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NationalCUpubUcan AOBWCA. t»A. TUESDAY MORNING January 11. JW Th* Law Twcmphaht.—-When Mr. Stan ton waa suspended, he quickly took his hat, turned over hi* portfolio to General Grant, and walked out. When the Senate passed its resolution reinstating him, he as quickly walked in again, received his portfolio back from the Secretary ad interim, hanging his hat On its accustomed peg, and resumed the dßties of his office, as he facetiously said, "after an absence of a few weeks. This is the only and fair specimen of the respect for law which prevails in this coun try, and that no matter what passion or excitement prevails before a question is legally eeUled, the moment it is, friends and opponents of the measure alike submit, and so instantaneous and complete is the acqui escence, that in times of very great excite ment the transition from the storm to the calm is something remarkable. So strong is the feeling of loyalty, that we doubt that President Johnson, should he attempt to use his office and official power to forcibly sub vert any law of Congress, could find a single tnsn outside the leading obstructionists of the South to stand by and assist him. The effort would be as contemptible and inglori ous as the reason for which it would be made. Let Congress, then, retain its determined and dignified position, and maintain the supremacy of the law by a strict adherence to all its forms, and it may depend upon the continued sympathy and support of the people. [ COMM ITN H'ATKD. PERSECUTION. Mb. Editor : In polities I am what they call a Conservative, being entirely opposed to the Radical party, and as such, wish to address a word to the party of which I am a part. I have examined carefully all the points thus far brought to bear in the case of the Mayor and City Council for mal-'administra tion, and can see nothing in it but political persecution. There is not a single indi vidual who appended his uume to the peti tion recently gotten up for the removal of the present Mayor and Council, but can say ■with truth that we have an efficient Board. Hon. Foster Blodgett, Mayor, iiaffipg his home, family, and friends in out certainly would not do aught to Jhe ment of our City or that home. fact, proved himself a remarkable m™; with the utmost perseverance, and an iron will; he has met and refuted all the charges brought against him by his political enemies. He has proved himself a good Mayor in the past and at the present, and it is only his political enemies and defeated aspirants for office who abuse and villify him. No man can charge him with ever deserting a friend. In fact, I have heard men opposed to him in politics give him* credit for stand ing by his friends. And, gentlemen, would you not do the same if you were placed in the position? If you did not, then you would be ungrateful. Cease your perse cutions, gentlemen, and let more reason guide your action, and deal with facts as they exist. A Conservative. ANOIHER CONVERT. General Meade declines to be Johnsonieed. His speech to the Georgia Convention is a clear, forcible and highly encouraging state ment of his understanding of his duty under the law, and it gives assurance that he means to protect the convention in the per formance of its duty, to secure afair election according to the terms of the law upon the constitution submitted, and to protect all persons in life, property and liberty, through the civil authorities if it can be done, hut by the military force if necessary. The Gen eral deserves the more praise for this manly declaration of his conscientious conviction of duty, because it represses those hopes which rebels had built upon his appointment, and gives to Union men new courage and spirit. Further indication of bis purposes is afforded by the assurance that he will use his power to secure to the convention funds for its necessary expenses, and to “give temporary vitality to any ordinances which may be necessary to carry out, the recon struction law." This covers the whole ground. Acting faithfully according to these frank declarations, General Meade will de serve the lhauks of the country, and will rival if not surpass Sheridan and Thomas in the affections of the loyal people—even as he rivaled them by his great services during the war. The conqueror of Gettysburg refuses to become the tool of Mr. Johnson in a crusade against reconstruction. He refuses to join with rebels and copperheads in efforts to defeat the restoration of the Union. He prefers to stand with the victor of Vicksburg and the Wilderness, with the captor of Atlanta and Savannah, with the hero of Winchester and Five Forks, with the con queror of Nashville, and with the thousands of brave and true men who vote as they fought. Some strange fatality seems to attend Johnson’s selection of military-com manders. He selected Sickles, a Democrat; Sheridan, a Democrat; Ord and Schofield, Conservatives, and every one of them be came Radicals. He selected Canby in place of Sickles, and he became a Radical. He selected Hancock, and achieved one succoss, by which the otherwise unbroken darkness of his failures is made visible and impres sive. He selected Meade, and now even the Radicalism of Pope is surpassed by this officer, who, less than a year ago, was asked by Pennsylvania Democrats to be their candidate lor Governor. Something in the atmosphere of the South turns into a Radical alt. st every true soldier and true man that bics'hes it. Or rather,something In the con lition of the South, forces every honest man who has Jo study the question to a<((]Uhe reconstruction policy of Congress a only chance of a safe, just or. loyal restoration of the revolted States' to the Union. — tit. Loui* Democrat. , Gbneiiai.Meale.—A correspondent wants ui to tell him through the columns of the Era, something raoro definite about Gen. Meade’s present end futuro policy. So far, the General’s policy has been prompt, wise and statesmanlike, and, as far as we can judge, be has no purpose for the future bnt to ao his whole autv, whether it pleases or not. We honor him for the past, and up to this writing see no reason to distrust him in the future. The General keeps his own counsels, further than this we cannot speak. Atlanta Era. Mr. William Cullen Bryant receives from Mr. Robert Bonner $3,000 for three poems for the Ledger-- the largest sum ever paid any author for the same number of words. [From our Special Correspondent LETTER FROM WASHINGTON. Washikotok, Jau. 16, 1807. am excited community. A high state of public excitement ba» prevailed in Washington for the last two days. Upon the streets and tu work shops men have talked intemperately and gost.culated violently. Tho public pulse is at fever heat. The telegraphic dispatches that have already been flashed through the land have communicated to you the bold and manly action of tho Senate, in rein* stating Mr. Stanton to tbe War Department’ and the probability of tbe passage, by both Houses, of a bill vitally affecting the powers of the Supreme Court ; as well as the terms ol the new Reconstruction bill, reported to tho House on Mobdny by Mr. Bipgham, from the Committee on Reconstruction. In these measures —the first being already accomplished—is found tho inciting cause of this public commotion. stanton’s reinstatement. The reinstatement of Mr. Stanton in the War office was a step which required con siderable nerve to execute ; and tho vote in ffis favor—3G to 6—was l«*ger than avett prominent Radicals anticipated it would be. In view of the facts presented by Senator Howard’s able report upon the matter, the action of the Senate eertaiuly appears to have been the only course compatible with its dignity and manhood, although it has undoubtedly forced upon Mr. Johnson the bitterest pill he has yet swallowed. Long before his suspension, Mr. Stanton’s position must have been personally distasteful to him, and he must have pocketed his private feel ings for what appeared to him “ public considerations” of the highest character. While thus defending the interests of his country he was suspended from his office, and the Democratic press most unmercifully pelted what appeared to be “the under dog in the fight." The smallest reward—nay, the simplest justice—that a nation can award to a faithful public officer is a vindication, through its representatives, of his course, and returning to him that of which “.superior force” has deprived him. A grateful nation will undoubtedly admire the pluck and applaud this action of the Senate of t he For tieth Congress. There are many wild rumors afloat ns to Mr, Johusou’s future action, the calmest of which assert that ho will ignore Mr. Stanton altogether in his official position, and trans act all business connected with the War Department through the Army Headquar ters; the wildest talk of the arrest «f Gen. Grant for insubordination in relinquishing his portfolio without an order from the President, the Commander-in-Chief. One thing, however, is certain, the Democrats have dismissed all doubt as to the political preferences of Gen. Grant. intemperate language. Quite a commotion occurred in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, occasioned by the use of some very unparliamentary language, in debate, by Fernando Wood, one of New York city’s unworthy representatives in that body. The Reconstruction bill was under consid eration, and Mr. Wood sillowed himself to become so ill-tempered as to make use of the following language : “ A bill without a titley a child without a uame, and probably without a father; a monstrosity ; a measure the most inlatnous of the many infamous acts of this inlatnous Congress.” Mr. Bingham objected to tho last expres sion of Mr. Wood; and the words, by order of the Speaker, were written out by the shorthand reporters r wn<l read by the Clerk of the House. After tho reading, the Speaker ruled the words to be out of order, and said the geutlemau could not proceed with his speech, unless by unanimous consent. Mr. Bingham objecting, the Speaker in formed Mr. Wood that if he desired to ex plain he could do so. Mr. Wood suid he had no explanation to give. Upon a call, by Mr. Eldridge, for the yeas and nays as to whether Mr. Wood should he allowed to proceed, the vote resulted—yeas, 39 ; nays, 108. Mr. Dawes then introduced a resolution, which was adopted, calling upon the Speaker to censure Mr. Wood at the bar of tbe House. Mr. Wood was thereupon called to the bar of the House and received a public reprimand Irotn the Speaker, and was not permitted to either continue his remarks or have them printed. Mr. Wood appeared to be in no way ashamed of his exceedingly indecotys lan guage, or humiliated by his reprimand. PROJECTED KEW STEAMSHIP LINE. In a recent letter, I incidentally men tioned the fact that there was only one line of steamers sailing under the American fi tg to and from Europe and Inis country. This condition of affairs is certainly a disgrace to us as well a3 a great material disadvantage. A bill has been introduced into the Senate by Mr. Conkling, Senator from New York, to extend aid to the “Commercial Naviga tion Company of the State of New York,” which propose to run a line of steamships between N„ew York and Bremen, touching at Southampton, It intends ,to construct seven first-elas3 steamers, with wooden hulls, two to be of not less than 2,000 and five of not loss than 3,000 tons, Government measurement, with water tight compart ments and all the other modern improve ments, and to have a speed of from twelve to fourieen marine miles per hour. The steamors are to make weekly trips, and to be especially fitted with a view to the health and comfort of emigrants. Mr. Conkling proposes that the Government shall guaran tee the company’s bonds to the amount of $3,500,000, bearing interest at five per cent, per annum in gold, receiving in return a mortgage for the whole amount on the ves sels, secured by policies of marine insur ance. “The company are also to have a contract for twelvo years for carrying mail matter, receiving as compensation not a subsidy, but simply the amount of the postage money ; and this amount is to be retained by tbe Government as a fund for the pay ment of tbe interest and principal of tbe bonds guasantced by it.’’ Tho necessity for encouraging this or some kindred enterprise by Government aid has long been apparent to tho merchants and travelling public, although some of the foroign lines are almost faultless in respect to thsir vessels and their accommodations. IMPORTANT LAW SPIT. A letter from Paris published in one of our city papers this morning, says that “an important law suit will shortly come on before the French Courts in which the United States Government claims six mil lions of dollars in Confederate money lodged iu the hands of French ship builders, for orders never executed. Mr. Bcrryer has been engaged as counsel by General I)ix for tho American Government. Docs tbe correspondent Incan by "Confed erate money” the paper issue of the Confed erate Government, or gold once belonging to that deceasod institution 7 If file former, I certainly should advise Messieurs the French ship builders to let our Government take judgment by default. A SCARE. Two of tho lateral sewers at the corner of Soventh and L streets, and another at the corner of Soventh and K, exploded about eight o’clock on Wednesday morning, making a great noise, and frightening pretty badly the inhabitant* and pedestrians in tbeir vicinity. Some thought at first that a subterranean mine had been ignited. No ,one was injured, and a little labor will restore things to rights again. They were cases of spontaneous explosion. _____ Vigilant. From the Atlanta Era.] State Constitutional Convention Atlanta, Jan. 18, 1808. The Convention met, and was opeaed with prayer. The journal was read. Mr. Richardson moved to reconsider the motion by which the Convention went into Committee Os the Whole on yesterday. Mr- Prince rose to n point of order. A motion could not be made to reconsider the action of the House to go into Committee of the Whole. The President decided Mr. Richardson's motion in order. Mr. Richardson withdrew his motion. Mr. Blount offered the following : Resolved, That tbe report of the Com mittee on privileges and Elections touching the case of J. R. Griffin and Isaac H. Anderson, of the Twenty-third District, be referred to Major General Meade for his investigation and decision. The rules were not suspended to take up the resolution. The President of the Convention sub mitted the following communication: Headquarters Third Military Dis't, J (Georgia, Alabama and Florida), V Atlanta, Ga„ Jan. 17, 1868.1 Hon. J. R. Parrott, President of the Con stitutional Convention of the State of Georgia. Dear Sid—l have the honor to acknowl edge the receipt of a copy of a resolution adopted the 15th instant by the Convention, ot which you ore President, requesting me to order the Treasurer of the State of Geor gia to deposit in the hands of Hon. N. L. Angier, the disbursing agent of the Conven tion, subject to its order, funds sufficient to pay all the expenses of the Convention. I have this day received information from the Treasurer tha there are no funds in the Treasury at Milledgeville. I have also been recently informed that some of the public institutions ot the Slate have been suffering on account of the non-payment of the appro priations for their support. Whether this failure of payment has been on account of the want of means in the State Treasury, or for other reasons, lam not at present advised. I shall use my best efforts to secure, without delay, the means of paying the incidental expenses ot the Convention, and at least a portion of the per diem and' mile age of the members. If I find, on investigation, that any funds which should be in the State Treasury have been placed beyond my reach, I may deem it necessary to suspend temporarily the pay ment of a portion of the current salaries of all officers who receive tbeir pay either from the State Treasury or the State Road. You will perceive from the facts above stated, that it is out of my power at present to com ply with the request of the Convention, much as I desire to do so. In lieu of granting this authority, I respectfully request that the requisition of your Disbursing Agent may be sent to me for my approval, that I may see that such funds of the State as may become available be properly distributed, according to the public necessities.” I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant. Geo. G. Meade, Major General Commanding. Mr. Waddell offered the following, for the taking up of which the Rules were not suspended: Whereas, The provision made in the Acts of Congress whereunder this Conven tion is called, for the payment of the fees, salary, expense and compensation of the officers and delegates to this Convention, only authorise this Convention to provide for the levy and collection of such taxes on the property of the State as may be necessary therefor ; And whereas, The necessities of the offi cers and delegates to the Convention call for the payment of their dues at an earlier dxy than such collection of taxes can be made : therefore be it Resolved, That the Federal authorities be respectfully requested to authorize such advance of money as may be necessary to defray the said expenses, to be made to the disbursing officer of this Convention for the purpose above indicated. Mr. Whitehead, of Burke, introduced a resolution for the appointing of a committee of seven to repair to Millcdgeville and in vestigate the accounts of tbe Treasurer and Comptroller General. The Rules were not suspended to take up tho resolution. Mr. Bryant moved that the report oT the Committee on Printing lie on the table. Carried. The Convention went into Committee of the Whole on the Declaration of Rights, Mr. Conley in the chair. Section eight was adopted with the cor rection of a slight clerical error, and is as follows : Sec. 8. Perfeet freedom of religious senti ment be, and the same is hereby secured, and no inhabitant of this State shall ever be molested in person or property, or prohibited from holding any public office of trust on account of his religious opinion ; but the liberty of conscience, hereby secured, shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices incon sistent with the peace or safety of the people. Section nine was adopted without any alteration, and is as follows : Sac. 9. Freedom of speech and freedom of the press are inherent elements of political liberty. But while every citizen may freely speak, or write, or print on any subject, he shall be responsible for the abuse of the liberty, Section ton was taken up. Mr., Bryant moved to strikeout the words, “ the law and.” Mr. Welch offered the following as a substitute; In prosecutions of indictments for libel, tbe matters alleged may be given in evidence, and tbe jury shall have the right to determine the law find the facts under the direction of the Court. Mr. Stanford offered the following substi tute : In all criminal prosecutions the truth may, he given in evidence, and the jury shall have the right to judge of the law aud of the facta. Mr. Whitklet offered the following sub stitute : In all prosecutions of indictments for libel, the truth shall be given in evidence, and in all such cases, as well as in criminal cases, Ihe jury shall be judges of the facts alone. Mr. Ashhurn offered the following as a substitute : In all criminal prosecutions tho truth may bo given in evidence, and the jury shall have the right to determine tho law and tho facts. Mr. Stanford's substitute was adopted. The hour of two o'clock haviug arrived, tho President took the chair, and adjourned the Convention till ten o'clock on Monday morning. ~ • House Burned.—We learn that Mr. ft. B. Cade’s house, at the pluco known as 014 Petersburg, alias the point, in this county, was burned on last Monday night, and with it ohout fifteon bales of cotton. We hare not learned the particulars, whether the fire was accidental or the work of an incendiary—- merton Gazette. 7 , SPECIAL NOTICES. f®-CITY SEXTON.—THE SEXTON will ba found at his office, at the Cemetery, from I jt. m. to 1 p. tu., and from J to 6 p. m., ovary a*y. All orders loft at any time will bo promptly attended to. Residence —No. 8 Fenwick'street. P. B. HALL, ja2l —lm City Boxtoo. fjjr YOUNG MEN’S LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. A LECTURE will be delivered st Masonic Hall, WEDNESDAY EVENING, J2d inetent, by the REV. J. S. LAMAR, for THE BENEFIT OF THIS ASSOCIATION. There—“ HOME, SWEET HOME.” Admission, FIFTY CENTS. ja2l—2t HAVING DISPOSED OF MY Stock of CLOTHING, DRY GOODS, HATS, SHOES, etc., etc, to Mr. E. SOLOMON, I cheerfully recommend him to the patronage of my friends and {Ye public generally. Je2l— 2t I. MICHAEL. ][y CONSIGNEES PER SOUTH CAR OLINA RAILROAD, January 20, 18*8.—E H Summer, J 0 Mathewson A Cos, C A Williams A Cos, D R Wright A Cos, Ootjen A Dosoher, T Sweeny, J J Brodenburg, Chas Baker, B H, Jno D Butt & Bro, Gray a. Turley, Jas A Gray A Cos, W E Jackson, Mullarky Bros, T Root, J <& T A Bones, Blair Smith A Cos, Clark <£- Martin, Jno Bones, Geo Rappold, G Kahrs A Bro, Easterling <fc Kennedy. W Hill, Oa R R. ggg- CONSIGNEES PER CENTRAL RAILROAD, January 20, 1868.—8 W & Cos, Hatch A G, O A Gray A Cos, V A M, Mullarky Bros, Horton A W, T Richards A Son, J Miller, J C Moore, Myers A M, R F Urquhart, J G Bailie A Bro, C A W A Cos, Stookton A Cos, J N Son, L A Son, W S Royal. J Stogner, [M], J Ryan, E O’D, G W Evans A Son, I Blanchard, J W Walker, J T Gardiner A Cos, J M D <£ Cos, Pearce W A Cos, Jennings it S, IT Heard A Cos, R Anderson. A Ponilain. I jgj- AGENCY OF JAMES RIVER IN SURANCE COMPANY.—Notice is hereby given that all parties holding Policies of the James River Insurance Company whioh have not yet expired and wero issued by B. H. Brodnax, as Agent, are required to present the same imme diately to the undersigned, in order that thoy may be duly registered. A. G. HALL, Agent, jalU—lw 221 Broad street. TAX NOTICE. flgp-CLERK OF COUNCIL’S OFFICE, Aubusta, Ga., January 14, 1868.—A1l persons liable for City Taxes (except those who are re quired to make quarterly returns), aro hereby notified that the CITY TAX DIGEST for 186S is now upon at my office (City Hall), and will remain open until tho first day of March next, by which time all returns must bo made. All thoso who fail to return by that time will bo returned for double taxation, and a fine of not less than ten dollars per day will bo imposed for each day of suclr failure to return. JS39- Office hours: From 9 o’clock a.m. to 1 o’clock p.m., and from 3 o’clock p.m, to 5 o’clock p.m., daily (Sundays exeopted). JAMES N. ELLS, janls—td Clerk of Council. ggp»PBBNIX INSURANCE COMPA NY, OF NEW YORK.—Notice is hereby given to the public, that tho Agency of this Company has been removed frou» Mr. C. F. McCav. and that Mr. WM. SHEAR has been appointed Agent in his place, and is alone authorised to issue Policies of Insurance, or transact bjusincss for said Company. f j STEPHEN ja!s-6t President Pheaix Ins. Cos., of N. Y. U. S. INTERNAL REVENUft& , ) Collector's Office, 3i> District Augusta, January 11, llMf ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GFMJIN accordance with Section 63 (Dcpartmetjtccmigji latioo), Internal Revenue Laws of tho United States, Act of July 13th, 1866, that cflßmjg| o the following doscribod property may nppfcr and file such claim with the thirty days from the data of this scribed in the provisions of said ; esiioalrana law * 2 COPPER STILLS and Fixtures, irmu and seised on the premises of Paul Brcnt#ell, ltichmoud county. 1 COPPER STILL and Fixtures, found and seized on the premises of Washington Brid well, Richmond county. » COPPER STILL and Fixtures, found and seized on tho premises of Alphonza Burroughs, Richmond county. 1 COPPER STILL AND FIXTURES, found and soized on tho promises of Simon, Richmond county. The above described property seized on or about tho 28th day of December, 1867, for viola tion of all laws relating to the distillation of spirits. WILL D. BARD, jal2—lnw-tw Collector. ffiST* NOTICE.— ' =s=====a Augusta, Ga., Doc. 21, 1867. To the Stockholder of the Millcdgeville, or Macon and Augusta Railroad Cos : Calls for payment on Subscriptions to the Capital Stock of this Company have been made up to fifty-fivo per cent. Stock upon whioh this amount has not been paid will bo forfeited to the Company. A further call is now mado for twenty-five per cent., payable on or bofore KebruanfOth, 1868, at which dato eighty per cent. and Stock forfeited, if not paid. All Stopkhoidors in arrears will at once cor respond with the Treasurer. Tho Hoad is now in operation to Millodge ville, and is doing a largo business. It is believed that arrangements will be made by whioh further calls will bo avoided, ibApinpt pay ment is now made. By order of the Board of Directors. R. B. BULLOCK, President. J. A. 8. Mili.ioan, Secretary and Treasurer. _ de2l—GOt JEST" Savannah Republican, Newe amt Herald; Macon Telegraph, Journal and Metteager ; Mil lodgeville Recorder, federal Union ; Atlanta Intelligencer and New Era, will please copy above for sixty days, and send bill to (he Treasurer of Macon and Augusta Railroad, at Augusta. WANTED— AGENTS. troducc the STAR SHUTTLE SEWING MA CHINE, an entirely new invention, unlike any other sewing machine In the world. Patented March 13, 1867. 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 tbe Chain Stltcli. It comblucs simplicity, dura bility, and beauty, Is as large ns other first qjass machines, and will do overy variety of family sewing and tailoring. In order to in troduce onr new and novel machine us rapidly as possible, wu propose to furnish them com plete with one shuttle, extra bobbins, a full sot of needles, oil can, screw driver, direc tions, etc., etc.—at tho low price of $35. Each ugent supplied with a copy of Letters Patent M. M. BEACH & CO., General Agents, corner Second nnd Madison sts., de3-3m Memphis, Tentt HEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Bargains IN CLOTHING, HATS, SHOES, FURNISHING GOODS, ate. At E. SOLOMON’S 171 Broad street, ja2l -fit Under tbe Augusta Hotel. By W. B. Griffin. FINE ASSORTMENT OF EXCELLENT WINES & LIQUORS. ON WEDNESDAY, 22d INSTANT, COM MENCING at 10 o’clock a. m., in Store corner of Jackson and Ellis streets, will be sold, without reserve, a fine assortment of WINES AND LIQUORS, consisting of Rye and Bonrbon Whiskey ; Jamaica Rum; Cognac Brandy ; Port, Sherry, and Madeira Wines; 3 boxes Baker’s Bitters ; California Hock and Champagne Wines. Terms -Cash on delivery. ja2l—2t City Sheriff's Bale. ON THE FIRST TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY next, will be sold at the Lower Market House, in tbe City of Augusta, within tbe legal hours of sale: 2 Carriage Horses, 1 Phaeton, and 1 Baggy. Levied on as the prop erty of Marcus A. Dehoney, to satisfy a fi. fa. for quarter ending 31st March, 1867, City Tax, in favor of the City Council of Augusta vs. M. A. Dehoney. ISAAC LEVY, j»2l—td Bhenff C. A. IN BANKRUPTCY. - U. S. MARSHAL’S OFFICE, > Atlanta, Ga., January 18, 1868. S THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE: That on the 15th day of January, A. D., 1868, a War rant in Bankruptcy was issued against the es tate of EDWIN B. POND, of Atlanta, in the county of Fulton, and State of Georgia, who has been adjudged a Bank rupt on bis own petition; that the 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 his estate, will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy to be holilen at Room No. 56, in tbe United States Hotel, At lanta, Georgia, before Lawson Black, Register, on the 12th day of February, A. D., 1808, at 10 o’clock a. m. CHARLES 11. ELYEA, ja2l—lt Deputy Marshal as Messenger. PERRY DAVIS’ VEGETABLE PAIN KILLER. WE BEG LEAVE TO' CALL THE ATTEN TION of the public to this long tested and unrivalled FAMILY MEDICINE. The PAIN KILLER is a purely vegetable compound ; and while it is a most efficient Rem edy for Pain, it is a perfectly safe medicine, evon in the most unskillful bauds, for SUMMER COMPPAINT, or any other form of Bowel Disease in children or adults. It is an almost certain cure, and has, without doubt, been moro successful in curing tho various kinds of CHOLERA than any other known remedy, or even the most skillful physician. In India, Africa and Chinn, where this dreadful disease is ever moro or less prevalent, the PAIN KILLER is considered by the natives, as well as Europoan residents in those climates, A SURE REMEDY*. As a Tonic for tho Stomach, it is unrivalled. A few doses will relievo severe cases of - INDIODOTIOH, and it is often a perfect cure for DYSPEPSIA in its most aggravated farms. Its tonic and stimulating properties, arousing the system to vigorous action, render it a most effectual curs for COLDS AND COUGHS, when used according to directions. Forextornal application, it is unsurpassed by any medical preparation known. RHEUMATISM and Neuralgio Affections are quickly relieved and often cured by it. Any soreness in tho Muscles or Joints can be relieved by its applica tion. It cures instantly the most violent TOOTHACHE. It should always be kept near at band, to be used iu cases of severe BURNS OR SCALDS. If applied immediately, according to directions, it will give instant relief, and prevent blistering. It is peculiarly adaDted to the wants of SEAMEN, and persons making sea voyages, and no vessel should sail without a supply of it. One captain writes us: “I have made several voyages—often with emigrants—and though I keep a good medicine chest, and bare several times had a good deal of sickness on board, I havo found the Pain Killor so efficient in all cases as to entirely preclude tho use of all other medicines.” Ono positive proof of its efficacy is, that the salos have constantly increased, and wholly upon its own merits. Tho effect of tho Pain Killer npon the patient, when taken internally in eases of Colds, Cough, Bowel Complaints, Cholera, Dysentery, and other affections of tho system, has been truly wonderful, and has won for it a namo among the medical preparations that can never bo forgotten. Its succoss in re moving Pain, as an external remedy, in eases of Burns, Bruises, Sores, Sprains. Cuts, Sting of Insects, and other causes of suffering, has se cured for it such a host of testimouy, as an almost infallible remedy, that it will be handed down to posterity as one of the greatest medical discoveries of tho nineteenth century. Tho magical effects of tho Pain Killer, when taken or used according to directions, uro certain. You have only to bo sure that you buy the genuine article and adhere to the directions in its use, and you will admit its wonderful medi cinal properties. Tho genuine Perry Davis’ Pain Killer is now put up in pannel bottles with the words Davis Vegetable Pain Killer blown glass ; and with two steel engraved labels on each bottle— one an excellent likeness of Porry Davis, tho original inventor of tho medicine, the other a steel engraved note of hand—none others can be relied upon as genuine. The Pain Killer is sold by Druggists and Grocers. PERRY DAVIS & SON, Proprietors, jalO—2m No. 74 High st., Providence, R.I. An Ordinance To abolish the effico of Recorder. Sac. I. Re it ordained by the Citg Council of Augueta, and itie hereby ordained by the authority of the eame, That tho Ninety-Second Section of the Uoneral Ordinanco bo and the sarno is hereby repealed. Sec. 11. Aurf be it further ordained by the au thority aforesaid, That the Mayor of tho City ho required to Bet as Recorder, without salary. • Sac. 111. Aud be it further ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances militating again- 1 this ordinance bo and tho same are hereby repealed. , Co,,ncil this Nth day of January A.U. 1008. FOSTER BLODGETT, Attest: Mayor C. A. James N. Ells, Clerk of Council. janl4—lo AKESTS WANTED jpOR THE LIFE AND CAMPAIGNS OF GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE, The Standard Biography of thcwUreat Chieftain. It* official character and ready sale, combined with an Increased commission, make It the best subscription hook ever published. Send for circulars and see our turrns, and a full descrip tion of the work. Address, NATIONAL PUBLISHING C0.,- J»u< —In* t Atlanta, Ha Dan Castello’s GREAT SHOW IN CONJUNCTION WITH VIS AMBIiRG A MlKll'B lISEIiM COLLECTION OF ANIMA L 8 ! An enormous moral combination of Instruction antbßefined Amusement, wil, exhibit in AUGUSTA. FOR ONE DAY ONLY Tuesday, January 21 at, 1808, Afternoon and Night. iy Doors open at 2 and 6] o'clock. BARNUM’S DEPART VENT. (Natural History) Combines a great number of specimens of various descriptions a nd character in the School of Natural History, which have been collected at the expense of the largest energy, indefatigable research, and the most lavish outlay of money. VAN AMBURGH’S DEPARTMENT, Consists (with numerous additions) ot tbe entire Van Amburgh Zoological Collection, comprising specimens of the rarest and most beautiful Wild Beasts, Birds, and Reptiles, from every section of the known world. DAN CASTELLO’SDEPAB.TMENT, Comprising Dan Costello’s Great Circus, composed of the most distinguished luminaries ill the Eques trian Profession, compris ! ng the best Male and Female Riders. A great Gratuitous Exhibition characterizes the entree of our Establishment in every place. A (triliiniit Street Piigcant. In this Grand Cavalcade and Moving Picture will appear £ series oft he most elaborately finished Chariots, gorgeously decorated Platform Cars, artistically finished Cages and Dens, containing the whole of the Zoological Collection, the Band Chariot, of original design and resplendent deco ra'ion, called the “Throne of Apollo," and a Cav alcade, entitled the “ Crusader's Triumph,” con sisting of over One Hundred and Fifty Mounted Knights, clad in Burished Bteel Armor, with their Bannons. Pennons and Insignia, and accompanied bv their Ladies, in Costumes of Medieval Ages— all preceding the Crowning Feature of the Pro cession, a large living Lion, borne on the elevated platform of tlie Splendid Tableau Carriage— h ose, nnchaned, nntrammelied, and free, ill the public streets. This sight forms the Great Sea sation of the Times. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.—First season in America of the Great Parisian Artiste and Equestrienne, late of the Cirque Etuperiale. M ile PAULINE, and the Child Wonder, LITiLE MINNIE, the vonngest and most petite Eques trienne Performer in the world, whose remarkable skill and courage have elicited the most enthusi astic encomiums from the Press and the Public. Also, Sir. CHARLES FISH, the Great Bare hack Rider. SPECIAL NOTICE.—In order to accommodate families, and parties with ladies, who wish to avoid the inevitable crush at the Ticket Wagon, Tickets can be had at the GLOBE, PLANTERS', and AUGUSTA HOTELS. Admission. 75c ; Children under ten years, 50c. jy Will Exhibit also at Hlackvillc, Wednesday, Jan, 22d. janlo—id' Watches, Clocks and Jewelry# EH. SUMMER, IS4 BROAD STREET, . AUGUSTA, GA. SPECTACLES, EYE-GLASSES, etc.; Watch makers’ Tools, Materials and Glasses. WATCHES and CLOCKS REPAIRED and WARRANTED. Jewelry made and repaired. Ail kinds of Hair Braiding done. Agent for Singer’s Sewing Machines. All kinds of Sewing Machines repaired and warranted. jal9—lnw3m NO “OPENINGS.” OPEN ALL THE TIME! .Latest Styles I THE NEW Millinery Headquarters, Next to the Planters’ Hotel, Have no special “opening day ,’ as the LATEST STYLES and NOVEL TIES, are always on hand, ready for inspection. In all cases, Satisfaction is Guaranteed! RECEIVED, EVERY FRIDAY, DIRKCT PROM new york; ALL KINDS Or Goods in our Line. WE SELL LADIES' AND MISSES’ FELT and STRAW HATS* OF EVERY STYLE, at fkom Fifty Cents to Three Hollars s«r HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR FURS. Semi for Prieo Lists. ' WM. U. DAVIS A CO., Next door above tho famous Planters’llotol, Hoot —ov Thurs Augusta. Ga. Piano Fortes Tuned 7 TO MEET THE TIMES, I lUVK RE DUCED tho charge for TUNING to THREE DOLLARS. Orders left at Mn. GEO. A. OATES’ 249 Broad Street, or at my Shop, opposite the Post Ofßee, promptly attended to. •1-Iy* ROBERT A . HARPER, j CLOSING OUT, WE OF fill W GOODS AT A SACRIFICE! Mrs. 3?TTGrHE 190 Broad st, Augusta, Oa., J 8 DISPOSING OF THE BNTIRE STOCI w Bllliflll! AVD DRYGOODS Consisting in part o WoYU'WVWU Vkoota 'k\\\actxs, ev’vwoii, FIGURED AND SOLID ALL-WOOL 'ST evYs* CoVVavs & YvcweVx. '\\evvwo%, YjVW\W'USS £\o\\\s, V\av\A u.\\A SWvi(iti!i 'fVvwwds, W ovs\cA fiVixtVi vVV\iavv\v CW wV s %\wy\.s, luO'fStU, In Great Variety- Very Cheap. Ltu\vts \v\A LayvVvcV CiVowt*, lavwWr' & A \vvw\Vc\». rb e whole of the above stock BDt* be sold ou t immediately. HKMKNIHKR Till PLACE: 100 BROAD STREET, AuffiiNta, Ga.