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National Republican I AUaIWTA. g , PRID \T MORNING..- February T. ISM WASTE OF TIME. So far as the Convention has progressed there ia not much that the most critical can, with justice, find fault with. The principles enunciated in the Bill of Bights, which has been perfected, so far as that can be done, under the programme which has been adopted of doing all business in Committee of the Whole, are the same that are to be found in one or the other, perhaps in all, of the State Constitutions- I It is not the quality, but the quantity of work done which is to be complained of- It would seem that two weeks would have been amply sufficient to perfect the small poftion of the Constitution which has only been partially finished. Twice or thrice that time has been consumed. It is true that much of that time has been spent on the troublesome and intricate question of relief; but it is also tme that much more has been wasted in vain, and in empty speechifying, which benehtted nobody ex cept the speaker, and be only so far as getting his name in the newspapers, was a benefit to him. It is to be hoped that the rule adopted to limit the duration of speeches will be strictly enforced, and that the Convention will devote itself hereafter to some practical work. The most impor tant parts of the Constitution arc yet to lie acted on, and it is to be feared that these will not be duly considered and weighed before adoption—so much time lias been spent on minor matters. It may be an incentive to the delegates to exert them selves, that General Meade, in his recent communication, has declared that the amount of money at his disposal is lim ited, and that the per diem is likely to run short; for we have noticed that even the most dignified of legislative bodies always have a shrewd eye to the main chance— that even that self-sacrificing body, tlie Georgia Legislature, hurries up business whenever the day is fixed beyond which their pay shall not extend. So we hope it will be in the case of the Convention. Speech O F HON. FOSTER BLODGETT, On EelieJ f< r thepcople of Georgia—Deliv ered in the Convention, Feb. 4th, 1868. Mr. President : I rise to express inv viewsof a grent question, deeply affecting the fortunes of the people us Georgia. Among the subjects confided to this Con vention, is that which in popul >r language is called “Relief.” The condition of the Southern people is unparalleled. In the wildest dreams of romance it would not be easy to fiud scenes more extraordinary than this coun try has exhibited within the past seven years. The contrast between the state of high prosperity enjoyed by the people of the South in 1860, and that which their present condition affords, reminds one of the description given by a great English statesman of the desolating march of the British troops along the shores of the Carnatic. In 1860, the South was absolutely replete with wealth. The great cotton crop of this region brought incalculable sums ot money into our midst: our people seemed to pos sess exhaustless resources. From this broad table-land of prosperity, the fortunes of our people were pre<ip.tated into an abyss of ruin, by a revolution the wildest ever entered upon in the annals of time— a revolution which seems to have sprung from mere wantonness. We were too pros perous, and, with a recklessness without a parallel in history, we threw away the bless ings that we enjoyed. It is not my purpose to wound or to re proach any class oi men by what I have to say. The time for crimination and recrimi nation has passed. We should cherish generous sentiments and indulge the largest charity compatible with the safety of the country. But I must, in speaking of the country, be true to history. At all events, we shall agree in the statement I am about to make, that the results of the late war have been most disastrous to the people ot the South. Our prosperity has fled —our wealth is gone —the resources that made us the most independent people on the globe, have abandoned us. Our very institutions have perished. We find ourselves in the midst of ruins. Our means of producing wealth are greatly impaired. Our debts remain■ They depress us in our struggles to regain something ot our former prosperity. Struggling in the billows of adverse fortune, they hang like weights upon our limbs. Mr. President, the people want “Relief.'' I am not insensible to the difficulties that surround tbe question—all questions of political economy are difficult—and yet I fervently hope that we shall be able to solve tbe one under present consideration. I believe it will be solved by the passage of the substitute now before ihe House as proposed to be amended. It is quite cer tain that we must do something—the sub ject can be neither ignored nor neglected. All classes of people, irrespective of party divisions, look to us to accomplish some thing for them The very word—Relief— is full of hope. It suggests succor; it kindles a light in homes that are now not only desolate for want of means, but whose windows are darkened by the clouds that shut out the light of the future. There are one or two points which I wish to bring to the attention of the Con vention. Debts contracted previous to the termination of the war were, of course, affected by tbe momentous events that succeeded each other, front the first note of secession in South Carolina till Lee ten dered bis sword to Grant. Debts ex isting before that time were contract ed in reference to resources which our people then possessed. Slave property was the basis of credit in Georgia. But few men who did uot own slaves could obtain credit to any considerable extent. The currency of the Slate, at the close of the war, became worthless, leaving the masses of the people moneyless, in a state of bankruptcy and ruin. And yet, to-day, sir, their ante war debts, with the accumulated interest of seven years, are still hanging over them. The question for our determination is, shall a few moneyed men monopolize all the lands of Georgia? The Stay law, which, in a meas ure, protected the property of the unfortu nate from sale, if not Irom levy, bad been pronounced by the highest tribunal of this State to be unconstitutional; and, but for tbe prompt and timely action of this Conven tion, we would ere this have witnessed scenes of contention and ruin, dreadful to contem plate- I ask, is there no door of escape—no per manent refuge from threatened calamities ? Shall we not, nay, dare we refuse to throw a wall of protection from absolute want around the widow and the falberi***? I Bo * Sir, to tny wind there occur* but one plan of relief from our present monetary difficulliea s The entire obliteration or in definite postponement of all lndividnal debt* contracted prior to May l*t. 1603. Among the many obvious reasons for this opinion, two or three will suffice. A ma jority or the people of Georgia aro unable to pay, without any prospect of becoming able to pay. unless by reducing their fami lies to beggary. Again, as has been inti mated, a large proportion of the indebted ness was for the “chattels,” who are no longer property; and, to me, the most potent argument of all. if these debts are to be paid, thousands of indigent families, widows and orphans, will ue bereft of house and borne. Sir, can we see these unfortunate men, Georgians, turned out of doors with their wives and little ones— their energies paralysed, their horn sos future prosperity forever blasted ? Never ! Justice forbids it. Mercv, our common humanity, Christianity,tbe life of the State, the peace nnd welfare of the nation, all forbid it. Sir, whatever influence I may possess shall be heartily given, not only to the measure of relief advocated, but to secure to every uufortSnate debtor, who owns or may own land, a homestead , free from any and all liabilities —past, present, and future. These, Mr. President, are my views of this very important subject. Let us deal with it iu a statesmanlike spirit, and ii a temper which will enable us to meet the exigencies of the times. It is not to bo disguised that we are in the midst of great troubles. But we shall see brighter days. The measure ot R- cons rue tion must be perfected. This noble State must be brought once more into her relations with the other States of the Union. Then shall we witness the restoration of our former prosperity. Our skies are yet genial; our soil is productive ; our climate will invite a teeming population; our mountain slopes will yet be cultivated and yield rich returns j our valleys will be filled with eorn ; along the margin of our streams the musical hum of industry will rise. Georgia will yet emerge from her troubles, and go forth in the future like a giant re freshed with wine. No State has a nobler population. She will in the future exhibit a Christian civilization which will place her in the front rank of commonwealths. Let us do our part to fit her for the.great des tiny that awaits her. Let us give our people relief, and all these blessings will be the result. From the Atlanta Fra.] State Constitutional Convention Atlanta, Feb. 5, 1868. The Convention met at 9j o’clock, pur suant to adjournment, President Parrott in the chair. Prayer by the Chaplain. Journal read and approved. The unfinished business was taken up— the various propositions for relief to the people of Georgia. Messrs. Hotchkiss and Wiiiteley ad dressed the Convention in advocacy of relief. The hour of 11 o’clock arriving, according to previous resolution, the Con vention proceeded to vote without further debate on the propositions for relief in the order in which they tame up. Mr. Bryant's amendment to place it iu the power of the Legislature to open the courts by a vote of a majority of the Legis lature, was taken up. The amendment was carried—yeas, 71; nays, 60. Mr. Stanford moved, as an amendment, to except cases where the debtor had ab sconded, or is about removing his person or property beyond the limits of the State or county. Amended, on motion of Mr. Miller, by striking out “or county.” The amendment was lost by a vote of 57 to 74. Mr. Akeuman moved an amendment providing that the Courts should have jurisdiction in all cases where the plaintiff proposed to submit to arbitration and the defendant refused. (Substantially the same as the substitute cf Mr. Trammell). The amendment was lost—yeas 55, nays 77. Mr. Saffold moved to strike out Mr. Blodgett’s amendment, which had been accepted by Mr. Bullock. The motion was lost—yeas 51, nays. 77. Mr. Miller moved to amend by striking out fiom the second paragraph of the first section the words “evidenced by bonds or mortgages of corporations,” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “against a corpo ration or corporations.” The amendment was carried by a vote of 68 to 64. -■/ Mr. Bullock’s substitute, as amended, was adopted by a vote of 81 to 46. The Report of the Committee on Relief was adopted by a vote of 82 to 45. Mr. Bullock offered a resolution au thorizing the payment of Buch*accounts as should be audited by the Auditing Com mittee. The motion to suspend the sules was lost by a vote of 42 to 56. On motion of Mr. Bryant, the report of tbe Committee of the Executive Depart nient was taken np and made the order for to-morrow. On motion, Convention adjourned. RELIEF ORDINANCE AS ADOPTED BY THE CONVENTION. Whereas, By the late war, the people of Georgia have lost over four hundred mil lion dollars of taxable property, also a vast depreciation of real estate, and the total loss of four years’ labor, thereby throwing into hopeless confusion the equitable relations of debtor and creditor ; and, Whereas, All, or nearly all, the indebt edness was based either directly or indi rectly upon the property thus destroyed or depreciated, while the amount of indebted ness is held undiminished: 1. Therefore, we, the people of Georgia, in Convention assembled, do solemnly or dain, That from and after the passage of this ordinance, no court in this State shall have jurisdiction to hear or determine any suit, or render judgment in any case against any resident ot this State, upon any contract or agreement made or entered into, or upou any contract or agreement made in renewal of a debt existing prior to the first day ot June, 1865 ; uor shall any court or minis terial officer of this State have jurisdiction or authority to enforce any such judgment, execution, or decree, rendered or issued upon any contract or agreement, or renewal thereof, as aforesaid. Also the accompany ing resolution-: Iteso ved, That the Committee on Judi ciary be, and they arc hereby instructed to insert in that part of the Constitution which defines the powers of the Judiciary of this State the following section : No Court in this State shall have jurisdic tion to hear or determine any suit, or render judgment in any case against any resident of this Stale, upon any contract or agree ment made or entered into, or upon buy contract made in renewal ol a debt, existing prior to the first day of June, 1865: nor shall any court or ministerial officer of this Slate have jurisdiction or authority to enforce any judgment, execßtion or decree, rendered or issued upon any contract or agreement, or renewal thereof, prior to said first day of June, 2865, except in the following cases, in which the. Courts and ministerial officers shall have jurisdiction aud authority : —SSSSS- 'LI IL Where the debt grows out of a trust, for the benefit of minors and tbe trust property is in tbe bands of the trustee, or it has been invested by him in other specific effects of value, now iu bis hands, or has been fraudulently disposed of by the trustee, who has reliable spooific assets arising from the disposition of the trust property, which he converts to his own use, or when the debt is due from a third person to a trust estate, or where the debt is evidenced by bonds or mortgages of corporations in their corporate capacity, except also where the debt or contract is set up by way of defence to any matter of which the court has any jurisdiction, and the said debt is more than any debt due by tbe defendant to the plaintiff, of which the court shall deny jurisdic tion, except, also, where the debt is for real property sold, aud not one third or more of the purchase money has been paid, and the suit is in the name of the vendor, and (ho said property exists in the hand) of the debtor, who refuses to deliver it back to the vendor, and where it has been fraudulently disposed of by the debtor to avoid judg ment, and except all debts due to charita ble institutions, institutions of learning, mechanics, and laborers. And in all other cases where the Legis lature shall hereafter by a vote of a ma jority ot its merqbers thereof, cynfer juris diction on any Court created by this Constitution or by legislative enactment. Provided, That jurisdiction over debts for the purchase or hire of slaves, or over debts the credit of which was based on slaves as property, shall not be conferred on courts in this State. section . AH contracts made and not executed during the late rebellion, with the intention and for the purpose of aiding and encour aging said rebellion; or where it was the purpose and intention of one of the parties to such contract to aid or encourage such rebellion, and that fact was kaowu to the other parly, whether said contract whs made by any person or corporation with the State or Confederate States, or by a corporation with a natural person, or between two or more natural persons, are hereby declared to have been and to be illegal; and all bonds, deeds, promissoiy notes, bills, or other evidences of debt, made or executed by the parties to such contract, or either Os them, in connection with such illegal con tract, or as the consideration for or in furtherance thereof, are hereby declared null and void, aud shall be so held in all courts in this State, when an attempt shall be made to euforce any such contract, or give validity to any such obligation or evidence of debt. And iu all cases when the defendant or any ono inter ested in the event of the suit will make a plea, supported by his affidavit, that he has reason to believe that the obligation or evidence of indebtedness upon which the suit is predicated, or some part thereof, has been given or used for the illegal purpose aforesaid, the burden of proof shall he upon the plaintiff to satisfy the court and jury that the bond, deed, note, bill or other evi dence of indebtedness upon which said suit is brought is, or are not, nor is any suit thereof founded upon, or in any way con nected with, any such illegal coutraet, and has not been used in aid of tbe rebellion ; and the date of such bond, deed, note, bill or other evidence of indebtedness shall not be evidence that it has or has not. since its date, been issued, transferred, or used in aid of the rebellion. section . It shall be in the power of a majority of the General Assembly to assess and collect upon all debts, judgments, or causes of action, when due, founded on any con tract made, implied, or done before he first of June, 1865. in tbe bands of any one in his own right, or as trustee, agent, or attorney of another, on or after the fiiat of January, 1868, a tax, of not exceeding twenty-five per cent., to be paid by the creditor on pain of the forfeiture of the debt, but chargeable by him, as to one half thereof, against the debtor, and col lectable with the debt: Provided, that this tax shall not be collected, if the debt or cause of action be abandoned or settled without legal process, or if in judgment be settled without levy and sales; and provided further, this tax shall not be levied so loDg as the Courts of this State shall not have jurisdiction of such debts or causes of ac tion, 2. That this ordinance be, and hereby is adopted as a part of the Constitution of this State, aud the Judiciary Committee are instructed to alter the several sections of their report giviug jurisdiction to the Courts so as to fail to give jurisdiction in the cases herein denied, and the Committee on Con solidation and Revision distribute this ordi nance to its proper place in the Constitution. Macready in Mobile.— Dion Bottrci cault says, in anew dramatic publication, that the following anecdote was related to him at Mobile, when Macready was per forming at the theatre in that city, some years ago. Ilis manner at rehearsal dis pleased one of the actors, and this person, who was cast for the part of Claudius, in “Hamlet,” resolved to pay off the star. When, in the last scene, Hamlet stabbed tbe usurper, lie reeled forward, and after a most spasmodic finish, he stretched him self out precisely in the place Hamlet required for his own death. Macready, much annoyed, whispered fiercely, “Die further up the stage, sir.” The monarch lay insensible. Upon which, in a still louder voice, the llamlct growled, “Die further up the stage, sir.” Hereupon, the Claudifts, sitting up, observed, “I b’lccvc I’m king here, and I’ll die where I please!” The tragedy concluded shortly after. Receipts. —To make a lemon drop—let it fall off the table. To make a stomach cake—use plenty of unripe fruit. To make a nice pickle—hunt in a drawer for some thing in the dark. To make a bed—dig into the pillows, rake up the sheets and hoe the blankets, sew up the holes in the quilt, and finish by destroying ail insects. To make a window blind—fill it up with brick and mortar. To prevent the creaking of a door—nail it up. To obtain sleep—have nothing but “nodding” acquaintances. To keep up your spirits—place the decanter on the roof of the house. Some wooden flower pots at New Spring field, Staten Island, were set on fire a few' days ago by the concentration of the sun’s rays through some fish globes, which were standing within local range. Moses S. Beach retires from the manage ment of the New York Sun in favor of Charles A. Dana, announcing the fact in a graceful valedictory. He still retains a cer tain proprietary interest.. For mure than thirty years he has enjoyed control of the paper. The New York Mail says : “Thurlow Weed will certainly retire from journalism and public life after the Presidential election, which he can afford to do, as lie is full of years and experience, and has a property worth about $3,000,000.” We think the Mail is right as to everything exempt the millions. f Advertisement.) l.egul Ulaiiku- At tbik office the following Blanks, neatly printed, may be obtained, by tbe single sheet or by the quire: Garnishment Affi davit and Bond, Bail Bond, Attachment, Claim and Replevy Bond, Mortgage Bond, etc. 0 Declaration of Rights AS REPORTED ST TBE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE or TBE Georgia Constitutional Coarentioii . „ t. Wc, the Representatives of the people of the State of Georgia, in Convention assembled, to secure to all citizens thereof tbe enjoyment of life and property, and of pursuing happiness, do ordain and establish this Constitution for its government. ARTICLE I—DECLARATION OF BIOHTS. Sec, 1. Protection to person and property is the duty of Government. Sec. 2. Impartial protection shall be fall and complete. Sec. 8. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property, except by due process ol law. Sec. 4. There shall be no imprisonment for debt, except for fraud, or when the debtor re sides beyond the limits of the State, or is about to remove therefrom. Sec. 5. The punishment of all frauds shall be provided by law. Sac. 6. The writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended unless, in ease of rebellion, the pub lie safety may require it. Sec. 7. A well-regulated Militia being neces sary to the security of a freo people, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Sec. 8. Perfect freedom of religions senti ment be and the same is hereby secured, and no inhabitant of this State shall ever be molest ed In person or property, nor prohibited from bolding any public office or trust on account of his religious opinion; but the liberty of con science, hereby secured, shall not be so con strued as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or S practices inconsistent with the peace ty of the people. Sec. 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, be shall be responsible for the abuse of the liberty. Sec. 10. Iu all prosecutions of indictments for libels, tbe truth may be given in evidence, and the jury shall have the right to determine the law and the faets. Sec. 11. The right of the people to appeal to the courts, to petition Government on ail mat ters of legitimate cognizance, and peaceably assemble for the consideration of any matter of public interest, shall never be impaired. Sec. 12. Every person charged with offense against the laws of the State, shall have the privilege and benefit of counsel; shall bo fur nished, on demand, with a copy of the accusa tion and a list of the witnesses on whose testi mony the charge against him is founded; shall have compulsory process to obtain the attend ance of his own witnesses; shall be confronted with the witnesses testifying against him, and shall have a public and speedy trial by an im partial jury. Sec. 13. No person shall be put in jeopardy of life or liberty more than once for the same offense, save on his or her own motion for a new trial, after conviction, or in case of mis trial. Sec. 14. No conviction shall work corruption of blood, but conviction of treason shall work a general forfeiture of estate during the life of the person attainted. Sec. 15. Treason against the State of Georgia shall consist in passing an ordinance of seces sion, or in levying war against the State or the United Slates, or giving aid and comfort to the enemies thereof Sec. 16. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and un usual punishment inflicted. Sec. 17. The powers of the Courts to punish contempt shall be limited by legislative acts. Sec. 18. Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the Judiciary shall so declare them. Sec. 19. Ex post Jacto laws and laws impair ing the obligation of contracts or preventing the enforcement thereof, are prohibited. Sec. 2j. Laws shall have a general operation, and no general law, affecting private rights, shall be raised in any particular case by special legislation, except with the free consent, in writing, of al! persons to be affected thereby; and no person being under a legal disability to contract is capable of such free consent. Sec. 31. The power of taxation over the whole State 6hall be exercised by the General Assembly only to raise revenue for the support of the Government, to pay the public debt, to provide a general school fund, and for common defense, and shall be ad valorem, only. Sec. 22. The General Assembly may grant the power of taxation to county authorities and municipal corporations, to be exercised within their several territorial limits. Sec. 23. There shall be no poll tax levied, except for educational purposes. Sec. 24. Tbe right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers aud effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated. The social status of the citizen shall never be the subject of legislation. Sec. 25. No place or places shall be searched, and no person or persons, thing or things shall be seized, without first particularly describing the places, persons and things. Sec. 26. No warrant shall be issued but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirma tion. Sec. 27. Private ways may be granted, upon just compensation being first paid. Sec. 28. There shall be within the State of Georgia, neither slavery nor involuntary servi tude, save as a punishment for crime, after legal conviction thereof. Sec. 29, That all elections shall be free and equal. Sec. 39. Each branch of the General Assem bly shall be the judge of the qualifications of its own members. Sec. 31. .No persou shall bo molested for his opinions, nor suffer any civil or political inca pacity, or acquire any civil or political advan tage in consequence of such opinions. Sec. 32. Laws shall be passed by the General Assembly to protect from sale under execution a reasonable amount of property for each head of the family for the use of his or her family. Sec. 33. All penalties shall be proportioned to the nature of the offense. Sec. 34. No citizen of this State shall be sub jected to corporeal punishment. Sec. 35. No Lottery hereafter shall be au thorized, or sale of lottery tickets allowed in this State. Sec. 36 No person, after the adoption of this Constitution, shall engage in a duel, send or accept a challenge, or be aider or abettor to a duel; and the Legislature shall fix the punish ment. Sec. 37. The State of Georgia shall ever re main a member of the American Union; the people t) ereof are a part of the American na tion; that every citizen owes paramount alle giance to the Constitution and Government of the United States, and no law or ordinance of this State in contravention or subversion there of can or shall ever have any binding force. G. W. ASHBURN, Chairman. Assignee cr Trustees Notice of Ap pointment. TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE JL United States for the Northern District of Georgia. In the matter of WILLIAM JACKSON, >IN BANKRUPTCY. Bankrupt. J To whom it may concern : The undersigned, Dr. William S. Zellars, of Palmetto, Campbell county, Georgia, hereby gives notice of his ap pointment as Assignee of tho estrtte of William Jackson, of Palmetto, in the county of Camp bell, in said District, and who was, to-wit: on the 11th day of December, A.D., 1867, adjudged Bankrupt upon tho petition of himself, by the District Court of the United States for the Northern District of Georgia. Dated at Newnan, the 3d day of February, A.D., 1868. WILLIAM S. ZELLARS, .Assignee. DESIGNATION OF NEWSPAPERS. Northern District of Georgia—SS: I hereby designate the New Era, Atlanta, and the National Eepublican, Augusta, Ga., as tho newspapers in which the forogoing notice shall be published by tho said William S. Zellars, As signee of the estato of William Jackson, Bank rupt aforesaid, according to law. Dated at Newnan, the 3d day of February, A. D., 1868. CHARLES G. McKINLKY, feb6—law3w Register in Bankruptcy. Gonvention Chorus Book A COLLECTION OF ANTHEMS, CHORUSES, Glees and Concerted Pieces, for the use of Musical Conventions, Choral Societies, etc. Tho object of this work is to furnish at a very low price, the best pieces of Music of tho classes above enumerated. It contains fourteen Sacred and seventeen Secular pieces from Oratorios, Operas, etc., and ia the oheapest book of the kind published. Prico, 60 cents. Mailed free. OLIVER DITSON A CO., Publishers, 277 Washington St., Boston. CHARLES U. DITSON A CO., feb2—tf New York. I __ BPECIAL HOTICEB. j|9»GEORGIA, RICHMOND COUNTY —CLERK’S OFFICE, INFERIOR COURT.— All persons holding Certificates of Jury Service performed line# the Ift day of January, 1807 will please present them at this office, within ten days, to be acted on by the Justices of the In ferior Coart. LAFAYETTE McLAWS. Clerk. February oth, 1808. feb7- Jt CONSIGNEES PER CENTRAL RAILROAD, February 6, 1868.—J 0 M, C A W, J 0 B A Bro, Z McC, E O’D, J D B 4 Bro, Clark 4 M, J J Enus, Bones 4 B, E Mustin, J 4 T A Bones, [Bl, W J M, C Puhier, W H Tutt, J C 0, W A R 4 Cos, II E Clarke, 0 4 D, O 4 A, Davidson 4 Cos, Gray 4 TANARUS, T Richards ,fc Son, Beall 4 H, C H 4 Cos, G K 4 Bro, V 4 M, R F Urqubart, S D Heard, J W Walker, Bill Cos, J J Robertson, I T Heard, GW K 4 Son, A Poullain. REPUBLICAN STATE CONVEN TION POSTPONED. Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 31, 1868. Hon. Foster Blodgett, Chairman State Central Committee — Dear Sir: We, tho undersigned, members o the Stato Central Committee, request that the call for a State Convention of tbe Republican party, on the 19th day of February, be suspen ded. Among other reasons, we would call your attention to the fact that tbe Constitutional Convention will not have closed its labors by that time, and, therefore, if said Republican Convention desired to nominate State Officers, it would not know what offices would be created. We fear that tbe party will not be fully repre sented at that time. We, therefore, very respect fully request you to suspend tho call lor said Republican Convention. Very respectfully, yours, William Markham, C.C. Richakdsux, J. E. Bryant, Ceorue Wallace, B. Smith, John Bowles, W. H. Noble, P M. Sheibley, Robert Alexander, H. M. Turner, Benj. Dunnegan, G. W. Ashburn, S. W. Braird, T. G. Campbell. Hall Ga. Constitutional Convention, 1 Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 31, 1868. J In compliance with the request of a majority of the State Central Committee of the Republi can party, and over two-thirds of the members signing tbe call for the meoting on the 19th instant, said call is hereby suspended, for the reasons stated. Due notice will be given of such date as may be deemed advisable for the meeting of the Con vention, and for the purpose for which it will be held. FOSTER BLODGETT, Chairman State Central Committee. P. S.—All papers in this State friendly to Re publicanism aro requested to copy. feb4—4t F. B. TEACHERS, TAKE NOTICE.— The Board of Education of Richmond County will meet again on SATURDAY next, the Bth instant, at 2 o’clock p. m. at tho Ordinary's Office, for tho purpose of granting license to thoso who may apply for leave to teach in any of the public schools of said County for the present year. feb4— td jggy» NOTICE TO STATE AND COUNTY TAX PAYERS.—By instructions from the Comptroller General of Georgia, I am required to collect at once tbe unpaid Taxes of this county. As the law holds me to a strict ac countability, I shall surely issue executions against all who fail to pay by the 20th of Feb ruary, after which time settlement will have to be wade with the Sheriff. JOHN A. BOHLER, Tax Collector Richmond County. ja2s—t2othFeb ftgF» MARRIAGE AND CELIBACY. AND THE HAPPINESS OF TRUE MAN HOOD —An Essay for Young Men on the Crime of Solitude, and the Physiological Errors, Abuses and Diseases which create impediments to MAR RIAGE, with suro means of Relief. Sent in scaled letter envelopes, free of charge. Address Dr. J. SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Association, fel— 3m Philadelphia, Pa. flg-CITY SEXTON.—THE SEXTON will be found at his office, at the Cemetery, from 8 a. m. to 1 p. in., and from 2 to 5 p. in., every day. All orders left at any time will be promptly attended to. Resilience—No. 6 Fenwick street. P. B. HALL, ja2l—lni City Sexton. OS* NOTICE.— Augusta, Ga., Dec. 21, 1867. Js, the Stockholders of the Milledgevillc, or Macon and Augusta 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 tho Company. A further call is now made for twenty-five per cent., payable on or before February 20tb, 1868, at which date eighty per cent, will bo due, and Stock forfeited, if not paid. All Stockholders in arrears wili at once cor respond with the Treasurer. The Road is now iu operation to Miiledge ville, and is doing a large business. It is believed that arrangements will be mado 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. de2s—6ot Savannah Republican, News and Herald; Macon Telegraph, Journal and Messenger ; Mil* ledgevillc Recorder, Federal Union; Atlanta Intelligencer and New Era , will please copy above for sixty days, and send bill to the Treasurer of Maoon and Augusta Railroad, at Augusta. TAX NOTICE. J3@»CLERK OF COUNCIL’S OFFICE, Avgusta, Ga., January 14, 1868.—A1l persons .liable for City Taxes (except those who are re quired to make quarterly returns), are hereby notified that tho CITY TAX DIGEST for 1868 is now open at tny office (City Hall), and will remain opon until tho first day of March next, by which time all returns must be made. All thoso who fail to retum by that tiino will be returned for doublo taxation, and a fine of not less than ten dollars per day will be Imposed for each day of such failure to return. J&tf Office hours: From 9 o’clock a.m to 1 o’clook p.iu., and from 3 o’clock p.m. to 5 o’clock p.m., daily (Sundays excepted). JAMES N. ELLS, jan!s—td Clerk of Council- O. H. Johansen, CORNISH OP Marbury & South Boundary Streets, (NEAR RACE TRACK), AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, TT'EKPS ALWAYS ON HAND FRESH IV LAGER BEER and the very best LI QUORS of all kinds. Visitors will find Shuffle Hoards Bagatelle Ta bles, Air Guns, and amusements of all kinds. Be sure and give me a oalL nov26-3m HEW ADVERTIBEMEHTB. City Sheriff’s Sale. ON TUK 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, IN STANT, will be told by virtua of an order from tbe Hon. John C. Snead, Judge of tbe City Court of Augusta, at tbe Lower Market House, in tbe City of Augusta, within tbe legal boon of sale: Three Mules and three sets of Harness, levied on ae tbe property of Theodore N. Lundy, by virtue of an attachment returnable to tbe Feb ruary Term, 1808, of the City Court of Augusta, in favor of Fleming 4 Rowland vs. Theodore N. Lundy. ISAAC LEVY, feb7—td Sheriff C. A. CONFEDERATE FLAGS PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FIRST, LAST, AND BATTLE FLAGS, together with the munitions of war—tbe whole forming a beautiful eolored group. Price, 25 cents each; five for $1; large size, 50 cents. 'Sent post-paid, to any address, oa receipt of prie'. Address, GEO. O. ENNIB, Photographer, feb7—lt» 812 Main street, Richmond, Va. Assignees’ or Trustee*’ Hotice of Appointment. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE United States for the Northern District of Georgia. In tbe matter of ) JOHN D. THURMOND, [ IN BANKRUPTCY, bankrupt. J To whom it may concern : The undersigned hereby gives notice of bis appointment as As signee of the estate of John D. Thurmond, of in tbe couoty of Coweta, in said District, who has been adjudged a Bankrupt upon bis own petition by the District Court of said District. Dated at Newnan, tho sth day of February, A. D., 1868. ISAAC N. SHANNON, Assignee, etc. DESIGNATION OF NEWSPAPERS. Northern District of Georgia—S3 : I hereby designate the National Republican, of Augusta, Ga., and tbe New Era, of Atlanta, Ga., as tbe newspapers in which tbe foregoing notiee shall be published, once a week for three successive weeks, by tbe said Isaac X. Shannon, Assignee, etc., of the estate of John D. Thur mond, Bankrupt aforesaid, according to law. Dated at Newnan, the sth day of February, A.D., 1868. CHARLES G. McKINLKY, Register 3d Congressional District feb7—law.»w IN THE DISTRICT COURT OFTHE UNITED States for the Northern District of Georgia. In tbe matter of jIN BANKRUPTCY, ELIJAH E. WINN, >at Atlanta in said Disj Bankrupt. J triet, Jan. 27th, 1868. Upon the application of ELIJAH E WINN, of tbe city of Atlanta, in the county of Fnlton, showing that on the 18th day of July, 1867, he was adjudged a Bankrupt, by the order of said court, and more than six months have expired since the same, and praying that he be decreed by the court to have a full discharge from all his debts. It is ordered by the court that a hearing be had on the same on the 18th day of February, 1868, before Lawson Black, Register, at Room No. 56 in the United States Hotel, in the city of Atlanta, at 10 o’clock, a. m., and that notice thereof be given once a week for two weeks in the National Republican of Augusta, and New Era of Atlanta, and that all creditors who have proven their debts, and other persons interested, may appear at said time and place and show cause, if any they have, why the said Bankrupt should not be discharged, and that the second and third meeting of the creditors be held at the time and place aforesaid. And it is further ordered by the Court that all creditors whose places of residence are known, shall be entitled to a service of notice of this order, either per sonally or by letter, addressed at their usual place of residence, attested by the Clerk of the Court, and sent by mail, or served at their usual place of abode by tho Marshal or his Deputy, whereof due proof shall be given. Witness, the Honorable John Erskine, Judge of said Court, and tbe seal thereof, at At lanta, in said District, on the 27th day of Jan uary, 1868. [Seal] W. B. SMITH, Clerk. feb7 —law2w SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA, SS, at Savannah, the 2Sth day of January, A. D., 1868. The undersigned hereby gives notice of his appointment as Assignee of Jacob Cohen, of Savannah, in the county of Chatham, and Mate of Georgia, within said District, who has been adjudged a Bankrupt upon bis own petition by the District Court of said District. i’iSTER V. ROBINSON, feb7‘—law.iw Assignee, etc. SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA, SS, at Savannah, the 2Sth day cf January, A.D., IS6B. The undersigned hereby gives nutice of his appointment as Assignee of George 11. irbedge, of Savannah, in the county of Chatham, and State of Georgia, within said District, who has been adjudged a Bankrupt upon his own petition by the District Court of said District. PETER V. ROBINSON, feb7—law3w Assignee, etc. ~ No ‘‘OPENTNG B/” OPEN ALL THE TIME! Latest Styles! THE NEW Millinery Headquarters, Next to the Planters’ Hotel, Have no special “opening day ,“ as the LATEST STYLES and NOVEL TIES are always on haud, ready for inspection. In all cases, Satisfaction is Guaranteed ! RECEIVED, EVERY FRIDAY, DIRECT PROM NEW YOLK, ALL KINDS OF Goods in our Line. WE SELL LADIES’ AND MISSES’ FELT and STRAW HATS OF EVERY STYLE, AT FROM Fifty; Cents to Three Hollars} HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR FURS. Send for Price Lists. WM. It. DAVIS 4 CO., Next door above the famous Planters’Hotel, 12oot—ev Thys Augusta, Ga. SCREVEN HOUSE, gAVANNAn, GEORGIA, THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL Having been renovated and newly furnished, is now open Tor the recoption of the travelling public. GEO. McGINLY, Proprietor. nth 16—ts musical Instruction WITHOUT TEUIIEK. \yiNNER’S PERFECT GUIDE FOR THE VV Plano, Violin, Flut.-, Mclodeou, Cabinet Organ, Guitar, Aecordoon, Fife, Flageolet, and Clarionet, dosigned in its Lessons, Examples and Exercises to impart a knowledge of playing without the aid of a teacher: with selections of choice Music. Price of each book 75 cents. Sent post-paid. OLIVER DITSON and CO., Pub’ishers, Boston. 0. H. DITSON <t- CO., feb2—tf 711 Broadway, New York. CLOSIIG Dili GHMOFBM GOODS AT A Mil Mrs. PUGH{ 190 Broad st., Augusta, 6a. JS DISPOSING OF THE ENTIRE STOCR, Uiiiffil] trl AND J DRY GOOD Consisting in parts 9 J Qsood "Wenwol FIGURED AND SOLID ALL-TOOL YtaWustw, |§j vVvAveV. 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