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FRIDAY MORNING ■<.January I*. >B*
Fro* oar Ova Correspond*®*-!
LETTER FROM WASHINGTON.
Wishisotox, D. C., Jan. 6, 11*68.
A* **D TO BBOTBAUTT,
Th« went cable new* informing us ofibe
release of the Britiih captives by his bar
barian Majesty King Theodore, of Abya
ftnia, will probably bare the effect of sum
marily and undignifiedly disposing of Mr.
Chandler's resolution to preserve “neu
trality" in the anticipated conflict between
that Afriean kingdom and England. “Two
wrongs never did make a right” ia not a
saying original with me, but one whose
wisdom has for ages been made apparent
by experience; and the result of Mr.
Chandler’s attempt to violate the axiom will
be to place him in rather an unenviable
position.
OCE NEW POSSESSION'S —PRESENT AND PROS
PECTIVE.
During the recess of Congress which
terminated to-day, the press and people
have been evoting unusual attention to the
subject of the purchase of new territory. A
strong effort will be made during the pres
ent month to complete the acquisition _of
Alaska by a vote of the House appropria
ting the purchase money. Many members
do not yet feel quite convinced of the great
benefits tobederived from aclear title to this
region of polar bears and eternal snows. It
is a big piece of land, say they—(of course
it is, for it is said to be jar from one end of
it to the other)—but can even American
enterprise and institutions make rocks that
have hitherto scarcely yielded a bear main
tenance bloom with a bountiful harvest?
or can immigration be induced to an
anchored iceberg, when the fair Southern
States, the favored home of the golden, life
giving sun, invite the emigrant to their
soil of Eden-like fertility ? Despite these
reasonabl objections on the part of those
who wish to find a good use for the elephant
before paying for it, the purchase money
will undoubtedly be appropriated, and we
will
“Read onr title clear to a mansion in tbe” poles.
A stronger and perhaps successful oppo
sition will be made, however, to tho pur
chase of the Danish West India Islands.
Nature seems to have put herself in league
with those who object to confirming Mr.
Seward's action in regard to these islands ;
for she has been conducting herself lately
in a most unseemly manner, now frightening
their inhabitants by an earthquake, and
then disporting in most violent hurricanes.
It is generally conceded, however, that
the present and future commerce of our
country requires that the United States
should possess at least one good harbor in
the West Indian Archipelago. St Thomas
hardly appearing to answer this require
ment, the question occurs : “ Is it the best
we can do?” It is bird to answer “yes"
without hesitation, When we bear in mind
the prosperity of Cuba, the luxuriance of its
soil, and the secure and beautiful harbor of
Havana. What American ever passed by
Moro Castle and lay at anchor in the beau
tiful bay over .which it stands guardian
without thinking what a lovely island-home
Cuba would be, freed from the polluting
system of slavery, and blessed with enlight
ened American institutions. Then would she
be indeed not alone Queen of the Antilles,
but a sparkling diamond upon the bosom of
mother Earth.
Cuba is a glittering prize, swinging to and
fro before our eyes. Spain has an exhausted
treasury. Numerous decades of mal-admin
istration has impaired her national pride,
and ehc would hardly refuse, a tempting offer
to buy her far-off colony. Is it not far-seeing
economy not to waste our money in the
purchase of territory that may add. nothing
but size to our country, but rather to wait
until a well-filled treasury can justify us in
bidding high for tbe possession of tbe
island of Cuba, which, in our hands, would
be an appanage worthy the noblest of
nations.
If the interests of commerce require a sort
of American half-way house in the Atlantic
Ocean, such a thing is no less a desideratum
on the Pacific. This immense expanse of
water is destined to swarm with the “white
winged messengers of commerce,” laden
with choice Asiatic and Australian cargoes.
England and France have long since recog
nized this fact, and held some of the most
beautiful islands that He in the South
Pacific. In the track of our growing
merchant fleet as it is fanned along by the
welcome trade-winds, lie the lovely Sand
wich Islands, blest by nature with the most
genial ol climes and a soil bursting with its
own exuberance. Their chief harbor, Ho
nolulu, has for years been a favorite resort
of whalers and merchantmen. Peopled by
a race that is constantly decimating, these
islands are fast ripening for our plucking,
unless some bolder hand should snatch the
luscious fruit before it is fairly mellow.
All of your readers rmfy not be aware of
the fact that while there is only one line of
American steamers —and that a third-class
one—crossing the Atlantic Europewards,
there are several first class American steam
ship lines upon the Pacific, it is really a
pity that all of tbe immense steam passenger
traffic to and from Europe and this country
should be covered by foreign flags.
WAR PRISONERS.
At a called meeting of the War Prisiouers’
Association of this city, held on Saturday,
the following preamble and resolutions were
adopted at tbe conclusion of regular busi
ness:
Whkrxar, There is to be held in the city
of Philadelphia, Pa , a soldiers’convention
on the Bth insta-nt, who invite all soldiers’
organizations to eoflperato with them;
therefore,
Resolved, That two members of this or
ganization bo appointed by tbe President to
represent tbe War Prisoners’ Association of
this city in said Convention.
Captains J. E. Micbener and A. B. Whin,
were appointed such delegates.
RELIEF or THE POOR.
The poor we have always with us, but
seldom in such large numbers as at present.
Tho streets of the city are lined with beg
gars. Os course many are impostors, but
manv an unmistakably hunger-pinched face
confronts you with an appeal for alms. Our
citizens have not been deaf to these culls
for assistance, and I have apprised you from
time to time of efforts made and to be made
to relieve the destitution and suffering in
our midst.
Hon. Enoch Lewis Lowe, ex-Govcrnor of
Maryland, delivered a lecture on Sunday
evening, under tbe auspices of the Young
Catholics' Friends’ Society, for the benefit
of the pool Catholic cliildreu of Washing
ton. During the locture, he proposed that
every merchant, banker, and other citizen,
be notified that on a certain day the supply
train of the Provident Aid Society would
visit each residence and place of business
in Washington lor tho purpose of receiving
such articles—clothing, provisions, or money
—as the benevolent may please to bestow.
He thought that few would allow such a
train to pass their doors without adding to
its load.
On Tuesday evening, a grand hall will be
given at Prof. Sheldon’s Assam bly Kooins
for the benefit of tho poor of tho First
Ward, the Committee of Arrangements com
prising many of onr most prominent citizens.
On Wednesday, evening, the Metropolis
Un Police give a bail at the Odd Fellows
Hall, the proceeds of which will be tamed j
over to tbe Provident Aid Society.
Seven! entertainments for a Ukc object
have already been fliven r so ywi will see
that onr citizens arc «p and stirring ie tbe
matter.
tjESTrronox ©r tub south.
General Howard sent to Headquarters,
on Batarday, a report on the question of
destitution and suffering in the Booth, ac
companied by letters from Generals Han
cock, Gilmore, Ord, Caoby. Scott, and others.
Tbe General says that, though there will
possibly be before Spring some suffering in
a few of the Southern States, he does not
believe shat (he destitution is as widespread
as some accounts would lead us to believe.
Still he believes the Government should
extend a helping band to that section, but
is not prepared to recommend any specified
plan of relief. He urges that tbe matter be
so seriously considered by the President
and Congress, to the end that relief may be
afforded in some way that will not pauperize
the people. _ Vioilabt.
[From the Atlanta Opinion.
State Constitutional Convention
THIRTEENTH DAT.
Atlanta, Jan. 8, 1868.
Convention met at 10 o’clock a. m., pur
suant to adjournment, and was opened with
prayer by the Chaplain.
A quorum being present, the journal was
read and approved.
The regular order—a call of the roll for
the introduction of new business—was pro
ceeded with, when the following ordinances
and resolutions were introduced :
Mr. Bell, of Banks— A resolution that
there be incorporated in the Constitution a
clause requiring the General Assembly to
foster improvements, «tnd particularly the
Air Line Hailroad, by aid from the Treasury
or from the credit ot the State.
Mr. Blount —An ordinance lo declare
null and void all laws of the State of
Georgia while in rebellion against the
United States, by which money has been
raised for the purpose of carryiog on and
sustaining the late war against the United
States, and all notes, bills, bonds, and con
tracts, founded oh the same.
Bv the same —An ordinance lo declare
illegal, null, and void, all notes, bonds, and
executions, tor the purchaie of slaves.
By the same —A resolution of welcome to
General Meade, as follows :
Rejoiced, That a committee of three be
appointed to wait upon Major General
Meade, and invite him to visit this Conven
tion at his pleasure, and that this Conven
tiou do welcome him in behalf of tbe citi
zens of Georgia, as Commanding General
of the Third Military District.
By the same, an ordinance declaring null
and void all notes, bonds, executions and
contracts for service or hire as substitutes in
the Confederate army.
By the same, an ordinance declaring null
aiid void tbe Ordinance of Secession pqg-;ed
in 1861, and other ordinances of a kindred
nature.
By Mr. Powers—An ordinance relative to
the qualifications of civil officers in this
State—disqualifying all who may hereafter
send or accept a challenge.
By Mr. Bryant —A resolution to amend the
21st rule of the Convention so as to provide
lor the appointment of a Committee on
Corporations, and a Committee on Resolu
tions.
By Mr. Burnett —An ordinance for the
relief of the people of Georgia.
By Mr. Curr—An ordinance declaring
the relations of the people of Georgia to the
Government of the United States.
By Mr. Conley— An ordinance for the
relief of the people of Georgia—providing
that only 25 per cent, of any indebtedness
contracted prior to 1865, shall be collected,
and that alt debts for the purchase of slave
property, be declared null and void.
By Mr. Davis —A resolution requesting
the Legislative Committee to report a pro
vision to prevent the sale of spirituous
liquors on election days.
By Mr. Hioube—An ordinance provid
ing for a homestead of 80 acres, and per
sonal property to the amount of SBOO, to be
exempt from execution.
By Mr. Holcombe— A resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Elections to report
to-morrow morning the right of delegates to
occupy seats in the Convention.
By Mr. Hotchkiss —A resolution for the
appointment of a committee of five to wait
upon Gen Meade.
By Mr. Merrick— An ordinance for the
relief of persons holding change bills of tbe
Western and Atlantic Railroad, issued by
Superintendent Rowland.
By Mr. Richardson— An ordinance for
the relief of the people, and to protect them
against fraud from the practices of lot
teries.
By Mr. Sekley —An ordinance to declare
null and -void certain ordinances and re
solutions of the Secession Convention of
1861.
By Mr. Tiiammkl—A resolution to amend
the order of tho day.
By Mr. Wallace —A resolution submit
ting the location of tho State Capitol to a
vote of tho people of tho State. Ruled out
ol order.
By Mr. Tuiikeb— A resolution declaring
it the duty of the Convention to provide
without delay for the suspension of tbe col
lection of taxes.
By Mr. Strickland—A resolution request
ing a continuance of the existence of the
Freed men’s Bureau.
Mr. Blount— Moved u suspension of the
rules to consider the resolution welcoming
General Meade to the Third District, which
motion prevailed, and the following sub
stitute, offered by Mr. Akerman was
adopted :
Resolved, That Major General George G.
Meade and stall' be invited to scats on the
floor of the Convention.
Resolved, Thai a committee of five bo
appointed by the President to present the
foregoing resolution to Major General
Meade, and to make it known to him that
the Convention welcomes him to this Mili
tary District and will take pleasure in co
operating with him (to tho extent of its
powers) in executing the Reconstruction Acts
of Congress.
The Chair appointed the following com
mittee, under the foregoing resolution :
Messrs. Blount, Bryant, Waddell, J. L.
Dunning, and N. P. Hotchkiss.
On motion of Mr. Miller, the rules were
unanimously suspended, for tho purpose of
considering n proposition to amend tho
rules, so as to provide that tho third order
of the day shall ho the reception of reports
qf standing committees; and tho rules
were so amended.
Ordinances read third time, and referred,
as follows:
An ordinance for tho relief of widows,
minors, etc. Referred to Committee on
Relief.
An ordinance regulating the foes of State
and County Officers.
Mr. WiiifELY objocted to the ordinance,
as being of a purely legislative character,
and, under the rule, inadmissible. It was
not the province of this Convention to fix
salaries j that was a peculiar province of
the Legislature, which ho did not wish to
interfere with.
Mr. Snoot'slirßK thought differently, and
urged that in the prcitenl impoverished eon
dition of the country it was highly essentia)
that every safeguard should he thrown
around the Treasury of the people.
An ordinance to afford relief to the people
of Georgia. Ito erreil to Committee on Re
lief.
As ordinance to diaeolv© the court* of
this State known as Inferior Courts, and for
other purposes. Referred.
An ordinance for the relief of the people
of this State from indebtedness contracted
for tbe purchase of slaves. Referred to the
Committee On tbe Judiciary.
An ordinance for the relief of the people
so far as debts contracted prior to the first
day of July, 1865, are concerned. Referred
to Committee on Relief.
An ordinance providing for a homestead.
Referred to the Committee on Bill of Rights.
An ordinance revoking the orders or
decrees of the Probate Co*rts in relation to
apprenticing minors. Ruled out of order.
An ordinance *for the relief of creditors
in this State. Referred to Committee on
Relief.
An ordinance vacating the eivii offices of
the State, and for other purposes. Laid
upon the table for one day.
A ordinance for the relief of the people
of Georgia. Referred to tbe Committee on
Relief.
An ordinance to reduce the number of
Senators and Members of the House of Rep
resentstives ot this State, and naming the
districts. Referred to the Committee on
Legislative Department.
Mr. Gibson moved to suspend the rales
to allow the consideration of his resolutions
contemplating tbe removal of political disa
bilities from such citizens of this State as
are honestly laboring to restore tbe State to
tbe Union. Motion lost.
An ordinance to amend the relief ordi
nance offered by Mr. Whitehead. Referred
to the Committee on Bill of Rights.
An ordinance to provide for a homestead.
Same reference.
An ordinance, introduced by Mr. Stan
ford, as a substitute for all other ordinances
in relation to a homestead. Same reference.
An ordinance for the relief of the people
of the State, introduced by Mr. Steer,
exempting from levy or sale property to the
amount of $2,000. Referred to the Com
mittee on Relief.
An ordinance in reference to future elec
tive privileges, and for other purposes. Re
ferred to the Committee on Franchise.
An ordinance providing a homestead.
Referred to Committee on Bill ol Rights.
On motion of Mr. Parrott, Mr. Conley in
the Chair, the rules were suspended, and the
rules amended so as to provide for the con
sideration of resolutions as a regular order.
Mr. Holcombe —Moved Pi suspend the
rules to take up his resolution directing im
mediate enquiry as to tbe rights of delegates
to seats, lie wished so pursue a course
which would settle a question much dis
cussed, and establish beyond cavil the
legality of this Convention.
Mr. A kerman opposed the motion. The
resolution went too far. General Pope's
order had designated who were entitled to
seats, at the organization, and with this he
was satisfied until such time as the commit
tee on Elections should report.
The motiou to suspend was lost; where
upon the Convention adjourned until 10
o’clock to morrow.
SEWS PARAGRAMS.
Gold closed in New York, yesterday,
1.37f ; and Cotton at 16.
—The Prussian soldiers now get five and
a half dollars per month.
Andrew Johnson is nominated for the
next President by three newspapers in Ten
nessee.
—The London tailors’ strike cost them,
in cash, £17,300, or about eighty-six thous
and five hundred dollars in gold.
—The Lincoln Monument Association has
$84,000 in hand, collected by private sub
scrip'ion, with $30,000 appropriated by the
Illinois Legislature. The association will
commence to build a monument at Spring
field, Illinois, next spring, and calculate
that it will cost $250,000. In tbe meantime
appeals will be made to the different State
Legislatures for appropriations to reach
that amount.
—A large immigration meeting was held
at Richmond, Va., on Friday evening. Gen.
Touehman read a portion of his address to
persons in Europe wishing to immigrate to
Virginia, and the resolutions of Polish emi
grants denying that they had been deceived
in coming lo Virginia. He addressed tho
meeting on the subject of immigration to
Virginia. It was also resolved to raise the
sum of SIO,OOO by private subscription to
aid and encourage immigration.
—Tbe New York Commercial Advertiser
remarks; “Real estate is now selling at
lower rates in the Southern States than in
1865, or at any time. We read of planta
tions, with all their fixtures and ‘improve
ments,’ selling for less than the price of
wild Congress land in the far West. Capi
talists could now go to the South, aud with
great profit to planters and farmers, as well
as to themselves, make advances to ener
getic, sensible persons to enable them to
improve and cultivate their farms on a part,
uership agreement. The inevitable rise in
the saleable value of lands within a few
years would give the capitalist cent per
cent, upon his advances."
—The imports of dry goods at the port of
New York for tho past year show a heavy
falling off as compared with those of the
previous year—the total value was $86,263,-
043, while for 1866 it was $126,222,855. The
largest receipts were during the months of
January, March and August. The total
thrown upon the market during the year
was $91,242.975, while the total imports
being, as above stated, $86,263,643, show a
marked reduction in the stock previously
held in bond. The immense losses during
tho pnst year will induce great caution in
the future, and it is generally conceded that
the imports this year will be light. In 1859
the imports of dry goods at New York
amounted to $113,152,624, and in 1860 to
$103,927100; but in 1861, the first year of
the war, they ran down to as low as
$43,636,689. They then gradually rose till
1866, and now again, for 1867, show a
falling off of some $40,000,000.
—The bottom of the ocean will soon be
as extensivo a incans of human intelligence
as tho top of it. The Emperor of France ia
about to have his submarine oable to th«
Island of St, Pierre and New York ; tho
Government of Queen Isabella is also about
laying down a cablo to Culm and Porto Rico
by way of the Canaries ; and now we hear
of another projected Jino to lie betwoen
Brest and New York. Tho latter is organ
ized by a Fmco-American company with a
capital of a million sterling— thestook and
direction to bo divided between England,
Franco and this country. The English shore
of the stock is said to bo already subscribed.
This company has roccivod valuable con
cessions from tho French Government, and
the line will he laid next summer very
probably.
FUNERAL NOTICE
fag- The friend* and acquaintance* of
Mr. and Mr». If. KEMPNBR are respectfully
reqo*»Ud to attoad tho funeral of tbs latter, at
tho bouse of Mr. Kwnpner, at 14* Bfoad itraet,
THIS MORNING, at half-peat 9 o'clock.
SPECIAL NOTICES,
gjg- FOR SALK—TWENTY SHARES
RELIANCE LOAN AND BUILDINO ASSO
CIATION. Inquire at
jalO—tf THIS OFFICE.
ig- CONSIGNEES PER CENTRAL
RAILROAD, January 9, 1868.—0 AD, J Webb,
P Doris, 1 Sima A Bro, H Levy, G A Oaler,
Ptatt Bros, Joeea 8 A Cos, I Levy, A Grinege, Lt
Catly, J T Gardiner, J 0 M, W Nee*, E R
Schneider, C H A Co,’J W Welker, J Bender, C
G Goodrich, MBS Walker.
ggf CONSIGNEES PER SOUTH CAR
OLINA RAILROAD, January 9, 1848.—T W
Carwile, I sea-. Levy, J D Butt A Bro, S E Bis
eell, Geraty <£• Armstrong, D Btelling, J M Clark
A Sons, [A], C Baker, W Hill, J 0 Matbewson A
Cos, J W Moore, P- A Scranton, S Sears, H
Thomas, Wright A Mobley, Richmond Feetory,
H H Hickman, Mrs R H Thomas, Clark A Mar
tie, Hyams A Cos, II B Moore, H Cohen, Mrs C
M Daris, A Toler, N R Morgan, 8 O Willing
ham, II Cranston, G S Hookey, A H Stephens, D
A Hoskins, A Dogatki, T Root, J Hewitt A Bti,
S B Zeiglcr, Bath Paper Mills.
Dbpot Acoost* Fketilizsb Manci'ac’g Cos., I
January Bth, 1888. J
jflgg- HAVING PERFECTED? THE
necessary vehicles and utensils, this Company is
now prepared to remove from the city ail the
fceeal matter.
Notes left at the store of T. K. Rhodes, and at
the office of the General Agent, J. A. Ansley it
Cos., will receive prompt attention.
A. H. McLAWS,
ja9—:;t Superintendent.
jpg- NOTICE.—ALL DEBTS DUE THE
firm of PLATT BROTHERS, C. A. PLATT and
C. A. PLATT A CO., most be paid to one of the
firm of Platt Brother?, as we have no authorised
agent to collect for us from this date.
PLATT BROTHERS.
Augusta, January 7th, 1868. jaS —lw
DIVIDEND^—THE BOARD OF
Directors of the Granitcville Manufacturing
Company have this day declared a DIVIDEND
OF FIVE DOLLARS per Share, payable on
demand.
Stockholders may forward receipts to the
Treasurer, at Augusta, Ga., for which cheeks on
Augusta, Charleston, or Now Y’ork, will be sent
to their address. 11. It. HICKMAN,
ja3—lw President pro tern.
NOTICE.—THE JANUARY COU
PONS of tbe Bonds of tho Macon and Augusta
Railroad will be paid ou presentation at the
Office of the Company, in this city, or at the
Office of M. K. Jesup A Cos., 12 Pine street, New
•York. J. A. 8. MILLIGAN,
ja3—6t Secretary and Treasurer.
LIQUOR DE ALERS, TA KE ¥o-
TICE.—The Returns of the Sales of Liquor for
the quarter ending 31st December, 1867, is now
due, and must be paid on or before tbe 10 th inst.,
under a penalty of SI,OOO.
The rate of tax is 90 cents on tbe hundred
dollars of sales.
JOHN A. BOIILER, T. C. R. C.,
ja3—7t 274 Broad street (up stairs).
COLLECTOR AND TREASU
RER’S NOTlCE.—Persons liable for Quarterly
City Taxes please to be prepared to make tbeir
quarterly returns, and pay tho amount due when
called upon for the same, as but one call will be
made. As all business Licenses expired on the
31st December, all persons carrying on any kind
of business will please call at tho City Collector
and Treasurer’s uffifie and renew their Licenses
for the year 1868. I. P. GARVIN,
ja3—6t Collector and Treasurer.
NOTICE.—
Augusta, Ga., Dec. 21, 1867.
To the Stockholder* of the Milledgeeille, or
Macon and Augunta Railroad Cos :
Calls for payment on Subscriptions to the
Capital Stock of this Company have been made
up to fifty-five per cent. Stock upon which this
amount has not been paid will be forfeited to the
Company.
A further call is now mado for twenty-five
per oent., payable on or before' February 20th,
186S, at which dato eighty per cent, will be due,
and Stock forfeited, if not paid.
All Stockholders in arrears will at once cor
respond with the Treasurer.
The Road is now in operation to Miilcdgc
ville, and is doing a large business. It is
believed that arrangements will be made by
which further calls will be avoided, if prompt pay
ment is now made.
By order of the Board of Directors.
R. B. BULLOCK, President.
J. A. S. Milligan,
Secretary and Treasurer.
dc2l—6ol
.JT-! 1 ?" Savanuah Republican , A’e-tcs and Herald ;
Macon Telegraph, Journal and Messenger ,- Mil
lcdgeville Recorder , Federal Union ; Atlanta
Intelligencer and jfew Fra, will please copy
above for sixtv days, and send bill to the
Treasurer of Macou aud Augusta Railroad, at
Augusta.
JSgT WANTED—AGENTS. —TO IN
troducc the STAR SHUTTLE SEWING MA
CHINE, an entirely now Invention, unlike
any other sewing machine In the world.
Patented March 12, 1807. It uses two threads,
and makes the genuine LOCK STITCH, alike
on both sides, that will not rip or unravel.
All other low priced machines make the
Chain Stitch. It combines simplicity, dura
bility, and beauty, is ns large as other first
class machines, and will do every variety of
family sewing and tailoring. In order*to in
troducc our new and novel machine ns rapidly
as possible, we propose to furnish them com
plctc with one shuttle, extra bobbins, a full
set of needles, oil can, screw driver, direc
tions, etc., etc.—at the low price of $25.
Each agent supplied with a copy of Letters
Patent.
M. M. BEACH & CO., General Agents,
corner Second and Madison sts.,
dc3-3m Memphis, Tcnn.
Shultz’ Hill For Sale.
I WILL SELL AT REASONABLE TERMS
THE SHULTZ’ HILL, Hamburg, S. C. On
it are all the necessary Houses, and a fine
BPRING of WATER.
l,ftOO FKUIT Tit EES
500 GRAPE VINES,
One and a half acres of
Strawberries,
And THIRTY ACRES OF WOODLAND, well
adapted in every way for
FRUIT or VEGETABLES.
ocl6—3in* B. 11. BRODNAX.
For Bale,
TWO VACANT LOTS on the Mauge property.
TKIIIWS LOW. Apply
, netlfi-Sw* AT THIS OFFICE.
NRW ADVERTISEMENTS
Notice.
MAYOR’S OFFICE, )
Acentra. Ga-, Janunry 9th, I*W. S
Wiiiiu, Certain parti** have obstructed
and interfered with the Street Railroad, by re
moving from it* track* tbe India Rubber Spring,
connected therewith and placing ob.truetioni
therein, the following extract from the Ordi
nance authorizing tha eon.truetion of the .aid
Railroad i* pnblTehed for general information,
and will ha atrietly an forced :
Sac. 2. Be it further Ordained, That the ears
and carriage* of .aid Company, running no .aid
railways, turnout* and .witehe*, and riding*,
■ball be entitled to the right of way ever thaw
■aid tracks, etc., and all lean, and vehicles, and
other obstructions, of whatever nature and kind,
shall give the way to seid railroad can and coaches
(except the fire apparatus of the corporation in
cases of fire) immediately upon notice from the
ear bell, or sign el being given ; and any and all
persons who shall obstruct said railroad ear. and
coaebe., by driving in their way, at a slow pace,
any teams or vehicles, or shall otherwise obstruct
or interfere with said railroad and ears, shall,
upon conviction, be subject to a fin*, a* damage*
accruing to said Company, of not less than
three, nor more than fifty dollars for every soeh
offense; such fine to be recovered before any
Court of competent jurisdiction, any Justice of
the Peace in the City of Auguste, or the Re
corder of said City, but without any expense to
tbe City. EPHRAIM TWEEDY,
[L. S.] Mayor pro tern.
Attest: L. T. Blows, Clerk of Conncil.
jalO—3t
Letters of Administration.
CJTATB of GEORGIA—
~ : Richmond County.
- UftfAm ■« Leopold T. Blame applies to me for
Letters of Administration upon tbe estate of
John P. Laventure, late of said county, de
ceased —
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish *ll
and singular the kindred and creditors of said
deceased, to appear at the office of tbe Ordinary
of said county on or before the second Monday
in February next, to show cause, if any they
have, why said Letters should not be granted.
Given under my hand and official signature,
this tbe 9th day of January, 1863.
LAFAYETTE McLAWS,
Clerk Sup. Court and ex-officio Ordinary, pro tem.
jalO—3od
Letters of Administration.
STATE OF GEORGIA—
Richmond County.
Whereas, Wesley A. Bartlett applies to me
for Letters of Administration on tbe estate of
uverton Oliver, deceased—
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish, all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of said
deceased, to be and appear at the office of the
Ordinary of said county, on or before the second
Monday in February next, to show cause, if any
they have, why said Letters should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and official signature,
this 4th day of January, 1868.
LAFAYETTE McLAWS,
Clerk Sup. Court and ex-officio Ordinary,
jalO—3od* Pro tem., K. C.
United States Marshal's Sale.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SOUTH
ERN District of Georgia—
JAMES DEAN, ct. a!., 7
vs } IN ADMIRALTY.
Brig George, cargo, etc. J
By Tirtue of a writ of venditioni exponas
issued out of the Honorable the District Court of
the United States for tbe Southern District of
Georgia, in the above entitled cause, dated Jan
uary Bth, 1868, to me directed and delivered, I
will sell, at public auction, on TUESDAY, the
21st day of January instant, between tbe lawful
hours of sale, the Brig George, her Tackle, Ap
parel, and Furniture, and Cargo, consisting of
261 hhds., 14 tierces, and 14 barrels es Molasses.
Dated at Savannah, this 9th day of January,
1868. WILLIAM O. DICKSON,
U. S. Marshal District of Georgia.
jalO—lot
IN BANKRUPTCY.
U. 8. MARSHAL’S OFFICE. t
Atlanta, Ga., January 8,1868. f
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE ■ That on the
25th day of December, A. D., 1867, a War
rant ia Bankruptcy was issued against the es
tate of
JAMES F. STOREY,
of , in the county of Jackson, and
Suite of Georgia, who has been adjudged a Bank
rupt on his own petition; that tbe payment of
auy debts and the delivery or any property be
longing to said Bankrupt, to him or for his use,
and the transfer of any property by him, are for
bidden by law ; that a meeting of the creditors of
said Bankrupt, to prove their debts, and chooee
one or more assignees of his estate, will be held
at a Court of Bankruptcy to be holden at Lamar
Cobb's Law Office, in Atheus, Georgia, before
Garnett Andrews, Register, on the 28th day of
Januarv, A. D., 1868, at 10 o'clock a. m.
CHARLES H. ELYEA.
jalO—lt Deputy Marshal as Messenger.
IN BANKRUPTCY-
U. 8. MARSHAL'S OFFICE, )
Atlanta, Ga., Januarv 8, 1868. y
THIS IS to GIVE NOTICE: -That on the
25th day of December, A. D., 1867, a War
rant in Bankruptcy was issued against the es
tate of
KENNY CUASTEEN.
of , in the county of Banks, aud
State of Georgia, who has been adjudged a Bank
rupt on Ij 33 own petition; that the payment of
any debts and the delivery of any property be
longing to said Bankrupt, to him or tor Ids use,
ami the transfer of any property by him, are for
bidden by law: that a meeting of the creditors of
said Bankrupt, to prove their debts, and choose
one or more assignees of his estate, will be held
at a Conrt of Bankruptcy, to be holden at Lamar
Cobb's Law Office, in Atlanta, Georgia, before
Garnett Andrews, Register, ou the 28th day of
January, A. D., 1868, at 10 o'clock a. m.
CHARLES H. ELYEA,
jalO lt Deputy Marshal as Messenger.
IN BANKRUPTCY^
U. S. MARSHAL'S OFFICE, )
Atlanta, Ga., Jannarv 8, 1868. \
fpiIIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE: That on the
JL 25th day of December, A. D., 1867, a War
rant in Bankruptcy was issued against the es
tate ot
REUBEN JORDAN,
of , iu the county of Banks, and
State of Georgia, who has been adjudged a Bank
rnpt on his own petition ; thul the payment of
any debts aud the delivery of any property be
longing to said Bankrupt, to him or lor his use,
and tlie transfer of any property by him, are for
bidden by law ; that a meeting of the creditors of
Baid Bankrupt, to prove their debts, and choose
one or more assignees ot his estate, will be held
at a Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at Lamar
Cobb’s Law Office, in Atlanta, Georgia, before
Garnett Andrews. Register, on the 28th day of
January, A. D., 1868, at 10 o’clock a m.
CHARLES 11. ELYEA, .
jalO—lt Deputy Marshal as Messenger.
IN BANKRUPTCY. ~
U. S. MARSHAL S OFFICE, )
Atlanta, Ga., Jannarv 8, 1868. )
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE: 'That on tho
25th day of December, A. D., 1867, a War
rant in Baukrnptey was issued against tbe es
tatc of
james m. McDonald,
0 f , iu the county of Banks, and State of
Georgia, who has been adjudged a Bankrnpt on
hia own petition ; that the payment of any debts
and the delivery of any property belonging to said
Baukrnpt, to him or lor his use, and tho transfer
of any property by him, are forbidden by law ;
that a meeting of ihe creditors of said Bankrupt,
to prove their debts, aud choose one or more
eissignees of bis estate, will bo held at a Conrt
of Bankruptcy, to ho holden at luunar Cobb's
luiw Office, iu Athens, Georgia, before Garnett
Andrews, Register, on the 28th day of Jannarv.
A. D., 1868, at 10 o’clock a. m.
CHARLES 11. ELYEA,
jalO—lt Deputy Maisiml as Messenger.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
U. S. MARSHAL’S OFFICE, )
Atlanta, Ga., January 8, 1868. j
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE: That on the
16th day of Decombor, A. D., 1867, a War
rant in Bankruptcy was issued agaitist the es
tate of
JAMES A. SANDERS,
of Klberton, in the county of Elbert, and
Btate of Georgia, who has been adjudged a Bank
rnpt on hia own petition; that the payment
of any debts and delivery of any property be
longing to said Bankrupt, to him or for hi* uae,
and tho transfer of auy property by him, are
forbidden by law ; that a mooting of the credi
tors of said Bankrupt, to prove thoir debts,
and to ohoose one or moro assignees of hia estate,
will bofoield st a Court of Bankruptcy, to be
holden at the Office of A. G, Foster, in the
Courthouse in the oity of Madison, Morgan
county, Georgia, before A. U. Foster, Meglstor,
on the 6lh day of February, A, I)., 1868, at
10 o’clock a. tn.
CHARLES It. KI.YKA,
jalO—St Deputy Marshal as Messenger.
VIV ADVERTISEMENT’!.
. IN BANKRUPTCY.
U S. MARSHAL'S OFFICE. I
Atlanta, Ga . January 8, 1868. (
rriHIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE: That oa tire
J. 28th day ot December, A. D., 1867, a War
rant lo Bankruptcy was isened again* the re
•late of
JOHN 8. FLOYD,
of Palmetto, ia the county of Campbell, sad State
of Georgia, who has been adjudged a Bankrupt
on his own petition . that the payment of any
debt* and the delivery ot any property belonging
to said Bankrupt, to him or for hi* ue. and the
transfer of any property by bun, are forbidden
by law; that a meeting of the creditor* of mid
Bank rapt, to prove timer debt*, and eboem one or
more assignee* of hi* estate, will be held at a
Court of Bankruptcy, to be boiden at the Regia
ter’* Office, in tbe eitr of Newnan. Georgia, be
before Charie* G. McKinley, Register, on the 3d
day of February, 1868, at I o clock p. m
7 CHARLES II ELYEA,
j*lo—2t Deputy Marshal a* Messenger
Ih BANKRUPTCY.
U. S. MARSHAL’S OFFICE, I
Atlanta, Ga., January 8, 1848. j
THIS LS TO GIVE NOTICE: That on the
| 25th day of December, A. D., 1867, a War
rant in Bankruptcy wal itsqel against the e»-
tAtO of
WILLIAM BREWER,
of , in the county of Bank*, and
State of Georgia, who ha* been adjudged a Bank
rupt on bit own petition; that the payment
of any debt* and delivery of aoy property be
longing to laid Bankrupt, to him, or for hi* use,
and tbe transfer of any property by him, are
forbidden by law; that a meeting of the creditor*
of taid Bankrupt, to prose their debt*, and te
choose one or more assignee* of hi* estate, will
be held at a Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at
Lamar Cobb’s Law Office, in Athens, Georgia,
before Garnett Andrews, Register, on the 28th
day of January, A. D., 1868, at 14 o’cloek a. m.
CHARLES H. ELYEA,
j*lo—lt Deputy Marshal as Messenger.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
U. S. MARSHAL’S OFFICE, }
Atlanta, Ga, January 8, 1868. J
THIS LS TO GIVE NOTICE: That on the
23d day of November, A. D., 1867, a War
rant in Bankruptcy was issued against tbe es
tate of
TALBOT SfRICKLAND,
of Camming, in the county of Forsyth, and
State of Georgia, who baa been adjudged a Bank
rapt on his own petition ; that the payment
of any debts and deliTery of any property belong
ing to said Bankrupt, to him or for his ose, and
the transfer of any property by him, are forbidden
by law; that a meeting ot the creditors of said
Bankrupt, to prove their debt* and choose one or
more assignees of bis estate, will be held at a
Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at Lamar
Cobb’s Law Office, in Athens, Georgia, before
Garnett Andrews, Register, on the 23th day of
January, A. D., 186S, at 10 o’clock a. ns.
CHARLES H. ELYEA,
jalO—lt Deputy Marshal as Messenger.
IN BANKRUPTCY-
U. S. MARSHAL’S OFFICE, >
Atlanta, Ga., January 8, 1868. j
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE: That on the
Ist day of January, A. D., 1868, a War
rant in Bankruptcy was issued against the es
tate of
JAMES E. OVERBY,
of , in the county of Coweta, and
State of Georgia, who ha* been adjudged a Bank
rupt on his own petition; that tbe payment of
any debts, and delivery of any property belong
ing to said Bankrupt, to him or for his use,
and the transfer of any property by him, are for
bidden by law; that a meeting of the creditors
of said Bankrupt, to prove their debts and to
choose one or more assignees of bis estate, will
be held at a Court of Bankruptcy to be holden at
the Register’s Office, in the city of NewnaD,
Georgia, before Charles G. McKinley, Register,
on tbe 20th day of January, A. D-, 1868, at 10
o’clock a. in. CHARLES H. ELYEA,
jalO—2t Deputy Marshal as Messenger.
IN BANKRUPTCY
U. S. MARSHAL S OFFICE. 1
Atlanta, Ga., January 8,1868. I
'TMIIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE : That ou the
X 25tb day of December, A. D„ 1867, a War
rant in Bankruptcy was issued against the es
tate of
BURTON RUCKER.
of— , in the conntv of Banks, and
Stale of Georgia, who has been adjudged
a Bankrupt on bis owu petition; that the
payment of any debts and the delivery of any
pronertv belonging to said Bankrupt, to him or
for his use, and the transfer of auy property by
him, are forbidden by law ; that a meeting of the
creditors of said Bankrnpt, to prove tbeir debts,
and to ehoose one or more assignees of his es
tate, will be held at a Coart of Bankruptcy, to
be holden at Lamar Cobb's Law Office, in
Athens, Georgia, before Garnett Andrews. Regis
ter, ou the 28th day of January, A. D., 1863. at
10 o'clock n. m.
CHARLES 11. ELYEA,
jalO—lt Deputy Marshal as Messenger.
Proposals.
Office Depot and Disbursing Qiartkr'r, ?
Atlanta, Ga., Janaary 7,1868. \
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
thi3 Otfice, until 12 m., MONDAY, January
20th, 1868, for supplying the following building
material, viz:
236.970 feet Pine Framing Timber.
79,181 feet Pine Flooring, dressed on one side,
kiln dried, tongued and grooved.
53,331 feet Weatherboatdiog, undressed, j in.
thick at lower, aud f in. thick at upper
edge.
62.734 feet Sheeting, 1 in., straight edge.
29.870 feet Plunk, seasoned, dressed on one side.
6,655 feet I‘lauk, seasoned, undressed.
13.890 feet Plank, seasoned, oak or pine
300 feet Wainscoting, dry, dressed on one
side, jx6xl4.
520 linear feet Crown Monlding O. G. 4 j in.
1,050 linear feet Crown Monlding O. G. 6in.
146 Plunk Window Frames and Sash J in.
thick. 18 lights, 10x12, primed; Sash
glased with good quality American
glass.
7 Box Window Frames aud Sash, double
hang, 1 i in. thick, 18 lights, 10x12,
primed, glazed, etc., pnllies, cords aud
weights.
6 Door Frames and Double Doors, 6 paunel
2 in. thick, 7x9 ft. 9 in.
2 Door Frames and Doors, 4 paunel 11 in.
thick. 3xß ft., with Transom, 4 in. O. G.
Moulding, 3 lights 10x12.
10 Door Frames and Doors, 4 panuel 1J in.
titics, 3xß ft.
8 Door Frames and Doors, 4 panuel Ij in.
thick, 2 ft 8 in.xS feet.
1 Door Frame and Door, 2 paunel 1J in.
thick, 3xß ft.
40 Door Frames and Doors, 4 paunel 1 j iu.
thick, 3x7 ft. S in., with Transom, 4 in.
O. G. Monlding, 3 lights 10x12, hard
wood sills.
1 Door Frame aud Door, 4 paunel IJ in.
thick, 3xß ft., with Trausom 4 iu. O. G.
Moulding, 3 lights 10x12.
1 Door Frame and Door, 6 panin 1 lj in.
thick, sxß feet, with Transom, 4 in. O.
(4. Monlding, 5 lights 10x12 ; all doors
and frames to be primed.
359,480 Shingles. 4xlS in., heart pine or poplar.
401,160 Briek, two-thirds hard, one third mer
chantable.
2,34*2 bushels Lime, nnsla< ked.
15.844 bushels Sand.
156,840 Lath, IxH in.x4 ft.
190 bushels Plasterer's Hair.
AH matei ial to be of the same good quality here
tofore requited.
Delivery to commence February Ist, and to be
completed by the 29th day of that month—all to
be delivered at “Swift Race Track," in the oity of
Atlanta.
Bid* must he made separately for each article,
and for tip.- Lumber the price per thousand feet
must be stated. ,
Bids must be in triplicate, with a copy of this
advertisement attached to each, and bear the
endorsement of two responsible persons who are
willing to become surety for the bidder in the
event of the contract being awarded to him.
Proposals not complying with the requirements
of this advertisement'will l>e rejected.
Bidders are invited to bo present or lepreseuted
at the opening of the bids.
The Government reserves the right to reject
imv or ail bids, or accept or reject such parts of
bids as may be tu*lhe interest:* of the service.
Proposals should ho addressed to the under
signed, and endorsed upon the envelope, "Pro
posals for the deli very of Shingles or Lumber," as
the case may be.
By order of Brev Brig. Gen. K. Saxton. Chief
(i M. 11. J. FARNSWORTH,
Ist I.ient. 3ltli Infantry, A. A. Q M.,
ja9— tit ln'charge of Depot.
Valuable Real Estate
I7OR SALE OK LOAN, ON MORTGAGE.—
A Soveral desirable RESIDENCES wilt be
sold on accommodating terms. *
Apply to W. B. GRIFFIN,
Commission Merchant and Auctioneer,
jaS—lw Corner Jackson und Ellis sti.
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