of Norwich, to which are prefixed memoirs of his Lite, Studies and Writings. By Wm. Jones, M. A., F. R. S., one of his Lordship’s Chaplains. Just received and for sale, by McKINNE A HALL, jns Booksellers and Stationei s. DISSOLUTION. rpilK firm of J. TAYLOR A CO., is this day dissolved by X mutual consent. The notes and accounts are left in the hands of WM. N. NICHOLS, who is authorised to re ceipt for the same. All persons indebted to the firm, are requested to make payment on or before the Ist of J anuai y. J. TAYLOR, Jr., December 20,1553. N. U. WILDMAN. ~~ NOTICE. n.VVI.XI purchased the entire stock of Messis. J. TAYLOR, Jk., A CO., will still continue the HAT and CAP business, in all its branches, both wholesale and re tail, at their old stand, 236 Broad-street, where 1 would be pleased to serve all who may favor me with a call, ami would solicit ft continuance of the patronage so liberally bestoived to them. WM. N. NICHOLS. Augusta, December 20,1853. 1. AY l.\U discontinued business in Augusta, we take 1 this opportunity to return our thanks for the liberal patronage extended to us, and uue pleasure in soliciting a continuance of the same to our friend and successor, WM. A. NICHOLS. J. TAYLOR, Ja., A CO. December 20,1853. d2S CO-PARTNERSHIP. 11l AVK this day associated with me, in the Auction and General Commission Business, my brother Dr. EDWARD UIRA RDEY, and will henceforth continue to do business at my old stand, lately occupied by Messrs. Daw son A Skinner, under the name and style of C. E. GIKA&- DEY A CO. CAMILLE K. GIRARDEY. Augusta, October 6,1868. o7 i DIRECT IMPORTATION. THK SUBSCRIBERS have just received of their own importation from Paris, a large and beautiful as sortment of Lubiu’s Fancy Toilet SOAPS, and his premium Shavihg CREAM, in China pots, also a lot of choice COLOGNE WATER, and fine SOAPS from the celebrated manufactory of Ed. Pinand, together with Pinands Royal Ilankcrchief EXTRACT, “ Louisa dud Marla.” These articles cannot be excelled in the world for richness or delicacy of perfume. Lubin’s Handkerchief EXTRACTS in almost any variety, for sale by n 23 D. B. PLUMB A CO. MECHANICS —their principles and practical applica tion. Edited by Oliver Byrue, Civil, Military and Mechanical Engineer, author of Pocket Companion for Eengineers and Machinists, Ac. Just published and for sale at jIB GEO. A. OATES A BROS., Broad st. WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELEY AND SILVER GOODS. T\V. FREEMAN, at his old stand, nearly opposite • the Bank of Brunswick, and the New Planters Hotel, Augugta, Ga., wholesale and retail dealers in Gold and Silver WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER and Silver plated W'ARE, Ac., Ac., has now on hand and will be constantly receiving a fine assortment of all articles in the above line, which will be sold cheap for cash. Persons wishing to purchase will find it te their inter est to call and eiamine. WATCHES, CLOCKS and JEWELEY repaired with accuracy and despatch. olfi-ly OCTOBER 17, 1853. CLAIIK A CO., Watch Makers and Jewellers, have now in store a complete stock of new and choice GOODS. Particular attention has been given to fine WATCHES, Silver WARE and DIAMONDS. On hand WATCHES of T. F. Cooper, fine Duplex ; do do. Repeating; do. do. Independent Beconds; do. of Jurgcnson(of Copenhagen) Duplex and repeat ing ; do. of the maufactnre of Chas. Taylor A Son, in mag ic and other cases;—also of the Tobias, Becseley, Johnson, Harrison and others : SILVER WARE—Tea Sets, Pitchers, Urns, Goblets, Cups, Knives, Forks, Spoons, Ac. JEWELRY —In Pins, Ear Rings and Bracelets, o the latest styles. CUTLERY —Fine Table and Pocket Cutlery. GUNS —Double Guns of all kinds, and the largest and best Assortment of Gunning Apparatus. PISTOLS —Colt’s, Derringer’s, Deane’s (London Bridge) Revolvers, and every style in use. CANES —Gold, Silver, Stone and Ivory Mounted, and a variety of Fancy Imported Sticks. DIAMONDS and other Stones Mounted to order. ENGRAVING on Metal at a moment’s notice. oIS SCOTIA’S BARD —A beautiful Gift Book. Just re ceived by d 9 TUOS. RICHARDS A SON. ROADS and Railroads—A Manual of principles and practice of Road-Making ; comprising the location, construction and improvement of Roads—Common, Mac adamised, Paved, Plank and Railroads. ByW. M. Gilles pie, A. M., C. E. Just received and for sale by d 22 McKINNE A HALL. DOZEN SHOVELS and SPADES! 1500 lbs. Horse-shoe NAILS; 50 boxes Roofing TIN, 20 X 14. For sale by nls MULLARKEY A OAKMAN. RANBBRRIES ON CONSIGN MENT-20 bbls. just received. For sale by G EO. W. LEWIS, nlO No. 1, Warren Block. lARD. —A fresh supply in barrels, kegs and stands—a j choice article. For sale low, by J. A. ANBLEY. dBl ON CONSIGNMENT— 4OO bushels prime North Georgia CORN. [diU-lw] J.A. ANSLEY. £AA BUSHELS new Com MEAL, for sale by OUU dls GEO. W. LEWIS. 'JO'URSING BOTTLES—Of a new and improved A. * style. Just received by ep2o WM. H. TUTT, Druggist. \ n SACHS superflus FLOUR, on consignment and for II sale, by [d2t>] M AB. WILKINSON. hr' BBLS. Btewart’a~A, B and C SUGARS. I D d2B M. AB. WILKINSON. HOT CORN. —Life Scenes in New York, illustrated; including the Story of Little Katy, Madaline, The Rag Picker’s Daughter* Wild Maggie, etc., by Solon Ro tnnsou. For Bale by jki f» RICHARDS A SON. MORE NEW MUSIC, I- ATELY received at GEO. A. OATES A BROS., Piano, Ji Book and Music Store, Broad-street, between United States and Globe Hotel, v iz: Songs—Thou wilt meet Me no More; My dark blue eyed Maiden; The Wind is a Bachelor; Aunt Harriet Beecher Stowe; My Heart with Joy is Bounding Light; The Ine briate’s Lament; In Childhood 1 Dallied, Moored is my Boat,by George Lioley; I may not meet Thee, Oh, Lady, SiDg that gentle Strain; Columbia the Land of my Home, aa sung by M’dlle Anna Terr at Julien’s Concerts; Keep the Heart light as You can ; Dear Land, from Songs and Ballads of Erin ; I had a Dream just now, Mother; Lillie Bell, a new Ethiopian melody ; We are Coming, Sister Mary; Calmly the Waves, Love—Duett; There’s a Land of Bliss; Our Childhood Years ; My Old Kentucky Home, Good Night. d2S NOTICE. THE partnership of STARKE A BRYSON is hereby dissolved by mutual consent. W. W. Starke, assisted by H. C. Bryson, will close the business of the old concern. December 1,1858. dl BTABKE A BRYSON. FOR SALE. AYKRY desirable tract of LAND and Improvements, (4634 Acres) lying in the vicinity of Geo. W. Lamar, about 2 miles from Augusta, on the Georgia Railroad, is offered for sale. Apply to the undersigned. (121 THOMAS J. INGRAM. DRAWING AND PAINTING7 OTTO LENTZ, Artist,from the Academy of Munich and Dusseldorf, thankful for the patronage received from the citizens of Augusta the past year, announces that he has taken Rooms over Mrs. Loeb’s Milliner Store, on Broad-st., one door below H. D. Bell’s, Landscape and other Paintings executed in artistic style. Instruction in Drawing and Painting will be given in classes or private lessons. Terms reasonable. Young gentlemen desiring night lessons can be accommodated. Oct 10-ly FASHIONABLE MERCK AMT TAILORING r|'< HK UADEHbIUNKD, having purchased the entire A interest of Mr. JOHN BRIDGES, in the well known stand, 250, Broad-street, next door below the United States Hotel, respectfully inform the public that he will keep on hand a full assortment of all that comprises a fashionable stock of CLOTHS, OAS3I.MEREB, VESTINGS and TRIM MINGS to make to order, including MILITARY WORK, in all its branches. Also, a full assortment of FURNISH ING AISTIOLKS for Gentlemen’s wear, viz: SHIRT, COL PARS, GLOVES, SUSPENDERS, Ac. Ladies’ UNDER VESTS. READY-MADE CLOTHING. In this department may always be found, in point of style and make, “ the article." MAKING and TRIMMING Garments in best manner. L 5 jJ. A. VAN WINKLE. CARD HAVING disposed of my entire interest to Mr. J. A. VAN WINKLE, in my late business ol MERCHANT I’AILORINU, 1 respectfully solicit for him a continuation of Patronage so long extended me. I shall continue, in behalf of him and those who may feel disposed to patron ise Mr. Van Winkle, to give my best individual exertions please. JOHN BRIDGES. Augusta, October 3, 1563. n 5 ARCfIITECi'URE. EDWARD A. VINCENT, ARCHITECT, 2_» JH leave to inform the citizens of Augusta that he J has removed his office from Jackson-street to Broad st., next door to the new Augusta Bank, and respectfully so licits their patronage and support. DESIGNS and DRAW INGS of all descriptions, including PATENT DRAWINGS executed with neatness and despatch. Having secured the valuable services of Mr. E. W. Brown, Aic.'ritect and Builder, ofthis city, he will act for me during my absence from this city. Omanis—Broad-street, Augusta; Cotton Avenue, Macon; and Atlanta, Geo. THE WASHINGTON HOUSE -BY CH&RLEY.p rpltp; subscriber has taken the well known House on A Chews Alley, immediately opposite the Eagle and Phoenix Hotel, and jjrel. stocked it with the choicest WINES LIQUORS and SEG A RS, and by strict attention to his busi ness and a desire to please all his friends and customers hopes to meet with a share of patronage. u22-dlm CHARLES FRANKE JUST RECEIVED, A 1 TUB Augusta Saddle and Harness Manufactory, 133, llroad-strect, under the Augusta Hotel,the larg.-st assortment ofTRUNKS anil CARPET BAGS ever offered in this market. Among which are Ladies’ and Gentle men s Sole Leather and Steel Spring Traveling Trunks, Bonuet Cases, Hat Boxes, Valises, Ac., Ac. Also, Ladies’ Riding Gloves and Whips, Gentlemen’s Walking Canes, Ac., all of which will be sold on as reasonable terms as at any other establishment in this city. je23 A. HATCH. FOR OLD WEATHER. HOSIERY —Scarlet Saxony, heavy Shakers’, all wool . heavy knit Siberian, Astoria, Silk, Lamb’s wool Merino, unbleached Cotton, bleached Cotton; UNDER SHIRTS; DRAWERS; half HOSE; NIGHTCAPS; MUF LERS, and other kinds to suit all weather. Ladles’ Silk, Cotton anil Merino UNDER-VESTS, very cheap. AH just received by d 6 WM. O. PRICE A CO. I > IO A.MI JAVA COFFEE— iii 675 bags good to prime Rio COFFEE; 75 11 prime Java do. For sale by tl6-d*w BAKE. A WILCOX. IFI-CAKB. bOD.V,—2S kegs and 150 boxes in pound 1) papers, for sale, very low, by nl3 HAND, WILLIAMS A CO. IMRE DOGB. —300 pair FIRE DOGS, very neat and ’ cheap, just the tiling for Bi d Rooms, Ac. For sale by dll MULLARKEY A OAKMAN. MOiiASSKS.- 50 bbls. N. o. MOLASSES ; 100 hhds. Prime Cuba MOLASSES, for sale by nS BAKER A WILCOX. TUTT’S PECTORAL ELIXIR, li’-Oli the relief and permanent cureof Coughs, Cold J Asthma, Bronchitis, Whooping-Cough, Spitting Blood, Croup, Pain in the Side, Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Difficult Expectoration and Consumption, May be had, Wholesale or Retail, of Barrett A Carter; »V K. Kitchen; W.H.AJ Turpin, and Wm. U. Tutt, Augu a and Dr. A. J. Creighton, Hamburg, S. C. 027-dAw EAGLE & PHOENIX HOTEL. IMIIK large and commodiousc House is now open and newly furnished for the reception of regular and transient BOARDERS. The Table always furnished with the best the market affords, and every effort made to please all who may favor mo with their patronage. nl9-3m J. R. PRESCOT r, Proprietor. TV' OLFK’B SCHIEDAM AROMATIC SCHNAPPS.— YY Received this day direct by steamer—2o cases in quarts and pints. For sale by U 23 H. F. RUSSELL. OMOKKD BEEF, Pickled BEEF, Pig PORK small, O White BEANS, choiceGoseen BUTTER,choice Goshen CHEESE, just received and for sale low, by n 27 ESTES A RICHMOND CxLAHIFIKD BHiAHt!i—lso bbls. A B and CClari ; ffed SUGARS. For sale by nl9-dAw BAKER A WILCOX. NECK DHKSfeI YG.—A splendid assortment just re ceived, fine SCARFS, NAPOLEONS, TIES, CRA VATS, WASHINGTONS,aII new and beautiful. <l2O _ WM. O. PRICE A CO._ P/l 11111118. choice new crop N. O.SUGAR, for sale by d 29 HAND, WILLIAMS A CO. |XE A T HERS .—A few bags FEATHERS, in store and JU for sale by <129 HAND, WILLIAMS A CO. COHN AND MEAL.—CORN and Corn MEAL, for sale by (i2i baker a wilcox. COHN'. —1,500 bushels CORN, for sale by d 2 ALLEOUD A WINGFIELD. I > AGO 1V.—12,000 1 bs. SID Ed; JL> 4,000 “ SHOULDERS; 2,5(0 “ HAMS. Just received, which will be sold very low, by dT DAVIS, KOLB A FANNING. jY/f EHUEK I’OTATOES.—Received this day by iV,L steamer, 10 barrels Mercer POTATOES. For sale by dlB H. F. RUSSELL. NEW CURRANTS and RAISINS received this day in whole, halves and quarter boxes, for sale by dl3 H. F. RUSSELL. / \UIHH.’S Celebrated Cassada OIL, for preserving and yj, beautifying the Hair, for sale by (121 HAVILAND, HISLEY A CO. TAKEN UP, by the subscriber, on the 28th JjY— October, a Dark Bay HORSE, six years marked on one ear by a cord. The owner will please call, pay charges, and take him away. no-dtf JAS. P. FLEMING. NEW crop RAISINS, whole, half and quarter boxes; 200 boxes \ lb. SARDINES ; 10 doz. 1 lb. cans fre3h LOBSTERS; 10 “ Underwood’s best MUSTARD; 15 “ gallon, half gallon and quart Jars Under wood’s PICKLES; 500 lbs. Ground COFFEE; 5 bbls. Pecan NUTS ; 5 “ soft and hard shell ALMONDS ; 8 “ Brazil NUTS; 5 boxes Heckcr’s FARINA ; 10 “ Corn STARCH ; Butter, Sugar, Seed, Soda and Boston CRACKERS. Just received and for sale low, by n 24 ESTES A RICHMOND. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. WE have just received from Paris a large and rich assortment of Fancy BOXES,.sui able for Holyday presents; also, an immense variety of TOYS. Call and see them. [d7-tJl] I. P. GIRARDY A CO. SUGAR HOUSE SYRUP.—IO bbls. Havemeyer’a and Mollers Sugar House SYRUP, for sale by 028 _ _ ESTES A RICHMOND. 1 AA BOXES tobacco, various brands and quali- IvV ties, ranging in price from 8 cents to 50 cents per pound, left for sale on consignment. Dealers would do well to call and examine the lot, as I have common, medium and fine TOBACCO, and am determined to sell low; frost, snow, short crop or high prices next year to the contrary notwith standing. [ol6] W. H. PIUTCIUIRD. TWINE.— 500 Lbs. Seine TWINE. 300 “ Gillinett THREAD. 2)0 <s Shoe Do. 100 “ Mattrass TWINE, For sale by dll MULLARKEY A OAKMAN. Mules and horses for sale.— A pair of well broke, medium sized MULES, and several Saddle and Harness HORSES, for sale at the Wagon Yard. 028 W. H, PRITCHARD. FURNITURE POLISH.—This valuable article for restoring a gloss to old Furniture, is for sale by d2O WM. H. TUTT, Druggist. QA BARRELS CRANBERRIES, n fine order, for sale 4V by <lls G?Q.W. LEWIS. DAILY CHIIOMCLE & SENTINEL. [Fromour Evening Edition ofyesterday.] Jit) Jlagnftic Ccjcfpjiis. Loss of the San Francisco. Charleston, Jan. 18.—The Northern mail ofthis morning, brings full particulars of the loss of the Steamer San Francisco, for whose safety so much anxiety has been felt for several days past. She foundered at sea on the 4th inst., and 240 passen gers were drowned. Colonel Washington, Maj, Taylor, and wife, Capt. Field and Lieut. Smith, are lost, also two ladios, throe children and one hun dred and fifty U. S. troops. Major Wise, and 1/eut. Winder have arrived at New York—others were on board the brig Kelly for Boston. Lieuts. Winder and Chandler arc on board the ship An tarctic for Liverpool. The Han Francisco—Further Particulars. Baltimore, Jan. 14.—The Lucy Thompson has arrived at New York with 130 of the passengers ol the ill-fatod San Francisco, taken from on board the Antarctic. The Herald publishes nine columns ol the details of the accident to the San Francisco. It is believed that 300 lives have been lost. The barque Kelly, with 100 survivor, probably, put into Bermuda. Many died besides those who wore washed overboard. The vessel had leaked badly since the 25th December, ancl was withdifii. culty kept afloat. The Three Bolls took off two hundred and thirty, the Antarctic one hundred and seventy, and the Kelly one hundred. Those savod among thooflicers of the Army are Col. Gatos, Col. Burke, Major Merchant, Capt. Judd, Lieutenants Freemont, Lesser, Van Voort, W. A. and C. S. Winder, Major Wise and Lieut. Murray with their families. Capt. Watkins, the last man oif the ship, stated the vessel settled af ter all had loft her. Mortality at Hea. The ship Continent arrived at New York from Liverpool, had 54 deaths on the passage from Cholera. General Wool. Gen. Wool lett Troy for Now Y'ork on Saturday morning, to replace thooflicers and men lost on the San Francisco. New York Market. Saturday, Jan. 14.—Cotton.—Sales to-day 8500 bales—2,ooo for Export and 850 on Speculation. Market closed steady. Coffee fiat. Flour has advanced 0)/ to 12>£ cents—quoted SB. Money easier. Four days later from Europe—Arrival of the Baltic. New York, Jan. 12.—The steamer Baltic has arrived, bringing Liverpool dates of Dec. 20th, and 84 passengers. The Europa arrived out on the 26th. There was little news on account of the Christ mas Holy days. The difficulty in the British Cabi net had been patched up, and Lord Palmerston retains his office. It is rumored, but disbelieved strongly, that the Porte will consent to resume negotiations. The London Times lias the following despatch dated Vienna, Wednesday evening: “ The Russian steamer Truth has set two Turk ish villages on fire by throwing red hot balls.” Constantinople, Dec. 19th.— Negotiations on tho peace project has been resumed and the Porte manifests a pacific disposition. The allied fleets are still at Bey cos. Berlin, Doe. 24th.—Negotiations arc pending between Sweden and Denmark, having for their object the conclusion of u league, offensive and de fensive between tho two States. Paris, Dec. 23th. — -Tho three per cents.closed at 74 francs, four and halves 101 fr. St. Petersburg.—The only indications of an ticipated war are a rise in the prices of some ar ticles. A violent tempest had occurred in tho Black Sea, and 80 merchant vessels had been lost. Tiio whole Russian fleet had left Sinope, after staying two days to repair. It was reported that Cnpadan Pasha had been dismissed for neglecting his duties at Sinope. YVar had been officially declared by Prussia against Russia. The rumored return of Lord Palmerston to office had caused a fall in the French funds. Markets. Liverpool, Dec. 29th.—Cotton continues firm Sales yesterday of 6000 bales, 1000 on speculation 1. for Fair Orleans, 6d. for Middling, 6j-£d. for, Fair Mobile, 5%d. for Middling, 6%d. lor Fair Uplands and Middling. Ordinary 4j^usj.jd. Breadstuff's closed with an active demand at ad vancing rates. Brown *fc Shipley on Tuesday quote Western Canal Flour at 87a875. 6d.; Balti more, Philadelphia and Ohio 87s. 6d.a385.; Sour 335.a34a. 6d. v7 heat was in good request at 10s. 4dalls. for white and lOs.alOs. 4d. for red. The bettor qualities ol Corn were dearer. White 465.; yellow 455. Another circular quotes white wheat 11s. Id. White corn 475.; yellow 465. McHenry quotes Pork dull. Beef gone into tho hands of speculators at a considerable decline. Operations in Bacon checked by high prices; Cheese wanted ; Lard steady at 505.; Tallow film Bark quiet. Breadstuff's very strong, and over due vessels will meet with a good market. Nothing will be done in naval stores till January 2d. Levekpool, Wednesday evening.—Cotton meets with very good enquiry for home consumption. Sales to day of 7000 bales, including 2000 to specu lators and exporters. London, Wednesday.—Consols at 94a94j.g. Wheeling, Jan. 9.—Tho river conPuucs closed by ico. The boiler in tho pork house of Zone, Herr & Co., oxploded on Saturday night, damaging tho building to the extent of SIOOO, but killing no one. Bedini, tho Pope’s Nuncio was burnt in effigy oil Saturday evening and has since left the city. Washington, Jan. 9.—Tho Democratic Festival in honor of Iho Battle of N. Orleans took place this evening. About 150 sat down, including several members of Congress. William Selden, Esq., pre sided, assisted by sixteen Vico Preoidents. As preliminary to the Festival the President read a series of resolutions declaratory of Democratic principles, endorsing the administration of Presi dent Pierce, which wore adopted with acclimation. After supper the President announced the regu lar toasts, which were drank with enthusiasm— those to the memory of General Jackson, and to the honor of the President and Capt. Ingraham wore received with great favor. Boston, Jan. 9.—Eighteen out of the nineteen vacancies in the Senate were filled to day by the election of tho Whig candidates,so that the Senate now stands 29 whigs, 8 coalition and 1 democrat. A Governor and Lieut. Governor will be elected by the Legislature to-morrow. Tho City election to day resulted in tho choico of Dr. Smith, Native American Whig, as Mayor. Later. — Boston, Jan. 11.—Tio Senate to-day concurred in the election of Washburn for Gover nor, and Plunkett for Lieut. Governor. Washington, Jan. 10. —tho remains of Mr. Muh - lenberg were taken this afternoon to Reading in charge of tho Sergeant at arms and a committee consisting of Messrs. Dunn & Russell of Penn., Lilly of New Jersey, and Johnson of Ohio. Tho drafts registered at the Treasury for the week ending the 7th, were $746,512. Detroit, Jail. 10.—Tho Wooden Block on \\ ood ward avenue occupied by Aubery & Co., Arm - strong, Davis, Smith, Lewis & Filler, was burnt this morning. Insurance $15,000. Dr. Duffield’s Presbyterian Church, on Learned st., was also burnt on which there was S4OOO insurance. Total loss $25,000. Boston, Jan. 10. —The Schr. Rockingham from Wilmington, was burnt in tho harbor last night. She was sunk and her cargo of Rosin destroyed.. The Brig Athens from New York for Liverpool went ashore on Nantucket shoals, on the 6th. Norfolk, Jan. 10.—The ship Alban from Bris tol for Norfolk, went ashore in 11 Let oi water, near Cape Henry in tho snow storm of last Satur day night. The schr. Shannon, from Boston for Richmond, put in yesterday with loss of Jibboom, Sails, ike. New* Y t ouk, Jan. 10. -The steamer Union lias sailed in search of tho San Francisco. Capt. Hud son and 3 officers of the Navy volunteered. Louisville, Jan. 9.—Eight warehouses, situated on Water street, between Fifth and Bullitt, and on Fifth street, between Main and Water, were burnt late on Saturday night. The loss is estimated at $50,000. Boston, Jau. 10.—The brig Boston, at Salem from Cayenne, reports, December 26, lat. -42 80, ion. 69 passed the wrech of a hermaphrodite brig, VOL. XVIII. NO. 13. j pointed black, with a white streak. Sho had a i [ green trunk cabin, with a companion way on the starboard side. Boston, Jan. 10.—The Legislative of Massachu setts to-day elected Mr. Washburn, whig Govern or of Massachusetts, and Mr. Plunkett, Lieuten ant Governor. The message of the Governor will be handed into morrow. Louisville, Jan. 9.—The number of Hogs slaugh* tered here up to this date is 400,000. Boston, Jan. 10.-—Tho U. S. Sloop Decatur is ready for sea and will sail in tho morning in search of the San Francisco. Reding, Jan. 9. — A serious lire broke out here about Bo’clock last evening, which destroyed the depot, machine and boiler shops. Nino.loeomotives were partially injured, but they can be redily re paired at tho Company’s works at Palo Alto and Richmond. Tho shops for repairing coals, freight, and pass engercars, the blacksmith shops, foundry and trip hammer, &c., sustained no injury. A large portion of the stationary' machinery is almost entirely uninjured, andcau be started again this wesk ! also the large stationary engine and boilers. The fire the will not in least interrupt the regu lar business of tho company. [The Depot is not injured at all. The machine and boiler shops were the only buildings destroy ed.] New York, Jan. 9.—The Steamers George Law from Aspinwall, and Star of the West from San Juan, arrived to day, tho latter bringing 450 pass engers and $1,300,000 in gold, and the former 250 passengers and $540,000 in gold. Cincinnati, Jan. 10.—Receipts of hogs at this market up to date 762,000, egainst 355,000 receiv- 'fkole of last year. Sales to-day of 4,500 hogs, at $4,25 a54,50. Provisions are dull and heavy. Chicago, Jan. 10.—The Governor issued a proc • lauiation yosterday, convening the general Assem bly for Thursday, the 9th of February. The subject to be submittep are, the districting of the State into Senatorial and Lepresntative districts; to prevent Eastern manufacturers and jobbers from selling their stocks by sample; to authorize counties to borrow money and issue bonds for the erection of public buildings ; to pas a law consolidating Rail rL ads in tho State with those in other S'ates, and to make mutual interests of the same, and other matter of local interest. Highly Important from Mexico-—The Treaty Concluded. New Orleans, Jan. 12.—Tho steamship Texas has arrived from Vera Cruz, bringing advices from the city of Mexico to the 12th inst. Among her passengers arc Gen. Gadsden, U. S. Minister at Mexico, Colonel Ramsay, the two Messrs. Ilargous, and Senor Atoehe. General Gadsden, who lell New Orleans this, Thursday, evening, en route for Washington, has brought with him a highly important Treaty which ho had concluded with Mexico, in which all issues have been arranged to the honor and satis faction of >o‘h Governments. The principal fea ture in it is that Mexico grunts to tho United States thirty-nine million acres in the Mesilla Valley, receiving in payment therefor, $20,000,000, and for all claims, including the Garay grant, Indemnities, and private claims only $5,000,000. The Mexican papers notice the treaty favorably, and state that it has been received wi li iov by the public. It is understood that Sloo’s Company will pay the Teuantepec Company $2,00 ,00u for ielinquish ishing their claims. Gemhardina is dead, and Gen. Almonte, the present Minister at Washington, has been appoint ed his successor. Gen. A (costs, Minister of War, has resigned, but no successor has as yet been appointed. There has been nothing later from California re ceived by the Texas, with tho exception that Walker’s expedition had been destroyed and the Caroline captured. New Orleans, Jan. 12,1 I*. M. — Up to noon on Thursday, in Now Orleans, Cotton was more ac tive, and 3000 bales had changed bauds. Mid dling was worth from 9X'to 9% cents per lb.— During the previous three days only 9000 bales had been sold, at easier prices. New Orleans, January 12, 7.10 P. M.—The entire sales of Cotton on Thursday, were 6000 bales at irregular prices, operators being disap pointed at not having received tbe Baltic's advi ces. Prime Molasses was worth 18 cents per gal lon. Five thousand ban els of Flour found pur chasers at $6.80 for Ohio. The decrease in the receipts of Colton at all the ports is 560,000 bales, New Orleans, Jan. 13.—0 n Friday, 6,000 bales of Cotton wero disposed of. No quotable change had occurred in prices. The sales of the week were 27,000 bales. Middling was worth 9% a cents per lb. The Baltic’s advices had not arriveef. The decrease in the receipts at all tho ports, up to the latest dates, as compared with last year, is 262,- 000 bales. W liisky commanded 25, and Prime Molasses IS cents per gallon. COMMERCIAL NIGHT SCHOOL. f|MIK subscriber informs his patrons and tie public a A general,that the exercises of his Commercial School will be continued regularly at the MASONIC HALL, where will be taught the science of Book-Keeping, by double or sin gle entry, with all the varied forms of Accounts, Accounts Current, Interest Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Ac., Penman ship, Alithmetie of Federal Money and Foreign Curren cy, preparatory to entering into the Mercantile line, or otherwise. Ihe importance cf such a School, in so large a mercantile population as Augusta, must be obvious to every reflecting mind. Science has been well defined, knowledge reduced to order, and so classified and ai ranged, as to be easily remembered, readily referred to, and advantageously applied. How many young men and youths enter into business without the requisite knowledge of accounts, and often give their services a year or more for a trilling compensation, to acquire the knowledge that a few weeks or months’ study would accomplish, thereby qualifying themselves to obtain an adequate remunera tion for their services. For terms, Ac., apply at the Family Grocery Store of A. Sabal, Esq., next door to Mr. John Bones’ Hardware store, or at my residence, upper end Broad-street. JOHN J. BYRD. To the youDg Ladies of Augusta and Hamburg, he offers his services to teach an ornamental or fancy hand, suita ble for Alb ms or Valentines. Books posted, or writing of any description attended to. Apply as above. Ladies’ Albums handsomely written in poetry and prose. d26-dtJls AUGUSTA CANAL. AT a meeting of the Board of Managers of the Augusta Canal Company, held on the 27th of December, 1553, the following resolution was passed : Resolve d, That an assessment of Twenty-five Ter Cent belaid upon the Stockholders of the Augusta Canal Com pany, and that due notice thereof be given in the city papers. In conformity to the above resolution, notice is hereby given that an assessment of Twenty-Five Per Cent has been laid upon the Stockholders of the Augusta Canal Company, and that the same is required to be paid to the City Collector and Treasurer, on or be'ore the 16th day of January, A. D., 1851. A list of Stockholders, showing the amount paid in by each, and the assessment thereon, can be seen at the office of said Collector and Treasurei. D M. PHILLIPS, Sec’y B. M. A. O. Co. The following is an extract from the Act of Incorpora tion : Upon the failure of any Stockholder to pay such assess ment, within thirty days of the time appointed for the payment of the same, (of which ten days notice shall be given through two of the gazettes then published in the city of Augusta,) the entire interest of such defaulting Stockholder in said Canal and its appurtenances and all other property, rights and franchises held by the Com pany shall be forfeited to said Company, ja6-dtFl6 "Vt EW BOOKS —llot Corn : Lite Scenes in New-Xork , jLx illustrated, including the story of Little Ivaty, Mada line the Rag Picker’s Daughter, Wild Maggie, Ac.; with original designs engraved by N. Orr; by Solon Robinson. Davis the Pirate, or Freebooters of the Pacific. Eva May, or ihe Secret Dungeon. Morgan the Buccaneer, or Free booters of the Antilles. The I.ady at Home, or Happi ness in the Household ; by T. S. Arthur. The Old Doctor, or Stray Leaves from my Journal Just published and for sate at (130 Ci EO. A. OATES A B lIOS., Broad-st. <A, v BBLS. Stuart’s A B and C Rectified SUGAR; 25 llllj j 0 do. Crushed and Powdered do., for sale by ’ jal HAND, WILLIAMS A CO. TO HIBK-—A valuable man Servant, and a first rat# Cook, Washer and Ironer. Enquiie at this office. ja4 6t N CONSIGNMENT 40 sacks Cow PEAS ; 25 “ OATS; 5 bbls. ONIONS ; 5 “ LARD. For sale at the lowest market price, by DAVIS, KOLB A FANNING, d7 No. 4, Warren Block. WOODLAND FEMALE SEMINARY, CEDAR TOWN, GA. JM. WOOD,Principal; JOHN D. COLLINS, Dr. • W. B. CRAWFORD, Associate Professors; Miss LEANA NEWTON, Primary Department; Prof. J. R. SEALS, Principal of Music Department. The Spring Session, for 1854, will commence the 2nd Monday in January, and close the 2nd Wednesday in July. The Fall Session will commence the Ist Wednesday in August, and close the Ith Wednesday in November. For particulars apply to J. M. WOOD, Principal. d23-tMhl AXDLKS.—SJ boxes Mould CANDLES, in Store and for sale by DAVIS, KOLB A FANNING, J 22 No. 4, Warren Bleak. CIIOKR.— -30 bbls. Champagne CIDER, just received j by DAVIS, KOLB A FANNING, J 22 No. 4, Warren Block. _ OATB.-SUO bushels Seed OATS, for sale by DAVIS, KOLB A FANNING, J 22 No 4, Warren Block. nhOP COATS. —New styles of OVER-GARMENTS, su -1 perior in manufacture to anything yet offered r\ Aft'DEßS.—lso boxes Adamantine fo- O sale low, by [nlß] HAND, WILLIAMS * CQ. Zi aTTKcm NAILS, f#r sale low, by OUV W. & B. WILKINSON.