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BY W. S. JONES.
SUNDAY OTLORN’G, DEC. 23, 18G0.
Adopted Citizeus.
Among the hundreds of intricate questions
which will have to be decided by the Legislative
authority of a seceding State, not the least impor
tant will be determination of the status of the
naturalised inhabitants of such State.
At present they are entitled to all the rights
and privileges qf native born citizens by virtue of
their naturalization according to the laws of the
Federal Government. They have sworn allegiance
to the United States, not to any peculiar State.
They are citizens of Georgia, South Carolina or
Alabama, because they are citizeus of the United
States. If the laws and Constitution of the Uni
ted States are abrogated by secession in the
States of their residence, their naturalization, de
riving its virtue only from such laws, must be null
and void. A naturalized citizen has pledged alle
giance to but one government—when its sover
eignty is extinguished over the place of his dom
icile, his citizenship, with its rights and duties, is
extinct with it.
It may be mid that the Convention which per
forms the act of secession can, by their adoption
of the suituble Federal laws, prevent any forfeit
ure of citizenship ; but the adoption of a law is
equivalent to its enactment, and no legislative
powers are conferred upon the Convention. Such
powers belong to the Legislature alone. It is
true, that the abrogation of laws may be con
sidered a legislative act, but the Legislature from
the necessity of the case, confers (whether consti
tutionally or not, may be a question,) its powers
upon the Convention to that extent, no more.—
The power to abrogate the Federal Constitution
and laws by secession is expressly given to the
Convention, and that body cannot legally go be
yond tne powers delegated to it, and supply the
place of those destroyed. The task of recon
struction belongs to the people and the Legisla
ture, which may or may not promptly reinstate
Che naturalized citizen, but between the act of se
cession and the meeting of the Legislature he
must remain disfranchised, and be unable to vote
at the election of members to the very Legislature
which is to decide his fate.
N Cooling Oil'.
The speed with which the immediate secession
ists have abandoned their first position, is not a
little remarkable. For instance, T. R. R. Cobh,
Esq., who scarcely a month since was for precipi
tating the State out of the Union without waiting
to hear from “the cross-roads and groceries,” that
is, before the people had an opportunity to speak,
is now of opiniomthat “any haste in our State, to
move iu advance of the others (though not so in
tended) will have, or be construed, into an appear
ance of disregard to the will and action of others.”
Even the lion. Howell Cobb, who lias perhaps
been more than any other man instrumental in
the attempt to destroy the government of which
he was an important component part, counsels his
liege men “to be prepared on that day (March
4th) to announce and maintain their independence
out of the Union.”
And the Hon. Robeut Toombs who has “ful
minert” over Georgia, breathing immediate des
truction to the government, (of which lie too has
been an important part for many years,) quenches
his thunderbolts, and is perfectly willing to wait
till the 4th of March.
So we are to continue in the Union till the 4th
of March when if we follow the lead of these cap
tains we are to march forth. The difference be
tween these oracles of the immediate secession
and the more conservative portion of the people
is not likely to be very great as to time in case
they thus continue to make concessions. The
one desires to go out deliberately, prudently and
at their own season, if they must go out, the other
on some day which appears to retreating farther
and further the future.
For the Chronicle dc Sentinel.
The Necessity of Prudence.
Mb. Editor : In view of the crisis into which the
people of the South have been precipitated bv the
election of Lincoln and Hamlin, and in conse
queece of the excitement produced in the South
ern mind by that event, I propose, with your per
mission, to use your columns fpr the purpose of
addressiug a few words of warning and admoni
tion *o the “hone and sinew,” the tax payers and
voters of the State of Georgia. I know that this
subject has been the theme of deep and earnest
thought, by the most profound intellects of our
owu, as well as other States. I cigiuot, therefore,
hope to offer or add any thing that is either nevv
or striking ; and if this were an ordinary occasion
I should feel it. the height of presumption to at
tempt to enlighten my fellow-citizens upon a sub
ject which has occupied the attention ot the most
brilliant intellects, both North and South. But
this is no ordinary occasion. It is an occasion of
extreme peril, and one in relation to which, if we
do uot act wisely, prudently and patriotically, our
past glory, our preseut safety, and our future
prosperity aud renown, are alike placed in the
most perilous jeopardy. It is, therefore, no time
to allow sentiments of false delicacy to keep us
silent, when issues of such momentous import
are awaiting a decision, and when but a short
time intervenes between this and the day when
we shall be called upon to choose delegates to act
for us in our State Convention. I repeat then,
that this is no time for silence and inaction. We
ought to “cry aloud, and spare not.” Every’ man,
therefore, who has the welfare of his c/untry at
heart, and who has any desire to avert the calam
ities with which wo are threatened, by the rash,
hasty, and inconsiderate action of a portion of
our fellow citizens, ought to omit no honorable
effort, whether of purse, pen, or voice, to place
the issues now occupying the public mind correct
ly before those who ’are to be most affected bv
them. I allude, of course, to the people, to the
tax payers, on whom will fall the burthen of foot
ing the bill, paying all the expenses, and who wil
finally, perhaps, be required to lay down their
lives in sustaining this wild secession crusade. So
solemnly’’ impressed am I with the importance in
this crisis, of wise, cool, cautious and prudent
action, that I should feel that I had been recreant,
to an imperative duty, had l failed to raise my
voice in warning to my brother farmers, and the
mechanics of Georgia, to beware of the enchant
ing but delusive wiles ot the syren secession. I
conjure you, therefore, men ol Georgia, to reflect
calmly and dispassionately w hat will be the effect
of your votes upon the future destiny of our fa
vored laud. You are called upon to say whether
you will, by your votes, roll back the tide of dis
union sentiment, and allow the conservatism aud
patriotism of the country to make one final effort
to save the Union, or whether, dead alike to all
sentiments of gratitude arid-patriotism, you will
co-operate with those w’ho, in the insanity of their
blind fury, would precipitate the South into a
state of the wildest anarchy and confusion. View
it as you may', voters of Georgia, these are the is
sues now’ presented to you for your decision. Will
you, can you, then, with this vast responsibility’
restiug upon you, say that this government, the
proudest monument ever erected by human wis
dom, shall, at the bidding of mere politicians and
demagogues, be consigned to a den olition so com
plete, that not all the powers of the fabled phoe
nix, would enable it to rise from its ruins? Can
you say that a government purchased by millions
on millions of treasure, aud at the cost of the
lives and sufferings of the best men the world
ever saw, shall, at the behests of blind excitement
and furv, be consigned to an irredeemable obli
vion ? HVould you lay iu ruins a government,
which, in the short space of eighty-four years
from its commencement, Las accomplished a ca
reer of prosperity and glory, for which we in vain
consult history for a parallel? Instead of this, I
would fain hope and believe, that the people of
Georgia will place themselves as a living bulwark
between the Union and its enemies, and in defi
ance of their fiercest efforts, preserve its integrity
until a returning sense of reason may induce our
rulers to act with that prudence, wisdom and
caution that the crisis demands.
But while I thus solemnly adjure you, voters of
Georgia, to remember the cost of this Union, the
height of prosperity’ to which we have attained
under its genial and fostering influences, and the
future prosperity and renown to which we may
still hope to attain within its fraternal bonds, 1
would not be understood to say that the preserva
tion of the Union, however desirable such a re
sult might in the abstract be, is to be held para
mount to every aud all other considerations. For
I um well aware that we are suffering under evils,
which demand, aud must have redress, and if that
is reiused, then I am willing to embark, heart,
hand and purse in any measure, whether of se
cession or revolution, which the people of the
South may adopt for the preservation and main
tenance of Southern rights, and for the vindica
tion of Southern honor. But, I ask, have vve ex
hausted all the Constitutional means in our power
to obtain this redress ? I answer that we have not,
and until that is done, I for one, art not will
ing to give up the old ship, without one strong
final effort to save her from that inevitable de
stination to which her secession pilots are madly
hurt Jin# her. lam one of those who prefer to
plash the South clearly and unmistakably in the
r;g’ui, a nd, if there is not conservatism
enough the Northern people to induce
them tMMp their unconstitutional legislation,
and yield rights, and revolution, thero
loie becon&lM necessity, we can then invoke the
Qod of battle* with an unwavering conviction
that the justice of our cause will not permit our
supplications to pass unheeded. We have an il
lustrious precedent, in extending to the North
further time and opportunity to place themselves
light in the example of our revolutionary sires,
who left no means untried to effect a recoucilia
tion between the colonies aud the mother coun
try. And I doubt not, if the South approaches
the North in u spirit of conciliation, and claims
her rights with dignity and firmness, that her
claims will be promptly recognized, and (lie diffe
rences which now divide the two sections of the
Union amicably, aud peacefully adjusted. But
should 1 be mistaken in tne estimate which I have
formed of the Northern people, and a reasonable
length of time had elapsed from the period of our
demand for justice, and the Northern people had
not then complied with that demand, we should
then be justified ia the eyes of the world, and in
the sight of God in sunderring the bonds which
unite us to a people so blinded by fanaticism and
false philanthropy, as to be dead to all sense of
right and justice.
The “reasonable time” which I have mentioned/
should, in my humble opinion, be construed to
mean two years from the beginning of the present
session of Congress, or from the 4th of March,
1861. I have various reasons for allowing to the
North what may seem to some an unreasonable
length of time, m which to decide whether they
will accede to our demands or not. In the first
place the preseut Congress is nnfc%ostile, while
the incoming Congress, it is generally admitted,
will be decidedly favoiable to the South. And
inasmuch as it is also admitted that its complexion
in the last respect is not likely to be changed
during the.two years next after the 4th ot March,
’6l, we have everything to hope from its favorable
action during that time. But, should our hopes
in this respect not be realized, and it were to be
come evident that the Northern people had de
termined to persist in their injustice towards us,
we might employ the interval in preparing to
enforce our claims to justice and equality, either
in or out of the Union, as might then he’ deemed
best. Besides, if at the expiration of that time,
we decided to go out of the Union, we should not,
as we would now be compelled to do, go out
without even the shadow of a form of government.
For, as “coming events cast their shadows before,”
the final determination of the North would be
known long enough beforehand to allow our states
men ample time for consultation, and to frame
such a form of government, as would adequately
meet the exigencies attendant upon so new and
important a stop. Besides, the North could not
refuse our demands, upon the pretext that we
were endeavoring to bully and drive them into a
compliance with our terms. Because, the time
proposed, is amply sufficient to avoid even the
appearance of force and violence. And, as before
remarked, if they, under these circumstances, re
fuse us our plain and undeniable rights, under
the Constitution, should we not be more than
justified in the opinion of the world in refusing
longer to fraternize with such monsters of fanati
cism and injustice?
In addition to this, should it become necessary
to resort to the arbitrament of the swo and, in the
maintenance of our rights aud honor, who can
estimate the moral force, and effect, of a righteous
cause upon the sympathies of the world? Who
does not know that a just God will not permit
might to overcome right ? And if, therefore, we
only put ourselves clearly in the right, we may
bid defiance to a world in arms. A third rcYSon
is, that by pursuing this course, we should be ab
solutely certain of securing “unanimity of feeling
and concert of action,” throughout the entire
South. For even the most moderate and conser
vative men agree that if the demauds of the South
for justice aud equality are not recognized and
acceded to, they are willing to aid the South in
any course which she may see lit to pursue, in or
der to vindicate her claims to right and justice.—
By this means, if secession or revolution becomes
inevitable, we can then form a Southern Confed
eracy, which can command and enforce respect.
Before concluding, let me again admonish you,
voters of Georgia, to reflect well before casting
your vot.s, and cast them for no man who is not
known to be cool-headed, prudent, and sagacious,
and who is not in favor of deliberate aud conser
vative action in this perilous crisis.
A Fa nil mi.
CONG HENS—2d Scs’ii.
IN SENATE Dec. 17.
The bill to carry out existing treaties between
the United Suites and Mexico was taken up and
discussed, but no action taken.
At one o’clock Mr. Powell’s resolution on Fede
ral Affairs was taken up.
Mr. W ade took the lioor and mad * a rabid 11c- j
publican speech of some length.
Mr. Johnson, of Tennessee, got the floor and
will speak to-moi row.
HOUSE.
Mr. John Cochrane offered a preamble setting
forth that a conflict ofopiuiou.t breatening the peace
and harmony of the Union, has arisen concerning
the true intent and meaning of that part of the
Constitution in relation to African slavery within
the Territories of the United'States; and that a
majority of the Supreme Court, iu the Dred Scott
case, recognize slaves as property, etc. ; and that
the opinion delivered by Chief Justice Taney
should be received as the settlement of the ques
tion as therein discussed and decided.
Mr. Cochrane also proposed an amendment
to the Constitution, that Congress may establish
governments for any Territory, and that the peo
ple therein, having adopted a State Constitution,
may be admitted into the Union and that neither
Congress nor the people, during their Territorial
condition, shall pass a law to annul or impair the
right of property therein. Referred to the Select
Committee on the subject.*
Mr. Florence then submitted the following res
olution :
Resolved by the Senate and House of Represen
tatives, etc., That the following amendments be
proposed to the Constitution of the United States:
The right of property in slaves is recognised,
and no law shall he passed and nothing shall be
done to impair, obstruct or prevent the lull and
free enjoyment and use of such’ right in any Ter
ritory or other property of the United States.
No new States shall be admitted into the Union
without the consent of all the* members of both
branches of Congress, and the vote shall be taken
1 by yeas and. nays, which shall be entered on the
i journals, and every bill for such purpose shall bo
> subject to the approval or objection of the Presi
dent of the United States, as in other cases, ex
cepting that when returned with bis objection it
shall require the vote of three-fourths of ail the
members of both Houses of Congress to pass it,
notwithstanding. Referred to the Select Commit
tee.
Mr. Adams, of Kentucky, introduced a bill more
effectually to protect the rights of citizens of the
United States. It provides punishment for the
obstruction of the Fugitive Slave law, and dam
ages for the loss of a slave rescued double the
amount of the value, to be recovered by action in
State or Federal Courts. Referred to the Select
Committee of Thirty-three.
Mr. Adrian offered a resolution as follows :
Whereas, The Constitution of the Ujiited States
is the supreme law of the land and its ready and
faithful obedience the duty of ail good and law
abiding citizens; therefore—
Resolved, That we deprecate the spirit of diso
bedience to the Constitution, wherever manifest
ed, and that we earnestly recommend the repeal
of all statutes, by State Legislatures, iu conflict
with and in violation of that sacred instrument,
and the laws of Congress passed in pursuance
thereof.
[Adopted after a running debate, which we are
compelled to omit. Yeas 106, nays 55. J
Mi. Lovejoy offered a resolution making a simi
lar declaration as that of Mr..Adrian’s, with the
addition of recommending the repeal of all nuili
ticatiou laws, and asserting that it is the duty of
the President to protect and defend the property
of the United States.
The resolution was adopted. Yeas lz4 ;no
nays.
Mr. Morris, of Illinois, under a suspension of
the rules, offered the following resolution, saying
it contained the language of Washington’s Fare
well Address :
Resolved, et c., ‘That we properly estimate the
immense value of our National Union to our Col
lective and individual happiness ; that we cherish
a cordial, habitual, and immovable attachment to
it ; that we will speak of it ns the palladium of
our political safety and prosperity ; that we will
watch its preservation with jealous anxiety ; that
we will discountenance whatever may suggest
even u suspicion that it can in any event be aban
doned, and indignantly frown down the first
dawning of every attempt to alienate any portion
of our country from the rest, or enfeeble the sa
cred ties which now link together the various
parts ; that, we regard it us a main pillar of the
edifice of our real independence, the support of
our tranquility at home, our peace abroad, our
safety, our prosperity, and that very liberty which
we so highly prize ; that we have seen nothing in
the past, nor do we see anything in the present,
either in the election ol Mr. Lincoln to the Fresi
doncy of the United Slates, or from any other ex
citing cause, to justify its dissolution ; that we
regard its perpetuity as of more value than the
temporary triumph of any party or any man ; that
whatever evils or abuses exist under it ought to
j be corrected within the Union, in a peaceful and
! constitutional way ; that we believe that it has
; sufficient power to redress every wrong aud en
! force every right growing out of its organization
; or pertaining to its proper functions and that it
it is a Diitrloiic duty to stand by it as our hope in
peace aud our defence in w*ur.
The resolution passed—yeas 115, nays 44.
Mr. Sickles offered the following, which was re
ferred to the Committee of Thirty-three :
Whereas, It is represented that one or more of
the States have declared, through their Execu
tive and Legislative authorities, the desire of
such States to reconsider and annul their ratifica
tion of the Constitution establishing the Govern
ment of the United States : and
Whereas, Conflicting opinions prevail as to
the right of any State to secede from the Union ;
and
Whereas, It is expedient to prescribe the mode
in which a State may resume its sovereignty, with
the consent of the other States, thereby remov
ing all occasion for the employment of forcible
means of restraint or resistance, and, at the same
time, providing additional guarantees against in
justice by ordaining an effectual, prompt and
peaceful remedy for grievances. Be it therefore
Resolved, That Congress propose to the several
StatesMie following as an amendment to the Con
stitute :
Article Eighth. Whenever a Couvetitiou of
delegates chosen in any State by the people there
of, under the recommendation ot its Legislature,
shall rescind and annul its ratification of this
Constitution, the President shall nominate, and
by aud with the advive and conseut of the Senate,
shall appoint Commissioners, not exceeding three,
to confer with the duly appointed agents of such
State and agree upon the disposition of the public
property and territory belonging to the United
States lying within such State, and upon the pro-
Eortion of the public debt to be assumed aud paid
y such State. And if the President shall ap
prove the settlement agreed upon by the Commis
sioners, he shall thereupon transmit the same to the
Senate, aud upon the ratification thereof, by two
thirds of the Senators present, be shall forthwith
issue liis proclamation declaring the assent of the
United States to the withdrawal of such State
from the Union.
Mr. Crawford offered a resolution declaring that
the Constitution recognizes property in slaves.
The Congress has passed laws to aid slaveholders in
re-capturing their slaves at whenever they escape
and make their way into the free States. That
the Supreme Court has decided that negroes were
not included either in the Declai*ation of Inde
pendence or in the Constitution except as slaves.
That they eaimot become citizews, and we, the
Members of the House of Representatives, will
sustain aud support this construction of the Con
stitution, of the laws, and the said decision of the
Supreme Court.
Mr. Reuben Davis asked and was excused from
service on the Select Committee of thirty-three,
saying the Committee will yield nothing to the
South.
Pending Mr. Crawford’s resolution, the House
adjourned.
IN SENATE Dec. 18.
Mr. Lane offered a resolution that:
Whereas, In 1547 and IS4B, the Northern States
adopted resolutions in favor of the Wiimot Pro
viso, and the Southern States passed counter res
olutions declaring that they would resist the mea
sure ; and that whereas, in 1850 compromise mea
sures were passed agreeing that the people of a
Territory should decide the question of slavery ;
and whereas, by the late Presidential election the
North have reaffirmed their former position, that
slavery be excluded; and whereas, a number of
the Southern States, regarding the late action as
destructive of the equality of the States and the
rights of the South in the common territory, have
indicated a purpose to dissolve the political con
nection which binds the tw o sections of the coun
try together, and as such a resolution w’ould be
disastrous to both sections if attended with civil
war—a war, perhaps, the horrors of which have
never been equalled ; and whereas, it appears
that the present system of government is inade
quate to the exigency of the times, and whereas,
in a similar difficulty our fathers met to adopt a
new plan of government; therefore
Resolved, That flu* several .States be requested
to send commissioners as delegates to a Conven
tion to consider on the changes which the present
times require; and whereas the Southern States,
being in a numercial minority, complain of aggres
sions, previous and prospective, from the North
ern States, be it
Resolved, That the delegates of said Southern
States be requested to convene, first by them
selves, to confer on the couditions necessary for
their security and peace, and submit their conclu
sion-. to the delegates of the Northern States
separately convened, or to a Convention of the
Northern States; aud be it further
Resolved, That it is contrary and abhorrent to the
religion and civilization of our age, and to the
spirit of our Constitution, to interfere iu any way
by force with such steps as any of the States feeliug
aggrieved may adopt; and be it further
Resolved, That the Federal Government will ab
stain from the employment of all or any force to
prevent or interfere with any State or States which
shall determine by itself or themselves on any
course for their own prosperity and safety, which
shall not be aggressive towards the other States,
and in any case where there may be danger of
collision between any State and the Federal forces
stationed there, the forces be promptly with
drawn. #
The resolutions were laid on the table, to be
referred to the Committee of Thirteen.
Mr. Crittenden offered a series of resolutions
that :
Whereas, alarming dissensions had arisen be
tween the Northern and Southern States as to the
rights of the common Territories of the United
States, and as it is eminently desirous and proper
that these dissensions should be settled by consti
tutional provisions, which give equal justice to all
sections, whereby peace may be restored, there
fore
Resolved by the Senate and House, That the fol
lowing articles proposed be submitted as amend
ments to the Constitution, which shall be valid as
part of the Constitution when ratified by the Con
ventions of the States :
First. In all Territories now or hereafter ac
quired, north of latitude 36 dogs. 60 imp,, slavery
or involuntary servitude, except
for crime, be prohibited ; while south of that lati
tude slavery is hereby recognised as existing, aud
not to.be interfered with by Congress, but to be
protected as property in all of the departments of
the Territorial governments during its contin
uance. In all Territories north or south of that
line, with such boundaries as Congress may pre
scribe, when they contain population necessary
for a member of Congress, and with a republican
form of government, shall be admitted into the
Union on an equality of an original State, with or
without slavery, as the Constitution of the State
may prescribe.
Second. Congress shall have no power to abol
ish slavery in the places under its jurisdiction,
nor iu States permitting slavery.
Third. Congress shall have no power to abol
ish slavery in the District of Columbia while it
exists in Virginia and Maryland, or in either. Nor
shall Congress at any time prohibit the oilicers of
the government, or members of Congress whose
duties require them to live in the District of Co
lumbia, from bringing slaves thither or holding
them as such.
Fourth. Congress shall have no power to hin
der transportation of slaves from one Slate to
another, whether by land, navigable rivers, or sea.
Fifth. Congress shall have power, by law, to
pav any owner who shall apply therefor, lull
value for the fugitive slave in all cases when the
Marsha] shall lie prevented from discharging his
duty by force, or rescue made after arrest. Iu all
such cases the United States shall have power to
sue the county iu which such violence is used or
rescue made, and the county shall have the right
to sue individuals who have committed such
wrong, iu the same manner as the owner could
sue.
Sixth. No future amendments shall affect the
preceding articles, and Congress shall never have
power to interfere with slavery in Stated where
it is now permitted. The last resolution declares
that Southern States have a right to the faithful
execution of the law concerning the recovery of
slaves, and such laws ought not to be repealed
or modified so as to impair (heir efficacy.
All laws which conflict with the Fugitive Slave
law are* null and void. Yet Congress does not
deem it improper earnestly to ask the repeal of
such laws. That the F'ugitive Slave law ought to
be so altered as to make the fee* of the commis
sioner equal, whether it is decided in favor or
against the claimant; and a clause, authorizing a
person holding warrant for the summons ‘fosse
comiiatirs,” be modified so as to restrict it to cases
where violence or rescue is attempted.
The laws for the suppression of the African
slave trade are to b * more effectually enforced.
Mr. Crittenden followed these resolutions with
sonic able and eloquent* remarks which we are
compelled to omit.
Mr. Hale said lie Gil nut desire to make any
remarks on the resolutions presented by the Sen
ator from Kentucky (Mr. Crittenden.) Whatever
might be the wisdom, the expediency, the practi
cability of these resolusious, nobody would doubt
the purity of the motive, the dignity and the fer
vor of the patriotism of the Senator. But lie was
in doubt as to whether the resolutions of the Sen
ator from Kentucky, or the able aud eloquent
speech—for in some respects it was able and elo
quent of the distinguished Senator from Texas
( Mr. Wigfall,) represented the demands of the
South. Both were widely difl’erent. Those of
the Senator from Texas, represented in his able
and erratic speech, were explicit. lie did not
desire those Senators to answer, but he wished to
know which of the demands that had been made
represented the South. He would not flatter him
self that the people of New Hampshire would ac
cept of either of the propositions. He had no
right to speak for them, but it was due to candor
that the Union and disunion side here—if there
were any of the latter—should state their demands.
Mr. Saulsbury said that lie accepted the propo
sitions of the Senator from Kentucky as a Union
man; and lie would now ask the Senator from
•New Hampshire,* if those were the only ones be
fore the” Senate, if he would accept them and re
commend them to his people.
Mr. Halo said that with all of their present ex
tent lie could not accept the resolutions. There
were many things which were to be commended,
while others were not. He had so long listened
to the denunciations of a geographical line that
he had not much faith in it. lie did not believe
in any new constitutional guarantees or new com
promise lines.
There was enough already written to secure
peace if faithfully carried out. He hoped that
his State would look this matter all over, fairly,
cahnlv and dispassionately, and if there were any
just demands, he believed that she would comply
with them to the letter. He w anted uo new com
pacts. They were the mere daubing of the wall
with untempered mortar.
The resolutions of Mr. Johnson, for amending
the Constitution, were taken up, when
Mr. Johnson, of Tenuessee, addressed the Sen
ate. He said he was opposed to secession, and
was in favor of mamtainingthe rights of the South
in the Union, aud his State did not intend to be
driven out. He proceeded to argue against seces
sion, citing several authorities against it. In al
luding to revolution, under the name of secession,
he cited the personal liberty bills of the Northern
States as being cases of nullification or revolu
tion, and referred to the law of Vermont.
Mr. Collamer said that the law alluded to, and
called the “personal liberty bill” of the State, was
passe d/or years prior to the adopt mu of the Fu
gitive Slave law, aud was not passed, therefore, to
nullify the Fugitive Slave act. He proceeded to
state its qualifications, and without concluding,
Mr. Johnson gave way to au adjournment, retain
ing the floor to finish to-morrow,
s HOUSE.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from
Mr. Washburne, of Maine, informing him that he
lias placed in the bauds of the Governor of that
State his resignation as a Representative, to take
effect on the Ist of Jauuary.
Mr. Crawford called up his resolution introduc
ed yesterday, which was pending when the House
adjourned, declaring that the Constitution recog
nizes property in slaves. That Congress has
passed laws to aid slaveholders in re-capturing
their slaves whenever they escape and make their
way into the free States. ’That the Supreme Court
has decided that negroes were not included either
iu the Declaration of Independence or in the Con
stitution, except as slaves. That they cannot be
come citizens, and we, the members of the House
of Representatives, will sustain and support this
construction of the Constitution, of the laws, and
the said decision of the Supreme Court.
A motion to reconsider the vote by which the
main question on Mr. Crawford’s resolution was
ordered, was finally adopted.
Corrosion of Iron.— ln the universal use made
at the present day of iron as a building material,
it is found necessary to observe great care in join
ing it to other materials. When connected with
wood it causes decay of the adjoining parts; when
with stone, it imparts its color by rusting; and
when used for roofi ug, or other purposes where
it is joined togeather in plates, it corrodes and
damages not only itself, but everything around it.
From some examinations which have been made
of the materials employed to protect the bottom
of iron ships, it would appear that nothing can be
worse for the iron, at any rate when submerged in
salt water, than red lead. Upon inspect ing a ship
which had been on a voyage to Calcutta and back,
the red lead coating was found to be covered with
blisters, upon opening which a clear fluid escaped,
and lett the surface of the iron within covered
with bright crystals of metallic lead. Eaoh of
these blisters, it was affirmed, was a minute gal
vanic batterv-so that, as wherever there is electri
cal, there must be also chemical action, the corro
sion of the iron was easily accounted for. It was
finally recommended that red lead should never
be applied to the bottom of seagoing steamers. It
is stated that a pile of cannon balls coated with
the usual paint and left in the open air, will in the
course of twenty years become quite useless.
The discovery of the effect of a coating of zinc
upon iron in exposed situations has very much
extended the use of this valuable material. Metals
which do not have the same affinity for oxygeD,
when placed iu contact produced an electrical cur
rent which passes from that having the least, affin
ity for oxygern. The zinc applied to iron not only
acts as a direct coating, but protects it from gal
vanic influence by its more electro-positive char
acter.
A Morxixo Call ox a Mooress. —The visitsofa
European lady to a Mooress are looked on by the
latter as a kind of amusement, and welcomed with
as much zest as children welcome the squeak of a
Punch-and-Judy man. * * The Moorish ladies
soon get tired of the comparative insipidity of try
ing to understand and make themselves under
stood in turn, and proceed to action. They first
pull you about and examine everything you have
on. Next they divest you of your walking habili
ments and dress you up, if you will permit them,
after their own fashion. A French lady, curious
to see to what lengths they would carry their in
vestigations, determined to give herself up entirely
to the caprices of a Moorish family on whom she
was making a short “morning call.” They com
menced by cutting her front hair short in a twink
ling, and the i while one painted her eyebrows
with cohol, a second dyed her linger nails with
henna, and a third stuck little gold spangles over
her face. To attempt to envelope her iu Moorish
habiliments was the next step, which, however,
she resisted vigorously, anxious to save herself
the trouble of that mysterious and illimitable
“minute,” during which ladies ask you so ruth
lessly to wait while they are “putting their things
on.” And then they clapped their hands with
the greatest glee at the droll appearance she cut.
1 need not say that she scarcely recognized her
own face in the glass, nor I think would her near
est relations have known her at that moment.—
Cohol takes at least a week before it can be re
moved, while henna can only be eradicated as the
nail grows and is cut. The lady perceived at
once, as she dolefully endeavored to put her dock
ed hair into shape, that a thick veil would be ne
cessary until the effects of the masquerading had
worn away with time.— The Corsair and his Con
queror.
Tobacco for Disease of the Throat.— The
Boston Medical and Surgical Journal makes the
following observations in a review of Sir Benja
min Brodie’s letter in the London Times ou the
“Use and Abuse of Tobacco:”
There is a local effect of tobacco, when smoked,
which we have not seen mentioned and which iu
a therapeutical aspect, may be of considerable
importance; we refer to its action in preventing
that peculiar condition of the throat, which, if neg
lected, is liable to terminate in follicular inflam
mation, or what is properly known as clergyman’s
sore throat. It has been said that few if any in
stances of this affection can be found to exist in
those in the habit of smokinc, and we know of
one or two instances where it yielded at once to
the potent influence of tobacco. It probably acts
by allaying commencing irritation, which, if al
lowed to increase, would end iu inflammation,
and perhaps by counteracting nuy spasmodic con
dition of the surrounding muscles—a very natural
Rource of trouble in this distressing disease.”
Real .Merit. — \Ve rarely do full justice to those
with whom we associate, till it is a little too late,
and all that reniainjkuf the best specimens of hu
manity is the diisF and ashes of their graves.
Though eminent men constitute the life of a na
tion’s life, and often become the best benefactors
of the age they adorn, leaving the treasure of an
honored memory behind them, to awaken in dis
tant! bosoms, what Lord Karnes calls “the sympa
thetic emotion of virtue,” yet by a strange per
version of our moral sentiments, we are too much
disposed to overlook merits which, in our hearts,
we are obliged to acknowledge, and, at a safe dis
tance shall be prepared to venerate and admire.
Eclectic Review.
Stupidity of Lobsters.—Lobsters, says I)r.
Ruckland, if left on the rocks, never go buck to
the water of their own accord: they wait till it
conies to them. This peculiarity was observed
after a lai.dslide on the coast of Dorsetshire, Eng
land, which by its great weight forced up a por
tion of the bottom of the sea. On this suddenly
elevated bit of ground there happened to be sever
al lobsters, who doubtless thought the low tide
had taken place with uncommon celerity, aud
that it would return again. Anyhow, the foolish
creatures waited for the tide to come up and cov
er them. Os course it never did come up again;
they remained in their places and died there, al
though the water was in many instances only a
lew te t from their noses. They hod not. the sense
to tumble into it and save their lives
Toleration* in Sweden. —The Swedish Govern
ment lias just taken an important step in the path
of civilization and reform. Up to the present time
no Jew has been permitted to set up any business
or exercise any profession iu Sweden without a
special license from the Government, which li
cense could only be obtained after much vexa
tious delay and considerable expense. To put an
end to this grievance the Kiug, in accordance
with the Legislative Chambers, lias just decreed
that every Jew, who lias not been condemned for
any criminal action, lias permissiou to establish
himself in Sweden without any restriction, and to
follow anv calling'or to acquire property of any
kind, under the same circumstances as the Chris
tians in that country. There arc still illiberal
restrictions upon Catholics in Sweden.
Consoling to Red Haired People.—A New
Vork Sunday paper says tli at red beads are the
latest “agony’* iu the Filth avenue in that city.
So obstinate lias the fancy become that a short
time since a lady in Fifth avenue gave a party, at
which only gentlimen with hair the prevailing
shades were invited. As one after another of the
male guests arrived, the effect produced became
very curious. The majority rejoiced in brilliant
flaming topknots, which fairly illuminated the
room, but all the different tints were exhibited,
from the bright auburn and “golden chestnut’’
(which some ladies particularly affect), to the pale
reddish brown and delicate flaxen. Some geutle
rnen are becoming as eager for flame-colored locks
us the ladies.
Rev. W. 11. Potter.—This gentleman who lias
supplied the pulpit of the Methodist Church du
ting flic past year with great faithfulness and
distinguished anility, left for his new appoint
ment iu Augusta a few days since. He is an emi
nently pious man; an earnest, interesting and
strong preacher; a faithful, ellicieut and good Pas
tor, and the Church here greatly regret the loss of
his beneficent counsels and kind ministrations.
May he loqg live in the enjoyment of all necessary
earthly blessings and with a constant foretaste of
those heavenly joy's to which he so earnestly per
suades others. — Rome Courier.
A Mother’s Love. —Children, look iu these eyes,
listen to a dear voice, notice the feeling of even a
single touch that is bestowed upon you by that
gentle hand ? Make much of it while yet you
have that most precious of all good gifts—a loving
mother. Read the unfathomable love of those
eyes; the kind anxiety of that tone and look, how
ever slight your pain. In after life you may have
friends, fond, dear kind friends, but never will
you have agaiu the inexpressible love aud gentle
ness lavished upon you which none but a mother
can bestow.
One of the latest poems of Gen. G. P. Morris
closes with the following exquisite gush of senti
ment :
“I love the night when the moon sheens blight
On (lowers that drink the dew ;
When cascades shout as the stars peep out
From boundless tields of blue.
But dearer than moon and star, •
Or flowers of gaudy hue,
Or murmuring thrills of mountains rills,
I love, love, love—you.”
Happiness.—The foundation of domestic happi
ness is faith in the virtue of woman. The found
ation of political happiuess is faith in the integri
ty of man. The foundation of all happiness, tem •
poral and eternal, is faith in the goodness, the
righteousness, the mercy aud the love of
“ Chimes at Truth.”
|y B. L. Fahnestock’s Vermifuge.— This medicine
has a most excellent reputation, not only with tiie hundreds of
thousands who have used it, but with the medical faculty
generally, who use it as a prescription In their dally practice.
It deserves its reputation, for where worms exist. It never falls
to remove them lrom the system. deelSd&wlw
Fresh Garden Seeds.— lV e expect to receive our
stock of GARDEN SEEDS this season, much earlier than
usual. The assortiqpnt will be more extensive and more com
plete than formerly, having added several new and choice va
rieties to our already large catalogue.
octl2 PLUMB * LEITNER, Druggists.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
!j&~ We are authorised to announce JOHN H. MEAt>
as a candidate for Tax Collector of Richmond county at the
election in January next. Mxscy Voirse.
tIT We are authorised to announce WILLIAM 8.-
CHAVOUS as a candidate tor Tax Collector of Richmond
county, at tire election in Jandary next. dec2o‘
We are authorised to announce JOHN A.
BOIILER a candidate for Receiver of Tax Returns of Rich
mond county. dec2o
JIT A Change ! A Change! !— We are authorised to
announce JOSEPH E. RURCII as a candidate for Receiver
of Tax Returns, at the election in January next. dcc2o
tSf To the Voters of the Second Ward: The un
dersigned respectfully announces himself a candidate tor Jus
tice of the Peace for the 120th District G. 31., at the Ensuing
election, on the first Saturday in January next.
declS SAMUEL FROST.
ITClias. G. Ilutler for Tax Collector.—l offer my
self to the citizens of Richmond county for the office of Tax
Collector, at tlieensuiug election in January.
dec2* CHARLES G. BUTLER.
Mr. Editor : Please announce that lam a candidate for
Tax Collector of Richmond countv, at the election in January
next. [noT2s*l DAVID A. PHILPOf.
ty We are authorized to announce HENRY P.
WALKER as a candidate for Tax Collector of Richmond
county, at the election in January next. novl4* •
t3T YVe are authorised to announce Dr. JAMES T.
BARTON as a candidate for Tax Cellector of Richmond coun
ty, at the ensuing election in January next. nov7-dtd
trw care authorised to announce JAMES BRAN
DON, Jr., Esq., as a candidate for Tax Collector of Richmond
county, at the election in January next. Majjy Votkbs.
oct2G*
.A. CFb^EUD-
t y Fellow-Citizens of Augusta and of Richmond
County lam a candidate for the office of Tax Collector of
Richmond county, and there is, perhaps, no candidate before
the people that would appreciate their support more than the
subscriber—and I expect none of them are more needy. Should
1 be eieted, it, will be my greatest p’easureto 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,
declS M. W. WOODRUFF.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
By Masonic Notice.—A Regular Meeting of Webb’s
Lodge, No. 166, will be held MONDAY NIGHT, 24th inst.,
at 7 o’clock. By order of the W. M.
dec23 A. W. LEWIS, See’y.
ELECTION NOTICE.
By Office Inferior Court Richmond County.— An
Election is hereby ordered to be held, in terms of the law, at
the place of holding said elections, ou the second SATURDAY
in January next, for two Justices of the Peace for each Dis
trict. The Polls to be kept open from 10 o’clock A. M. to 5
o'clock P. M.
And it is further ordered, That the Clerk of this Court pub
lish the foregoing order for ten days preceding the election, in
Chronid® & Sentinel and Constitutionalist.
A true extract from the Minutes.
dec22 B. F. HALL, Clerk.
By Sealed Proposals will be received at the. Clerk of
Council’s Office until the 28th of December, at 12 M., for fur
nishing lor'the use of the City, for the year 1861, fourteen
able-bodied HANDS, and eight No. 1 31ULES with CARTS,
and Harness complete—the equipments to be employed on tiie
works to be of the best quality. The contractor Boarding,
Clothing and paying Doctor’s bills. The whole force to be eru.
ployed on the Streets and Drains within tire corporate limits of
this city, and such other work as may be required of them.
WM. H. GOODRICH,
Clnn’n Com. Streets and Drains.
Augusta, Dec. 20th, 1860. dec22
0T Dr. W ilson’H Tonic and Anti-Dyspeptic Pills.
More Testimony—Every mail brings fresh evidence of the uffl
cacy of these PILLS. The Rev. Dr. Howard, of the Chicago
First Baptist Church, under date of April 18th, 1858, states
that lie had suffered periodically from nervous headache, and
during twenty-four years had in vain tried medicine prescribed
fey Allopathic and llomo‘pathlc physicians, when he wus in
duced to try WILSON’S PILLS, which afl’orded immediate
(relief. dec22-d&wlw
By It is seldom that we notiee anything in the medical
line, nor would we now unless we could be convinced that we
are not doin& our duty asn journalist., in recommending to the
public DR. J. HOSTET’I'ER’S celebrated BITTERS, for the
cure of that most terrible and fatal of all diseases—Fever and
Ague. From our own experience with this valuable specific,
we can safely say, that for diseases of the above nature, i
stands without a rival. Its timely assistance has saved many at
fellow being from a premature grave. Every day we bear of
its conquering the worst cases of Fever and Ague. To those
who are in the least afflicted with any of the complaints arising
from an irregularity of the digestive organs, noth.ng can be
more beneficial than these Bitters. We cheerfully recommend
them to the thousands in this State, who are suffering the
most intense pain, as aceitain cure for their ills. Try them,
and be convinced oftlieir many excellent qualities.
For sale by Druggists and dealers generally everywhere.
dee22 d&wlw
By Messrs. Clark, Gregory & Cos., Nashville,
Tcun.—Gentlemen : I havejust used some of your AMBRO
SIAL OIL for a deep and poignant pain in the region of my
heart, and found relief in twenty minuteß. 1 have an afflicted
family, and this Oil seems to be a remedy adapted to every
case. Please send me one dozen bottles by Express to Tor
rence Depot, Mississippi Central Railroad, Yalobusha county,
Miss. J. M. Kxlh'.t.
From the same gentleman, April 18th, 1860.
Mr. McCormae, a neighbor Ims been very much benetttted
by your AMBROSIAL OIL in acascof Rheumatism. 1 gave
some to a lady afflicted with Rheumatism, who has not walked
a step for five or six years. Three bottles, she says, afforded
her more relltf than anything else ever used. There was not
enough to give her a pertect cure, and she is unable to procure
it here. Bend me some immediately, as 1 think I can eell
quantity here. I nave tried it and proved its efficiency, aud
must have some for my own family at least.
J. M. Kei.i.t.
Torrence Depot, Yalobusha county, Miss.
For sale by
dec22-d&w'2w B. F. TUTT, Augusta, Ga.
BARRETr, CARTER & CO..
t3T Wholesale and Retail Druggists, always having
on hand as LAKGK ANI) WELL SELECTED A STOCK as
any demands require, will sell as low as any one could desire to
purchase. • octJC-dSm
C tf~ Among the many restoratives which nature has
supplied to relieve the afflictions of humanity, there is no more
favorite one for a certain class of diseases than the “ medicinal
gum” of the Wild Cherry Tree ; but however valuable it is, its
power tb heal, to so at he, to relieve, and to cure, is enhanced
ten-fold by scientific aud 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’s balsam of wild cherry,
whose value in curing Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whooping
Cough, Croup, Atthma, Pulmouary Affection, and Incipient
Consumption, is inestimable.
Georgia Testimony.
Certificate of Mr. E. Mauisenet, a well known and highly re
spectable citizen of Macon, Ga.
Macon, Ga., March 19, 1860.
Messrs. S. \V. Fowle A Cos.:
Gentlemen: Believing in the great virtue of your renowned
Balsam of Wild Cherry, I cheerftilly comply with the request
of your travelling agent in adding my testimony to the many
whloh you have already received. 1 have been acquainted
witli this medicine for many years, 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 it, after other remedies had failed. I have als*
used it for myself and children for obstinate coughs and golds,
with an uniform and happy result, and therefore recommend it
eoufldontlv as the beat luug medicine within my knowledge.
Yours, respectfully, E. Maossknet.
CAUTION TO PURCHASERS.—The only genuine Wis
tar’s Balsam nas the written signature of “I. Butts,” and the
printed one of the proprietors on the wrapper ; all other Is vile
and worthless.
Prepared by Seth W. Fowle A Cos., Boston, and for sale by
HAVILAND, CHICHESTER & CO., Wholesale Agents;
also, BARRETT A CARTER, PLUMB A LEITNER, and
by Druggists generally. decls-d&w4w
W The following complimentary notice is taken
from the Missouri Democrat:
Imuknsl. Amount of BuFrr.Hitio Rnugven by Taking
McLean’s Strengthening Coepial.—Since the 17th of Au
gust , the following ca ies have been reparted cured ;
106 persons have been cured of General Debility ;
08 “ “ “ “ Nervous Debility ;
-h “ “ “ “ Diseases oft he Kidneys;
ISO “ 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.
McLEAN’S STRENGTHENING CORDIAL AND
BLOOD PURIFIER, is a remedy required by every one in
the Western and Southern country. It Is very pleasant anti
agreeable to take, and it can be taken by man, woman or child.
Asa diuretic, it will cure any diseti3o of the Kidneys or
Bladder, and as an alterative, it will purify tho blood, and re
move all pimples, 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.
Beefthe advertisement in another column.
Uecß-dAw2w
M ■
fW Notice.— All persons indebted to me, cither by note or
account, will please call aud settle, as.i wish to close up my old
books, having formed a co-partnership witli John C, Chew% on
the 10th oflast month. [oet4-dtf[ M. J. JON KS.
tW Lunch ! Lunch ‘—The usual popul^ and substantia
LUNCHES will be served up at the WINTER GARDEN
every day, at 11 A. M.and 10 P. M. Gentlemen will find
something to suit their taste. novC-tf
\W Fever and Ague, and ull Fevers, are cured by
perseverance with
BKANDRETH’S PILLS,
which takes all poisons, of whatever nature they may he, from
tiie circulation.
Mr. John Y. Haight, Supervisor of Newcastle, Westche*i.er
county, New York, says, Nov., 1868 : “ I was two years ago
attacked with Fever and Ague, which, notwithstanding the
best medical advice, continued sorely to afflict me for six tedi
ous months; I became as yellow as saffron, and reduced to
skin and bone. Medicine and physicians were abandoned in
despair. As an experiment, I concluded to try a single dose of
six of Brandeth’s Universal Vegetable Pills, on an empty
stomach, early in the'momiug. The first dose seemed to aiouse
all the latent energies of my exhausted frame. I feared the
worst—their purgative eftcct was different from anything | ) ad
ever used or heard of. At length this effect ceased, and Is•< m
ed lighter and breathed freer. T bat evening I was Indeed 11 n
sibly better and slept Boundly all night. The next day 1 lob
lowed the same course, and continued to take tbe Pills in (his
way about three weeks, when I found myself entirely euud
My health has been surprisingly good ever s,nce.”
Price 26 cents per box. Bold by all respectable dealers in
medicine, decl-dawlm
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR S
Presents.
A L ARGE assortment of Fine BOOKS, WORK BOXES,
FANCY AKTLLbS, TOY#, Papier 3lache WORK
BOXES and WRITING DESKS, and a great variety of arti
cles suitable tor Christmas and New Year's Presents, can be
found at GEO. A. OATES & BRO’S,
dec23 2t 240 Broad Street. _
GUARDIANS SALE.
BY virtue of an order from the (fcurt of Ordinary of Morgan
county, will be sold outlie first Tuesday in JANUARY
next, at the Court House door In said county, bet ween the
usual hours of sale, from forty to fifty Negro Slaves, belonging
to Hugh N. Taylor and Robert G. Taylor, orphans of Robei t
G. T. Taylor, deceased, embracing inch, women, boys, girls and
children of various ages—the most l>f them likely and valuable.
A credit of at least twelve mouths will be given’ to purchaser.',
who must give notes well secured for their purchase.
LAURA !’. TAYLOR, Guard’ll
of Hugh N. and Kobt. G. Taylor.
December 23, 1860.
_L JIX-IIIj
Only Biscovery
WORTHY OF ANY CONFIDENCE FOR
RESTORING
The Bald and Li ray.
MANY, since the great discovery of Prof. Wood, have at
tempted not only to imitate his Restorative, but profess
to have discovered something that would produce results iden
tical ; but they have all come and gone, [being carried away by
the wonderful results of Prof. Wood’s preparation, and have
been forced to leave the fiedd to its res.s'jjess sway. Read t..e
following :
Batii, M’s., April 18th, 1859.
Prof. O. J. Wood A Cos Gents: The litter! wrote you in
1856, concendng your valuable flair RJtstoritive, and which
you published in this vicinitv and elsewhere, has given vise to
numerous inquiries touching the facts iujthe case. The incnii
rles are—first, is it a fact of my hahitatidh and name, as stated
in the communication ; second, Is it true! of all contained the e
iu ; third, does my htir still continue to be ’n good order ana
of natural color ? To all I can and do answer, invariably yes.
M hair is even better than in an/ sUgi of my life f.r 40 vears
past—more soft, thrifty and better colored ; the same is true of
my whiskers, and the only cause why it is uot generally true,
is that the substance is washed off by frequent ablution of the
face, when if care were used in wiping Ihc face in close con
nection with the whrskers, the same resplt will follow as to the
hair. I have been in the receipt of a great number of letters
from all parts of New England, asking me If my hair still con
tinues to be good ; as there is so much fraud in the manuiac
ture and sale of various con pounds as well as this, it has no
doubt been basely imitated and been used, not only without
any good effect, tmt to absolute injury. 1 have not med any
of your Restorative of any account for some months, and yet
my hair is as good as ever, and hundreds have examined It with
surprise, as I am now 61 years old and riot a grav hair in my
head or on my face ; and to prove this fact, I send you a lock
ofmy hairtaken off the past week. I received your favor of
two quart bottles last summer, for which lam very grateful. I
gave it to my friends, and thereby induced them to try it;
many were skeptical unitl after trial, and then purchased and
used’it with universal success. I will ask as a favor, that you
send me a test by which 1 can discover fraud in the Restora
tive, sold by many, I fear, without authority from you. A
pure art icle will insure success, aud I btileve where good effects
do not follow, the failure is caused by the impure article, which
curses the inventor of the good. I deem it my duty as hereto
fore, to keep you apprised of the continued effect on mv hair,
as 1 assure all who inquire of me of my unshaken opinion of
its valuable results. 1 remain, dear sir, yours,
A. O. Raymond.
A aiion’s Rett, Kr., Nov. 80,1858.
Prof. O J. Wood—Dear Sir : I wouiq certainly be doing you
a great injustice not to make known to the world the wonderful,
as well as the unexpected result I have experienced from using
one bottle of your Hair Restorative. AUer using every kina
of Restorative extent, but. without success, and finding my
head nearly destitute of hair, I was finally induced to try a
bottle of your Hair Restorative. Now, candor and justice
compel me to announce to whoever may read this, that I now
possess anew and beautiful growth of hair, whi, h 1 pronounce
richer and handsomer than the. original v. as. I will therefore
take occasion to recommend this invaluable remedy to all who
may Gel the necessity of it. Respectfully yours,
K< v. S. Aixxn Brock
p.B. This testimonial of my approbation for vour valuable
medicine (as you are aware of> is unsolicited ; hot if you tbink
it worthy a place among the rest, insert ifjybu wish ; if not de
stroy and sav nothing. 3 ours, &c.,
Depot, 444 Broadway, and sold by all dealers throughout the
worm.
The Restorative is put up iu bottles of three s zes, viz: large,
medium, and small; the small holds haifa pint, and retails for
one dollar per bottle ; the medium holaa at| least twenty jpev
cent more in proportion than the small, retails for two dollars
tier bottle; the large holds a quart, 40 per ce;ut more in propor
tion, and retailsfor $3.
O. .1. WOOD & CO., Propri-rtors, GA Broadway, New
York, and 114 Market Street, St. 1 outs, Mo.
Anti sold by all good Druggists and E aucy Goods Deal ere.
dec2B-d<kw3m
~FOR SAVANNAHT
rrtHE Iron Steamer AMAZON will leave as above. For
I Freight of 1200 bales Cotton, apply to
dec22-4t Jjj B. GUIEU.
WE HA V E FIX E D W NICE
TAOR Christmas, lots of PRETTY THINGS, and we have
Id so many that we actually want to sell some •.f them.
So now, you that want to buv, will do Wei! to call -at 2go
Broad Street. [dec222t] K. MUBTI.N A SON.
books.
JIST received at GEO. A. OATES & BRO’S. 240 Broad
Street, thefollowing NEW BOOKS, yiz ;
“ The Chapel of St. Mary.” By the author of the Rectory
of Moreland.
“ Hopes and Fears : or Scenes from the Life of a Spinster.”
By the author of Heir of Redciyffe, Ac.
“ Dr. Henry on Social Welfare and Human Happiness.”
“ 1 ater Essays and Poems.’’ By Macaulcy. ;
•* Education—lntellectual, Moral and Physical,” By Her
bert Spencer.
“Quiet Thoughts for Quiet Hours.”
” Life and Correspondence of John A. Quitman.” By J. H.
Claiborne. 2 vols.
“ The Conduct of Life.” By R. W. Emerson.
“ Faithful Forever.” By Coventry Patmore, author qt the
Angel In the House.
*• etudies of Animal Life. ’ By E. H. Lewis.
“ Travels in the Regions oftlie Upper mid Lower A moor.”
By F. A'ki son.
“One Year.” A Child's Book, in prose and Wme- By the
author of John Halifax.
” Housekeeper’s Encycionredia.” By Mrsi E. F. Haskell.
Besides a number of similar works. j doc22-d.>t
TO t
IJROM the fir it of January next, a prime NEGRO MAN,
’ about thirty years of are, a good Painter and an excellent
Store Boy—having been employed in the latter capaeitv for a
number of years. Apply at thisofflee. decl9
TO HIRE,
NEGRO MEN, by the month or year—one ot
pi them accustomed to B.ackemith work. Apply at this
office. declS
HOUSE~ BOY TO HIRE.
riMJ HIRE for the ensuing year, a smart, active HOUSE
I. BOY, thirteen years old. Apply to
decSCHt. K. P. CLAYTON.
TO RENT,
riIHE DWELLING HOUSE, on Broad street, three floors
_l_ below Campbell, lately occupied by Dr. R. C. Black.
FOR SALE,
One IIORSE, sound, gentle and fast—can he very highly re
commended.
Also, one TOP-'BUGGY.
For terms, apply to EDWARD W. ANSLE V, at the store
of Daniel 11. Wilcox A Cos. deciO dtf
desTrlble city residence
FOR SALE OR TO RENT.
riIHE desirable residence on Greene street, next below the
X Citv Hall, belonging to the estate of Mrs. Win. 11. Oak
man. The location is one of the fine tin 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, Ac., all finished in good siyle, and is in good repair
throughout. The out buildings comprise kitchens, servants’
houses, stable, carriage house, Ac. There is also a hydrant in
the yard. For terms, Ac., apply to
THADDEUS OAKMAN.I ,
declß orD. 11. VAN Bl REN, $ txr
LOST,
AN he night of the 3d Inst., between the Bank of Augusta
A / and the corner of Centre and Reynold streets, a FITt'H
CUFF The Under will phase leave it at the office of this
I’ a P ßr - decVtf
LOST !
TEA days ago, a white find liver colored SETTER DOG,
ten months old. Ilia head is all liver color, except a white
mark that passes from his brow to his no e. His name is
“Miller.” He has a wonderful fondness fi r fresh eggs aud
young ‘-lilikeiis—ilheisofauv value 1 never found it out;
but he is my Dog, and I will give a reasonable reward for his
recovery. [deej>2-6tj J. C. DAWSON.
NEGROES JjOR SALE.
4 FAMILY, consisting of a Woman, thirty-six nitre old
t\_ with three children, aged flttcen, eleven ana six years
old—the two eldest Girls, large and very likeiy ; the youngest,
a boy. All first-rate Negroes.
For flirlher particulars, enquire at this office. dee2o
WANTED TO HIRE,
IMMEDIATELY, a good COOK; also, good HOUSE
IS RVANT.
Apply to MRS. COLLINS, over Mustln A Son’s Crorkery
Store- ■ dedC-tf
NOTICE.
XFROPOBALB will he received at the Oftlce of the Gas
X , Light Conumny, until January Ist, 1861, for one thousand
cords ot LIGHrWOoD and eight hundred cords of PINE, to
be de-ivered at the Gas Works. For particulars apply at the
Office of the Gas Light Company.
_ EC- S ’ lIOOKEY > Sup’t.
ATTENTIOxi!
Ij'Oß 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
nay be had if applied lor soon. The attention of ('oinpaniea
npw organizing, is rt*pecttully called to the above. Address,
•tc * BOOi te&V
SALT ! SALT ! !
0/1A A SACKS new SALT, large sacks, on consign-
WvUU meat, for sale, to arrive per steamer Amazon bv
d@c2o-6t JOHN B. GUIEU. *
$25 Reward!
AINA WAY from the subscriber, on or about the 56th of
XV November last my Negro Woman FRANCES, aged
anout u * years, of dark copper complexion, about 5 feet 2 inches
high ; when spoken to sharply, stammers badly in speaking
She was formerly owned by Hezekiah Bastln.of Columbia to
Ga., and was purchased from Mr. (’has. Bastin, who lives near
the Quaker Springs. I will pay the above reward for her de
livery to me in Augusta. She is well known in Colnmbia
couuty, in the neighborhood ofthe Quaker Springs, Sand Hills,
g d U ec22 a dA^t lAurg- JOHN FOSTER. *
Land for Sale.
A TRACT containing between six and seven hundred
acres, on which there is a considerable body of creek
bottom within four miles ol the city of Augusta : about 70
acres of which la cleared. The place is unsurpassed for health,
immediate possession given. For terms, which will be lib*
al, apply to fdec22-dtfl J. p. FLEMING.
PUBLIC BALES
By BGGGS& PARKER, Auctioneers,
TRUSTEE’S SALE#
TTN'DFSI mid by virtue of a decree in Chancery orMHEftiSff
U W. W. Holt. Judge of the Superior Court of the county
of Richmond, I shall, on the first Tuesday in JANUARY a**
at the Lower Market House, in the city of Augusta, at pubs*
outcry, offer for sale a certain Negro Boy, named Joe, aged
about twenty-five years, a Candy Maker. Sold as the pivpeJty
of liosella C. Zinn amt her children.
Dec. 1, 1860. HE nRY L. LEON, Trustee.
CITY SHERIFF'S SALE.
OI V the first Tuesday in JANUARY next, will be sold
at the Lower Market House, iu the City of Augusts’
within the legal hours of sale :
All that lot or pared of Lund, with the Improvements there
on, situate in the dty of Augusta, between Twiggs street aud
Washington street, bounded north by a lot formerly owned by
Edward Thomas, south by Fenwick stft, east by Washington
street, aud west by Twiggs street, and r ,'copied at this time by
Augustus 11. Roe : Levied on as the property of Augustus H
Roe, to satisfy au execution in favor of the City Council of Au
gusta vs. Augustus H. Roe, for City Tax for the year 1660
ALSO.
AUthe same time and place, will be sold, all that lot or par
cel of Land, with the improvements thereon, situate in the city
of Augusta, fronting on Fenwick street, between Centre ana
Washington streets, bound north by said Fenwick street, south
by a lot of .lames L. Coleman, west by a lot of Abner P. Ro
bertson, and east by a lot of James B. Calvin, and occupied at
this time by Francis L. 31arkey : Levied ou as the property of
James L. Coleman to satisfy an execution in favor of the City
Council of Augusta, vs. James L. Coleman for City Tax for the
year 1860. ISAAC LEVY', SneriffC.A.
November 2, 1860.
CITY SHERIFF’S SALE.
ON the first Tuesday in JANUARY next, will be sold at
the Lower Market in the city of Augusta, within the legal
hours of sale.
All that lot or parcel of Land, situate, lying and being in the
city of Augusta, on the south side of the Augusta Canal, be
tween Campbell and Marbury streets, bounded north by D'An
tignac street, upon which it fronts 200 feet, more or less ; east
by Carrie street, oi which it fronts 104 feet, more or less; south
by lot of William A. Walton ; and west by Cummlng street:
Levied on as the property of Herbert Stalling*, to satisfy an
igecdtidn issued from the City Court of Augusta in tavor of **
Mary Bird vs. Stallings.
ALSO,
At the same tune and place, will be sold, a Mulatto Boy
slai-e named Charles, about 14 years of age : Levied on as the
property oi Elizabeth Rowe, to satisfy an execution Issued from
the City Court of Augusta m favor of 0. A. Piatt & Cos. vs.
Elizabeth Rowe. ISAAC LEVY, Sheriff O. A.
■ Deeemier 2, iB6O.
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,
AU that lot or parcel of Land, situate in the city of Augusta,
on Marbury street, between Gardnier and D’Antignuc s’reets,
known as Lots Nos, 21, 2?, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28, Tn a plan of
Lots made by William Phillips, having a front of 160 te,t op
Marbury’ street, and running back of like width 240 feet—said
Lot composed of eight Lots numbered from 21 to 28 inclusive—
being bounded North by Gardnier street, east by H or Oak
str. et, south by lots Nos. 19 and 20, and west by Marbury’
street, together with the Buildings and Machinery of every
kind, on the before described Lots : Levied on as the property
of Solomon C. While, John C. Quien and Marian Rlgny, to
satisfy an execution on the foreclosure of a mortgage issued
from the Superior Court o! Richmond county in favor ol Leoni
das a. Jordan, administrator ot the estate of Beniamin Jordan,
deceased, vs. Solomon C. White. John O. Quein and Had au
Rigby. WM. V. KER, Sheriff ICC.
Dec. 2, 1860.
RICHMOND SHERIFF’S SALE.
ON the first Tuesday In FEBRUARY next, will be sold, at
the Lower Market House, in the city of Augusta, with
in the legal hours of sale,
1 Glass Partition, 1 Iron Safe, 1 Writing Desk and Stool, 4
Counter Stools, 3 tdiow Cases, 2 Counters. 1 small Regulator, 1
lar.<c Regulator, 1 Mahogany Regulator Box, 1 Parlor Stove,
about 80 feet of Pipe, i Watcn Maker's Bench. 1 Railing, 1 Jew
eler's Bench, 1 Mahogany Watch Case, 2 Setts, 16 pairs Show
Case Tray s, 1 lot Shell es, and 1 large M irror: Levied on as the
property of Herman A. Baroucb, to satisfy an execution on the
foreclosure oi a mortgage issued from the Inferior Court ot
Rlchrcoud county in favor of Jacob KaaffVr, va. Herman A
Barnuch. WM. V. KER, Sheriff.
December 7,1860.
ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE.
AGREEABLY to an order of the Court of Ordinary ot
Richmond county, will be sold at the Lower Market
House in the city of Augusta, on the firstTuesdav in JAN UA -
RY next, between the legal hours of sale,a Negro Woman,
named Eliza, about 50 years of age. Sold as property belong-
Ing to the estate of Mary Pierce, late of said county, deceased
Njv. 21, iB6O. • G. W. HALL, Adm’r.
PANIC SALES
CHEAPEST
DEY GOODS
euii mu* n au.
BEAUTieUI,
ALL WOOL DELAINES,
In New and Elegant Styles and Colors,
50 cts., worth T"*sc.
JOURIN’S BEST
FRENCH KID GLOVES,
IN ALL NUMBERS,
7 5 cts.* worth. Ssl.
Large Supply Cloth and Velvet
CLOAKS,
FULLY 25 PER CENT BELOW
USUAL PRICES.
fine
DOUBLE SHAWLS,
S5, worth SB.
CHEAP DEE'S GOODS,
A LARGE SUPPLY,
VERY CHEAP.
JUST RECEIVED,
FROM THE PANIC SALE, AT
Gray & Turley’s.
dec7
Just Deceived,
If Tills 1811 STUM.
FOR
CHRISTMAS TIMES,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
Fliid CANDIES, Ml,
TO WHICH
ATTENTION IS INVITED.
deeld-dlw
1 1 11 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■ \
Confectionaries
OF ALL KINDS,
WILL BE HEREAFTER
KEPT ON HAND,
BY THE SUBSCRIBER.
V. LaTaste,
NO. 200 BROAD-STREET.
declgdlw ..
UNITED STATES HOTEL,
Broad-street, Augusta, Ga.
MOSHER & CREWS, Proprietors.
prepared to Batlsfy all the wants at the ltlo £ j D tip
on the most reasoi able terms. HSttlvMvU ulwa’ seu
healthleet part, ot’ the city, the .Uniteu Bute? has nrjetors
joyed a large share of tho pnbile patronage,_and t. P
are determined to spare neither pain*nor ’
tain its ancient reputation as a first class uoiei.
totbe public for their Überal patronage.xndref.etßmetids th
‘"gSA** ■SMxreTuumoso,