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PUBLISHED DAILY AND WEEKLY,
BY W. S. JONES.
WEDNESDAY MOHN’G, DE€. 19, 1860,
Let Him Relgu.
Now that Mr. Cobb, after having made a most
gfgnal failure a* Secretary of the Treasury, after
having spent the surplus he found iu the Exche
quer, run the country millions into debt, bank
rupted the Treasury, and “bursted” things gene
rally, has seen proper to resign his position in the
? Cabinet, and to floe from the troubles he could
not ovorcome, and now that the venerable Secre
tary Cass has fled from the sinking ship, and Sec
retary Thompson proposes shortly to follow suit,
we think it very desirable that one more resigna
tion should take place. We think the perils of
tha times imperatively demand that President
Bbchakaw should surrender his robes of office,
and that the Executive mantle should fall upon
th stalwart shoulders of the gallant young Ken
tuckian.
It will be remembered, that in 1850, when the
times were so sadly out of joint, when hostility
and exasperation between the sections grew
hourly, it was deemed a salutary providential in
terposition that the good Taylor was removed
from the cares of this life, and the Executive
Chair was occupied by anew man— Millard
Fillmore. Immediately after Gen. Taylor’s death,
the oountry began to grow calm and confident,
and finally under Fillmorb our difficulties were
all settled, and the United States immediately
leapod forward in the race of progress, ot peace,
and of prosperity. God forbid that we should
harbor the wish that the Administration should
bow be changed, as it was in 1850, by the death
es the President. We sincerely hope that many
years yet, of happiness and honor, may be the lot
of Jambs Buchanan.
But we honestly believe, that the best interests
of our beloved country would be subserved by bis
speedy resignation. Mr. Breckinridge is just the
man for the crisis—wo have abundant confidence
in bis ability, and his unswerving integrity and
patriotic devotion. An ardent Union man, but
still Southern by birth, by interest, and in feel
ing, the line of policy which he might propose, as
President, would be more likely to receive the
•aim consideration of bis countrymen, than even
the same policy proposed by Mr. Buchanan. A
•itison of a border State, and of one of the truest
and most reliable States of the Union, he thould
receive the cordial support of those who elected
him in 1850, and, in addition, that also of those
•onstitutional gentlemen, who, regardless of party
considerations, gave him their support in the late
•ontest for the Presidency.
We believe that there is scarcely another man
in the Bopublic, whose influence and whose coun
cil would be more effectual now, than Mr. Breck
inridge's, to stay the tide of fanaticism and hos
tility, to save the country from impending dan
gers, and the Constitution iutact, if that be possi
ble, and, failing in these, to lead the united South
out of the camp of her enemies, and to the peace
ful consummation of anew Confederacy. We
therefore most earnestly ask Mr. Buchanan to re
tire from the Presidency, and to give the helm to
‘John C. Breckinridge. He will prove true, no
doubt, to his name, to Kentucky, to the South,
and to the Constitution and Union.
[communicated.]
Ms. Bditok :—The advocates of ‘‘immediate se
cession” continue their efforts to prove that seces
sion is a Constitutional right, and a peaceful reme
dy against the fanatical encroachments of the
Noithern upon the Southern States of the Union.
This piling of argument upon argument has a
tendency to weaken its force, by forcing reflecting
minds to suspect the accuracy of their premises,
end in their examination to fall back upon first
principles.
If it were admitted boldly and generally that
secession is nothing more than the exercise of the
right of revolution, there would bo no difficulty
in aceepting it, for m the language of the Consti
tution of New Hampshire “Governments being
instituted for the common benefit, protection and
security of the whole community, and not for the
private interest or emolument of any one man,
family, or class of men; therefore, whenever the
ends of Government are perverted, or public
liberty manifestly endangered, and all other
means of redress are ineffectual, the people may,
and of right, ought to reform the old or establish
anew Government. The doctriue of non-resis
tance against arbitrary power and oppression, is
absurd, slavish, and destructive of the good and
happiness of mankind.” This, however, is not
the position assumed by the advocates of imme
diate secession ; they pretend to derive the right
of peaceful secession not from any form of words
in the Constitution, but from the peculiar struc
ture of our system, which is claimed to be a
“mixed, or compound scheme of polity,” in part
federative aud in part national. The federative
part is said to be based upon a compact between
the States, and the national part, upon the exer
cise of powers independani of the States. As the
•ornpact is without specified limit rb to the time
of its existence, it is considered a compact termin
able at will and absolutely.Jbecause there is no re
eoenißed arbiter.
This is now a plausible theory, and when we go
back to the days of the Confederacy aud examine
Die articles of confederation, we see at once the
simple form of compact, in which the federative
and national elements of policy are happily com
bined. In the second section of the ninth article
t-eommon arbiter is recognised in those words:
“The United States in Congress assembled shall
also be the last resort on appeal in all disputes
and differences now subsisting, or that hereafter
may arise between two or moro States, concern
ing boundary, jurisdiction, or any other cause
whatever; which authority shall always be exer
e.sed in the manner following,” &c. Unfortunate
ly, however, in the framing of the Constitution
the legal form of compact was abandoned, and
we have simply a national Constitution of Gov
ernment.
The “articles of Confederation and perpetual
Union” were made by thirteen, at that time, se
parate States.
The Constitution was framed by a Convention
es deputies from twelve of the United States and
in the name oi the people of the United States.
The first is undoubtedly a compact “with full
covenants,” and it recogbised an arbiter, the last
is simply a national constitution of government,
and, as the organic law or ruto of actum, is prop
erly without covenants and without a recognised
arbiter. In all questions of law the Supreme
Court beoomes tho adjudicator—it cannot be an
arbiter.
The constitution was framed “in order to form
a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure
domestic tranquility, provide for the common de
fence, promote the general welfare, and secure
the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our pos
terity.” If it has failed to accomplish these pur
poses, the failure must be taken as evidence of its
weakness, or that it Las been administered by
weak men. Under ordinary circumstances, the
obvious remedy would be to so amend it as to en
sure its prompt and satisfactory operation, or to
place it in the hands of such mou as would be
capable of developing its full powers; but the fai
lure, if it is a failure, is attended with extraordi
nary circumstances, all of which tend strongly to
B severance of the Union, to undermine justice,
to promote discord, to weaken the common de
fences, to retard the general welfare, and to de
prive us of the blessings of liberty. All its ends
■are perverted. The enly means of redress under
it have been urged upon Congress at first with
moderation, but lattorly with passionate zeal, but
they have been ineffectual; therefore we are now
prepared deliberately and firmly to assert the
right of revolution, either to reform the old or to
establish a now government.
This appears to be the most obvious aud ra
tional course, as it dispenses at once with all con
troversy about, and all chance of misapprehension
as to, th right of peaceful secession.
The Constitution was voluntarily ratified by the
people of the Sta: os; there was no obligation on
the part of any of them to accept it, but they did
formally accept it for what :t professed to be, :t
constitution of government which superceded the
federative compact, and assumed a national eba
raeter. Having thus confirmed, settled and estab
lished the nationality of the government, it cer
tainly became an unit, composed of elements
which could not now bo separated without detri
ment to tho whole. If theright of peaceful seces
sion exists now, it must have existed from the
beginning, but it would be absurd to assume that
thirteen states would have goue seriously and
solemnly into the farcical formality of calling con
ventions of the people to accept and ratify a con
stitution of government, which in an hour after
they would have tho right capriciously or other
wise to repudiate by secession.
It is hoped this matter will be seriously con
sidered by the people. 76.
D willing Housa Bchnid.— The new dwelling
Mallorysville. Wilke! 1
•minty, was destroyed by fire on Sunday ni K ht
last. It was thought to be the work of one of his
ewa slaves.— Dispatch.
Colossid Emigrants.— -A vessel has been char
tered to convey fifty-three colored emigrants from
Philadelphia to the Island of Hayti. They con
sist generally of Mric*lturißtß and mechanics,
sad wfll self a the fllb Olhhe present month.
Letter of Hon* Wm. C* Rives.
The subjoined able letter from the pen of the
Hon. Wm. C. Rives has been obligingly commu
nicated to us for publication by the distinguished
gentleman to whom it is addressed. :
Castle Hill, Dec. 8, 1860.
My Bear Sir : I observe that you have made a
proposition in your House for holding a solemn
Family council, consisting of a member for each
State,'upon the present distracted aud eminently
critical condition of the Confederacy. This is
right and proper. The great work of our fathers,
which has preserved us in peace and happiness
for near three-quarters of a century, auu given
rise to a spectacle of national growth aud develop
ment without any, the remotest, parallel in the
history of the world, ought uot to be abandoned
without the most earnest efforts for its preserva
tion. But will these or any efforts avail ? Unless
a very different spirit from that which seems thus
far to have animated both ot the extreme parties
cau be successfully iuvoked, the prospect would
be gloom}’ indeed.
It is useless now to inquire into the causes
which have led to the present condition of things.
The recent triumph of a powerful sectional party
In an election for the two highest offices of the
Government—with its candidates taken exclusive
ly from its own section, voted for exclusively by
its own section, and with a political creed avowed
ly antagonistic to the interests and institutions of
the other great division of the Confederacy—is an
event which necessarily awakens both anxiety
and resentment in the opposite section, and, ac
cording to the most ordinary maxims of human
prudence and self-respect, calls for an attitude of
vigilance, firmness, aud, if need be, of inflexible
resistance.
It is the first time in our political annals that
such a thing has been attempted or ventured up
on, and argues, to say the least, an extraordinary
degree of temerity and heedlessness on the part
of those who have made the experiment, in the
face of the solemn and not unfriendly warnings
which were addressed to them. It is not the in
dividual elected, whoever he may be, but the hos
tile sectional combination which elected him that
constitutes both the danger and the offence.
What, then, shall be done V Shall we rush at
once to a dissolution of our compact of union ;
tear down the pillars of the temple which contains
the precious deposit of our rights and liberties ;
and bury ourselves—for a time at least—in a com
mon ruin with our deluded or offending confede
rates ? This would seem to be the course of des
peratiun and blindness, not of reason and delibe
ration.
There arc few, if any, among us who do not feel
and acknowledge that the Constitution of the Uni
ted States, il honestly and faithfully pursued in
its letter and its spirit, affords every desirable
guarantee for the rights and liberties of all the
parties to it. We are entitled to demand and in
sist upon a loyal and upright fulfilment of all its
obligations as the sole and indispensable condi
tion on which the Union can be maintained.
The equal rights of the States in the common
Territories ol the Union, the immunity of their
domestic institutions from all external interference
and control, director indirect, and the surrender
of fugitives from service, are fundamental prin
ciples of the constitutional compact, which, how
ever clear in theory, are practically denied in va
rious quarters, and call, therefore, for new and
unequivocal securities for their future observance.
If these securities are demanded with calm and
dignified but inflexible firmness—not with bluster
and denunciation —I cannot doubt that they will
be yielded by a large majority, if not by all of our
co-States. If any should refuse them, by that act
of recusancy they will renounce the authority of
the Constitution “itself, and put themselves virtu
ally out of the pale of the Union.
Such terms of settlement as those here briefly
indicated—susceptible iu their details of more or
less development—would, in iny opinion, satisfy
the views of a large majority of the slaveholding
States. They would not be likely to obtain the
acceptance of South Carolina, who seems deter
mined, by a foregone conclusion, to go out of the
Union in spite of every possible concession, and
to dray as many of her sister States as she can
after lier. Whut success her policy of coercing
other States into disunion may have, remains to
be seen. But it may, not unreasonably, be pre
sumed that Georgia, who did not recognize her
dictatorial authority in 1832 and in 1851, would
prefer her own platform, laid down with so much
wisdom and firmness in the latter year, and which,
with one or two suggested additions, is so well
adapted to meet the requisitions of the present
criris. If Georgia, true to the traditions of her
former patriotic policy, should be satisfied with
an adjustment reconciling tin rights
of tho South with the preservation of the Union,
the probability is that her neighbors, Alabama
and Florida, would be equally so.
But, whatever might be the decision of those
States, there can be little doubt that Maryland,
Delaware, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North
Carolina, Missouri, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas,
and it is to be hoped, Mississippi also, would cor
dially unite in such a plan of adjustment.
These are the natural allies of Virginia in every j
great crisis of ‘he Republic. She cau never di
vorce herself from Maryland, Kentucky. Tennes
see, and North Carolina —States which immediate
ly surround her, and with which she has so many
common interests of the ipot>t intimate and vital
character. And when it is recollected that, iu one
half of her territory, she is a Western State, hav
ing, for that portion of her domain, her natural
outlet to the ocean by the river Mississippi, she
is, by that circumstance as well as by the large
number of her children who now people its mag
nificent valley, linked by the ties of kindred feel
ing and a common destiny to those flourishing
and prosperous States which have risen to such
magic w ealth and power upon its fertile borders.
it is also to be remarked that the slaveholding
States of the valley of the Mississippi, by their
position on t!*e banks of a great stream, ‘assigned
by Providence as a common avenue of commerce
for themselves and other powerful communities
and having dissimilar domestic institutions, can
never lightly regard a severance of the Union !>}•
such a line—an event which would bring with it
to them inevitable conflicts and the danger of na
tional controversies and wars, as is abundantly
proved by the history of the river w hen its mouth
was held by an independent and foreign power.
While these States, therefore, are sensitively
alive to whatever affects the security ot their do
mestic institutions or jeopards their equal consti
tutional rights in the Union, and are ready at all
times to make every sacrifice to defend them, as
the States commonly denominated the border
slave States also are, they are not yet smitten
—any more than those border States—with a pas
sion lor disunion for its own sake, or disposed to
rush into it heedlessly aud unnecessarily.
Let, then, the States I have mentionrn—rein
forced it is to be hoped by Georgia aud her two
neighbors—unite in their demands upon the uon
slaveholding States, and say to them frankly and
plainly, but soberly aud kindly, that the time has
come when the authority of the Constitution,
which is the bond between them, must be recog
nised, or that Union will inevitably perish ; that
there must be no longer nets of State legislation,
in the guise of “personal liberty” laws, to nullify
and set at naught a solemn and unequivocal coin
pact written in the Constitution ; that there must
be no attempts, covert or open, by Congressional
legislation to assail or undermine their domestic
institutions ; and that their full and perfect equali
ty under the Constitution, as co-States of the
Federal Union, mustbe loyally acknowledged and
faithfully respected. As these were the terms,
well understood on all sides, on which they came
into the Union, so they are the only ternij con
sistent wfith honor or justice or self-respect, on
which they can be expected to remain in it.
Tho justice aud reasonableness of such a de
mand, urged with the solemn earnestness and dig
nity which the occasion imports, cannot fail to be
heeded, if not by all, by the major or most impor
tant part of our confederates. Pennsylvania and
New Jersey, ever loyal and true to the Union—
who have stood firmly by their .Southern brethren
iu the most trying periods of their bistory, both
before and since the adoption of the Constitution
—would, I am persuaded, feel and acknowledge
its justice.
New Jersey has already given her answer, in
advauce, to such an appeal by her vote in tho
Presidential election; and although Pennsylvania
voted differently in that contest, it must be borne
in mind that there were issues supposed to be in
volved in the election affecting the peculiar inter
ests of her industrial system, which doubtless
mainly influenced her vote. Wheuever an issue
shall be distinctly presented on the preservation,
by her good faith and loyalty, of that Union, of
which it is her proudest boast to be regarded as
the Keystone, no one conversant with her history
can doubt whore Pennsylvania will be found.
Nor can I doubt, when the day of solemn decis
ion shall arrive, that the powerful Northwestern
States—taken out of tho side of Virginia, whose
children are widely diffused among their bold and
enterprising population—bordering, as they do, on
Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Missouri, as well as
Virginia, and having a common interest with the
slaveholding States occupying the banks of the
Mississippi in the use of that great Mediterranean
channel of intercourse and trade, will rallv with
those States, cordially aud frankly, to a Union of
equal rights, of justice, and fraternity.
When we turn our eyes again to the eastward,
we cannot doubt on what side will be found the
imperial city, the centre of American industry
and commerce—in herself a sovereign Power—
with all her vast connected interests and depen
dencies. If to the internal questions now agita
tho Stnto of New York—many of them deeply
affecting the rights and interests of the city—be
tidded tbe supreme one of a dissolution of the
Union, it is not an improbable event, amid the
revolutions of empire, that we shall see the south
ern portion of the Siate, comprehending the city,
separated from tbe rest, and formed into anew
and independent State, firmly adhering to the
Central States of the Confederacy, slaveholding
and uon-slaveholding, with those of the Valley of
tbe Mississppi.
I have ever believed that if unhappily—owing
to the centrifugal and jarring tendencies some
times manifested bj r the States at the extremities
of the Confederacy—our present glorious Union
should be broken up, the States occupying the
central belt of tho continent, from ocean “to ocean,
including those of the Valley of the Mississippi,
would still bold together, and keep alive, with
befitting dignity ana power, the ancient name and
proud traditions of the United States of America,
and perhaps, in the end, win back to the fold
those who might have temporarily strayed from
it.
At all events, I see no reason to despair of tbe
success of the w’ork of conciliation iuaugu
rated by your proposition, to the entire extent of
the States! have enumerated, if prosecuted in tho
right spirit; an _ when harmony and a good un
derstanding shall have been established among
them—tha great Central States of the Qaafeder
acy—what rational motive can be felt by a few
isolated States, whether at the North or Sduth,
to stand aloof in sullen contumacy or unprofitable
discontent ? We have lately seen suspicious indi
cations that reflections such as these, with a re
viving spirit of nationality, are making daily
progress in that quarter of tne Confederacy where
the antagonism to Southern institutions has
been the strongest; and I will not yet abandon
the consoling hope that the present troubles of
the country, by bringing more clearly to light the
dangers which threaten us, may end in placing the
Constitution and Union of our fathers upon more
solid and lasting foundations than ever.
Most truly and faithfully your friend,
W. C. Rives.
Hon. Alex. R. Boteler,
Member of the House of Rep., Washington.
THIRTY-SIXTH CONGRESS—2d Sea’ll.
IN SENATE Dec. 13.
Mr. Johnson, of Tennessee, introduced the fol
lowing joint resolution with a view of referring it
at the proper time :
Whereas, the fifth article of the Constitution of
the United States provides for amendments there
to ; therefore be it
Resolved, By the Senate of the United States
of America, in Congress assembled, two-thirds of
both Houses concurring, that the following amend
ments of the Constitution of the United States be
proposed to the Legislatures of the several States,
which when ratified by theffegislatures of three
fourths of the States, shall be valid to all intents
and purposes as part of the Constitution.
That hereafter the Presidentud Vice-President
of the United States shall be chosen by the
people of the respective States in the following
manner:
Each State shall be divided by the Legislature
thereof into Districts, equal in number to the
whole number of Senators and Representatives to
which each State may be entitled in tbe Congress
of the United States—the said Districts to be com
posed of contiguous territory, and contain, as
nearly, as may be, an equal number of persons
entitled to be represented under the Constitution,
and to be laid off’ for the first time immediately
after the ratification of this amendment, and after
wards at the session of the Legislature next en
suing the apportionment of Representatives by
the Congress of the United States.
That on the first Tuesday in August of the year
1861, and on the same day every fourth year there
after, the citizens of each State, who possess the
qualifications requisite for electors of the most
numerous branch of the State Legislatures, shall
meet within their respective Districts and vote
for a President and Vice President of the United
States ; and the person receiving the greatest
number of votes for President, and the one re
ceiving the greatest number of votes for Vice
President,iu each District, shall beholden to have
received one vote, which fact shall be immediately
certified by the Governor of each State, and to
each of the Senators in Congress from such State;
and to the President of the Senate and Speaker.of
the House of Representatides. Tbe Congress of
the United States shall be in session on the second
Monday of October, in the year 1864, and on the
same day in every fourth year thereafter. Aud
the President of the Senate, iu the presence of the
Senate and House of Representatives, shall open
all certificates and the votes shall be counted ;
the person having the greatest number of votes
for President shall be President, if such number
be equal to a majority of the whole number of
votes given. But if no person have such a majori
ty, then a second election shall be held on the
first Thursday of the month of December, then
next ensuing, between the persons having the
two highest numbers lor the office of President,
which second election shall be conducted, the re
sult certified, and the votes counted in the same
manner as the first ; and the person having the
greatest number of votes for President, shall be
President. The person having the greatest
number of votes for Vice President, at the
first election, shall be Vice President, if such
number bo equal to a majority of the whole
number of votes given, auu if no person have
such a majority, theti a second election shall
take place between the persons having the two
highest numbers on the same day that the
second election is held for President. And tho
person having the highest number of votes for
Vice President be Vice President. But if there
should happen to be an equality of votes between
persons so voted for, at the second election, then
the person having the greatest number of votes
in the greatest number of States shall be Vice
President. But when a second election shall be
necessary in the case of the Vice President, and
not necessary in the ease of the President, then
the Senate shall choose a Vice President from the
persons having the two highest numbers at the
first election, as is now prescribed in the Consti
tution. Provided, that the President to be elect
ed in the year 1864 shall be chosen from offe of
the slaveholding States, and the Vice President
from one of the non-slaveholding States; aud in
the year 1868 the President shall be chosen from
one of the non-slavebolding States, and so alter
nating the President and Vice President every
four years between the slaveholding and non
slaveholding States, during the continuance of tbe
government.
2d. And he il further Resolved, That article
one, section three, be amended by striking out
the word “Legislature,” and inserting in lieu
thereof the following words, viz : “Persons quali
fied to vote for the most numerous branch of the
Legislatureso as to make the third section of
said article, when ratified by three-fourths of the
States, read as folloiVs, viz: “The Senate of the
United States shall be composed of two Senators
from each State, chosen by person qualified to
vote for the members of the most numerous
branch of the Legislature thereof, for six years;
and each Senator shall have one vote.”
Sec. 4. Aud be it further Resolved, That article
3, section 1, be amended by striking out the words
“good behavior,” and inserting the following
words, viz: “The term of twelve years.” And
further, that said article and section be amended
by adding the following thereto, viz: “And it
shall be the duty of the President of the the United
States, within twelve months after the ratification
of this amendment by three-fourths of ull the
States, as provided by the Constitution of tho
United States, to divide the whole of the Judges,
as near as may be practicable, into three classes.
The seats of the Judges of the first class shall be
vacated at the expiration of the fourth year fiom
such classification ; of the second class at the ex
piration of the eighth year, and of the third class
at the expiration of the twelth j’ear, so that one
third may be chosen every fourth year thereafter.
The article as amended will read as follows :
Art. 3, sec. 1. The Judicial power of the United
States shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and
in such inferior courts as Congress from time to
time may ordain and establish. Tho Judges, both
of the Supreme and inferior Courts shall hold
their offices during twelve years; and shall, at
stated times, receive for their services a compen
sation which shall not be diminished during con
tinuauce in office. And it shall be the duty of the
President of tho United States, within twelve
months after the ratification of this amendment
by three-fourths of all tbe States, as provided by
the Constitution of the United States, to divide
the whole number of Judges, as near as may be
practicable, into three classes. The seats of the
Judges of the first class shall be vacated at the
expiration of the fourth year from such classifica
tion ; the Judges of the second cluss at the expira
tion of the eighth year; and those of the third
class at the expiration of the twelfth year, so that
one-third may be chosen every four years there
after. Provided, however, that all vacancies oc
curring under the provisions of this section shall
be filled by persons one half of whom shall be
chosen from the slaveholding States, aud the
other half with persons from the nou-slaveholding
States ; so that the Supreme Court will be equally
divided between the slaveholding and the non
slaveholding Stales.
Mr. Johnson also submitted tho following, to be
referred at tbe proper time :
Resolved, That tho Select Committee of Thirteen
be instructed to inquire into the expediency of
establishing, by constitutional provision :
First. A line running through the territory of
the United States, not included within the States,
making an equitable and just division of said ter
ritory, south of which line slavery shall be re
cognized and protected as property by ample and
full constitutional guarantees, and north of which
line it shall be prohibited.
Second. The repeal of all acts of Congress in
regard to the restoration of fugitives from labor,
and an explicit declaration in the Constitution
that it is the duty of each State, for itself, to re
turn fugitive slaves when demanded by tho proper
authority, or pay double their cash “value out of
tbe treasury of the State.
Third. An amendment of the Constitution de
claring that slavery shall exist iu navy yards, ar
senals, ect., ect., or not, as it may be admitted or
prohibited by the States in which such navy
yards, arsenals, and so forth, may be situated.
Fourth. Congress shall never interfere with
slavery in the District of Columbia so long as it
shall exist in the State of Maryland, nor (even
then, without the consent of the inhabitants and
compensation to the owners.
Fifth. Congress shall not touch tbe representa
tion of three-fifths of the slaves, nor the inter
state trade, coastwise or inland.
Sixili. These provisions to be unamendable,
like that which relates to the equality of tbe
States in the Senate.
HOUSE.
The Speaker appointed Mr. Hughes a member
of the Committee on Military Affairs, iu the place
of Mr. Bonham, excused.
Mr. Morris, of Illinois, asked leave to introduce
his resolutions expressing a proper estimation of
the immense value of our National Union ; cher
ishing a cordial, habituul and immovable attach
ment to it as the palladium of our political safety
and prosperity ; that wo will watch for its preser
vation with jealous anxiety ; that we will dis
countenance whoever may'suggest even a suspi
cion that it can in any eveut be abandoned, and
indignantly frown upon tbe first dawning of every
attempt to alienate any portion of our country
from the rest, or enfeeble the sacred ties which
now link together the various parts of the Con
federacy.
Among other things, the resolutions declare that
we regard the perpetuity of the Union as of more
value than a temporary triumph of any party
or any man. That whatever evils or abuses exist
under it ought to be corrected within the Union
in a peaceable and constitutional way. That we
believe it has sufficient power to redress every
wrong and enforce every right growing out of its
organization or pertaining to its proper functions.
That it is a patriotic duty to stand bv it as our
hope in peace and our defence in war.
Mr. Curry objected to the introduction of the
resolution, unless it be referred to the Select
Committee. , ~ ~. .
My. Mortal said he had not tbe slignliit idea of
letting it be carried in the cofin of that Committee.
Mr. Curry objected.
Mr. Morris said he wanted a vote on the resolu
tion, and hoped ultimately to succeed.
Mr. Haskins presented letters showing that Mr.
Ford, the House Printer, is absent, ana that the
sub-contraotors, Messrs. English and Larcombe,
decline executing the work, the House having at
the last session reduced the prices.
Mr. Haskins offered a resolution that the Su
perintendent of Public Printing contract with
competent and responsible parties for the execu
tion of the House printing ordered and to be or
dered at the present session, and at the prices now
authorized by* law.
Mr. McClernaud saw no necessity for passing
the resolution. He understood that Mr. Ford
would be here by Saturday prepared to perform
bis duties.
Mr. Burnett expressed surprise’ that the reso
lution was offered without first declaring the office
vacant, when Mr. Haskins must know that iu the
absence of doing this Ms. Ford would be entitled
to compensation, provided he can show that he is
prepared to do the work. He wanted to know
how it was that $135,000 had been paid for Mr.
Wendell’s establishment as a public office, when
he had been told that lt-was formerly offered for
eighty thousand dollars and was not w’orth forty
thousand.
Messrs. Grow and Staunton opposed the con
sideration of the resolution.
Mr. Haskins showed the necessity of passing it,
and as to the purchase of Wendell’s office, said it
was bought for $50,000 less than cost, and he said
he would inform Mr. Burnett that he was as ready
for him to investigate the subject as he himself
(Mr. Haskins,) was to investigate the De Groot
claim.
Mr. Burnett said at the last session he proposed
to refer the De Groot claim to the War Depart
ment for settlement. The gentleman cannot thus
deal iu insinuations or inueudo against me. I ask
what he means ?
Mr. Haskins—l am well satisfied that you shall
investigate the government printing office ques
tion as you have the De Groot contract.
Mr. Burnett—l ask the member whether by his
remarks he intends, directly, indirectly or re
motely, to reflect upon me in any manner what
ever f
Mr. Haskins—l did uet, sir.
After further debate’the resolution was tabled,
and the House adjourned till Monday.
Governor Magoffin has addressed the following
circular ‘letter to thej Governors of the Slave
States:
Commonwealth of Kentucky, I
Executive Department, Frankfort, Dec. 9. )
Entertaining the opinion that some movement
should be instituted at the earliest possible mo
ment, to arrest the progress of events which seem
to be rapidly hurrying the Government of the
Union to dismemberment, as an initiatory step, I
have, with great diffidence, concluded to submit
to the Governors of the slave States a series of
propositions, and ask their counsel and co-opera
tion in bringing about a settlement upon them as
a basis. Should the proposition be approved,
they can be submitted to tlie assembling Legisla
tures and Conventions of the slave States and a
Convention of all of said Stateß, or those only
approving, be called to pass upon them, and ask
a general Convention of all the States of the
Union that may be disposed to meet us on this
basis for a full conference. The present good to
bo accomplished would be to arrest the secession
movement, until the question as to whether the
Union can be preserved upon fair and honorable
terms can be tested. If there be a basis for the
adjustment of our difficulties within the Union,
nothing should be left undone iu order to its de
velopment. To this end, it seems to me there
should be a conference of the States in some form,
and it appears to me the form above suggested
would be most effective. J therefore, as the Gov
ernor of a State having as deep a stake in tbe
perpetuity of the Union, and at the same time as
much solicitude for the maintenance of the insti
tution of slavery as any other, would respectfully
beg leave to submit for your consideration tbe
following outline of propositions :
Ist. Repeal, by an amendment of the Constitu
tion of the United States, all laws in the Free
States in any degree nullifying or obstructing the
execution of the Fugitive Slave law.
2d. Amendments to said laws to enforce its
thorough execution in all the free States, provi
ding compensation to the owner of the slave from
the State which fails to deliver him up uuder the
requirements of the law, or throws obstructions in
the wav of his recovery.
3d. the passage of a law by Congress, compell
ing the Governors of free States, to return fugi
tives from justice, indicted by a grand jury in
another State, stealing or enticing away|a slave.
4th 1 . To amend the Constitution so as to divide
all the Territories now belonging to the Uuited
States, or hereafter to be acquired, between the
free and slave States, say upon the line of the 37th
degree of North latitude—all North of that line
to come into the Union with requisite population
as free States, and all South of the same to come
in as slave States.
sth. To amend tho Constitution so as to guaran
tee forever to all the States the free navigation of
the Mississippi river.
6th. To alter the Constitution so as to give the
South the power, say in the United States Senate,
to protect itself from unconstitutional and oppres
sive legislation upon the subject of slavery.
Respectfully, your obedient servant.
jB. Magoffin.
From the. Washington Constitution.
Tlie Great Gin IRan oi l he World In from
Virginia.
Udolpho Wolfe, now tho largest manufacturer
of Gin in the World, is by birth a Virginian. He
was born in Richmond. He is the seventh son of
Major Benjamin Wolfe, deceased, who was an of
ficer of the American Revolution.
Os these sons only three are living: Joel, al
luded to heroafter, and Nat Wolle, the great
criminal lawyr of Kentucky for the last twenty
years. Originally taken to Kentucky by Henry
Clay, Nat Wolfe retained the friendship of the
great statesman to tbe last hour of his life.
Udolpho Wolfe removed to the city of New York
in 1829, aud entered the counting-house of his
elder brother, Joel Wolfe, who was then largely
engaged in the importation of brandv aud gin
from France and Holland. Young Wolf’s busi
ness qualification and uerget c perseverance soon
save him a prominent position in the house of his
rother, and when he reached tbe age of 21 lie be
came a partner.
Iu 1839 that brother established the first dis
tillery in Schiedam ([Holland) ever undertaken by
an Amcricun, and it yet continues, and is the
place where the famous “ Wolfe's Schiedam Aro
matic Schnapps” is now manufactured.
In 1848 the senior partner of the house retired
from active busines, naving accumulated a large
fortune. In that same year Udolpho Wolfe made
the fortune discoveries that led to tho manufac
ture of his now world-wide-famed “Schiedam
Schnapps.”
Udolpho Wolfe although a merchant, has ever
takeu a prominent interest in tbe political ques
tions of the day, especially in stern, though dis
interested, opposition to each and every political
party or leader who uimed to disturb the sucred
institutions of the South, where lie was born.
In any matter that affected Virginia or her lead
ing meu, whether of the present or of the glorious
past, Mr. Wolfe has takeu a deep and patriotic
interest. When the removal of the remains of
the lamented Monroe, who had been a warm per
sonal friend of Mr. Wolfe’s father, as well as of
himself, was resolved upon, no man took a more
active part than Mr. Wolfe.
When the Seventh Regiment returned to New
York, Mr. Wolfe compiled and published a book,
with a full narration of everything connected
with the obsequies of the late ex-President, at an
expense of three or four thousand dollars. The
book also contained a full description of the famed
Seventh Regiment, and also biographical sketches
of the principal officers. It contained 846 pages.
It has become a Book of History.
Mr. W. presented the Seventh Regiment with
1,200 copies, aud also presented through Gov
ernor Wise and the Mayor of Norfolk, copies of
the book to all the principal civil and military
officers, aud, in addition he placed a copy in every
public library in the different States. Not only
Southern himself, lie married a lady of Mobile,
Alabama.
In closing this article, we merely desire to sav
that the history of this eminent energetic mer
chant gives the lie to the oft-repeated charge that
the South produces no commercial men of distinc
tiou. Mr. Wolfe is the most extensive merchant
in Ids branch of commercial manufacture that
has ever lived in this Union.
MARRIED.
On the 28th ult., by Rev. Geo. F. Pier o, I). 1) , JAMES
L. BROWN, Esq., ot'Grrenesburo', Oa., and Miss MATTIE
PEARCE, of Augusta, Ga.
jsr otic hi
rjtHK undersigned Commission Merchants of Augusta, do
X hereby give notice, that from and after this date, we shall
each require CASH ON DELIVERY of all purchase* under
Fifty Dollars ; and above that sum, approved Bankable paper
will be required on delivery of the purchase.
J. A. ANSLEY & CO.,
STOVALL, MoLACUHLIN & CO.,
CHAB. BAKER,
T. W. FLEMING & CO.,
J. C. & D. JONEK,
It. J. BOWE A CO.,
F. WOODRUFF,
Augusta, Dee. 11,1800. deel2-d&w2w
NEW LARD.
k>ik CANB choice New LARD, for sale by
U\l dec7 6t J. A. ANSLEY & CO.
MITSONIiIALMMCE;
Spring Term 1861.
mUB Exercises rs his Institution will open on the first
X MONDAY in JANUARY.
All the Departments are supplied with experienced and
fttithful Teachers.
Board, including Lights, Fuel and Washing, Ninety Dollars
or tho Term.
No Boarding Pupil will be allowed hereafter to contract any
debts, or make accounts. Parents or Guardians are requested
to furnish their daughters and wards from home, or If they pre
fer It, leave money with some member of the Faculty, who will
make all needful purchases. The above rule will be rigidly en
foreed. W. A. WILSON,
Sec’y Faculty.
Madison, Dee. 18, 1860. decle d*wln>
BOARDING.
A FEW BOARDERS can be accommodated with Board
J\_ by applying at 189 Reynolds stveet. ‘
PrVft RART OALDWEEI,.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
“ Wisdom Justice Moderation
Hon. JOHN P. KING,
Col. HENRY H. CUMMING.
The above named gentlemen will be supported as Delegates
from Richmond county to the State Convention, to be held in
January next.
“ Pledged to no party's arbitrary sway,
They follow Truth where’er she leads the way.”
decl2td MANY VOTERS.
JTJID&IESBniP
OF THE
OCMULGEE CIRCUIT.
Mr I beg leave to say to the Voter* of the Circuit,
that I am a candidate for re-election to this office, on the 2d
day of January, 18*31. IVERSON L. HARRIS.
MUledgeville, 10th December, 1860. decl2-w3t
.A. CARD.
Fellow-Citizens of Augusta and of Richmond
County lam a candidate for the office of Tax Collector of
Richmond eounty, and there is, perhaps, no candidate before
the people that would appreciate their support more than the
subscriber—and 1 expect none of them are more needy. Should
I be oleted, it will be my greatest pleasure to discharge the du
ties of the office with satisfaction to all; should I not be, it
won’t be my fault—that’s all. Respectfully,
declß M. W. WOODRUFF.
tar To the Voters of the Second Ward : The un
dersigned respectfully announces himself a candidate tor Jus
ticc of the Peace for the 120th District G. JL, at the ensuing
election, on the Sr3t Saturday In January next.
declS SAMUEL FROST.
ts Chas. G. Butler for Tax Collector.—l ofler my
self to the citizens of Richmond county for the office of Tax
Collector, at the ensuing election In January.
dec2* CHARLES G. BUTLER.
tar Mr. Kditor : Please announce that I am a candidate for
Tax Collector of Richmond county, at the election in January
next. [nov26 # ] DAVID A. PHILPOT.
iar We are authorized to announce HENRY P.
WAI.KEIt as a candidate for Tax Collector or Richmond
county, at the election in January next. novU*
|3gr We are authorised to announce Dr. JAMES T.
BARTON as a candidate for Tax Collector of Richmond coun
ty, at the ensuing election in January next. novT dtd
tsr We are authorised to announce JAMES BRAN
DON, Jr., Esq., a* a candidate for Tax Collector of Richmond
county, at the election In January next. M ant Voters.
Ott£6*
SPECIAL NOTICES.
The People’s Loan Association.— The sixth
monthly meeting of the Association will be held at the City
Hall,next WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 10th Inst, at 7
o’clock. [decl9] EDWIN RICHARDS, Sec’y.
tSf Masonic Notice!— A Regular Meeting of Augusta
Chapter No. 2, will be held THIS (Wednesday) EVENING,
27th inst., at 7 o'clock.
By order of the H. P.
declg C. DWELLK, Sec’y.
SIT Augusta and Savannah Railroad.— Augusta,
Nov. 21, IB6o.—During the Fair at Macon, commencing Dee.
3d and ending Dec. 22 d. Tickets to go and return FOR ONE
FARE, can be procured at this Office, as follows t
Dec. Ist ana sth, to return on 7th ;
Dec. loth and 11th, to return on 15th ;
Dec. 17th, to return on 20tli;
Dec. 20th, to return on 21th.
Articles for Exhibition will be charged regular freight to Ma
con ; if not sold, will be returned free to station from whence
shipped. 1 nov22] W. C, JONES, Agent.
By Wholesale and Retail Druggists, always having
on hand as LARGE AND WELL SELECTED A STOCK as
any demands require, will sell as low as any one could desire to
purchase. oct26-d3m
By Dutch Bulbous Roots !—Now in store, HYA
CINTHS, forty choicest varieties; TULIPS, fifteen varieties
GLADIOLUS, four varieties ; CROCUS, seven varieties;
IMPERIAL, five varieties; LILIES, four varieties; NAR
CISSUS, seven varieties, etc., etc. Jugt received by
PLUMB & LEITNEK,
octl dtf 212 Broad street, Augusta, Ga.
By It has been currently reported that in most of
the Western cities the “ Town Bell’’tolls every day at noon
for the inhabitants to gulp down quinine, as a preventive of
diseases caused by malaria of the climate. Os course, taking
quinine is a oontageou* habit, and eveiry new settler is supplied
with the poisonous drug, and instructed to take It. in large
quantities, if he would escape the Fever and Ague. Every
house lias its medicine chest filled with this dangerous stuff,
and as regular as the hour comes around, so regular do they
gulp it down, as though it was the richest delicacy of the sea
son. Dr. J. Hostetler, a Good Samaritan, knowing the dread
ful effects of quinine upon the human system, when taken with
so much indiscretion, has prepared a compound whiek ha j , in
att case.: in whioh it has been tried, proved a speedy otire for
Fever and Ague, mid all other diseases caused by Indigestion.
For sale by Druggists and dealers generally everywhere.
deolS dftwlw
IST B. L. Fahnestock's Vermifuge.— This medielHe
has a most excellent reputation, qot only with the hundreds of
thousands who have used it, but with the medical feeuliy
generally, who use It as a prescription in tlieir dally practice.
It deserves its reputation, for where worms exist, it never frdls
to remove them from the system. declSdftwlw
ty Among the ninny restoratives which nature has
supplied to relieve the afflictions of humanity, there iH no more
favorite one for a certain class of diseases than the “ medlotnal
gum” of the Wfl2 Cherry Tree ; but however valuable it is, Its
power to heal, to sosthe, to relieve, and to cure, U enhanced
ten-fold by scientific and Judicious combination with other In
gredients, in themselves of equal worth. This happy mingling
exists in that
“ Combination and a form indeed”
of medicine known as
DR. WISTAR’B BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY,
whose value in curing Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis,, Whooping
Cough, Croup, Asthma, Pulmonary Affection, and Incipient
Consumption, is inestimable.
Georgia Testimony. 1
Certificate of Mr. E. Maussenot, awoll known and highly re
spec-table citizen of Maeon, Ga.
Macon, Ga., March 19,1860.
Messrs, ft. W. Fowle & Cos.:
Gentlemen : Believing tn the great virtue of your renowned
Balsam ot Wild Cherry, I eheerfuliy eomply with the request
of your travelling agent In adding my testimony to the many
which you have already received. I have been acquainted
with this medicine for many yoars, and hkve always heard it
spoken of In the highest terms. A brother-in-law-, who at one
time was much reduced with a severe and obstinate cough, was
restored by If, after other remedies had fulled. I have also
used it for myself and children for obßtinate coughs and colds,
with uu uniform and happy result, and therefore recommend it
confidently as flic- best lung medicine within my knowledge.
Yours, respect hilly, E. Maussenet.
CAUTION TO PURCHASERS.—The only genuine Wls
tar's Balsam has the written signature of “ I. Butts.” and the
printed one of the proprietors on the wrapper ; oil other is vile
and worthless.
Prepared by Seth W. Fowle ft Cos., Boston, ar.d for sale by
HAVILAND. CHICHESTER & CO., Wholesale Agents;
also, BARRETT ft CARTER, PLUMB ft LEITNER, and
by Drugg!. Isgenerally. deols-dftw4w
tr Mn. Whilo\v, an experienced Nurse and Fema
Physician,hnaaSOOTHlNG SYRUP for children Teethlngc
which greatly facilitates the process of teething by softening the
gums, reducing all inflammation—will allay ail pain, and is
sureto regulate the bowels. Depend upon it, mothers, tt will
give rest to yourselves, and relief and health to your Infante.
Perfectly safe in all eases. See advertisement in another
Glumu. mhl6dftwly
tW~ Fever and Ague, and all are aired by
perseverance with
BRANDRKTH’S PILLS,
which takes all poisons, of whatever nature they may be, from
the olroulathm.
Mr. John Y. Haight, Supervisor of Newcastle, Westchester
county, New York, says, Nov., 1858 : “I was two years ago
attacked with Fevor and Ague, which, notwithstanding the
best medical ad continued sorely to afflict me for six tedi
ous months ; I became as yellow as saffron, nnd reduced to
sMn and bone. Medicine and physicians were abandoned In
despair. As an experiment, I eonelndcd to try a single dose of
six of Brandcth's Universal Vegetable Pills, on an empty
stomach, early In the morning. The first dose seemed to arouse
all the latent energies of ray exhausted frame. 1 feared the
worst—their purgative effect was different from auythlng t had
ever used or heard of. At length this effect ceased, and 1 a < m
ed lighter and breathed freer. That evening 1 was Indeed ren
slbly better and slept soundly all night. The nest day I fol
lowed ths same course, and continued to tako the Pills In th Is
way about three weeks, when I found myself entirely cured.
My health has been surprisingly good ever s.nce.”
-Trice 25 cents per box. Sold by all respectable dealers in
medicine. deel-dawlm
IF*The following complimentary notice is token
from thij Missouri Democrat:
luMKNst. Amount of Suffhrino KRLrsvBB nr Taking
MoLkan’b STBBNaTHBNifto Cordial,—Btnce the 17th of Au
gust, the following eases have been reported cured ;
105 persona have been cured of General Debility ;
63 “ “ “ “ Nervous Debility :
23 “ “ “ “ Diseases of the Kidneys;
180 “ who have been afflicted with various complaints,
Fever, Chronic Diarrhea,- Dysentery, Liver Complaint, Night
Sweats, Dyspepsia and Weakness of the Digestive Organs,
have been cured, besides a large number from whom we have
not yet heard.
MoLEAN’S STRENGTHENING CORDIAL AND
BLOOD PURIFIER, Is a remedy required by every one In
the Western and Southern country. It Is vory pleasant and
agreeable to take, and It can be taken by man, woman or child.
Asa diuretic. It will cure any disease of the Kidneys or
Bladder, and as an alterative, it will purify the blood, and re
move all phnples, sores or blotches from the skin.
Try it—one drachm is sufficient to convince the most skepti
cal of its wonderful strengthening and Invigorating properties.
Beeßhe advertisement in another eolumn.
decß-d&w2w
.Messrs. C lark, Gregory Ail Cos., Nashville
Temi.—Gents : Some three months since I had the misfor
tune to be bitten by a large rat, while asleep in my room. I
was bitten entirely through the nose, so that the blood ran
through my nostrils. Knowing a rat bite to be very danger
ous, 1 felt much alarmed, and having tried your AMBROSIAL
OIL for many allmeats, and finding relief, 1 applied It thor
oughly dudng the balance of the night and next day. It
healed at once, and I have never experienced any ‘ll effects
from the same. I felt that the worjfl should know the magic
power of your Justly celebratea AMBROSIAL OIL.
• W. M. Collins.
Nashville, Ootober Ist, 1860.
For sale by
decl-dAw!bw ■■ Jl’ f -TUTT. Augusta, tta.
OT Fresh Garden Seeds.—W e expect to receive our
stock of GARDEN SEEDS this season, much earlier than
usual. The assortment will be more extensive and more com
plete than formerly, having added several new and choice va
rieties to our already large catalogue.
octia PLUMB * LEITNER, Druggists.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TO IHE/B,
TXROJI the first of January nest, a prime NEGRO MAN?
H about thirty years of age, a good Painter and an <
Store Boy—having been employed in the latter capacity- tor a
number of years. Apply at this office. tlec “*
NOTICE.
and TRAYED from the undersigned, on the 4th Inst., a large
{> black colored Hone MULE. He has the right corner of
hts mouth cut by the bridle bit and a collar gall mi the right
shoulder ; tail and mane sheared close Any information re
specting the said Mule wlii be thankfully received.
Address JOHN C. WILKINSON,
d('cl9-w4t Augusta, Ga.
ATTENTION,!
FOR SALE, sixty UNIFORM COATS of dark green cloth,
trimmed with best quality gold lace and gilt buttons,
—brass scales or epaulettes, attached to each coat. A bargain
may be had if applied for soon.’ The attention of Companies
now organizing, is rei-pectlully called to the above. Address,
or apply to BROOM ft DAY ,
declD-dlwftwSt _ _ Augusta, Ga.
NOTICE.
ALL persons are hereby warned not to FISH or HUNT on
my plantation, situated on the Savannah River, about
fifteen miles from Augusta. All trespassers hereafter will be
prosecuted accordihg to law. JOHN JAMES,
c.tl9-dltftw2ni
ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE.
BY virtue of an order from the Court ot Ordinary of Lin
coln county will be sold on the first Tuesday in FE
BRUARY next, at the Court House door of said county ,
between the legal hours of sale, the following property, to wit:
A Negro Man named Davis, about S3 years old, a good planta
tion smith ; also, one thousand acres of Land, more or less, in
Lincoln county, on the waters of Little River, on the road lead
ing from Washington to Augusta, one mile from Raysville, ad
joining lands of Moses Harwick, Daniel Marshall and John L
Wilkes, it being the same place whereon Jimerson Mabry re
sided at the time of bis death. Sold as the property of said
Jimerson Mabry, deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and
credl o-s of said deceased. Terms on the day of sale.
Dec. 19, 1860. JOHN M. CUTLIKE, Adm’r.
qeobqiaT
SARSAPARILLA COMPOUND,
THE PUREST AND BEST.
FOR PURIFYING THE BLOOD,
AAD DISEASES OF TDK LIVER.
LIVER complaints are the prevailing diseases of the South
ern climate, and the Sarsaparilla that grows in the South
ern climate, if rightly prepared, is better for the diseases of
this climate than the foreign growth. It cannot ba prepared
so well at the North as it can at the South; nothing can be
gained by sending North for Sarsaparilla, or using the Sarsapa
rilla prepared North.
Prepared by J. DENNIS, M. D„ Augusta, Ga.
For sale by Druggists generally. ueel9w2t*
just received!
30 boxes No. 1 FIRE CRACKERS ;
30 boxes Large RAISINS, tn quarter and halves :
15 boxes DRIED FIGS.
0 boxes DRIED PRUNES.
ALSO,
A good assortment of PRESERVES and JELLIES.
declQSt HENRY J. SIBLEY■
ii mm ISUL
Interest'Paid on Deposits.
OFFICE AT THE INSURANCE BA I<<K
OPEN DAILY FROM 4 O’CLOCK DKTIL SUNSET.
MOYEY returned on short notice, or in cases of necessity
without nctice.
Interest paid on a single month’s dopcslt. No limitation on
the amounts received, except that corns or fractions of a dollar
cannot be deposited.
Interest paid or compounded every six months, on the first
of January and first of July.
Accounts will be opened for Children, Minors, Married Wo
men, Corporations, Societies, Trustees, Agent*, and Associa
tions of every kind. WM. M. D’ANTIGNAC, Piesident.
decld C. F. McCAY\ Treasurer.
TO HERE,
SEVERAL NEGRO MEN, by the month or year—o eof
them accustomed to B.acksmlth work. Apply at this
office. doel3
DESIRABLE CITY RESIDENCE
FOR SALE OR TO RENT.
The desirable residence on Greene street, next below tin- j
City Hall, belonging to the estate of Mrs. Win. H. Oak
man. The location is one of the fine 4in the city—cool, quiet,
and comparatively free from dust. The Lot fronts eighty-one
feet.on Greene street, extending half way through to Telfair.
The House contains twelve rooms, besides closets, store rooms,
cellars, fte., all finished in good style, and is in good repair
throughout. The out building* comprise kitchens, servants’
houses, stable, carriage house, fte. There is also a hydrant in
the yard. For terms, ftc., apply to
THADDEUS GASMAN,) ...
dec!3 orD. If. VAN BUREN, j s,
WANTED TO HIRE,
IMMEDIATELY, a good COOK; also, good HOUSE
S KVA NT.
Apply to MRS. COLLINS, over Mustin ft Son’s Crockery
Store. ’ ___ decK.-tf
WANTED TO HIRE,
T.TROM the Ist January, a good COOK, WASHER and •
_T IRONEK, for a s nail family. Enquire of
dec!6-3t HAVILA.NT), CHICHESTER ft CO. !
LOST,
the night of the Sd Inst., between the Bank of Augusta i
V / and the corner of Centre and Reynold streets, a FITCH
CUFF. The finder will phase leave It at the office of this
paper. decs-tf
Suspended Banks of So. Carolina.
* T FAYING entire confidence in the suspended Banks of
XY South Carolina, we will receive their blits at par, either
for Groceries or for Notes due us.
G. W. WILLIAMS ft CO.
Charleston. S. C., Nov. 2). 1860. novSO-lrn
HANDSOME WOMEN !
TO THE I-ABIES!
HUNT’S ” BLOOM OF ROSES.” A rich and elegant
eolor for the cheeks or lips. It will not wash or rub of},
and when once applied remains durable for yt-ers. Toe tint. Is
so rich and natural, that the closest scruiiny fails to deitct its
use. Can be removid by lemon juice, and will not injure th
skin. This is anew preparation used by the celebrated Com
Beauties of London and Paris. Mailed tree, in bottles, wuh cti
rections for use, for sl.
HUNT’S - COURT TOILET POWDER.” imparts a da;;
sling whiteness to the complexion, and is unlike anything else
used for this purpose M ailed free for 50 cents.
HUNT’S ‘•BRITISH BALM”removes tan, freckles, and
all eruptions of the skin. Mailed free for 50 cents.
HUNT’S “IMPERIAL POMADE’ forthe hair, strength
ens and Improves its growth, keeps it from fallirg off, and Is
warrantedto makethe hair curl. Mailedfree for #l.
Hunt’s “Pearl beautifiek” for the teeth
gums, cleanses and whitens the teeth, hardens the gums, puri
fies the breath effectually, preserves the teeth and prevents
toothache. Mailed free for sl.
HUNT’S “BRIDAL WREATH PERFUME,” a double
extract of orange blossoms and cologne. Mailed free lor sl.
This exquisite perfume wub first used by the Princess Royal of
England on her marriage. Messrs. Hunt ft Cos presented the
Pnncess with an elegant ease ot Perfumery, (in which all of
the above articles were included) In handsome cut glass with
gold stoppers, valued at SISOO, particulars of which appealed in
the public prints.
All the above articles sent Free, by express, tor $5.
Cash can either accompany the older, or be paid to the ex
press Agent on delivery of goods. H UNT ft CO.,
Perfumers to the Queen,
Regent Street, London, and 77 Sausom St., Phila., Pa.
For sale by all Druggists ami Perfumers.
IPT The Trade supplied. nov24-dftwly
ORGAN MANUPACfRV,,
CHARLESTON, S. C.
rpHE undersigned Is now fully prepared to Build Church
1 or Parlor ORGANS, of any size, from SBOO up to SIO,OOO.
Having had twenty-five years’ experience In Organ Building,
lam prepared to produce as good an instrument asany li the
United States, 1 have all materials on hand of the best quality
—and properly seasoned wood, Ac.
I can produce the best testimonials as to capability and faith
fulness. Organs enclosed in any style of case desired, or to
suit the architecture of the building or room.
All orders promptly and faithfully executed, and all my
work WARRANTED TO GIVE faATISFACTION.
Address JOHN LAKER,
au29-d3m* Organ Builder. Charleston, S. C.
Important Notice.
npHE PATRONS and BOARDERS of the Imperial Lunch
I. and Dining Saloon, will be furnished with Meals on SUN
DAYS, until further notice, from 7 to 10 o'clock A. M., Break
fast : from Ito3 P. M., Dinner; and from sto 8. Supper.
uecS-dtf JOHN BRIDGES, Agent.
southern”
TOBACCO DEPOT!
v
We are Agents for the best
class of Virginia and North Caro
lina TOBACCO manufacturers,
and have now in store 700 boxes
of all grades, and prices ranging
from Ten Cents per Pound to
One Dollar and Fifteen Cents per
Pound; and we ask the atten
tion of all dealers and consum
ers to a stock as perfect as can be
found in any market. These
are foi sale low, and we invite
an examination.
J. A. ANSLEY & CO,
No, 300 Broad Street.
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| - PUBLIC SALES
By BOGGS ft PARKER, Auctioneers.
TRUSTEES SALE.
O, D BliStT r. LEOK. !■.
CITY SHERIFF’S SUE.
Ov (j ie first Tuesday in JANUARY next, will be sold,
at the Lower Market House, in the City of Augusta,
within the legal hours of stile : . ...
All that lot or parcel of Land, with the improvements ther -
oil situate in the city of Augusta, between 1 wiggs street and
Washington street, boundea north by a lot formerly ownedl by
Edward Thomas, south by Fenwick street, eart by Wasb iigton
st reel and west by Twiggs street, and occupied at this time 1 \
Augustus H. Roe : Levied on as the property of Augustus H.
Roe, to satisfy an execution in favor of the City Council of Au
gusta vs. Augustus 11. lioe, for City lax for the year 1- ). \
AL*jAq
At the same time and place, will be sold, all that lot or par
cel of Land with the improvements thereon, situate i.i the city
of Augusta,’ fronting on Fenwick street, between Centre and
Washington stre.ts, bound north by said Fenwick stree, south
bv a lot of James L. Coleman, west by a lot of Abner 1. Ro
bertson and east bv a lot of James B. Calvin, and occupied at
Cojmglor Augusta, vs. James tfcrttae
November 2, 1360.
CITY SHERIFF’S SALE.
OW the first Tuesday in JANL T AKY next, ■will be sold at
the Lower Market in the city of Augusta, within the legal
* All that lot’ or parcel of Land, situate, lying and being in the
citv of Augusta, on the south side of the Augusta ( anal, be
tween Campbell and Marblin’ streets, bounded north b> u An.
tignac street, upon which it fronts 200 feet, more or less ; east
by Carrie street, on which it fronts 104 feet, more or less; south
by Jot of William A. Walton ; and west by ( umming street :
Levied on as tlie property of Herbert Stallings, to satisfy an
execution issued from the City Court of Augusta in favor ot
Mary Bird vs. Stallings.
At the same time aud plaee.’willbe sold, a Mulatto Boy
slave named Charles, about 14 years of age : Levied on as the
property of Elizabeth Rowe, to satisfy an execution issued front
the City Court of Augusta m favor of C. A. Platt &. Cos. va.
Elizabeth Rowe. ‘ ISAAC LEVY, Sheriff C .A.
December 2, 1860.
RICHMOND SHERIFF’S SALE.
ON the first Tuesday In JANUARY next, within the
legal hours of sale, at Lower Market House, in the city,
of Augusta, will be sold.
All that lot or parcel of Land, situate in the citv of Augusta,
on Marbury street, between Garanier and D’Antlgnac streets,
known as Lots Nos. 21, 22, 93, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 23, In a plan of
Lots niadeby William Phillips, having a front of 160 lett on
Marbury street, and running backoflike width 240 feet—said
Lot composed of eight Lots numbered from 21 to 23 inclusive
being bounded North by Gardnier street, east by H or Oak
strict, south by lots Nos. 19 and 20, and west by Marbury
street, together “with the Buildings and Machinery of every
kind, on the before deseriticd Lots : Levied on as the property
of Solomon C. White, John C. Quien and Harlan Rigby, to
satisfy an execution on the foreclosure of a mortgage issued
from tlie Superior Court o! Richmond county in favor ot Leoni
das A. Jordan, administrator ot the estate of Benjamin Jordan,
deceased, vs. Solomon C. White. John C. Quein and Harlan
Rigby. WM. V. KEK, Skerifl R. C.
Dec. 2, 1860.
RICHMOND SHERIFF’S SALE.
OY the first Tuesday in FEBRUARY next, will be sold, at
the Lower Market House, in the city of Augusta, with
in tlie legal hours of Bale, .„. , „
1 Glass Partition. 1 Iron Safe, 1 Writing Dealt and Stool, l
Counter Stools, 3 Show Cases, 2 Counters, 1 small Regulator, 1
large Regulator, 1 Mahogany Regulator Box, l Parlor Stove,
about 80 feet of Pipe, l Watcn Maker’s Bench. 1 Railing, 1 Jew
eler’s Bench, J Mahogany Watch Case, 2 Setts, 16 pairs Show
Case Tra\s, 1 lot Shelves, and 1 large Mirror : Levied on as the
property of Herman A. Barouch, to satisfy an execution on the
foreclosure of a mortgage issued from the Inferior Court of
Richmond county in favor of Jacob Kaufft-r, vs. Herman A.
Barouch. WM. V. KER. Sherifl.
December 7.1860.
ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE.
i GRKEABLV toanorderof the Court of Ordinary of
J\_ Richmond county, will be sold at the Lower Market
House in the city of Augusta, on the flrstTuesday in JANUA
RY next, between,the legal hours of sale,a Negro Woman,
named Eliza, about 50 years of age. Sold as property belong
ing ts the estate of Mary Pierce, late of raid count v, deceased.
Nov. 21, 1860. G. AV. HALL, Adm’r.
Confectionaries
or all it ims,
I
WILL BE HEREAFTER
KEPT ON HAND,
BY THE SUBSCRIBER.
V. LaTaste,
NO. 200 BROAD-STREET.
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Just Received,
AT m FBKM’ii STORK,
FOR
CHRISTMAS TIMES,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
FRENCH mm, 10,
TO WHICH
ATTENTION IS INVITED,
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PANIC SALES
CHEAPEST
DRY GOODS
Em nun to aimsta.
BEAUTIVUL
ALL WOOL DELAINES,
- In New and Elegant Styles and Colors,
50 cts., worth 75c.
JOURIN’S BEST
FRENC H KID GLOVES,
IN ALL NTAIBLHS,
7 5 cts., worth SI.
Large Supply Cloth and Velvet
CLOAKS,
FULLY 25 PER CENT BELOW
ITSLAL PRICES.
HELA.W Y 3PI3STE
DOUBLE SHAWLS,
05, worth 08.
CHEAP DRESS GOODS,
A LARGE SUPPLY,
VERY CErEAP.
’ JUST RECEIVED,
PROM TOE PANIC SALE, AT
firay&Tiirley’s.
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UNITED STATES HOTEL,
Broad-street, Augusta, Ga.
MOSHER & CREWS, Proprietors.
prepared to satisfy all the wants of the t raveling comm. the
on the most reasonable terms. Fr°® its central
healthiest part of the city, the ‘ United States has ** ‘. eu , rS
joyed a large share of the public patronage, aiJ d the t, gus .
are determined to spare neither pains nor expense fu.l)
tain Its ancient reputation as a first class Hotel.
The undersigned, havmg dlKpowd of hia ‘thank's
Hotel to Mr. THOiIAB CKEWB, returns hls sineMe
to the public for their liberal patronage, and[recount
ne Viw* k * if K * Unued * TW *j ote o * l *’